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Lucas really stepped up today. Love to see it.

I don't really disagree with your post. In a world where Nick Madrigal didn't get injured, I might ask that of Nick and utilize Tim as more of the middle of the order bat. Like I said, I believe that he can do anything he sets his mind to in this game, including hitting for more power. What do you think of trying to do something like that next year?

Let me preface by saying I don't necessarily believe that he should, but I believe TA can do almost anything he wants on a baseball diamond, and I also believe if he committed to the idea, he could hit more home runs. TA believes he's the best short stop in the game. I believe him, I think a lot of us believe him, or at least respect that he feels that way. The thing is, other shortstops in the league are hitting for more power and not having to sacrifice too much of their batting average to do so. I believe TA really loves having a high batting average and it shows as he does hit tons of singles. He is also sporting a respectable 2.5 fWAR... but could he be better? Tatis Jr has .286 BA, 28 HRs and a 4.1 fWAR. Bogaerts has .318 BA, 15 HRs and a 3.9 fWAR. Turner .319, 17 HRs and a 3.9 fWAR. Correa .283, 16 HRs and a 3.4 fWAR Crawford has a .289, 18 HRs and a 3.4 fWAR Bichette .295 16 HRs and a 2.7 fWAR And then you have our TA who has 6 HRs and that 2.5 fWAR. Certainly terrible, but not the best SS in the league or the AL. Other SS's also have a higher walk rate and respectable batting averages along with their power. Tim has the swagger. He has the confidence. He has the skills too, IMO. Should he start trying to hit for more power? Would he be a more effective middle of the order bat as well?

The Astros seem to play flawlessly against us.

So much for Suns in 4. Haha I love the optimism though.

Adam has grown so much, it's so good to see.

Hes not a very good defender and always makes stupid decisions to chase balls in the stands or over fences that seem to always lead to some sort of injury. If Eloy could stay within himself and be a decent route runner, I still believe he could be a serviceable LFer. It's all on him to do that, though.

Yeah but I dont think it will be that much of a seller's market as we approach the deadline. More teams will become sellers, so some help should naturally become cheaper.

Luckily the Sox wont be entertaining the idea of trading Dylan Cease. They'd rather let him become what he becomes, like ReyLo.

Or the Vale in Battle of the Bastards.

Phew. Hope those 11 hours weren't too bad. ?

Ptatc: Person who is recognized authority and accurately prescribes possible lengths and outcomes of injuries on the day that they occur on a regular basis. Vulture: guy who posts pictures, YouTube videos and had a physical therapist. Sorry Vulture, but ptact long record of accurate information completely outshadows your attempts to criticize his knowledge.

That trade was so long ago now I hardly remember it. EDIT: PTBNL in the Alex Rios to Texas trade in 2013. Wow. Leury is 30 years old now. But it's true. I was surprised he didnt hit at all earlier this year because in years past he has shown some competency with the bat. Glad to see him turning it around, because players like this are glue.

Fry had a great first inning back and then TLR tried to push a 2nd inning! Gah. Not saying hes going to be good. But wasn't he decent a couple years ago? Anything's possible with relievers.

TLR pitching management has been next level bad lately. Everyone left in later than they should be after having objectively good outings that were at good stopping points.

WTF? Where was Fry?

Lucas may need to lay off the red bulls. I think he said he has 3 during games or something like that. That's a bit much, those things make you feel more than just awake and not in a good way.

I'm sorry to hear that man. Damn.

The biggest culprit that gives those to me is after waking up in a well tucked bed and doing the initial "wake up stretch". Literally just tore the hotel bed apart so I dont do that tomorrow morning. Lol.

Charlie horse? Oh God those are the worst.

Barely

This is the most depressing first place team I can think of.

I did say the first part but definitely not the second part. You're not really a very good representative of this website, are you? Coming in here with your final jab/comment for some sort of weird self satisfaction in an argument that you never really applied yourself to (meaning you ignored my finer points ). In a thread that is going to be moved and few will even read, no less. I'd be happy to start a new thread with you and really argue this, if you want. Your move.

9-3 against Detroit. Go get em tomorrow. Another inning too long for a reliever... damnit.

Great job by Leury just getting in base.