09-12-2019, 10:34 PM
(09-12-2019, 07:09 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I think a lot of fans overestimate the amount of talented players available.
There are 15 NL teams and there are only 18 NL outfielders with a higher OPS than Winker's .830. And he is only 25.
I get that and I understand continuing to try to develop him. His salary is nice too. They may just go into next year with the 4 outfields that they currently have. The offense wasn’t impressive and I just don’t know where to try to improve the team. You can’t do it at first base. Catcher isn’t as bad as many believe and I wouldn’t devote big money to that position anyways. 2B, SS, C, CF, LF. All of these positions are fielded by just adequate players. The problem is that’s a large group of mediocre but adequate positions. A stud 3B and RF along with a declining 1B. It just isn’t enough. They will probably bring in about 3 new relievers but I think they need more than that. If they brought in a legitimate closer, a stud position player and a couple more seasoned relievers then they could get past Bells management and compete.
