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A bit off topic, but with him pitching in the AS game, how do ya'll think RR will order the rotation for the second half? My friends and I are going to get tickets for either the Friday or Sunday game against the As, we are hoping to get Gio.

Except the little magician. That's just trash.

In the end, the whole nickname discussion is superfluous. Even if we unanimously decided on Mads, that doesn't mean Jason or the team will adopt it. Really, we're discussing pet names here more than nicknames. And if that's the case, who cares if everyone else uses the same one? If you call him any of the suggestions here, we know who you're talking about. If it helps make you a bigger fan of the player, just use your favorite.

How this turned into an actual Nova thread I have no idea, but I'm with you. 2 Cubs wins def worth 9 mil. Hoping we make it 18 mil next season

The chat has been quite clear on that nickname, violently so.

Sometimes it's Mount Eloy now

I like taking Nova out maybe a batter too early here instead of a batter too late. Considering how unreliable half the BP is, I think RR has done a pretty decent job managing it, especially in the last month or so.

It makes some sense right now. It is a bit conservative, but better to have Collins able to come in and catch if McCann is injured or you want to PH for him. If this continues when Castillo is back, different story.

This is the last sure rebuilding year: It is the perfect time to be giving him experience against lefties to see if he can develop enough to avoid being a platoon player. My hope is we see him get more starts at DH once Castillo is back.

Eloy has to have the best dead-to-center power I've seen in my (relatively short) life.

Not how he drew it up but #9 is on

My bad

Gio has recovered nicely, will start the 5th at less than 60 pitches. Lester now at 70.

Would have had a chance to double up Baez too, that is such shit.

LOOOOOL that K made me actually laugh out loud. Beautiful.

The control is nice, but he has 400IP of below average pitching before this year. Has he introduced a new pitch or something else that makes this transformation likely to be permanent? If not, I'd hate to give up that much to get him.

Jason and Stoney were just discussing Boyd, apparently Detroit is asking for a "Quintana-like return, a 1-2 [ranked prospects". Anyone think Boyd is actually this good? I would be pissssed if my team gave up a 1 OR a 2 for him, let alone both. Probably just setting a high first price, but that seems stupid high.

ReyLo has dominated the bad offenses this year (and been dominated by average and up offenses ), so I feel like we have a good shot today

Lol, tell that to the 05 team that played a Journey song on repeat for most of the season.

Where do I redeem these for prizes?

https://deadspin.com/what-a-foul-ball-can-do-1835706809

Ah, a big first inning lead with Reylo on the mound. I feel like I've ridden this roller coaster before?

James is trying to get the boot since Ricky won't stand up for the team tonight.

Ball beat him to third, better tag has him

Why TF are we stealing third with NO OUTS when we are down 3 runs. ugh.