Game 162 - Rays @ Jays, 3:07PM, Page 43

rarefind · Post #241 » by **rarefind** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:23 am

Lateral Quicks wrote:The team is gambling that Santander can be ready for the playoffs. That's the wrong play. Should have kept rolling with Loperfido and Schneider.

I don't think it is a gamble at all.

He won't be ready.

PushDaRock · Post #242 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:23 am

rarefind wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
rarefind wrote:
No.

This is not the guy you pay 24m to. Absolutely not. Never. Fire anyone who does.

We gambled on fixing his swing and lost the bet miserably.

Unworried, his defense is all-time stuff and he hasn't even been being used at shortstop

The guy will be worth the money even if he doesn't hit

He won't though. He has had multiple IL stints playing 2b. You think he can play a full year at short?

Even if he plays 162 games he isn't worth the money that could've been better spent elsewhere. You could've traded prospects for a comparable glove who can't hit who is getting paid far less.

How many teams do you think were bidding for the servies of Gimenez this winter? My bet is there was just one. Furthermore, if Andres Gimenez is a FA this winter he isn't getting paid that type of $.

Don't underestimate what Shatkins will pay for D!!!

Tripod · Post #243 » by **Tripod** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:23 am

Hate a pitcher that can't throw strikes

Randle McMurphy · Post #244 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:24 am

rarefind wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
rarefind wrote:
No.

This is not the guy you pay 24m to. Absolutely not. Never. Fire anyone who does.

We gambled on fixing his swing and lost the bet miserably.

Unworried, his defense is all-time stuff and he hasn't even been being used at shortstop

The guy will be worth the money even if he doesn't hit

He won't though. He has had multiple IL stints playing 2b. You think he can play a full year at short?

Even if he plays 162 games he isn't worth the money that could've been better spent elsewhere. You could've traded prospects for a comparable glove who can't hit who is getting paid far less.

How many teams do you think were bidding for the servies of Gimenez this winter? My bet is there was just one. Furthermore, if Andres Gimenez is a FA this winter he isn't getting paid that type of $.

If he plays 162 games and hits at an even league average level at SS, he's gonna be one of the most valuable players in the league

I take that chance myself

PushDaRock · Post #245 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:24 am

Little didn't throw a single strike lol

rarefind · Post #246 » by **rarefind** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:25 am

PushDaRock wrote:
rarefind wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Unworried, his defense is all-time stuff and he hasn't even been being used at shortstop

The guy will be worth the money even if he doesn't hit

He won't though. He has had multiple IL stints playing 2b. You think he can play a full year at short?

Even if he plays 162 games he isn't worth the money that could've been better spent elsewhere. You could've traded prospects for a comparable glove who can't hit who is getting paid far less.

How many teams do you think were bidding for the servies of Gimenez this winter? My bet is there was just one. Furthermore, if Andres Gimenez is a FA this winter he isn't getting paid that type of $.

Don't underestimate what Shatkins will pay for D!!!

Shatkins needs to pay for ChatGPT instead of using the free version to construct their roster.

Randle McMurphy · Post #247 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:25 am

The bullpen choke is on

Mehar · Post #248 » by **Mehar** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:26 am

Brendon Little and Giving Walks to hitters. What else is new.

rarefind · Post #249 » by **rarefind** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:26 am

Randle McMurphy wrote:
rarefind wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:Unworried, his defense is all-time stuff and he hasn't even been being used at shortstop

The guy will be worth the money even if he doesn't hit

He won't though. He has had multiple IL stints playing 2b. You think he can play a full year at short?

Even if he plays 162 games he isn't worth the money that could've been better spent elsewhere. You could've traded prospects for a comparable glove who can't hit who is getting paid far less.

How many teams do you think were bidding for the servies of Gimenez this winter? My bet is there was just one. Furthermore, if Andres Gimenez is a FA this winter he isn't getting paid that type of $.

If he plays 162 games and hits at an even league average level at SS, he's gonna be one of the most valuable players in the league

I take that chance myself

Methinks you are criminally overrating Gimenez's good-great glove at short as being outer worldly.

Randle McMurphy · Post #250 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:26 am

PushDaRock wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:

Will be 4 DHs all on one team next year (Springer, Santander, Vlad, Bo), that would be an experiment

Gimenez and Varsho can defend 2 positions at once!!!

Sort of true, you've convinced me

Tripod · Post #251 » by **Tripod** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:27 am

Little got lucky that ball.wasn't crushed

Randle McMurphy · Post #252 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:27 am

Bullpen choke is being saved for the 9th and Chokeman

rarefind · Post #253 » by **rarefind** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:28 am

Mehar wrote:Brendon Little and Giving Walks to hitters. What else is new.

I really thought Morel was going to go yard and treat us to a bat flip for the ages.

Randle McMurphy · Post #254 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:30 am

rarefind wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:
rarefind wrote:
He won't though. He has had multiple IL stints playing 2b. You think he can play a full year at short?

Even if he plays 162 games he isn't worth the money that could've been better spent elsewhere. You could've traded prospects for a comparable glove who can't hit who is getting paid far less.

How many teams do you think were bidding for the servies of Gimenez this winter? My bet is there was just one. Furthermore, if Andres Gimenez is a FA this winter he isn't getting paid that type of $.

If he plays 162 games and hits at an even league average level at SS, he's gonna be one of the most valuable players in the league

I take that chance myself

Methinks you are criminally overrating Gimenez's good-great glove at short as being outer worldly.

2 DRS in less than 100 innings so far at SS for the Jays and that's while hurt

The 3 league leaders are Betts (17), Neto (13), and Allen (12), all over 1000 innings played

He's the best defensive player in the league and it isn't all that close

rarefind · Post #255 » by **rarefind** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:31 am

Tripod wrote:Hate a pitcher that can't throw strikes

Don't throw strikes.

Strike your throws.

ikyky

PushDaRock · Post #256 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:32 am

Game done, Hoffman time!!!

Tripod · Post #257 » by **Tripod** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:32 am

Man Vladdy, Barger and Kirk have been awful

GIZMO · Post #258 » by **GIZMO** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:32 am

Kirk always appears to be down 0-2 to start.

duppyy · Post #259 » by **duppyy** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:33 am

my heart sank watching hoffman warm up.

rarefind · Post #260 » by **rarefind** » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:33 am

Randle McMurphy wrote:
rarefind wrote:
Randle McMurphy wrote:If he plays 162 games and hits at an even league average level at SS, he's gonna be one of the most valuable players in the league

I take that chance myself

Methinks you are criminally overrating Gimenez's good-great glove at short as being outer worldly.

2 DRS in less than 100 innings so far at SS for the Jays and that's while hurt

The 3 league leaders are Betts (17), Neto (13), and Allen (12), all over 1000 innings played

He's the best defensive player in the league and it isn't all that close

My SUV travels faster than an airplane for the first 100 ft of movement