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  1. HarmonK03
    I would say send Roden down, Martin has made contributions and can help against lefties.
  2. HarmonK03
    The 15th is to help keep him eligible for ROY next year and a potential comp pick as a result. I do not believe it impacts years of control.
  3. HarmonK03
    Basically if you play 7 days a week, you have 4 positions including DH and 5 guys, that's at least 5 games a week for everyone. Martin can still play 2 to 3 days a week, maybe you slot Keaschall in at 2B a couple days a week. I do think it is possible and remember when one of those guys is not starting, they are on the bench, I like my odds of pinch hitting with one of those players as the option. It is better to have too many options than having to put people in situations that are not optimal. Yes the better would have been to trade Larnach, but I do not believe it is in the best interests of Jenkins or the team to keep him in St. Paul. As for Caratini, he had a career month in St. Paul, he has basically reverted to his career norms which for a backup catcher and occasional fill in at 1B is perfectly acceptable. But they have basically made him a platoon option and late inning defensive replacement, moving three or four players around, let's minimize if we can.
  4. HarmonK03
    That's a date that I don't agree with, some potential reward for next year that may or may not happen should not be part of the decision making process.
  5. HarmonK03
    You can rotate the 4 outfielders and they all can play 4 to 5 days with mixing in a spot at DH at a couple days a week. There is no need to bench anyone, elevate your lineup and your bench.
  6. HarmonK03
    It is time to bring up Jenkins for Jackson. This doesn't mean he fills the 13th man role on the bench, instead it pushes everyone down a spot. This also balances the roster better and allows Clemens and Kreidler to stay in the infield where they are more effective. Even when Buxton comes back there are plenty AB's to go around between Buxton, Jenkins, Larnach and Keaschall. And you can give Bell a couple of days a week off and someone can DH. It takes some creativity but teams do this all the time. This also strengthens the bench. But they have to get past worrying which side of the plate the batter stands on in most situations. It works for Larnach and Martin but it doesn't have to be that way for everyone. This would also eliminate the need to keep trying to fit Caratini into the lineup at 1B. Yes Jenkins may struggle but he will also be learning which is beneficial and he will also make some plays, similar to Lara for Milwaukee last week. It would be great to see an athletic outfield of Jenkins, Buxton and Keaschall and watch them run the ball down. You are not replacing anyone who has performed at a high level.
  7. HarmonK03
    Roden has had 200 AB's over the last two seasons and is hitting under .200. Now may not be the time to move on, but at some point he needs to produce more.
  8. HarmonK03
    He's a third string catcher who they won't even play. And you are telling me I won't give him credit for all his great contributions.
  9. HarmonK03
    You do know I am referring to Alex Jackson.
  10. HarmonK03
    He's a .250 career hitter with not many at bats. Not really a .300 hitter.
  11. HarmonK03
    Jackson makes an appearance.
  12. HarmonK03
    And if he is our best defensive player, that is a low bar, so not something I personally would hang my hat on.
  13. HarmonK03
    It might be Preilipp on Saturday since Friday is an off day unless they push him back again.
  14. HarmonK03
    I responded to a comment about defense.
  15. HarmonK03
    I posted it before he came to bat. Asking if you are going to pinch hit for your #9 hitter in a one run game is not controversial.
  16. HarmonK03
    I posted it before he got the hit, because strategically it was a better move to me.
  17. HarmonK03
    I have my opinions and you have yours, so you can stop as well.
  18. HarmonK03
    If he's our best defensive center fielder than we are not in a good spot.
  19. HarmonK03
    Why not pinch hit for Kreidler?
  20. HarmonK03
    Only approved topics by the super secret probation police can be mentioned more than once.
  21. HarmonK03
    And coming into tonight he was hitting .390 with and OPS of 1.109 for the month. And 4 of the strikeouts were against Mis, I am sure he isn't the only who has been beaten by him. Yes he's had a rough game and a half. Is he supposed to hit a home run every time up.
  22. HarmonK03
    Was Martin reading the TD board and now is showing us tonight.
  23. HarmonK03
    Everyone drafted before Jenkins is in the major leagues, there is no reason to hold him back. ERod has not played in over 2 months, he is no where near ready to come up here. He should be extra player called up in September. If they want to contend Jenkins would be up here. You are really stretching to make a case for Roden, 11 AB's and his first double of the year.
  24. HarmonK03
    Well Davis Schneider made the most starts in LF last year for Toronto, some of those guys got a chance because Roden didn't take the job and run with it. His age may not matter but he will soon be in the Wallner and Larnach territory of the last couple of years where you have to show something quickly. There are people coming up behind him and right now he is not producing enough to hold them off if they show they are ready.
  25. HarmonK03
    I understand your point, I am not necessarily down on Roden, and right now there is no one he is blocking. But I don't believe he should take time from or block Jenkins. I don't know what to say about his defense, the eye test says he doesn't look bad out there, but nothing stands out to me. Sometimes players don't always get the opportunities they should and that I think that is the line he is walking right now. I just hope he doesn't get playing time just because he was traded for.
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