Bloom definately has his work cut out for him

[Shady]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

[WLTFE]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

Burly's ERA was 0.00 in 2025...so he's got a #1 already on the roster...Ohtani part II?

[Talkin' Baseball]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

Burly's ERA was 0.00 in 2025...so he's got a #1 already on the roster...Ohtani part II?

He sounds nasty!

[Jatalk]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

Sort of stating the obvious here

[JohnnyMO]

I think the rotation will be 2 young cost controlled additions, Libby, McGreevy, and a competition between Leahy and Pallante if he is still here.

[Shady]

I think the rotation will be 2 young cost controlled additions, Libby, McGreevy, and a competition between Leahy and Pallante if he is still here.

It would be nice for Mathews to enter the mix.

[Talkin' Baseball]

I think the rotation will be 2 young cost controlled additions, Libby, McGreevy, and a competition between Leahy and Pallante if he is still here.

It would be nice for Mathews to enter the mix.

It would. So far he hasn't forced the issue.

[ecleme22]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

You realize Blooms goal isn’t the 2026 post season, right?

[JuanAgosto]

The opportunity to rebuild a franchise is probably what enticed Bloom. Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash), to build a roster to fit his plan. I suspect Bloom has a vision for the type of offensive and defensive philosophy he wants. And I am confident he will acquire the players that fit those philosophies. Unlike his predecessor whose philosophy was to hope his roster of mostly average players had career years. What a putz.

[Shady]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

You realize Blooms goal isn’t the 2026 post season, right?

Just the same. He needs to put a very competitive product on the field in '26. Ex. ticket sales.

[Cranny]

I think the rotation will be 2 young cost controlled additions, Libby, McGreevy, and a competition between Leahy and Pallante if he is still here.

It would be nice for Mathews to enter the mix.

Mathews biggest problem is.........Mathews

[Shady]

The opportunity to rebuild a franchise is probably what enticed Bloom. Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash), to build a roster to fit his plan. I suspect Bloom has a vision for the type of offensive and defensive philosophy he wants. And I am confident he will acquire the players that fit those philosophies. Unlike his predecessor whose philosophy was to hope his roster of mostly average players had career years. What a putz.

"Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash)". With an emphasis on "cash".

[ecleme22]

In regards to putting together the kind of starting pitching staff needed to compete for post season play. Especially, if Gray is traded.

You realize Blooms goal isn’t the 2026 post season, right?

Just the same. He needs to put a very competitive product on the field in '26. Ex. ticket sales.

No he doesn't. Something similar to '24-25 should be expected.

[Talkin' Baseball]

The opportunity to rebuild a franchise is probably what enticed Bloom. Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash), to build a roster to fit his plan. I suspect Bloom has a vision for the type of offensive and defensive philosophy he wants. And I am confident he will acquire the players that fit those philosophies. Unlike his predecessor whose philosophy was to hope his roster of mostly average players had career years. What a putz.

"Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash)". With an emphasis on "cash".

The first big cash move to be made isn't to bring someone in- it will be to send some people out- not just to clear the contract, or to create roster spots, but to bring back better players in return. Speaking only for myself, if I see this happen it will do much to alleviate my concerns about whether they will spend in the future. It will represent to me an investment in the future product.

[2ninr]

The opportunity to rebuild a franchise is probably what enticed Bloom. Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash), to build a roster to fit his plan. I suspect Bloom has a vision for the type of offensive and defensive philosophy he wants. And I am confident he will acquire the players that fit those philosophies. Unlike his predecessor whose philosophy was to hope his roster of mostly average players had career years. What a putz.

"Hopefully, DeWitt gives him the freedom (in decision making and cash)". With an emphasis on "cash".

The first big cash move to be made isn't to bring someone in- it will be to send some people out- not just to clear the contract, or to create roster spots, but to bring back better players in return. Speaking only for myself, if I see this happen it will do much to alleviate my concerns about whether they will spend in the future. It will represent to me an investment in the future product.

The more they pay toward the contracts the better the prospect you get in return. So I agree with what you say. It's a big "tell" on what they will spend going forward on players.

[ramfandan]

If a couple of the young starters aren't doing too much in first half of season, I could see Bloom promoting 1st round pick P Liam Doyle later in 2026 to get a look at him (probably final month plus ) like they did a couple years ago with Masyn Winn.