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Post by Saint on Aug 24, 2021 8:47:43 GMT -6
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One good game against one of these bad teams and I think they'll break out of this funk.
On a side note, I'm surprised I'm the one feeling positive about things. They aren't getting lucky that the A's are struggling also; the A's were playing over their heads all season. It was going to catch up to them. I also don't think it's lack of effort on the part of the players, or poor decisions by Dusty (even though I've always found him to be an average manager at best). Early in the year I think they got cocky with some of the bad teams, and now it's a mental hurdle that they're struggling with while also in that hard time of the season when people are tired and sore. I really think they'll be absolutely fine.
And remember, we haven't had our team close to full health for a very long time, and yet, despite the issues, we're tied for the 2nd best record in the AL. All teams hit a wall now and then, and we're not the only good team to be struggling. Boston, ChiSox, and Oakland have all hit a wall as well.
Some positives:
1. The starting pitching has gotten back on track and Urquidy should be back soon as well.
2. Bregman and Tucker will be back soon and we'll be at full strength for the first time in forever.
3. Altuve, Correa, and Gurriel have started heating up again.
4. Meyers, Taylor, and Chas are all stepping up and are fun to watch while the veterans are pressing.
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2021 8:52:52 GMT -6
73-52One good game against one of these bad teams and I think they'll break out of this funk. On a side note, I'm surprised I'm the one feeling positive about things. They aren't getting lucky that the A's are struggling also; the A's were playing over their heads all season. It was going to catch up to them. I also don't think it's lack of effort on the part of the players, or poor decisions by Dusty (even though I've always found him to be an average manager at best). Early in the year I think they got cocky with some of the bad teams, and now it's a mental hurdle that they're struggling with while also in that hard time of the season when people are tired and sore. I really think they'll be absolutely fine. And remember, we haven't had our team close to full health for a very long time, and yet, despite the issues, we're tied for the 2nd best record in the AL. All teams hit a wall now and then, and we're not the only good team to be struggling. Boston, ChiSox, and Oakland have all hit a wall as well. Some positives: 1. The starting pitching has gotten back on track and Urquidy should be back soon as well. 2. Bregman and Tucker will be back soon and we'll be at full strength for the first time in forever. 3. Altuve, Correa, and Gurriel have started heating up again. 4. Meyers, Taylor, and Chas are all stepping up and are fun to watch while the veterans are pressing. Great post. I hope Brantley gets more rest so his ankle gets better. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 9:22:22 GMT -6
73-52One good game against one of these bad teams and I think they'll break out of this funk. On a side note, I'm surprised I'm the one feeling positive about things. They aren't getting lucky that the A's are struggling also; the A's were playing over their heads all season. It was going to catch up to them. I also don't think it's lack of effort on the part of the players, or poor decisions by Dusty (even though I've always found him to be an average manager at best). Early in the year I think they got cocky with some of the bad teams, and now it's a mental hurdle that they're struggling with while also in that hard time of the season when people are tired and sore. I really think they'll be absolutely fine. And remember, we haven't had our team close to full health for a very long time, and yet, despite the issues, we're tied for the 2nd best record in the AL. All teams hit a wall now and then, and we're not the only good team to be struggling. Boston, ChiSox, and Oakland have all hit a wall as well. Some positives: 1. The starting pitching has gotten back on track and Urquidy should be back soon as well. 2. Bregman and Tucker will be back soon and we'll be at full strength for the first time in forever. 3. Altuve, Correa, and Gurriel have started heating up again. 4. Meyers, Taylor, and Chas are all stepping up and are fun to watch while the veterans are pressing. Great post. I hope Brantley gets more rest so his ankle gets better. Brantley is something like 3-30 and needs rest. He still has a problem with the ankle and it shows. Tucker has been out over a week due to some secret ailment or some other bullshit. The last time they put him into this health and safety protocol BS, the problem was not COVID related. If this is virus-related, why was he in uniform and in the dugout around the team this past weekend? Makes no sense....activate Tucker, get him on the field, and get Brantley off that ankle. I have lost count of the number of times we have been told Bregman would "be back soon" only for them to decide he "needs more rehab".
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Post by Saint on Aug 24, 2021 9:26:04 GMT -6
Great post. I hope Brantley gets more rest so his ankle gets better. Brantley is something like 3-30 and needs rest. He still has a problem with the ankle and it shows. Tucker has been out over a week due to some secret ailment or some other bullshit. The last time they put him into this health and safety protocol BS, the problem was not COVID related. If this is virus-related, why was he in uniform and in the dugout around the team this past weekend? Makes no sense....activate Tucker, get him on the field, and get Brantley off that ankle. I have lost count of the number of times we have been told Bregman would "be back soon" only for them to decide he "needs more rehab".
With Diaz doing so well, we're in a good position for them to not rush Bregman back. If they can get him healthy again, he's arguably the biggest offensive force in our lineup. I'm glad they aren't pushing him. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 11:05:00 GMT -6
Brantley is something like 3-30 and needs rest. He still has a problem with the ankle and it shows. Tucker has been out over a week due to some secret ailment or some other bullshit. The last time they put him into this health and safety protocol BS, the problem was not COVID related. If this is virus-related, why was he in uniform and in the dugout around the team this past weekend? Makes no sense....activate Tucker, get him on the field, and get Brantley off that ankle. I have lost count of the number of times we have been told Bregman would "be back soon" only for them to decide he "needs more rehab".
With Diaz doing so well, we're in a good position for them to not rush Bregman back. If they can get him healthy again, he's arguably the biggest offensive force in our lineup. I'm glad they aren't pushing him. I am all for them giving Bregman all the time he needs......There is no need to rush him back when Diaz is giving us more offense than we were getting from him. Tucker is the guy we need. For some reason, they seem to want to keep the truth from us as to why he was put in health and safety protocols. I am no authority on COVID, but, I thought to be placed in protocols you were supposed to have some symptoms of the virus. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 24, 2021 11:05:01 GMT -6
When Tucker and Bregman return, Mike needs some days off. Get ready, Díaz.
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 13:33:42 GMT -6
When Tucker and Bregman return, Mike needs some days off. Get ready, Díaz. You can tell from the last couple of games that Michael badly needs a rest. I agree with not rushing guys back too soon, but, I think this organization is cautious to the point of coddling these guys and keeping them out too long. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 24, 2021 14:11:51 GMT -6
When Tucker and Bregman return, Mike needs some days off. Get ready, Díaz. You can tell from the last couple of games that Michael badly needs a rest. I agree with not rushing guys back too soon, but, I think this organization is cautious to the point of coddling these guys and keeping them out too long. Until they come back too early and end up back on the IL, causing your retarded ass to start talking about shit like "booboos", you ridiculous moron. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 24, 2021 14:24:11 GMT -6
Brantley could use the rest, but I think we're maybe blaming his health too much. Frankly, I think this is just his AVG/OPS leveling out. He's only hit over .320 once in his entire career. His AVG and OPS+ are both approaching back to where he has mostly been in his previous 6 seasons.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 24, 2021 14:28:19 GMT -6
Brantley could use the rest, but I think we're maybe blaming his health too much. Frankly, I think this is just his AVG/OPS leveling out. He's only hit over .320 once in his entire career. His AVG and OPS+ are both approaching back to where he has mostly been in his previous 6 seasons. Whatever the reason, his RBI total is ridiculously low for someone who bats behind Altuve. The more he gets tired and struggles, the more he hits into those 4-3 putouts. |
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Post by olpapa on Aug 24, 2021 14:45:10 GMT -6
2B Jose Altuve R
RF M. Brantley L
DH Y. Alvarez L
1B Yuli Gurriel R
SS C. Correa R
3B Aledmys Diaz R
CF Jake Meyers R
C Jason Castro L
LF Taylor Jones R
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Post by Saint on Aug 24, 2021 14:46:06 GMT -6
Brantley could use the rest, but I think we're maybe blaming his health too much. Frankly, I think this is just his AVG/OPS leveling out. He's only hit over .320 once in his entire career. His AVG and OPS+ are both approaching back to where he has mostly been in his previous 6 seasons. Whatever the reason, his RBI total is ridiculously low for someone who bats behind Altuve. The more he gets tired and struggles, the more he hits into those 4-3 putouts. He's not driving himself in enough with HRs. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 14:47:35 GMT -6
You can tell from the last couple of games that Michael badly needs a rest. I agree with not rushing guys back too soon, but, I think this organization is cautious to the point of coddling these guys and keeping them out too long. Until they come back too early and end up back on the IL, causing your retarded ass to start talking about shit like "booboos", you ridiculous moron. You are in rare form today. LOL Back to your usual insults and name calling. No surprise to anyone here. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 14:48:37 GMT -6
Whatever the reason, his RBI total is ridiculously low for someone who bats behind Altuve. The more he gets tired and struggles, the more he hits into those 4-3 putouts. He's not driving himself in enough with HRs. He is killing scoring chances playing pepper with the second baseman. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 14:52:16 GMT -6
2B Jose Altuve R RF M. Brantley L DH Y. Alvarez L 1B Yuli Gurriel R SS C. Correa R 3B Aledmys Diaz R CF Jake Meyers R C Jason Castro L LF Taylor Jones R Maybe we will get an update on Bregman and Tucker's workouts later. They are also not saying much about Chas' hand. |
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Post by olpapa on Aug 24, 2021 14:53:18 GMT -6
I would like to see Uncle Mike placed on the 10-day IL to give him some rest and Jake Meyers moved into the 2 hole while Mike is out. Meyers batted in the 2 hole for Sugar Land in most of the games he played there this season and thrived. Batted .385 with a 1.131 OPS hitting second.
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2021 14:56:22 GMT -6
I would like to see Uncle Mike placed on the 10-day IL to give him some rest and Jake Meyers moved into the 2 hole while Mike is out. Meyers batted in the 2 hole for Sugar Land in most of the games he played there this season and thrived. Batted .385 with a 1.131 OPS hitting second. A healthy Mike is crucial to our playoff run, imo. Get that man healthy! |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 24, 2021 14:57:09 GMT -6
Dusty Baker says Kyle Tucker activated, Chas McCormick placed on the IL (hand)
Bryan Abreu called up, Pedro Báez placed on the IL (shoulder soreness)
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2021 14:58:55 GMT -6
Dusty Baker says Kyle Tucker activated, Chas McCormick placed on the IL (hand) Bryan Abreu called up, Pedro Báez placed on the IL (shoulder soreness) Pedro did not look good when I saw him pitch. His velo was way off from what it should be. |
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Post by olpapa on Aug 24, 2021 14:59:53 GMT -6
Dusty Baker says Kyle Tucker activated, Chas McCormick placed on the IL (hand) Bryan Abreu called up, Pedro Báez placed on the IL (shoulder soreness) Maybe Dusty will change the lineup and put Tucker in RF and bat him second instead of Uncle Mike. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2021 15:03:37 GMT -6
Dusty Baker says Kyle Tucker activated, Chas McCormick placed on the IL (hand) Bryan Abreu called up, Pedro Báez placed on the IL (shoulder soreness) Maybe Dusty will change the lineup and put Tucker in RF and bat him second instead of Uncle Mike. I don't think coach wants anyone that has been on the disabled list to bat high in the order upon their return... |
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Post by olpapa on Aug 24, 2021 15:04:58 GMT -6
I hope I don’t jinx him by saying this, but for a first baseman Taylor Jones plays a pretty good LF.
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 15:05:05 GMT -6
I would like to see Uncle Mike placed on the 10-day IL to give him some rest and Jake Meyers moved into the 2 hole while Mike is out. Meyers batted in the 2 hole for Sugar Land in most of the games he played there this season and thrived. Batted .385 with a 1.131 OPS hitting second. I think that would be a good idea and could end up helping Mike and the team in the long run. Maybe when Tucker is activated and Chas is ready, they will do something like that. Mike definitely needs time off. Giving it to him now could pay benefits down the road. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2021 15:06:22 GMT -6
I would like to see Uncle Mike placed on the 10-day IL to give him some rest and Jake Meyers moved into the 2 hole while Mike is out. Meyers batted in the 2 hole for Sugar Land in most of the games he played there this season and thrived. Batted .385 with a 1.131 OPS hitting second. I think that would be a good idea and could end up helping Mike and the team in the long run. Maybe when Tucker is activated and Chas is ready, they will do something like that. Mike definitely needs time off. Giving it to him now could pay benefits down the road. So you want Tucker in the 2 hole but Bregman near the bottom of the order upon their return? |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 24, 2021 15:08:37 GMT -6
Maybe Dusty will change the lineup and put Tucker in RF and bat him second instead of Uncle Mike. I don't think coach wants anyone that has been on the disabled list to bat high in the order upon their return... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 15:08:59 GMT -6
Maybe Dusty will change the lineup and put Tucker in RF and bat him second instead of Uncle Mike. I don't think coach wants anyone that has been on the disabled list to bat high in the order upon their return... I didn't think Bregman belonged in the three spot before he went on the IL. Yuli would be better. Let Bregman go into the 6th spot where there should not be as much pressure on him when he first comes back. I like olpapa's idea of putting Mike on the 10 day IL and putting Meyers in the two hole. Tucker batting second should also be OK after he has been back awhile. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 15:10:14 GMT -6
I think that would be a good idea and could end up helping Mike and the team in the long run. Maybe when Tucker is activated and Chas is ready, they will do something like that. Mike definitely needs time off. Giving it to him now could pay benefits down the road. So you want Tucker in the 2 hole but Bregman near the bottom of the order upon their return? I sure don't want Bregman in the two hole, and, I'd prefer him not to hit third. I'd put him 6th. What did he do to deserve going back, to the three spot? I don't want Tucker in the two hole until he has been back awhile because he struggled for awhile the last time he was out. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2021 15:10:30 GMT -6
I don't think coach wants anyone that has been on the disabled list to bat high in the order upon their return... I didn't think Bregman belonged in the three spot before he went on the IL. Yuli would be better. Let Bregman go into the 6th spot where there should not be as much pressure on him when he first comes back. I like olpapa's idea of putting Mike on the 10 day IL and putting Meyers in the two hole. Tucker batting second should also be OK. We can agree that Mike is very important to the team! |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 24, 2021 15:11:25 GMT -6
I would like to see Uncle Mike placed on the 10-day IL to give him some rest and Jake Meyers moved into the 2 hole while Mike is out. Meyers batted in the 2 hole for Sugar Land in most of the games he played there this season and thrived. Batted .385 with a 1.131 OPS hitting second. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 24, 2021 15:11:29 GMT -6
I don't think coach wants anyone that has been on the disabled list to bat high in the order upon their return... Tucker took time to get his timing back the last time he was out so we should expect the same this time. |
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