Oneil Cruz

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:41 am

7E5C4F525154535C7F485E5E523D0 wrote: What should happen:

* Bring him up ASAP

* Pencil him in at SS every night

* Give him 1 day off per week

* Leave him alone for 2 months at SS and give him time and let's see what he can do.

What will happen:

* Bring him up eventually

* Make him a spot starter

* Rest him 4-5 days a week

* Give him zero opportunity to build rhythm or confidence

* Make Newman the starting SS as soon as he returns
Ahh, you are wise to the ways of the Pirate.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 12:13 pm

7F525F4E49584F0F0C3D0 wrote: What should happen:

* Bring him up ASAP

* Pencil him in at SS every night

* Give him 1 day off per week

* Leave him alone for 2 months at SS and give him time and let's see what he can do.

What will happen:

* Bring him up eventually

* Make him a spot starter

* Rest him 4-5 days a week

* Give him zero opportunity to build rhythm or confidence

* Make Newman the starting SS as soon as he returns
Ahh, you are wise to the ways of the Pirate.
I believe I have mentioned this before. Due to his size, I am surprised that he hasn't been tried at 1st Base. IT's not like we don't need one. Your thoughts.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 12:58 pm

6957525A4951515A7A5F485B0C3E0 wrote: What should happen:

* Bring him up ASAP

* Pencil him in at SS every night

* Give him 1 day off per week

* Leave him alone for 2 months at SS and give him time and let's see what he can do.

What will happen:

* Bring him up eventually

* Make him a spot starter

* Rest him 4-5 days a week

* Give him zero opportunity to build rhythm or confidence

* Make Newman the starting SS as soon as he returns
Ahh, you are wise to the ways of the Pirate.
I believe I have mentioned this before. Due to his size, I am surprised that he hasn't been tried at 1st Base. IT's not like we don't need one. Your thoughts.
I guess it just makes too much sense for the Pirates.

mouse · Post by **mouse** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:09 pm

I'm guessing he doesn't want to play first base. He considers himself a shortstop. He's not enthused at outfield where his arm would play. He certainly wouldn't be happy about first, which is the last step on the field.

GreenWeenie · Post by **GreenWeenie** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:29 pm

Get a guy who knows first base to play first base.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:18 pm

6C6E747264010 wrote: I'm guessing he doesn't want to play first base. He considers himself a shortstop. He's not enthused at outfield where his arm would play. He certainly wouldn't be happy about first, which is the last step on the field.
When I was coaching American Legion Baseball, I never asked anyone where they wanted to play. I just said, here is where you play. Obviously this is different but the team pays the salary. I don't care if he isn't happy. How many 6'7 SS do you see out there.

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:10 pm

0F2D3E232025222D0E392F2F234C0 wrote: What should happen:

* Bring him up ASAP

* Pencil him in at SS every night

* Give him 1 day off per week

* Leave him alone for 2 months at SS and give him time and let's see what he can do.

What will happen:

* Bring him up eventually

* Make him a spot starter

* Rest him 4-5 days a week

* Give him zero opportunity to build rhythm or confidence

* Make Newman the starting SS as soon as he returns

are you really Ben C or Derek S.?

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:11 pm

66585D55465E5E557550475403310 wrote: I'm guessing he doesn't want to play first base. He considers himself a shortstop. He's not enthused at outfield where his arm would play. He certainly wouldn't be happy about first, which is the last step on the field.
When I was coaching American Legion Baseball, I never asked anyone where they wanted to play. I just said, here is where you play. Obviously this is different but the team pays the salary. I don't care if he isn't happy. How many 6'7 SS do you see out there.

my feeling is the Bucs think there is a chance that Cruz can stick at short or they would have moved him already.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:34 pm

123435223424570 wrote: I'm guessing he doesn't want to play first base. He considers himself a shortstop. He's not enthused at outfield where his arm would play. He certainly wouldn't be happy about first, which is the last step on the field.
When I was coaching American Legion Baseball, I never asked anyone where they wanted to play. I just said, here is where you play. Obviously this is different but the team pays the salary. I don't care if he isn't happy. How many 6'7 SS do you see out there.

my feeling is the Bucs think there is a chance that Cruz can stick at short or they would have moved him already.
But Peguero is 1 year behind Cruz (AA vs AAA), is a good hitter and far superior defensively.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:56 pm

0F222F3E39283F7F7C4D0 wrote: I'm guessing he doesn't want to play first base. He considers himself a shortstop. He's not enthused at outfield where his arm would play. He certainly wouldn't be happy about first, which is the last step on the field.
When I was coaching American Legion Baseball, I never asked anyone where they wanted to play. I just said, here is where you play. Obviously this is different but the team pays the salary. I don't care if he isn't happy. How many 6'7 SS do you see out there.

my feeling is the Bucs think there is a chance that Cruz can stick at short or they would have moved him already.
But Peguero is 1 year behind Cruz (AA vs AAA), is a good hitter and far superior defensively.
agree- Peguero is the future SS. Tell Cruz to get over it and play where the hell they want him to play.