Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm
Got a few thoughts after two weeks of play... Overall, I'd give things a solid B. Going 7-6 against Cleveland, Milwaukee, Baltimore and Minnesota is nothing to be upset about to start the season. Most of the wins haven't been pretty, but it ain't a beauty contest.
Pitching has picked right up where it left off from last season. Starters more or less pitching to expectation, while Bubic has been dynamite since his return to the rotation after spending a year on the IL, and then throwing out of the pen last year upon his return. Speaking of the bullpen. No complains. Stratton will likely pitch his way out within the next month, and by then there should be several dudes ready to step in and immediately be an improvement. As long as we don't see any extended injuries, I think the pitching will likely be a consistent strength all year.
The Offense has also picked right up where they left off from last season, unfortunately, that is NOT something to be happy about. I'm actually a little surprised we're a game over .500. We've just barely scratched out enough runs to squeak by in several games already, along with some help from our foes subpar defense. Good news is that there is no way these guys are this bad. Aside from BWJ and Garcia, we're trotting out complete dogshit right now. And loud outs are still outs, as unlucky as they are. But that luck will likely turn around for us at some point, right?
If it was up to me, I'd have Waters playing at least 5 days a week while Canha and Blanco are out with Renfroe and MJ not hitting their weight. Even if he sucks, the defense should be a little tighter until he inevitably gets sent back down in a couple weeks. Renfroe and MJ will still get their AB's of course. Fact is, somebody has to step up out there, and if it doesn't happen by the 40 game mark, I'd expect a move could be on the horizon if we're still around .500(or hopefully a little better). But it won't be cheap. JJ will likely have to move someone from the Carter Jensen, Blake Mitchell(he'll be back playing this weekend in extended ST before getting his assignment, so that's good news after the hamate surgery), Ben Kudrne, or Noah Cameron crew, possibly a combo thereof, along with someone from the ML level, possibly Marsh, Lynch, or Zerpa would be part of a deal. Otherwise we ain't getting jack shit in return.
But anyway, I like how things are going so far for the most part. Got a winning team, and our offense has been ****ing dreadful. If we can get some offense clicking on a semi-consistent basis, I think this is gonna be a fun Summer. But this big road trip through Cleveland, NYY and Detroit won't be easy. If we come back to KC at .500 or better, I'll be thrilled.
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