Vaughn’s cooled off in August from his insane July, but can’t be too mad at him for that one. Made good contact off a tough pitcher, just hit it to the wrong spot.
I’d probably take a shot on him in our rotation if the Pirates don’t plan to score any runs for him for his entire career. He might get some run support here.
Just curious for those who follow the minor league system closely — are you higher on Made, or Pena, and why? If both eventually make it to the bigs with the Brewers, where do you see them ending up? Pena at 2B and Made at SS?
I’m going to go with the much IGT - maligned William Contreras. Not just because he’s now got a 3.1 WAR, or his 111 OPS+ playing through the injury with calls for his benching. But also because I believe his role and relationship with this pitching staff is invaluable to their success.
It’s hard to pick one, but I think he’s a huge reason we are 30 games over .500.
I said the Mariners made the biggest move of all at the deadline (acquiring Suarez), and have gotten squat out of the biggest move.
Suarez has a ,357 OPS and -0.5 WAR with Seattle. I would say that statement was not inaccurate at all.