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.
So Gausman's next start on normal day's rest is lined up to be against the Jays in a make up game Thursday, if the give him the ball. Please give him the ball.
Pretty sure that's Spotrac's adjusted payroll but it doesn't include deferrals. Dodgers have a larger payroll by a landslide when it comes to the Luxury Tax calculations I think.
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There's not a chance they are taking on more payroll and tax penalties on this team, even if they are in the WC standings at the deadline. I'm sure only the Mets are worse from an investment standpoint right now.
At the very least, Gausman and Varsho should be traded and a contender might take Springer for the postseason if we eat some salary. Sadly, Bieber for cash considerations at this point.
I wouldn't move any future to improve this team, just sell off any low hanging fruit and move on.
I agree 100% and also every expiring contract should be considered for sale.
Springer/Gausman/Varsho/Bieber. Could still slide into a WC spot with a .500 season and fresh faces.