2023 Season Review
Walker off to a good start, then we realize his defense is horrendous, then he's demoted, then he comes back up and is.... Not that good for the rest of the year.
The phenom may end the year at - 1 WAR.
Starting pitching was bad, then started to look good going into the ASB, and immediately after a 7 game win streak, then it all fell apart again amongst random bad outings from Monty/Mikolas/Flaherty, the bullpen implodes, etc etc
Helsley has been out what seems like forever, probably done for the year.
Hicks had taken the Alex Reyes mantle; alternating between looking like an All-Star closer, and walking 4 guys and blowing it the next game. Traded to Toronto at the deadline.
Gallegos has been okay stats-wise but holy smokes the late game gophers have been painful.
Cabrera turned into a pumpkin (and then back into cromulent after the trade, sss).
MVP Goldy regressing, seems to be playing like... a 35 yr old.
Arenado's terrible start on both offense and defense. By the time Nolan 1.0 heated up, the team was toast.
Nolan 2.0 (Gorman) having a career year then gets mysterious back issues that "he's always had". Barf.
Super-utility Donavon was OK, out for the year.
Tyler Bro'Neill hurt half the year, and inconsistent when he's on the field.. what else is new?
Carlson being jerked around, and rumored in every trade, not breaking out after a decentish rookie year (3 yrs ago now). Hurt and out for the year.
Burleson hitting everything hard and yet, he's one of our worst hitters by production (also on pace for - 1 WAR).
Edman being just average.
Our whole outfield being an injury plagued mess most of the year with non-outfielders playing there on any given day.
Franchise icon Waino seemingly on track to win 200 early on, but the league realizes that if the Unclie Charlie ain't working; those 86 mph lollilipops he's throwing up there are getting smoked faster than Nelly's dabs
Contreras can't call a game or even know what pitches guys throw apparently.
Nootbaar, having a career year and maybe even outside chance at leading the league in OBP.... takes a ball to the nuts.
It's been a great year!