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Post by Addam603 on Apr 1, 2018 11:25:30 GMT -5
I believe it’s because Johnson is the superior hitter and they want him in the game against Marlins.
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Post by jimed14 on Apr 1, 2018 12:17:01 GMT -5
I like that players are getting rested already. It's a good way to keep everyone fresh and keep everyone happy by getting playing time. I just hope that Cora is willing to PH some of the rested players at opportune times unlike what he did last night.
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Post by jmei on Apr 1, 2018 12:33:48 GMT -5
It's not a big difference, and I understand why Cora did what he did. But Swihart in LF, Martinez at DH is likely a better defensive team than the other way around.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2018 12:41:29 GMT -5
Faria is brutally slow. The pitch clock can’t get here soon enough.
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Post by Guidas on Apr 1, 2018 12:52:50 GMT -5
At first glance here, Velázquez looks like he doesn't have a legit out pitch.
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Post by benogliviesbrother on Apr 1, 2018 13:12:03 GMT -5
At first glance here, Velázquez looks like he doesn't have a legit out pitch. 2nd glance was better.
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Post by jimed14 on Apr 1, 2018 13:59:25 GMT -5
At first glance here, Velázquez looks like he doesn't have a legit out pitch. 2nd glance was better. And at 3rd glance, could we ask for more from a 7th starter?
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Post by jchang on Apr 1, 2018 14:01:54 GMT -5
I am thinking he is more than a 7th starter
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Post by manfred on Apr 1, 2018 14:03:59 GMT -5
I’m actually really impressed by Velasquez. His fastball/changeup mix is solid.
That said, I think my take away from this series is that the Rays are going to make a lot of pitchers look really good. Take out the reliever meltdown, and they have been pretty impotent.
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Post by marrcus on Apr 1, 2018 14:17:34 GMT -5
Got to convert here. Lets go Devers.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2018 14:21:47 GMT -5
Nice hitting. Dumb to send Brock there though with Martinez on deck.
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Post by doctorduck21 on Apr 1, 2018 14:22:48 GMT -5
Nice hitting. Dumb to send Brock there though with Martinez on deck. Always got to have at least one dumb out on the bases
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Post by Don Caballero on Apr 1, 2018 14:22:51 GMT -5
More than a single run there would have been nice.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2018 14:35:11 GMT -5
Nice to see Walden make his debut and escape that situation unscathed. Guy has been working for this for so long, it would be rough to see him immediately get a blown save.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2018 14:55:55 GMT -5
Solid results for Walden there. Balls were hit hard, but no damage.
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Post by patford on Apr 1, 2018 15:13:19 GMT -5
Delightful to see the Yankees vaunted bullpen get blown up two days in a row. Could there be something to it ? We have seen in the past bullpen arms falter after a couple of years of heavy use.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2018 15:15:21 GMT -5
Looks like Joe Kelly will be closing this one.
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Post by patford on Apr 1, 2018 15:15:38 GMT -5
It would be nice to see the Sox tack on a couple or three runs here so Cora could stay away from having to use Kimbrel. It would be a good spot for Joe Kelly.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Apr 1, 2018 15:26:17 GMT -5
I would rather see Kelly give up a hit rather than walk somebody. Throw strikes Kelly.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Apr 1, 2018 15:29:28 GMT -5
It's so hard to watch Kelly pitch. So hard.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2018 15:30:29 GMT -5
He throws hard, but guys can hit it.
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Post by voiceofreason on Apr 1, 2018 15:32:59 GMT -5
Cora is playing with fire here!! If Kelly blows it what is his mind set going to be?
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Post by wcp3 on Apr 1, 2018 15:33:19 GMT -5
Cora playing with fire here for some inexplicable reason.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Apr 1, 2018 15:33:58 GMT -5
Span just hit a 120+ mph foul ball lol.
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Post by voiceofreason on Apr 1, 2018 15:34:03 GMT -5
Kelly is not looking great and could have the first 2 losses of the season on his head.
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