Bob Sacamano

Unless they dealt Eaton somewhere.

Every job I have had so far in my professional career has been laid back like that. Show up at 8, work until 4:30. Feel like sleeping in an extra hour one day, stay until 5:30.

Yep. Hit him 7th and left him figure it out. Much better to watch him (probably) struggle than watch Alonso struggle.

Figured this was a relevant thread to post this: Astros, Rockies Had Interest In Edwin Encarnacion. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/astros-rockies-had-interest-in-edwin-encarnacion.html

They don't really match up well for a trade. I'm predicting he goes for a controllable starter in the next month and a half (assuming Stanton and Judge stay healthy when they come back) since they could use some pitching.

Not the worst idea honestly.

He looks like a great trade chip if there are cost-controlled starters on the market in the next month and a half.

What move did they make to clear room on the 40? Or did the Stephens move do that?

Going to the game Wednesday so hopefully this is the case.

Easy fix. Dfa Alonso, promote Collins.

Yesss no Alonso again.

Look at Colome's numbers. You know hes not 90th best reliever lol

In the sense that middle relievers, long relievers, openers who throw in wins and losses are going to throw more than a closer who typically only throws one inning in save situations or when they haven't pitched in 3-4 games. Bigger sample of innings is what I'm saying.

Eh not really for relievers. Pitchers who toss more effective innings will have a higher WAR right? That typically doesn't seem to be closers.

Wait, your post was actually serious?

I'm not exactly saying go to the South-side of Chicago haha

Very true. I just feel guilty since they are short staffed at the moment.

No. He can live somewhere better and send money to help better his family and/or the country like you said. But he doesn't have to be there.

As I said, high price.

That's also what I thought. At least gives the roster a bit more flexibility. Although, they could send Cordell and his low avg and obp down. I also checked his splits to see if he was hitting lefties. He is not. Granted, I would still prefer him on the roster over Jay and Alonso.

Helps when you develop young stars like Springer, Altuve, Correa, Bregman.

Kind of on-topic question for the cord cutters. I just bought a place and decided I want to pay for only internet. Sling had a deal where if you paid for 3 months of Sling (it was slightly discounted at $115 for both Orange and Blue), you would get an antenna (I think $40 on Amazon and I was going to get one anyway) and an Air TV player (have not touched it yet). Figured it was a good deal to at least try for 90 days. Does anyone who uses Sling notice a split second delay in sound? Like when you see the catcher catch the ball, about a split second later you hear the pop of the mit or crack of the bat. It appears to only be the games on NBC sports. When I watched a game on ESPN the other day, I noticed there was no delay. It's not a huge deal most of the time since I'm usually only half paying attention when I have games on (looking at my phone, talking to whoever is over, making food, etc.). Anyway, I guess another question would be which streaming service do you guys think is best for watching games?

For sure. Just thinking more about defense too as there were concerns about an outfield of Eloy and Ozuna in the corners. Personally, I would prefer to spend money over trading anyone myself. Edit: I like the Conforto idea that was kicked around but the Mets are a game under .500 and 6 out as of right now. Plus I don't think we could get Conforto for just depth. I think a team would definitely beat a "depth" offer.

Are there any possible bats we can target with our depth? We have a lot of depth in the OF. Any package we can do where we trade 2 of them plus something else for a corner bat? Looking at the current standings, could that be from the Pirates, Padres (they're willing to trade anyone outside of Tatis, Machado, Hosmer apparently), Reds, Marlins, Mariners, Jays?

I was thinking about going to a Sox Cubs game next week (friends I don't see often live in Wrigleyville so I can kill 2 birds with one stone, plus they are Sox fans ha) so I'm in the same boat.