It's hard to understand why Uncle Steve spent like a drunken sailor on Soto and subsequently turned into Mr. Sobriety. Any ideas? Aside from pitching, isn't it just a tad optimistic to think Vientos will slide over to first without a problem and one of Mauricio, Baty, Acuna will hit? It's just as likely that Vientos doesn't handle first well or doesn't hit as well as last year and will anyone be shocked if none of the above 3 young unproven infielders hits? Unless something is done, they may flop big-time and Stearns's reputation as a "I can do a lot with a little" guru will take a major beating.
There's a pretty big difference btwn a generational hitter signed over 15 years and a cautious spending for this next year. You don't sign Soto to compete simply for 1 year, you sign him to compete for 10. Maintaining roster flexibility and spending flexibility is pretty important when you look long term. I don't understand how ppl are still questioning cohen + stearns when they clearly know better than us. Just let them do their thing. Trades can be made in the szn and at all star break, there is plenty of time and room for growth + big contracts over the next 10 years.
I could see a reunion with Stanek or Robertson for the BP. We still need a bat. I’m still hoping it’s Pete 🤞
It's hard to understand why Uncle Steve spent like a drunken sailor on Soto and subsequently turned into Mr. Sobriety. Any ideas? Aside from pitching, isn't it just a tad optimistic to think Vientos will slide over to first without a problem and one of Mauricio, Baty, Acuna will hit? It's just as likely that Vientos doesn't handle first well or doesn't hit as well as last year and will anyone be shocked if none of the above 3 young unproven infielders hits? Unless something is done, they may flop big-time and Stearns's reputation as a "I can do a lot with a little" guru will take a major beating.
There's a pretty big difference btwn a generational hitter signed over 15 years and a cautious spending for this next year. You don't sign Soto to compete simply for 1 year, you sign him to compete for 10. Maintaining roster flexibility and spending flexibility is pretty important when you look long term. I don't understand how ppl are still questioning cohen + stearns when they clearly know better than us. Just let them do their thing. Trades can be made in the szn and at all star break, there is plenty of time and room for growth + big contracts over the next 10 years.
Amen
I'd love to see MLB release their (sham?) investigation report. Sign Stanek, please.