I was too, but I did say there was no reason to do it now. Let's wait and reevaluate in like June or something.Deluxe said:
I was fully on board with the Yuli hype train in spring training, but I don't think I called for extending him. I like his low risk 1-year tack-ons.
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BadAggie said:
Blackmon has played RF for last few seasons exclusively
Best walk up song in baseball
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
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Neither of them plays LF.BadAggie said:
Wherever there are question marks and reasonably good alternatives in trade rental market you have to look at those. Just getting a more dependable veteran bat for the bench would do wonders for this team and come in handy in postseason.
The interest in Bell AND Contreras tells me Brantley isn't expected back.
If he is able to return then the bench just got stronger
I enjoy Diaz's walk out song.Mr.Bond said:BadAggie said:
Blackmon has played RF for last few seasons exclusively
Best walk up song in baseball
Edwin Diaz has the best walkout song no doubt 🎺pic.twitter.com/ooxThRxmvh
— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) July 27, 2022
One observation/comment as it relates to the trade deadline.
I always wondered why teams wait until the exact deadline to make deals.
I get not doing something a month or two out but a need now is going to be a need next week. Why not get in front of other teams and get an extra couple weeks out of the new piece?
Yanks for example...Make the deal now and get it done.
Is it mostly sellers holding out?
I always wondered why teams wait until the exact deadline to make deals.
I get not doing something a month or two out but a need now is going to be a need next week. Why not get in front of other teams and get an extra couple weeks out of the new piece?
Yanks for example...Make the deal now and get it done.
Is it mostly sellers holding out?
I think that is how negotiations go. Without a deadline, you can always wait them out. Try to get more leverage. See if other offers come. It's the same reason why the deal got done in the offseason at the very end.Ag_07 said:
One observation/comment as it relates to the trade deadline.
I always wondered why teams wait until the exact deadline to make deals.
I get not doing something a month or two out but a need now is going to be a need next week. Why not get in front of other teams and get an extra couple weeks out of the new piece?
Yanks for example...Make the deal now and get it done.
Is it mostly sellers holding out?
We did what you're saying last year with a couple of guys. I think that had to do with them not being high-level guys so once they got a fair deal the deals were completed.
Ag_07 said:
One observation/comment as it relates to the trade deadline.
I always wondered why teams wait until the exact deadline to make deals.
I get not doing something a month or two out but a need now is going to be a need next week. Why not get in front of other teams and get an extra couple weeks out of the new piece?
Yanks for example...Make the deal now and get it done.
Is it mostly sellers holding out?
Tell me you aren't a trader without telling me you aren't a trader.
#Yankees and #Reds have gained a lot of traction for SP Luis Castillo.
— MLB Leaks (@MLB_Leaks) July 28, 2022
Get in there James
Are we sure that's a legit account?
EastCoastAgNc said:#Yankees and #Reds have gained a lot of traction for SP Luis Castillo.
— MLB Leaks (@MLB_Leaks) July 28, 2022
Get in there James
After them getting Benentendi this would really suck.
Trey Mancini with one of the strangest inside the park homers you’ll ever see.
— Robert Flores (@RoFlo) July 28, 2022
Off the RF’s head 😳#birdland #raysup
pic.twitter.com/UXgrqeFqQM
No idea, but it wouldn't surprise me if it's right. Cashman likely is trying to distract from the embarrassment of losing to the Mets and Astros recently by making big splashes
Talk about embarrassing
EastCoastAgNc said:Trey Mancini with one of the strangest inside the park homers you’ll ever see.
— Robert Flores (@RoFlo) July 28, 2022
Off the RF’s head 😳#birdland #raysup
pic.twitter.com/UXgrqeFqQM
It baffles me how that's not an error just because it didn't hit his glove.
Castillo has been my #1 want from the beginning. Would love to have another strong SP and bonus that the Yankees don't get him.EastCoastAgNc said:#Yankees and #Reds have gained a lot of traction for SP Luis Castillo.
— MLB Leaks (@MLB_Leaks) July 28, 2022
Get in there James
Angels are listening on everyone. But of course, Mike Trout is going nowhere and the chances for an Ohtani trade are seen as very remote as well@Joelsherman1 https://t.co/D3RKDTIcqS
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 28, 2022
Yankees are gonna try to get Ohtani...just watch
Astros lineup Thursday vs. Mariners pic.twitter.com/Rzk584f3BJ
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 28, 2022
STOP BATTING YULI SECOND
Lineup shows two first basemen? Lol
We need another LH bat
It's an error, I've seen others post one with pena at SS
I would rather see anyone else besides maybe Maldy in the 2 hole.EastCoastAgNc said:Astros lineup Thursday vs. Mariners pic.twitter.com/Rzk584f3BJ
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 28, 2022
STOP BATTING YULI SECOND
If you think about it the 2 hole is ironic considering he's been hitting like ass
Dusty is putting Yuli in the 2 hole to try and get him going.
So much of the Dusty criticism has to do with people like me being mad at him for not putting together the optimal lineup, not electing for the strongest pitcher matchup, or not pinch hitting at the right time.
For better or worse, Dusty believes in giving struggling and/or bench guys chances to prove themselves and turn things around.
Remember the 2020 season when he kept going to rookies Blake Taylor, Enoli Parades, Andre Scrubb, etc. in big spots? Some of that was out of necessity, but he was also trying to manufacture high leverage guys. Put them in the pressure cooker and see if they rise. Of course, none of those guys have been long term successful to this point.
I'll be livid when he does something cooky to the lineup in the playoffs (I don't think he did last year). But I have convinced myself to be ok with his methods while we hold a huge Division lead and appear to be in the driver's seat for a first round bye.
So much of the Dusty criticism has to do with people like me being mad at him for not putting together the optimal lineup, not electing for the strongest pitcher matchup, or not pinch hitting at the right time.
For better or worse, Dusty believes in giving struggling and/or bench guys chances to prove themselves and turn things around.
Remember the 2020 season when he kept going to rookies Blake Taylor, Enoli Parades, Andre Scrubb, etc. in big spots? Some of that was out of necessity, but he was also trying to manufacture high leverage guys. Put them in the pressure cooker and see if they rise. Of course, none of those guys have been long term successful to this point.
I'll be livid when he does something cooky to the lineup in the playoffs (I don't think he did last year). But I have convinced myself to be ok with his methods while we hold a huge Division lead and appear to be in the driver's seat for a first round bye.
What is our strongest lineup, right now, without Brantley?
vs RHP
Altuve 2B
Pena SS
Yordan LF
Tucker RF
Bregman 3B
Diaz DH
Yuli 1B
Meyers CF
C
vs LHP
Altuve 2B
Pena SS
Yordan DH
Tucker RF
Bregman 3B
Chas LF
Yuli 1B
Meyers CF
C
vs RHP
Altuve 2B
Pena SS
Yordan LF
Tucker RF
Bregman 3B
Diaz DH
Yuli 1B
Meyers CF
C
vs LHP
Altuve 2B
Pena SS
Yordan DH
Tucker RF
Bregman 3B
Chas LF
Yuli 1B
Meyers CF
C
Astros announced they signed Ryan Clifford, high school outfielder from North Carolina. Was taken in the 11th round. At Minute Maid Park today.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 28, 2022
Didn't Yuli hit in the 2 hole yesterday and go 2-4 with 2 doubles?
Coming to post that.
That's a top 3-4 round talent in the 11th. Nicely done.
11th-rder Ryan Clifford signs w/@Astros for $1,256,130 ($1,131,130 counts vs pool). North Carolina HS OF, one of better all-around hitters in HS class, arm for RF. Second-highest 11th-rd bonus ever behind $1,497,500 @Angels paid Caden Dana this year. Vanderbilt recruit @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/15mF38xqAi
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 28, 2022
That's a top 3-4 round talent in the 11th. Nicely done.
Teams lose a draft pick if they exceed their bonus pool by more than 5 percent. Again, if my math is right, the Astros went over by 4.8 percent.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 28, 2022
How many people were on base when he had those hits?Ag_07 said:
Didn't Yuli hit in the 2 hole yesterday and go 2-4 with 2 doubles?
Getting Clifford inked is really nice work
Edit, I think the account was hacked
No updates from Dusty Baker on Michael Brantley, who still isn’t swinging a bat. Baker said he hadn’t heard an update from the trainer on Jake Odorizzi’s finger blister, either, but Odorizzi was throwing on the field earlier.
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 28, 2022
EastCoastAgNc said:No updates from Dusty Baker on Michael Brantley, who still isn’t swinging a bat. Baker said he hadn’t heard an update from the trainer on Jake Odorizzi’s finger blister, either, but Odorizzi was throwing on the field earlier.
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 28, 2022
The plot thickens.
A little off the beaten path but what would you think about a Thor rental if the Angels are going into mass sell mode? I doubt it would cost too much and our nerds could probly set him right for a few months.
We could deal Urquidy for offensive help, deal Odo for a prospect or two, trade for Thor, and call up Brown.
Then we'd have JV and Framber locked in as starters and LMJ, Garcia, Thor, Javier and Brown that we could plug and play in different roles. Competition to be 3-4 starters in the playoffs would be intense. And I think all those guys have elite enough stuff to be effective as bridge/relief guys if they don't earn a starting spot. Thor could probly come out of the pen and throw 102 if he's only going for an inning or two.
We could deal Urquidy for offensive help, deal Odo for a prospect or two, trade for Thor, and call up Brown.
Then we'd have JV and Framber locked in as starters and LMJ, Garcia, Thor, Javier and Brown that we could plug and play in different roles. Competition to be 3-4 starters in the playoffs would be intense. And I think all those guys have elite enough stuff to be effective as bridge/relief guys if they don't earn a starting spot. Thor could probly come out of the pen and throw 102 if he's only going for an inning or two.
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