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Re: General Discussion

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:16 am
by civ ollilavad
Not terribly concerned that Hedges cannot hit even a little bit He won't play a lot and he's a good catcher and our pitching relies on solid backstops.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:17 am
by civ ollilavad
I;m sure we all wondered about James and the Red Sox but apparently he has some longtime business relationship with someone else in Boston's management. But sure would like to have him own the Spiders.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:05 pm
by TFIR
civ ollilavad wrote:Not terribly concerned that Hedges cannot hit even a little bit He won't play a lot and he's a good catcher and our pitching relies on solid backstops.
Saw an interview with Roberto where he said his goal was to play 120 games this year.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:41 pm
by rusty2
seagull wrote:In case no one noticed, the savior brought in to fix our awful outfield production, E. Rosario, is stinking up the joint.

In case no one noticed, our back up catching is an automatic out.

In case no one noticed, Bauers can't help this team praying for a walk.

In case no one noticed, centerfield is a problem. Is Lofton still around?

In case no one noticed, Lebron James bought a minority share of the Boston Red Sox. Guess Dolan doesn't need the money.

Spring training for Seagull is over. In mid season form already........

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:10 pm
by TFIR
rusty - he's just doing his best kenm impression. Doing quite well I might add.

On the other hand I AM noticing:

Franmil Reyes hitting quite well.
Cesar Hernandez a steal at the price we got him.
Can't wait to see Zimmer have regular at bats (until he's injured :lol: )
Jose Ramirez rounding into form
Gimenez a gem


BTW, late spring training trades are pretty common - wouldn't surprise me to see Amed Rosario in one of those.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:00 pm
by seagull
Competition for jobs on this team comes down to picking between awful and Jag. Nothing special. Time to trade some pitching for some upgrades.

My best Kenm impression comes from having to spend $10K on a new HVAC for the house. I go between mad-as-hell and extremely grouchy.

Hate ST.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:58 pm
by rusty2
Sounds like a necessary investment in Arizona !

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:25 pm
by TFIR
Orioles acquired RHP Adam Plutko from the Orioles for cash considerations.

Plutko appeared in six games during Cactus League play, posting a 5.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 11/2 K/BB ratio over nine innings of work. Given the current state of the Orioles rotation, there's a reasonable chance that Plutko could work his way into a rotation spot.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:13 pm
by civ ollilavad
They couldn't get anything for plutko? He's no big deal but figured he was worth something

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:18 pm
by civ ollilavad
I think it's really cool that Bauers and Gamel can both win jobs hitting 194
Everyone knows Bauer stunk but for some reason gamel is described as having a good spring Tito boosts him for some reason He's just naquin by another name

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:25 pm
by seagull
When you're out of options you're not worth much. Looks like Plutko was not going to make the team. Guess the Tribe was going to have to put him on waivers A few bucks is better than nothing.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:27 pm
by civ ollilavad
So they need to clear 3 spots on the 40 man roster
It's finally time to dump beau Taylor
That explains plutko departure
I'd say farewell to Harold Ramirez
Perhaps cam hill needs 60 day dL probably not
Let's hope they don't dump a prospect for gamel or Perez

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:29 pm
by seagull
Bauers and Gamel are just in extended ST. They could have cut them now or cut them later. They could be gone by mid May.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:58 pm
by seagull
Why are they giving Benson ABs this late in ST? He still has no clue.

Re: General Discussion

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:07 pm
by TFIR
seagull wrote:When you're out of options you're not worth much. Looks like Plutko was not going to make the team. Guess the Tribe was going to have to put him on waivers A few bucks is better than nothing.
Good call seagull.