AL East Thread

[navamind]

Meanwhile, "The Martian" has struck out 40 times in 150 ABs in AA. Guess we'll be waiting a while for this one.

there were people talking about him cracking the Opening Day roster, but I don't think 2023 was ever realistic. It's rare to see anyone barely play above A+ and go to the majors unless they destroy minor league pitching (Juan Soto). Dominguez has hit well in the minors prior to this year, but not to that extent. Just remember, he's a 20-year-old in AA... he's one of the youngest at that level.

 

[Pure Steel]

there were people talking about him cracking the Opening Day roster, but I don't think 2023 was ever realistic. It's rare to see anyone barely play above A+ and go to the majors unless they destroy minor league pitching (Juan Soto). Dominguez has hit well in the minors prior to this year, but not to that extent. Just remember, he's a 20-year-old in AA... he's one of the youngest at that level.

Also, look up Judge's minor league numbers......not that this guy is anywhere near what Judge is today......

 

[nynasty]

That wasn't Boone. Said after the game DJ did it on his own

A safety squeeze was on, but not called by the manager?

That doesn't make me feel better.

 

[nynasty]

there were people talking about him cracking the Opening Day roster, but I don't think 2023 was ever realistic. It's rare to see anyone barely play above A+ and go to the majors unless they destroy minor league pitching (Juan Soto). Dominguez has hit well in the minors prior to this year, but not to that extent. Just remember, he's a 20-year-old in AA... he's one of the youngest at that level.

Almost 4 years too young for the level, according to BRef anyway.

Really, outside of last year in hi A, his numbers have been pretty pedestrian-but that K rate this season is alarming

 

[navamind]

Almost 4 years too young for the level, according to BRef anyway.

Really, outside of last year in hi A, his numbers have been pretty pedestrian-but that K rate this season is alarming

His numbers were very good for his age in relation to the rest of his levels. The K's are some cause for concern, but it's not uncommon for that to improve upon further exposure to AA pitching.

A+ to AA is arguably the biggest jump for hitters. I don't think you should be too worried about him just yet

 

[bksballer89]

Cycle in play for IKF

 

[catman]

IKF isn't a bad ballplayer. He can play multiple positions and do nicely defensively everywhere. He can hit a little bit also.

 

[navamind]

IKF isn't a bad ballplayer. He can play multiple positions and do nicely defensively everywhere. He can hit a little bit also.

kind of a stretch... career 80 OPS+ is pretty mediocre even for a middle infielder. I do agree he's been a useful major leaguer (he was a ~2-3 WAR player three years in a row), but he's been especially bad at the plate so far (55 OPS+). Unless you're a Mark Belanger-esque defensive player, it's hard to provide any real value hitting that poorly

 

[catman]

He is an adequate player at multiple positions that can run a bit, hit a little (emphasis on little) and play very well on defense.
2-3 WAR is adequate for a starting player in the majors.

 

[Pure Steel]

And just like that……we have a ball game

 

[Pure Steel]

Grab a beer, down 6-5…..wtf

 

[Pure Steel]

Time for bourbon……

 

[bksballer89]

Bullpen finally had a bad night

 

[Pure Steel]

Bullpen finally had a bad night

Bad is being kind….looked like batting practice

 

[nynasty]

This division is going to be crazy. Can't remember when there wasn't at least one patsy to beat up on.

 

[chillerdab]

O’s are legit. Good lineup, 1-9. Depth.
Great bullpen.

Gonna be a ridiculous season in the AL East.

 

[bksballer89]

Volpe really fucked this inning

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Pure Steel]

They should dock his pay…..

 

[chappee11]

Also, look up Judge's minor league numbers......not that this guy is anywhere near what Judge is today......

I was just talking about this recently. When Judge came up, nobody really took him seriously. Hell, you can probably go back on this thread to see how he was viewed. He was a strikeout machine and he was wildly overmatched. Now compare him to the hype surrounding Volpe, Phil Hughes, Joba or “The Martian” etc…. Judge has gotten the last laugh.