Michael Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Seven! Luzardo with 6 pretty strong innings. Seventh Inning Bass. Stupid Sexy Sulser with the 8th. Bender got it done with a heart attack. One inning where we scored AND THAT'S OK, IT WAS ENOUGH!! Sandy on the mound tomorrow as we try to do a thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovertical Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Yep. I hope someone really takes command of the closer role. They seem ok in other innings but man it feels like every 9th inning there's multiple guys on base. I guess we can just AJ Ramos it but I prefer to have an Urbina-esque shutdown closer. Good to see DLC and Berti get some key hits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Very crispy. I like how Luzardo battled through and didn’t get too over hyped. I do think the lack of adding on runs will come back to haunt this team eventually. So far they are getting away with it. The Winker hit in the 9th another hit on a shift that doesn’t work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlins_09 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) This rotation is legit. I know I’m beating a dead horse, but replace Elieser with Meyer/Cabrera and we have a shot to win against anyone. That’s how you give yourself a chance to go on win streaks. Each and every night you have a SP that can go out and deal Edited May 1, 2022 by marlins_09 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlins_09 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, canada-marlin24 said: Very crispy. I like how Luzardo battled through and didn’t get too over hyped. I do think the lack of adding on runs will come back to haunt this team eventually. So far they are getting away with it. The Winker hit in the 9th another hit on a shift that doesn’t work. Agreed on the hitting with RISP. If they can add a true closer and a bat with some semblance of consistency, we’re in business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, canada-marlin24 said: The Winker hit in the 9th another hit on a shift that doesn’t work. Respectfully I disagree with this one. I think he floated it above where anyone would have been playing on the infield so shift or no shift would have been a hit regardless. And that wasn't even a bad pitch, Winker just went down and poked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovertical Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, marlins_09 said: This rotation is legit. I know I’m beating a dead horse, but replace Elieser with Meyer/Cabrera and we have a shot to win against anyone. That’s how you give yourself a chance to go on win streaks. Each and every night you have a SP that can go out and deal Yep I'd like to see Meyer in that spot for sure. Pretty wild that we were all gung-ho for Sixto a couple years ago and he's kinda now just an after thought/punchline instead. He might be that super closer though they so desperately need. Also, I'd like to point out that Das has been pretty quiet overall during this win streak lol. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) Awesome win!!! Now replace Elieser with Meyer and truly make this a kick-ass rotation Edited May 1, 2022 by CyggyMarlin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Would you all want a six man rotation? Sandy Pablo J'Daniel Meyer Luzardo Cabrera Or would we be better suited keeping the guys on five days rest and have Meyer/Cabrera and Elieser in the bullpen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entendu Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 The pitching depth is a good problem. I want to give Elieser a chance, though. Meyer can stay down there for a little bit. Remember, this is the beginning of this team's competitive window, not the end of it. Let's see what we've got. I'm much more concerned with the closer role. We can't do this Bender thing every day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 12-8 and Jazz and Jesus staying fresh. Hard to hate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Entendu said: I'm much more concerned with the closer role. We can't do this Bender thing every day. Floro coming back soon, not that I necessarily trust him either but more than Bender certainly. Meyer could go in that role too if they want to do that with him. Some teams have done that with their star pitchers, see White Sox with Sale and Rays with Price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Mel clearly got in benders ear - only 2 bbs this year. My theory once bender figured it all out, he’ll be top 3 closer in league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Bender is becoming a pitcher rather than a stuff guy and while it’s been hard early on, will pay off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Good news is that if we sneak into the playoffs, Luzardo, Meyer, and Eury are gonna be in the bullpen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Bender problem right now is he’s throwing too many strikes. Book it he’s top 3 closer by august Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, pollythewog said: Mel clearly got in benders ear - only 2 bbs this year. My theory once bender figured it all out, he’ll be top 3 closer in league My concern with him right now is that I don’t think he has an out pitch for lefties. He seems similar to Bass in that he might be better off in middle relief rather than the “he’s our guy” closer’s role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just now, Erick said: My concern with him right now is that I don’t think he has an out pitch for lefties. He seems similar to Bass in that he might be better off in middle relief rather than the “he’s our guy” closer’s role. Disagree! I think he’s struggling between being a wild man like last year and now pitching too many strikes. His stuff tonight was moving. I bet he figures out a balance and soon. Bass is mediocre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Benders sinker is 99 and moves. Be patient folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiwanMarlins Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just now, pollythewog said: Disagree! I think he’s struggling between being a wild man like last year and now pitching too many strikes. His stuff tonight was moving. I bet he figures out a balance and soon. Bass is mediocre Bender’s stuff is more elite than Bass, but his stuff is a moving sinker that seems to run into the barrel of a lefty and a slider that’s more effective against righties when he’s locating it. There’s a reason why he was trying to develop a changeup in Spring Training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just now, Erick said: Bender’s stuff is more elite than Bass, but his stuff is a moving sinker that seems to run into the barrel of a lefty and a slider that’s more effective against righties when he’s locating it. There’s a reason why he was trying to develop a changeup in Spring Training. He’s a RP the slider works against lefties. Agree to disagree m8. I feel like Mel has him on something (less walks) and honestly I trust it’s going to work. Obviously, could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovertical Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Erick said: Good news is that if we sneak into the playoffs, Luzardo, Meyer, and Eury are gonna be in the bullpen. If it keeps up I think Rogers would be the one in the pen over Luzardo in that scenario. He's been that damn impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, pollythewog said: He’s a RP the slider works against lefties. Agree to disagree m8. I feel like Mel has him on something (less walks) and honestly I trust it’s going to work. Obviously, could be wrong I was an original member of the Bender Fan Club and I’m a big fan of Mel so hopefully you’re right. I think Don should mix and match more in the 9th, but instead he likes to mix and match Jazz and Jesus Sanchez out of the lineup (which actually kinda worked tonight). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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