August 24, 201510 yr QUOTE (spiderman @ Aug 23, 2015 -> 03:00 PM) Yet, their play has proven that they aren't a serious contender. Its hard to consider a team a contender if they are 6 games under .500 in August. We should probably stop the whole wildcard talk. If they can get to .500 and they are within 3 games at some point in September, than maybe we have a case. Unfortunately, I highly doubt this happens.
August 27, 201510 yr QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 24, 2015 -> 02:56 PM) Its hard to consider a team a contender if they are 6 games under .500 in August. We should probably stop the whole wildcard talk. If they can get to .500 and they are within 3 games at some point in September, than maybe we have a case. Unfortunately, I highly doubt this happens. Which means that Hahn was smart for not making any significant moves and keeping all young players in the house. And they weren't going to get much for any of their waiver wire deals anyways, so it's just fine to sit on all of it.
August 27, 201510 yr I'd like to see them dump Soto and give the at-bats to Rob Brantly. If they could deal Ramirez I'd consider that too but they'll probably explore that in the offseason.
August 27, 201510 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 27, 2015 -> 08:06 AM) I'd like to see them dump Soto and give the at-bats to Rob Brantly. If they could deal Ramirez I'd consider that too but they'll probably explore that in the offseason. The guys I'd aim for to acquire for our bench guys (if teams want bench depth) would be guys who have to be added to the 40-man roster in the off-season. Fringey prospects where teams may have to make room for them or get value for them. Try to move Soto, Shuck (Thompson could possibly end up as the 4th outfielder/platoon with LaRoche next season), and Beckham, along with some relievers.
August 27, 201510 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 27, 2015 -> 08:06 AM) I'd like to see them dump Soto and give the at-bats to Rob Brantly. If they could deal Ramirez I'd consider that too but they'll probably explore that in the offseason. There's nothing to trade in the offseason re Ramirez, unless they pick up his option, which, if they do, would make him untradeable anyway. the time is now (actually, it was 9 months ago). Waiver trade Albers...he would bring a lottery prospect. Don't know what they're waiting on unless Kenny is still waiting on that 10 game winning streak or they're worried about the effect of trading heroes on attendance. Edited August 27, 201510 yr by GreenSox
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.