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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2018 5:21:42 GMT -6
The theme of the game is lefthanded pitching. Can a former CYA winner prove he’s worthy of a big contract, or will an ace with a recent no-hitter stifle our offense? We’ll see tonight.
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Post by marshall on Jun 5, 2018 6:57:37 GMT -6
I'm no more worried about facing an ACE than any struggling pitcher we should handle. This offense is unpredictable to say the least.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2018 7:10:07 GMT -6
I'm no more worried about facing an ACE than any struggling pitcher we should handle. This offense is unpredictable to say the least. One thing that’s consistent is they all take a LONG time to break out of slumps. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 7:50:10 GMT -6
37-24. On pace for 99 wins. 1 game behind Seattle and 4.5 games behind Boston for first in the league. Still easily leading in run differential at +122.
Top-5 WAR players:
1. Verlander 3.6
2. Altuve 2.5
3. Springer 2.3
4. Cole 2.3
5. Correa 2.2
We could use a big game from the middle of our order tonight to help right the ship.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2018 8:13:03 GMT -6
37-24. On pace for 99 wins. 1 game behind Seattle and 4.5 games behind Boston for first in the league. Still easily leading in run differential at +122. Top-5 WAR players: 1. Verlander 3.6 2. Altuve 2.5 3. Springer 2.3 4. Cole 2.3 5. Correa 2.2 We could use a big game from the middle of our order tonight to help right the ship. Right what ship? We’re fine. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 12:01:27 GMT -6
37-24. On pace for 99 wins. 1 game behind Seattle and 4.5 games behind Boston for first in the league. Still easily leading in run differential at +122. Top-5 WAR players: 1. Verlander 3.6 2. Altuve 2.5 3. Springer 2.3 4. Cole 2.3 5. Correa 2.2 We could use a big game from the middle of our order tonight to help right the ship. Right what ship? We’re fine. We're fine long term, but it would be nice to go on hot a streak and get a nice cushion. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2018 12:05:06 GMT -6
Before we get that cushion, we are going to have to see improvement from our hitters and revamp the bullpen.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 12:20:53 GMT -6
Before we get that cushion, we are going to have to see improvement from our hitters and revamp the bullpen. I have a feeling Luhnow will add bullpen help before the trade deadline. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 12:23:51 GMT -6
Before we get that cushion, we are going to have to see improvement from our hitters and revamp the bullpen. I bet we get a nice cushion in June even without those changes. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2018 12:49:20 GMT -6
Before we get that cushion, we are going to have to see improvement from our hitters and revamp the bullpen. I bet we get a nice cushion in June even without those changes. I bet a month and a half ago that the offense would figure it out soon. Luhnow should hedge his bets by making moves in the meantime. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 12:58:02 GMT -6
I'm not saying he shouldn't make some moves if there are reasonable ones to make. I just think there will be some positive changes in June even without any deals.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2018 13:17:04 GMT -6
Before we get that cushion, we are going to have to see improvement from our hitters and revamp the bullpen. I have a feeling Luhnow will add bullpen help before the trade deadline. i agree. I think he is smart enough to see that Giles is not the closer we need. The sooner he adds a guy like Herrera, the better. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2018 13:19:17 GMT -6
I'm not saying he shouldn't make some moves if there are reasonable ones to make. I just think there will be some positive changes in June even without any deals. If you keep doing the same thing with the same people, you usually get the same results. Giles choked last year and is no better right now. He is a head case who can't seem to handle pressure. Move him to another role in the pen or get rid of him |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 13:23:16 GMT -6
I'm not saying he shouldn't make some moves if there are reasonable ones to make. I just think there will be some positive changes in June even without any deals. If you keep doing the same thing with the same people, you usually get the same results. Giles choked last year and is no better right now. He is a head case who can't seem to handle pressure. Move him to another role in the pen or get rid of him Well actually, he has been perfect with leads 3 runs or less this year....So if anything it would be lack of pressure that he can't handle. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jun 5, 2018 13:27:33 GMT -6
The theme of the game is lefthanded pitching. Can a former CYA winner prove he’s worthy of a big contract, or will an ace with a recent no-hitter stifle our offense? We’ll see tonight. Facing the Big Maple tonight will be no easy task, maybe we will be surprised tonight and see a break out. |
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Post by marshall on Jun 5, 2018 13:59:42 GMT -6
Our next two games will be the most difficult until after the All-Star Break. Win or lose, we'll probably go on a tear for the next 30 games. But I'd really like to start off early with wins over the first place Mariners.
I'll be surprised if we aren't up 10 games by the All Star Break.
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 14:02:37 GMT -6
Our next two games will be the most difficult until after the All-Star Break. Win or lose, we'll probably go on a tear for the next 30 games. But I'd really like to start off early with wins over the first place Mariners. I'll be surprised if we aren't up 10 games by the All Star Break. You're most optimistic than me. I was thinking 5 games up. |
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Post by marshall on Jun 5, 2018 14:09:04 GMT -6
Our next two games will be the most difficult until after the All-Star Break. Win or lose, we'll probably go on a tear for the next 30 games. But I'd really like to start off early with wins over the first place Mariners. I'll be surprised if we aren't up 10 games by the All Star Break. You're most optimistic than me. I was thinking 5 games up. We're playing their May schedule and they're playing ours. Yep. 10 games. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 14:13:12 GMT -6
Hope you're right.
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 14:43:35 GMT -6
Keuchel needs to stay away from Cruz. Springer and Correa have had very good success against Paxton...Altuve, Marwin, and Gurriel not so much. Bregman, Marisnick, and Gattis all respectable.
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 5, 2018 15:45:10 GMT -6
Marwin back in lineup tonight from sore knee rest
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 15:47:00 GMT -6
Blech, Marwin.... Marisnick has actually done okay against Paxton so I'm not upset about that. I just don't like seeing both of the Mar-Bros in the lineup.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 5, 2018 15:47:21 GMT -6
Another Marisnick-Marwin tandem. I thought the point was to win.
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 15:51:57 GMT -6
Another Marisnick-Marwin tandem. I thought the point was to win. Marwin doesn't make sense. He has a whopping .158 career AVG against Paxton in 19 ABs.... Even if he was hitting well this season it would be a questionable decision. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2018 15:59:38 GMT -6
Another Marisnick-Marwin tandem. I thought the point was to win. No way should Marwin be in that lineup. I would have gone with Davis. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 5, 2018 16:04:25 GMT -6
Another Marisnick-Marwin tandem. I thought the point was to win. No way should Marwin be in that lineup. I would have gone with Davis. And Marisnick, of course, should NEVER be in any lineup, regardless of who the opposing pitcher is. They need to get rid of his worthless, no-value ass and let Davis play baseball. If Davis fails, bring in someone else (not Marisnick). |
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 5, 2018 16:18:10 GMT -6
Let's see ... Davis is 2 for 14 the last 7 days ..
and Kemp is 2 for 16 the last 7 days
they're not exactly setting the world on fire so .. that could be it
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2018 16:24:33 GMT -6
No way should Marwin be in that lineup. I would have gone with Davis. And Marisnick, of course, should NEVER be in any lineup, regardless of who the opposing pitcher is. They need to get rid of his worthless, no-value ass and let Davis play baseball. If Davis fails, bring in someone else (not Marisnick). One of them has to go when Reddick comes back and my guess it's Jake |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2018 16:26:12 GMT -6
And Marisnick, of course, should NEVER be in any lineup, regardless of who the opposing pitcher is. They need to get rid of his worthless, no-value ass and let Davis play baseball. If Davis fails, bring in someone else (not Marisnick). One of them has to go when Reddick comes back and my guess it's Jake, but, we need to keep in mind that Jake has lots of friends on the team.......namely Springer. Since he is a righty, he could stay. Kemp could be traded. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2018 18:12:32 GMT -6
Sigh. Already a weak ground all ends up with a runner on 2nd...
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