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  1. wsnydes
    I don't recall either of them saying that, but they may have. That may have been the plan initially, but it changed along the way. That doesn't mean that they were bs'ing us. Circumstances may have changed what they wanted to do. That's not only their prerogative, but it also happens all of the time. And if Archer expected short outings, then that clearly was the plan for him. Nothing controversial about it.
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    There's more to this discussion than "Bundy and Archer killed the rotation". There were plenty of people around here that were calling for piggybacking one or both of those two, whether with each other or someone like Ober. IIRC, Archer was signed knowing that they'd keep him around 4 innings an outing. Injuries played a pretty key role in the discussion as well.
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    I was actually having this very conversation last week. One of the points the two of us in the conversation made was that the rotation is constructed better to go deeper into games. Between Bundy, Archer and the injuries, last year's staff simply wasn't good enough to go consistently deeper. They were fortunate to ride that as well as they did for as long as they did.
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    Welcome to TD!
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    I can't tell whether I'm crying because this is so damn funny or because it feels so painfully true and real!
  6. wsnydes
    Agreed. Health is probably on top of that list of things needing to go right. I like them for 85 wins.
  7. wsnydes
    Even if the offense isn't an issue, 92 still seems on the optimistic side. Possible? Certainly. Likely? I don't think so. Agreed on hammering the under on that prediction!
  8. wsnydes
    He hasn't pitched in so long, this shouldn't have come as a shock. Besides learning how the new elbow works, the rust from such a long layoff will take some time to break free. Guys like Verlander coming back strong are rare, so this really shouldn't come as a shock.
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    We really can't have nice things, can we?
  10. wsnydes
    Scotch whiskey.
  11. wsnydes
    I've stocked up on Scotch. It remains to be seen whether I have supply enough for the season or a month...
  12. wsnydes
    In fairness, it should also be pointed out that those guys getting ready for the WBC are getting game reps at the WBC too. That shouldn't be ignored either. But that's why we're saying that this should be part of the conversation.
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    The WBC plays into this conversation, but there's still 2.5 weeks of spring training. 5-10 games can be piled up in that time without an issue. I'm not concerned about it yet. If this is still a conversation come April 1st, that's a different story. Until then, I'm not going to be overly concerned about it.
  14. wsnydes
    My thoughts exactly. I'd be more likely to extend Gray than Maeda on age alone. I really want nothing to do with a Maeda extension unless it's extremely team friendly. I can at least entertain the idea of extending Gray, but I'm not sure that I'd do it.
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    Gotta love the Opening Day countdown!

  16. wsnydes
    If you're going to do it, I would do it after next season. You get a clearer picture of his health and a second season's worth of data points. I don't think there's any real rush at this point though.
  17. wsnydes
    Is this like Valentine's Day where even though you're supposed to love and appreciate your significant other every day of the year, there's one day set aside each year where you're obligated to buy a card and such? Hallmark really does think of everything.
  18. wsnydes
    I'd say that that contributed more to the offensive problem than the defensive one.
  19. wsnydes
    Given the three true outcomes approach of today's hitters, I'm not totally sold on the defensive athleticism becoming the premium it once was, but I do think there will be a slight resurgence in it. Particularly in the infield. And I like that a lot. I'm just not convinced that it's going to be all that noticeable generally speaking. That said, the FO clearly thinks that it will be a bigger difference based on their acquisitions this offseason. I'll be happy to be wrong if that logic pays off and a good defensive team makes a significant difference. And I'd rather have a good defensive club than a bad one any day anyway.
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    I don't really see him as being in any real trouble barring a complete meltdown this season without ridiculous injury numbers like they've had the last two seasons. I think he's doing what the FO is asking him to do, so unless the FO gets let go, I don't see Rocco being in any real trouble.
  21. wsnydes
    Just as long as you're committed to said indignation!
  22. wsnydes
    That was a missed opportunity, wasn't it?
  23. wsnydes
    This article should come with an Edourd Julien botched name variation Bingo card!
  24. wsnydes
    Too bad we don't have signatures anymore. You could have advertised it in your signature! 😆
  25. wsnydes
    Great write-up, Nick! I think it's hard to understate how great it is to have a player of Correa's caliber taking the time to help prospects like Lee. I tend to think that the best teacher is a fellow player. Coaches and managers are a good source too, but some things just seem to be absorbed more from another player. Particularly a guy like Correa.
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