You can laugh but there's a reason why guys like Espinal/Valera can't bunt for s*** and let the team down in big spots for simple plays. You gotta find ways to help the big team to stay up there...
Not a fan of a big swing by Smith with 2 strikes. Dude can be a middle of the order bat in AAA but you're a 9th/bench bat in the bigs right now. Wish they worked on things that they'd be relied upon in the bigs.
I was very negative towards Shatkins when they arrived on the scene but that changed over the past few season. As upset as I am with how this season is going, I will reserve my full judgment based on how next year goes. That will be our first "no excuse" year to win.
The longer Montoyo lasts with the team, the more poorly it reflects on Shatkins. They aren't absolved of blame here but anyone could see the total incompetence in terms of using the lineup and more importantly, the bullpen.
As annoyed as I am with how this season has gone, I can move past not making the playoffs this season. Next year will be a make or break year for this front office as they've had ample time to put thing together. How we handle this offseason will be crucial.
The score was 3-2 Jays in the 7th with 1 out while Ryu was pitching.
The score is now 9-3 Mariners and we've only gotten 2 more outs since we "HAD" to go to the pen.
It's the same thing majority of people have been saying all year too though. Trust our starters who are doing well and stop trusting the turd of a bullpen we've assembled.
Adjust your game plan to what we have available and what we see, not be stubborn to what you think our team should be.
So we traded Martin and SWR for 1 year of Berrios? Also traded for Hand because we weren't trying to make the playoffs?
Doubt that. Our management thought we could make the playoffs this year.