poppysox

This is an exceptionally well-done write-up by VAfan and I agree with his conclusions. True to my nature I hope we keep all of them primarily because we would be selling low on the top 3 candidates IMO and Mercedes just has deal sweetener value at least until NL approves the DH. Anyone can be traded for the right deal but I would want real difference makers in return.

Leury has developed into a good baseball player...certainly better than I would ever have imagined. This injury-riddled year has provided opportunities for Leury, Vaughn, Sheets, Burger, Goodwin, Mercedes, and even Seby. I would say our depth has proven substantially better than most of us thought. TRL has shown us that he still knows how to handle a roster IMO. When all the regulars are back for playoff baseball...some painful demotions will need to happen.

I like using the DH in this way. Get Burger some playing time at 3rd while refreshing Moncada with light-duty today.

They haven't had much reason until now.

I agree with you but hate to see it actually, Burger and Sheets are going to be good players IMO. We have to give to get so I get it. Just don't be giving them away for a box of rocks.

Keuchel has turned into our weakest starter IMO. Time to start looking like his old self.

Salary relief is a tradeable asset.

Yeah...those were the days.

I agree... a true 5 tool player ability.

Vaughn, Hamilton, or Engel depending on who's playing CF and RF.

I like him a lot. Hope that both he and Burger get plenty of playing time.

Sounds like Vulture could use this adjustment.

Billy...it never leaves his face.

With Engel looking good and these two guys returning we will have an abundance of offensive people we want to play. Try to find a short-term 2nd base upgrade and some BP help does it for me. I wouldn't mind an upgrade at catcher but I was pleased to see the way Zebby handled the position.

Baseball is a game where the decision you make today can affect the game tomorrow. I was critical of TRL resting Anderson on Tuesday since we have the AS break next week. I was panicked after losing the two games in Detroit and the Grandal injury. However, we won the Tuesday game and yesterday Tim goes 4 for 4 and looks lots better. He plays everyone so they are ready when needed. His in-game decisions irk me often but those decisions work out frequently. At the end of the day, TRL has won a lot of baseball games and he knows it's a long season.

That amount of money would be made up in positive fan goodwill.

Hamilton, Goodwin, and Leury have become something out of nothing. Amazing!

I've been noticing the body language between TLR and the players as they exit the field lately. I think they like each other. Just one man's observation.

Seby looked very comfortable back there. Showed a good arm and didn't spend the day chasing after the ball. Defensively he looked better than Grandal or Collins IMO.

Very solid IMO.

Injuries have given us a chance to see Burger, Sheets, and the development of Vaughn in LF. Some of that may help in our playoff depth.

He has looked very solid behind the plate IMO.

Your wish is granted.

Who is this Garcia guy? Looks like a different player.

Engel is the real deal methinks.