If ya really want to know what I think, I think predictions like these are stupid and pointless. Betting is a whole different story. Betting is even more stupid, but at least it gets the adrenaline flowing.
Trout and Judge have higher career OPS+ than Manny but still have years to go. Pujols would have been higher if he retired younger.
A few names in the conversation.
That does seem like a logical move. Not sure how much Verdugo would bring back though, probably have to add a decent prospect or too. As always you have to figure out who you match up with.
Yeah, it's just the way this team has been.
2 or 3 games out of the playoffs on this date and you still have a realistic chance.
5 or 6 out and you're as good as toast.
Question for discussion: does "lineup protection" exist?
Mookie is so freaking hot that it would be tempting to give him the Barry Bonds Treatment and walk him a lot. But it's a questionable tactic when you have Freeman right behind him with an OPS of .988 (Mookie's is now at 1.009).
There's a selection of baseballs autographed by Jim Rice on the Red Sox MLB Shop web site, and they're pretty reasonably priced compared to some of the others. Nice legible signature, too.