tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post5230581317004610858..comments2023-10-17T10:45:07.796-04:00Comments on FJB: Guzman's Range Isn't Declining (It Just Was Never Very Good in the First Place)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-3222197314895943042009-09-17T15:17:19.920-04:002009-09-17T15:17:19.920-04:00I didn't say he had a right to feel bad. I did...I didn't say he had a right to feel bad. I didn't say he WOULD be right to feel bad. I just said if I was in his shoes I'd probably feel bad, whether I was right or not. We'll see. Maybe he's a more flexible mature guy than I am. Not that hard to imagine, actually.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109288910583404941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-66783951175899879622009-09-17T15:06:51.020-04:002009-09-17T15:06:51.020-04:00I wouldn't argue that he has any right and I d...I wouldn't argue that he has any right and I don't think that case has been made. <br /><br />I just understand why he would be down in the dumps from his perspective and I understand why the Nationals are trying to be easy with him.<br /><br />He's been a trooper for the franchise and hit well. If you didn't know anything about sabermetrics, you'd think he was a pretty good SS. And that would be his point of view. It would be tough to sit him down and say otherwise.<br /><br />He probably will do what is asked of him, but he doesn't have to like it. I'll give him a bit of a break for not taking to the idea. I'm sure I wouldn't if I was in his position.HHhttp://hypotheticalhandicapper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-45436749943473242032009-09-17T14:36:26.280-04:002009-09-17T14:36:26.280-04:00RE: Guzman's feelings being hurt- I have to di...RE: Guzman's feelings being hurt- I have to disagree that he has any "right" to be upset with the Nationals asking him to move positions. He signed an extension with the Nats that was likely WELL above what he would have gotten on the market. It seemed high even at the time of the signing, and that was before the market crashed and before the movement to defense-first thinking was in full force around MLB (both of those would hurt Guzman's marketability as a FA). Second of all, this extension comes after he played 1 year of a 4 year, $16 mill. contract. So, he already has a little under $12 mill. of the Nats money for sitting on the bench (or batting .219 and hurting the team more than helping before lasik). He should be thankful to have the Nats around and do whatever they want.<br /><br />Thanks for the link to that site on these stats.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585304213621604104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-32176053241353214962009-09-17T12:16:25.237-04:002009-09-17T12:16:25.237-04:00Guzman moves much better to his right than his lef...Guzman moves much better to his right than his left, so some of his range woes will be hidden at second. Guzman's strength is often wasted, as Zim covers that side better than any 3B in the league.<br /><br />The Nats need somebody who can get those balls up the middle. Desmond is a better option.Deacon Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827411603052143857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-20593277817152641322009-09-17T11:30:28.625-04:002009-09-17T11:30:28.625-04:00Before he becomes the next Felipe Lopez? I think w...<b>Before</b> he becomes the next Felipe Lopez? I think we've passed THAT point, thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-53994359001734376802009-09-17T11:25:36.129-04:002009-09-17T11:25:36.129-04:00I can understand how Guzman would feel. He's h...I can understand how Guzman would feel. He's hitting .290 and playing the same defense he's always played. In his mind, he's doing a great job and can't figure out why he's losing his position. <br /><br />He doesn't know anything about OBP and UZR and wouldn't think anything of them if he did.<br /><br />In any case, I'd much rather see Willie Harris play 2B with a platoon partner next year than Guzman. I'll never understand why they insist on playing him in the OF.<br /><br />I'd just use Guzman as a utility player if they can't trade him and dump the salary. <br /><br />He might be needed if Desmond flunks the course next year.HHhttp://hypotheticalhandicapper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-27071221093122611692009-09-17T11:01:54.565-04:002009-09-17T11:01:54.565-04:00"It might be better to just trade him this wi..."It might be better to just trade him this winter before he becomes the next Felipe Lopez."<br /><br />In your wildest imagination, do you really think any team would take Guzman and his $8 million salary? I propose we give him away and pay half his salary on the condition that the receiving team also take Logan Kensing, Jason Bergman and Marco Estrada.phil dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-32692504015745542792009-09-17T10:26:30.709-04:002009-09-17T10:26:30.709-04:00A lot depends on what Guz agent is telling him. A ...A lot depends on what Guz agent is telling him. A move to 2nd might be a good financial move since he isn't likely to get decent contract as a SS next off-season.<br /><br />This is especially true if we can expect to see a slew of all gove-no bat SSs in the post-steroid era.<br /><br />That brings me to another issue, what Rizzo says vs what Rizzo REALLY says. In this case Guz range may not be declining vs past performance, but is likely in serious decline vs league average and team expectations.<br /><br />I also thing Riggs comments about sticking with vets and not playing him at 2B this year are moves meant to lessen the ego blow of the pending position move.estuartjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709330857511429868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-43791940841541210302009-09-17T09:52:17.347-04:002009-09-17T09:52:17.347-04:00I may be reading too much into it, but an infield ...I may be reading too much into it, but an infield fly over second base brought Desmond over from 2nd and Guz from short. Des stepped in front of Guz on the SS side of 2nd to get the PO, Guz looked pretty pissed as they jogged off the field. Of course that may have been the lingering effects of Bergmann's gofer ball a few pitches earlier, but still, not a kumbaya moment.flippinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034472948817136396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-82270032805224621052009-09-17T09:42:06.002-04:002009-09-17T09:42:06.002-04:00You can read all about OOZ and RZR here. http://ww...You can read all about OOZ and RZR here. http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/statpages/glossary/<br /><br />UZR is getting a lot of play since they started updating weekly during the season on Fangraphs, but these are all valuable stats.<br /><br />I don't necessarily think Guzman will be a problem. But the team sure is tip-toeing around him now. And frankly if I was in his shoes I'd be annoyed. Wouldn't you? He was a free agent, signed to play SS, now they're forcing him to move. Taht wasn't the situation with Willingham.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109288910583404941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074246508221440257.post-6884996092995885002009-09-17T09:23:28.826-04:002009-09-17T09:23:28.826-04:00I've never heard of the RZR or OOZ stats you u...I've never heard of the RZR or OOZ stats you used in this post. I get the gist, but I need some context for these stats. What is bad, average, good and great scores for these measures?<br /><br />Also, why do you think Guzman will pout and be a problem in the clubhouse? I've never been a fan of Guzzie, but I've never heard any talk of him being a problem in the clubhouse. He could take the switch like a pro similar to how Josh Willingham took his reserve role early in this season. I think we should trade him because there are still some GMs who value his empty batting average, so we can get something of value for him, and it's a terrible contract. But I don't think there's any reason to assume he'll be a problem if they can't/choose not to trade him.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585304213621604104noreply@blogger.com