They've got to add Santana, Isbell and Alberto to the 40, Davis is showing as being added, so they are at 39. If they keep Brentz, that's three guys that will have to be DFAd. One is Blewitt, perhaps they take a chance that Newberry will clear waivers. Maybe Gutierrez since it looks like Rivera has leapfrogged him. And I think OHearn is probably gone as well, although they can always play Soler or Whit in RF if they want to sit Isbel against tough lefties- so I guess it just comes down to who they like better. My preference is McBroom. That spot on the roster won't get many AB and McBroom has shown he can pinch hit.
What a difference a year makes! The fact that we don't have to surrender outs and keep Lopez in the lineup tells us something about this year's lineup vs. last year.
I don't want to come across as bashing on Lopez; the kid's a major leaguer and a million times better ball player than I ever was. But the reality is what the reality is - he's struggling and being sent down allows him a chance to go get it corrected everyday. I'm excited for him.
I'm also excited for the Blues Brothers we have in terms of getting the band back together; Santana, Holland, Davis and Dyson. DM has had a lot of swing and misses, but he has pulled some rabbits out of the hat in terms of reclamation projects and camp reports look good on Santana and Davis. As for Dyson; well that's what speed do. He has a pretty defined role and we all know he can do it well.
I'm interested as to why you say you'd be okay with O'Hearn in place of McBroom?
For my money McBroom over O'Hearn is a no brainer. With Lopez going down then Whit pretty much has to be at second, meaning we need someone with more position versatility which is McBroom all day long. He also has demonstrated pop off the bench and IMO has a better chance to become an everyday big leaguer than O'Hearn.
They've got to add Santana, Isbell and Alberto to the 40, Davis is showing as being added, so they are at 39. If they keep Brentz, that's three guys that will have to be DFAd. One is Blewitt, perhaps they take a chance that Newberry will clear waivers. Maybe Gutierrez since it looks like Rivera has leapfrogged him. And I think OHearn is probably gone as well, although they can always play Soler or Whit in RF if they want to sit Isbel against tough lefties- so I guess it just comes down to who they like better. My preference is McBroom. That spot on the roster won't get many AB and McBroom has shown he can pinch hit.
What a difference a year makes! The fact that we don't have to surrender outs and keep Lopez in the lineup tells us something about this year's lineup vs. last year.
I don't want to come across as bashing on Lopez; the kid's a major leaguer and a million times better ball player than I ever was. But the reality is what the reality is - he's struggling and being sent down allows him a chance to go get it corrected everyday. I'm excited for him.
I'm also excited for the Blues Brothers we have in terms of getting the band back together; Santana, Holland, Davis and Dyson. DM has had a lot of swing and misses, but he has pulled some rabbits out of the hat in terms of reclamation projects and camp reports look good on Santana and Davis. As for Dyson; well that's what speed do. He has a pretty defined role and we all know he can do it well.
I'm interested as to why you say you'd be okay with O'Hearn in place of McBroom?
For my money McBroom over O'Hearn is a no brainer. With Lopez going down then Whit pretty much has to be at second, meaning we need someone with more position versatility which is McBroom all day long. He also has demonstrated pop off the bench and IMO has a better chance to become an everyday big leaguer than O'Hearn.
If you subtract McBroom and another pitcher to the bullpen it seems right