2021 Season | Series #39 | Rangers @ Indians | Aug. 24-26

[Martyinnewyork]

Yes, Underwood will say “Mercado has a hit in 3 of his last 24 games” as if it’s a hot streak…

 

[sportscoach]

Yes, Underwood will say “Mercado has a hit in 3 of his last 24 games” as if it’s a hot streak…

At least he is making things positive!!

 

[CATS44]

I'm thinking that going into '23 the outfield candidates will be Straw, Daniel Johnson, Naylor, Nolan Jones, Oscar Gonzalez (now at .307/.833 at Columbus at age 23), and Valera, who was just promoted to AA. That's six candidates, including two of our top five prospects.

I don't think Harold, Zimmer, or Mercado will be around after next season, and possibly not next year. Maybe not Josh Naylor, either, depending on whether he can fully recover and put up an OPS over .700 in 2022. And Daniel Johnson needs to have a strong 2022.

If both Johnson and Gonzalez make the 40 man in November, who do you propose to not add, because now you would be cutting a prospect we really need to keep.

Unless you are proposing creating a 2022 outfield out of Straw, Jones, Naylor, Johnson, and Gonzalez....and dumping both Zimmer and Mercado.

 

[sportscoach]

If both Johnson and Gonzalez make the 40 man in November, who do you propose to not add, because now you would be cutting a prospect we really need to keep.

Unless you are proposing creating a 2022 outfield out of Straw, Jones, Naylor, Johnson, and Gonzalez....and dumping both Zimmer and Mercado.

One of Johnson or Zimmer needs to go honestly...I think Johnson would have more value between the two.

 

[sportscoach]

Clement went to the IL but they didn't announce why just yet...

 

[macbdog]

Clement went to the IL but they didn't announce why just yet...

Is Clement related to former stud hurler Matt Clement? I'm just going to assume he's his son or nephew until someone chimes in.

 

[sportscoach]

Is Clement related to former stud hurler Matt Clement? I'm just going to assume he's his son or nephew until someone chimes in.

Wiki doesn't say so... So that would be a no... (Since wiki is always right lol)

 

[Mcreek]

Myles mannered Straw goes yard. A lot of homers to right field by Tribe hitters

 

[sportscoach]

Straw and Zimmer with the HRs...

 

[eChameleon]

Zimmer hit that to the moon.

 

[Mcreek]

Zimmer showing his power tool

 

[LL3]

One of Johnson or Zimmer needs to go honestly...I think Johnson would have more value between the two.

Good job lighting a fire under Zim, Coach…well done.

 

[Mcreek]

Zimmer if healthy is a 25-30 home run hitter .

 

[daddywags]

Jose should have gotten in front of that ball. Knocked it down at least. But it was hit hard.

 

[KluberSociety]

With all this talk about Zimmer being a 4th outfielder, first of all you need to find a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd outfielder before he makes sense to play that role. We have not done that, and likely won't until mid 2022 at the earliest.