Comments on: Frank Wren, Stat-Head

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:55:56 +0000

Frank Wren always does a great job talking to the local media. I listen to 680 and 790 all the time, and this season he was on the air more than any other guest I can remember. He answers questions honestly and clearly and I think he’s doing a great job relaying what’s going on with our beloved franchise.

By: Ron E.

Ron E. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:29:47 +0000

Interesting. Did Wren’s take on Vasquez seem correct to you, JC? If so, it’s an even better trade than I thought.

And to heck with left field, who are they going to get to play right?

By: william

william — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:05:26 +0000

One interviewer asked him if having many GM-types in the Padres front office complicated the deal. He responded, “I’ll let you say that.”
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Make no bones about it, this is Sandy Alderson’s team.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:05:33 +0000

Probably just convenient rhetoric to sell the public on the trade (I like it ok but some grumble about dealing Flowers). It’ll all be forgotten next time the Braves pick up some sort of “gamer.” Asking Wren at that point about park factors or the like will elict a blank stare or romantic gushing over the instincts of veteran scouts.

By: Cyril Morong

Cyril Morong — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:59:58 +0000

But don’t forget that Vazquez is not a big game pitcher (according to Guillen). Of course, I don’t think much of that idea. I am disappointed that the Braves seem to be ahead of the White Sox in analysis. Maybe the prospects they got will pan out.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:13:19 +0000

They want good defense.

By: Kyle S

Kyle S — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:30:13 +0000

Thanks for the update, JC.

What’s your take on Bobby Abreu for our LF slot? I know he’s played RF in the past, but to me he’s being criminally under-rated by everyone. He’s had 11 straight seasons of 150 games played, an OBP above .365, an OPS+ at or above 114, and 19 or more steals. Is it because he’s left-handed that we’re ignoring him?

By: Marc L.

Marc L. — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:10:56 +0000

This is awesome!

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:52:02 +0000

Schuerholz must have called him into his office when he got to work this morning if heard Wren use terms like saber and park factors when discussing a player. I never thought I’d live long enough to hear the Braves FO use those terms.