Seattle Mariners @ Philadelphia Phillies Apr 25-27

[sutz]

Caballero is doing well, and probably earning a spot on the 26 going forward. With Dylan Moore extending his rehab assignment, we need him.

Good game tonight. Solid pitching, good D, timely hitting. Great way to start the road trip.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Let’s give props to Marco on a real quality start.

He still scares the bejesus out of me, but he’s getting the job done lately.

 

[IndyHawk]

Let’s give props to Marco on a real quality start.

He still scares the bejesus out of me, but he’s getting the job done lately.

Everytime I give up on him he weasles back in..

 

[Bobblehead]

This is Kelenic 3rd year....there's really no reason to have the DH spot ahead of him but whatever good win. Marco > Flexen.

It's early, Kelenic is pounding that ..w hat 7 hole.. why change the status quo.

 

[Threedee]

This is Kelenic 3rd year....there's really no reason to have the DH spot ahead of him but whatever good win. Marco > Flexen.

That doesn't give me confidence in Flexen.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Caballero brings what Wong don't. Should make this permanent.

Couldn't agree more. And count me in on the Marco makes me nervous crew. But, he's been real solid so far this year. I hope to continue to be wrong about the guy.

 

[sutz]

Seattle Mariners at Philadelphia Phillies Preview - 04/26/2023

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Probables: Logan Gilbert (1-1, 3.57 ERA) vs Taijuan Walker (2-1, 3.80 ERA)

First pitch: 3:40 pm PDT

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Should be a hell of a matchup. Nice to see that Walker has had a good career.

 

[Ruminator]

Two outs, so what?

I LAUGHED with a mouthful of dinner the second JP made contact for that GS. Hilarious!

And then Julio. That's a relief. Was starting to wonder if Kelenic was wearing a Julio disguise and Julio was wearing a Kelenic.

 

[Bobblehead]

Two outs, so what?

I LAUGHED with a mouthful of dinner the second JP made contact for that GS. Hilarious!

And then Julio. That's a relief. Was starting to wonder if Kelenic was wearing a Julio disguise and Julio was wearing a Kelenic.

I was thinking Kelenic is doing to Julio, the same pressure Julio was doing to Kelenic last year.

 

[Crizilla]

THis line up is better. Move Kelenic up for obvious reasons and then also so it puts more pressure on the bottom guys. Let em know to get goin' or by June they'll be gone. Pollack and Wong both got on base to set up the JP granny.

 

[Crizilla]

Julio will get it going again I have no doubt

 

[sutz]

Seattle Mariners at Philadelphia Phillies Preview - 04/27/2023

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Projected starters: Kirby (2-1, 3.57 ERA) vs Strahm (1-2, 3.00 ERA)

First pitch: 10:10 am PDT

 

[sutz]

Kirby dealing today, into the 7th and only 70+ pitches.

Unfortunately, the bats are taking the day off.

 

[sutz]

On to the Blue Jays!

 

[TIMD]

Gonna be plenty more of these. The Mariners specialize in allowing mediocre opposition starters outpitch their guys who are actually better. Wasted a great performance by Kirby. Thanks Jerry.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Why is Pollack hitting before JK?
Our manager does some nutty things at times.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

My guess is they moved JK back down after he struggled hitting third.

I got a bad feeling about this season. Just feels like a lot is going to go wrong. Injuries are starting to play a factor. Last year we were so lucky without having any major injuries.

The team probably needs to trade for another starting arm, call up one of the young pitchers, and add at least a bat or two.

My worry is we have Flex and Marco as our four and five starters. At some point, we are probably going have another starting pitcher get hurt, then what? The team needs to be looking to make moves sooner than later. We can’t afford to let another 25-50 games go by until we make a move.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Kirby got “Felixed” by the offense today. Bats wasted a great outing.

 

[Crizilla]

Kelenic moved down behind the DH spot AGAIN. No consistent line up.