Series Thread: Homestand w/ Nationals & Rays

[NWinAZ]

I want to hear Goldshit say this...lol

 

[MarinersBestFan]

It is a different game.

STUD

 

[seahawksfan234]

Not the guy we thought we were getting from Cincy. At times he has looked like King Felix while other times he has looked like Court Jester Carlos Silva...just kidding. Not that bad, but he he goes from Ace to #3 week to week.

I feel stupid now having posted that. He had a solid outing. I think I'm just holding him up to ridiculously high standards because I want to see him pitch like a guy who can start the All-Star game in Seattle and strike out the side.

 

[AceKeptic]

Another game, another instance where we give them the early lead.

 

[MarinersBestFan]

nothing like a little league play in the 1st inning and gift them a run to start the game

stay hot M's

 

[seahawksfan234]

Castillo has a pretty nice running fastball ... but his hittable pitch is the slider. it is not a big breaker or a real sharp breaker.
Very often it just floats / hangs in the zone spinning and not much movement.

he has the worst breaking ball of any pitcher on the 25 man roster for the Mariners.

Last night I noticed he was trying to paint the corners, but was off a bit at times, which would get him behind in the count. I know I'm making the world's most obvious comment here, but he's at his best when his pitches are hitting the strikezone in those corners. Hitters tend to lay off of his stuff both when he hits his location and when he misses it. If they swing? Good luck.

 

[AceKeptic]

nothing like a little league play in the 1st inning and gift them a run to start the game

stay hot M's

It just wouldn't be a game without us botching a play.

The Mariner Way (TM)

 

[seahawksfan234]

Has anyone else noticed that the Mariners try to sell their Wednesday day games as work from home type events?

God if I tried to work at the ballpark I'd be screaming "FUCK!!!" randomly in the middle of Zoom calls without any context. No thank you lol.

 

[NWinAZ]

I feel stupid now having posted that. He had a solid outing. I think I'm just holding him up to ridiculously high standards because I want to see him pitch like a guy who can start the All-Star game in Seattle and strike out the side.

Not stupid at all. Factual actually. He is an Ace and should be judged as one. Yes his off games are still better than most good games around the league, but he still isn't Ace on a consistent bases. Last night he fought for a win and it was more of a #3 outing to me considering the opponent. Still like having him, but I am picturing these outings vs Astros or Rays in a playoff game. That won't go well.

 

[Lineman16]

It's not looking like any M's players will be on the All-Star team hosting at their own ballpark . Has that ever happened before? Kinda a gut punch if not.

 

[NWinAZ]

So Nationals are our contrarian. They are last in strikeouts as hitters and last I believe they said in 2 strike counts. They really like to slap the ball around as well. Makes me wonder who scouted these guys because the worst pitch you can throw a slap hitter is an outside pitch. All they do is lay the bat out there and there it goes to opposite field. You have to pitch them inside. It is near impossible to slap an inside pitch.

 

[NWinAZ]

It's not looking like any M's players will be on the All-Star team hosting at their own ballpark . Has that ever happened before? Kinda a gut punch if not.

Every team has to have one rep so they won't be shutout. Sewald or Castillo if nothing else should make it.

 

[Lineman16]

Every team has to have one rep so they won't be shutout. Sewald or Castillo if nothing else should make it.

Ok. Didn't know that.

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

Ok. Didn't know that.

I think they call it the Mariners Rule...lol. I get the rule because it is for fans, but it takes away the greatness of being called an All-Star to me. Remember a few years back we had Vogelbach in it? Sad.

 

[NWinAZ]

Sorry but does Angie ever shut up? Its like trying to watch a game while my ex tries to tell me about all the cool stuff posted on Facebook that I know/care nothing about. I had to get that off my chest.

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[Lineman16]

Angie is an awesome background for this team and has been for a minute. Cute too (Just me)...Just don't feel the broadcast thing. Almost to stat happy..

 

[Msfann]

Does every player get annoying walk up music now? it sounds like ass on tv

 

[NWinAZ]

Angie is an awesome background for this team and has been for a minute. Cute too (Just me)...Just don't feel the broadcast thing. Almost to stat happy..

I like her in the studio or on the side doing interviews, but I can't handle an entire game of her.