90 wins is happening, guys. That's awesome.
90 wins is happening, guys. That's awesome.
Phillies now officially elimiated from playoffs aren't they
Magic number to clinch home field over the dodgers in round 1 is 6
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No doubt.Plus to me he seems like a better bullpen option then Julio or Newk in case a game went extra or needed a long man.I think Julios velo issues would hurt him and Of course Newk cant throw strikes consistently.(Even though Touki has his own issues with that as well)
Newcomb has earned his way onto the post season roster
Can't be sentimental when choosing the guys for the post-season roster. You have to go with who can help you win that particular series. Sometimes a guy who has made a big contribution during the regular season gets left off.
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Outside of Allard who had one good game and one terrible game, Newcomb has been easily our worst starter the second half. He has a 5.06 ERA in the second half and a 6.08 ERA in Sept (worst on the team) and was recently skipped in rotation. I wouldn't call that earning his way onto the postseason roster. If he makes the roster it will only be because they might gamble on him repeating his prior success vs the Dodgers, if we end up facing them. If we face Colorado I don't see him even getting considered.
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"I am your retribution."
I would agree that Fried was the more impressive of the two today. He could end up beating out Freeman for a spot. I think both will get two more pitching appearances in the Mets and Phillies series. One possible permutation is to take both Fried and Freeman and drop one of Carle and Winkler. I think those guys are all on the bubble.
I think Venters, Minter and to a lesser extent Biddle are safe among the lefties.
Among the righties Brach is safe. Viz too if his should is ok. Sobotka I think is on the bubble. He's looked impressive his last couple appearances, but the lack of track record means it could go either way depending on how he pitches the rest of the way in. I think he also will get a couple more appearances before the season ends.
Last edited by nsacpi; 09-23-2018 at 10:38 PM.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."