heirdog

I find it odd that people crap on Madrigal after 29 games. Madrigal is not a bust--he should have an incomplete grade since he has ~100 MLB at-bats and delivered 0.5 WAR in that short stint. At the moment, he is not prime Altuve either, who didn't break out until his age 24 season. Nick will be there this year so let's reserve judgment.

Great stuff as always, James. I'd like to know more about Bryan Ramos. He seems to be the name that a lot of outlets mention. Is he a next wave type guy or one that will contribute in the current window. If current, where do you think he ends up playing...3B, outfield, 2B or utility IF?

The Tatis / Preller presser probably brought this worn out topic back up. Yes, for every FTJ there is an Eloy but the Pads should know better than to gloat about a trade...see Rizzo, Trea Turner, etc.

Where do you guys think Crochet and Kelley will slot in our prospect rankings? Before / After Stiever & Dunning?

FWIW, the MLBintel guy did say Joc lost his arb hearing about 4 hours ago and that the trade would go through. Passan said Joc lost his case less than an hour ago. Passan didn’t add anything about the trade however.

MacKenzie Gore

Uncle Ray making it happen.

4 pm central

You are Tony Bernazard. Confirmed.

Eloy seems like a first career AB homer type of guy.

No, we were stealthily chasing Harper. We were so sophisticatedly stealth, we didn’t even make an offer. But KW and Bryce allegedly had a moment during the meeting in December and so KW will be following up in 2032.

This is promising...

Are these serious questions? Go read the thread with 890 pages for your answer.

A gushing Kenny: “Bryce thought I was cool.”