poppysox

What happened to that short leash Ricky?

Gio needs to be kept on a very short leash. Important game to win and get back to .500.

It would be nice if Grandal and Encarnacion contributed a little something.

That is a fact!

Like that #1.

Nice lineup!

We improve by subtraction.

I like this lineup but you and I both know Abreu won't be batting fifth.

I think a sweep of KC would do wonders for our mental health. Let's get er done.

I hate relief pitchers who can't throw strikes.

He wears me out!

In late-inning games with a lead, I love having Engel's glove in there.

Robert doesn't play in NY.

I agree...this has become a major problem.

Ricky seems like a great guy and I love the concept of Spanish speaking managers. That said...his lineup construction is pathetic.

I have to say...it's getting old to trail in most games after 1 inning. The pitchers are never prepared to walk to the mound and start pitching.

We all did. Encarnacion and Grandal have been disappointing...starting pitching not very good and lineup decisions that seem foolish. What's to like?

That would be cringe-worthy.

Jirschele is our manager of the future I believe. The future is getting closer every day with these lineup decisions.

Congratulations!

Are you suggesting there is something wrong with that??

We could use a nice neat 6-2win with solid pitching and timely hitting. Get back to the basics of winning baseball.

I am always glad when a horrible game like yesterday is quickly followed by another game the next day. Helps erase the memory of such a disgraceful exhibition. Funny how a win tonight will help me forget how bad we looked yesterday.

Yesterday we watched our starter (Keuchel) control the strike zone and make winning look easy. Friday and Today our starters (Geolito and Lopez) couldn't find the strike zone and we were almost out of both games after one inning. What a pleasure watching Keuchel let the hitters get themselves out...just like the good old days with Mark B. I know that Geolito will figure it out but not so sure about Lopez. Interestingly...it was McCann catching Keuchel while our strike framing wonder kid Grandal caught the two wild man games. Hope this gets fixed soon because starting games with 4 and 5 run deficits makes for boring baseball viewing. Sorry...just venting after looking forward to a game that ended up being unwatchable. I hope Dunning & Lambert get a chance sooner rather than later.

I like Delmonico a lot...but I don't want to watch him play baseball.