GAME THREAD: Guardians v Twins, 8/18 @ 12:10pm CT

[Otto von Ballpark]

4 minutes ago, TwerkTwonkTwins said:

Lewis Thorpe has topped out at 89.4 mph on his Fastball, per StatCast. The lowest fastball reading has been 85.9 mph... 

Since Thorpe is Australian, does the fastball look any better in kilometers per hour?

[Tibs]

3 minutes ago, Otto von Ballpark said:

Beau Burrows would be available to start on regular rest. Although perhaps that would warrant an additional "yikes."

I'd rather see a better pitcher like Astudillo

[Aggies7]

Can’t go an inning without an injury for Pete’s sake 

[Mike Sixel]

Thorpe hurt? 

I mean, Ryan could come up tomorrow...sure, that wouldn't be ideal, but still. 

[Mike Sixel]

They're just going to keep running Simmons out there, aren't they? Mind. Boggling. 

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

Thorpe hurt? 

I mean, Ryan could come up tomorrow...sure, that wouldn't be ideal, but still. 

My money is on trusty old friend Andrew Albers. 

[ScottyB]

How about Stotman? He’s on the 40 man, Albers and Ryan are not. Duran is on IL.

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, ScottyB said:

How about Stotman? He’s on the 40 man, Albers and Ryan are not.

Easy to get someone onto the 40 man right now. Heck, just put Thorpe on the DL/IL.....

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, ScottyB said:

How about Stotman? He’s on the 40 man, Albers and Ryan are not.

Didn't they just clear a spot by DFA'ing Vincent?

[big dog]

If Sano had moved his foot to the back of the bag I think he would have blocked Mercado off and gotten him out there.

[LA VIkes Fan]

Well, at least we DFA'd Nick Vincent to bring Thorpe up and now we can bring up someone deserving to replace Thorpe. Possible Silver lining, people. 

[Tibs]

Strotman just pitched yesterday

[Winston Smith]

Why does Simmons play evry day????? Waive the guy and move on.

[TouchEmAllGuy]

Just tuning in. What happened to Thorpedo?

[big dog]

And we used a challenge with a runner on first and two outs in the third inning because...???

I got nothing.

[LA VIkes Fan]

Who's supposed to start tonight and tomorrow in AAA? Let's see if they get scratched.  

[ScottyB]

True. 40 man spot open with DFA of Vincent.

[LVTwinsfan]

Why waste a challenge on a play like that

[Cap'n Piranha]

1 minute ago, big dog said:

And we used a challenge with a runner on first and two outs in the third inning because...???

I got nothing.

This is one of those decisions that makes no sense--I would think an analytical front office would have done the math on the value of challenging in various situations.

It's made even worse by the fact that the batter up is Miller, with his .437 OPS.  Why focus on the runner at first?  Just get the guy at home out.

[Aggies7]

Cleveland isn’t good enough for us to beat them

[chpettit19]

I may have missed this in another thread somewhere, but has Rocco explained the reasoning behind Kepler in the leadoff spot and Arraez hitting 4/5?

[davesaxton]

1 minute ago, chpettit19 said:

I may have missed this in another thread somewhere, but has Rocco explained the reasoning behind Kepler in the leadoff spot and Arraez hitting 4/5?

I have been asking this question constantly! I just don't get it. Arraez is your best OBP guy by a long shot and you are hitting him 4-6 every game. Makes zero sense

 

[LVTwinsfan]

Good pitching strategy by the Groot crew. Bean a hitter periodically to keep them off balance then get them out with mediocre stuff

[Mike Sixel]

4 minutes ago, chpettit19 said:

I may have missed this in another thread somewhere, but has Rocco explained the reasoning behind Kepler in the leadoff spot and Arraez hitting 4/5?

The press here doesn't ask actual questions.......

My guess remains the same, they want Kepler to get more ABs to hopefully break out of his funk.

[ScottyB]

Next three starters for the Saints are Shepard, Burrows and Ryan.

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, ScottyB said:

Next three starters for the Saints are Shepard, Burrows and Ryan.

Those first two aren't exactly inspiring.......

[chpettit19]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

The press here doesn't ask actual questions.......

My guess remains the same, they want Kepler to get more ABs to hopefully break out of his funk.

I certainly can't imagine why the media wouldn't ask him about that lineup, but also can't imagine him giving a great answer to it either.

Yeah, I was thinking it was maybe something about Kepler being more comfortable there, or changing his approach cuz he's in that spot to try to snap him out of things, but even with the changes to how the game is played, I don't get it. Would love to hear what the thought process is in Rocco's lineups.

[Otto von Ballpark]

32 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

My money is on trusty old friend Andrew Albers. 

Albers would be on short rest Thursday -- he just pitched on Sunday, same as Charlie Barnes who is scheduled to start again Friday.

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I’ll have an onion on this after I see the gun on Thorpe’s fastball. 

Go ahead. Have three.

[wavedog]

All the Cleveland runs so far have come with 2 outs - 3 out of the 4 due to walks.