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Nothing against Ausmus; Crane is a fool if he hires anyone without a proven track record as the leader of an organization’s scouting or player...
There are 2 things about Ausmus that make me think he would be a terrible GM. First, like you said he has no official background in talent...
If Crane picks Ausmus then Bagwell is officially a Gríma Wormtongue mf and I will expect a steady decline over the next 3-4 years.
Lmfao using Brandon Belt as not amazing and a comp for what you think Diaz will do. Dude has hit for a .351 wOBA over a 12 year career, about as...
I don’t agree, and the examples I gave bear that out. But even if it’s true, him playing 1B would only extend his career as a middling player...
I think that’s a reflection how rare it is for a good hitting catcher to hit free agency during their prime years. It’s not like they don’t get...
Yes, there are a lot of plates spinning when you are looking 4+ years out. It is totally plausible that they can resign Bregman. I just don’t...
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/brewers-designate-jon-singleton-for-assignment.html Bummer.
You joke about Brown/Whitley but that is another reason I am optimistic; there’s more upside than downside in the projections going out that far...
My current 2027 projection: C: Lee, Diaz; $6M, 3 fwar IF: Matijevic, Altuve, Pena, Perez, Hensley, Leon; $45M, 8 fwar OF: Melton, Gilbert,...
I don’t view his disinterest as much of a good reason to abandon the idea of him catching. Frankly, if he has the talent to catch, it’s stupid...
I am anxious to see how much of a shot Yainer Diaz is given this spring at catcher. One way I could see them handling that position is to give...
It really can’t be overstated the impact Yordan Alvarez has had on the franchise’s trajectory. Not only getting him for less than nothing but...
I am not worried. I think the Astros are in great shape. Altuve isn’t going anywhere; age will eventually come for him but he is looking like...
ERA is an awful way of judging pitcher value; even worse is judging a young pitcher by his entire 5 seasons when he has clearly improved. If...
I don’t think anyone was wanting to trade Framber and Drew Gilbert for Arraez, which would be the equivalent of what Miami gave up.
Leon, Lee, Diaz, Meyers, Brown, Dubin, Whitley, and Melendez all break out this year. Which lets Houston allow Brantley (Diaz/Meyers), Maldy...
Based mostly on age/experience, I would expect these 9 players to improve: Pena, Alvarez, Tucker, Hensley, Lee, Javier, Garcia, B Abreu, Brown...
I wouldn’t expect to see him on the major league side. My guess/hope is he is ready in time for the AAA season.
I wonder if Francisco Caldera is related to Fernando Caldera, another Venezuelan C who was signed to a 2nd tier bonus in 2019.
