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  1. moonslav59
    Since Thaiss has the opt out clause, I'd think keeping him around makes more sense. Wong has options, so let's use one.
  2. moonslav59
    I guess we see things differently on this.
  3. moonslav59
    If you knew what that big word meant, I might take your post seriously.
  4. moonslav59
    I'd project 22-25 HRs for Willson.
  5. moonslav59
    So, the argument is take the consistently bad guy, so you know what you got? Again, I'd be fine with Thaiss as the #2 with Wong optioned to AAA as the #3, but I'm not so sure about better offense in 2026. BTW, Wong has an 80 OPS+ before 2024 in 473 PAs. 113 in 2024 (487) 42 in 2025 (188) While I agree, his 2024 numbers were padded by luck, but why are we so sure 2025 is the real Wong? He had a 960 PA sample size before 2025. I do not think the 96 OPS+ was sustainable, but I don't think he's a 42 OPS+ guy either.
  6. moonslav59
    In ST'ing or the 69 innings in MLB, last year or the 189 in AAA? I'd say the jury is out, but hiding him in LF shouldn't be the end of the world. With 4 OF'ers ahead of him, it would take Rafaela at 2B to find enough time for KC in the ML OF.
  7. moonslav59
    Neither can Thaiss. Career: 87 OPS+ Wong 81 OPS+ Thaiss It's like replacing the Talban with the Taliban, 20 years later!
  8. moonslav59
    He was scratched for Cloudy Gray.
  9. moonslav59
    I think Abreu has legit 30 HR ability. He just needs 600+ PAs and to not suck vs LHPs. Casas averages close to 30 HRs per 650, but what's the chances he even gets 325 PAs? Contreras might get some "Fenway Homers" but he's only hit over 22 HRs once. Story might get 20-25, if healthy all year. Narvaez hit 15 in 445, but shouldn't get too many more PAs to be able to get over 20. I think Duran and Rafaela have a better shot at 20+ than Narvaez, due to many more ABs. The wild card in Anthony, and it's hard to know how long it might take him to got to 25 or 30, but I think he does, someday.
  10. moonslav59
    It is a concern. here were the K rates from 2025 (150+ PAs) Losing Bregman hurts in this area, too, but we lost some high end guys, too... 30 Mayer 28 Anthony 27 Story & Campbell 26 Refsynder 25 Narvaez 24 Duran, Abreu, Romy, DHam, Casas, Lowe 23 Devers 22.5 MLB Average 22 Wong 20 Rafaela 15 Toro 14 Bregman 12 Masa Additions: 25 Contreras 23 Monasterio 17 IKF 10 Durbin
  11. moonslav59
    They said the same about Altuve.
  12. moonslav59
    Right now? Fine?
  13. moonslav59
    I've given up hope.
  14. moonslav59
    How many to equal a Bello?
  15. moonslav59
    How about giving us your opinion?
  16. moonslav59
    So, if Mayer does not work out, of this "knee soreness" turns into something long term, what's the plan? Durbin at 2B and IKF/Monasterio at 3B Does Eaton get a chance? (All 3 are RHBs.) I doubt we move KC back to 2B.
  17. moonslav59
    I'm not sure who is worse: Mayer or China Doll Casas.
  18. moonslav59
    Actually, someone did say it was a major issue, and it sparked this commentary. I disagree that Narvaez is a bigger risk of failure. He had decent AAA numbers and looks pretty good on defense. There is a reason he is viewed as the starter.
  19. moonslav59
    Certainly, Narvaez is no sure bet .725 to .750 batter. One season proves nothing. Wong has had several pretty bad hitting stretches, and his one stretch of good numbers was not supported by underlying metrics. Some called 2024 "lucky." .663 2022-2023 (459 PAs) .758 2024 (487) .500 2025 (188) It's a larger sample size than Narvaez. Wong is a career .680 batter, which is not bad for a back-up catcher with good results working with most of our pitchers. I don't think it's a major issue, and I'm not sure Thaiss or Delay offer any better hopes on offense or defense.
  20. moonslav59
    While career MiLB numbers do show Narvaez was "far worse," he had some pretty decent numbers and was much closer with the AAA numbers. AAA: .247/.371/.400/.772 Narvaez (21 HRs in 627 PAs) .278/.329/.477/.806 Wong (24 HRs in 577 PAs) Narvaez had a much higher OBP, which is widely viewed as more important than SLG. One could argue they were pretty close to even in AAA numbers.
  21. moonslav59
    It's Gregorio Weissertoli.
  22. moonslav59
    He certainly has the chance to be a great one.
  23. moonslav59
    Let's hope it's just a hiccup.
  24. moonslav59
    Again, I'm fine with replacing Wong, especially with someone who has a good defensive profile. Oh, and by the way, Wong got very nice results from more than just Bello. His top 5 pitchers by PAs: .643 Bello (575 PAs) w Narvaez .790 .597 Crochet (126) w Narvaez .620 .581 Whitlock (101) w Narvaez .528 .715 Buehler (95) w Narvaez .845 .509 Weissert (92) w Narvaez .729 The year before our pitchers did better with Wong, too. I'm not arguing for keeping him, and I don't see the lovefest you speak of, but he does have some good qulaities.
  25. moonslav59
    Yup. We've traded for more than we signed, as I'd add Sale. In system? Betts and _____?
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