Stinky Stanky

That would mean he pitches better in the 8th than the 9th. Just sayin'.

The team needs to spot him properly. If the 8th and 9th aren't working, try him in the 10th. Or maybe he can't be used two days in a row. Or he shouldn't be used in a non-save situation. Or after 11 pm. Or it's time to learn how to throw the knuckleball. Or the baseball coach at his local high school is going on sabbatical and they need a replacement for 2022.

In that case, what the hell is he good for? Better not be wild in the zone when you're throwing at junk speed.

He's the man to get you a ground ball when you want to turn two to get out of an inning. Bummer's sinker too, but that's been more unreliable.

The story of Kimbrel's numbers is "what has he done for us lately?' Ten years ago is the Pleistocene Epoch as far as 2021 baseball is concerned.

Germ or two of truth in both of these posts. Katz's halo fitting needs to be postponed a while. None of the talent sent north for The Big Flop is named Tatis or even close.

Doesn't even have the strength to flip his bat after HR's anymore.

Coulda used a hit in G2 or 3 of the playoffs last season. Just sayin'. Cost a manager his job.

Coincidental with taking a lot of extra batting practice cuz he was in a horrible slump. Or vice versa. I'll give him the credit he deserves.

I've seen a metal mask used in girls' fast pitch softball. Won't work here, no one would wear it. Pitchers, make sure you square up on your follow through. Listen to Stoney.

It was a thrill for he anyway.

Ruiz is ahead of Foster on my depth chart. He could turn into a valuable asset if we don't give up on him. He's an ex-catcher who hits 100 at times; give him a while. Lopez too. He looks like a new man since he came back from AAA and I like the look of it.

Then it was a game leading up to the CWS. He was a wasted pick.

Blew a game in the College World Series right after we drafted him. Jerky motion, downhill to this DFA. It was time to admit the bad draft pick and say bye. Success somewhere else? Think learn the knuckleball or else they're hiring at Menards.

It started with going to RF to get himself out of the funk he was in. The pulling followed.

Not crazy if it's obvious they're sitting on your changeup. And it was.

You could be right without divine intervention, like winning it all with Carlos dominating and JR signing everyone in a fit of blubbering joy. Could happen, cuz I've seen JR blubbering when PK handed him the winning baseball from the WS in 2005. And yes, Carlos is the better pitcher per you and me.

I wonder if Collins realizes that he's no longer the starting catcher? Seby has hit OK for a guy who's "defense only."

Keuchel will be here at $18M and won't be mopping up blowouts. And TBA is a hot prospect. Even Lopez showed signs his last times on the mound. Or it might be as simple as realizing that hitters are sitting on Gio's changeup and altering his pitching strategy to counter it.

Since my post said he'd move to PF if Vuc is your center, what's the problem? He doesn't have to be a scorer here.

Whiteside would anchor the inside defense and rebounding, both of which are sorely needed. Where's he gonna play if Vuc is your center? PF, I guess.

Lauri can't do either. Taj is old and 6'9" and can rebound a little, period.

Rebounding and rim protection will come from where? These things still count, right?

They need a McGee or someone like him to protect the rim. DeRozan is something of a duplication of Zach, no?

That's my biggest takeaway from this game. Found a solid middle innings guy and didn't have to give up any prospects. I'd use him before Tepera, wouldn't you? Dropped fly balls? Luis Robert's had a few in CF and we don't worry about it. Not that Goodwin's don't peeve me off.