Nine critical games to be played over the next 8 days which could feature a recovery of position vs the Rays and Yankees or a continuation of the death spiral . One issue is that Chris Sale only gets used in one of those games, and I will guess Kyle Scwarber does not play at all. Why does Sale need a week between his last rehab start and going into play . If he pitched on Friday vs the O's , he might have gone vs the Yankees next Wednesday.
Just seeing very little urgency by FO to win now.
Do we owe Bozo haired Richards for 2022, maybe just a buy out ?
He is either destined for the phantom IL/Covid protocol or just a straight DFA wherre he can pick up about $2.5 million more in unearned income
Cora and his coaches do need to answer for some of the incredibly stupid base running moves by their players . if the players are running on their own, fine them big. if they are being signaled, bench the coach
Glad to see Verdugo get past the warning track power and clear the wall. Makes it an interesting challenge to see if there is one more run 9in this lineup
Coming into the 13th inning today, with a combined 5 hits . That is, the problem now exceeding the pitching issues. Both these games were eminently winnable .
Oh, I see. Schwarber is actually the new conditioning coach . In seriousness, I will not be in the least surprised if with 5 days of actually playing 1B , Schwarber will be back on IL with torn hammy needing surgery.
Admittedly did not see the first few innings, but you guys make it sound like Houck got slammed. Looks like 1 run and 3 hits with 6 K's in 3 2/3rds. What would Perez and Richards give fr that line. ? I understand he has no evidence of going 5 or 6 innings but Pivetta saved the BP in game 1..
Now just sit back and enjoy the 12 th straight scoreless RS at bats.
It remains somewhat incredible that the entire team including bench guys go into a deep slump at the same time and stay there for a couple weeks. It is possible that Covid runs rampant through this clubhouse and worsens the mess.
That's a fair statement , Max. My feelings for Matt Barnes are right there---Just don't like him, never did. Some players just don't have enough ability to be dislikable , you wonder how they got there in the first place.