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How would you manage the last two baseball weekends?

Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:46 pm
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6425 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:46 pm
1. I'm all in on games 1 and 2, knowing my bullpen is bleak for a game 3.

2. I'm going with Bingham in CF and putting Kling in the game to protect a lead. Bingham has the most games under his belt.

3. I'm sticking with Pearson in LF for the same reasons as Bingham.

4. Millazo is catching Friday and Saturdays, only putting Neal in for a Sunday game when we know we will need run support.

5. Anderson is my game 3 starter.

6. My go to bullpen arms are Herring, Ulloa, Little, Dutton, and Ack.
Posted by kbtigers85
Member since Apr 2024
491 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:50 pm to
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2. I'm going with Bingham in CF

No
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
70404 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:51 pm to
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1. I'm all in on games 1 and 2


Yes

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2. I'm going with Bingham in CF and putting Kling in the game to protect a lead. Bingham has the most games under his belt.


Not me. Kling, despite the Ks, takes better at bats. Sees more pitches. Over the course of a weekend, that has a positive effect.

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3. I'm sticking with Pearson in LF for the same reasons as Bingham.


I don't think either corner outfield is something that should be changed right now.

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4. Millazo is catching Friday and Saturdays, only putting Neal in for a Sunday game when we know we will need run support.


Same

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5. Anderson is my game 3 starter.


This weekend, I'd go Dutton. Because he's from Alabama. But still only give him 1 time through, max.

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6. My go to bullpen arms are Herring, Ulloa, Little, Dutton, and Ack.


Sub Moffett for Dutton.
Posted by Honkus
Member since Aug 2005
51332 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:53 pm to
All in to win 2 games/series

All the hand wringing from some folks on this board about our Sunday starter is just that. It matters not.

Win the first 2 as we did last weekend and we can get 10RR'd for all I care on Sunday.

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I'm going with Bingham in CF and putting Kling in the game to protect a lead. Bingham has the most games under his belt.



I'm starting Kling all 3 games. His defense is too important and his bat was coming around.

Agree with your other points
This post was edited on 5/6/24 at 2:56 pm
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6425 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:55 pm to
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This weekend, I'd go Dutton. Because he's from Alabama. But still only give him 1 time through, max.



I like it.

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Sub Moffett for Dutton.


I like it in the right situation. I'm more comfortable with Dutton in a shorter stint. Still on edge with Moffett, i'd have a very short leash with him.
Posted by PP7 for heisman
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2011
5411 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:56 pm to
Friday - Jump/Ack/Ulloa
Saturday - Holman/Little/Anderson (if possible) with Guidry ready to go
Sunday - Moffett/Herring/Dutton/whole staff

Guidry/Ulloa both available for multiple games if needed - keep their pitch counts below 20. Not sure if they have the stamina to do that.

1. Larson - RF
2. White - 3B
3. Jones - 1B
4. Pearson - LF
5. Travinski - DH
6. Braswell - SS
7. Milam - 2B
8. Bingham/Kling - CF
9. Milazzo - C (Neal on Saturday OR Sunday, depending on pitching matchup)

Bingam just isn't a great defensive outfielder. Kling likely keeps us in the game yesterday if he's playing center. Brown has potential, but I don't know how effective he is at the plate right now.

If Frey could some how get healthy I wouldn't mind trying Pearson in center and roll with Frey/Larson in the corners on Sunday. It would be an Alex Edward/Raph Rhymes level defensive outfield but it puts your best bats in the lineup. You ONLY do that if you're looking for a 15-12 type score. It's borderline coaching malpractice, but it could be pretty fun
This post was edited on 5/6/24 at 2:59 pm
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
16505 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:57 pm to
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Kling, despite the Ks, takes better at bats. Sees more pitches.


Project - what did you think of Kling's hit yesterday? First time, I've seen him adapt his swing.
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
70404 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 2:58 pm to
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Project - what did you think of Kling's hit yesterday? First time, I've seen him adapt his swing.


I didn't get to see the game yesterday. Only followed either here, stat tracker, or audio. Had a lot of out of the house stuff to do.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
42897 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:00 pm to
Bama's first two starters are lefties
Maybe Bingham gets a start over Brown in OF one of those games

Mizzou came down to a game three so it could happen against Bama so you have to prepare to win any of the three games

Until Anderson develops off speed I can't see him starting a SEC game against Bama or Ole Miss with what is on the line

Anderson needs to be ready for a possible start in SEC tourney and it might be that first game of the sec tourney since the other pitchers won't be on normal rest
Posted by Traceg03
LA
Member since Jun 2018
545 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:41 pm to
Depends on how the game is going. If we get a 4+ run lead I would use our middle of the pack bullpen arms and try to keep Herring and Little from being used up as much as possible for Sunday. What I think Jay Johnson will do is go Jump/Little , Holman/Herring , and continue to try to find a way to win on Sunday. He is probably playing to win the series that would be my guess.
Posted by charminultra
Member since Jan 2020
2548 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:47 pm to
1. I'm all in on games 1 and 2, knowing my bullpen is bleak for a game 3.
-- Yes

2. I'm going with Bingham in CF and putting Kling in the game to protect a lead. Bingham has the most games under his belt.
-- Kling in CF. it appears none of our CF can hit, so just take the best fielding and hope he can get some competitive ABs

3. I'm sticking with Pearson in LF for the same reasons as Bingham.
-- yes, but no bingham

4. Millazo is catching Friday and Saturdays, only putting Neal in for a Sunday game when we know we will need run support.
-- yes

5. Anderson is my game 3 starter.
-- No, I'm thinking Little here. Maybe Moffett?

6. My go to bullpen arms are Herring, Ulloa, Little, Dutton, and Ack.
-- yes. but swap Little and Anderson, maybe add bucknam here for a good inning
Posted by charminultra
Member since Jan 2020
2548 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:50 pm to
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Frey


absolutely not. i'm not sure what happened to him but Frey looks like he legitimately has a stick up his arse when he sees a breaking ball. some of the ugliest looking mechanics when it's not a fast ball.

he'll be great next year I think
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
70404 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:54 pm to
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maybe add bucknam here for a good inning


I'm hoping tomorrow night is the Bucknam, Bronzini, Primeaux show to eat a bunch of innings and save everyone else for the weekend.

Maybe start Hurd tomorrow and continue to try to get his head on straight.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
16505 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 4:12 pm to
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didn't get to see the game yesterday.


Picked a good one to skip. Kling's bat is at about the 12M15s mark. Frey and him both had nice hits.

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Posted by jgriffith
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Member since Sep 2005
5380 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 4:13 pm to
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Maybe Moffett?


I’m thinking we will again need Little’s help before game 3, so in that case, yes indeed I’d start Moffett.
Posted by FredbullTN
Brentwood, TN
Member since Sep 2023
1198 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 4:33 pm to
Pitching all depends on how game 1 goes. Ideally you can get through it without using Herring and have him for Saturday. Jump with little coming in if it’s 3 runs or more. 2 runs or less you gotta use Herring. Of course all this is assuming you have a lead. That sets you up for Holman/Herring on Saturday. I’m not certain how much Holman playing for them last year will factor in. Could be a problem if they are familiar. That’s why I say save Herring for Saturday if possible. Mix in Ulloa, Dutton, Guidry, as needed and have Ack available for games 1 and 2. If you don’t need him he can start Sunday.

Don’t really care between Kling and Bingham at this point. I think Bingham gets the next shot but I would prefer Kling for defense.

Milazzo is a no brainer as is Pearson.

If you have to use Ack before game 3 then I’m fine starting Anderson on Sunday. Winning Friday and Saturday is all that matters right now. If we can get a sweep that’s obviously bonus.
Posted by tigerbait1.6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2013
3797 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 4:46 pm to
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Bingham


Why was he such a miss? this one is a head-scratcher to me
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
37340 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 5:06 pm to
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1. I'm all in on games 1 and 2, knowing my bullpen is bleak for a game 3.
Agreed. Jump/Holman. Relief as necessary - game dependent.
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2. I'm going with Bingham in CF and putting Kling in the game to protect a lead. Bingham has the most games under his belt.
Nope. I'm going Kling.
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3. I'm sticking with Pearson in LF for the same reasons as Bingham.
Pearson isn't leaving the lineup.
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4. Millazo is catching Friday and Saturdays, only putting Neal in for a Sunday game when we know we will need run support.
Agreed. LE's dog ?!?
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5. Anderson is my game 3 starter.
This is the most difficult. Depends on who pitches before.
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6. My go to bullpen arms are Herring, Ulloa, Little, Dutton, and Ack.
Herring, Little <-- start there.
Posted by Honkus
Member since Aug 2005
51332 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 5:07 pm to
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5. Anderson is my game 3 starter.
-- No, I'm thinking Little here


You can't be "all-in" on games 1 and 2 if you're saving Little for game 3.
Posted by KCSunshine
Midland Texas
Member since Dec 2019
454 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 5:10 pm to
I agree with most except I’d like to see us not throw Herring in 1st two games if possible and start him Game 3

Like Bingham in CF as you do. I know Neal hit HR yesterday but only start him game 3 if Bama throws a righty
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