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14 minutes ago, RVAOsFan said:

Not sure which one of the free agent threads to put this in 

If true this answers the question about where they anticipate playing Henderson.  Question is, what does it mean for Westburg and is there something to read in between the lines regarding Urias.  

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2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Bellinger for 1/15 or so vs Bell for 2-3 years at 12-15 per.

 

I’m fine with getting Bellinger but like Gibson I want more. Bellinger is someone you could play pretty much any OF spot as well as 1B. If he had a 2020 type season nevermind before he would be a good sign. Plus he has already said he wants a one year deal to reset his market. 
 

I would hope they add another bat of some kind even if it is a platoon type.  

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4 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

If true this answers the question about where they anticipate playing Henderson.  Question is, what does it mean for Westburg and is there something to read in between the lines regarding Urias.  

Thing is I can’t see Westburg on the team and not playing much. Not that they couldn’t fit him in a good bit of at bats. Gunnar will play everyday. In theory you could start Mateo, Urias and Westburg about 110 games a year by moving guys around but they are all RHH.

 

Perhaps Westburg starts at AAA and they see what happens early on. 

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2 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

I’m fine with getting Bellinger but like Gibson I want more. Bellinger is someone you could play pretty much any OF spot as well as 1B. If he had a 2020 type season nevermind before he would be a good sign. Plus he has already said he wants a one year deal to reset his market. 
 

I would hope they add another bat of some kind even if it is a platoon type.  

I like guys who want 1 year deals to reset their market, they are all in. 

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1 minute ago, eddie83 said:

Thing is I can’t see Westburg on the team and not playing much. Not that they couldn’t fit him in a good bit of at bats. Gunnar will play everyday. In theory you could start Mateo, Urias and Westburg about 110 games a year by moving guys around but they are all RHH.

 

Perhaps Westburg starts at AAA and they see what happens early on. 

My bad. I see SG started a thread on this. 

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