Spring Training Lineups

[RZNJ]

1 minute ago, interloper said:

Heck yeah. Other than Nevin and Perez, that's like every fun prospect-y guy you'd want to see in there at the same time. Can't wait until they let Basallo DH. 

On mlb.tv too.  I’ll be tuning in.

[interloper]

1 minute ago, Sports Guy said:

Really fun lineup today.

Almost feels like showing off... lol. 

[DirtyBird]

Now today is the first “B” lineup

[RZNJ]

40 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Now today is the first “B” lineup

Every road game is a B lineup.  They are supposed to take 1-2 ML regulars but I guess it’s not enforced.  Guys who are penciled in to regular spots generally don’t have to make the road trips in the spring.

Edited March 5 by RZNJ

[interloper]

42 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Now today is the first “B” lineup

I'm not sure I'd call that a B lineup haha. This squad would probably win the Central. 

[RZNJ]

Ok. Zach Wheeler pitching for Phils.   Here’s where a home run counts for a little more.  Anxious to see who has good AB’s against a top ML pitcher.

[harp6]

3 hours ago, interloper said:

Heck yeah. Other than Nevin and Perez, that's like every fun prospect-y guy you'd want to see in there at the same time. Can't wait until they let Basallo DH. 

Exactly.  If you add Gunnar and Rutschman and move one of the guys to first base, then you have a future lineup.  I agree with Basallo and I also can't wait to see Bradfield some day in CF.

[sportsfan8703]

20 hours ago, Sports Guy said:

Really fun lineup today.

Beautiful. If only Basallo could catch. The B team would definitely finish with a better record than the CWS.   The darn lineup even has L/R balance with positional flexibility. 

Edited March 6 by sportsfan8703

[DirtyBird]

[Spy Fox]

Did Mateo play any 2b in ST the last couple years? Not sure we've seen him there since right after we acquired him in '21. 

[Sports Guy]

Is there any 600 OPS hitter more beloved by his team than Mateo is?

[clapdiddy]

1 minute ago, Sports Guy said:

Is there any 600 OPS hitter more beloved by his team than Mateo is?

I don't know that he's "beloved" or that they just think they can still use him while he's relatively cheap.  I don't know what good putting him at 2B is, other than that maybe they are looking at offers for Urias and want to see if he can play there.

[interloper]

4 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Is there any 600 OPS hitter more beloved by his team than Mateo is?

Yes, Ryan McKenna (.677), by the same team. 

[Aristotelian]

8 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Is there any 600 OPS hitter more beloved by his team than Mateo is?

 

4 minutes ago, clapdiddy said:

I don't know that he's "beloved" or that they just think they can still use him while he's relatively cheap.  I don't know what good putting him at 2B is, other than that maybe they are looking at offers for Urias and want to see if he can play there.

I like that they are playing him at 2B. That shows they aren't thinking of him as a platoon SS. More like a platoon utility guy to rest a variety of LHB starters. Hopefully he gets some OF innings too 

[Hank Scorpio]

15 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Is there any 600 OPS hitter more beloved by his team than Mateo is?

McKenna?