I'm sure the Stros thought about asking Will Smith to come throw a bullpen session to make the ALDS roster as the Yankees did with Chapman, but were concerned he might actually have shown up
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Phil Maton: "Hey man, which pitchers didn't make the roster?"
Will Smith: "Just the two of us..."
I'll see myself out.
Will Smith: "Just the two of us..."
I'll see myself out.
Yeah I think you leave Smith and Maton off so Dusty doesn't think it's mid-June and put them in.
Garcia and Urquidy haven't been world beaters, but they did combine to win 28 games this year.
Garcia and Urquidy haven't been world beaters, but they did combine to win 28 games this year.
Mr.Bond said:
No will Smith or maton
I'm shocked
Not because I thought they deserved it but shocked the Stros opted to leave them out.
Eating some crow here too since I had said earlier there was no way they'd be leaving Maton off.
Maton was used almost every time Dusty needed an arm out of the pen. That had to be a Click decision
We have 6 really good bullpen arms between Pressly, Montero, Stanek, Neris, Abreu, & Brown. Most likely we're not going to need the 7th and 8th arm out of the pen.Mathguy64 said:
I'm trying to fathom keeping Urquidy and Garcia on the roster. Unless you think you need two long relievers because your starters are going to **** the bed that makes no sense.
I stg if dubon starts over chas today
What about Jake?
BCSGrubber said:
What about Jake?
Jake should be relegated to Derek Fisher PRing appearances only.
Their obsession with him is quite fascinating. I don't see it.
Mariners lineup for Game 1. pic.twitter.com/iHb3Bqj4Hc
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) October 11, 2022
Looks like Braves fans are overjoyed with their trade with us.
Matzek not being on this sucks. But he has been wild recently. I understand it.
— Y - Max Fried Stash🍦(101-61, 0-0) (@MaxFriedstash) October 11, 2022
I'd rather have had a trashcan stand on the mound than Odorizzi. It would have walked less and give up less runs. https://t.co/IomKs663lA
I see Pena is an outfielder now per that release...
A bit surprised but I think Click took over and just said, I am putting the 12 best pitchers on the roster, period. 7 "Starters" and 5 relievers, but 3 of the starters have had significant relief appearances during the season to make up for it. Love the decision and I didn't think they would actually leave both Maton and Smith off.
That being said, expect this to change to 13/13 for the ALCS if we make it that far. Probably brings Maton back into the fold.
A bit surprised but I think Click took over and just said, I am putting the 12 best pitchers on the roster, period. 7 "Starters" and 5 relievers, but 3 of the starters have had significant relief appearances during the season to make up for it. Love the decision and I didn't think they would actually leave both Maton and Smith off.
That being said, expect this to change to 13/13 for the ALCS if we make it that far. Probably brings Maton back into the fold.
look at it again. mancini is infielder.Quote:
I see Pena is an outfielder now per that release...
Farmer1906 said:
Looks like Braves fans are overjoyed with their trade with us.Matzek not being on this sucks. But he has been wild recently. I understand it.
— Y - Max Fried Stash🍦(101-61, 0-0) (@MaxFriedstash) October 11, 2022
I'd rather have had a trashcan stand on the mound than Odorizzi. It would have walked less and give up less runs. https://t.co/IomKs663lA
James Click's long game, diluting the Braves pitching staff.
The Porkchop Express said:
Yeah I think you leave Smith and Maton off so Dusty doesn't think it's mid-June and put them in.
Garcia and Urquidy haven't been world beaters, but they did combine to win 28 games this year.
I think Garcia can ramp it up extra for a one inning outing if needed
2021 ALCS game 6 was elite
Yordan Alvarez has his parents here, first time they’ll see him play in the postseason. Told them they’re going to see a lot more people and there will be a lot more noise.
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) October 11, 2022
Ahh, I see that the line is supposed to be a continuation of the infielders line. Terrible graphic.BMX Bandit said:look at it again. mancini is infielder.Quote:
I see Pena is an outfielder now per that release...
It seems to be the Astros are looking to stack their starters.
JV will probably take it as far as he can, then it's bullpen.
Framber will likely get matched with Garcia and LMJ with Urquidy.
I think people are seriously discounting Urquidy.
JV will probably take it as far as he can, then it's bullpen.
Framber will likely get matched with Garcia and LMJ with Urquidy.
I think people are seriously discounting Urquidy.
I am surprised by Maton a little bit, but kind of was thinking he might get left off based on usage alone.Ag_07 said:Mr.Bond said:
No will Smith or maton
I'm shocked
Not because I thought they deserved it but shocked the Stros opted to leave them out.
Eating some crow here too since I had said earlier there was no way they'd be leaving Maton off.
I am not surprised by Will Smith at all. There was no way they were putting him on the roster.
Mancini DH timeYordan Alvarez says he’s gained the confidence of Dusty Baker that he can play in the outfield every day.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 11, 2022
The beauty of the way the pitching is constructed for this series is if the starter can only go 5, you can get 2 out of Urquidy to get to the back end.agproducer said:
It seems to be the Astros are looking to stack their starters.
JV will probably take it as far as he can, then it's bullpen.
Framber will likely get matched with Garcia and LMJ with Urquidy.
I think people are seriously discounting Urquidy.
If Framber or LMJ struggle early, you could still get 3 out of Urquidy, Garcia, or Javier in this series if needed. That's not to mention Brown.
It allows the Astros to not have to let the Mariners see the same bullpen guys over and over, which as we all know, plays to the hitter in the long run.
Am I crazy for preferring Diaz to Mancini at DH?
Yet you are *****ing about day baseball, MLB has always had some of its postseason played in the afternoon.BadAggie said:
Can't wait until Manfred makes the following rules changes.
Every inning starts with the bases loaded.
Four strikes and you're out.
Strike zone cut in half.
All fences moved in 100 feet.
That's why all the moaning about everyday lineups was so annoying to me. We'll see what the official line-up is, but Dusty has proven to me he will figure out how to get the best postseason offense out there when he needs to do so.linkdude said:Mancini DH timeYordan Alvarez says he’s gained the confidence of Dusty Baker that he can play in the outfield every day.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 11, 2022
not at all, and I am guessing Diaz is in the starting lineuptexasaggie2015 said:
Am I crazy for preferring Diaz to Mancini at DH?
Dusty was saying Yordan was playing at a gold glove level yesterday in the presser. We all know he's nowhere close to that, but Pepaw is happy with him.linkdude said:Mancini DH timeYordan Alvarez says he’s gained the confidence of Dusty Baker that he can play in the outfield every day.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 11, 2022
You aren't, but I really like having Diaz as a PH option against some of those fastballs from their bullpen guys.texasaggie2015 said:
Am I crazy for preferring Diaz to Mancini at DH?
Beat40 said:The beauty of the way the pitching is constructed for this series is if the starter can only go 5, you can get 2 out of Urquidy to get to the back end.agproducer said:
It seems to be the Astros are looking to stack their starters.
JV will probably take it as far as he can, then it's bullpen.
Framber will likely get matched with Garcia and LMJ with Urquidy.
I think people are seriously discounting Urquidy.
If Framber or LMJ struggle early, you could still get 3 out of Urquidy, Garcia, or Javier in this series if needed. That's not to mention Brown.
It allows the Astros to not have to let the Mariners see the same bullpen guys over and over, which as we all know, plays to the hitter in the long run.
Exactly. And the Ms have not seen Brown before.
Smart. He's also a better option to back up in the IF than Dubon.Beat40 said:You aren't, but I really like having Diaz as a PH option against some of those fastballs from their bullpen guys.texasaggie2015 said:
Am I crazy for preferring Diaz to Mancini at DH?
I would start Diaz in LF though and bat him 2nd (assuming I can't put Bregman, Alvarez, or Tucker there)
How are these idiots not starting Toro against us? he has 4 HR and 20 RBI in 25 games against us and an .841 OPS against a career .621 OPS.bearkatag15 said:Mariners lineup for Game 1. pic.twitter.com/iHb3Bqj4Hc
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) October 11, 2022
I don't mind that either.Farmer1906 said:Smart. He's also a better option to back up in the IF than Dubon.Beat40 said:You aren't, but I really like having Diaz as a PH option against some of those fastballs from their bullpen guys.texasaggie2015 said:
Am I crazy for preferring Diaz to Mancini at DH?
I would start Diaz in LF though and bat him 2nd (assuming I can't put Bregman, Alvarez, or Tucker there)
This is where Dusty will use his guys. During the regular season, he was putting guys in doors to see how they would respond. That's why we are seeing Hensley on the roster and not JJ. In addition, he's been seeing which LF would be best overall. That is Yordan.
Dude, I'm ****ing fired up!
Dude, I'm ****ing fired up!
Is he though?agproducer said:
This is where Dusty will use his guys. During the regular season, he was putting guys in doors to see how they would respond. That's why we are seeing Hensley on the roster and not JJ. In addition, he's been seeing which LF would be best overall. That is Yordan.
Dude, I'm ****ing fired up!
I see the Mariners are starting the Astros' 10th man, Jarred Kelenic. Guy is going to earn his playoff share.
Career vs Houston 9 for 65 with 31 K. Joey Gallo called, he wants his stat line back.
Career vs Houston 9 for 65 with 31 K. Joey Gallo called, he wants his stat line back.
Hmmm. Which hat for today's game?
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