Marte is a no go for me. No matter what happens with Bader. His legs are done. He can’t play the field anymore. He is an all or nothing hitter anymore who offers no doubles because he cannot generate anything from his lower half. He swings like he’s a statue. If he comes back it’s clearly to appease Soto as they were best buddies. It would be a mistake and one they regret giving a seat on the bench to. We are trying to make the team better here.
That’s all totally fair; I should’ve added a clarifier in there that you’re obviously not covering any extra defensive ground there and that his presence would be more that of a lineup stabilizer until the young bucks come up. What I mostly appreciate about Marte’s offensive game is the balance he provides, even if it’s gotten to be a bit boom or bust; I also value his RISP consistency. I don’t think he’s a total waste of a roster spot, but the team getting better remains The Point of the offseason, no matter what
Exactly, this team didn’t make the playoffs this year and while maybe the pitching should take most of the heat they had 3 7 games or more losing streaks. Running it back with almost the same players is the same thing. The line up will be top heavy again. I do expect more from Alvy (considering he stays healthy) and a full year of Baty at third ( if he isn’t traded). They must get a bat in CF. I don’t care if the guy hits .250. It can’t be just a black hole at almost .200. Bader to me is the guy. A two year front loaded opt out should get that done as he opted out from Philly. He is the best available and him and TT is 11 OAA plus he hit and has hit better every year for his career. So maybe he’s figuring things out being in the league for while. Still have issues with lefties but TT is supposed to hit them better than he did this past year.
Tough year for Sterns to be bold and daring with a very likely lockout/strike looming. Just like everyone else, I would love to see big name signings but what do we do with the kids in the minor? When do they get their chance? I have no problem with a Bade One Year contract while upgrading another position, say 2b with Bichette and pitching. Vientos will rebound at dh and Baty at 3b.
You say you want Stearns to be bold and you dismiss going after Bellinger. I don't get it. Bader will probably regress to the good field no hit player that he's been most of his career. We already have one of those. We don't know when or if Benge or Ewing can get it done. The center field situation can't wait another year. Also, I'm surprised you suggest resigning Marte who is as one-dimensional as it gets.
Marte is a no go for me. No matter what happens with Bader. His legs are done. He can’t play the field anymore. He is an all or nothing hitter anymore who offers no doubles because he cannot generate anything from his lower half. He swings like he’s a statue. If he comes back it’s clearly to appease Soto as they were best buddies. It would be a mistake and one they regret giving a seat on the bench to. We are trying to make the team better here.
That’s all totally fair; I should’ve added a clarifier in there that you’re obviously not covering any extra defensive ground there and that his presence would be more that of a lineup stabilizer until the young bucks come up. What I mostly appreciate about Marte’s offensive game is the balance he provides, even if it’s gotten to be a bit boom or bust; I also value his RISP consistency. I don’t think he’s a total waste of a roster spot, but the team getting better remains The Point of the offseason, no matter what
Exactly, this team didn’t make the playoffs this year and while maybe the pitching should take most of the heat they had 3 7 games or more losing streaks. Running it back with almost the same players is the same thing. The line up will be top heavy again. I do expect more from Alvy (considering he stays healthy) and a full year of Baty at third ( if he isn’t traded). They must get a bat in CF. I don’t care if the guy hits .250. It can’t be just a black hole at almost .200. Bader to me is the guy. A two year front loaded opt out should get that done as he opted out from Philly. He is the best available and him and TT is 11 OAA plus he hit and has hit better every year for his career. So maybe he’s figuring things out being in the league for while. Still have issues with lefties but TT is supposed to hit them better than he did this past year.
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Tough year for Sterns to be bold and daring with a very likely lockout/strike looming. Just like everyone else, I would love to see big name signings but what do we do with the kids in the minor? When do they get their chance? I have no problem with a Bade One Year contract while upgrading another position, say 2b with Bichette and pitching. Vientos will rebound at dh and Baty at 3b.
You say you want Stearns to be bold and you dismiss going after Bellinger. I don't get it. Bader will probably regress to the good field no hit player that he's been most of his career. We already have one of those. We don't know when or if Benge or Ewing can get it done. The center field situation can't wait another year. Also, I'm surprised you suggest resigning Marte who is as one-dimensional as it gets.