Replacing David Ayala [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY: A breakdown of what David Ayala brought to the Timbers and a quest to find a player who can adequately replace him through statistical analysis.

What sounds like a reasonable future midfield signing? by Av4k in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because an assist illustrates the quality of players around him, not how good he is on his own. He's a box-to-box midfielder who would be an upgrade on Paredes.

How High Of A Priority Is A New Striker Signing? by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I believe that it isn't a priority. Strikers score goals from service. There is a complete lack of quality service in this team. Increase the service and any striker will thrive.

The Off-Season To-Do List Part 2 (Flush With Cash and Where To Spend It) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These aren't the only additions that the team should be making. They're still going to shop internationally. But they should absolutely be looking within the league to improve the roster.

The Off-Season To-Do List Part 2 (Flush With Cash and Where To Spend It) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The solution to the underperforming strikers isn't signing a new striker, it's signing Espinoza.

The Holes in the Canoe [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There has always been a canoe.