Local sports radio shows have really disappeared. I turned The Score on today following the Cubs game. There was a short post-game show and then they went straight to a syndicated sports betting show. Is there really not a market for an extended post-game show or other local coverage on a Saturday afternoon? Who is listening to generic national coverage from BetMGM (or whatever it was that sponsored it)? Or are they so focused on pinching pennies that the can't afford to pay a couple guys to sit in a studio for a few hours?
That's the biggest problem. Jed has been awful at his approach to building a bullpen, but that wouldn't be such a big deal if they were getting production out of their minor league system. But they have developed VERY few guys who aren't just fringe MLB/Iowa shuttle type relievers.
Is Justin Turner really the best PH option?
It's also a problem that you have to pinch hit for your light hitting 3B with another light hitting 3B, then replace him with a pinch runner if he gets on base, or a defensive replacement otherwise.
That sounds.... really bad. He has to be getting close to calling it quits. His back isn't going to get any better and he can't even make it through a few weeks of the season, all while not being able to perform even when he is on the field.