poppysox

I enjoy M-P-A for his thoughts and insights. He obviously gives his posts a lot of thought and effort. The italics thing bothers some of you guys more than it should... IMO. When I started on the forum I used all caps when I started a topic. Several people told me they found it annoying...I stopped doing it to keep peace but thought it was not necessary to attack like some do. Those of you who don't like the length of M-P-A 's posts, use of italics or double spacing should have said what and why it is bothersome. The snarky attacks aren't necessary. The forum frequently attacks and makes the poster feel his thoughts aren't respected. We are all WS fans...we have 29 other teams fans to fight with.

Typical spring...I'm getting ready for the roster to be trimmed down soon. Really want to see more of the guys with a real chance to make the team.

I was ready to say something complimentary about Yermin when the ump foiled my plan.

Brugman and Vaughn both with classic doubles followed by a big hit by Remillard. Our boys are making a game of it.

Beautiful swing by Brugman. Opposite field double.

Yermin could probably get 150 at bats or there about. That would certainly be enough to alter the outcome of several games throughout the season. That's no less than anyone else being mentioned. Trades and injuries will determine who wins the final slot.

M-P-A gave more detail and insight then most professional writers. I am not going to nitpick a couple of small points I might view differently. It takes real effort to state your views so thoroughly IMO.

Vaughn showing a bit of the future today.

Nice job of giving an even handed overview.

Vaughn with a Wow defensive play.

Scoring late inning runs becoming our thing.

Opportunity is knocking.

Delmonico continues his strong Spring showing.

As I said...the 26th man won't see much action. Serving as a backup to that days starting catcher or PH when we need a bomb is probably as useful as anyone. I like both Delmonico and Cuthbert...but whoever it is...not going to play much. There will probably be some late Spring trade or injury to clear things up a bit.

Ricky not trying very hard to put this one in the W column.

I agree. Strong behind the plate is a great asset. They both will be improved for more rest. It is a really long season what with the beating any catcher absorbs.

I'm thinking when we get down by 3 or 4 runs there will be no reason to feel the game can't be won. I think starting pitching will be somewhere better than good depending on Lopez & Cease. I have high hopes for Grandal helping greatly along those lines.

Because of limited opportunities is why I don't waste Collins in that role. I wasn't one who was hot for EE. Mercedes has a big bat that would find some spots however. There are really half a dozen guys you could make an argument for.

Third catcher role on this team seems made for Mercedes. It's best for Collins to get more work at AAA. Along with a big bench bat...3rd catcher is mostly serving backup role to whoever is starting catcher when Grandal or McCann is playing DH.

Come from behind wins will not be rare for the foreseeable future.

Engel has been showing why he belongs on this team.?

I agree with you...disruption is a real thing. Madrigal, Anderson, Robert & Moncada all have this in their arsenal.

Engel off to a nice start this Spring.

Amen!

Billy Martin was very good at teaching effort.?