Wednesday, July 26: rubber match in Philly, slightly earlier than normal start
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The ball did hit the glove of JRod. Shoulda been an error. 🤪 -
Yes. For perspective, it takes 3 second for a fielder to get to top speed. Once there, he's running 25-30 feet per second, depending who it is. So an extra 0.2 seconds allows a fielder to cover an extra 5-6 feet. That's why the Rodriguez play is a 15% probability and Santander 80%. Statcast also makes some adjustments based on plays where the outfielder is going back, which are deemed harder than played going forward or laterally. They also make adjustments if the wall comes in to play. -
By Moose Milligan · Posted
Also nice that this lineup doesn’t include Hays. -
They've been starting Kjerstad in LF and he's been making all the routine catches as far as I know. Im inclined to hang onto him at the moment. -
Meh, cheating to some degree is inherent in the game itself. I know you're joking, but how are the Yankees and Red Sox less culpable than the Astros? Cell phone use to tip pitches is more subtle, I guess.
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So, I get it, however, even moving Kjerstad has to be thought of considering the long-term plan. Are they extending Santander? He's a FA this winter and he'll be more expensive to keep. The Orioles still have to operate as a mid-market team and that means keeping guys like Kjerstad. Now, does that mean he's untouchable? No, but I'd like to see him in RF next year and beyond. Santander is a good player and I've said so often through his years with the team, but time to say goodbye and thank you. I'll say the same for Mullins and Hays. If Basallo, Mayo, or Holliday aren't expendable for the current market then neither should Kjerstad. Does anyone really think his bat won't be more productive than Santander's in the near future? We have guys in the system who should be productive for years as Orioles' players. Let's hold on to them for as long as possible unless it's the right deal. And that doesn't include guys who will be unavailable to pitch in the post season this year.
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I think I squeeze Forret ahead of him too. But that could just be me forcing up pitchers...
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