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OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:42 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:38 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Burleson's career vs RHP: .271 BA / .753 OPS
Conteras' career vs RHP: .252 BA / .787 OPS

And WC was better vs RHP last year.

Maybe WC could use a day off, but a straight platoon? No way.

Also, I really like WC at 1B as a leader of the infield.

I would consider Donavon the leader with a close second to Winn. Just because Contreras is a vocal figure doesn't mean he is a leader. This team is revolving to the younger players which in my opinion has made the vast improvement in their play and record. Burleson is the future at 1st base, not Contreras. Again, just my opinion.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:54 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:42 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:38 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Burleson's career vs RHP: .271 BA / .753 OPS
Conteras' career vs RHP: .252 BA / .787 OPS

And WC was better vs RHP last year.

Maybe WC could use a day off, but a straight platoon? No way.

Also, I really like WC at 1B as a leader of the infield.

I would consider Donavon the leader with a close second to Winn. Just because Contreras is a vocal figure doesn't mean he is a leader. This team is revolving to the younger players which in my opinion has made the vast improvement in their play and record. Burleson is the future at 1st base, not Contreras. Again, just my opinion.

Burleson is a future in TBD. While 2024 was nice, it wasn't some amazing season.

And just two weeks ago, he was a huge odd man out with Herrera at DH and Contreras at 1B.

He has his .364 since 5/14, so there's a recency bias thing going on here.


There's a reason this OP wasn't written the first 7 weeks of the season.

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:00 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:54 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:42 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:38 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Burleson's career vs RHP: .271 BA / .753 OPS
Conteras' career vs RHP: .252 BA / .787 OPS

And WC was better vs RHP last year.

Maybe WC could use a day off, but a straight platoon? No way.

Also, I really like WC at 1B as a leader of the infield.

I would consider Donavon the leader with a close second to Winn. Just because Contreras is a vocal figure doesn't mean he is a leader. This team is revolving to the younger players which in my opinion has made the vast improvement in their play and record. Burleson is the future at 1st base, not Contreras. Again, just my opinion.

Burleson is a future in TBD. While 2024 was nice, it wasn't some amazing season.

And just two weeks ago, he was a huge odd man out with Herrera at DH and Contreras at 1B.

He has his .364 since 5/14, so there's a recency bias thing going on here.


There's a reason this OP wasn't written the first 7 weeks of the season.

You just can't face the facts. Just look at the last season that Burleson had and compare it to any of the best season's Contreras has had including playing at Wrigley. And as far as from 5/14, it's because he has been playing more regularly. You watch in the coming weeks, and you will learn that Burleson will be getting more playing time at first.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:05 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:00 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:54 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:42 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:38 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Burleson's career vs RHP: .271 BA / .753 OPS
Conteras' career vs RHP: .252 BA / .787 OPS

And WC was better vs RHP last year.

Maybe WC could use a day off, but a straight platoon? No way.

Also, I really like WC at 1B as a leader of the infield.

I would consider Donavon the leader with a close second to Winn. Just because Contreras is a vocal figure doesn't mean he is a leader. This team is revolving to the younger players which in my opinion has made the vast improvement in their play and record. Burleson is the future at 1st base, not Contreras. Again, just my opinion.

Burleson is a future in TBD. While 2024 was nice, it wasn't some amazing season.

And just two weeks ago, he was a huge odd man out with Herrera at DH and Contreras at 1B.

He has his .364 since 5/14, so there's a recency bias thing going on here.


There's a reason this OP wasn't written the first 7 weeks of the season.

You just can't face the facts. Just look at the last season that Burleson had and compare it to any of the best season's Contreras has had including playing at Wrigley. And as far as from 5/14, it's because he has been playing more regularly. You watch in the coming weeks, and you will learn that Burleson will be getting more playing time at first.

WC has had about 4-6 better seasons than Burleson's 2024...

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:10 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Oh please, you can’t be that stupid

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 07:59 am Is it time for a true platoon?

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:09 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:05 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 09:00 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:54 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:42 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:38 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Burleson's career vs RHP: .271 BA / .753 OPS
Conteras' career vs RHP: .252 BA / .787 OPS

And WC was better vs RHP last year.

Maybe WC could use a day off, but a straight platoon? No way.

Also, I really like WC at 1B as a leader of the infield.

I would consider Donavon the leader with a close second to Winn. Just because Contreras is a vocal figure doesn't mean he is a leader. This team is revolving to the younger players which in my opinion has made the vast improvement in their play and record. Burleson is the future at 1st base, not Contreras. Again, just my opinion.

Burleson is a future in TBD. While 2024 was nice, it wasn't some amazing season.

And just two weeks ago, he was a huge odd man out with Herrera at DH and Contreras at 1B.

He has his .364 since 5/14, so there's a recency bias thing going on here.


There's a reason this OP wasn't written the first 7 weeks of the season.

You just can't face the facts. Just look at the last season that Burleson had and compare it to any of the best season's Contreras has had including playing at Wrigley. And as far as from 5/14, it's because he has been playing more regularly. You watch in the coming weeks, and you will learn that Burleson will be getting more playing time at first.

WC has had about 4-6 better seasons than Burleson's 2024...

LMAO

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:33 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:25 am

OldRed wrote: ↑29 May 2025 08:10 am Burleson against right-handed pitching: .298 Avg., .343 OBP

Contreras against right-handed pitching: .234 Avg., .304 OBP

And it is 1/3 of the season.

May 13th:
Conteras: .763 OPS
Burleson: .662 OPS

May 29th
Conteras: .689 OPS
Burleson: .753 OPS

You don't make BIG platoon decisions that last 4 months based on two weeks of slump/hot streak.

Career wise, Burleson has been the better hitter for average and OBP. His season last year was as good as any Contreras has had his career and remember Contreras played in a hitter's park in Chicago. As shown last night and many other games this year Contreras is not producing. A platoon could be used in my opinion.

Shady wrote: ↑29 May 2025 10:22 am Realistically, right now against RHP, it should be Herrera at clean up and Burleson at 5. Contreras 6 and Arenado 7. Considering most recent production, why shouldn't it?