@CovertheCorner@FranmilsEyebrow Jose's challenge on a 1-1 count in B6 (on a much more obvious strike) was far worse. Not saying Fairchild is blamemess, but Jose's the veteran, he should've known better. I'm not letting him off the hook.
When Kwan comes back, go ahead and DFA Fairchild. Small sample I know but just because he's a RHH doesn't mean he's a must have. Too many other younger bats ready to step up anyway.
@LouMarsonsCup@FranmilsEyebrow@MDSmalls23 Don't totally disagree, but at least Fairchild's challenge was 3-2 on a more borderline pitch. There was no reason for Jose to challenge the pitch he did, he should know better.
Yeah, it's time for Aleman and Walters (and hopefully Espino after the ASB). That said, unnecessary challenges cost them 6 runs, and this O still struggles to score more than 4 runs/game. Little things.
Bibee was solid today, little unlucky with BABIP (esp the foul ball called fair), and that BB was basically intentional. 2-strike pitch location still has to get better.
Excellent professional hitting from Hedges there to plate a couple. Fairchild is clearly is pressing a bit in his first couple ABs. Hope he shows some patience or he'll be gone quickly.
Gotta see what Fairchild can bring now before later roster moves this summer, so his addition makes sense. Arias injury must be much worse than we thought to go onto the 60 day, though, but at least it allows Fairchild to be added to the 40 man without a DFA elsewhere.
With Steven Kwan landing on the bereavement/family medical emergency list, the Guardians selected outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Columbus.
Gabriel Arias has also been transferred to the 60-day IL.
Hate the Claude Lemieux news. Dude was a real mf'er on the ice (DET fans don't need reminded), but he was a great teammate and elevated his teams when they needed him most. #RIP
Lot of problems vs WAS, none moreso than scoring. 10 hits, 3 walks today..only 3 runs. Don't mind aggressive base running, but Hosey pickoff was bad. Some BABIP bad luck but still..scoring rate has to get better if they're going to contend.