The Hey its 2021 now guys MLB thread

[CTWarrior]

He won't be batting in the Playoffs.

And again, he's 3 years removed from winning the ALCS MVP.  He's proven the lights are not too bright.  Tyrone Taylor has 65 career hits.

JBJ is the streakiest of streaky hitters.  He basically was a .200 - .220 type hitter for the Red Sox except one month a year when he was Willie Mays in his prime.  Looks like he never had his Willie Mays month this year.

[The Sultan]

JBJ is the streakiest of streaky hitters.  He basically was a .200 - .220 type hitter for the Red Sox except one month a year when he was Willie Mays in his prime.  Looks like he never had his Willie Mays month this year.

So you're saying it will be October then. 😉

[HutchwasClutch]

Brewers need to put the division away today. Nothing can be assumed going into two road series against the Cardinals and Dodgers.  And I'm sure counting in nothing from the Cubs today either. 

Damn Cardinals, they just rarely go away quietly. 

[The Sultan]

Brewers don't need to win today.

[wadesworld]

Brewers don't need to win today.

No kidding.

[HutchwasClutch]

You're probably both right and if they lose and Cards win again today, winning 1 with 6 chances will get done. Too many crazy things happen in sports to assume it though.  Finish the job today and remove all doubt. They aren't playing the Pirates and Diamondbacks after today. 

[MU82]

A-Rod just used the phrase "Balls to the wall" on national TV.

[Dish]

Really hoping when the 2022 AL MVP odds open, Luis Robert shows up around +3000 or higher. He's going to win an MVP (if he stays healthy) in the next 3 years.

In 63 games this year, he's a 3.0 WAR player, not including tonight's game (two homers).

[Dish]

That Devin Williams injury...wow. What a stupid thing to do, a huge blow to the Brewers.

[Pakuni]

That Devin Williams injury...wow. What a stupid thing to do, a huge blow to the Brewers.

[tower912]

Joel Zumaya.  Guitar Hero.

But yes, this is dumb and hurts the team.

[cheebs09]

Was hoping we'd dodge the random injury to good pitcher late in the season of a really good year. We've had some bad luck with Nelson and Woodruff. It feels like there was another one too recently.

Also, Sheets in 2008.

[jficke13]

that's a big bummer.

[HutchwasClutch]

They really need Strickland, Cousins, and Boxberger to step into Williams role. I'm very concerned that Cousins can handle late innings in postseason.

Williams is like having two closers. This is a significant loss. Hopefully their depth will get them through. I've done my share of stupid drunken things, injury to myself is not among them.  Unbelievable.

[Uncle Rico]

They really need Strickland, Cousins, and Boxberger to step into Williams role. I'm very concerned that Cousins can handle late innings in postseason.

Williams is like having two closers. This is a significant loss. Hopefully their depth will get them through. I've done my share of stupid drunken things, injury to myself is not among them.  Unbelievable.

Houser and Ashby will see high leverage spots.

[HutchwasClutch]

Houser and Ashby will see high leverage spots.

High leverage spots in postseason is asking a lot for a guy who's been a starter his whole career and hasn't really pitched in relief in two years, and a talented, but erratic rookie. 

[4everwarriors]

Firewater iz a bitch, aina?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

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[Jockey]

High leverage spots in postseason is asking a lot for a guy who's been a starter his whole career and hasn't really pitched in relief in two years, and a talented, but erratic rookie.

The talented rookie has been anything but erratic. Incredibly consistent since his one bad outing in his MLB debut.

[Dish]

Congrats to everyone cashing Sox over 90.5 wins. I'm going to sweat my under 91.5 this weekend. Hoping for loss/loss/rainout against Detroit.

[HutchwasClutch]

The talented rookie has been anything but erratic. Incredibly consistent since his one bad outing in his MLB debut.

🙄

6 days ago he pitched 2 innings, gave up 2 ER, walk, two hits, including a HR, and took the loss to STL in what was a high leverage situation.

[Jockey]

🙄

6 days ago he pitched 2 innings, gave up 2 ER, walk, two hits, including a HR, and took the loss to STL in what was a high leverage situation.

So are you saying that every MLB pitcher is inconsistent? Using your reasoning, I challenge you to name one pitcher in either league who is consistent. I will then point to ONE GAME that proves you wrong. 

Other than his MLB debut, Ashby's ERA is outstanding

[HutchwasClutch]

So are you saying that every MLB pitcher is inconsistent? Using your reasoning, I challenge you to name one pitcher in either league who is consistent. I will then point to ONE GAME that proves you wrong. 

Other than his MLB debut, Ashby's ERA is outstanding

You said he's been "incredibly consistent" since his MLB debut.  I pointed out that isn't accurate with evidence not even a week old.

So now you're just being obtuse, or you're incapable of following an argument. 

Have a lovely night Jockey.

[Uncle Rico]

You said he's been "incredibly consistent" since his MLB debut.  I pointed out that isn't accurate with evidence not even a week old.

So now you're just being obtuse, or you're incapable of following an argument. 

Have a lovely night Jockey.

He gave up 4 ER in 2/3 of an inning in his 1st start and since then in 11 games has given up runs in 3 games.  His ERA is is 2.90, his FIP is 2.94.  He has 38 K's in his last 30 IP.  He's been used as a long man in many of those spots and been brilliant.

Houser started his career in 2018 coming out of the pen and made 17 relief appearances in 2019.

Is it ideal.  No way and I won't make that argument but I won't be surprised if Ashby is a major contributor in October.

We should probably assume Houser and Lauer will be the #4 depending on matchups, however.  It's possible they decide Houser is better matchup as a game 4 starter than Lauer so it might take him out of the running.

[HutchwasClutch]

He gave up 4 ER in 2/3 of an inning in his 1st start and since then in 11 games has given up runs in 3 games.  His ERA is is 2.90, his FIP is 2.94.  He has 38 K's in his last 30 IP.  He's been used as a long man in many of those spots and been brilliant.

Houser started his career in 2018 coming out of the pen and made 17 relief appearances in 2019.

Is it ideal.  No way and I won't make that argument but I won't be surprised if Ashby is a major contributor in October.

We should probably assume Houser and Lauer will be the #4 depending on matchups, however.  It's possible they decide Houser is better matchup as a game 4 starter than Lauer so it might take him out of the running.

I like Ashby a ton, who wouldn't with his stuff.  I just think there needs to be a lot of caution assuming he'll be a reliable, high leverage guy in postseason. That's  what I'm trying to argue here. He's 23, with all of 12 appearances in the big leagues, and didn't perform well in a high leverage situation a week ago today against another playoff team in a game that was still important at the time for both teams.   High leverage spots in the regular season is hard, multiply that for postseason.