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Post by aardvark on Sept 14, 2024 19:32:00 GMT -8
Brewers win by a TD.
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Post by junior on Sept 14, 2024 19:46:06 GMT -8
3.5 behind the dudders, 1.5 ahead of the Snakes.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 14, 2024 20:23:18 GMT -8
Arizona having trouble with the Brewers and still having another series with them is problematic. Could play their way out of contention.
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Post by docmm on Sept 15, 2024 5:59:49 GMT -8
Hey, Merrill up to fifth in the lineup. The masses get their wish. Kudos. Maybe Shildt has a burner here... Not a fan of the move, personally, but we'll see if it's permanent. Even if it's not permanent it made sense to at least try it. You used the suggestion to label anyone who questions what you believe to be true as over-reactive and judgmental. This is a freakin' fan forum so if someone wants to compliment OR complain, quit insulting them just because you don't agree. We all know how baseball-savvy you are but you should leave room for other opinions.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 15, 2024 8:33:45 GMT -8
Hey, Merrill up to fifth in the lineup. The masses get their wish. Kudos. Maybe Shildt has a burner here... Not a fan of the move, personally, but we'll see if it's permanent. Even if it's not permanent it made sense to at least try it. You used the suggestion to label anyone who questions what you believe to be true as over-reactive and judgmental. This is a freakin' fan forum so if someone wants to compliment OR complain, quit insulting them just because you don't agree. We all know how baseball-savvy you are but you should leave room for other opinions. I don't agree that it makes sense with a handful of games to go when keeping him in the 6/7 spot has worked all year. Shildt does things on occasion that are random and fly in the face of what he's said previously, but hey, as long as they win, that's what it all about. Mojo seems to be good right now.
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Post by docmm on Sept 15, 2024 9:35:49 GMT -8
Even if it's not permanent it made sense to at least try it. You used the suggestion to label anyone who questions what you believe to be true as over-reactive and judgmental. This is a freakin' fan forum so if someone wants to compliment OR complain, quit insulting them just because you don't agree. We all know how baseball-savvy you are but you should leave room for other opinions. I don't agree that it makes sense with a handful of games to go when keeping him in the 6/7 spot has worked all year. Shildt does things on occasion that are random and fly in the face of what he's said previously, but hey, as long as they win, that's what it all about. Mojo seems to be good right now. But Ryan, this is like the McCoy thing. All I wanted there was to look into possibly upgrading a position where a guy that was there was completely out of his league offensively. A similar thing with Merrill getting more ABs. Just because "things have worked all year" doesn't mean they can't work better. I'm thrilled Shildt got sick of the black hole at the bottom of the lineup and convinced Bogaerts to move over defensively. And I'm glad he's willing to give Merrill an opportunity to be even more important in that slot. And 14 games that mean more than any games all year doesn't feel like just a handful of games. It feels like an incredibly important stretch that could even end up with a Division crown, something most of us thought was improbable bordering on impossible earlier. With the horrible Dodger pitching lately, there's actually a chance to take them down. It's not a fantastic chance but a chance nonetheless.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 15, 2024 9:59:11 GMT -8
I don't agree that it makes sense with a handful of games to go when keeping him in the 6/7 spot has worked all year. Shildt does things on occasion that are random and fly in the face of what he's said previously, but hey, as long as they win, that's what it all about. Mojo seems to be good right now. But Ryan, this is like the McCoy thing. All I wanted there was to look into possibly upgrading a position where a guy that was there was completely out of his league offensively. A similar thing with Merrill getting more ABs. Just because "things have worked all year" doesn't mean they can't work better. I'm thrilled Shildt got sick of the black hole at the bottom of the lineup and convinced Bogaerts to move over defensively. And I'm glad he's willing to give Merrill an opportunity to be even more important in that slot. And 14 games that mean more than any games all year doesn't feel like just a handful of games. It feels like an incredibly important stretch that could even end up with a Division crown, something most of us thought was improbable bordering on impossible earlier. With the horrible Dodger pitching lately, there's actually a chance to take them down. It's not a fantastic chance but a chance nonetheless. The McCoy thing (being replaced by an equally terrible hitter) was silly, especially considering he's not even on the roster. It was never about replacing McCoy, it was about Solano's bat more than anything. You got what you wanted, it's done. Looking ahead, much bigger fish to fry.
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 11:37:17 GMT -8
Mets-Phillies 1-1 after 8.
All other important games later.
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Post by docmm on Sept 15, 2024 12:18:32 GMT -8
Mets lose 2-1 to Phillies. Diaz gives up the winning run in the bottom of the 9th,
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 12:52:49 GMT -8
D-Backs leading early.
Braves/Dodgers tonight.
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Post by docmm on Sept 15, 2024 14:03:03 GMT -8
I don't blame Shildt for sending Perez back out there after only 67 pitches but man, just faced one hitter too many. But Perez looks like he did when we first got him.
I assume he would be the long guy in the playoffs. If Yu can pitch well we're going to have a lot of good arms to show at a team in a long series.
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Post by docmm on Sept 15, 2024 14:12:13 GMT -8
Brewers came back from being down 5 runs down and just tied Zona 5-5 in the 6th.
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 14:17:10 GMT -8
Brewers TOUCHDOWN!!
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 14:50:16 GMT -8
Let's go, Suarez!!!
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Post by junior on Sept 15, 2024 14:52:59 GMT -8
Effing Suckez strikes again. Just blew it.
At least he didn’t lose it this time…
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 14:57:39 GMT -8
Hopefully the Padres can pick up Suarez in the 10th.
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Post by junior on Sept 15, 2024 15:09:24 GMT -8
Got picked up. Now close it out!
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Post by junior on Sept 15, 2024 15:18:31 GMT -8
Series sweep accomplished.
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 15:19:50 GMT -8
Vulture win completed for Suarez.
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Post by aardvark on Sept 15, 2024 15:21:08 GMT -8
D-backs tied up 8-8 bottom of 8.
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