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Post by chiyankee on Sept 30, 2024 12:53:01 GMT -5
Pirates INF declines lineup spot, chance for bonusIsiah Kiner-Falefa declined an opportunity to enter the lineup and collect a $250K bonus. The infielder finished the season at 496 plate appearances, when his contract would’ve afforded him a $250K bonus for reaching 500 trips to the plate. Manager Derek Shelton initially omitted Kiner-Falefa from the Pirates’ Sunday lineup but, upon learning of the looming bonus, attempted to plug the infielder back into the lineup. “I didn’t think it was fair to take a spot from Liover Peguero or one of the young guys, an opportunity to play at Yankee Stadium away from them. I got hurt this year. I missed a month. If that doesn’t happen, or if we’re actually in a real race, I crush those incentives by a long shot. So, at the end of the day, I feel like I didn’t deserve it from that aspect. It’s nothing the team did. They tried to make it right at the end. That meant a lot to me right there. I’m thankful to [Shelton] and the organization to give me that opportunity.” IKF is a class act, they should pay him the bonus anyway. |
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Post by azbob643 on Sept 30, 2024 12:57:03 GMT -5
Pirates INF declines lineup spot, chance for bonusIsiah Kiner-Falefa declined an opportunity to enter the lineup and collect a $250K bonus. The infielder finished the season at 496 plate appearances, when his contract would’ve afforded him a $250K bonus for reaching 500 trips to the plate. Manager Derek Shelton initially omitted Kiner-Falefa from the Pirates’ Sunday lineup but, upon learning of the looming bonus, attempted to plug the infielder back into the lineup. “I didn’t think it was fair to take a spot from Liover Peguero or one of the young guys, an opportunity to play at Yankee Stadium away from them. I got hurt this year. I missed a month. If that doesn’t happen, or if we’re actually in a real race, I crush those incentives by a long shot. So, at the end of the day, I feel like I didn’t deserve it from that aspect. It’s nothing the team did. They tried to make it right at the end. That meant a lot to me right there. I’m thankful to [Shelton] and the organization to give me that opportunity.” IKF is a class act, they should pay him the bonus anyway. Another former Yankee some "fans"...um...loved to denigrate. |
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Post by inger on Sept 30, 2024 13:00:05 GMT -5
IKF is a class act, they should pay him the bonus anyway. Another former Yankee some "fans"...um...loved to denigrate. And that despite his willingness to play anywhere they needed him… |
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Post by azbob643 on Sept 30, 2024 13:07:55 GMT -5
Another former Yankee some "fans"...um...loved to denigrate. And that despite his willingness to play anywhere they needed him… Some fans are fixated on OPS. High BA singles hitters who don't walk a lot are not gonna have a high OPS...Juan Pierre is an excellent example, and there are several others. |
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Post by inger on Sept 30, 2024 13:13:57 GMT -5
And that despite his willingness to play anywhere they needed him… Some fans are fixated on OPS. High BA singles hitters who don't walk a lot are not gonna have a high OPS...Juan Pierre is an excellent example, and there are several others. I liked Pierre, warts and all… |
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Post by bumper on Sept 30, 2024 13:15:33 GMT -5
Another former Yankee some "fans"...um...loved to denigrate. And that despite his willingness to play anywhere they needed him… definitely deserved better from the "fans" here. |
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Post by azbob643 on Sept 30, 2024 13:16:41 GMT -5
Some fans are fixated on OPS. High BA singles hitters who don't walk a lot are not gonna have a high OPS...Juan Pierre is an excellent example, and there are several others. I liked Pierre, warts and all… He had a good run with the Rockies... .308 / .356 / .371 / .727 / (3 HRs) |
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Post by bomberhojoe on Sept 30, 2024 13:18:17 GMT -5
Pirates INF declines lineup spot, chance for bonusIsiah Kiner-Falefa declined an opportunity to enter the lineup and collect a $250K bonus. The infielder finished the season at 496 plate appearances, when his contract would’ve afforded him a $250K bonus for reaching 500 trips to the plate. Manager Derek Shelton initially omitted Kiner-Falefa from the Pirates’ Sunday lineup but, upon learning of the looming bonus, attempted to plug the infielder back into the lineup. “I didn’t think it was fair to take a spot from Liover Peguero or one of the young guys, an opportunity to play at Yankee Stadium away from them. I got hurt this year. I missed a month. If that doesn’t happen, or if we’re actually in a real race, I crush those incentives by a long shot. So, at the end of the day, I feel like I didn’t deserve it from that aspect. It’s nothing the team did. They tried to make it right at the end. That meant a lot to me right there. I’m thankful to [Shelton] and the organization to give me that opportunity.” IKF is a class act, they should pay him the bonus anyway. That will show if the Pirates have class! |
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Post by Max on Sept 30, 2024 13:34:59 GMT -5
Pirates INF declines lineup spot, chance for bonusIsiah Kiner-Falefa declined an opportunity to enter the lineup and collect a $250K bonus. The infielder finished the season at 496 plate appearances, when his contract would’ve afforded him a $250K bonus for reaching 500 trips to the plate. Manager Derek Shelton initially omitted Kiner-Falefa from the Pirates’ Sunday lineup but, upon learning of the looming bonus, attempted to plug the infielder back into the lineup. “I didn’t think it was fair to take a spot from Liover Peguero or one of the young guys, an opportunity to play at Yankee Stadium away from them. I got hurt this year. I missed a month. If that doesn’t happen, or if we’re actually in a real race, I crush those incentives by a long shot. So, at the end of the day, I feel like I didn’t deserve it from that aspect. It’s nothing the team did. They tried to make it right at the end. That meant a lot to me right there. I’m thankful to [Shelton] and the organization to give me that opportunity.” IKF is a class act, they should pay him the bonus anyway. My thoughts exactly. |
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Post by Max on Sept 30, 2024 13:36:06 GMT -5
IKF is a class act, they should pay him the bonus anyway. Another former Yankee some "fans"...um...loved to denigrate. In my opinion, IKF and Higgy are ultimate team players. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Sept 30, 2024 13:36:38 GMT -5
And that despite his willingness to play anywhere they needed him… definitely deserved better from the "fans" here. I liked him. Thought he had good abs with RISP. Most always seemed to put the ball in play. |
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Post by azbob643 on Sept 30, 2024 13:36:41 GMT -5
Another former Yankee some "fans"...um...loved to denigrate. In my opinion, IKF and Higgy are ultimate team players. Yep...and let's not forget Gio. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Sept 30, 2024 13:42:55 GMT -5
And that despite his willingness to play anywhere they needed him… Some fans are fixated on OPS. High BA singles hitters who don't walk a lot are not gonna have a high OPS...Juan Pierre is an excellent example, and there are several others. I pay attention to OPS and think it's a good stat. Wouldn't say I'm fixated on it but I think most good players have a high OPS. I wouldn't be surprised if GMs and scouts view OPS more important than BA. |
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Post by azbob643 on Sept 30, 2024 13:54:39 GMT -5
Some fans are fixated on OPS. High BA singles hitters who don't walk a lot are not gonna have a high OPS...Juan Pierre is an excellent example, and there are several others. I pay attention to OPS and think it's a good stat. Wouldn't say I'm fixated on it but I think most good players have a high OPS. I wouldn't be surprised if GMs and scouts view OPS more important than BA. I'm sure they do, but there are exceptions. In his one full year with the Dodgers Willie Randolph slashed .282 / .366 / .326 / .692. which is considered a low OPS. Fans often complain re hitters swinging for the fences rather than being contact hitters, then look at a low OPS as something to be critical of. |
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Post by qimqam on Sept 30, 2024 14:03:09 GMT -5
Pirates INF declines lineup spot, chance for bonusIsiah Kiner-Falefa declined an opportunity to enter the lineup and collect a $250K bonus. The infielder finished the season at 496 plate appearances, when his contract would’ve afforded him a $250K bonus for reaching 500 trips to the plate. Manager Derek Shelton initially omitted Kiner-Falefa from the Pirates’ Sunday lineup but, upon learning of the looming bonus, attempted to plug the infielder back into the lineup. “I didn’t think it was fair to take a spot from Liover Peguero or one of the young guys, an opportunity to play at Yankee Stadium away from them. I got hurt this year. I missed a month. If that doesn’t happen, or if we’re actually in a real race, I crush those incentives by a long shot. So, at the end of the day, I feel like I didn’t deserve it from that aspect. It’s nothing the team did. They tried to make it right at the end. That meant a lot to me right there. I’m thankful to [Shelton] and the organization to give me that opportunity.” He should have just played and split the $250K with Liover Peguero Peguero is a top prospect with over 200 PAs in the MLB ... I'm sure he'd take the money over a useless last game of the year |
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