Take 10 with Tim – June 13, 2025

Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s take a look at the standings
a.American League
b.National League

2.Marcelo Mayer had two home runs on Wednesday. In three years, what stat line do you expect to see from him: BA, HR, and SB - .260, 25 HR, 10 SB
a.What about the following young players (same stats):
1)Roman Anthony - .285, 35 HR, 10 SB
2)Nick Kurtz - .245, 30 HR, 0 SB
3)Jac Caglianone - .260, 40 HR, 0 SB
4)Dylan Crews - .270, 30 HR, 40 SB
5)Jasson Dominguez - .245, 25 HR, 20 SB
b.Order all six players in who you would like to have for the entire career

3.With all the fanfare of Roman Anthony getting promoted, Grant Taylor was promoted as well. The White Sox are going to use him in the bullpen. He’s got a great arm (fastball averaged 100.5 in his first outing and hopefully will be a starter at some point (ala Chris Sale and Garrett Crochet). Do you think he can sneak into some saves in Chicago?

4.Jackson Jobe needs TJS. It’s just a shame, but it happens so often that we kind of shrug it off. TJS is down a bit this season. There were 92 last year across the minors and majors. This year, there are about 35 to 50 either done or in the hopper.
a.We will discuss

5.Speaking of Tommy John Surgeries, things are not looking good for Justin Martinez. Does Shelby Miller get the opportunities in Arizona?

6.After two brutal starts, Jesus Luzardo pitched well on Wednesday. 6 IP, 1 ER, 10Ks. Are you ready to put him back in your lineup, or did you not take him out. He goes up against the Marlins
a.Speaking of the Marlins, Sandy Alcantara finally pitched well on Wednesday. Do you think he improves in the second half, worse or about the same?


7.Surprising pitchers this season. Fact or fiction
a.Andrew Abbott (Cin, ADP=482) – 62.2 IP, 6 wins, 64 Ks, 1.87 ERA
b.Matthew Boyd (CHC, ADP=323) – 74.2 IP, 5 wins, 70Ks, 2.89 ERA
c.Michael Wacha (KC, ADP=274) – 74.2 IP, 3 wins, 55Ks, 3.01 ERA
d.Kris Bubic (KC, ADP=351) – 79.2 IP, 5 wins, 82Ks, 1.92 ERA
e.Griffin Canning (NYM, ADP=460) – 64.1 IP, 6 wins, 61 Ks, 3.22 ERA
f.Stephen Kolek (SD, ADP=459) – 42.0 IP, 3 wins, 29Ks, 3.00 ERA

8.Extra questions based on Thursday’s games

9.What one hitter are you targeting for FAAB this weekend?

10.What one pitcher are you targeting for FAAB this weekend?