Comments on: Conor Jackson in right field as A’s try to break through vs. Mariners http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/04/23/conor-jackson-in-right-field-as-as-try-to-break-through-vs-mariners/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:33:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jan K Oski http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/04/23/conor-jackson-in-right-field-as-as-try-to-break-through-vs-mariners/comment-page-1/#comment-6719 Jan K Oski Fri, 06 May 2011 18:06:01 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=3152#comment-6719 Marc, what could have been yesterday if Sweeney was batting 2nd in front of Jackson? Geren is Beane’s bot indeed, and he isn’t getting bailed out by great hitters like Tejada or Giambi any day soon. This season is shaping into an endless, “what could have been…”

]]> By: Marc http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/04/23/conor-jackson-in-right-field-as-as-try-to-break-through-vs-mariners/comment-page-1/#comment-6463 Marc Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:51:44 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=3152#comment-6463 I agree with you completely Joe, well said. Geren is a Robot and has no gut instinct. This is the reason he is an awful manager. If I had a hitter who was hitting well, yet was 0-6 against a pitcher, I would play him thinking he is due for a hit against the guy.

]]> By: Joe Stiglich http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/04/23/conor-jackson-in-right-field-as-as-try-to-break-through-vs-mariners/comment-page-1/#comment-6415 Joe Stiglich Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:24:26 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=3152#comment-6415 He actually sat DeJesus on Saturday, and the only reason I can think of was because DeJesus was 0 for 6 (if I remember that right) for his career against Vargas. That’s a pretty small sample size on which to sit a guy. But, I will say that DeJesus couldn’t have scored many points Sunday when he popped up on a 3-1 pitch with a runner on 3rd.

Sitting Barton that day in Chicago had lots of people scratching their head. Geren did say that Barton was banged up that day and in need of a rest …

You’ll notice that Geren relies heavily on stats (pitcher/hitter matchups, righty/lefty splits) for when to sit guys. Dusty Baker reminded me of a “gut” manager when he was w/the Giants, making some decisions based purely on a hunch. I’d say Geren is on the opposite end of that spectrum, and I’ll let all of you debate on which philosophy you prefer. Or would you agree/disagree w/that Geren/Baker comparison?

]]> By: Marc http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/04/23/conor-jackson-in-right-field-as-as-try-to-break-through-vs-mariners/comment-page-1/#comment-6383 Marc Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:55:42 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=3152#comment-6383 Joe, why does Geren always sit his hottest bat?? Dejesus last night, and last week after Barton went 4-5 Geren sat him the next day. It’s not rocket science. I am a very laid back person, but Geren raises my BP.

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