[Official] A's @ Astros

Rasmus started the season on fire, if he can regain his stroke then we have a legitimate shot at the Wildcard. Don't forget there was a reason he went into the crapper, dude had serious issues.

 

Gattis, since June 1: .251/.318/.506/.824.
Since August 1: .310/.376/.524/.900

He needs to be in the line-up every day right now. The odd man out is Marisnick - > .700 OPS since August 1. If Rasmus is going to steal ABs, there ya go. Put him in CF.

Gurriel and Gattis should (health-pending) be in the line-up every day, along with Altuve, Springer, Correa and Bregman. Ride whatever hot hand remains among the others.

 

It doesn't matter if you don't want to buy it. I actually watch the games. You can take that for what it's worth. They really should've won 2/3 against the Dodgers and 2/3 against the Rockies. But alas, they didn't. 6-4 isn't really a good indicator of how well they've played in the last 10. Hell you can just look at the entire month of August.

Lackey hasn't been out there in a couple of weeks now. There's a good shot they are going to rest pitchers in given spots during September and possibly go to a 6 man rotation. Either way, there's a chance the Astros could see a usual reliever starting for one those games.

 

That also makes sense. I just figure they're going to be cautious with hamstrings, even though he played the field last night.

 

Almost all of Gattis' success have come at C and/or against LHP. He should never, ever be DH'ing against a RHP with all of this talent on the roster. Especially when you don't have a 3rd C.

 

Tigers down 3-0, 4th inning

 

Two very well hit balls. Nothing to show for it.

 

... in due time.

McHugh's career ERA vs OAK was sub-3.50 coming in... should be okay in that area too.

 

Bregman gotta grow!

 

Collin just doesn't have the stuff to put hitters away. Hitters hitting over .300 when in 2 strike counts against him.

 

Colby Cannon!

 

Terrible throw and they still get slow ass.

 

I swear he had two pianos on his back and raccoon. Castro wit da tag!

 

Terrible? It was offline, but had good velocity and made it on the fly which enabled Castro to make a very good play on the tag.

 

Remember that next time someone b!tches about Pettis.

Sometimes you make the guy make a throw and the fielder make a play or else you're safe. Castro made a play.

 

Yes terrible as in offline

 

I know you're not trying to defend Pettis. Please tell me!

 

There's the Gattis DH and against RHP. Still unbelievable the loyalty Hinch shows.

 

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Rasmus Haters?