Gameday Thread: 8/27 Angels @ Tigers: Cowart at 2B

[totdprods]

Wonder if they may piggyback Oberholtzer and Chacin together on another start. 

Back when we experimented with Rasmus for a few starts, I wondered if an effective new way to fill a rotation spot would be pitching a righty and lefty reliever together for 2-3 innings a piece, depending on things like park factor/opposition lineup. Doing so would effectively negate any platoon advantages the other team had, and limit each of the two 'starters' to facing the lineup only once.

[eligrba4ever]

The ump runs JD Martinez over the strike zone. I am very amused -- because it's Detroit. He has been calling that same pitch a strike all night. Get used to it, Detroit. The umpire has been doing this for 20 years.

[tdawg87]

Tigers players are just as whiney and butthurt as their fanbase.

[eligrba4ever]

Andrew Romine sighting. LOL.

[totdprods]

Dude. Andrelton Simmons.

[Inside Pitch]

Just now, totdprods said:

Dude. Andrelton Simmons.

That was sweet wasnt it?

[totdprods]

4 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

That was sweet wasnt it?

I don't really remember, in my 30 years, seeing anyone play shortstop like he does. Not just the plays he makes, but just overall...the way he interacts on the field, moves, finds his place into every play. The range and instincts are out of this world.

He's throwing runners out unconventionally, trying to pickoff guys going back to bags. It's uncanny. His presence alone has to make baserunners feel as uneasy on the paths as a really good catcher or pick-off pitcher.

[eligrba4ever]

Tip of the cap to Mr. Cowart. Bloop double in a 10-pitch AB.

[totdprods]

Also, Cowart looks fine at second so far.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

First two hit game for Cowart. 3 if you count the one that hit him.

[totdprods]

Jhoulbrett Chacinholtzer: 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K. 

[DMVol]

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

Also, Cowart looks fine at second so far.

Needs to play either 3b or 2b every inning from here on out....don't need to see Petit or Pennington if it puts Cowart on the bench....Let's see what he can do Sosh....

[totdprods]

Just now, DMVol said:

Needs to play either 3b or 2b every inning from here on out....don't need to see Petit or Pennington if it puts Cowart on the bench....Let's see what he can do Sosh....

I'd give him some innings at first and even left as well. Wouldn't even mind seeing him get a start or two at shortstop in late September. Working the hit out of the 10-pitch at-bat and taking the extra base helping his case as well. He doesn't look overmatched or nervous.

[DMVol]

16 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Wonder if they may piggyback Oberholtzer and Chacin together on another start. 

Back when we experimented with Rasmus for a few starts, I wondered if an effective new way to fill a rotation spot would be pitching a righty and lefty reliever together for 2-3 innings a piece, depending on things like park factor/opposition lineup. Doing so would effectively negate any platoon advantages the other team had, and limit each of the two 'starters' to facing the lineup only once.

You would hope Oberholtzer can up his pitch count with each start...if he's effective and gets the chance....

[eligrba4ever]

Oops! Ya don't say that about Mike Trout every day.

[Glen]

I hope we plunk Cabrera. Fuck the Tigers. 

[Ohtaniland]

Torii Trout

[totdprods]

3 minutes ago, DMVol said:

You would hope Oberholtzer can up his pitches with each start....

Yeah, I just see that format for one, maybe two more starts. 

Bigger picture, just sort of wondered trying a configuration like that would be an interesting way of making the most of two 'long-relief' type pitchers - not specifically Obie/Chacin.

I could see them trying something similar with Meyer if he pitches this September. I imagine they'll keep him on a tight pitch count.

[eligrba4ever]

As I said, tip of the cap to Cowart today. Today. He's having a very nice day. I'm not projecting him as the second coming of Troy Glaus. Being 20 games under .500 and waaaay out of the division and WC races may give the Angels an opportunity to put the man out there and see if he can consistently hit for the final 32 games..

Love that snow cone play.

[California Cajun]

Looking good on FS1.  Maybe this raw talent can get it together with the Angels. 

[DMVol]

Chacin can pitch out of the pen....Blanton Part Deuce....

[totdprods]

Had it not been for Upton and Romine, Albert would be 2-3 with a HR and 4 RBIs and the Angels would be up 6-1.

[eligrba4ever]

Management on the Detroit bench is so thin because of ejections they used the head trainer to check about a possible challenge to Buss' double as a foul ball.

[totdprods]

This has been a weird game.

[eligrba4ever]

Uh oh. The Tigers are grumbling. Tying run at first with one out. Romine hitting.