I think the real Durbin is the full year numbers, and I lean towards slightly better than that since he was a bit overwhelmed at the start. I think he's not quite the .790 OPS guy he's shown since June, but I do think he'll consistently be .750. And I'm happy with a guy who can OPS at that rate with six years of control, especially if the long term plan is to move Turang to SS and Durbin to 2B.
who cares how the fans feel? Maybe the players trust the group they have. They have the best record in baseball and a rotation built for playoff success.
I'd welcome an upgrade at SS or a better utility infielder, but if they choose to stand pat I'm all for that too and think they can win a world series.
I don't know why people keep assuming this. The Brewers medical team is smart and they manage injuries conservatively. If he's playing, he probably needs surgery. Which means he has to wait until after the year. So he's playing through it.
I’d be good with that too. I’m somewhat skeptical he’d succeed. But he’s earned the chance.
edit - saw your post above and you’ve convinced me. I’m in on Ashby being a lite version of 2018 Hader.
Agree with this. Would it be cool to see Ashby as a 1 inning guy who can really use all his gas and maybe be a power lefty? Yeah it would. But his role now gives the high leverage bullpen guys off days and until yesterday he’s been awesome. They’re using him just fine.
Personally I’d love to go with a six man rotation. Mis, Woody, Freddy, Priester, Quintana, Cortes. If we trade JQ then give Myers a shot. Patrick next guy up.
But Patrick over Myers (or QP if he struggles) is reasonable too.
I think Joey is going to get a lot of leash. He was playing SS for the first time at the MLB level. It took him awhile to settle in but now he’s looking comfortable. And the at bats have improved a lot. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.
Yeah I thought he pitched great yesterday. Arenado beat him but it was a great battle. Then a well placed bunt. Still managed to get out of it. He was executing well.