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We are in the middle of a 13 straight days of games. It's alright to sit some guys.

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While we are at it... what is Bruce Chen doing these days?

Fixing my computer. He offers free on-site service and repair. I found his company on geopages.

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 12257243)

I'm not making the game thread, so I'll just post this here and let y'all savor the idea of Omar Infante hitting 5th:

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What the bloody ****?

I mean, I get giving guys days off, I understand that. But under no circumstances Omar Infante should be batting 5th. None.

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Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 12257412)

Sitting Orlando may have more to do with him taking one on the wrist the other night than anything. He didn't look right at the plate last night. That being said I don't know why Dyson isn't in RF and White in LF? Only thing I can think is he doesn't want Dyson moving back and forth or Whit for that matter...

Not sure what you think you saw with Orlando, but Ned's the type that always sits someone with the slightest ding, and when they're better, sits him one more day. I don't know...no one knows why Ned does what he does.

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002 (Post 12257499)

He is a genius.

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Originally Posted by Coach (Post 12257494)

What the bloody ****?

I mean, I get giving guys days off, I understand that. But under no circumstances Omar Infante should be batting 5th. None.

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FYP

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002 (Post 12257499)

What evidence do you have? Ned plays bench guys less often than any manager in MLB, drawing criticism esp re: overplaying Sal. And of course Infante when both are hurting.

Couple of interesting tidbits from Jon Heyman's notes column:

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It appears former closer Greg Holland may wait until he’s throwing before signing with a new team for next year. He could take the mound as early as August. The Royals and Braves are among many teams with interest, some of whom made creative offers … The Royals have been looking at Cuban second baseman Jose Miguel Fernandez, an on-base machine.

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 12258358)

Couple of interesting tidbits from Jon Heyman's notes column:

Interesting.

Been really impressed by this group BA, I wish our starting pitching rotation had another Kennedy

Some background on Jose Miguel Fernandez (from April):

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Scouts have been eager to see Cuban second baseman Jose Miguel Fernandez since he fled the country a little more than four months ago. Fernandez, a free agent who turns 28 next week, ranked as the No. 3 player in Cuba, where he showed excellent plate discipline and bat control from the left side, projecting as an offensive-minded, high OBP second baseman who could help a major league team quickly.

Fernandez will have an opportunity to display his skills in front of what will likely be hundreds of scouts at his first open showcase on May 3 and 4 at the Reds’ facility in the Dominican Republic. Judging from the 12-minute video above, Fernandez appears to have lost a considerable amount of weight during his time in the Dominican Republic. In the 12-minute video, Fernandez looks to have lost a considerable amount of weight. When he was still in Cuba, Fernandez’s thickening lower half and declining range had been concerning, with scouts unsure of what to expect from Fernandez’s conditioning after he had been suspended from playing in Cuba since October 2014 for attempting to defect.

Fernandez had been the second baseman on the Cuban national team, including at the 2013 World Baseball Classic, and he had excelled as a hitter for Matanzas in Serie Nacional. During his final full season (2013-14) in Serie Nacional, Fernandez ranked second in the league in OBP, batting .326/.482/.456 in 314 plate appearances with 65 walks and 10 strikeouts. Fernandez wasn’t a threat in terms of speed or power, but he rarely swung and missed or expanded the strike zone, showing a short swing and enticing on-base skills that made him one of Cuba’s top players.

On talent alone, Fernandez should be able to step immediately into a major league lineup. His absence from competitive baseball for the last 18 months has to be a concern for any team that would like to play him right away, so there might have to me some time to get him acclimated to competitive game speed, but he should be able to help a major league club this season soon after signing. He’s exempt from the international bonus pools, so he can sign a major league contract with any club with no restrictions.

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What me worry?

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin (Post 12257377)

Did Merrifield come outta nowhere? I don't pay much attention to the Royals farm, but I don't remember you guys mentioning him as a highly anticipated call up. Was Whitt on top prospect lists? Was he called up primarily because he can play many positions with proficiency?

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 12258358)

Couple of interesting tidbits from Jon Heyman's notes column:

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

He's an intriguing player and might be a really nice fit hitting 2nd for KC if the OBP skills are still present.

If he has gotten into better shape and regained some speed/range, it's a good fit for KC, and probably won't break the bank.

Also interesting on Holland. If he is recovered completely and they want him, Id think KC has a leg up in contention for his services.

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 12258485)

He did. Merrifield was a good college player who wasn't perceived as having more than UTIL upside coming out of South Carolina, but the strength gains he made in the offseason have allowed his skills - contact ability, bat control, and speed - to become much bigger assets.

He struggled last year at Omaha but really dedicated himself to getting stronger. It's added a lot of punch to his line drive stroke... So much it's almost suspicious (PED factor wouldn't surprise me)

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

He's an intriguing player and might be a really nice fit hitting 2nd for KC if the OBP skills are still present.

If he has gotten into better shape and regained some speed/range, it's a good fit for KC, and probably won't break the bank.

Also interesting on Holland. If he is recovered completely and they want him, Id think KC has a leg up in contention for his services.

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Doesn't August sound a little early?