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Here's what we were talking about 10 years ago today on this site.

Rodriguez video:

Bump

I think everyone thinks the bottom is going to drop out because no one expected there to be a ceiling. Does that make sense? No, but who cares.

Arcia had an .848 OPS in June

The way he's going Arcia might end up with an .800 OPS by season's end.

Nice to see Perrin back and striking out people on the regular. Looking forward to seeing what he does from here on out.

Ahem! Optimism thread.

.800 OPS Someone will come calling even though he couldn't throw out Bartolo Colon

Arcia's OPS is over .700. He's been raking the last four weeks.

Man how good has Shaw been? What an acquisition.

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Stokes Goes 4 for 5 as Mudcats Win Third Straight The Mudcats scored seven runs on 15 hits while earning a series clinching victory Troy Stokes rounds the bases in a Mudcats win. WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Troy Stokes Jr. matched a career high with four hits, Max McDowell was 2-for-3, Frank Lopez earned a victory in his Mudcats debut and Wuilder Rodriguez worked through a four inning save as Carolina won its third straight game 7-4 at Pfitzner Stadium in Potomac on Sunday. Stokes was 4-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs in Sunday's series finale and scored the first of three Carolina (3-1, 39-33) first inning runs against starter Luis Reyes (5-7, 4.97) and the Nationals (1-3, 34-40). It was the third straight game where there Mudcats had scored at least one run in the first. The victory also clinched a 3-1 series win for the Mudcats in the four game set. Stokes also singled and scored in the second and had RBI singles in both the sixth and eighth for the Mudcats. Jake Gatewood also drove in run in the first and again in the second and was 1-for-5. McDowell scored twice and had two hits, Lucas Erceg was 2-for-5 with a run and both Trent Clark and Jose Cuas were 1-for-4 with a RBI apiece. Lopez (1-2, 9.60) started for the Mudcats and worked through the fifth with three runs allowed on seven hits and earned the victory in his first start with the Mudcats. The newly signed free agent also struck out three, walked one and allowed 10 hits in his debut.. Rodriguez (S, 2) followed Lopez out of the bullpen and earned the save after holding the Nationals to just one run over the final four innings of Sunday's series finale. Rodriguez struck out four and allowed just one hit and one run in his first appearance back from Double-A Biloxi. Carolina lead 3-0 after scoring three runs in the first and led 4-0 before the Nationals rallied for two runs in the second. Potomac later scored once more in the fifth to cut the lead down to 4-3, but Carolina answered with a run in sixth, seventh and eighth before the Nationals scored one last run in the ninth. Reyes took the loss after allowing five earned runs on 10 hits over five and 2/3 innings. He also walked two and struck out one for the Nationals. Lefty Jordan Mills pitched the end of the sixth and was able to strand a runner on base before allowing a RBI triple to Cooper Hummel in the seventh. He also gave up a RBI single to Stokes in the eighth and finished with two runs allowed on five hits over two innings. Mariano Rivera III pitched the final inning and a 1/3 for Potomac and held the Mudcats scoreless while striking out two. UP NEXT: The Mudcats will look to extend their winning streak to four straight as they continue their second half opening eight game road trip with game one of four at Buies Creek on Monday night. Marcos Diplan (4-3, 5.64) is scheduled to start for Carolina on Monday in Buies Creek, the first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game will air on the Mudcats Radio Network, The Big Dawg 98.5 FM and online at carolinamudcats.com via TuneIn Radio. Carolina Box Score Carolina Game Log Carolina Top of the 1st Corey Ray strikes out swinging. Troy Stokes Jr. doubles (14) on a line drive to center fielder Victor Robles. Lucas Erceg reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Edwin Lora. Troy Stokes Jr. to 3rd. Jake Gatewood singles on a fly ball to left fielder Jack Sundberg. Troy Stokes Jr. scores. Lucas Erceg to 2nd. Trent Clark grounds into a force out, first baseman Ian Sagdal to shortstop Edwin Lora. Lucas Erceg scores. Jake Gatewood out at 2nd. Trent Clark advances to 1st, on a throwing error by shortstop Edwin Lora. With Luis Aviles batting, Trent Clark advances to 2nd on a balk. Luis Aviles singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jack Sundberg. Trent Clark scores. Luis Aviles to 2nd on the throw. Cooper Hummel walks. Max McDowell singles on a line drive to center fielder Victor Robles. Luis Aviles to 3rd. Cooper Hummel to 2nd. Jose Cuas grounds out, third baseman David Masters to first baseman Ian Sagdal.

The fact that he was (past tense) an all star means squat. He actually had a lower WAR than Bandy this year. Brewers are betting he bounces back higher than Bandy would have while giving them some positional flexibility. Risk worth taking with a backup catcher spot.

Vogt can also play 1B and OF. That may mean more than any marginal improvement he offers on offense.

And replace him with a guy that's been just as bad? .227 in his last month. Almost 5x better actually. He also is a bit more versatile and he is another lefty bat to add to the mix on the bench. The move makes quite a bit of sense. Helps he I see a pretty good veteran pretense too. This is a pretty minor change. Not saying Vogt is going to be much of an improvement, but Bandy has been a lost cause for over a month. I won't lose sleep either way. Both have a pretty minor impact. I like the idea of his versatility and the fact he is a lefty. Seems a bit more useful. One month does not a season make. Yeah, not a major impact either way. Maybe Vogt catches lightning in a bottle. he was pretty good two years ago.

And replace him with a guy that's been just as bad?

Gald you had a good time. I feel our city/state are quite underrated. Also, it's Milwaukee - with two e's. Milwaukie is in Oregon

Odd move. Wonder what's up?

Can Bill Hall pitch?

Yes, but Knebel is within shouting distance of those guys - heck he's within loud conversation of them. He's been elite at a micro fraction of the cost. Jansen makes $10 million and Kimbrel makes over $13 million

I'm ok with Wilson at #17. He's got upside, length, and a good outside shot.

Only two relievers have higher K:9 than Knebel - Betances and Kimbrel. He's arguably a better closer than Kenley Jansen for 95% less money.

I think the Bucks would have to bring in a 3rd team to offer up a higher draft pick.