Breaking News: Lilly and Theriot to LA...

[Got teeth? Keith doesn't.]

Lee- .246
Ramirez- .222
Fonzie- .266
Fukudummy- .250

All guys better than DeWitt that haven't hit for shit this year under the "god" man.

You're a fucking tool, Rudy Jaramillo is one of the best hitting coaches in the game right now and everyone with half a brain knows that.

 

[DewsSox79]

You're a fucking tool, Rudy Jaramillo is one of the best hitting coaches in the game right now and everyone with half a brain knows that.

oh god the hitting coach debate. your the tool teeth

 

[Capt. Serious]

oh god the hitting coach debate. your the tool teeth

 

[Got teeth? Keith doesn't.]

oh god the hitting coach debate. your the tool teeth

There is no debate, Rudy has received universal acclaim from every player that has been with him. There was an SI poll a year or two ago on the best hitting coaches in baseball, and he received 25% over whoever was voted 2nd (forgot who it was) from a poll of a few hundred players.

Take it from this site:

Rudy Jaramillo is better known at the time as he is still active and employed as the Texas Rangers batting coach. Rudy like Lau never really made it as a player but found his niche as an instructor. Jaramillo parrots much of Lau's teaching but is more intense regarding instruction to the mental aspect of the at-bat. As it is difficult to say one is better than the other based on philosophy, a good way to gauge Jaramillo's success is to look at the success of the offenses he has developed.

The Rangers have never been a great team during his tenure, in fact the organization has been a bit of a revolving door for players. Non withstanding, Jaramillo continues to develop hitters that produce potent offensive attacks. From 90-93 when Rudy took his first MLB posting as a batting coach with the Astro's they regularly broke their club offensive records which landed him the Rangers job.

While in Texas his offense has been not just consistent or above average, but borders on stellar. From 1996 through the 2004 season the Rangers ranked in the top five in the League in team batting average, runs, slugging percentage, hits, and home runs. In the 1999 season Texas led all Major League teams in hits, slugging percentage, and team batting average ( A gaudy .293). In 2005 the Rangers hit 260 home runs which was the second-highest total in MLB history. His tenure in Texas, has produced 16 Silver Slugger Awards, four MVP Awards, three home run titles, two RBI championships and a batting title. The number increases if considering what players he developed achieved after leaving Texas. Not a shabby resume.

Jaramillo is further credited with developing the hitting of Juan Gonzalez, Atlanta's Mark Texeria, Michael Young, Ian Kinsler, Hank Blalock, and Detroits Ivan Rodriguez. Jaramillo is regularly discussed in talks concerning managerial positions and is currently the most sought after batting coach in the game at any level. His legend grows ever year.

While there have certainly been many fine batting coaches, there are none that come to mind or appear in research of bygone eras that have had the impact of Lau and Jaramillo. It is difficult to even say one is better than the other and is actually a debate I don't believe can ever be settled. Either way, these are probably the two best hitting instructors in the game ever.

http://www.helium.com/items/1123411-the-best-batting-coaches-in-the-history-of-baseball

 

[Got teeth? Keith doesn't.]

Oh, and add Bagwell to that list of hitters.

 

[JustinTCB]

Was looking around for more scouting reports on the two minor league guys. This is from MLB Daily Dish

Brett Wallach, 21, Single-A: Wallach is a solid third round pick from the 2009 draft having himself another good year for Class-A. He is 6-0 in 17 starts this season with a 3.42 ERA and 92 strike outs to 43 walks. Hitters are hitting just .230 against him. He has an above average fastball, plus slider and change, and has great mound presence. I believe the Cubs will test him at Double-A Tennessee at some point this season, and that is where he will probably remain for the foreseeable future.

Kyle Smit, 22, Double-A: Smit was working in relief in Single-A until his recent promotion, posting a 2.49 ERA in 34 appearances. He struck out 46 to just 10 walks, but only held hitters to a .262 average. The Cubs may keep him in Double-A and see if his hot start can continue. Otherwise, the fifth-round pick from the 2006 draft has been a disappointment.

Now back to fighting over Jaramillo

 

[DrKaraoke]

I persoanlly like the Trade. Therriot for Dewitt.. PUSH Lilly is Good but we were not gonna win. So let look at it from the standpoint of we got something for a player who is gonna be a FA. Now in the offseason if we sign Lilly we got all that and Lilly for Theriot. Who would not pull that trade off???

 

[waldo7239117]

Rudy has help good ball players: Soriano, Bagwell, Hamilton, Byrd, Young, and other good players. Also he has helped Castro get back on track.

 

[waldo7239117]

The pitching spects the Cubs got in the trade willl report too...

RHP Kyle Smit: Double A-Smokies
RHP Brett Wallach: Peoria Chiefs

 

[JustinTCB]

Here is the most in depth profile on Wallach I've found. Does a good job of breaking down his stuff and some of his issues/numbers this year.

Again Lefty I would advise you not click it as it mentions what his projected MLB role could be.

 

[JustinTCB]

Found something on that same site for Smit. Isn't much though.

Kyle Smit|Currently #34-The conversion to relieving full time has worked out great for him, as he is showing increased dominance and better command. He makes a good case to be promoted to AA, but the Dodgers probably want to give him a full year in his new role.

 

[JustinTCB]

Also the really good blog And Counting did a nice piece on the economics of the deal. He estimated that the Cubs save $2.6 million for this season. I had previously guessed $2.2 million in here.

 

[Lefty]

Here is the most in depth profile on Wallach I've found. Does a good job of breaking down his stuff and some of his issues/numbers this year.

Again Lefty I would advise you not click it as it mentions what his projected MLB role could be.

Write an article that doesn't read like the ramblings of a 5th grader with ADD, then you can passive-aggressively take shots at me. Until then, shut your fucking mouth.

 

[waldo7239117]

Write an article that doesn't read like the ramblings of a 5th grader with ADD, then you can passive-aggressively take shots at me. Until then, shut your fucking mouth.

Calm down. Do you have to bash everyone?

 

[Lefty]

If they're taking shots at me, then hell yeah. And you deserve whatever you get from me Waldo, regardless of cause.

 

[DewsSox79]

I will have to agree with leftys role models B and B that hitting coaches are overrated.

 

[waldo7239117]

I'm just sick in tire of seeing you bash other people. What I get it from you, it's pointless and means nothing.

 

[JustinTCB]

Write an article that doesn't read like the ramblings of a 5th grader with ADD, then you can passive-aggressively take shots at me. Until then, shut your fucking mouth.

Just trying to help you not have to read things that upset you

 

[DewsSox79]

Write an article that doesn't read like the ramblings of a 5th grader with ADD, then you can passive-aggressively take shots at me. Until then, shut your fucking mouth.

I love Cyber Bullies!

 

[JustinTCB]

Write an article that doesn't read like the ramblings of a 5th grader with ADD, then you can passive-aggressively take shots at me. Until then, shut your fucking mouth.

and like I said in the other thread, by all means provide me with whatever criticism you have of my writing. You won't offend me.

"Ramblings of a 5th grader with ADD" just sounds like the loud screams of an angry blowhard who has a need to critique everything that isn't his.