Yeah Hernandez was a standout as the poster child for bad umpiring.
Still, guys like CB, Laz Díaz or Ron Kulpa need to face the consequences. They've been the worst umps in the league for years, and thats just pitch calling. Those are the same guys who tend to make awful calls on the bases.
I'm sure there are plenty of AAA umps who could do a better job
Something needs to be done about the umps. Some sort of demotion system because guys like Bucknor have been terrible for like 25 years with 0 consequences
I said it all of last season. Orzech is not it. Inaccurate, as you have demonstrated, and also slow snaps sometimes. As a LS, after a punt you basically have the field clear to run, yet he never makes plays.
We need someone new.
After 2025 I'd be willing to offer him something similar to this year, just more money.
2026- 5 million
2027- 7 million (club option. 2M buyout).
Maybe a bit less money? not sure. But I wouldn't do anything until next year's offseason. Rea has been consistent this year but lets not forget he spent a significant amount of time on the IL last year.
And while he's been great this year, there are no guarantees he will continue to perform at this level, especially as he ages.
Jacob MisiorowskiTyler BlackJeferson QueroRobert GasserCooper PrattBrock WilkenCarlos F RodriguezMike BoeveYophery RodriguezJosh KnothLogan HendersonLuis LaraJadher AreinamoEric Brown Jr Happy to see he is bouncing back.Eric Bitonti I can't wait for his promotion to CarolinaBrett WichrowskiLuke AdamsCraig Yoho Ranked here because he is a reliever. Most dominant arm in the system?Juan BaezBishop Letson
Really tough to make a list. There are maybe 25 guys competing for the bottom 5-6 spots on the list. I continue to be amazed at the depth of the system. So many guys with so many different tools. I would like to see a bit more power, but overall it is just so strong.
Scouting all over is super strong. Guys like Yoho, Hunt and all the international kids are hidden gems.
Levonas probably would have made it, but he looks unlikely to sign. I considered adding Payne and Meccage but I am hesitant to add guys before they have any MiLB experience.
Hmmm really steep price for Montas. Not sure I like losing Joey.
Obviously hope Montas performs well.
I'll reserve my final judgement until the deadline. I really hope this is the firs of many.