jpx7 (05-01-2019)
I was about to post this. 23 million in garabage over more years too. As someone who wanted the pen addressed. It seems like we dodged a bullet not addressing it. Still early though Hoping our draft day will also net us a super good closer that can come in immediately and close some games.
Coppy
jpx7 (05-01-2019)
I've always believed that Camargo's best role would be a 350 - 400 AB guy, but last year's performance made me question my initial assessment. I was skeptical of the Donaldson signing and I will gladly admit it looks like my skepticism was misplaced (provided his health holds up), but I could have lived with Camargo for another year provided they added another bullpen arm and an upgrade at cOF. Not a rip on Markakis there, but we need to look at which way the heavier performance will tilt: Donaldson/Markakis or Camargo/cOF upgrade. I guess we'll know in November after we've won the World Series.
Nice to see Riley's early season performance. The rosiest part to me is the drop in K%. He's a strong guy and if his contact rate is solid, he'll hit his share of dingers. Of course, in the same vein as Demeritte, Riley is the kind of player who can seemingly strike out 11 times in 10 straight PAs.
Jaw (05-01-2019)
Jaw (05-01-2019)
Watched the Riley homer on a bigger screen and that ball landed over the Berm and hit that first white bus. You can see the guy reach down under the bus to get it.
Coppy
Jaw (05-01-2019)
Nolan Kingham working on a gem in Florida. 7 IP. 1 H. 0 BB. 4 K, but only 66 pitches through 7.
Kingham finishes off his strong performance throwing a CG (!!!!!!) on 85 pitches (64 strikes). No BB and 5K. 14 GO/3 FO. Impressive third start after two rocky ones since his promotion from Rome.
EDIT: Game stopped after 8 1/3 innings.
Last edited by 50PoundHead; 05-01-2019 at 07:03 PM.
Greg Holland looks like a bargain at 3.5 million
50PoundHead (05-01-2019), jpx7 (05-01-2019)