Game Thread 4/29 - Padres vs Bucs

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:20 pm

Padres

1. Trent Grisham (L) CF

2. Jake Cronenworth (L) 2B

3. Manny Machado (R) 3B

4. Jurickson Profar (S) DH

5. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B

6. Austin Nola (R) C

7. Matt Beaty (L) RF

8. Trayce Thompson (R) LF

9. Ha-Seong Kim (R) SS

Yu Darvish (R) SP

Bucs

1. Ben Gamel (L) LF

2. Bryan Reynolds (S) CF

3. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B

4. Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH

5. Diego Castillo (R) SS

6. Jack Suwinski (L) RF

7. Michael Chavis (R) 1B

8. Josh VanMeter (L) 2B

9. Andrew Knapp (S) C

Zach Thompson (R) SP

Good to see Castillo and Suwinski in the lineup again. This is what we have been crying for. Let's Go Bucs!!

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:43 pm

I've seen enough of VanMeter. I think he's cemented his role as a run of the mill AAAA weak hitting, average at best fielding utility player. But I suppose Marcano, who might have a future with the team, needs to gain experience sitting on MLB benches. They're probably made of a higher quality wood than minor league benches. So since Marcano needs to learn proper MLB sitting techniques, the Pirates have no choice but to play VanMeter everyday.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:50 pm

Vanmeter again and not marcano. Why have him up?

MaineBucs · Post by **MaineBucs** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:28 pm

Perhaps Shelton feels that Marcano isn't hungry enough yet --- meaning he needs more time on the bench --- to gain a start.

Or, reaching deep for other conspiratorial theories, perhaps he is concerned that the Padres know his weaknesses and that they will exploit such.

Regardless, I am in the camp of no more playing time for VanMeter.

If Shelton is willing to play Suwinski over the 'veteranoisity' of Marisnick (who is a great defender), he should be willing to take the same approach with Marcano.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:10 pm

765057424B4750464E250 wrote: Vanmeter again and not marcano. Why have him up?
A rarity, two runs in the first for the Bucs

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:58 pm

Here at the game having fun!

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:07 am

466067727B7760767E150 wrote: Here at the game having fun!
You saw Thompson's longest outing of the season: 4.1 innings.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:14 am

Fletcher not looking too impressive.

GreenWeenie · Post by **GreenWeenie** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:28 am

Shit.

Can't follow the game. Just saw we lost the lead.

Oh well. NBD.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:52 am

The overused BP is faltering. Fletcher was a waiver pickup. Hembree was a not sought after FA who signed in mid March. These are not guys you build a strong BP with.