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Spanky__99 FCL Blue Jays

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Touche.. However, I will say that my argument has been entertainment value vs. the old dudes.. I have not been making the argument that the TEAM would necessarily be better with kids vs. vets. I was going at the subject from the aspect that baseball is entertainment, it is an entertainment business. The gulf between our veterans and prospects is not like a 90 win team vs a 65 win team.. We are probably going to where we are regardless if Tellez is DHng or Morales..

 

Therefore, I for one, and sounds like crusty old Bob, would rather watch the kids win 65 games vs the veterans..

 

* To add: I think we will be a much better team than 65 wins depending on injuries.. I think we could best case be an 83 win team, if we employ the right mix throughout the year and have some luck..

 

We're projected as a 75 Win team right now, fyi. Americans listen to McCown?

Orgfiller All-Star

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Max Pentecost has left camp to evaluate his future. Considering retirement.

 

Man that blows, 11th overall pick and his career was completely derailed by injuries. Not unlike Pompey, who seemed so promising but multiple concussions is just about the worst thing that can happen as an athlete.

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Man that blows, 11th overall pick and his career was completely derailed by injuries. Not unlike Pompey, who seemed so promising but multiple concussions is just about the worst thing that can happen as an athlete.

 

Pompey also couldn't handle the mental part of the game.

Brownie19 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

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Touche.. However, I will say that my argument has been entertainment value vs. the old dudes.. I have not been making the argument that the TEAM would necessarily be better with kids vs. vets. I was going at the subject from the aspect that baseball is entertainment, it is an entertainment business. The gulf between our veterans and prospects is not like a 90 win team vs a 65 win team.. We are probably going to where we are regardless if Tellez is DHng or Morales..

 

Therefore, I for one, and sounds like crusty old Bob, would rather watch the kids win 65 games vs the veterans..

 

* To add: I think we will be a much better team than 65 wins depending on injuries.. I think we could best case be an 83 win team, if we employ the right mix throughout the year and have some luck..

 

I feel like we've been through this. I too would love to watch Thornton, Paulino, Pannone, Alford, Biggio, Tellez, etc. However, the reality is that there are going to be injuries. If you dump or cut all the vets and roll with the youth, when injuries strike, you won't be watching semi exciting young players - you'll be watching fringe prospects or minor league vets get completely over matched in the majors. That isn't fun or good for anyone's development.

 

Did you enjoy watching Scott Kingery play last year? The guy TORE up the upper minors in 2017 (26 Hrs, 100+ runs, 29 sbs) and it was PAINFUL to watch him struggle last year.

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I don't think anyone posted this, Paulino was optioned to minor league camp. I guess they'll keep trying him out as a starter in AAA then, or his altercation with Giles is indicative that he kind of has an awful attitude. Hopefully it's the former.

 

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I don't think anyone posted this, Paulino was optioned to minor league camp. I guess they'll keep trying him out as a starter in AAA then, or his altercation with Giles is indicative that he kind of has an awful attitude. Hopefully it's the former.

 

 

Surprised about this given the state of the bullpen. Multiple optionable inferior arms are going to make the team. As you say, maybe they want him to start.

Spanky__99 FCL Blue Jays

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Surprised about this given the state of the bullpen. Multiple optionable inferior arms are going to make the team. As you say, maybe they want him to start.

 

I always thought he should start, sane as a few others, we're limited, so.

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Surprised about this given the state of the bullpen. Multiple optionable inferior arms are going to make the team. As you say, maybe they want him to start.

 

Trent Thornton has to be a lock to make the team at this point right? I thought Paulino was close to a lock given the injuries.

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Shatkins puts practically no priority in the pen as they try to find cheap vets coming off down years to sign every year (good strategy) so I doubt they would demote Paulino to pitch out of the pen.

 

Unless the Giles thing made him fall out of favor....

Pendleton Vancouver Canadians

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Trent Thornton has to be a lock to make the team at this point right? I thought Paulino was close to a lock given the injuries.

 

But can he even carry three oranges?

Orgfiller All-Star

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But can he even carry three oranges?

 

Probably not, but he might be able to squeeze all the juice out from throwing a single curveball.

Angrioter MVP

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Max Pentecost has left camp to evaluate his future. Considering retirement.

 

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