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Everything posted by lukeduke1980

  1. lukeduke1980
    I agree - Rogers started out the first two batters with straight fastballs right over the plate. He started to do better once he mixed in some sliders. It was like he needed a couple batters to get the feel for things.
  2. lukeduke1980
    Gibby did a good job. His first inning was a lot like Berrios' on Friday, needing to work from the stretch right away, and he was working kind of methodical/slow. After a couple of innings he and Tortuga just meshed and cruised.
  3. lukeduke1980
    I usually agree. Maybe this year, if stars continue to align, no one is untouchable. Obviously return would have to be elite for those guys, but go for it.
  4. lukeduke1980
    I agree with slowing the roll on Arraez, if he goes back down he'll be back soon enough as the injured list will unfortunately but inevitably be used again
  5. lukeduke1980
    I think it was Greg Holland who was signed late by the Cardinals just a year ago and was a disaster.
  6. lukeduke1980
    27 and 15 - unbelievable.
  7. lukeduke1980
    Any player who slumps and sulks could make a bad clubhouse worse. But everything about this clubhouse seems so positive that Sano should be able to relax and play.
  8. lukeduke1980
    I want to say Toronto is a 'bad team' but they did just take 3 of 4 from us.
  9. lukeduke1980
    I thought Garver called 2 phenomenal games.
  10. lukeduke1980
    I know Cave has options but I'd rather move on from Adrianza. Gonzalez can get some at bats at all infield positions.
  11. lukeduke1980
    I was surprised to see Mejia 'needing' to pitch on Monday as a setup guy, when odds are the next 2 games with Gibby and Odorizzi would require someone 'coupled' to their impending 5 inning and 4 2/3 inning starts.
  12. lukeduke1980
    This is what Odorizzi was last year. 5 innings and he's done. A number 5 starter. Gibson and Pineda have only the ability to go about 5 right now also, though due to health. Prepare for an overworked bullpen, injuries, and an exposed lack of depth.
  13. lukeduke1980
    Is a Cave demotion realistic for Sano's return?
  14. lukeduke1980
    The next play at the wall will tell me more, it's almost like he'd been waiting all off season anticipating this first play, and wanted to test out how his added 20 lbs would help him. And all of those thoughts converging in a matter of seconds as he tracked the ball into the wall and he ended up with his awkward aggressive/reckless play.
  15. lukeduke1980
    Buxton seems to be getting back into the pattern where he's almost instantly at 0-2 counts. Hopefully he gets a couple days off and comes back with an aggressive approach.
  16. lukeduke1980
    This looks for the Indians to be a microcosm of the upcoming season - good starting pitching but where does the offense come from? Kudos to Berrios for realizing the lineup he was facing and being aggressive.
  17. lukeduke1980
    The bullpen has been akin to the Vikings' O Line. Failed the eye test of the uneducated viewer but ignored by the brilliant front office. Now I'm sure by May Romero will be straightened out and back up, but it feels like a couple of early 12 inning games and an injury will really expose the lack of effective depth.
  18. lukeduke1980
    He's essentially Esco. Hopefully he's as good in the clubhouse.
  19. lukeduke1980
    I hope Odorizzi figures something out. He looked frustrated and confused during each of his painful 5 inning/100 pitch outings last year.
  20. lukeduke1980
    I like Polanco as a hitter. I am surprised however that the first contract extension signed by this administration would be to the player who was suspended for PEDs. That's not to say they haven't been trying to reach one with Rosario, Berrios, etc. It just feels a little off.
  21. lukeduke1980
    Especially close losses. Was it 12 walk off losses? Add talent to the bullpen and maybe some of those games are extended and the Cruz led offense can turn 8 of those into wins.
  22. lukeduke1980
    I love the Span idea! With his awesome gray beard. Wisdom for young Buck.
  23. lukeduke1980
    'Buster - nothing is happening in the free agent market. Can you write something speculative and borderline provocative to drum up some clicks?'
  24. lukeduke1980
    The guy doesn't strike people out. It seems so counter to our pitching revolution. Aaron Slegers could be a number 5 starter. This would be so less annoying if it was a spring training invite. But it's a top down directive that this guy will work out because we'll use the 'opener' and then squeeze 5 Perez innings out against the Royals. Aren't we clever.
  25. lukeduke1980
    Notably absent from this and any other list: Martin Perez. What is happening
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