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Cusecards wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:41 pm

riff raff wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:36 pm

Cusecards wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:33 pm

Melville wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:15 pm

thetank2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:07 pm

Melville wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:05 pm

icon wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:47 pm

moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:29 pm

icon wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:07 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 12:39 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:39 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:37 am Thx duce

I see the "cooler" Oli at it again.

I. Hererra:
4 HR
11 RBI
.400 .455 1.100 1.555

Sits while WillyC DH's?

Hit a solo HR, and then is responsible for 2 or 3 runs scoring.....that's -2.

I love his bat, but that trade off isn't really encouraging.

If Herrera sits, I understand why.

Eh, it was a 3-run HR. And the trade off is even more of a positive if he DHs instead of Contreras.

And at least one stolen base can be blamed on Fedde. Huge jump by Duran off first base in the first inning. No kind of throw from Herrera or Bench was going to nail him.

And this is a front office and player development problem. People need to get off Herrera's back. He plays where he's assigned to play.

I didn't realize it was his 1st year catching and he's still learning the position

As I said, it's a player development issue. There is no way Herrera should have gotten through the minors without a change in position. Pure stupidity on the organization's part.

I said 2 years ago he needed to move to a corner outfield role.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

I doubt you stated this.

Move him or trade him.
Said it after the '23 season.
Said it after the '24 season.
Said it consistently the entire time.
Took some grief for it.
But I was - and remain - completely correct.
Anyone who knows what he is looking at when observing the game could see it.
Problem is, he is yet another result of the TOXIC CULTURE which has defined the last several years of the Super Slo Mo regime.
Many players have been anointed roles - with little to no consideration as to what is best for the team or the player.
Eephus is in that category.

More classic stuff!
Got my daily laughs in early.
Easy
Obvious
Correct

Leave him alone. He was picked on in high school and he's never recovered.

Funny....I always wonder how many lockers he was stuffed in back then?
He obviously follows the game and has good observations/opinions.
If it wasn’t for the nauseating self promotion I believe many would engage with him.
We also don’t need his “resume” on a daily basis! LOL

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

12xu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:54 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

So.....start game 1 at noon tomorrow! Not so difficult to do!

12xu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:54 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

So.....start game 1 at noon tomorrow! Not so difficult to do!

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 17:03 pm

12xu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:54 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

So.....start game 1 at noon tomorrow! Not so difficult to do!

I think they’ll try to get something in tonight. If it rains again, suspend it and try to finish early tomorrow.

Mort Gage wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 17:03 pm

12xu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:54 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

So.....start game 1 at noon tomorrow! Not so difficult to do!

I think ESPN would be strongly averse to having the back end of a DH with their rights fees. They want all the stars fresh for their $550mm. They will exhaust every avenue to get it in. If not July, I guess.

12xu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:54 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

So.....start game 1 at noon tomorrow! Not so difficult to do!

Mort Gage wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 17:21 pm

12xu wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:54 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:22 pm Looks like it could keep raining until about 8PM central.

Under ordinary circumstances, they would scrap it and play two tomorrow.

But tomorrow night is the ESPN game… so I’d bet they try and get something in tonight, even if it gets late.

So.....start game 1 at noon tomorrow! Not so difficult to do!

I had a post typed out but you were right.

riff raff wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:45 pm

Cusecards wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:41 pm

riff raff wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:36 pm

Cusecards wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:33 pm

Melville wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:15 pm

thetank2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:07 pm

Melville wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:05 pm

icon wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:47 pm

moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:29 pm

icon wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:07 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 12:39 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:39 am

Hit a solo HR, and then is responsible for 2 or 3 runs scoring.....that's -2.

I love his bat, but that trade off isn't really encouraging.

If Herrera sits, I understand why.

Eh, it was a 3-run HR. And the trade off is even more of a positive if he DHs instead of Contreras.

And at least one stolen base can be blamed on Fedde. Huge jump by Duran off first base in the first inning. No kind of throw from Herrera or Bench was going to nail him.

And this is a front office and player development problem. People need to get off Herrera's back. He plays where he's assigned to play.

I didn't realize it was his 1st year catching and he's still learning the position

As I said, it's a player development issue. There is no way Herrera should have gotten through the minors without a change in position. Pure stupidity on the organization's part.

I said 2 years ago he needed to move to a corner outfield role.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

I doubt you stated this.

Move him or trade him.
Said it after the '23 season.
Said it after the '24 season.
Said it consistently the entire time.
Took some grief for it.
But I was - and remain - completely correct.
Anyone who knows what he is looking at when observing the game could see it.
Problem is, he is yet another result of the TOXIC CULTURE which has defined the last several years of the Super Slo Mo regime.
Many players have been anointed roles - with little to no consideration as to what is best for the team or the player.
Eephus is in that category.

More classic stuff!
Got my daily laughs in early.
Easy
Obvious
Correct

Leave him alone. He was picked on in high school and he's never recovered.

Funny....I always wonder how many lockers he was stuffed in back then?
He obviously follows the game and has good observations/opinions.
If it wasn’t for the nauseating self promotion I believe many would engage with him.
We also don’t need his “resume” on a daily basis! LOL

He's a narcissistic liar and a bore.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:17 pm

MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:51 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:29 pm

MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:26 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:21 pm Catching on one knee with runners on base isn't going to help.

I don't know who the idiot was who taught him that but they shouldn't have anything to do with being on a ball diamond.

Maybe the ghost of Manny Sanguillen. At least I think he passed.

Or Tony Pena.

Yes, and I googled Manny, he is still kicking. Used to see him signing at a lot of card shows, mostly in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, some in Chicago.

He was one of my favorite players even though he played for a rival.

moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 16:10 pm

MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:51 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:29 pm

MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:26 pm

11WSChamps wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:21 pm Catching on one knee with runners on base isn't going to help.

I don't know who the idiot was who taught him that but they shouldn't have anything to do with being on a ball diamond.

Maybe the ghost of Manny Sanguillen. At least I think he passed.

Or Tony Pena.

Yes, and I googled Manny, he is still kicking. Used to see him signing at a lot of card shows, mostly in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, some in Chicago.

Benito Santiago.. threw from his knees all the time... difference is, he had a strong arm.. Ivan... notsomuch

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:49 pm

renostl wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:15 pm

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:08 pm

icon wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:07 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 12:39 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:39 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:37 am Thx duce

I see the "cooler" Oli at it again.

I. Hererra:
4 HR
11 RBI
.400 .455 1.100 1.555

Sits while WillyC DH's?

Hit a solo HR, and then is responsible for 2 or 3 runs scoring.....that's -2.

I love his bat, but that trade off isn't really encouraging.

If Herrera sits, I understand why.

Eh, it was a 3-run HR. And the trade off is even more of a positive if he DHs instead of Contreras.

And at least one stolen base can be blamed on Fedde. Huge jump by Duran off first base in the first inning. No kind of throw from Herrera or Bench was going to nail him.

And this is a front office and player development problem. People need to get off Herrera's back. He plays where he's assigned to play.

He can't throw anybody out. That's a fact.
He rainbows his throws.

IMO not an exceptionally strong arm.
Therefore must get into throwing position faster and be more assertive
in taking the follow through, batters interference if they don't give IH his lane.

He throws from his knees

renostl wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 21:58 pm

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:49 pm

renostl wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:15 pm

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 15:08 pm

icon wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 14:07 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 12:39 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:39 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑05 Apr 2025 11:37 am Thx duce

I see the "cooler" Oli at it again.

I. Hererra:
4 HR
11 RBI
.400 .455 1.100 1.555

Sits while WillyC DH's?

Hit a solo HR, and then is responsible for 2 or 3 runs scoring.....that's -2.

I love his bat, but that trade off isn't really encouraging.

If Herrera sits, I understand why.

Eh, it was a 3-run HR. And the trade off is even more of a positive if he DHs instead of Contreras.

And at least one stolen base can be blamed on Fedde. Huge jump by Duran off first base in the first inning. No kind of throw from Herrera or Bench was going to nail him.

And this is a front office and player development problem. People need to get off Herrera's back. He plays where he's assigned to play.

He can't throw anybody out. That's a fact.
He rainbows his throws.

IMO not an exceptionally strong arm.
Therefore must get into throwing position faster and be more assertive
in taking the follow through, batters interference if they don't give IH his lane.

He throws from his knees

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