zisk Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 With the return of Robert and Engel, plus the addition of Hernandez. How good can we be when the playoffs roll around ? Moncada and TA have been really good all year. Abreu has done well even with his struggles at the plate. Vaughns ability is to catch what he reaches. With Robert and Engel around he wont have to reach as many. Zavala and Grandal should be fine if Yasmani gets back early enough. I've heard guys b**** about Goodwin, but playing RF only he should be ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 It should be really good. I had no idea how smooth Hernandez is at 2B. He is a great athlete, even at 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrankinSox Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 59 minutes ago, zisk said: With the return of Robert and Engel, plus the addition of Hernandez. How good can we be when the playoffs roll around ? Moncada and TA have been really good all year. Abreu has done well even with his struggles at the plate. Vaughns ability is to catch what he reaches. With Robert and Engel around he wont have to reach as many. Zavala and Grandal should be fine if Yasmani gets back early enough. I've heard guys b**** about Goodwin, but playing RF only he should be ok too. Yeah, the defense looks like it will be a strength when the full lineup is in there. Hamilton off the bench in late innings can give you an outfield defense of Hamilton, Robert, Engel which is just insane. This team, when fully healthy, doesn't really have a true weakness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, KrankinSox said: Yeah, the defense looks like it will be a strength when the full lineup is in there. Hamilton off the bench in late innings can give you an outfield defense of Hamilton, Robert, Engel which is just insane. This team, when fully healthy, doesn't really have a true weakness. It’s nice being back to having the most talent in the league Edited August 10, 2021 by Jerksticks 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, KrankinSox said: Yeah, the defense looks like it will be a strength when the full lineup is in there. Hamilton off the bench in late innings can give you an outfield defense of Hamilton, Robert, Engel which is just insane. This team, when fully healthy, doesn't really have a true weakness. Imagine going up against the Sox in late innings when the have this OF, the bullpen, and then having to face a lineup featuring Eloy (at DH), Abreu, Grandal, Robert, Hernandez, Moncada, and Anderson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The team defense hasn't been nearly as scary as the team IQ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Quin said: Imagine going up against the Sox in late innings when the have this OF, the bullpen, and then having to face a lineup featuring Eloy (at DH), Abreu, Grandal, Robert, Hernandez, Moncada, and Anderson. Let's not forget Andrew Vaughn. He's not exactly a walk in the park either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, poppysox said: Let's not forget Andrew Vaughn. He's not exactly a walk in the park either. I'm assuming that in a scenario where Hamilton-Robert-Engel is your OF, Eloy is moved to DH and Vaughn is your odd man out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogosox1959 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Depends who starts the game in LF or DH. You can't "move" someone to DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, gogosox1959 said: Depends who starts the game in LF or DH. You can't "move" someone to DH. Vaughn belongs in the everyday lineup somewhere. He can be plugged into any one of four positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, poppysox said: Vaughn belongs in the everyday lineup somewhere. He can be plugged into any one of four positions. We know. We’re talking about late inning subs with a lead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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