D-Backs @ Marlins

[Lefty]

He won't need to sit Parra to play Eaton. Just have Eaton, Parra and Ross as the regular starters.

What do you do with Kubel then?

 

[82CardsGrad]

What do you do with Kubel then?

Who cares? Kubel and Ross can platoon doing the lefty righty thing...

 

[TJ]

Bibby got smart and left McCarthy in. Lesson learned. Now, our BP is well rested and ready to not blow anymore leads

 

[Lefty]

Who cares? Kubel and Ross can platoon doing the lefty righty thing...

I'm fine with that but that's a lot of money to pay guys to platoon.

 

[Lefty]

Bibby got smart and left McCarthy in. Lesson learned. Now, our BP is well rested and ready to not blow anymore leads

It helped that Brandon spoke up after the game against Philadelphia where he went 8 innings and Gibson took him out.

 

[AZ Native]

I'm fine with that but that's a lot of money to pay guys to platoon.

They get paid the same either way, as long as we win, who cares?

 

[BC867]

What do you do with Kubel then?

With Parra leading the league in hits and constantly on fire at the plate, able to play LF, CF and RF, AJ Pollock (batting .242, following a .247 last season) will be the 4th outfielder.

If Kubel's injury weren't recurring, I believe the D'backs would be looking to trade him at this point, if they are not doing so already. As a starter, Parra certainly fulfills the team's batting approach this year better than Kubel.

I just hope that Gerardo can remain as effective lower in the batting order when Eaton returns to leadoff, where he is perfect for the role. Even if he slips a little, Parra's versatility and tremendous outfield play would justify him continuing to play full-time.

 

[Dback Jon]

Seems as if Parra looks pretty good in the lead-off role

 

[Lefty]

They get paid the same either way, as long as we win, who cares?

I don't but with today's athletes, many think I before team and the more they play, the more likely they get bonuses that are agreed to in their contracts.

 

[TJ]

Seems as if Parra looks pretty good in the lead-off role

Needs to get better at stealing bases. Leads the MLB w/ 6 CS with only 4 SB.

 

[Avondale Red Rage]

From Steve Gilbert on MLB.com: "According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Parra is the first player to homer on the first pitch of a nine-inning 1-0 win since Pete Rose did it for the 1963 Reds."

 

[Drop D]

From Steve Gilbert on MLB.com: "According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Parra is the first player to homer on the first pitch of a nine-inning 1-0 win since Pete Rose did it for the 1963 Reds."

Or any extra-inning 1-0 win since 1963.

 

[UncleChris]

WTF is up with this umpire crew? Gee-a-zuz.... they just blew the stolen base call in the 2nd inning. Wow.... just wow. A big blown call in each game of the series...... C'mon MLB.... get on these guys!

 

[AZ Native]

WTF is up with this umpire crew? Gee-a-zuz.... they just blew the stolen base call in the 2nd inning. Wow.... just wow. A big blown call in each game of the series...... C'mon MLB.... get on these guys!

I hate to complain about missed calls but this is really getting bad.

 

[Lefty]

I hate to complain about missed calls but this is really getting bad.

It's a joke. That was a blatant missed call. We need replay.

 

[thirty-two]

Cody Ross didn't get hit on the elbow but the ump said he did. Another blown call... But at least this one was in our favor!

 

[Lefty]

Cody Ross didn't get hit on the elbow but the ump said he did. Another blown call... But at least this one was in our favor!

It's getting ridiculous.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Argh

 

[TJ]

Pathetic offensive effort the past two games

 

[UncleChris]

FWIW, we are still the only MLB team that has not been shut out.

 

[BC867]

It was nice to see Miggy draw a walk against the lefty pitcher instead of being the final out in the 9th and Gibby showing confidence in him. It will be beneficial in the long run, too.

 

[UncleChris]

It was nice to see Miggy draw a walk against the lefty pitcher instead of being the final out in the 9th and Gibby showing confidence in him. It will be beneficial in the long run, too.

I sure hope you're right, but..... we'll see..... we'll see.....


We're still in sole possession of 1st place NL West.