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So, 39 games into our season and we're 6.5 games back from Cleveland. More importantly though, we are 2.5 games back from Detroit. All of this despite having nine players on the DL, which includes:
1) Our Closer who needs TJ Surgery
2) One of our top pitching prospects, who needs TJ Surgery
3) Our awesome catcher, who will return this year
4) Our CF prospect
Not only that, but Hosmer has hit a statistical slump where he is just belting the ball right at people. Frenchy and Gordon seem to have regressed offensively. Hochevar still can't seem to keep the wheels from falling off.
Now, we have had some favorable bounces, including the performance of Quintero and Pena. Moose and Escobar have really broken out and Dyson is performing well in his role. Irving Falu has been a pleasant surprise. Even Betancourt contributed offensively.
Our starting pitching is clearly abysmal, but not as bad as anticipated. Our youngsters in the pen have held up remarkably well and some have even flashed greatness.
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