The Official Anti Danny Bautista Rant Thread!

KLL · April 6th, 2004, 09:50 PM

I know we're only one game into the season and it is too premature to reserve or pass judgment, however, what has Danny Bautista ever done to be guaranteed the starting RF?

True, he's anointed as the starting RF out of default since the Dbacks don't have any other options (well Chad Tracy deserves an opportunity) and that Bautista is earning $1 mil+ for this season....Why did Jerry C. and Co. sign him to that long-term deal to begin with? True, he had one impressive stretch during the '01 post season, but does a small "sample size" really merit anyone to be privy of such a contract? Reggie Sanders should have been retained, however, we all know the dispute that Sanders had with Brenly during the WS that prevented the Dbacks in doing so....

I have followed Danny Bautista's career since he initally came through the Tigers farm-system in the early 90s and he was "loosely" dubbed as that "5-tool player" but never lived up to that potential.... I still believe he has some uncompromising photos of the Dbacks brass and that's why he's easily handed the starting job....I wonder if he'd improve if he actually had some "true" competition for once...Would that stop him from becoming too complacent?

He's a very streaky hitter who whenever he does well promptly gets injured and misses several months at a time.... Since he's constantly hampered by injuries, it has restricted his speed on the basepaths.... He lacks an adequate arm and also defensively...Does anyone else cringe whenever theres a fly-ball and him and another player are both converging on the ball...that you're afraid he'll do one of his typical collisions? It seems he lacks every kind of baseball instinct that there is....

I just hope that Danny Bautista can actually prove me wrong, but it seems that's more unlikely and I hope the Dbacks come to their senses soon and finally end their experiment with him....What's their obsession with him? Are there actually any positives about him? I dont think so!

Gee! · April 6th, 2004, 09:59 PM

There is one positive. This is the last year on his contract. I agree though. In the 2002 season, before he got hurt, he was putting up good stats. Then for whatever reason, he hasnt regained his form since. Really no explanation for it. No one seems to know why.

az240zz · April 7th, 2004, 08:30 AM

He is a streaky hitter. Had a streak during the WS adn then had that good start before he got hurt in 2002. I just don't think his career stats show that he is that good. I expect another Right Fielder by the end of May.

Az240z

KLL · April 7th, 2004, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SameOleGee

There is one positive. This is the last year on his contract. I agree though. In the 2002 season, before he got hurt, he was putting up good stats. Then for whatever reason, he hasnt regained his form since. Really no explanation for it. No one seems to know why.

Yeah....perhaps this scenario may happen (I hope not to a certain extent).... Let's say he actually has an impressive year (knowing that it's his contract year) and suddenly that causes Jerry C. and Co to immediately sign him to another long-term deal....If that happens, I bet he'll revert back to his "former self" and again the Dbacks wasted much needed money and a roster spot for him.....

KLL · April 7th, 2004, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by az240zz

He is a streaky hitter. Had a streak during the WS adn then had that good start before he got hurt in 2002. I just don't think his career stats show that he is that good. I expect another Right Fielder by the end of May.

Az240z

I won't be shocked that Bautista will be on the DL sometime in May anyways and then the Dbacks may either recall Chad Tracy (or Luis Tererro) or just go outside the organization for his replacement.....

green machine · April 7th, 2004, 10:56 AM

Look for a good year from Bautista. He came on strong at the end of last year. He's an above average defender, and a good gap/line drive hitter.

KLL · April 7th, 2004, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by green machine

Look for a good year from Bautista. He came on strong at the end of last year. He's an above average defender, and a good gap/line drive hitter.

The drawback is....He does everything in spurts....To reiterate what I typed earlier, if he does actually put together a complete above-average year, I just hope the Dbacks dont immediately offer him a contract extension based on a "small sample size".....

Ryanwb · April 7th, 2004, 02:01 PM

If he didn't have that fantastic start to the 2002 season he wouldn't even be on the team. I have never been sold on Danny Bautista

KLL · April 7th, 2004, 02:05 PM

Is that Bautista lacks motivation? Is he too complacent for his own good?

If I were Brenly, I would bench Bautista (if he gets off to a horrid start) and insert Sadler in as the starting RF....If that's not enough of a "wake-up" call, then they must demote him down to Tucson and recall someone who is more deserving of a roster spot and that is Chad Tracy....

NickelBack · April 12th, 2004, 01:39 PM

Nice catch yesterday against the Cards.

Scored a run today against the Rocks.

AZCB34 · April 12th, 2004, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NickelBack

Nice catch yesterday against the Cards.

Scored a run today against the Rocks.

Just bobbled the ball in RF allowing tying run to get into scoring position

KLL · April 12th, 2004, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NickelBack

Nice catch yesterday against the Cards.

Scored a run today against the Rocks.

Yeah, I was at yesterday's game and really was stunned on how well Bautista performed, however, we obviously know that (as AZCB34 aptly pointed out) Bautista's "blunder" started the Dbacks sudden implosion today...

I just wonder if it's completely psychological as to why he cant perform at an average (to above average) level on a consistant basis...That again I'll reiterate that he's become too complacent out there and they must bench him in favor of someone else soon or he'll continue to flounder....

Phill11 · April 12th, 2004, 08:13 PM

Anyone notice he has a 6 game hit streak? (If my stats are right)..

I don't like Danny myself, but at least he's hitting, for now at least.

NickelBack · April 20th, 2004, 07:46 PM

Hitting streak?

KLL · April 20th, 2004, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NickelBack

Hitting streak?

I hope this attempt at posting something finally works....

I was trying to respond back to another thread and posted how I'm absolutely elated that Bautista is proving me wrong and I hope he continues to do so...

It seems whenever I lambast a player, he immediately begins to turn it up a notch... Who should I target next?