Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

[CCard]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

[bretto12]

Good grief, I know you're frustrated but be serious.

[Banner29]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

I don’t think they are losing on purpose. They just aren’t very talented and care just about as much as their POBO at this point.

Awful combo

[CCard]

Good grief, I know you're frustrated but be serious.

Count how many balls have gone right down the heart of the plate. Maybe I'm blind but it sure looks like intentional.

[scoutyjones2]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

Yes Moran...

[Ozziesfan41]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

No player is going to tank and cost themselves money by making themselves look bad just so the owners can sell that’s tin foil hat crazy

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

Naaa. Just a poorly designed team by Johnnie Moe Moe

[CCard]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

No player is going to tank and cost themselves money by making themselves look bad just so the owners can sell that’s tin foil hat crazy

Nothing like that has ever happened in sports. BTW, Sonny already has his contract guaranteed. You're probably right though. Just a couple of bad games. Right?

[CCard]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

Yes Moran...

Insightful and thoughtful. Just what you're known for around here.

[45s]

Every guy is playing for their next contract…..hopefully on another team…

They are not going to screw themselves…

[AntillesHS]

If they were to tank rest of season, their best draft position for 2026 would be at #10 overall, if I'm not mistaken.

[Ordinary Man]

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence," said someone somewhere.

[scoutyjones2]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

Yes Moran...

Insightful and thoughtful. Just what you're known for around here.

Thank you. Can't say that about any of your posts, sorry.

[CCard]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

Yes Moran...

Insightful and thoughtful. Just what you're known for around here.

Thank you. Can't say that about any of your posts, sorry.

You're very welcome.

[CorneliusWolfe]

Not a directive, but Oli and Moe’s message has been clear for a few years now. Losing is okay as long as you learn something and winning creates unnecessary pressure.

[Ozziesfan41]

The past two games both pitchers have been throwing meatballs right down the middle of the plate. Is something rotten in Denmar- er St Louis? I've never seen this many pitches right over the heart of the plate, especially two games in a row. Now they can be sellers at the deadline without anyone questioning their motives.

No player is going to tank and cost themselves money by making themselves look bad just so the owners can sell that’s tin foil hat crazy

Nothing like that has ever happened in sports. BTW, Sonny already has his contract guaranteed. You're probably right though. Just a couple of bad games. Right?

Lack of talent for some for Sonny my guess is he’s a creature of habit they always talk about he is a routine oriented guy and any disruption of it can cause problems and the all star break is a major disruption of routine. And players aren’t going to tank and cost themselves money for ownership fedde and MM are free agents you really think they would tank for ownership and cost themselves millions in free agency for a team that isn’t even going to resign them lol not a chance