poppysox

I would project Madrigal to be put in the 9 hole until he gets comfortable. He will move quickly to leadoff or 2nd in the order long term.

The bullpen is scary good. Colome, Bummer, Marshall and Herrera are lights out right now. Fry, Minaya and even Osich and Burr when healthy are solid. If we had two additional quality starters this team would be contending even without Cease, Robert and Madrigal. Time to put the finishing touches on this team and start contending.

Those trade aren't happening.

In hindsight sticking with Avi would have been just to simple.

Wild card?? I see no reason not to contend for the division next year. Time to start playing for real.

Sanchez makes Ricky look brilliant with that 10th inning bunt.

Jay is a decent player and has kind of gotten a bad rap with the off season crap. He is a reliable though not exciting player. Once called up he will get the majority of playing time. We paid for him...might as well use him until we find that long term right fielder.

There was a time when Hector was very good. Hope he has something left since he is only 31.

I don't disagree. I've said a number of time that I'm 50-50 on both he and Abreu. I'm happy to keep both but am open to trade for the right piece. Neither in my mind should go for anything less than a useful right fielder who might be blocked where he is. Starting pitching is also a need. Not much interest in future pieces anymore. The future is now.

Tomorrow we go for .500 for what seems like the umpteenth time. Let's get er done and keep on going.

16 for 16 for Colome. He's worth a fortune in trade value.

All the bunting practice finally pays off.

Jake Fry was really better than I thought he could be. Seems to have found himself.

Abreu not delivering when he's gotten the opportunities tonight.

Three hits tonight.

Nice job by Fry. He's starting to look like his old self lately. We have a nice bullpen.

Might as well get them both. It's not like we couldn't use two or even three.

Another professional at bat for McCann.

Top of the 8th is our time.

What a great play by Bummer. Usually on a play like that the pitcher throws it down the line in his panic. Really kept his composure.

We can hope.

As would I. Very reasonable effort for a #5. Unfortunately...he's our #2.

Well...this is where Jose can shine.

Yoan's right handed hitting seems to be improving. I like it.

Yeah...several of us have already used that one.