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    Freel needs regular days off

    I've always been one who says Freel should be playing every day based on his performance. However, I've got to say, he was really struggling the last 2 weeks or so. Since given a few days off, he's looking much better. Not that I want him on the bench, but there really seems to be some merit to the idea that to get his best, he needs to have regular days off.
    Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.


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    Re: Freel

    I'd like to see the guy harness his aggressiveness somewhat. He's had too many rally killers lately by making bonehead mistakes on the basepaths. I like Freel's approach to the game but he isn't a smart player. I like his role as a utilility guy who will average around 3-4 starts a week.

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    Re: Freel

    There may validity to it; trouble is with that theory, Freel put up his best numbers as an everyday starter in 2004. So, the numbers say otherwise.
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    Re: Freel

    I will take this guy on my team any day. He does make overaggressive errors. But he also gets on base and makes things happen.

    Right now, I would dump about 15 of these guys for nothing. I'd keep Freel

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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by Kc61
    I will take this guy on my team any day. He does make overaggressive errors. But he also gets on base and makes things happen.

    Right now, I would dump about 15 of these guys for nothing. I'd keep Freel
    In large part I agree.
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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by Falls City Beer
    There may validity to it; trouble is with that theory, Freel put up his best numbers as an everyday starter in 2004. So, the numbers say otherwise.
    Was that 'pre' toe injury?

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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by NJReds
    Was that 'pre' toe injury?
    I don't know. He was excellent in 103 games in 2005. No, that's not an everyday player, but what it does tell me is that Freel produces when he's in the lineup not out of it.
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    Re: Freel

    Was Freel hitting leadoff in 2004???
    When all is said and done more is said than done.

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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by dabvu2498
    Was Freel hitting leadoff in 2004???
    I believe so. Does it make much difference *where* he was hitting? In a full-season's worth of ABs, he had a .375 OBP. And used great speed. He was an elite top of the order hitter.
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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by Falls City Beer
    I believe so. Does it make much difference *where* he was hitting? In a full-season's worth of ABs, he had a .375 OBP. And used great speed. He was an elite top of the order hitter.
    I'd say it matters to the pitchers who were pitching to him where he was hitting in the order.
    When all is said and done more is said than done.

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    Re: Freel

    Only the first time through the order.
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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by ochre
    Only the first time through the order.
    Hitting after the pitcher (1st) or before (8th) would matter quite a bit most every AB.
    When all is said and done more is said than done.

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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by Falls City Beer
    I don't know. He was excellent in 103 games in 2005. No, that's not an everyday player, but what it does tell me is that Freel produces when he's in the lineup not out of it.
    Umm.. duh?

    The point is that in any 15 game stretch, it's possible we'll get better production out of 12 games of Freel and 3 of somebody else than we would out of 15 games of Freel.

    I'm not advocating he play only 2-3 times a week. I'm saying he shouldn't be playing 20 days in a row without a day off. There's some grey room to play with there...
    Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by RedsManRick
    I'm not advocating he play only 2-3 times a week. I'm saying he shouldn't be playing 20 days in a row without a day off. There's some grey room to play with there...
    I like the idea of him getting 15/20 plate appearances per week. If he's hot, ride him, if he's cold, play him less. That's one thing the "depth" of this team should allow once (if) everyone is healthy.
    When all is said and done more is said than done.

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    Re: Freel

    Quote Originally Posted by RedsManRick
    Umm.. duh?

    The point is that in any 15 game stretch, it's possible we'll get better production out of 12 games of Freel and 3 of somebody else than we would out of 15 games of Freel.

    I'm not advocating he play only 2-3 times a week. I'm saying he shouldn't be playing 20 days in a row without a day off. There's some grey room to play with there...
    So glad you picked up on the sarcasm.

    I'll make it easy. Freel. Leadoff.

    And spend your time worrying how to relegate Phillips to the bench.
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