OFFICIAL '20 AL CENTRAL THREAD N' STUFF

[Stakesarehigh]

If after a week into the season you guessed Jacoby Jones tied for the league lead in home runs please collect your winnings


(Liar)

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Twins throwing out their A lineup tonight so no excuses on that front.

Although you could argue that Gonzalez instead of Sano would be the actual A lineup right now.

 

[CaptainStubing]

well, i wasn't expecting a lot from my royals but now that 4 of our better pitchers are on IL with covid, it's looking even more bleak.

on the bright side, if they fall too far behind in the standings too quickly, they can start playing some of our younger guys sooner and get them some experience before (hopefully) a full season in 2021.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Twins throwing out their A lineup tonight so no excuses on that front.

Although you could argue that Gonzalez instead of Sano would be the actual A lineup right now.

Pretty much the same average lineup for CLE minus Perez. The catcher they called up blows dick for coke though...not sure how he lasts.

If they score 4 or more I will throw a party

 

[Stakesarehigh]

well, i wasn't expecting a lot from my royals but now that 4 of our better pitchers are on IL with covid, it's looking even more bleak.

on the bright side, if they fall too far behind in the standings too quickly, they can start playing some of our younger guys sooner and get them some experience before (hopefully) a full season in 2021.

You all have a decent lineup. Pitching is suspect

 

[CaptainStubing]

You all have a decent lineup. Pitching is suspect

Yep. Our pitching wasn't great to begin with and covid has made it even worse. Do you guys have any players out with covid?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Yep. Our pitching wasn't great to begin with and covid has made it even worse. Do you guys have any players out with covid?

Norris is just coming back. That's why that Garcia dude started the one game

Other than that don't think so

 

[CaptainStubing]

Norris is just coming back. That's why that Garcia dude started the one game

Other than that don't think so

The teams that can avoid too many covid cases will have a huge advantage in this short season imo

 

[Stakesarehigh]

The teams that can avoid too many covid cases will have a huge advantage in this short season imo

Agreed

In season so far so good though other than the Marlins. The big change is guys sitting out a game they likely otherwise wouldn't have because they have a seasonal allergy going on or something

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Agreed

In season so far so good though other than the Marlins. The big change is guys sitting out a game they likely otherwise wouldn't have because they have a seasonal allergy going on or something

Yup I think this will be the bigger issue.

Guys having to make sure what they have isn't Rona as well as shitty false positive tests.

Soto for the Nats has tested negative 6 times and still trying to get back on the field.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Ball game.

Berrios is fucking terrible. And the AB's against Bieber through 2 innings are uninterested in making him try.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Lindor was struggling before that HR. A LOT of game left though with this Twins lineup

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Lindor was struggling before that HR. A LOT of game left though with this Twins lineup

Not against Cy Bieber.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

LOL.

Bieber didnt even throw Sano any "stuff". Just threw him 3 meatballs for a quick K.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

46 pitches through 4 for Bieber and he has 7 Ks. Just embarrassing.

Guy is flat out elite tho. Twins can legit never get a good pitcher and teams like Indians, Rays, A's find 12 a year in their systems.

We either have good prospects like Berrios that fucking tank. Or a bunch of average prospects that never surprise.

 

[navamind]

Bieber is nasty.

 

[osubuckeye89]

This team refuses to hit with the bases loaded.....unless it’s hacking into a double play

 

[ChiSoxFan]

Bieber is nasty.

Seems like the Indians churn out pitchers pretty well the last few years. Plesac looked like Cy Young the other night.

 

[osubuckeye89]

Good strategy to get picked off and waste outs when you’re struggling to score runs

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Look at strikes right down the middle

Swing at 3-2 pitches that bounce 7 feet in front of the plate

Brilliant approach.