marshall
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Post by marshall on Jul 6, 2018 5:33:08 GMT -6
7 PM Start
McCullers (RHP) for the Astros Lopez (RHP) for the White Sox
It will be interesting to see if they adjust the lineup for the right hander. I'd love to see Kemp anyway. Let Springer double down on his last AB. I think Marwin's back in the lineup. White's coming off good ABs, so there's too many players I want in there today.
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Post by Saint on Jul 6, 2018 5:59:46 GMT -6
Didn't gain any ground on Seattle, but we did move up to 1.5 games behind Boston.
Several of the White Sox players have very good numbers against McCullers in a small sample size, while the Astros, in limited appearances, do not have good numbers against Lopez. Hopefully the momentum from the comeback win yesterday will be motivating. It would be nice to see them have an offensive laugher.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2018 6:33:28 GMT -6
GDT's are replacing these as an alternative morning alarm clock.  |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 6, 2018 8:31:43 GMT -6
folks in the last GDT thread were afraid this would happen
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Post by olpapa on Jul 6, 2018 10:25:41 GMT -6
Batting order prediction:
1. Springer
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 13:01:48 GMT -6
Springer could be in the hospital with Ebola, and he’d still be pencilled in at leadoff.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 6, 2018 13:50:43 GMT -6
Springer could be in the hospital with Ebola, and he’d still be pencilled in at leadoff. No doubt. After that game-tying hit last night, he is firmly entrenched. Personally, I'd like to see Bregman leading off with Springer 7th or 8th for awhile. |
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Post by bannedfan on Jul 6, 2018 13:52:31 GMT -6
According to Rotoworld, James Hoyt has been traded to Cleveland for a prospect.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 6, 2018 14:08:54 GMT -6
According to Rotoworld, James Hoyt has been traded to Cleveland for a prospect. Hmm... just hours after the Refugees were discussing whether he had any future with the club. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 6, 2018 14:10:40 GMT -6
honestly, if the Astros pitching staff weren't so good, Hoyt would have a good chance of being in the bullpen. He can be a decent reliever for Cleveland, esp in low-leverage situations and based on certain matchups.
At Hoyt's age, it's good for the Astros to trade him in for a younger player.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 6, 2018 14:22:18 GMT -6
honestly, if the Astros pitching staff weren't so good, Hoyt would have a good chance of being in the bullpen. He can be a decent reliever for Cleveland, esp in low-leverage situations and based on certain matchups. At Hoyt's age, it's good for the Astros to trade him in for a younger player. Gettng a good younger player for Hoyt is a good move. Hoyt has had chances to prove he could help us and never has produced. Maybe a new organization will be good for him. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 14:43:21 GMT -6
Hoyt was another Fields. He seemed great on paper, but it didn’t translate in the majors.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 6, 2018 14:51:05 GMT -6
Somehow I wouldn't want the Astros to face Hoyt in the postseason. I can see him striking out the side in the ALDS...
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 6, 2018 14:52:42 GMT -6
Hoyt was another Fields. He seemed great on paper, but it didn’t translate in the majors. I liked the way Fields pitched to the Astros in the World Series. The way he pitched *for* the Astros in the 2015 postseason, not so much. But in the regular season he had some great stretches. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 6, 2018 15:05:25 GMT -6
Indians must be fairly desperate for MLB-ready relievers to trade a young pitcher for a middle-aged reliever.
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Post by Saint on Jul 6, 2018 15:28:18 GMT -6
Springer CF
Bregman 3B
Altuve 2B
Gurriel 1B
Reddick RF
Gattis DH
Marwin SS
Fed C
Kemp LF
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Post by Saint on Jul 6, 2018 15:29:08 GMT -6
I predict HRs from Springer and Gattis.
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Post by olpapa on Jul 6, 2018 15:35:13 GMT -6
Indians must be fairly desperate for MLB-ready relievers to trade a young pitcher for a middle-aged reliever. Just checked stats at mlb.com. Cleveland relievers rank 28th in mlb in ERA at 5.01...just ahead of KC (5.08) and the Rockies (5.45). Man that’s a far cry from the last couple years. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 6, 2018 15:37:01 GMT -6
Indians must be fairly desperate for MLB-ready relievers to trade a young pitcher for a middle-aged reliever. Just checked stats at mlb.com. Cleveland relievers rank 28th in mlb in ERA at 5.01...just ahead of KC and the Rockies.Man that’s a far cry from the last couple years. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 6, 2018 15:37:15 GMT -6
Indians must be fairly desperate for MLB-ready relievers to trade a young pitcher for a middle-aged reliever. Just checked stats at mlb.com. Cleveland relievers rank 28th in mlb in ERA at 5.01...just ahead of KC and the Rockies.Man that’s a far cry from the last couple years. I can't see how adding Hoyt is going to strengthen their pen. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 15:39:08 GMT -6
Indians must be fairly desperate for MLB-ready relievers to trade a young pitcher for a middle-aged reliever. They lost Shaw to the Rockies, and they’re about to lose Miller and Allen to free agency this offseason. That’s a lot. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 15:39:48 GMT -6
Just checked stats at mlb.com. Cleveland relievers rank 28th in mlb in ERA at 5.01...just ahead of KC and the Rockies.Man that’s a far cry from the last couple years. WHY DO PITCHERS GO TO COORS FIELD? |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 6, 2018 15:40:23 GMT -6
Indians must be fairly desperate for MLB-ready relievers to trade a young pitcher for a middle-aged reliever. They lost Shaw to the Rockies, and they’re about to lose Miller and Allen to free agency this offseason. That’s a lot. Lost Smith to the Astros. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 15:41:36 GMT -6
They lost Shaw to the Rockies, and they’re about to lose Miller and Allen to free agency this offseason. That’s a lot. Lost Smith to the Astros. Oh yeah. I guess I forgot since he was their midseason pickup. |
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Post by m240 on Jul 6, 2018 15:44:01 GMT -6
Hoyt was another Fields. He seemed great on paper, but it didn’t translate in the majors. Fields out, Alvarez in. Can lightning strike twice. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 15:46:25 GMT -6
Hoyt was another Fields. He seemed great on paper, but it didn’t translate in the majors. Fields out, Alvarez in. Can lightning strike twice. Haha did you mean Hoyt instead? Congrats to Alvarez. |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 6, 2018 15:46:50 GMT -6
Lost Smith to the Astros. Oh yeah. I guess I forgot since he was their midseason pickup. Last season if you were trailing the Indians after 6 innings you were pretty much toast. This year teams can’t wait to get into their bullpen. |
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Post by koolade2 on Jul 6, 2018 15:47:51 GMT -6
I predict HRs from Springer and Gattis. You do this a lot Predicting. Seems to backfire more often than not. It's like Bad luck and Good Luck. Let's just hope last night game has given him some semblance of Confidence and he can go back to be the Springer we know. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 6, 2018 15:48:23 GMT -6
Oh yeah. I guess I forgot since he was their midseason pickup. Last season if you were trailing the Indians after 6 innings you were pretty much toast. This year teams can’t wait to get into their bullpen. Miller is having a down year and battling injuries. Would you take a flyer on him? |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 6, 2018 15:51:35 GMT -6
Last season if you were trailing the Indians after 6 innings you were pretty much toast. This year teams can’t wait to get into their bullpen. Miller is having a down year and battling injuries. Would you take a flyer on him? Yes, if the price was right. |
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