mtutiger

Turning the Corner Podcast had an interesting discussion about leadership and how, at least from the outside, it seems like this team kinda lacks of a true leader in the clubhouse. And how many may have had a perception of Baez being that guy but that, despite his qualities as a showman on the field, is a much more complex dude off the field. At this point, it seems like Barnhart fills that role to an extent, as he seems to talk to the media often and relay the mood of the team, but it's an interesting observation... I don't know that it matters much though.

I hate to just restate what a couple of other people have said, but this is the Javier Baez experience.... even as he's not hitting at the level we want him to and despite a couple of lapses throwing the ball, his defense far exceeds what Niko and Willi were giving us. Which is at least helping us in the mean time.

You've described the Texas Rangers circa 1995-2009 fairly well. There are countless examples of roster construction based primarily around hitting and trying to acquire/luck into pitching over the years that haven't turned out well.

The punditocracy is useless, Exhibit 3849492

Maybe the most underrated. He's been in so much good stuff but it seems like it took Chernobyl for him to get any notice

Old enough to remember when Pete Davidson was forced to apologize for a comment like this I suspect there will be little call for that in this case.

Credit to Faedo as well... he's been pretty impressive these last couple of outings. Gives me some hope

Yep, can't survive as a one pitch pitcher in this league

About as stress free a save opportunity as we've seen from Soto for a while now lol... and it was still stressful haha

Al. Jr is fantastic in the booth... they can hire him for commentary anytime now!

Harold almost never hits homers, but every time it does, it's a no doubter lol

Harrrold!!!! Got some black feathers sticking outta my mouth lol

He needs to spread the work around... the 5-0 9th inning last night might have been better utilized for that purpose tho

Can't say I trust Fulmer more than Soto at this juncture, which is saying something

In the end, if Mize ends up not reaching his potential and the others do, I won't care... they'll be in good shape

Yeah, I think that was his last trip onto the Toledo roster for a while... good stuff!

Not tonight Sir!

No joke...

If you see Johnny Kane, run far far away haha

I smell 3-4 with a homerun in our future.

Haven't watched much Rays this year, did not realize that guys like Keirmaier and Arozarena have been off to slow starts

I went a few times when I was younger and had family living in the area.... it gets more hell than it deserves (the sightlines were good, it is designed for baseball unlike other multi-purpose domes were, etc.), but yeah, it's a bit bland design wise (unless you like concrete lol)

Dos Castros while playing in Florida.... bold move AJ!