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Dodgers up on the Mariners 8-1 thru the 5th
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Mariners imploding in 5th inning now losing 8-1 to Dodgers.
Our next 10 game looking really tough.
If I'm being honest, if you offered me 5-5 today I'd take it. That why it sucked to lose 2 at home to Boston before this stretch.
If I'm being honest, if you offered me 5-5 today I'd take it. That why it sucked to lose 2 at home to Boston before this stretch.
Mermen trying to put up a fight. 8-3 Dodgers, going to bottom of the 8th.
The Mariners were swept by the Dodgers, failed to gain ground on the Astros for a second straight night and have dropped 8 of 9.
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) August 22, 2024
They remain 5 games back in the AL West despite being 10 up on June 18.
Since then, they have a lower OPS than every team except the White Sox.
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Remember when everyone was mad at Dana because Seattle was making trades and we weren't?
68-58
5.0 games back of Wild Card bye (Indians).
5.0 games lead in AL West (Seamen).
2.5 games back of 2nd Wild Card spot (Royals/Twins).
5.0 games back of Wild Card bye (Indians).
5.0 games lead in AL West (Seamen).
2.5 games back of 2nd Wild Card spot (Royals/Twins).
Made me puke agreeing with youHornbeck said:
Lets go Dodgers!
Guys on 790 are suggesting Bregman at 1st base.
I feel like it's easier said than done, but if that could happen, that would solve a lot of issues
I feel like it's easier said than done, but if that could happen, that would solve a lot of issues
If he's healthy enough to swing a bat but can't field a position he is the DH and Yordan the full time LFer.
Playing Bregman at a position he's never played before in 1B isn't doing anyone any good. We have already seen guys make errors there the last two weeks just because it's a new position. He doesn't know the footwork, the ball will have 100% opposite spin from 3B, he's nit used to taking throws. It's just not a drag and drop position.
Playing Bregman at a position he's never played before in 1B isn't doing anyone any good. We have already seen guys make errors there the last two weeks just because it's a new position. He doesn't know the footwork, the ball will have 100% opposite spin from 3B, he's nit used to taking throws. It's just not a drag and drop position.
You're assuming Yordan can play LF everyday and not get hurtMathguy64 said:
If he's healthy enough to swing a bat but can't field a position he is the DH and Yordan the full time LFer.
Playing Bregman at a position he's never played before in 1B isn't doing anyone any good. We have already seen guys make errors there the last two weeks just because it's a new position. He doesn't know the footwork, the ball will have 100% opposite spin from 3B, he's nit used to taking throws. It's just not a drag and drop position.
tjack16 said:
Guys on 790 are suggesting Bregman at 1st base.
I feel like it's easier said than done, but if that could happen, that would solve a lot of issues
Pretty sure Altuve is the only one on the 25 man roster that we haven't had a discussion about playing 1B.
Corbin Burnes on the mound for the Orioles tonight
he's had a very good season -- 3.10 ERA
but a very bad month of August
he's had a very good season -- 3.10 ERA
but a very bad month of August
Mathguy64 said:
If he's healthy enough to swing a bat but can't field a position he is the DH and Yordan the full time LFer.
Playing Bregman at a position he's never played before in 1B isn't doing anyone any good. We have already seen guys make errors there the last two weeks just because it's a new position. He doesn't know the footwork, the ball will have 100% opposite spin from 3B, he's nit used to taking throws. It's just not a drag and drop position.
This weekend presents an issue with Yordan as your full time LFer. It's the biggest LF in the MLB
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Ag_07 said:
Pretty sure Altuve is the only one on the 25 man roster that we haven't had a discussion about playing 1B.
I dont think we've discussed Chas yet.
I would rather Yordan play a big field than Bregman play a position hes never played at.bearkatag15 said:Mathguy64 said:
If he's healthy enough to swing a bat but can't field a position he is the DH and Yordan the full time LFer.
Playing Bregman at a position he's never played before in 1B isn't doing anyone any good. We have already seen guys make errors there the last two weeks just because it's a new position. He doesn't know the footwork, the ball will have 100% opposite spin from 3B, he's nit used to taking throws. It's just not a drag and drop position.
This weekend presents an issue with Yordan as your full time LFer. It's the biggest LF in the MLB
always good for a laugh...
Astros walk leaders thru 126 games:
58 for Yordan
46 for Tucker
36 apiece for Altuve, Bregman, and Singleton -- tied for 3rd
Astros walk leaders thru 126 games:
58 for Yordan
46 for Tucker
36 apiece for Altuve, Bregman, and Singleton -- tied for 3rd
Speaking of 1B, Big Jon could have used a buddy system.
LHP: .149/.219/.224 z(yes that is an OPS of .443 in 67 AB), 28 K, 1 HR, wRC+ 29
RHP: .259/.345/.412 in 228 AB, 10 HR, 31 RBI, 30 BB, 67 K, wRC+ 116
The right move is Jon against RHP and Yainer against LHP. Its not hard.
LHP: .149/.219/.224 z(yes that is an OPS of .443 in 67 AB), 28 K, 1 HR, wRC+ 29
RHP: .259/.345/.412 in 228 AB, 10 HR, 31 RBI, 30 BB, 67 K, wRC+ 116
The right move is Jon against RHP and Yainer against LHP. Its not hard.
Mathguy64 said:
Speaking of 1B, Big Jon could have used a buddy system.
LHP: .149/.219/.224 z(yes that is an OPS of .443 in 67 AB), 28 K, 1 HR, wRC+ 29
RHP: .259/.345/.412 in 228 AB, 10 HR, 31 RBI, 30 BB, 67 K, wRC+ 116
The right move is Jon against RHP and Yainer against LHP. Its not hard.
I have been preaching this all year. Singleton is a platoon player. We need a RHH to pair with him. JD Davis & Garrett Cooper were both available multiple times. Both in Baltimore's AAA system now. We could have traded for Canha on the cheap. He's gonna 127 wRC+ vs LHP.
If we're comfortable with Diaz there and Caratini catching then I'm all for it. Maybe mix Dezenzo there too if we believe in him.
Wrote about Yordan Alvarez, and not just because he's an all-time great. (He is an all-time great.)
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) August 22, 2024
But because of two oddly interesting things:
⚔️He has 0 swords against him, not 1, a huge rarity
⚾️ He makes defenses play worse // -18 OAA last 2 yr
--> https://t.co/jIDVPwwvsZ
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here to eat crow on kuchi. Im an idiot.
That is weird. No doubt he has the bat for itProject Gemini said:Ag_07 said:
Pretty sure Altuve is the only one on the 25 man roster that we haven't had a discussion about playing 1B.
I dont think we've discussed Chas yet.
Hes not just a platoon player. Hes a well above average LHH. Hes not an All Star, but those numbers put him somewhere between the 5th and 10the best 1B in MLB. Hes basically Josh Naylor. I would take that all day long. He needs to get every AB he can get against RHP.Farmer1906 said:Mathguy64 said:
Speaking of 1B, Big Jon could have used a buddy system.
LHP: .149/.219/.224 z(yes that is an OPS of .443 in 67 AB), 28 K, 1 HR, wRC+ 29
RHP: .259/.345/.412 in 228 AB, 10 HR, 31 RBI, 30 BB, 67 K, wRC+ 116
The right move is Jon against RHP and Yainer against LHP. Its not hard.
I have been preaching this all year. Singleton is a platoon player. We need a RHH to pair with him. JD Davis & Garrett Cooper were both available multiple times. Both in Baltimore's AAA system now. We could have traded for Canha on the cheap. He's gonna 127 wRC+ vs LHP.
If we're comfortable with Diaz there and Caratini catching then I'm all for it. Maybe mix Dezenzo there too if we believe in him.
Platoon hitters doesn't mean they suck. Just that they need to avoid the same handed match up. Joc has had an awesome career and he can only hit righties.
The Astros are re-signing Hector Neris, per @AriA1exander pic.twitter.com/E5lVlP6k07
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 22, 2024
Gig 'Em
bringing the band back together
now we just need tuck back
now we just need tuck back
Hell yea! Welcome back Don Hector
The dawg is back!
**** yeah
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Man though...Neris, Tucker, and potentially Kendall Graveman mean 3 DFAs are going to be needed, right? Is Chaz going to survive that purge?
And then Lu-ace, porn stasche, Javier and Urquidy next year.
Lot of tough decisions ahead.
And then Lu-ace, porn stasche, Javier and Urquidy next year.
Lot of tough decisions ahead.
What salary will JV command next year on the market?
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