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  1. Major League Ready
    IDK if we should be thinking this rotation has a chance to make us a contender. IMO, the FO was looking to put a good team on the field while at the same time building a homegrown staff that would be the foundation of good teams for several years. The ceiling was a fringe contender that could beat most teams but not seriously contend with the Dodgers / Yankees / Jays / Mets. A few months ago, many here were panicking that we did not “have a ML pitching staff” and we were going to lose 90-100 games or we were on the verge of a 5 year rebuild, etc. The important perspective on where we stand now for me is that just 25 games in, we look to have the depth to support a very good season and the long-term is looking great. We have Gray for another season so next year is Gray / Ryan / Paddack / Winder / Ober plus whoever steps up over the next 137 games. Of course, there is also the emergence of Duran. I am not so sure they won’t give him a go as a SP, given he could be the true ace we have not had for a long time. We have Paddack through 2024 so if these guys can stay relatively healthy, we are not going to be using retreads anytime soon. Bottom line is I don’t have a high degree of confidence Bundy or Archer will be difference makers. They are here for a year to help transition to a homegrown staff. The key to this staff being “real” is the continued establishment of Ryan / Duran / Winder / Paddack / Ober and whoever comes behind them.
  2. Major League Ready
    That's a horrible idea. His value is by far the highest at SS and Miranda is better equipped for that position. Let's also not forget Lewis has been out for 2 seasons and finally showing the great promise at a premier position that we all hoped for. Let's also recognize the odds of Correa being here next year are probably 10%. Royce Lewis is exactly where he should be doing exactly what he should be doing.
  3. Major League Ready
    I am not sure how long the recovery is for a torn meniscus. However, I would assume he would be out a couple months and I would bet they send him to AAA for the full 20 days. Between the surgery recovery time and the rehab stint, he likely won't be back until after the trade deadline. I expect Miranda to get a shot to fill that spot. The best case scenario IMO is that we get a healthy / productive Kirilloff back at 1B in a month. Urshela is traded at the deadline making room permanently for Miranda at 3B.
  4. Major League Ready
    In terms of acquisition strategy or asset management they are basically the same in my mind. You see a big variance here in terms of that philosophy/strategy. Many fans want immediate results and are big advocates of trading prospects for established players. Trading for prospects is obviously philosophically and strategically the opposite side of that coin. It requires the same type of insight / projection and most of these players required additional development. If you look at how mid/small market teams have developed playoff teams. Trading for prospects has been as important as drafting where trading for established players plays a very small role. Deadline trades are looking like they are going to have a big impact on this team for the next several years. Ryan / Duran / Alcala / Celestino already here and Martin / SWR not far off.
  5. Major League Ready
    I was not aware of these quotes. My optimism for Kirilloff's return might well be misplaced. Larnach playing so well makes Kirilloff taking over 1B the ideal scenario. However, Miranda getting a chance is a nice consolation prize. This team is probably going to have a lot of exciting transition this year. Ryan / Duran / Winder and Larnach are looking good. Hopefully, Miranda extends this trend.
  6. Major League Ready
    The answer at 1B is not Urshela or Miranda. Kirilloff is the answer. Larnach playing so well has made this easy. Kirilloff will be back playing 1B very soon and Larnach starts in LF. They have Gordon / Garlick and Celestino as backup OFers. I am looking forward to Miranda / Lewis and Martin forcing their way on to the roster, but we are not there yet.
  7. Major League Ready
    Have to agree. It made me think about how and when Winder gets added. Obviously, injury creates opportunity, but I think they end up trading Archer / Bundy or even Gray at the deadline. If the SPs stay healthy a couple of these three could get traded leaving Ryan / Paddack / Ober / Winder and one of the veterans for the rest of the season with Smeltzer as depth. A good showing the next couple months from some of the next wave (Smeltzer / Balazovic / Henriguez / Sands / SWR / Canterinio) would likely make the FO more inclined to trade some of our veteran pitching at the deadline at which point Winder would take a permanent spot (hopefully) in the rotation.
  8. Major League Ready
    I would not be considering cutting him just yet. There are a lot of great players really slumping this year. Whit Merrifield who is normally steady has a wRC+ of 7. Franmill Reyes, 11, Bobby Dalbec is at 30, Joey Votto 42, Marcus Semien 42, and Randy Arozarena 55. Eddie Rosario has been the worst hitter in the league at -20 wRC+. Correa had been pretty bad too, but he sure looks like he is out of his funk. On the other hand, they just don't need him if Kirilloff can stay healthy and Trevor Larnach is for real. They are going to let this play out for another month at least so buckle your seat belts.
  9. Major League Ready
    Lewis has a 420 OBP. Let's hope he can maintain a high OBP at the ML level. Buxton and Lewis at the top of our lineup for the next several years will be fun to watch.
  10. Major League Ready
    They have scored 3 or less in all 9 losses. I would not be criticizing pitching at this point. The weakness has been the heart of the order (Correa / Polanco / Kirilloff / Sano)
  11. Major League Ready
    The number of great pitching performances is REALLY encouraging. I was very interested to follow Raya this year. He is kind of a Berrios clone with perhaps even more upside. Gibson-Long is the other guy that looks like he has a high ceiling. All of these other guys who are looking so good are making these weekly reports a real day brightener.
  12. Major League Ready
    IDK. It's just nice to have a player worthy of this question signed to play for our favorite team for the next 7 years.
  13. Major League Ready
    It would appear removing the big leg kick has Lewis on the ball and it has not reduced his power. This could be the development of the year. Man, I hope this version of Royce Lewis continues to show-up. Now, we need last year's Jose Miranda to return.
  14. Major League Ready
    It's been 13 games. Mookie Bets is hitting 178 with a wRC+ of 61. Mitch Garver's wRC+ is 71. Josh Donaldson is 78. Glebor Torres is at 56. Goldsmidt and Bichette are at 50. Marcus Semien is at 42 and Joey Gallo is at 29. They had a 3 week spring training. We can condemn Correa or all of them 50 or 60 games from now if they continue at this pace but 13 games is nothing.
  15. Major League Ready
    Hard to imagine a PTBNL would?
  16. Major League Ready
    He has 9 hits and 5 walks in his last 27 PAs. ?
  17. Major League Ready
    How great would it be for these three to establish themselves by year end! They could make this lineup really deep and fun to watch. Buxton / Lewis / Martin and Gordon would provide the speed and excitement this team is missing. It's a big year for some pitching prospects too. Ryan / Winder and Duran at the ML level and Balazovic / SWR and Canterino pushing their way up to the ML level would be really exciting.
  18. Major League Ready
    Let's hope Kirilloff is a middle of the order bat at 1B for the next several years. If not, 1B is easy to fill. I am really hoping Miranda can play an average 3B. We don't have any 3B prospects with Miranda's offensive ceiling. Perhaps CES but he is starting his 1st season at high A so he has a long way to go. Miranda and Lewis taking over the left side of the IF and playing to level we all hope for would be huge for the future of this team. I am hoping for Lewis/Miranda holding down those spots by the start of next season.
  19. Major League Ready
    Sorry, I should have been more descriptive. I meant reports with so many players showing great promise. Seeing top guys like Lewis / SWR perform so well out of the gate and Duran / Ryan at the MLB level is really encouraging. There are also some players who are not currently on top of any prospect lists who are looking very good. That's what I am hoping to see every week.
  20. Major League Ready
    Sure would be nice to see reports like this every week! This could be a big year.
  21. Major League Ready
    Put one of best defenders in all of baseball at DH. Really??? This post is 18 days late.
  22. Major League Ready
    I would much prefer that Sano plays well enough to be traded and they move Kirilloff to 1B for the majority of games.
  23. Major League Ready
    I sure hope the organization is not that short-sighted. His development into our SS for the next decade is crucial to this team becoming a legit contender. He is right where he needs to be. Not only does he need to get reps at SS, but he is also working on swing changes and do that at the ML level is not a good idea. The best case scenario is he keeps this up consistently and replaces Correa when he opts out or is traded at the deadline.
  24. Major League Ready
    No. He does not have an option remaining. Best case scenario, he gets going and is traded at the deadline. If not, he is going to playout the year and get bought out for 2.75M at the end of the season.
  25. Major League Ready
    How fantastic is it to see Royce Lewis looking so darn good? I dream of Lewis and Miranda becoming our Rameriz/Lindor. Will Sawyer Gibson-Long be the pitcher who will climb the prospect charts or will it be Varland? Hopefully, both!
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