OT: Raise the Jolly Roger: Return of the Bastardo Part 59

[Pick87your71Poison]

We are making the 30-51 Giants with Posey and a bunch of trash for a lineup look like the Big Red Machine right now.

In the end, this probably just makes Neil's job a little easier instead of having to toe the line even though we have too many issues just because the division is a mess.

 

[TNT87]

Time to watch something else. It would be nice if Cole could actually act like a #1 overall pick instead of imitating an inconsistent middle of the rotation pitcher.

 

[Pick87your71Poison]

This team has scores the 3rd fewest runs in the league and is going to score 20 on us at home today.

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

I've always hated the three-pitcher inning. I hate them more than usual when the Pirates give up 5 runs.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Cole's trade value is going down in flames

 

[Pick87your71Poison]

Cole's trade value is going down in flames

But Cutch's is skyrocketing to a degree at least. Reached on all 8 PAs over the last 2 games.

His final numbers for June:

.411 BA
.505 OBP
.689 SLG
1.193 OPS



Looks like the second best month of his career by the #s

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

The entire Pirates staff is going down in flames today. It seems like the Giants are hitting everything in the air today.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

You guys don't get the strategy. The Giants scored way too many runs today. Law of averages says they don't score much in the next 2. A clever ploy indeed.

 

[Asuna]

well at least i had nice seats to that trash can of a game

 

[Cherpak]

One of those games where the baseball gods were playing "can you top this" kind of night.

Still trying to figure out why I sat and watched that dumpster fire in its entirety.

 

[DJ Spinoza]

An unsurprising and abysmal showing. It's going to be even more annoying if this team still grinds it out against these bad teams, picks up a series win, and is basically still hanging around or even gaining a game or so. Just get swept by the Giants and take it on the chin from the Phillies and be done with this season.

Cole is really a headcase. There's nothing much else to say about him. He has the talent and the stuff of an elite MLB pitcher, but is absolutely lacking in the mental game and the consistency, and neither of those two things are going to change. These things end up being more pronounced on a team that basically needs all the small things to go their way as often as possible.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Glasnow's on the mound again tonight. Last time out he threw 86 in 7 with 0 ER 12 SO and 2 BB. Reports are he's been hitting the upper 90s again. All good signs but I'm not sure how much to take away from the numbers given AAA hitting. I'd be more interested in looking at his pitch graphs to see his location. The fastball getting back into the upper 90s at least tell us he's regaining some confidence, but I'm weary of what will happen once brought back up.

 

[Cherpak]

Glasnow's on the mound again tonight. Last time out he threw 86 in 7 with 0 ER 12 SO and 2 BB. Reports are he's been hitting the upper 90s again. All good signs but I'm not sure how much to take away from the numbers given AAA hitting. I'd be more interested in looking at his pitch graphs to see his location. The fastball getting back into the upper 90s at least tell us he's regaining some confidence, but I'm weary of what will happen once brought back up.

He's back in his environment. The big fish in a little pond. I'm not convinced he's anywhere near ready yet.

 

[DJ Spinoza]

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day.

 

[Cherpak]

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day.

He's still ripping the Mets off isn't he?

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

I love that New York franchises are responsible for the ridiculous and over drawn buyouts of Dipietro, Yashin and Bonilla.

It's good if Glasnow is finding his top velocity more often. That is a step in the right direction for sure. I could see him using his fastball like Verlander in his prime. Start the game at 93-95 and work your way up to 97-99 in the later innings.

 

[Cherpak]

I hope they are teaching Glasnow a shorter kick. Not for holding runners, that's a lost cause for this organization, but for balance. He's so long that I think his leg kick is messing with his consistency/accuracy.

 

[Brandinho]

I hope they are teaching Glasnow a shorter kick. Not for holding runners, that's a lost cause for this organization, but for balance. He's so long that I think his leg kick is messing with his consistency/accuracy.

Anything they can do to simplify his mechanics and improve how consistently he can repeat them would be a good thing.

 

[DJ Spinoza]

Not an encouraging start: you have Moore on the ropes, and you need to land a punch there. I can't imagine he's going to have a strong game, but also wouldn't be too shocked if he dances through enough raindrops and manages to be decentish through 5 IP or something.

 

[Brandinho]

Not an encouraging start: you have Moore on the ropes, and you need to land a punch there. I can't imagine he's going to have a strong game, but also wouldn't be too shocked if he dances through enough raindrops and manages to be decentish through 5 IP or something.

The Johnny Cueto roadmap to success.

 

[Cherpak]

Maybe McCutchen IS trying to increase his trade value.

 

[DJ Spinoza]

Brown and Blass seem really pissed at each other.

Kuhl for the most part is pitching like he has been keeping tabs on Brault.

 

[Pick87your71Poison]

Cutch has now reached base in 10 straight PA over the last 3 games. 6 hits, 3 walks and a HBP

Of course Kuhl has a no-hitter through 5 on only 60 pitches. That's what you should do with this lineup, even Kuhl is being efficient. Just shows how embarrassing yesterday's ****show was.

 

[EvGeno]

Soooo....is it just me or are the American flags on everyone's right sleeves backwards? (Stars are supposed to be top left, not top right)

 

[DJ Spinoza]

Moore is dominating the Pirates... would be nice to give Kuhl some cushion to make sure that we do the absolutely necessary thing and win this game. Part of me is actually hoping for a two out meaningless single or something in the 7th, so that we can bring in Nicasio/Rivero.

On to the 6th. Kuhl's been sneaky, not quite as dominant as you'd expect for this efficiency. Falling behind a good bit.