Funny how Willie Castro is playing only the outfield in Minnesota and doing better. Gaining confidence in his defense allows him to relax at the plate maybe ?
I think that was part of Harris thinking, I'm not signing him long term anyway, but your correct he has played much better than Harris anticipated also and the trade bounty is a missed opportunity.
I would not have retained him and I was wrong also.
I think this was a major part of Harris reasoning. Might as well get started now(last off season) with finding a replacement for third base which is why he only offered Candy part time pay which Washington bested at 5 million. The unfortunate part is we are still looking for a 3rd sacker and won't get the trade return the Nationals will enjoy. Having said that I agreed with the decision-was happy to see him gone- and McKinstry will be a nice bench player for years to come at an affordable rate and this was a good year to "test the rest" and get that out of the way. The unfortunate thing is Hinch/Avilia thought Candy was better than Paredes who would be by far our best hitter. That worries me about Hinch. Does he really know talent when he sees it ?
This Oakland series sure has been a dud. Skubal and Erod back is nice but s*** losing 1-0 and then blown out ? Looks like we will be moving everyone that brings back a "decent" offer and tank out the season....deja Vu all over again. But I do believe in Scot Harris and this was his mulligan year and he sure is taking it and truthfully it probably is the best coarse of action for 24/25. Hope he trades and drafts really well. Moment of Truth.
Crews would be sweet. A hitter without defensive issues. Can we have nice things ? Guess we will know on Sunday. Everyone to church early. Or Synagogue. Or Temple. Or Mosque. Or cross fingers. Maybe two of the above.
Yes I think you and G2 are correct but how much does Schoop play on this team ? I would rather have the defense in center Marisnick provided. It’s elite and keep Carpenter at DH only and Badoo part time.
Greene Verling Badoo/Marisnick OF
McKinstry 3B Baez SS Ibanez 2b
Tork 1B. Rogers C
Carpenter/Miggy DH
Short Haase bench
Clear to me if they want to put the best team on the field this year defensively. I don’t want Carpenter in the outfield ever and need to hide Badoos arm when possible. Sorry Schoop times up.
Anyone think Marisnick might stick in center with Greene moving to left where long term his arm plays better. Greene-Marisnick-Verling left to right is pretty good defensive outfield with at least major league average arms and good range. Maybe platoon Badoo/Marisinick. Carpenter DH only.
Why do players play better out of Detroit than in Detroit ? Maton was ok for Philly last year. Why ?? Is it too much "versatility" and playing out of position verses being able to settle into one position and focus.