poppysox

Catching 8 pitchers in one game is a good way to force feed his knowledge of the staff. Smart move by Ricky.

I'm liking Engel more every day. Leury has his pluses as you point out but his brain farts get old.

He didn't steal bases just to pad the numbers. He stole when it mattered. I've heard baseball people say he could have stolen 100 bases per year if he wanted to.

Share catching Grandal 40%...McCann 40%...Collins 20% DH with whoever is not catching or the backup that night. Makes it easy to afford Grandal and upgrades two positions substantially.

I want him up next year as well...just not as primary catcher.

Unnecessary role reversal.

Without question.

We would be running away with it.

6 or more.

You will be missed.

This offseason is the no kidding around time to hit the gas.

For me the 3 headed C/DH1Base is the smart way to go.

If Timmy isn't hurt...this is malpractice.

Jury still out. Play him now and lets find out what we have.

As someone generally recognize as a positive poster...I would join the lynch mob if the $20-30 million mention in your post becomes reality.

This would be a bare minimum off season. I expect more and I think we will get it.

I agree that McCann is great as a handler of this young staff and his hitting is fine for my taste. However...Grandal & McCann would be dynamic. Have Collins learn from two veteran pros while backing up catcher, DH and 1st base.

We will know the answer to this when we see the two starting pitchers...right fielder and DH acquired this offseason. If they include two of Cole, Wheeler, Bumgarner, Wood or Strasburg and perhaps Grandal and Pederson...we will be seriously in the hunt. If Nova types are in the equation it will be a frustration for sure.

Hope to see a Moncada type of step up next year. His improvement since the beginning of the year has been dramatic. I also feel his defense has improved significantly since the start of the year.

None of us want to part with our future prospect capital. Would Sanchez plus something modest have any trade value for the Joc Pederson type of one year solution? He is the best defensive 2nd baseman in baseball according to Stone.

AJ had that same rep. You just never know. He wouldn't be my first choice but might be best available.

Being with countrymen is how the Chicago neighborhoods developed. I think there is an excellent chance Moncada stays because of comfort being with countrymen.

Yeah...people have different tastes...that's why they make chocolate and vanilla.

Mazara is interesting. I'm of the opinion that Puig will get a serious look as will some others that have been mentioned. That Cuban thing we have going is an actual thing however.

#1 or 2 starting pitcher......#3 or 4 starting pitcher.....2 proven quality relief pitchers.....right fielder.....DH Everyone in the ballpark knows what the needs are. My money's on Rick.