Padres fans are excited about Preller now, but they could sour on him really quick. If they don't re-sign Soto or get a WS in the next few years, this is an abject failure.
I should just close my office door and take a nap today.
My plan for next year would be:
LF Verdugo
CF Kiké
RF FA - Haniger
Maybe keep Duran as the 4th OFer? Maybe trade him?
And per reports, Cora was talking to Vaz and Vaz was aware of the situation. Vaz knew he was traded and requested to hit bp one more time in a Sox jersey before being ambushed by the media.
I listened to so many Los Doyers games when living in LA. Never cared for the team, but loved Vin. He was the greatest. No doubt about it. They will never again put out a baseball product like that.
He looked ok in 2020? Maybe he can do it again? At this point they need to at least give it a shot. I'd rather put him there than CF that's for sure.
LF Pham/Duran
CF JBJ
RF Verdugo
This alignment makes a little bit more sense for now. JBJ can make up for some of the zone deficiencies of LF/RF.
Hosmer was basically free and just covers us for the rest of the season. The Sox can trade him in the offseason or next year when Casas is ready as they only owe him the minimum.
Looks like they are going to try Verdugo in RF again? IDK.