With Keller on the IL and Ashcraft already past his 2026 limit...
We'll see what the young guns can do for the remainder of the season. It'll be good for them moving forward.
D-bag or not, Caballero is correct - he's winning if he can get in the pitcher's head and throw them off.
Santana has history of letting things get under his skin to the point of effecting his actions and on field performance. His post incident statements aren't at all encouraging. He's not all - in.
What he has done is road grade a path for his exit from PGH....and for the Bucs to bring in a backend change / upgrade.
He'll not have any real trade value. Maybe just a side add in a potential deal.....which would amount to a favor for the Pirates at this point. Or DFA him.
Pitching was awesome game 1. Offense hasn't missed a beat with every day players injured.
Bucs are making a case for major pitching acquisition(s), and loaded with the talent to trade....so much so, the team won't have room to play everyone once Horwitz, KG, Cruz return.
3 games over .500.
Swept MIL.
Skenes on 2 game win streak.
2.5 out of WC, 1.5 behind STL.
17 - 12 vs NL Central, 27 left.
Noone trailing in WC is a threat.
Favorable 2nd half schedule.
Offense can score on anyone.
KG, Cruz, Horwitz, Endy return.
Dotel returns.
Bubba improving.
Slight bullpen improvement.
If the Bucs can bring in a closer... I believe they can make some real noise...
Love to see Kenley Jansen or Ardolis Chapman in PGH. Both could be had.
1st - to - 3rds were one of the biggest areas needing improvement coming into this season.... and Griffin's ability is there for all to see. He's already a key contributor in all phases, but game wrecking on the base paths.
Stick with him at the top awhile. The future is now.