EloyJenkins

Tim Anderson is a MF beast. we are looking at an All-star Shortstop people. And he is getting beaned next at bat.

why oh why did he get the go....why oh why do we kill ourself so.

methinks this means Palka is done. What a shame of a way to start your season as a professional. Palka no smash when he is sad...

Hindsight is a hilarious thing. This board was melting over it.

Robert may the most aestheticly pleasing 5 tool talent since Griffey Jr.

1 hit in that ballpark is unreal. they really need a better approach as a team. at least Nova played solid.

Never too soon to see which college bat will be ready...

He really is struggling after a solid spring. Making the no extension decision easier...

I disagree with that. Both have the pedigree and pitches to succeed.

If Reylo sucks this much....Giolito HAS to turn it around. otherwise the future rotation only has Kopech & Cease as locks...and a BIG what if of Dunning post TJ. Not very happy that he has regressed so much after showing flashes last season.

Engel swings at ball 4...and reminds us why this is his last season here. bum.

glad to see this getting interesting. especially when the future pillars are involved in the rally

Eloy is gonna go yard today.

Jimenez looks completely lost at the plate. I really hope he can start to figure it out.

Game was great. As a guy who grew up at this ballpark and moved away...making the opener today with my son was incredible. Crowd was electric, and when Moncada was up ...the fans had so much confidence...it was such a weird feeling, almost inevitable that he was going to clutch it. And Anderson's day was stellar. If we can just figure out the Middle relief...this team is gonna be FUN. And my son had a blast today.

Ruiz. And then Santana gets replaced by Keuchel.

Moncada playing so hot also can take some heat and pressure of Eloy, which is great for mentorship and when they both are clicking....oh my.

That's fair to a degree. Moncada probably will never be that good defensively though, so hopefully the bat gets even BETTER.

I hate to say it...but Nate Jones is toast. Bummer that injuries destroyed all the value he had a couple years ago.

While I agree that would have been the ideal solution...if we can lock up yoan at a 6/100ish deal (when he proves he's all-star caliber) and Madrigal is a 300avg/350obp leadoff guy...you save a ton of cash that can be used to buy a starter...Or use the outfield depth to help with that. Yoan has the tools to be as good of a hitter as Manny to be honest. I doubt he gets to be THAT elite, but man that saves face for Rick unfortunately.

If Moncada becomes a star at 3rd base...that Machado missed deal may be forgotten by end of season. Holy cow he crushed that ball.

Hell yes. Loving this fight! Nova can get the well deserved win!!!

NICE recovery. This dude may be seeing his potential realized.

This is the type of play that you should be attacking the first pitch. runner on third, new pitcher, gonna want to get a FB over immediately. Hopefully Yoan is ready to jump on first pitch...bleachers. Edit. Dangit...it was right there Yoan.

Nova's walk off the mound after a punch out is SO sweaty Freddy and I love it.