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There’s lots of players who are full time switch hitters. My guess is that the majority of players have at least tried it out because of the potential advantages. Why not try it out in a near zero risk scenario? It’s so far down the disrespect rankings.

I’ve been worrying about this damn doubleheader and the strain it would cause on the bullpen for weeks. The need to overuse the pen in AZ did nothing but intensify my concerns. What Miz and Gasser did today from an innings eating standpoint was beyond reasonable expectations. Bullpen still has a couple of guys who could use another day, but it’s in way better shape than I thought they’d be.

They've really got to use some of the "other guys" in the pen. Using Ashby/Uribe to get us over the finish line in that one was the right call, but we still have to cover 6 more games in the next 6 days. I'd try to save Megill and Patrick for tomorrow and no more Ashby and Uribe tonight, either. Gasser going 6 would be awesome, and rely on the other 5 arms, with I'd guess Yoho as closer.

Looking ahead, I see that Konnor Griffin, the Buccos' prized rookie, suffered a torn tendon in his ring finger which may put him out a month. They're deciding whether he plays through it or not, though, so we'll see if he plays this weekend or not.

I know it's in blue, but Monasterio was also a good guy to have around in these situations... There are no IF guys on the 40-man that aren't already here.

Also see that STL has Dobbins - their designated "27th man" - listed as Game 2 starter against Gasser. Looks like Zimmerman (who pitched for us briefly) is slated to come in after the opener in the first game. Cards manager said Zimmerman could throw 175 pitches today, so could be in on both ends of the twin bill - plan is probably to sacrifice him today and replace him tomorrow just to get through this series.

Why is Greg Jones the next man up if Hamilton need to go on the IL? We need infielders...

Their opener's name is misspelled in the thread title, but not a huge deal. I said this in the previous IGT a few minutes ago, but this is a mismatch on paper, and therefore, it'll probably go south. Bullpen is in pretty good shape if this were a single game day...

Waiting for today's game 1 IGT, but it looks like STL is going with an opener and then probably a AAA call-up against Miz. Should be a mismatch, but...baseball. It'd be nice chew up their bullpen - they may have made a few moves.

Gasser is the "27th man". He'll have to go back down afterwards, per the rules. Plus, you can only keep 13 pitchers on a non-DH day, so, no room for creativity, anyway. I also don't think Gasser's minor league stay has been long enough to be recalled "normally" yet. Henderson likely comes up on Thursday, so let's use Rom and Stallings as much as we can before one of them is sent down.

Lara is a switch hitter (or so it's listed on the 40-man), so that is a one for one swap with Perkins. Me no likey having no subs (at least those who've ever played the position) available in the infield. ASB can't get here fast enough

Seeing Lara's getting the call, He's on the 40-man and he's listed as a switch hitter. We'll see if he's the replacement for Hamilton going on the IL or if there's another move to shore up the infield - send down Perkins? If there's two moves, send Lockridge to 60-day, too. All of the infielders on the 40-man are currently on the big-league roster. If there's a defensive specialist left side infielder in Nashville, that'd be my pick - I'd rather have the up-and-coming prospects play every day and keep developing than bring'em up and play sparingly.

Drohan most likely has a lower ceiling, but I really like the way he battles. I believe he has the mentality to make a pretty good middle reliever, but both of them are going to be in the rotation now with Woodruff out.

Yeah - I apologize. I know I don't care for other sports that are pretty popular with other folks, so that was over the top

I didn't realize that - well, it's temporary until we need a 5th starter (likely Henderson) on Thursday. Time to wring out all we can from Stallings and/or Rom over the next 4