tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723610406379824887.post2484060045962048488..comments2023-05-27T08:20:02.829-07:00Comments on Remember '51 - An often biased look at baseball and the SF Giants: Trying to Understand John Bowker, "MLB-Version"Kevin O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114732419318117049noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723610406379824887.post-74617374855663725092010-04-29T21:45:48.953-07:002010-04-29T21:45:48.953-07:00I think you make a good point. I think an outfield...I think you make a good point. I think an outfield of Bowker in left, Rowand/Torres in center and Schierholtz in right makes a lot of sense. Schierholtz proves defensively (and as of now offensively) that he belongs to be playing everyday. And besides, Bowker is probably better suited to playing in left anyways. You have noted the problem: a lot of veterans clog this from happening, for Derosa is forced to play left. I think if Huff continues to struggle, I wouldn't be opposed to a Derosa at third and Pablo at first combo. This way, Bowker gets opportunities, while we don't sacrifice too much.<br /><br />Slow starts aren't bad. I think they tick fans off because it's the first impression, but quick, short stretches can hide overall failure (e.g. Eugenio Velez). Bowker just needs an extended chance, and an opportunity where he can play and not worry about getting pulled right away. If that happens, I think fans will be pleased with the results and we won't have to make this "Nate vs. Bowker" argument anymore (though overall, I still like Bowk...sorry "Juggernate" fans).Kevin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114732419318117049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723610406379824887.post-23122049478269669752010-04-29T20:35:48.012-07:002010-04-29T20:35:48.012-07:00Bowker is one of those guys who needs to play regu...Bowker is one of those guys who needs to play regularly to see the ball well. Some guys can hit intermittently and be great pinch hitters off the bench, ie; remember Sweeney? Others need to play everyday. I think Bowker is one of those guys, and I think he can get in a groove and carry a team during a hot streak. I would like to see an outfield alignment of Schierholtz in right, Rowand in Center and Bowker in left. But with Uribe, DeRosa, and Freddie SAnchez, it looks like DeRosa will be playing left. I like Torres to play several days a week and to be a late inning defensive sub. He is a very good outfielder. Some guys just need to play. Look at Rajah Davis at the beginning of the year with the gmen, hitting like crap last year and then he hit very nicely for Oakland. Not sure he can sustain that but some guys hit better as the season goes on. A good example is Texiera, also except last year Markakis, and Ryan Howard seems to come on strong in the second half every year. All we are saying, "Is give Bowk a chance"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com