Thursday 7/11 - Cubs vs. Orioles

[Malike]

Just now, O's84 said:

I thought you had to be a certain number runs down for that.  Have we reached that yet?

Under the new guidelines, leading teams have to be up by 10 or more runs in the ninth inning in order to let a position player pitch while trailing teams can use a position player anytime it's down by eight or more runs. Position players are also allowed to pitch anytime in extra innings.  

[Dunk35]

Red Sox will be in First Place Aug 1. Insane! 

[eddie83]

5 minutes ago, TopGunnar said:

No way. Not with this roster. 

Based on what? A slump?

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, O's84 said:

I thought you had to be a certain number runs down for that.  Have we reached that yet?

Needs to be a 10 run deficit for a position player to pitch and at this rate that will happen in the eighth inning.

[LookitsPuck]

Irvin approaching DFA territory with how he’s pitching lately. 

[Malike]

Just now, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Needs to be a 10 run deficit for a position player to pitch and at this rate that will happen in the eighth inning.

Not correct.

Under the new guidelines, leading teams have to be up by 10 or more runs in the ninth inning in order to let a position player pitch while trailing teams can use a position player anytime it's down by eight or more runs. Position players are also allowed to pitch anytime in extra innings.  

[Uli2001]

4 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

Gunnar's first instinct is to always run it to second and see if he can throw it.  He never thinks about how to shuttle the ball perfectly to second base.  

I am hoping he learns how to play the position better and it isnt a situation of him being baseball stupid.  

I continue to say, your best power hitter shouldn't be playing SS. Let him play 1B and focus on his offense.

[dtk9119]

1 minute ago, O's84 said:

I thought you had to be a certain number runs down for that.  Have we reached that yet?

With this offense we reached it in the 3rd inning. 

[casadeozo]

Does Irvin have options?

[Uli2001]

Just now, Malike said:

Not correct.

Under the new guidelines, leading teams have to be up by 10 or more runs in the ninth inning in order to let a position player pitch while trailing teams can use a position player anytime it's down by eight or more runs. Position players are also allowed to pitch anytime in extra innings.  

Another moronic "modern baseball" rule. It's a team game. Anyone on the 25-man should be allowed to pitch, hit, or field at any time.

[eddie83]

2 minutes ago, Uli2001 said:

I continue to say, your best power hitter shouldn't be playing SS. Let him play 1B and focus on his offense.

So you can minimize his value?

[Gurgi]

Just now, Uli2001 said:

Another moronic "modern baseball" rule. It's a team game. Anyone on the 25-man should be allowed to pitch, hit, or field at any time.

True.  This is the true spirit of baseball.  Every player is equal.  

[TopGunnar]

3 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Based on what? A slump?

Do you not see what our pitching staff is? Come on man. Wake up.

[eddie83]

3 minutes ago, casadeozo said:

Does Irvin have options?

No. 

[Uli2001]

Bold prediction: Red Sox will win the division.