Comments on: Bench Johjima! http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/ a Seattle Mariners blog formerly known as Bleeding Blue and Teal Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:50:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: claude http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2405 claude Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:25:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2405 I think you guys are crazy.<br/><br/>Kenji is one of the best catchers offensively and defensively in baseball. His inability to frame pitches, call a good game, etc. can be improved with instruction. It seems that'd be the smarter thing to do as opposed to giving playing time to Burke, who is a backup for a reason. At least until Clement is ready and it's decided he's gonna play behind the plate in majors.<br/><br/><br/>That said, keep up the good work, Jon & co. I think you guys are crazy.

Kenji is one of the best catchers offensively and defensively in baseball. His inability to frame pitches, call a good game, etc. can be improved with instruction. It seems that’d be the smarter thing to do as opposed to giving playing time to Burke, who is a backup for a reason. At least until Clement is ready and it’s decided he’s gonna play behind the plate in majors.

That said, keep up the good work, Jon & co.

]]> By: drivindave http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2393 drivindave Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2393 Jon,<br/> Very impressive article,You brought to my attention an aspect about Kenji that I never realized.Though he has been solid offensively for us in the past if his struggles continue they should consider having Jamie start more games.This being his last season they will probably ride him out the rest of the year.Great stats on the pitchers performances with him catching,it would be worth a shot playing Jamie more.Again great read.... Jon,
Very impressive article,You brought to my attention an aspect about Kenji that I never realized.Though he has been solid offensively for us in the past if his struggles continue they should consider having Jamie start more games.This being his last season they will probably ride him out the rest of the year.Great stats on the pitchers performances with him catching,it would be worth a shot playing Jamie more.Again great read….

]]> By: Jon Shields http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2392 Jon Shields Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:08:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2392 thanks ellis. baseball musings has picked us up a few times, and they usually have something thoughtful to say about it. always glad to land on that site. thanks ellis. baseball musings has picked us up a few times, and they usually have something thoughtful to say about it. always glad to land on that site.

]]> By: ellis carver http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2391 ellis carver Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:46:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2391 Jon,<br/><br/>Congratulations on the link to Baseball Musings. Keep up the great work. Jon,

Congratulations on the link to Baseball Musings. Keep up the great work.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2389 Anonymous Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:33:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2389 I love Jamie burke he reminds me of Dan Wilson ( the greatest Mariner catcher of All-time) Burke is such a smart player he always thins about what is best for the team he is a team player un-like Kenji who swings at the first pitch more often than than anyone in the majors thats not good team play. I remember a lot times when he swings at the first pitch and ruins a rally with a double play we dont need that shit anymore! I love Jamie burke he reminds me of Dan Wilson ( the greatest Mariner catcher of All-time) Burke is such a smart player he always thins about what is best for the team he is a team player un-like Kenji who swings at the first pitch more often than than anyone in the majors thats not good team play. I remember a lot times when he swings at the first pitch and ruins a rally with a double play we dont need that shit anymore!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2388 Anonymous Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2388 I say trade kenji and bring up Clement we could trade Kenji and Morse or some other package for a good reliever or Maybe we can get Ken Griffey Junior I say trade kenji and bring up Clement we could trade Kenji and Morse or some other package for a good reliever or Maybe we can get Ken Griffey Junior

]]> By: Scott http://www.proballnw.com/04-2008/bench-johjima/comment-page-1/#comment-2387 Scott Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/?p=700#comment-2387 THANK YOU! <br/><br/>I couldn't agree more. I've been on the ditch Kenji bandwagon for quite some time. THANK YOU!

I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been on the ditch Kenji bandwagon for quite some time.

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