France has proven to be a great hitter in the past, but that was like 2 years ago at this point. He may very well be washed. Would be nice if he found it again
Bieber was dominant for like 2 starts… ok. But before his injury in 2023 the season stats were just ok. Solidly #2/3 starter territory.
I do not expect him to pitch like an ace for us, mid-rotation stats with flashes of brilliance (like Gausman) would be great
I can’t believe how many people pay 0 attention to the game. A few weeks back we had 2 young boys/teens sitting behind us (not sure where the parents were) and they literally were playing Fortnite on their iphones the entire game. I don’t think they watched a single pitch. Like… why?
Im not sure why you're so hung up on the "cost" of this trade. We gave up 2 players that are very likely never going to be more than replacement level.
I feel like i remember people saying the same s*** about Zach Pop when we acquired him. Oh he has 5 years of control, he throws hard, has a great sinker, stuff+ is actually really good, yada yada.
Track record means something IMO
Probably the Yankees, Redsox, Rays, Mariners, Astros, Phillies, Mets, and Padres.
Idk maybe im underrating Bieber but its not a certainty he comes back as an elite pitcher... just look at Alcantara
Sometime in the first week of October, we are going to look back on today and wish we did more.
This was not enough for a team that wasn’t expected to compete this year, managed to take first place, and has seen some recent struggles with the pitching staff. We have several key pending free agents.
We needed reinforcements and we didn’t get enough.
This front office sucks man, im done with them.
We are not gonna do anything in the playoffs. Gonna get bounced by the Yankees and then have to hear from their obnoxious fans all winter.