7/5 Game Thread Brault debut versus Leake...

SammyKhalifa · Post by **SammyKhalifa** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:24 am

Ah, was it ESPN? I was thinking of the Pirate announcers, and that blurb in every game about how they're employees of the Pirates, etc. etc.

Jonathan34 · Post by **Jonathan34** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:26 am

74464A4A5E6C4F464B4E4146270 wrote: Ah, was it ESPN? I was thinking of the Pirate announcers, and that blurb in every game about how they're employees of the Pirates, etc. etc.

Yeah, it was ESPN. They didn't touch the story all telecast. Didn't announce Kang as a PHEr. Didn't talk about him during his at-bat, not even balls and strikes. It was bizarre.

SteadyFreddy · Post by **SteadyFreddy** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:26 am

6 in a row now fellas and now 9 of their last 11 games. Mets finally lose tonight so the Bucs pull within 2.5 games of the 2nd wildcard spot.

iabucco · Post by **iabucco** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:39 am

Adding Nicasio and an affective Caminero could be a big shot in the arm for the beleaguered bullpen. If Cole can come back and Liriano get back in form, they could put a decent run together in the second half.

On a side note, NH should have added to the bullpen but I think part of the reason for the loss is all the tj surgeries in the minors over the last two years. If Kingham, Compton, Taillon and a couple others had not all sat out extended time, this would be a different route rotation and bullpen. Again, NH should have bolstered the pen more than he did but the surgeries had to change the plans a bit.

skinnyhorse · Post by **skinnyhorse** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:50 am

Great little run here all created by bringing up some of the young guys not sure why the FO is so hesitant to bring up the young guys. Just wish we would have done it sooner wouldn't be so far behind. I fear it may be to late this year and still Cutch is struggling.

CutchisaBoss · Post by **CutchisaBoss** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:00 am

I don't care how many times it happens, beating the Cardinals will never get old...

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:04 pm

6045444B5E424B44191E2A0 wrote: Ah, was it ESPN? I was thinking of the Pirate announcers, and that blurb in every game about how they're employees of the Pirates, etc. etc.

Yeah, it was ESPN. They didn't touch the story all telecast. Didn't announce Kang as a PHEr. Didn't talk about him during his at-bat, not even balls and strikes. It was bizarre.

I had the Cards broadcast. Early in the game, they showed Kang on the bench and said he wasn't playing because of off field issues. When he batted later, they mentioned that he was batting as if it was normal.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:19 pm

323B33222C560 wrote: Yeay fryer! Kratz shouldnt see the light of day anymore

Kratz was obtained to back up Stewart. Fryer wasn't available then. Now that Stewart is also on the DL, Kratz will likely back up Fryer.

SteadyFreddy · Post by **SteadyFreddy** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:28 pm

416C61707766713132030 wrote: Yeay fryer! Kratz shouldnt see the light of day anymore

Kratz was obtained to back up Stewart. Fryer wasn't available then. Now that Stewart is also on the DL, Kratz will likely back up Fryer.

Yea I agree totally with this. Fryer can at least hit the ball some and is not an automatic out in the lineup like Kratz pretty much is. He should be starting the majority of the games until Cervelli is ready which shouldn't be too much longer.

Tintin · Post by **Tintin** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:53 pm

55726367627F40746362627F060 wrote: Yeay fryer! Kratz shouldnt see the light of day anymore

Kratz was obtained to back up Stewart. Fryer wasn't available then. Now that Stewart is also on the DL, Kratz will likely back up Fryer.

Yea I agree totally with this. Fryer can at least hit the ball some and is not an automatic out in the lineup like Kratz pretty much is. He should be starting the majority of the games until Cervelli is ready which shouldn't be too much longer.

I can't get over the Cards punting Fryer to keep Pena.