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  1. Linus
    Not exactly sure what you are trying to say but I doubt Kendle, who is 25 and in AA is a solution to the problems Roden solves.
  2. Linus
    I don’t see a problem. There is a half a chance that EmRod really struggles. He is the very definition of boom or bust. If it’s bust Roden is a nice backup plan. To a lesser degree you can say the same thing about Jenkins - he might have to go back to AAA for a minute. Or Buck isn’t healthy- there are all kinds of scenarios where Roden is needed.
  3. Linus
    Well now we are going to come full circle on an issue near and dear to your heart. I haven’t noticed as much of the platoon rigidness in the playoffs. These teams tend to have good players and they let them play. To me, that’s what the ultimate solution is. Having said that, the list of free agent DHs is dismal so maybe we will see Trevor in the playoffs next year. I’m so confident of that I am willing to bet a substantial amount of your money on it 😀
  4. Linus
    Possibly. He’s a useful role player but he is not a starter on a playoff team. But that’s, just my opinion man.
  5. Linus
    Me too. I like discussing trades conceptually because you are discussing ideas that we can all know and debate. Once specific players are named I find it less useful. I have no way of knowing how the Twins or Diamondbacks view / value Jordan Lawler so any specific suggestions I would make are not that useful. I tend to think Larnachs value is fairly depressed because good teams have better options and poor teams don’t need 30 year old, poor defenders that are platoon protected. That observation and 50 cents won’t get you a cup of coffee because there might be team that values that production more highly. So we wait and see. I mean, when you look at the list of free agent DHs, Larnachs 121 ops+ is not bad it just depends on how you value players.
  6. Linus
    Two things I won’t count on: information from Charley Walters and a salary cap / floor.
  7. Linus
    Jackson is also a decent runner, especially for a catcher. I can see what they liked in him as a backup or third catcher. I don’t understand the roster handling of him but that can be added to the rather lengthy list of things I don’t understand 😀
  8. Linus
    I think this is a reasonable approach as obtaining players via free agency or trade isn’t the same as going to the store and picking out what you want. I would add that I believe the people thinking Houston is up next year in any meaningful way are going to be disappointed. He still has two levels to conquer with the bat and that is not insignificant.
  9. Linus
    Sorry but this is another example of a Falvey evaluation philosophy that was just flawed. That is, bat first guys that can’t run or field. GG is a non factor.
  10. Linus
    Not to make an off color comment but anyone that goes home to Kate Upton is admired by this aging gentleman.
  11. Linus
    What happened to Harry Ford of the Mariners? He was kind of Lackey light for a while there.
  12. Linus
    I think the elephant in the room on all the decisions written about on this site is this: are you really trying to win in 2027 or are you pointing towards 2028? Full disclosure: I am not interested in having a conversation about what TP said because I don’t believe they were truly trying to win last year until the AL was so historically bad that they got their bluff called. If you are going to reload for a year then just make Alex Jackson your backup, and by the way trade Joe Ryan and any other expiring contracts. I personally don’t think they are set up to win in 2027 but they could have been if they had leadership in 2025.
  13. Linus
    I really agree with your “lots of moving pieces” description. It’s kind of been that way for the last several years which is why this concerns me some.
  14. Linus
    Agree. The lineup needs a change and both players represent that opportunity.
  15. Linus
    To me, money is not the issue. Neither arbitration amount is that onerous. The question is - do you want the player? I would probably bring Lewis back but only with the caveat that he earns playing time and might end up as a utility player. Larnach shouldn’t play in the field but I want to shoot higher if I’m going to have a full time DH. It’s complicated by the fact that EmRod has a substantial chance of being a bust and has no options. If he thrives we have no use for Larnach; if he busts Larnachs OPS+ of 121 looks pretty good as a safety net.
  16. Linus
    Long man / spot starter. He would be better than any reliever we have not named Hoffman.
  17. Linus
    Buxton has a full no trade clause and has since he signed his extension.
  18. Linus
    Only if he is the third lefty in the pen.
  19. Linus
    I predicted 76 wins but they didn’t get there as I anticipated. I thought the pitching would carry them and the lineup would struggle. Defense was about as I anticipated (not good).
  20. Linus
    Stuff like this frustrates me greatly. Everyone and their brother knew the bullpen was a problem and they did nothing to fix it. So now we get to hear Zoll explain that they just came up short in the pen. Of course you did you nitwit - you didn’t do anything.
  21. Linus
    I doubt you can get anything in a trade for Royce. I would bring him back but with no guarantees about playing time. If he doesn’t magically start hitting he is a bench player or released. I keep reading about his “undeniable talent” level. Honestly I don’t see it. He can hit for some power - that’s it. He’s just an ok fielder with an erratic arm and has some speed but nothing notable. And he absolutely struggles to make contact. If you look at it objectively he’s just not that talented.
  22. Linus
    I find it strange that everyone is assuming there will be a payroll floor. The owners are not doing it without a cap which the players have successfully fought against in each labor agreement. It ain’t happening.
  23. Linus
    I’m surprised at that projected arbitration amount. At that figure Joe still has some surplus value.
  24. Linus
    None of the dollar amounts are anything to worry about. The decision is simply do you want the player back.
  25. Linus
    I have a much different view of these profiles. Mendez is ok but has no speed or power and is not a good fielder. Quick is a huge question mark to me. You have to hope the poor control was due to TJ - if it wasn’t he isnt going anywhere. Given his age, I’m not nearly as worried about Tait. I don’t think Raya is a legit prospect anymore - he’s never performed in the upper minors for any length of time. An obvious riser not mentioned is Winokur.
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