poppysox

Ricky might need to embrace the starter reliever concept because of our unique situations.

Once you tell me we will compete next year I'm with you all the way. Bring up Robert, Madrigal and Cease. Keep Abreu and Colome. Get us two quality starters and a right fielder in free agency or trade. Good to go. Might be frustrating as the new guys get their major league footing but I don't care. Entertaining!

At the latest...I would hope.

I think if Collins can actually serve as backup catcher/ 1st baseman while being primary DH that is a very key player. Most teams have a DH that has no position where they are not a liability. I don't expect Collins to initially be all that good. In general I support bringing up any of the future guys as soon as possible. I really don't care about their mistakes as much as getting the exposure to major leagues. Almost any player has some level of being overmatched for a bit. Historically even the future hall of fame guys don't have barn burner first years. Bring em up and get the party started.

It won't be long until we see Robert, Cease and maybe Madrigal in the same way. I think RH will want to get the rookie jitters out of the way so 2020 is the start of competing for the playoffs. There is something to be said for this group growing up together. Probably just after July 31st would be my guess.

He would find Anderson bat flips more endearing when done on his behalf.

I think HRs and RBIs are good. Let's get more of them.

"Jay sprains his whatever" would make an interesting article for sure.

Use your eyes Balta. You've seen them both. McCann is the best all around catcher we've had since AJ. I know it's fun to debate these issues but I'll bet you think so too.

That's fine then. Just extend them and move on to the next issues. Finding two starters and a right fielder.

Just ship them...we don't need anything in return. Three roster spots is ample reward.

Hope it's not McCann or Abreu.

Very happy to see this. Nothing to lose.

Colome and Abreu are easy decisions. Either you get something good or you keep them.

Every wining team has some Yolmer / Leury types. They help get you through DL stints and the long hot days of summer.

That trade won't be happening.

A very flexible group don't you think?

Jon Jay was being paid 8 million by the Cubs in 2017. Played center field adequately for several championship teams. Very much reminds me of a Leury Garcia kind of guy. Not a star but finds ways to be useful. This injury along with Alonso suckage just adds to the off season frustration. Jay taken on his own was a reasonable add that just didn't pan out.

That start by committee the Yankees used was pretty effective. Ricky should give it a try.

That's what you expect to pay for a reliable closer. They don't come for free.

He is exactly what we should be looking for. A player ready for the majors but blocked.

You don't win many games when you can't score a run.

Well...one thing is certain...we need a minimum of six runs...probably more.

I will never understand why Coop doesn't insist Lopez work fast and aggressive. Every time he starts this slow crap he implodes.

Not entertaining so far. Need an exciting finish to the game. Want to send a nice sized crowd home happy.