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Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 19:03 pm
by NYCardsFan
Shady wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 18:54 pm
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”
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 19:17 pm
by dugoutrex
LCA1951 wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 17:05 pm
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
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
by Cusecards
Obviously adding a power bat would be a boost.
But......pitching....especially the rotation....needs to take priority over acquiring that bat!
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
by craviduce
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:09 pm
by Cusecards
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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!
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:11 pm
by NYCardsFan
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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.
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:15 pm
by Cusecards
NYCardsFan wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:11 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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????
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:22 pm
by NYCardsFan
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:15 pm
NYCardsFan wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:11 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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!
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:24 pm
by 2ninr
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:09 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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.
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:25 pm
by Cusecards
NYCardsFan wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:22 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:15 pm
NYCardsFan wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:11 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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???
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 06 Oct 2025 20:26 pm
by Cusecards
2ninr wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:24 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:09 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 07 Oct 2025 05:08 am
by sikeston bulldog2
Shady wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 16:39 pm
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.
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 07 Oct 2025 06:19 am
by Talkin' Baseball
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 am
Shady wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 16:39 pm
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.
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 07 Oct 2025 06:24 am
by sikeston bulldog2
Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 am
Shady wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 16:39 pm
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.
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 07 Oct 2025 06:43 am
by Talkin' Baseball
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:24 am
Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 am
Shady wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 16:39 pm
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.
Re: Getting that much needed additional power hitter
Posted: 07 Oct 2025 06:51 am
by CorneliusWolfe
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:15 pm
NYCardsFan wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:11 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 20:01 pm
Cusecards wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 19:58 pm
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!