Given the depth of the 2026 MLB Draft Baldwin should be given every opportunity to win NL ROTY. The extra pick and pool money would be huge. There are several SS types that are huge upside prospects.
The extra Wildcard spot makes for more buyers and fewer sellers. That could help on trade returns. Especially with Ozuna’s injuries and Raisel’s backslide this year.
It has been a nightmare of a season, yes. In times of darkness small light seems to shine brighter than maybe at other times and I get abnormally attached to certain positives. Holmes as a capable 5th starter has been incredible. Allen at SS has a Bellarid sized hole in my fandom. Wentz has been could be a legit pen arm or maybe more with 4 more years control. Baldwin making all the hope and dreaming on in the minors to come true. AJSS taking a big next step (before the pop). A bunch of minor leaguers doing work. What would be your 'out of no where' bright spots?
Oh, this is a fun topic for a newsletter! Will probably do that after the trades, in a “here’s what has been good about this season and what we’re looking for down the stretch” article.
Given the depth of the 2026 MLB Draft Baldwin should be given every opportunity to win NL ROTY. The extra pick and pool money would be huge. There are several SS types that are huge upside prospects.
The extra Wildcard spot makes for more buyers and fewer sellers. That could help on trade returns. Especially with Ozuna’s injuries and Raisel’s backslide this year.
It has been a nightmare of a season, yes. In times of darkness small light seems to shine brighter than maybe at other times and I get abnormally attached to certain positives. Holmes as a capable 5th starter has been incredible. Allen at SS has a Bellarid sized hole in my fandom. Wentz has been could be a legit pen arm or maybe more with 4 more years control. Baldwin making all the hope and dreaming on in the minors to come true. AJSS taking a big next step (before the pop). A bunch of minor leaguers doing work. What would be your 'out of no where' bright spots?
Oh, this is a fun topic for a newsletter! Will probably do that after the trades, in a “here’s what has been good about this season and what we’re looking for down the stretch” article.