SCCWS

Friday is DK's next start.

I know Keuchel is struggling but I don't think Robert will take his rotation spot next Friday.

Zavala using Mercedes bat

If Burger has value and is blocked from 3B and Vaughn is not a RF solution, maybe Burger for an OF is another option. Just me but Kimbrel may be better than Hendricks ( contract aside). I was very surprised and happy Boston didn't offer a better package for Kimbrel than the WS did.

Good point. I know there were some medicals for Kimbrel to pass. Wonder if it was the same for Madrigal?

FWIW--Kimbrel has more post season experience and success than Hendricks.

Great move

Hahn will fleece the Cubs again. I think he has their number.

Cle and Det have not gotten any better so far. Cle has actually gotten worse for this season unless they make a move tomorrow.

As I posted last week, the AL East front runners will beat up on each other and make the race for best record us vs Astros.

Well in fairness the lineup had Moncada and no one else who would have been penciled in as a starter to begin the season.

Maybe Hahn is trying to add Benintendi to the fold. Could Burger and Benintendi be a match with some other pieces??

Eloy was the hero but credit also goes to Leury for starting the rally when the offense seemed dead.

Leury did

Sorry, I am not giving up Robert ...................................

A new poster, who contributes trash , should have his computer time restricted by his parents.

I agree. Last night's broadcast seemed to indicate he would be back in LF. Not sure who their source was whether FO or coaching staff.

Maybe it is me, but Vaughn has really been solid w the bat recently. I hate to see him move out of LF. When a young player is on a roll, don't upset their routine even if it is positional. Eloy can DH for a while to adjust to MLB pitching and I think AV at this point is at least equal( or plus) defensively to Eloy.

Agree with your thought process. I would add that if TLR pulled Kopech his choices were Liam start the 8th or take a chance w Crochet but he has to face 3 batters. I would have gone w Liam starting 8th to avoid Kopech batting but it appears they didn't trust Crochet.

Way too far away to make predictions. Rosters will be bolstered this week with trades and players will return from injuries like Robert, Eloy, Sale etc in the coming weeks. But players will also suffer season ending injuries over the next 2 months w/o the benefit of trades to replace them.

I would think only Jerry will evaluate the manager. Just my guess, but Jerry will keep LTR based on the team's success since I don't see this team collapsing down the stretch. Regardless of playoff performance, Jerry will want Tony if he wants to return.

I think Tampa, Boston and to a lesser degree NY and Toronto will beat up on each other over the next few months. Cruz and Sale will be solid additions so Sox do need to upgrade and we need Eloy and Robert to be major contributors. Hopefully Sox and Houston will have the easier path than Boston/Tampa to best record .

Should not be hitting back to back. Too much chance they can run into each other on the base paths................

Yermin had a $570,000 contract for 2021. With family obligations, I don't think it would be wise to just walk away unless he has an alternative to provide for his family.

I think Cease and Keuchel are pretty even. Both have struggled in July.