Comments on: Employing Cairo

By: Wally

Wally — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:04:15 +0000

I agree that Cairo may have a skill set that makes him valuable in a limited role and, of course, I agree that Bruntlett is also able to fill this role. Is there an advantage to having two utility players, would it work well to have a Miguel Cairo type and a Willy Bloomquist type at the same time (allowing for both a pinch running and a defensive replacement) or are there better uses for this roster spot (platoon partners, pinch hitters?)

By: MG

MG — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 +0000

So you list the primary attributes of Cairo as his ability to pinch-run and as a defensive replacement. The Phils already have this guy in Bruntlett. Cairo is a just a lesser version of him (if that is possible).

You are also underestimating how often he is going to get used too. Considering that the Phils are likely only going to with 5 guys on the bench to start the season (Coste, Bruntlett, Dobbs, Jenkins, and Cairo), Cairo will likely get his share of PT late in games. Cholly like to use his bench early and often. Also, it is not exactly like the Phils have a ton of RH options off the bench either. Cairo is likely to get his share of PH appearances and largely do nothing with them.

By: ThundaPC

ThundaPC — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:39:49 +0000

Maybe the Phillies can make better use of Miguel Cairo’s baserunning abilities since to use it requires actually getting on base.

By: Jay Gloab

Jay Gloab — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:41:53 +0000

I think the Phillies want to keep Donald at AAA so as to get him regular playing time for now. He’ll be called up if any of Rollins, Utley or Feliz get injured enough as to miss significant time, and he’s probably going to be the regular 3B next year (barring some significant move).

By: don

don — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:40:32 +0000

I’ve seen some uncertainly as to whether Donald can really play SS at the major league level anyway, so maybe 3B is it.

Feliz is poor offensively and Dobbs defensively so it’s not like the competition for the position is really strong.

By: Conballs

Conballs — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:34:28 +0000

I think the Phillies want to hold onto Donald to possibly play 3b next year. I know he’s not the ideal 3b, but when you have stellar offensive middle guys, and a bohemoth at 1b, then Donald should slot in well as long as he can defend the hot corner.

Man it will be great once Feliz, Jenkins, Eaton and Thome come off the books next year so some pitching can be acquired.

By: Mark Sobba

Mark Sobba — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:28:03 +0000

The Phillies are slowly becoming The Seattle Mariners East. Just as Kansas City is basically The Seattle Mariners Central.