9 minutes ago, fathom said:

I’d hope so, he’s been the worst player on the roster by far 

He doesn't do anything special.  For whatever reason LaRussa loves him.  He should never get a multi year deal yet here we are.

He got the Boston walk off and playoff HR but is so mediocre. 

18 minutes ago, priznr said:

don't know how he did last year.  but i think youse guys are being a little rough on him.  he's a proven commodity.  having said that, i don't like his 3 year contract anymore than the rest of you

Proven at what?  What did you miss last year?  Any MiLB middle infielder can do what he does.  He is a switch hitter so TLR instantly puts him higher in lineup and plays him. 

1 minute ago, Harry Chappas said:

He doesn't do anything special.  For whatever reason LaRussa loves him.  He should never get a multi year deal yet here we are.

He got the Boston walk off and playoff HR but is so mediocre. 

he's one of the most versatile players in the game.  that's why they gave him the deal. 

Leury made “a play.” 
 

Maybe that’s all he needed… hey, I’m trying here. 

1 minute ago, priznr said:

he's one of the most versatile players in the game.  that's why they gave him the deal. 

Sure, if "versatile" means playing multiple positions poorly. 

Abreu looks overpowered by velocity

We really haven't hit the ball hard at all today. 

Jose hasn't looked great so far

Just now, chw42 said:

We really haven't hit the ball hard at all today. 

They really need to figure out how to hit RHP this season. Gonna see a lot of it next week.

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Sure, if "versatile" means playing multiple positions poorly. 

he played 7 positions adequately last year + dh.  not many 'middle infielders' can do that. and last year it was sorely needed.  he deserves a lot more credit that some of you give him.

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Just now, chw42 said:

We really haven't hit the ball hard at all today. 

What happens when they face tough RHP. 

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Abreu looks overpowered by velocity

Father time is undefeated. Just have to hope TLR actually gives him routine breaks and that he isn't gifted a lifetime contract until retiring. 

Just now, priznr said:

he played 7 positions last year + dh.  not many 'middle infielders' can do that. and last year it was sorely needed.  he deserves a lot more credit that some of you give him.

And he's terrible at all of them. 

Just now, fathom said:

They really need to figure out how to hit RHP this season. Gonna see a lot of it next week.

Not having Yoan or Grandal hurts a lot vs. RHP

Mariners staff is gonna be really tough for the next 4-5 years

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

Abreu looks overpowered by velocity

that was the case last season as well, really hope they dont throw a contract at him after this season and i love Abreu. I just think hes going to decline

2 minutes ago, ron883 said:

Jose hasn't looked great so far

he's another slow starter.

Just now, priznr said:

he's another slow starter.

He's a joke in cold weather. I wonder if he will be reliable in October. 

He’s just dominating with his fastball today. Everyone is late or missing it.

1 minute ago, reiks12 said:

that was the case last season as well, really hope they dont throw a contract at him after this season and i love Abreu. I just think hes going to decline

We all know they will, lol

A lot of very hittable pitches missed today 

Vaughn swung at ball 4 three times

Just now, TheFutureIsNear said:

A lot of very hittable pitches missed today 

Must be some sort of deception or carry

3 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

And he's terrible at all of them. 

I thought you were going to cut down on hyperbolic hhot takes?

 

still not a fan of a three year guaranteed deal for a utility player. Not a lot of teams do that and for a good reason.

Just started watching. Small sample size but looks like our hitters bats are pretty sluggish