poppysox

Under the circumstances, a win is in our best interest.

A win today would go a long way in removing the bad taste of yesterday's loss.

I hope it's the WS doing the 3-4 year offer.

Twinks for 2 out of three.

I like Mercedes and want him in the lineup every day. However, when you don't show up for work on time or don't follow orders to take a pitch...Managers can't let the inmates run the asylum. That's just employer/employee relations in all businesses. TL should handle these things in the clubhouse...not discussing them out in public, however.

If they stick to the script...Lamb will have a big night.

You and me both.

Engel must have the worst hamstring injury of all time. Is there anything known about what is going on? Just like Vaughn and Mercedes befit from the Eloy injury...this would have been a golden opportunity for Engel to show the kind of player he has the potential to be.

I have started to really appreciate what Hamilton brings to the club. His speed shows up quite frequently on both offensive and defense. His defense in center is so important that we just have to live with his hitting until Engel is available. If the choice is Hamilton or Garcia...I pick Hamilton.

I agree but 7 inning games make it harder to recover after giving up big leads.

Today's win puts TL within 14 games of 2nd place all-time in manager wins.

Lynn must look at this lineup and want to weep. TL is overthinking his use everybody concept IMO. That said... lets these guys.

Not likely.

Well...this game should end the Hamilton bashing.?

Important game for Cease to show his newfound dominance.

Maybe or maybe not. I'll bet Mercedes would get some support. Marshall and Mendick also have some fans.

If I said who my favorite is everyone would jump on me so it needs to be a secret. His name starts with an M for a clue. Actually...I have quite a few that would make it to the final cut, however.

You raise an interesting subject about favorite franchise players. Today there are 8 or 9 players who would qualify for that favorite player title with some number of fans...maybe more. Seldom does a team have more than a couple of those types of hometown heroes at any one time. We are in the early stages of something very special indeed.

Pretty please with sugar on top.?

A career like Sweeney's would work for me.

Vaughn has really surprised me with his athleticism. Actually looks good in the outfield and has made all the plays expected of him and then some. Not at all worried about his hitting for power. By mid-year, he will be killing it IMO.

Yep...ya gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Sorry...I felt a song coming on.

I think your take on this is basically where I am at. Charlie Blackmon is the only name I hear mentioned that has some interest on my part. I don't want to give up anything of significance because the outfield problem abates significantly when Engel returns.

Touche!

FWIW ... Vaughn has surpassed all my defensive expectations. He has made the Eloy injury bearable.