The New & Improved MLB Thread For 2023

jmar · « **Reply #100 on:** July 09, 2023, 10:02:14 PM »

Brave's lost a series to Oakland in late May and then won 11 straight series up to the break with a patchwork of starters.
Fried expected back later this month, Wright is thought to return mid to late August.

Already having withdrawals and the first half only ended hours ago.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #101 on:** July 17, 2023, 08:09:20 AM »

One of the hardest daily games I've come across.

https://www.immaculategrid.com/

Cards won a series, so now i need the "oh fuck, you're going to make me HAVE HOPE" meme.

GH2001 · « **Reply #102 on:** July 17, 2023, 08:35:12 AM »

Quote from: jmar on July 09, 2023, 10:02:14 PM

Brave's lost a series to Oakland in late May and then won 11 straight series up to the break with a patchwork of starters.
Fried expected back later this month, Wright is thought to return mid to late August.

Already having withdrawals and the first half only ended hours ago.

And now lose a series to the lowly Chi-Sawxxx. 2 of their last series losses are to two of the worst teams in Beisbol.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #103 on:** July 18, 2023, 02:23:50 PM »

It's called a "winning streak"... It has happened before!

jmar · « **Reply #104 on:** July 18, 2023, 11:00:12 PM »

Quote from: AUJarhead on July 18, 2023, 02:23:50 PM

It's called a "winning streak"... It has happened before!

Maybe all your boy's needed to hear was the word "sell" to get them going.
Brave's bullpen took a shit tonight and couldn't get off the pot.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #105 on:** July 19, 2023, 09:01:27 AM »

Quote from: jmar on July 18, 2023, 11:00:12 PM

Maybe all your boy's needed to hear was the word "sell" to get them going.
Brave's bullpen took a shit tonight and couldn't get off the pot.

Still think they are going to sell, but taking at least 2 of 3 against the Fish is nice.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #106 on:** July 19, 2023, 10:19:58 AM »

Scored 13 last night and lost by 3. Braves have dropped 3 of 4 to start the second half.

I can foresee us going after some arms before the deadline. Right now, we have these pitchers on injured reserve:

Max Fried

AJ Minter

Jesse Chavez

Kyle Wright

Nick Anderson

Dylan Lee

Tyler Matzek

Jackson Stephens

That's not good.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #107 on:** July 19, 2023, 12:57:16 PM »

This is the kind of trade I can see the Cards making (from one of the beatwriters on the twatterz): trade O’Neill, Burleson & Stratton for a young, true #1 starter with 5+ years of control.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #108 on:** July 19, 2023, 05:13:01 PM »

jmar · « **Reply #109 on:** July 19, 2023, 07:46:30 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on July 19, 2023, 10:19:58 AM

Scored 13 last night and lost by 3. Braves have dropped 3 of 4 to start the second half.

I can foresee us going after some arms before the deadline. Right now, we have these pitchers on injured reserve:

Max Fried

AJ Minter

Jesse Chavez

Kyle Wright

Nick Anderson

Dylan Lee

Tyler Matzek

Jackson Stephens

That's not good.

Not many lefthanded set up men/ closers available. Wouldn't mind having a starter like Blake Snell or add Ryan Helsley and Brendan Donovan for a stretch run. Donovan is a LH bat with speed and some pop. Can play 2nd, 3rd and all three OF spots.
Can't imagine going the entire 2nd half without somebody missing some time.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #110 on:** July 24, 2023, 08:12:10 AM »

Hearing only 4 safe players for Cards are Goldie, Arenado, Noot, and Jordan Walker.

Personally, I'd try to sell Goldie.

Strange being sellers.

jmar · « **Reply #111 on:** July 24, 2023, 09:44:28 AM »

Quote from: AUJarhead on July 24, 2023, 08:12:10 AM

Hearing only 4 safe players for Cards are Goldie, Arenado, Noot, and Jordan Walker.

Personally, I'd try to sell Goldie.

Strange being sellers.

41 year old Adam Wainwright is the scheduled starter at Arizona. What a tremendous pitcher he has been over the years. He's only given up 3 runs in each of his last two decisions and I truly want him to shut down the Dbacks and shutup the naysayers if only for one game in this his last season. Would also be nice if the redbirds could muster up some run support for a truly great Cardinal.

"He's done three up-downs in the bullpen and he's ready for 65 pitches," said Marmol, who is hoping to get at least five innings out of Wainwright on Monday.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #112 on:** July 24, 2023, 11:47:17 AM »

Quote from: jmar on July 24, 2023, 09:44:28 AM

41 year old Adam Wainwright is the scheduled starter at Arizona. What a tremendous pitcher he has been over the years. He's only given up 3 runs in each of his last two decisions and I truly want him to shut down the Dbacks and shutup the naysayers if only for one game in this his last season. Would also be nice if the redbirds could muster up some run support for a truly great Cardinal.

"He's done three up-downs in the bullpen and he's ready for 65 pitches," said Marmol, who is hoping to get at least five innings out of Wainwright on Monday.

Same, but dude should have hung it up last season.

jmar · « **Reply #113 on:** July 24, 2023, 12:17:15 PM »

Quote from: AUJarhead on July 24, 2023, 11:47:17 AM

Same, but dude should have hung it up last season.

I learned my lesson having bet against him twice. But yeah you're right.
Guess he just can't go easily.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #114 on:** July 24, 2023, 12:45:46 PM »

And here's his starts since June 1, something clearly not right in London vs Chicago, and I'd happily take 5-6 IP out of him.

IP H R ER
Jul 4 @ Marlins 3.1 7 7 4
Jun 29 vs Astros 1.2 6 6 6
Jun 24 vs Cubs 3.0 11 7 7
Jun 17 @ Mets 6.1 7 3 3
Jun 11 vs Reds 5.2 8 3 3
Jun 5 @ Rangers 5.1 8 3 3

jmar · « **Reply #115 on:** July 27, 2023, 08:47:23 AM »

Snitker just gifted a series to Boston last night. It's commonplace to leave your best pitcher out there after giving up back to back solos before removing him with a very probable chance to pick up another win. But rather than bring in a tried and true reliever to protect the lead for your best starter; the manager elects to bring in newly acquired Pierce Johnson in a "high leverage" situation to throw him directly into the battle and he promptly turns Strider's effort into a no decision and Ozzie Albie's heroics into a notable byline.
It's a long season and Snitker is capaple of so much more.
Nice to have a day off while waiting for the Brewer's to arrive.

How many more days before opening kickoff?

GH2001 · « **Reply #116 on:** July 27, 2023, 09:38:15 AM »

95% of MLB teams since the all star break have been either meh or complete ass. Its weird. Go look at the last 10 games for every team. Most sit between 3-7 and 6-4. Before the break you could look at the standings at any given time and see a handful of teams that were 8-2/9-1 over their last ten.

jmar · « **Reply #117 on:** July 28, 2023, 08:29:04 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on July 27, 2023, 09:38:15 AM

95% of MLB teams since the all star break have been either meh or complete ass. Its weird. Go look at the last 10 games for every team. Most sit between 3-7 and 6-4. Before the break you could look at the standings at any given time and see a handful of teams that were 8-2/9-1 over their last ten.

Very true. Maybe five teams with 6 wins or more including Boston who was handed a win on Wednesday night.

Don't like the Braves in this coming series with these pitching matchups.
Better get this one tonight bc it only gets worse.

jmar · « **Reply #118 on:** July 28, 2023, 09:59:23 AM »

Yeah I know this is the backside of Milwaukee's starting pitching but their bullpen can remedy that weakness.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #119 on:** July 29, 2023, 02:35:53 AM »

Cubs outfielder made the play of the year to rob the cards. Good game, Buzzy!