.500_OR_BETTER

100% safe.

I thought we fixed this problem already.... that's why the guys wear those absurd over mitts when they get on base.

My guess is that we needed another Right-handed outfielder, and we have all lefties and one switch. Easy move since McKenna is already on the 40 man. Stowers time will come soon. McKenna should be nothing but a late innings defensive replacement or maybe a one spot start against an upcoming lefty which Hays may be healthy by then. He should not take any AB's away from Cowser and/or Mullins, but we know Hyde will probably sit Cowser. This is a head scratcher as I thought Holliday should be given more time but to see him being sent down with McKenna coming up... barf.

Why is Tony still batting 4th? Move Westy to #3 and Mounty to #4; or vice versa but good grief Hyde... come on.... Tony should be down at the 7/8 slot.

This. He should have had two hits last night. Not sure if Hyde will play him this afternoon with a lefty starting but I don't see a need to send him down.

Is Mountcastle most likely resting again? If Tony is playing, I'd hope with this lineup Hyde starts moving him down. O'Hearn, Westburg, and Cowser are better hitters for the 3/4/5 spots. If Mountcastle is available - O'Hearn / Kjerstad should be RF/DH. Sit Tony.

I'd be fine with Kjerstad taking some playing time (OF & DH) away from Santander. I don't think there would be any drop off in our offense productivity and especially with our young guys (Cowser and Westburg) starting to breakout

Guys, just save yourself all of the stress......no need to dive into all the stats, matchups, etc. O's sweep the Royals. Holliday gets his first ML HR. Enjoy your weekend.

This. I brought this up before. Sure he has some bad 0-1 calls go against him and next thing you know he is 0-2 just swinging away. But look at the pitches thrown to him at #9 and then go look at the pitches thrown to Gunnar, and it's a joke. He is getting painted on every corner.

A new PA person and system would be great too.

Does anyone know if Zach Hample was at the game yesterday. I know he's chasing Holidays first HR ball but just saying.......

It's only a 3rd of the ABs / Games. The hits will come the numbers will get better. The point being, it doesn't look pretty at first but there is no reason to panic.

Split G GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB ROE BAbip tOPS+ sOPS+ April/March 23 22 92 74 15 14 3 0 2 4 1 1 17 29 .189 .348 .311 .659 23 1 1 0 0 0 1 .279 71 85

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No Cowser vs RHP? with an off day tomorrow.... IMO either its Hays or Santander in RF today.