I agree that this is the direction I think they'll go.
I'd prefer Wil Meyers, just because I believe he really helps in spots that need help (1B v LHP, RF in general).
Longoria would be fine also, but the more I think on it, the more I think Urias will be just fine at 3B.
The good doesn't require quotation marks. He was good. Almost 5 WAR in 2021. He was really good at pretty much everything except k rate/batting average.
Now, if you believe 2022 is who he will be going forward, then yeah, he was trash last year.
Fine. Versatile player. Not much power. Bats righthanded which is good I guess.
Reverse splits, but pretty bad against both, although still quite young.
Bonus points for dating my co-worker's daughter for all of high school (he went to Ozaukee High School in Fredonia).
Find me any scouting report that says he is a likely CF. I just looked again. I found 6 that said he's not.
He's probably a LF, and I personally think Frelick is probably a LF too.
Edit to add: Where are you finding minor league range factors? I'd be interested to see them. thanks
There's pretty much zero indication that he'll ever be a CF, let alone a CF that creates WAR with his defense. That was always the biggest problem with him in my eyes. He's been considered a minus fielder all along.
Not me. I really don't want to see Rowdy v LHP this season.
I suppose Segura or Urias could play there.
I'm also all for giving Turang a good shot at real playing time.
I do understand being worried about Turner's last season and his age.
The thing I'd love is that he could play first against lefties.
This is one of my bigger priorities right now. A RH bat that can play 1b for 50 games a year.
Rowdy was pretty terrible against lefties last year and not great for his career.
Turner has a mild reverse split for his career, but still .818 vs LHP.
He's the perfect fit. Urias/Turang platoon at 2B. Urias can still play some 3b occasionally.
Having said all of that, I'd be very surprised if he signed here.
Eh. His hitting in the minors has been OK. Certainly not anything to get excited about.
Yeah, he's been on the roster. I think you know what I meant when I said major leaguer. 6 PA isn't really a thing.
Starting pitching is definitely a position of need for the Dodgers. They may think they can handle it internally though.
Getting 2 years of Burnes cheap is a great way to get under the luxury tax to avoid the repeater tax and having exclusive negotiating rights in his hometown is not nothing either.
I think the timing is poor though because I think they're actually trying to duck the tax this year.
I'm a little surprised at the Feliciano love. There is absolutely no indication that he will ever be a big-leaguer.
And if they give up Hedbert Perez for Manny freaking Pina I will not be a happy camper.
I'm a little surprised at the Feliciano love. There is absolutely no indication that he will ever be a big-leaguer.
And if they give up Hedbert Perez for Manny freaking Pina I will not be a happy camper.