Larger sample size makes sense in general, but if he's having reverse splits all of a sudden this year, then you have to go with the most recent trend until they prove otherwise.
We don't have enough in the system to handle 2B and pitching. I'd rather improve the pitching.
In order to afford both, we'd have to sacrifice MLB talent, which means Gose ends up going to the Mets + others
This whole time I thought Hammel wouldn't be a good fit because him and Bautista clashed. But that was Darren O'Day.
Nonetheless, it would cost us team chemistry.
Remember this:
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/05/31/how-the-blue-jays-feasted-on-jason-hammels-juicy-fastballs/
Price obviously. We're dealing within the division.
Tampa is still going to be a competitive team, I don't think they will be eyeing for a firesale. So I think they'll demand as much as possible from us.
Oh man that would hurt.
We really don't have any other outstanding bat in the system, do we? I guess Barreto would be up top, but still.
I also can't stomach giving up two of our best pitching prospects.
I'd be comfortable with Sanchez and Pompey.
I've always wanted McGuire to end up with the John Lackey comp. Nothing outstanding, but good at everything.
But he turned out to be just like Ty Taubenheim. He still has a chance to be a productive player...
I saw this tweet a few hours ago..apparently Harper is making his rehab in Class A ball and he's the 3rd youngest guy there. Man, isn't this his 3rd season? Crazy
If Sanchez is a throw-in rather than a centerpiece..I wonder what they want as the centerpiece.
There really isn't anyone else on the 25-man roster that would fit for the Rays except Lawrie/Stroman...
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Bud Black did not hold normal post game presser but I've been told Andrew Cashner has been scratched from tomorrow's start vs SF
AA?