QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2012 -> 09:16 PM)
.230 with 67 strikeouts in 257 ABs. He's at .329 against LHP with only 9 strikeouts in 79 ABs.
Ouch. Can you say platoon player?
QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Aug 3, 2012 -> 09:13 PM)
Ok, so would ANYONE dump Rios' contract on someone right now? 12M per now all of a sudden seems pretty fair. And yes, I wish he was batting 3rd as well. He's been amazing this year.
I wouldnt
QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2012 -> 09:04 PM)
6.14 ERA on the season. You have to consider removing him from the rotation if he gets crushed next week. I'm pretty sure he has the highest ERA of any active pitcher in the AL.
Axlerod would be better
QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2012 -> 08:42 PM)
I really wonder how healthy that elbow is. He looks to be aiming everything he throws, and doesn't come close to finishing his pitches like he did to start last year.
He loses his concentration it looks like.
QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2012 -> 08:37 PM)
Well, Fontenot is probably a better hitter than Beckham is.
I'll try anyone but Beckham. The kid is a bust offensively. Needs to have a change of scenery.