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  1. moonslav59
    Based on my opinion. I also won't be surprised, if he grumbles, some. The guy thinks he's a good defensive 3Bman. He takes pride in what he does. He also seems to really enjoy the game. He smiles, a lot. To me, he seems like an easy-going kind of guy, who will accept what Cora tells him to do. He may not like it, but I think he will not make a big stink about it. I could be wrong. It would not be the first time.
  2. moonslav59
    I won't be at all surprised, if he ends up DH'ing 140 games without a peep.
  3. moonslav59
    I get a feeling we will be seeing many of our lower ranked prospects make some very strong leaps upwards. Some will disappoint or get hurt, but we have so many prospects with promise, I think we will be impressed.
  4. moonslav59
    Indeed, but he doesn't really have to agree. He is not the manager. He just has to not pout or let his feelings interfere with his hitting and contributions to the team, as a DH or possibly 1Bman and back-up 3Bman.
  5. moonslav59
    Since 2023, the league average is a 102 ERA-, Kutter's is slightly better at 101 for SP'ers. When you factor in rotten defense, his SIERA 4.04, while the leagues is 4.27.
  6. moonslav59
    I'm not seeing a big "fuss" over Crawford. Most of the talk has been about is he better than Bello or Gio, or should he be the 5th, 6th starter or in the pen as the long man. Hardly a "fuss," but here are some numbers that show he might be better than average: Looking at 2023-2024, and why count his first couple seasons, anyway? 32nd in IP. That's not a bad thing, even if mediocre. It beats having Chase Anderson and Keller on the mound. To put this in perspective, there are 150 pitchers in the rotations of 30 teams, at any given moment. You have to drop the 2 season sample size to under 140 IP (70 per season!) to get that many pitchers. Among the 150 pitchers with 140+ IP since 2023, Crawford places..... 49th in fWAR at 4.1 (Houck is 4.9 and Crochet 4.7) TOP 3rd 64th in SIERA at 4.04 (League SIERA: 4.27) 87th in ERA- at 101 (slightly better than the league average of 102.) Middle 3rd. 90th xFIP at 4.33 near bottom of middle 3rd. (League 4.22) 45th in K-BB% at 17.3% (league 114.3%) The kid is not bad. He's about average, which as a 5-6 starter is damn good, IMO!
  7. moonslav59
    We gotta keep Devers bat in the line-up, or we are toast. The choice is obvious.
  8. moonslav59
    They've both been in the league about the same time. I recognize team seniority is more important. I don't see things as only black and white. You ended your reply to me with this, "Devers has EVERY right to feel that way, and it shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone." What did I say or even imply that has anything to do with this? Of course, I'm not surprised and of course Devers feelings are understandable. What does it mean when you say, "This has been already been gone over before." You don't just choose those words for no reason. Saying that implies the debate was settled or your point was established and does not need to be brought up again. Of course, your fallback will be that your words have alternate meanings that nobody else shares, but your street corner buddies. You are the master of strawman building, but I am aware you probably don't even know what the true meaning of the term is.
  9. moonslav59
    Oh, you went over this before, so it's set in stone. of course Devers has every right to want what he wants and say what he said. My point was about Bregman's seniority and accomplishments. Yes, team seniority matters more, and I get that, but that does not mean Bregman's case is moot. It's a good thing he's open to playing whereever Cora wants him, so there will be no show down between the players, but to me, Bregman has done a better job at 3B for just as long as Devers, and that has meaning, too. For someone who stresses the rights of everyone to have their own opinion, you sure make it sound like some opinions are off limits. There is no "surprise" about Devers' position. I never said he does not have "the RIGHT to feel that way." More strawman talk. I'd have been surprised if Devers rolled over, easily.
  10. moonslav59
    Bregman has equal seniority. I'm not sure why Devers might thinkhis opinion over rides all others.
  11. moonslav59
    Agreed, but with Bregman at 3B and Devers/casas at DH, Ref has to play corner OF vs LHPs.
  12. moonslav59
    Instead of Devers/Casas?
  13. moonslav59
    Of course. (No "slide." He's the 3B starter on day one, in my book.) I was thinking if injury(s.)
  14. moonslav59
    Hopefully, most of these are just minor issues. Penrod's look bad, but he was not a key player. Sandoval was know to be out for 2-3 months. Whitlock was expected back in mid April or early May. I still think Gio and Yoshi will be ready by opening day, as long as no set backs. Crawford and Devers are the key players w concerns.
  15. moonslav59
    Agreed. Story needs to be hurt for Mayer to get the call, before Campbell and Anthony, and even then, Story would have to be out long term. (Campbell could also play SS.) Mayer will not win the 2B job over Campbell, IMO, but if Campbell is used in the OF, maybe Mayer plays 2B or 3B.
  16. moonslav59
    He could also play 2B, but your point is well taken.
  17. moonslav59
    Bregman will have a talk with him in Spanish. he'll be down to 225 in no time.
  18. moonslav59
    ...and get hit by foul tips, so the fans can cheer.
  19. moonslav59
    So, the job gets easier, so they pay them less? I doubt it.
  20. moonslav59
    Maybe not.... vs RHP: LF Anthony, CF Duran, RF Abreu vs LHP: LF Refsnyder, CF Duran, RF Anthony Anthony will not be called up to play PT. Refsnyder will not be benched vs LHPs.
  21. moonslav59
    Makes me wonder if he needed surgery last August and maybe he'd be okay by now.
  22. moonslav59
    Still need a home plate ump. all the other umps remain unchanged. So, one umps duties are reduced significantly, it doesnt mean he's out a job. Let em complain. We've been complaining about them for over a century. Let them see what it feels like.
  23. moonslav59
    Why? We'd still need an ump behind the plate. I'd be fine with a contract w umps guaranteeing no loss of jobs for 50 years
  24. moonslav59
    No umps will lose their jobs over this- not an issue.
  25. moonslav59
    The challenge idea is better than nothing, but just have the call be made every pitch by ABS. The call can be sent to the home ump's ear piece, so he still makes the call, just like the olden days.
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