MLB 2018 Season

[GGGG]

Main difference is that in the postseason you don't sacrifice today for tomorrow, unless a game is hopelessy out of reach.  You will use a guy who should probably rest, especially bullpen guys.  Guys don't get days off.  If you've got a clear number 1 catcher, he will catch all the games, whereas during the season you give him a day off every week.  Otherwise, you manage to win the game like you always do.

Thanks.  Yeah I get what you are saying that everyone is available for every game.  But other than that, I don't know why a manager would change their approach. 

[GGGG]

Saw on Deadspin that Moose's hit was the first off of Ottavino all year when he had gotten a batter in a 0-2 hole.  0-36 until that point.

[wadesworld]

Saw on Deadspin that Moose's hit was the first off of Ottavino all year when he had gotten a batter in a 0-2 hole.  0-36 until that point.

I saw that and also heard that Moose was 0-32 or something on 0-2 counts this season.  I'm thinking maybe one of those stats is correct and the other is not?  But have no idea.

[MUBBau]

Saw on Deadspin that Moose's hit was the first off of Ottavino all year when he had gotten a batter in a 0-2 hole.  0-36 until that point.

0-36 in the regular season, has given up two 0-2 hits now in the postseason.

[GGGG]

0-36 in the regular season, has given up two 0-2 hits now in the postseason.

Ah.  Thanks.

I saw that and also heard that Moose was 0-32 or something on 0-2 counts this season.  I'm thinking maybe one of those stats is correct and the other is not?  But have no idea.

That would be cool if true.

[jsglow]

So does Chacin try to go 6? Or do the Crew try to get 2-3 out of either Freddy or Guerra, both of whom have been very solid of late?

[GGGG]

So does Chacin try to go 6? Or do the Crew try to get 2-3 out of either Freddy or Guerra, both of whom have been very solid of late?

All hands on deck from the bullpen today with the off day tomorrow.

[MUBurrow]

So does Chacin try to go 6? Or do the Crew try to get 2-3 out of either Freddy or Guerra, both of whom have been very solid of late?

My guess is that Chacin is only on a 50-60 pitch count, which may get you through Arenado twice if Chacin's stuff holds up. If there's any warning signs, I think he's done.  All in all, it probably only gets you 3-4 IP max and then we see Freddy. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Hader get a lot of work today - I don't think we see much of him in Colorado.

[MU82]

Arcia: better tagged than Baez. Discuss.

Heresy!!!

Next thing you'll be trying to say is that Yelich is a better slider!!!

C'mon man, perfection can't possibly be improved upon!

[Benny B]

I saw that and also heard that Moose was 0-32 or something on 0-2 counts this season.  I'm thinking maybe one of those stats is correct and the other is not?  But have no idea.

For the 2018 season:

Moose went into an 0-2 count 99 times.  Of those 99, 53 of those PA's were decided on the 0-2 count, in which he was batting .192 with 10 hits and 26 strikeouts and an sOPS+ of 156 (which I think means his OPS in an 0-2 count was 1.56x better than the league OPS in an 0-2 count).

He was also batting .346 with two outs and RISP overall but only .151 in "late & close" games.

Moral of Story: Baseball stats are fun.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.fcgi?id=moustmi01&year=2018&t=b

[wadesworld]

For the 2018 season:

Moose went into an 0-2 count 99 times.  Of those 99, 53 of those PA's were decided on the 0-2 count, in which he was batting .192 with 10 hits and 26 strikeouts and an sOPS+ of 156 (which I think means his OPS in an 0-2 count was 1.56x better than the league OPS in an 0-2 count).

He was also batting .346 with two outs and RISP overall but only .151 in "late & close" games.

Moral of Story: Baseball stats are fun.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.fcgi?id=moustmi01&year=2018&t=b

Got it, thank you.  I kind of thought it seemed a bit low for Moose to have only 32 at bats in the entire season end after an 0-2 count, and thought that since the "this guy was oh for thirty-something in this situation" for both pitcher and batter was a little bit too ironic, so thought maybe one of the stats was correct while others were looking at something wrong.

[cheebs09]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Freddy at some point if Chacin struggles or is pulled early. Although, I think he might be the starter in Denver Sunday if he doesn’t pitch today. He’s had some good success against Colorado.

[wadesworld]

I think Chacin can go 6 if he's pitching well.  I wouldn't cap his pitch count at anything less than 90, but if he's struggling early he'll have a short leash.  Didn't he start a game in the last month and a half against the Cubs on short rest?  He's only 1 day short from regular rest, so I think he'd be fine going 6 if he's rolling.

[mu03eng]

How are things different in the NLDS?  Outside of extra rest days, which opens up more of your pitching staff, why would a manager change up the way he approaches in game decisions during the playoffs?

Extra rest days mean you can throw more pitchers in any given game even if you shouldn't/don't have to. Gives you more opportunity to pitch match-ups which can mean overthinking.

Having said that, based on game 1, I think CC is going to be just fine. He could not have managed that game any better.

[wadesworld]

I think Chacin can go 6 if he's pitching well.  I wouldn't cap his pitch count at anything less than 90, but if he's struggling early he'll have a short leash.  Didn't he start a game in the last month and a half against the Cubs on short rest?  He's only 1 day short from regular rest, so I think he'd be fine going 6 if he's rolling.

Quoting myself.  I believe they moved Chacin up to face the Cardinals after they had beaten the Cubs, but I believe they had an off day in there and he pitched on 4 days rest and not 3.

[copious1218]

Extra rest days mean you can throw more pitchers in any given game even if you shouldn't/don't have to. Gives you more opportunity to pitch match-ups which can mean overthinking.

Having said that, based on game 1, I think CC is going to be just fine. He could not have managed that game any better.

Pitching wise?  Or generally?  I'm surprised he burned Santana in the third and didn't save him for a later (and presumably more important) at bat.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Pitching wise?  Or generally?  I'm surprised he burned Santana in the third and didn't save him for a later (and presumably more important) at bat.

I also felt that was a terrible time to pinch hit Broxton since the guy whiffs so much. 

[Jockey]

Pitching wise?  Or generally?  I'm surprised he burned Santana in the third and didn't save him for a later (and presumably more important) at bat.

Disagree. They added extra hitters to the playoff roster so they could do exactly that.

[copious1218]

Disagree. They added extra hitters to the playoff roster so they could do exactly that.

Not sure what you disagree with because all I said is I was surprised he burned him that early (you disagree with my surprise?).  If you're saying using Santana in the 3rd was the right choice, fair enough.  I just wouldn't have done it that early (and I'm clearly a baseball manager).

[Jockey]

Not sure what you disagree with because all I said is I was surprised he burned him that early (you disagree with my surprise?).  If you're saying using Santana in the 3rd was the right choice, fair enough.  I just wouldn't have done it that early (and I'm clearly a baseball manager).

My wording wasn’t the best but I was fine using him there. Doesn’t mean I am right.

[copious1218]

My wording wasn’t the best but I was fine using him there. Doesn’t mean I am right.

Got it.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Not sure what you disagree with because all I said is I was surprised he burned him that early (you disagree with my surprise?).  If you're saying using Santana in the 3rd was the right choice, fair enough.  I just wouldn't have done it that early (and I'm clearly a baseball manager).

I though burning Santana in the 3rd was odd too.  Rather see him PH later in the game.  He's your #1 PH, save him for when you need him most.

[MUBurrow]

I hope I'm wrong (won't take long to find out) but I think CC regrets not pinch hitting for Chacin there.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Cain is really struggling.  Seems to be off balance on every swing.

[MUBurrow]

I hope I'm wrong (won't take long to find out) but I think CC regrets not pinch hitting for Chacin there.

Okay, I was wrong. You trade two more scoreless IP for the out there.