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  1. CRF
    He's a lot more than frustrating to watch...he's annoying. Every pitcher in the league knows to throw it a foot outside, or in the dirt, and he'll swing at it. Sure, every once in a while, someone makes a mistake and throws him a cookie for him to hit in the 3rd deck. That's what makes him have at least some value. I think the best possible solution is to trade him. They should have done it already, because he's been the same player ever since he came up. He's not going to all of a sudden learn what pitches to swing at, or lay off of. He has no plate discipline or plan up there. Just swing as hard as he can every time. He is what he is. You can't just release him, and sending him back to triple A probably does nothing. He's not going to get it. With Kirilloff gone, there's not really a guy we can plug in there either. I'd bet we're stuck with him for the rest of this season, and then...who knows?
  2. CRF
    I agree with the idea of putting Larnach out in left on a regular basis and seeing what he can do. It's time to find out if he can handle it and contribute. Keep Gordon as a utility guy.
  3. CRF
    I haven't seen anything about Ober going to the IL. I don't think that one is happening.
  4. CRF
    Archer didn't pitch that badly, and if he can keep that up for the most part, it was a good signing. I haven't seen that much of him the last few years, so I don't know if he's been...for lack of a better word..."demonstrative", like he was last night. I don't care for all the jumping around and posturing. Maybe I'm just old fashioned when it comes to that. To me, that can get the other team fired up, not to mention getting the ump(s) ticked off. Just get guys out and stop all the extra stuff.
  5. CRF
    Yep, Larnach.
  6. CRF
    Yeah...tonight is looking real iffy at best. Better shot tomorrow. I'm sure they'll try to get these two games in just because it's the Dodgers, but I sure wouldn't bet on it happening. The weather so far this spring has been a big time downer, and next week isn't supposed to be much better. We'll be in Boston and KC then.
  7. CRF
    Everyone likes to gripe about Sano, but you know exactly what you've got with him. He take ridiculously poor AB's, strikes out a ton, leaves guys on base...and then every once in a while, he hits one or two rockets into the third deck. Ok. What is the story with Kep? He can't hit the broad side of a barn anymore. Looks completely lost at the plate. It's been that way for a couple years. Both of those guys are huge holes right now. Make things very tough at times. When we win, it's usually despite them, not because of them.
  8. CRF
    Please...NO!
  9. CRF
    Unfortunately, Duffey has proven several times that he's just not cut out to be a closer. Good set up guy, but not a closer. If we're going to possibly lose games late, I'd rather see someone that throws it 100 mph in there, than Duffey. Give Duran or Alcala a shot and see what happens. It's sure worth a try. Worst case is...we lose, just like we did with Duffey in there. I also agree...the at bats by Sano and Kirilloff yesterday were abysmal. It's very early, and no time to panic, but it's not too early to figure this stuff out. Last season was a perfect example.
  10. CRF
    Lasorda's old quote is spot on. I'm paraphrasing, but basically he said...no matter how good they are, a team is going to lose a third of their games, and no matter how bad they are, a team is going to win a third of their games. It's the other third that makes the difference. Let's see where this team is after 50-60 games. It would have been nice if Buxton and/or Correa delivered with guys on base yesterday, but today's another day.
  11. CRF
    I stand corrected...you're right. He did have TJ surgery back in 2016. I'm hoping he doesn't end up needing another one. When I saw that he had the UCL sprain last season, a possible TJ was the first thing I thought of. I hope he's fully recovered from the sprain now. I guess we'll find out soon enough.
  12. CRF
    The more I think about this deal, the more I'm ok with it. I just hope Paddack's elbow doesn't come back to bite them on the backside. Hopefully, he doesn't end up with a TJ. Pagan isn't anything special, but then neither was Rooker.
  13. CRF
    I hope they don't sign Upton.
  14. CRF
    Reportedly the final version of the trade also includes us sending some cash to SD, and we get the infamous "PTBNL".
  15. CRF
    Whether everyone likes all these moves that Fal-Vine have made this season is definitely debatable...a big name front line starter or two would be really great instead of the usual suspects...you can't argue with the fact that they've been extremely active about making changes. I've been here for 40 years and I've never seen anything like this! They're going crazy.
  16. CRF
    They were reportedly still in talks with the A's for Montas yesterday, but I suppose that one is a dead issue now.
  17. CRF
    I'll sure take their weather!
  18. CRF
    The last piece is Rooker or Larnach going to SD. The Saints pulled Larnach out of the game last night. This is probably all about team control for the most part. Paddack is under team control for the next 3 years, and Pagan for two. Rogers is a FA after this season. No doubt Rogers is going to be missed. Pagan had 20 saves a few years ago, so he might be the main closer now. Maybe one of the young guys can step up.
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