- Fri Feb 21, 2025 9:35 pm
#6621
As we dive into the early days of spring training, the Tampa Bay Rays have already given us some intriguing storylines to discuss. One player who has caught my attention is Coco Montes. Despite being a USF product, his performance in the exhibition opener against the Yankees raised some eyebrows, particularly with two errors and a lackluster batting average of .184 last season.
This brings up a couple of interesting points for discussion. First, how much weight do you put on early spring training performances when evaluating a player's potential for the upcoming season? Are these games merely a warm-up, or do they provide valuable insights into a player's readiness and skill level?
Additionally, with Montes projected to have a value of $0 in a 10-team AL-only league, do you think he has the potential to turn things around and become a sleeper pick this season? Or is he destined to be a bust?
Let’s also consider the broader implications for the Rays. With their recent struggles in the exhibition game, including poor hitting with runners in scoring position, what strategies do you think they should adopt to improve their performance as the regular season approaches?
I’m eager to hear your thoughts on Montes, the Rays' spring training performance, and any bold predictions you might have for the upcoming season!
This brings up a couple of interesting points for discussion. First, how much weight do you put on early spring training performances when evaluating a player's potential for the upcoming season? Are these games merely a warm-up, or do they provide valuable insights into a player's readiness and skill level?
Additionally, with Montes projected to have a value of $0 in a 10-team AL-only league, do you think he has the potential to turn things around and become a sleeper pick this season? Or is he destined to be a bust?
Let’s also consider the broader implications for the Rays. With their recent struggles in the exhibition game, including poor hitting with runners in scoring position, what strategies do you think they should adopt to improve their performance as the regular season approaches?
I’m eager to hear your thoughts on Montes, the Rays' spring training performance, and any bold predictions you might have for the upcoming season!