Wednesday, July 26: rubber match in Philly, slightly earlier than normal start

[O's84]

Just now, Uli2001 said:

Not in hindsight. He didn't pitch on Monday. Pitch him yesterday and make him unavailable for today if you must. Since WHEN do relievers need to pitch on 3-DAY rest?

I get it, but we've rode him hard including 2IP appearances.  The season is still along way from over.  I think it was the right call.  But regardless, we need at least another reliable arm from the pen because right now it's him or no one (Or Danny though he's been a little fun lately).  We got to get someone guys who can get outs.

[eddie83]

Just now, Dunk35 said:

When we lose the division by a game will you still be fine with it?

So yesterday will cause us to lose the division? Even if we lose still up 1.5 games and 2 in loss column. 60 games left after tonight. 

[Billy F-Face3]

4 minutes ago, Roy Firestone said:

Heres the future...I wish the future is NOW.

Where would you play Mayo if we have Gunnar, Westburg, Holliday, Mountcastle, and Ortiz?

[slakattack]

Just now, Pat Kelly said:

Again upgrades needed. 

Actually McCann is a McBetter hitter than McKenna

[eddie83]

2 minutes ago, dtk9119 said:

Judge coming back changes a lot

Hasn’t played a game in 6/7 weeks. Not so sure he comes off IL clicking no matter how great he is. 

[Moshagge3]

3 minutes ago, Pat Kelly said:

Phillies are better than the Judge-less Yankees. 

The O's will be seeing the Judge-ful Yankees, unfortunately.

[O's84]

Just now, Moshagge3 said:

The O's will be seeing the Judge-ful Yankees, unfortunately.

Hopefully Judge will be rusty.

[Pat Kelly]

Tonight's game was a development game for Bradish which will help him longterm. It's too bad the RH configuration is not a championship caliber lineup. 

[Gurgi]

Hyde and Elias love them some Odor....no way they move him from SS.  The veteran presence.  The way he turns a DP.   No we will see Odor till the bitter end.

We will just have to suck it up and realize the Odor of Mateo is not wafting away.  

[Billy F-Face3]

1 minute ago, Pat Kelly said:

It's too bad the RH configuration is not a championship caliber lineup. 

Which is why I bemoaned it before the game.

[slakattack]

Just now, O's84 said:

Hopefully Judge will be rusty.

Hmmm, let me think about this...star Yankee making dramatic return in front of bus loads of Skanks fans at OPACY, what could possibly go wrong?

[Brian88]

Don’t worry, Mateo is up

[Moshagge3]

1 minute ago, Pat Kelly said:

Tonight's game was a development game for Bradish which will help him longterm. It's too bad the RH configuration is not a championship caliber lineup. 

Yet McCann, Mateo, and McKenna all got on and scored runs tonight. 

[dtk9119]

Boy.. could the bottom of the 9th be any more of a mismatch??

[Pat Kelly]

Also offensive strategy coach. BP pitcher has trouble throwing strikes.  Players - we are going up there hacking even down by 2 rooms.