I still wonder what compelled Cashman to galaxy brain the end of the deadline and trade a starting pitcher for an injured role player in centerfield just because ‘Montgomery wasn’t going to start in October anyway’…that’s assuming good health out of your rotation first of all - which is no guarantee over a two month period. It’s ironic their slump began right after then. He had to have thought he was getting Lopez or another starting pitcher but even then, why do that deal before the other one is official?
TBF Monty hasn't been good this year, but yeah that deal didn't make sense. Especially with Severino being put on the 60 Day DL.
They had to have thought they were getting another starter and he goofed. At least get an active bat though? Especially when Boone is actively keeping guys out of the lineup because August doesn't matter supposedly. The bottom of the lineup guys they are sending out there right now are awful.
They also refuse to call up their SS prospect who is raking in AAA while IKF continues to suck ass.
Sending down one of their better bullpen arms in Marinacco just to prevent losing Abreu who has been awful all year (blew another game today, was happening before Marinacco got sent down too) like why?
They also admitted they kept Rizzo out longer then needed because it's August and these games don't matter as much. Almost certainly the case with Stanten too.
Boone and Cashman seem convinced they can field subpar lineups to rest guys until September and the team is just going to flip a switch, and I am not sure I buy that