Article: HOU 4, MIN 1: Astros Take Advantage of Pivotal Polanco Error

[Channing1964]

Being in Phoenix, I don't get to see the local broadcast team. I really wish I could. But I would like to share my take on Polanco. This is not really a fair sample of what I expect from him but his overall body of work on the field considering his age and experience level is definitely encouraging. At this point all things considered I am way more pleased with his performance and potential than I am with either Sano or Buxton's. After he and I a little private chat about his role in the 2018 fiasco we would both understand that there would be no need to ever comment on it again. Then i would go commit suicide for letting both Escobar and Dozier go for a Low A crap shooting squad. Polanco should be easing into a role that currently is Adrianza's. On the days Sano is at third and the regular infielders are in their spots he could definitely be the DH because his bat is one that needs to be in the lineup everyday. His everyday slot probably will be 2nd base but we dont have time to wait for Gordon or Lewis at shortstop. Playing Adrianza every day at short is not the answer. If im the Gm a priority is signing a front line shortstop with a winner's mentality. By that I dont mean Iglesias OR Machado. I don't know who will be available but it doesnt have to be the one with eye popping offensive numbers. It should be a guy similar to what Gagne was. Long term its prolly Lewis but Jeeze doesn't the front office owe something...Anything to the fans?? I would feel better if in this off season we address the glaring needs that are obvious to even the casual fan. Shortstop, 2nd base,( sorry Forsythe you are not the answer) closer, and one or two veteran starters that know how to win not necessarily aces(I miss you Lance Lynn). on last thing...Why do I always cringe when someone mentions Aaron Hicks and on the other channel J.R. Murphy is striking out for the fourth time in the D-Backs game.

[mikelink45]

A man who loses half of the year because he makes a bad choice with peds does not have the luxury to check out no matter what his teammates do

[ashbury]

A man who loses half of the year because he makes a bad choice with peds does not have the luxury to check out no matter what his teammates do

You're referring to the news that Ervin Santana is now definitely out for the rest of the season?

[yarnivek1972]

Yes, sign Gibby. If you let him go, you would not be signing an 'Ace' free agent, you would be signing the Odorizzi's and Lynn's of the world to replace him. I much prefer Gibby. And having Gibson around will not be holding up any prospects development, he will be a solid contributor while youngsters develop in the 3-5 spots in the rotation.

What do you mean “sign him”?

 

He’s already under control for 2019. If he does well, QO him. If he accepts, fine. If not, take the pick. Let some other team pay for his post age 32 years.