2018-04-02: Cardinals (Mikolas) at Brewers (Davies) 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 8-4]

[3and2Fastball]

I thought Davies' minor oblique strain in Spring Training in what pushed him back to game #4, adambr2

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I love Pina's arm behind the plate. He isn't flashy, but he's a solid ML catcher.

[MadScientist]

Cain!

[homer]

OK, Cain can stay

[82brewcrew82]

Boom goes the dynamite!!!!!!

[torts]

Lorenzo totally Prince'd that homer!

[adambr2]

Still can't understand why you tab Suter for Game 3 and Davies for the home opener. I can't explain it, but Davies straight stinks at home and is an ace on the road. Like, moreso than any pitcher in baseball.

 

It made perfect sense to let him finish off the Padre series and roll with Suter in the home opener. I said it well beforehand and I just don't know what Counsell was thinking there.

 

Symbolism of being "opening day starter." Players would probably not like it if one of the horses didn't get to start this game. Counsell can't start Suter here no matter how much sense it makes. It's a sign of respect.

 

I would think that a good clubhouse which we seem go have who gets explained the logic by the manager could deal with it just fine.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Can you declare a free agent signing a success after 4 games?

[3and2Fastball]

this is gonna be a fun team to watch all season... Here's hoping we bring in more pitching at the deadline snd make a run

[Dead Simmons]

Looks like a pitching duel is out of the question....good! I like action.

[adambr2]

I love Pina's arm behind the plate. He isn't flashy, but he's a solid ML catcher.

 

Totally agree. He's a high end defensive catcher. Anything he gives us with the bat is gravy, which as a bonus is pretty darn good too.

 

I don't understand why some wanted him replaced. I think he'll be pretty safe for 2 WAR or so.

[adambr2]

Nice D from Villar.

[3and2Fastball]

I like Piña a lot too. Class act who signs autographs for the kids, even on games he's playing in. Something Lucroy never did. He can hit, too. His bat is legit. I just hope Counsell paces him over the course of the season. We need him fresh down the stretch

[3and2Fastball]

I doubt Dombrowski will ever trade with Stearns again.

[owbc]

Nice to see Shaw producing so far this year. Doubles machine!

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I like Piña a lot too. Class act who signs autographs for the kids, even on games he's playing in. Something Lucroy never did. He can hit, too. His bat is legit. I just hope Counsell paces him over the course of the season. We need him fresh down the stretch

 

That's why I hope Vogt comes back heathy. He isn't near the defensive catcher Pina is, but the bat is similar.

[MoreTrife]

this is gonna be a fun team to watch all season... Here's hoping we bring in more pitching at the deadline snd make a run

 

Does Jimmy count! Hope he returns to form. That'd be huge.

[rcc]

Another double for Travis. Team leader again this year?

[MoreTrife]

Nice to see Shaw producing so far this year. Doubles machine!

 

Yeah I was real worried about him regressing. Hope he keeps it up.

[pacopete4]

Thames can’t buy one. Hopefully they literature he’s been reading does the trick so he doesn’t go all mental and get in a funk.

[RollieTime]

49 pitches through 4 innings. Davies has looked solid so far. Would be nice to save the bullpen today to give most of them a couple days off.

[rcc]

Ha! They still haven't seen their relief pitcher yet this year. Red Sox lost Travis and that trade.

[MoreTrife]

How long is villars leash and what are our options?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

How long is villars leash and what are our options?

 

Not any better than Villar.

[adambr2]

I know you don't want to be overly aggressive, but we seem to be constantly staring at 2 strike pitches with 2 outs and RISP. Don't like that. Don't know what Villar was looking for. Fastball right down the middle.