Rowand44

Nick was polarizing til the end here. Wish him nothing but the best and think he’ll be a good(not great) player for a long time in this league.

And we got Cesar for next year too if we want so no it didn’t open another hole, at least not until 2023.

I'm a fan of Madrigal and I think Codi eventually in the next year or two goes back to what he was last year but I'm happy we're going for it this year. Trading Nick and Codi doesn't kill anything going forward and acquiring Kimbrel really helps with our chances this season. I'm all for it.

I like Burger but I don’t think he has as much value as some people seem to believe he does.

I’ll take either.

This is exactly where I’m at. The fact that the other AL contenders have added some heavy hitters makes it more difficult to accept the bare minimum.

MVP! MVP!

I’m fine with this. He’s an average starting 2b and as much as I’d love a big fish I really don’t think we have the trade assets to pull that off. Go get a few arms and go from there.

Even Add Kelley and I’m fine with it.

Should be a rule less than a week from the deadline. Don’t care how hurt you are, have to stay in the game damn it!

But seriously, everyone here has seen Vaughn play defense. No one is solely relying on fangraphs to judge his defense though it’s always nice when stats back up your eyes. The fact is, even people that wanted nothing to do with him playing lf(myself included) will tell you he’s been much better out there than expected and he’s absolutely serviceable out there in his first year ever playing the position. You’re being stubborn just to be stubborn.

I always judge my outfielders defense by shoe size.

I wouldn’t shut him down but skipping him every now and again and maybe go to a 6 man rotation for a bit if the division lead affords it. I think you somehow need to manage his innings while not completely stopping him and starting him over if that makes sense.

That 1-0 game actually took place on my birthday during my Freshman year in Carbondale. 16 years later, I still remember Jacque Jones ruining my 18th birthday. What a dick.

Not sure if I agree that getting a Gallo or Marte is a must(I'd obviously love to have either) but I completely agree with what you said about Sheets. If you can sell high on Sheets right now or in a few weeks, go do it.

Yup, completely agree.

I almost wonder if Rick saw Eaton batting leadoff yesterday and said nope fuck this, we ain't doing that anymore.

I think Vaughn is gonna be just fine against righties. Like we should maybe keep playing him against them.

MLB Fun isn't fun at all.

Well that didn't work.

I think that's lawsuit worthy.

Ya, that's super strange.

Always worry about Cleveland. Always.

Yoan's a gold glover at 3b right now, don't mess with him.

Ya, I was pretty against the idea of throwing him out in left just cause I didn't want him to get hurt but he's been more than passable out there. Certainly not great at the moment but considering he's never played the position before he's done pretty well for himself.