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Ha, and here I took Kapler winning NL manager of the year based on the fact that the Phillies are a young team with nice pieces that added a good arm in Arrieta and they could take a shot at finishing around .500
But Kapler has to be on the hot seat already, he doesn't seem to know what he is doing. Turns out maybe, just maybe, a little bit of managerial experience isn't such a bad thing after all.
And while strictly speaking Kapler was in the wrong I won't loose my mind that the umpire did the decent thing and allowed the guy to warm up. But that's on Kapler. Kapler, you are on the clock.OSHA Inspector for the NBA.Comment
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Kapler is making decisions like he has no clue about baseball.
On Opening Day, in the 9th inning of a tie game and Markakis at bat, Kapler whistled to get the catcher's attention and pointed to his head as if to say "think". Next pitch, guy threw an off-speed that Markakis creamed into the seats for the walk-off...I'm not a ballplayer but I immediately said to the TV "breaking ball" and sure enough.
It's like the guy literally doesn't think ahead of the repercussions; there is no cause-effect analysis in his head and that HAS to be the most critical thought in an MLB manager's decision. If decision x is made, what will happen with y, z and aa? It's just baffling, honestly.
I mean, his 3-hole hitter didn't even play OD (Herrera).Originally posted by Gibson88Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.Comment
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Shohei Ohtani will start tomorrow against the A's.
"Ohtani's two-way endeavor will carry historical significance, as the 23-year-old Japanese phenom will become the first Major League player to start as a non-pitcher on Opening Day and then start as a pitcher within his team's first 10 games since Babe Ruth with the Red Sox in 1919".
https://www.mlb.com/news/ohtani-makes-pitching-debut-in-finale-vs-as/c-270290856
Let me say, I think some may be already tired of this story, but I'm still in awe that this is actually happening.
Like, we all enjoy and get a chuckle the occasions a positional player gets to throw an inning in extra's or when a pitcher has a "hot streak" and hits a couple of homers.
But this, this is different. I never saw Ruth of course, but the fact that this kid is actually trying to both play the field and be a goddamned starting pitcher...this feels special.OSHA Inspector for the NBA.Comment
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I'm sending my resume to the Phillies tomorrow AMComment
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Kapler is making decisions like he has no clue about baseball.
On Opening Day, in the 9th inning of a tie game and Markakis at bat, Kapler whistled to get the catcher's attention and pointed to his head as if to say "think". Next pitch, guy threw an off-speed that Markakis creamed into the seats for the walk-off...I'm not a ballplayer but I immediately said to the TV "breaking ball" and sure enough.
It's like the guy literally doesn't think ahead of the repercussions; there is no cause-effect analysis in his head and that HAS to be the most critical thought in an MLB manager's decision. If decision x is made, what will happen with y, z and aa? It's just baffling, honestly.
I mean, his 3-hole hitter didn't even play OD (Herrera).
It's only 3 games, but Kapler has looked WAY in over his head so far. I don't know how you go to the mound to replace a pitcher and not have anyone warmed up. You would think he would check with the pitching coach and say "is so and so ready" before going out there...and that's when the pitching coach would say "uh, we don't have anyone up and throwing". I get what the umpires were trying to do in protecting the pitcher, but then why the heck throw out Snitker? The entire thing was ridiculous."People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers HornsbyComment
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Of all the dumb things he's done, pointing to his head to indicate "be smart" isn't one of them. He was right and we see managers do that all the time.
The pitch selection wasn't what was wrong in that scenario, it was the execution of the pitch that was bad.Comment
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Kapler's been nothing but hype his entire baseball career. I reiterate, I remember him being in TV commercials before he had done a single thing on a MLB field. And this was well before the whole prospect/rebuilding craze. Seems like he's had everything handed to him since he was prospect, was mostly a bust as a player, and is totally inept as a manager. I've never understood what people see in Gabe Kapler.Chicago Cubs | Chicago Bulls | Green Bay Packers | Michigan WolverinesComment
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From ESPN:
Kapler remained on the mound as Milner took extra throws before leaving the bullpen. Braves manager Brian Snitker came out of the dugout to argue about the delay, and was ejected by umpire Jerry Layne, the crew chief.
Layne said he was trying to protect Milner's health.
"For whatever reason the pitcher wasn't even getting ready," Layne told a pool reporter. "Who got crossed up, I'm not placing blame on anybody because I don't know. He just wasn't ready. Hadn't thrown a pitch. ... The last thing I want to do is get somebody hurt. It's already a messed-up situation."
Layne said a report would be sent to Major League Baseball.
"Whoever's at fault on the Phillies' side should have to answer to Major League Baseball," Layne said.
Kapler said Milner warmed up earlier in the game.
"Anytime we have a miscommunication, that miscommunication is my responsibility so I take full responsibility for it," Kapler said.Chicago Cubs | Chicago Bulls | Green Bay Packers | Michigan WolverinesComment
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I have a solution to add excitement to extra inning games and save arms.
Take a page out of the NHL's book and every team has an emergency pitcher at every ballpark.. some rec league guy. When the game goes past the 12th inning, each team has to use their emergency pitcher.
Problem solved.
More lately though, I've been opting to 26-man rosters with a fixed 25 active players per series.Samsung PN60F8500 PDP / Anthem MRX 720 / Klipsch RC-62 II / Klipsch RF-82 II (x2) / Insignia NS-B2111 (x2) / SVS PC13-Ultra / SVS SB-2000 / Sony MDR-7506 Professional / Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Sony PS3 & PS4 / DirecTV HR44-500 / DarbeeVision DVP-5000 / Panamax M5400-PM / Elgato HD60Comment
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Sent from my SM-G950U using Operation Sports mobile appOriginally posted by Gibson88Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.Comment
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I saw after the game where Kapler took full responsibility...that's good. He also said the Phillies are making the playoffs this year. Meanwhile, at Lehigh Valley Jake Arrieta is trying to see if he can get out of his contract."People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers HornsbyComment
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