I will be completely shocked if Hyde sticks Cowser in the leadoff spot. They'll more than likely move him down in the order until he shows he can hit major league pitching.
I looked up Cal's OPS by month in 1982. Figured he hit the ground running for his ROY year. I was shocked to see he had a horrible April. Weaver was very patient with him.
OPS by month
366... 848.. 880... 863... 764... 838
3 for 3 so far tonight. Average is at 373.
I think he may be the type of player that Elias tries to dangle at the trade deadline. Not sure other teams will want him as a headliner, but he might be a secondary piece to a bigger trade.
Reminds me of my dad. He would come home from work and put Oscar Peterson or Bill Evans or Stan Kenton on the turntable. I'd sit with him while he read the Baltimore Evening Sun. Makes me smile and tear up all at the same time.
Ballparks I want to visit even though I don't want to visit the cities
PNC Park - Pittsburgh
Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati
Miller Park - Milwaukee