Shinzaki

IIRC, one of the fears re Pacheco was his projected K rate...he seems to be walking more and striking out less than the expectations....which is good

How badly will this board melt down when Al drafts Porter?

I too would love to get Duren with a 2nd pick. I don't think it's unreasonable to think he could be a more useful NBA big than Chet

This is easily the most disappointing season since 2008. Other than the step forward from Skubal and the emergence of Faedo, it's been one calamity after another

Franklin Perez gas pitched 2.1 innings...gave up2 runs, walked 4, struck out 3. Really rooting for him...

Three things I think will happen HC...Derek Lalonde 1st rd pick....Marco Kasper Top FA signing...Ryan Strome

Saw an interesting article in the Freep about Carpenter. Robson was after to tweak his swing all last year. Carpenter didn't want to do it, but tried a couple of adjustments in the offseason and eventually spent a few days with Robson's hitting coach. The change in his swing seemed to result in a big power increase right away and its carried over into the season

One subtle but important point...I'm not concerned about legalized betting...I'm pretty Libertarian when it comes to what are traditionally considered "vices". My concern is with broadcasters running ads for gambling and then acting as touts to encourage people to gamble. You don't often hear them touting alcohol or weed right before an ad for beer. Part of being FCC licensed...IIRC...is serving the public good. Acting as a shill for gambling marks is a walking a bit of a line in my view....

I was waiting for someone to bring that one up...and while I agree that the concern I voiced is indeed the top of a slippery slope, I think the an addiciton to gambling is worse...possibly because I know people who have dealt with it and I don't really know anyone addicted to beer.

97.1 spends a lot of time discussing betting lines as a part of their broadcast (at least in the evening on my way home from work) and they run a ton of ads for casinos. That seems like an unholy alliance....encouraging what becomes addictive behavior for many

I loved the game from the 70's and 80's...nice mix of open offense and some defense...and Kareem, Walton, Zeke, Dr J etc...

Ryan Strome would be a possible 2C FA....best of all, he's a RH shot

We need Franklin Perez to once again establish himself as a prospect to bring a sense of balance to this season of injuries

That's a nice swing...kinda reminds me of Champ Summers

That petulant statement from KO is not a good color on them

Jalen Duren has the same 7-5 wingspan as Chet and is built like an actual athlete...scouts say he has some potential for some midrange offense to develop on top of the put backs and lobs. Maybe it's just me...but I would take him over Chet. Wouldn't mind him at 5...if the Blazers send us that 7 pick in a Grant deal, I would definitely take him then. Shaedon Sharpe and Duren is my swing for the fences draft

I think we need to start on the "let's see what they can do " phase with some of the prospects. First up...Kody Clemens

Frank Nazar or Marco Kasper for the Wings at 8

Al Al has been a good soldier...give him the Devellano treatment. Slide him to the side with executive duties and make Epstein your GM in charge of personnel

Even with the marked decline in production over the past several years, Miggy has had a historically significant career

Yeah...you would think more in the 10-12 range...at most

My dark horse, heard it here first type candidate would be Derek Lalonde

Ras had 7 goals the final month of the year. Getting 25-30 out of him next year would be huge

Igor Larionov?

Would have liked Brisket or Muma...but Paschal looks explosive on tape