Kyle Muller vs Grayson Rodriguez
2023 Game 11: 4/11 Oakland 6:35PM
#2
Posted 11 April 2023 - 08:47 AM
You don't want to put too much into 1 start but this is important for Rodriguez. The A's lineup is one of the worst MLB lineups I've seen, including some of ours from a few years back. Honestly I think I'd take our Norfolk lineup over these guys. He needs to be able to handle a team like this.
#3
Posted 11 April 2023 - 08:52 AM
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#4
Posted 11 April 2023 - 12:29 PM
I missed Adley's debut by one day so I've made an effort to see the other home debuts so we'll have Gunnar and Grayson on the resume after this
#5
Posted 11 April 2023 - 01:55 PM
Today's lineup.
Hays-LF
Rutschman-C
Mountcastle-1B
Santander RF
Urias-2B
McCann- DH
Henderson-3B
Mateo-SS
Mullins CF
GRod P
#6
Posted 11 April 2023 - 01:58 PM
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#7
Posted 11 April 2023 - 02:10 PM
McCann at DH???
Our depth is lacking IMO. So when we want to go heavy right handed we do not a lot of options.
Today's bench...
Bemboom
Vavra
McKenna
Frazier
#8
Posted 11 April 2023 - 02:16 PM
McCann was horrendous v LHP last year but been between good and amazing most of the rest of his career. 775 OPS for his career.
#9
Posted 11 April 2023 - 02:20 PM
Our depth is lacking IMO. So when we want to go heavy right handed we do not a lot of options.
Today's bench...
Bemboom
Vavra
McKenna
Frazier
Not sure about sticking with 3 catchers. Maybe they want to be sure McCann is right before making a change.
#10
Posted 11 April 2023 - 02:20 PM
McCann was horrendous v LHP last year but been between good and amazing most of the rest of his career. 775 OPS for his career.
If the plan is to use him at DH against LH pitching, he better be good enough to waste a roster space on Bemboom.
#11
Posted 11 April 2023 - 02:58 PM
Not sure about sticking with 3 catchers. Maybe they want to be sure McCann is right before making a change.
If there was any concern about McCann's oblique, he could've stayed on rehab assignment a bit longer.
I guess we're looking at the 26th spot as a throwaway at this point because carrying 3 catchers seems absurd.
I could be overreacting though. Is there a strategy that I'm missing here?
"Just remember, whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right." -Stewie Griffin
#12
Posted 11 April 2023 - 02:59 PM
Or start Stowers.
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#13
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:03 PM
Backup C as DH = Joke
And I am with MWEB if you are going to have both Ruts and McCann in the lineup then have Ruts DH.
#14
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:04 PM
I'd rather let Adley get some extra rest at DH when they want to go this direction due to a lefty starter.
Or start Stowers.
Stowers is a lefty though. That matters more than what’s actually happened in the minors.
#15
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:04 PM
I'd rather let Adley get some extra rest at DH when they want to go this direction due to a lefty starter.
Or start Stowers.
I think Rodriguez on the mound is probably the reason why today is a day Adley catches and maybe tomorrow he'll DH (against another lefty) or rest.
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#16
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:06 PM
When McCann signed, he said the O's told him he'd play in about 80 games. I guess this is how.
#17
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:09 PM
Not sure about sticking with 3 catchers. Maybe they want to be sure McCann is right before making a change.
I think its the silly "oh no we might lose the DH late in a game if Adley has to go in" fear. Especially this week with so many lefties that they may wanna start McCann more than usual and get Rutschman to DH. If it remains the configuration past this series I'll get upset about it, for now its just an eyeroll.
#18
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:11 PM
I think Rodriguez on the mound is probably the reason why today is a day Adley catches and maybe tomorrow he'll DH (against another lefty) or rest.
Fair enough there.
I hope this doesn't become a regular thing though.
#19
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:20 PM
I think Rodriguez on the mound is probably the reason why today is a day Adley catches and maybe tomorrow he'll DH (against another lefty) or rest.
I think you are right. I know Adley asked to catch GRod last Wednesday, so maybe it is going to become a consistent thing.
#20
Posted 11 April 2023 - 03:51 PM
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