1. Why is Oscar Gonzalez not on this roster and in the starting lineup tonight? I am really starting to wonder if Jose is controlling the decisions on this team or if Francona is just that stupid and has the ear of the front office.
2. Gabriel Arias keeps getting opportunities when he continues to stink. Oscar Mercado, Owen Miller, etc. Guys who don't earn playing time continuing to get it.
3. I love David Fry as a 26th man. He isn't a starter in the major leagues, though. He is a great 26th man. If he starts once or twice in a week (depending on the situation) and gets 150 ABs a year that is plenty for a guy like him. Francona is starting him way too much.
4. Why is Tyler Freeman not in the lineup. I know. It's because they never trained him in the OF and they want Gimenez at 2B.
5. Regarding Gimenez, he needs to hit the ball better than in the .240s and with some power to be what this team needs.
6. Guys who should not be on the team after August 1: Rosario, Gallagher, Arias, maybe Straw.
7. Guys who should be on the team after August 1 who aren't right now: Rocchio, Gonzalez, Karinchak.
8. Most likely to be traded IF we get a good return: Civale (think Tyler Mahle return), Rosario, Gallagher (bring up Lavastida). I would trade Straw but we don't want to be left with Brennan as the only CFer we have.
9. I love Curry but Cantillo should get the next open starting spot, if it lines up. Or it should be Battenfield, if he is off the DL in time.
10. The draft signing deadline is coming up in 4 days. Least excited about this signing day ever. Best prospect after the 10th round for us is Mac Heuer. Not a top prospect in the country but has a huge fastball. Look to see if we sign him. Unlikely but, if we do, it will require a large bonus.
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