We should have 35 wins based on Pythagorean estimates, which is three more than we actually have. The Indians should have 25 wins vs. the 28 they actually have. I know baseball is not that simple, but based on run differential alone we should be up 9.5 games on the Indians.
How in the world do the Indians have the record they do? The lineup is garbage after Ramirez & Reyes (who is out) and they only have three good starters (yes one is amazing). Feels like they should be at least seven games behind us based on talent. I mean, even without two stars, our offense is significantly better than theirs.
Lamb has been excellent vs. RHP though. The challenge is where he fits defensively, but if they’re willing to use him in the OF corners then I think he has some value.
I was expecting Billy to get another start after yesterday’s performance, but probably would have gone with Mendick in RF & Leury in CF. Not a huge deal either way.
For me, I think Mendick will get the short end of the stick. He’s got the option and Leury can play all the same positions as him. That being said, I’d probably get rid of Leury if it were up to me. He’s just so bad offensively and while Hamilton is a little bit worse, I like his defensive & base-running abilities in late game situations and he seems like a great clubhouse guy. Hard to get rid of Lamb until we add another bat that is strong against RHP and Mendick is simply a better player.