Grant Green question

[NachoPop]

So at the start of the season in AAA he was rotating through the infield positions presumably in preparation for a utility role in the bigs at some stage. So with him being called up but riding the bench most days and playing only LF, do you think that is to his benefit or would he be better getting more at bats and more games at SS and 3B down with the Bees? 

Im assuming thats going to happen when Josh comes back? 

[Angelsjunky]

I personally would DFA Ibanez first, but that evidently won't happen. I'd also send Cron down before Green, not least of which because Green is much more useful in terms of multiple positions and, I think, is more major league ready than Cron is. But I have no idea what the Angels will actually do.

[MacNasty]

I would assume Ibanez goes.  Cron is ready, and I think he is going to be a critical part of this team deep into this season.  I'd be shocked if he were to be sent down.

 

But yeah Green has been very impressive in the box, and gives Sciosh more defensive flexibility.

 

I really like the way this team is shaping up.  Ibanez is the guy who doesn't really fit where they're going, imo.

[Butcher'd]

Green hits the ball hard. Sure, it'd be nice to see him walk a little more and drive the ball a tad more, but he's clearly better than Stewart/Ibanez/Cron. Needs to stay on the roster.

[Bruce Nye]

These kids have simply been awesome.  I hate to see them sent down.  What a breath of fresh air for the minor league kids.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Id prefer green, but im hearing cron stays over him.

[Jeff Fletcher]

5-6 days ago I was pretty sure Cron was staying and it was 60-40 between Ibañez/Green.

Based on the performances since then and my conversations with Dipoto, I believe Ibañez is staying and it's probably 60-40 between Green/Cron.

[ukyah]

as much as we'd like to see ibanez let go, he's not going anywhere. not yet.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

How on Earth can the Angels send Green down? He can play a lot of positions and is mashing the ball. He has nothing left to prove in AAA. That is stupid.

 

Green, Cron, Ibanez.

[gurn67]

If they send down a guy who's hitting .480 against LHP to keep Ibanez, that would be the stupidest move since sending down Jered Weaver, who was 6-0 with a 1.12 ERA, to keep his brother who was 3-10 with a 6.29 ERA. Since Sosh is still the manager, I'm sure it will happen.

[Glen]

I don't get the management's fascination with Ibanez.  Granted, I'm not in the dugout so I don't get to see what else he contributes to the team but his contributions on the field are easily replaceable, and replaceable by somebody with more versatility and upside than he offers.  

 

He must be a helluva dugout presence if they want to keep him.  

[Guest]

Sending Grant Green or CJ Cron, or any other youngster would be the one sure way of sending this team back to underachieving mediocrity. The Angels' recent success is because of the young guys who have delivered.

[Kevin]

Is there a stat I can look up that measures dugout presence?

[Guest]

I don't get the management's fascination with Ibanez. Granted, I'm not in the dugout so I don't get to see what else he contributes to the team but his contributions on the field are easily replaceable, and replaceable by somebody with more versatility and upside than he offers.

He must be a helluva dugout presence if they want to keep him.

Ibañez is an asset, and while I'm unsure of the extent of his influence on the team, I recognize his value as a mentor for these young budding players Edited May 24, 2014 by failos

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Is there a stat I can look up that measures dugout presence?

His DMI.

DUGOUT MORALE INPUT.

[stormngt]

Don't let your hate blind reality. The GM decides who stays and who goes down.

If they send down a guy who's hitting .480 against LHP to keep Ibanez, that would be the stupidest move since sending down Jered Weaver, who was 6-0 with a 1.12 ERA, to keep his brother who was 3-10 with a 6.29 ERA. Since Sosh is still the manager, I'm sure it will happen.

[Erstad Grit]

If they send down a guy who's hitting .480 against LHP to keep Ibanez, that would be the stupidest move since sending down Jered Weaver, who was 6-0 with a 1.12 ERA, to keep his brother who was 3-10 with a 6.29 ERA. Since Sosh is still the manager, I'm sure it will happen.

 

Managers don't make those decisions. 

[Erstad Grit]

I like Raul on this team on the bench. He is a great Matt Stairs type of late game PH option. I would rather have Ibanez and let Cron play every day in AAA and possibly trade him for a guy like Price. 

[Blarg]

There was no reason to sign Raul Ibanez at age 42. His performance this year proves it and he is not going to suddenly flip a switch and become productive. Hopefully this is his last home stand and the Angels do the smart thing and cut him loose to put a player on the bench that can contribute.

[tomsred]

There was no reason to sign Raul Ibanez at age 42. His performance this year proves it and he is not going to suddenly flip a switch and become productive. Hopefully this is his last home stand and the Angels do the smart thing and cut him loose to put a player on the bench that can contribute.

 

But he can't leave yet, I thought he was learning to bunt against the over shift, LOL.  He could be our BAOSG (bunting against over shift) guy.

[tomsred]

By the way, Happy Birthday Raul!  Eric just advanced your day by 9 days.  Sorry dude!

 

[Slegnaac]

Is there a stat I can look up that measures dugout presence?

Would that be DPAR?

[Brent Maguire]

Green has nothing left to learn at AAA. I think he should stay up. He can get plenty of at bats just based on the fact that Scioscia and company are using matchups more this year. Green can probably pinch hit 3-4 times a week and get a start or 2.