8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Joe Maddon's bullpen decisions lately...yikes. I'm not sure bringing in a wounded Rondon into a close game against the Cardinals was the right strategy. Easier to see in hindsight, but Maddon's getting stung on his decisions lately.

[Jr.]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Joe Maddon's bullpen decisions lately...yikes. I'm not sure bringing in a wounded Rondon into a close game against the Cardinals was the right strategy. Easier to see in hindsight, but Maddon's getting stung on his decisions lately.

That's been his biggest struggle thus far as Cubs manager. I don't know if he takes Bosio's input on who to bring in or what, but he needs to improve in that regard.

[thaima1shu]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

He hasn't walked 4 in a game, I don't think ever. So that just says he's pitching bored and uninspired.

My god man. He did it FOUR times last year. He did it THIS year on June 3rd.

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Mariners "discussions" on OS lately.....

[redsox4evur]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

My god man. He did it FOUR times last year. He did it THIS year on June 3rd.

He also had games in 2014 where he walked 5 and 6.

[Jr.]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

My god man. He did it FOUR times last year. He did it THIS year on June 3rd.

Dude, he was just uninspired those games, too.

He obviously meant when Walker's actually trying, he's never walked 4 in a game. The hard part is that you don't know if he's trying until you read the box score.

[BleacherBum2310]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Rondon health wise was fine so i have no problem bringing him in because the other option was Wood. Just didn't have his command in his 1st relief outing back happens. I have no concerns about him rest of the way though.

[TripleCrown9]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Makes no sense that Leblanc and Wieland are wasting perfectly good oxygen in Seattle, yet Walker is wasting away in Tacoma. Especially since they sent him down to "Give the team a better chance to win, while Walker works on some things." We don't have our 5 best available starters in the rotation.

The Mariners are now 6-1 in ol' "Waste of Oxygen" LeBlanc's starts.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Rondon health wise was fine so i have no problem bringing him in because the other option was Wood. Just didn't have his command in his 1st relief outing back happens. I have no concerns about him rest of the way though.

I seriously doubt this is true. At a minimum, I bet he was really sore. He was 2-3 mph lower than usual if you were watching the radar gun. He was 94-97 when he's usually 96-99. That makes an enormous difference when a guy's success is predicated on 1. really fast fastball, 2. slider.

He didn't pass the eye test either.

I have big concerns about Rondon especially since Strop is gone for a while. We're really lacking a strong, late game RHP option right now. Edwards got destroyed yesterday. Smith hasn't been good. Strop is hurt. Rondon might still be hurt. Hopefully this sorts itself out before the games start to matter again, or before our bullpen makes games matter that really shouldn't.


EDIT: ESPN's radar gun might've been running cold. Brooks Baseball says Rondon was at his usual velocity 97-99. He still didn't look quite right, imo, even disregarding the results.

[BleacherBum2310]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

I seriously doubt this is true. At a minimum, I bet he was really sore. He was 2-3 mph lower than usual if you were watching the radar gun. He was 94-97 when he's usually 96-99. That makes an enormous difference when a guy's success is predicated on 1. really fast fastball, 2. slider.

He didn't pass the eye test either.

I have big concerns about Rondon especially since Strop is gone for a while. We're really lacking a strong, late game RHP option right now. Edwards got destroyed yesterday. Smith hasn't been good. Strop is hurt. Rondon might still be hurt. Hopefully this sorts itself out before the games start to matter again, or before our bullpen makes games matter that really shouldn't.


EDIT: ESPN's radar gun might've been running cold. Brooks Baseball says Rondon was at his usual velocity 97-99. He still didn't look quite right, imo, even disregarding the results.

probably because his command was all over the place. I have no idea why you would have concerns about Rondon given that if he's 100%. He's elite RH reliever.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

probably because his command was all over the place. I have no idea why you would have concerns about Rondon given that if he's 100%. He's elite RH reliever.

Why on earth would you assume he's 100% when he's a 2x TJ surgery guy and was just out with a triceps injury and Maddon is on record saying he's going to baby him? That doesn't make any sense.

[Godgers12]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

My god man. He did it FOUR times last year. He did it THIS year on June 3rd.

I meant this season. And he's only walked 19 all year, prior to his last start, and had one of the best BB/K ratios in baseball as well. So that was a safe assumption, and I did say ' I think'. Anyway, if the organization really does think he needs to work on some things, then I'm all for it. I'd like to see him add a back twist to his delivery, and work on deception some. Maybe add a 2 seamer so he's not such an extreme flyball pitcher. Also, would like to see improved offspeed stuff, he has a great FB, but would like to see him not rely on it as much.

P.S The back turn thing worked wonders for Felix, before he added that he was really struggling. Added it actually, half way through his 3rd or 4th season. And it was night and day.

[Godgers12]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Mariners "discussions" on OS lately.....

Are you offended that a team other than the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and Cards are being mentioned?

[Redacted01]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

Godgers, you're obsessed with this guy. It has nothing to do with talking about any other team.

[countryboy]

Re: 8/8 - 8/21 Game Discussion Thread

I'll take a split against the Cubs. We are now a 1/2 game up on the Marlins for the 2nd wild card. Next up is 2 in Houston before a weekend series in Philly.