Cowart Recalled

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

As happy as I am for Cowart, I think it's a pretty big mistake to go with him rather than moving Valbuena over to third and playing Cron everyday at 1st.

I think this may be their way of giving him one last look while he's full of confidence and on a hot streak.   For a long time it's seemed like they didn't really value him, nor did it seem he would get another real opportunity other than maybe a Sept call up.   I think they know what they have with Cron, and I think they know he will hit when he gets regular at bats...  but Cowart may have grown into a curiosity for them.    I dunno.  wishful thinking maybe.

[DMVol]

1 hour ago, Inside Pitch said:

I think this may be their way of giving him one last look while he's full of confidence and on a hot streak.   For a long time it's seemed like they didn't really value him, nor did it seem he would get another real opportunity other than maybe a Sept call up.

He had a pretty good look last year....needed to do more than he did....he needs to grab this one and run with it....

[Angelsjunky]

2 hours ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

As much as you guys hate on Cron, he's slugging .723 in Salt Lake this year.

 

[Jason]

He was a difference maker today. That's nice to see

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

4 hours ago, Stradling said:

Every time he makes a clean throw to first I'll consider it an upgrade. 

Every time his elbow is up and he tosses it over hand instead of the underhanded flip....

[Second Base]

If he keeps playing like he did today, he'll stay in the lineup well beyond Yunel's return. Spectacular defense and timely hitting.

[Chuck]

Scioscia will bench him for 10 days after today's performance. 

[Homebrewer]

 

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Scotty@AW said:

If he keeps playing like he did today, he'll stay in the lineup well beyond Yunel's return. Spectacular defense and timely hitting.

[beatlesrule]

22 minutes ago, calscuf said:

Nothing like the Scioscia testicle pic.

I'm curious as to why you are looking at his crotch in the first place.

[fan_since79]

5 hours ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

As much as you guys hate on Cron, he's slugging .723 in Salt Lake this year.

Cron would be the first to tell you there's a world of difference between there and here.

 

Edited June 25, 2017 by fan_since79

[AngelsLakersFan]

51 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Cron would be the first to tell you there's a world of difference between there and here.

 

@Angelsjunky There absolutely is a world of difference, but it's funny to see people on here trying to ship out the guy who has destroyed AAA while calling for the guy who has done merely OK there.

It should also be noted that AAA is the only place where both guys have gotten consistent playing time.

[Stradling]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

@Angelsjunky There absolutely is a world of difference, but it's funny to see people on here trying to ship out the guy who has destroyed AAA while calling for the guy who has done merely OK there.

It should also be noted that AAA is the only place where both guys have gotten consistent playing time.

Well Cron has one skill set, offense.  He has worked himself into being a passable average defensive first baseman.  That being said he is a bat first player with no other plus skill.  Cowart is a plus plus defensive 3rd baseman.  He runs the bases well.  However offensively we don't know what he is.  He has had less than 200 at bats at the big league level.  He hasn't shown the ability to walk at the big league level, then again, neither has Cron.  So if Cron isn't hitting he is basically useless.  Where as if Cowart doesn't hit he still gives you a great glove.  

[AngelsLakersFan]

30 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Well Cron has one skill set, offense.  He has worked himself into being a passable average defensive first baseman.  That being said he is a bat first player with no other plus skill.  Cowart is a plus plus defensive 3rd baseman.  He runs the bases well.  However offensively we don't know what he is.  He has had less than 200 at bats at the big league level.  He hasn't shown the ability to walk at the big league level, then again, neither has Cron.  So if Cron isn't hitting he is basically useless.  Where as if Cowart doesn't hit he still gives you a great glove.  

Agreed. Cowart's ability to play third base well is why he is on the team right now. That said I think you are bringing a little more nuance to the discussion than there is in the currant narrative on this board. Most people are dreaming on Cowart's MiLB line while only looking at Cron's ~120 MLB ABs this year. Given CJ's struggles, Cowart's are no surprise.

I'm really hopeful that we see something out of Cowart that we haven't yet, but it's not something that should be expected.

[ukyah]

4 hours ago, beatlesrule said:

I'm curious as to why you are looking at his crotch in the first place.

 

 

if you don't see balls when you look at that picture, then you're just pretending that you don't see balls. it might make you more gay, generally speaking.

[tdawg87]

Cowart is being showcased for a trade. I don't think he's in the long term plans for the team.

Then again I'm gay.

[fan_since79]

Cowart also has a strong throwing arm. If he can hit consistently, Escobar might be expendable as the trade deadline approaches.

A big if, though.

Edited June 26, 2017 by fan_since79

[eligrba]

15 hours ago, beatlesrule said:

I'm curious as to why you are looking at his crotch in the first place.

Eye contact in some cultures is a sign of respect.

[Troll Daddy]

6 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

Cowart is being showcased for a trade. I don't think he's in the long term plans for the team.

Then again I'm gay.

I knew that

[Troll Daddy]

I guessing Cowart is only here until Yescobar returns. Good to see our young kids being productive. 

[Angels#1Fan]

Cowart gets called up and after one game people are ready to get rid of Escobar!

I can appreciate the enthusiasm, but c'mon guys, it's just one game.

It would be a real boon for the Angels if Cowart has finally figured it out but I'm not convinced just yet.

[red321]

If Cowart stays up and hits it's not Escobar who needs to worry about getting run out of town, it's the crapfest platooning at second

[AngelStew43]

I'd move Escobar in a heartbeat, play Cowart, bring Fletcher up and play him at 2B.  Sign Maybin to an extension, I like him better as a leadoff hitter, anyway.

[beatlesrule]

Escobar should have been traded at the deadline last year.

[Revad]

2 hours ago, red321 said:

If Cowart stays up and hits it's not Escobar who needs to worry about getting run out of town, it's the crapfest platooning at second

I agree, and don't forget Cowart can play 1b if needed and could platoon with Valbuena.  If Cowart hits maybe Cron stays down and Espinosa or Pennington get traded or released.  Unlikely but possible.