Nothing. But you probably open the year with Pollock and his contract (unless moved for a similar contract; the Kimbrel trade just keeps on giving) starting in LF and then moving into a backup role when Colas is up. In the scenario where we have also added another left-handed OF bat that is.
Man being 4 back going into the series would be disappointing. Winning 2/3 only gains you a game. Saturday’s win being the start of a 10-game win streak would be phenomenal.
Sheets’ name shouldn’t even be mentioned when talking about constructing next year’s roster. Dude was plan A as part of the OF plan for this year and that failed. Can’t do it again this year. Can’t have Sheets, Vaughn or even Eloy out there on a regular basis. AAA depth for an injury to a DH/1B, roster filler until Colas is ready at best.
Ideally, you’re right he shouldn’t be. Also fine with that and just having Pollock play LF and Sheets not being with the team. It’s not complicated really.
The team needs to get more athletic and if Abreu signs somewhere else or retires, it would be a great opportunity to add a real corner outfielder and then adding Colas early in the year.
It was in response to his comment about “if he doesn’t come back, we can solve our DH issue.” You’d have Vaughn at 1B. Sheets should be in LF against righties only) easier to hide a guy there) only until Colas comes up about 3 weeks into the season. Then he can be bench bat or depth at triple A.
Yeah…Leury is a guy who’s been here a while though. Not that I disagree with cutting him early next year if he sucks.
Maybe a 1 for 1 swap for a reliever or some s%*#.
If Romy is the starting 2B, there could be a role for Elvis as a backup 2B/SS, with Leury serving as the 26th man, IF/OF reserve.
But we also have Mendick for that role and Elvis could maybe find a starting gig somewhere else.
Yordan Alvarez is only 25 and has only played 47 games in the outfield this year. I think Eloy’s bat can be that level good if not better. Half the games is being generous.
Nothing wrong with being a young DH.