While Verlander wasn't on top of his game last night, his defense did not help out in the least bit. I don't think we will see many more games with Upton and Aviles together in the OF. The fly ball in the first inning, even Escobar was chilling at 1B waiting for one of them to catch it. They both pull up and let it drop for a "double"
While Verlander wasn't on top of his game last night, his defense did not help out in the least bit. I don't think we will see many more games with Upton and Aviles together in the OF. The fly ball in the first inning, even Escobar was chilling at 1B waiting for one of them to catch it. They both pull up and let it drop for a "double"
For sure. I was yelling at the TV last night. I'd rather see Gose in center if Maybin is out. I'm fine losing the offense if he can play solid defense (outside one of the most inaccurate arms I've seen in baseball on throws home)
Should be interesting to see what happens with Eibner. If he keeps hitting, Orlando has a good chance of being traded or sent down, imo.
Yeah, for as shitty as Morales has been, he can be the shorthand man in a lineup that is mostly doing spit against lefties. Not too convinced Eibner isn't just a better version of Orlando's skillset at this point outside of speed.
Defensively, Eibner's an improvement, yes? Still unsure of how Eibner's offensive numbers will even out though. A shake up could prove fruitful though.
I would wager Eibner can probably hit lefties pretty reliably, but his offense vs RHP's is probably pretty questionable. Would explain, outside the injuries, why he has lasted until 27 in the minor leagues despite raw physical tools. The comps are also not that great for him. Lot of scrubby platoon types. At the same time- that's mostly what Orlando has been here as well with less pop and bad defense. With Gordon, better or worse, manning a spot in LF. You can probably rotate Eibner, Dyson, Morales between RF and DH until the deadline makes a decision on if the Royals are selling or buying. Gordon can maybe DH some too if you're feeling adventurous.
I wanted to trade castelonos in off season. He is about the only tradable player we have. I didn't see him getting off to such a good start at the plate. Not suprised he is dropping either. Wouldn't bother me if they traded him for a good arm
Just saved a run there. (Maybe, it was Victor at second.)
What's the Sox record the past 40 games? Has to be really ugly by now.
Yeah, Merrifield has been really pretty range-tacular at 2B which kind of surprised me. Has made 2-3 plays I don't think Omar could've made just tonight.
