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<!--quoteo(post=14885:date=Jan 30 2009, 03:39 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 30 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=14882:date=Jan 30 2009, 02:34 PM:name=Coldneck)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coldneck @ Jan 30 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I watched a lot of Cincy games last year and Bako is not a very good player anymore. His defense is average and his bat blows.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He was never any good, ever.
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I was being generous.
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There's a reason the smartest pitcher of all time wanted this guy being his personal catcher. He's good with pitchers and calls a good game. They must not feel Hill's the same way.
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<!--quoteo(post=14861:date=Jan 30 2009, 01:52 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 30 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'd rather have Koyie Hill as the backup.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No you wouldn't.
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<!--quoteo(post=14889:date=Jan 30 2009, 02:51 PM:name=ruby23)-->QUOTE (ruby23 @ Jan 30 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=14861:date=Jan 30 2009, 01:52 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Jan 30 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'd rather have Koyie Hill as the backup.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No you wouldn't.
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Yes he would.
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<!--quoteo(post=14876:date=Jan 30 2009, 02:21 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 30 2009, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm not pissed about it at all either, but still would have preferred Hill. I just would rather not see shitty former Cubs return, that's all. But yeah, this doesn't change our team's chances to win in the grand scheme of things.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Look at Hill's #'s, look at his career path, look at all there is to see about Hill. When you're done, come back and tell me what about him is more desirable than Bako, you're not gonna find anything. Bako is not good, he's probably not even average, Hill is far, far worse though. I would have rather signed Lo Duca or re-signed Blanco, but Hill should never be and was never option, thankfully.
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<!--quoteo(post=14891:date=Jan 30 2009, 02:53 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Jan 30 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=14889:date=Jan 30 2009, 02:51 PM:name=ruby23)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ruby23 @ Jan 30 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=14861:date=Jan 30 2009, 01:52 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Jan 30 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'd rather have Koyie Hill as the backup.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Yes he would.
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Then he's not looking at it realistically.
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<!--quoteo(post=14870:date=Jan 30 2009, 12:01 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Jan 30 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hank White signed with the Padres for $750,000. If we aren't going with Koyie, then we should've just brought Hank back.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Exactly. Hank was the perfect role model for Geo. His veteran presence is more so than Bako. Plus, if it wasn't for Hank's homer against the Rockies, we'd never have comeback run 8 runs down.
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Maybe the Padres want The Bako in the Peavy deal.
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Blanco and Bako both were personal catchers for Maddux. Blanco is smarter, a better hitter and defensive catcher. He related more to Geo. Should have kept him.
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<!--quoteo(post=14896:date=Jan 30 2009, 12:57 PM:name=The Dude)-->QUOTE (The Dude @ Jan 30 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Maybe the Padres want The Bako in the Peavy deal.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Could be the case.
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<!--quoteo(post=14899:date=Jan 30 2009, 03:02 PM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Jan 30 2009, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=14896:date=Jan 30 2009, 12:57 PM:name=The Dude)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Dude @ Jan 30 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Maybe the Padres want The Bako in the Peavy deal.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Could be the case.
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I hope you're not serious.
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No you wouldn't.
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Yes he would.
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Then he's not looking at it realistically.
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I never said that Hill was better than Bako, but the difference isn't so great for 20 or so games out of the season, that it would make sense to sign him for anything more than a minor deal. The guy is 36/37, so it isn't as if his best days are ahead of him. He's getting worse over time, so for the money I'd still take Hill. But this really isn't worth arguing over because their PT will be minimal regardless of who ends up being the backup.
And I agree with you on LoDuca. I would have loved to have him, as long as he wouldn't ask for too much.
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http://minors.baseball-reference.com/pla...i?pid=6634
Also, Hill's MiL stats aren't as bad as some think, and have been pretty solid the past few seasons. The more PT he gets, the better his numbers. Again, I'm
not claiming he's very good, but he's acceptable as a backup for a handful of games, especially compared to the incomparable Bako. That's all I was saying.
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I would like to wish goodness and happiness upon The Bako.
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Isn't Hill a switch hitter?
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