There isn't one everyday player on this team that I would be sad not to see on the team next season. We really don't have even one good hitter on this team. The only value that Yelich has is his ability to draw walks which is pretty remarkable considering he has virtually no power.
Its probably time to trade Burnes and Woodruff in the offseason while they still have tremendous value. Its obvious by now that the team refuses to address the offensive shortcomings so its time for yet another rebuild.
With all the games against the other teams in the division 1/3 of our schedule is against Pittsburgh, Cincinatti , and the scrubs and we will be lucky to finish over .500 for the season.
This team has not been fun to watch in months. We had the pitching and just refused to address an offense that we all knew was not nearly good enough and this is what we get.
I know I was called a conspiracy theorist for saying it earlier but Counsell has looked disinterested all year and I expect him to walk away after the season and take some nonsense front office role.
Whatever way you want to spin it this lineup needs more production and can't afford to have Hiura on the bench while multiple players with an OBP under .300 play.
If Hiura can't crack this lineup just let the guy go to a team that will use him. I'm sure we can get another middle reliever which we never seem to have enough of in return for our best hitter.
I can already tell you the big move of the offseason for the lineup will be bringing McCutchen back on another one year deal. When you consider he plays everyday hitting 3rd or 4th I'd be very surprised if we don't bring him back and trade Hiura for another middle reliever which we never seem to have enough of.