8/02 Astros vs Sox. 4:10 PM EST

[moonslav59]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Well, I no longer have faith.

Me may be DFA'd when we activate May.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, FredLynn said:

Then be specific 

Yes Mr Tanker.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, moonslav59 said:

Me may be DFA'd when we activate May.

One can only hope.

[moonslav59]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

One can only hope.

MVP prefers demoting Murphy over DFA'ing Alcala.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

More drama than a 7-3 lead needs.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

CHAP is the MAN.

[FredLynn]

5 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Woulda been nice to save Chapman for tomorrow.

You first have to win today 

[FredLynn]

3 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

MVP prefers demoting Murphy over DFA'ing Alcala.

Murphy has been effective 

[vegasbob]

Great win and jump the Yankees. 

Surely there is one pitcher in Worcester with better skills than Alcala. He needs the DFA ticket home

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

6 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Great win and jump the Yankees. 

Surely there is one pitcher in Worcester with better skills than Alcala. He needs the DFA ticket home

It was disappointing Mr Cala forced Cora to bring in Chappy. Definitely DFA his azz.

[moonslav59]

11 minutes ago, FredLynn said:

You first have to win today 

Of course. Bringing in Chapman was the right call, but Alcala forced the choice.

[vegasbob]

Mariners down to Rangers in 11th by 2 runs  2 on, no outs for Texas

[FredLynn]

4 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Of course. Bringing in Chapman was the right call, but Alcala forced the choice.

Alcala should be DFAd

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

37 minutes ago, FredLynn said:

Alcala won’t be able to finish this game 

Well you nailed that one.

[vegasbob]

14 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Mariners down to Rangers in 11th by 2 runs  2 on, no outs 

Mariners lose, Rangers win

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Looks like we'll be seeing  Yastrzemski at Fenway on Monday night.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Looks like we'll be seeing  Yastrzemski at Fenway on Monday night.

Mike was a last minute trade to KC.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Btw, the answer to which major league city has the 2nd highest altitude is Atlanta.. That's why it's called the launching pad.

[Maxbialystock]

1 hour ago, moonslav59 said:

Of course. Bringing in Chapman was the right call, but Alcala forced the choice.

Right on both counts.  I might add that Alcala routinely struggles in tough situations.  

[Maxbialystock]

2 hours ago, Jasonbay44 said:

He was allegedly reading the grip from Neris in his glove because Neris does a bad job of covering his grip, at least according to Middlebrooks 

That makes all kind of sense.  Thanks.  

[FredLynn]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Btw, the answer to which major league city has the 2nd highest altitude is Atlanta.. That's why it's called the launching pad.

“The second highest Major League Baseball stadium by altitude is Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, at 1,061 feet above sea level. ”

Per AI…

 

Gotta keep SS honest here….😉

[notin]

3 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

Me may be DFA'd when we activate May.

Why would they DFA Alcala when May is already on the 40 man roster?

More likely they just demote someone with options and keep their depth.  Murphy, for example…

[moonslav59]

10 minutes ago, notin said:

Why would they DFA Alcala when May is already on the 40 man roster?

More likely they just demote someone with options and keep their depth.  Murphy, for example…

I messed up.

They demoted Criswell and Bernardino for Matz and May.

They moved Houck, Dobbins & Guerrero to the 60, recently. Burdi came off the 60, so 3 for 3, and no other moves are needed,

That being said, I'd DFA Alcala, next. It's crunch time. The best pitchers need to stay on the 26.

[jad]

12 hours ago, Maxbialystock said:

What was that fracas all about?

Why doesn't MLB institute a rule that anyone not in the lineup who comes onto the field in such a 'fracas' is ejected.  NFL, NBA, even NHL has this rule.  And it will get rid of the silly spectacle of 'bullpens running in."

[Maxbialystock]

11 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

I messed up.

They demoted Criswell and Bernardino for Matz and May.

They moved Houck, Dobbins & Guerrero to the 60, recently. Burdi came off the 60, so 3 for 3, and no other moves are needed,

That being said, I'd DFA Alcala, next. It's crunch time. The best pitchers need to stay on the 26.

Last month Alcala gave up 2 ER in 10.2 IP.  Nevertheless, watching him pitch for the Sox is not for the weak at heart.  

[Maxbialystock]

3 hours ago, jad said:

Why doesn't MLB institute a rule that anyone not in the lineup who comes onto the field in such a 'fracas' is ejected.  NFL, NBA, even NHL has this rule.  And it will get rid of the silly spectacle of 'bullpens running in."

You're right of course.  But that foolishness is good for team morale.  Plus, if you're in the bullpen, you're bored spitless sitting on your keester.  

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, Maxbialystock said:

Last month Alcala gave up 2 ER in 10.2 IP.  Nevertheless, watching him pitch for the Sox is not for the weak at heart.  

Max, ERA for RP'ers, especially those who often come in a game with 1-2 outs and just face a few batters is skewed. They can come in with 2 outs and bases loaded, walk 3 guys and get the last out and have a 1.00 ERA for that game.

In those 10.2 IP you cited, he allowed 10 hits and 6 BBs. Of those 10 hits, 2 were Hrs and 3 were 2Bs! He had a 1.500 WHIP, which amazingly was his best month of the year.

1.765 April

1.556 May

1.778 June

1.500 July

The guy is worse than a waiver wire pick-up.

1.650 WHIP for the season (1.846 last 2 weeks)

.847 OPS Against for the season and 1.028 last 14 days.

We have 5+ guys on our 40 man roster in AAA better than he is. One just pitched a gem of a game and was demoted. This is not THE TIME to keep as many options in the system. It's THE TIME to have your best pitchers on the 26, and when every pitcher you have on the 40 and not the 26 is better than Alcala, that equals DFA TIME!