Quote from Jeremy Hill on July 22, 2022, 1:46 pm

Quote from MrPadre19 on July 22, 2022, 1:25 pm

Quote from Jeremy Hill on July 22, 2022, 1:08 pm

I think Cooper is underrated. He's a really good hitter that's had trouble staying healthy. I seem to remember something about AJ asking about him in the past too. I think we've been linked to Jon Berti in the past as well. That could be an interesting pickup if they thought he could handle CF.

Berti we would have for 3 Arb years so sign me up.....but,his forte' is his legs and he's currently out with a groin.

Does he come back 100% and help us in the 2nd half or?

Cooper through next year.....I just don't think he's enough of an upgrade over Hosmer or Voit to trade anything of real value,or to expect a big boost in offense......their numbers are very similar this year.

 

 

Hosmer's numbers are almost entirely a product of his hot start. He's been among the worst regulars in the game since the middle of May. Cooper's underlying metrics are a lot better too. He also has nearly identical career splits though his numbers against lefties are down this year. He wouldn't be my first choice and I don't think it happens without Hoz being moved, but I think he would be a pretty significant upgrade.

Quote from MrPadre19 on July 22, 2022, 2:02 pm

While I am not a Hosmer fan or apologist but there isn't a certainty that he won't get hot again...and in his career he's had more HR power than Cooper.

I would rather have Cooper...esp. due to their contracts,but just saying his offensive production won't move the needle much.

 

 

Quote from Jeremy Hill on July 22, 2022, 4:47 pm

Hot starts and fades have sort of become the norm for Hosmer since he's been here. On a 162 game basis their power is nearly identical. They both average 19 HRs and 31 2Bs. Cooper has shown more power lately. He's been a fairly consistent .800 OPS bat since he became a regular in 2019. Outside of a 38 game 2020 Hosmer hasn't sniffed that level of production since his KC days.

Quote from Jeremy Hill on July 22, 2022, 5:42 pm

I take it back. You're right MrP. 🤣

Quote from Henry Silvestre on July 24, 2022, 11:04 am

Red Sox definetely selling down 5-0 after 1/2 an inning...what a disaster in Boston

Quote from fenn68 on July 24, 2022, 11:26 am

Quote from Henry Silvestre on July 24, 2022, 11:04 am

Red Sox definetely selling down 5-0 after 1/2 an inning...what a disaster in Boston

Clearly ... not sure how the bottom fell out so dramatically ... losing is one thing getting massacred daily is something more.

Past couple of years the media as fawned over Cora as the manager ... BOST is a tough town ... will he be the scapegoat?

Chaim Boom is the Chief Baseball Officer responsible for assembling most of this team ... will he be the scapegoat?

Can't see the owners being happy with this collapse and have to react ... especially with NYY firmly in command and TB always there (low budget) and TOR a rising young team ... even BALT is suddenly a riser. Can BOST ever even consider going into a multi-year rebuild with their fan base?

Quote from Henry Silvestre on July 24, 2022, 12:15 pm

The Cubies sweep the Phillies...Thank u

Quote from fenn68 on July 25, 2022, 9:00 am

Saw the note that STL is playing a two game set in TOR. Apparently Goldschmidt and Arenado are not vaccinated and can’t enter Canada. Also the back-up catcher is also in the same category. Add that one of the Cuban RP has an expired passport and is seeking “emergency” renewal (hope the official is not a TOR fan … or a fan of any of the other WC contenders).

With the 10 banned from KC … not really an issue for KC but gave an advantage to TOR. However, with STL … still an advantage for TOR’s WC run … but now hurts STL chances for their WC run. Has to frustrate STL owners and teammates if STL loses a playoff slot by one game if they lose two in TOR.

Both of these KC and STL issues hit the headlines … not really aware of other teams having the issue … maybe just not reported if not a high profile player or only one or two marginal guys.

Two days of lost pay will not impact the highly paid Goldschmidt and Arenado.

 

Quote from MrPadre19 on July 25, 2022, 10:13 am

Quote from fenn68 on July 24, 2022, 11:26 am

Quote from Henry Silvestre on July 24, 2022, 11:04 am

Red Sox definetely selling down 5-0 after 1/2 an inning...what a disaster in Boston

Clearly ... not sure how the bottom fell out so dramatically ... losing is one thing getting massacred daily is something more.

Past couple of years the media as fawned over Cora as the manager ... BOST is a tough town ... will he be the scapegoat?

Chaim Boom is the Chief Baseball Officer responsible for assembling most of this team ... will he be the scapegoat?

Can't see the owners being happy with this collapse and have to react ... especially with NYY firmly in command and TB always there (low budget) and TOR a rising young team ... even BALT is suddenly a riser. Can BOST ever even consider going into a multi-year rebuild with their fan base?

The Red Sox remind me of the Angels a little.

Very good lineup....just can't pitch.

How these teams haven't figured out you need elite pitching to win is beyond me.

At least the Halos drafted 100% pitchers in last years draft.