AL Central Discussion

[Shanemansj13]

Cleveland is going to have a LOT of roster turnover fairly soon

Walters has got to be up soon

Sabrowski is getting closer

Stephen and Fry are getting closer

Bieber will be here

thats at a minimum- not counting like Delauter, Brito, etc.

Guards are still such a young team with talent coming and most everyone locked in for a while. It really is just the beginning for them in a lot of ways besides Jose - (which is obviously a big BESIDES)

Crazy that when you do look at the injures those injured players cost $30M of the $67M active payroll. So basically their roster is made up of $37M this season to this point...wow lol

 

[dtgold88]

Win or spend? Bc those are two very different things. Baseball is definitely different with no cap too. You can call them cheap...and I will fully agree with you and I can't wait for the owner to be long gone.
They do seem to hire the right guys. The developing of players and scouting team along with seemingly selling these players at the time is right there at the top of the league. Spend maybe even just 10% more and it probably makes a big difference.

Can't have a strong will to win and be near bottom in spending when team is in a contending window.

And of course no one thinks need to spend like NY or LA but in this window cannot keep up with teams/cities like Milwaukee, Cinci, Detroit or MN?

No doubt they have hired an incredible FO - arguably the best in the sport.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Imagine what this team could become next few years if ownership had a strong will to win like other owners in the city.

Granted have not kept track of what Brito is doing this year but have to think if Rocchio cannot start hitting he may get a chance over him (with Arias full time SS)?

Brito was raking but got hurt. He would likely be up right now if not--- although Schneeman ahs been playing great.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Crazy that when you do look at the injures those injured players cost $30M of the $67M active payroll. So basically their roster is made up of $37M this season to this point...wow lol

Thomas basically been hurt and ineffective, and not having Fry has really hurt early on.

It amazes me the Guards have the record they have to be honest with you.

I think Fry has started taking some swings- all though its a bummer that he will only be able to DH. He is really a nice weapon when he can catch, play outfield, etc.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Brito was raking but got hurt. He would likely be up right now if not--- although Schneeman ahs been playing great.

Yeah Arias and Schneeman have been producing so hard to see them going anywhere soon

 

[Shanemansj13]

Thomas basically been hurt and ineffective, and not having Fry has really hurt early on.

It amazes me the Guards have the record they have to be honest with you.

I think Fry has started taking some swings- all though its a bummer that he will only be able to DH. He is really a nice weapon when he can catch, play outfield, etc.

Yeah I think they have played the second least number of games vs teams greater than .500 but either way...everything has been below average except for their BP and Clase was awful to start the year. Impressive nonetheless

 

[WiggyRuss]

Yeah Arias and Schneeman have been producing so hard to see them going anywhere soon

Rocchio has been brutal

his very solid post-season from last year is starting to become a distant memory...he seems like his confidence is at an all time low.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Rocchio has been brutal

his very solid post-season from last year is starting to become a distant memory...he seems like his confidence is at an all time low.

I just don't see him as their future SS. He has these spurts where he hits well but overall like Bo...just a sub .200 hitter and his defense is not great to keep him at the position long-term

 

[WiggyRuss]

I just don't see him as their future SS. He has these spurts where he hits well but overall like Bo...just a sub .200 hitter and his defense is not great to keep him at the position long-term

the defense is weird- he has all the ability- but seems to have mental lapses...

ill tell ya- if the Nationals had half a brain theyd give up whatever to get Walters from the Guards.....geez the Nationals bullpen is sooooo bad.

 

[Shanemansj13]

the defense is weird- he has all the ability- but seems to have mental lapses...

ill tell ya- if the Nationals had half a brain theyd give up whatever to get Walters from the Guards.....geez the Nationals bullpen is sooooo bad.

I like what the Nats are doing offensively too. They had a young, talented lineup but their pitching is brutal. I mean they have Gore and Parker then a pile of shit. Although that Rutledge kid looks good

 

[navamind]

RIP Chet Lemon

https://www.mlb.com/news/chet-lemon-dies

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Tigers just having a Bukakke party on the Rockies today