My observations from the weekend are pretty much in line with yours. But the 2 things I liked the most:
1. That Reyes HR was a shot. The way just the sound of it came through the radio definitely caught my attention. Music to my ears. Obviously, it doesn't guarantee that he's going to have a great bounceback season, but I've been high on his signing since it was announced, and it's certainly not a bad start.
2. I don't know what the odds are that Garcia can actually take the 3B spot from Dozier, & I definitely want him to earn it, not just be handed the position, but if he does, that will make me very happy.
I somehow missed the Reyes signing or at least didn’t realize what we were getting. The thought of him knocking 25 to 30 homers again like he used to is pretty exciting.
There are certain players who do their jobs as slowly as possible in an attempt to draw as much attention to themselves as possible. Call it David Ortiz syndrome. Or Kenley Jansen syndrome. The pitch clock will likely reign in those offenders to an extent. I'm surprised that you would be opposed to that.
Personally I'm very much looking forward to seeing many of them seriously discombobulated by the new requirement to do their jobs in a timely manner, particularly in April and May. (Unless MLB and the umpires union figure out ways to screw up enforcing the clock, which is a distinct possibility.)
Those of us who are old enough to have experienced seeing baseball routinely played at a rational pace could hardly stand to see how the game devolved into a marathon over the past couple of decades.
Ann Rogers also reported Nick Loftin put on 20 lbs of muscle thru an off-season workout program, so your eyes weren't deceiving you. He has played mostly well except for his struggles at AAA, and has a high draft pedigree.... with a good season at Onaha, he will be back on the radar, either at 3B or the OF.
Very informative article today. Less walks is a good start. I think Loften is going to be very much like Whit Merrifield. He was a smart pick at the time. High floor, baseball smarts and willingness to learn...
Let's say Reyes makes the team...what do you think the plan is for him?.... trade him at the deadline or sign him to a multiple year deal.... noting he is blocking Pratto....
Interesting what you are hearing and seeing. I’m not worried about player performance yet but I do think you are on to something about the walk rate. IDK, that it means anything…but I am hopefully we at least see that down over spring of last year. Are we grasping at straws…maybe but the walk rate is a good one to monitor.
I was at Friday's game and thought Loftin made an outstanding play at third. Is he a possibility to stick there?
My observations from the weekend are pretty much in line with yours. But the 2 things I liked the most:
1. That Reyes HR was a shot. The way just the sound of it came through the radio definitely caught my attention. Music to my ears. Obviously, it doesn't guarantee that he's going to have a great bounceback season, but I've been high on his signing since it was announced, and it's certainly not a bad start.
2. I don't know what the odds are that Garcia can actually take the 3B spot from Dozier, & I definitely want him to earn it, not just be handed the position, but if he does, that will make me very happy.
I somehow missed the Reyes signing or at least didn’t realize what we were getting. The thought of him knocking 25 to 30 homers again like he used to is pretty exciting.
Wonderful to have your comments with actual games being played. Thank you.
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There are certain players who do their jobs as slowly as possible in an attempt to draw as much attention to themselves as possible. Call it David Ortiz syndrome. Or Kenley Jansen syndrome. The pitch clock will likely reign in those offenders to an extent. I'm surprised that you would be opposed to that.
Personally I'm very much looking forward to seeing many of them seriously discombobulated by the new requirement to do their jobs in a timely manner, particularly in April and May. (Unless MLB and the umpires union figure out ways to screw up enforcing the clock, which is a distinct possibility.)
Those of us who are old enough to have experienced seeing baseball routinely played at a rational pace could hardly stand to see how the game devolved into a marathon over the past couple of decades.
Ann Rogers also reported Nick Loftin put on 20 lbs of muscle thru an off-season workout program, so your eyes weren't deceiving you. He has played mostly well except for his struggles at AAA, and has a high draft pedigree.... with a good season at Onaha, he will be back on the radar, either at 3B or the OF.
Very informative article today. Less walks is a good start. I think Loften is going to be very much like Whit Merrifield. He was a smart pick at the time. High floor, baseball smarts and willingness to learn...
Let's say Reyes makes the team...what do you think the plan is for him?.... trade him at the deadline or sign him to a multiple year deal.... noting he is blocking Pratto....
Thanks
Greg
Interesting what you are hearing and seeing. I’m not worried about player performance yet but I do think you are on to something about the walk rate. IDK, that it means anything…but I am hopefully we at least see that down over spring of last year. Are we grasping at straws…maybe but the walk rate is a good one to monitor.