Bob Sacamano

Yeah you can almost argue that Burger has a shot at a bench spot as backup 1B/3B.

Does Maton slide into 2B making Schoop more available?

Assuming they plug Peraza in at SS, they kind of have a logjam in the infield, although with Donaldson and Stanton, probably smarter to keep the depth since those guys will end up on the IL at some point.

If/when Elvis wants or has to settle for a backup IF job, I'd be interested. I don't really want to sign him to start though.

I would imagine they probably do.

Yeah probably a more complete player than Hamilton or Reyes.

Hopefully the idea for 4th OF isn’t just spring training invites. I guess Charlotte did lose a lot ofOF depth though.

Between Rengifo, Urshela, and Fletcher, they don't have one?

That's Mike MacDougal. He's the son of a different pitcher, Mike McDougal, who never reached the majors. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mcdoug001mic

That's true. Benintendi has a noodle arm for sure but watching Eloy throw is pretty bad too.

I think he would be the manager. Thankfully we now live in a reality where he is no longer the manager.

Yeah, he’s basically just a body to split 1B/DH with Mervis and platoon with Wisdom.

True. I guess I just meant more that he's a dumb baserunner like he gets thrown out in weird situations. Or picked off.

I feel like this isn't true.

Bad baserunner and a dumb player to go with it.

Rick Hahn content with mediocrity. No news.

Kelly, Leury maybe.

Saving the allotment to deal away with Garcia.

Well yeah, someone who can play CF is a necessity. I just don't think anyone wants to see Benintendi in RF with that arm.

Yeah, I was starting to think I would be ok if they somehow brought him back cheaper but then remembered he really couldn't play RF. They need a 4th of who can play all 3 spots.

Forgot about him. Their DH spot is also open for at bats.

I think, as of now, Merrifield will see time at 2B and LF with the Jays with Kiermaier and Espinal working as a platoon. vs RHP: Kiermaier in CF, Varsho LF, Merrifield 2B vs LHP: Varsho in CF, Merrifield LF, Espinal 2B

If Andrus wants to sign for cheap and to be a backup, sure sign him. But I’m sure he’s holding out for a starting spot as of right now. I don’t think anyone is really “ok” with Leury being on the team. He’s here with a guaranteed deal so our opinion on him doesn’t really matter. They aren’t going to cut him. It is what it is.

Yeah, if he was going to be paid very little, then maybe. He would have to agree to a bench role though. It would be nice to have insurance at SS for when TA gets hurt.

Huh? In what way is that carrying water for or wanting Leury to play more?