poppysox

Leury is a very nice bench piece...he is not an everyday 2nd baseman IMO. For all the service time manipulation talk I don't see any examples where the FO has engaged in this behavior.

With that line of thinking...Delmonico will be the starting 2nd baseman...don't think so.

I am saying he will be the starting 2nd baseman on opening day IMO. He may sign an extension like some of the other guys or not. He will get the job because he is the best player we have in the 2nd base position. It is in his and WS best interest. As a side note...I think there is an excellent chance he is offered an extension because RH seems to excel at finding the package that fits.

I think Madrigal is the starting 2nd baseman on opening day. He is this teams best at the position and that is what will count in the end. Others said Robert and or Moncada wouldn't sign an extension because they already had enough money to gamble on themselves. Those people taking that view were wrong. TA signed one after being brought up and playing for a while. RH will get it done IMO.

I can't find any flaws in this plan.

When the time comes...I don't want a "group"...just one very rich guy who can't stand losing. A person who is willing to spend the money and hold the executives accountable for results.

Some of the older players like Abreu and EE are likely to do better than expected hanging out with such a young and aggressive squad. The enthusiasm of youth can be catching.

Nol reason this team doesn't win 60% of its games. Vast new player improvements in CF, RF, DH & C along with maturing improvement in LF, 3rd & SS. Above average SP depth and a BP looking like a strength. Of course, Madrigal will be a nice plus once he joins the team. I think 36 wins and a division title is my minimum expectation.

Two lineups that don't look half bad. There was a time that one lineup would have maxed us out.

That's what Nellie Fox was and why I like Madrigal so much.

Yermin has a bat that plays even if it's only once per game. Finding a position would be gravy.

When you live in the world of fan adulation...some amount of reaching out to fans is smart. I think players who don't interact with fans, signing autographs, etc....do not do themselves any favors. Just because players don't "need" to interact with fans doesn't mean it is their best interest longterm. IMO Kopech would be wise to make some sort of public comment to his fans.

nick Swisher is a sore spot with me.

I think he will be the reincarnation of "little Nel" and that plays fine for me. Hope I'm right.

With our new and improved lineup...we are not out of a 7-1 game.?

Excellent post!

Good luck with that.

You pose a danger to others when you drive your car. I don't favor hiding in the basement until "it's safe to come out." America won't be here when it's safe to return to normal by some people's standards. Play ball!

I would support allowing 20% of capacity with mask being required. Develop a seating plan much like churches and restaurants are doing. If you don't feel that is safe enough...don't go. If you don't want to wear a mask...don't go. If the bathroom and concession set up is unsatisfactory to you...stay home. Time to allow people to make some decisions on their own.

Baseball helps us feel "normal."

We have a great catching tandem...why break it up for a bag of balls?

Not a bad choice. Works well D J.

It seems like a great way to expose your high prospects to the "bigs".

"Llimited number of fans in the stands"...sounds like a normal year.

Madrigal will be "THE MAN".☺️