Mathenaging

In memoriam of MM’s #stlcards managerial career, I’ll comment on Oli Marmol’s managerial decisions.

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

But if Helsley’s going 2 innings, he’s probably getting next day off. So he wouldn’t have pitched last night if he went 2 on Monday.

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Not really a critique of Oli, just an idea. Oli is not alone, as many managers use their closer in t9 of tie game, as there’s no potential save situation for home team. But my question is…

Could Oli and #STLCards consider saving Helsley for extra innings in these situations?

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Given all that, I totally understand using Helsley for in 9th but just something consider to consider.

Or maybe answer is to use him in 9th and 10th if pitch count allows, which it probably did Monday at least. Last night maybe not since he also pitched Monday.
#STLCards

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

What a joke! He sure handled last year well between Tyler O’Neill, Willson Contreras, and losing 91 games. Fans love him (not), so let’s extend him. #stlcards

[MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors]

Cardinals Extend Manager Oli Marmol https://t.co/xdxPYqm7be

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Why not put Winn and Walker at top of order and see what happens? #STLCards

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

Series finale in Pittsburgh.

#STLCards

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Nothing to do with Oli, but why isn’t a guy like this getting an extended look? He got 1 inning in a 13-2 blowout. Let’s keep him up here, put him in a close game and see what he’s got. #STLCards

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

RHP Guillermo Zuñiga has been optioned to Memphis.

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

This is the way. #stlcards

[Tom Ackerman @Ackerman1120]

Just saying, and he won’t love it, but using an opener for Waino could give him a better shot at 200.

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Were there any postgame comments from Marmol last night regarding his decision not to pinch hit for Motter in 9th with Arenado, Contreras, O’Neill, etc.? I haven’t see it yet but would’ve interested in his reasoning if he’s trying to win games. #stlcards

[PunchCards @punch_cards]

The next night, Marmol left Arenado, O'Neill, Gorman and Contreras on the bench all nine innings while Taylor Motter struck out as the tying run to end the game.

[cigarmike @cigarmike]

It does not seem that he managed to win tonight, leaving O’Neill, Arenado, Contreras on the bench and allowing Motter to hit as the tying run.

[PunchCards @punch_cards]

So Jordan Walker can't play the field for two innings because winning is important but Taylor Motter can hit for himself as the game tying run in the ninth? With Contreras, Arenado, O'Neill and Gorman on the bench? #STLCards

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

I get it, with Gorman scratched and Donovan unable to throw, you’re limited on 2B options and Motter has to play…but does he have to bat 7th instead of 9th. Not that Dejong/Knizner shouldn’t be at bottom but they should bat before Motter. #stlcards

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

Nolan Gorman has been scratched from today's game with lower back tightness.

Updated lineup:

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

The man, the myth, the legend Taylor Motter is starting for the 4th time in 5 games though, so not all rainbows and lollipops with the starting lineup. #stlcards

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Hallelujah! Donovan starting, and leading off nonetheless, v a LHP. Gorman in starting lineup too! About time… #stlcards

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

Back at Busch!

#STLCards

[Ben Cerutti @stlfanbc7]

We are in late July.
Alec Burleson has been on the MLB roster 100% of the year.

He's batting .000 as a pinch hitter.

Why hit him there?

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

@lyneldridge Wow, you’re not kidding.

[Mathenaging @mathenaging]

Not able to watch but did Marmol just choose to PH Burleson over Gorman with game on the line…bases loaded down by one run in the 8th? #STLCards