Game Thread (5/23/2022): Brewers (Houser) at Padres (Martinez) - 8:40 PM CDT

[DuWayne Steurer]

Just now, Brewcrew82 said:

True. But at least Cain has his glove to fall back on so he hasn't been a negative in WAR. Cano doesn't, hence his -0.7 WAR.

Fair enough.  Neither of them should (hopefully) get the lion's share of playing time going forward.  Cronenworth and Kim are the regular MI for the Padres, and even then, when Tatis gets back, Cano is likely gone.  I"m sure he was "just a guy" they grabbed hoping to catch lightning in a bottle for a few games.  If it works out, great.  If not, they aren't out anything much. 

[bulldogboy0733]

Play Taylor until he asks for a day off.

[bulldogboy0733]

Trent at 146 is rough. Seems to have lost it a bit. Guessing they would take Lauer back for him. Lol

[DuWayne Steurer]

Grisham's really scuffling.  I know we wanna "win" the trade, but I still would like to see him at least be semi-respectable.  Hate to see the kid crap out at 25.

[Brewcrew82]

3 minutes ago, bulldogboy0733 said:

Trent at 146 is rough. Seems to have lost it a bit. Guessing they would take Lauer back for him. Lol

I'm starting to think his 2019/2020 seasons had a lot to do with the juiced ball...

[Patrick425]

Not sure when or why Rock decided he does not need to work every game....but I'm a huge fan of that decision. 

[DuWayne Steurer]

2 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

I'm starting to think his 2019/2020 seasons had a lot to do with the juiced ball...

He went from a .750 - .800 OPS guy to "can't punch a ball through a wet paper bag".  I hope it's more than just going from the juiced ball to not.  That's a super steep drop off for a 25 yo.  

[bulldogboy0733]

4 minutes ago, Patrick425 said:

Not sure when or why Rock decided he does not need to work every game....but I'm a huge fan of that decision. 

I am ok with it but I don't find Dillard funny in the least. 

[Brewcrew82]

3 minutes ago, RoCoBrewfan said:

He went from a .750 - .800 OPS guy to "can't punch a ball through a wet paper bag".  I hope it's more than just going from the juiced ball to not.  That's a super steep drop off for a 25 yo.  

Maybe not entirely. But he went from a guy that was showing very little power in the minors to experiencing a sudden power explosion. I always thought one of his main weaknesses was that he was a little too selective at the plate, turning down hittable pitches in search of a walk. 

[DuWayne Steurer]

2 minutes ago, bulldogboy0733 said:

I am ok with it but I don't find Dillard funny in the least. 

Dillards "funny" seems really forced and not all that funny. I feel like he wants to be the new Uecker (maybe I'm wrong!) and he's just trying way too hard, and his stories and personality seem way too try-hard. 

[DuWayne Steurer]

Brent Suter, when he's on camera and goofing around seems a bit more natural.  Again, maybe I'm wrong, and I'm not even saying I think Suter wants, or should have a future in the booth, but his humor seems more natural.  It doesn't feel like he's just trying super hard to get a few chuckles and be "that guy". 

[wallus]

Fine with trying Taylor in CF for a while and replacing him late in close games with Cain. His defense is not great.

[Brewcrew82]

Judging by most of the Padres' batting lines and the fact that they are missing Tatis, I would definitely vote for Machado as the NL MVP right now. Only explanation other than their pitching for how they have 27 wins. 

[Brewcrew82]

David Dahl, anyone? Injuries seem to be coming fast now. 

[Patrick425]

Hopefully its entirely precautionary

[bulldogboy0733]

Renfro has been a huge pickup. He went all out on that scoring play. Playing Cain in his place is as steep a dropoff as possible.

[LouisEly]

Good thing the 40-man is only at 37.  Gonna need to add a few bodies.

[DuWayne Steurer]

This is....... not ideal.  

[wallus]

4 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

David Dahl, anyone? Injuries seem to be coming fast now. 

I'm expecting Cutch to play RF and Rowdy/Hiura to be 1st and DH or CC will go back to playing Cain everyday with Taylor in right.

[folly412]

All at once, the depth will be tested.  I'll push Mathias as the first man up.

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, wallus said:

I'm expecting Cutch to play RF and Rowdy/Hiura to be 1st and DH

Cutch in RF? Ewwww. Though I would obviously appreciate it leading to more playing time for Hiura. 

[bulldogboy0733]

No Hader Brewers need to score all of these runs.

[Pugger]

1 minute ago, bulldogboy0733 said:

No Hader Brewers need to score all of these runs.

Where is Hader?

[bulldogboy0733]

Just now, Pugger said:

Where is Hader?

Family leave

[timpep]

Tuning in late. What happened to renfroe?