Hosmer keeps hitting, Padres keep winning as offense begins to catch up to stars
There’s no need to remind Padres third baseman Manny Machado of the criticism that rained down on friend and teammate Eric Hosmer a season ago.were paying him in 2021, because he clearly was not. Hosmer’s WAR-ranking that sizes up value beyond an average replacement player drooped to 503Calls for a trade — of any kind, to anybody — echoed from all corners of San Diego.
“Sometimes when you’re not performing, for me at least, it’s been difficult for me to step up. But that’s something he hasn’t wavered in, his ability to lead guys in the clubhouse with his energy, his encouragement, support on game planning or picking apart video on a pitcher. For the younger guys, he’s always involved.Hosmer has been a mammoth part of holding down the offensive fort until reinforcements arrive.
No matter the skepticism that will hitch a ride on the conversation, the first 36 games would be wholly different without his offense.
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