2024 Regular Season SIM 3 Complete - Next SIM Monday 11/20

[Matt]

Nothing like losing 6 out of 7 because I declined Clark's option, didn't have the balls to sign Kopp and now have the worst pitching in the league. Way to waste 5 picks for Cinelli.

[Pat]

6-0 sim; 3-0 @ Denver, 3-0 @ Davenport - Seems dominant but all the games were decided by four runs or less and could have easily been a 3-3 sim.

Seattle is first in the IL in runs scored while only being T-5th in HRs, which is a bit surprising. Our history suggests that when aren't going deep, we struggle to score. Free-Agent import OF Jamie Urmson has been better than anticipated. He switches between LF/CF and is regularly getting days off to try and stay healthy. He's on pace for 145 starts and an 8.2 WAR.

I called up 3B Dave Puckett from Triple-A and he played very well in a small sample. He's been on the trading block for awhile now and either him or 3B Donnie Benoit, can be had for the right price.

SP Willie Fajardo returns from the DL in six days. He's been recovering from Tommy John surgery and I'm not really sure what type of pitcher he will be on return. After signing as a FA, OSA and my scout lowered his ratings to 7-5-5, which is a bit discouraging. However, he is currently #12 on the Top Pitchers list without throwing in a year. Nothing would surprise me at this point. He could become our ace or he could have lost in and be moved to the bullpen.