I'm a Luchoholic, do I need help?

[Chuck]

Seriously, this kid plays with passion, fire and swagger. I've always praised his ability and thought he could be a really good regular in the big leagues, though some shot me down noting his terrible walk rate and OBP. But this kid could ALWAYS hit with RISP. His situational hitting was an organizational BEST throughout the minors. 

 

Anyhow, I'm stoked and drunk, on Lucho Jimenez. 

[FabulousFabregas]

It's nice to see a guy who wasn't expected to be in our plans get a shot and make the most of it, especially with our lack of infield depth.

[EDinTUSTIN]

This kid has been impressive, Chuck. He has swagger, he has passion, and he is making the most of his opportunity. If he keeps this up, Alberto would make a trade piece.

[fan_since79]

I can't wait until he yells at Scioscia in the dugout..."WAKE UP, man!!"

 

Probably too much to ask for...

[Jay]

Yes.

[Chuck]

[Earnest Borgnine of 9]

Awesome. Time to pick up a new reliever for Cyclops.

[ettin]

"We want more, we want more!".... Jerry and Mike: It's not complicated!

 

Love Lucho's passion and he has been impacting every game he is playing in right now!

[The God of Runs]

He's kicking ass and he's got a pretty good command of the English language. 

[TroutField]

I feel the same way, Chuck! Lovin this guy, thinking about getting his jersey even!

[CanadianHalo]

As Lucho was running off the field monday after BP i yelled "Lucho"! And he looked at me with a huge smile. The kids having a blast playing in the bigs right now and isnt taking a second of it for granted. This team needed a spark, some life injected into it and he's doing just that. Doesnt hurt that he's killing it on both offense and defense right now either. To summarize i effing love this kid as well.

If sosh brings AC back into the line-up when hes healthy again thatll be the nail in the coffin as far as my feelings towards him sticking around as manager are concerned

[Spirit]

Luchoholic - awesome nickname!   Whoever came up with that last night must have been into his 2nd bottle of wine.   =)

 

Time for the Luchoholic t-shirts!!! 

[Michifan]

I haven't gotten to see many games this year, but with the Tigers in town, I get to see it on Fox Sports Detroit. What a fun guy to watch. Can Callaspo take one for the team and stay on the DL long enough to make it too hard for Scioscia to put him back in as a starter? Or maybe he can come off the DL and backup Aybar and send Romine back to AAA to learn to hit.

[jshep]

Ya, I've been pleasantly surprised.

And this board is just going to be pure entertainment when Callaspo is off the DL.

[Glen]

Ya, I've been pleasantly surprised.

And this board is just going to be pure entertainment when Callaspo is off the DL.

 

 

 

It'll be interesting for sure.  You know Callaspo is guaranteed to get the starts right away.  Maybe we could send him to SLC for rehab for a few weeks...yeah right.

[Angel Oracle]

Now I'm both a Jerichoholic and a Luchoholic.

[Ray McKigney]

I don't mind Callaspo, but this guy brings so much more to the game. I don't see how Scioscia can play Callaspo over him. It's like you've been driving around in a Buick and then you find yourself behind the wheel of a brand new Porsche. How do you do back to the Buick?

[sneaky_flute]

what does jimenez offer that callaspo doesn't? callaspo is also good at defense.

[Scott34]

what does jimenez offer that callaspo doesn't? callaspo is also good at defense.

 

Better wheels and much bigger potential with the bat.

[Taylor]

And an awesome play to start today's game. Dude is a STUD!

[jshep]

what does jimenez offer that callaspo doesn't? callaspo is also good at defense.

He's a shiny new toy.

[Richard]

I haven't seen much of Lucho, but his jumps on balls hit to 3rd remind me of a young Beltre. 

[Stradling]

He also offers a very silly way to wear a hat.

[deepdrive]

Trade Kendrick for a reliever or prospects; put Callaspo at second; leave Lucho at third. If Lucho continues to do well, trade Cowart for pitching prospects. Otherwise, give Cowart his shot at third next year.

[Stradling]

Trade Kendrick for a reliever or prospects; put Callaspo at second; leave Lucho at third. If Lucho continues to do well, trade Cowart for pitching prospects. Otherwise, give Cowart his shot at third next year.

I'm a big Kendrick fan but I would consider this, or trade Kendrick for a couple good minor league prospects.