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had a cross burnin to git toI don't know if they track such things, but it seemed that Rosenthal got through that 9th inning in about a minute and a half.
had a cross burnin to git toI don't know if they track such things, but it seemed that Rosenthal got through that 9th inning in about a minute and a half.
The looming specter of a lynch mob makes one reach for the rosin bag a little less frequently.I don't know if they track such things, but it seemed that Rosenthal got through that 9th inning in about a minute and a half.
Like the hat from this promotion?Does anybody know if the Cardinals hat in the Blues colors is available for purchase anywhere or did they JUST do that as a promotion/giveaway?
Do you think Diaz can play 2B?Do you think Matheny will make Diaz the full-time DH when Peralta comes back?
Can't be any worse at it than he is at SS.Do you think Diaz can play 2B?
My big realization is I didn't give Peralta enough credit for how he fields his position. He's not a rangy guy who makes a lot of diving plays like more athletic SSs, but makes up for it by adjusting his position between batters and pitches. He makes it seem like he only gets the stuff hit right at him because he's in the right spot so often before the ball is hit.This team is not enjoyable to watch.
Flipped over after the Blues game planning on having a couple more drinks. Turned it off after 5 minutes and went to bed.This team is not enjoyable to watch.
BTW, this is how a lot of organizations find their 2Bs. They stockpile SSs and the ones who can't hang get moved over to 2B.Do you think Diaz can play 2B?
Bruce Dickinson said:And like clockwork, Matheny unveils yet another new lineup tonight:
Hazelbaker LF
Piscotty RF
Carpenter 3B
Grichuk CF
Moss 1B
Molina C
Gyorko 2B
Diaz SS
Martinez P
How Yostian to put the .481/.509/.833 hitter eighth.
Carp has the profile of a 2-hitter, but if he's more comfortable leading off, let him. This is the deepest bench the team has had in years, so the leadoff hitter will have opportunities to hit with men on in the late innings. And, it's not like Carp leading off is clogging the basepaths for Lonnie Smith behind him - this is a station-to-station team. Carp hitting third was a bit unusual, but that was probably because Holliday had the night off.I like Hazelbaker leading off, so long as he shows he can handle it. I really like Carp hitting lower in the order, though I know he has a stated preference for leading off. It is funny, though, that he's willing to move one of the team leaders out of his spot to put a rookie there, when his reasoning for keeping Diaz in the 8 hole is that he doesn't want to mess with what's been working for him and add undue pressure.
They might move him to right field before too long.Wainwright will be hitting leadoff next.
That's the optimal offensive solution. Unfortunately, Diaz's defense has been so bad that it's hard to see that being a long-term fit. Perhaps they try Diaz at 2B and leave Peralta/Carpenter in their regular spots?So what happens when Jhonny comes back? Keep Diaz at SS, Jhonny plays 3d and Carp goes back to 2B?
He's been playing SS since he was a kid in Cuba. This season is consistent with his history - great production with the bat, capable of spectacular plays that convince coaches and scouts to keep him at SS, but he's always been a high error guy.Limp Ditka said:Hadn't looked at the D#s but I heard it was bad. Was he groomed as a SS or just filing a need playing there?
I wonder if he's fast enough to play CF. He's got a good arm for a SS, though I worry about him sailing off-target throws back to the infield.That's the optimal offensive solution. Unfortunately, Diaz's defense has been so bad that it's hard to see that being a long-term fit. Perhaps they try Diaz at 2B and leave Peralta/Carpenter in their regular spots?
Diaz's bat has to stay in the lineup regularly somehow.
Heck of a play last night.That's the optimal offensive solution. Unfortunately, Diaz's defense has been so bad that it's hard to see that being a long-term fit. Perhaps they try Diaz at 2B and leave Peralta/Carpenter in their regular spots?
Diaz's bat has to stay in the lineup regularly somehow.
No doubt. He'll show flashes, and then he'll kick two routine grounders in the same game.Heck of a play last night.
I really like Wong and I'm glad he got sent down. I think he has immense talent but just needs to fix some things and get his head right. He needed this.Wong got sent down.
Plan for now for the infield is Adams at 1B, Carpenter at 2B, Diaz at SS, Peralta at 3B. Gyorko still getting some 2B/3B at-bats, especially against lefties. Moss will still play some first, and some corner outfield.
Wong handled his demotion by hitting a walk-off grand slam for Memphis last night.
I agree. It's easy to get worked up about how phenomenal the Cubs have been, but I think this team can make the playoffs as is if the pitching settles down a little. In addition to Waino, Wacha was encouraging last night... seemed much more like himself.That Cardinals bench is nuts right now with the bats they can bring in. If the starting pitching staff can finally settle in consistently, this team will be just fine.
Still need a frontline starter.I agree. It's easy to get worked up about how phenomenal the Cubs have been, but I think this team can make the playoffs as is if the pitching settles down a little. In addition to Waino, Wacha was encouraging last night... seemed much more like himself.