Appears the Padres are the opposite of Dodgers - stay away from the bullpen, make sure you have the lead going into the late innings. Whereas, the Dodgers, you want to get into their bullpen.
Agreed. Beyond this draft, as many have said, it must be by design to not prioritize the D-line with higher picks. Booker and, to some extent, Dexter, may change a little of the narrative of Poles completely ignoring the D-line via the draft.
Wasn't this draft looked upon as weak in D-line overall? If so, I genuinely wonder if, given were the Bears we're drafting, none of the potential targets moved the needle for them? Rather than it being Poles completely ignored the D-line.
Could 2026 be viewed as a contract year for Dayo Odeyingbo? I see here - https://overthecap.com/player/dayo-odeyingbo/9518 - the Bears could save 15 million in cap space by cutting him in 2027. Thinking we'll see whatever' the best of Dayo in 2026, might not be good, could be something.
Surprised by Johnson, thought he'd stay, still may. However, I've read this isn't the strongest draft so, there's a good chance he'll go in late in the first.
People are thinking impactful DL's and EDGE's were plentiful and available when the Bears picked and they passed. It's just not they way the draft fell.
I understand the sentiment, but, the question remains who? Poles may have tired to trade up, probably couldn't find any takers or a reasonable deal. I do believe Poles will draft a DL or two today.
And who were they going to draft at 57? All of the potentially impact EDGE's were literally gone now, one could argue Poles should have moved up. He probably tried, we don't know. Given this you might as well take a player who has the potential to be impactful regardless of position. I believe that's what the Bears did.
Yep, 2.5 hours until the Bears pick was the correct call. First ten took about an one hour, next ten probably will take another hour, then 20-30 minutes to the Bears' slot.
Watch the end of Giants-Dodgers, they announced the Cubs' starters over the weekend and it was...not inspiring. Well, at least, Friday' and Saturday' starters.
That game was annoying, I know it's the Brewers and all. But, come on Perkins, Matos, Ortiz and Hamilton doing damage vs. Skubal? Give me a horsefeathers break, bad is bad, it's going to catch Brewers. Through in Sanchez as well, he's cooked.