poppysox

Tilson and Sanchez both worked the count enough to probably get Peacock out after 6. Getting a run or two would make me feel very back in it.

Tilson really got down there and also did a nice job of working the count.

Not to be Pollyanna but this game is only 3-0. It ain't over yet.

It would be cool to put his ass on the bench for 3 or 4 days and see if he can clear his head. What is it with these DH/1B guys we keep finding? So maddening.

Alonso Is pressing on my last nerve. Bat him 7th or 8th or not at all.

Peacock is going to go beyond 6 innings if we don't get a few hits especially with this umpires zone.

Ricky was on top of the situation to get Fry out of there quick. Borderline calls are really going Astros way.

Fry is aggravating after Burr did such a nice job.

Fry is quickly becoming a pain to watch.

I agree. Just don't let him leave by getting shelled after doing a nice job.

Houston has gotten 3 questionable strikes while Burr has been squeezed on three apparent strikes. This game is tough enough without that.

Earl Weaver managed for 17 seasons with a win/loss % of .583 (1480-1060). His widely publicized managerial philosophy was pitching, defense and 3 run home runs win games. Repeatedly said "you only get 27 outs...don't waste them." I agree.

Most of us thought Dunn's signing was an unfixable disaster. He actually became somewhat tolerable with time. I don't think Alonso's situation is quite that dire. I would bat him lower in the order and release him if things don't get better by ASB. Taking up space from the young guys getting AB's and having Jimenez in outfield is more troubling than his dismal performance.

If I was putting money on it probably 2. I could put a positive spin on 3 and be really pleased with 4+.

What you say is true but 13 years of Harper was not a good gamble IMO.

Unfortunately money is part of the equation.

I would like Cordell in the outfield...Jimenez at DH...Alonso on the bench. Best lineup for good defense-offense and Eloy health.

INFIELD: Moncada--Anderson--Madrigal--Abreu--Sanchez OUTFIELD: Jimenez--Tilson--Cordell--Garcia--Robert CATCHER: McCann--Collins STARTERS: Cease--Giolito--Lopez BULLPEN: Colome--Herrera--Marshall--Bummer--Burr--Hamilton INJURED: Kopech The above 22 players are available to make up the 25 man roster today...after trade deadline or start of next season. It doesn't look to be if but rather when this group is pulled together to form the next contending team. Need 2 quality starting pitchers to be dangerous.

I feel old. My grade school arguments were Ernie vs Nellie.

.500 eve

Delmonico's recent defense has improved quite a bit IMO.

To be fair...he's no where near the pain in the ass that LaRoche was.

A fair minded person would give Rick Hahn props for all three deals. Our probable starting rotation and minimum of two everyday players and possibly more. These deals alone should make the rebuild a success when coupled with top draft choices.

That's one reason I favor promoting Cease & Robert. The NFL drafts mostly out of big universities. The players having played against the bigger and best athletes have grown more than the counterpart at the small university. I think some of these players would grow better playing against the best. You would hit some speed bumps but probably develop better and faster in the long run. At least in some cases.

In my heart I agree but money talks. JR does not like 9 million sitting and watching the game.