He seems like he’s been right more than usual this offseason. Granted that’s still not a ton, but better for him than usual.
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He seems like he’s been right more than usual this offseason. Granted that’s still not a ton, but better for him than usual.
striker42
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Yep. Don't throw resources at a back end guy.
50PoundHead
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I think it largely depends on where Yamamoto lands. If the Dodgers sign him, they may be all done for the post-season. That would leave a smaller--but aggressive--set of teams trying to land Cease. If Yamamoto signs with someone else, I think the depth and variability of the Dodgers' prospect pool would provide the most enticing offer to the White Sox.
MadduxFanII
Swallowed by Mark Bowman
I had no idea Marcus Stroman was so short.
Cy's mom says he's not short where it counts though.
Dick long though
After reading through the last few pages of this thread, we need to be reminded that we didn’t lose the playoff series because of pitching.
When we say, depending on unproven pitchers didn’t work out too well…
The pitching we had was good enough to win if the hitters had performed at all.
I am good with getting another good pitcher, but struggle with the narrative that last year didn’t work out because of pitching.
When we say, depending on unproven pitchers didn’t work out too well…
The pitching we had was good enough to win if the hitters had performed at all.
I am good with getting another good pitcher, but struggle with the narrative that last year didn’t work out because of pitching.
Game 3 was lost because Bryce Elder had to pitch. Snit could have mitigated the damage the Phillies did on him, but that cannot happen again.
Just because pitching wasn’t the ultimate factor this year doesn’t mean it won’t be next year, and it doesn’t mean pitching didn’t hurt at all this past season. It’s pretty obvious you can’t rely on Morton at this point, and it’s obvious Elder should not be starting a playoff game. A solid 3 is a need - period.
msstate7
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Probably so, but I don't think the braves need one to get to the playoffs. Maybe AA wants to see how AJSS has progressed and get a 3 at the dead line if needed
They don’t need one to make the playoffs, no, but i want them to have a better shot once they get there.
GovClintonTyree
<B>Vencer a Los Doyers</B>
True enough. In ‘23.
UNCBlue012
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David Fletcher has been outrighted to Gwinnett.
AA doesn't make moves without a plan, but this one isn't clear... at all. We already had a ton of open roster spots, why open another?
AA doesn't make moves without a plan, but this one isn't clear... at all. We already had a ton of open roster spots, why open another?
Saw on Twitter he was days away from having enough service time to reject a AAA assignment. I'd imagine that's all it is.
50PoundHead
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50PoundHead
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That bulge in his sock isn't a sprained ankle.
MadduxFanII
Swallowed by Mark Bowman
DOB (I know, I know) says the plan with Fletcher hasn't changed -- he's still going to be the utility infielder. They just moved him to AAA to increase their offseason roster flexibility, knowing that no one would claim Fletcher on waivers and take that contract.
50PoundHead
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They're at 35 with Fletcher in Gwinnett. I'm not saying O'Brien is wrong, but doesn't the same problem exist if he goes north on the 26-man roster and they decide to send him out later. They have five open spots on the 40-man now and I am hard-pressed to see them filling all of the spots.
GovClintonTyree
<B>Vencer a Los Doyers</B>
That doesn’t make any sense.
It's about preserving the ability to send him down to the minors later without his permission. They can do this now, but in 4-5 days, he gains the power to prevent it.
So maybe there's a scenario where he doesn't make the team out of spring training. They could leave him in the minors as depth. They're going to be paying him anyway.
So maybe there's a scenario where he doesn't make the team out of spring training. They could leave him in the minors as depth. They're going to be paying him anyway.