poppysox

Great game...it felt like every pitch and every play mattered. Playoff feel to it.

Madrigal has a career BA of .318 and OBP.358 and OPS .763 Compared to Durham stats of .277 BA and OBP.352 and OPS .788 Durham had a 13-year career WAR of 33.8 according to Baseball Reference and I would think Madrigal will surpass that career WAR rather easily if he too has a 13-year career. Both very good players but my money would be on Madrigal to have a better career when all is said and done. Nicky is still getting his feel for the ML game.

What a great idea!

Oops...didn't read the fine print about 2 player options.

Oops...failed to read the fine print.

Charlie Blackmon would be an interesting get. Only signed through 2021 so won't be in the way when Eloy and Robert return.

Who isn't? We all like his versatility...but none of us what a steady diet on a nightly basis.

I thought there was a club rule that Leury had to be included in all lineups.?

This is the scariest match-up of the series IMO.

That's what I mean. Looks like an easy series on paper but you never can let down your guard.

This series looks too easy...makes me nervous.

I certainly hope so...long overdue.

I think classy moves are the proper classification and I would leave it at that.

I agree with you...but we are in the minority on this forum.?

It would be a great day to bring up Engel and give Leury a break.

No,,,I tend to be very loyal.

Billy Hamilton is growing on me. Very useful in lots of little ways.?

I was going to express the same "house money" thought. This game never felt good until the last out. Now it's time for us to the doubleheader while the Indians are feeling shell-shocked.

McKenzie is not very good. I'll take TBD.

I wasn't a fan of TL's early lineups...but lately, he is finding the way IMO.

For sure it is where he will end up IMO. His bat control skills are made for the 2 hole.

I agree with you. Look how much better Madrigal is at 2nd base compared to what a butcher Moncada was at 2nd. Nick doesn't make the acrobatic play that gets the attention but is actually pretty solid IMO. Made a nice over the should catch out in short right just yesterday.

And the potential to be 5 wins.

Most fans not seeing the games...if told of the injuries to Eloy/Robert/Engel would have presumed our record to be sub.500 I would guess. Mercedes and Rodon have been extrodinary and every player on the team has contributed along the way IMO, The team chemistry is off the charts and I give lots of credit to Tim, Jose, and yes...TL.

Bummer has become our primary concern other than the injuries IMO.