Random Thoughts 2.2

[Mingo]

I don't know which way it will go - trades right off the bat in the next few days - or a little delay as teams look over the shape certain guys are in.

 

[podsox]

 

[podsox]

 

[idseer]

he'll be 34 in early june but still looks like a decent middle reliever.

 

[idseer]

35 in early july. not sure why we signed him. versatile but well used and old.

 

[richig07]

35 in early july. not sure why we signed him. versatile but well used and old.

It's a signing that becomes much more palatable if we sign Conforto.

 

[Mingo]

So far, the Twins are embarked on making themselves worse. Giddyup!

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

So far, the Twins are embarked on making themselves worse. Giddyup!

What did they do to worsen themselves? In any event, if it's for the bad, then that's good!!

 

[Mingo]

What did they do to worsen themselves? In any event, if it's for the bad, then that's good!!

They traded Josh Donaldson for Gary Sanchez and a pitcher with below average stats.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

They traded Josh Donaldson for Gary Sanchez and a pitcher with below average stats.

Holy crap!!! LOL, yeppers they done got worse!!!

Man, have I been out of it during this trip.

 

[Mingo]

The White Sox have to play it like Kimbrel might be more valuable at the trade deadline. If the Sox want some of the A's available pitchers - a 3rd team has to take Kimbrel and serve up prospects that would satisfy Oakland's rebuild.

 

[Carnzo]

Today I remembered what you guys told me when the Red Sox picked up Chris Sale.
You were 100% on the money.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

The White Sox have to play it like Kimbrel might be more valuable at the trade deadline. If the Sox want some of the A's available pitchers - a 3rd team has to take Kimbrel and serve up prospects that would satisfy Oakland's rebuild.

I can't see how Kimbrel would bring more value at the trade deadline, unless of course he's fully involved in pen activity the first half of the season. As for any type of trade bait in terms of acquiring Manaea or Montas, I always thought the Sox would dangle a couple of prospects, but also throw in Keuchel while eating half to two thirds of his salary. This would give the A's a cheap starter for one season to help transition to a younger rotation.

 

[Mingo]

I can't see how Kimbrel would bring more value at the trade deadline, unless of course he's fully involved in pen activity the first half of the season. As for any type of trade bait in terms of acquiring Manaea or Montas, I always thought the Sox would dangle a couple of prospects, but also throw in Keuchel while eating half to two thirds of his salary. This would give the A's a cheap starter for one season to help transition to a younger rotation.

LOL = yes for Krimbrel to be more valuable at the traded deadline - the White Sox will have to show proof of life. If he's on the roster TLR will use him.

 

[idseer]

Today I remembered what you guys told me when the Red Sox picked up Chris Sale.
You were 100% on the money.

some here loved (me for one) that trade and some despised it. so .... explain please.

 

[Carnzo]

From what I remember I was told he was even more of a nut than I knew about (cutting up uniforms) and wasn't going to give many innings before breaking down.

 

[idseer]

From what I remember I was told he was even more of a nut than I knew about (cutting up uniforms) and wasn't going to give many innings before breaking down.

i don't think he kept himself in the best of shape. sorry but, glad he's your problem. :P

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

From what I remember I was told he was even more of a nut than I knew about (cutting up uniforms) and wasn't going to give many innings before breaking down.

But you can never take away the fact that he was a big contributor to your last WS ring.

 

[Carnzo]

But you can never take away the fact that he was a big contributor to your last WS ring.

Yes sir he did and I'm grateful

 

[Mingo]

What I love about Training Camp are the stories about all the players who have changed their training to fix some problem they had last year - or added a new pitch - or invented some gadget that will keep his swing on the right arc - or help him keep his throwing motion in sync. Yeah - some even got religion - or a new calming philosophy - and they are counting on that to set the stage for a great season.

Giolito - has bulked up - to put more pace on his pitches.
Vaughn's been working on his swing and getting himself into shape to play a full season of MLB
Kimbrel's going with the flow
Cespedes feels more comfortable in this country and is ready to rip
Abreu - is playing like this may be his last season

I expect to hear - that Moncada's long Covid is now over and he is going to resume his 2019 numbers pace.