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8 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Did they say if it’s been lingering or if it’s new?  He’s off to a slow start after a great WBC, wonder if he tweaked something after the WBC?

IIRC, they said "dealing with" but didn't give a time frame.

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52 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Who is missing from the lineup that should be in there?

Santander and Stowers. There’s no reason Vavra should be getting RF ABs over Stowers. If Santander is banged up that is understandable. 
 

The little things are hurting us this year. Vavra over Stowers. RH CF depth. RH relief depth. 

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13 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Santander and Stowers. There’s no reason Vavra should be getting RF ABs over Stowers. If Santander is banged up that is understandable. 
 

The little things are hurting us this year. Vavra over Stowers. RH CF depth. RH relief depth. 

How about the big thing, starting pitching?

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18 minutes ago, jrobb21613 said:

Not sure I understand Gunnar batting cleanup with his struggles at the plate. 

Mixing LH and RH up. Then if they bring a lefty in to face the 3 straight lefties 6-8 in order Hyde can pinch hit if he wants to. Doesn’t want to take Gunnar out of game. Plus hits RHP better. 

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12 hours ago, RZNJ said:

How about the big thing, starting pitching?

This isn't directed at you, or even this topic. Just a broad observation of fans reactions every single day this year so far to everything....

We are starting to act like Yankee fans where we expect perfection and negatively overreact to everything that isn't LOL.

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I'm that high on Varva. I love his plate discipline/swing decisions. But I think he can overpowered up in the zone.

But I like that they are giving him an extended look against RH pitching. 

Of course, I'm with most who would prefer Stowers. But at least, see what you have in him before moving on.

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Today I think McCann should get a start so Adley can catch for Grayson tommorrow. This means DH goes to Adley. Which means RF would have to go to Santander, but is his back feeling OK enough to play the field? Maybe they put O'hearn or Vavra or Frazier in RF instead. Also curious to see what happens with Hays after he was grimacing in pain yesterday.

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Just now, Billy F-Face3 said:

Today I think McCann should get a start so Adley can catch for Grayson tommorrow. This means DH goes to Adley. Which means RF would have to go to Santander, but is his back feeling OK enough to play the field? Maybe they put O'hearn or Vavra or Frazier in RF instead. Also curious to see what happens with Hays after he was grimacing in pain yesterday.

They could also just give Adley his first day off of the year. (Outside of scheduled off days)

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