Yes, missing Freddie hurts like hell, but your head is in the sand if you think that he'd make the difference in this team being a contender vs. an also-ran.
I'm already afraid of that narrative taking hold—we were a legit contender until Freddie got hurt!
Just like "This offense (as it sits 22/30 in MLB in runs scored) is sooooo much better than last year's" and "Markakis is really good!" as he continues a six-week slide to league average.
I've enjoyed this season and I'm optimistic about the future, given the core talent and financial flexibility we have now. But, please, let's be realistic about what we're looking at now. It's a team that tops out chasing .500, not a playoff contender, Freddie notwithstanding.
bravesnumberone (07-19-2015)
jpx7 (07-19-2015), The Chosen One (07-19-2015)
NinersSBChamps (07-20-2015)
Julio3000 (07-20-2015)
Julio3000 (07-20-2015), The Chosen One (07-19-2015)
A lot of good things can happen when you make contact.
Julio3000 (07-20-2015)
How has Kelly cooled? Hitting over .300 in last 7 and 15 games. Do your research before you state ignorant comments.
http://m.mlb.com/player/430637/kelly-johnson
Unfortunately, the cluster luck of the first 2 months has worn off. People still refuse to believe it and think teams have a special ability to hit with RISP and tie hits together with magical powers.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe