Topgun 592 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 46 minutes ago, bradwatson said: Regarding Maurer... Do you think he would pitch better if he were less trashy looking? I think there could be a direct correlation between hygiene and performance. I mean look at this ugly MFer... What a small mind you have, Link to post Share on other sites
bradwatson 1,593 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Topgun said: What a small mind you have, Link to post Share on other sites
swingbatter 186 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 28 minutes ago, kidtwentytwo said: No point in trying to figure out the Angels. Norris has strung together two good outings in a row. I guess I could stash him to see if he goes back to back if I was desperate for saves. Scoscia still gonna Scoscia. Middleton came in during the 5th, pitched the 6th and Bedrosian pitched the 7th in a game the Angels were winning 3-1 at the time and ended up winning 10-1. Jose Alvarez pitched the last two innings. Looks like Bud is back at the top of the saves hierarchy until Scoscia brings him in during some random inning next game because he's the Scosciapath. Link to post Share on other sites
JFS179 3,771 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 So I just looked at Buchter's last 5 games, and he's pitched the 9th in his last 3 outings (though non-save situations), the 8th in the two prior, and pitched behind Maurer in 3 of those 5. I'll take Buchter. Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Hippo 1,365 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 54 minutes ago, JFS179 said: So I just looked at Buchter's last 5 games, and he's pitched the 9th in his last 3 outings (though non-save situations), the 8th in the two prior, and pitched behind Maurer in 3 of those 5. I'll take Buchter. Argument on the other side is that Bucter is a lefty and Yost isn't particularly progressive in his bullpen management. Link to post Share on other sites
afgolfman666 124 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Purple Hippo said: Argument on the other side is that Bucter is a lefty and Yost isn't particularly progressive in his bullpen management. You literally took that argument / comment verbatim from closer monkey. Minor seems like the most qualified and talented of everyone , but he's pretty solid fireman. Edited August 23, 2017 by afgolfman666 Link to post Share on other sites
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fletch44 1,531 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 26 minutes ago, afgolfman666 said: You literally took that argument / comment verbatim from closer monkey. Minor seems like the most qualified and talented of everyone , but he's pretty solid fireman. Also closer monkey sites a 2014 article as "proof". They won the 2015 World Series. Some might say because of their bullpen. Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Hippo 1,365 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 34 minutes ago, afgolfman666 said: You literally took that argument / comment verbatim from closer monkey. Minor seems like the most qualified and talented of everyone , but he's pretty solid fireman. I did but it doesn't mean it's not true. Yost seems to be the type to go with Maurer because he's a "proven closer" type BS. And the article closer monkey cites is just evidence that Yost tends to be a slave to strict L/R usage. Link to post Share on other sites
Beakman 681 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Knebel got his 100th K last night. What a studly man. Link to post Share on other sites
STLSU 543 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, Purple Hippo said: I did but it doesn't mean it's not true. Yost seems to be the type to go with Maurer because he's a "proven closer" type BS. And the article closer monkey cites is just evidence that Yost tends to be a slave to strict L/R usage. well it looks like all this discussion is all for naught presuming the report above from this CloserMonkey source is accurate. Link to post Share on other sites
miasma16 3,344 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 4 hours ago, bradwatson said: Regarding Maurer... Do you think he would pitch better if he were less trashy looking? I think there could be a direct correlation between hygiene and performance. I mean look at this ugly MFer... Link to post Share on other sites
bradwatson 1,593 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, miasma16 said: Good point. Hate that guy but he's good. There are a few exceptions I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
STLSU 543 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Spin: Fantasy owners are in a tough spot with Herrera on Wednesday. A decision regarding his availability could come before the game, but it sounds more like a situation in which Herrera would test the forearm from the bullpen if needed late in the game. The good news is that Yost confirmed the ailment is centralized in the wrist, and not Herrera's elbow. ESPN Fantasy Link to post Share on other sites
hangin n wangin 1,703 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, STLSU said: Spin: Fantasy owners are in a tough spot with Herrera on Wednesday. A decision regarding his availability could come before the game, but it sounds more like a situation in which Herrera would test the forearm from the bullpen if needed late in the game. The good news is that Yost confirmed the ailment is centralized in the wrist, and not Herrera's elbow. ESPN Fantasy The main thing is that it doesn't sound serious. He may miss tonight, but should be back for sure in the next few days. Link to post Share on other sites
dod959 1,018 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 How do you get pulled with a tight forearm and then pitch a couple days after? I'm not thinking too hard but I can't really remember that happening recently. It has to be a cramp, otherwise anything else that is causing the tightness needs some sort of extended rest you'd think. Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Hippo 1,365 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, dod959 said: How do you get pulled with a tight forearm and then pitch a couple days after? I'm not thinking too hard but I can't really remember that happening recently. It has to be a cramp, otherwise anything else that is causing the tightness needs some sort of extended rest you'd think. Yeah, usually a tight forearm sets off giant alarm bells as a precursor to something serious. Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bluth 916 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's wrist not forearm Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,249 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, miasma16 said: I'll call on Kuechel and raise you a Randy: Edited August 23, 2017 by Members_Only_76 Link to post Share on other sites
miasma16 3,344 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, Members_Only_76 said: I'll call on Kuechel and raise you a Randy: Yeah the list goes on and on Link to post Share on other sites
Baur10 2,085 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 7 hours ago, bradwatson said: Regarding Maurer... Do you think he would pitch better if he were less trashy looking? I think there could be a direct correlation between hygiene and performance. I mean look at this ugly MFer... I got your back: Link to post Share on other sites
Sun Tzu 1,750 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Sad, sad news: Jenifer LangoschVerified account @LangoschMLB 2m2 minutes ago Trevor Rosenthal will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy_Slippers 3,897 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, Sun Tzu said: Sad, sad news: Jenifer LangoschVerified account @LangoschMLB 2m2 minutes ago Trevor Rosenthal will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. Goodnight, sweet prince. Hopefully Oh can be a serviceable closer ROS. Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,249 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 43 minutes ago, Sun Tzu said: Sad, sad news: Jenifer LangoschVerified account @LangoschMLB 2m2 minutes ago Trevor Rosenthal will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. That's brutal. Added to 2019 scout team. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy_Slippers 3,897 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Britton with the blown save. Not a very sharp performance. Link to post Share on other sites
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