Recent content by NewDawn

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    Will Cora be back in ‘24?

    Pessimistic view: If I replaced Bloom, I would want to retain Cora next year. Make a few trades, give him a slightly better team and say go for it. If he doesn't compete, then it's easy to not renew his contract and replace him with me taking little/no blame for year 1.
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    What Are Fans Entitled To?

    I followed this team for 40 years before they won a WS. Mostly a .500 +/- team across that span with an occasional burst of good years and a couple of great ones. Not sure I believe anyone is entitled to anything beyond the team that they put out there hustles, plays hard and tries to win. If...
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    Trevor Story had surgery on his right UCL and is expected to miss time

    I think it's time to overreact. Put a package together for the Pirates to get Reynolds. It's going to hurt. But he comes with three years control. Move Kiki' to short until Story gets back.
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    What is the greatest need right now?

    I voted SP. This appears to be the biggest problem. I would also find a good defensive SS. I'm old enough to remember when that was the priority for this position. Mainly because I think the 2023 rules changes are going to again favor a small ball type of game. But, if they don't extend Devers...