It was a speed-heavy week for industry experts.
Hey PECOTA, which young hitters do you like this season?
On the 29th episode of the DFA podcast, your intrepid hosts review a pair of slightly different transactions: the Pirates’ extensions of Neal Huntington and Clint Hurdle. When they get back to player moves, Bryan and R.J. review Victor Robles’ callup, Juan Nicasio’s latest move, Jimmy Nelson’s injury, and whatever the heck happened to the Royals’ bullpen. (Mike Minor!)
On the seventh episode of DFA, Bryan and guest co-host Zach Crizer discuss the Bradley Zimmer call-up, and the potential end of the center field carousel in Cleveland. Then it’s on to the big and little moves of the past few days, including former All-Stars going down with injury and former Royals going on to new teams.
I’ve done all I can do. Could I please come with you? Sweet smell of sunshine, I remember sometimes.
A look at who we’re keeping an eye on come October.
Notes on those who made an impression from the West representatives in the latest minor league all-star game.
Eyes on Dinelson Lamet, Bradley Zimmer, Jose Berrios, and Justus Sheffield