Welcome 1st baseman Josh Naylor

[Dback Jon]

I am also really happy they aren't punting on the season as I feared

I’m just happy that Tori doesn’t have the option to put Slade on the mound anymore

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I’m just happy that Tori doesn’t have the option to put Slade on the mound anymore

Hazen does a nice job of hedging against Torey's loyalty.

 

[Bobster]

Correct and I think the Pache signing shows that

Pache is just more extreme version of good field/no hit Thomas.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Pache is just more extreme version of good field/no hit Thomas.

Yes but if you trade McCarthy for a closer those two will play

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Yes but if you trade McCarthy for a closer those two will play

Hurts the lineup. I'd still rather keep Jake, since he can play everyday...and use Pache off the bench as defensive replacement in later innings, if needed.