Salem--Keizer has a nice stadium that was used until maybe 2 seasons ago with short-season ball. I'd love it if the High A team moved there! An hour away from Portland, I would drive there to see the team a heck of a lot more than I will Eugene.
I’m gonna be following Matheny & Aldrete. They went from outside your top 50 to 28 & 29 respectively (I think), and have a chance to really move if they can keep it up, especially Aldrete with his power.
I’m glad to hear that you’re going to Eugene - hopefully you can get some info on the situation there. The sharing of the facilities sounds sub-optimal; I wonder if there’s any local sentiment to build a stadium just for the Emeralds?
Your observation regarding Luis Matos "The overall picture seems to be of a player who tried to make adjustments (whether mechanically or philosophically) and instead got himself messed up." I don't know if that's better or worse than a physical injury. How does one stop thinking too much (if that is what it is)? BTW I'll be there at the lunch and one game in Eugene. Really looking forward to seeing some of your followers (and you!)
Thanks! I was going to ask about the value of having non-40 man depth pieces at AAA instead of guys like Rincones or Tostado getting the opportunity to play against former big leaguers or guys on the cusp, (esp. w/all the waiver claims/cash trades) but you covered it. Looking forward to the second half!
Salem--Keizer has a nice stadium that was used until maybe 2 seasons ago with short-season ball. I'd love it if the High A team moved there! An hour away from Portland, I would drive there to see the team a heck of a lot more than I will Eugene.
I’m gonna be following Matheny & Aldrete. They went from outside your top 50 to 28 & 29 respectively (I think), and have a chance to really move if they can keep it up, especially Aldrete with his power.
I’m glad to hear that you’re going to Eugene - hopefully you can get some info on the situation there. The sharing of the facilities sounds sub-optimal; I wonder if there’s any local sentiment to build a stadium just for the Emeralds?
Your observation regarding Luis Matos "The overall picture seems to be of a player who tried to make adjustments (whether mechanically or philosophically) and instead got himself messed up." I don't know if that's better or worse than a physical injury. How does one stop thinking too much (if that is what it is)? BTW I'll be there at the lunch and one game in Eugene. Really looking forward to seeing some of your followers (and you!)
Thanks! I was going to ask about the value of having non-40 man depth pieces at AAA instead of guys like Rincones or Tostado getting the opportunity to play against former big leaguers or guys on the cusp, (esp. w/all the waiver claims/cash trades) but you covered it. Looking forward to the second half!