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Reid Brignac Promoted

Per Marc Lancaster.

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

This needs to go green

Way to represent kannis

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by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 3, 2009 4:28 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  

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  

OT

Drama in Motown as Polanco gets another walk off hit

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

There's an entire thread dedicated to "OT". A new one every day.

God damn you, Sandy.

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by PlayOnWords on Sep 3, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also Joe Nelson accepts assignment with Durham

Didn’t see it mentioned anywhere else, but it’s mentioned in the AP article about Brignac’s promotion: http://www.wtsp.com/sports/pro_baseball/rays/story.aspx?storyid=112812&catid=187

by News Fedora on Sep 3, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

SSS but for those who were ripping on Brignac's but above (wasn't sure where to reply from)

but SSS he was hitting .341 with an OPS of 870 against RHP in his time up this year.

by Dbullsfan on Sep 3, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

He was slowly winning me over

Dreadful against lefties, though

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by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 4, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Brignac

He looks like he can be fixed though. He needs some tough love to get rid of that uppercut. When was the last time you saw a skinny shortstop with that big of an uppercut?

by terp12 on Sep 4, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

You had time to see him between DL stints?

LUCKYYYYYY!

I used to give Briggy a lot of crap, but he will continue to improve at the ML level.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 4, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

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