That or let Hayes take it because he's actually got momentum towards 1B!?!?!?!?!? Cruz has fallen in love with his own statcast commentary and wants to showcase his tools more than he wants to win. I know some will say that's unfair but I really believe he's shown us that.
At least defensively, I'd believe it comes down partly to him wanting to "prove everyone wrong", and doing too much to showcase, but also wanting to blow up Statcast
Have to tip your cap after he kept it together post Cruz error. Still would prefer he was the longman rather than in the rotation but I'm sure that's coming next season.
Yeah, the game could have really gone off the rails quickly but he held it together.
I agree too, I think he brings way more value coming out the bullpen as the long/swing/spot starter guy. Probably easier to do next year when everyone is healthy, and you got more guys pushing for a rotation spot.
14 k’s for our Buccos tonight.
This is not enjoyable.
Good night!
Ok, mentioned it last night but just got an email that Substack about to do an update, so the site may be unavailable for a hour here.
Just wanted to let everyone know since the game still on
I thought Substack writ large did an update earlier today and was down for an hour. This a second thing?
Yea I remember it going down earlier today, thought I lost a whole article.
I got an email at 11 saying site maintenance was coming in a hour and the sites themselves may be unavailable. So I guess a second thing then?
Ah got it, ok, thanks for letting us know.
I get 97 at the top of the zone is hard to catch up to, but someone HAS to put a ball in play there. Can’t strike out twice with a guy on third
Jesus christ. Bae should be drag bunting every AB if he must get ABs.
BDLC with the Greg Polanco specialty right there
No, Greg Brown, Ke Hayes should never hit 2nd, sorry.
And there's another brainf*ck by Cruz, jesus. If I was a Pirates pitcher I'd have a Cruz voodoo doll.
That play specifically is where I've always had my issues. No need to gear up for a 100 mph throw. Just get rid of it into the 1B's chest
That or let Hayes take it because he's actually got momentum towards 1B!?!?!?!?!? Cruz has fallen in love with his own statcast commentary and wants to showcase his tools more than he wants to win. I know some will say that's unfair but I really believe he's shown us that.
At least defensively, I'd believe it comes down partly to him wanting to "prove everyone wrong", and doing too much to showcase, but also wanting to blow up Statcast
Yeah he's proving everyone right unfortunately.
Heller redemption tour. About two weeks too late
Ortiz really has us wanting him out the rotation at first, but by the end of the night we like ‘ok he did well’ lol
Have to tip your cap after he kept it together post Cruz error. Still would prefer he was the longman rather than in the rotation but I'm sure that's coming next season.
Yeah, the game could have really gone off the rails quickly but he held it together.
I agree too, I think he brings way more value coming out the bullpen as the long/swing/spot starter guy. Probably easier to do next year when everyone is healthy, and you got more guys pushing for a rotation spot.
you guys are ready to add Bubba and Harrington to the 40 man this season?
Next season prob
I’d prefer not to, just to keep ur options open for the offseason, BUT if the situation calls for it, I’d rather see Bubba than Luis Cessa
So what, 9 in a row then?
I feared Ortiz would take a no-hitter into the seventh and lose by one run.
Sorry Capps, what were you saying about trying to lift that pitch?
Bae ran a good route
His bat is so bad though.
Yuppers, he is having super day in the field👍
A first for everything!
Please stop showing that Cruz error broadcast. Seeing it once was enough.
I think he should have been benched after the inning was over. Get your head in the game.
I seriously think he has ADHD.
I hope they trade his dumbass.
So much movement on that fastball, insane
Crossbody has gotta add to the visual deception a bunch too
yea the delivery adds a whole other level to it as well
Arietta like?
Good comp!
King carving these guys up. Ke'Whiff just missed 94 right down broadway.