MrTPlush

Probably because they average 6.35 runs when he pitches. Anyone is going to have a nuts record with that support. He gets video game run support.

It’s so tough. They can still win this series. But you make some noise with big series wins to give it right back against crap teams at home. It’s like the complete the definition of a .500 team Reds aren’t a crap team.

The mike trout effect. Guy who should win basically every year. After he finally got the award on a non contending team the only time he was robbed was after that first MVP award. Even then Donaldson had some lofty stats and you could argue he deserved it just as much. Pretty rare for someone to be worthy multiple years in a row. Not sure who a good example would be outside of Trout, but does seem you don’t get much love the next year regardless.

Puig thankfully taking a nap because he would have scored easily on that. Even more thankfully Arcia pushed the runner off like a linebacker after failing to actually tag him out. Can’t go chasing a runner that long and dive when a guy is on third. Should have costed us a run, crazy he didn’t just give the ball up to Aguilar.

They got a call to benefit them in the 2nd AB that inning, but also got squeezed the first pitch of the Suarez at bat...which then turned 3-0 count. I couldn’t really find many other wrong calls. Does seem like a larger zone though.

Bellinger is going to win the MVP. They polled a good number of people at the break and it was Bellinger by a landslide and the stats weren’t that far off. Yelich has closed the gap a bit, but it is a solid sign Yelich will have to undeniably be better to win. Sad reality

I did say almost everything...and WAR isn’t the God of statistics like everyone makes it out to be. It does tel you there may be things Yelich isn’t actually better in.

Has Thames ever looked comfortable when a ball gets hit to him in the OF? It is so cringy.

I cannot wait till we get a new SS. What a day it will be.

Launch angle Grandal, launch angle.

Does someone seriously still think we should sell? Seriously? It is not happening. They literally hold a postseason spot right now and just games out of the division.

Correct. Much like a catcher who loses his glove in a collision or if the player runs, hits the gloves, and it comes off.

Probably still a giant waste a time at the end of the day. If you want to smuggle something in just put a false bottom in your bag and BOOM...in you go. The whole process is joke when it comes to effort. All they do is stab the inside of your bag a few times with a mini bat.

Except they don't go over their limit and I think that is where his problem lies. I think most of the savings go into capital projects like food service upgrades, spring training complex, and owning the Mudcats in the present time of sucking. I don't think they save money to use when competing...which is what he wants them to do. The whole idea of them having a spending limit is arbitrary, though, because no one other than the team's ownership and front office really knows what that number is. My guess is that it is a loose limit, and the front office is handed spending parameters, and must get ownership approval for anything that doesn't fall into those parameters. I totally agree and I have said it before no one is really going to know what their limit (which has to be loose to some degree) or the utter max is before losing money. However, with that being said it would be hard to convince me that they are over that number right now...or particularly close (<$10mil). So the point stands all the saved money from the down years if not going directly into the teams payroll today. We could argue endlessly about what the limit number might be....but with the limited data available it would seem we cannot already be overachieving that. If the payroll were $150mil or more...maybe then there would be a debate. Attanasio did make comments at one point saying when the time came they would spend to make up for the down years. Now that is a pretty broad statement and maybe it was just some nice fluff to feed people...but regardless that statement is not ringing true as of yet in my opinion. Do I have a problem with that? I don't know....not my money and I can't say I expected it to work as though Mr.92 wanted/expected. Just is not how things usually work. At the same time I don't blame Mr.92 for wanting and expecting more to be added to the payroll. I am not optimistic he will truly get that wish.

Except they don't go over their limit and I think that is where his problem lies. I think most of the savings go into capital projects like food service upgrades, spring training complex, and owning the Mudcats in the present time of sucking. I don't think they save money to use when competing...which is what he wants them to do.

Pina How good is Freitas defensively? I wouldn't really mind if they gave him a chance next year by making him the back-up and letting Pina walk (or sign Pina to a MiLB deal). Don't think I would gamble on Freitas starting though...or even a Pina/Freitas combo as that could be a disaster offensively. If he has good defense he could certainly start out backing up and either earn a starting gig by performance or inevitable injury.

Giants, Rockies, Padres, and Pittsburgh are all teams that 100% should be selling. The standings are way too cramped for teams like that to be buying when they already have arguably overachieved. Nationals, Brewers, Phillies, Cardinals, and D Backs all should be buying in my opinion. D Backs are the most interesting of the bunch. They actually have the best run differential of WC teams and/or ones vying for it. Third best in the NL to be specific (just behind the Braves). That being said this is also a team that traded Goldy and would be thrilled to match up with someone on Greinke. Add in the fact they are teetering at .500 the may decide to sell.

Orlando Arcia has arguably been the worst starter since he debuted...and sadly that isn't shocking at all.

You are nitpicking how I use the word trash while someone else openly wishes Chacin would have been hurt for an extended period of time instead...you guys got the wrong priorities.

Terrible news, but expected, might be seeing more creative pitching usage, just with Woodruff. He should heal in 6-9 weeks depending on the severity, but the minor league season will be over, no rehab assignments, maybe sim games? Wow. Bullpen? Piggyback like last year vs Dodgers? They will get him back starting, no doubt in my mind. If they make the postseason they need him starting and pitching innings.

Ouch...brutal news. Likely won’t see Woodruff for quite some time depending on severity. Time to make that starting pitching move now and avoid some damage! Timing of injury likely means Burnes/Nelson or other internal trash only makes one start...possibly. They can’t trot out both Chacín and another garbage can consistently.

But Gamel doesn’t start? I’d rather have the good defensive OFer in Gamel who is doing decent for a 4th OFer who HAS defense. Trent Grisham is nowhere nearly as good defensively and what will it take for him to be more valuable? .780....800 OPS? Pretty lofty expectation you have for a guy with little success at AA and above. I just don’t see Grisham doing better and I don’t think we are desperate to make that move...seems like you are desperate for a change, but that doesn’t seem like the spot warranting it. If you want to throw darts at a dart board try SS.

Literally have never seen this many posts nearly two hours after a game ended in the middle of the regular season.

Exactly why I want them to go get one at the deadline. Can’t say I blame you. Woodruff could use a compliment and Davies could be a solid #3. Anderson/Gio is a pretty solid back end. Add in bullpen help and I think that is fielding a decent team.