Opening Day Roster Discussion

[Big Z]

If we stay with the team how it is now, then I guess both Cousins and Wise make it?

Lineup
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Cogz
Infante
H2R
Stanton
Gaby
LoMo
Buck
Murphy

Bench
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Boner
Helms
Dobbs
Cousins
Wise

Starting 5
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Johnson
Nolasco
Vazquez
Sanchez
Volstad

Bullpen
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Hopper / Sanches
Mujica
Dunn
Choate
Webb
Hensley
Nunez

Am I the only one that prefers Sanches over the Hopper?

Sanches has been dominant over the past 2 years.

[TealMonster08]

If we decide to take another middle-reliever, then it should be Sanches.
But since we need a long man, then it has to be Badenhop.
They are both quality relievers.

[Jay]

I think it comes down to the option situation

[Miamarlin21]

So if Dobbs, Wise and Murphy make it, we need to add 3 to the 40. So right now we have one spot open on the 40. I assume Marinez will be placed on the DL (and then moved to 60 immediately.)
Who will be removed for that last spot? If Sanches doesn't make the team, then it's him. But if he does, then who?
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Also, what happens with Baker? Z, there's a problem with your roster, you don't have a backup catcher.

[emkayseven]

yeah Cousins and Wise won't both make it (I'm surprised they're even taking any backup OFers since they seem to think anyone can just play OF), gotta have a backup C

[Big Z]

Shit, I forgot a catcher! My guess is Hayes takes that position.

Today Chavez either makes the team or opts out.

George A. King III of The New York Post reports that Eric Chavez can ask the Yankees for his release today if he doesn't make the team. "They haven't let me know anything," said Chavez, but his strong showing in camp (.421/.450/.605 in 40 PA) likely won him a bench job

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-MLBTR

[Miamarlin21]

So Hayes in replaced of Cousins, or Wise?

[TealMonster08]

I think Wise would provide more valuable for a team with the outfield defense we will probably play. But I wouldnt be surprised if they went with Scotty C. And Hayes should be the backup C until Bake gets healthy.

[Miamarlin21]

So Bake to DL or to Triple-A? Not sure of his option situation.

[dgriot]

Wise's toe injury may cost him a spot.