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TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Frayed Knot Jun 20 2022 08:14 PM

Braves actually have to play some major league teams this week, starting with SFG tonight and LAD next weekend. Currently 1-1 in bottom 9 in hot 'Lanta 2 on, 2 outs, Braves batting

Frayed Knot Jun 20 2022 08:16 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

And just as I type that the Braves win. SFG had a similar opportunity in top 9 w/1 out but K'd twice and didn't score.

Edgy MD Jun 20 2022 08:45 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Brewers beating the Cardinals 2-0 in the eighth, sole possession of first place on the line. Braves scratch out a walkoff 2-1 win over the visiting Gigantes, keeping pace 5 1/2 games behind the Mets. Phils and Nats idle. Damn Yankees win again.

Frayed Knot Jun 21 2022 06:22 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Giants jump out to a 4-0 lead on the Braves in the 2nd ... And now in the 3rd it's 5-4 Braves

Frayed Knot Jun 21 2022 08:08 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Yanx lost tonight (despite scoring twice in the 9th) ... a fact always worth noting these days, for its rarity if nothing else. 9-8 SFG over ATL heading for bottom 8 This one might still have multiple twists and turns yet to go.

Frayed Knot Jun 21 2022 09:19 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Final in Atlanta SFG: 12 - Bravrs 10 Also, Phillies getting kilt MIA 9 - COL 8 Nats won

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2022 08:10 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Down by 2 in bottom 9, Braves tie it up and are still batting. 1 out / runner on 1st Phils lost Marlins winning. Nats in rain delay

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2022 08:16 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Braves win

kcmets Jun 22 2022 08:16 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Braves win, they're gonna be trouble...

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2022 08:51 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

And the Yanx score twice in the 8th to beat Tampa

Edgy MD Jun 22 2022 08:55 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Triple Shittery.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 23 2022 06:06 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Luis Castillo Watch: 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 K, 3 BB, 1 bases loaded HBP in a no-decision loss vs LAD. This was his worst outing in a while, but, you know, better than Carasco yesterday

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 07:03 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Yeah, but any pitcher can look goodish if you imagine bumping the guy who had the worst start in the most recent turn of the rotation — Carrasco one turn, Williams on another turn, Peterson on a third. But it doesn't work that way. He's would displace a single guy who is presumably consistently a poorer choice than him. Assuming Carrasco is hitting the injured list and being replaced by Scherzer (neither of which is certain as of this post), the guy he'd displace would be Williams. Asking if he's a consistently better performer than Williams simply gives me an answer of "-ish." But having Williams as a backup and a bullpenner certainly makes his addition a plus in and of itself, depending on what they give up. But with the off days and the rehabbing pitchers, I think the Mets see a lot of moving parts, and probably are going to wait until the deadline to make their move, even if they've perhaps already got some tentative agreements in place. But the deadline approacheth, so we'll see soon enough.

MFS62 Jun 23 2022 07:17 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Edgy MD wrote: But the deadline approacheth, so we'll see soon enough. So do the Braves. Better sooner than later. The only thing that would change would be the price, which could rise if other clubs see the gap is closing. You never want to seem (or be) desperate when negotiating a deal. Later

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 07:28 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

I'm not sure what you're saying. I don't get how "So do the Braves" is a response to "We'll see soon enough." Did you quote the passage you meant to quote? If the claim is that prices go up as the deadline nears, I disagree.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 23 2022 07:44 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

He meant that the Braves, like the deadline, are approaching.

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 07:57 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Ah. Well, they have 13 games and two off days before they meet the Braves They have Taijuan Walker and Chris Bassitt and Trevor Williams lined up for the Miami series, and possibly Max Scherzer displacing Williams in that third game. We don't know yet if Carrasco's back is expected to be an ongoing issue, so it's not like they'll be going any deeper anytime soon. I'm a little more concerned about the absence of Jeff McNeil from their offense.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 23 2022 09:00 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Same o. Mcneil, and point taken, re picking and choosing convenient examples. My point with Castillo from the start was reliability-- he's been up there in Quality Starts for a few seasons, that's a good thing to have in an up and down season

kcmets Jun 23 2022 11:16 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Los Bravos up 6-1 already after two. Thanks, Gigantes... for nothing.

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 12:22 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Doug Eddings, apparently doing a great job calling a game — just not, it would seem, the game in front of him. [TWEET]https://twitter.com/UmpireAuditor/status/1539486273609404416[/TWEET]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 23 2022 12:38 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

I'm not gonna watch again, but was every blown call with Chicago pitching? Some of them sorta looked alike--like, so I'm thinking OK, adjust to a wide zone for right-handers--then he starts missing low and high too. Nightmare

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 12:39 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 23 2022 12:43 PM

=kcmets post_id=97117 time=1656004587 user_id=53] Los Bravos up 6-1 already after two. Thanks, Gigantes... for nothing.

The good news is the SFG has cut that lead to 7-4

The bad is that the Braves have the sacks full in bottom 6 and one out ... now 2 as Olson K's



Update: bases loaded infield pop and they're going to the 7th

kcmets Jun 23 2022 12:42 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Giants inching back into things. Dodged a bases loaded bullet with one out to keep things 4-7 through six.

kcmets Jun 23 2022 12:43 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Oh, and what FK said too...

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 12:46 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I'm not gonna watch again, but was every blown call with Chicago pitching? Some of them sorta looked alike--like, so I'm thinking OK, adjust to a wide zone for right-handers--then he starts missing low and high too. Nightmare I can't speak to all 29 blown calls (including extra innings), but seven of eight calls in that video sequence were favoring Chicago pitchers and screwing Toronto batters. This was Tuesday's game, and Toronto's hitting coach Guillermo Martinez brought out the card before yesterday's game, brought up the performance, and got himself tossed before the opening pitch.

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 12:55 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

A very quick and very scoreless 7th inning in Cobb County.

kcmets Jun 23 2022 01:00 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Edgy MD wrote: I can't speak to all 29 blown calls (including extra innings), but seven of eight calls in that video sequence were favoring Chicago pitchers and screwing Toronto batters. Won't be long until some ump's nephew or niece is found out to be making bookoo bucks on some betbethere.com.

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 01:04 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

I was suspecting he was a #MAGA ump trying to #ScrewCanada, but that's just speculation.

kcmets Jun 23 2022 01:09 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Mets are idle today, speculation is fun entertainment.

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 01:13 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Giants inch a bit closer with a run in top 8 on three consecutive singles. The only problem was that the final single was off the wall, so they c/should have had another.

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 01:28 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Top-9: -- Wilmer grounds out -- Ruf: K's -- Joc Pederson: HR ... and it's a one run game -- Longoria

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 01:30 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Frayed Knot wrote: Top-9: -- Wilmer grounds out -- Ruf: K's -- Joc Pederson: HR ... and it's a one run game -- Longoria ... game ending FO

kcmets Jun 23 2022 01:33 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

That HR was a shot, but they needed two and only got one...

Edgy MD Jun 23 2022 02:42 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

That's why you take pitches when the tying run is behind you in the ninth.

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 05:31 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Edgy MD wrote: That's why you take pitches when the tying run is behind you in the ninth. It's also why you shouldn't miss run scoring opps in the previous inning. Not sure two runs with have scored on that double-turned-single even with better baserunning, but 2nd & 3rd with one out sure gives you a better chance moving forward than merely 1st & 2nd So the Astros move from the Mets directly to the Yanx ... although have to shuttle halfway across the country to do so. 'Stros scored three times in the top of the 1st ... and then gave it all back in the first four batters in the bottom half. What was that line from a candy commercial a couple years back?: 'Not going anywhere for a while' Game is national on MLBN btw

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 08:14 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

This game settled down after a 3R HR gave Houston a 6-3 lead in the 2nd So how does Astro closer Pressley start the 9th inning with a 3 run lead in a stadium with a 250ft fence ... by going BB BB HR (Aaron Hicks) of course. Still no one out. The HR was the Yanx first hit since the 1st inning and their third of the game. The dozen runs scored in this game have come via four 3R HRs

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 08:24 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

And now two more singles ... with the only out coming from a CS between the hits. Get this guy outta here!!! (and now they do)

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 08:30 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Yeah, walk yet another guy ... this one in front of Judge you fucking pinhead!!

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 08:34 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 23 2022 08:36 PM

Yanx win. Astros pitchers faced eight batters in the 9th and threw maybe a combined five strikes ... and four of those went for hits. Fuckin' pathetic!

G-Fafif Jun 23 2022 08:34 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

I hate that the MFYs came from behind to win, but I'm so delighted to have seen the heretofore impenetrable Astro bullpen crack.

Frayed Knot Jun 23 2022 08:37 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

=G-Fafif post_id=97155 time=1656038099 user_id=55] I hate that the MFYs came from behind to win, but I'm so delighted to have seen the heretofore impenetrable Astro bullpen crack.

One day too late.

Edgy MD Jun 24 2022 11:31 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Know who looks better than Luis Castillo to me despite superficially lesser 2022 stats? Tyler Mahle looks better. Mahle is two years younger and currently making $2,000,000 less so he may be a tougher get from the Reds. Both are controlled through 2023. Fun Fact: The Luis Castillo Watch dates all the way back to January.

Frayed Knot Jun 24 2022 05:13 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Phils are in SD this weekend, Braves, meanwhile, are hosting the Dodgers where a pre-game tribute to the returning Freddie has him crying on the field. oe: and now he's trying to take his AB but it's taking a while

Frayed Knot Jun 24 2022 07:14 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Dodgers leaving runners on all over the place but still lead 4-0 in the 6th

Edgy MD Jun 24 2022 07:24 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Here's hoping the Astros and Yanks eat each other up.

kcmets Jun 24 2022 07:27 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

avi wuz here

Edgy MD Jun 24 2022 07:28 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Terrific job by Guillorme starting the DP that ends the eighth after more bad umpiring by an umpire..

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 24 2022 07:59 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Edgy MD wrote: Fun Fact: The Luis Castillo Watch dates all the way back to January. Even then. Twas take the bad contract and he's yours. I dunno what I'm doing on that McNeil offer, not my best moment. Mahler, ok too I guess

Frayed Knot Jun 24 2022 08:05 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

LAD Reliever Daniel Hudson tries to field a swinging bunt but collapses in a heap as his left knee seems to buckle. Not finishing this game and might be missing for a while in my totally un-expert opinion.

Frayed Knot Jun 24 2022 08:22 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Astros need only one 3R HR today to win 3-1 behind Verlander. Last night they hit two 3R HRs but wound up losing 7-6 Verlander, btw, is 39 y/o coming off two seasons of inactivity (six innings pitched total in '20/'21) due to TJS, currently has a sub-2.3 ERA in 14 starts

Willets Point Jun 25 2022 01:36 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Good things happening in the Bronx.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 01:43 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

So that good news is followed by a pitching change.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 01:47 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 25 2022 01:50 PM

... avi

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 01:49 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

To bring the rest of you up to speed, The Yanx have been no-hit thru 7 by Houston's Cristian Javier An Altuve HR in top 8 made the score 2-0 But at 115 pitches, Javier was pulled in favor of Hector Neris who promptly walked the leadoff hitter. Now one out later, he's threatening to walk the next guy.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 01:55 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Frayed Knot wrote: LAD Reliever Daniel Hudson tries to field a swinging bunt but collapses in a heap as his left knee seems to buckle. Not finishing this game and might be missing for a while in my totally un-expert opinion. Torn ACL, out for the season

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 01:57 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Nevis (barely) gets out of the 8th, no-no intact.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 02:12 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Astros start the 9th inning Walk, Double, Single, Single ... yet score just once as one guy ran through a stop sign w/no outs and was easily nailed at home. Eh, don't worry, you've still got a three run lead and the Yanx haven't overcome one of those since ... oh yeah, it was Thursday, AGAINST YOU!!!

Edgy MD Jun 25 2022 02:39 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

No hitter complete. Glad to see the Astros get that out of their system against the Yankees.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2022 04:53 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Not our highest priority right now (except maybe for bmfc) but the Nats just lost on a walk-off HR Braves/Dodgers on FOX at 7 Phils in SD late tonight

Fman99 Jun 26 2022 03:41 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Bryce Harper out indefinitely after getting hit by an Ian Snell pitch and breaking his thumb. Somehow this hasn't happened to every Met already this year.

Edgy MD Jun 26 2022 06:38 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Ian Snell is pitching in the Majors in 2022?!

Gwreck Jun 26 2022 06:50 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Blake Snell, not Ian.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 26 2022 07:27 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Same guy afaic

bmfc1 Jun 26 2022 07:34 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Frayed Knot wrote: Not our highest priority right now (except maybe for bmfc) but the Nats just lost on a walk-off HR It's always nice to hear although given the standings I've had to root for WSH's opponent to not win and it's been awkward.

Frayed Knot Jun 26 2022 02:00 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

The Yanx were, until a minute ago, being no-hit again. They now have one (a HR of course) and trail 3-1 after 7 So that was 15 straight no-hit innings (16 when you toss on the 9th of Friday's game). Shyeeeet, they only had 6 hits in the (Thurs) game they won and then 5 on Friday. This brings their grand total to 12 across 34 innings in this series. Jus' sayin'... although they'll probably wind up winning this one so I should shut up.

Frayed Knot Jun 26 2022 03:29 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Frayed Knot wrote: ... although they'll probably wind up winning this one. Yup. Yanx score six runs on four hits, three of them HRs. For the series they amassed 15 hits in 37 innings, winding up with 14 runs and a 2 - 2 split

Fman99 Jun 26 2022 05:52 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

=Gwreck post_id=97396 time=1656247845 user_id=56] Blake Snell, not Ian.

Whups

Frayed Knot Jun 26 2022 06:22 PM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Matt Snell isn't playing anymore either.

Lefty Specialist Jun 27 2022 09:26 AM Re: TWiB Notes - June 20 - 26

Braves get tomahawked by Dodgers in extras, so the lead stays at 5. Watched the game in Quebec on French-language ESPN, and even though I only understand a smattering of French, it was a much better experience than listening to announcers drone on about themselves or obsess over irrelevant statistics.