FootballFan101 416 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, KilloWertz said: Two out of the three hitters due up in the 9th were lefties. Although the stupid thing there is Armstrong has been an extreme reverse splits guy so far. Kind of stings to see a guy who has been awful for them so far this season get the save rather than Armstrong when they hardly get any saves to begin with. I know it shouldn't be that big of a deal, but it still sucks a bit. Do you know if Armstrong was at least warming up? The league where I picked him up is a blood-for-saves league where all closers are owned, but if Armstrong is going to be in a committee, he's probably not worth owning, especially given how few save opportunities the O's will get. Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,601 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, FootballFan101 said: Do you know if Armstrong was at least warming up? The league where I picked him up is a blood-for-saves league where all closers are owned, but if Armstrong is going to be in a committee, he's probably not worth owning, especially given how few save opportunities the O's will get. I have no idea unfortunately. Maybe somebody does, but I don't watch them. Link to post Share on other sites
ASHLANDARROWS1992 2,699 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 43 minutes ago, michaelai3 said: Why didn't Parker go tonight? Any injury updates? Maybe matchups in the 9th?..haven’t heard any injury news Link to post Share on other sites
Random Dude 827 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Anthony Bass closes it out for the Mariners... Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Whom 3,142 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 No Diaz because he is a headcase now? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rh3l22 46 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 2 hours ago, FootballFan101 said: Do you know if Armstrong was at least warming up? The league where I picked him up is a blood-for-saves league where all closers are owned, but if Armstrong is going to be in a committee, he's probably not worth owning, especially given how few save opportunities the O's will get. Baltimore beat writer claims he was. Didn’t watch the game, but stumbled upon this. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tugginroot 983 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Diaz not available again? Link to post Share on other sites
Tugginroot 983 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Dr. Whom said: No Diaz because he is a headcase now? I'm wondering the exact same thing. What the hell happened there?! Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbit Maranville 1,437 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 3 hours ago, michaelai3 said: Why didn't Parker go tonight? Any injury updates? Trevor May was the only Twin warming when Rogers came out and finished the 9th. It seemed like MIN liked Rogers to close it out based on how he had been pitching, with May as the backup if things got hot. Rogers got two quick outs, but gave up a 2-out single to Daniel Robertson after getting down 3-0. With Zunino(RHH) due up next, MIN bullpen was noticeably tense with the decision to leave Rogers in or go to May. Guillermo Heredia, another righty, was due up after Zunino, so May was definitely the guy if things got to that point. Clearly, they didn't. A couple different takeaways from this: -Big game against TB, big situation with the tying run at the plate and with the platoon advantage, and Rogers was the guy. Maybe they stuck with him in the 9th because he hadn't allowed a baserunner in the four batters he faced. But with eight total batters faced, this doesn't seem like a matchup thing. Rogers is the best arm in this pen. -Trevor May is maybe, possibly sometimes the guy? May is in the almost-minority of Twins relievers who *haven't* recorded a save this year. Trevor Hildenberger, Ryne Harper, and Mike Morin all have one in addition to Parker(8) and Rogers(4). Apologies if this has been said before, but Baldelli is the Kapler of the AL. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
nlm 636 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Anything to see here with Anthony Bass? Thinking of making the drop of Elias for him. Their pen is such a dumpster fire, I don't know what context he was brought into the game in etc. etc... Link to post Share on other sites
HaloFanatic17 444 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 59 minutes ago, Random Dude said: Anthony Bass closes it out for the Mariners... They just signed him to a one year deal and he immediately gets thrown into the high leverage situation. Also 2ks to boot. Was everyone in the pen available? Link to post Share on other sites
nlm 636 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, HaloFanatic17 said: They just signed him to a one year deal and he immediately gets thrown into the high leverage situation. Also 2ks to boot. Was everyone in the pen available? I don't usually go to closermonkey for my source when it comes to closer news, but they have this under their vulture save watch:2. Brandon Brennan/Connor Sadzeck/Cory Gearrin — Roenis Elias has pitched in two straight and three of five, allowing four runs (two earned) on 67 pitches. And Seattle’s bullpen is a mess. Link to post Share on other sites
nlm 636 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 One would have to think Leclerc gets a chance to close again eventually-- "He has been reliable since being moved out of the closer's role, posting a 2.13 ERA with a 24:6 K:BB over 12.1 innings." Link to post Share on other sites
HaloFanatic17 444 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, nlm said: I don't usually go to closermonkey for my source when it comes to closer news, but they have this under their vulture save watch:2. Brandon Brennan/Connor Sadzeck/Cory Gearrin — Roenis Elias has pitched in two straight and three of five, allowing four runs (two earned) on 67 pitches. And Seattle’s bullpen is a mess. Well seeing as Bass was called upon to get out of a bases loaded 2-out situation in the 8th and left in for the 9th in which he got 2ks, I’d say he should be the lead runner for the next high leverage situation considering that Seattle’s bullpen has been a mess. Link to post Share on other sites
nlm 636 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I didn't see the game, but that is certainly telling and interesting to note. I'm going to eyeball Bass. I don't know if he's a must-add... Hunter Strickland is also throwing off a mound or set to, and aiming for a mid-June return, so who knows how much value can be syphoned out of the M's leftovers at this point. Link to post Share on other sites
GriffeySwag 1,142 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 minute ago, nlm said: I didn't see the game, but that is certainly telling and interesting to note. I'm going to eyeball Bass. I don't know if he's a must-add... Hunter Strickland is also throwing off a mound or set to, and aiming for a mid-June return, so who knows how much value can be syphoned out of the M's leftovers at this point. Smart $ is on Strickland immediately getting his job back when he returns. Link to post Share on other sites
HaloFanatic17 444 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 minute ago, nlm said: I didn't see the game, but that is certainly telling and interesting to note. I'm going to eyeball Bass. I don't know if he's a must-add... Hunter Strickland is also throwing off a mound or set to, and aiming for a mid-June return, so who knows how much value can be syphoned out of the M's leftovers at this point. Don’t forget that Bass has had 9 saves in AAA. I would safely assume he will be the man in the 9th until Strickland is back. If you’re desperate for saves he’s worth the add. Link to post Share on other sites
nlm 636 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 minute ago, HaloFanatic17 said: Don’t forget that Bass has had 9 saves in AAA. I would safely assume he will be the man in the 9th until Strickland is back. If you’re desperate for saves he’s worth the add. Yeah, I read that as well. I would essentially be swapping Elias for Bass, gambling on the latter taking the job. But Strickland is probably a lock to get the gig upon return. I may just make the move anyway, though. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,906 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, GriffeySwag said: Smart $ is on Strickland immediately getting his job back when he returns. I'd bet on that too, but there's a chance someone could run with the job before he comes back. Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 44 minutes ago, AnonymousRob said: I'd bet on that too, but there's a chance someone could run with the job before he comes back. Who? I mean it's getting late in the game for someone to grab it after a quarter of the season of no one stepping up. I think Strickland is close to a lock at getting the role when he comes back. I am not as convinced he's going to be much better though. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,906 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 5 hours ago, knuckleheads said: Who? I mean it's getting late in the game for someone to grab it after a quarter of the season of no one stepping up. I think Strickland is close to a lock at getting the role when he comes back. I am not as convinced he's going to be much better though. Bass is probably the last guy with a chance to run with it as time is running out as you noted. Link to post Share on other sites
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