Come on rain, don't let the bullpen blow this 4 run lead. 

I'm a big fan of Burger, but man, Yoan can't return quickly enough (assuming he isn't being rushed back)

Luis HR the biggest hit of the year..

Lets hope this kick starts them. Really need Luis and AJP hitting 

I'm not sure 4 runs is Bummer proof.

I hope Burger has shown enough to be a trade piece. 

Bummer has no place coming into this game with a lead.  Dude should only come in low leverage, losing efforts until he can throw strikes.  

VV getting a gift strike 3 call to start the 6th

32 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Who is this guy on the mound, wearing Velasquez's jersey?

Vinnie

77 pitches, 53 Strikes (up to this point)....I never expected that from VV.

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

I hope Burger has shown enough to be a trade piece. 

Has definitely increased his value.

But by how much? 

If Sheets doesn't start hitting and last year was an anomaly they're short another bat.

Edited April 30, 20223 yr by caulfield12

Has Velasquez changed anything up today/trying something new, or just having a good outing?

*whispers quietly*

what if Katz fixed Vince Velasquez?

Just now, maxjusttyped said:

*whispers quietly*

what if Katz fixed Vince Velasquez?

You read my mind. 

1 minute ago, maxjusttyped said:

*whispers quietly*

what if Katz fixed Vince Velasquez?

Whoever wanted him to be one of the first sacrificed to reverse team fortunes was nuts.

Just now, caulfield12 said:

Whoever wanted him to be one of the first sacrificed to reverse team fortunes was nuts.

I've been arguing VV over Keuchel all season. 

Just now, Jack Parkman said:

I've been arguing VV over Keuchel all season. 

That is an EASY choice, no one should even question that, for many reasons.

3 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

That is an EASY choice, no one should even question that, for many reasons.

When Lynn comes back, Keuchel should be DFA. 

Roll with VV and Cueto. Whoever is pitching better at the time of Lynn's return can stick in the rotation. Other guy to long relief/spot starts. 

Edited April 30, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman

Any chance this continues? (the game)

Switching to Twins at Rays, 3-1 Minnesota lead Top of 7.

Bad idea. Rays falling apart.

4-1.

Edited April 30, 20223 yr by caulfield12

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

When Lynn comes back, Keuchel should be DFA. 

Roll with VV and Cueto. 

I forgot about Cueto. He could put the Sox in an a position where it's worth making a decision on Keuchel soon, honestly.

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

When Lynn comes back, Keuchel should be DFA. 

Roll with VV and Cueto. 

They might need to do that just to change the clubhouse vibe.

Keuchel turning out to be another Peavy, more talk than results.  At least Jake had the catastrophic injuries as an excuse, though.

13 swinging strikes (!!!!!!!)

 

They're expecting to resume in 45 mins. 

5 minutes ago, Big Hurtin said:

Any chance this continues? (the game)

I am guessing most likely it does.