Getting that much needed additional power hitter

[NYCardsFan]

Some dippshitt, Burleson bashers here need to complain to Marmol. Who happens to be the one that makes the lineup decisions. Not getting so riled up about what a nobody like me feels. LOL

Well, at least you got the “nobody” part right. Although usually when you make that point, you use the term “lowlife” to refer to yourself, which seems more accurate, TBH. “LOL”

[dugoutrex]

Not a power hitter but with change in leadership, is Trevor Bauer more palatable? The team could use a power pitcher too.

lol - you forgot the /s

[Cusecards]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

[craviduce]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

[Cusecards]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

I’m not saying they should throw $$ at a FA starter either.
But if you’re going to look to use your “bullets” to swing a trade it has to be for a starter over a power bat!

[NYCardsFan]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

Shady's already covered that: he has informed us that a "savvy GM" would be able to obtain a "young, cost-controlled TOTR starter" and a "young, cost-controlled #2." Probably for a package of Walker, Gorman, or Nootbaar plus a bag of balls. Bloom just needs to git er' done.

[Cusecards]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

Shady's already covered that: he has informed us that a "savvy GM" would be able to obtain a "young, cost-controlled TOTR starter" and a "young, cost-controlled #2." Probably for a package of Walker, Gorman, or Nootbaar plus a bag of balls. Bloom just needs to git er' done.

Ok....that works for me! LOL
BTW just curious as to WHO those two young TOTR starters are????

[NYCardsFan]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

Shady's already covered that: he has informed us that a "savvy GM" would be able to obtain a "young, cost-controlled TOTR starter" and a "young, cost-controlled #2." Probably for a package of Walker, Gorman, or Nootbaar plus a bag of balls. Bloom just needs to git er' done.

Ok....that works for me! LOL
BTW just curious as to WHO those two young TOTR starters are????

Good question. Here are two recent examples:

1. Jordan Walker for Bubba Chandler
2. A package of Phil Maton's expiring contract + Nolan Gorman for Trey Yesavage

Git 'er done, Chaim!

[2ninr]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

I’m not saying they should throw $$ at a FA starter either.
But if you’re going to look to use your “bullets” to swing a trade it has to be for a starter over a power bat!

We need both-but I fix the pitching first.

[Cusecards]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

Shady's already covered that: he has informed us that a "savvy GM" would be able to obtain a "young, cost-controlled TOTR starter" and a "young, cost-controlled #2." Probably for a package of Walker, Gorman, or Nootbaar plus a bag of balls. Bloom just needs to git er' done.

Ok....that works for me! LOL
BTW just curious as to WHO those two young TOTR starters are????

Good question. Here are two recent examples:

1. Jordan Walker for Bubba Chandler
2. A package of Phil Maton's expiring contract + Nolan Gorman for Trey Yesavage

Git 'er done, Chaim!

Time will tell.
What does ME-ville think???

[Cusecards]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

I’m not saying they should throw $$ at a FA starter either.
But if you’re going to look to use your “bullets” to swing a trade it has to be for a starter over a power bat!

We need both-but I fix the pitching first.

Agree

[sikeston bulldog2]

A corner outfielder, DH, maybe a 3B seems like the most logical potential fits. Bloom likely needs to make a savvy trade to acquire that player. A difference-maker FA may be too expensive for the budget.

You gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.

Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.

[Talkin' Baseball]

A corner outfielder, DH, maybe a 3B seems like the most logical potential fits. Bloom likely needs to make a savvy trade to acquire that player. A difference-maker FA may be too expensive for the budget.

You gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.

Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.

Colby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.

Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.

(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.

[sikeston bulldog2]

A corner outfielder, DH, maybe a 3B seems like the most logical potential fits. Bloom likely needs to make a savvy trade to acquire that player. A difference-maker FA may be too expensive for the budget.

You gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.

Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.

Colby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.

Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.

(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.

Nice roll up. And you tell it like it is. The good and the bad.

[Talkin' Baseball]

A corner outfielder, DH, maybe a 3B seems like the most logical potential fits. Bloom likely needs to make a savvy trade to acquire that player. A difference-maker FA may be too expensive for the budget.

You gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.

Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.

Colby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.

Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.

(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.

Nice roll up. And you tell it like it is. The good and the bad.

Thomas is 24, Mayo is 23, and Briceno just turned 21. Thomas and Mayo each have 5 years of service time remaining.

[CorneliusWolfe]

Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!

Yes

This

Plus 1 and beyond.

too many innings need covering

Shady's already covered that: he has informed us that a "savvy GM" would be able to obtain a "young, cost-controlled TOTR starter" and a "young, cost-controlled #2." Probably for a package of Walker, Gorman, or Nootbaar plus a bag of balls. Bloom just needs to git er' done.

Ok....that works for me! LOL
BTW just curious as to WHO those two young TOTR starters are????

Only a “Savvy GM” knows. That’s why they make the big bucks. You’re just going to have to wait and see!