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Slider71's avatar

Going out on a positive note tonight- Both Cards and Brewers lost tonight so at least there is that! Night Y’all

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And they face a guy tomorrow in Pfaadt who has basically been untouchable lately including an ERA around 2.00 for the last month. Could be a tough series

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bucsws2024's avatar

I guess that was "bad" Ortiz?

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WTM's avatar

If that was "bad" Ortiz, we should count our blessings. MOAR Ortizes!

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Buccem's avatar

That one hurts

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Slider71's avatar

Shocked they kept Bae on the bench when the one thing he can probably do is steal a base late.

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bucsws2024's avatar

Hell of a throw by Bart. Didn't think he had a chance at that.

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Robert M. Rodrigues's avatar

This game illustrates what I indicated before. They need to get a bat NOW, not on July 31. You can lose important games up to July 30 that would determine the wild card. It's amazing that they run out Connor Joe, Jack Suwinski, and Michael Taylor as an offense. GM Cherington said that he could not handle some acquisitions because of finances. Go Nutting! Worst owner in professional sports.

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bucsws2024's avatar

Wasting a Ke'Bryan line drive oppo hit should be heavy kangaroo court fine.

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bucsws2024's avatar

Jack has to crush mistakes, not foul 'em off.

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Buccoboy's avatar

Yep that was in his wheel house and Should have been crushed.

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JRC21's avatar

Hard to believe, but if Tellez is down for any length of time that creates another gaping hole in the lineup that Cherington will be unwilling and unable to fill.

What do you think the Pirates could get for Chapman? Good Chapman is electric. And realistically this is his only season with the Pirates. Without being able to suggest any specific players, I would be willing to trade him for a major league ready outfielder or first baseman —- maybe someone blocked in a loaded system. No complex league flyers, though. The Pirates have enough of those for now.

BTW, in his chat today Jason Mackey said that he would not trade Bednar to the Orioles straight up for Coby Mayo, which is flat out insane to me.

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Stephen Zielinski's avatar

How do some guys get paid to write about professional sports when they lack the analytical skills needed to practice their craft? I'd trade Keller and Bednar for Mayo! This is a low run era. Good hitters are the premium talent. The Pirates lack hitters. The Pirates need hitters.

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JRC21's avatar

P.S. Mayo has a career OPS over .900 and is slugging .595 in the International League this year at the age of 22.

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WTM's avatar

Mackey thought it was great when Ben signed VanMeter, Marisnick and Knapp. His credibility is . . . . . suspect.

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Green Weenie's avatar

Palacios takes the HBP LIKE A MAN.

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Slider71's avatar

Nope-Diamondback put great bats together

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Tom's avatar

Almost like there is a teachable mindset on how to have great at bats….

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Slider71's avatar

Joe Buck tempting fate every time- obviously never played sports. “Ortiz never gives up HR’s, dominating lefty’s etc…….

Boom goes baseball. Terrible 0-2 pitch however

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Buccem's avatar

Cmon bullpen lock it down

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1979andCounting's avatar

Gallen is painting.

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bucsws2024's avatar

Oh Jack, it's like they wanted to walk you and you refused.

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