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Not sure how good of a guy he is. He pouted over being sent down when he couldn't it or run, he wouldn't report when sent down, he wouldn't/didn't play the field when Servais said he was going to the last time sent down, then refused their rehab and did his own thing. Maybe he is a nice guy, but he doesn't sound like a team guy. Sad it ended this way, but it was time.Did anyone ever give a real reason for why he was out so long because of a concussion?
But ya, you got to feel for the kid. He was a Julio type guy until his first knee surgery in the minors. He seems like a really good guy so he probably wouldn’t, but I’d love for him to do a tell all about him and the front office drama. Cause a GM doesn’t all but say he thinks one of his stars is faking how hurt he is without some legitimate blow up behind closed doors.
We need a backup catcher that is more than just an audition. We need someone who will stick, so I like this move. I hope it works out. Raliegh can't catch 130-140 games a year if we want him to continue duplicating the power he showed this year. I'd rather see him catch maybe 100 and DH another 35. I hope Hummel can catch the other 60 games. If the pitchers like him, his defense and pitch framing are decent, and he is at least league average in throwing out baserunners, then, hell yeah. I'll take it. If he gives us all that, then whatever offense he provides will just be a bonus.
I guess I am thinking good guy with how good he was with kids and stuff. I am not sure pouting is even really went on. It was a toxic relationship with him and I want a real reason why. Maybe Jerry just hates dudes named Kyle, I don’t know. He won the ROTY then something went nuclear with him and the front office.Not sure how good of a guy he is. He pouted over being sent down when he couldn't it or run, he wouldn't report when sent down, he wouldn't/didn't play the field when Servais said he was going to the last time sent down, then refused their rehab and did his own thing. Maybe he is a nice guy, but he doesn't sound like a team guy. Sad it ended this way, but it was time.
I think Marte and Lewis are in two completely different scenarios. Marte was still developing. Lewis has done his developing just the question is he able to A. Get his knee healthy (is it even able to be 100) B and if he then can he evolve his game. His game was athleticism and it showed with the different between Tacoma and Seattle, in the PCL you can hit moon shots with just your upper body.We saw how Ketel Marte blossomed when he went to Arizona. The ballpark dimensions and dead air obviously contributed to his increased offensive output. I think Lewis will experience the same effect although maybe to a lesser degree. I think this time next year we should expect it to look like we lost this trade. But the reality is, Lewis was derailed here. The thick air and ballpark dimensions here were more than he could overcome. It wasn't going to happen for him here. I wish him the best. I hope he lights up the National League.