Game Thread - 9/14 - Bucs @ Reds - 12:35 start

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:24 pm

6A474A5B5C4D5A1A19280 wrote: Anyone know why Contreras lifted? Only on GameDay here
Just limiting his innings.
Okay I was worried it was injury related

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:44 pm

6D41494E4562554353200 wrote: A point in time moment in today's game --- as of the bottom of the 5th inning, everyone in the starting line-up (even Allen) is hitting .200 or better.

is that the first time this season? Surely someone knows how to research that.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:23 pm

I can't believe Rabelo held Hayes at 3B instead of getting him thrown out by 20 feet. Not accustomed to seeing rational decisions from our 3B coach.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:24 pm

But then he tried to get Castro thrown out but Castro barely beat the tag.

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:34 pm

10-3 bottom of the ninth. Are the Reds really this bad?

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:39 pm

5E7C6F727174737C5F687E7E721D0 wrote: I'd be willing to commit to the following as starters in 2023:

2B Castro

SS Cruz

3B Hayes

CF Reynolds

RF Suwinski

Then BC needs to figure out/upgrade C, 1B and LF

Sign 2 legitimate MLB proven starting pitchers and we might finally have something here ...
That appears to be a good starting five players. I too would consider Mitchell as a possible RF. They need a platoon partner with Chavis at first base. In my opinion things are looking a lot brighter for the Pirates.

mouse · Post by **mouse** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:41 pm

Typical Pirates game . . . only as seen from the other dugout.

SammyKhalifa · Post by **SammyKhalifa** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:42 pm

7D71702B222B232E29362C1B0 wrote: I'd be willing to commit to the following as starters in 2023:

2B Castro

SS Cruz

3B Hayes

CF Reynolds

RF Suwinski

Then BC needs to figure out/upgrade C, 1B and LF

Sign 2 legitimate MLB proven starting pitchers and we might finally have something here ...
That appears to be a good starting five players. I too would consider Mitchell as a possible RF. They need a platoon partner with Chavis at first base. In my opinion things are looking a lot brighter for the Pirates.
I like Chavis but I like him much better as a bench guy who starts a few times a week where needed and moves around.

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:44 pm

JollyRoger · Post by **JollyRoger** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:46 pm

Bucs and their pitchers looked great in this series.

However this success may take them out of the bottom 3 lottery sweepstakes for next years draft.

A moral victory for this year but may impact them long term if they slip to number 6 or 7 in the draft