Will Carl Crawford finally get the call?

piaseczynski · 06-23-2002, 06:32 PM

Just wondering, will the D-Rays finally call up Crawford now that the oft-maligned Greg Vaughn is banged up?

Max Power · 06-23-2002, 07:33 PM

Just 20, and coming off a year in AA where he had a .675 OPS, TB would be best to leave him alone in the minors, IMHO.

BTW, welcome to the forum!

Craig S. · 06-23-2002, 08:10 PM

Let him develop in the minors. There's no reason to throw him into that Tampa mess just yet. If he were 23, I'd say call him up, but there's lots of time.

sweaver · 06-23-2002, 11:43 PM

Two other considerations here: arbitration eligibility and the possible strike.

Crawford will be up in September, God willing they are still playing ball then.

soxfan121 · 06-24-2002, 12:45 PM

I agree sweaver, no need to rush him with issues like service time and arbitration looming. Give the kid a full season of AAA, then bring him up in September. Then hand him the job next spring and leave him in it for the whole year, no matter how much he struggles. In 2 years, he's gonna be a player.

piaseczynski · 06-24-2002, 08:49 PM

All very logical conclusions, unfortunately I am in the logic-altering situation of having to watch my Sox face the Rays on 13 more spine tingling occasions, including one that I will be (gasp) attending in person. There are only so many conversations that can begin with "That Joe Kennedy looks like he could turn into something." Therefore I renew my call to TB management for the immediate promotion of Mr. Crawford, if for only selfish purposes.

cubfan33 · 06-24-2002, 09:15 PM

I can give you all sorts of things to yell at Rupe ... maybe Tyner will be back up and I can tell you about him getting dumped in the middle of a ballgame. Sadly, there are no good Fossum stories.

BTW, Welcome!

NCFella19 · 06-24-2002, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Therefore I renew my call to TB management for the immediate promotion of Mr. Crawford, if for only selfish purposes.

I, too, have selfish purposes as the AAA Durham Bulls are a mere hour's drive away from my home, and I love to watch the hustle that is Carl Crawford. And as Tampa Bay, FL is much more than a one hour's drive from my home, I implore Devil Ray management to leave him be.

piaseczynski · 06-24-2002, 09:42 PM

Geez...I couldn't yell anything AT Rupe or Tyner or any of them, that'd be like heckling a little league right fielder.

sweaver · 06-24-2002, 10:18 PM

You say that like there's something wrong with it.........

Fuzzy Bear · 06-27-2002, 07:01 PM

If Crawford is better than anyone on their current roster, he should be called up now.

If Crawford is a Grade-A prospect, he's probably ready for the majors right now. A team like the Rays may not be the best for a rookie, but that's who he plays for. Crawford should only be in the minors if there is clear proof that he NEEDS further minor league instruction. Most potential superstars are ready to at least play in the major leagues at Crawford's age. If Crawford is THAT kind of prospect, each day in the minors is a waste.

Is he THAT kind of prospect? Somebody tell me, please!

NCFella19 · 06-27-2002, 09:26 PM

From what I've gathered at Bulls games, Crawford could "technically" use some more seasoning at AAA, but inevitably will be called up soon because Tampa Bay is soooooo bad. If he was in any other organization, he would spend the year at AAA and fight for a job at spring training.

06-23-2002, 06:32 PM	#1
piaseczynski Having A NetShrine Cup Of Coffee Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9	Will Carl Crawford finally get the call? Just wondering, will the D-Rays finally call up Crawford now that the oft-maligned Greg Vaughn is banged up?

06-23-2002, 07:33 PM	#2
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	Just 20, and coming off a year in AA where he had a .675 OPS, TB would be best to leave him alone in the minors, IMHO. BTW, welcome to the forum! __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

06-24-2002, 09:15 PM	#7
cubfan33 NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,359	Rupe I can give you all sorts of things to yell at Rupe ... maybe Tyner will be back up and I can tell you about him getting dumped in the middle of a ballgame. Sadly, there are no good Fossum stories. BTW, Welcome! __________________ UTK available only at www.baseballprospectus.com "I was pulling for Pete and agreeing with (commissioner) Bud Selig that Pete should be eligible for the Hall of Fame," said Giles, now chairman of the Phillies. "Bud was close to making him eligible right after his meeting with Pete (November 2002). Right after that, Pete got into tax trouble (in California), and that delayed the process." - Phillies Chairman Bill Giles in the Dayton Daily News, January 25th, 2004.

06-27-2002, 09:26 PM	#12
NCFella19 All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 417	From what I've gathered at Bulls games, Crawford could "technically" use some more seasoning at AAA, but inevitably will be called up soon because Tampa Bay is soooooo bad. If he was in any other organization, he would spend the year at AAA and fight for a job at spring training. __________________ "It's not the high price of stardom that bothers me, it's the high price of mediocrity." -- Bill Veeck

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

06-23-2002, 08:10 PM	#3
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	Let him develop in the minors. There's no reason to throw him into that Tampa mess just yet. If he were 23, I'd say call him up, but there's lots of time.

06-23-2002, 11:43 PM	#4
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Two other considerations here: arbitration eligibility and the possible strike. Crawford will be up in September, God willing they are still playing ball then.

06-24-2002, 12:45 PM	#5
soxfan121 Renounced Membership 7/9/03 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Live Free Or Die, USA Posts: 1,335	I agree sweaver, no need to rush him with issues like service time and arbitration looming. Give the kid a full season of AAA, then bring him up in September. Then hand him the job next spring and leave him in it for the whole year, no matter how much he struggles. In 2 years, he's gonna be a player.

06-24-2002, 08:49 PM	#6
piaseczynski Having A NetShrine Cup Of Coffee Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9	All very logical conclusions, unfortunately I am in the logic-altering situation of having to watch my Sox face the Rays on 13 more spine tingling occasions, including one that I will be (gasp) attending in person. There are only so many conversations that can begin with "That Joe Kennedy looks like he could turn into something." Therefore I renew my call to TB management for the immediate promotion of Mr. Crawford, if for only selfish purposes.

06-24-2002, 09:42 PM	#9
piaseczynski Having A NetShrine Cup Of Coffee Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9	Geez...I couldn't yell anything AT Rupe or Tyner or any of them, that'd be like heckling a little league right fielder.

06-24-2002, 10:18 PM	#10
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	You say that like there's something wrong with it.........

06-27-2002, 07:01 PM	#11
Fuzzy Bear NetShrine's Evangelist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Living by faith, and not by sight! Posts: 2,194	If Crawford is better than anyone on their current roster, he should be called up now. If Crawford is a Grade-A prospect, he's probably ready for the majors right now. A team like the Rays may not be the best for a rookie, but that's who he plays for. Crawford should only be in the minors if there is clear proof that he NEEDS further minor league instruction. Most potential superstars are ready to at least play in the major leagues at Crawford's age. If Crawford is THAT kind of prospect, each day in the minors is a waste. Is he THAT kind of prospect? Somebody tell me, please!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sunday stat package--May 25	nyy26wc	Around The Majors Reports	13	05-25-2003 01:48 PM
Sunday stat package--May 18	nyy26wc	Around The Majors Reports	13	05-18-2003 01:39 PM
Sunday stat package--May 11	nyy26wc	Around The Majors Reports	13	05-11-2003 01:24 PM
Sunday stat package--April 27	nyy26wc	Around The Majors Reports	20	04-27-2003 07:40 PM
Carl Crawford - No Leading Example	Wolf Hopper	2003 Active Player News, Analysis, & Commentary Archives	8	04-27-2003 03:05 AM