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No power though

Man, if this team DOES go all the way, there are going to be SO many storylines.

This is likely true, though

You can make an argument that every post ron makes should be in teal.

But here's the thing that people like so much about wOBA/wRC+/other linear weights-based statistics -- they are specifically designed to factor in the relative value of every piece, meaning that if you have an above average line, it means it's above average DESPITE whatever flaws you may have. In other words, it explicitly answers the question of "does his high OBP outweigh the low SLG enough that he's still an above average hitter," and the answer, so far, is yes. Not only is it yes, but yes to the extent that he's (as of now) 28% above average in total offensive production EVEN AFTER you factor the low power output.

If it's shaping up like it was when it was originally, one does not.

As far as view of the game, upper level behind the plate is VASTLY superior than corners below. But if you want the experience of more options on the lower level or you want a chance to be blasted by a screaming liner, you gotta go below. Depends how you want to experience the park. Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with paying less attention to the game when you're there -- if you want the best view of the action, you can watch TV.

Bullpen has to be top -- a good piece makes the team better immediately and also opens up the possibility of Kopech moving into the rotation in the event of an SP injury. 2B or OF rental bat is number two.

Maybe someone whose scouts/coaches see something in his motion they think they can fix? Idk

What is your argument that Kopech is better than Moncada? I haven't seen you make one at all.

He has a 128 wRC+ right now

Dude's on pace for like a 5 win season, lmao. Are you guys even following this team?

HAHAHA

LMAO whose idea was it to mic Hendriks?!

It sounds more like he's worried the winning won't last.

I actually think this format might be really good for Ohtani, whose commitment physical fitness is supposed to be insane. THis is such a stress-test style stamina test that endurance could be the difference.

Is it just me, or does the raw amount of homers everyone is hitting and the blistering pace given the timer actually make this boring? Like you don't even get to enjoy each one flying, and when everyone is hitting 15-25, each one just doesn't feel significant.

Yeah, in retrospect, the analysts that were highest on Ohtani when he was posted all said something along the lines of "no one will outwork this kid, he has superhuman discipline and focus, he will do everything he can to reach his potential," and that seems to have been the X factor.

It's insane how much stronger and faster his bat got after he started training in the US. You used to be able to beat him inside pretty reliably when he was in the NPB -- it had the classic appearance of a swing that was too long/grooved but worked because he was so athletic. I don't think many people really realized that this much potential was in there.

Greinke has like 90-grade command though

Getting Kath in round 2 should justify any uncertainty we have about choosing Montgomery in round 1. Suggests to me that Montgomery will sign underslot. As a pair, that's a great outcome for picking as late as the WS are this year.

Absolutely. With Vaughn graduated, it’s arguably the weakest system in the game right now. Though for very different reasons than when it was last time.

Trade literally every player in the organization. Start over next year with a new name in a new city. Act as if every new player was part of the rebuild.

It definitely has a "petty" feel like that.

I was gonna say the same thing. It's so strange it feels almost like he's bitter and trying to show someone up... somehow. He appears to be clearly forcing it into paragraphs where it doesn't belong.