poppysox

I'm insulted...I would never have made that "floor" remark. However, I do agree with the rest.?

There are 14 teams below .500...got to think lots of solid players available for salary relief and some token lottery picks. I don't think we need to empty the system to acquire some very helpful people.

I agree....it seems obvious.

Agreed...this has been unwatchable.

The opposite-field is where the hits are at.

like it all.

Not on this year's play.

None of us know if JR will or won't authorize substantial money to pick up quality reinforcements. In my own mind, I think we will get some meaningful help but I don't want to wait till the end of next month for that help to arrive. We have a 1st place team that can win the division easily with some quality replacements. When our walking wounded return we will set up nicely for the playoffs. The FO is just as aware of the importance to the franchise making a deep playoff run as we are. I am thought of around here as an optimistic pro FO type fan. Doing nothing by RH would turn me quickly into a disgruntled and anti current management type. None of this will be lost on the FO.

He needs a day or two on the bench whether he wants it or not IMO.

About as good as it's going to get until reinforcements arrive.

It might be a good idea to have some outfield drills before today's game. Almost had another collision last night. Players should not be learning to call for the ball at the major league level. Also, I am not keen on these ill-advised throws to home as the batter takes second base. The hitting sucks and the defense is worse. HELP!

Manhandled by one of the worst teams in baseball. We need reinforcements NOW.

Burgers' numbers are eye-popping and a DH who can back up another position or two is a nice plus.

True...but with our current DH problem I would give Burger a shot, Burger has a higher value to us than anyone else would be my guess.

The current lineup could dig quite a deep hole in a 5 week period. They need help as soon as possible IMO. Bring Burger up to replace Mercedes can happen now.

Lucky to be playing in an interleague game today. We haven't had a DH for six weeks.

Sadly...I agree. There is no reason not to give Burger a shot at DH. Your outfield is the best we have and we both know it's pathetic. We need a couple of quality replacements and we need them now.

Hope he brings the right fielder with him.

I thought the same thing.

We need a good all-around right fielder as the #1 need of this team IMO. A very good eighth-inning bullpen guy would also be most welcome. Our offense is running on fumes.

I never put two and two together until you made this comment. I have been a fan for 65 years and yet not having 2 playoff seasons in a row is what every living WS fan has experienced. This is a year for all of us to get excited about.

Carlo needs to bring his A-game. We are in need to get the bad taste of last night out of our mouths.

IMO once he was brought up the decision is to play him every day. He is actually a pleasant surprise in his ability to play a passable outfield.

In my view almost all right fielders can play left but not all left fielders can play right. Mostly...it's an arm strength thing.

Absolutely correct.