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This is where i see things too. Dubon likely handles CF and RF. That leaves a decision to either try and let Yuli play the IF util role, or just...
Vasquez, unlike Contreras, does not have powerful enough bat to play outside of the catching position on a regular basis. He wants to play for a...
As nook mentioned, this is largely due to Contreras only playing in 110 games and having some bad luck.
xwOBA .364–94 percentile—Elite 98 percentile max exit velocity—elite 90 percentile hard hit tool—elite WRC+ 132–elite OPS+ 128–elite
Agreed. Hence the Contreras excitement!
LF/DH. Not 1B
They can wait as long as needed if they are bringing him in for depth.
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/willson-contreras-575929?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb Take a look at Contreras before you rule him...
Yuli is best served as a part time player.
We will not need a full-time OF.
He’s a mediocre catcher. He’s an elite bat. Expect Alvarez to play LF 50% of games. Contreras would allow for LF, DH and emergency play at C.
Lineup by 2022 xwOBA Altuve .354 Pena .300 Alvarez .462 Bregman .350 Tucker .353 Abreu .373 Contreras .364 McCormick .325 Maldanado .253
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Bagwell doesnt have a Twitter account.
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unless Abreu falls off a cliff he will man first base for the next three years.
If costs were equal, and it was either/or, I’d take DeGrom over Verlander in a heartbeat. I’d love to see him with our coaching.
You sign the guys that are willing to accept reasonable offers. You wish the others well.
Based on Crane's words during the press conference, the Astros are indeed targeting a C.
