death2redemptions
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Lame, they are taking Shipley out of the game at only 78 pitches. I hate our idiot manager.
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I often criticize Robbie Ray for his inability to go deep into games due to pitch efficiency problems, the command issues & his hard time getting through the 2nd & 3rd time through the order but man oh man, he has slowly become an elite strikeout machine. In fact his k/9 rate is top 5 in the NL and he's on pace for 229 strikeouts in only 185 IP this season. If he could learn to mix in more sliders/change ups or possibly develop another pitch in order to go deeper into games he'd have the potential to become a #1 /#2 type pitcher. While his 4 seam fastball is a plus pitch that can reach 98 MPH it's also the reason why he gives up so many hard hit balls and mostly because hitters are expecting it as he throws it way too often.
Tonight he went 7 IP, gave up only 1 run off 1 hit and struck out a career high 13 while walking just one. This is his 3rd double digit strikeout performance in his last six starts.
He may have a 4.31 ERA (below average) this season but he also has a 3.53 FIP (above average) & an even more respectable 3.29 xFIP (great). Also considering the fact that he has a massive .351 BABIP means that he's run into his fair share of bad luck this year. His 174 strikeouts through 140 IP puts him at a 11.2 K/9. He also has a 3.48 K/BB.
Tonight he went 7 IP, gave up only 1 run off 1 hit and struck out a career high 13 while walking just one. This is his 3rd double digit strikeout performance in his last six starts.
He may have a 4.31 ERA (below average) this season but he also has a 3.53 FIP (above average) & an even more respectable 3.29 xFIP (great). Also considering the fact that he has a massive .351 BABIP means that he's run into his fair share of bad luck this year. His 174 strikeouts through 140 IP puts him at a 11.2 K/9. He also has a 3.48 K/BB.
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That awkward moment when you realize Robbie Ray is the *best pitcher in your rotation....
*Based on FIP, xFIP, fWAR
*Based on FIP, xFIP, fWAR
AnthonyCorona
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Swanson have a higher war than Miller yet?
death2redemptions
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Swanson had a higher WAR the moment after his first major league at-bat.
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This match up features two of the best first basemen (outside of Rizzo) in the NL and neither of them disappointed in Game 1 (well, depending on which team you root for...I root for both).
Goldy - .304 avg 19 HR 76 RBI .927 OPS 19 SB 4.2 WAR
Freeman - .291 avg 26 HR 61 RBI .943 OPS 4 SB 4.4 WAR
Goldy - .304 avg 19 HR 76 RBI .927 OPS 19 SB 4.2 WAR
Freeman - .291 avg 26 HR 61 RBI .943 OPS 4 SB 4.4 WAR
death2redemptions
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A.J. ******* will be in the starting lineup tonight!
r2d2
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So glad I was wrong believing the initial prognosis of a complete season lost.
death2redemptions
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I too thought he was done for the season, at least from all the articles written by sports writers of mlb.com, espn, etc.
scotty216brs
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******* picking up where he left off, 2 walks and his first HR! Poor DBacks having to play a whole season without him...
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Segura became just the 13th player in major league history to finish a season with 200+ hits, 20+ HR & 30+ SB. He's also only 2 runs away from scoring 100. He's put together an amazing season for us and it cost us very little to obtain him.
.321 avg 20 HR 64 RBI .867 OPS 32 SB 5.4 WAR
.321 avg 20 HR 64 RBI .867 OPS 32 SB 5.4 WAR
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Dang, who would have thought the D-Backs would have one of their hottest starts to the new season since 2000? I had read some articles by sports writers claiming the D-Backs were a dark horse team to contend this year but I just didn't believe them, especially after trading Segura and losing Castillo. This hot start could simply be a mirage but their offense looks legit, especially the 2nd and 3rd times through the order. A full season of ******* & Peralta with Drury now an everyday player it's very possible the offense could remain hot throughout the season.
This ballpark is looking more and more like Coors Field for some reason. Balls fly and pitchers suffer. Just about any pitcher who gets traded or signed here ends up regressing.
This ballpark is looking more and more like Coors Field for some reason. Balls fly and pitchers suffer. Just about any pitcher who gets traded or signed here ends up regressing.
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I'm not expecting this to continue, but a good season where we aren't out of it by the middle of April is great. like you said, I think our offense is pretty legit.
Ryan
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Still playing well, although the Rockies have surpassed us...just barely. The biggest change from last year has been our home record. We played terrible at home last season but I believe we have a 8-2 record at home right now.
Right now the West is ass backwards. Rockies & D-Backs on top and Dodgers/Giants under .500.
Lamb, *******, Peralta & Tomas are all hot. Goldy has been consistently on base with gold glove defense but the power has yet to come.
Right now the West is ass backwards. Rockies & D-Backs on top and Dodgers/Giants under .500.
Lamb, *******, Peralta & Tomas are all hot. Goldy has been consistently on base with gold glove defense but the power has yet to come.
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#1 thru 7 in the lineup are hitting .300 or higher. Crazy
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Fingers crossed they stay in it through May as well.
Ryan
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Well I think that post just jinxed it. Within seconds a 2 run 9th inning lead became a 1 run deficit.
Ryan
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That was a tough loss indeed but at least just for today we are finally #1 , even if it's just a 0.5 game lead.
Goldy, Tomas, Peralta, *******, Owings, Lamb...we got offense. And watching Walker pitch for the first time last night, he's got some really nasty stuff! 95-97 MPH fastball with movement, plus-plus curveball and very decent control. Struck out 11 and walked none. Zack Greinke also looks to be on his game this season. I do like this year's team.
