So when's a good time to give Eppler a final grade?

[Torridd]

Now, that spring training is right around the corner, can we give him a final grade on the offseason moves?

[tdawg87]

Go ahead.

[Lou]

November 

[Claude]

3 hours ago, Torridd said:

Now, that spring training is right around the corner, can we give him a final grade on the offseason moves?

It’s Angelswin so we usually wait until after the first inning of the first game of the season. 

Edited February 11, 2020 by RendZone

[nate]

When the season is over

[Stradling]

I’d say opening day is a good time to grade the off season.  Then grade it again once we’re eliminated taking all things into consideration.  

[mulwin444]

3/13/2020 at 5:32 PM EST

Edited February 11, 2020 by mulwin444

[Angel Oracle]

One thing, amongst others, is certain.   The infield is really deep, with Rengifo still here.

[eligrba]

Grades create unnecessary anxiety for everyone inlvolved. I suggest forming a gratitude circle to express our true thoughts in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Edited February 11, 2020 by eligrba

[makepeac]

1 minute ago, Angel Oracle said:

One thing, amongst others, is certain.   The infield is really deep, with Rengifo still here.

With Maddon at the helm it could get quite interesting. Fletcher could become the next Zobrist/Taylor/Kike swing player to help fill current lack of OF bench depth, LaStella could move around the IF, Renigfo fill in when they move. Unfortunately, none of them can pitch at the major league level every 5-6 days but it's a start.

 

[Stradling]

If you were to grade him now this is what PECOTA says.  I think I read that they base it off of 1000 different simulations.  I am assuming with Joc and Stripling it would have been 90 or so.  

[T.G.]

Grades are for tests... THIS IS NOT A TEST...

 

[floplag]

Well, since the off season is over, yes, thats fair in my view.
Things can still happen in ST of course.
I give it a high B.
They did everything they could up to the last minute and stepped on their dork in the end.
The only potential missed opportunity based on reports was Keuchel, but otherwise im pleased right up till Arte screwed the pooch on the last deal. 

[Stradling]

Last year was a shit show, but one of the pleasant surprises was Goodwin, who was acquired the day before the season started.  So I’d at least wait until opening day.  

[kevinb]

Wait till the day before opening day

[Lou]

I always review a movie right after I watch the coming attractions. 

[Claude]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

If you were to grade him now this is what PECOTA says.  I think I read that they base it off of 1000 different simulations.  I am assuming with Joc and Stripling it would have been 90 or so.  

He’ll get degraded if we miss the playoffs again. 

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, mulwin444 said:

3/13/2020 at 5:32 PM EST

The Ides of March

[Lou]

16 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

The Ides of March

???

Wrong date

[makepeac]

March 15 is The Ides of March. Per Shakespeare's Julius Caeser, "Beware the Ides of March" as you might get stabbed in the back.

[Angel Oracle]

I knew that. (in best Fonz)

Just changing up Mulwin's post by 2 days. 

[Lou]

42 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

I knew that. (in best Fonz)

Just changing up Mulwin's post by 2 days. 

You were undoubtedly think of Disturbed lead singer David Draiman's birthday.

Coincidentally, in The Blacklist season 5, there's an amazing version of Disturbed singing "Sounds of Silence"

 

Hi @Tank! 

[makepeac]

29 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

I knew that. (in best Fonz)

Just changing up Mulwin's post by 2 days. 

Eppler's Ides of March may have come in February. Et tu, Arte? (because Friedman wouldn't work)

Edited February 11, 2020 by makepeac

[Angelsfan1984]

There has to be another move incoming with all the infield depth. Theres a roadblock at 1b, 2b and now 3rd with Rendon signing for so long. Unless Simmons isnt being resigned and they just shuffle for 1 year, there has got to be another move being worked on. 

For now his grade is incomplete, however the moves currently made i would give him a B. Upgraded 2 starting pitcher spots (with league average pitchers), upgraded tremendously at 3b and held on to (so far) Adell and Marsh. 

[floplag]

Side thought, are we even grading Eppler at this point?
Seems hes doing his job but if Arte pulls the plug its not exactly his fault.