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There's more to it than just an error (s). How many extra pitches do the starters have to make because of below average fielding. Talk to a pitcher that has a couple on base and an infielder botches an easy double play. Mentally, a pitcher has to be more relaxed out there knowing he doesn't need a K to get someone out. In the 60's there was a Yankee 3rd baseman named Hector Lopez...the refrain on him was "knock in 3, let in 4." I have no trouble with Mateo on the team. Urias really seems lost, and I believe he needs to be more of an everyday player to be successful. It's not happening here.. And McKenna (the luckiest man around), has no place on this team either IMO. -
By Bemorewins · Posted
I'm not saying that Urias is a good or even decent offensive player. But what I am saying is that given the defense that he brings and the rest of our other 8 offensive players (especially against RH pitching), we really don't need an offensive boost right now. Didn't we just salivate over Holliday and Kjerstad? And that is not to say that both won't be wonderful major leaguers in time. But it is to say, that it is not very likely that guys make the jump from AAA to MLB and right away start out performing capable major leaguers. I believe (along with MANY talent evaluators throughout the sport) that Jackson Holliday is our most talented prospect. And he struggled mightily is his brief major league stint. The jump from AAA to the Bigs is a substantial one in 2024. The thought that these top prospects gaudy offensive numbers (put up at AAA) will have some kind of direct/immediate carryover is probably not very realistic. -
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By interloper · Posted
I'm not sure this is enough for the Os to want Hicks with Hays being back in a couple weeks at most. Longer term injury sure. -
By sportsfan8703 · Posted
It really sheds light on just how good of a start O’Hearn is off too. It’s going to be tough to find big Heston ABs until next season when Santa leaves. As expected the 12th and 13th position player spots were the only real negatives. We need more production from whoever is the 9th starter be it Urias for now or Holliday/Mayo in the future. Maybe some Mateo in the mix. -
By LarryBigbie · Posted
Forgive me if this has already mentioned as I read through the thread - but this is a great point. Look at the Dodgers for example. Every night they are rolling out the likes of a Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, or Kike Hernandez. We are in a great spot to allow guys to develop as necessary and be as "MLB Ready" as possible when they debut. Not sure what the return for a Urias would be, but playing high level defense and being competent at the plate isn't the worst thing to advertise on a nightly basis either. He could definitely be another "chip" packaged with prospect(s) to net the return we want and need for the push. -
He’s not a strikeout machine, but it’s incorrect to say his strikeout rate is lower than most MLB hitters. He’s struck out 27.4% of the time, and major league average is 22.4%. Needless to say, his K rate is likely to increase against major league pitching. But I don’t think that’s what’s holding him back. It’s defense. -
By Bemorewins · Posted
Again I respect your affinity for the player. But to answer your question - No, I would not want Norby on the roster in McKenna's place. I don't see how that is a good use of a prospect's value and development to use them as the 26th man. Ideally you want guys you believe have talent to play. I believe that Norby has a future as a big leaguer and has earned a call up. I just don't see that place being here, given how stacked this lineup is and will be for years to come. I think it makes more sense to use Norby as a trade chip for a piece that we will need on the big league team to help us complete the championship picture puzzle (like say an effective reliever). Lastly, I think Kjerstad is not going to rot the bench for long. There is really no place for him to play now and they will likely send him back to AAA soon. However, next season when Santander is gone and possibly O'Hearn is not here. That is when Kjerstad will have a spot opened up for him. There is also, the possibility that he may be traded around the deadline as well.
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