Defense 2015

That is as good of a throw that you will ever see.  

 

Damn.  

Love the look back on his walk to the dugout.

Love watching Maldinado behind the plate. Superb defensive catcher. 

The better catcher IMO, that's why I would trade LuCroy.
Take  the defense and  the saved salary.

LuCroy is a great trade piece and the Crew should make it happen

Nope, he is the better catcher and IMO, its not close defensively.
Go ahead tell me how LuCroy hits and I'll look for a trade partner while you do.

regardless of his bat, Luc one of the best defensive backstops in the game not named Molina.  His pitch framing alone sets him apart from the field.  

 

Maldy is a fine defensive catcher, everything you would want in a back up.  Especially that strong arm.  Weak bat, but a strong backstop.  

 

Better catcher that Luc?  Well that is just stupid talk.  Really ****ing stupid talk.  

No disrespect, but this is one  of those times I'm gonna tell you to go f?ck yourself.
Still wouldn't trade Gomez for Goldschmidt ?... I'm still waiting for Goldy to make a mental mistake saber-boy. Haha.

You can say all you want about LuCroy defense, good hitter, he has worked damn hard to be adequate.
Let's not even discuss the arms n release  ...

Hey El,
I'll bet you right now LuCroy never sees another AllStar game ... Name the bet.
According to you he will see multiple All-star games yet ...

Jesus, how long does it take you to look up  stats for rebuttal?

Not sure I would call Lucroy mediocre.  He's having a bad start but he's far from average

Our starting pitching on the other hand.....

nothing like taking a stupid take to another level trump, no one can pull it off like you do.  

 

Maldy is better than Luc is your dumbass take, to defend it, of course, Gomez and Goldschmidt.  Perfect sense.  

 

can't get out of your own damn way

Stats for rebuttal:

 

Jon Jay career slash line - .292/.357/.393/.750

Jose Reyes career slash line - .291/.341/.434/.775

 

Pretty similar really when you look at it.  However, given the positions they play, I think you have to give the nod to Reyes.

sure, but how many gold gloves do you see Kyle Seager winning?  

 

didn't think so

Face it Elk, you've been exposed.

Homey don't play DAT ... And do you guys live together?
Haha

Now I said d Maldy is better than Luv?
No, no, no ... Sir you said that

Maldy better defensively and in a mold from Molina ... IMo, without question.
Luck better hitter and would demand more salary and would get a haul in trade, IMO, without a doubt.

Let's bet on LuCroys next All-star appearance? Name it.

BTW, did you or did you not say you would turn down a Gomez 4 Goldschmidt straight up trade?

Really?!??!

That whole post reeked of booze.  No, I'm pretty sure I've been consistent that Luc is a better catcher than Maldy.  Your quoted post, on the other hand, stated Maldy was the better catcher.  It was the original statement I found pretty outrageous.  

 

The additional point that seems to have burned a hole in your soul for the last year seems to be around this exchange.,,

 

 

"Would you trade Gomez and Nelson or Peralta for Goldschmidt?

 

"Can't say no fast enough."

 

At that time, Peralta was 12/6 and an important part of the rotation.  Nelson was also in the rotation, not pitching as well but promising,  Gomez had a slash line of .375/.525/.900 playing excellent defense in center field.  The team was 60/49, leading the division by 2 games.  

 

Goldschmidt had just gone down for the season with a broken hand.  

 

So no, I did not see how trading for a seriously injured player using perhaps our best player at the time and part of the starting rotation would help the Brewers keep their hold on the division lead.  I'm sorry that statement ate at you for so long.  

Not sure that was the complete  trade talk scenario at the time but I did digress ...
Bottom line, LuCroy should be moved when he gets healthy, Naldy is the better backstop on defense and LuCroy would bring excellent trade value compared to his worth on the team IMO.
The bet offer stands.

July 30, 2014 is when you suggested it.  The search feature can dig it all up.

 

I would need to be blown away for Luc.  Cheap, additional years, strong defense, good stick.  The value should be overwhelming.  He makes any pitching staff better.

 

Since I think a rebuild is the right move, I can live with Maldy as the backstop if the above happens.  Similarly with Gomez, I'd take the right offer now that playoffs aren't realistic.  

 

I have no desire to bet, but if we must, if Luc retires having never seen another all star game, you can determine my new username and avatar.  

Haha, for my part, I'll donate to the Jonathon LuCroy X4 AllStar memorial Fund.