Lukakke Appling

One start isn’t enough to claim he’s turned a corner, but it was a promising start. The new mechanics seemed to be working for him today, but I think the true test for him will be maintaining them consistently.

Well this thread peaked early. No topping that one.

Man this place is hot take central

Jiménez looks like he’s never seen a slider before. Obviously that isn’t the case. They look like they never had a Spring Training.

Nice and slippery for Eloy.

I believe the Padres plucked Urias away from us as well when he was being recruited.

Codi Heuer was impressive. Looks like he could be a nice bullpen arm down the road.

Ugly route for Walker

Cub fan sighting.

Remember when scouting reports doubted if Anderson’s arm was adequate at SS?

This is the most sensical thing here.

Yeah definitely agree there. I don’t really put much stock in numbers guys put up in their draft year. I do think it’s worth keeping in mind, though, these guys have had a camp we haven’t had much exposure to that influences these decisions.

I would usually agree, but I guess it all depends on how he looks in minor league camp. Haven’t heard much.

This was my first thought.

I was just kidding around. It’s a short list.

Nah Belle, Fisk..... See, that’s twice as many.

It’s the front office’s job to find solutions to team problems and fans have the right to complain if they do a poor job.....because I have nothing to offer. That’s basically what your post just said.

It isn’t fans’ job to find solutions to team problems. That’s a job for, you know, people whose job it is. I think fans have every right to complain and hold the team accountable.

Purple trophy

It’s hard to fully grasp sometimes just how badly they blew it this offseason.

In a way I’m relieved they just got it over with, as it seemed inevitable. It’s still a bummer though, obviously.

Yessir. That was reiterated again this year. He’ll be #74.

No big deal. I don’t mind Bregman, but agreed on Verlander.

The Astros were hacked by a member of the Cardinals FO.

I’m sure it has been noted, but if true this would mean our two biggest contracts were given to guys who had never played a mlb game. Weird.