As underwhelmed as I have been with the off season moves, It felt like a little movement with management on the O'Hearn Trade. I understand their reluctance to trade pieces before the new manager and coaches get a chance to see what they have in person. However, with the downtown stadium being put on the burner, I don't expect the calm to last long. Sherman will need the perception of building a winner to move forward much.
That said, I expect a lot of movement in the roster again this season. They need to know who the long term talent will be to build a winner. That means a lot of movement in the lineup until they find the strength and weaknesses on the team. It makes me wonder how many players on the 40 man roster will be here next year for spring training. 25, maybe 30? Last year the new players got a taste. This year they need to prove they belong.
I haven’t read up on it much…so it is entirely possible I’m wrong here. But I do question a little bit how much difference the shift is going to make a difference. If 2 players have to be on each side of the infield….that’s just where the bag is right? So technically, instead of the second baseman 5 feet past the bag on the SS side…he could just be an inch on the 2nd base side to start the pitch. Is that a correct assumption I guess? It will be interesting this year to see how much of a difference it actually makes and how teams find a way around it. Which to be honest, I would expect Quantaro to figure out already from being with Tampa Bay. Lol.
It was only a few games, but I liked what I saw from Zerpa. Guy just has that fearless dog mentality on the mound. I hope he gets a good shot at the rotation in camp.
Do you think the Yankees could be a trade partner for Taylor? They need another outfielder and could pick up most of his salary.
Great piece, David. I have a question on the prospects. Everyone was so thrilled when they got Asa Lacey with th 4th pick. I hear nothing about him, is he a lost cause or is there hope that the new pitching coach can get him going?
As underwhelmed as I have been with the off season moves, It felt like a little movement with management on the O'Hearn Trade. I understand their reluctance to trade pieces before the new manager and coaches get a chance to see what they have in person. However, with the downtown stadium being put on the burner, I don't expect the calm to last long. Sherman will need the perception of building a winner to move forward much.
That said, I expect a lot of movement in the roster again this season. They need to know who the long term talent will be to build a winner. That means a lot of movement in the lineup until they find the strength and weaknesses on the team. It makes me wonder how many players on the 40 man roster will be here next year for spring training. 25, maybe 30? Last year the new players got a taste. This year they need to prove they belong.
I haven’t read up on it much…so it is entirely possible I’m wrong here. But I do question a little bit how much difference the shift is going to make a difference. If 2 players have to be on each side of the infield….that’s just where the bag is right? So technically, instead of the second baseman 5 feet past the bag on the SS side…he could just be an inch on the 2nd base side to start the pitch. Is that a correct assumption I guess? It will be interesting this year to see how much of a difference it actually makes and how teams find a way around it. Which to be honest, I would expect Quantaro to figure out already from being with Tampa Bay. Lol.
It was only a few games, but I liked what I saw from Zerpa. Guy just has that fearless dog mentality on the mound. I hope he gets a good shot at the rotation in camp.
Do you think the Yankees could be a trade partner for Taylor? They need another outfielder and could pick up most of his salary.
Great article as usual.
Great piece, David. I have a question on the prospects. Everyone was so thrilled when they got Asa Lacey with th 4th pick. I hear nothing about him, is he a lost cause or is there hope that the new pitching coach can get him going?