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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 19, 2019 15:00:12 GMT -6
Because our bullpen was even worse than it is now in 2017 when we won the WS by using our starters as relievers. Luhnow tried to plug the hole with successful veterans. And even though they haven't been amazing, they've certainly been solid, albeit a little expensive and not as good as we wanted. Good ole Lance. Dang that run was fun. I keep forgetting what a healthy Lance McCullers would mean to this team......We get him back next year. |
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Post by marshall on Aug 19, 2019 15:06:57 GMT -6
Good ole Lance. Dang that run was fun. I keep forgetting what a healthy Lance McCullers would mean to this team......We get him back next year. I expect mediocre at best from a pitcher coming off Tommy John. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 19, 2019 15:12:28 GMT -6
Yeah, and even if he was great, I don't see how we can expect more than 15-20 starts like always.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 19, 2019 15:16:00 GMT -6
I never liked Smith. I don't understand why he and Rondon are on our roster. Because our bullpen was even worse than it is now in 2017 when we won the WS by using our starters as relievers. Luhnow tried to plug the hole with successful veterans. And even though they haven't been amazing, they've certainly been solid, albeit a little expensive and not as good as we wanted. Peacock and Morton were so money out of the bullpen. Man, the relievers were so bad. Mr. Face Puncher was always racing to three outs before a run could score and generally lost. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 19, 2019 15:25:48 GMT -6
Yeah, and even if he was great, I don't see how we can expect more than 15-20 starts like always. 20 would probably be the max. I think they will be careful with him.........in the long run, I think he could be a lights-out closer,. but,l don't expect that to happen. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 19, 2019 15:52:04 GMT -6
Yeah, and even if he was great, I don't see how we can expect more than 15-20 starts like always. 20 would probably be the max. I think they will be careful with him.........in the long run, I think he could be a lights-out closer,. but,l don't expect that to happen. If they want to maximize what they can get out of him, I think he needs to be reliever. Or get 5-6 good starts out of him once he comes back and trade him while his value is high. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 19, 2019 16:06:46 GMT -6
20 would probably be the max. I think they will be careful with him.........in the long run, I think he could be a lights-out closer,. but,l don't expect that to happen. If they want to maximize what they can get out of him, I think he needs to be reliever. Or get 5-6 good starts out of him once he comes back and trade him while his value is high. Damn, son. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 19, 2019 16:12:43 GMT -6
20 would probably be the max. I think they will be careful with him.........in the long run, I think he could be a lights-out closer,. but,l don't expect that to happen. If they want to maximize what they can get out of him, I think he needs to be reliever. Or get 5-6 good starts out of him once he comes back and trade him while his value is high. LOL LOL Why would you trade him if he is healthy? You always preach on cost and who is under team control yet you would trade McCullers.....bad move. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 19, 2019 16:15:20 GMT -6
Didn't see this James post....I asked the same about him this morning on Season Chatter thread....JJ has the stuff to be a difference makers....it would be a huge boost to the pen if he can comeback and pitch to his ability....a crafty Peacock would be a big plus as well... Then hope you find luck and not misfortune out of: McHugh (long inning relief or bust) Devo (has good stuff but not good execution) Harris (scares me despite his good stats) Smith (really don't know much about him) Biagini (same) Ohhh, and on Rondon, NFW. Isn't Biagini in the minors? Yes, maybe temporary, he had options...we have until September's end to figure out the playoff bullpen. |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 19, 2019 16:33:16 GMT -6
If they want to maximize what they can get out of him, I think he needs to be reliever. Or get 5-6 good starts out of him once he comes back and trade him while his value is high. LOL LOL Why would you trade him if he is healthy? You always preach on cost and who is under team control yet you would trade McCullers.....bad move. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 19, 2019 16:43:14 GMT -6
Isn't Biagini in the minors? Yes, maybe temporary, he had options...we have until September's end to figure out the playoff bullpen. I bet Biagini is in the playoff bullpen. I love his attitude. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 19, 2019 16:45:08 GMT -6
Yes, maybe temporary, he had options...we have until September's end to figure out the playoff bullpen. I bet Biagini is in the playoff bullpen. I love his attitude. I do, too. But, attitude doesn't get outs in the post-season. I would take him over Devenski or Rondon. |
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Post by olpapa on Aug 19, 2019 16:50:54 GMT -6
Biagini got lit up for 5 ER in 2/3 IP in his first appearance for Round Rock last night.
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 19, 2019 16:51:44 GMT -6
Biagini got lit up for 5 ER in 2/3 IP in his first appearance for Round Rock last night. Don't rain on my parade Papa.  |
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Post by Saint on Aug 19, 2019 16:58:00 GMT -6
LOL LOL Why would you trade him if he is healthy? You always preach on cost and who is under team control yet you would trade McCullers.....bad move.  |
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Post by Saint on Aug 19, 2019 16:59:27 GMT -6
If they want to maximize what they can get out of him, I think he needs to be reliever. Or get 5-6 good starts out of him once he comes back and trade him while his value is high. LOL LOL Why would you trade him if he is healthy? You always preach on cost and who is under team control yet you would trade McCullers.....bad move. If I thought he could stay healthy I'd be all about it. I don't think he can. Unless they keep him a reliever. |
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Post by olpapa on Aug 19, 2019 17:00:13 GMT -6
Biagini got lit up for 5 ER in 2/3 IP in his first appearance for Round Rock last night. Don't rain on my parade Papa. It is whut it wuz. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 19, 2019 17:06:00 GMT -6
LOL LOL Why would you trade him if he is healthy? You always preach on cost and who is under team control yet you would trade McCullers.....bad move. He was a ticking time bomb for TJS. He never looked totally comfortable on the mound. He was always huffing and puffing. |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 19, 2019 17:12:25 GMT -6
McCullers always appears healthy until he hits around 120 IP. Then you can set your watch to him tweaking something if he didn't earlier in the year He was a ticking time bomb for TJS. He never looked totally comfortable on the mound. He was always hugging and puffing. |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 19, 2019 17:14:08 GMT -6
I wouldn't mind using him as an opener though. It worked in Game 7
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 19, 2019 17:14:16 GMT -6
He was a ticking time bomb for TJS. He never looked totally comfortable on the mound. He was always hugging and puffing. It’s debatable. I think for the sake of the rotation and due to free agency and Forrest Whitley, they need him there. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 19, 2019 17:15:39 GMT -6
I wouldn't mind using him as an opener though. It worked in Game 7 My boy hit 4 batters in that game including Puig and also Gingerino twice. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 19, 2019 18:03:24 GMT -6
I wouldn't mind using him as an opener though. It worked in Game 7 I agree 100%. |
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