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  1. John_Havok
    Both are just as bad, in different ways.
  2. John_Havok
    Using Espinal as a "deserving all star" comparable is kinda ludicrous. He didnt deserve it either but fans get to vote and make dumb decisions at least once every year. Springer probably is the most deserving aat this point in time and I agree that Little could make it as a reliever. While Vlad isnt deserving, he will probably still garner a ton of support because of his name power.
  3. John_Havok
    I mainly hate the Cardinals fans and their "he's a true Cardinal" line of ******** they spew at every opportunity. I hate the team by proxy
  4. John_Havok
    I love Clement, but an All-Star, he is not.
  5. John_Havok
    Im in agreement here, I usually don't know where the solution is. Macko might get a chance sooner rather than later and we'll see what he brings i guess... Lucas might get another shot, Turnbull is probably lined up to get at least 1 start but im not exactly trembling in anticipation of that. Feels like the only real options are trade... or keep cobbling s*** together until Scherzer gets healthy. I really don't like option 2 since there's no guarantee he doesnt go right back on the shelf after 1 start, and then you're back to patchwork again. The pen can only hold out so long before it just crumbles, regardless of how good they are. Option 1 seems to be the play, might have to trade from all that MIF depth for a somewhat warm body
  6. John_Havok
    Cant defend HRs...
  7. John_Havok
    Agreed. Just doing a sort from 2019 - 2024 .. Vlad is dead last in OAA among all qualified 1b at -32 His main culprit is balls hit to his right (-14) and balls he has to charge in on (-9), but he was still negative value in basically all directions... in, out, left or right. So far in 2025, he only negative on balls he has to charge (-2), is positive on balls to his left (2), right (1) and neutral on balls behind him (0). Objectively, Vlad is actually having a very good defensive year (for him) given his previous track record. To put it in perspective... over the same 2019-2024 time frame, Christian Walker is far and away the best defensive 1B and it's not even particularly close. +57 OAA, and 43 runs prevented. 2nd place is Carlos Santana at +23 OAA and 17 runs prevented.
  8. John_Havok
    We've had discussions about this before and confirmed with Tom Tango, the difference between the best and worst "pickers" at 1b isn't large. Vlad being among the best at picking is nowhere near as positively impactful as his issues with range are negatively impactful. He has shown improvements in that aspect though so far this season compared to his previous year's where he's been objectively the worst defender at 1b since he came into the league.
  9. John_Havok
    Mountcastle out 8-12 weeks due to a grade 2 hamstring strain.
  10. John_Havok
    Come on man, you know better than to invoke the 1st amendment on an internet message board. At least.... i hope so. I've defended you for many things but this is indefensible.
  11. John_Havok
    And only 1 splitter thrown. That's more like it
  12. John_Havok
    Watched a few videos of him and to say he is stocky is an understatement. He looks like Davis Schneider build only taller, and thicker.
  13. John_Havok
    MLB likely adding in ABS system for 2026. Looks like its coming next season boys! https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/mlb-to-propose-automatic-ball-strike-challenge-system-for-2026.html
  14. John_Havok
    And Cleveland about to beat the Yankees. All around good day
  15. John_Havok
    I was close.... Kirk!
  16. John_Havok
    Feeling a Barger walk-off here
  17. John_Havok
    Defensible position. However, taking him out now and he's probably still good for those same 3 guys tomorrow if needed.
  18. John_Havok
    Was a great approach too, 0-2 on pitches up and in, probably figured that's where he was gonna get it in the full count. And he did
  19. John_Havok
    Barger with another one! Dude's bat is on fire
  20. John_Havok
    D Schneider is alive! Just need 6 more of those and we'll be good
  21. John_Havok
    The guy throwing right now might be the next guy to slot in at #5 But, realistically, acquiring a #4 or #5 barely moves the needle... they need a top end guy that can exceed Gausman's level to push everyone else down, just like they needed in the offseason. Not even sure there's anyone out there that's on the block that even fits that bill tbh.
  22. John_Havok
    He still has one option year left... no need to pull the plug completely.... yet.
  23. John_Havok
    Just tuned in.
  24. John_Havok
    Sanchez should clear and probably get sent to Buffalo. Stefanic might not clear but...even if he doesnt...no big loss.
  25. John_Havok
    Pinango has moved up to AAA, maybe just due to all the BUffalo guys coming up here recently, but maybe he gets a chance to stay
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