Fire Bell or not ?

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(05-24-2024, 05:06 PM)samhain Wrote: I'm not a Bell fan, but firing him probably doesn't help a whole lot.  Whoever steps in still has to run out a lineup with the likes of Maile (major regression), India (significant regression), Benson (sub 200 hitter, major regression, miscast role-player), Mike Ford (shouldn't be on the big league roster), Espinal (another AAAA player and major offensive liability), Connor Cappel (minor leaguer playing big league cosplay), and the Jacob Wildebeest or what ever the hell his name is (you guessed it, another should-be Louisville Bat).  This group will comprise more than a 3rd of the roster every game.  

Also Steer is playing like crap.  Also Elly is in a slump and pressing.  Candelario has been showing a pulse, but it's too little too late.  

The only positive thing about firing Bell is that it's a tangible change that can actually be made.  The roster and player performance are a way bigger issue and there's not a fix for those two things.  Not unless they want to make trades as SD did for Arraez.  I'm not sure how prudent that would be, either.  

As for the total collapse thing, I think what we're seeing fits that description.

Me either

But you can't blame Bell for everything wrong here. As you say he's stuck with the replacements lineup through no fault of his own.

I've been holding out hope for India but he's just a bench player, to inconsistent at plate and his defense just isn't good. Was also holding out hope for Benson but he's the same as India. Candle was a complete waste. I'm not even sure Ford should be on a minor league team? Same for Espinal

And as you say the call up's aren't ready.

But I still hope this is Bell's last season