Postseason Roster

[Grant77]

So I guess the next question for us is the postseason roster. We've certainly got a lot of decisions on the bench and in the bullpen. Here's how I see it:

 

Locks:

 

C- Martin

1B- Encarnacion

2B- Travis

3B- Donaldson

SS- Tulowitzki

LF- Saunders (stud vs. Tillman)

CF- Pillar

RF- Bautista

DH-

 

Bn- Upton

Bn- Barney

Bn- Carrera

Bn-

Bn-

 

SP- Sanchez

SP- Happ

SP- Estrada

SP-

 

RP- Osuna

RP- Grilli

RP- Cecil

RP- Biagini

RP- Feldman (barely)

RP-

RP-

 

P- Liriano

P- Stroman

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Decisions:

 

*R.A. Dickey: For me, you put Stroman in the 'pen and he's your long man with Feldman. I think he could be incredibly valuable in that role. Obviously if Dickey makes the team then so does Thole.

 

*Smoak vs. Pompey vs. Navarro: I would like to see all three make the team, but if Thole is on the bench then we have some decisions to make. Gibby has shown more confidence in Navarro than in Smoak lately. Pompey's value was evident in the playoffs last season. Would they take 3 catchers? I hope not.

 

*7th reliever: If Dickey doesn't make the team then it comes down to Loup, Schultz, Tepera, and Barnes. If Liriano is starting then you almost have to take Loup, but I'm not sure what route they will go.

[RealAccountant]

Zeke is def in as is Navarro as backup catcher

 

Smoak is in too for first base and Pompey for running. Team is really light on relievers

[rydermike]

C- Martin

1B- Encarnacion

2B- Travis

3B- Donaldson

SS- Tulowitzki

LF- Saunders

CF- Pillar

RF- Carrera

DH-Bautista

 

Bn- Barney - backup infielder

Bn- Pompey - pinch running

Bn- Navarro - backup catcher

Bn- Smoak - defensive sub

Bn- Upton

 

SP- Sanchez

SP- Happ

SP- Estrada

SP- Liriano

 

RP- Osuna

RP- Grilli

RP- Cecil

RP- Biagini

RP- Stroman

RP-Loup - extra lefty you know Gibby will do it

RP- Tepara- Gibby really likes him in my mind

Edited October 2, 2016 by rydermike
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[Josh]

I would have dickey the vet with experience

[The Cats Ass]

Are you guys starting Estrada Tuesday on short rest or something?

[Jonn]

C- Martin

1B- Encarnacion

2B- Travis

3B- Donaldson

SS- Tulowitzki

LF- Saunders

CF- Pillar

RF- Carrera

DH-Bautista

 

Bn- Barney - backup infielder

Bn- Pompey - pinch running

Bn- Navarro - backup catcher

Bn- Smoak - defensive sub

Bn- Upton

 

SP- Sanchez

SP- Happ

SP- Estrada

SP- Liriano

 

RP- Osuna

RP- Grilli

RP- Cecil

RP- Biagini

RP- Stroman

RP-Loup - extra lefty you know Gibby will do it

 

The roster looks good to me. But Stroman hasn't done anything to be booted from the rotation. If anything Liriano will pitch out of the pen.

[rydermike]

The roster looks good to me. But Stroman hasn't done anything to be booted from the rotation. If anything Liriano will pitch out of the pen.

 

None of them has. I just have Liriano as the starter in the WC game over Stroman. Had to shift someone to the bullpen. I wouldn't mind going Liriano for WC, Stroman for G1 with Liriano moving to bullpen after WC game.

[fatcowxlive]

C- Martin

1B- Encarnacion

2B- Travis

3B- Donaldson

SS- Tulowitzki

LF- Saunders (stud vs. Tillman)

CF- Pillar

RF- Zeke

DH- Bautista

 

Bn- Upton

Bn- Barney

Bn- Navarro

Bn- Smoak

Bn- Pompey

 

SP- Sanchez

SP- Happ

SP- Estrada

SP- Stroman

 

RP- Osuna

RP- Grilli

RP- Cecil

RP- Biagini

RP- Feldman (barely)

RP- Liriano

RP- Barnes

 

That's how I see it going. Barnes really the only question mark here IMO but I think Gibby has enough faith with him over Loup, especially since Liriano will probably be our 2nd lefty

[rydermike]

Team is really light on relievers

Benoit would've been huge to have

[Mkdaman1818]

FYI the roster resets between wc and Alds round (if we make it). So I imagine we'll leave Sanchez, and maybe Happ, off the wc roster and put in usable arm(s) instead

[fatcowxlive]

FYI the roster resets between wc and Alds round (if we make it). So I imagine we'll leave Sanchez, and maybe Happ, off the wc roster and put in usable arm(s) instead

 

Yeah maybe, but given how the last week has gone I doubt anyone from our bullpen will get a sniff other than the closing crew cuz it will likely be a small lead in the latter innings

[Mkdaman1818]

Yeah maybe, but given how the last week has gone I doubt anyone from our bullpen will get a sniff other than the closing crew cuz it will likely be a small lead in the latter innings

 

Do you think we'll put Sanchez in on 2 days rest? Happ on 3 days is a bit more realistic

[jaysguy44]

Do we know who's starting on Tuesday?

 

Also, I really hope the Indians beat the sox

[Grant77]

FYI the roster resets between wc and Alds round (if we make it). So I imagine we'll leave Sanchez, and maybe Happ, off the wc roster and put in usable arm(s) instead

 

I would consider Ryan Goins in that scenario. It gives us an awful lot of flexibility in a close game because he can pinch run and play anywhere.

[o2cui2i]

I'm with most of the lists here as far as not having Dickey or Thole on the roster. Down the stretch Dickey and thole have been out of the loop. I think that's the best place for them.

[o2cui2i]

Yeah maybe, but given how the last week has gone I doubt anyone from our bullpen will get a sniff other than the closing crew cuz it will likely be a small lead in the latter innings

 

our starters have shut down some really good hitters down the stretch and our offense really can't get any worse. I like our chances.

[fatcowxlive]

Do you think we'll put Sanchez in on 2 days rest? Happ on 3 days is a bit more realistic

 

No my point is they might as well not bother the way it's going, but I agree with what you're saying be safe than sorry

[STLJaysFan]

Always need to prepare for an extra-inning marathon so having extra bullpen arms is key.

[STLJaysFan]

Also, utility guys that can play various positions if and when there's a bunch of substitutions during the game.

[Caper]

I would consider Ryan Goins in that scenario. It gives us an awful lot of flexibility in a close game because he can pinch run and play anywhere.

 

I would have Goins in there over Smoak. Can play more positions and about the only thing he can't do better then Smoak is hit the homerun. But who the hell is Smoak going to pinch it for anyway? He can also kind of bunt and make contact better.

 

Also, I think you can have Dickey and no Thole. You protected Martin all year, but he can catch Dickey.

[Caper]

Zeke is def in as is Navarro as backup catcher

 

Smoak is in too for first base and Pompey for running. Team is really light on relievers

 

 

 

Why Have Smoak over Goins? Smoak is awful. Goins could probably play a better first base... though I can't think of the scenerio.

[burlingtonbandit]

Why Have Smoak over Goins? Smoak is awful. Goins could probably play a better first base... though I can't think of the scenerio.

 

Goins also can't hit... Having a backup 1st baseman who can't hit is a waste of a roster spot. The only other way Goins gets into the game is if Tulo is taken out for a PR and Barney goes into play defence. Then the game would need to go to extras and you would have Barney being Pinch hit for.

[KingKat]

The roster looks good to me. But Stroman hasn't done anything to be booted from the rotation. If anything Liriano will pitch out of the pen.

 

You're probably right but I like the idea of using Stroman to reinforce the bullpen (similar to how Sanchez was used last year). Liriano has been excellent our of the rotation lately so I don't think you lose that much there. Your way seems more likely to happen.

[Laika]

Do we know who's starting on Tuesday?

 

Also, I really hope the Indians beat the sox

 

Orioles team wOBA vs LHP: .299

RHP: .335

 

Liriano!

 

note - they sucked against LHP last year too

[fatcowxlive]

Can we please add Dermody to the team? Dude was lit during the celebrations lmao

[Caper]

Can we please add Dermody to the team? Dude was lit during the celebrations lmao

 

Done.

[Stangstag]

Everyone else agree what the lineup should be on Tuesday?

 

Travis

Donaldson

Edwin

Bautista

Tulowitzki

Martin

Saunders

Pillar

Carrera

 

I'll be pretty upset if Gibby puts both Bautista and Saunders in the outfield

[FrozenRopes]

Who is on the hill for the O's?

[Abomination]

I wonder if the best option may be to use both Estrada and Liriano in the wildcard game? If we could get both one turn through the rotation, it could act as a tuneup for them while giving the O's two different looks. The O's seem to be allergic to Estrada's pitch mix, as well as lefties.

[ILikeSoccerandBaseball09]

C: Martin

DH: Bautista

1B Encarnacion

2B: Travis

3B: Donaldson

RF: Saunders or Zeke

CF: Pillar

LF: Upton

 

 

Saunders has been utter trash as of lately and striking out WAAY too much