Link Roundup: Jose Tabata's Big Day
by Charlie Wilmoth on Jun 10, 2010 1:15 PM EDT
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Print-P- This video of Jose Tabata on his callup, from the Post-Gazette, made me smile:
It was also great to see Tabata perform so well, even if neither of his hits really left the infield and he had to leave the game with a cramp. Brad Lincoln's debut wasn't particularly impressive statistically, but he did get through six innings, and the earned run total might have been better with some better defense.
-P- Jack Taschner won't go to Class AAA, which is a strange decision for a guy who had an ERA in the sixes and who has never been a particularly good pitcher. But in any case, his Pirates career is over. Good luck to him.
-P- WTM has little profiles on all fifty of the Pirates' draft picks.
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LOL at Taschner
Yeah dude I am sure if we could just erase a couple of grand slams and bad outings from most pitchers in the ML’s they all would look a lot better statistically.
The article does have some serious whine to it. Especially about him “not giving up leads” and being asked to pitch mop up, like he had any choice.
Looking at the average leverage index (below 1 is low leverage, above 1 high leverage) the Pirates bullpen went:
Octavio Dotel: 1.8
Brendan Donnelly: 1.2
Evan Meek: 1.1
Joel Hanrahan: 0.9
DJ Carrasco: 0.9
Javier Lopez: 0.7
Jack Taschner: 0.3
That .33 number is among the lowest in the league. Right between how the Braves are using Jesse Chavez and how the Astros are using Jeff Fulchino. Pretty much just the guy you throw out there when the game’s already decided. Like I said when someone mentioned it on a Fanshot, you’d think a veteran who has had limited success would kind of understand and accept his role.
Best of luck to Taschner, though, he seemed like a pretty funny guy on the radio.
Jack Taschner
He probably would have been called up within three weeks.
What a fool. He’ll be playing independent ball.
Link
That actually was a funny link. JT’s perplexed by being DFA with an ERA of 6.05. His career ERA is 5.10.
Are you kidding, JT? You have to love his workhorse description and this quote:
“The way I look at it, when they gave me the ball with the lead, I kept the lead,” he said. “I have no blown saves, I didn’t take any losses and in the games where they were looking for guys to just go out there and eat innings because the starters didn’t do well or whatever the reason, I went out there and pitched as well as I could.”
You have to have self-confidence...
…to pitch in the major leagues.
Whether it’s particularly well-justified, or not.
Too much ego can get you in trouble.
And in this case, out of work. Good luck to him, bur really, are the Pirates going to miss him. Probably not.
I loved that video of Tabata, as well.....
I know all guys are excited when they come up, but, he really seemed to honor it and treasure it. I think he is going to be with us for awhile….and I think that is a very good thing.
Plus, he is 21-yrs old.
by CabreraKilledMyChildhood on Jun 10, 2010 2:26 PM EDT reply actions
Taschner is 32:
Perhaps his agent should look into opportunities with Japanese teams the second half of the season since he doesn’t want to earn his way back to the majors.
I don’t think he’d last very long over there, either, but he could make some good yen for a few months.
You should be his agent
Seriously, that’s the best suggestion JT has gotten.
I don't think I've said this before, but every time I see one of your posts
“Weekend At Bernie’s” flashes through my mind.
look at that shana punim
he’s not a day older than 21
My new favorite thing
is any time Tabata talks. He’s so excited and his accent is great.
Does anyone have video from when they asked him what he told Pedro before he left? It was something like “I see you soon Papi. Just keep doin what you do and you be up with me soon”
So awesome
RIP NATE. RIP TONY PLUSH.
"I'D BE A CHEF"
-TONY PLUSH
Actually
He reminds me a lot of the young Manny Sanguillen, before Manny mastered the English language. Seriously, he seems awfully hard not to like.
Manny mastered the English language? When did that happen?
by MarkInDallas on Jun 10, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank god he’s back in the lineup tonight.
There are two theories on hitting a knuckleball - unfortunately, neither of them work.
Yes. Bucs Insider says the lineup is:
LF Tabata
2B Walker
CF McCutchen
RF Jones
1B Doumit
3B Crosby
SS LaRoche
C Jaramillo
P Duke
There are two theories on hitting a knuckleball - unfortunately, neither of them work.
You’re right, my mistake. That makes quite a bit more sense
There are two theories on hitting a knuckleball - unfortunately, neither of them work.
Good point. At first glance at the lineup, I thought the #6 was referring to LaRoche and was confused. It didn’t help either that it was being discussed before about Andy’s future position. Hey, maybe they’d give Luigi a shot a short for a game or two, see how it goes.
There are two theories on hitting a knuckleball - unfortunately, neither of them work.
let's be fair
he hits his share of tepid ground balls too
by chicos_pants on Jun 10, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
what's Jaramillo done to merit so much play?
makes me wish Walker stayed behind the plate
by chicos_pants on Jun 10, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah i know that
but when will he come off the DL/ is e xpected?
by BurgherKing on Jun 11, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Dejan is reporting that Pearce will go on a rehab assignment in the middle of next week. Those things usually last a few days, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this one lasts a bit longer because NH is going to have to DFA, probably, Church to put him back on the roster. I think NH is stalling on Alvarez because he doesn’t want to DFA Iwamura. That’s two mistakes who’re going to have to go to make room. Much loss of face.
Is there a possibility...
that NH is going to try to trade Church and Iwamura for minor league fillers?
I can’t see them being worth anything, but NH has been able to find buyers before.
Also
I’m sure if Iwamura were traded, the Pirates would pick up most if not all of his salary.
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