Do you want Rendon back in the lineup?

[notherhalo]

Let's say we are on a playoff run, is his bat an upgrade to the 3/4/5 spot?

[arch stanton]

He sees pitches and gets on base

[UndertheHalo]

If he’s able to play and is our best option then sure.  I don’t think it’s clear that he’s their best option.  They shouldn’t just slot him back into the middle of the order.  He’s not hitting even when he does manage to stay on the field for more than 3 or 4 consecutive games.  

[UndertheHalo]

Like the question is whether he’s more useful to the team than Escobar or Rengifo or I guess Moustakas.  I don’t think that’s clear right now.  Rengifo is hot.  I wouldn’t automatically defer to Rendon while that’s going on.  I don’t give a shit about his ego.  They need to win every game they can. 

[Jason]

Sure but I don’t expect him to be there long. 

[Angelsfan1984]

This is a non issue. By the time he’s back he’ll be out just as fast. He is not a dependable piece. Anything and I mean absolutely anything he brings is a positive. 

[floplag]

Of course.  A heathy Rendon is still our best option. 
Do i expect him back, no, and he should not come back till he is 100%

[Inside Pitch]

Gets on base.  .776 OPS with men on base, the number rises to .843 w/RISP.  Nah, they don't need that.  

[ArkyAngelsFan]

I've actually been thinking about this lately as we are going to have to address this at some point.

I voted no, I don't want him back in the lineup. I'm pretty impressed with Moustakas and Rengifo and I don't think Rendon brings much to table anymore.

He's lost his power, has no speed, and with his 8 errors already his defense has gone into the toilet. And I won't have any patience for him to struggle through yet another slump while he tries to figure something out. We can't afford to lose any games while he's flailing away at the plate.

I would tell him to stay home and continue to rehab from all of his sundry injuries. In fact I'm of the opinion that the reason his power has collapsed since he came back is because he's never really gotten his strength and function back from the hip surgery. He slaps at the ball now instead of driving it. 

I say put him on the 60 day IL and let someone else have his spot. In the meantime Anthony can get ready for next year when hopefully he can start fresh and healthy.

Just my .02

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[Erstad Grit]

I'd rather have Drury and Moose

[drpiranha]

Insist that he takes live batting practice and have the BP pitcher hit him anywhere on his body with a 65 mph fastball. If he survives that he's good to go.

[OhtaniSan]

I think Rendon still has a lot of skill left in the tank. When he's healthy, he is still in impact player for any lineup.

The problem with him (besides being made of glass), is he takes some time to find his groove. 

With that, he absolutely needs a rehab assignment before returning so he can shake off the rust in a way that's not detrimental to the team.

[Ron Mexico]

Can't stand the pussy would rather make the playoff Run without him 

[Blarg]

1 hour ago, ArkyAngelsFan said:

I say put him on the 60 day IL and let someone else have his spot.

A player can't be put on the 60 IL without a Doctor defining an injury. If Rendon clears medical he has to be returned to active duty. They can only stash him in the minors for a few rehab starts then he's back in the dugout. 

So that fantasy isn't going to happen. 

[Angelsfan1984]

1 hour ago, OhtaniSan said:

I think Rendon still has a lot of skill left in the tank. When he's healthy, he is still in impact player for any lineup.

The problem with him (besides being made of glass), is he takes some time to find his groove. 

With that, he absolutely needs a rehab assignment before returning so he can shake off the rust in a way that's not detrimental to the team.

You want to waste his 6 games of healthy play in the minors!? You have to soak that up before a heavy gust of wind comes by and rips his leg off. 

[Angelsfan1984]

14 minutes ago, Blarg said:

A player can't be put on the 60 IL without a Doctor defining an injury. If Rendon clears medical he has to be returned to active duty. They can only stash him in the minors for a few rehab starts then he's back in the dugout. 

So that fantasy isn't going to happen. 

Not the 60 day IL, the 60 day RL. Going on the rendon list will be the way to go in the very near future. Can come off of it whenever you feel like and can actually go back on it mid game. 

[Second Base]

Flawed as he is.... Rendon, when healthy is still a very solid role player.

[Biergott]

Yes, but not at the expense of Moose or Drury IMO

his RISP performance if it holds can’t be ignored

[Don]

If it’s him getting AB’s instead of Velazquez I’m cool with it. But if it’s him taking AB’s away from Moose, Cabbage, and potentially Drury then I’d rather not.

[BTH]

As long as he can consistently make throws from 3B to 1B, yes.

But he’d better better slotted lower (5/6) to take some pressure off him in the lineup. Get on base and drive guys in with RISP.

[Taylor]

Only if he looks like he cares.

[Stradling]

Yes. They are a better team with him. 

[AngelStew43]

Once he's ready, send him here to the IE for about 10-15 games, to get his timing down, then he should be in game shape by September 1, when the rosters expand by a couple of spots.  

If he hits after September 1, play him.  If not, we still have Moose. 

[Ron Mexico]

Let his Vagina bleed on the bench dude is a pussy and a Coward 

 

 

 

[Chico]

I never want to see him on the Angels again. I've seen enough.