Neither Lee or Ober are going anywhere. Ober is going to break into the starting 5 sometime early in the season and become a solid contributer in the rotation.
I remember Mauer and Vargas hitting solo homeruns in the bottom of the ninth...defeating St.Louis 2 to 1 at Target Field. A huge Gatorade and Bubblegum bath at home plate.
Love watching Varland pitch. No nonsense....right back to the rubber and waiting for the sign and next pitch. New rules no effect on his approach. Looking forward to him breaking into the top five sometime soon.
Anyone of the Julien, Lee, Lewis group are about to break through with equal hitting impact and likwise will become a new "fan favorite". I like the trade. Great addition to our pitching staff.
This all makes a lot of sense. With an abundance of future infield depth, is now a good time to ad one of them along with Kepler for a number one or two pitcher?
Outside of Polanco, there have been so many changes or "tryouts" for the various infield positions these past few years. An apparent cause for our less than effective infield defense.... Give 3rd base to Miranda and let him develop....there is so much talent there.