Aaron Sanchez had pectoral surgery a few weeks ago and is out for the year. Possibly damaged goods at time of the trade with Toronto, though the Astros didn't really give up much.
OT: Baseball Free Agents
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Hopefully the Average Joe is good enough as a playoff fourth starter. Pitch one game a series and don't screw up too badly.
Your views of Hoerner’s game are dated. They are pre draft views that caused some to be surprised the Cubs took him on the first round. Sure injuries are part of the game but it’s not pointless to say that several scouts and reports about the thinking inside the Cubs front office indicated that Hoerner, pre injuries last year and this year, was poised to make the jump to the big leagues. If you read some reports from scouts based on Hoerner’s performance in the minors and last year’s Arizona Fall League, they acknowledge that pre draft views on his power potential and ability to stick at shortstop were flawed. There is a reason he went from a player who was a surprise first round pick to a player many think will crack BA’s top 50 when their next rankings come out. Lastly, I will point out Hoerner is playing shortstop for the Cubs right now and there is nothing that looks like a stretch about his game at that position. You should tune in and watch him play.
true but I will just add that Hoerner's team wins more games and more people watch him at his home park. Lots more!
This is probably going to be my last response on this, as this feels like a one-sided conversation. Please just go ahead and look at any of the prospect rankings, many of which have been updated quite recently. Hoerner is typically ranked well below Madrigal, just using that as an example. What, exactly, is the emergent evidence that Hoerner has somehow altered his power profile? His second half numbers in AA were downright bad, especially considering the Cubs' AA affiliate has home games in a stadium with the highest park factor in all of the Southern League. So far, his MLB offensive game looks well below average, which isn't really surprising given the chasm in talent between AA, where he was slightly above average, and the MLB.
Hoerner should retire. He has a career 201 wRC+ as a major leaguer. That's God-like. He can only get worse.
I like the convo. I just think it's crazy to say that Hoerner is gonna be some stud
His 1.9 fWAR cost the Astros all of $4.5M.
OTOH, Yu Darvish has 1.6fWAR under his belt thus far...
What isn't amusing is you. You ***** non stop about literally everything on every board
I am among those who don't. I think I've attended 5 games the last three seasons total. Used to do double digits a year.
But by all means, keep that Attendance Trophy shined up! You guys are so ultra proud of it.
How is that dynasty working out, by the way?
Brewers just tied them up in the standings and I have been grinning ear to ear because of that ALL DAY
Sounds like an argument to deflect from another year of underachievement on the North side.
Nebraska also held onto the travel attendance trophy last week. They are proud if it despite the loss to Colorado.
The Sox "fans" should care. that empty ballpark, screams Montreal or Las Vegas, Here WE Come!
Post season appearances for last 4 years, including World Series Championship in 2016!
Nope. No it doesn't. They have the best stadium lease in all of professional sports.
Do some research before talking out of your ***. You have zero clue what you're talking about
My favorite part is the disincentive built right into the document re: boosting attendance.
That and the liberal use of public money.
(Please don't yell at me, I'm not a die hard Cubs fan, I just don't like the use of public money in private enterprise like sports).
I don't disagree with you, I don't either. But idiots who yell "THEY'RE MOVING THE SOX TO VEGAS!!!" piss me off because they don't know wtf they're talking about
This board would be empty if the prerequisite to join is knowing what you’re talking about.
In about 40 games. Take a look at how he jacked that ball to straight away CF. Take a look at his frame. Read up on how the Cubs tweaked his swing after he was drafted. This kid is not going to be a punch and judy hitter.
What a mind-bending series. Cub fans must be apoplectic.
4 straight one-run losses at home? That’s nuts.
3 of those losses coming in the final frame? That’s nuts.
2 blown saves on homeruns yielded by Kimble? Whodda thunk it?
Darvish losing today after beguiling the Cards lineup for 8 innings like some sort of Svengali in pinstripes? Unreal.
Baseball is such a weird game.
4 straight one-run losses at home? That’s nuts.
3 of those losses coming in the final frame? That’s nuts.
2 blown saves on homeruns yielded by Kimble? Whodda thunk it?
Darvish losing today after beguiling the Cards lineup for 8 innings like some sort of Svengali in pinstripes? Unreal.
Baseball is such a weird game.