A Right Hook.... or The Best Trade is The Trade You Don't Make?

[PhillyBlueJay]

So what has ignited this team in the last month?

 

Would it be the shot heard around the world (Bautista punch to the face) that said to the team that they deserved better respect and now they have went out to prove something to the rest of the league?

 

Or would it be that Michael Saunders trade that was never made that has added a real threat to this line-up with a very strong OPS and providing great protection on the line-up?

[Krylian]

Glad the Saunders for Bruce deal didn't happen, but it's not like Bruce is stinking up the joint. He's having a good season.

[KingKat]

Glad the Saunders for Bruce deal didn't happen, but it's not like Bruce is stinking up the joint. He's having a good season.

 

Yeah and Bruce is under control for another year which if Atkins is to be believed was a motivator behind the trade.

[Grant77]

So what has ignited this team in the last month?

 

Would it be the shot heard around the world (Bautista punch to the face) that said to the team that they deserved better respect and now they have went out to prove something to the rest of the league?

 

Or would it be that Michael Saunders trade that was never made that has added a real threat to this line-up with a very strong OPS and providing great protection on the line-up?

 

A regular dose of Orioles and red sox pitching will do wonders for any struggling offense.

[THANOS]

Glad the Saunders for Bruce deal didn't happen, but it's not like Bruce is stinking up the joint. He's having a good season.

 

Bruce has been worth exactly 0.00 WAR this season lol, despite his great offensive season. The guy's defense completely negates that offense haha.

[Stangstag]

Bruce has been worth exactly 0.00 WAR this season lol, despite his great offensive season. The guy's defense completely negates that offense haha.

 

At least he could DH a bit... And if he was here, he would likely be full-time DH next year.