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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 12:09:40 GMT -6
67-40
4 game lead in the division. (Still 6 ahead of Oakland.)
7 games behind Boston for overall lead.
1st in run differential at +179 (only 2 ahead of Boston now)
Team OPS+: 113
Team ERA+: 127
Top-5 WAR Players:
1. Bregman (4.7)
2. Verlander (4.6)
3. Altuve (4.3)
4. Cole (3.7)
5. Correa (2.6)
It says something about our last month or so of play when Correa hasn't played but is still in our top-5 and still our 3rd most productive position player (if you like WAR as a general stat).
Cole vs. Paxton
Cole would do well to steer clear of Gordon and Segura, if possible. Only Springer has had much success against Paxton (.296 with 3 HRs in 27 ABs). Paxton has ate us up pretty well this season, but he has had some back issues and has seen his ERA rise up to 3.70. The offense is more than due to wake up even with Altuve and Correa out. With the lefty on the mound we need to see Stassi and White in the lineup. With a really good game Cole could hit the 200 SO mark on the year (needs 14).
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Post by olpapa on Jul 30, 2018 12:19:19 GMT -6
Who’s on second?
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 12:43:57 GMT -6
I've given up putting the lineups I would like to see. It just seems like common sense to me to have Kemp out there (or White at the worst). If we didn't have Altuve, Kemp should be the starting 2B all the time.
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 13:06:26 GMT -6
One more RBI for Bregman gives him a new career high.
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Post by olpapa on Jul 30, 2018 13:10:57 GMT -6
I've given up putting the lineups I would like to see. It just seems like common sense to me to have Kemp out there (or White at the worst). If we didn't have Altuve, Kemp should be the starting 2B all the time. Some of Hinch’s lineups defy explanation. Sometimes...like yesterday...the team is put in a position where they have to try and win in spite of him. He out thinks himself from time to time. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 30, 2018 13:34:03 GMT -6
I've given up putting the lineups I would like to see. It just seems like common sense to me to have Kemp out there (or White at the worst). If we didn't have Altuve, Kemp should be the starting 2B all the time. Some of Hinch’s lineups defy explanation. Sometimes...like yesterday...the team is put in a position where they have to try and win in spite of him. He out thinks himself from time to time. The clipboard is possessed. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 30, 2018 13:38:22 GMT -6
I've given up putting the lineups I would like to see. It just seems like common sense to me to have Kemp out there (or White at the worst). If we didn't have Altuve, Kemp should be the starting 2B all the time. Some of Hinch’s lineups defy explanation. Sometimes...like yesterday...the team is put in a position where they have to try and win in spite of him. He out thinks himself from time to time. Yeah, I can’t even defend him putting Yuli at 2B. Just defies logic when you have a weak-armed 2B playing LF (Kemp). I guess Hinch is as desperate about the offense as we feel about it. |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 30, 2018 14:05:24 GMT -6
Some of Hinch’s lineups defy explanation. Sometimes...like yesterday...the team is put in a position where they have to try and win in spite of him. He out thinks himself from time to time. Yeah, I can’t even defend him putting Yuli at 2B. Just defies logic when you have a weak-armed 2B playing LF (Kemp). I guess Hinch is as desperate about the offense as we feel about it. On the other hand, if he did the Yuli at second/Kemp in LF because he was desperate about the offense, how do you explain the Maldonado (0 for his previous 20 ABs) starting at catcher while Stassi (2-5 with a HR this year vs Minor) sits on the bench? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 30, 2018 14:07:08 GMT -6
Yeah, I can’t even defend him putting Yuli at 2B. Just defies logic when you have a weak-armed 2B playing LF (Kemp). I guess Hinch is as desperate about the offense as we feel about it. On the other hand, if he did the Yuli at second/Kemp in LF because he was desperate about the offense, how do you explain the Maldonado (0 for his previous 20 ABs) starting at catcher while Stassi (2-5 with a HR this year vs Minor) sits on the bench? Sigh. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 14:17:51 GMT -6
I know he isn't technically a rookie, but if you take all of White's numbers through these three partial seasons, it would be a pretty solid rookie campaign:
14 HR 42 RBI 35 Runs 23 Doubles .733 OPS (101 OPS+) .6 WAR in 123 Games. (Full season projection of: 18 HR 54 RBI)
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 14:37:16 GMT -6
I've given up putting the lineups I would like to see. It just seems like common sense to me to have Kemp out there (or White at the worst). If we didn't have Altuve, Kemp should be the starting 2B all the time. Some of Hinch’s lineups defy explanation. Sometimes...like yesterday...the team is put in a position where they have to try and win in spite of him. He out thinks himself from time to time. If he puts Yuli at second base again he needs to be forced to take a drug test. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 14:38:12 GMT -6
I know he isn't technically a rookie, but if you take all of White's numbers through these three partial seasons, it would be a pretty solid rookie campaign: 14 HR 42 RBI 35 Runs 23 Doubles .733 OPS (101 OPS+) .6 WAR in 123 Games. (Full season projection of: 18 HR 54 RBI) How much is White paying you to act as his publicist and over-rate his worth? |
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 14:43:57 GMT -6
I know he isn't technically a rookie, but if you take all of White's numbers through these three partial seasons, it would be a pretty solid rookie campaign: 14 HR 42 RBI 35 Runs 23 Doubles .733 OPS (101 OPS+) .6 WAR in 123 Games. (Full season projection of: 18 HR 54 RBI) How much is White paying you to act as his publicist and over-rate his worth? How is it overrating when that his actual production (minus the full season projection). I even used some of the easy numbers you like. 14 HR 42 RBI 35 Runs 23 Doubles .733 OPS (101 OPS+) .6 WAR in 123 Games. Those are his career numbers through his first three partial seasons. I'm just pointing out that they're pretty solid numbers so far. Especially for a low draft pick that nobody expected to do much. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 30, 2018 14:53:58 GMT -6
I know he isn't technically a rookie, but if you take all of White's numbers through these three partial seasons, it would be a pretty solid rookie campaign: 14 HR 42 RBI 35 Runs 23 Doubles .733 OPS (101 OPS+) .6 WAR in 123 Games. (Full season projection of: 18 HR 54 RBI) How much is White paying you to act as his publicist and over-rate his worth? In fairness to Todd, and I’m not a member of Tyler White’s fan club, you do the same thing with Jake Marisnick. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 14:54:38 GMT -6
I didn't realize how cold Yuli had gotten. Only 3-33 over the last two weeks with 1 walk....
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 14:57:35 GMT -6
I'm not in Tyler White's fan club either. Although I do hope for continued success. Imagine how much that would free us up if he could take over at 1B next year and be productive?
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 30, 2018 14:59:07 GMT -6
I'm not in Tyler White's fan club either. Although I do hope for continued success. Imagine how much that would free us up if he could take over at 1B next year and be productive? Not saying you were. I was just defending you, you ass. And do I get any thanks??? |
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Post by Saint on Jul 30, 2018 15:31:27 GMT -6
I'm not in Tyler White's fan club either. Although I do hope for continued success. Imagine how much that would free us up if he could take over at 1B next year and be productive? Not saying you were. I was just defending you, you ass. And do I get any thanks??? Thanks. That is all. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 30, 2018 15:32:39 GMT -6
Not saying you were. I was just defending you, you ass. And do I get any thanks??? Thanks. That is all. You give back less than Marisnick to his fans. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 30, 2018 15:34:36 GMT -6
You give back less than Marisnick to his fans. Are you saying he struck out? |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 30, 2018 15:53:57 GMT -6
Not saying you were. I was just defending you, you ass. And do I get any thanks??? Thanks. That is all. LMAO! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 16:45:50 GMT -6
How much is White paying you to act as his publicist and over-rate his worth? In fairness to Todd, and I’m not a member of Tyler White’s fan club, you do the same thing with Jake Marisnick. I know Jaken's offensive numbers are terrible. I have always liked good defensive outfielders and Jake is one of the best. I understand what Saint means about White and he bases all of his opinions on nmbers he digs up.....that is OK as it is his right. I simply don't agree with white being as productive as he says. When he starts driving in runs and hitting for extra base, then, I will believe he belongs here. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 16:47:24 GMT -6
For the record, Marisnick should be on the roster ahead of White.
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Post by olpapa on Jul 30, 2018 16:50:29 GMT -6
In fairness to Todd, and I’m not a member of Tyler White’s fan club, you do the same thing with Jake Marisnick. I know Jaken's offensive numbers are terrible. I have always liked good defensive outfielders and Jake is one of the best. I understand what Saint means about White and he bases all of his opinions on nmbers he digs up.....that is OK as it is his right. I simply don't agree with white being as productive as he says. When he starts driving in runs and hitting for extra base, then, I will believe he belongs here. You gotta admit though, White produced more in that one game than most of the other position players have produced in the past week. Of course, he didn’t have to do much to accomplish that. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 30, 2018 16:52:43 GMT -6
In fairness to Todd, and I’m not a member of Tyler White’s fan club, you do the same thing with Jake Marisnick. I know Jaken's offensive numbers are terrible. I have always liked good defensive outfielders and Jake is one of the best. I understand what Saint means about White and he bases all of his opinions on nmbers he digs up.....that is OK as it is his right. I simply don't agree with white being as productive as he says. When he starts driving in runs and hitting for extra base, then, I will believe he belongs here.  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 16:52:55 GMT -6
I know Jaken's offensive numbers are terrible. I have always liked good defensive outfielders and Jake is one of the best. I understand what Saint means about White and he bases all of his opinions on nmbers he digs up.....that is OK as it is his right. I simply don't agree with white being as productive as he says. When he starts driving in runs and hitting for extra base, then, I will believe he belongs here. You gotta admit though, White produced more in that one game than most of the other position players have produced in the past week. Of course, he didn’t have to do much to accomplish that. Yes, he did. And that in itself proves how bad our offense was last week. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 16:54:03 GMT -6
I know Jaken's offensive numbers are terrible. I have always liked good defensive outfielders and Jake is one of the best. I understand what Saint means about White and he bases all of his opinions on nmbers he digs up.....that is OK as it is his right. I simply don't agree with white being as productive as he says. When he starts driving in runs and hitting for extra base, then, I will believe he belongs here. I am also a big fan of Clint Eastwood. |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 30, 2018 16:59:21 GMT -6
You gotta admit though, White produced more in that one game than most of the other position players have produced in the past week. Of course, he didn’t have to do much to accomplish that. Yes, he did. And that in itself proves how bad our offense was last week. It was nice to exchange those two lesser talented knuckleheads (Giles and Paulino) for one talented knucklehead (Osuna), but I agree with you....we still need another bat. I have confidence that Luhnow will get us one by 3:00 PM tomorrow. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 30, 2018 17:01:29 GMT -6
Yes, he did. And that in itself proves how bad our offense was last week. It was nice to exchange those two lesser talented knuckleheads (Giles and Paulino) for one talented knucklehead (Osuna), but I agree with you....we still need another bat. I have confidence that Luhnow will get us one by 3:00 PM tomorrow. I agree. I have no clue who is available. |
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Post by m240 on Jul 30, 2018 17:04:46 GMT -6
I know Jaken's offensive numbers are terrible. I have always liked good defensive outfielders and Jake is one of the best. I understand what Saint means about White and he bases all of his opinions on nmbers he digs up.....that is OK as it is his right. I simply don't agree with white being as productive as he says. When he starts driving in runs and hitting for extra base, then, I will believe he belongs here. I could watch that movie once a week for a couple of months before I would get tired of watching it. Lots of real subtle stuff in there. |
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