IGT 09/05 - Metsies at Redlegs

[Frayed Knot]

Peterson not looking like he's going to finish this inning.

[ashie62]

Next season, I could see him taking on Mauricio's role or even be a starting CF possibly

[Edgy MD]

It is un-nerving for starting pitchers, the way Mendoza stands on the top step with a giant hook.

[ashie62]

And that's it for Petros. Can't say that I disagree

[ashie62]

Edgy MD wrote: It is un-nerving for starting pitchers, the way Mendoza stands on the top step with a giant hook.

I noticed that. Almost foaming at the mouth in my eyes

[Centerfield]

That's a terrible start by Peterson. Maybe he needs to be skipped his next start and try to rejuvenate the arm.

[Frayed Knot]

=metirish post_id=203348 time=1757117838 user_id=72]
Does Gary have something against Cincinnati? ,he likes to rag on them

Edited September 5, 2025 by Guest

[Centerfield]

And if you go to Stanek with the hook I'd be inclined to let Peterson fight through it.



I don't understand going to him coming off an off day.

[The Hot Corner]

Mendoza must have far more faith in the bullpen than he does his starters. Once the starter gets through 5 innings, they are on a short leash and generally pulled as soon as someone gets on base.

[ashie62]

Gary says Stanek "has trouble throwing strikes to the first batter he faces"



Alvarez shoulda had that

[ashie62]

Mendoza is a *ussy

[Frayed Knot]

If the starters want to go deeper they have to earn it, and lately most of them haven't.

Mendoza didn't have a problem letting Peterson go 7 - 8 and even 9 earlier in the year when he was pitching well. But his August ERA was nearly 7.00 and here

he had given up four runs thru 5-1/3 and was near 100 pitches. Kind of lucky he was left in on long as he was.

[Frayed Knot]

=ashie62 post_id=203371 time=1757119578 user_id=90]
Mendoza is a *ussy

[Centerfield]

That's about the best you can hope for from Stanek.

[ashie62]

Stanek my man!



LGM

[Lefty Specialist]

Stanek is Polish for 'stressful'.

[The Hot Corner]

Amazingly, Stanek gets out of the inning unscathed.

[ashie62]

Frayed Knot wrote: =ashie62 post_id=203371 time=1757119578 user_id=90] Mendoza is a *ussy

I don't even know what that means in this context.

[Edgy MD]

Whew.



They went Stanek because they are preparing to use four or more guys to protect this (currently very slim) lead and probably would prefer none of them to be name Helsley.



Or Suero, probably.

[Edgy MD]

And that's it for Petros. Can't say that I disagree

Frayed Knot wrote: =ashie62 post_id=203371 time=1757119578 user_id=90] Mendoza is a *ussy I don't even know what that means in this context.

Referring to the short hook I believe he has



Obviously in my opinion only

[ashie62]

I'm growing tired of Mendoza not having the balls to let his starters work out of spots. I suspect Hefner is not helping



The idea is to hand less outs to the bullpen, not more

[kcmets]

That Nimmrobbery would be nice to have back about now.

[Frayed Knot]

Frayed Knot wrote: =ashie62 post_id=203371 time=1757119578 user_id=90] Mendoza is a *ussy I don't even know what that means in this context.

Referring to the short hook I believe he has

[Edgy MD]

=ashie62 post_id=203381 time=1757120018 user_id=90]
I'm growing tired of Mendoza not having the balls to let his starters work out of spots. I suspect Hefner is not helping



The idea is to hand less outs to the bullpen, not more

[The Hot Corner]

We need some insurance runs.

[Frayed Knot]

We've been getting robbed all night!

[ashie62]

What triggered me was how Mendoza was hanging on the railing chomping at the bit to pull him regardless of how the at bat would turn out



He does this often and it can't be easy on your starting pitcher. Yes Peterson looked gassed and I can't really walk that back



You mention starters need to "earn" the opportunity to stay in longer. To a point yes, but letting a starter go longer is easier when he is rolling than these mid game decisions

[Edgy MD]

Nice try sliding into first, McNeil, but you are probably coming out for defense in the bottom of the inning.

[ashie62]

Steal 2nd Luisangel

[The Hot Corner]

Run Acuna, Run!