DFA Augie Ojeda

One more thing...

Since June 1 of this year he’s hitting .156/.270/.234 with a .505 OPS in 77 PAs.

Over his last three seasons in Arizona his OPS+ has dropped from 80 to 67 to this year’s 59.

(thanks to TAP of DBBP)

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That CY has the first ticket, at least Augie can play defense at multiple positions and still appears to hustle. Watching game after game I wonder if CY thinks he’s in a never ending nightmare this season and has that zombie look plastered on his mug as he exists in continued disbelief that all of his skills have vanished.

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The difference is

Cy has potential not to suck. Augie doesn’t. cy is still young. Augie isn’t.

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's not turn this into a bash CY or bash upton thread, please

this is about Augie. And there’s no way the dbacks are going to eat CY’s contract regardless. they’ll give him another year at the very least.

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And CY doesn't hustle in the outfield?

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well as you said, lets not turn this into a bash thread

but how many inexplicable pop ups have landed in the bermuda triangle behind 2nd base this year? CY had a rep of being a speedster who would cut that stuff off and his play on that single last night was less than optimal. His reaction after the gaffe was the item that was most telling, although perhaps he saw that Roberts had his back and that was the reason for his reaction. My thoughts are that his bat woes are affecting his defensive performance, which could be utter crap, but at least it shows up with the eye test. Maybe CY isn’t fully recovered from his earlier tweak. I want the guy to succeed, after all he’s a dback, just can’t help but wonder if a spell in the minors, with the pressure off, might help him rediscover his stroke.

As for DFA’ing Augie, OK that’s fine if you want to see a youngster get a chance, I have no issue with it, but heck, see if someone else needs a sparkplug type first before simply letting him walk, you just never know who’s shopping out there.

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Jul 30, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If you think CY should be DFA'd

Start a DFA Chris Young post. I just think CY has way too much potential to give up on him now. I think he actually played that ball well, Roberts was closer to the ball after it got past him than CY.

CY’s ops is 650 this year, which is better than Augie ojeda’s career ops.

Cy has been the victim of bad luck, injuries, and just a bad season. I say we should give the rest of the year, and part of next year before we do something like DFA him. a spell in the minors might do him some good, but I don’t think that will help him much. I think it might just reinforce bad habits. i think he needs to turn it around in the majors.

I don’t think of Augie ojeda as a sparkplug. I see a a career AAAA player who had a good month and half in 07, and has been living off of that. since then he’s been dreadfully awful. CY since his 30/25 season in 07, has been an excellent centerfielder, but has had some offensive woes. He’s got a great minor league track record, he put up good numbers in june and most of july, and appears to be turning it around(some what). yeah, he’s had a lot of pop-ups.

No one is going to trade for Augie Ojeda. PERIOD. He’s not that good. I doubt we could even get a c grade prospect from a team, and if we did, it would be highway robbery.

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if you want a short scrappy player

Call up Collin Cowgill, or f*ck, trade for david eckstein again. Just because he’s short and has no power, doesn’t make him a sparkplug. And his defense? yes he’s a good fielder, +3.2, but he’s also -8.2 on offense. He’s still a net loss in wins for the dbacks. he’s probably cost us 5 wins this year. Cy has been just as bad, but like i said he’s still young and has potential. Augie is on the decline, and is only going to get worse. Cy can only get better from here.

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's a free country

and no one is disputing that CY is younger and has more potential.

But if you want to compare a starting OF position with a backup utility infielder and point to their batting stats as the compelling arguement for why one guy should be shown the door over another then we’ll just agree to disagree if that’s alright by you.

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Jul 30, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's fine.

but we’re basically saying the same thing. you can’t compare cy and ojeda. I just think that this team does not have room for deadweight in a losing season. that’s my main problem. if we had an ofer in the minors who was mashing and was blocked by cy, i’d be clamoring to dfa CY too. But the problem is, we just don’t have better options at this point.

"When fascism comes to this country, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" - Upton Sinclair

by Zephon on Jul 30, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

really

Very true, you can’t compare CY and Ojeda. CY is still a young player with some good tools. He will get better once he figures out his timing and approach at the place. Ojeda is only going to get worse, he’s older and there is no conceivable upside. Time for DFA Ojeda and give some young kid a chance.

by rapdawg on Jul 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ryal

by the way, in case anyone is interested, Ryal is raking in Reno, and he’s 26, so it’s about time for him to test out the bigs and see if he can cut it.
his numbers this year (granted, in a hitters division): 293, 17 HR, 69 RBI, 892 OPS, 5 SB.
sure, he’s no replacement for Augie’s defense, but there is no question his bat is going to be far superior.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

there's reason enough to DFA him

by rapdawg on Jul 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was up for bringing in Ryal this year after ODawg left

to try his hand at starting 2B.

Go DBacks!

by AJforAZ on Jul 31, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lopez > Ryal

Plus for $2M and three-and-a-half months of Felipe Lopez, we got Cole Gillespie and Roque Merdeces. Ryal can come up now, but last winter was too soon.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 31, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you’re right Zephon. and starting the clock on ryal wouldn’t be a huge deal. we need to see sooner rather than later whether or not he might be able to man 2b for us next year. i’ll miss, Augie, though.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 30, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree with this

Having declining veterans who aren’t going to be in the majors next season is pointless for us.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 30, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Do NOT DFA Augie!

I think Augie is just in a funk and CAN get himself out of it!

"You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?"--
Pitcher Eddie Harris in the movie "Major League"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

suuuuuuuuuuuure. and so can eb22. i’ve got some property in florida i’d love to have you take a look at too.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 30, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’s it. cut him NOW!
seriously, though, if you’re in the public at all why would you not be a big tipper. this kind of stuff always gets back to the fans.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 30, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You could

tell me Dan Marino is a bad tipper and I’m going think, “so what?”, especially from one piece of anecdotal evidence.

I was so lucky getting mono. That was like the best diet ever.

by soco on Jul 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’m just saying that while this doesn’t totally taint my impression of augie, it certainly doesn’t help it. you’re a mlb player. sure, he’s not on a million $ contract, but he’s earning exponentially more than most of us.
seriously, every manager ought to sit down every kid who is called up from the minors and have a chat about their relationship with the public. here’s what i’d say:
1) you’re a public figure now, the rules are different. you can be irritated by that all you want, but it’s not going to do any good. the sooner you accept it, the better.
2) sign autographs — unless you’re absolutely sure it’s a money grubbing collector, assume the best and sign the autograph.
3) don’t go in public unless you’re willing to talk to fans.
4) over tip.
5) if you think there is any chance you’re intoxicated, don’t be cheap and stupid: take a taxi.
6) contribute some amount of time and money to a local charity that interests you.
7) run out every ground-out and pop up.
8) never call out a team mate or a coach in public.

oh, and on an unrelated subject, you may think you know with the money you’re about to make. you don’t. and neither does that friend of yours whose told you he knows how to manage it. give it to a professional.

that’s all, son. let’s play ball.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Augie...

He DOES sign autographs a plenty, as does Clay Zavada, Ryan Roberts, and a few others…it’s these SUPERSTARS who need to get out there and sign more often cough cough CONOR JACKSON…ERIC BYRNES…JUSTIN UPTON…CHRIS YOUNG…couh cough

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this actually wasn’t directed at Augie in particular (or accusing him of any of these things), but at young players in general, many of whom just don’t seem to get what it takes (not much) to have an amicable relationship with the public.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I concur!

I completely agree with that. Justin Upton needs to get more public-savvy, if you will. A lot of fans misconstrue him as being stuck up and it’s because I don’t think he’s been taught the player-to-fan/public etiquette yet

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's 21 years old

And has the spotlight on him. Every baseball fan wants to hear Justin Upton. Two years from now, I can’t imagine myself being ready for something like that.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 31, 2009 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's right

I’m sure Justin has been overwhelmed by the attention but is used to it now. I am betting the attention can get nervewracking at first. He seems to take it in stride. He just has to remember his P’s and Q’s and he should be okay. I still think he could use a little bit of etiquette training though

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

between my gf and i,

we’ve got 4 balls with justin upton’s autograph on them. he is always extremely nice and signs every time we’ve been on the road to see a game.

chris young on the other hand.. he’s been harder to get. :/

like a tornado hitting a jelly bean factory on Halloween.

by leemellon on Jul 31, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CY's autograph

He has his moments where he can be tough to get and where he will come right over and sign. I have gotten his autograph a few times, totally unexpected

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

I’d really love to possibly catch valley fever or pneumonia from a guy who’s been sick ALL season. And why the hell would I want EB22’s autograph?

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 31, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't want valley fever/pneumonia...

But I’ve seen many kids get turned down for an autograph by Conor and Eric…and I don’t think that’s cool whatsoever. These hotshot sought to be glad people still ask THEM for an autograph!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

clue:

they are paid to perform on the field, not stand around waving to fans who scream their names all game.

"If there's nothing wrong with me, maybe there's something wrong with the universe!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 31, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clue...

Neither Conor or Eric are even on the field and won’t be for a while as far as the playing part goes. They should at least oblige the fans who request their autographs, especially kids. Those two are getting paid to ride the pine right now with illnesses and injuries, so why not sign for the fans?

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because nobody wants Byrnes' autograph

And nobody wants Jackson’s sickness.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Aug 1, 2009 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think

you’re missing the point where it’s anecdotal evidence.

I was so lucky getting mono. That was like the best diet ever.

by soco on Jul 31, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

?

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah really...

The economy sucks and is in the tank right now…do people really expect these ballplayers to throw around movie-star-like tips for people?

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude, i have no idea whether this is true or not, but i’ve heard a number of these types of rumors about ball players. there is no excuse for ball players not to tip respectably. i think i’ve tipped less than 15% like twice in my life (for mind boggling bad service) and usually tip 20%+… we’re not talking about dropping benjamins, but just doing the right thing.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with this!

Oh I know exactly what you mean. I don’t leave a crappy tip unless I get REALLY HORRIBLE service. I have heard about many celebrities too who are tightwads. I really hope this stuff isn’t true about Augie. He doesn’t strike me as the type who’d leave someone a lousy tip.

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a broke ass college kid

I tip at least 20% because I know their people suck and therefore their job sucks. They’ve earned it just by not going postal.

Go DBacks!

by AJforAZ on Jul 31, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

same boat.

like a tornado hitting a jelly bean factory on Halloween.

by leemellon on Jul 31, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

You speak truth.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 31, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

'Fraid I'm with Mr. Pink on this

Not up to me to provide a decent wage for your employees. Build it into your prices, and make a tip truly discretionary. That’s how it should be. I’m especially down on this in bars – three seconds of work, flipping open a bottle of beer, retail price a buck, for which you just charged me $5, does not entitle you to a tip.

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on Jul 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it is what it is… if you choose not to tip or not to tip properly you’re not screwing the owner who you think ought to build it into his prices, you’re screwing the waiter/ress.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

It’s an individual matter, but at my favourite haunts, I always tip very good. You build that up over time and it helps you out. There are many nights I go to tab out and am paying for only 3 drinks when i know I’ve had at least double that.

"If there's nothing wrong with me, maybe there's something wrong with the universe!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 31, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, I'd say you're perpetuating an anachronistic system out of step with most of the world and promoting a culture of entitlement.

But to each their own. :-) If no-one tipped, you can bet your ass the owners would change the system rapidly…. Can you also explain why you are expected to pay a percentage of the bill? Why does a steak deserve twice as much of a tip as a hamburger?

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on Jul 31, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a broke ass hard-workin' girl...

And tip at least 20% unless the service really sucks bad. I was at a restaurant one time with my dad and we got really lousy service and the food was terrible…and the waitress was a real smartass on top of all that…so my dad left her a 2 CENT TIP! I told him she wasn’t even worth that!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Naivity it a stinky cologne

Sorry, I root for Augie too because it’s hard not to love him, but if we DFA’ed him, trust me, nobody would scramble to get him. He’s a AAAA infielder. He’ll put up numbers in AAA, but he’s a late-game defensive substitution in the majors if you’ve got a contending roster.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

fiddling around on the Reno site. it sure would be nice to trade Snyder. Hester looks like an interesting prospect. no spring chick himself (and i have NO idea what kind of a backstop he is), but he has a pretty darn good stick (900+ OPS).

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stats aren't his only low numbers...

he is also a bad tipper.
came into pita jungle for chicken pizza and smoothies(?) with some woman, wife(?), and tipped 7%. >:[

like a tornado hitting a jelly bean factory on Halloween.

by leemellon on Jul 30, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Say what?!

Augie doesn’t have a wife…he’s single…I am betting it was his sister he was with since she visits him a lot.
When was this?

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

there’s only one reasonable solution: Augie is dating his sister

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOT!

Augie isn’t dating his sister…

If indeed he has a gf that would shock me since I have never seen him with anyone and I’ve seen him a LOT!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

you’re … nuts for auggie. maybe he is dating his sister, let’s not assume anything.

like a tornado hitting a jelly bean factory on Halloween.

by leemellon on Jul 31, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"If there's nothing wrong with me, maybe there's something wrong with the universe!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

I am nuts about Augie, yes, I’ll admit it :) But don’t get the wrong idea about me. I don’t know where he lives or would I even think to find out…that’s not what I am about.

I would hope he isn’t dating his sister…that’s nasty!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they must pay him by the hit

money is bound to be tight for him.

by rapdawg on Jul 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you were there...

And personally saw what tip Augie left?

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

i don’t know how else to explain it. i serve at a restaurant, he came in with someone. i was excited because diamondbacks get vip treatment on my watch, and he left me a lousy $3 on a $35 bill. not even enough to pay for one of the smoothies he ordered! hah

it’s just weak, that’s all. we get bad tips all the time, though. it’s like making an out.

like a tornado hitting a jelly bean factory on Halloween.

by leemellon on Jul 31, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As someone who worked in the food business...

Yeah, bad tips suck. I worked for Einstein Brothers Bagels while living in Tucson and we got really sh*tty tips a lot. Of course we had snobby people come in and they’d invade the place on the weekends…we’d go out of our way for them as usual and they’d leave us really crappy tips…so I can relate.

I do recall one year during ST when two now-former Dbacks, pitcher Erik Sabel and outfielder Rob Ryan came in for lunch and I had the pleasure of waiting on them. Not only did they leave me an excellent tip ($10 a piece from each of them) but they also left me an autographed baseball card from each of them. About a week later, Rob came in again and brought his wife with him. Nice people they were, as was Erik…they left me yet another great tip!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

I like Augie and all, but he’s been awfully bad the past couple months. And it’s not like this is a team in contention. Ryal’s got to get a cup of coffee, and sooner then September.

by Azreous on Jul 30, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Injury a possibility?

I remember a couple months back Augie had a groin strain. I am thinking he may still be feeling the effects of it and that could be why he’s not doing so well too

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?playerId=4395

The decline is steady since he arrived in AZ. It’s age. His one good cup of coffee in ’04 with Minnesota, and then a decent (not great, and not even good) year in ’07. It pains me too, but we can be realistic.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 31, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

augi sucks

by J Up on Jul 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

apparently so much that he’s losing vowels in his name.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's that Vortex....

gotta be careful around it.

"If there's nothing wrong with me, maybe there's something wrong with the universe!"

by unnamedDBacksfan on Jul 30, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude...

Do you not know how to spell his name…just sayin’….

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey… i was just joking. i’m sure it was just a mistake.

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joke or no joke...

It’s all good. I would just hate to see my favourite player be gone. Bad enough they released my other fave (Salazar) last December. That was hard enough for me to take.

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you clearly know how to pick ’em ;)

"Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America."
-- Bruce Catton

by njjohn on Jul 31, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The underdogs...

Yes, I tend to root for the underdogs…but then the biggest-name player I root for still to this day is Todd Helton…Jeff Salazar I discovered years ago during his days in the Rockies’ minors…Augie I discovered during his time with the Twinkies…

I root for the underdogs, the total gamers, the scrappers…the Craig Counsell/David Eckstein types, yes…

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loved Sally

Love Augie. You root for them because they play hard. They just stink. It’s depressing, I know.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 31, 2009 5:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still love Sally

And you are so correct my friend…it does stink!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Umm...

You might want to re-read that and then rescind your agreement… I said they stink.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Aug 1, 2009 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Augie = Scrappy

You get the impression he hasn’t had anything handed to him and has had to fight for every at-bat. It’s that blue-collar work ethic which connects with fans, and conversely, may help explain why the fan-base is still relatively cold to Justin Upton, who gives the appearance of having waltzed into a starting job with a fat bonus check. Of course, stuff like the fake ball-toss doesn’t help there. But he’s 21. How many mature, responsible 21-year olds do you know, and that’s without the public pressure.

Anyway, returning to Augie, I don’t have a problem with him on the roster. While his offense is weak, by UZR, combined across his three positions, he’s one of the best fielders on the team, a useful piece to have as a late-inning defensive replacement, etc.
I can see the appeal of giving Ryal a shot, but would probably prefer it to be at the expense of Ryan Roberts.

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on Jul 31, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Respectfully Disagree

I would keep Roberts ahead of Augie. Augie is quickly on the decline being a solid way into his 30’s, while Roberts has shown that he can play some D (although perhaps not as well as Augie), and that he has significantly more pop in his bat. Augie isn’t going to be on our roster next season, so why keep him around now? Roberts could have value as a utilityman next year.

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Jul 31, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have to agree with IHSB

Sorry Jim,

But with this season written off whats the use in playing Augie out there when I can’t see him being a part of the team next season and doesn’t really contribute to us winning either.

I’d rather give starts to Reynolds at 2B and Ryal and any other prospects.

That being said I have nothing against the guy and he’s been a decent player throughout parts of his time here.

Time for another drink then?

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by Wimb on Jul 31, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Augie=Scrappy indeed!

I so agree. Augie is indeed the epitome of the blue-collar work ethic person, hence one big factor why I relate to him so well. Same can be said with Salazar, David Dellucci, Craig Counsell, David Eckstein…and yes, Ryan Roberts too!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is from the BTF trade deadline chat

I asked what we could get for Augie Ojeda

Dan Szymborski: Augie Ojeda couldn’t fetch an Augie Ojeda baseball card.

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by Zephon on Jul 31, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah but have you priced those lately?

:-)

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Jul 31, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's to say...

That Augie WON’T be here next year? We don’t know that, as NONE of us are Josh Byrnes! For all we know, Augie could be back!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Jul 31, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Because he's horrible already

And declining. Another winter/spring going by on the calendar won’t help his lateral quickness defensively and his bat speed offensively. He’d be a candidate for below the Mendoza Line. Like, I don’t mean to romp on the parade, because it’s clear you love the guy, and if it works for you, then great. I’m just telling the depressing truth. : /

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Aug 1, 2009 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear you there...

Depressing indeed…he’ll make a great coach someday, having all this experience under his belt. It sucks seeing the players you dig and follow decline suddenly. I know within the next 4 years both Augie and Todd Helton will be heading toward retirement and that is depressing to think about, at least for me.

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Aug 1, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Helton's got a lot of baseball left

And his contract seemingly never ends. So there you go, some good news. :-)

Someone pay Beric Yrnes $500,000 to be extreme and base jump into the Grand Canyon. Then screw with his equipment. Please.

by IHateSouthBend on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Helton is another gamer :)

Toddboy will retire as a Rockie too (I am hoping at least)…he’s done wonders for the state of Colorado, for the community, the organization,, and the fans. Todd Helton=Class Act all the way!

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Aug 2, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think anyone

is disputing that your faves are classy ballplayers. The point of this post is that, well, Augie Ojeda sucks. Always has, probably always will.

This team is trying to build toward the future, and the release of Tony Clark was the beginning of that. The average age of our outfielders is 23. Releasing old players that won’t go anywhere but down is more effective in rebuilding than sending down young players that have nowhere to go but up. I like Augie, but I like the success of my team more.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Aug 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I understand that...

I have noticed Augie is starting to hit a little more…not that it changes anything…but I am glad to see him starting to find his groove again…the team as a whole has looked good the past 3 games

"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"

by Rockkstarr12 on Aug 4, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs