OT: Raise the Jolly Roger: Dull days of July

[Factorial]

The Pirates are up 5-0 in the 9th inning and yet I still don't feel good about their chances.

Probably because David Bednar is pitching.

Edit: They'll probably go on some crazy win streak and save Shelton's job.

Shelton has lost some games this year but he's the not the reason the Pirates are where they are.

Also, Nutting isn't going to pay the remaining years on his contract not to manage the Pirates.

Nice win tonight.

Skenes, even when he can't throw strikes, is good.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

Moncada is just as hurt as Haynes

 

[td_ice]

Shelton has lost some games this year but he's the not the reason the Pirates are where they are.

Also, Nutting isn't going to pay the remaining years on his contract not to manage the Pirates.

Nice win tonight.

Skenes, even when he can't throw strikes, is good.

Not true.

They fired Clint Hurdle with 2 years remaining. Also ate 2 years of GMNH.

It can definitely happen.

 

[Factorial]

Not true.

They fired Clint Hurdle with 2 years remaining. Also ate 2 years of GMNH.

OK, we'll see. I'm fine with eating crow.

 

[td_ice]

OK, we'll see. I'm fine with eating crow.

Yeah, past firings doesn't mean it WILL HAPPEN. Just no reason to say it never will.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I think the justification for firing Shelton is that he's simply not a good manager, regardless of whether you want to argue whether he's just mediocre or terrible. I think there is so much blame to put on Cherington and Nutting that it's impossible to solely focus on Shelton, but I think it's abundantly clear that Shelton isn't a part of the solution for this team. He may not be "the problem" but he's not helping you get to where you want either.

They need a veteran manager to take this team to the next level IMO. Give me 2011 Clint Hurdle and I'd be wildly happy.

 

[Factorial]

Yeah, past firings doesn't mean it WILL HAPPEN. Just no reason to say it never will.

My reaction was mostly from someone posting that DK said Shelton's firing was imminent.

 

[td_ice]

My reaction was mostly from someone posting that DK said Shelton's firing was imminent.

Gotcha.

Not sure it is going to happen, but my guess would be after the season, if it does.

 

[MrBrightside]

It sucks that Triolo hasn't been able to maintain his contact skills from 2023, I think he'd be a completely viable Hayes replacement if he was just hitting .275 rather than .200.

That being said, it's pretty obvious that his 2023 was a fluke and his 2024 performance is much closer in line with his actual hitting talent.

He literally had the highest BABIP in MLB history in 2023. There's never been a flukier season.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

My reaction was mostly from someone posting that DK said Shelton's firing was imminent.

That was me, but his qualifier was if the team has a miracle finish, it will save his job.

Since it's DK, I took it with a grain of salt, even though I want it to be true, regardless of how they finish.

 

[WickedWrister]

I still think its absurd that we don't know the length of the extension Shelton signed last year.

 

[ImporterExporter]

I still think its absurd that we don't know the length of the extension Shelton signed last year.

 

[BusinessGoose]

I still think its absurd that we don't know the length of the extension Shelton signed last year.

Gotta assume it's 24-25-26

One or two years don't make sense for a manger spot...

Ugh

 

[Ugene Magic]

I still think its absurd that we don't know the length of the extension Shelton signed last year.

Do we even know the amount in salary?

I saw something like 1.0 for 2024 if that's even correct? Not exactly earth shattering to eat a year or two of that amount for a billionaire. He'll just prevent Cherington from adding salary and actually remove salary for a couple years and start from scratch (which is nothing new to this owner) to help keep the pockets flow unchanged.

 

[BusinessGoose]

None of the extension terms were disclosed

Probably didn't want people to know they're paying Shelton more than 85% of the roster...

 

[Factorial]

I'm out. German sucks.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

Dfa German call up Bubba or Harrington

 

[WickedWrister]

Yeah I decided to watch Indy tonight instead with Chandler on the mound lol. He struggled with command but avoided any big blow ups apart from one inning. Final line 5IP 3H 3ER 5BB 8K

Offense really showed up with 19 hits, although a lot of those were singles. Palacios 4-5, Yorke 3-6, Jason Delay 4RBI

Should Indy hang on here in the 9th, they'll move to 3 GB of Columbus for the top record in the 2nd half and a spot in the IL Championship series

 

[Goalie_Bob]

And……they have been no-hit by the Cubs. Almost a perfect game.

 

[BusinessGoose]

Ooooooouch

 

[Mr Jeff Jimerson]

Battlin Bucco Baseball

 

[ChaosAgent]

No hit!

Some bad BABIP luck but very poor overall. Turn the page.

 

[Goalie_Bob]

Team is in officially don’t give a f*** mode.

 

[WickedWrister]

 

[JakeNBake59]

first cubs no hitter at wrigley since 1972

This is fine