fathom

Looking ahead to the postseason, the Cardinals probably need another bat to help them against LHP. They've struggled overall vs LHP this year, and it's very likely they'll get either the Cubs (Lester and maybe Price/Hamels) or Giants (Bumgarner) in the NLDS

WTP

Hey nice swing Jose

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:47 AM) Would you agree that Tyler's batting style is probably more sustainable for a nice average than Phegley? Just based on the eye test if nothing else? No idea, but Phegley had superior minor league numbers

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:34 AM) He's not going to play SS full time over Rondon though. Rondon is a defensive wizard. Rather see what Alvarez can do, as Rondon is just too awful offensively to be a legit prospect

And the worst hitter on the Cubs roster delivers a 2 out RBI off Chapman. They have no business being in this game, and they are likely going to win

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:29 AM) The bigger concern is that our scouting continues to identify these guys as valuable. It took me about 3 games to realize I didn't think either Viciedo or Avi had much of a chance. The scouts for professional players have made way too many mistakes the last 7 years or so.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:27 AM) I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby. Fact he had two strikes makes it no issue, as he's just trying to make contact

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:23 AM) The thing is, we can't go right out and sell him either, because then he immediately comes off as a damaged good. If we try to move him (which I'm not against) it's unusual how we'd have to try and include him. Also, Danks is now our best pitcher. Suck it, Soxtalk. Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:17 AM) Avi is still young though and hasn't had a full year in the majors. Give the man time and not just get rid of him, he isn't the problem with this team Actually he's one of the biggest issues, as he has turned into a player that can't utilize any of his ability on the field

Avi needs to be traded if any team still believes in his ability.

Good AB, just got aced

Just looks like it's impossible for Abreu to pull anything in the air with authority

Nice job by Bryan Price intentionally walking David Ross to get to Kris Bryant

Schwarber again. Their draft scouting is incredible

Just DL Abreu

Good thing Robin keeps letting LaRoche bat vs. LHP. Can LaRoche please retire?

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 03:42 AM) He's not a super duper star but he's really good. I think his thumb is really jacked up too. Problem is with all the massive holes on the offensive side, they need him to be a superstar

I'm not sure Schwarber wouldn't be the best hitter on the Sox. Great approach and swing for him

Hopefully his command improves during the 2nd half. It's been atrocious this year.

Well, the Heyman segment was awesome

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 21, 2015 -> 12:49 AM) I've said it before, but Micah needs to be called up as soon as Shark is traded. It would give him a good two months in the majors to prove whether or not his defense has progressed to the "passable" level. If so, I think you can safely count on him as your 2B heading into 2016, as the bat will translate well to the majors IMO. Agreed, time to get him some much needed MLB at bats

Isn't this just following the same path Johnson's always taken? Go to one level and do solid, not great. Repeat the level and dominate. Offensively, he has little left to prove in AAA.

Johnson/Coats/Davidson all homer in the 1st

Arrieta pitching like an ace since the middle of June. He's going to destroy these weak-hitting teams they face quite often during the 2nd half.