- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: The ATL Thread - 8/17 - Tough Road Trip Ahead
Posted on 8/17/26 at 7:58 pm to Broski
Posted on 8/17/26 at 7:58 pm to Broski
quote:
And in the postseason when every AB is high intensity and batters work more counts, it's harder to rely solely on location.
When you rely on weak contact and can't miss bats, sometimes that weak contact finds holes. It's why Smoltz was a better playoff pitcher than Maddux and Glavine.
1
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:00 pm to Broski
quote:Exactly why AA is a frustrating GM. We’re set up for failure in the postseason.
But this is exactly why you can't rely on him in the postseason. Dudes without an overpowering fastball rely so heavily on location. When the location isn't there, you are royally fricked. And in the postseason when every AB is high intensity and batters work more counts, it's harder to rely solely on location
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:00 pm to VADawg
quote:
When you rely on weak contact and can't miss bats
Good thing we also have Bryce Elder and Tyler Mahle to fill in rotation spots if Perez finally turns into a pumpkin.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:02 pm to Ryan3232
quote:
Exactly why AA is a frustrating GM. We’re set up for failure in the postseason.
He built this team as if all he cares about is winning the division.
That's a fireable offense considering he was claiming that our championship window had just begun after 2021.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:05 pm to Broski
I will say that Mahle has missed more bats than I thought he would. His splitter is nasty.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:07 pm to VADawg
quote:
I will say that Mahle has missed more bats than I thought he would. His splitter is nasty.
Give it time, unfortunately. His career numbers are what they are for a reason.
Not many cases where a career mediocre pitcher struggles midseason and then suddenly becomes a frontline starter type with a change of scenery. There will inevitably be a regression to the mean.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:07 pm to Broski
Btw, Yaz was such a nothing signing.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:13 pm to Wwarmouth
quote:
Pretty incredible
Ron Karkovice just opened that handle of bourbon he's been saving for exactly this moment - HS Kim is his new favorite MLB player -
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:13 pm to Broski
Jarvis is not good enough to take playing time away from Murphy like this. Murphy needs to be catching 4 times per week right now to try and get his bat going.
I think Walt has a soft spot for Jarvis because he sees a lot of himself in Jarvis.
I think Walt has a soft spot for Jarvis because he sees a lot of himself in Jarvis.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:31 pm to VADawg
What I see is that the Phillies are far from eliminated from the division title. There roster is so much better than Atlanta's and we can't even win a game when Sale starts a game lately. I am so disgusted with this team right now. I am watching other games up and down MLB. TV right now. I l have already given up even tonight even against the horseshite Minnesota Twins
This post was edited on 8/17/26 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:34 pm to LSUJockStrap
Bailey Ober is awful and the Braves can't touch him
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:37 pm to VADawg
he is a right handed version of Martin Perez....can barely reach the plate
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:40 pm to LSUJockStrap
quote:they might lead the division by the time the dodgers leave Atlanta -
What I see is that the Phillies are far from eliminated from the division title
this game in MN tonight is gonna set the tone for this whole 7 game 4 stop swing - the black eye will be getting shut out on a Little League field by the Brewers - right before going home to play the dodgers -
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:46 pm to Finkle is Einhorn
quote:
Tough break for the twins getting Atlanta’s top 3 starters
You mean its a tough break that those have to be considered Atlanta's top 3 starters
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:51 pm to LSUJockStrap
Have to get both of these runners home here
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:52 pm to Broski
quote:
Not many cases where a career mediocre pitcher struggles midseason and then suddenly becomes a frontline starter type with a change of scenery.
Ironically the infamous Doyle Alexander for John Smoltz trade was an example.
Alexander, a mediocre journeyman, went on a tear in Detroit and carried that team to the postseason on his back. He went 9-0 in 11 starts, pitching 88 innings with a 1.50 ERA. They had a good veteran roster (Trammel, Whittaker, Gibson, Morris, Lemon) that was over 30 so they were in 'win now' mode.
Nobody ever remembers that when they make fun of that trade. I mean, still a horrible trade but it didn't seem so bad at the time.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 8:57 pm to AUFANATL
Nice swing for Ronald.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:38 pm to 257WBY
Ray is better than Danny.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:48 pm to 257WBY
Looks like everybody watching on pins and needles.........or they have given up and gone to bed. That's where I am headed after Ozzie's AB.
This post was edited on 8/17/26 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 8/17/26 at 9:57 pm to LSUJockStrap
Ray IS Danny
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News