Jerry Gil

[princeton]

often voted best defensive infielder in Arizona system. High errors in minors, though.

one of very best arms in all of baseball (until he had TJ surgery last year).

after hitting nothing at all for years, he hit 27 HRs in 2006, yet was dealt for nothing more than Abe Woody. Doesn't walk. He couldn't play last season. He has whacked some balls this spring.

reportedly plays all positions well, including CF.

I can't say that I've ever seen him defend, and don't know how his repaired arm now plays. Can he defend at shortstop at a major league level? How could he (or anyone) not beat out Juan Castro? Is he too much like Keppinger?

[Chip R]

Injury wise he makes Austin Kearns look like Lou Gehrig.

[princeton]

Injury wise he makes Austin Kearns look like Lou Gehrig.

is that all you got?

he's currently ambulatory, plus Castro is so old that he can't play in Florida more than every other day.

[Chip R]

is that all you got?

he's currently ambulatory, plus Castro is so old that he can't play in Florida more than every other day.

Just sayin'.

Difference is, Castro makes $1M whether he's on the team or not and Gil can go to AAA.

[BRM]

Just sayin'.

Difference is, Castro makes $1M whether he's on the team or not and Gil can go to AAA.

The old options game.

[princeton]

Just sayin'.

Difference is, Castro makes $1M whether he's on the team or not and Gil can go to AAA.

is THAT all you got? The diff between $1M and major league minimum is scratch.

Manzanillo's nephew, right? Does he only play well in spring and beat on his cup too?

[Chip R]

is THAT all you got? The diff between $1M and major league minimum is scratch.

For the Reds?

[Joseph]

He can supposedly stand at home plate and throw a ball over the wall in CF.

Thats Coombsian.

[Chip R]

He can supposedly stand at home plate and throw a ball over the wall in CF.

Thats Coombsian.

Coombs would catch it, though.

[princeton]

He can supposedly stand at home plate and throw a ball over the wall in CF.

post-surgery?

[Joseph]

post-surgery?

Yup. He just doesn't like to do it anymore for fear of injury again. Again, according to reports. Its not like I've seen it.

[princeton]

if princeton had been Arizona's farm director, Jerry Gil would be pitching right now.

but if he puts Castro into retirement, then bless his shoulda-been-a-pitcher's soul.

[Rojo]

if princeton had been Arizona's farm director, Jerry Gil would be pitching right now.

Is it too late? I'm thinking Brooks Kieschnik (sic)?

[reds44]

He can supposedly stand at home plate and throw a ball over the wall in CF.

Thats Coombsian.

Good God, is that true?

I think Gil is a guy who needs AB. I'm not sure how well he would do sitting on the bench and only getting an AB or playing an inning or two in the field every couple of days.

[dougdirt]

Good God, is that true?

Yes, it is.