There's nothing surprising about Jenkins continuing to play.
Martin is healthy. That's the difference. He was a top pick and prospect for a reason.
I'm intrigued by the catchers, but it's likely Vazquez blocks them next year no matter how bad he is.
Yes. There might have had to be another small move, but yes.
I will say, this way, they get to choose who replaces Miranda, and possibly now Buxton, so that could be the sliver of logic.
Massive bummer. I hope he does what's right for his long term health. Fans, as I saw in another thread, questioning his toughness are the worst people.
I'm only trading him for a guy I think is a legit, young, starting pitcher, not just to clear space. They need pitching next year and the years after....
My concern is that Martin and Lee will just sit in AAA, providing no value. As this FO and manager defer to veterans. Just like Wallner and Julien until injuries forced their hand.
right....so easy to get him on the 40 man yesterday. My guess is they are assuming MAT and Buxton will be healthy for the playoffs.....and it won't matter.....I don't agree. I see no upside to NOT making him available, just in case.
Sure....if they can deal Lee for a legit SP, I'd consider that too. Probably not Lewis, though his injury history makes me nervous....I see him, if healthy, as a STAR.
Sure he could have, just option a pitcher (or Farmer) for 10 days, but I'm not sure they had to get him on the 26 man, just the 40. The pitcher could be replaced by Varland for those 10 days, for example, today, when the rosters expanded.
He could have been put on the 40 man easily....he can't replace Miranda on the playoff roster unless they win their petition. I agree, I'm glad he's on the roster....
100% they expect AK, Castro, and Buxton up in the next week or two....in the meantime, Luplow keeps playing.
IF Buxton can't play CF, and IF MAT's hammy is still an issue, I'd like there to be another CF option than Gallo on the 40 man....