I always think without a normal Spring Training and offseason routine a player is going to take time to strengthen up and be in midseason form (if they ever get there). It took him about 6 weeks to get to where he is now (Pitchers have 7 weeks in ST). I would absolutely consider giving him a QO if he finishes strong.
I don't really see what veteran presence on top means in a line up but McAdoo leading off makes sense to me. He's kind of producing what he did in the minors, he swipes bags and Kirk can do damage behind him. I love Clement, he's a got the grit and works harder than anyone to be a league average bat but he's been slumping for weeks now and shouldn't get the extra at bat until he works through it.
Tough being a near replacement level bat taking up a DH spot on any line up in the majors though. If he goes on a mini tear to the end the year it'd go a long way for him. I can actually see that happening if others start contributing, he thrives on success and pressure and playing for something.
I mean we won a series against the Phillies and Bieber needs to be better. They had to ask Estrada to pitch for a 3rd straight day and he blew it, as expected. s*** happens.
I mean they don't go 9-4 or 10-3 against anyone and you're hopeful they'll do it against the Sox, Rays and Yankees? 😶
It's the stretch of 15 games after they could make up ground. Royals, Mariners, Guardians, Royals, Athletics.
It's crazy to me that Chris Sale can continue to be so elite at 37 years old after 17yrs in the majors, throwing at an awkward angle and post tommy john.