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Post by docmm on Jun 30, 2024 19:52:26 GMT -8
I know the defense should be better with Jake at 1st and Bogaerts at 2nd but I worry about XB's hitting. Arraez and Solano need to both stay in the line-up somewhere but the only places they've play is DH and IF. I don't have a lot of faith in XB's bat, especially coming back from that bad of an injury. I hate to break up something that's working so well. I know it won't be for a while but I hope he doesn't hurry back too fast.
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Post by johneaztec on Jun 30, 2024 23:14:34 GMT -8
I know the defense should be better with Jake at 1st and Bogaerts at 2nd but I worry about XB's hitting. Arraez and Solano need to both stay in the line-up somewhere but the only places they've play is DH and IF. I don't have a lot of faith in XB's bat, especially coming back from that bad of an injury. I hate to break up something that's working so well. I know it won't be for a while but I hope he doesn't hurry back too fast. Yeah, this is where Shildt will make his money with these types of decisions. |
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Post by junior on Jul 1, 2024 12:57:53 GMT -8
I know the defense should be better with Jake at 1st and Bogaerts at 2nd but I worry about XB's hitting. Arraez and Solano need to both stay in the line-up somewhere but the only places they've play is DH and IF. I don't have a lot of faith in XB's bat, especially coming back from that bad of an injury. I hate to break up something that's working so well. I know it won't be for a while but I hope he doesn't hurry back too fast. Yeah, this is where Shildt will make his monkey with these types of decisions. Or spank his monkey … I don't have the same confidence in his abilities that others do. But I hope he'll prove me dead wrong. |
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Post by johneaztec on Jul 1, 2024 13:05:50 GMT -8
Yeah, this is where Shildt will make his monkey with these types of decisions. Or spank his monkey … I don't have the same confidence in his abilities that others do. But I hope he'll prove me dead wrong. Ha!!! Just caught that. Too funny. |
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Post by junior on Jul 4, 2024 15:16:31 GMT -8
The way some players are heating up right now, it'll be a tough decision - but maybe not as tough as I think. DH is going to be the biggest loser - but the opportunity to rest some players will be a winner. I think Solano's going to make some harder decisions for Shidt - especially if he keeps up the heat at the plate. Put him at 3rd, and where will Manny go if Arraez is DH (or vice versa). A good problem to have, but a problem nonetheless. I think the defense is stronger all around with Arraez not playing a defensive position, but again, there are some others who won't be able to DH if he's in there every night. Moving players in and out to rest them more frequently, however should be a positive solution for some of this. And it'll leave some strong depth on the bench for later in games.
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Post by docmm on Jul 4, 2024 20:34:28 GMT -8
I know Arraez is too short(5'10" on a good day) for a first baseman but he sure does a good job on stretching out for low throws.
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Post by johneaztec on Jul 4, 2024 21:03:56 GMT -8
I know Arraez is too short(5'10" on a good day) for a first baseman but he sure does a good job on stretching out for low throws. I noticed that too. This is where Shildt will make his money, moving around players and hopefully making the right moves. It's been a fun season so far, especially the last two weeks or so. |
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Post by docmm on Jul 9, 2024 19:08:05 GMT -8
Anybody think AJ will move Kim? He can put Bogaerts there and probably get something of value back for Kim. Kim's going to be expensive next year. I don't trust Bogaerts at the plate or much in the field but with that insane contract, he has to play and we can't afford to sit Solano or Arraez.
Our RFs slot has been horrible, too bad Bogaerts can't go there.
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Post by sdsuball on Jul 9, 2024 21:07:15 GMT -8
Anybody think AJ will move Kim? He can put Bogaerts there and probably get something of value back for Kim. Kim's going to be expensive next year. I don't trust Bogaerts at the plate or much in the field but with that insane contract, he has to play and we can't afford to sit Solano or Arraez. Our RFs slot has been horrible, too bad Bogaerts can't go there. Maybe for a starter. Kim has had a down year, doesn't help his trade value, which was much higher at the beginning of the year. It's a bit of a risk though since who knows what Bogaerts would provide (down the stretch) of the season. |
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Post by johneaztec on Jul 9, 2024 22:14:20 GMT -8
Anybody think AJ will move Kim? He can put Bogaerts there and probably get something of value back for Kim. Kim's going to be expensive next year. I don't trust Bogaerts at the plate or much in the field but with that insane contract, he has to play and we can't afford to sit Solano or Arraez. Our RFs slot has been horrible, too bad Bogaerts can't go there. Maybe for a starter. Kim has had a down year, doesn't help his trade value, which was much higher at the beginning of the year. It's a bit of a risk though since who knows what Bogaerts would provide (down the stretch) of the season. Yeah, it's probably going to take some time for Boegarts to get back to form, and who knows how well that shoulder is going to hold up. They need to see how he reacts first, if possible. |
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