Buxton

[Logi_Clevs]

I guarantee outside opinions don't play a factor for Buxton, but maybe we all need to bring expectations to nearly zero for the 2024 season. I know we cannot overlook his contract situation, but if we just expect and assume he will play 60 games, everything after that is a plus. I'm a big Buck fan and it is difficult to see his performance and availability since he entered the league, but the very last part of me and somehow hoping he can turn the corner and be healthy all year next year - but then again I thought that every offseason. 

[SkyBlueWaters]

2 hours ago, stringer bell said:

I don’t think the odds are very good at all that he’ll ever be able to play in the field more than occasionally

 

Agreed. Buxton turns 30 this December. Many if not most good baseball players find peaks in their 20s. Do we really expect a guy who was so often injured in his 20s to find good health in his 30s?

He's been in the big leagues nine years now. Even when he's played, his offense hasn't been stellar. 2487 career PA isn't a small sample, and he's slashed .239/.300/.468. Some guys are always viewed in terms of their "potential."

Aside from his solid 2017 season, he hasn't played more than 92 games, or reached 400 PA. Never scored 70 runs or reached 70 ribbies.

Don't get me wrong, I'm pulling for him. My favorite stat was his 29 stolen bases and 1 CS in '17. Because really he stole all 30 that year--he was safe on that CS, but just overslid the bag. The future seemed so promising. 

[dxpavelka]

On 10/10/2023 at 10:41 PM, JD-TWINS said:

They play Castro v. RH pitching since he can swing from left side. Not punishing or hating on Taylor. 

Taylor hit .154 for the post-season.  Perhaps they might want to revisit that not punishing or hating on him thing......