Athletics (Hoglund) vs Blue Jays (Fisher): 5/31/25, 3:07pm

[Spanky__99]

Just now, keggy said:

The As really do suck

Yeah, their pitching is no bueno.

[Spanky__99]

18 minutes ago, keggy said:

Putting on my strategy hat, run out Fisher or Urena for the bottom of the order, then ride Lauer for a while.

Who knows what Atkins told Schneider to do though

 

15 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

Urena was DFA'd this morning for Easton Lucas call up.

So Lucas it is. Had the right call, lol

[Spanky__99]

Wow, to the moon Alice again, must be nice for the Pickering native, congrats kid.

[neverbeenhere]

Fisher hadn't allowed any run until this game?

[Jaysman]

Riding some no mark guy we’ve decided to use as an opener - 5 runs later….

Gonna boat race a crap As team is the strategy apparently.

[Jays24]

So why did we use our better relievers yesterday with a 6 run lead and kept Fisher for today?

[neverbeenhere]

1 minute ago, Jays24 said:

So why did we use our better relievers yesterday with a 6 run lead and kept Fisher for today?

exactly

[glory]

Wasn't this Gausman's regular turn in the rotation? What was the reasoning for the bullpen game, aside from possibly handing the A's a win today?

[Spanky__99]

1 minute ago, Jays24 said:

So why did we use our better relievers yesterday with a 6 run lead and kept Fisher for today?

Fisher's been near perfect for 8.1 innings coming into today, it wasn't a bad idea.

[Spanky__99]

1 minute ago, glory said:

Wasn't this Gausman's regular turn in the rotation? What was the reasoning for the bullpen game, aside from possibly handing the A's a win today?

To give the other 4 starters extra rest was the reasoning. 

[neverbeenhere]

Just now, Spanky__99 said:

Fisher's been near perfect for 8.1 innings coming into today, it wasn't a bad idea.

but those were when the team was leading big I thought

[Masterbather]

2 minutes ago, glory said:

Wasn't this Gausman's regular turn in the rotation? What was the reasoning for the bullpen game, aside from possibly handing the A's a win today?

Split up Francis and the bullpen day.

[Spanky__99]

1 minute ago, Masterbather said:

Split up Francis and the bullpen day.

Yeah, that too is what Shulman said.

[Doubleplay21]

Lucas looks like the same when he was sent down...can not get anyone out

[Jaysman]

2 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

Fisher's been near perfect for 8.1 innings coming into today, it wasn't a bad idea.

We could call this some bad luck given his start to the season but we’ve got to be kidding ourselves if we’re trying to be legit contenders and wheeling out a Brandon Fisher.

[Jaysman]

Great play by Lucas, now we need to tighten this up and score some more runs.

[Spanky__99]

Just now, Jaysman said:

We could call this some bad luck given his start to the season but we’ve got to be kidding ourselves if we’re trying to be legit contenders and wheeling out a Brandon Fisher.

IDK man, I don't see the big deal, they're playing Oakland up 2-0 in the series and the BP game results have been pretty great up to this point. They're resting the SP with an extra day and splitting up Francis and the BPG at the same time. Our SP depth is injured what can you do?!

[Spanky__99]

3 minutes ago, Jaysman said:

Great play by Lucas, now we need to tighten this up and score some more runs.

Bo to the rescue.

[neverbeenhere]

Just give Bo 6 years $200 million

[Masterbather]

I think this game already hit the over.

[Masterbather]

2 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

IDK man, I don't see the big deal, they're playing Oakland up 2-0 in the series and the BP game results have been pretty great up to this point. They're resting the SP with an extra day and splitting up Francis and the BPG at the same time. Our SP depth is injured what can you do?!

Yeah I have no problem with the pitching strategy it just didn't work out. That's baseball. We can still win this game.

[Halloweenjack]

 Love to see ‘cricket day’ at the game today. As an Englishman it’s good to see.

[Jaysman]

2 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

IDK man, I don't see the big deal, they're playing Oakland up 2-0 in the series and the BP game results have been pretty great up to this point. They're resting the SP with an extra day and splitting up Francis and the BPG at the same time. Our SP depth is injured what can you do?!

Fair point, it’s just a bit frustrating because it must be hard to pull Fisher when you’re looking for at least an inning from him. Just highlights the depth issue we have, feels like the As are there for the taking and we’re giving them a chance!

[Jaysman]

3 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

Bo to the rescue.

Feels like Bo is starting to heat up

[Spanky__99]

4 minutes ago, Jaysman said:

Fair point, it’s just a bit frustrating because it must be hard to pull Fisher when you’re looking for at least an inning from him. Just highlights the depth issue we have, feels like the As are there for the taking and we’re giving them a chance!

Lauer will be next and Shultz, they'll be fine.

[Jaysman]

Just to put it on the record but I like Addison Barger. Taking great ABs, power when he hits and that arm is hard not to like at 3B.

[Jaysman]

5 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

Lauer will be next and Shultz, they'll be fine.

Im ok with this.

[Spanky__99]

Springer Dinger, baby!

[G-Snarls]

Holy s*** this is awesome 

[Jaysman]

Wow, Springer got all of that and then some.