The coming infield jam-up...

[Rod Carews Birthday]

I absolutely can't wait until this becomes an actual problem.  All of those minor league players are somewhat projectable but definitely not guaranteed successes.  I really want to see more than four infielders all raking and all fielding their positions, AND getting frustrated because they aren't getting enough playing time/at bats.  That would be fantastic!  We can gleefully pick one or more to trade at that point.  I'll buy my WS tickets in advance!

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, Rod Carews Birthday said:

I absolutely can't wait until this becomes an actual problem.  All of those minor league players are somewhat projectable but definitely not guaranteed successes.  I really want to see more than four infielders all raking and all fielding their positions, AND getting frustrated because they aren't getting enough playing time/at bats.  That would be fantastic!  We can gleefully pick one or more to trade at that point.  I'll buy my WS tickets in advance!

It was a problem already this year, while Julien sat in AAA when polanco was healthy. It only gets worse when polanco and Lewis are healthy.

[Rod Carews Birthday]

On 7/22/2023 at 2:46 PM, Mike Sixel said:

It was a problem already this year, while Julien sat in AAA when polanco was healthy. It only gets worse when polanco and Lewis are healthy.

Solution.  If your name is Carlos Correa, you play.  If you have an OPS over .750 and are healthy (and fit the positions), you play.  If you have an OPS of less than that, be available to come off the bench for a spot start or substitution.  Problem solved.  I'm not sure they have started four infielders at the same time all year with positive hitting marks.  When/if these levels are met, the new bar becomes .800 OPS.  Play Ball!

[cmoss84]

Time to clear up the log jam at the trade deadline. Nick Gordon. Austin Martin. Polanco (he's not getting traded but should). Get any RP help we can!