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Pedro Alvarez is benched for tonight's game, Clint Hurdle gives stupid reason
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:30 pm
quote:
"We're putting our best pitcher on the mound. Want to put our best defensive team behind him."
What the f does that even mean, you put your best player on the field.
Now Pedro is 2 for 17 lifetime against Arrieta, so maybe that has something to do with it, but don't say that stupid shite.
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Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:34 pm to barry
I'm glad he's not playing. Because somehow in a game involving the Cubs and Pirates, he would somehow hit a homerun against the Cardinals.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:39 pm to barry
It means he's a terrible first baseman, which he is. I guess it makes some sense going against Arrieta.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:39 pm to barry
Ignorant on the subject of Alvarez, but is his defense that bad?
Isn't he powerful too?
Isn't he powerful too?
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:41 pm to barry
How the hell does putting your best defensive lineup on the field not make sense to you? It makes perfect frickin sense.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:41 pm to barry
You play your best nine, not your nine best.-
Skip Bertman
Skip Bertman
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:42 pm to QuiteTheConundrum
quote:
but is his defense that bad?
Yeah
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:43 pm to barry
Makes sense to me 
I was more baffled by La Stella playing and hitting in the five hole for the Cubs.
I was more baffled by La Stella playing and hitting in the five hole for the Cubs.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:48 pm to RollDatRoll
Because you also have to bat. Sean Rodriquez hasn't been a starter all season for a reason, because Pedro is better.
Sitting him makes no sense
Sitting him makes no sense
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:49 pm to barry
quote:
What the f does that even mean
Seems pretty self-explanatory.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:50 pm to barry
Defensive stats and metrics are not the end all, but his are fricking horrific
But I see what you're saying. If he's not the best option for this one game why was he starting all year?
But I see what you're saying. If he's not the best option for this one game why was he starting all year?
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 4:54 pm to barry
I don't know if I agree with sitting Pedro but I mean, I can see where he's comign from. If he's expecting a 1-0 game, a good defensive first baseman might be the difference.
He's also benched Aramis Ramirez.
On the flipside, if it's a 1-0 game, a solo shot from El Toro may be the difference as well.
He's also benched Aramis Ramirez.
On the flipside, if it's a 1-0 game, a solo shot from El Toro may be the difference as well.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:27 pm to barry
I assume he thinks Rodriguez's defensive edge will outweigh Pedro's offensive edge. Not sure if I agree, but Cole does generate a bunch of ground balls. And the Pirates have a very sharp analytics department, I'm sure they had a say in this. This also leaves Pedro as a prime pinch hit option when the situation calls.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:28 pm to barry
He's worst defensive first baseman in baseball in the last few years with a -2.3 dWAR. He routinely drops regular throws to first, much less anything low or heaven forbid a bouncer and with Aramis Ramirez at 3rd, that is one awful infield defensively, add in Kang out as well.
You can't give away outs tonight. Arrieta doesn't give up HR's, which means Alvarez would be a solid 0/4 with 4K's tonight. His value is more in bench power late when Arrieta is out of the game as the Cubs bullpen is pretty terrible and gives up the long ball, good move IMO.
You can't give away outs tonight. Arrieta doesn't give up HR's, which means Alvarez would be a solid 0/4 with 4K's tonight. His value is more in bench power late when Arrieta is out of the game as the Cubs bullpen is pretty terrible and gives up the long ball, good move IMO.
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:17 pm to UltimateHog
Bump for Rodriguez bobbling.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:17 pm to UltimateHog
Good thing they brought in Sean for defense :eyeroll:
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:21 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
It bounced which means Pedro would have let it go into dugout.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:24 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
It was a horrible throw by Walker, and there's a good chance Alvarez would have dropped it too
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:27 pm to FulshearTiger
quote:not your best offense? Or simply, best option to win?
How the hell does putting your best defensive lineup on the field not make sense to you? It makes perfect frickin sense.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:59 pm to shel311
Well Rodriguez never batted.
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