(08-19-2019 12:33 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  

(08-19-2019 11:47 AM)dbackjon Wrote:  Arizona got more runs off of Mad Bum Sunday than they did against the two scrubs + Samardjia the three previous games combined.

I'm impressed with how AZ has hung in there and appears to be accomplishing a partial rebuild without totally tanking. What do you need to catch even with Dodgers next season (assuming you don't make WC this year, which would be tough right now.)?

The Dodger's TV Deal :)

Mike Hazen has done a great job of rebuilding the farm system, but the main push of talent is probably another year out (Sept 2020 callup, 2021)

The biggest weakness was the bullpen. Team has blown dozens of games were they had a late lead.

SP took major hits, and not just with Greinke leaving.

Luke Weaver is gone for the season. We were expecting Taijuan Walker back. The SP prospects for the most part aren't ready, but some were forced up, and showed they weren't ready.

Dbacks are set at:

C: Carson Kelly is 24
1B: Christian Walker is good. But will be pushed by Beers, Pavin Smith or Kevin Cron
2B: Marte was an all-star here, but also is a great CF. Escobar can play here as well
SS: Nick Ahmed has the position on lock.
3B: Escobar is better here, Jake Lamb returning to form would allow Escobar to play more second

OF: This is where the Dbacks weakness is - need more power and consistency.