It was unrealistic to expect more than a split in LA. But last nights game was disappointing on a number of fronts. First, once again the bats didn’t show up. I lead with that because a don’t see a third shutout coming. And they are going to have to score some runs Thursday. So far, the bats have been oh so quiet. Albeit against an elite staff. Time to get them going.
The pitching last night was abysmal. In many ways not a competitive effort. DeSclafani threw a quick BP. Then Castro, Garcia and Leone all of whom looked like the moment was too big for them. Understandable to a point. They have never been in this situation. That’s a major difference between these two bullpens.
Would have been nice to have Cueto. Not that the outcome necessarily would have been different. He may have gotten raked. But at least the moment would not have been too much for him. He’d have attacked hitters. Why Dickerson was placed on the roster over him (or Estrada) is beyond me. He can’t hit a fastball right now. Hasn’t for a month. A wasted spot
Lineup I hope to see Thursday: Slater (RF) , Bryant (CF) Posey, Flores, Crawford, Longoria, Ruf, Solano, Webb.
Bullpen will add Gausman and Wood. If it’s tight late, I hope Gausman is first up. Obviously if Webb struggles at all, he will be first up. But come the 7th and close – he’s who I want out there. Only others he may be able to trust are Rogers, Alvarez’s, McGee and Doval.
Whatever happens, this has been one of the most thrilling seasons of my over 55 year love affair with the Giants. And definitely the most unexpected. So, Giants thank you for a remarkable season, And BEAT LA!
Not quite sure what this has to do with next years contracts. Giants will go hard after Gausman. And should. DeSclafani and/or Wood are not going to get long term big contracts. So it’s a question of how much and how many. If they can sign either (or both) reasonably for no more than two years that’s an attractive option. Giants farm system has some good young arms. But they are a couple years away.
PS- once again moderators why the absurd auto change for H. U. G. E. Or for that matter anything, How old are we, 10?
The pitching last night was abysmal. In many ways not a competitive effort. DeSclafani threw a quick BP. Then Castro, Garcia and Leone all of whom looked like the moment was too big for them. Understandable to a point. They have never been in this situation. That’s a major difference between these two bullpens.
Would have been nice to have Cueto. Not that the outcome necessarily would have been different. He may have gotten raked. But at least the moment would not have been too much for him. He’d have attacked hitters. Why Dickerson was placed on the roster over him (or Estrada) is beyond me. He can’t hit a fastball right now. Hasn’t for a month. A wasted spot
Lineup I hope to see Thursday: Slater (RF) , Bryant (CF) Posey, Flores, Crawford, Longoria, Ruf, Solano, Webb.
Bullpen will add Gausman and Wood. If it’s tight late, I hope Gausman is first up. Obviously if Webb struggles at all, he will be first up. But come the 7th and close – he’s who I want out there. Only others he may be able to trust are Rogers, Alvarez’s, McGee and Doval.
Whatever happens, this has been one of the most thrilling seasons of my over 55 year love affair with the Giants. And definitely the most unexpected. So, Giants thank you for a remarkable season, And BEAT LA!
(10-13-2021, 06:21 AM)Mick Wrote: Dodgers aren't tearing it up. They're at .243/.2985/.368/.663. Of the starters, Smith and Betts are doing well, the rest have sleepy bats. The GIants, however, are having a legendarily bad series at .184/.220/.304/.524. Slater has two hits in three tries, Bryant and La Stella and Posey are doing great. Crawford is average at .250.
Between them, Longoria, Dickerson, Duggar, Flores, Ruf, Solano, Wade and Casali are 3 for 62. No joke.
Same is true for pitching. Webb, Wood, Rogers, Doval, Castro and Alvarez have not allowed a run and just 10 hits in 19 2/3 innings. McGee, Gausman, Garcia, Littell, DeSclefani and Leone have ERAs between 6.75 and 16.20.
Strangely, this makes me feel better for next year. I didn't want the Giants to extend of immense proportions contracts to Gausman or DeSclafani, though they were 14-6 and 13-7. Jarlin Garcia seems to melt in big moments, but he had the second best WHIP on the staff, behind Jake McGee.
Not quite sure what this has to do with next years contracts. Giants will go hard after Gausman. And should. DeSclafani and/or Wood are not going to get long term big contracts. So it’s a question of how much and how many. If they can sign either (or both) reasonably for no more than two years that’s an attractive option. Giants farm system has some good young arms. But they are a couple years away.
PS- once again moderators why the absurd auto change for H. U. G. E. Or for that matter anything, How old are we, 10?