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I think Witt will have the sexier numbers. He could be 300/300. Gunnar is with the better young core that could have more success.

I remember Westburg hitting a ton of balls that went to the warning track in that same area last year. Hopefully he ate his Wheaties and those are all now HR!

Westy is such a key guy, glad we didn't trade him.

Kimbrel going for the Mike Baumann win

They aren't overturning that

Hays or Mounty should sit in a rotation for Cowser to hit RHP and get enough at bats.

If only Cowser could play 3B.

I more optimistic Means will pitch most of the season just not sure we're seeing 2021 John Means again.

I sneakily think the Angels will be the worst team in baseball this year, but man Burnes was dealing.

Mullins is probably the most important guy for us to be "himself" aside from the obvious young dudes. Seems like as he goes our team goes.

Baumann at least has some upside compared to the other bottom level bullpen guys (Baker, Vespi, etc.)

To an extent I understand what Rendon meant, but his effort and production really doesn't jive when you compare it directly to the timing of his huge contract.

Lol as we say this he dives for an out. He had a very public quote in the offseason that baseball is not really his priority in life.

You can truly tell anytime Rendon is involved in a play or an AB, he does not care.

Our best lineup on opening day has Holliday in it, so that's my answer.

I think you have to start with him at 2B and he can take any lumps necessary on the go like Gunnar did (early) last year. By the end of the year, I'd move to see a top of the order of Holliday - Adley - Gunnar, or in some order anyway.

Side note, remember when we took Matt Hobgood the pick before Wheeler in the 2009 draft?

Great to see Holliday and Cowser getting hits off of elite SP's.

Could Westburg ultimately get most of his future starts at LF? Camden Yards is a bit different than other ballparks, doesn't make it easy.

I like having Mountcastle's RH bat against lefties. When he's on, he's our best bet to carry the offense against a lefty. 849 career OPS against LH and 1052(!) last year. That's 1052 even with all the injury/vertigo stuff.

I'd like to keep Urias around if possible because he's perfect for the utility infielder role. We'd be wasting the younger guy's time keeping them on the bench not getting AB's. Ideally Westburg/Gunnar/Holliday all start, with Urias as utility infielder and Mateo as super utility (starting at SS occasionally against LH) and pinch runner. One of O'Hearn/Cowser/Kjerstad will need to go at some point soon. Cowser and Kjerstad would mostly be wasting time in AAA. Unfortunately O'Hearn has little to no trade value, because he'd be the one to part with.

Ohearn will probably be given all the chance to prove last year wasn't a fluke, and Kjerstad would take over his spot at DH otherwise. Cowser is the biggest mystery. Perhaps he starts out rotating as the 4th OF and DH? Something's gotta give.

I mean even if Irvin is just what he was with the A's and gets you 180 innings of about 4 ERA ball that's still an upgrade and replacement for Gibson. If either Means or Bradish makes their way back Irvin is a decent 5th starter at least.

As much as I thought signing a FA would work, we may just have to hold firm with what we got unless we get another injury. In the season we can make a trade if it came to it. The only guy that may make sense is Lorenzen since he has bullpen experience. In the case that literally everyone is healthy.

What about Michael Bourn?