Take 10 with Tim – August 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 60 minutes Microsoft Teams: 1.Let’s review the standings a.American League b.National League 2.Wilyer Abreu hits the IL and the Red Sox are calling up Jhostynxon Garcia, 'the Password.' There’s some chase in his approach but big power ,potential. Are you interested? 3.The September callups continue – remember, after 8/15, they will, likely retain rookie eligibility. Here’s a list – Who are you bidding on? Rank these guys in who you want the rest of the season. a.Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit) – Reportedly coming in to pitch in relief (bummer) b.Parker Messick (LHP, Cle) – Looked good in his debut on Wednesday c.Carson Williams (SS, TB) – Scary strikeout rate (34%) but speed and power (23 HR, 22 SB) d.Maximo Acosta (IF, Mia) – He’s 1 for 10, but the hit was a home run. 4.Rank these players that came up in the last couple of weeks of who you want to roster for the rest of the season a.Owen Caissie (OF, CHC) – Already has a home run. b.Samuel Basallo (C/1B, Bal) – He’s 3 for 10 in three games with some long outs c.Dylan Beavers (OF, Bal) – Hasn’t done much in four games d.Jakob Marsee (OF, Mia) – He ranks 3rd over the two weeks in outfield rankings. Just in front of the has-beens, Corbin Carroll and Juan Soto. 5.In researching the question above, I noticed that Brenton Doyle has been hot of late. In the last two weeks, he’s hit .372 with four home runs and two stolen bases. a.Too little, too late? Or, will you take it? b.What about next season? He’s a __________ outfielder for you. 6.Speaking of next season, which hitter or two are you hoping performs poorly over the last six weeks so they might be cheaper at the draft table? 7.What pitcher? 8.Shohei Ohtani has not looked good on the mound this season. Does he stay a two-way player? 9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? 10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
