Andrelton Simmons next to be traded?

[Claude]

 

Simmons has an ankle issue. He’s still hobbling so he has “Buyer Beware” written all over him. 

[Claude]

2 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I’d be surprised if an AL East team brought Bundy back. 

Especially the Yankees who have torched him for years.

[Chuck]

15 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I’d be surprised if an AL East team brought Bundy back. 

He's a different guy now. The O's were too dumb to maximize his strengths. 

Also, it's 2020. Should be surprised about anything?

[Chuck]

15 minutes ago, RendZone said:

Especially the Yankees who have torched him for years.

That's because he was mostly throwing his low 90's fastball. He now throws his premier slider and changeup more than his fastball which is why he's seeing tremendous results. 

Also, Simmons looks healthy to me. 

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

That's because he was mostly throwing his low 90's fastball. He now throws his premier slider and changeup more than his fastball which is why he's seeing tremendous results. 

Also, Simmons looks healthy to me. 

Yea Chuck you didn’t watch the game last night.  He didn’t look good running the bases but he did make that dynamic play in the 9th. 

[Claude]

3 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

That's because he was mostly throwing his low 90's fastball. He now throws his premier slider and changeup more than his fastball which is why he's seeing tremendous results. 

Also, Simmons looks healthy to me. 

Chuck you know the Yankees fans would tar and feather Cashman if he traded for Bundy. Simmons ankle still bothers him and it was even mentioned by Terry Smith during yesterday’s game. 

[Angels 1961]

2 hours ago, Lou said:

He's not playing 1B for the A's. 

For Angels next year

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Angels 1961 said:

For Angels next year

No.

[eligrba]

1 hour ago, RendZone said:

Chuck you know the Yankees fans would tar and feather Cashman if he traded for Bundy. Simmons ankle still bothers him and it was even mentioned by Terry Smith during yesterday’s game. 

Link?

[OhtaniSan]

25 minutes ago, Lou said:

No.

Yes.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

20 hours ago, Angel said:

I will admit the majority of Jeter's career is a little bit before my time, I only remember seeing good things about his defense because east coast bias and highlights

He would jump in the air and make throws, often unnecessarily, making some of his plays seem more difficult than they were. He never had great range, and he couldn't carry Simmons' glove. There is no comparison defensively.

Edited August 30, 2020 by Vegas Halo Fan

[Claude]

28 minutes ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

He would jump in the air and make throws, often unnecessarily, making some of his plays seem more difficult than they were. He never had great range, and he couldn't carry Simmons' glove. There is no comparison defensively.

Yes Simmons has a great glove but the Jeter vs Simmons career comparison doesn't hold water.

Jeter played in 158 lifetime postseason games.  

RoY

WS MVP

5 Gold Gloves

5 Championship rings

14 time All Star

Postseason  numbers  .308  /  .374  /  .465  /  .838 

[Tank]

trade bundy . . . 

for a team that's desperate for quality pitching, this doesn't seem like a very good idea.

[eligrba]

51 minutes ago, RendZone said:

Yes Simmons has a great glove but the Jeter vs Simmons career comparison doesn't hold water.

Jeter played in 158 lifetime postseason games.  

RoY

WS MVP

5 Gold Gloves

5 Championship rings

14 time All Star

Postseason  numbers  .308  /  .374  /  .465  /  .838 

Playing in post season games does not mean you are a great player.

Gold Gloves are based on offensive numbers more than defensive metrics

Championship rings do not mean you are great player

All Star appearances are a popularity contest

What are the career numbers for Simmons and Jeter outside of the playoffs?

If playoffs were used to define greatness, then Mike Napoli should be a legend and used a comp.

[Claude]

22 minutes ago, eligrba said:

Playing in post season games does not mean you are a great player.

Gold Gloves are based on offensive numbers more than defensive metrics

Championship rings do not mean you are great player

All Star appearances are a popularity contest

What are the career numbers for Simmons and Jeter outside of the playoffs?

If playoffs were used to define greatness, then Mike Napoli should be a legend and used a comp.

Good I can’t wait to see Simmons in the HoF.

Sure let’s compare.

 

Edited August 30, 2020 by RendZone

[Stradling]

 

[Pancake Bear]

1 hour ago, RendZone said:

Yes Simmons has a great glove but the Jeter vs Simmons career comparison doesn't hold water.

Jeter played in 158 lifetime postseason games.  

RoY

WS MVP

5 Gold Gloves

5 Championship rings

14 time All Star

Postseason  numbers  .308  /  .374  /  .465  /  .838 

Trollzone, go back to the start of the conversation. Angel said the Yanks wanted another sweet glove like Jeter’s. That comparison is absurd, because Jeter was a mediocre fielder whose rep far exceeded his defensive ability.

No one compared their careers,  their hitting ability, or even suggested Simmons is the better overall player. 

So what the heck are you going on about?

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Pancake Bear said:

Trollzone, go back to the start of the conversation. Angel said the Yanks wanted another sweet glove like Jeter’s. That comparison is absurd, because Jeter was a mediocre fielder whose rep far exceeded his defensive ability.

No one compared their careers,  their hitting ability, or even suggested Simmons is the better overall player. 

So what the heck are you going on about?

You answered your own question with the very first word of your own post.

[Pancake Bear]

Just now, Stradling said:

You answered your own question with the very first word of your own post.

Yes, but don’t underestimate the cathartic quality of the rest of it. 

[Claude]

8 minutes ago, Pancake Bear said:

Trollzone, go back to the start of the conversation. Angel said the Yanks wanted another sweet glove like Jeter’s. That comparison is absurd, because Jeter was a mediocre fielder whose rep far exceeded his defensive ability.

No one compared their careers,  their hitting ability, or even suggested Simmons is the better overall player. 

So what the heck are you going on about?

Jeter’s glove and Simmons glove don’t belong in the same conversation. But if people are going to compare the two players than do a full comparison. Simmons is having his worst offensive numbers in his career and he’s only 30 years old. Jeter wasn’t the best defensively but he certainly had a more successful baseball career than 95% of anyone who ever played the game. The Jeter hate is ridicules. The guy was a winner on and off the field.

[eligrba]

10 hours ago, RendZone said:

Good I can’t wait to see Simmons in the HoF.

Sure let’s compare.

 

Fielding?........probably the most important role a shortstop has.

[eligrba]

9 hours ago, RendZone said:

Jeter’s glove and Simmons glove don’t belong in the same conversation. But if people are going to compare the two players than do a full comparison. Simmons is having his worst offensive numbers in his career and he’s only 30 years old. Jeter wasn’t the best defensively but he certainly had a more successful baseball career than 95% of anyone who ever played the game. The Jeter hate is ridicules. The guy was a winner on and off the field.

And don't forget about that sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet painting Jeter has of himself.

[failos]

9 hours ago, Stradling said:

You answered your own question with the very first word of your own post.

What if he’s not trolling. Scary...

[Lou]

Jeter has herpes.

[Angel Oracle]

On 8/29/2020 at 8:12 AM, Lou said:

"... yesterday I imagined him in a Yankee jersey and he looks dope"

I'm wondering if this actually occurred. 

Me thinks Jason Mendoza joined the board.