Ryan Theriot

[jjkoestler]

It looks like Theriot will be non-tendered by the Cards. He could be a serviceable and cheap back up infielder. Thoughts?

[MNBrew]

Punto is light years better defensively and has tons of career starts all over the IF. I'll take him every day of the week and even 98 times out of 100 when his bat's not going well because his glove is THAT good.

[TooLiveBrew]

I'd rather go with Punto, too, especially since Sea Bass is a RHB.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Yeah, I'd for sure rather have Punto. Better fielder, more experience.

[reillymcshane]

Theriot is a nice utility player, but he's a terrible SS. I'd really want someone who is decent with the glove. More Punto than Theriot.

[JohnBriggs12]

I'd take Theriot any day. Punto is no better than average defensively at SS. Theriot had a bad year defensively for Cards last year, but he had years with Cubs with FP of .980, .975, and .974, those are all average or better. Furthermore, Punto has never been an everyday player at SS in the big leagues. Theriot has. With a 35 year old starter, I'd rather have a guy that has at least played there everyday.

 

Theriot loves hitting at Miller Park too. In 163 plate appearances, he's hit .340/.406/.444. On the other hand, Punto has never had an extra base hit in Miller Park.

 

Besides, Gonzalez value is purely defensive. He's worse than Bettancourt with the bat. Why have two weak bats at that position?

[Warning Track Power]

I'd take Theriot any day. Punto is no better than average defensively at SS. Theriot had a bad year defensively for Cards last year, but he had years with Cubs with FP of .980, .975, and .974, those are all average or better. Furthermore, Punto has never been an everyday player at SS in the big leagues. Theriot has. With a 35 year old starter, I'd rather have a guy that has at least played there everyday.

 

Theriot loves hitting at Miller Park too. In 163 plate appearances, he's hit .340/.406/.444. On the other hand, Punto has never had an extra base hit in Miller Park.

 

Besides, Gonzalez value is purely defensive. He's worse than Bettancourt with the bat. Why have two weak bats at that position?

I'd take Theriot in a heartbeat solely for this reason. Not sure if I am serious because he is an awful defender.

 

However, every game he plays against us in Miller Park seems like he has a multiple hit game. Sort of reminds me of Aramis in that regard. 2 recent Cubs on our team seems like an interesting prospect. Maybe we can also see what Mike Fontenot is up to.

[thumperden]

I'd say yes please to a Ryan Theriot-type bench player.

[MNBrew]

Punto has been an everyday shortstop. That the Twins chose to keep moving him around to fill other holes was not a reflection of his ability at SS.

 

I'd much rather have been watching the Brewers all these years, but I'm stuck watching the Twins and know more than I'd actually hope to about Punto's game.

[reillymcshane]

I don't really want Ramirez and Theriot - or any other weak armed or no range SS - teaming up with Ramirez. Bad things will happen.

[DHonks]

I like the idea of adding a utility infielder. Theriot would be one of the better backups

[dadofandrew]

Pretty high standards for a backup INF who can play SS. Theriot and Punto are the two best left on the market, and while neither is an all-star, utility guys usually have warts. I'd prefer Punto because he can play 2B/SS/3B, while Theriot is basically just a 2B/SS.

 

Of course, maybe the guy they get to platoon with Gamel will be able to play 3B (Casey Blake?), or maybe they'll keep 2 other reserve INF's and Mat's platoon partner will also be a LF/RF, like a Xavier Nady type.

[Bnowell4evr]

Theriot will be too expensive for a utility player and probably has a few teams willing to give him a starting job. I've heard his name connected to the Astros quite a bit lately.

[patrickgpe]

He may not be the best defensive infielder, but i see him being a decent replacement for Hariston or Counsell. I wouldn't think he would cost much more than a million dollars to bring in.

[RockCoCougars]

I can't stand the guy, nor could Cardinal fans. Not to mention that he makes me think of 'Dance Fever' every time I hear his name. Anyone else?

 

I'd prefer Jack Wilson for this role.

[endaround]

Theriot has stopped hitting in addition to being a bad fielder.

[reillymcshane]

Not to mention that he makes me think of 'Dance Fever' every time I hear his name. Anyone else?

Awesome. Denny Terrio. Adrian Zmed. Lameness at it's most fabulous. The memories.

[dadofandrew]

The average SS had a .317 OBP last year, Theriot is .329 over the past three seasons. Limited pop, but he's by far the best backup SS on the market now. All the rest are just generic no hit types.

[PKBadger]

The average SS had a .317 OBP last year, Theriot is .329 over the past three seasons. Limited pop, but he's by far the best backup SS on the market now. All the rest are just generic no hit types.

Come on Al, you've been around here for awhile now. If a player doesn't put up a .800 OPS, he's automatically terrible.

[TooLiveBrew]

I think I'd rather see the Brewers wait out the ST decisions & potential waiver-wire acquisitions than have to pay Theriot for two seasons. He's probably the best utility IF guy left, but that's not really saying much.

[The Truth]

The average SS had a .317 OBP last year, Theriot is .329 over the past three seasons. Limited pop, but he's by far the best backup SS on the market now. All the rest are just generic no hit types.

Good point. We do need a veteran who can pinch hit and get on base...