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.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Chris_Sanders]

Good time to have a career year, right before you get paid.

 

[Yuma]

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Great batting average, but the numbers look like not much power?

 

[PDXChris]

Great batting average, but the numbers look like not much power?

He's averages 23 HRs and 93 RBIs a year in his three full seasons with 31 and 108 last year. Walker averaged 29 and 86 in his 6 seasons with his best being 36 and 103, but 26 and 84 last year. Naylor also hits 12 points higher. We lose any production at 1B.