joefish

GO, OPTIMISM!

Wouldn't Polanco also be a step backward at SS? In my mind it would be.

What a great question. Why not keep him in his best position?

I'd take Kirilloff over Larnach if given the choice.

I vote no Jorge is not my ss.

I don't think Dobnak had a a good start after the sticky-stuff-spin-rate issue culminated.

Keep that line moving. Let him go.

I think Larnach's defense is his weakness. That concerns me.

When all else fails, lower your standards.

Who will they be better than? 60 wins maybe

I would bring him back. I'd declare offensive indifference, sign him for his glove, and HOPE that has a stronger season with his bat. He should be a great mentor for whoever is going to fill his shoes.

I might miss baseball, but as a fan. I won't suffer. I don't get that. I will actually save money.

I saw nothing in Larnach's defense that was good. He looks slow. Nothing great throwing the ball. Didn't hit much. Sloppy defense. Some of those can be coached. Some can't. He Is a downgrade from Cave, IMO. We will miss Kepler if Larnach is our new rf.

Maybe this will be our very own Lance Lynn miracle story.

Try signing elite pitchers with the enticement of an infield defense that isn't a priority. It's tough enough to bring in elite pitchers.

Fear not. Bleak Friday is coming soon.

My cutter was a fastball with a little wrist twist which made it run horizontally.

It sounds like a cutter to me.

If they wouldn't have given Dobnak that contract he would be long gone.

I don't miss him. But he is fun to watch when he is being successful. Go Eddie.

It would be easy to replace Jorge's glove. His bat is why he is an all star. His bat is what makes him valuable.

I will hold onto my ballot until I see more, which I think he deserves. I think he gained confidence as the season wound down. One guy who can play infield and outfield might be enough. Maybe it will be Gordon

How about Polanco as our switch hitting dh? Arraez can play 2b.

Yes on Jorge. Jip Jip Jorge. Wasn't he first brought up as a second baseman? The ss assignment was a mistake, imo.

Watch the playoff bullpen arms. The teams still playing. Go get us some of them. I could feel the energy as Chicago marched their bullpen arms in. I am 3000 miles away. The fans were energized too.