Chris Rose

But I remember asking Cleveland radio guys that I'm on with every week,

I said with Pisano, would you take Jason Kipnis' career?

And what do you think they said about that?

They laughed at me.

They laughed.

And for people who don't remember, Jason Kipnis was a two-time All-Star.

Really, like, solid dude at the top of the lineup.

Could give you 20 homers.

Could run a little bit.

That whole bit.

I mean, we're looking at some of his numbers.

He had a five-war season, a couple close to four.

I think that's where we have to sit with him.

But that's not on the fans.

That's not on the fan base.

When you have been close but not good enough because your offense is not good enough and you need a masher, you need a baller that's going to change things.

For years, I've said I love Stephen Kwan and he can't be the second best offensive player in your lineup.

And it's why when DeLauder got off to such a hot start that I was like, okay, well, that's good.

We can check that box off.

Well, now that Pizan is here,