Comments on: Sustainability Report: Alexi Casilla

By: ubelmann

ubelmann — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:59:26 +0000

I would say that Alexi has settled down in certain ways. He did bunt today with two strikes, but it was a thing of brilliance. (I think I trust his bunting more than anyone than Mauer at this point.)

By: New Britain Bo

New Britain Bo — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:24:28 +0000

Know your strengths, 'Lexi. Then explain them to Gomez sometime when you get the chance.

He has settled down a bit, hasn't he?

By: Whiffers

Whiffers — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:22:17 +0000

Great post, thanks for digging up the minor league numbers.

It is crazy how much one bad season at a young age dampened everyone's opinion of Casilla, and just as guilty of it as anyone. Prior to last year's debacle he was showing up on prospect lists for SS and assumed to be a part of the team's future, but man, st year was UGLY. Between the bonehead plays in the field and poor performance at the plate, it had a little bit of everything.

By: Rhubarb_Runner

Rhubarb_Runner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:30:17 +0000

I really like that Casilla can draw the walks. When you have speed, it's imperative to get on base, where it can be utilized (are you listening, OKGo?). Not everyone has power, but basehits score baserunners, and they especially score fast baserunners. And I, too, believe he's got his thinking cap on this time around. Know your strengths, 'Lexi. Then explain them to Gomez sometime when you get the chance. I also watched some of the Yanks/Sox game. I can't stand watching Joba stare out from under that pulled-down ice cream pail lid of a cap bill. Is there any way for both teams to lose this one?

By: zooomx

zooomx — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:43:25 +0000

nice post ubes... statistically, Casilla's future looks brighter than I thought such a study would show.

Being more of the "I judge a player for what I see with my eyes" type, I think he has settled down quite a bit the past few months, and I see him being a slightly above average hitting second baseman or shortstop, with an above average glove. With his speed, I would agree that he looks to be an occasional all-star caliber player if not, at least, a solid middle infielder for years to come.

Also, I stared watching the Yanks/Red Sox game, but I cannot stand to watch Youkoulis bounce like he is on the toilet in the batters box, nor Tim Wakefield pitch. I hate the Red Sox almost as much as I hate the Yankees.