Game Thread: Game 163

[Tacobenboy]

6 would be good for Cruz. Adds depth for the lineup and keeps the top of the order in sync

Only thing that scares me about Cruz tomorrow is if he finds himself in one of those situations in which all he has to do is put the ball in play to drive in a run. Never been his strong suit anyway and I worry about his timing and patience a bit. Gotta have him in there though, it's a chance you have to take.

 

[jaar01]

Kinsler 2B
Andrus SS
Rios RF
Beltre 3B
Cruz DH
AJP C
Moreland 1B
Gentry CF
Martin LF

That is what I expect tomorrow. But I'd be thriled to se Soto for AJP and Baker for Moreland.

 

[Tacobenboy]

Where were you deployed? Afghanistan?

Did a tour in Iraq in 2007.

 

[Nathan Ahle/Triple 7]

Did a tour in Iraq in 2007.

Nice.

 

[Tacobenboy]

Kinsler 2B
Andrus SS
Rios RF
Beltre 3B
Cruz DH
AJP C
Moreland 1B
Gentry CF
Martin LF

That is what I expect tomorrow. But I'd be thriled to se Soto for AJP and Baker for Moreland.

I agree except I think Wash leaves AJP five and plugs Cruz in sixth.

 

[Nathan Ahle/Triple 7]

Kinsler 2B
Andrus SS
Rios RF
Beltre 3B
Cruz DH
AJP C
Moreland 1B
Gentry CF
Martin LF

That is what I expect tomorrow. But I'd be thriled to se Soto for AJP and Baker for Moreland.

I think Wash will give Soto and Baker the start. Gotta go with the guys who are hot

 

[ESPN Refugee]

One thing to keep in mind that Mitch is the best defensive first baseman we have and in a playoff game that is really important.

 

[jaar01]

I think Wash will give Soto and Baker the start. Gotta go with the guys who are hot

You know Ron Washington is still the manager right?

 

[Tacobenboy]

I think Wash will give Soto and Baker the start. Gotta go with the guys who are hot

Man I hope you are right, really wish Rios was a serviceable first baseman.

 

[jaar01]

One thing to keep in mind that Mitch is the best defensive first baseman we have and in a playoff game that is really important.

Not discounting Moreland's defense but man I just think Price will eat him alive.

 

[Tacobenboy]

One thing to keep in mind that Mitch is the best defensive first baseman we have and in a playoff game that is really important.

Very true and I did see him go deep against Tampa in game two of the ALDS in 2011.

 

[DT LUNA]

Did a tour in Iraq in 2007.

Thanks Taco. VN for me. I couldn't hack it anymore and you be careful bro.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

You know Ron Washington is still the manager right?

My thoughts exactly. RW does not go with the hot bat. Murphy at 220 says it all.

 

[Nathan Ahle/Triple 7]

You know Ron Washington is still the manager right?

Actually I do. He hasn't made the best decisions all the time, but I still think he will go with the best 9.

 

[Nathan Ahle/Triple 7]

My thoughts exactly. RW does not go with the hot bat. Murphy at 220 says it all.

He hasn't really had many other options- Baker can't exactly play DH or LF every day. I guess Profar is an option but still, he was kinda stuck with Murphy

 

[WastinSomeTime]

One thing to keep in mind that Mitch is the best defensive first baseman we have and in a playoff game that is really important.

You may be right but I personally have not found him to be that exceptional. But that is just my personal opinion.

 

[Nathan Ahle/Triple 7]

Very true and I did see him go deep against Tampa in game two of the ALDS in 2011.

Yeah I love Mitch as a defensive guy but he needs his bat to be starting 1B regularly. He has the strength he just needs the patience and the timing

 

[WastinSomeTime]

He hasn't really had many other options- Baker can't exactly play DH or LF every day. I guess Profar is an option but still, he was kinda stuck with Murphy

Sorry to disagree with you Nathan but Gentry should have been in LF the last 4-6 weeks and Soto catching or DH. Gentry has been hot and his speed helps offensively and defensively. His speed puts pressure on the opponents defense.

 

[DT LUNA]

Sorry to disagree with you Nathan but Gentry should have been in LF the last 4-6 weeks and Soto catching or DH. Gentry has been hot and his speed helps offensively and defensively. His speed puts pressure on the opponents defense.

I hear you Wasting. Gentry is definitely needed in the lf line up

 

[Tacobenboy]

Thanks Taco. VN for me. I couldn't hack it anymore and you be careful bro.

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