StLunatic88 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, MOSteelers56 said: I think we'll be ok with the current offense too. Carp, Healthy Dejong, Goldy, and Ozuna can anchor the top of the lineup. O'Neil and Martinez are right there in case Ozuna or Fowler struggle. I'm expecting an improved Wong too. Yadi is solid. Bader is still fast and can get on base a little. I think we might go after a big bat at the deadline, but I'm kind of excited to see what we can do with our current roster. I'm not as confident about the offense as I am the pitchers and the defense, and I'd prefer to have a reliable #2 hitter, but I'm cautiously optimistic. If youre already thinking about finding a bat at the deadline, then we clearly still need a bat. I cant believe (I know we are) we are going to go into the Season with Fowler as a top of the lineup hitter. It just seems outrageous to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 10:44 AM, holt_bruce81 said: Do we need another Reliever? Do we need one? No. Would we better off with another one? Probably. CL - Andrew Miller SU - Jordan Hicks RP - Dakota Hudson RP - John Brebbia RP - Dominic Leone RP - Connor Shreve (L) RP - Brett Cecil (L) That's probably our bullpen starting next year, and I don't think I'm missing anyone. Recent reports on Luke Gregerson doesn't sound like we're going to get much of anything from him this year, so I'm not planning on it. Sounds like a sunk cost at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 1:07 PM, MOSteelers56 said: I think we'll be ok with the current offense too. Carp, Healthy Dejong, Goldy, and Ozuna can anchor the top of the lineup. O'Neil and Martinez are right there in case Ozuna or Fowler struggle. I'm expecting an improved Wong too. Yadi is solid. Bader is still fast and can get on base a little. I think we might go after a big bat at the deadline, but I'm kind of excited to see what we can do with our current roster. I'm not as confident about the offense as I am the pitchers and the defense, and I'd prefer to have a reliable #2 hitter, but I'm cautiously optimistic. Agreed. Short of the Cardinals slow playing the whole Bryce Harper thing, we're done. And I think Mozeliak's comments indicated that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Do we need one? No. Would we better off with another one? Probably. CL - Andrew Miller SU - Jordan Hicks RP - Dakota Hudson RP - John Brebbia RP - Dominic Leone RP - Connor Shreve (L) RP - Brett Cecil (L) That's probably our bullpen starting next year, and I don't think I'm missing anyone. Recent reports on Luke Gregerson doesn't sound like we're going to get much of anything from him this year, so I'm not planning on it. Sounds like a sunk cost at this point. They're talking up Genesis Cabrera a lot too. I could see him pulling a Hicks and making the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Does anyone think Bader could hit at the top of the lineup this year? If he improves is he a good candidate for the #2 hole? Anything in his makeup make this seem like a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 3:24 PM, MOSteelers56 said: Does anyone think Bader could hit at the top of the lineup this year? If he improves is he a good candidate for the #2 hole? Anything in his makeup make this seem like a possibility? Apparently reports are saying Goldy will hit in the 2nd spot and DeJong in the 3rd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLunatic88 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 3:03 PM, CWood21 said: That's probably our bullpen starting next year, and I don't think I'm missing anyone. Recent reports on Luke Gregerson doesn't sound like we're going to get much of anything from him this year, so I'm not planning on it. Sounds like a sunk cost at this point. Were still not sure what they are going to do with Reyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 17 hours ago, kgarrett12486 said: Apparently reports are saying Goldy will hit in the 2nd spot and DeJong in the 3rd... I like the sound of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttmikeb Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, StLunatic88 said: Were still not sure what they are going to do with Reyes Good point. I think I read that he may not be ready for the beginning of the season. And even if that's true, he could end up either in our bullpen or Memphis' rotation. He'll be a valuable piece for us one way or another at some point this season. Just hoping he can stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 With the amount of quality RP arms that are still going to be on the market come ST, I think we'll add another arm... We're in a great spot to be opportunistic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 18 hours ago, kgarrett12486 said: With the amount of quality RP arms that are still going to be on the market come ST, I think we'll add another arm... We're in a great spot to be opportunistic... It'd be cool to sign Kimbrell to a, Holland esque, prove it deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 3 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: It'd be cool to sign Kimbrell to a, Holland esque, prove it deal. He's still going to get a multi-year deal. It just won't be that big deal he was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 What’s everyone’s take on Hudson? He was effective last year but it seemed sort of flukey. He needs to start striking people out. Does he ever get a shot at the rotation? Is the pen his destiny? Seems like he could go either way. If he never progresses he looks like a highly touted Seth Maness. If he hits his potential, Trevor Hoffman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holt_bruce81 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 22 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: What’s everyone’s take on Hudson? He was effective last year but it seemed sort of flukey. He needs to start striking people out. Does he ever get a shot at the rotation? Is the pen his destiny? Seems like he could go either way. If he never progresses he looks like a highly touted Seth Maness. If he hits his potential, Trevor Hoffman? I think he needs to have better command of his pitches this year. And a better understanding of a big league strike zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, holt_bruce81 said: I think he needs to have better command of his pitches this year. And a better understanding of a big league strike zone. He has great stuff. It seems like he's never learned to properly use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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