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Originally Posted by ChiTown
We need an everyday RF'r so we can punt Aoki's ass off our roster. He's been a forgetful addition. Gomes is NOT that answer
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An Aoki/Gomes platoon might not be awful, if Aoki has a strong second half. It's possible he's just finished, but it's also possible he returns to being a .280/.350 hitter, which would still be valuable at the top of the lineup.
I'd prefer an everyday guy, too, but Gomes would be better than doing nothing.
If Aoki continues to be ineffective, Dyson and Gomes would be a pretty nice pairing.
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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz
They really should pursue Byrd and Dunn...need 2 power/driving hitters in this lineup to have a decent chance.
This lineup as constructed isn't getting in the playoffs
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I don't think Dunn helps nearly as much as people seem to think it does. And there's the matter of needing to unload Butler in the deal.
This board has always been higher on Dunn than I think he warrants, though. The HR numbers are sexy... the rest of the package, not so much. I think there's a good reason he's never played on a team that wins consistently.
He'd be fine as a complementary piece if you're asking him to hit 6th or 7th and be a three outcome guy from that spot in the lineup, but if you're asking him to hit in the middle, I think you're going to be disappointed.