I know I said I was gonna be better in the second half, but holy shit it takes a lot to write after every single game. I gotta get back into the swing of it. Shit's been busy lately, personally, professionally, etc. But I've still been watching every game. And that's what matters, right?
And I have some thoughts. You can't use Steven Wright to pinch run. Ya can't. I'm 1000000% OK with using a pitcher in that spot, I actually love that and think it's smart. But use Buchholz (especially if he's about to come into the game to pitch) or Pomeranz, who was in the NL earlier this year. I don't think Steven Wright has ever been on the bases in the major leagues (I could look that up, but that's not happening). Part of it is on Steven Wright for not being able to run on the bases without hurting himself. Ugh.
Losing that extra game to the Yankees on that homestand hurt. Should've taken 2 out of 3 from them. Sweeping the DBacks took a little of the sting out of that.
Had to miss the Cleveland makeup game because of work, but was very glad to see that Pomeranz, who has faced a LOT of criticism, was able to contribute and pick up a win. Let's hope that trend continues.
LOVED what I was seeing from ERod last night. Not too worried about the hamstring, but definitely not thrilled. Very glad to see the bullpen (minus A-BAD) pick him up. And Mookie. What is there left to say about Mookie? Just incredible. He's putting on a show every game. Besides being so dominant, he's incredibly entertaining. Good idea to move him to 3rd/4th in the order so he starts getting more chances to hit with men on base. He's been incredible.
Price NEEDS to step up tonight to keep this thing going. Feels like the 1000th time we've said that.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Friday, August 5, 2016
Quick Hits
A few thoughts on the Seattle series...
These late night weeknight games completely drain me. They seem quicker than normal games, but they're so late I'm just exhausted. Had to actually go to bed and throw it on the radio and listen in bed last night. It caught up to me after 3 late nights...
Was encouraged by the starting pitching this week. Price was veru good until he hit the wall, and ERod and Porcello did their part and Pomeranz gave you 6, which is more than you would've gotten for Buchholz. He's getting better. Losing that Price game was very tough, since it was very winnable and we thought they had it.
What was up with the whacky, untrue stats Lyons was spitting at us about Seattle starter Wade LeBlanc the other night?
Farrell should not have sat Benintendi last night. I know he has all of 2 games of big league experience, but he's a better option than Brentz at this point. He's hit LHPs well so far as a pro and last night's starter (Ariel Miranda) has been eaten alive against lefties in the minors this year, and we saw Travis Shaw go yard against him early. It would be nice if Farrell thought outside the box maybe once in while....
Interleague play this weekend. Goin on 20 years and I still hate it..
These late night weeknight games completely drain me. They seem quicker than normal games, but they're so late I'm just exhausted. Had to actually go to bed and throw it on the radio and listen in bed last night. It caught up to me after 3 late nights...
Was encouraged by the starting pitching this week. Price was veru good until he hit the wall, and ERod and Porcello did their part and Pomeranz gave you 6, which is more than you would've gotten for Buchholz. He's getting better. Losing that Price game was very tough, since it was very winnable and we thought they had it.
What was up with the whacky, untrue stats Lyons was spitting at us about Seattle starter Wade LeBlanc the other night?
Farrell should not have sat Benintendi last night. I know he has all of 2 games of big league experience, but he's a better option than Brentz at this point. He's hit LHPs well so far as a pro and last night's starter (Ariel Miranda) has been eaten alive against lefties in the minors this year, and we saw Travis Shaw go yard against him early. It would be nice if Farrell thought outside the box maybe once in while....
Interleague play this weekend. Goin on 20 years and I still hate it..
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