Starting lineups for 5/18 game

by OaklandSi on May 18, 2009 3:51 PM PDT

It's been interesting following Marty Lurie's and Ken Korach's comments on the A's woes. Both are pointing specifically to the problem of having too many inexperienced starters at the same time. Marty also mentioned an over-reliance on good luck not only regarding the rotation but also counting on good health from too many players with health issues. He didn't mention names, but of course we've been mentioning them all over the place.

Looks like the Rays have a DH today!

Thanks to Joe Stiglich for posting the starting lineups:

Today’s A’s lineup: Cabrera SS; Suzuki C; Cust DH; Holliday LF; Giambi 1B; Kennedy 2B; Sweeney CF; Crosby 3B; Buck RF; Gallagher P.

Rays lineup: Upton CF; Crawford LF; Longoria 3B; Pena 1B; Zobrist RF; Aybar DH; Bartlett SS; Iwamura 2B; Hernandez C; Niemann P.

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Looks like the Rays have a DH today!

Good – I’d hate to be beaten by them with a pitcher in the lineup.

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by doctorK on May 18, 2009 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

isnt the real issue

that cabrera, holliday, giambi not performing to expectations, having to play Crosby at power spots, and not getting much also from CF? basically everyone in the lineup besides Cust and Suzuki? I thought i read somewhere that the pitching has been pretty good.

that and they…just seem to have accepted losing…..

Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer

by closetasfan on May 18, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

they also pointed out that traditionally pitchers start the season

ahead of the hitters, but that the hitters have caught up by around the sixth week of the season. They point out that the fact that the starters aren’t going deep enough into games will wear down the bullpen, plus having too many rookies and not enough veterans in the rotation will show itself even more once the hitters start catching up.

by OaklandSi on May 18, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Calling Mr Mulder...

Mark – are you able to throw right handed for a few IPs – we need some help – Billy

Why not just call up Ricky Henderson – I’m sure he would be an upgrade for us with his AARP retirement discount care.

by ryanmoser on May 18, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Another Disappointing Start by Gallagher

I don’t know what happened to the guy. He showed some serious potential last year. I remember he struck out Jeter and A-Rod in the same inning … now, he has no control. On a related note, Harden (who was traded for Gallagher) isn’t off to a great start with the Cubbies this year.

by Wolfgang on May 19, 2009 1:11 AM PDT reply actions