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Sparhawk

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What we mentioned so far plus an ace in the hole, something unusual like Velasquez suddenly finding control and winning 18 :flypig:, or a new arrival from the farm who turns out to be brilliant. A team to go with Harper. I don't ask for much.
Eflin is the ace in the hole.
Just need mediocrity out of the other two SP, Anderson and Moore.
Maybe Vinny/Spencer Howard gets a chance, but I would not ask for anything more than 10-12 wins, if that, from any of those pitchers.

Just have to hope our bullpen is league average for once and we might be able to squeeze out 85-90 wins.
 

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Eflin is the ace in the hole.
Just need mediocrity out of the other two SP, Anderson and Moore.
Maybe Vinny/Spencer Howard gets a chance, but I would not ask for anything more than 10-12 wins, if that, from any of those pitchers.

Just have to hope our bullpen is league average for once and we might be able to squeeze out 85-90 wins.

Too bad that Jerod Eickhoff never recovered from his injurieswhile with the Phils. He had a beautiful curve. He's now with the Mets. I'm looking forward to seeing him pitch.
 

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Thursday afternoon's home opener vs Atlanta, Noles vs Freid, is sold out. Seating confined to only 8,800 with masks and SD. I may try Saturday with Wheeler vs Morton. Concessions will be open but no standing room; bastards. All ticketing will be mobile. Maybe I'll find a $100 seat in the upper deck. On the other hand, with 2020 such a lost cause, I should treat myself to a $200 -$300 infield seat. :suds:
 

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Looks like Kingery will be spending his millions down on the farm. Optioned today.
Was the only choice given his horrific spring.
Quinn/Odubel/Haseley should work out, either as a platoon or until one of them gets hot.
 

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His .159/.229 wasn't very impressive. Matches his 2020 regular season effort, .159/.228. He could be a dud.
There's still time.
At this point last season, I was out on Moniak, and now I think there's a little light at the end of that tunnel.

If they can't succeed in AAA, well, that pretty much says it all.
 

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There's still time.
At this point last season, I was out on Moniak, and now I think there's a little light at the end of that tunnel.

If they can't succeed in AAA, well, that pretty much says it all.

I'm pulling for the guy. I saw him play at LHV and he looked like a sure thing. Solid at the plate and bullet throws from second. Time will tell.
 

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