poppysox

That wouldn't do it for me and I bet it doesn't do it for Hahn. We will see soon.

Greg...sometimes you deal from a strength to strengthen a weakness. Not all trades are for prospects. We traded Tommy John for Dick Allen. You have to wait to see the deal before hating it.

Or relief pitching for that matter.

People talk about Abreu having value as a mentor. I have seen many of our players talking with McCann in what looks like mentoring type discussions as well.

I'm more than fine with keeping both of them. My feeling is that if you have a team that on paper is going far in the playoffs...two quality relievers of this stature make any of those teams heavy favorites. Again...it only takes one team to think these guys are the missing peace. By the way...the Yankees deal was partially done to get the relief of Frasier's salary and half ass play.

Collins as a back up catcher to McCann works well for bring him along. Catching 2 or 3 times per week and occasional DH and pitch hit duties. Fisk and Karkovice did this for some time.

You would think Rodon would want to be part of what's going to happen here. Boris is the wild card.

Won't surprise me if he's gone in two weeks.

You are correct. This package requires a HAUL.

Greg...If we traded those three guys we would be getting a haul that you would love. I don't think you need to worry.

I agree with you that getting the extension done would be smart. But...can you imagine the impact on the turnstiles Robert & Madrigal would have? The park would fill up quickly.

Maybe even closer.

7 rbi's will do that.

My guess would be no. Boras never seeks reasonable compromise.

McCann should be basically off the table. We need a quality catcher and he is one. I understand that you can trade anyone but that doesn't me you should.

3/$18 is about what today's price is I would imagine. Tomorrows price might be more like that 3/$36 number or zero depending on what happens starting tonight. Personally I'd like to lock him up for some cost certainty at the position.

Madrigal will be a very effective hitter and keep the line moving type of guy. Other than this oversite...I like your post.

No reason not to win the division in 2020 on our way to the big show in 2021.

After we've gone to bed.

Yoan running with some pretty fancy company.

I would. He's hitting ropes not bloopers.

I would have brought Robert & Madrigal up yesterday. We have seen Moncada /Eloy/Anderson and Gio all take time to adjust to the major league game. Use the time now when wins & losses don't matter. They will develop faster playing at the ML level although they will hit rough patches like the players I mentioned. Find two starting pitchers and a Right Fielder. We would compete for the Central next year.

One vote per fan seems only sensible. I don't understand why this imbecilic plan of stuffing the ballot box ever got started.

Don't think that would qualify as an upgrade.

Good Point.