Series Thread: Four games at the Twins, 7/30 - 8/2

[SeattleCoug]

I really hope he does well and sticks it to Jack and Lloyd. Looks like he added some weight back, but not in a bad way.

Agree into reason for him to be seeing less time then Lomo the rest of the way

 

[Anointed One]

Montero better get more time than lomo

 

[wazzu31]

That's the problem they have with Montero is since they will not even attempt him at catcher and lack of moves at the deadline. Had they traded Jackson, Smith could've slid to CF and Lomo in LF and Montero would have his put up or shut up moment but as it is now with his lack of versatility it's going to be hard other than a platoon unless Lloyd is going to be committed to giving Lomo the back seat.

 

[EVille3]

That's the problem they have with Montero is since they will not even attempt him at catcher and lack of moves at the deadline. Had they traded Jackson, Smith could've slid to CF and Lomo in LF and Montero would have his put up or shut up moment but as it is now with his lack of versatility it's going to be hard other than a platoon unless Lloyd is going to be committed to giving Lomo the back seat.

an outfield of Lomo, Smith and Cruz may be the worst defensive OF of all time

 

[wazzu31]

They already have a horrible defensive outfield so it's not much worse and just one option since Jack hasn't really given the team too many defensive options.. Ya, it's not ideal but it would be one way to give Montero real playing time and not completely benching LoMo. It's not really giving Montero a fair shake if he is starting but come the 7th inning Lloyd pulls him so LoMo can replace him defensively. I just hate the thought of calling him up just to platoon him.

 

[NWinAZ]

Good article. Nothing new, just a writers sharing his feelings which are much like the feelings of most of us on here.

Mariner?! Theyre Killing Her! | ChatMariners.com

 

[Anointed One]

They already have a horrible defensive outfield so it's not much worse and just one option since Jack hasn't really given the team too many defensive options.. Ya, it's not ideal but it would be one way to give Montero real playing time and not completely benching LoMo. It's not really giving Montero a fair shake if he is starting but come the 7th inning Lloyd pulls him so LoMo can replace him defensively. I just hate the thought of calling him up just to platoon him.

You would not have to completely bench Lomo. Montero could play DH in American League games and alternate with Lomo at first base in interleague play

 

[wazzu31]

You would not have to completely bench Lomo. Montero could play DH in American League games and alternate with Lomo at first base in interleague play

Then Trumbo in AL games? He's like their hottest hitter.

 

[Anointed One]

Then Trumbo in AL games? He's like their hottest hitter.

LOL... I don't know what I was thinking... Forgot about Cruz in RF... I was thinking that's where Trumbo would play but no way would I have him replacing Cruz in RF...

I would play mostly Trumbo/Montero at 1B/DH positions and trickle in LoMo when they're are RH pitchers here and there... LoMo isn't going to give us much at the plate...

 

[Anointed One]

This team never fails to find a way to lose... Freakin egg...

 

[Anointed One]

NW, ever since you brought up the balls getting past Zunino last week, i've been paying attention to how many he allows by him vs Wild pitches... He had 4 balls get by him tonight... He's had one get by him in every game i've watched since you brought it up... It's definitely an issue... He's supposed to be a defensive asset but he's literally lost 2 games for us the past week due to past balls...

I watched Suzuki for the Twins tonight keep everything in front of him - no matter where they were...

 

[NWinAZ]

NW, ever since you brought up the balls getting past Zunino last week, i've been paying attention to how many he allows by him vs Wild pitches... He had 4 balls get by him tonight... He's had one get by him in every game i've watched since you brought it up... It's definitely an issue... He's supposed to be a defensive asset but he's literally lost 2 games for us the past week due to past balls...

I watched Suzuki for the Twins tonight keep everything in front of him - no matter where they were...

That was exactly my point and I am glad you witnessed it. Even though they were wild pitches, an elite defensive catcher (with little offense except as of late) should make those plays. I grew up a Johnny Bench fan (still one of my all-time favorites) and he made wild pitches go away with his reaction and blocking ability.

I was actually going to get back to that point after watching the 9th inning from hell, but I let it go. Good catch.

 

[NWinAZ]

Lucas Duda brought the in-game excitement, homering twice to become the 1st player since 2008 to have 8 straight hits go for home runs. And the Mets had a lot to celebrate, moving within one game of the Nationals in the NL East.

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Jack would love this guy.

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

Mariners Win! Mariners Win!...(knock, knock)...Any out there? Hello..

 

[cezero]

Thank goodness Iwakuma was in there pitching so well in a game that couldn't matter less in a lost season.

 

[Anointed One]

I just got back from watching Mission Impossible Rogue Nation... Glad to hear that they won and that Marte had a good game...

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[PolarVortex]

Anytime you get a series split on the road against a playoff contender, after your team raises the white flag, that has to be a good thing. Right?

Sorry, I'm in glass half full mode this moring.