At this point I don't know how Hernandez can look his teammates in the eye and go out there and put up this kind of performance day in and day out knowing that we are in the playoff hunt. Also Peraza's defense is such a liability what an awful way to start his important series.
Yep - on both counts.
The org needs to 60 day DL Hernandez so he can at least sign a deal next season with somebody else. If he continues his ERA is going to be over 20. He deserves the DL over a release.
Peraza is not a SS. He will rank near the bottom on DWAR for his entire career. Peraza is utility. Again, I would make every attempt to sign J-Iglesias. If not, you have to go get a proven SS.
If it's me, I'm looking to make a deal for a CF that hits LH or SH. Senzel has done really well in CF, however, he is a natural IF and would be an AS at 2B.
Still not sold on C being resolved. Will see how it goes. It is down the list of needs.
Corner OF is done. They will face a decision on Winker IMO. He does not hit LH pitching, whereas, Ervin has proven he can hit RH pitching. Ervin has speed and his D is improving rapidly now they he is playing more. Aquino owns RF on my team. Future AS. That gun of his is a missile. He just needs to play and work on pitch selection at the plate since opponents will develop a book on how to pitch him going forward. He needs to stay as he is physically because he has a frame and athleticism that is not prone to injury.
Farmer and VanMeter should be locks for utility. MLB is probably going to 26 man rosters next season - so there will be an additional position player available.
Improve the pen in the offseason and maybe find another SP. Doubt they sign Wood. Last night was a bit of an eye opener about his possible future.
It's all pointing toward 2020 for the playoffs. The offseason moves will determine yes or no.
