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16 Responses to “Bruntlett The Best Choice To Start At Third”

1. Geoff Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

   Nobody gives a shit about the nfl on this blog.

2. I know You Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

   You guys think

3. Jeffrey Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

   Huh?
   Anyway, I agree. And it certainly makes more sense than what Charlie did last night, subbing Bruntlett at third so early in the game (bottom of the 7th, I think) with only a two-run lead.

4. Richie Allen Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

   I like the way you spelled chucnky……..
   Anyway I see the numbers on the two players but I still like Dobbs in the lineup for 4 at bats..Put Bruntlett in for defence in late innings

5. Tim Malcolm Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

   Seriously, don’t spam the blog. Contribute to the discussions or your comments will be deleted.

6. Gavin Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm

   Tim, you’re exactly right.

7. NEPA Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

   I agree with Tim here. Dobbs seems to struggle as a starter, offensively and defensively. He’s been the best pinch hitter in the league and the best in Phillies history, I think he needs to stay there. I like how Bruntlett played when filling in for Jimmy earlier in the year and he gets my vote as the starter. When the Phillies are in the late innings of a close game, I love knowing we have a serious weapon in Dobbs that can come in and really produce in a big spot.

8. bull Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 4:14 pm

   plus having dobbs late in the game puts the opposing manager at odds on matchups…

9. Richie Says:
   July 30th, 2008 at 4:19 pm

   I disagree, I say just platoon them. The statistics about Dobbs not hitting as well as a starter is a small sample size, plus Bruntlett’s avg is like 7 points higher. I don’t have a problem taking him out late for a defensive replacement, but the thought of having Bruntlett getting four at-bats a game rather than Dobbs just doesn’t seem like a wise choice.

10. Asphincter Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    I’d rather have David Bell

11. Don M Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    they both hit only .250 vs Lefties…. Dobbs hits over .300 vs Righties…. so start him against the righties, but start Bruntlett against the lefties

12. rob Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I agree with letting Brunlett take the majority of starts, with dobbs going every 4 games. Also When did Kyle Drybek have TJ surgery?

13. Richie Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    He had Tommy John last July I think.

14. Phil Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    I’m sure this was mentioned, but the Yankees got Pudge for a nobody. Why did we not go after Pudge is beyond me.

15. Phil Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    btw I’ve been saying that all along that Dobbs should ONLY pinch hit. He can’t hit when he’s playing. When he’s used as a pinch hitter he gets in the zone.

16. Bill Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    Interesting stats. I always prefered Dobbs because of his bat but from these stats it looks like you are right. Bruntlett certainly has the better glove.

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