Dbacks @ Blue Jays

[82CardsGrad]

So we wrap this quick series up today and then we have 4 against Colorado then we come home for 3 against Philly.

This is still a flawed baseball team, but if they can make a little mini run here they can make the wild card race interesting for themselves.

I hope so, baseball is so much more exciting for me when there is atleast a glimmer of hope. I like going to any baseball game, but there's nothing like being in the hunt.

Agreed... They are only 6 games back of the team that is currently in the #1 Wild Card position (Dodgers)... It's doable. Likely? That's another story... but doable for sure!

 

[Bert]

Agreed... They are only 6 games back of the team that is currently in the #1 Wild Card position (Dodgers)... It's doable. Likely? That's another story... but doable for sure!

Exactly, baseball is such a mental game, if they can just grasp to that straw it can keep the whole team going.

I agree it's highly unlikely, but it's possible! Like my relationship with Jessica Alba. Ok ok, the odds aren't THAT bad for the Dbacks.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Exactly, baseball is such a mental game, if they can just grasp to that straw it can keep the whole team going.

I agree it's highly unlikely, but it's possible! Like my relationship with Jessica Alba. Ok ok, the odds aren't THAT bad for the Dbacks.

We're gonna have to beat up on teams like the Sillies... even Colorado who has certainly had our number. And somehow, some way we are going to have to start to win at home. If we can't do that, I like your chances with Jessica better than us grabbing a wild card slot!

 

[frankeegee1]

Well, didn't know that Obrien was playing that bad. Hopefully, he'll come around and not make many mistakes out there. And, is he starting to hit the ball a little better? Hope so, hopefully he will cut down on his strikeouts.

I'm starting to get where I can halfway enjoy watching a game now.

 

[Bert]

And Robbie Ray brings us all crashing back down to reality. lol

 

[unseenaz]

chip hale is sitting lamb against another lefty. this is getting ridiculous

 

[82CardsGrad]

And Robbie Ray brings us all crashing back down to reality. lol

34 pitch first inning... Yep - that's the Ray we know... and hate!

 

[Dback Jon]

Get one back, can't get the big blow in.

 

[Dback Jon]

Tomas and Bourn get the Dbacks closer

 

[DWKB]

Good thing there were two outs. Tomas doesn't score from 2B otherwise.

Odd luck.

 

[Bert]

O'Brien strikes out for the 3rd time today... Has he taken a pitch yet? The guy is like a child who just goes up there and hacks at everything.

Dude needs a lot of work and a TON of maturity before he is ready for the bigs, send him back down.

 

[82CardsGrad]

O'Brien strikes out for the 3rd time today... Has he taken a pitch yet? The guy is like a child who just goes up there and hacks at everything.

Dude needs a lot of work and a TON of maturity before he is ready for the bigs, send him back down.

...and defensively?

Is O'Brien ever going to have enough offense to justify his defensive liability?

I dunno... IMHO, I see him as no worse a defensive liability than is Tomas... And I believe O'Brien is 10x more athletic than is Tomas... so I hold out hope that he will continue to progress and learn to play outfield. IIRC, he was mainly a catcher until just a year or two ago...

Man... as low as my expectations are, I may have been too optimistic about O'brien's potential... Uggghhh... He looks terrible an so outclassed!

 

[DWKB]

Man... as low as my expectations are, I may have been too optimistic about O'brien's potential... Uggghhh... He looks terrible an so outclassed!

I bet he looks good in BP though.

 

[82CardsGrad]

I bet he looks good in BP though.

LOL... He does actually...

Making matters worse, Castillo and O'Brien are batting 5th and 6th in the order and are a combined 0 for 6 with six K's!

 

[Dback Jon]

I bet he looks good in BP though.

He just needs Jobu

 

[Dback Jon]

Third time through order

 

[82CardsGrad]

Third time through order

You can bank on it... Pathetic...

 

[82CardsGrad]

Wow... Castillo... 0 for 4 with 4 K's...

 

[Bert]

Man... as low as my expectations are, I may have been too optimistic about O'brien's potential... Uggghhh... He looks terrible an so outclassed!

Oh I missed that whole discussion!

Honestly before today I would have agreed with you, but those at bats today, man. Is he hung over or something? Too much Poutine?

Mmmm Poutine


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[DutchmanAZ]

Young team. Growing pains.

 

[overseascardfan]

chip hale is sitting lamb against another lefty. this is getting ridiculous

Is it because he can't hit lefties?

 

[DWKB]

Is it because he can't hit lefties?

Can Lamb hit against LHP? Yes and No.

 

[unseenaz]

Is it because he can't hit lefties?

he only has 45 tries against them. he's 25, how is he supposed to dodge lefties for the rest of his career