2012 Eric Chavez Performance Thread

[ZIM 2002]

Did I miss it, or is there really no thread for Eric Chavez, while there is for some of the other bench players? Anyway, he seems to be trying to channel his old Oakland self to make up for the absence of Arod! I know it can't last, and he's an injury risk, but I give him a lot of credit right now. Also for his honesty in saying there should be a high level of concern! (per Lohud). It's very refreshing!

[EvanJ]

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread...ormance-Thread

[Yankee Tripper]

maybe a mod can merge he threads?
I'm just hoping he doesn't breakdown with all this PT.

[freebubba]

He's been playing very well, holding my breath on his back. Nix has done well over there as well. Chavez will do a great job til ARod comes back, A Rod will struggle for two weeks getting his timing down heading into the playoffs, and we'll see a repeat of last years playoff performance while Chavez sits on the bench and watches.

[Yankee Tripper]

He's been playing very well, holding my breath on his back. Nix has done well over there as well. Chavez will do a great job til ARod comes back, A Rod will struggle for two weeks getting his timing down heading into the playoffs, and we'll see a repeat of last years playoff performance while Chavez sits on the bench and watches.

Chavez will play over Ibanez v RHP either as DH or 3B with A-rod DHing. Assuming he's healthy come October.

[effdamets]

Can a player be hotter during a series than Chavez is during this 4 gamer against the cats?

[freebubba]

Chavez will play over Ibanez v RHP either as DH or 3B with A-rod DHing. Assuming he's healthy come October.

Let's hope so, Tripper. It's not like Ibanez has been scuffling of late, either. It may be a situation where it's the best thing for both Chavez and Ibanez to both be in the line up and we all know that won't happen. A lot of baseball left, but I'm just not confident in A Rods ability to come back from a wrist injury at that point in the season and be any kind of force with the bat.

[ajra21]

Can't see him playing tomorrow. Maybe he'll get one game against the Jays but given that we have both Nix and McGehee, he shouldn't start anymore than that. Remember, he needs rest.

[Yankees1962]

Can't see him playing tomorrow. Maybe he'll get one game against the Jays but given that we have both Nix and McGehee, he shouldn't start anymore than that. Remember, he needs rest.

The Blue Jays are starting three lefty pitchers. He might not play at all, but chances are he'll get into some games in Toronto.

[Yankee Tripper]

Can't see him playing tomorrow. Maybe he'll get one game against the Jays but given that we have both Nix and McGehee, he shouldn't start anymore than that. Remember, he needs rest.

How many lefties are Toronto throwing? I agree he should sit twice this weekend but only because it is on turf and I'd rather he stay healthy but generally I want him in the lineup v all RHP as long as his body holds up and A-rod is on the DL.

[2JAY]

You cannot say enough good things about Chavez and the things that he is doing for the Yankees this year.

[ajra21]

The Blue Jays are starting three lefty pitchers. He might not play at all, but chances are he'll get into some games in Toronto.

Hence why I don't think he'll start tomorrow. McGehee will play third, Nix will play left and Jones will DH, with Ichiro moving over to right. That said, Romero has reverse splits due to his changeup killing righties. Maybe we'll see Raul tomorrow.

[Zimmers' Helmet]

Let's hope so, Tripper. It's not like Ibanez has been scuffling of late, either. It may be a situation where it's the best thing for both Chavez and Ibanez to both be in the line up and we all know that won't happen. A lot of baseball left, but I'm just not confident in A Rods ability to come back from a wrist injury at that point in the season and be any kind of force with the bat.

Which is why we Ichiro should no longer be an everyday player. Barring a return by Gardner, this team is at its best with Ibanez/Jones platooning LF and A-Rod/Chavez alternating between 3B and DH.

Ichiro is nothing more than a role player at this stage in his career - late inning defensive replacement, pinch runner/pinch hitter is where he best serves this team.

[teknetic]

[Yankee Tripper]

I saw that yesterday. Still kills me.

[just-blaze]

Which is why we Ichiro should no longer be an everyday player. Barring a return by Gardner, this team is at its best with Ibanez/Jones platooning LF and A-Rod/Chavez alternating between 3B and DH.

Ichiro is nothing more than a role player at this stage in his career - late inning defensive replacement, pinch runner/pinch hitter is where he best serves this team.

His defense is worth him starting v. Righties.

[ajra21]

His defense is worth him starting v. Righties.

Yeah, I never want to see Raul in the field.

[ZIM 2002]

Don't think we'll see Chavez much this weekend - per Lohud he actually admitted he could use a rest. So between lefties and turf, this would be the time.

[freebubba]

Yeah, I never want to see Raul in the field.

Me neither. Say what you want about Ichiro, the guy is still a professional hitter, regression and all, and still plays A+ defense and can make plays that Ibanez and Jones are incapable of making at this point in their respective careers.

[ajra21]

Me neither. Say what you want about Ichiro, the guy is still a professional hitter, regression and all, and still plays A+ defense and can make plays that Ibanez and Jones are incapable of making at this point in their respective careers.

Not sure it's A+ defence but it's still very good. Probably B+ or A-.

[nnysiny]

awesome

[just-blaze]

Don't think we'll see Chavez much this weekend - per Lohud he actually admitted he could use a rest. So between lefties and turf, this would be the time.

As much rest as he needs. Beasting.

[hellonewman]

Constantly criticized the decision to re-sign him, said he was finished, didn't understand the fascination many here seemed to have with him. Here to eat poop now. I was wrong. Still worried about his durability but his performance has been an absolute godsend.

[2PhonesMaccabee]

What pitcher is that?

[just-blaze]

What pitcher is that?

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