6/17 Cards @ SOX 7:10PM ET

[d-money]

Runs plz!!!! Let’s go.

[Maxbialystock]

Also, Cordero doesn’t seem very comfortable at 1B. His stretching for the ball is weird, he doesn’t seem confident and I think he’s going to run into or be ran into by a runner at some point

 

I don't give a hoot about Cordero's technique at 1b. I do care about his hitting, and so far he has struck out once.

[Jasonbay44]

I don't give a hoot about Cordero's technique at 1b. I do care about his hitting, and so far he has struck out once.

 

I mean I care about both, and he isn’t very good at either.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

No doubt Wacha got some good pitching tips from AW when they were teammates.

[Jasonbay44]

I didn’t realize Wainwright was this good at this age still. Pretty impressive

[Jasonbay44]

Duran with some good ABs

[Old Red]

Duran with some good ABs

 

It’s good to see a leadoff hitter get on base.

[Maxbialystock]

Helluva defensive play by Story

 

Agree--of course. But @ $22M/year, one expects some hitting.

[d-money]

This offense just too inconsistent right now. Can they hit good decent pitching?

[Jasonbay44]

At least when Story is struggling at the plate, he’s still making elite defensive plays

[Jasonbay44]

At this rate, Wacha should just intentionally walk Arenado

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Arenado definitely owns Wacha.

[Old Red]

At least when Story is struggling at the plate, he’s still making elite defensive plays

 

He does have great range.

[d-money]

Looks like one of those games where wacha has to throw shutout innings.

[Maxbialystock]

To be honest, I think Story has taken away two Cardinal hits, so he's been a positive asset in this game.

[d-money]

Get some hits plz. Got one stinking hit.

[Maxbialystock]

At least when Story is struggling at the plate, he’s still making elite defensive plays

 

He sure is, and I now think his defense more than counterbalances his horrible hitting. I just wish he could bet 11th or 12th instead of 6th.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

To be honest, I think Story has taken away two Cardinal hits, so he's been a positive asset in this game.

 

Defense is half the game although it's not treated as such.

[Maxbialystock]

I mean I care about both, and he isn’t very good at either.

 

I hear you, but to me technique at 1b is somewhat overrated. Cordero has little technique, but he's been very effective on a bunch of plays. We complain when he doesn't catch throws in the dirt--which are always errors on the throwers--but don't complain when Vazquez fails to block wild pitches.

[Jasonbay44]

Gotta score some runs here

[Jasonbay44]

I hear you, but to me technique at 1b is somewhat overrated. Cordero has little technique, but he's been very effective on a bunch of plays. We complain when he doesn't catch throws in the dirt--which are always errors on the throwers--but don't complain when Vazquez fails to block wild pitches.

 

My complaint is that he’s below average at both hitting and defense, so what is he really providing?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

In defense of Bogey's low RBI, when JD's on base it's tough to drive him in.

[Jasonbay44]

Pretty bad AB by Verdugo, now Story probably strikes out

[moonslav59]

Story Land = RBI Land

[Jasonbay44]

Happy to be wrong, good piece of hitting by Story

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Story comes thru. Good for him.

[Maxbialystock]

Terrific, smart single by Story to drive in two huge runs!!! I seriously didn't think he had it in him.

[Old Red]

Looks like Story Land is open tonight.

[d-money]

Well hope wacha can go a couple of more innings .

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Looks like Story Land is open tonight.

 

Until further notice.