Author Topic: Joey Gallo - our lefty power bat (Read 11488 times)

imref · « **Reply #175 on:** August 07, 2024, 03:07:09 pm »

Gallo playing 1B in Rochester this afternoon. 2-2, HR, 2BBs so far.

Slateman · « **Reply #176 on:** August 07, 2024, 03:22:31 pm »

The absolute worst thing would be for him to get hot at the end of the season and the Nats to bring him back next season.

Smithian · « **Reply #177 on:** August 08, 2024, 10:20:10 am »

Quote from: Slateman on August 07, 2024, 03:22:31 pm

The absolute worst thing would be for him to get hot at the end of the season and the Nats to bring him back next season.

It will happen.

OfftheBat · « **Reply #178 on:** August 08, 2024, 11:05:15 am »

Quote from: Slateman on August 07, 2024, 03:22:31 pm

The absolute worst thing would be for him to get hot at the end of the season and the Nats to bring him back next season.

Please... I don't need to think about any additional potential nightmares lol

Smithian · « **Reply #179 on:** August 12, 2024, 01:06:08 pm »

It's a small thing, but Chaparro getting the call before a healthy Joey Gallo is something I don't think happens past few seasons.

imref · « **Reply #180 on:** August 20, 2024, 11:30:50 am »

Gallo back today per The Nats Report, which probably means Blankenhorn is heading back to Rochester.

62 ABs at Rochester: .177 .378 .484 (.862 OPS) with 6 home runs.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #181 on:** August 20, 2024, 11:34:47 am »

Quote from: imref on August 20, 2024, 11:30:50 am

Gallo back today per The Nats Report, which probably means Blankenhorn is heading back to Rochester.

62 ABs at Rochester: .177 .378 .484 (.862 OPS) with 6 home runs.

He’s a good Triple A guy at this stage of his career.

varoadking · « **Reply #182 on:** August 20, 2024, 12:24:36 pm »

Hope he has a seat right next to Nunez for the rest of the season...

Slateman · « **Reply #183 on:** August 20, 2024, 12:55:41 pm »

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #184 on:** August 20, 2024, 01:14:34 pm »

you would hope he was activated, told not to report, and DFA'd

Senatorswin · « **Reply #185 on:** August 20, 2024, 01:30:31 pm »

The only reason he would be on the active roster at this point would be if they wanted to do him a solid. They should not do that.

Smithian · « **Reply #186 on:** August 20, 2024, 01:52:31 pm »

If he is a pinch hitter, okay. If he is taking a single plate appearance from Yepez or Chaparro, bad. Very bad.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #187 on:** August 20, 2024, 01:52:53 pm »

He’s helping to accumulate losses. Should sign Rosario back also.

Slateman · « **Reply #188 on:** August 20, 2024, 03:37:48 pm »

At least the fans will get a nice breeze off Joey Gallo's bat . . .

imref · « **Reply #189 on:** August 20, 2024, 04:33:57 pm »

on a day that many of us hoped we'd see Dylan Crews, we get Joey Gallo.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #190 on:** August 20, 2024, 05:27:14 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on August 20, 2024, 03:37:48 pm

At least the fans will get a nice breeze off Joey Gallo's bat . . .

he must be taking BP because it's gotten cold.

rileyn · « **Reply #191 on:** August 20, 2024, 05:51:22 pm »

Quote from: imref on August 20, 2024, 04:33:57 pm

on a day that many of us hoped we'd see Dylan Crews, we get Joey Gallo.

Yep.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #192 on:** August 20, 2024, 06:20:50 pm »

Quote from: rileyn on August 20, 2024, 05:51:22 pm

Yep.

Sad. I would think Crews is pissed. Probably not staying with the Cats anyway so may not matter. But why do this?

Mattionals · « **Reply #193 on:** August 20, 2024, 07:14:41 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on August 20, 2024, 06:20:50 pm

Sad. I would think Crews is pissed. Probably not staying with the Cats anyway so may not matter. But why do this?

My only guess is that they bring Gallo up to show he is healthy, and some desperate team in the hunt picks him up. That is the longest of shots, but basically we are talking about what the Angels did with Giolito last year.

imref · « **Reply #194 on:** August 20, 2024, 07:19:54 pm »

Per Zuck: Gallo will get some playing time against RHP but the priority, according to Davey, is to give playing time to Chaparro, Yepez and Tena.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #195 on:** August 20, 2024, 07:30:25 pm »

What is the purpose of this? Bring him back next year and try to flip him at the ‘25 deadline?

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #196 on:** August 20, 2024, 07:45:47 pm »

There is zero upside to this move. Absolutely mind boggling.

Senatorswin · « **Reply #197 on:** August 20, 2024, 11:35:11 pm »

Quote from: IanRubbish on August 20, 2024, 07:30:25 pm

What is the purpose of this? Bring him back next year and try to flip him at the ‘25 deadline?

Please no.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #198 on:** August 21, 2024, 09:12:19 am »

Nah, I'm just guessing they want a lefty in the mix occasionally with Yepez and Chappy (and Call). As between Blankenhorn and Gallo, Blankenhorn got his chance, so can't complain, so they are basically giving Gallo his chance to play himself into a better position. I'm sure they told him, "look, we'll give you a shot under these conditions, and if you can't live with that, then we can release you and you can see if there's anyone who would actually play you more." The team is low on veteran leadership at this point, besides Vargas, so there's that aspect too.

Quote from: imref on August 20, 2024, 07:19:54 pm

Per Zuck: Gallo will get some playing time against RHP but the priority, according to Davey, is to give playing time to Chaparro, Yepez and Tena.

Quote from: IanRubbish on August 20, 2024, 07:30:25 pm

What is the purpose of this? Bring him back next year and try to flip him at the ‘25 deadline?

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #199 on:** August 21, 2024, 09:20:31 am »

Doing right by a veteran on a one year deal tells me they have more of those in mind for future years. That’s sad.