Comments on: 2009 Projection: Eric Bruntlett

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:02:16 +0000

hey brooks we have the best lefty in baseball? when did we trade for johann santana? that is news to me. im surprised the phillies took on that contract. i hope we didnt give up too much to get him

By: Don M

Don M — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:18:38 +0000

“Fear the Beard ” …nice

By: JohnKruksLoveChild

JohnKruksLoveChild — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:06:33 +0000

The numbers for Bruntlett are deceiving, imo. He displayed some very nice clutch hitting in pressure situations last year. For all around utility, probably Dobbs is a better player, but Eric has been a dependable workhorse. I would actually rather keep Bruntlett then Jenkins, call me crazy. Geoff has the pressure of trying to be a big name when at bat and earn his rather hefty paycheck. Hence you get big swings and a lot of strikeouts. Bruntlett has a small paycheck and low crowd expectations, and always seemed to be concentrating on getting a base hit rather then swinging for the fences.

And he has potential to better then average, anyone see that amazing stop he made a couple games ago ? It was Rollins-esqe.

Also, Fear the Beard.

By: Brooks

Brooks — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:26:44 +0000

I have to share mine – its like I am bursting at the seem -
I really believe this could be a breakout season for the best offense in recent years. Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins have had much more success at the plate with their batting averages – and Chase seems ready to explode as well! This year Vic, Werth and Ibanez dig deeper into Philadephia baseball mythical standards. This offense could get a nickname that might equal “The Big Red Machine” to echo in time.
All topped off by the best left hander in baseball today – I am predicting a middle-of the pack team ERA but with this offense it will not make a difference. No more 5 and 6 games with leaving tons of players in scoring position, this team will lock in probably in mid May, then August and September will rock for Philly for we repeat as World F*&*&in Champions in 2009.
What other passion could bring out the boys in us like this? Baseball is the best sport.
Hope to see some of you fans at McFaddens Thurs night, should be a blast.

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:24:00 +0000

Great spring… the guy has showed me something. Maybe that WS homerun revitalized his passion for the game. Maybe he saw an opportunity with guys on the mend… he could have a good year. In the end, I think that your projections are spot on. He is what he is…

By: Chutley

Chutley — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:23:37 +0000

i think he’ll have way more than 3hrs especially with Utley and Feliz hurt a little

By: John Fire

John Fire — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:22:18 +0000

How are you arriving at these estimates? Seems kind of funny to predict exactly how many strikeouts and walks a guy will have. I also find it difficult to believe that Bruntlett will play enough to get 234 at bats. He set a career high of 212 last year and that’s while playing every day during Rollins’ injury.

By: Brooks

Brooks — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:08:20 +0000

Bruntlett has not been quiet this spring at all. He has a few hrs as well.
I thought of the two, between letting Bruntlett or Jenkins go, I thought it would be Eric Bruntlett.
And frankly I would not be surprised if some AL team picked up Jenkins – I bet we hear from him again.