2/5* Game Thread Woo v Leiter

[D-train]

Is that REALLY as far as Mastrobuoni can hit a baseball? He got every bit of that one.

He has a .226 Slg % the past two seasons and we think he belongs in a MLB lineup.

[Seattle or Bust]

I will also say we got pretty lucky with Goldsmith.

Guy has a silky ass voice and knows how to deliver everything. His homer calls used to be a little weak but he's gotten them down.

[seattlefan-daBronx]

I don't dislike Angie.

She's just not good in the booth. Really amateur in her delivery.

I'm listening to Rangers broadcast on mlb.tv
It's O.K. At least more play by play than b.s. commentary.

If I remember correctly, they're pretty big whiners who think the Rangers are God's gift to humanity.

Definitely homers but so far it's been pretty balanced.
They seem to like Woo a lot.
The kid is pretty efficient.

[bpj]

Rylan Thomas?? What the heck is happening....

I don't get it either... how you can sit Leo Rivas when he's rocking a .513 OBP is beyond me.

I don't know how you get to the point that either sees your lineup.

They have a lot of injuries, but the fact those guys are getting at bats doesn't say much about their AAA depth.

At the same time, most other teams have half a roster full of scrubs too, so it's not unique to the Mariners.

[D-train]

I love Woo's wind up and delivery. So effortless.

[Seattle or Bust]

Rylan Thomas?? What the heck is happening....

I don't get it either... how you can sit Leo Rivas when he's rocking a .513 OBP is beyond me.

I don't know how you get to the point that either sees your lineup.

They have a lot of injuries, but the fact those guys are getting at bats doesn't say much about their AAA depth.

At the same time, most other teams have half a roster full of scrubs too, so it's not unique to the Mariners.

Rivas has been worth .7 bWAR in just 13 games. Ya the slug isn't amazing, but a 171 OPS+ is.

To me he's fine and should be starting at 2B as long as he's hot... Mastro and Thomas... I don't get how they are anything more than bench depth to bring speed to the base paths and defense late in games. Starting both doesn't make a lot of sense.

[seattlefan-daBronx]

I'm listening to Rangers broadcast on mlb.tv
It's O.K. At least more play by play than b.s. commentary.

If I remember correctly, they're pretty big whiners who think the Rangers are God's gift to humanity.

Definitely homers but so far it's been pretty balanced.
They seem to like Woo a lot.
The kid is pretty efficient.

I think it's Dave Raymond who says that the Mariners have changed their identity this year.
They used to rely on their starting pitching but these days most pitchers get about 5 innings before the bullpen has to take over.
It's their offense. They are a hitting team. Just seem to outscore their opponents.
I can't really disagree with that.

The Ranger would be polar opposites. Pitching has been a delight. But the offense has dragged.

[bpj]

I don't get it either... how you can sit Leo Rivas when he's rocking a .513 OBP is beyond me.

I don't know how you get to the point that either sees your lineup.

They have a lot of injuries, but the fact those guys are getting at bats doesn't say much about their AAA depth.

At the same time, most other teams have half a roster full of scrubs too, so it's not unique to the Mariners.

Rivas has been worth .7 bWAR in just 13 games. Ya the slug isn't amazing, but a 171 OPS+ is.

To me he's fine and should be starting at 2B as long as he's hot... Mastro and Thomas... I don't get how they are anything more than bench depth to bring speed to the base paths and defense late in games. Starting both doesn't make a lot of sense.

Yeah, that's more what I'm getting at is some of these guys seem so far down the depth chart.

I like Rivas as the starting 2B as much as Moore or anyone else. The problem I have with it is we have like 5 second basemen bats on the roster right now and some are ending up in corner outfield. At least theyre winning so I cant complain about it too much.

[seattlefan-daBronx]

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[bpj]

I will also say we got pretty lucky with Goldsmith.

Guy has a silky ass voice and knows how to deliver everything. His homer calls used to be a little weak but he's gotten them down.

Agreed, I like Goldsmith, Rizzs, and I thought Mike Curto did a great job when he filled in at one point.