Take 10 with Tim – April 3, 2026 @ 9:15 am – 1 hr
1.    Now were talking…Konnor Griffin will be promoted prior to Friday’s game.  It’s being reported that the Pirates signed him to a nine year, $140 million contract.  It was in line with what the Red Sox signed Roman Anthony for last season 8-years and $130 million.
a.    It’s smart given what has happened to contracts, but as we’ve been saying, you’ve got to get Griffin in the big leagues soon to get acclimated
i.    Ok – projections – AB, HR, SB and BA
ii.    Does this make a difference for the Pirates?  If so, how many wins?
b.    The Mariners have also signed Colt Emerson to a long-term deal (8-years and $95 million) but are keeping him in the minor leagues – for now.
2.    Who would you nominate for each position after the first week of play? Mine are listed
a.    Best fantasy hitter
i.    Rich: Shea Langeliers – 24 AB and five home runs
1.    Is he 2026’s Cal Raleigh
ii.    Tim: Drake Baldwin – 3 HR, 7 RBI
b.    Best fantasy pitcher
i.    Rich: Cam Schlitter – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 15K, 0.00 ERA
ii.    Tim: Kevin Gausman – 12.0 IP, 21K, 1.00 ERA
c.    Biggest surprise
i.    Rich: Chase DeLauter – 22 AB, 4 HR
ii.    Tim: Liam Hicks – 1.659 OPS and leading the league in RBIs
d.    Come on, do something.
i.    Rich: Jakob Marsee – 22 AB, 3 hits, 1 SB, 7K/3BB, .136 BA
ii.    Tim: Wyatt Langford – 4 for 28, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 SB
e.    Surprise team
i.    Rich: Red Sox – 1-5, vs. Reds and Astros – Only 17 runs scored, second worse in baseball only behind the Giants
ii.    Tim: Marlins – 5-1 and scored 33 runs and Yankees 5-1 and only given 6 urns.
f.    Best individual performance in a game
i.    Rich: Gavin Williams – 4/1 vs. LAD – 7 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 10K/3BB
ii.    Tim: Sandy Alcantara – 4/1 vs. CHW – 9 IP, 3 hits, 7K/0BB in 97 pitches
3.    Carlos Estevez officially goes on the IL, and it’s now Lucas Erceg in the closer role.  Can Erceg keep the job regardless of what happens to Estevez, or is this just temporary, given that  Estevez makes $10 million a year, and well, Erceg doesn’t?
4.    You guy, Cody Ponce hurts his knee and while there is no treatment plan yet, it appears he’ll be out for a good chunk of the season. Who gets his starts in Toronto?
5.    Are you ready to give the Closer role in St. Louis to Riley O’Brien?
6.    Given me a hitter that you are targeting for this weekend?
a.    Jose Fernandez - Diamondbacks
7.    Give me a pitcher that you are targeting for this weekend?
a.    Clayton Beeter - Washington