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  1. moonslav59
    Bad, cause you say so? I know what Yoshida gets paid, this year and next. I know what KC gets paid, too. Neither one has a clear position that can give them a lot of PAs at the MLB level. True, or not? Neither is good on defense, anywhere. True or not? Both are owed a lot of money- one over 2 years- the other over many more years. True or not? Just because the two AAVs are wildly different does not mean you get to choose that as the criteria for making a comp/contrast point. There is enough similar to compare, in my book, although the AAV is vastly different. The ages are different, and Yoshida can opt out of a AAA assignment- KC can't. Compare and contrast, if you wish, of move on.
  2. moonslav59
    The AAA rosters looks okay, but nobody jumps out as being a possible big boost, except for SP'ers. C- Thaiss, Delay, Gasper 1B- Gasper/Hickey 2B- Romero/McDonough 3B- Sogard/Capra/Eaton SS- Cheng LF- Ward/Rosier CF- Campbell RF- Castro/Eaton DH- Eaton/Hickey SP: Early, Tolle, Crawford, Sandoval, Uberstine/Sikkema RP: Samaniego, Kahnle, Guerrero, Keller, Martinez, Song, Olds, Webb, Sweet, Gamboa
  3. moonslav59
    ...as many have, yes.
  4. moonslav59
    It's funny to think Campbell is owed almost twice as much as Yoshida, but he's not on the 26. BTW, we can "use him on an OF'er's day off" as the DH.
  5. moonslav59
    I just meant typical in the sense that an injury is needed for him to get a meaningful shot at serious PAs. IKF should get more, because Mayer is unknown and injury prone and Story is still a worry. Wong will get starts when Bello pitches.
  6. moonslav59
    Most bench players have no major role, unless there is an injury. That's the nature of the bench. Yoshida should never get one PA, unless someone gets hurt or he PHs for Wong or someone else. If he was a RHB, he might have a better shot at a few more PAs. Again, this was the reason I wanted to trade him OR an OF'er (for an infielder.) His only "role" is PH or injury depth. That does not change the fact that he's a better bat than Wong, IKF aand Monasterio/Eaton/ ____.
  7. moonslav59
    He only had 51 PAs batting second, last year (.581,) so I'm not sure we can read too much into that, but yes, he may not last there. He did okay 3rd (.818 in 58 PAs) and 4th (.815 in 199.) His 2024 sample size was tiny across the board. 2023, as well and with zero PAs 1-2-3. I won't be surprised if Durbin or someone else ends ujp batting second, sooner than we think. In 2022, he did poorly 1-2-3 in about 80 PAs, total in those slots.
  8. moonslav59
    Yoshida is clearly the best bench bat we have, at least until Romy and Casas return. Campbell may work his way up to that position, but unless there is a place for him to play FT, he will not be promoted. IKF gives us very nice defensive depth and flexibility. He gives us next to nothing on offense. Monasterio is a better bat than IKF and can play 1B, too.
  9. moonslav59
    This is why I wanted to trade him.
  10. moonslav59
    How many times does this need to be repeated?
  11. moonslav59
    That was never a question to me.🤔
  12. moonslav59
    Thanks.
  13. moonslav59
    Angel Bastardo might end up back with BOS as he is not making the roster as a 2024 Rule 5 pick that misses 2025 with an injury.
  14. moonslav59
    I guess the Thaiss decision is so minor, no reporting was necessary.
  15. moonslav59
    1. Anthony DH 2. Story SS 3. Duran LF 4. Contreras 1B 5. Abreu RF 6. Durbin 3B 7. Mayer 2B 8. Rafaela CF 9. Wong C
  16. moonslav59
    We do have hope that Justin Gonzalez can save the '24 signing period, but yes, that was a major whiff. '23 looks to be all about Arias. '25 still looks good. (Soto, Rivas, Ramos...)
  17. moonslav59
    Eaton can play 3B, too, but we have that covered. I agree. I'm not sure why notin calls it a "no brainer."
  18. moonslav59
    Yanks to start season with 4 man rotation with Gil the odd man out. They have 4 of their first 13 days off.
  19. moonslav59
    Kind of a strange contract extension given by DD to C Sanchez. He was only in year two of a 5 year extension at a very team friendly rate ($47M/5.) DD basically handed out $60M for his ages 34 and 35 season with a $44.5M option for age 36 season ($1M buyout.) The Phillies already have Wheeler & Nola under control to their age 37 seasons and Luzardo to age 34.
  20. moonslav59
    No, Monasterio is not a lock. I stated "Monasterio or Eaton". I think it's a toss up and since Cora might have a big say, maybe he wants Eaton. I like Monasterio as a Mayer platoon bat more, but not by much. sp.com has this projected bench: Wong, Yoshida, IKF & Monasterio. Eaton over Monasterio changes things very little.
  21. moonslav59
    Maybe 23-24 right? How is this supporting your claim that ST'ing matters very little in who makes the 26? Okay, injuries matter more, but that doesn't change how the final slots are chosen.
  22. moonslav59
    Rankings by farm level: DSL: 33 Silverio, 34 Brito FCL: 9 Soto, 20 Delzine, 21 Ramos, 22 Rivas, 27 Cason, 32 Primera, 44 J Rodriguez, 53 Ogando, 56 Bravo A-: 18 Azocar, 29 Guzman, 31 Heyman, 45 Foutch, 52 Morgan, 54 Bello, 55 Fermin, 58 Patton A+: 4 Witherspoon, 5 Valera, 7 Gonzales, 9 Phillips, 10 Eyanson, 11 Godbout (6 of top 11!) 17 Cespedes, 23 Jo Garcia, 24 Taylor, 36 Tygart, 38 White, 40 Ingrassia, 43 Nunez, 49 Jackson, 50 Martin, 51 Neely, 59 G Rodriguez, 60 Finley (18 of top 60!) AA: 2 Arias, 6 Bennett, 14 Holobetz, 15 Mullins, 16 Bleis, 25 Monegro, 28 Ziehl, 55 Wehunt, 37 YRod, 39 McShane, 41 Rivera, 42 Alcantara (12 of top 42 at AA) 46 Brannon, 48 Rogers, 57 Adams AAA: 1 Tolle, 3 Early, 12 Romero, 13 Uberstine (9 of top 16 in AA & AAA) 19 Castro, 26 Samaniego, 47 Wu-Yelland BOS: 30 Watson
  23. moonslav59
    de Leon got the highest bonus in the 2022 IFA signing period. F Encarnacion was second at $1.1M and Jo Garcia 3rd at $850K. Swings and misses happen. I think we've done pretty well with IFA signings over the past few years, but he was a big miss.
  24. moonslav59
    It does matter in some cases. How did Newcomb not only make the 26, but begin the season in the rotation? Chase Anderson, Raimel Tapia, Phillips Valdez...
  25. moonslav59
    Can't find anything on the Thaiss decision. I guess with Delay, Gasper and Siegler in the system, it's no biggie,
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