Add Swanson suddenly forgetting how to play defense to the list of "things we are 18-12 despite of"
Most of his errors are throwing. Plays Bellinger would of made.Add Swanson suddenly forgetting how to play defense to the list of "things we are 18-12 despite of"
Where is Busch? You're ready to give up on the guy with the highest OPS on the team after 1 month?With the strength and depth we have in the rotation I think you can break the bank for Alonso in the offseason. Him and a good bullpen puts us in WS contention.
2025
C Amaya Gomes ( we have a prospect on the way)
1B Alonso
2B Hoerner
3B/DH Morel/Shaw
SS Swanson
LF Happ
CF PCA
RF Suzuki
His glove is weak at first. Where exactly to you project him? If you sign Alonso he's going to play 1st and that OPS is in free fall.Where is Busch? You're ready to give up on the guy with the highest OPS on the team after 1 month?
Isn't Busch under team control until 2027? He's a better overall hitter than Alonso and will be much cheaper. I'd rather spend on pitching than pay Alonso 25 million a year.His glove is weak at first. Where exactly to you project him? If you sign Alonso he's going to play 1st and that OPS is in free fall.
You think Busch is a better hitter than Alonso? Not sure if there's any point to discuss further.Isn't Busch under team control until 2027? He's a better overall hitter than Alonso and will be much cheaper. I'd rather spend on pitching than pay Alonso 25 million a year.
Agreed.I know the sample size is too small on Wisdom playing 1st base but the eye test on him playing defense is brutal
It's too small of a sample size right now so you are probably right. If Busch keeps these numbers up though he's right in line with Alonsos OPS numbers.You think Busch is a better hitter than Alonso? Not sure if there's any point to discuss further.
But he's currently costing the rest of the infield errors on plays a decent receiver should handle.
I know the sample size is too small on Wisdom playing 1st base but the eye test on him playing defense is brutal
I agree Busch is NOT a better hitter than Alonso. However, Alonso however is in his 6th year in the league and has always been a negative value player defensively, so he's not exactly going to be an upgrade. Busch (although he played mostly 1B in college) has played a total of 50 games at 1B as a pro, as LA had him bouncing all over the place (2B, 3B, LF). So I think there is growth there for him as he settles into his first full MLB season.You think Busch is a better hitter than Alonso? Not sure if there's any point to discuss further.
But he's currently costing the rest of the infield errors on plays a decent receiver should handle.
Feel like Alonso is an OK get at right price. Sure Alonso can be a 40HR guy, but he's also a high strike-out & .220 hitter over the last 2 seasons.You think Busch is a better hitter than Alonso? Not sure if there's any point to discuss further.
But he's currently costing the rest of the infield errors on plays a decent receiver should handle.
Busch is a rookie and under team control through 2029. Most likely eligible for arbitration in 2027.Isn't Busch under team control until 2027? He's a better overall hitter than Alonso and will be much cheaper. I'd rather spend on pitching than pay Alonso 25 million a year.
They don't mention looks like Steele has given up a couple runs as well in the 1st:
Would love to see him up but not sure where he will ever fit. My guess is we’ll let him rot in AAA a la Mervis and Canario and let their value drop before realizing we should’ve moved them at their peak.Not sure what Vasquez has left to prove. Could of had a walkoff double but they held the runner at 3rd. Only one out.
He's definitely a better hitter then Madrigal.Would love to see him up but not sure where he will ever fit. My guess is we’ll let him rot in AAA a la Mervis and Canario and let their value drop before realizing we should’ve moved them at their peak.
I do think Vazquez should be our #2 everywhere infielder, FWIW. Nick Madrigals sole role should be pinch hitting with a runner in scoring position.