PNC Park is a small place, I know, I've been there. But it doesn't stop Pirates from having "small" performances. Ryan Doumit had an amazing season in the 2008 season with a .318 batting average in 465 plate appearances. So why is it that they Pirates are looking to get rid of him after the 2011 season? Mainly because of his injury plagued 2009 and 2010 season as well as a significant drop in batting average. Especially after having a .728 OPS in 760 plate appearances. But it is the Pirates who have the club options worth $7.25 million in 2012 and $8.25 million in 2013, and must decide on both after this season. It's obvious that Pittsburgh will go to the $500K, rather then go to $15.5 million, considering Doumit's previous two seasons. Without this heavy salary, the Pirates are looking for someone to fill the salary that Doumit would leave behind, but as of now, no one has been found. The 29 year-old is looking to go against a slightly revamped Pirates lineup, with Matt Diaz, Steve Pearce, Chris Snyder, Lyle Overbay, and other Pirates such as Garrett Jones and Andrew McCutchen. Doumit is also has to go against his lack of defensive skills, which is why the Pirates have tested the waters with him at first base. If Doumit were to go to another team, he probably wouldn't have much trouble, because teams are always looking for catchers with high batting average over defensive skills. He could leave Pittsburgh before the trade deadline and could become a possible DH with an American League team. But his defensive skills really aren't all that great to play everyday behind the plate. There are circumstances on both sides to pick up, or drop Ryan Doumit and I believe that he is a solid catcher who should play. I hope he proves himself with the Pirates in the 2011 season and I wish him luck in his future baseball career.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ryan Doumit: Step Up to the Plate
PNC Park is a small place, I know, I've been there. But it doesn't stop Pirates from having "small" performances. Ryan Doumit had an amazing season in the 2008 season with a .318 batting average in 465 plate appearances. So why is it that they Pirates are looking to get rid of him after the 2011 season? Mainly because of his injury plagued 2009 and 2010 season as well as a significant drop in batting average. Especially after having a .728 OPS in 760 plate appearances. But it is the Pirates who have the club options worth $7.25 million in 2012 and $8.25 million in 2013, and must decide on both after this season. It's obvious that Pittsburgh will go to the $500K, rather then go to $15.5 million, considering Doumit's previous two seasons. Without this heavy salary, the Pirates are looking for someone to fill the salary that Doumit would leave behind, but as of now, no one has been found. The 29 year-old is looking to go against a slightly revamped Pirates lineup, with Matt Diaz, Steve Pearce, Chris Snyder, Lyle Overbay, and other Pirates such as Garrett Jones and Andrew McCutchen. Doumit is also has to go against his lack of defensive skills, which is why the Pirates have tested the waters with him at first base. If Doumit were to go to another team, he probably wouldn't have much trouble, because teams are always looking for catchers with high batting average over defensive skills. He could leave Pittsburgh before the trade deadline and could become a possible DH with an American League team. But his defensive skills really aren't all that great to play everyday behind the plate. There are circumstances on both sides to pick up, or drop Ryan Doumit and I believe that he is a solid catcher who should play. I hope he proves himself with the Pirates in the 2011 season and I wish him luck in his future baseball career.
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I read it! Hi taylor!
ReplyDeleteI thank you for reading! Since this is posted as anonymous, may I ask who this is? :)
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