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Hays in the lineup is fine with me, it’s not like Santander is hitting and Hays is better with the glove. I’m a little bit more bothered at the incessant push to get Henderson in the lead off spot. He doesn’t really get on base. Put Rutschman there even if he’s slow, or even Westburg or Cowser. Even going back to Mullins vs RHP is a better option than Henderson and his sub-.300 OBP.

Hays breaks out of his slump today, Im feeling it!

I’ve forgotten he was still on the team lol

Hate to say it but I agree. He needs a breather.

I think it’s no secret that Burnes will be elsewhere this time next year. He knows that, the organization knows that, I hope most fans know that. Just because he’s currently on the team doesn’t mean he has to be some kind boot licker.

Disappointing start to his career to put it lightly, but he’ll be fine. I didn’t get to watch the game tonight, but in the previous games he’s looked completely overwhelmed and judging the 3 Ks tonight, I imagine it was more of the same. Hopefully he gets the first one out of the way soon, I can’t imagine the pressure he is feeling. Extremely young, highly touted, straight to a playoff caliber team, son of a well known player…I don’t doubt that the struggles are in his head right now. But good lord, what a train wreck these first 3 games have been.

“The milkman always delivers” What did I just hear lmao

Not terrible, I’d prefer Mateo over Urías. Urías looks a mess this year. If you’re going to have Adley play as much as Hyde does, he’s gonna need a lot of days at DH. The only thing I’d change is maybe putting Cowser in CF, but it’s not a big deal.

First I said Holliday and then thought…nah, he’s unfortunately probably going to be a Sept call up. Then I thought Kjerstad but then tried fitting him in somewhere and there’s no where for him to play unless Cowser takes over CF which is unlikely. So I went with Norby, he could probably fill in the role of DH vs LHP and he’s had a lot of time at AAA that it’s pretty unreasonable at this point that he hasn’t been given a chance yet.

A trade of a productive vet seems like a counter productive move. I think you’ll either see an unproductive vet or a blocked prospect moved. Norby, an outfielder, maybe even Mayo…or someone like a struggling Urias or Hays.

I’m annoyed, but I understand it’s just one game at the beginning of the season. Cowser is not McKenna and I hope he is not utilized as such. My dislike of today’s lineup has a lot to do with Mountcastle hitting clean up vs a right handed SP. That is what cost Cowser a spot in the lineup and Mountcastle is not a great enough hitter for me to think he should be in there every day. Maybe he’ll prove me wrong, he’s still fairly young. But last year he was abysmal vs RHP. He just isn’t the slugger we all want him to be. Watch, he’ll hit a couple home runs today because I’m whining about it. But I’d much rather see Cowser in RF, O’Hearn at 1B, and Santander at DH.

Cowser needs to be sent down until there is an opportunity for him. That is ridiculous. What a waste of talent to just sit.

Hopefully Mountcastle is a platoon player until he has proven otherwise. His splits last year were atrocious. Otherwise Cowser is riding the bench all year and I think both Hyde and Elias would agree that is a terrible idea.

You’re going to see Cowser and Kemp. I’d be very surprised otherwise

Not sure what type of device you’re using but sometimes I have to delete the app altogether and reinstall it.