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Jeff Weissbuch
Jose Veras of Pittsburgh is pitching well this year
John McFadin
Yep, because Jose Veras deserves to be mentioned in the position players post.
Devern Hansack
*cough* sample size *cough*
AceGunderson
1/6th of the season is actually a significant chunk. Obviously any/all of these deals could go downhill any minute…but it’s not too early to be saying that they’ve contributed to their respective teams more than expected out of the gate.
Devern Hansack
They definitely have contributed, but look at how small the sample size is.
Eric Chavez – 37 PAs
Russell Branyan – 53 PAs
Adam Kennedy – 70 PAs
Greg Dobbs – 62 PAs
Casey Kotchman – 56 PAs
Andy LaRoche – 51 PAs
Jack Hannahan – 94 PAs
I mean, it takes 500 PAs for a hitter’s OBP, SLG, and OPS to stabilize. I’m not saying that they haven’t contributed. It’s just that it’s way too early to call these deals successful.
AceGunderson
Point taken. Although a good portion (but not all) of these guys won’t be (at least aren’t intended to be) getting close to 500 PAs this season, or any season for that matter. They are what they are…role players…and they’ve done quite well for their teams so far, considering what they’re being paid (or, NOT being paid). I get what you’re saying though…and I think we’re on the same page in saying they’ve contributed “to this point.”
ajflair
What does Kennedy’s DUI have anything to do with this post? Stick to baseball.
Encarnacion's Parrot
A baseball player was DUI. I think that’s baseball related, and 6 of them already is kind of significant.
With Dan Johnson mentioned, this is a great time for a Don Johnson Miami Vice drink joke.
TartanElk
Speaking of Don Johnson, every time I walk into H & M, I stare at the white blazer and pants, the pastel blue v-neck and the white loafers. I’m so tempted to buy them every time, but alas, I never do.
Feel free to CSB me.
Encarnacion's Parrot
The only thing better than drinking a Don Johnson is doing it in a white blazer.
LioneeR
Another good name for this list would be “Performances that aren’t likely to continue”
PTBeaneNL
or so far so good…