Getting to Know Yoenis Cespedes
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Harry Hooper said:
Lowell, Mike
Mueller, Bill
Beltre, Adrian
Worked out pretty well for those guys. Adrian Gonzalez abused the wall in 2012 as well.
About his English, quietness, and a funny story: I was 10 feet from him after he won the HR derby last year. Selig had just presented him the trophy and gave him the keys to the truck that was parked on 2nd base. Cespedes looked puzzled by the keys. During the break, Pedro Gomez explained to him in Spanish that he had won the truck. He was like "whaaaat?" Seemed to know zero English, and his manner was very low-key in general. But then there's the bat flip above. I like the guy.Al Zarilla said:
John Shea @JohnSheaHey · 8h
Cespedes went to a teammate about not wanting to play CF, not Melvin. Leaving manager in uncomfortable position. #athletics
John Shea @JohnSheaHey · 8h
Cespedes huge loss for #athletics, didn't help his status when he said he didn't want to play center field when he was needed there.
Only negative I've seen/heard about Cespedes. He seems like a quiet guy, really opposite type from Puig. His comment about not wanting to play CF was probably made to a Spanish speaking teammate because he was uncomfortable going to the boss. JMO.
I find this HR Tracker with links to his taters an interesting link.
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/detail.php?id=2014_1585&type=hitter
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/detail.php?id=2014_1585&type=hitter
Seemed a little surprised to be asked by McAdam (I think) about playing RF and in particular RF in Fenway. I'm guessing the Sox or his agent didn't clear up the details. I hope that doesn't mean he won't be uncomfortable with it.
Here's hoping he and Ortiz really hit it off, and both help Bogaerts loosen up from inside the now-with-more-Latin clubhouse.
Joe Kelly better have kept practicing his salsa dancing.
Joe Kelly better have kept practicing his salsa dancing.
Yes, it should give Bogaerts a great opportunity to brush up on his Spanish and celebrate his Latin heritage.
Ferm Sheller said:
Well, at least he shouldn't have to translate for Ortiz. You know, like he used to do for Spanish-as-a-primary-language teammates in the minors.
Seriously, Bogaerts' habit of tightening up with RISP has been ongoing since the beginning of the season. Some braggadocio returning to the sad-sack clubhouse can't hurt.
I'm looking forward to both Cespedes and Kelly for that reason, among others.
A's fans I've talked to are really on the fence about the trade. They're worried about their offense (last night didn't help). Some people asked me if Lester is really that good. Ah, yuh. They definitely need another bat. Don't see Lester yet. Usually see him warming up on the first base side; will be third now here.
Can't you make the argument with the RS current Outfield situation including
JBJ - great defensively, hoping to be adequate offensively
Nava - considered as platoon or depth only
Betts - learning on the job
Victorino - over/under on games played/2015 at about 80
Craig - we'll see which version the RS traded for: 2013 or 2014.
Holt - who can play anywhere
and a lineup including offensive weakness at C, 3B and SS currently
that Cespedes has more or just as much value to the RS than just about any team. Now if they are 10 games out on 7/31/15, and Cespedes gives no indication of signing an extension then trading him makes sense.
JBJ - great defensively, hoping to be adequate offensively
Nava - considered as platoon or depth only
Betts - learning on the job
Victorino - over/under on games played/2015 at about 80
Craig - we'll see which version the RS traded for: 2013 or 2014.
Holt - who can play anywhere
and a lineup including offensive weakness at C, 3B and SS currently
that Cespedes has more or just as much value to the RS than just about any team. Now if they are 10 games out on 7/31/15, and Cespedes gives no indication of signing an extension then trading him makes sense.
A little bit of an acclamation period, please?Harry Hooper said:
It's not like we are gunnin for the pennant right now.
Maybe two of the runs could have been prevented if he was more familiar with the wall. The other six....
I'm fairly confident that Cespedes would already be playing RF regularly if Allen Craig were healthy. But since that's not the case, I don't see any harm in leaving him in his comfort zone in left while he learns one of the tougher right fields in the game. We're not in a position where we have to force things to happen quickly.
Because that 1 game makes a difference.E5 Yaz said:
My point was that just because they see him as hopefully a RF long term doesn't mean he is going to play RF every night. It seems likely they want him to settle into the lineup and with Craig hurt whoever else plays will be capable of playing RF.
When they said Cespedes would play RF at least part of that was an assumption that Craig would also be in the OF which meant playing LF.
Cute response, but Craig's still on the DL & Cespedes has still never played an inning of RF in MLB. I'm having difficulty understanding how this issue is the least bit controversial. Or even why it matters.Reverend said:
Aren't they playing in St. Louis tonight?
Brutal.
redsox2020 said:
He was a right fielder in Cuba before coming to the U.S. The Red Sox went out of their way to say he'd be playing right field. Even with Craig on the DL, Nava could play LF and Cespedes in right.
It's curious
Bradford with a decent Cespedes piece today.
I have to say I like the guy, OBP issues or no:
Not all that out of the ordinary, but I like a guy who goes to the plate with a plan, for sure.
I have to say I like the guy, OBP issues or no:
Not all that out of the ordinary, but I like a guy who goes to the plate with a plan, for sure.
It would be better, though, if he would keep such specific knowledge of a pitcher to himself.MyDaughterLovesTomGordon said:
Tim Britton @TimBritton 3m
Farrell said Red Sox are considering holding off on moving Cespedes to RF until next spring. He and Craig comfortable where they are.
https://twitter.com/TimBritton/status/499299383008325633
Farrell said Red Sox are considering holding off on moving Cespedes to RF until next spring. He and Craig comfortable where they are.
https://twitter.com/TimBritton/status/499299383008325633
Ferm Sheller said:
I get what you're saying, but I think Smith has probably realized Cespedes was onto him.
I think people want to see his cannon put to use in the field that can most benefit from it (like on throws to third when runners are trying to go from first to third). He's also faster than any outfielder they would use in a corner OF position, possible exception being Victorino, and RF at Fenway is huge compared with left.redsox2020 said:
433-foot bomb tonight was maybe the best regular season moment since Carp's PH slam against the Rays.
Fun guy to watch.
Fun guy to watch.
That was an absolute rocket off his bat, and carried farther than I thought when they showed a slow-motion replay. It short-hopped the back wall in CF.
What is 'Laser Show' in Spanish?
What is 'Laser Show' in Spanish?
