2021-08-18: Brewers (Peralta) at Cardinals (Flaherty) [Brewers win, 6-4 in 10 innings -- Freddy leaves game with shoulder discomfort; Bullpen covers 8 masterful innings as Crew completes comeback in extras]

[gebc1997]

I notice Ashby was removed after 1 inning tonight for Nashville. I wonder if they did that in case he was needed to join the rotation soon.

[82brewcrew82]

I think it would be a lot easier on everyone if you don’t get your hopes on Yelich for 2021

 

He doesn’t have it this year. At all. And it ain’t coming back. That’s not saying it cant turn around in the future but this year is done. He might flash a solid hit here and there. And maybe even maybe hit another home run

 

 

Holding out this hope that he’s going to tear it up this year is pretty futile at this point

You do you.

[Bulldogboy]

I notice Ashby was removed after 1 inning tonight for Nashville. I wonder if they did that in case he was needed to join the rotation soon.

I would think so. Having some depth is great.

[wildcat83]

I think it would be a lot easier on everyone if you don’t get your hopes on Yelich for 2021

 

He doesn’t have it this year. At all. And it ain’t coming back. That’s not saying it cant turn around in the future but this year is done. He might flash a solid hit here and there. And maybe even maybe hit another home run

 

 

Holding out this hope that he’s going to tear it up this year is pretty futile at this point

 

He’s 9 for his last 28. I know .321 isn’t a crazy hot streak especially without HR, but he’s been at least serviceable on the road trip.

[82brewcrew82]

I notice Ashby was removed after 1 inning tonight for Nashville. I wonder if they did that in case he was needed to join the rotation soon.

If so, they are really committed to the six starter thing. I wonder if that becomes something they do next year.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Wow...this zone is brutal, brutal. All around.

[Fear The Chorizo]

I notice Ashby was removed after 1 inning tonight for Nashville. I wonder if they did that in case he was needed to join the rotation soon.

If so, they are really committed to the six starter thing. I wonder if that becomes something they do next year.

 

When you've got a massive divisional lead, why put extra strain on the other starters right now?

[Patrick425]

Just have a DH for SP and remove DH when SP leaves. This protects the valuable SP yet keeps the NL substitution strategy in the game. It’s an obvious move to me. Ohtani could be the DH and get his two or three cuts each game too on non pitching games.

 

Interesting thought, but seems like you might as well go full DH if you are going to go this option. Pretty rare that a RP bats (although, I guess one position player would be burned by the original DH - so perhaps more possibility for a RP batting). One of the arguments for having the pitcher bat is that in a one or two run game in the 6th or 7th inning, your starter is pitching well with a relatively low pitch count, a rally going, pitcher's AB comes up - now there is a strategical decision to make that you don't have with the DH. The compromise you suggest would not keep that in place.

[Fear The Chorizo]

safe

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Just have a DH for SP and remove DH when SP leaves. This protects the valuable SP yet keeps the NL substitution strategy in the game. It’s an obvious move to me. Ohtani could be the DH and get his two or three cuts each game too on non pitching games.

 

Interesting thought, but seems like you might as well go full DH if you are going to go this option. Pretty rare that a RP bats (although, I guess one position player would be burned by the original DH - so perhaps more possibility for a RP batting). One of the arguments for having the pitcher bat is that in a one or two run game in the 6th or 7th inning, your starter is pitching well with a relatively low pitch count, a rally going, pitcher's AB comes up - now there is a strategical decision to make that you don't have with the DH. The compromise you suggest would not keep that in place.

 

But it would add the reverse...

 

"If I remove my SP, I lose my DH." That becomes a factor in an interesting way. I dig this idea. It's fun.

[Eye Black]

That replay seemed like one where the call on the field was going to stand either way.

[Patrick425]

Just have a DH for SP and remove DH when SP leaves. This protects the valuable SP yet keeps the NL substitution strategy in the game. It’s an obvious move to me. Ohtani could be the DH and get his two or three cuts each game too on non pitching games.

 

Interesting thought, but seems like you might as well go full DH if you are going to go this option. Pretty rare that a RP bats (although, I guess one position player would be burned by the original DH - so perhaps more possibility for a RP batting). One of the arguments for having the pitcher bat is that in a one or two run game in the 6th or 7th inning, your starter is pitching well with a relatively low pitch count, a rally going, pitcher's AB comes up - now there is a strategical decision to make that you don't have with the DH. The compromise you suggest would not keep that in place.

 

But it would add the reverse...

 

"If I remove my SP, I lose my DH." That becomes a factor in an interesting way. I dig this idea. It's fun.

 

Ah, yes....did not consider that. I like it!

[Bulldogboy]

This ab decides if Yelich is good or not for the rest of his career. Lol

[82brewcrew82]

Time for the Yelich redemption tour to begin.

[82brewcrew82]

Time for the Yelich redemption tour to begin.

Maybe later.

[Bulldogboy]

This ab decides if Yelich is good or not for the rest of his career. Lol

welp

[Eye Black]

Escobar was definitely swinging for a 5-3 lead there.

[oldguy]

He’s opening those hips up so much and so early it’s hard for him to do anything with anything on the outside of the plate with that swing.

[Fear The Chorizo]

He's just in between...all the darn time. A bit late on fastballs and a bit early on offspeed. Would rather see him yank a fastball foul down the line a few times even if it's outer half.

 

Dangit Escobar got a cookie there

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Yelich and Escobar both missing hittable pitches.

[roadcrew3]

Its time to drop Yelich in the order. I still am in the camp that he is going to start hitting better but time to let him get going in the bottom half. Would much rather have Garcia, Rowdy, or Narvaez get a shot there.

 

Yelich's OBP and speed are nice at the top, but his walk rate is declining and teams shift so effectively against him that lead-off probably isn't a great spot either. Drop him to 7th and hope he forces his way back up

[Fear The Chorizo]

ball 4

[brooks_quichenick]

What a horrendous strike zone tonight

[markedman5]

This umpire has not had a good night

[jjfanec]

Robots please