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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 12, 2019 9:58:32 GMT -6
We need to know if Tucker is ready to replace Reddick in the lineup next season and he needs to play in order to know. We don't need to just bench Reddick but Tucker needs more AB's than he is getting. He's had ABs in 7 straight games including multiple ABs in 5 of them. He'll get a few more starts before the season is done, but I'm not surprised the veterans are in there against Oakland. Especially when Reddick is hitting .350 over the last week. No one wants Reddick immediately benched for Tucker, but I think they should at least alternate days starting. I think it’s too soon to believe in Reddick’s hitting. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 12, 2019 10:13:09 GMT -6
He's had ABs in 7 straight games including multiple ABs in 5 of them. He'll get a few more starts before the season is done, but I'm not surprised the veterans are in there against Oakland. Especially when Reddick is hitting .350 over the last week. You make good points.,,.I just want to see more of Tucker at this point. We are finding out that all Straw can do at this level is run unless he turns it around. He should bunt more. I want to see more of Tucker also, but it's going to be a balancing act trying to rest guys, win homefield advantage, and keep guys on track with their timing and such. I think Hinch has actually done a very good job of balancing playing time down the stretch, especially with taking advantage of these recent blowouts. As for Straw, he's doing exactly what he has done his whole minor league career: Get on base very well, steal bases well, and play very good defense. He just doesn't have any power. A guy that can play CF and SS while maintaining an OBP north of .350 and stealing bases at an 85+% success rate is awesome to have as a roleplayer. I agree he should bunt more though. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 12, 2019 10:15:10 GMT -6
He's had ABs in 7 straight games including multiple ABs in 5 of them. He'll get a few more starts before the season is done, but I'm not surprised the veterans are in there against Oakland. Especially when Reddick is hitting .350 over the last week. No one wants Reddick immediately benched for Tucker, but I think they should at least alternate days starting. I think it’s too soon to believe in Reddick’s hitting. Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 12, 2019 11:10:47 GMT -6
No one wants Reddick immediately benched for Tucker, but I think they should at least alternate days starting. I think it’s too soon to believe in Reddick’s hitting. Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. I halfway expected Stubbs to catch Urquidy last night. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 12, 2019 11:36:39 GMT -6
Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. I halfway expected Stubbs to catch Urquidy last night. I give Urquidy major props for last night's performance....he is a gutsy, underdog pitcher.....he is a Rudy, a Lucas |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 12, 2019 12:15:46 GMT -6
Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. I halfway expected Stubbs to catch Urquidy last night. That’s a guy who’s had a pointless trip to the majors so far. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 12, 2019 12:17:54 GMT -6
No one wants Reddick immediately benched for Tucker, but I think they should at least alternate days starting. I think it’s too soon to believe in Reddick’s hitting. Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. I care more about 100 wins than homefield advantage. If they keep performing badly against Oakland, they’ve got more to worry about than the Yankees. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 12, 2019 12:24:34 GMT -6
Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. I care more about 100 wins than homefield advantage. If they keep performing badly against Oakland, they’ve got more to worry about than the Yankees. I'd rather them play Minnesota anyways. They would only have to go 5-9 after the Oakland series to get 100 wins. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 12, 2019 12:25:39 GMT -6
I care more about 100 wins than homefield advantage. If they keep performing badly against Oakland, they’ve got more to worry about than the Yankees. I'd rather them play Minnesota anyways. They would only have to go 5-9 after the Oakland series to get 100 wins. We’ve seen this team go ice cold this season so 100 wins isn’t in the bag quite yet. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 12, 2019 12:54:14 GMT -6
I'd rather them play Minnesota anyways. They would only have to go 5-9 after the Oakland series to get 100 wins. We’ve seen this team go ice cold this season so 100 wins isn’t in the bag quite yet. Against KC and LAA, etc.? Nah. Not that ice cold. Cole and JV each have 3 more starts, and Greinke at least 2 more. They can win 5 of those last 8 starts at least. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 12, 2019 13:57:05 GMT -6
I halfway expected Stubbs to catch Urquidy last night. I give Urquidy major props for last night's performance....he is a gutsy, underdog pitcher.....he is a Rudy, a Lucas He did a great job of showing what he can do and it probably opened some eyes. His great performance went wasted by an ineffective James who pitched to 4 batters and blew the game. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 12, 2019 13:58:35 GMT -6
Well they might have done more of that, but with the blowouts Hinch was able to play both for half the games. Y'all want homefield advantage badly, so why not play the hot hand? I'm more surprised that Stubbs hasn't gotten a start behind the dish yet. I care more about 100 wins than homefield advantage. If they keep performing badly against Oakland, they’ve got more to worry about than the Yankees. 100 wins is nice but doesn't mean squat unless we get home field advantage. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 12, 2019 14:00:28 GMT -6
I care more about 100 wins than homefield advantage. If they keep performing badly against Oakland, they’ve got more to worry about than the Yankees. 100 wins is nice but doesn't mean squat unless we get home field advantage. We beat oakland whe Greinke started and have the advantage tonight with Verlander. We will have it if Cole faces them. In a short series, the A's will never see Miley. They would get only the top 3. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 12, 2019 14:03:40 GMT -6
I hope we don’t face Oakland in the playoffs. Tampa Bay and Oakland both give us trouble. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 12, 2019 14:06:28 GMT -6
unfortunately the 1-seed means we face Oakland or Tampa Bay in the 1st round, as opposed to Minnesota who lost a couple key guys recently Tampa Bay and Oakland both give us trouble. I wish we could play Seattle but since we can't I'd take Oakland over Tampa Bay, No way do I want to play in that ballpark. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 12, 2019 14:18:47 GMT -6
I care more about 100 wins than homefield advantage. If they keep performing badly against Oakland, they’ve got more to worry about than the Yankees. 100 wins is nice but doesn't mean squat unless we get home field advantage. For a team with the dubious honor of being the first to have 100 losses three seasons in a row, I consider three straight 100-win seasons as a sort of washing away of that sad past. That’s why it matters to me. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 12, 2019 14:20:57 GMT -6
Tampa Bay and Oakland both give us trouble. I wish we could play Seattle but since we can't I'd take Oakland over Tampa Bay, No way do I want to play in that ballpark. ***** The Astros are at an automatic disadvantage at ballparks in which it’s harder to hit home runs. |
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