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  1. Hawkeye Bean Counter
    So after trading a minimal prospect for what has shown to be a pretty solid backup catcher - the option is to DFA said solid catcher because we are currently carrying 3 catchers so we trade for another one next year? I would put the odds Jeffers with the Twins at zero. We will offer him a QO. He will not accept.
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    Have you seen the FA options next year. Its atrocious.
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    Cory, What is the purpose of the 13th player on the roster? To be a positive teammate, generally be a veteran because they are getting minimal opportunities, yet be effective when called upon. He was called up due to Jeffers injury and did well in limited time. The risk of DFA him again is that someone would likely claim him. Now after a rash of catcher injuries- its a guarantee someone will claim him. There are zero options in the minor leagues currently so if Caratini or Jeffers got hurt we would be SOL. There are 5 other teams that carry 3 catchers and that number will increase in Sept. He has shown he can be a pinch runner, has a BA above .300 and provides good defense at catcher. So why is there such an urgency to get rid of him? I really don't get it. If you bring one of the young players up they are going to have to get significant run. Hence why it will likely be Martin, Roden or possibly Culpepper.
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    Also for insurance this year have they have zero MLB quality catchers in the minors. Plus I think they general like him think he is a defensive catcher with some upside with the bat. I really do not understand the hate. Your 13th player on the roster has a positive WAR. There are also 6 teams now with 3 catchers on the roster and that number will increase September 1st.
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    Thats a perfect day for Roden.
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    How you figure?
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    Politically wise I actually consider myself pretty moderate. Lean liberally on healthcare, education issues have tended to lean more conservatively on budgetary/financial. However facts, truth, and trust are paramount in anything. So yes I will stand on any subject that facts strongly support.
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    There's humor there, but also a reality of the situation.
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    I'll bet anyone a $100 on Jackson being sent down. I say no.
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    Its like arguing to someone about election fraud. The one side can bring facts, statistics and solid reasoning . . . The other side says its true because they say so. Thats not a marriage - its just dealing with either uneducated or easily manipulated individuals.
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    There is part of me that wonders if he hits better when he is getting regular playing time as catcher. In either case it doesn't matter. I'll ignore your banter regarding this topic just as the Twins have.
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    June would disagree with you.
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    He was not signed off the waiver list. He passed through waivers and then signed a contract with the Yankees AAA team. He has a -13 defensive score in 39 games at Catcher this year. He never really was a good catcher, and now he isn't even a capable backup catcher. .175/.304/.294 slash line I didn't deem him as even a decent Catcher - just like every other organization.
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    AAA contract Mitch Garver of the Yankees organization LOL
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    Roden on fire.
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    I have been bantering with you about this since the trade deadline. Guess how many a dime a dozen C have come available on the waiver wire . . . .
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    Who? Who are you willing to have up as a 13 man - get minimal opportunities. We don't have a bunch of veteran options down in AAA we can call up for spot duty. Anyone we call up will need significant at bats and opportunity to continue their development. Hence why Roden, Martin are the most likely individuals to be option and who have options available.
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    You have 5 catchers injured and multiple underperforming ones including the Yankees. They would grab any slightly alive catcher. Heck they signed our former friend to a AAA contract.
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    He has been a capable back up in 2 separate years. Again your concerns are
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    The constant concerns on Jackson are effectively farts in the wind. Some slight discomfort for those around but changes nothing that is occurring on the ball field or is called up or down.
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    No they don't. They only have 2. 1 is on IL the other is on the development list.
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    Well - Tom, Zoll and Shelton disagree on your assessment. The current AAA catchers available Olivar - 60 day IL Cardenas - 164/.318/.651 Banuelos - .207/.267/.268 Cardenas has some decent defensive chops but the bat is worse than Vazquez last year.
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    Is it luck, or a combination of something else? What has changed - his bat velocity has increased 3% since the beginning of the season. Is he healthier, more confident, swinging harder, the change in the high leg kick creating more momentum or a combination. In either case he is swinging harder which is increasing exit velocity which does help explain a higher babip but even still there is likely some luck involved here. The last 2 weeks he is seeing the ball extremely well. Now I can recall 1 or 2 cheap hits but the majority are hard hit balls that are earned hits in my opinion. He looks like a confident player putting the ball in play.
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