poppysox

Keuchel did exactly what I ask of him. Give us 4 or 5 innings and keep us in the game. Mission accomplished. Good job!

I agree with you...serviceable.

Hard call...pitching has been fine whereas the need for that lefty power bat isn't going away. One of those things where I defer to the FO with their access to more data/info than we poor mortals. Maybe not seeing this clearly because I really like Sheets.

I hope so also. The weather just might make Ray a little less awesome.

When facing Ray a loss is expected...if we win with Dallas on the mound it's a gigantic victory. Basically, a no-lose situation.

They will do everything possible to get games played on schedule this year. No place to go with rainouts. I suspect more than a few games this year will be played in absolutely atrocious weather.

Also of note...both Eloy and Sheets played acceptable outfield without hurting themselves or Robert.

On that we can all agree.

I hope Sheets gets the "big" hit today.

I love getting McGuire's glove and arm in the lineup to help our marginal pitchers succeed.

Are we really worried that he will be too good?

There is no way he will throw 32 half-decent outings. 20 or so if he's lucky. My belief is that his abilities will be self-limiting. Of course, the FO needs to keep a lookout for the unexpected resurgence of his glory years...but I'm not worried that is going to happen.

He isn't going to vest even with good stuff. A good start for him is 5 innings.

They are our turds so I try to like them.

I am planning to see quite a few of them.?

Yep!

I hate off days...it seems like a week since we played.

Whichever you don't have.

No reason to edit the posts...we all understood what was meant. Some guys just need to pull your chain.

Leury for Rios was a very good trade but never gets a mention when talking deals.

Yep...and they still got bent over the table.

You don't need to apologize for other people's bad manners.

Q got us Eloy & Cease...this deal would feel like the reverse.

As do I.

No doubt about that...just think he is serviceable in that 4 or 5 inning role I described.