Game Thread: 8.18 Worms @ Charlotte

[tzill]

1. L Wade Jr. (L) LF
2. T Estrada (R) 2B
3. J Pederson (L) RF
4. E Longoria (R) 3B
5. B Belt (L) 1B
6. J Davis (R) DH
7. B Crawford (L) SS
8. J Bart (R) C
9. M Yastrzemski (L) CF

Logan Webb
RHP
11-5, 3.00 ERA, 124 SO

I think I'd have had Davis in LF but decent lineup

 

[LHG]

1. L Wade Jr. (L) LF
2. T Estrada (R) 2B
3. J Pederson (L) RF
4. E Longoria (R) 3B
5. B Belt (L) 1B
6. J Davis (R) DH
7. B Crawford (L) SS
8. J Bart (R) C
9. M Yastrzemski (L) CF

Logan Webb
RHP
11-5, 3.00 ERA, 124 SO

I think I'd have had Davis in LF but decent lineup

How about Davis in left, Wade in right and Pederson at DH?

 

[calsnowskier]

How about Davis in left, Wade in right and Pederson at DH?

And Yaz applying for a job with Uber?

 

[LHG]

And Yaz applying for a job with Uber?

Man, the magic from 2021 (and 2020) has almost completely disappeared with this group, hasn't it?

Edit: Yaz actually was already going south in 2021. His good years were 2019 and 2020. 2022 is still worse than last year, though.

 

[tzill]

How about Davis in left, Wade in right and Pederson at DH?

yup. That's what I meant.

 

[calsnowskier]

Man, the magic from 2021 (and 2020) has almost completely disappeared with this group, hasn't it?

Edit: Yaz actually was already going south in 2021. His good years were 2019 and 2020. 2022 is still worse than last year, though.

I was getting frustrated with him last year as well. Heck even in ‘20 I was commenting he was over-rated (but still worthy of a roster spot). At this point, he is a defense ONLY OFer.

 

[LHG]

I was getting frustrated with him last year as well. Heck even in ‘20 I was commenting he was over-rated (but still worthy of a roster spot). At this point, he is a defense ONLY OFer.

I liked him in 2020 and was okay with him starting in 2021. This year, he doesn't look like anything but a 4th or 5th outfielder. I'd be okay with moving on from him this offseason (will the nontenders be brutal this November?).

 

[calsnowskier]

I liked him in 2020 and was okay with him starting in 2021. This year, he doesn't look like anything but a 4th or 5th outfielder. I'd be okay with moving on from him this offseason (will the nontenders be brutal this November?).

He still has 3 options, and I can’t imagine he will get that much of a raise in arbitration. They may not want to let go of his name so quickly, so I would actually be surprised if he is non-tendered. But his time as a cornerstone of this team needs to be over (2 years ago, but I pile on…).

 

[calsnowskier]

Ok, enough Yaz bashing….


What do you guys think about Belt???

 

[LHG]

Ok, enough Yaz bashing….


What do you guys think about Belt???

Time for him to find a new team (or retire).

 

[tzill]

Charlotte not sharp today. Through 8 batters: one hit, three walks, 41 pitches thrown.

Hope he settles.

 

[Mays-Fan]

He still has 3 options, and I can’t imagine he will get that much of a raise in arbitration. They may not want to let go of his name so quickly, so I would actually be surprised if he is non-tendered. But his time as a cornerstone of this team needs to be over (2 years ago, but I pile on…).

Not to mention all the money we've invested buying letters for his uniforms.

 

[calsnowskier]

Not to mention all the money we've invested buying letters for his uniforms.

Sunk cost.

 

[calsnowskier]

Time for him to find a new team (or retire).

After the year he has had, I honestly think he would have trouble finding a starting job anywhere or getting even a 1/10 prove it contract. I would not be shocked to see him hang up those clown cleats.

 

[Mays-Fan]

Ok, enough Yaz bashing….


What do you guys think about Belt???

A lot less letters in his name than Yaz.

Seriously, though, come year end, I might consider offering him 1/6 or 2/10, tops. Lefty hitter, some power, can DH or pinch hit against RHPs, still OK with the glove, legacy name for the fans. It all depends on what the real state of his health and desire are, and we the fans can't know those things with any certainty.

 

[calsnowskier]

A lot less letters in his name than Yaz.

Seriously, though, come year end, I might consider offering him 1/6 or 2/10, tops. Lefty hitter, some power, can DH or pinch hit against RHPs, still OK with the glove, legacy name for the fans. It all depends on what the real state of his health and desire are, and we the fans can't know those things with any certainty.

I would be ok with that, maybe. If he fills the Ruf-role. We would still need to find a new starting 1B (maybe Davis?)

I doubt he takes that contract with the Giants, though. Maybe the Rangers?

 

[calsnowskier]

Another non-error error.



edit: actually, that’s 2 this inning (so far)

 

[calsnowskier]

No maw-bulls.

Pure and simple.

 

[calsnowskier]

Add Pedo to the jettison gang.

 

[calsnowskier]

Looks like I am the only one torturing myself with this shitshow. I really should turn it off…