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What I'm hoping in the Bloom era is better and quicker player evaluation...
Posted: 22 Dec 2025 22:28 pm
by ecleme22
What do I mean by 'player evaluation?' Well, it's an expansive topic, but more about the AAA to MLB guys. Here are some examples:
1. 2023 spring training: "Jake Woodford, you're our 6th starter." Blew up.
2. 2024 spring training: "Victor Scott, there have been injuries, but you're our CF." Blew up.
3. 2024 spring training: "Zack Thompson, you're our 6th starter!" Blew up.
4. 2017 spring training: "Randall Grichuk, you're our LFer!" May 29th, optioned.
5. 2017 spring training: "Eh, Tommy Pham, you ain't making the team." Recalled...11th in MVP that year.
6. 2019 season: "Hey Randy Arozarena, here is you cup of coffee, but Bader, Edman and other are more important."
Now today, we have questions about Gorman, Walker and others. I hope some serious player evaluation is conducted in spring training. The coaches shoudl have a good idea if these guys have problems or they are read to go on Opening Day. No surprises. No Memphis resets.
Re: What I'm hoping in the Bloom era is better and quicker player evaluation...
Posted: 23 Dec 2025 04:36 am
by BrockFloodMaris
ecleme22 wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 22:28 pm
What do I mean by 'player evaluation?' Well, it's an expansive topic, but more about the AAA to MLB guys. Here are some examples:
1. 2023 spring training: "Jake Woodford, you're our 6th starter." Blew up.
2. 2024 spring training: "Victor Scott, there have been injuries, but you're our CF." Blew up.
3. 2024 spring training: "Zack Thompson, you're our 6th starter!" Blew up.
4. 2017 spring training: "Randall Grichuk, you're our LFer!" May 29th, optioned.
5. 2017 spring training: "Eh, Tommy Pham, you ain't making the team." Recalled...11th in MVP that year.
6. 2019 season: "Hey Randy Arozarena, here is you cup of coffee, but Bader, Edman and other are more important."
Now today, we have questions about Gorman, Walker and others. I hope some serious player evaluation is conducted in spring training. The coaches shoudl have a good idea if these guys have problems or they are read to go on Opening Day. No surprises. No Memphis resets.
Good point, and good examples given. I was waiting for you to recall one of Mo's favorite lines "We need to see what we've got". I think Bloom will end up jettisoning more players from the 40-man before opening day, outside of Nado, Donnie, Jo Jo, and a catcher, based on what he sees between now and then.
Re: What I'm hoping in the Bloom era is better and quicker player evaluation...
Posted: 23 Dec 2025 07:39 am
by Jatalk
ecleme22 wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 22:28 pm
What do I mean by 'player evaluation?' Well, it's an expansive topic, but more about the AAA to MLB guys. Here are some examples:
1. 2023 spring training: "Jake Woodford, you're our 6th starter." Blew up.
2. 2024 spring training: "Victor Scott, there have been injuries, but you're our CF." Blew up.
3. 2024 spring training: "Zack Thompson, you're our 6th starter!" Blew up.
4. 2017 spring training: "Randall Grichuk, you're our LFer!" May 29th, optioned.
5. 2017 spring training: "Eh, Tommy Pham, you ain't making the team." Recalled...11th in MVP that year.
6. 2019 season: "Hey Randy Arozarena, here is you cup of coffee, but Bader, Edman and other are more important."
Now today, we have questions about Gorman, Walker and others. I hope some serious player evaluation is conducted in spring training. The coaches shoudl have a good idea if these guys have problems or they are read to go on Opening Day. No surprises. No Memphis resets.
Excellent post. And don’t forget all the free agent busts. Personally I think we can make a quick evaluation of Bloom from now through spring training. His decision on Gorman and Walker will tell me all I need to know.
Re: What I'm hoping in the Bloom era is better and quicker player evaluation...
Posted: 23 Dec 2025 07:54 am
by sikeston bulldog2
Jatalk wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 07:39 am
ecleme22 wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 22:28 pm
What do I mean by 'player evaluation?' Well, it's an expansive topic, but more about the AAA to MLB guys. Here are some examples:
1. 2023 spring training: "Jake Woodford, you're our 6th starter." Blew up.
2. 2024 spring training: "Victor Scott, there have been injuries, but you're our CF." Blew up.
3. 2024 spring training: "Zack Thompson, you're our 6th starter!" Blew up.
4. 2017 spring training: "Randall Grichuk, you're our LFer!" May 29th, optioned.
5. 2017 spring training: "Eh, Tommy Pham, you ain't making the team." Recalled...11th in MVP that year.
6. 2019 season: "Hey Randy Arozarena, here is you cup of coffee, but Bader, Edman and other are more important."
Now today, we have questions about Gorman, Walker and others. I hope some serious player evaluation is conducted in spring training. The coaches shoudl have a good idea if these guys have problems or they are read to go on Opening Day. No surprises. No Memphis resets.
Excellent post. And don’t forget all the free agent busts. Personally I think we can make a quick evaluation of Bloom from now through spring training. His decision on Gorman and Walker will tell me all I need to know.
On Walker. Just as it is when you are traded, you get a new org, a new set of eyes and ideas. Well, when you bring in a new group, isn’t that the exact same thing. New set of eyes.
Walker stays. Gorman has no home.