poppysox

I agree with you that JR will "hit it hard" this off season. I'm not one to like these mega contracts but rather sign 2 or 3 players for that same money that the one guy sucks up. Spread the risk a bit. Mostly I hate all the JR is cheap chatter that creeps into each and every topic. Max Kepler, Madrigal, Bellinger, Clevenger, and Q would make a nice offseason IMO. Don't get me wrong, I would be thrilled with Judge, but he scares me a lot.

Well said as usual.

Yep...sign me up for a Kepler trade.

I disagree...but we shall see.

Some trades are based on salary relief more than return.

Sheets has value to us as a part time 1st, DH, PH, and OF when needed. Probably just as valuable to us as anyone else.

I expect two moderates plus pickups like Benintendi, Kepler, or Wong types. Kepler is a favorite of mine, and you can pair him with any other solid player (3 WAR) to satisfy my expectations. I feel the FO might just surprise us with a big name, but two solid pickups coupled with Clevinger would be a good offseason. I am very optimistic that the new coaching staff will get through to Moncada, Robert, and Eloy as well. Pedro seems to already know that motivation is a problem to be addressed.

If I try really hard, I can remember Albert Belle.

Yes!!!

I am very hopeful that this rebuilt coaching staff can motivate/teach the players to play up to their potential.

Several teams have someone with the title. I understood the Tosar "promotion" for the reason you stated. Castro also needed a "promotion.", but Chris Johnson being brought up makes 3 hitting coaches. Looks like the front office is serious about fixing the offense.

I was trying to work that out when you posted.

What does a Major League Field Coordinator actually do?

Boat-loads of experience with other organizations. I like it!

Benintendi or Kepler would excite me.

With only 30 jobs available in your field...much easier to tolerate some BS.

Yep...and the Jose money is better spent elsewhere.

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that TL had something to do with that decision.

The Twins would take Kelly in my dreams.

I would love to have Kepler on our team. Plays with energy.

Yep...Tony sucked the life out of this club.

I was in agreement up until the .500 team part. I'm feeling good about Pedro pumping some life into the team. Upgrades to RF, 2nd base, and SP don't need to be high priced to make a big impact. I'm thinking the WS will have a payroll of about $200 and that is enough to get the job done nicely.

I certainly don't mind them looking in another direction, but Clevenger is no sure thing and will cost more than Cueto. If looking for moderate priced innings, Q might be as good as any.

Cueto would seem to be a no-brainer after what we saw last season.

I agree. The new coaches with a fresh approach will make a big difference IMO. Moderate upgrades at 2nd, RF, and SP and we will be looking good. Have players in their natural positions will also help a great deal.