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Brantley on Encarnacion
During Wednesday afternoon's Reds broadcast, Jeff Brantley said he just couldn't see Edwin Encarnacion being the Reds third baseman of the future. I am inclined to agree with the Cowboy. I'd rather see more of Keppinger and less of Eddie.
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07-18-2007, 06:18 PM
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Re: Brantley on Encarnacion
Keppinger?
lol What impresses you about Keppinger? 27 (Edwin is 24), and Keppinger has had 190 ABs in his career. Keppinger is better then Edwin? At what? Cowboy has been drinking. |
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07-18-2007, 06:19 PM
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Re: Brantley on Encarnacion
Does Keppinger have much experience at third base?
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07-18-2007, 06:20 PM
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He's 27 and on his 4th team. |
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07-18-2007, 06:22 PM
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This reminds me of Marty saying Hopper is better then Dunn. Is something in the water in the Reds radio booth? Jeff Brantley also said White Sox fans would be crying in their beer before the 2005 season, and that if he could choose anybody in baseball to start a franchise, he would choose Jonathan Papelbon. Consider the source. |
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07-18-2007, 07:20 PM
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Re: Brantley on Encarnacion
Geez. One good game and people are ready to crown Keppinger 3B of future? Keppinger is a good backup infielder, but there's a reason he's with his 4th orgainization. Jeff Brantley just says really dumb things. A lot.
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07-18-2007, 07:41 PM
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Brendan Harris is on his 5th team and is 27 yet people criticized WK for trading him. . . .and I'm sure you're probably one of those guys. |
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07-18-2007, 07:48 PM
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Re: Brantley on Encarnacion
The Reds need to give EE constant ABs the rest of the year. No way should Freel play over him at 3B. Edwin has struggled a bit this year, but he is way too young with too much potential to give up on now. Especially in a lost year anyway.
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07-18-2007, 07:58 PM
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Encarnacion just hasnt seemed to make any adjustments this year. The scouting report is out and opposing pitchers are poudning him down and away. He needs to take some balls opposite field otherwise he is just going to be a mistake pitch hitter. Which is fine, but that is only going to get EE to be an average 3B which is what he is right now, average. He is 17th in OPS for everyday 3B (.715) and has the 16th best fielding percentage (tied for the 4th most errors with 9).
Overall EE can be an everyday average player but unless he makes some adjustments, improves his slugging percentage and starts hitting lefthanded pitching better he will not be end up being a star or being a middle of the lineup bat, which some people projected and expected him to be. |
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07-18-2007, 08:04 PM
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Re: Brantley on Encarnacion
I think Brantley sees him making a position change. I would like to see EE learn to play either outfield or first base. I think he could be a pretty good left fielder. EE is an adaquate hitter but while his defense has improved it still leaves alot to be desired.
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