Corey Patteron called up

I have no idea why. The team already has at least five outfielders better than Patterson, and will have six when Corey Hart comes back next week.

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I have an idea why.

Stats.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 11:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THESE ARE THE WRONG STATS

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Sep 4, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I completely agree. Still, that's the reason he's getting the call, whether you or I like it or not.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

119 at-bats of not sucking in the minors

3743 PAs of sucking in the majors. I think I know which one is more predictive of what his performance in the majors will be like. Seriously if he gets any start over Gerut I will be an angry person.

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Sep 4, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My guess?

Sometime in the next week or two, you’re gonna be an angry person.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Patterson will get a start this weekend I bet

Taking Shallowness to New Depths...

by Fatter than Joey on Sep 4, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The way it's been going

The entire series.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 4, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah -- you are probably right. 2 games at least.

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by Fatter than Joey on Sep 4, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gerut is somewhere between an average or slightly above average player

Patterson is literally one of the worst players on a major league roster right now. Patterson is only 2 years younger than Gerut too.

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Sep 4, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hard to say what they plan on using Patterson for.

He could be simply another lefty option for PH situations. The Brewers might also be using this time as “tryouts” for backup OFs for next season.

But as Mykenk says… I think you’re going to be angry at some point in the near future.

by sjlee on Sep 4, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Angry Jordan.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 4, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe DM is having second thoughts about Macha and is trying to lure Dusty Baker with Dusty’s favorite toy?

"I agree but dont agree"

by juggernaut400 on Sep 4, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Corey Patterson is not a base clogger

Taking Shallowness to New Depths...

by Fatter than Joey on Sep 4, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

[crosses fingers]

Ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease!

by Brendanukkah on Sep 4, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If that's the case...

prepare for more frustration and disappointment next season.

by sjlee on Sep 4, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stupid

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by TheJay on Sep 4, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it's just a courtesy because Hart is going to take somebody's OF job for the final four days down in TN.

by Zeyes on Sep 4, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

184 career stolen bases!

Can’t wait to see how Macha takes advantage of that speed!

oh, wait. right.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 4, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You can't steal first

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by Fatter than Joey on Sep 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I forgot Patterson's not even on the 40-man roster.

That definitely adds to the head-scratching qualities of this move.

by Zeyes on Sep 4, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There was an open spot on the 40 man

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Sep 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure, but I thought that, if anything, it was going to go to a more worthy candidate than Patterson.

by Zeyes on Sep 4, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adam Heather

by Infield Fly Rule on Sep 4, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hm, so don't call up Corey P because we've got 5 better options in the OF, but call up Heether when we have 5+ better options in the IF. Gotcha.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heether - Gets a warm fuzzy feeling knowing his skills are recognized by the club.

Patterson – Gets a warm fuzzy feeling knowing his lack of skills has not been recognized by the club.

by Yar Nivek on Sep 4, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure if that makes sense.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And now that spot is wasted.

I was hoping they were holding that spot open to waiver claim one of the decent pitchers DFA’d over the last couple of weeks.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Sep 4, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If they really need a spot

They can move Colome to the 60 day DL. If they need two, McClung can join him.

by Getting Yosted on Sep 4, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping they'll find a spot

By designating Patterson for assignment ASAP.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Sep 4, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Just trying to make the other guys feel better

Nothing makes you feel better than knowing you’re not the worst guy at your position. Sorry Patterson, but it’s for the good of the team.

by ecocd on Sep 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I know his MLB stats suck, and there's no statistical basis for any of this, but...

.. he’s still a pretty young guy. Clearly he suffered from “Rushed to the majors-itis,” but maybe, just maybe, if he’s figured something out, he’s gonna be a solid player.

Again, no basis in reality, but I have to think that the FO must be thinking somewhat along these lines.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if I would call 30 pretty young in baseball terms

Especially for a guy who doesn’t do much but run fast.

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by TheJay on Sep 4, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe that's why he got called up. Pinch running duties for the playoff ra... wait.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Relative to Camerson, Gerut & Catalanatto, 30 is "pretty young"

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i know counsell looks like a kid, but...

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 4, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was comp'ing to OFers.

by Mykenk on Sep 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gerut is 31

And about 3 times as good as Patterson.

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Sep 4, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 times?

Exaggeration sensor going off big time… :)

by sjlee on Sep 4, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then you should get it checked out.

Gerut has a value above zero, so he’s infinitely more valuable than Patterson.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Sep 4, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to say infinity

3 is much more believable

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Sep 5, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

See Doug Melvin and Ken Macha were watching a bunch of 80s movies with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. They loved the chemistry so much, that Melvin turned to Macha and said, “Wait a minute! We have 2 Corey’s too!”

So then they both had one of those cartoon light bulbs appear over their heads.

Next thing you know, Corey Patterson gets called up.

It had to be like that. I can’t see any other reasoning.

by MrPilkington on Sep 4, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs