Odd that there's no talk about Ryan Bliss

[Bil522]

Kid put up .4 bWAR as a sub only averaging 2 AB's per game over 33 games.

AAA numbers at 24 years old: .269/.377/.456/.833 with 12 homers.

Sitting on the M's bench cost him 100 AB's compared to 2023. He still hit 14 homers between AAA/MLB which likely turns into 20 had he played a full season of AAA baseball.

He now has 55 stolen bases between AAA/MLB.

22K's/5BB's didn't quite match his 97/65 in the minors... but you might wonder if he gets that under a bit more control getting regular playing time and adjusting to playing in the majors.

If you ask me, he's your starting 2B in 2024 if you're looking to save money somewhere and spend in others.

Over Dilly Moore?
On Polanco, he is up to a 93 OPS+ and has hit 16 bombs in 115 games. A lot of players have off years directly following a trade. See, Juan Soto year 1 in SD. I might be inclined to pay the 12M if you think he returns to norms. And yes, I think Bliss will be up at some point next year.

I am a little curious why they went with Rivas over Bliss down the stretch. Rivas 3/3 in SB vs Bliss 5/8. Rivas average and OBP > Bliss, but Bliss SLG > Rivas.

I don't know, I still look at packing up 4 top 100's to get Rooker! Could you get behind?
A RRRRRRRRRoaring offense?
1. Robles OF
2. Rodriguez OF
3. Raley* 1B
4. Rooker DH
5. Raleigh** C
6. Randy OF
7.8.9.
Seven Ate Nine
Some combo of JP CRawford , MooRe, JoRge Polanco, Rojas, Ryan Bliss, Rivas

I just don't get the utter fascination most have with RH power hitters. Our lineup and our ballpark utterly screams for a big LH bat and yet all anyone says is Alonso, Rooker, or 97 other RH sluggers who will ultimately fail at T-Mobile. Sure, Rooker might be able to do something other than K or F7 but he is about the only one. If you are going to trade a boatload of prospects go do this deal.... Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbar to Seattle for Woo and Dawell Joesph. This type of deal would really balance the line up

[Seattle or Bust]

Kid put up .4 bWAR as a sub only averaging 2 AB's per game over 33 games.

AAA numbers at 24 years old: .269/.377/.456/.833 with 12 homers.

Sitting on the M's bench cost him 100 AB's compared to 2023. He still hit 14 homers between AAA/MLB which likely turns into 20 had he played a full season of AAA baseball.

He now has 55 stolen bases between AAA/MLB.

22K's/5BB's didn't quite match his 97/65 in the minors... but you might wonder if he gets that under a bit more control getting regular playing time and adjusting to playing in the majors.

If you ask me, he's your starting 2B in 2024 if you're looking to save money somewhere and spend in others.

Over Dilly Moore?
On Polanco, he is up to a 93 OPS+ and has hit 16 bombs in 115 games. A lot of players have off years directly following a trade. See, Juan Soto year 1 in SD. I might be inclined to pay the 12M if you think he returns to norms. And yes, I think Bliss will be up at some point next year.

I am a little curious why they went with Rivas over Bliss down the stretch. Rivas 3/3 in SB vs Bliss 5/8. Rivas average and OBP > Bliss, but Bliss SLG > Rivas.

I don't know, I still look at packing up 4 top 100's to get Rooker! Could you get behind?
A RRRRRRRRRoaring offense?
1. Robles OF
2. Rodriguez OF
3. Raley* 1B
4. Rooker DH
5. Raleigh** C
6. Randy OF
7.8.9.
Seven Ate Nine
Some combo of JP CRawford , MooRe, JoRge Polanco, Rojas, Ryan Bliss, Rivas

I just don't get the utter fascination most have with RH power hitters. Our lineup and our ballpark utterly screams for a big LH bat and yet all anyone says is Alonso, Rooker, or 97 other RH sluggers who will ultimately fail at T-Mobile. Sure, Rooker might be able to do something other than K or F7 but he is about the only one. If you are going to trade a boatload of prospects go do this deal.... Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbar to Seattle for Woo and Dawell Joesph. This type of deal would really balance the line up

How many left handed power bats do you think are available?

Pederson, Soto are the free agents.

I'm not sure why either would come to Seattle.

So that leaves a trade... I've mentioned Matt Olson if the Braves are looking to cut salary.