2016 Pirates

[thedddd]

I might add Stallings is the better offensive catcher of the two they had in AAA.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Lost 10 of their last 11 as of yesterdays beatdown by the Cubs.


I wonder if this losing streak continues if it costs Hurtle his head coaching job at some point???

 

[Darkstone42]

Lost 10 of their last 11 as of yesterdays beatdown by the Cubs.


I wonder if this losing streak continues if it costs Hurtle his head coaching job at some point???

Guys who have been performing for the past few years aren't. That's not on Hurdle. And really, normal Cutch and Frankie and Watson would have this team in a much better spot than they're in, despite the team's shortcomings.

 

[stillmatic32]

You never know when Jeff Locke is gonna show up and outduel Madbum

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Guys who have been performing for the past few years aren't. That's not on Hurdle. And really, normal Cutch and Frankie and Watson would have this team in a much better spot than they're in, despite the team's shortcomings.

Not saying it is but he could become a fall guy in an attempt to shake them out of their slump. For the record, I don't think Hurdle should be the fall guy during the season and I expect the Pirates to get hot soon. Clutch has been a slow starter the last few seasons before catching on fire and raising his offensive numbers to his norm. When he finally gets hot I expect the rest of the team to get hot too.

However, if the slump continues much longer, I expect the talking heads to start saying a head coaching change may be needed. Not that I agree that that is what is needed.

 

[thedddd]

As much as none of this is on Hurdle I wouldn't be surprised if a change doesn't occur. Tonight might be rock bottom.
But it is killer when your best player is in a season long slump, your top pitcher is on the DL, your second best pitcher is struggling and the bullpen is utter garbage.

Man just imagine if they had this offense last year?

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

As much as none of this is on Hurdle I wouldn't be surprised if a change doesn't occur. Tonight might be rock bottom.
But it is killer when your best player is in a season long slump, your top pitcher is on the DL, your second best pitcher is struggling and the bullpen is utter garbage.

Man just imagine if they had this offense last year?

Don't forget the dumpster fire at catcher since Cervelli went on the DL.

 

[redskin4209]

Well guys look like it's time to pull out the brown bags. Our Pirates are really playing like a pootbutt team.

 

[thedddd]

Don't forget the dumpster fire at catcher since Cervelli went on the DL.

Crap there is so much going bad with this team I totally forgot about that.

As for tonight did they throw in the towel on purpose by giving McCutchen and Marte the night off?

 

[stillmatic32]

Is Erik Kratz the worst player in MLB? I mean with the injuries, what can you do? Stallings may or may not be better. I guess Jaso is done as a catcher. Be nice to use this as a 4 to 5 game sample of Bell at first with Jaso/Stallings/Kratz at catcher. If they're going to suck at least make it fun.

 

[Darkstone42]

Is Erik Kratz the worst player in MLB? I mean with the injuries, what can you do? Stallings may or may not be better. I guess Jaso is done as a catcher. Be nice to use this as a 4 to 5 game sample of Bell at first with Jaso/Stallings/Kratz at catcher. If they're going to suck at least make it fun.

Stallings was hitting under .200 in AAA, so Kratz is probably the better option right now. Which is sad, because he's a terrible option.

But the reality is no team could do much better than Kratz after losing their starter and their top catching prospect in AAA at the same time, as well as having their backup dinged up the way Stewart is. Kratz is exactly the guy you have to resort to getting under those circumstances.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Crap there is so much going bad with this team I totally forgot about that.

As for tonight did they throw in the towel on purpose by giving McCutchen and Marte the night off?

It could be taken that way but Hurdle has always given his veterans days off. Although both on the same night makes it appear like they threw in the towel.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Crap there is so much going bad with this team I totally forgot about that.

As for tonight did they throw in the towel on purpose by giving McCutchen and Marte the night off?

Just saw Marte is listed as day-to-day with an injury of some kind. So, that's why he was off last night. Haven't found anything on what the injury is yet.

 

[thedddd]

Just saw Marte is listed as day-to-day with an injury of some kind. So, that's why he was off last night. Haven't found anything on what the injury is yet.

Of all places found this on a fantasy baseball site:
Pirates' Starling Marte: Leaves Tuesday with foot discomfort

Looks like a minor foot injury and yeah that would explain both out at the same time.
As for McCutchen they are even thinking of giving him an extended time off.

 

[stillmatic32]

Hopefully Cutch gets rolling. Good to get 2 wins in a row.

Kuhl vs Kersh. Best of luck, kid

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Of all places found this on a fantasy baseball site:
Pirates' Starling Marte: Leaves Tuesday with foot discomfort

Looks like a minor foot injury and yeah that would explain both out at the same time.
As for McCutchen they are even thinking of giving him an extended time off.

They got to do something to jolt McCutchen out of his slump.

 

[thedddd]

Rare Feats
Seriously thought that happened more often - in reference to Nicasio doing this the other day.

 

[thedddd]

Brault is getting the call. If he pitches well that Snider trade was a steal.

 

[Darkstone42]

Probably just a spot start. He'll probably not start more than two games.

Taillon to the DL, likely so they can rest him and keep his innings down without having to option him to AAA.

 

[thedddd]

Probably just a spot start. He'll probably not start more than two games.

Taillon to the DL, likely so they can rest him and keep his innings down without having to option him to AAA.

The four innings weren't bad but still getting anything from that deal made it a steal since Snider came back after.
As for Taillon yeah that is just the Pirates being shrewd so they don't have to use an option.