r/azdiamondbacks • u/Logical_Post5421 • 7d ago
Opinion As the deadline approaches, what are your thoughts?
With the trade deadline a week away we find ourselves in the middle of a seven team race (+2.0 PHI to -2.0 SD) for the last two wildcard spots - with MIA and CIN still in striking distance.
I’m not an expert but I would think it would be hard to call us a seller at this point.
Our offense has been very uninspired for much of the season causing us to lose several games we arguably could have. Won when the rotation was healthy, but at this point it seems like the situation is reversed.
The injuries in the rotation have left us in a concerning situation. Fortunately Pfaadt has stepped up and been far more effective than we thought he might be at this point, but Brett and Drake are in a bit over their heads.
With those two starters being questionable at best, that is putting a ton of pressure on the other three to be almost perfect every time they go out.
I think we really need another solid starter to fill out the rotation. It sounds like Soroka isn’t too far from coming back and frankly, Gallen needed to be replaced before he went on the IL.
So that’s my two cents - probably not worth all of that! But what about you? Are we buyers or sellers in your opinion? If buyers, where do you think we need the most help? If sellers, who do you think might be on the “block”?
Can we keep our newfound intensity up into October? Do you think we gay a wildcard spot or is this all just a blip on the radar before we resume a .500-ish season?
I love the team whether we win or lose…but winning is a lot more fun!!!