Wednesday, May 10: Rubber match vs the first place Rays

[Billy F-Face3]

Chironos showed some arm side run on one of his pitches. It's moving.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, byrdz said:

Anyone know why their starting pitching was removed from the game?

By design.

The strategy is called using an opener.

 

[Gurgi]

Just now, byrdz said:

Anyone know why their starting pitching was removed from the game?

I think they are using the so called "opener"  they did not plan to pitch him long.  Its like using a reliever before the starter.  The Rays do this more than just about any team.

[Billy F-Face3]

That's our Cedric! Turns a walk into a double.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Gurgi said:

I think they are using the so called "opener"  they did not plan to pitch him long.  Its like using a reliever before the starter.  The Rays do this more than just about any team.

When Elias took over I was hopeful the O's would follow suit.

It's a logical move to make.

[FlaO'sFan]

Cedric is a professional hitter.

[Billy F-Face3]

I mean a single into a double 

[Moose Milligan]

5 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I was expecting some Santana from you.

You asked for it, indie boy.

And that's Santana with Rob Thomas.  Get it together.

 

[Gurgi]

Would be nice to cash in here and score a couple runs.   Fingers crossed.

[Billy F-Face3]

Probably not able to steal 3rd on this catcher. He proved he's got a gun for an arm.

[byrdz]

2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

By design.

The strategy is called using an opener.

 

 

2 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

I think they are using the so called "opener"  they did not plan to pitch him long.  Its like using a reliever before the starter.  The Rays do this more than just about any team.

Ah ok, thank you!

[Moose Milligan]

Adley with the clutch walk.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

You asked for it, indie boy.

And that's Santana with Rob Thomas.  Get it together.

 

Oh it's a hot one.

[seak05]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

When Elias took over I was hopeful the O's would follow suit.

It's a logical move to make.

Agree, it's significantly easier to find a pitcher who can get through a lineup 1-2 times, then 3. Just plan for it and build the pitching staff around it

[mrbig1]

I don't blame them for pitching Santander.