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Post by olpapa on Sept 22, 2019 19:50:40 GMT -6
I know matchups will come into play when the roster is set for the ALDS. I’m thinking we are most likely going to face Oakland in the ALDS. With that in mind, here is the roster I would select if I had to submit my ALDS roster today:
Pitchers-
Verlander
Cole
Greinke
Harris
James
Osuna
Peacock
Pressly
Smith
Urquidy
Abreu
Catchers-
Chirinos
Maldanado
Infielders-
Yuli
Altuve
Correa
Bregman
Diaz
Toro
Outfielders-
Brantley
Springer
Reddick
Tucker
Straw
DH-
Alvarez
No way would I carry Miley or Devo on a playoff roster..., especially against Oakland. Rondon is so inconsistent and when he is bad he is really bad. I know it is a very small sample, but both Urquidy and Abreu have been tough on the A’s and Abreu has been very tough on lefthanded batters. I would pick Tucker because he has earned it. I would pick Straw for his defensive versatility, but mostly for his game changing speed on the bases.
Who would be on your roster?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 20:01:59 GMT -6
I just started this thread earlier 
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Post by olpapa on Sept 22, 2019 20:10:27 GMT -6
I just started this thread earlier
Well deadgum!! |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 22, 2019 20:38:24 GMT -6
Agree with your suggestions, olpapa |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 23, 2019 6:05:30 GMT -6
Agree with your suggestions, olpapaI do too....he always spot on with his posts/takes....and he doesn't get into the spats/name calling.... He is definitely one of the best posters here... |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 23, 2019 7:46:02 GMT -6
Agree with your suggestions, olpapaI do too....he always spot on with his posts/takes....and he doesn't get into the spats/name calling.... He is definitely one of the best posters here... Thanks Thomas. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 23, 2019 7:46:37 GMT -6
Agree with your suggestions, olpapaEast Texas minds. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2019 8:00:52 GMT -6
I know matchups will come into play when the roster is set for the ALDS. I’m thinking we are most likely going to face Oakland in the ALDS. With that in mind, here is the roster I would select if I had to submit my ALDS roster today: Pitchers- Verlander Cole Greinke If it is Oakland, if I was AJ, I'd privately conference with these 3 guys and tell them, to conserve the tank with intent of going deep. Middle relief is our achilles heel. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 23, 2019 8:18:37 GMT -6
Agree with your suggestions, olpapa East Texas minds. God, how I miss them. I'd give a lot to be able to have a normal conversation with someone who understood what I said without me having to explain the context for it. East Texas is NOT the same as South Texas by any measure. Outside of my home, 100% of my conversations are with Mexicans, Filipinos, or Indians. And they just don't get good old fashioned country language. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 23, 2019 11:25:43 GMT -6
I know matchups will come into play when the roster is set for the ALDS. I’m thinking we are most likely going to face Oakland in the ALDS. With that in mind, here is the roster I would select if I had to submit my ALDS roster today: Pitchers- Verlander Cole Greinke If it is Oakland, if I was AJ, I'd privately conference with these 3 guys and tell them, to conserve the tank with intent of going deep. Middle relief is our achilles heel. From the look of things Greinke could go from September 25 until October 7 between starts. Looking at his numbers at Baseball Reference, last season he really did well on 6+ days of rest. I hope that will be the case this year. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 23, 2019 11:28:19 GMT -6
More so than the middle relief, they need to stress adding an extra run when they can rather then waiting for a big inning. There will be some big innings, I'm sure, but do whatever it takes to add to the lead even if that means things we didn't do during the regular season.
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 23, 2019 15:13:39 GMT -6
Agree with your suggestions, olpapaI do too....he always spot on with his posts/takes....and he doesn't get into the spats/name calling.... He is definitely one of the best posters here... Agreed. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 23, 2019 15:24:24 GMT -6
I do too....he always spot on with his posts/takes....and he doesn't get into the spats/name calling.... He is definitely one of the best posters here... Agreed. ***** |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 23, 2019 15:26:26 GMT -6
More so than the middle relief, they need to stress adding an extra run when they can rather then waiting for a big inning. There will be some big innings, I'm sure, but do whatever it takes to add to the lead even if that means things we didn't do during the regular season. I totally agree. I’d like to see more (smart) aggression on the basepaths and more of a “get the run in at all costs” approach with RISP. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 23, 2019 15:31:52 GMT -6
If it is Oakland, if I was AJ, I'd privately conference with these 3 guys and tell them, to conserve the tank with intent of going deep. Middle relief is our achilles heel. From the look of things Greinke could go from September 25 until October 7 between starts. Looking at his numbers at Baseball Reference, last season he really did well on 6+ days of rest. I hope that will be the case this year. I am confident that our top 3 starters have an advantage over the top 3 of any team we play. What concerns me is when we need a 4th starter. I think AJ goes with Miley and that should be a big concern. I don't want to get int o a battle of the bullpens with the Yankees iof we play them. I give the Twins a shot at beating them. If we have a one game lead in the won-loss column on the Yankees before Saturday's game, I would put a pitch limit on Verlander and the same on Cole in Sunday's game. Big thing is we need to win and have home field nailed down by Saturday. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 23, 2019 15:34:18 GMT -6
More so than the middle relief, they need to stress adding an extra run when they can rather then waiting for a big inning. There will be some big innings, I'm sure, but do whatever it takes to add to the lead even if that means things we didn't do during the regular season. I totally agree. I’d like to see more (smart) aggression on the basepaths and more of a “get the run in at all costs” approach with RISP. I have been wanting them to be smarter and aggressive on the bases. We need to limit the DP's so we need to hit and run and attempt some steals......I don't see it happening, but, I would love to see it, |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 29, 2019 7:39:01 GMT -6
This is the roster I predict will be named for the ALDS: Pitchers- Verlander Cole Greinke Harris James Osuna Peacock Pressly Smith Urquidy Rondon Catchers- Chirinos Maldanado Infielders- Yuli Altuve Correa Bregman Diaz Outfielders- Brantley Springer Reddick Tucker Straw Marisnick DH-Alvarez |
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Post by Saint on Sept 29, 2019 7:46:10 GMT -6
This is the roster I predict will be named for the ALDS: Pitchers- Verlander Cole Greinke Harris James Osuna Peacock Pressly Smith Urquidy Rondon Catchers- Chirinos Maldanado Infielders- Yuli Altuve Correa Bregman Diaz Outfielders- Brantley Springer Reddick Tucker Straw Marisnick DH-Alvarez That seems likely. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 29, 2019 8:08:51 GMT -6
If Toro had not tanked recently, I think he had a shot at making the roster and one of Jake or Straw... probably Straw ..., would have been left off. Now I’m not sure Toro makes it even if Correa can’t go. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2019 8:12:27 GMT -6
I couldn’t decide in my head if Tucker would make the playoff roster. I hope he does, it would be a great experience for him!
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Post by m240 on Sept 29, 2019 8:14:36 GMT -6
This is the roster I predict will be named for the ALDS: Pitchers- Verlander Cole Greinke Harris James Osuna Peacock Pressly Smith Urquidy Rondon Catchers- Chirinos Maldanado Infielders- Yuli Altuve Correa Bregman Diaz Outfielders- Brantley Springer Reddick Tucker Straw Marisnick DH-Alvarez Kind of hard to argue with any of that. The one spot that there may be some question on though is Rondon. Personally I would prefer Abreu. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 29, 2019 10:08:59 GMT -6
That's a good point. Abreu has looked really good.
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 29, 2019 10:50:51 GMT -6
This is the roster I predict will be named for the ALDS: Pitchers- Verlander Cole Greinke Harris James Osuna Peacock Pressly Smith Urquidy Rondon Catchers- Chirinos Maldanado Infielders- Yuli Altuve Correa Bregman Diaz Outfielders- Brantley Springer Reddick Tucker Straw Marisnick DH-Alvarez This is the exact roster I want in the ALDS. I have a hunch we add a reliever and drop a position player for the ALCS. I would consider Abreu over Rondon, but, I think we go with experience. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 29, 2019 11:15:59 GMT -6
I would prefer Abreu over Rondon too. I just think Rondon will get the nod over Abreu. I hope I am wrong.
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Post by olpapa on Sept 29, 2019 18:48:20 GMT -6
That's a good point. Abreu has looked really good. After Peacock’s and Abreu’s showings today, I’m wondering if Peacock might be left off the ALDS roster in favor of Abreu. AJ sure gave the hook to Peacock quickly. I’m not sure if Peacock is healthy. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 29, 2019 18:56:01 GMT -6
That's a good point. Abreu has looked really good. I’m not sure if Peacock is healthy. Has he ever been? |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 29, 2019 19:03:43 GMT -6
I’m not sure if Peacock is healthy. Has he ever been? Not this year. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 29, 2019 19:08:06 GMT -6
That's a good point. Abreu has looked really good. After Peacock’s and Abreu’s showings today, I’m wondering if Peacock might be left off the ALDS roster in favor of Abreu. AJ sure gave the hook to Peacock quickly. I’m not sure if Peacock is healthy. He’s been on the DL for an extended time a couple of times. I’m not sure they should treat him any differently from McHugh. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 29, 2019 19:51:51 GMT -6
That's a good point. Abreu has looked really good. After Peacock’s and Abreu’s showings today, I’m wondering if Peacock might be left off the ALDS roster in favor of Abreu. AJ sure gave the hook to Peacock quickly. I’m not sure if Peacock is healthy. Putting Miley on is a wasted spot. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2019 19:59:15 GMT -6
As I stated in another post, I still think this would be it:
I don't think Tucker makes it over Straw unfortunately, but if they want to bring in only 11 pitchers then he has a shot.
Hitters: Springer Altuve Bregman Brantley Alvarez Gurriel Correa Chironos Reddick Maldonado Diaz Marisnick Straw Pitchers: Verlander Cole Greinke Miley Peacock Smith Harris Osuna Pressly James Rondon Urquidy |
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