OT: Raise the Jolly Roger: Dull days of July

[BusinessGoose]

Home run ball would've hit the yellow line on top of the wall, so I thought it was the correct call, especially since Palacios half-assed attempt would've resulted in a catch

I think the point is it was touched by a fan while still in the "field" doesnt really matter if there was a play available

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Inexplicable raising of the jolly roger today

"see we don't need to trade for anyone"

 

[Empoleon8771]

Reading the last couple of pages, you never would have guessed the Pirates won this game

 

[td_ice]

good lord......Raise it!

 

[OnMyOwn]

That was a ridiculous end of the game.

 

[DJ Spinoza]

After getting screwed on that absurd call and seeing Holderman get some quick outs, I thought "mission accomplished in the ugliest possible fashion".

After a home run and a triple that was just asking to be the tying run with a wild pitch, I now see that there was an uglier way to get 1 absolutely necessary win out of that hellhole series. Get the f*** out of there ASAP.

 

[td_ice]

Well, a win is a win is a win. We'll take it.

To say we needed it badly is an understatement.

 

[Ugene Magic]

They really tried to give the 4 runs back.

 

[metalan2]

That win really probably made Cheirngton very angry. Now he's officially gonna look like a compete tool for not making any moves.

If they got swept, he could have ran the same old BS about "nothing being out there."

 

[td_ice]

They really tried to give the 4 runs back.

Definitely one of the crazier games I have seen.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

 

[since70]

I think the point is it was touched by a fan while still in the "field" doesnt really matter if there was a play available

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Inexplicable raising of the jolly roger today

"see we don't need to trade for anyone"

The ball hitting the yellow line makes it a home run, which I think technically makes it fair game for a fan to catch it, it's like when they used to be able to reach into foul ground to catch a pop up and the fan takes it away.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Well, that was definitely one of the 162 games in the 2024 season.

 

[ChaosAgent]

Holderman is shit. Trade his ass too.

I would 100% trade Holderman for Ryan Mountcastle.

 

[td_ice]

Next 3 vs Astros.....

Skenes
TBD
Perez

 

[MrBrightside]

Next 3 vs Astros.....

Skenes
TBD
Perez

Rough translation - Better win on Monday

I'd guess/hope Falter is an option for Tuesday. Otherwise it's pretty bleak.

 

[BusinessGoose]

The ball hitting the yellow line makes it a home run, which I think technically makes it fair game for a fan to catch it, it's like when they used to be able to reach into foul ground to catch a pop up and the fan takes it away.

Did it not hit the dudes wrist first though?

I mean, whatever, new york does what they do

This was one of the lamest ref crews anyway, anytime you get a bucknor set you're on edge

 

[ChaosAgent]

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I'll add Brandon Lowe to the wishlist since the Rays are obviously blowing it up.
We can lionize Gonzales' clutch hits but he has been pretty terrible at the plate outside of those clutch/lucky hits. Also he can take over at 3rd once we figure out where to unload the Hayes problem.

I would also like Richie Palacios, Josh's brother.

Something like Chandler + Suwinski (just go away, Jack) for Lowe + Palacios would be in the ballpark. I'd do it.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Something around Bednar for Mountcastle and a young bullpen arm is something I'd actually be decently interested in.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

It appears skenes is getting pushed back thought for sure he would go Monday and Sat with Thursday off because of the Arizona series but it seems he is going Monday then getting a week off for fs1 and the Padres

 

[td_ice]

Did it not hit the dudes wrist first though?

I mean, whatever, new york does what they do

This was one of the lamest ref crews anyway, anytime you get a bucknor set you're on edge

Whoever was behind the plate, whew, he stinks.

 

[MrBrightside]

 

[Empoleon8771]

Really bizarre that they're just optioning him now. He's slashing .250/.321/.479 in July.

 

[MrBrightside]

Really bizarre that they're just optioning him now. He's slashing .250/.321/.479 in July.

And there's no one to play in his stead. I mean, he can use some time in AAA but if Taylor, Bae, Joe, and Palacios are the other options, I don't get it.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Maybe they have a trade set, and they need the roster space.

 

[Empoleon8771]

And there's no one to play in his stead. I mean, he can use some time in AAA but if Taylor, Bae, Joe, and Palacios are the other options, I don't get it.

Only thing I can think of is that they're about to make a trade or Reynolds is coming back.