Wow I didn’t have “Jeff McNeil renaissance” on my bingo card for the second half of the season
The scourge of autocorrect!Top 8, bases loaded, one out, can’t even put the ball in play……so Spocky Ramona, TYPICAL………….
Full disclosure- liked this post after the final out, didn’t want to jinx itGotta give props to Nunez for working around that inning. Even though he got very nearly taken deep after walking judge.
6 outs away from stealing one
I’m a harsh critic of the bullpen (usually rightfully so) but wow great showing tonight. Didnt think Diekman had that ninth inning in himFull disclosure- liked this post after the final out, didn’t want to jinx it
Agree on Diekman--he has been a disaster waiting to happen. I thought the manager must have been sharing that bottle of wine with Rick and Matt.I’m a harsh critic of the bullpen (usually rightfully so) but wow great showing tonight. Didnt think Diekman had that ninth inning in him
I am greedy and would love if they could get us to September still in the mixIt almost felt like we were trying to lose but I’ll take it. The hitting has cooled off. Hoping they can show more life soon.
I’ve already won because they kept it interesting until the start of football camp.
Now that Scott just hit the IL, it changes thought process a little, as we’re backI am torn on what we should do at the trading deadline.
I would be fine trading one of Severino, Manaea or Quintana. I think trading two would really hurt any wild card chances and while we aren't going to the World Series at least it's something to root for.
Also the return for the second guy probably isn going to alter our future. Unless we plan to fortify our bullpen, Butto looks good there for now.
I would definitely float Alonso and Martinez but wouldn't trade both. In theory Alonso should be our most valuable trade piece.
I still don't see a great team coming anytime soon unless we get very creative or lucky so if we have a chance to get in the playoffs I might ride it out possibly picking up an extra reliever unless someone blows us away with a key young piece.
Now that Scott just hit the IL, it changes thought process a little, as we’re back
to a 5 man rotation, unless megill or butto becomes 6th.
I would definitely float Martinez- promote Baty - tearing it up again in AAA ( 2 HRs Tues night).
Alonso keep- he’s having a below avg year(reduces return) & they will offer him
contract that will get them a draft pick when he refuses
I don’t disagree that I’d rather have JD than Baty this year in a clutch Sept at bat.I would not replace JD with Baty. One has been a key to the resurgence while the other has been key to the nose dive.