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130E2A2826430 wrote: A couple of quick observations about Dickerson...



It is really clear that he changed his approach at the plate this year.  The most obvious change is the huge drop in strikeouts (and walks).  He has cut both of those number in half.  He is clearly going for more contact.  Predictably, his power numbers are (way) down.  Far less HRs than he has averaged a year and a much lower SLG.  Unfortunately, his approach change didn't create an uptick in batting average.  As a result, he is a less valuable hitter due to the loss of power.  OTOH, you could argue that is really bad August messed up those numbers.  If you take August out, is is a well above .300 hitter with even more impressive strikeout numbers.



I think you could chalk up the paltry RBI numbers to being moved to the leadoff spot, having a really bad month, and a pretty crappy back end of the lineup on base in front of him.
I agree. I think Dickerson will be fine. I think if we are going to spend money it needs to be on a corner IF. If Dickerson isn't gong to be our LF, it should be Frazier.

514C686A64010 wrote: A couple of quick observations about Dickerson...



It is really clear that he changed his approach at the plate this year.  The most obvious change is the huge drop in strikeouts (and walks).  He has cut both of those number in half.  He is clearly going for more contact.  Predictably, his power numbers are (way) down.  Far less HRs than he has averaged a year and a much lower SLG.  Unfortunately, his approach change didn't create an uptick in batting average.  As a result, he is a less valuable hitter due to the loss of power.  OTOH, you could argue that is really bad August messed up those numbers.  If you take August out, is is a well above .300 hitter with even more impressive strikeout numbers.



I think you could chalk up the paltry RBI numbers to being moved to the leadoff spot, having a really bad month, and a pretty crappy back end of the lineup on base in front of him.


his inability to draw walks is a big drawback but on the otherhand that helps to make him a more affordable player for the Bucs. 



He may have felt that he had to change his approach after his second half last year.  He walked 7 times in March/April and only 10 times since then.



Based on this season I think it would be good to bring him back next year but no reason to sign him to a multi-year contract.