I think he could break his own record. Lineup is lethal 1-9 (except Braun who suxxx). Rotation has two top-5 starters, 2 number 2 starers, a couple of nice back end guys. 4 closers in the pen. Glad I don't see him again.
He seems close. Fastball command (and possibly velo by a tick?) hasn't been quite as sharp as we saw it last year, but the slider looks great. I think we'll see huge game from him in the next few starts.
Muni maybe. I like Kawasaki as a bench player, and I'd have him up over Goins. Not sure how he'd look if asked to defend short everday and face LHP and RHP. Platooning the two while Reyes is out would be ideal as far as internal options go.
Yeah, with several others capable had they been given playing time. Having a Util guy who can play short and maybe give you 10 runs above replacement over 400-500 PA is not too much to ask.
Several teams. But that's beside the point because I'm not saying AA should have a league average backup ready. I'm saying he should have an above-replacement backup ready. Goins is not that.
Yeah maybe. It's hard to see him ever be used consistently like that here. Reyes will never be pulled for a defensive replacement, and if Reyes is hurt Goins just defaults to the full time SS role.
Santiago, Izturs, and Goins suck. Kawasaki probably sucks.
AA has had three years to find a suitable second shortstop to provide value in a utility role behind Reyes and the 2B revolving door has opted not to. That's on him.
Yeah, I think this is it. I like the LOD, and have no intention of giving my team up or anything, but I have a lot more invested in the DDL, so I care a lot more.
A lot of teams have a utility infielder that's a capable shortstop, and that need is exacerbated when you employ Jose Reyes. Goins is a replacement-level play and not suitable for a major league job in any capacity. You can defend this roster construction all you want, but this type of thing is a big part of what holds this team back.
I'm happy to report that I still care infinitely more about this league than the LOD. I didn't know if that would be the case, but when I'm browsing games I always look for guys on my DDL team who are playing. DDL rules.