I love what I'm seeing on the bump. Everyone is stepping up a level. That's a hidden effect of Nolan McLean's emergence, I think; that mentality of competing on every pitch can be infectious.
The fact everyone is upping their game rather than being resentful of the rook is a very, very healthy sign.
That's my feeling too; between that and the general praise Willard (and Correa) have gotten so early in their tenures with the team, there's a refreshingly competitive tone in camp, and it's bringing the best out of a lot of guys early. Great energy to continue working with and learning from, very positive!
Wenninger really looked good. I'd be happy if Baty won the 1b job, Polanco was parked at DH, and Tauchman is the first bat off the bench. Things not looking good for Vientos at this moment.
Hitless on the world stage with three K's including one in a bases-loaded opportunity is about as bad as it gets, I'm sure his head is noisy as hell right now
Brett Baty also had 2 hits in 3 ABs and has over an 1100 OPS so far in spring. He also looked good at first base which is where he will get most of his reps I think this year. Vientos is done with Tauchman hitting the way he has so far this spring. Vientos also went 0-5 for Venezuela
And one AB was with the bases loaded. Have to believe the pressure is getting to him now and unless some trade comes the DFA is surely in his future.
100% agree DFA/trade is on the horizon for him, and I'm not really sure there's much of anything he can do to turn the tide. Would need a real eruption of offense to make a solid case to keep him around. Sucks to see, but it looks like it's time for a change of scenery.
I love what I'm seeing on the bump. Everyone is stepping up a level. That's a hidden effect of Nolan McLean's emergence, I think; that mentality of competing on every pitch can be infectious.
The fact everyone is upping their game rather than being resentful of the rook is a very, very healthy sign.
That's my feeling too; between that and the general praise Willard (and Correa) have gotten so early in their tenures with the team, there's a refreshingly competitive tone in camp, and it's bringing the best out of a lot of guys early. Great energy to continue working with and learning from, very positive!
Wenninger really looked good. I'd be happy if Baty won the 1b job, Polanco was parked at DH, and Tauchman is the first bat off the bench. Things not looking good for Vientos at this moment.
Hitless on the world stage with three K's including one in a bases-loaded opportunity is about as bad as it gets, I'm sure his head is noisy as hell right now
Brett Baty also had 2 hits in 3 ABs and has over an 1100 OPS so far in spring. He also looked good at first base which is where he will get most of his reps I think this year. Vientos is done with Tauchman hitting the way he has so far this spring. Vientos also went 0-5 for Venezuela
And one AB was with the bases loaded. Have to believe the pressure is getting to him now and unless some trade comes the DFA is surely in his future.
100% agree DFA/trade is on the horizon for him, and I'm not really sure there's much of anything he can do to turn the tide. Would need a real eruption of offense to make a solid case to keep him around. Sucks to see, but it looks like it's time for a change of scenery.