Game Thread: 2016 All-Star game and break

[DT LUNA]

I honestly don't feel comfortable with Martin in the October rotation. Maybe he flips a switch at some point this year and discovers his greatness, but right now, I'd probably slot Griffin ahead of him.

AJ's last two games were too short to put in front of anybody right now. Hopefully he gets back to form soon.

 

[jta4437]

I honestly don't feel comfortable with Martin in the October rotation. Maybe he flips a switch at some point this year and discovers his greatness, but right now, I'd probably slot Griffin ahead of him.

4 innings and done Griffin? You have to be kidding

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

4 innings and done Griffin? You have to be kidding

Over Perez, in October? No, I'm not fucking kidding.

 

[Kelleyman]

I don't give up Gallo for Lucroy and his 1 1/2 years of control. Obvious an upgrade but I would rather roll the dice on Gallo. I want Maz and him teaming up. Big Profar fan but think he is a guy who can be dealtfor a pitcher we can control. But if we don't he sure Ian an insurance policy at multiple positions. Mitch will be gone and Rua and Gallo and him him could get time there. I wonder how long we ride the Prince wagon

 

[Kelleyman]

You know Colby not getting the nod so Derek could pitch was a regrettable decision in Toronto. He has a playoff temperament despite less talent then Dutch. And yes Dutch's talent has declined a lot IMO

 

[jta4437]

Over Perez, in October? No, I'm not fucking kidding.

Opinions are like assholes, some of them stink

 

[romeo212000]

You know Colby not getting the nod so Derek could pitch was a regrettable decision in Toronto. He has a playoff temperament despite less talent then Dutch. And yes Dutch's talent has declined a lot IMO

Major fuck up by Banny.

 

[saddles]

AJ could outperform Martin the rest of the way, but that is not what I am expecting. Then again, I seem to be the only one not giving up on Derek so what do I know.

I wouldn't mind trading for a controllable pitcher who could be a lot better than a #5, but I would just as soon wait until the offseason so we can see what we have in the fold. Let's see where guys like Holland, Perez, Darvish, Lewis, Gallo, Profar, Brinson, Cordell, Guzman, Ortiz, Sadzeck, and Mendez are before making a big decision concerning who to give up for what.

 

[Kelleyman]

Major fuck up by Banny.

Had to go Colby against Rays. Could have seen Dutch against KC. Re Gfiffen brouhaha I see AJ just throwing his stuff out ther and if it gets hit it gets hit. Martin is more talented but he is nibbling wasting pitches. He needs to trust his stuff more and get that deadly change back.

Other point is who and where you play is a factor of who gets the nod. AJ in a pitcher friendly park where HR ball does not matter but maybe Perez gets the nod in the Globe or in Yankee park that favors LHB. All factors.

Regardless they both do not look like #3 SP. Hope they changes. Let's see how Dutch does after rehab. To me his stuff has regressed

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Main issue with Perez is if shit starts going wrong, he crumbles. Stakes are higher in the postseason... which, if I'm being honest, is foolish to be discussing at this point. Not sure why I dove into that.

 

[Kelleyman]

Main issue with Perez is if shit starts going wrong, he crumbles. Stakes are higher in the postseason... which, if I'm being honest, is foolish to be discussing at this point. Not sure why I dove into that.

By all means dive. I am prone to dive myself. If would be a pretty boring site if no one dived into anything. I hope Martin turns it around again. He has the stuff to be a really god pitcher

 

[PhantomWarrior]

I'm crossing my fingers that the twinkies were just really hot, but we might have a " Twinkie" hang over. I sure hope not.

I think pitching help is coming soon via trade. Sooner than last year.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

I honestly don't feel comfortable with Martin in the October rotation. Maybe he flips a switch at some point this year and discovers his greatness, but right now, I'd probably slot Griffin ahead of him.

Only need 4 SP for the playoffs. So depending on Holland's return yes it could be AJ. But way too far out .

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Major fuck up by Banny.

Considering RH pitching gave Toronto line up a harder time, yes that was a poor decision.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Some humor by Evan Grant:


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[WilltheThrill]

I don't like any of our options for the #4 playoff starter. Perez has the maturity level of a child and is anything but the bulldog you need for the playoffs (like Colby). Griffin is good once through the lineup, but he wastes too many pitches and rarely makes it past 4-5 innings these days without running into trouble or tiring. And Derek Holland is the picture of inconsistency and fragility.

Give the Rangers a legit #3/4 and I'd be very confident in a Darvish-Hamels-Lewis-New Guy playoff rotation. And as it's been mentioned already, we haven't even made the playoffs yet nor do we know how well Darvish, Lewis, and/or Holland look when (or if) they make it back. Having another legit healthy starter instead of having to use our AAA trash like we have lately would go a long way toward that playoff berth.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

I don't give up Gallo for Lucroy and his 1 1/2 years of control. Obvious an upgrade but I would rather roll the dice on Gallo. I want Maz and him teaming up. Big Profar fan but think he is a guy who can be dealtfor a pitcher we can control. But if we don't he sure Ian an insurance policy at multiple positions. Mitch will be gone and Rua and Gallo and him him could get time there. I wonder how long we ride the Prince wagon

I'm probably in the minority... but i'd rather keep Profar over Odor...

I love Rougie, but he needs to develop some plate discipline. Learn to take a walk once in a while.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I am at the wait and see position with AJ. He was lights out before the injury. If he is able to get back to that level or close then it is a no brainer to have him the rotation in the playoffs.

 

[saddles]

I'm probably in the minority... but i'd rather keep Profar over Odor...

I love Rougie, but he needs to develop some plate discipline. Learn to take a walk once in a while.

I understand how you feel. I think Profar will have the better career of the two. In addition to that I think Odor has the higher trade value currently.

 

[RevSader]

Roogie extension talks break down. He turned down 6 years 35 million with 2 option years.