Frayed Knot

1,101. Brian Dozier Or, as we called him back in Latin class, MCI I don't think that's a nickname that's gonna stick

Leadoff guy on, steal of 2nd, ... then no one gets a ball out of the infield. And, btw, we have all of three hits.

I assume this [the 7-inning DH's] pertains to DH's caused by weather related reasons and not just Covid-caused postponements. MLB is simply adjusting on the fly here, which is probably a good thing as long as this doesn't lead to some of these tweaks becoming permanent (because you know such talk will be in the mix).

That's because Yelich is actually One for 27 this season (that one being a HR) Bad transcribing job on my part. The slash numbers are correct as shown. His OPS+ right now is -39 He's also 0 for 1 on SB attempts

Yes folks, TWiB Notes is back this year despite no popular demand whatsoever. - Mike Foltynewicz somehow cleared waivers and has been sent to the Braves' 'Alternate Site' (sounds like the place where Black Ops squads take people who are then never heard from again) Considering the teams that are in desperate need of pitching (starting w/Boston) or just plain healthy bodies (Miami) I'm surprised he slid right through. - Talk about your slow starts, how's this for a line?: .037/.071/.148 in 28 PA And the weird part? ... it's Christian Yelich. 6 for 27 (5 singles, 1 HR) w/1 BB and 12 Ks Ugh!

=kcmets post_id=42222 time=1596145068 user_id=53] That's the only place here I get good AM.

What is Howie doing in your garage?

Of course part of the issue with deGrom (and any other starter you care to name) is the overall debate over workload and how much is too much. Without an answer to that, and there's certainly no consensus on the matter, 'overly cautious' could be construed and 'wisely prudent'. It could be argued that pulling him after 5 innings (72 pitches) and 6 innings (88) in his two starts to date this season is the result of the interrupted ST and the brief revamped version in the summer. Go back to last year and JdG hurled 100 or more pitches more often than he didn't (23 to 9) and never threw less than 89. And while I'd certainly agree that there's nothing magic about the 100 plateau, are we going to find a manager and/or front office that's going to see busting that limit nearly three games out of every four as something that's too low and needs to be ramped up? And, yeah, Scherzer has thrown 98 & 112 in his two starts this season [5.1 IP, 4 ER, L; 7.1, 0 ER, ND]. But his 2019 saw an 18/9 ratio of 100+ vs sub-100 pitch games, iow, as many sub-100 pitch games as JdG (9) but in five fewer starts, or twice over-100 in every three outings

=kcmets post_id=42214 time=1596139281 user_id=53]... assumed it was a two-there two-here thing.

"WTF ... what the fuck does that even mean?" -- Gary King

I think we should just forfeit the games on deGrom dAy before they ever start since not only does he not win any of them but the team usually doesn't either. And think of the wear and tear you'd save on him by doing that!

Ahhh, I thought that was going to drop. 15 hits, 3 Walks, and 2 HBPs, but just 5 Runs.

Nearly 30 pitches by Workman this inning and he's still only got one out.

=LWFS post_id=42122 time=1596077152 user_id=84] CORRECTION: Game-ending DP from Cespedes?

Edgy MD wrote: I'm not sure why the runners didn't get two bases there. Nah. Wasn't sure it was going to drop ... short throw home. Simply wasn't worth the risk.

Hey look at that ... we can bloop 'em too!!!

If that run were a fish the Sawx would have to throw it back.

Frayed Knot wrote: According to public address announcer Eliza Doolittle, 'eath 'embree is entering the game for the Red Sox And 'e retires J D Davis with 'igh 'eat

According to public address announcer Eliza Doolittle, 'eath 'embree is entering the game for the Red Sox

Rule #1: Jake deGrom can't get credit for the win Rule #2: If Jake deGrom is in line for the win, see Rule #1

Trade Rosario!!!!

=whippoorwill post_id=42097 time=1596071143 user_id=79] 55 years ago??

=G-Fafif post_id=42065 time=1596050420 user_id=55] Nick Markakis opts back in. Apparently you can do that

Man, we've been blowing some chances so far tonight.

Yanx are busy congratulating themselves https://nypost.com/2020/07/28/yankees-make-powerful-statement-during-coronavirus-turmoil/to anyone who'll listen for their own braveness in the face of the Covd crisis and the "powerful statement" they made by agreeing to go to Baltimore for the next two days even though they weren't originally scheduled to do so. Apparently there's no truth to the rumor that SS Gleyber Torres stuffed the ballot box with 'Yes' votes given that 13 of his 38 HRs in 2019 came vs the O's. I doubt he even had to vote more than once though, mainly because his teammates were too busy doing it themselves. The Yanx finished 2019 17-2 against the Orioles and carried a team OPS of over 1000; in Camden it was a cool 1123. I think a team poll that they'd eventually have to leave Baltimore would be the vote more likely to fail.