2023 MLB Thread

[HutchwasClutch]

No, it's not all on Burnes. But he's a veteran and in a 3 game playoff series, you gotta get more from the guy at the top of your rotation.

Blame everywhere tonight. Crap in every phase.

[Uncle Rico]

No, it's not all on Burnes. But he's a veteran and in a 3 game playoff series, you gotta get more from the guy at the top of your rotation.

When Woodruff was announced as being out, it became imperative Burnes pitched like the guy he thinks he is

[HutchwasClutch]

When Woodruff was announced as being out, it became imperative Burnes pitched like the guy he thinks he is

Yeah absolutely.  Because now it's a nightmare scenario.  They have to win two without Burnes and Woodruff. 

[Dickthedribbler]

Yeah absolutely.  Because now it's a nightmare scenario.  They have to win two without Burnes and Woodruff.

Hutch, we're being pimped here by Mr. Rico. Best not take the bait.

[PGsHeroes32]

Yeah absolutely.  Because now it's a nightmare scenario.  They have to win two without Burnes and Woodruff.

Against Gallen and Kelly too.

While Brewers used a lot of BP bullets tonight. Williams might not even be available for much tomorrow.

Can still be done though.

[HutchwasClutch]

Against Gallen and Kelly too.

While Brewers used a lot of BP bullets tonight. Williams might not even be available for much tomorrow.

Can still be done though.

He should be available still in his usual role despite tonight. He's only pitched twice since 9/17. 

It can be done, especially at home. I'm not optimistic at all though. 

[GB Warrior]

Knew it was a bad idea to let Joe Barry throw hanging breaking balls, make mistakes on the base paths, and pinch hit Jesse Winker

[Dickthedribbler]

Against Gallen and Kelly too.

While Brewers used a lot of BP bullets tonight. Williams might not even be available for much tomorrow.

Can still be done though.

PG---Williams will be available Wednesday night, if the situation calls for it. WTF, it's an elimination game. And don't be shocked if you see him before the 8th or 9th, if a certain match up or the situation calls for it. All the normal rules go out the window.

[CreightonWarrior]

Knew it was a bad idea to let Joe Barry throw hanging breaking balls, make mistakes on the base paths, and pinch hit Jesse Winker

Inexcusable.

[tower912]

20k in Tampa for a playoff game.   Conflict with the early bird specials?   Big pickleball rave at the Villages?     

[MuggsyB]

Inexcusable.

I don't know much about baseball but Winker?  I repeat, Winker?  WTF was Counsell thinking?   What I see is .199.  Inexcusable is accurate. 

[MUfan12]

The thought with Winker was he can work a count and get on base if you need a runner... and he struck out on three pitches.

[tower912]

And injured himself in the process.

[Uncle Rico]

And injured himself in the process.

Hey, at least it was foul tip he struck out on

[Uncle Rico]

It's 7:40 AM and Corbin Burnes is still a loser

[PGsHeroes32]

PG---Williams will be available Wednesday night, if the situation calls for it. WTF, it's an elimination game. And don't be shocked if you see him before the 8th or 9th, if a certain match up or the situation calls for it. All the normal rules go out the window.

I'm not talking about any rules

He threw like 25 pitches and looked awful. And as good as he normally is his control is always something that can go at any point.

Its not a matter of going back to back its how much. Id be stunned if he gives them 2 innings. Which is very common for top relievers in big games.

[PGsHeroes32]

https://twitter.com/UmpScorecards/status/1709576835938349100

Robo umps are so badly needed

Gausman doesnt finish two innings if the pitch to Julien is called properly.

Its sad too cause players like Julien that play with robo umps in the minors have elite eyes and know the zone. Yet are constantly screwed.

[The Sultan]

Yeah it's pretty ridiculous at this point not to have robo umps. The guy doing the Brewer game was just so inconsistent - not saying anyone benefitted from it, but it is maddening when alternative technology exists yet here we are...

[Jay Bee]

Umps have families to feed!

[4everwarriors]

It's 7:40 AM and Corbin Burnes is still a loser

Sez da dude hoos postin' at 7:40 am, hey?

[PGsHeroes32]

Yeah it's pretty ridiculous at this point not to have robo umps. The guy doing the Brewer game was just so inconsistent - not saying anyone benefitted from it, but it is maddening when alternative technology exists yet here we are...

100%.

It just annoys me because in a sport as precise as baseball guys are getting paid to do their job(hitters swinging at good pitches. Pitchers making pitches) and they can fail massively strictly cause someone else doesnt do their job with basically no recourse.

Im not enough of a purist to care about 1970 not having robo umps. Just get good calls. Twins won a game in Philly this year off a brutal strike call against Philly. And it just felt gross.

[Uncle Rico]

Sez da dude hoos postin' at 7:40 am, hey?

Peddle his azz for a used bike, hey?  "Ace".  Brewers were right in arbitration. 

[4everwarriors]

Nah man, that's Bike as in jockstrap, hey?

[Uncle Rico]

Nah man, that's Bike as in jockstrap, hey?

Yes, a used bike, eh? 

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Sometimes I miss when the biggest suspense was if we'd get to .500.

Which coincided with the nadir of MU basketball. Good times in Milwaukee.