Counsell has really done a poor job this season. Admittedly the injuries have left this team in a tough situation but the manager has not helped things at all.
Josh Bell looks like the only one available and the bidding will be steep. We will probably add guys more on the level of Escobar like we did last trade deadline.
I know others will disagree and that’s fine but just getting into the playoffs isn’t enough anymore. I for one want to win a championship and anything less will be a bitter disappointment.
We may or may not make the playoffs due to our competition in this awful division but any team that would face us in the playoffs would be quite thrilled to see this team in the opposing dugout.
He’s going to play every day and hit at the top or middle of the lineup and it’s one of the many reasons why this lineup is the worst amongst the contending teams.
Have you noticed that he has played every single game he has been available. If we trade for an outfielder I wouldn’t be against waiving McCutchen altogether.