Current Roster

[calsnowskier]

What was the point of the tear down? Why would you do that in season if the outcome would be predictably bad? And I have no problem losing him on waivers. I don't see the value in keeping him over other players. Maybe FZ could even get some value in return.

FZ has had a chubby for Talk for years. He isn’t going to bail on him this quickly. Right or wrong.

He just gave up 2 assets for him a month or so ago. FZ is not going to admit defeat that fast.

As for why they tore down his swing mid season, I have no idea. I agree that it does not appear to be a good idea. Maybe they didnt think the changes would be THAT drastic? Maybe they didn’t expect to be in serious contention and thought there was enough future up side to eat the roster spot as he essentially had a year-long spring training? That is a legit gripe. But the fact remains that he is a golden boy at the moment.

that said, his golden-ness may be losing some of its luster. He is CLEARLY beyond frustrated on the field. He is playing scared and acting defensively when anything “off” happens (his reaction to the single the ither day did not strike me as a confidant “I was safe, go to replay”, it was more of a “I didnt fuck that up, I was safe, go to replay”.

 

[tzill]

That is possible but I'd still rather have Slater than Tauchman. I don't understand the love for that guy. His OPS is 60 points below Slater's. I don't see how his defense makes up that kind of differential.

I don't think the decision is all about OPS...they like, in general, his ABs. Doesn't chase, makes the pitchers work, etc. He's a very FZ type of hitter.

 

[LHG]

I don't think the decision is all about OPS...they like, in general, his ABs. Doesn't chase, makes the pitchers work, etc. He's a very FZ type of hitter.

I will say that I'm glad he's gotten an extended look. Too often, in my opinion, untested players get the briefest of looks and get tossed within 50 at-bats (or less, in FZ's case). However, at some point, results need to be considered, even if the player passes the eye test. Looks can be deceiving. We are 161 plate appearances into the Tauchman experiment and its beginning to look failed.

 

[tzill]

I will say that I'm glad he's gotten an extended look. Too often, in my opinion, untested players get the briefest of looks and get tossed within 50 at-bats (or less, in FZ's case). However, at some point, results need to be considered, even if the player passes the eye test. Looks can be deceiving. We are 161 plate appearances into the Tauchman experiment and its beginning to look failed.

FZ won't hit on every acquisition. However, I trust him. If Tok needs to go, he'll be gone. I think Slater is the first one out and Davis looks more than ready to come up.

 

[LHG]

FZ won't hit on every acquisition. However, I trust him. If Tok needs to go, he'll be gone. I think Slater is the first one out and Davis looks more than ready to come up.

I am excited about Davis getting a shot. With this outfield, help is needed. Slater is barely playing, and not hitting when he does. Tauchman looks overwhelmed. Dickerson seems done. Ruf hasn't hit that well since coming off the IL. Even Yaz has been struggling recently. The only bright spot in the outfield has been Duggar and Wade, and Wade is mainly at 1st base.

 

[tzill]

Tauchman to the IL.

Davis called up.

 

[LHG]

Tauchman to the IL.

Davis called up.

Looking forward to Davis getting a shot.

 

[calsnowskier]

Beede activated from the 60-day IL
Sherfy DFA’d
Davis placed on the 10-day IL
Vosler added to the 26-man roster

 

[LHG]

Beede activated from the 60-day IL
Sherfy DFA’d
Davis placed on the 10-day IL
Vosler added to the 26-man roster

At first, I was a bit shocked that Sherfy was the casualty but then I saw his numbers. Not awful, but probably the worst reliever on the team (although an argument could be made that it should be Littell. Either way, it illustrates how the bullpen has improved significantly from April).
My question is, is Beede going into the rotation or the bullpen? Also, why isn't he being optioned?

 

[calsnowskier]

My guess is that they want to try to conserve the option. No idea if that thought process is even a thing, but that’s my first idea. BBRef doesn’t show his game logs for his rehab, so I don’t know what his trends are. I do seem to remember him doing VERY badly at the start of his rehab, stats-wise.

 

[LHG]

My guess is that they want to try to conserve the option. No idea if that thought process is even a thing, but that’s my first idea. BBRef doesn’t show his game logs for his rehab, so I don’t know what his trends are. I do seem to remember him doing VERY badly at the start of his rehab, stats-wise.

They didn't get any better.

Tyler Beede Stats, Fantasy & News

Tyler Beede Stats, Fantasy & News

www.milb.com

 

[tzill]

At first, I was a bit shocked that Sherfy was the casualty but then I saw his numbers. Not awful, but probably the worst reliever on the team (although an argument could be made that it should be Littell. Either way, it illustrates how the bullpen has improved significantly from April).
My question is, is Beede going into the rotation or the bullpen? Also, why isn't he being optioned?

Yes, your honor. I rest my case. He phuking SUCKS.

 

[LHG]

Yes, your honor. I rest my case. He phuking SUCKS.

He's the weak link, by numbers, in the bullpen but his numbers aren't that bad. However, I realize your standard is much higher than most of us.

 

[tzill]

Buster to IL; Webb activated. Per Baggs, Bart is in the building.

 

[LHG]

Buster to IL; Webb activated. Per Baggs, Bart is in the building.

Is there still a travel squad?

 

[tzill]

Is there still a travel squad?

Taxi squad? Yes. And Bart is on it.

 

[LHG]

Taxi squad? Yes. And Bart is on it.

Travel . . . taxi . . . tomato . . . tomatoe

 

[pachyderm]

Buster to IL; Webb activated. Per Baggs, Bart is in the building.

Sorry I've missed this info, but how bad is Buster's thumb?

 

[tzill]

Sorry I've missed this info, but how bad is Buster's thumb?

Second MRI showed just a bone bruise. He should be avail right after the ASB. Longo/LaStella/Belt all coming along as well. We should be healthy soon.

 

[tzill]

Webb optioned back to Sacto; Bart activated.