poppysox

Got to love how this team is never totally out of it.

So...what's Cooper doing?

I miss Bummer!

That's exactly what we need...I hope we sign him.?

Anderson is not who any pitcher wants to see in this position.

That is correct. Who would have thunk it?

I love having a late-inning speed & defensive specialist. Just don't use him in the starting lineup...EVER!

Tied in the loss column with Minnesota & Cleveland. I'll take it.

Grandal is paid 16 million and McCann will get whatever. If it turned out to be 30 (which I doubt) the role of catcher/DH is more key than RF is the point.

I don't think sinking approximately 20 million per year into the two catchers/DH's is so prohibitive. Many on this board were willing to sink 30 million per year into one right fielder. Catcher is a much more important position than right field IMO.

Importantly...let's not lose to teams like Pittsburgh.

Wow! You have quite a good memory.?

The boys finish the first half 18-12 a .600 winning %. Duplication of that effort will put us nicely in the playoff picture. With two top-end starters a very solid bullpen and this lineup...we can win it all.

I agree! Seems kind of obvious doesn't it?

A runner never looks worse than when overrunning third base with no outs. Awful!!!

The Pirates might be just what EE needs to get on track.

Yolmer is the prototypical bench player. I like the move a lot.

Can you believe tonight's game marks the halfway mark? Have enjoyed the importance placed on each game and series.

Hope Giolito's newfound pregame warmup continues to help get him past the first inning fumbles.

I would love to add Pence. Have thought well of him since watching him with the Corpus Christi Hooks. His All-Star years are behind him but very hard to believe there isn't a little left in the tank.

Jose has found new life with this WS team. His hitting speaks for itself. His defense is much improved and his running is improved. Dropping those 20+ pounds helped big time.

I like seeing Lopez in discussion with Giolito after he was pulled. Seemed to be helping each other to succeed. I hope they let Cease into those discussions. They all suffered from seemingly not being ready in the first inning when the bell rings. Giolito shared the other day that he threw the last 15 pitches in the warm-up with game intensity. Worked well for him and for sure Cease and Lopez have the same issue.

I hate Colome in this situation. Ricky can be so bullheaded.

Well...looked very good. Maybe we can breathe a bit at least.

Ricky...get a firm grip on that leash!