AL West Talk

[navamind]

Not to be outdone by the Astros bullpen choke job the other night, the Mariners did an awfully good job wasting a 7-inning shutout 16 K (!) performance from Paxton. That's now 60 K's in 38.2 innings.

 

[bksballer89]

Not to be outdone by the Astros bullpen choke job the other night, the Mariners did an awfully good job wasting a 7-inning shutout 16 K (!) performance from Paxton. That's now 60 K's in 38.2 innings.

They should have brought him out for the 8th IMO and get him to Diaz.

Only threw 105 pitches threw 7 which isn't bad at all

 

[Droopdog51]

Not to be outdone by the Astros bullpen choke job the other night, the Mariners did an awfully good job wasting a 7-inning shutout 16 K (!) performance from Paxton. That's now 60 K's in 38.2 innings.

Yeah, the Stros/Yankees series.....................

 

[navamind]

They should have brought him out for the 8th IMO and get him to Diaz.

Only threw 105 pitches threw 7 which isn't bad at all

105 through 7 is a lot, and Paxton has an injury history.

 

[navamind]

105 through 7 is a lot, and Paxton has an injury history.

Not to mention he had given up a walk and a hit in the 7th inning, so that probably played a role in that decision.

 

[navamind]

Ichiro's playing days are over, he'll be shifting to a front office job. HOF-worthy career, but I think the writing has been on the wall for a while now. Thanks for the memories Ichiro.

 

[The Derski]

This Angels-Mariners game is crazy.

 

[SeattleCoug]

This Angels-Mariners game is crazy.

Yea was at that game and one of the crazier games I've seen. It really showed the lack of bullpen depth each team has which could eventually be the downfall for both. Turns out the M's really needed that win to avoid a sweep

 

[handicappers]

Rangers dominate Astros once again and beat Verlander into dust. Verlander can’t handle Rangers heart and determination

 

[bksballer89]

This AL West is shaping up to be be very fun.

3 teams in it and Angels look legit

 

[handicappers]

This AL West is shaping up to be be very fun.

3 teams in it and Angels look legit

They benefit from getting to play the piss poor Rangers

 

[Droopdog51]

This AL West is shaping up to be be very fun.

3 teams in it and Angels look legit

Meh, I thinks it's a two team race. Don't think Seattle can hold up all season, especially if the Cano injury keeps him out long term.

 

[bksballer89]

Meh, I thinks it's a two team race. Don't think Seattle can hold up all season, especially if the Cano injury keeps him out long term.

He is out til July

 

[SeattleCoug]

I don't think Seattle was much more then a .500ish team even with Cano. So obviously this makes things that much more difficult. I however don't really believe in the Angels either necessarily. The rotation and bullpen are both very thin. That being said the AL has enough weak teams that either could easily play their way into the WC2. The Astros will win the division easily. Their offense hasn't really even gotten going yet.

 

[Droopdog51]

He is out til July

In light of recent events, you may want to revise that estimated return date.

 

[navamind]

I don't think Seattle was much more then a .500ish team even with Cano. So obviously this makes things that much more difficult. I however don't really believe in the Angels either necessarily. The rotation and bullpen are both very thin. That being said the AL has enough weak teams that either could easily play their way into the WC2. The Astros will win the division easily. Their offense hasn't really even gotten going yet.

I do worry about the Angels pitching depth (particularly the rotation), but right now that rotation looks pretty good. Skaggs and Heaney were pretty highly touted prospects and they both look like they might be breaking out. Jury's still out on Ohtani and he has had some command struggles, but he's showing a lot of upside as well. Remains to be seen if Richards is finally healed, but he was one of the best pitchers in the AL prior to the injuries. Remains to be see if it can hold up, but as long as they're healthy I don't think it's a stretch to say it can be a top 10 rotation. Combine that and their influx of positional talent and I think you have a team with a pretty good shot at reaching the WC game.

 

[SeattleCoug]

I do worry about the Angels pitching depth (particularly the rotation), but right now that rotation looks pretty good. Skaggs and Heaney were pretty highly touted prospects and they both look like they might be breaking out. Jury's still out on Ohtani and he has had some command struggles, but he's showing a lot of upside as well. Remains to be seen if Richards is finally healed, but he was one of the best pitchers in the AL prior to the injuries. Remains to be see if it can hold up, but as long as they're healthy I don't think it's a stretch to say it can be a top 10 rotation. Combine that and their influx of positional talent and I think you have a team with a pretty good shot at reaching the WC game.

My issue I guess is we haven't seen Skaggs, Heaney or Richards make it a full season healthy. My main reason for pessimism regarding them. Also it looks like Middleton may miss significant time and he was they guy they were using at the back end. However bullpen is something that can be easily tweaked thru trades. The lineup is definitely elite though

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Any freshly minted Astros fans up for a 1-week avi bet on this weekend's Tribe/Astros series?

 

[Droopdog51]

Any freshly minted Astros fans up for a 1-week avi bet on this weekend's Tribe/Astros series?

You want me to help you remove that stupid looking avi you've got?

1-week bet on this weekend's Tribe/Astros series?

Hey, Babalugats. We got a bet here.

I'm not fresh minted but I more than game.

 

[Droopdog51]

I don't think Seattle was much more then a .500ish team even with Cano. So obviously this makes things that much more difficult. I however don't really believe in the Angels either necessarily. The rotation and bullpen are both very thin. That being said the AL has enough weak teams that either could easily play their way into the WC2. The Astros will win the division easily. Their offense hasn't really even gotten going yet.

Coug, WTH is going on here? Your Mariners are on a 4 game win streak and only 2 games back. Thought they were supposed to fade now that Cano is out.