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3 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Right. Urias is a reverse splits guy but lefties have hit Lugo much better than righties. That said, lefties still had a sub 700 OPS vs him.

If the analytics dept is on board he starts. I’m sure they look at swing path vs certain pitchers etc. I know it was a meaningless game but the fact they he changed his swing and had in game success was nice to see. 
 

It wasn’t meaningless for him. 

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Ah, another year of second guessing the lineup every single day!  

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I don’t know why people keep lumping O’Hearn in on posts like this. The guy had one of the few over .800 OPS on the team last year. He’s not remotely the problem. 

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I heard that he was initially scheduled to be DH, but told Hyde, “if Burnes doesn’t want me to catch him, then I don’t wanna play!”  Then he was seen softly sobbing in a corner of the locker room.   

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30 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Any chance Holliday gets the start today?

I would assume no…but he did have a good last game and came in for Gunnar and drew another walk. 

Urias is 7-29 since coming back and one of those hits was a gift double yesterday. 

To be clear, I’m not saying they should start Holliday, just wondering if they would consider it.

I doubt it. The last month the approach was to prepare him for a sub role. I think it's great that he ditched the leg kick and had good results in one game but starting Holliday would be a desperation move. Ramon hit well down the stretch and had a better overall season. Objectively, I don't see any reason why it should be Holliday. I also like our defense as it is.

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1 minute ago, eddie83 said:

If the analytics dept is on board he starts. I’m sure they look at swing path vs certain pitchers etc. I know it was a meaningless game but the fact they he changed his swing and had in game success was nice to see. 
 

It wasn’t meaningless for him. 

Right.  I suspect they don’t start him but one thing that also hurts is Urias’ lack of speed. Even if you hold up on the Mullins hit yesterday, a faster player may score anyway.

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Just now, Aristotelian said:

I doubt it. The last month the approach was to prepare him for a sub role. I think it's great that he ditched the leg kick and had good results in one game but starting Holliday would be a desperation move. Ramon hit well down the stretch and had a better overall season. Objectively, I don't see any reason why it should be Holliday. I also like our defense as it is.

Urias didn’t hit well down the stretch. He had a 654 OPs after coming back. 

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16 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

That’s interesting.  Clearly has faith in him.

I'm not sure that is it - just hasn't had enough opportunities to be a regular in the lineup. He is placed in the high leverage situations out of desperation for platoon advantage.

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36 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Mounty is 2-4 with a double vs Lugo.

I agree. I’m sticking with him. I like Kjerstad a lot but this may not be the best situation for him.

The argument against Kjerstad is Lugo’s curveball.  Silent J can’t help but chase curveballs and Lugo’s is one of the best in the biz.  

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51 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Mounty is 2-4 with a double vs Lugo.

I agree. I’m sticking with him. I like Kjerstad a lot but this may not be the best situation for him.

You may have sold me here and I think you're right.  Also Mounty > O'Hearn defensively.  I'm pissed at Mountcastle, but that'll change as soon as the game starts.  I just want to win.  WE can all disect and analyze, but the truth is this team as the bats in the right spots and they just gotta produce.  

Just win one and get off the schnide.  

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1 hour ago, Sports Guy said:

Any chance Holliday gets the start today?

I would assume no…but he did have a good last game and came in for Gunnar and drew another walk. 

Urias is 7-29 since coming back and one of those hits was a gift double yesterday. 

To be clear, I’m not saying they should start Holliday, just wondering if they would consider it.

I kinda like this action, KC with 4 LH in the pen. Lets make sure we get as many ABs matched up. so with that O'hearn over Mounty. Adley catches, and the bench ready for left handers.

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21 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Would have to drop Gunnar to 3. Or do you want Gunnar coming up earlier is the question? 

Mullins should absolutely Lead Off Today. Keep westburg 2nd then Gunnar, Tony, O'hearn, Adley, Cowser, Kjerstad, Holliday. Try to jump these guys early.

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