This week’s mailbag covers the Rafael Devers scenario, potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. eventualities, matches for Anthony Rizzo, whether or not the Braves ought to’ve traded Sean Murphy, and questions involving the Mets and Phillies.
Clarke asks:
Devers says 3B is his, Story is at SS, Campbell at 2B and Casas says he is at first and Bregman is at 2B and to heck with the children. In the meantime, Yoshida insists he is able to DH and play outfield. Appears like an accident ready to occur. What say you?
Elden asks:
What can be the result of a participant refusing to just accept an project determination made by the membership administration? ex: Devers refusing to surrender 3B or Stroman refusing to work out of the bullpen. Would it not be grounds to void a contract? suspension? different treatments?
It is a mess, and it is why I did not assume Bregman was match for the Pink Sox. This is a possible 2025 plan:
I believe there is a honest probability Bregman misses 20 or so video games as a consequence of damage. Third base would well-covered in that case with Devers, maybe Campbell in a pinch, and possibly Marcelo Mayer when he is prepared.
Story is 32 and hasn’t topped 94 video games in a season since 2021, so the Pink Sox could have to cowl 40+ video games at shortstop. He could possibly be backed up by Mayer, Campbell, and even Bregman.
If Campbell falters as a rookie, numerous choices open up for Alex Cora on condition that the crew nonetheless has a bunch of different second base prospects past Bregman.
There is a fairly good probability Casas misses 20+ video games as a consequence of damage. It makes tons of sense for Devers to work at first base in spring coaching, as he may get 40+ video games as an infield nook backup even when Bregman and Casas are the starters.
A variety of completely different damage eventualities push Yoshida into extra enjoying time, although Cora will in all probability wish to sit him for Rob Refsnyder towards most lefties. Wilyer Abreu wants a platoon companion as nicely.
What a couple of state of affairs the place everyone seems to be wholesome and the youthful gamers are hitting to their projections?
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