On disappointment, coaching, favourable counts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, Shane Bieber, Miles, Parker, Bloss, Fleming, Rogers, Yesavage, and more!
I don't believe in sacking Schneider, Atkins, or anything drastic like that. This just happens to be one of those years. Take advantage of what's likely to be a very strong seller's market and restock for 2027 (or 28, God forbid). Not sure I would be a seller on Gausman, but if someone offered something crazy for him, then perhaps you consider, especially as there might not be baseball in 2027? Also Varsho perhaps? In fact, any of the outfielders should be offered out there. I wouldn't touch the catchers, and I'd leave the infield alone, but there might be a few interesting deals to do out there.
If Vlad swings at ONE more pitch in the left-handed batters' box, if he swings at ONE more garbage pitch...
That for me has been the hardest to watch and most frustrating. He used to have a good eye and wouldn't swing at garbage, and I always felt like that was a key part of his toolset. But now...
Like you, I'm an optimist. 50% water, 50% air - actually the glass is completely full. But the amount of losses the past couple of weeks makes it hard to not be pessimistic.
I no longer believe... :(
2026 is lost
I don't believe in sacking Schneider, Atkins, or anything drastic like that. This just happens to be one of those years. Take advantage of what's likely to be a very strong seller's market and restock for 2027 (or 28, God forbid). Not sure I would be a seller on Gausman, but if someone offered something crazy for him, then perhaps you consider, especially as there might not be baseball in 2027? Also Varsho perhaps? In fact, any of the outfielders should be offered out there. I wouldn't touch the catchers, and I'd leave the infield alone, but there might be a few interesting deals to do out there.
If Vlad swings at ONE more pitch in the left-handed batters' box, if he swings at ONE more garbage pitch...
That for me has been the hardest to watch and most frustrating. He used to have a good eye and wouldn't swing at garbage, and I always felt like that was a key part of his toolset. But now...
Like you, I'm an optimist. 50% water, 50% air - actually the glass is completely full. But the amount of losses the past couple of weeks makes it hard to not be pessimistic.
It's been tough watching it for sure.
It's hurt.