southpaw777

😅 perfect

What I did NOT predict was winning 21 of 25. I thought if they somehow turned into buyers that Early would be a guy teams would want and was the odd man out. I wouldn’t have bet that I was going to happen, the way this team was looking.

Breslow just said Mead will start at 2b. Smart move.

Well there’s always AI to make that happen for ya… honestly, I’d kind of like to see what that would like too.

Pena is available thru 2027 I believe. He’s cheap too. Perfect place holder. Come 2028 Story will be gone and Arias will have the spot…if all goes well.

It was mentioned that LF could be possible for Mead. I’m ok with that too. If anything, I’d go get Pena to play SS if the price isn’t ridiculous. Hold the place for Arias. He’s cheap and might not cost as much as some others. honestly, at this point, starting pitching should be the focus.

I’d be surprised if Breslow doesn’t go get a starter

I dunno. Even in SSS, which is all we got, Mead isn’t a good 3b. Durbin is an arguably a GG there. Lesser risk playing Mead at 2b if you ask me. Durbin is locked in. Why mess with that for a lesser defender? We got other guys to play 2b if he blows there too. All I’m saying is Don’t Move Durbin. We will be worse off for it.

If they put a guy with better numbers playing 2b, at 3b, for a guy who’s a vacuum at 3b they are reta**d

Im all in on that. He’s a better 2b than 3b without a doubt. I doubt Tracy moves Durbin

If he was 28-29 I might say he is who he is, but plenty of guys don’t hit their stride until their mid 20s. I was worried that Early had been over performing and looking at the analytics I’m going with that. He’s a good back rotation guy, which makes this trade a smart move IMO. I hope they both do well in their new homes. Especially Mead, even if he isn’t a fan of sweet Caroline…I’m not really either🤷‍♂️

I like the deal. Especially if this kid is finally breaking out. So now I’m pretty sure we can bet that another starter will be traded for.

Yeah, I don’t even want him to be honest.

As long as we don’t have to give up much. I don’t see anything special. A good ballplayer though.

Starting pitching and a RHBwith some power. why a good starter? Crochet hasn’t even thrown a baseball. To expect him back is a tall order, never mind asking him to automatically be an ace again after 4+ months on the shelf. Please don’t expect much if anything from him right now. Maybe that’ll change after he starts throwing an actual baseball, but for now he’s still a scratch. We will need to really monitor Early with his elbow. Tolle and Bennett should not be counted on either as BOTH are at or right on top of their all time IP. A few more games each and they will be done. I doubt they take any chances with them. Maybe push Tolle a little but not Bennett after just returning last year from TJS. Gray will need some rest at some point and Suarez’ groin is still bothering him. we will absolutely need a starter that’s been there before and can handle the playoffs. If we can have a healthy Gray Suarez and Early, I’d feel a LOT better with another good name to add to that. Maybe two. and we all know we could use another. Bat in this line up. Go get the best available and adjust as needed. C OF SS 2b or even 3b since Durbin can move to 2nd if need be. Whoever will make this lineup better and is a good fit in that clubhouse. There will be some good starters and bats available. If they’re going to go for it then we should expect some top prospects to be saying goodbye. I’m ok with that as long as the names coming back are top players. A middle to top rotation arm for sure. Maybe a LHP out of the pen and a Big HR bat.

This ownership needs more consistency and stability. I’m hoping that Tracy will be here a while. He’s got a good balance of analytics and being a baseball guy he’s got a good feel for the players and the game. He doesn’t get too up or down. I like him. i wasn’t a Cora fan from the very start. And after losing us draft pick and international money for using video during the game, I was even less of a fan. Trash can banging cheating clown…good riddance.

He should be relieved of his interim duties and take on legit managerial duties for at least the next few years.

I think more players would want Wong, even if a little less control. He’s looking like the better catcher this year.

If they got a catcher who would you trade and/or DFA?

Yes, they are both replacement players that will get exposed with too many ABs. Great players to have but not your main guys

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I wouldn’t even mind seeing Eyanson for a start in September too. I usually wouldn’t suggest a AA starter, but he’s dominating them, so Why not? id still like them to go trade for a guy like we did with Peavy. Would really take some weight off the shoulders of this rotation.

And this team played far worse than that 500 team. Anyone who thought they didn’t have a chance was justified. Even after the winning streak I was skeptical because they go on one every July. But here we are and I am in the BUYERS lane now. I didn’t think they had a chance, but after legit beating the two best teams in the weak AL, myself, and everyone would be foolish to not want them to go get a bat another starter and a maybe a ring…

We’ll, those are the needs so I guess we’ll see if Breslow can handle this