poppysox

Normally, he likes to start things off with a walk.

A closer that can't throw strikes is worthless IMO.

For a part-time player, Beni is frequently quite useful. His salary is the big negative, but that is Jerry's problem, not mine.

Walks can not be in a closer's arsenal.

Agreed...I feel that way about the whole infield and outfield. When our walking wounded return, this is a very good team.

Jerry is not going to push "all in" at this stage of the game. If we make a big move, it will be because Ishiba has more input than we have been led to believe.

They have been unwatchable since 2021, when Tony LaRussa was brought back to manage our team. I am regaining some optimism, but Jerry needs to turn over the managing partner title to Ishiba sooner rather than later.

I hope you keep the honor for a long...long time.

I am as unhappy with this start as anyone, but we should be 1-2 after starting on the road against a good team. We need to take a step back from the edge and take a fresh look after 20 games or so. The first two games didn't bother me, but this one did hurt.

A winning team is key IMO.

I wanted to go 83-86, but 81 is my target win total.

Go with your World Series-caliber team thought. Much more fun to dream happy thoughts.

Same problem.

Do you use it on an actual TV? I put the games on TV using ROKU.

Thanks to all who responded. I set up a VPN and now sit back and wait for MLB.TV to broadcast 2026.