Saturday, April 4, 2015

Weekly Check In: Robert Refsnyder


Robert Refsnyder’s spring training and chances of making the major league Opening Day team went out the window on Thursday when he was officially sent down to Triple-A and minor league camp. With our weekly check in we will showcase Refsnyder’s impressive, and deserving of a roster spot, spring stats:

AgeGPARH2B3BHRRBISBBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
242450101550162810.357.460.5481.008

19 comments:

  1. THIS PHOTO OF REFSNYDER...Am I the only one that see's this ?
    Is he keeping his extra glove in his cup ? His spare sweat shirt ?
    Is he reptilian ?...or has God gifted him ?
    The first thing I thought of, was 'Jake the Snake Roberts', and the snake he kept
    in that burlap bag.

    Enough said. I can not be the only one.

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    1. Oh I saw it too, wanted to see if anyone would say anything.

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  2. MATT THORNTON....Was he ever hammered here !
    Did you know, that after being waived by the Yankees, and then acquired by the Nationals
    ...........in all of his 18 appearances for the Nats, his ERA was 0.00.

    Surprised me, including that Refsnyder photograph. I should hide that one from Mrs. patrick.

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    1. While we had rich hill and josh Outman

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    2. It wasn't Thornton's personal era I had a problem with. It was the fact that he was letting nearly 40% of his inherited runners score. This is a team sport, and a high paid reliever is supposed to come in and shut the inning down. Not pad his personal stats.

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    3. Also little p, you commented the other day about the ARod haters. I was one of them. Unlike some others, I can admit when I'm wrong. He has done and said everything he is supposed to. Watching him play looks like he has a new lease on life. He looks like he is finally just enjoying the game. I will back off of my Arod bashing for now. Especially since he seems to be required to play by a different set of rules then others do. (Josh Hamilton)

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    4. That was a big deal with Thornton. He almost always let his inherited runs score. Unless he was pitching a clean inning we were toast. Problem is Cashman let him go with the promise that we would see some of our own take over the spot. Then we had Outman and Rich Hill for the rest of the season.

      At least this season we'll see Shreve and Wilson to start and Lindgren eventually

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  3. DANIEL....glad you had to spit out that Starbucks the other day.
    Made my day. Thanks.
    I laughed, after rereading it also.

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    1. I had to steal it and post it on twitter. It started a Cashman is an idiot riot

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  4. When I said he needed help with his footwork around the bag this shows it big time. Receiving a throw from the catcher one should straddle the bag with one's legs loose and flexible enough to make the tag and still get one's ass out of the way if need be! One can never expect the throw to be in the right position, but if one starts from the end position, adjustments are much easier...time permitting!

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  5. By the way, most SS/2nd basemen reach for the ball in front of the bag, therefore they miss the tag many times and would have tagged the runner out if they had been much closer to the bag. In that respect, I guess Refy isn't as far out of position as many players are, at least he can catch and still reach for the tag.

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    1. It's hard to tell by the angle of the picture but the throw probably is coming from the catcher. His footwork may need help and he may be rushed, who knows. He was an outfielder so it should be expected. Things like footwork can be worked on in the Bronx.

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  6. I personally don't believe it had to do with getting more seasoning, I think the Coupon Clipper aka Hal and the Elf Cashman decided to keep him down like the Cub's did so they are able to maintain the clock on the kid. We are all lead to believe that if you can hit they will find a spot for you and apparently that is not the case.

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    1. You know that's actually a good point. You don't think of it because the Yankees have never, and should never, worry about saving two dimes and a nickle by keeping a kid down for a few weeks.

      The thing is though the Cubs are going to let Mike Olt go and his $520K salary, the Yankees would have to let go of Stephen Drew and his $5 million salary.

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    2. Well, you guys could be right but, I must disagree! I have watched every game I could, with him playing a very damn good 2nd base...for a guy just moved from the outfield to 2nd base.
      In case any of you don't know or haven't ever played the middle infield...going infield to outfield is much, much easier than the other way around (unless your name is K. Reed).
      I hope never to find out the Yankees have held a good kid back because of time served!
      I just don't have a problem with holding him back for a few weeks, he can use the time, working hard and doing his job will get him back where he should be...in New York!

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  7. Good morning, men...............
    This is it, fix bayonets. I think the team looks good. No, not the finished version....but
    a good group going out on the field today.
    For all of you that had to endure this past winter, and at the same time dealing
    with me....I say to all of you...have a great season, and stay healthy.
    Good luck today.

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    1. The encouraging thing is if we're close in June and July we have the pieces to either call up, trade, or both to "fix" the team. It has to be done this season because the team has three free agents at the end of the season. Chris Young, Chris Capuano and Stephen Drew. If it's not this season it's as late as 2017 or 2018 before we have a legit shot again.

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  8. THAT REFSNYDER PHOTOGRAPH ......

    If, as in the photo above of Refsnyder......if he is there waiting for you at second base,
    would you dare make a heads first slide ? Or, do run out to right field ?
    I know where I'm heading.

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    1. Never tried a head first slide, as a 2nd baseman (and relief pitcher) myself, I always thought of it as payback time...: "Spikes up and knock him into left field!" What is that old saying, oh yes, "Been there done that"! And still have the scars to prove it.
      That is why I said he should straddle the bag and be flexible, that way he can apply the tag and still get out of the way.

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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)