Last Minute Surprises

[onejayhawk]

Made the team--or not. Starting--or not. Moved up in the order--or down.

What surprises, good or bad, may need tweaks?

Of particular interest is unexpected playing time. Tyler Naquin and Christian Walker are only interesting if they have a bat in their hands.

J

[Art Vandelay]

M.Fulmer expected to have tommy john

[madducks]

Jung Ho Kang is the Pirates starting 3B.

Colin Moran becomes a bench bat.

[onejayhawk]

Dellin Betances velocity way down and possible shoulder issues. Shut down and taking anti-inflammatory medication.

Mallex Smith not traveling to Japan.

J

[pitbull]

M.Fulmer expected to have tommy john

Not a surprise. He hasn't been healthy for 2 years.

[onejayhawk]

Not a surprise. He hasn't been healthy for 2 years.

It is a bit. Paul Sporer had him as #60 SP. ADP has been a lot lower.

J

[Judge Jude]

PHI Quinn opens year on DL, for deep NL only enthusiasts.
looks like so will Kershaw and Buehler.

Max Fried on the rise in ATL.
Minter to Braves DL, so Vizcaino first SVs crack.

[pitbull]

PHI Quinn opens year on DL, for deep NL only enthusiasts.
looks like so will Kershaw and Buehler.

Max Fried on the rise in ATL.
Minter to Braves DL, so Vizcaino first SVs crack.

Buehler according to Roberts is not going on the DL but will start a game later later in the week.

https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...919-story.html

[onejayhawk]

Clint Frazier sent down.
Austin Hays sent down despite an excellent camp.
Yandy Diaz is 3B for now. Wendle and Robertson also figure. That said, Diaz can also play 1B and DH and he's hot.
Peter Alonso made the team and should play a lot.
Greg Holland will start the season as closer.
Brad Miller signs with Cleveland. He's likely to keep Kipnis' seat warm.
Josh Harrison is expected to lead off for Detroit.

J

[joncarlos]

Tom Murphy and Sandy Leon DFA'd.

[harmon]

Tom Murphy and Sandy Leon DFA'd.

Murphy to Giants.

[onejayhawk]

Murphy to Giants.

Murphy looked so promising a year ago.

J

[pitbull]

Clint Frazier sent down.
Austin Hays sent down despite an excellent camp.
Yandy Diaz is 3B for now. Wendle and Robertson also figure. That said, Diaz can also play 1B and DH and he's hot.
Peter Alonso made the team and should play a lot.
Greg Holland will start the season as closer.
Brad Miller signs with Cleveland. He's likely to keep Kipnis' seat warm.
Josh Harrison is expected to lead off for Detroit.

J

Tigers have the Pirates combination of Mercer and Harrison. Can't wait for the season to start. I'm excited!!!

[Sharky]

Like that beer emoji, pitbull. And agree - I can’t wait either!

Brian Goodwin released.

[Fresno Bob]

Murphy looked so promising a year ago.

J

He's like the 4th catcher the Giants have signed, my only read is that Posey is still hurting....