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I thought maybe that was going to be a link to the full-sized picture of jon_mx's avatar.Doctor Detroit said:
That is a good point. Verlander outing was saved by three very good defensive plays in the outfield. But there was still enough good to have confidence Verlander will be a big help to a rotation which needs it.
I think a legit setup man is an absolute must (personally I think they need 2).
So about the same he hits against lefties? Do they make left-handed hitting 3rd basemen? Nick's hitting has been the weak spot in the lineup, but really if that is our weakness it ain't terrible. They need to drop him to the 9th spot though. Iggy would be more productive hitting somewhere else. He is not getting enough AB's and when he does get on, he is not scoring as much as he should. Iggy is an everyday player, but still does not have enough AB's to qualify for the leader board.
Cant imagine a reliable setup man with our farm, a potential bounce back is probably the best bet. Any bad NL teams with expiring LH bench bats? Don't have the horses for much more than that.
Castellanos is hitting .268 against lefties and .212 against righties. I have no idea if there are any LH hitters available that can play 3rd, but if Castellsnos doesn't improve that rally-killing .212, they need to do something. In addition to Victor and to a lesser degree Avila, I think they still need another LH hitter. Since they aren't going to platoon the corner outfield or middle infield, 3rd base is all that's left.
The lack of assets to trade is the big problem but there are always cheaper options such as older players that can still play. For example, Benoit has been solid and the Padres (assuming they are sellers) can't really expect to get a whole lot for him. That's just one example.
Has this guy ever gotten out of an inning without giving up a run?
That was his first horrible performance in nearly two months. He did get off to a bad start of the season, but he had only given up 2 earned runs in his last 21 appearances before that disaster.
Fair enough. Haven't been able to follow as closely this season as in seasons past. Just felt like I'm always seeing the guy get blown up in box scores.
Good to see Anibal with his mojo back.Well, well, well...Anibal is in the building.
Wish he'd be more consistent but seeing that tonight makes you feel warm inside.
Why would they trade JD? He's under team control through 2017 and coming into his own now. I can't see that.
It is not even clear yet they need another starter. I feel a lot better about the rotation than I did a week ago. Price and Simon have been good all year and Verlander looks good on his return and Sanchez has has a couple of very good starts. Ryan has showed some potential for a spot starter and maybe Greene will get it figured out again. I could see the trade deadline pass without a serious attempt at adding a starter. A good setup man is our biggest need and I think we can take a hefty contract off someone's hands for a half season without giving up much.
Plus they have Farmer who should be fine with a few opportunities, pretty sure he's in the rotation for sure in 2016.
A shutout usually leads to some irrational exuberance, but lets enjoy it while it lasts.
Don't get too high during the high's and don't get too low during the low's. Still a lot of questions right now, lets see where things are in a few weeks.
Having Mac tell us every other day about how a marathon runner doesn't have highs and lows is shocking. NO REASON TO GET EXCITED!
Given what's being discussed, the hyperbole here fits perfectly.
Optimism isnt hyperbolic in nature.Given what's being discussed, the hyperbole here fits perfectly.
Cincinnati does it so Hamilton has one less at bat because he can't hit, but in case he does get on he's on with the good bats coming up.
