vs. ROYALS, 8/02

[TheDirtyBird]

2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Never commit to a major expenditure of funds over one night. 

Not even nine innings into the relationship and you want to put a ring on it.

What if the family and friends also approve?

[SteveA]

2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Never commit to a major expenditure of funds over one night. 

Not even nine innings into the relationship and you want to put a ring on it.

He walked the leadoff guy.   Forget it, we don't want the bum.

[25 Nuggets]

Just now, SteveA said:

He walked the leadoff guy.   Forget it, we don't want the bum.

Hahahaha

[Natty]

First walk by Helly in the 6th inning. 

[BohKnowsBmore]

5 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

No

 

6 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Would Ubaldo's contract be reasonable?

This makes me think about what we do with Tillman.  I think this year is an injury-driven anomaly, but his value has certainly taken a hit and there's no doubt that he's a riskier proposition than he was a season ago.

Perhaps we offer him a three year deal with relatively low AAV and an opt out after the second year (for him to be able to rebuild his value and capitalize)?  We have to QO him wither way, right?

What does this mean for Hellickson?  Nothing really.  Just got me thinking about other pitchers who have deals coming up.  Hellickson could be a good bridge guy for the back end of the rotation to some of the guys down on the farm.

 

[25 Nuggets]

For the record, I don't like the Hellickson deal.  Here's where I'd put it:

• Jimenez deal
• Hellickson trade
• Gallardo deal
• Miley trade (worst)

Subject to change of course.

[SteveA]

A ton of pitches this inning, including the ones to first base.

[Chavez Ravine]

Just now, TheDirtyBird said:

Does it mean were not getting into scoring position nearly as often as others?

Could be

 

Just now, schittenden said:

I think you have to look at it as the percentage of runners that get into scoring position that are left on base. 

Yeah.

But the absolute spread is surprisingly small between Texas' 2.98 and Cleveland's 3.96. I suspect efficacy at RISP is not a big component of offensive production.

[eddie83]

Stinking walk.  

[BohKnowsBmore]

4 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Never commit to a major expenditure of funds over one night. 

Not even nine innings into the relationship and you want to put a ring on it.

What if it's an incredibly passionate night of strike throwing and pitch sequencing?

[MDK02]

Get the pen up. Not good. 

[Yossarian]

Hellickson sucks - he can't get anyone out.

[eddie83]

That helps.  

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, BohKnowsBmore said:

 

This makes me think about what we do with Tillman.  I think this year is an injury-driven anomaly, but his value has certainly taken a hit and there's no doubt that he's a riskier proposition than he was a season ago.

Perhaps we offer him a three year deal with relatively low AAV and an opt out after the second year (for him to be able to rebuild his value and capitalize)?  We have to QO him wither way, right?

What does this mean for Hellickson?  Nothing really.  Just got me thinking about other pitchers who have deals coming up.  Hellickson could be a good bridge guy for the back end of the rotation to some of the guys down on the farm.

 

I wouldn't QO Tillman.

[BohKnowsBmore]

Pop up is quite huge.