2038-13: Talons Season Preview Series: Designated Hitter

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2038-13: Talons Season Preview Series: Designated Hitter

Post by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:38 pm

Designated Hitters better hit. Fortunately, ours does.

ML Starter: Bartolo Ortiz (8/9/9/6/7 Talents)

When Deortez took over at first base due to Al Gordon's injury in 2036, that allowed Ortiz and his woeful defense to move to DH, Meyer to move to right, and Ripley to be called up to play center. That had a ripple effect through the whole team and contributed to the club's division-winning season. Ortiz is famous for being the main return in the Carlton Winson trade way back in 2033. Still only 24 years old, Ortiz notched his second straight year of 45+ home runs, 100+ runs scored, and 110+ RBI. Having been called up at a young age, his clock started very early and he is already looking at possible free agency next winter. The Talons have already opened preliminary extension talks, but word from Ortiz's agents is that he is demanding a nine-figure deal. Could he be traded?

ML Backup: Anyone. It's DH, after all.

Minor League Depth: Ron Mosley (5/7/8/6/5 Talents)

Mosley is one of those veteran minor league sluggers that just hang out, waiting for a chance to mash. In 2037 while playing for AAA Ashland, he set minor league records for the Phoenix system by bashing 49 home runs and driving in 111, while recording a 1.110 OPS and a 189 wRC+. If Ortiz really is traded, Mosley could probably do a decent job as the major League DH.

Prospect to Watch: Juan Mateo (8/10/9/6/5 Talents)

Snarky observers would point out that most of the Talons' system is basically DH's anyway, and we wouldn't argue. The most likely to actually be a DH is 1B Mateo, who will likely be shut out of the position by the club's #1 prospect Raul Fernandez (8/10/9/6/5 Talents).
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Re: 2038-13: Talons Season Preview Series: Designated Hitter

Post by Ted » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:45 pm

How to disappoint fan bases and make enemies, a book by Ron Mosley.
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