7/2 at A’s

[Maxbialystock]

Yup.

 

Yup.

[d-money]

Would be nice to add a 3rd run.

[moonslav59]

We all get to eat crow, except maybe for moonslav, because we all thought ERod was beyond reclamation.

 

I get as frustrated as anyone here. Sometimes I have to convince myself to take the long view.

 

Players rarely follow patterns based on just what they have done, lately.

 

Look at Santana, now. I may end up eating the same crow some of you all have on ERod. Of course, ERod went like 48-12 before this recent funk, so I had reason to think he may not have been toast.

 

The whole long term COVID effects are largely unknown. Some have felt better then feel weak again. He may slide again, but I’m hopeful he’s back for good.

[SoxHop]

The thing I love about ERod is that he looks like he never breaks a sweat. That dude must be the most chill dude you ever met. Not sure of it's ice in his veins, or he just wants get to the taco stand.

 

In a way..... EROD maybe the best trade we have made in the last decade.

[Maxbialystock]

That's two exceptional grabs by the A's leftfielder.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

X-man looks like he has rocket lag.

[Maxbialystock]

And two by their rightfielder. Thank goodness for their centerfielder horrible miscalculation.

[d-money]

Still a 2 run game. Big inning here for ERod.

[iortiz]

I would like to see ERod’s BABIP in recent games. I bet it has regressed as I expected early in the season.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

X-man looks like he has rocket lag.

 

At the plate. He did make a great run saving grab defensively earlier.

[iortiz]

Geez Whitlock is simply unfair man lol

 

Our pen is arguably the best in baseball.

[TylerD]

I get as frustrated as anyone here. Sometimes I have to convince myself to take the long view.

 

Players rarely follow patterns based on just what they have done, lately.

 

Look at Santana, now. I may end up eating the same crow some of you all have on ERod. Of course, ERod went like 48-12 before this recent funk, so I had reason to think he may not have been toast.

 

The whole long term COVID effects are largely unknown. Some have felt better then feel weak again. He may slide again, but I’m hopeful he’s back for good.

 

I was the only one here that said Whitlock is amazing. And now look. We all love him!

 

Ok I made that up. We all knew he was a complete stud but still….. and yes Santana has been brilliant too. I swear players just love playing for this team. Brings out the best in any and every player. We truly have an amazing team.

[d-money]

They went with Whitlock. I thought they would bring ERod back for the 7th. Ottavino likely the 8th.

[Maxbialystock]

I get as frustrated as anyone here. Sometimes I have to convince myself to take the long view.

 

Players rarely follow patterns based on just what they have done, lately.

 

Look at Santana, now. I may end up eating the same crow some of you all have on ERod. Of course, ERod went like 48-12 before this recent funk, so I had reason to think he may not have been toast.

 

The whole long term COVID effects are largely unknown. Some have felt better then feel weak again. He may slide again, but I’m hopeful he’s back for good.

 

I needed that reminder, having forgotten the somewhat unique and certainly scary effect COVID had on ERod's heart.

[TylerD]

Ugh fack here we go……. This is why I say nothing positive till end of game.

 

Remind me again why E Rod didn’t go another inning ?

[Maxbialystock]

They went with Whitlock. I thought they would bring ERod back for the 7th. Ottavino likely the 8th.

 

"They" don't look so smart to these old eyes.

Edited July 3, 2021 by Maxbialystock

[d-money]

Geez Whitlock is simply unfair man lol

 

Our pen is arguably the best in baseball.

 

Well they just gave up one .

[iortiz]

Ugh fack here we go……. This is why I say nothing positive till end of game.

 

Remind me again why E Rod didn’t go another inning ?

s*** happens man. No big deal, we got this.

 

Whitlock pitched well. He is still a stud.

 

Let’s go!

[d-money]

Get that run back! Need to get that run back.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Ugh fack here we go……. This is why I say nothing positive till end of game.

 

 

 

 

Remind me again why E Rod didn’t go another inning ?

 

Ask Cora. I'm pretty sure E-Rod didn't ask to be taken out.

[iortiz]

Well they just gave up one .

 

Yeah as I said s*** happens.

 

We got this!

[Maxbialystock]

Ugh fack here we go……. This is why I say nothing positive till end of game.

 

Remind me again why E Rod didn’t go another inning ?

 

I swear it was because the computer has every MLB manager terrified of letting his starter go thru the opposing lineup three times. ERod was beyond question pitching great and easily handled the top third of the A's order for the third time in the bottom of the 6th inning.

[iortiz]

Ask Cora. I'm pretty sure E-Rod didn't ask to be taken out.

 

My guess? ERod needed a shout out start like this to add more confidence.

 

Also, our pen has been great.

[TylerD]

s*** happens man. No big deal, we got this.

 

Whitlock pitched well. He is still a stud.

 

Let’s go!

 

I’m confident. Sort of lol!

[TylerD]

I swear it was because the computer has every MLB manager terrified of letting his starter go thru the opposing lineup three times. ERod was beyond question pitching great and easily handled the top third of the A's order for the third time in the bottom of the 6th inning.

 

Blows my mind…… don’t get me wrong. Whitlock is fantastic so I wasn’t against it but still…. Let the man go 7. Oh well.

[Nick]

20 HR 70 RBI...that's a decent year for majority of major leaguers...

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I would have enjoyed watching Devers face Mark Fidrych in a game. Devers talking to his bat and Fidrych talking to the baseball.

[iortiz]

Hernández is warming up. I thought Taylor or Ottavino were going to pitch next.

 

Not sure why Cora loves to send Hernandez in high leverage situations.

[d-money]

This game is very tight. BP has to do their job here.

[d-money]

Hernández is warming up. I thought Taylor or Ottavino were going to pitch next.

 

Not sure why Cora loves to send Hernandez in high leverage situations.

 

I don’t get it either. Ottavino should be coming in right now.