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Brownie19 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

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Have they said if Salty is going to catch one of the starters regularly? I'd say if it were anyone, it wouldn't be Liriano. Or is he just going to start whenever, with whoever throwing?
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Have they said if Salty is going to catch one of the starters regularly? I'd say if it were anyone, it wouldn't be Liriano. Or is he just going to start whenever, with whoever throwing?

 

I don't think you need to have him be a personal catcher i think just whenever Russ Needs a break. Liriano might be the best guy to catch for because he is a vet and generally knows what he wants to do unlike the young guys who rely heavily on the catcher and Russ is one of the best at calling a game

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Have they said if Salty is going to catch one of the starters regularly? I'd say if it were anyone, it wouldn't be Liriano. Or is he just going to start whenever, with whoever throwing?

 

Doubt it would be Liriano after all we've heard about he and Martin.

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Doubt it would be Liriano after all we've heard about he and Martin.

 

I agree, it's strange he's catching Liriano with the chemistry him and Martin have. I'm guessing his hand is still a bit sore from the foul tip the other day.

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If it's anyone, it should be Estrada. Estrada seemed to love throwing to Navarro - who was a massive piece of s*** as a catcher, so clearly his standards are low and Salty will fit right in.
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I don't think you need to have him be a personal catcher i think just whenever Russ Needs a break. Liriano might be the best guy to catch for because he is a vet and generally knows what he wants to do unlike the young guys who rely heavily on the catcher and Russ is one of the best at calling a game

 

Funny considering they were blaming Liriano's struggles on the catcher carousel in Pittsburgh. How comfortable he was with Martin and here comes Salty lol.

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So... I was curious about Joe Biagini's lack of strikeouts and whether he had the same struggles in the spring and it doesn't seem like it. He had 11 Ks in as many innings. Not that I think spring training stats are worth much but I was curious to see if there was any indicator that he was struggling and there really weren't. In as much as you can trust spring stats, he was fine. It looks like this is just a fluke statistical thing that will normalize quickly enough (which is the assumption you would make in the first place).
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JP Howell to the 10-day DL--turns out his performance Friday was because he was hiding a shoulder injury. Domonic Leone is back with the ballclub, and likely to stay for a while even with Osuna back Tuesday, as Lawrence likely returns to Buffalo.
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JP Howell to the 10-day DL--turns out his performance Friday was because he was hiding a shoulder injury. Domonic Leone is back with the ballclub, and likely to stay for a while even with Osuna back Tuesday, as Lawrence likely returns to Buffalo.

 

I'm surprised they didn't go with the left-hander, Dermody.

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Dermody started today in Buffalo and was quite awful. So he wasn't an option.
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Hoping they let Donaldson DH for a few games and put Morales at first if he's going to come back so soon.

That's a good idea boss.

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Hoping they let Donaldson DH for a few games and put Morales at first if he's going to come back so soon.

 

Morales 5 games 1B please!!

 

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Morales 5 games 1B please!!

 

Fantasy owner

Thanks because everyone cares so much about your fantasy team! Can you please post the entire team on here and keep us updated on the progress throughout the year?

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Hoping they let Donaldson DH for a few games and put Morales at first if he's going to come back so soon.

 

Morales at first, and Zeke in left for five games? You got it.

 

/Gibby 1.0.

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Morales at first, and Zeke in left for five games? You got it.

 

/Gibby 1.0.

 

Ironically, this lineup could be criticized for taking Smoak out of the lineup since he is actually off to a decent start with a wRC+ of 99 in 19 PA (versus Pearce with -14 ? wRC+ in 17 PA and Zeke with 57 wRC+ in 13 PA). I know tiny sample size, but for a guy with confidence issues, benching him when he is actually doing decent is not going to help. However, if it is between Smoak and Morales, you have to go with Morales.

 

Probably better to just give Donaldson a few days off completely because DHing is still going to put strain on the bad leg when baserunning. Although it's scary to think he is probably the only hitter in the Jays lineup who the opposition fears right now.

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If you are referring to me, then are you saying it is s*** to declare Morales must be in the lineup over Smoak? Or maybe you take offense to the suggestion that Donaldson is the only feared hitter in the Jays lineup? Sad but likely true the way they are going right now (maybe Morales would the other one). As far as the stated wRC+ results, I fully acknowledge these are in tiny sample sizes, but there is something to be said for momentum.

 

As for Pillar, it is encouraging that he has 0 Ks so far but more encouraging that his O-swing% is down so far compared to his previous years. Hopefully he keeps it up. Still needs to show he can translate his attempt at improved plate discipline into working some BBs.

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Who are you?

 

Edit: Oh you left a comment before mine. No, I wasn't responding to you. I haven't read what you wrote.

 

Who am I. What the f*** is that supposed to be - your pathetic attempt at a passive aggressive putdown? Grow up ! I think that pic in the avatar tells a lot about who YOU are!

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