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Post by Saint on May 18, 2023 12:28:18 GMT -6
24-19
We've won 7 of our last 8 including 4 in a row. There's no reason we should finish this Athletics series with more than 20 losses on the season.
This could be Altuve's first game back, but I feel like a few more games to work on his timing wouldn't be a bad thing....
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Post by unionstation82 on May 18, 2023 13:00:08 GMT -6
Trap series: Oakland can hit. They can’t pitch. Time for the offense to step it up.
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Post by bearbryant on May 18, 2023 14:12:17 GMT -6
Last 20 days
Record 10-8
Offense .234/.288/.376 (28th OPS)
Staff ERA 3.65 (5th)
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Post by Ashitaka on May 18, 2023 15:50:07 GMT -6
Trap series: Oakland can hit. They can’t pitch. Time for the offense to step it up. They don't hit as badly as they pitch, but they really don't hit that well either; 4th worst in MLB in runs scored. If we win the first game with Bielak going, Brown and Framber really should have their way with that lineup. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 18, 2023 16:21:14 GMT -6
Trap series: Oakland can hit. They can’t pitch. Time for the offense to step it up. They don't hit as badly as they pitch, but they really don't hit that well either; 4th worst in MLB in runs scored. If we win the first game with Bielak going, Brown and Framber really should have their way with that lineup. If Abreu were in the A’s lineup, would they notice? |
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Post by bearbryant on May 19, 2023 6:58:11 GMT -6
I'm not sure if I have guarded optimism about the offense, or if we're taking advantage of weak opponents lately
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Post by kyledriver1980 on May 19, 2023 9:30:48 GMT -6
Bad team coming to town. All 3 starters for the As have ERAs over 5. We should easily sweep, but I wouldn't be surprised if we play down and lose 2 of 3.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 10:25:09 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on May 19, 2023 11:15:32 GMT -6
I'm not sure he's ready timing-wise, but it should feel like an emotional boost to the team.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 11:32:20 GMT -6
I'm not sure he's ready timing-wise, but it should feel like an emotional boost to the team. The A’s are bad enough to count as a continued rehab stint. |
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Post by Saint on May 19, 2023 11:45:01 GMT -6
I'm not sure he's ready timing-wise, but it should feel like an emotional boost to the team. The A’s are bad enough to count as a continued rehab stint. I suppose. |
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Post by abregmanfan on May 19, 2023 12:35:01 GMT -6
My youngest son turned 14 today. My wife and older son took him to top golf this morning. They are catching the game tonight. I am excited they are getting to see Altuve's return.
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Post by Saint on May 19, 2023 14:09:28 GMT -6
Altuve
Bregman
Yordan
Abreu
Tucker
Pena
Julks
Meyers
Maldonado
Altuve back to lead things off. I really prefer Pena hitting 2nd between Altuve and Yordan, but Bregman has been heating up. Abreu back to splitting up Yordan and Tucker so the pitcher gets a nice break in between our two best RBI guys...
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Post by Saint on May 19, 2023 14:10:49 GMT -6
Hensley sent back to AAA so we'll continue to carry a 3rd catcher for some reason. Hensley needs steady ABs so I don't mind that, but I think we need to bring up the hottest bat we have in AAA...
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Post by Ashitaka on May 19, 2023 14:22:20 GMT -6
Hensley sent back to AAA so we'll continue to carry a 3rd catcher for some reason. Hensley needs steady ABs so I don't mind that, but I think we need to bring up the hottest bat we have in AAA... Yeah, I'm fine with this since he needs the playing time to get himself right, but Salazar still being on the roster is silly. And I don't know how much longer they can keep going as they are before optioning Abreu and giving Yainer a look at 1B. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 14:37:25 GMT -6
Hensley sent back to AAA so we'll continue to carry a 3rd catcher for some reason. Hensley needs steady ABs so I don't mind that, but I think we need to bring up the hottest bat we have in AAA... Who? |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 14:55:46 GMT -6
Now, I was never a huge Hensley fan, but can someone explain to me why Salazar is a necessity on this roster?
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Post by Saint on May 19, 2023 15:39:26 GMT -6
Hensley sent back to AAA so we'll continue to carry a 3rd catcher for some reason. Hensley needs steady ABs so I don't mind that, but I think we need to bring up the hottest bat we have in AAA... Who? I haven't looked recently. Matijevic had a hot start. Will Wagner is having a good season in AA. Barber. Someone. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 19, 2023 16:39:02 GMT -6
Hensley sent back to AAA so we'll continue to carry a 3rd catcher for some reason. Hensley needs steady ABs so I don't mind that, but I think we need to bring up the hottest bat we have in AAA... Yeah, I'm fine with this since he needs the playing time to get himself right, but Salazar still being on the roster is silly. And I don't know how much longer they can keep going as they are before optioning Abreu and giving Yainer a look at 1B. You really think they're going to option Abreu? |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 17:06:22 GMT -6
Hensley sent back to AAA so we'll continue to carry a 3rd catcher for some reason. Hensley needs steady ABs so I don't mind that, but I think we need to bring up the hottest bat we have in AAA... Yeah, I'm fine with this since he needs the playing time to get himself right, but Salazar still being on the roster is silly. And I don't know how much longer they can keep going as they are before optioning Abreu and giving Yainer a look at 1B. Optioning Abreu is silly talk. Come on now. |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 19, 2023 17:47:54 GMT -6
Yeah, I'm fine with this since he needs the playing time to get himself right, but Salazar still being on the roster is silly. And I don't know how much longer they can keep going as they are before optioning Abreu and giving Yainer a look at 1B. Optioning Abreu is silly talk. Come on now. Bryan Abreu? no way …. Jose |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 17:50:16 GMT -6
Optioning Abreu is silly talk. Come on now. Bryan Abreu? no way …. Jose Altuve needs to train Abreu Rocky IV style. |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 19, 2023 17:54:28 GMT -6
Bryan Abreu? no way …. Jose Altuve needs to train Abreu Rocky IV style. Like Ivan Drago? with some steroids? |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 17:59:03 GMT -6
Altuve needs to train Abreu Rocky IV style. Like Ivan Drago? with some steroids? Whatever gets the job done. What about Yuli training him Rocky 3 style? |
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Post by koolade2 on May 19, 2023 18:04:40 GMT -6
Yeah, I'm fine with this since he needs the playing time to get himself right, but Salazar still being on the roster is silly. And I don't know how much longer they can keep going as they are before optioning Abreu and giving Yainer a look at 1B. Optioning Abreu is silly talk. Come on now. When MLB writer listed 5 Teams looking forward the Trade Deadline. Astros Abreu was listed as a possible mid-season trade. Might give up on Abreu and looking for a temp solution for this year. As Abreu is last in offensives of First Baseman while he isn't the only problem his failure to even have one HR at this point and other offensive problems is a major problem |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 18:06:17 GMT -6
Optioning Abreu is silly talk. Come on now. When MLB writer listed 5 Teams looking forward the Trade Deadline. Astros Abreu was listed as a possible mid-season trade. Might give up on Abreu and looking for a temp solution for this year. As Abreu is last in offensives of First Baseman while he isn't the only problem his failure to even have one HR at this point and other offensive problems is a major problem Who would want an expensive, aging, and powerless 1B going on 36 years old? |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 19, 2023 18:11:14 GMT -6
When MLB writer listed 5 Teams looking forward the Trade Deadline. Astros Abreu was listed as a possible mid-season trade. Might give up on Abreu and looking for a temp solution for this year. As Abreu is last in offensives of First Baseman while he isn't the only problem his failure to even have one HR at this point and other offensive problems is a major problem Who would want an expensive, aging, and powerless 1B going on 36 years old? Wait until VD consults with his voices, I mean sources. |
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Post by Saint on May 19, 2023 18:14:39 GMT -6
This is already scary...
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 18:16:27 GMT -6
Bielak has never inspired confidence. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 19, 2023 18:16:53 GMT -6
Warm up someone.
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