Yes, I think he’s done pretty well with draft picks and carving out roster/salary flexibility. It hasn’t been perfect, but on the whole it’s progressed in the right direction to build from within.
Got anyone in mind to replace Casey?
There is another total eclipse in April of 2024. If my house isn’t in the path of total eclipse, it’s damn near close to it. I’m taking the day off to stay home and enjoy the shenanigans.
Justin-Henry Malloy works a bases loaded walk off of Joe Jimenez in the bottom of the 9th to take win Bud Light World Series brought to you by the Bernstein Law Firm 5 games to 4.
Its all relative. If somebody offered me $340M today, then $300M in a month, and then I had to settle for $200M in two months? Cool, where do I sign up?
Trade away from depth at RP to try to fill holes elsewhere on the roster. Backfill the RP with free agent signings and/or internal promotions. I like it.
Is Chafin a mentor type for younger pitchers? He was a loose spirit and a fan favorite, but I’m not sure that’s necessarily the kind of veteran presence that leads a young bullpen. Or maybe he could be, heck, what do I know?
Off ball movement would be nice as well. Heck, a combo of the two. If they could acquire/develop a Reggie Miller / Richard Hamilton moving & shooting threat.