Comments on: Clash of the Titans: Mitch Maier vs. Gregor Blanco http://kingsofkauffman.com/2010/12/31/clash-of-the-titans-mitch-maier-vs-gregor-blanco/ A Kansas City Royals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:29:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Lorenzo Cain Optioned to Triple A « Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog http://kingsofkauffman.com/2010/12/31/clash-of-the-titans-mitch-maier-vs-gregor-blanco/#comment-4577 Lorenzo Cain Optioned to Triple A « Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:01:48 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=6513#comment-4577 [...] but it’s pretty difficult to see a difference between Mitch Maier and Gregor Blanco – they’re close to the same kind of player.  It’s foolish to construct your roster with two left-handed batters with similar skillsets. [...] [...] but it’s pretty difficult to see a difference between Mitch Maier and Gregor Blanco – they’re close to the same kind of player.  It’s foolish to construct your roster with two left-handed batters with similar skillsets. [...]

]]> By: Kettle of Fish: Outfield Position Battles | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog http://kingsofkauffman.com/2010/12/31/clash-of-the-titans-mitch-maier-vs-gregor-blanco/#comment-4047 Kettle of Fish: Outfield Position Battles | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:16:28 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=6513#comment-4047 [...] Mike already analyzed the case of Mitch Maier versus Gregor Blanco, I won’t mention much about that battle other than saying [...] [...] Mike already analyzed the case of Mitch Maier versus Gregor Blanco, I won’t mention much about that battle other than saying [...]

]]> By: Eric http://kingsofkauffman.com/2010/12/31/clash-of-the-titans-mitch-maier-vs-gregor-blanco/#comment-4034 Eric Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:25:33 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=6513#comment-4034 Thanks for the analysis. I understand liking Maier because of MVP 2005! For me, the reason I would take Blanco is because of his ability as a pinch runner. I do not think Maier is slow, but Blanco seems to be able to steal bases at a high rate, and I think that would allow us to win maybe 3-4 more games because of it. I remember a few games where Willie Bloomquist was used in this fashion and it helped us a lot in those games. The advantage with Willie, was that he could play anywhere, although I think Blanco is definitely the better base stealer. I don't think your choice is wrong, I just think I value the one skill over the other (hitting lefties - not a bad skill either!) for a backup outfielder. Good article though, it is hard to argue against whatever Yost decides, as he will know better how he intends to use them. Thanks for the analysis. I understand liking Maier because of MVP 2005!

For me, the reason I would take Blanco is because of his ability as a pinch runner. I do not think Maier is slow, but Blanco seems to be able to steal bases at a high rate, and I think that would allow us to win maybe 3-4 more games because of it.

I remember a few games where Willie Bloomquist was used in this fashion and it helped us a lot in those games. The advantage with Willie, was that he could play anywhere, although I think Blanco is definitely the better base stealer.

I don’t think your choice is wrong, I just think I value the one skill over the other (hitting lefties – not a bad skill either!) for a backup outfielder.

Good article though, it is hard to argue against whatever Yost decides, as he will know better how he intends to use them.

]]> By: Kettle of Fish: Infield Position Battles | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog http://kingsofkauffman.com/2010/12/31/clash-of-the-titans-mitch-maier-vs-gregor-blanco/#comment-4028 Kettle of Fish: Infield Position Battles | Kings of Kauffman | A Kansas City Royals Blog Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:32:02 +0000 http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=6513#comment-4028 [...] a lot to look at around the field. Austin already ran down the starting pitching situation and Mike looked at the small quarrel between Mitch Maier and Gregor Blanco, so I want to take a gander at the infield [...] [...] a lot to look at around the field. Austin already ran down the starting pitching situation and Mike looked at the small quarrel between Mitch Maier and Gregor Blanco, so I want to take a gander at the infield [...]

]]>