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<t>I would let him get in the starts the rest of this year. If he doesn't show significant progress in those games (maybe this was a rust -<br/> <br/> long layoff? - and nerves issue?), then I'd give him the Trevor Williams treatment. Let him learn to be a major leaguer in the bullpen. Ray can work ...

<t>Neil's making $17.2M this year. He'd be owed another ~$4.5M. The cost shouldn't be a big issue, but it probably is.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The problem will be where to get him AB's. I don't think playing him at 3B would be too big of a problem. His limited range is less of a problem there, and he...

<t>3239313D3839226761162F373E3939783539560 wrote: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> with some rookie pitchers you also have the "jeff locke" <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Very true.  But don't forget Jeff Locke got 81 starts and had a winning record (barely) for a playoff team for three years.  He...

<t>With the guys in the rotation now plus Glasnow, Kingham, and Brault, does anyone think that the FO will change course and put one or more of these guys in the bullpen for a year as a way of getting them MLB experience? I believe Kingham may be out of options next year, so he has to make the 25-ma...

<r>5A616B604C080 wrote: Astros just called up another 3b prospect JD to go along with Moran(DL). That`s 2 top prospects they have stacked behind Bregman.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Redsox have 2 guys almost ready.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> We dont have crap .Hayes way far away and he is not much of a hitte...

<t>5A6779747B717A587067767071150 wrote: 3/3 this afternoon with 2 doubles. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> He ended up 3-4, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB. Batting average at .400 even. The young guy is if off to one heck of a start. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Shouldn't the atmospheric component (hot, humid, heavy air...

Tough to improve at 3b given the market. It may be easier to find a 2B that lets Harrison slide over to 3rd to give Freese some rest. I haven't looked at the options though. Maybe Jed Lowrie? Adam Frazier should be that guy, but he has been brutal with the glove.

<t>60505C47475A5D7E524040330 wrote: Out of curiosity, does anyone else look at Milb.com box scores everyday?<br/> I follow them pretty closely. Usually run thru each team's in game box score 2 or 3 times a night while the Pirates are on.<br/> <br/> <br/> Ditto. I usually look around this time to see...

<t>I don't think there's a 3Bman worth targeting that will be on the market. It's a spot I'd like to add to on the roster though. It could also be improved by adding a solid 2Bman so Harrison could move over more to rest Freese.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Depending on injuries, a 4th OFer could add to t...

<t>30020E0E1A280B020F0A0502630 wrote: I agree that we do need an outfielder.  I mean, knock on wood, but we're six outs from being three games out.  As I've said all year, I don't really think any of the Brewers, Cubs, Pirates, or Cards deserve to be in the playoffs, but the rules say that one of th...