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Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm
by 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.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 19:53 pm
by bretto12
Good grief, I know you're frustrated but be serious.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 19:58 pm
by Banner29
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 19:59 pm
by CCard
bretto12 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:53 pm 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.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:00 pm
by scoutyjones2
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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... :lol:

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:03 pm
by Ozziesfan41
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:04 pm
by Alex Reyes Cy Young
Naaa. Just a poorly designed team by Johnnie Moe Moe

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:06 pm
by CCard
Ozziesfan41 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:03 pm
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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. :roll: BTW, Sonny already has his contract guaranteed. You're probably right though. Just a couple of bad games. Right?

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:07 pm
by CCard
scoutyjones2 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:00 pm
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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... :lol:
Insightful and thoughtful. Just what you're known for around here. :lol:

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:08 pm
by 45s
Every guy is playing for their next contract…..hopefully on another team…

They are not going to screw themselves…

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:10 pm
by 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.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:11 pm
by Ordinary Man
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence," said someone somewhere.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:13 pm
by scoutyjones2
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:07 pm
scoutyjones2 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:00 pm
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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... :lol:
Insightful and thoughtful. Just what you're known for around here. :lol:
Thank you. Can't say that about any of your posts, sorry.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:15 pm
by CCard
scoutyjones2 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:13 pm
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:07 pm
scoutyjones2 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:00 pm
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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... :lol:
Insightful and thoughtful. Just what you're known for around here. :lol:
Thank you. Can't say that about any of your posts, sorry.
You're very welcome. :lol:

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:15 pm
by 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.

Re: Has the directive come down to lose on purpose?

Posted: 19 Jul 2025 20:15 pm
by Ozziesfan41
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:06 pm
Ozziesfan41 wrote: 19 Jul 2025 20:03 pm
CCard wrote: 19 Jul 2025 19:50 pm 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. :roll: 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