Good, Bad, Interesting — Vol. 1

It’s been a disappointing start to the 2023 season, though much of that is relative to expectations. As it was when this site began, the big club is in last place and much of the hope for the future will be pinned on the first pick of the June Draft, but this time it (probably) won’t be a generational talent.

The rest will be on the guys picked up in the trades made the past two Julys.

For those unaware (a.k.a. MASN and/or WaPo^* commenters), this is based on a Comedy Central show called “Important Things with Demetri Martin” that was on at the time (2009).
^{* Srsly, there is just as much dumb there.}

Now, don’t be surprised if, in the next few days, one or more of these players suddenly goes cold (or gets hot). This is “The Curse of the GBI.” It’s just coincidence, but it’s okay to ascribe it to superstition. The writing’s on the wall, as it were.

Now for the caveats and “yeah, buts.” Sample sizes are small. Minor-league stats aren’t as reliable or meaningful. Message and data rates may apply. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball, etc.

And the usual reminder: The guys, their families, their spouses and/or significant others, and their agents are reading this, too. Please keep it civil in the comments; it’s just for fun.

ROCHESTER RED WINGS
8-16, 10th place International League East, 9GB

HARRISBURG SENATORS
8-10, 4th place Eastern League Southwest Division, 4GB

WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
8-9, 4th place Sally Lg. Northern Division, 4GB

FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS
6-12, 6th place Carolina League East Northern Division, 4½ GB