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Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:18 pm
by vegascardsfan5890
I'm just not impressed so far. I guess we will see how these pitchers turn out. He seems to think we can develop pitchers.
As of now it looks like we will have 40 pitchers and 0 hitters on the team. Thats a bold strategy, Cotten
It's just getting harder and harder to root for this franchise. I need to start taking up Summer hobbies
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:20 pm
by Jatalk
vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:18 pm
I'm just not impressed so far. I guess we will see how these pitchers turn out. He seems to think we can develop pitchers.
As of now it looks like we will have 40 pitchers and 0 hitters on the team. Thats a bold strategy, Cotten
It's just getting harder and harder to root for this franchise. I need to start taking up Summer hobbies
I’m with you and so far not impressed at all. If he blows a deal for Donovan he should be fired immediately.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:21 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
I am. Not every deal will be my favorite, but overall this will go well.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:23 pm
by hornetfb52
Not really sure what some were expecting for a declining 6 inning pitcher and an overpriced catcher that doesn’t catch.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:25 pm
by Hoosier59
hornetfb52 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:23 pm
Not really sure what some were expecting for a declining 6 inning pitcher and an overpriced catcher that doesn’t catch.
Don’t watch much baseball, do ya?
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:25 pm
by TraveledLessRoad
I like Chaim...and I like what he's doing. Maybe he's canvassed the farm and sees that we're better on offense then we are on pitching. He's also acquiring assets. I'll let this all play out before passing judgment. So far, so fine
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:27 pm
by Ozziesfan41
vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:18 pm
I'm just not impressed so far. I guess we will see how these pitchers turn out. He seems to think we can develop pitchers.
As of now it looks like we will have 40 pitchers and 0 hitters on the team. Thats a bold strategy, Cotten
It's just getting harder and harder to root for this franchise. I need to start taking up Summer hobbies
I am anyone that thinks they were going to get top prospects for gray or Contreras are delusional. He’s got a good strategy stockpiling a lot of major league ready arms to compete for rotation spots and to give them options to bring up replacements if a starter isn’t pitching well some can also go into the bullpen he’s also stockpiling raw low level starters that can have high upside. The more starters you have the more likely it is some of them are going to be good. It’s a good strategy
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:29 pm
by hmoss859
Stockpiling a bunch of pitchers. The Minor League system was woefully short.
Hitters are a dime a dozen to find.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:31 pm
by Jatalk
hmoss859 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:29 pm
Stockpiling a bunch of pitchers. The Minor League system was woefully short.
Hitters are a dime a dozen to find.
I’ve got four loose nickels. Find me two dozen.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:36 pm
by Jatalk
Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:27 pm
vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:18 pm
I'm just not impressed so far. I guess we will see how these pitchers turn out. He seems to think we can develop pitchers.
As of now it looks like we will have 40 pitchers and 0 hitters on the team. Thats a bold strategy, Cotten
It's just getting harder and harder to root for this franchise. I need to start taking up Summer hobbies
I am anyone that thinks they were going to get top prospects for gray or Contreras are delusional. He’s got a good strategy stockpiling a lot of major league ready arms to compete for rotation spots and to give them options to bring up replacements if a starter isn’t pitching well some can also go into the bullpen he’s also stockpiling raw low level starters that can have high upside. The more starters you have the more likely it is some of them are going to be good. It’s a good strategy
Ok but where do you see any offense coming from on this roster? IH, Burleson I guess but nothing after that.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:37 pm
by Absolut
Guess would could have stayed in morgatory. We picked a path. I’m happy to say that for the first time in years.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:38 pm
by Rosie's Rule
Neutral so far - has moved salary to Boston with lottery pick returns- got May as another lottery ticket for the rotation.
Would agree, what he is able to get for BDonny will be more of an indication of his ability to negotiate a deal as the leverage is still in his favor and he seems to be letting the Marte market play out.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:39 pm
by RamFan08NY
Hoosier59 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:25 pm
hornetfb52 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:23 pm
Not really sure what some were expecting for a declining 6 inning pitcher and an overpriced catcher that doesn’t catch.
Don’t watch much baseball, do ya?
What's that even mean? What Hornet stated is true. All summer long posters on here were complaining about Grays inability to go deep in games, and how WC was over paid.
I love the idea of loading up on pitching prospects. Bound to hit on 1 or 2 of them.
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:39 pm
by Ozziesfan41
Jatalk wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:36 pm
Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:27 pm
vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:18 pm
I'm just not impressed so far. I guess we will see how these pitchers turn out. He seems to think we can develop pitchers.
As of now it looks like we will have 40 pitchers and 0 hitters on the team. Thats a bold strategy, Cotten
It's just getting harder and harder to root for this franchise. I need to start taking up Summer hobbies
I am anyone that thinks they were going to get top prospects for gray or Contreras are delusional. He’s got a good strategy stockpiling a lot of major league ready arms to compete for rotation spots and to give them options to bring up replacements if a starter isn’t pitching well some can also go into the bullpen he’s also stockpiling raw low level starters that can have high upside. The more starters you have the more likely it is some of them are going to be good. It’s a good strategy
Ok but where do you see any offense coming from on this roster? IH, Burleson I guess but nothing after that.
The offseason isn’t over yet if at spring training he still hasn’t made any moves for any offense then I’ll think something’s wrong people freaking out about it now are weird. With him stockpiling arms he can always trade some of them for offense. I think he trades for either a 1st base or outfield prospect who is ready
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:41 pm
by Ozziesfan41
RamFan08NY wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:39 pm
Hoosier59 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:25 pm
hornetfb52 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:23 pm
Not really sure what some were expecting for a declining 6 inning pitcher and an overpriced catcher that doesn’t catch.
Don’t watch much baseball, do ya?
What's that even mean? What Hornet stated is true. All summer long posters on here were complaining about Grays inability to go deep in games, and how WC was over paid.
I love the idea of loading up on pitching prospects. Bound to hit on 1 or 2 of them.
+1 it was gray isn’t an ace can’t pitch in the heat Contreras is a bad apple causing problems and he’s not that good and can’t stay healthy now it’s how could they trade them and not bring back star players and prospects!
Re: Are we still excited about Bloom?
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 19:45 pm
by hornetfb52
Hoosier59 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:25 pm
hornetfb52 wrote: ↑21 Dec 2025 19:23 pm
Not really sure what some were expecting for a declining 6 inning pitcher and an overpriced catcher that doesn’t catch.
Don’t watch much baseball, do ya?
I watch plenty. Likely more than you apparently. Also don’t have an overinflated opinion on what our guys are worth to other teams.