Game Thread: 7.31 Chubbs @DixonDay

[tzill]

1. T La Stella (L) 2B
2. L Gonzalez (L) LF
3. A Slater (R) CF
4. B Belt (L) 1B
5. L Wade Jr. (L) DH
6. M Yastrzemski (L) RF
7. D Machado (R) SS
8. J Vosler (L) 3B
9. A Wynns (R) C

Carlos Rodon
LHP
8-6, 3.18 ERA, 148 SO

Rodon's final start as a Giant?

 

[jeep99tj]

Machado made it?

 

[tzill]

Machado made it?

yup. Took a flight from MPLS this morning.

 

[jeep99tj]

yup. Took a flight from MPLS this morning.

Impressive.

 

[LHG]

Still don't understand why not bring up Isan Diaz instead. The dude is killing it in AAA. I would guess that Machado has better glovework (he couldn't have been acquired for his bat) but why suddenly make it about defense when it hasn't been that way the whole season?

 

[tzill]

Still don't understand why not bring up Isan Diaz instead. The dude is killing it in AAA. I would guess that Machado has better glovework (he couldn't have been acquired for his bat) but why suddenly make it about defense when it hasn't been that way the whole season?

It was about his defense. Also, he asked to be traded. One of those deals of opportunity. They needed to move him, we needed an emergency SS

 

[tzill]

Rodon not looking sharp early. Nice play by Gonzo to rob a leadoff HR. 18 pitches, no Ks. Hope he settles.

 

[calsnowskier]

Gotta figure Rodon is aware of the situation more than we are, so his nerves are a bit whacked today.

 

[tzill]

I think he's settling down...

 

[jeep99tj]

Is it just me or did Kapler look like he was in a skit when he started that interview.

 

[jeep99tj]

Ugly first AB for Machado. He fits in pretty nicely.

 

[tzill]

Ugly first AB for Machado. He fits in pretty nicely.

yup. and HBP in his second AB

#forevergiant

 

[tzill]

well, if Rodon can keep the mound clear of poop for two innings, he can end his Giants career on a nice note.

 

[tzill]

Five clean for the Rodominator. Strikes out the side in the fifth.

I'll miss him.

Now, BRING ME VOLPE

 

[calsnowskier]

well, if Rodon can keep the mound clear of poop for two innings, he can end his Giants career on a nice note.

Unless this game convinces the FO that they need to go all in this year

 

[calsnowskier]

Five clean for the Rodominator. Strikes out the side in the fifth.

I'll miss him.

Now, BRING ME VOLPE

Volpe at short and Luciano at 3rd for the next 10 years could be fun.

 

[calsnowskier]

I think Volpe is probably a pipe dream, though. Hard to justify giving up that level a prospect for a rental.

 

[tzill]

That's two HBPs now...Cubs about to get an ass kicking.

 

[calsnowskier]

Would love to trade him in the coming days, then resign him in the off-season.

 

[calsnowskier]

6 IP, 9 K, 0 BB, 2 H, 0 R, 84 pitches

Hey, Yanks…


SHOW ME THE PROSPECTS!!