I just read an article about Shannon battling Covid. He was so bad he was induced into a comma. That might explain how he is struggling even more in the booth. I hate that for him. Still I have a hard time thinking he can continue all year unless he gets stronger.
I keep seeing Flaherty being called the ace but from how he pitched last year and this spring I am not sure Wainwright isn't the ace. Dude is something. Flaherty had a great...great second half two years ago but still has some things to prove.
Harrison Bader is starting the year on the IL and will miss at least 4 weeks. Sucks to lose his defense but it gives guys like Thomas, Dean, Williams, and Nogowski (who is killing it this spring) a chance for AB's to prove themselves.
I am a little worried it will lead to more starts at 2B for Carp and Edman in the OF though lol. I love Carp but sheesh.... I'm not sure he'll make it through the year on this roster
We all have been waiting for him to put it all together. He's looking very good this spring.... but of course that is against lesser competition (or players trying to figure it out themselves).