As long as we aren't counting on him to be regular high leverage. Maybe he'll earn those spots and move parker down a notch. If he doesn't have it, fine, a good flier to take before giving up any prospects in a trade.
What is the current thought process on Romero - that he needs to gain confidence and dominate AAA? Is there benefit at some point to bringing him back up to work with Wes Johnson?
I was on the 'consider trading him' side, but remembered the benefit of having Sano under Nelson Cruz's tutelage for another year and a half. Let him continue to learn and be a solid number 6 or 7 hitter.
I agree - Rogers started out the first two batters with straight fastballs right over the plate. He started to do better once he mixed in some sliders. It was like he needed a couple batters to get the feel for things.
Gibby did a good job. His first inning was a lot like Berrios' on Friday, needing to work from the stretch right away, and he was working kind of methodical/slow. After a couple of innings he and Tortuga just meshed and cruised.
I usually agree. Maybe this year, if stars continue to align, no one is untouchable. Obviously return would have to be elite for those guys, but go for it.
I agree with slowing the roll on Arraez, if he goes back down he'll be back soon enough as the injured list will unfortunately but inevitably be used again
Any player who slumps and sulks could make a bad clubhouse worse. But everything about this clubhouse seems so positive that Sano should be able to relax and play.
I was surprised to see Mejia 'needing' to pitch on Monday as a setup guy, when odds are the next 2 games with Gibby and Odorizzi would require someone 'coupled' to their impending 5 inning and 4 2/3 inning starts.
This is what Odorizzi was last year. 5 innings and he's done. A number 5 starter. Gibson and Pineda have only the ability to go about 5 right now also, though due to health. Prepare for an overworked bullpen, injuries, and an exposed lack of depth.