Reid Brignac Promoted

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 3, 2009 3:32 PM EDT

Elliot Johnson played shortstop last night for the Bulls, and with Sean Rodriguez, Henry Mateo, and Ray Olmedo around, I suppose the Rays feel Brignac's ability to fill in for Jason Bartlett is a better usage of his time than playing for Durham.

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Understand players get premoted/demoted all the time...

but this feels like Brignac’s 50th cup of coffee in the last two years here in the bigs.

by Doug09 on Sep 3, 2009 3:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

finally

Matt Joyce > Gabe (Insert last name here)

by raysfan1181 on Sep 3, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

Finally? WHy would he have come up sooner?

by sternfan1 on Sep 3, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I have to agree

We’re going on 3 years with him not doing much to show he’s major-league ready. His ability to draw walks and hit for power also appears to be in a steady decline during that period.

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

We should be sure to write off that Zobrist guy...

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Because future prospects are likely to follow Bens career path?

C’mon

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

No

He’s a WAY better defender that has proven to be average with the bat at AAA. He’s also not old for the league.

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Zo actually had some great AAA OBP numbers

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=7435&position=2B/SS/OF

by sternfan1 on Sep 3, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Zobrist's value as always walks.

The power is what caught everyone off guard.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 3, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

He also wasn't a SS.

Brignac won’t get on-base like Zo, but he has shown a much better ability to hit for power at this age and fields better. How old was Zo at AAA?

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

How is that relevant?

Is there anything connecting these guys besides the fact they play for the Rays?

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

And play middle IF

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

What else do you want?

Brignac has performed better at a younger age. i was merely pointing out that his “failings” at the big league level aren’t a cause for concern.

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe he will pan out, maybe not

But comparing him to the guy people whose success have struggled all year to account for doesn’t make sense.

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I could have worded that one better

but you get the point

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Was it an extreme example?

Probably. The point is that he already has value. He could easily be what MVB was prior to this year.

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Also

Saying he doesn’t deserve a roster spot =/= writing him off.

by GomesSweetGomes on Sep 3, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

But i'm sure he's +3 R on defense

by sternfan1 on Sep 3, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Care to ellaborate?

Or are you just being a douche, as per usual?

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

He's cut his K's down big time while not changing his walks too much

I like that. Still hitting a lot of doubles, but he’s here for his glove. Hopefully the bat will come.

Embrace Eternity

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 3, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

You forgot manager, 3b and LF

oh and RF

Embrace Eternity

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 3, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

If you were a cartoon character, you'd be Eeyore...

but probably less sympathetic. Seriously, man. I’ve lurked on here since last year and never posted. Your limitless negativity has finally caused me to type something. Generally I find the banter amusing and at times enlightening, but you are able to find the negatives in EVERY FREAKING THING. If Balfour strikes out the side, he took too long to do it. If Longo hits a game-winning bomb, he should’ve made a play earlier so the score wouldn’t have been tied. You are the most joyless person in the world. I don’t understand how you can be a “fan” of the team and yet take no pleasure in anything they do.

by kannis13 on Sep 3, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 25 recs

rec'd

Welcome

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

This needs to go green

Way to represent kannis

Embrace Eternity

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 3, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Raymdono is generating new posters.

Keep up the good work buddy.

by RaysTheRoof on Sep 3, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Bravo. Welcome.

by BrokeBearMountain on Sep 3, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Apt comparison.

Raymondo is a huge slut for pink hair ribbons.

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by PlayOnWords on Sep 3, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

This should go down in history as the most rec'd comment ever.

by Suttree on Sep 3, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

How much is the most so far?

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by staplemaniac on Sep 3, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Um, Jason Bartlett was acquired for his glove.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 3, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Why would you use logic?

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Be interesting to see if Rodiguez gets a real serious look at SS in Durham now

with eyes on a potential Brigs/Hot Rod platoon for the future

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by FreeZorilla on Sep 3, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

please...

Although I’d prefer not to platoon them.

by rglass44 on Sep 3, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Guess I'll post this here

Can you evaluate the Kazmir trade again now knowing who the PTBNL is?
Keith Law (1:09 PM)

I liked it for the Rays when he had no name. Needless to say I like it even more now. The Angels can still make out very well if Kazmir returns to his pre-2008 form, though. It seems unlikely to me that in 2012 we’ll look back and say the Angels really won the deal – with three quality prospects going to Tampa, odds are they’ll get sufficient return for at least a push.

by TPA08 on Sep 3, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions