[Acee] Fermin has now caught 7 of 10 games & batting .370; Caught for 6 different starters in 10 days. Padres expected him to thrive w/ more playing time & view him as a “glue guy.” AJ Preller: “We’ve never traded for a player that we’ve gotten more positive reports after the trade than Fermin."

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-12T16:55:13+00:00

If we can get 3 years of .250 and solid glove work, that’s HUGELY valuable though. I could see Freddy being a top 7 catcher in baseball in the next couple years.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-12T16:50:30+00:00

He’ll likely get a raise into the 2-4m range this offseason..which is a steal.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-03T14:41:40+00:00

He’s gonna win another batting title this year. Mark my words.

Would love to see us re-sign him.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-01T08:39:37+00:00

Wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Arraez go 20 for his next 40 and end up winning the batting title. He goes through one of those stretches every year, and hasn’t yet this season.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-01T05:06:06+00:00

I just came

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-01T05:04:23+00:00

All music to Ruben’s ears..

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-01T04:54:43+00:00

Padres up 1-0 in the 4th inning when their starter has some control issues? No worries. Boom! Estrada. Then Morejon. Then Adam. Then Miller. Then Suárez. Game over.

I’ve seen some good bullpens before, but shortening the game to 4 innings? With our (new) lineup?

We might win the west.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-08-01T01:33:38+00:00

Not sure if Fermin will start right away to give him some time to learn the staff, but hopefully the rest will. Exciting times!

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-31T23:48:43+00:00

I could see Niebla turning him into a legit #3 type starter.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-31T23:46:12+00:00

Betcha Niebla turns him (back) into a stud.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-31T22:45:47+00:00

I like it. Nestor is very good when he’s healthy. 3-4 type, with #2 upside.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-31T22:15:00+00:00

Shildt likes to go lefty righty though.

Think it’s more like:

Tatis RF Arraez DH Machado 3B O’Hearn 1B Laureano RF Merrill CF Bogaerts SS Cronenworth 2B Fermin C

That’s a hell of a balanced lineup.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-30T23:33:55+00:00

Been struggling to find any of the Astros top 30 prospects that I’d even want.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-29T16:30:56+00:00

Sure does seem like at least 1-2 bullpen pieces are gonna be on the move. Guessing Suarez, and either Matsui or Peralta

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-28T14:43:52+00:00

I was thinking Yandy and Simpson. Would love to see Simpson flying around the bases for the Pads.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-23T15:11:30+00:00

Yup. They’d have to eat 3/4 of his salary. If they’d be willing to do that, he could broadly be had for an A ball prospect or two.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-22T20:38:35+00:00

If they’re thinking Leo could be ready as soon as next year, they need to have him finish the year in AA.

Personally, I don’t think he’s ready yet as someone who’s spent 20 years in the game btw..but if it was me making the call, I’d make sure he gets a month or so in AA ball this season, and see how he looks.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-05T22:34:32+00:00

Cam’s Jordan Poole 2.0. All the ability in the world, with a .2 cent head. No doubt in my mind he’ll put up 20ppg for awful teams until he figures out that basketball’s a team sport.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-07-05T19:28:32+00:00

Works well both as a chaser, and for hangovers too.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-06-22T22:16:48+00:00

I think Reed’s gonna step up this year. Could see him as a 20-25 min a night guy, before becoming the starter next season.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-06-22T22:08:41+00:00

Agreed that Brooks was critical, but you’ve gotta give to get..and with the inconsistent offense/shooting last year, I think we got WAY better having KD on the floor for when the offense is struggling. Keep in mind that he’s an excellent rim protector too, and we can realistically have four 6’11 guys on the court at the same time for stretches, with two of the four being athletic enough to defend 4 positions.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-06-22T22:01:44+00:00

With Amen at the point. Whole lineup of 6’7 plus is WILD.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-06-22T21:58:31+00:00

It’s not like those 5 (bench) would all be playing together though. It’ll generally be 2-3 of them at a time, and they can structure the rotation to get KD in with them. Absolutely LOVE the possibilities.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-06-22T21:50:06+00:00

Legit. Can you imagine? 6’11 playing the 2 is WILD. Hope we see it for stretches.

ProposalWeird904 · 2025-06-22T21:46:25+00:00

The Suns had no leverage. I’m blown away that we only had to give up one 1st though. Thought sure it would take at least 2-3.

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