2022 Season | Series #21 | Guardians @ Dodgers | June 17-19, 2022

[DCTribefan]

The BR he referenced was Baseball-Reference, not bleacher report.

Thanks for the clarification. Baseball-reference site much more reputable.

 

[cliffdawg]

This is the lineup I see tomorrow or what I think Tito will do….

Straw….Big series for him to snap out of it
Rosario ……Stay focus , stay hot
Ramierz….Pray to the Gods he healthy
Reyes……Show love to the big man, let him know we’re counting on him
Naylor…… Just be you Naylor
Oscar…… Think he will be more relaxes down in the order
Gimenez……Keep doing what you doing
Kwan……..Keep doing that line drive stroke over SS
Hedges…..Just call a good game

 

[CDAV45]

Great point about the G's bullpen having a 1.66 ERA over the last month (easily the best in the majors - next closest is 2.18) while the Twins rank 23rd at 4.57.

In terms of being overworked, the Twins bullpen is averaging 4.0 innings per game while the G's bullpen is at 3.3. Over the course of 162 games that comes out to a difference of 113 innings. Divided among 7 relief pitchers that's 16 innings per pitcher, or an extra inning every 10 games. I'm not sure that is enough to make a difference.

However, that assumes the workload is divided evenly, which it isn't. If you only have 3-4 dependable relievers and the starters are averaging 4.9 innings then there will be times when the game is close in the 6th or 7th and you have to bring in somebody who has not been reliable.

I never doubted that Cleveland's pitching would not be solid if not spectacular. They've kept us in games for the most part and the majority of our losses are low scoring, close game I'd guess. The BP is solid as hell and will likely get even better. That brings me to Castro. He struggles with control and it's frustrating, but if he can harness it there is something special there. I don't know if I've ever seen so much arm side run on a 97 mph FB. That shit is sick. Personally, I think he should throw it more and his slider a little less. Anyway, I'll be watching Karinchak and Vargas' progress with excitement.

 

[Wham with the Right Hand]

I never doubted that Cleveland's pitching would not be solid if not spectacular. They've kept us in games for the most part and the majority of our losses are low scoring, close game I'd guess. The BP is solid as hell and will likely get even better. That brings me to Castro. He struggles with control and it's frustrating, but if he can harness it there is something special there. I don't know if I've ever seen so much arm side run on a 97 mph FB. That shit is sick. Personally, I think he should throw it more and his slider a little less. Anyway, I'll be watching Karinchak and Vargas' progress with excitement.

Yep, that was my first look at Castro and he's got a big arm and impressive stuff. I hope they can harness it like they seem to have done with De Los Santos and are working on with Stephan and Sandler.

We're really collecting some impressive arm talent and hopefully Willis and the pitching factory can refine it into pure gold.

Sandler optioned to Columbus and I expect he'll be getting a lot more work and that will allow him to fix his control issues.

 

[KilgoreTrout]

Yep, that was my first look at Castro and he's got a big arm and impressive stuff. I hope they can harness it like they seem to have done with De Los Santos and are working on with Stephan and Sandler.

We're really collecting some impressive arm talent and hopefully Willis and the pitching factory can refine it into pure gold.

Sandler optioned to Columbus and I expect he'll be getting a lot more work and that will allow him to fix his control issues.

Wait - SANDLIN got sent down?

 

[Gson]

Wait - SANDLIN got sent down?

yes...he's walking the universe.. a time out to regroup/find his release point is needed.. He'll be back pretty soon if he does.. if he doesn't.. he's in the right spot...

 

[Obscured By Clouds]

Wait - SANDLIN got sent down?

6.02 FIP, BB9 almost doubled to 8.7, and SO9 cut in half to 6.3. Not doing anywhere near as good as his ERA would suggest.

 

[sportscoach]

Wait - SANDLIN got sent down?

He was injured during spring training and really hasn't been sharp all season. His stuff is good, just no command. He is going to AAA to work put some tweaks is all..

 

[KilgoreTrout]

6.02 FIP, BB9 almost doubled to 8.7, and SO9 cut in half to 6.3. Not doing anywhere near as good as his ERA would suggest.

I knew he was a CANDIDATE to get sent down; I just thought it was between him and Castro - with Castro arguably having MORE to work out… That is, I thought Sandlin was more established with the Big League team than Castro.

 

[Criznit]

I knew he was a CANDIDATE to get sent down; I just thought it was between him and Castro - with Castro arguably having MORE to work out… That is, I thought Sandlin was more established with the Big League team than Castro.

He probably was initially. There is still quite a bit of reason to be optimistic Sandlin can be effective out of the pen. He needs regular work in order to straighten himself out though IMO. He'll get the opportunity to play regularly in high leverage spots in AAA and hopefully he can use that to snap out of his funk.

 

[thestatman]

Although he's wild, Sandlin is still tough to hit. In his last 15 appearances:

14.1 IP, 8 hits, 2 earned runs (1.26 ERA), 16 walks, 11 K's. Everything looks great except for the walks. The G's went 10-5 in those games and Sandlin was responsible for one loss when he came in to pitch the 10th against Cincy with a runner on 2nd and walked three batters, including the winning run.

However, it's not uncommon for a relief pitcher starting an inning with a runner on second to allow the run to score. All it takes is a ground ball and a sac fly, or a single.

The question is whether it would be a good idea to send him down and let him pitch three times a week so he can get his command back. Right now he's pitching very infrequently - 4 appearances in the last 21 days.

I can't stand relief pitchers that walk way too many people. Thus my disdain for Brian Shaw. For now, Nick can use the time in triple A to find it again. He will.

It looks like Mercado is gone. Another great move by tribe management. I love the line up posted tonight. Kwan is deserving in the leadoff spot. Hard for Jose to knock in runs when the number 1 hole guy is an automatic out.

 

[thestatman]

I knew he was a CANDIDATE to get sent down; I just thought it was between him and Castro - with Castro arguably having MORE to work out… That is, I thought Sandlin was more established with the Big League team than Castro.

Put Mikolajchak on the 40 man and get him up here. Far, far, far better choice than Castro. I mean the guy came here in a swap for Zimmer. Obviously, he's not very good.

 

[sportscoach]

Put Mikolajchak on the 40 man and get him up here. Far, far, far better choice than Castro. I mean the guy came here in a swap for Zimmer. Obviously, he's not very good.

At the moment Mikolajchak will stay off the 40 man since Karinchak is coming back soon, plus Vargas and Morris eventually have to be added back to the 40 man roster. No one is against the idea of him being on the big league rosters just have to figure out how...

 

[Criznit]

At the moment Mikolajchak will stay off the 40 man since Karinchak is coming back soon, plus Vargas and Morris eventually have to be added back to the 40 man roster. No one is against the idea of him being on the big league rosters just have to figure out how...

I am.

 

[sportscoach]

I am.

A sub 1 ERA at AAA and you have an issue with him on the 40 man roster?