Bad depth isn't really depth. And yes, I'm negative on the FO right now for sure. Great pitching, and they refuse to take a chance on better hitting. Wasted opportunity for me. What evidence is there that they believe in them?
They clearly don't believe in Larnach or Wallner. Castro isn't a starter. AK? I guess he could go back out there, but it's not like he's hitting.
No, Julien is not an OF. He's barely a 2b right now.
Sure, just like Gallo and Kepler keep playing. No idea what they are doing next year, given they have zero faith in any minor league players, and zero OF signed for next year.
I think Julien is better right now..... So it's not that. I think people are underestimating just how good a hitter he already is, in just this little time.
This has been my point when people say the Twins should buy....who on that list moves the needle? Candaleria likely, but only for 5 weeks, then what? And, if he might get a QO, the price is way too high for that short a time.
The schedule in the first half wasn't playing a bunch of ALC teams, so I'm not sure I understand that second to last paragraph. I agree they aren't great, but that has nothing to do with the division.
That thought did occur to me......
I just don't think they trade Gray or Maeda, which I'm OK with, just not what I'd likely do given the lineup.
Gooooood. Imagine if they'd drafted Carrol and signed Swanson instead of a non-prospect and CC....
If you want them to be buyers, who are you replacing? And with whom? Good luck finding a hitter on these sellers....
If you are testing for a 3b, what are you giving up when Lewis is coming back in six weeks or so? And for whom that is better than Castro or Farmer?