Series Thread: M's @ Reds May 20-22

[Sharkonabicycle]

When it comes to Lind v. Lee, I think Lind's body of work vs. righties in his career is what has kept him from getting benched or at least kept the M's from giving Lee more playing time at this point in the season. If he didn't have that body of work to fall back on or if the Mariners weren't currently in 1st place (with one of the big reasons being Lind's struggles at the plate), I think we might have seen Lee get more playing time by now, but he does have that body of work and they're giving him some time to figure things out this year. That isn't to say that they're going to be that patient with him all year, but he was brought here to hit against righties and he has a history of being able to do that very well. Sometimes you have to look beyond the "right now" stats, especially when there's such a disparity in the sample size. Lee is a rookie and Lind has the career stats to have earned the patience and benefit of the doubt that he's getting right now.

This is spot on and I agree. It's still a little early to bench Lind. He's got some good #s over his career to back majority starter and I'd think he'll catch on at some point, similar to how Trumbo did a little later in the season. If we were in desperation mode or post all star break going for the playoffs or seeding (we can only wish) you're going to go with the hot at bat. But right now, you're still very far out and testing the waters, trying to get the guys you paid to come in and produce comfortable and into the groove.

Lee has been great so far, but he's still a rook in the MLB (get he's got extensive overseas experience). Once MLB pitchers adapt, those #s COULD drop. Lind is decently proven against MLB pitchers over the years and I still think you stick with him.

If he's still hamming it up post all star break or we're making a playoff run and Lee has the hot bat, then you make the switch. Otherwise gotta tough out some of those players that are working through a pseudo slump.

 

[JMR]

Cincy's SP has a 10+ ERA. This could be like softball.

 

[cezero]

wow miley

 

[Anointed One]

Cincy's SP has a 10+ ERA. This could be like softball.

Could be... Miley is known for giving up runs as well... Could be a HR derby....

 

[Anointed One]

Well executed ground ball hit to the right side of the IF to advance Wiley to 3rd...

 

[Anointed One]

Boom! Just like that, 2-3...

 

[Anointed One]

Why would we send Seager home there with just 1 out? OH well... Nice rally with the M's taking a 5-4 lead...

 

[Destroydacre]

Why would we send Seager home there with just 1 out? OH well... Nice rally with the M's taking a 5-4 lead...

Definitely not one of Acta's better decisions. But the ball O'Malley hit probably would have been a DP anyway.

 

[Podunkparte]

How about Martin learning how to swing the bat just as Marte gets sidelined? Nice to have that production from the support guys.

 

[unlvmariners]

Nice job by Miley to settle down after that first inning.

 

[Anointed One]

C'mon guys', let's get some insurance runs...

 

[Anointed One]

Need this one... Also be nice to get 6 of their next 8 at home as well because June is just going to be brutal in terms of schedule...

 

[Anointed One]

At least we have the top of the order up in the 9th...

 

[Podunkparte]

4 hits for Martin. Love it

 

[Anointed One]

Ugh, Cano K's...

 

[Podunkparte]

Hope that doesn't come back to bite us

 

[Destroydacre]

Ugh, Cano K's...

If Cishek closes out the 9th, the Mariners will get the sweep, but let's not beat around the bush, the Mariners' BA w/RISP in this series SUCKED. They really need to improve that.

 

[Destroydacre]

Need this one... Also be nice to get 6 of their next 8 at home as well because June is just going to be brutal in terms of schedule...

I think it's a must that the Mariners go 6-2 at worst on the upcoming homestand with the quality of teams coming in.

 

[Anointed One]

If Cishek closes out the 9th, the Mariners will get the sweep, but let's not beat around the bush, the Mariners' BA w/RISP in this series SUCKED. They really need to improve that.

Agreed... They've relied on the HR a lot this year... With the June schedule coming up, they'll definitely need to be more productive with RISP...

 

[Anointed One]

I think it's a must that the Mariners go 6-2 at worst on the upcoming homestand with the quality of teams coming in.

I don't know if it's a must, but I do know what you mean... If you're truly a good team and a legit contender, you need to beat these teams coming up on your homestand... A's, Padres, Twins are not good teams this season... This is the kind of stand you need to go 5-3 or better imo...

Just like we did w/ the Reds, a very bad team this weekend...