GDT : Cardinals vs Cubs (7/30) ~ 1:15pm CDT

[Hoosier59]

This catcher defense is getting really old. Every game there is a pitch to the backstop that allows a runner to advance. Today, it may cost the game. Absolutely pathetic.

I blame the coaching staff for having them kneel down on one knee trying to steal the low strike. In that position the catcher has a lot less range of motion. With the ABS challenge there isn’t any need to try and steal strikes. It’s obvious that it’s not working defensively.

[hotrivets]

JJ comes through!

[Whatashame]

Poor Pallante gets 2 ER today that were seemingly not his fault.

This is true. Both runs are by rule earned runs but both could have been avoided with better defense.

[craviduce]

ROY

tie game

[cbcardsfan]

Walker seems to be 0-2 every at bat.

[cbcloud]

As much as you want to root for Herrera, his obvious warts just won’t go away. The Cubs run every chance they get on him. Hasn’t thrown one guy out this year. Another pitch that gets away from him and we give up an extra base. He has to provide a lot of offense to make up for the defensive shortcomings.

...His best position on this team is DH...

[82birds]

JJ 426 feet off a tough lefty

[hotrivets]

Good job Stanek! Now somebody step up and put everyone in a better mood!

[82birds]

Stanek audition #2

[cbcardsfan]

Come on Noot. Change your day

[Futuregm2]

Uh oh pinch runner for Herrera. Trade?

[cbcardsfan]

Come on Noot. Change your day

Nope. Unless you walk, you’re bad.

[82birds]

is Velazquez a faster runner than Herrera?

LOLOLOLOL

[bartleby the scrivener]

good for noothin'

[Whatashame]

That is certainly a strange pinch runner move. Valesquez for Herrera. What is the gain there.

[WhiteyHerzog]

Walker seems to be 0-2 every at bat.

Feel like they are messing with his approach. He keeps taking first pitch strikes and then swings at one high and tight. Too bad we don’t have a better hitting coach and overall approach.