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Madrigal inside the park homer

Hahn explained on podcast that org wants Collins to incorporate changes to his swing mechanics in AAA.

Yeah, and if we leave him down until June of 2023 we can really extend control.

Who is this Banuelos of which you speak? Feels like he’s been gone 3 years. Yonder too.

Covey must have gained access to the cursed doll Engel used to stay in the majors. I am in Philly. Went to the game last night and going today. Don’t think it will be competitive for long, though

Frankly, they don't give a damn.

So Twins get Romo for middling first base prospect Diaz and have to include a minor league pitcher to do it. These reliever deals don’t seem to be what they used to be.

Man, watching this team is shortening my life.

Moot point, I guess

Why the hell is Engel still at 1st? Ball went to the backstop.

I agree in principle, which is why I probably wouldn’t trade him. Did everyone see what the Royals got for Diekman? Not much.

Yeah, I've always liked him because he walks, but not sure we'd be able to get him and I think our system desperately needs to add pitching.

I feel like, if you're trading with the Brewers, the likely targets are one of Drew Rasmussen or Aaron Ashby. Not sure you get much more than that unless it's both Colome and Nova.

I actually like power in the 2 hole. I think if I'm not mistaken, the stats people say put your 2 best hitters 2 and 3 so they get more at bats.

Luis Robert?

Cease had better fastball command last year at Birmingham. You gotta wonder if the transition to the slicker mlb ball takes some guys a while.

Really I can’t wait until he doesn’t have that opportunity.

I understand the service time argument, I just think it stinks. Hopefully, in the next CBA there are incentives to make sure the best players in the world are all in the majors. Roberts could strike out in half his at bats and he would still be better than Engel. Current system is a sham.

He also has 7 strikeouts. When he doesn’t strike anyone out, he gets his brains beaten in. I think this and the last start are progress at least. I am looking for 5hings to be happy about.

Third behind Franco and Jo Adell.

I think they were, and they decided to bail on him. Most prospects fail to reach their full upside. That's why it's upside. And as we see guys turning 23, 24, 25, the prospect hounds abandon them. It's interesting how many super young guys make the list. Clearly, BA is interested in long-term potential. Maybe Basabe is starting to seem to them like a 4th outfielder or an up and down guy.

I kind of agree with Stone just from a health perspective. I watch baseball as a pleasant diversion from a stressful job. If I start overstressing about something I REALLY can't control, it goes from "enjoyable hobby" to "bane of my existence." I am basically watching to see Moncada, TA, Gio, Lopez, Cease, Eloy, and Bummer. And I can't wait for Robert. Getting too depressed about whether we finish 10 games under .500 or 20 games under .500 just isn't good for me. Even second-guessing Hahn is a hobby. If I can't laugh at him sometimes or enjoy the fact that Adam Engel must have a cursed doll that gets other outfielders injured, I will go insane. That said, getting swept by Kansas City is laughably bad.

Here’s a little brighter side. We lost three games with our three worst pitchers. The guy who we still have hope for pitched well. Now, Gio and Cease get a crack at KC. Hopefully Reynaldo has started a second half resurgence. Going to Oakland sucks. We don’t have to do it again this season.

Folty started for Gwinnett. He’s MLB quality. Double was an absolute bullet. Then he tagged up and advanced on medium fly by Palka and scored on weak single by Welington Castillo

Actually Collins came into the year with a second round grade almost everywhere, but like a lot of college bats, he was a late riser. By no means did everyone love him. I think Law was not a fan. He's like Bishop this year or Haseley a few years ago, and the history of late-rising college bats is mixed at best.