FishFan95 750 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Is this going to be more of a paper or will they be presenting slides? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marlinsmaniac 465 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, FishFan95 said: Is this going to be more of a paper or will they be presenting slides? One thing we know for sure is it's going to be on zoom and 1 of them is gonna mistakenly turn on a filter that makes them a cat. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,457 Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Worth noting. Again, Paul Campbell was being stretched out to start games by the Rays, so it may be him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iowa 129 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 This is off topic but I didn't know where else to put it.. but I just realized we got Beloit for High A?? God it would have been awesome if they ended up in the Quad Cities instead. Snappers.. bastards! Anyway, carry on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffreysfishfry 217 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Michael said: Worth noting. Again, Paul Campbell was being stretched out to start games by the Rays, so it may be him. We need a lot of solid depth in the pen for the first month or so until the starting pitchers have worked up some innings. We will probably entertain the 6th man rotation with Neidert/Garrett or when Cabrera is ready. I definitely think a 6 man rotation is the way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,457 Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 25 minutes ago, jeffreysfishfry said: We need a lot of solid depth in the pen for the first month or so until the starting pitchers have worked up some innings. We will probably entertain the 6th man rotation with Neidert/Garrett or when Cabrera is ready. I definitely think a 6 man rotation is the way to go. Paul Campbell, dammit! Lol. (At the beginning.) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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marlinsmaniac 465 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Michael said: I mean it’s not like I guessed the winning lotto numbers, but I called this from the start. We’re gonna see a much different Jorge this season. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,457 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, marlinsmaniac said: I mean it’s not like I guessed the winning lotto numbers, but I called this from the start. We’re gonna see a much different Jorge this season. Indeed. Glad the last few games + playoffs lit a fire under him. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SilverBullet 2,747 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Michael said: Awesome! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,457 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfJack 2,630 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 14 year contract for Sandy right now 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SongInTheAir 435 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Okay it's page two of this thread and no one has posted a link to the report yet? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SongInTheAir 435 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 So Mattingly will consider a 6-man rotation but still can't figure out how to use an opener? Annoying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SilverBullet 2,747 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Just now, SongInTheAir said: Okay it's page two of this thread and no one has posted a link to the report yet? I don't think it's been turned in yet, I think they asked for an extension on the due date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SilverBullet 2,747 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Just now, SongInTheAir said: So Mattingly will consider a 6-man rotation but still can't figure out how to use an opener? Annoying. Since he doesn't know how to use an opener, I wonder who opens Mattingly's cans for him? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SongInTheAir 435 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 10 minutes ago, SilverBullet said: Since he doesn't know how to use an opener, I wonder who opens Mattingly's cans for him? Depends on the contents, I think. Can of snakes? Curtiss. Can of fish? Bass. Can of pinto beans? Renyel. Other cans? All can Tara 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photo-Realistic Billy 435 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 15 minutes ago, SongInTheAir said: So Mattingly will consider a 6-man rotation but still can't figure out how to use an opener? Annoying. Openers are what you use when you're not confident in your rotation. Watch -- the Rays might actually use the opener far less this year with their improved rotation. I mean, who on this staff needs an opener? I guess you could make a case for Elieser, but he was elite in his outings (albeit twice through the order). I'd rather have that elite business come at the front, then mix and match with the bullpen later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,457 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 14 minutes ago, Photo-Realistic Billy said: Openers are what you use when you're not confident in your rotation. Watch -- the Rays might actually use the opener far less this year with their improved rotation. I mean, who on this staff needs an opener? I guess you could make a case for Elieser, but he was elite in his outings (albeit twice through the order). I'd rather have that elite business come at the front, then mix and match with the bullpen later. Definitely Elieser though. If you can get two elite innings from an Opener then five elite innings by Elieser, I'll take it in that order. Having Elieser start with, realistically, 8-9-1 will help him push for a sixth inning as well. Suddenly, 8 innings gone, you've used just two pitchers, now use best pitcher for the coming situation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SongInTheAir 435 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 15 minutes ago, Photo-Realistic Billy said: Openers are what you use when you're not confident in your rotation. Watch -- the Rays might actually use the opener far less this year with their improved rotation. I mean, who on this staff needs an opener? I guess you could make a case for Elieser, but he was elite in his outings (albeit twice through the order). I'd rather have that elite business come at the front, then mix and match with the bullpen later. Elieser would pair brilliantly with an opener, and I think Rogers would too. Sandy and Pablo don't need one, but Sixto could actually benefit from one as well. It allows your starters (usually the best pitchers on the team) to go "deeper" into the game because they get a late start. It also helps because by the time the starter has thrown 4 or so innings, you'll know if you want to keep him in (close game) or let him rest early (lopsided in either direction). There is a lot of benefit to the opener strategy besides just not trusting your rotaish. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,457 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Honestly if I ran a team, I might do my best to fill the pitching staff with nothing but good to elite relievers pitching 2-3 innings per game. 13 relievers. Maximum five a game (standard 9 innings). Nobody pitches two days in a row. Nobody pitches in more than 57 games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Major-Minor 103 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 6 hours ago, Michael said: Everything I want to read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taiwanmarlin 471 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 One positive case. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffreysfishfry 217 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, taiwanmarlin said: One positive case. I’m going to pay close attention to Sixtos weight coming into camp. I actually want him to slim down a bit. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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