Phillies Breakfast Links, November 13, 2009: Bowa Constrictor, Chase Utley is Silver

by WholeCamels on Nov 13, 2009 8:10 AM EST

Just a few links for you today. Enjoy your weekend.

Phillies’ Utley wins fourth straight Silver Slugger Award
Yay.

Bowa didn't change, so Phillies did
Bowa "shaped" Jimmy Rollins? I only remember that he wanted to turn him into a Junior Juan Pierre.

Phillies apparently looking at 3 for third base
Polanco at third base, about four years too late? And when was the last time he played there regularly?

New York Mets are reportedly 'absolutely in' on adding free agent Chone Figgins
OK...

NL East offseason rumblings
I object to the characterization of Javier Vazquez as "young."

Putting things in perspective: 3B, No. 7 and the GM Meetings
Scoring more runs never hurts.

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Not exactly sure why the Mets would be in on Figgins. He hasn’t played the outfield regularly since 2006, or second base regularly since 2005, and third base is far and away his best defensive position.

by PhillyFriar on Nov 13, 2009 8:15 AM EST reply actions

maybe to keep us from getting him?

by Boundforbeach on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 AM EST up reply actions

The Mets don’t have the money to engage in a game of keep away like the red sox and yankees enjoy playing

by jemagee on Nov 13, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

How hard is it to make the transition from third to second though? Seems like it would be easier than the other way around.

by FuquaManuel on Nov 13, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

In a vacuum, I’d tend to think third to second would be harder. Third’s more of a read and react position (though you do need a better arm), whereas second requires more range and an ability to turn the double play, often with your back to the runner. That’s just conjecture though; I’d be interested to hear what guys who have actually played both positions would say.

My comment was more directed at his defensive numbers. Over the course of his career, he’s only ever been better than average at third base. Obviously, take them for what their worth, but I’m just not sure why the Mets would want to spend through the nose to sign a guy you’d be shifting to a defensive position he’s probably worse at.

by PhillyFriar on Nov 13, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

The only intelligent thing I can think of in terms of the Mets motives: Jack up the price for Figgins.

by hessshaun on Nov 13, 2009 10:44 AM EST reply actions

Also, they might just be stupid.

by taco pal on Nov 13, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

and make David Wright just a little bit nervous. Brilliant.

by Wet Luzinski on Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

i'd love to see the mets sign figgins to a stupid contract

Go ahead NY Mess, sign another 31 year old speedy player for your Citi park, great idea. I’m sure Figgins will help you fill the power void left in your lineup. Delgado is old as shit, and he’s the only power hitter you got. Beltran, Reyes, and Delgado also love getting injured!

by packimop on Nov 13, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions