poppysox

Not really...but any production is a surprise. On the other hand...both guys are very good defensively.

I think this problem of having so many good hitters that it is hard to play them all is rather fun.

Real Bummer was untouchable in any trade. I wonder what the insiders think is the problem. Heuer seemed to have found a little something lately but Bummer is miles from his old self.

Yeah...you could even see that across the pond.

Therefore...if Zavala could hit he would be worth a fortune.

Love him in the role he's in.

"A watched pot never boils." I trust RH to get er done...we just need to be patient.

I like Benintendi a lot but Merrifield is the guy that the White Sox should get their hands on.

Funny what one guy can do for the overall look of the lineup.

Goodwin will not be on the playoff roster IMO.

I think Jimenez, Robert, Vaughn, Engel, and Sheets will all get substantial playing time in the outfield. The two guys not playing outfield at any one time will be in the DH mix with Grandal and Jose. Leury keeps a job because of his flexibility and Hamilton has late-inning running and defense abilities. No room at the inn for anyone else.

I tend to think this way as well. However, I'm not usually thought of as a pessimist.

Yep...the outfield is going to get crowded when Robert comes back. Money needs to go to relief pitching and 2nd base.

I like him a lot.

Yep...those NL parks in the World Series will require being outside of our comfort zone.

We didn't know he could play left and he was actually very solid. He moves really well at first base and seems to be learning on the run. I understand he isn't sleek but I think he will be one of those solid types that handle the routine stuff well.

We should consider giving him the game ball.

Give it a week and I bet Vaughn can handle it. He's an athlete and puts the work in.

Wouldn't believe it if you didn't see it. Only in the movies.

Yep...can't be gone soon enough to suit me.

Amen!

I think this is exactly right. Currently, the argument is between one unimportant piece or two. If we give the Diamondbacks let's say both Adolfo and Mercedes RH will say we gave up a ton but the fans deserve his best effort. If we give up only one guy...the Diamondbacks say we think we got something special in "fill in the blank".

Fan perception counts for something. When we sucked and had nothing to trade we would have easily bought into the Mercedes hype. Whatever Arizona gets for Escobar... I bet it's not much sexier than Mercedes.

Their motivation is to save the 3 million and perhaps get a useable something. I suggested Mercedes in my original post because they would actually be able to claim they got something of value with the NL DH coming into existence in all probability.

This is just wrong.