poppysox

I don't know where you get the Jirschele / Ventura comparison. Every article I see about Jirschele refers to his being submerged in analytics.

When we get solid pitching...we expect to win.

Eddie Stanky was a good baseball guy as well.

I think we are all in agreement. Delmonico is a likeable guy who we don't want to see in our lineup anymore.

Very nice! Looks like a ton of work.

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!