Actually excited to see what Stiever brings to the table today.  His stuff definitely didn’t live up to expectations in his brief time with us last year.

7 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said:

Because you can't bench him for 2 weeks straight.  if he is your infield outfield sub and you have injuries to either part of the defense you need him to have some at bats. He has sucked out loud I agree but   Leury is more valuable because he can play more positions.  Mendick will get at bats too

TBH, I’d rather give his outfield starts to Billy Hamilton and have Mendick handle the infield ones just to be free from Leury starts. Versatility is overrated without performance. 

Edited April 25, 20214 yr by Chick Mercedes

1 minute ago, Chick Mercedes said:

TBH, I’d rather give his outfield starts to Billy Hamilton and have Mendick handle the infield ones just to he free from Leury starts. Versatility is overrated without performance. 

I understand he isn't performing but his history indicates that he can play a valuable sub role.  I'm just not gonna get mad about a Sunday start against Texas in April

3 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said:

I understand he isn't performing but his history indicates that he can play a valuable sub role.  I'm just not gonna get mad about a Sunday start against Texas in April

Fair enough. Part of what fuels this is TLR’s batting orders with Garcia. And then for me personally you throw Collins in there on top as an aggravating factor. That being said they both will go 3-4 today just because 

I know the ERA looks nice, but my god are these some ugly Statcast figures:

 

Kopech and Casper this game sounds very nice. Didn't think he would be starting this quickly, though.

Edited April 25, 20214 yr by RagahRagah

For what it’s worth this seems like a pretty good defensive line

So much movement on Michael's fastball.  43 degrees at game time, oof.

Len and Stone combo is such a treat to listen to. 

WHAT A FUCKING JOKE! AGAIN! EVERY FUCKING GAME IT'S AWFUL FUCK OFF UMPS!

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Movement on his fastball is just too much at 95-97. Hitters have no chance.

What a dirty pitch that changeup was. Holy moly, Kopech is going to be unstoppable.

hey we got a call!  Jesus.  This ump is already awful.

Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

WHAT A FUCKING JOKE! AGAIN! EVERY FUCKING GAME IT'S AWFUL FUCK OFF UMPS!

Honestly that one was 50/50 to begin and Collins didn’t receive all that well to get the call IMO

Kopech is going to be one of the best pichers in baseball if he stays healthy, no doubt.  He is Verlander like.

I think we should looking to extend Kopech right now

LOL, these umps are horrid. What a bad call that went our way.

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Honestly that one was 50/50 to begin and Collins didn’t receive all that well to get the call IMO

Rangers box had it clearly on the zone, like almost entire ball.  They thought it was a strike.

how do you not swing at that

Id not throw any more high strikes to Calhoun, and just kill him low. He wants to swing high

Nasty breaking ball too, mercy.

Just now, reiks12 said:

how do you not swing at that

that's what I thought.

It’s also great seeing Michael ahead in the count so often

unbelievable, laid off an amazing breaking ball then gets lucky pulling the ball into a single