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Looking forward to Dana's start today! 

Looking forward to Dana's start today! 

I always wonder if Sandy ever thought off adding a cutter into his arsenal. Logically speaking, it's a pitch that should help him, considering how good his change is. 

Actually this is quite a reasonable take! We are seeing improvements! 

I know it's early in spring and it was only 2 innings, but I really liked what I saw out of Mederos yesterday. the stuff will always been there for him, but I saw different type of pitcher yesterday. he looked a lot composed  and more in sync than what I saw last year.  A lot to like about his upside! 
Daneis is another guy to keep an eyeing, It will be interesting to see if he can maintain his Velocity deep into games.  

If you get a good-value deal with either of these guys why not take a shot? 

I have canning penciled in as our #2 starter. Hopefully he can continue where he left off  in the second half. Reducing the long ball will be key. 

Actually this is quite a reasonable take! We are seeing improvements! 

If you get a good-value deal with either of these guys why not take a shot? 

I have canning penciled in as our #2 starter. Hopefully he can continue where he left off  in the second half. Reducing the long ball will be key. 

I said it before and I'll say it again. I think we have to grab either Snell or Mont to set us up for 2025 and potentially thru the next 3 or 4 years 

I said it before and I'll say it again. I think we have to grab either Snell or Mont to set us up for 2025 and potentially thru the next 3 or 4 years 

I said it before and I'll say it again. I think we have to grab either Snell or Mont to set us up for 2025 and potentially thru the next 3 or 4 years 

I know it's early in spring and it was only 2 innings, but I really liked what I saw out of Mederos yesterday. the stuff will always been there for him, but I saw different type of pitcher yesterday. he looked a lot composed  and more in sync than what I saw last year.  A lot to like about his upside! 
Daneis is another guy to keep an eyeing, It will be interesting to see if he can maintain his Velocity deep into games.  

Rather focus on pitching than the offensive side if we're planning on giving out big contracts. With Bellinger getting only a 3 year deal, wonder what the market is for Snell and Montgomery. 

..... Or he could be the next Pujols, Hamilton, or Rendon.....just saying. 

Always felt like Adell needed just needed to be short to the ball and use all fields. The talent is extremally high and hopefully everything connects this season. 

Always felt like Adell needed just needed to be short to the ball and use all fields. The talent is extremally high and hopefully everything connects this season. 

Always felt like Adell needed just needed to be short to the ball and use all fields. The talent is extremally high and hopefully everything connects this season. 

I would say the O'hoppe and Schanuel are going to be key for our success on the offensive side. 
O'hoppe ceiling to me is a a 280 350 OBP 25-30 HR and If he can get us 260 345OBP and about 25 hrs, that strengths our line-up.
Schanuel ceiling to me is a 290-310, 360 OBP and 15 to 20, which I could see if doing.

I would say the O'hoppe and Schanuel are going to be key for our success on the offensive side. 
O'hoppe ceiling to me is a a 280 350 OBP 25-30 HR and If he can get us 260 345OBP and about 25 hrs, that strengths our line-up.
Schanuel ceiling to me is a 290-310, 360 OBP and 15 to 20, which I could see if doing.

Honestly I've been going back and forth with the ideal line-up and the one that I preferred for opening day is the following; 
1. Rendon, The power is a big question mark, however he still get on base, hits double and single. 
2. Trout, He the best hitter and I think you hit him the second spot, with the hopes that Rendon gets on baseball more.
3. O-Hoppe, honesty for me the 3-hole is the all-or nothing hole. That is What O'hoppe is! Hope is that O'hoppe comes to at-bat with people on and hopefully hits one out. If not, you also don't waste one of your better hitters with on one on base. 
4. Ward, If he's healthy, I think he is the 2nd or 3rd best hitter. For me, the 4th hole is similar to the lead-off hitter to start a new inning, and you would want your better OBP/Power guy or if there are people on base, hopefully you get some runs out of it. 
5. Schanuel, this is where it gets interesting, but I prefer a high OBP/contact guy.
6. Drury, All-or nothing approach here again
7.  Rengifo, Similar to Ward's case/
8. Neto, I think he be more of a contact orientated type of player next season.  
9. Adell/Hicks/Moniak, All or nothing 
 

Thought this was interesting for how bad our farm system was consider. We're honesty just a few War's away from being in the middle of the crop and also that 82% Majors rate! With a solid year from Ward, Detmers, Neto and Nolan, we could be in the middle of the pack. 
 
 

Honesty I would prefer them to keep the DH spot open and just rotate guys like Rendon, Trout, Ward, Drury, O'hoppe or Thaiss. 
  Personally they are 1 starter (Snell/Montgomery) away from putting up a competitive team that could complete for a wildcard spot. 

Honesty I would prefer them to keep the DH spot open and just rotate guys like Rendon, Trout, Ward, Drury, O'hoppe or Thaiss. 
  Personally they are 1 starter (Snell/Montgomery) away from putting up a competitive team that could complete for a wildcard spot.