Monday "Is Bolsinger for real" discussion thread.

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Is for real? Doesn't throw faster than 89,but has been on point this season.

Monday card discussion.
 
Two REALLY good games Monday, with potentially great pitching match ups
I'm leaning towards Cards & WhiteSox

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5-1, 2.31 ERA, 47 SO

Mets fans haven't seen too much of Harvey in person lately; just one of his last four starts has come at home. He will return to Citi Field, where he is 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA this season, for Monday's series opener against the Cardinals.
John Lackey , #41 RHP

2-2, 3.22 ERA, 30 SO

Lackey followed a 10-strikeout performance against the Cubs on May 7 by issuing a season-high five walks in 5 1/3 frames vs. Cleveland on Wednesday. He's allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his last four starts.






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Corey Kluber , #28 RHP

1-5, 4.27 ERA, 64 SO

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Chris Sale , #49 LHP

3-1, 5.09 ERA, 37 SO

It was a return to vintage Sale on Tuesday night in Milwaukee, where he allowed just two runs on three hits over eight innings while striking out 11. He has 19 career double-digit-strike games, a franchise record.[/TD]
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Matt Harvey , #33 RHP

5-1, 2.31 ERA, 47 SO

Mets fans haven't seen too much of Harvey in person lately; just one of his last four starts has come at home. He will return to Citi Field, where he is 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA this season, for Monday's series opener against the Cardinals.





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Two home starts against teams that are a combined 29-43. I think I'd like to see him against some better teams before I pass judgement.
 
Write up I read
The Astros need a starter today (Monday, May 18), and they have called up this 21-year-old to perform in that role. McCullers is having the best season of his career thus far after an inconsistent, walk-riddled campaign in 2014. He’s always had premium arm strength and two plus pitches in his 91-97 mph fastball and curveball. Both miss bats regularly and can be used in any count. His fastball exhibits explosive late life down in the zone while his curveball shows great shape and velocity. McCullers has been very difficult to hit in 2015 because of his fastball/curveball combination, and he’s shown drastic improvement in his walk rate. There still are concerns, however, as he throws across his body and often has no idea where his pitches are going to end up, although he repeats his mechanics well. McCullers has strikeout capabilities but only when he knows where it's going. Regardless, when he’s on his game, he can dominate as much as any pitcher in the minors. When he’s not throwing strikes, he’s rather ordinary. Thing is, this is a Double-A pitcher making his first career start. He figures to be amped up and the result could be walk after walk so he cannot be recommended. McCullers could either gravitate towards the top of the rotation or be moved to a late-innings reliever where his two plus pitches would give him a chance to thrive. He has a career 3.79 ERA, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.7 K's/9. He's worth watching but he's a pass today spotting a tag.

This is a first game of series for Oakland. Could see this being high scoring
 
tuck321 said:
Write up I read
The Astros need a starter today (Monday, May 18), and they have called up this 21-year-old to perform in that role. McCullers is having the best season of his career thus far after an inconsistent, walk-riddled campaign in 2014. He’s always had premium arm strength and two plus pitches in his 91-97 mph fastball and curveball. Both miss bats regularly and can be used in any count. His fastball exhibits explosive late life down in the zone while his curveball shows great shape and velocity. McCullers has been very difficult to hit in 2015 because of his fastball/curveball combination, and he’s shown drastic improvement in his walk rate. There still are concerns, however, as he throws across his body and often has no idea where his pitches are going to end up, although he repeats his mechanics well. McCullers has strikeout capabilities but only when he knows where it's going. Regardless, when he’s on his game, he can dominate as much as any pitcher in the minors. When he’s not throwing strikes, he’s rather ordinary. Thing is, this is a Double-A pitcher making his first career start. He figures to be amped up and the result could be walk after walk so he cannot be recommended. McCullers could either gravitate towards the top of the rotation or be moved to a late-innings reliever where his two plus pitches would give him a chance to thrive. He has a career 3.79 ERA, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.7 K's/9. He's worth watching but he's a pass today spotting a tag.

This is a first game of series for Oakland. Could see this being high scoring
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A's game one over 11-2, off loss over 13-1-1
 
Lean game over 9/FF over 5 in Toronto. Roof open, waiting for ump. Jays kill lefties, and although Wilson has had three good starts on the road to start the season, his road over/FF over trends have been solid last few seasons (and three road starts this season were at SF, HOU, SEA, and Halos scored only 4 runs total in those three games). Redmond has only 15 big league starts, and none since 2013.
 
Agree with most of this. Miami first half and game is a lean I will talk about later
 
Very true. No real feel for this game.
WS 1-11 at home after 3 wins
Sale 8-0 in May games and the home games all went under.
He is 3-4 vs Cleveland with an ERA 4.92 6-4 over
 
May have lost a post. With Gonzalez 7 innings Wilson 2.57 ERA Redmond 5 innings 0 runs?
 
Cleveland: 10-3 SU revenging a road blowout loss vs opponent of 6 runs or more
Chicago: 1-11 SU in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins
 
Any opinions. Currently willing to pass unless someone has an opinion to express.
 
Dan Haren has pitched 366 games and Marquez has not been behind home plate for a single one. Meanwhile, Matt Harvey (pitching in another game, of course) has seen him 3 times in his very short career (43 starts).

like Dbacks TT over/game over/FF over. also like Cards/Mets under and A's/Stros over.
 
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Lackey with Bill Miller: 43.1 IP, 5.40 ERA, 1.523 WHIP, 4 HR, 14 BB, 44 K (all 7 starts 2008 or earlier, though)

Harvey has only had Miller behind the plate once (no surprise there): 6 IP, 3.00 ERA, 1.167 WHIP, 0 HR, 3 BB, 7 K
 
played Cards/Mets under 6', Dbacks TT over 3'. waiting for ump for A's/Stros over. if it's Hoye or Kulpa (both should be up next), probably pass.
 
The Detroit Tigers have scored 53 runs in 19 NIGHT games (worst in majors) while scoring 117 runs in 19 DAY games (best in majors)
 
Have mentioned this in the past Rubby on 5 career.
3-7 6.28
This season it does not show up but in the 2 games where he pitched reasonably he had friendly umps.
In LA he just got buried. I can not be sure but I believe there is a reasonable chance he cracks up tonight
A 5.60 road ERA represents a safety net.
 
Lobsteins splits really not good here.
6.33 night ERA
5.87 home ERA
4.40 ERA on 4
I think there could be danger here.
 
Not actually clear why you like Arizona team total over.
Haren on 5 has a 3 ERA.
On the road he pitches bad at night but at home he is unaffected by it and he always gets up for his old Arizona team. Arizona last 6 has given up 43 runs and the pen is in real trouble. Could easily see the over.
 
tuck321 said:
Not actually clear why you like Arizona team total over.
Haren on 5 has a 3 ERA.
On the road he pitches bad at night but at home he is unaffected by it and he always gets up for his old Arizona team. Arizona last 6 has given up 43 runs and the pen is in real trouble. Could easily see the over.
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Fish may well win, but I think regression is coming for Haren and his 87 mph fastball and fortunate BABIP. We shall see. Dbacks hit him well last year on Dodgers, 4 of 5 starts got TT over with relative ease.
 
Man, I remember Lance McCullers Sr. as a rookie with the Padres back when. Sad when you realize you're getting old...
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hugh613 said:
Man, I remember Lance McCullers Sr. as a rookie with the Padres back when. Sad when you realize you're getting old...
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Yup. That's one drawback of betting on sports every day. I'm not totally there yet but in the next 5 years it'll hit me.
 
hugh613 said:
Man, I remember Lance McCullers Sr. as a rookie with the Padres back when. Sad when you realize you're getting old...
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I had my moment when I saw Cody Clemens playing pro-ball when all I remember is him, still wearing a diaper, running the bases at the Skydome with his dad. Delino Deshields' son (name Delino Deshields, no less) playing for the Rangers doesn't help matters either.
 
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