poppysox

Oops...obviously meant Engel.

On a consistent basis, I want Eloy at DH with Vaughn in Left and Engel/Sheets in RF. Get Escobar and you have a well-balanced lineup regardless of the pitcher's handedness.

Our lineup goes from lousy to awesome when we get the 3 guys back and Escobar type at 2nd just makes it scary. The bullpen needs at least 1 top arm and two would be better.

If the idea of replay is to get it right...they did. Moncada screwed up...end of story.

I just hate dumb baseball by our guys.

I vote yes!

Better find two relievers and a second baseman.

Remember how bad we felt after being swept in Houston? A week later we were feeling cocky and self-satisfied. It's never easy to feel good after getting outplayed in every way. Keep the faith that the FO is working on our shortcomings as we speak. Help is on the way.

This was my takeaway from tonight's game. We can see the improvement as Vaughn matures into a real ballplayer with each additional game. Until reinforcements arrive this lineup puts me to sleep,

Well...why didn't you say this earlier?

I agree...RH knows how to run a tight-lipped organization.

That's what they are saying as well.?

This is most certainly true. I still believe he has some limited value as the second piece in a deal. A second-tier NL team might like being prepared for the probable DH and Mercedes does seem to appeal to a certain type of fan.

I agree that when it comes down to Goodwin or Hamilton...Hamilton has those useful tools of speed and defense.

Doesn't work well for kids who threaten to run away from home either.

Well maybe I will be surprised but IMO there is zero chance that we are going after Cruz for the reasons I have already stated.

I think Eloy's bat and Engles/Sheets glove are better than Cruz's bat and Eloy's glove. I would also like to play Vaughn somewhere along with Burger on occasion. I like Cruz as a bat but he doesn't fit us well IMO. Also, Twins are going to get something back from us as well. Best to spend the money where we actually have need.

Yeah...and a lousy fielder in left.

Just a few minutes...maybe 10. Great choice.

Be patient and this will be sorted out by end of business on July 30 IMO.

You make several valid points but I would take the money and spend it at second base and bullpen.

No...I am suggesting that Eloy, Grandal, Abreau, Burger and Sheets make it silly to spend resources on a DH.

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Sheets is also in the DH mix. If there is one position that we are set...it is the DH.

With Eloy ready to come back...this is one rumor that just isn't going to happen IMO. Makes zero sense.