Game 112, Mariners at Angels
Beavan vs. Chatwood, 6:05 pm (Note the early start time)
In a battle of rookie starters, Tyler Chatwood faces the M’s for the first time. He’s got a decent ERA, and a solid FIP (especially for a 5th starter), but his peripherals suggest he’s been a bit lucky. He’s given up 60 free passes and racked up 60 strikeouts. He’s not an extreme ground-baller, but his lack of command hasn’t hurt him thus far. While he hasn’t been absurdly lucky in his strand rate or BABIP, I’d be worried about a K:BB ratio like Chatwood’s going forward. He’s got good velocity, but I don’t see a real weapon in his arsenal; his contact rate makes Doug Fister’s looks like King Felix’s in comparison. I fully expect him to dominate despite all of the above, because this is still an M’s/Angels game.
Chatwood was sent down to the minors over the all-star break to get some work in and he faced Tacoma – but the only M’s hitter he faced in that start was Mike Carp. He walked 5 in just three innings and ended up taking the loss.
Trayvon Robinson is rewarded for his amazing catch last night with another start in LF, and with a righty on the hill, that means Casper Wells starts on the bench.
1: Ichiro
2: Ryan
3: Ackley
4: Carp (DH)
5: Kennedy (1b)
6: Olivo
7: Gutierrez
8: Seager (3B)
9: Robinson
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All this line-up juggling is pointing toward one helluva spring training next year.
Apparently Ryan is a late scratch, Jack Wilson takes his place
I’ve often seen teams bring up and play prospects soon after they’ve traded for them.
Spring training is a time for competition, anyway. I’m glad that they have this many possibilities.
I could see them going with a rotating DH next year. Not that I wouldn’t love to have a big bat signed for the slot, but I think that might not come to pass. Ichiro could use more days off, Smoak isn’t setting the world on fire with his glove, and others like Peguero could do better without imitating defensive players.
Okay, it’s 6:08 and I’m watching batting practice.
Did we miss something?
Is Jack Wilson incapable of even producing a decent-looking strikeout?
Is Dustin Ackley incapable of even producing a poor-looking plate appearance?
yes and no.
I loved the video of that surfer crashing in the waves, it reminds me of the mariners offense last night.
Jack Wilson hit a double?
Funny thing is, the surfer dude probably has a ticket to tonight’s game…but he won’t show up ’til the fourth inning because he’s too busy out at the beach surfing! 😉
Carp loved those down and in pitches – usually they throw it into the dirt to him, that one stayed up enough to smack.
I like Carp and his .808 OPS, he deserves the opportunity…
Sweet turn by Ackley to start the double play!
Just cleaned up from dinner and turned the game on… had to do a double take of the score to see that it really was the M’s up by 4….
Vert-Ackley!
I like Beavan, he´s the next Doug Fister in my opinion…
I’m really starting to enjoy the new look Mariners we have seen this last week or so. Granted it hasn’t been against the highest quality opponents but it’s just finally nice to see a somewhat productive offense from the M’s.
Lalo, I agree…but we never would have scored 4 runs for Fister.
Yes, he is the luckiest version of Fister
ESPN box score is messed up. Shows Ryan is playing SS (0-0). Jack Wilson gets no credit.
A lot of people thinks he is already retired, maybe espn too…
Beavan is pretty awesome, his control is nearly perfect, working the corners, good curveball, great…
Traybomb!!!!
Thank you, Ned Colletti.
Man is it encouraging to see these guys come up and contribute like they have!
Nice going Treyvon!
At least ESPN is faster than MLB.com updating box scores.
Good to see Wilson get a double. Seager needs to produce when the opportunities come his way. Matt Mangini plays third base and could be called up when brought off inactive list? Can Wily mo play third?
Why is Jack Wilson such a terrible base runner? Its like he is not even paying attention.
Congrats Trayvon…it looks like somebody’s happy to be getting a call-up!!
Meanwhile, Ho-Ram’s now out there for the Halos. Please, Scioscia, run him out there again next inning…so we can see if he’s still as washed-up as he was when he was here! 🙂
The whole team is running horribly this year, though Ryan earned his stripes back the other night.
Good to see Robinson looking comfortable early. I certainly didn’t expect this!
That was bad Jack.
AAAA hitter or not, Liddi hit 3 homers yesterday. Give him a look at 3B?
Oh my. Raniers score 5 in top of second. Isotopes answer in thin air with 20 runs. 20-7 in the fourth. Now that’s Ludacris.
September callup, 140 K´s in 110 games, he needs to work in AAA
20 runs? Ouch. I gotta check that box score.
Alex did walk twice yesterday without a K. I’m jesting a bit regarding calling up young Rainier guys. With Tacoma pitching hurting big time, need to leave a few hitters with the club.
Prayers go out to Michael Saunders.
Any word why Matt Mangini was placed on temporary inactive list?
At what point do we shut down Guti like we did Figgy and see what the kids have. I love Guti and his D but he has not regained his hitting stroke this year after being sick. 1 HR in 200 AB’s and .190 AVG is bad.
League is increasing his stock. Sure glad the M’s didn’t trade him. Otherwise, as shown last night, the M’s have no chance in close late inning games.
Gotta love Trayvon’s enthusiasm. See you at Safeco.
Blake Beaven looks like a keeper! I did not expect him to be nearly this good.
Guti has been hitting .200 or worse since the middle of last season (at least) – how much longer do we act like he’s just getting healthy? At some point they have to look someone who can provide at least slightly below average offense (as opposed to horribly below average).
Let’s not get carried away. It’s not any higher than it was 2 weeks ago.
Well, that’s when the stomach stuff reared its ugly head. Give Guti time.
Based on Jack Z acquiring 3 high minors / MLB OFs at the trade deadline, time may already be up.