Jump to content

vs. MARINERS, 5/19

OFFNY

By OFFNY
in Game Threads

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 678
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Tony-OH
      Enrique Bradfield Jr. 2024

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      The Fangraph rankings didn't have Liranzo and Almeyda either so are you using them as your "bible"? I mean, I'm not knocking them, but they are clearly going of draft status on some of these guys and not having Etzel on here when he's totally outplayed everyone else, including Bradfield, in his draft class so far is head scratcher. I'm not ready to say Etzel is a better prospect than Bradfield yet, but it's not out o the question. I think Bradfield has been working on a new approach and swing this year and that's why the production has been slow to come.  I still have high hopes for Bradfield and he's still an impact defensive outfielder.
    • CaptainRedbeard
      Optimal position player roster for second half and playoffs?

      By CaptainRedbeard · Posted

      That’s the crazy part - no matter how you stack it, you’ll end up with a comically overqualified #9 hitter vs RHP. The worst hitters in this lineup vs. RHP this year have been Mountcastle and Adley. We’re arguably already overdue for Westburg swapping spots with Mountcastle. Mountcastle, Westburg and Mayo would get spaced out and likely have a righty batting 9th, although I suppose it could be Cowser or Kjerstad batting 9th instead - which is still wild going up against a RHP. 
    • Tony-OH
      Bring up Mayo already!!

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      I'd like to point out that Mayo has made one error since May 11th at 3B and has 2 errors in his 25 games at 3B.  
    • BRobinsonfan
      Bullpen 2024

      By BRobinsonfan · Posted

      I have no confidence in Cano in these situations. 
    • CaptainRedbeard
      Bullpen 2024

      By CaptainRedbeard · Posted

      I don’t know how much it is from not trusting Kimbrel, or him only being comfortable coming in a clean inning because he’s been doing it his whole career, or just not wanting to push him too much regular season. But a big factor just from an effectiveness point of view is that Kimbrel is prone to throw a ton of pitches. Feels a lot less reliable that he can get 4 outs before running out of gas and his effectiveness falling off. Kimbrel’s age and earlier season minor injury woes, and apparent large benefit from more rest are also distinguishing factors. Bautista also throws a lot of pitches of course, but he’s so unhittable it hardly seems to matter.  But he also blew out his arm while carrying a very high workload and a lot of multi-inning regular season appearances, so it could also simply be that the Orioles are recalibrating toward not wanting to risk their best RP that way in the regular season, especially with all the other considerations.
    • Tony-OH
      Optimal position player roster for second half and playoffs?

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      This is the lineup I want to see more times than not. I still think Mullins should play 4-5 times a week though so a rotation of Mullins, Santander, Cowser, and Kjerstad would give everyone enough playing time and keep them fresh.  Although I think Mayo would move up in the order very quickly.
    • Safelykept
      The 2024 Trade Deadline

      By Safelykept · Posted

      Yes possibly, 3 months ago he had ROY potential, hows that look now. I'm a big a homer as anybody but pump the brakes a little.

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...