NEWS/RUMORS Thread

Yeah, the farm isn't what it was a few years back. Putting together a big package with the few remaining top prospects doesn't make much sense to me, especially for a position like starting pitching where we already have strength. Agreed that Castillo is a good pitcher, but whatever incremental amount he "may" add over whoever he bumps from the rotation - is it worth it? I say no. Dodger starters' ERA is 2.72. Next best is 3.15.

 

If Heaney rejoins the rotation, he's bumping either Anderson or White. Anderson has had almost half a season of success there, while Mitch seems to be improving with every start. Will be interesting to see how Mitch pitches today against a better hitting team than he's been facing lately. If he holds his own, then he should keep starting. Heany was almost unhittable in his two early season starts, but I hate to have a starter that's going to be limited to 4-5 innings most of the time. Roberts has a legacy of burning out his pen, so the concern is warranted. Perhaps Heaney can work long relief - we can certainly use one of those.

 

Dodgers and Giants showing interest in Brandon Drury.

Darragh McDonald: The Dodgers have long had a tendency to covet versatile players and Drury certainly fits that mold. With Cincy this year, Drury has moved around the infield to fill in as needed, depending on the injury status of his teammates. He’s played 51 games at third, 20 games at second, five at first and a couple at short. He hasn’t played the outfield this year but has manned the corners in previous seasons. The advanced metrics differ as to the quality of his glovework overall, but he’s generally viewed as a passable defender wherever he plays on the infield. Along the way, he’s hit 18 home runs and slashed .276/.334/.536 for a wRC+ of 136.

 

Saw that and was surprised to see his OPS is in the high 800's. Can't fault more versatility, and I'd rank him over Castillo in the "fills a need" category. That said, unless we're pretty certain that CT3 will be back at 100%, I'd rather target an outfielder over another infielder. Lux should not be playing LF, Pillar is done, and Trayce should not be on the roster. I know we're probably stuck with Bellinger for the rest of this year, but having another OF gives us another option if he's still at .200 come playoffs. Drury would just bottleneck the IF more, because Lux should be playing every day at 2B.

Of course, if he can play a decent LF, then it would make more sense. Just not sure about that.

 

Agreed. I'm not even sold on Drury's bat given his track record. Nice stats this season but this leap came out of nowhere and his previous seasons scream that he's having a fluky season.

 

Would make sense then that Cincy would want to try to "sell high."

 

Tyler Anderson does not like this.

 

Seager replaces George Springer(vagina) in the all star game. Also in the HR derby. Should get a solid reception.

 

He's hit 21 HRs but he's been pretty average in every other category. I'm kind of surprised he got picked tbh