Wishing Brantley happiness in retirement. Be nice to have him teaching minor leaguers how to hit. Dubon should be first man off bench for SS, 2b, 3B but emergency only OF. Chas, based strictly on OPS, is one of best CF in MLB.
We do need a corner OF. Budget is an issue. Only minor league guys that I can see that should be considered are Julks, Leon, Loperfido but don’t think they are the answer.
My first two free agent candidates are A Duvall and Max Kepler...affordable, capable and gettable in my opinion. I would prefer Bellinger or Soler but money and contract length are issues. Plus, Bellinger has some Astros baggage and Soler not strong on D.
Other free agent maybes: Conforto E Rosario.
Trade target maybes (actually a lot of these): Brandon Drury (really like this guy), RvGrichuk, Nolan Jones, Lars Nootbar, Joc Petersen ( better than I expected due to K and BB rates), Seiya Suzuki... At least kick the tires on these.
Backup C: Work in progress on this list but Mitch Garver, if available) would be THE guy...can DH too. Go back and forth on Gary Sanchez..great power better K rate than expected but how much has his bad D really improved... Really like D Janssen of Toronto but not sure they would trade but think he is FA after 24. Gonna work this position today
Terrible idea. His D has gone to Heck..... not to mention being one of the worst hitters in MLB, that D was his only contribution. He would be a wasted roster spot. But, let him be our minor league catching instructor...best way for him to stay and contribute.
Wishing Brantley happiness in retirement. Be nice to have him teaching minor leaguers how to hit. Dubon should be first man off bench for SS, 2b, 3B but emergency only OF. Chas, based strictly on OPS, is one of best CF in MLB.
We do need a corner OF. Budget is an issue. Only minor league guys that I can see that should be considered are Julks, Leon, Loperfido but don’t think they are the answer.
My first two free agent candidates are A Duvall and Max Kepler...affordable, capable and gettable in my opinion. I would prefer Bellinger or Soler but money and contract length are issues. Plus, Bellinger has some Astros baggage and Soler not strong on D.
Other free agent maybes: Conforto E Rosario.
Trade target maybes (actually a lot of these): Brandon Drury (really like this guy), RvGrichuk, Nolan Jones, Lars Nootbar, Joc Petersen ( better than I expected due to K and BB rates), Seiya Suzuki... At least kick the tires on these.
Backup C: Work in progress on this list but Mitch Garver, if available) would be THE guy...can DH too. Go back and forth on Gary Sanchez..great power better K rate than expected but how much has his bad D really improved... Really like D Janssen of Toronto but not sure they would trade but think he is FA after 24. Gonna work this position today
I’ve seen some suggesting Maldonado will resign. I’d be surprised, especially without Dusty.
Terrible idea. His D has gone to Heck..... not to mention being one of the worst hitters in MLB, that D was his only contribution. He would be a wasted roster spot. But, let him be our minor league catching instructor...best way for him to stay and contribute.