poppysox

Those stars form the nucleus of our future powerhouse team. Now RH has to finish building the support staff. I have zero doubt that RH will get that done this offseason.

Good point. When I make negative remarks about Ricky...they are my way of taking out my frustration with his bunting and lineup propensities. I like Ricky as a person.

Not much point in spending lots of time hating on the team you claim to love.

This team has a lot of good hitters. I see Robert in a mid order role...but similar to Moncada any of the top 3 spots are not unreasonable. I think a lineup of Anderson, Madrigal, Robert, Moncada, Eloy and Abreu as 1through 6 would have early leads in lots of games. If we sign Grandal and Ozuna in the offseason you can just pull names out of a hat since that lineup would just be sick.?

When evaluating RH for the things we disagree with...need to remember this kind of trade is also his doing. I particularly like his work with extensions for Sale, Q, Eaton and Anderson. He's much better than many give him credit for.

After many posters mentioned Nimmo I looked into him a bit since I didn't know much about him. He's growing on me as a possibility.

Yes...that is true.

Madrigal fits at leadoff, second in the order or #9. My preference is #2 because he can take pitches for lead off man steals, hit behind the runner, work walks and actually knows how to bunt (Ricky requirement.)

I find it annoying. A little of that goes a long way.

Moncada is developing into a real beast.

Eloy licking his chops.

Timmy can smell that batting title.

Past our bedtimes.

With Stone talking up Yolmer as the best defensive 2nd baseman in either league...probably thinking of trade to get something for him.

We already have had a number of warning track flyouts.

That's how I see it playing out.

Offense is fun...we should try it more often.

Engel!!!!!! My man.

I've said it before...but Madrigal hits sound like rifle shots.

Watching for homers and Anderson hits. This doesn't look like a pitching masterpiece.

The night is young.

Joc Pederson will probably fit the bill better than anyone else. He and Grandal would greatly improve the offense. I like Calhoun better than most here especially if money saved on RF is turned into an upgraded starter. Without knowing what Jerry is willing to spend...I have a tendency to be to cheap to buy the Ozuna model. Assuming RH has a budget...pitching has to get the majority of attention. Even modest upgrades at RF & DH is tons of improvement over 2019.

Have to admit that wasn't pretty.

I like him for our 26th man next year.

Adam has hit a bit better since being recalled.