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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 8:08:04 GMT -6
6.5 game lead in the division now. The 2nd seed is within reach if we finish strong....
Tucker should be due back any day now, and Bregman is supposedly feeling better again. If Altuve could get going we could have our lineup at virtual full strength for the first time in a long time.
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 4, 2024 8:28:40 GMT -6
6.5 game lead in the division now. The 2nd seed is within reach if we finish strong.... Tucker should be due back any day now, and Bregman is supposedly feeling better again. If Altuve could get going we could have our lineup at virtual full strength for the first time in a long time. Plus Verlander getting back to speed/producing like a #1 starter for the team. In a separate scary question does Montero comeback to the team? What is the playoff bullpen? |
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 9:03:31 GMT -6
6.5 game lead in the division now. The 2nd seed is within reach if we finish strong.... Tucker should be due back any day now, and Bregman is supposedly feeling better again. If Altuve could get going we could have our lineup at virtual full strength for the first time in a long time. Plus Verlander getting back to speed/producing like a #1 starter for the team. In a separate scary question does Montero comeback to the team? What is the playoff bullpen? I don't think so unless we have injuries. If we carry 13 pitchers, I would expect this: Framber Brown Kikuchi Verlander Arrighetti Blanco Hader Pressly Abreu Scott Neris (not my choice) Ferguson Ort/Whitley (whomever impresses the most down the stretch) |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 4, 2024 9:25:45 GMT -6
Plus Verlander getting back to speed/producing like a #1 starter for the team. In a separate scary question does Montero comeback to the team? What is the playoff bullpen? I don't think so unless we have injuries. If we carry 13 pitchers, I would expect this: Framber Brown Kikuchi Verlander Arrighetti Blanco Hader Pressly Abreu Scott Neris (not my choice) Ferguson Ort/Whitley (whomever impresses the most down the stretch) Ort >> Whitley FTR I hope Neris or Montero do not make the playoff team. Their mediocre stuff has been thrown a long time in the majors, so opposing teams/hitters know how to hit them. In their cases, experience is a bad thing. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 9:52:51 GMT -6
I don't think so unless we have injuries. If we carry 13 pitchers, I would expect this: Framber Brown Kikuchi Verlander Arrighetti Blanco Hader Pressly Abreu Scott Neris (not my choice) Ferguson Ort/Whitley (whomever impresses the most down the stretch) Ort >> Whitley FTR I hope Neris or Montero do not make the playoff team. Their mediocre stuff has been thrown a long time in the majors, so opposing teams/hitters know how to hit them. In their cases, experience is a bad thing. Ort has been good for us, but if Whitley keeps striking guys out at the rate he has been, it may not be a clear cut decision. Between the minors and his couple appearances with us this year, he's at almost 13 K/9 which is incredible. He might be that guy with electric stuff out of nowhere this year that has an impact in the postseason since teams haven't seen him much. I'd take him and Ort over Neris, personally. I also liked King. |
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Post by koolade2 on Sept 4, 2024 11:30:02 GMT -6
6.5 game lead in the division now. The 2nd seed is within reach if we finish strong.... Tucker should be due back any day now, and Bregman is supposedly feeling better again. If Altuve could get going we could have our lineup at virtual full strength for the first time in a long time. Looking at the Playoff Picture it looks like the easiest route is where they Stand Now. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 11:35:53 GMT -6
6.5 game lead in the division now. The 2nd seed is within reach if we finish strong.... Tucker should be due back any day now, and Bregman is supposedly feeling better again. If Altuve could get going we could have our lineup at virtual full strength for the first time in a long time. Looking at the Playoff Picture it looks like the easiest route is where they Stand Now. If the season finished now, they'd have to play an extra series before they got to the divisional series round. I don't think that would be easier. If they can get to the 2nd seed, which they are 4.5 games from, they would get that round off and get a chance for guys to rest a few days. I know some people don't like the idea of "cooling off", but I think we have enough guys ailing and/or throwing more innings than they ever have before, that a few extra days off is more beneficial. That being said, I don't think they can make up the ground they would need to get to that 2nd spot with the amount of time remaining. |
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Post by kyledriver1980 on Sept 4, 2024 14:09:06 GMT -6
Bregman is back in the lineup.
Altuve 2B, Alvarez LF, Diaz DH, Bregman 3B, Caratini C, Pena SS, Gamel RF, Dezenzo 1B, McCormick CF
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 15:24:39 GMT -6
Potential best offensive lineup with Tucker:
Altuve 2B
Bregman 3B
Yordan LF
Tucker RF
Yainer DH
Caratini C
Singleton 1B
Pena SS
Meyers CF
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Post by koolade2 on Sept 4, 2024 16:20:08 GMT -6
Potential best offensive lineup with Tucker: Altuve 2B Bregman 3B Yordan LF Tucker RF Yainer DH Caratini C Singleton 1B Pena SS Meyers CF Is this the best lineup they have now or they sitting someone who would be better in lineup |
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 16:46:56 GMT -6
When is the last time Altuve led the game off getting on base...
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 16:52:10 GMT -6
Martinez has been terrible as a starter, so of course he's going to shut us down. Meanwhile, Arrighetti will no-hit the Phillies and he'll get pounded by the Reds.
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 17:05:34 GMT -6
Complete disaster. Might as well pull the starters and make this another rest day.
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on Sept 4, 2024 17:18:20 GMT -6
Yikes! Let’s all get some rest and do something else!
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 4, 2024 17:27:52 GMT -6
6.5 game lead in the division now. The 2nd seed is within reach if we finish strong.... Tucker should be due back any day now, and Bregman is supposedly feeling better again. If Altuve could get going we could have our lineup at virtual full strength for the first time in a long time. Jinx. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 4, 2024 17:28:33 GMT -6
When is the last time Altuve led the game off getting on base... He was never a real leadoff hitter. He’s just a guy they’ve used there since Springer left. |
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on Sept 4, 2024 17:37:31 GMT -6
He will get past this but it’s kind of what to expect with Spencer this season. 3-5 solid starts in a row, followed by a clunker.
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Post by Saint on Sept 4, 2024 19:02:06 GMT -6
If you take out the defensive miscues, the score would be 4-4.
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Post by Ashitaka on Sept 4, 2024 19:36:43 GMT -6
And to think I was initially upset that I'm blacked out of the Reds games LOL.
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