Should Byron Buxton Shift to Designated Hitter?

[ashbury]

Socrates long ago perfected the art of asking questions and letting his students puzzle out each step of the syllogism themselves.  This article follows in an honored tradition.

Tomorrow: "Should Miguel Sano Shift to Center Field?"

[Stew]

That's good put Rocco in c.f. make Buxton manager.. let's face it he would fall down the steps or get hit by a ball. Or maybe a meteor would hit him like one scientist predicted. Anyway you look at it. If he gets hurt he gets hurt. Keep him in the field and have a few highlights.

[Schmoeman5]

And what did Buxton do for the whole of the 23 season? I guess that must have been in the back of the FO minds after all. And now the 24 season. Still DHing. Just not as frequently as in 23. So this article wasn't nearly as preposterous as has been portrayed by a whole lot of "experts" 😆 

[Riverbrian]

On 4/20/2022 at 2:58 PM, ashbury said:

Socrates long ago perfected the art of asking questions and letting his students puzzle out each step of the syllogism themselves. 

My Nose Runs

Runs win Baseball Games

Therefore My Nose wins baseball games. 

[Riverbrian]

On 4/19/2022 at 4:12 PM, glunn said:

I agree that the original post does not make much sense, but I do think that it's thought provoking.

My thought is that the Twins should re-evaluate the padding on the outfield walls to make it as safe as possible, and perhaps move in the warning track in center field so that Buxton has more notice time to prepare for hitting the wall.

 

You and I have spoken about your idea of improved wall padding. 

I honestly think it's an idea that MLB should not only explore but implement. 

Traditionalists may not like the idea but there is no reason for a brick wall outfield at Wrigley Field. 

Without a doubt... there are players that exist that will run through a brick wall for their team and fans. However... I've never seen anyone successfully run through a brick wall. 

Other than the Kool Aid Man. 

 

[ashbury]

8 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

Other than the Kool Aid Man.

Unlike MAT, KAM takes bad routes to the ball. Oh yeah.

[Riverbrian]

14 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Unlike MAT, KAM takes bad routes to the ball. Oh yeah.

I can speak from experience. 

I've tested wall padding multiple times over and over again and I came away injury free every time. Padding works. 

Through extensive research I can also say without reservation that straightjackets make it real hard to scratch your butt when it itches. 

[Schmoeman5]

40 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

You and I have spoken about your idea of improved wall padding. 

I honestly think it's an idea that MLB should not only explore but implement. 

Traditionalists may not like the idea but there is no reason for a brick wall outfield at Wrigley Field. 

Without a doubt... there are players that exist that will run through a brick wall for their team and fans. However... I've never seen anyone successfully run through a brick wall. 

Other than the Kool Aid Man. 

 

Don't forget about the Michael Madsen character from The Natural. Bump Bailey?

[Riverbrian]

8 hours ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Don't forget about the Michael Madsen character from The Natural. Bump Bailey?

Yep Bump Bailey. 

Roy Hobbs, the greatest baseball player in the world...  had to wait for Bump Bailey to actually die before getting playing time opportunity. 

What chance does Jair Camargo have? 

One more thought, Couldn't Roy or Bump play LF. Just a little positional flexibility may have saved lives. 

One more thought... Back in the 30's... they must have made stadium lights out of fireworks. When you strike a bank of lights with a baseball today. Broken Glass falling is all you typically get. 

The Statcast numbers on that Roy Hobbs home run would have been impressive to reach the light stands while still rising. No matter the exit velocity, launch angle... I'm sure the IBM system that we use to calculate distance today would have said 450 feet.