Edmonds would like to play more than two days a week...

by heybatterbatter on Mar 22, 2010 8:30 PM CDT

OK, now we're getting a better feel about Jim Edmonds' decision to return to the ball, bat, glove and "cleats" action ahead this year, thanks to

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/D12-Nationals-phenom-Strasburg-demoted-to-minor?urn=mlb,229382

Being someone who has followed baseball since the days of Borchert Field, I must admit I like to see "old farts" get another chance. The interview (available in the link above) sends a message that Edmonds wants to be on the field more than two days a week. Well, I certainly hope so. Edmonds seems to be capable of filling the Gabe Kapler role of a couple of years ago. (Most here probably think Kapler was under-utilized during his stint in Milwaukee.)

If Braun, Gomez, and Hart are the regulars and Edmonds can play any outfield position, then both Hart (who is still figuring out if he can see) and Gomez (who is still figuring out how his talents fit the game) should have plenty of opportunities to watch the game while Edmonds shows them both how it's done. And Braun? Sit him in interleague games requiring a DH and put Edmonds in left.

Bottom line? Keep Edmonds and keep him busy. And on his off days? Let him instruct the other three on how to play outfield. Money well spent!

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I'd like Edmonds on this team but this is a bit sketchy to me

I’m not sold on his ability to play center anymore. I’d rather have him be the primary backup at right and play once or twice a week and pinch hit the other days. There needs to be some at-bats for Gerut too. I hope they can convince him to accept the role of primary pinch hitter.

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

by Jordan M on Mar 22, 2010 8:47 PM CDT reply actions

They'll promise him 3 game a week to keep him around.

One in RF, 2 in CF. If he struggles, they’ll find more time for Gerut and maybe Edmonds hangs it up, but they’ll give him what he wants to get him to stay around. I like Gerut too, but I can see why they think they need a vet in the rotation in the OF given Hart’s personality and Gomez’ youth. I have no idea if Edmonds has shown any inclination to coach Gomez up a bit, but even if he blows the kid off I think there’s some value in having him around.

But then he and Hoffman are the only guys on the team in my age range, so maybe that’s why I’m so hyped to have him around.

What begins in fear usually ends in folly.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 22, 2010 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Likely a recipe

for Edmonds to re-retire, according to the article being referenced.

Of course, this article can be a pr move to negotiate in public with management. Not the first time…

That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball. ~Bill Veeck, 1976

by heybatterbatter on Mar 22, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Gabe Kaplan

Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog

by Fatter than Joey on Mar 22, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs

Kapler before he changed name..?

I edited the error. Thanks.

That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball. ~Bill Veeck, 1976

by heybatterbatter on Mar 22, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions

"And Braun? Sit him in interleague games requiring a DH and put Edmonds in left."

Or you can just DH Braun and put Edmonds in LF so you keep Braun’s bat in the lineup. Just a thought.

"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck

by GormanBraun28 on Mar 22, 2010 9:53 PM CDT reply actions

by BRWRSFAN39 on Mar 22, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

and a better batter

let gerut play those games too:P

The fielder thing, I actually think that hart is better without looking at those funky statistics things.

by PagsBrewCrew on Mar 23, 2010 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions

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