If he’s hitting righties better than lefties, we can at least hope that Villar vs. lefties will help somewhat. And then maybe Jerar eventually. But yeah, Wade just looks bad right now. Barring some catastrophe, Eldridge looks like the ‘26 opening day 1B.
You’re right. It’s early. Good breakdown on LWJ. I’m also hoping Adames heats up. Like Chapman he’s a streaky hitter. Adames is a game changer in leadership (keeping vibes up after losses) and dugout energy. Unlike LWJ, he’s our highest paid player. Adames is -5 DRS yet all I see on social is fans griping about Wade’s defensive miscues and poor BA. LWJ: 0 DRS. It’s early, but truth is both are scuffing. Fangraphs value is interesting.
LWJ is still cooler than the other side of the pillow but yeesh he's riding the struggle train
Oh, and to further your Hamlet reference, I guess you’re saying that Wade is not simply suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
If he’s hitting righties better than lefties, we can at least hope that Villar vs. lefties will help somewhat. And then maybe Jerar eventually. But yeah, Wade just looks bad right now. Barring some catastrophe, Eldridge looks like the ‘26 opening day 1B.
You’re right. It’s early. Good breakdown on LWJ. I’m also hoping Adames heats up. Like Chapman he’s a streaky hitter. Adames is a game changer in leadership (keeping vibes up after losses) and dugout energy. Unlike LWJ, he’s our highest paid player. Adames is -5 DRS yet all I see on social is fans griping about Wade’s defensive miscues and poor BA. LWJ: 0 DRS. It’s early, but truth is both are scuffing. Fangraphs value is interesting.
Value offense: Adames: -6.4, LWJ: -5.2
Value defense: Adames: -2.7, LWJ: -1.6