poppysox

Goodwin picked up where Mercedes started his season. Great way to welcome himself to the team.

Pitchers who work fast are synonymous with pitchers who win. Give me a fast worker every time.

As we get older the pictures do get less flattering.?

We now have the opportunity to experiment with this type of player. Hopefully...we turn lemons into lemonade.

These injuries have gotten really old...but perhaps we have gotten a chance to discover Mercedes and develop Vaughn and his outfield skills. We certainly will have a chance to see Engel developed into his full potential. Lastly...once again we are seeing that good pitching can hide a multitude of problems. If the full squad is together for the Fall...we will be a favorite to go far in the playoffs and WS.?

Can't argue with this.

I went through that last week with Detroit. By this Tuesday it felt like a month since seeing a game.

Mendick and Leury playing every game in the foreseeable future...ugh.

Great game...it felt like every pitch and every play mattered. Playoff feel to it.

Madrigal has a career BA of .318 and OBP.358 and OPS .763 Compared to Durham stats of .277 BA and OBP.352 and OPS .788 Durham had a 13-year career WAR of 33.8 according to Baseball Reference and I would think Madrigal will surpass that career WAR rather easily if he too has a 13-year career. Both very good players but my money would be on Madrigal to have a better career when all is said and done. Nicky is still getting his feel for the ML game.

What a great idea!

Oops...didn't read the fine print about 2 player options.

Oops...failed to read the fine print.

Charlie Blackmon would be an interesting get. Only signed through 2021 so won't be in the way when Eloy and Robert return.

Who isn't? We all like his versatility...but none of us what a steady diet on a nightly basis.

I thought there was a club rule that Leury had to be included in all lineups.?

This is the scariest match-up of the series IMO.

That's what I mean. Looks like an easy series on paper but you never can let down your guard.

This series looks too easy...makes me nervous.

I certainly hope so...long overdue.

I think classy moves are the proper classification and I would leave it at that.

I agree with you...but we are in the minority on this forum.?

It would be a great day to bring up Engel and give Leury a break.

No,,,I tend to be very loyal.

Billy Hamilton is growing on me. Very useful in lots of little ways.?