2023 Phillies Regular Season Discussion Part 2

[andyb]

But it is still possible which is the whole point. And who knows really if they would have to pinch run for him. The Cubs did NOT do that for Schwarber as he was starting games at DH.

It is not a big deal since we are probably better with Schwarber at DH, but it is also not impossible. Hoskins has been showing power in BP. Pache will barely play in the postseason. Offense off the bench is not our strong suit.

[andyb]

Why they are at it swap Casto for Wilson.

Maybe they should swap in Darick Hall. He was a college pitcher after all.

[zambonir]

Well if he DHs or PHs for the DH they don't have to pinch-run. But I imagine he's more likely to PH for Marsh or Stott. Has Thomson ever hit for Harper or Schwarber (or Turner) just because it was a tough lefty reliever?

[Callison]

Seems ridiculous to hope Hoskins can be ready for playoff baseball, but the Phils' PHs don't scare anybody and Hoskins used to have some power. So why not give him a shot?

[andyb]

That is kind of where I am. Zero expectations but if it happens he might be useful. I would not have minded seeing Hoskins pinch hit last night for instance in the 9th inning when a home run would have won it.

[Lucky_Beagle]

good news with a DH is the team should be a me to recall a pitcher to cover some innings, correct?

[Aquapong]

Man 3 games in 26 hours to finish the season. Honestly, I wouldn’t burn pitchers here unless guys are due their rotation spot or need work. I wouldn’t care about seeing a position player or two just throwing bp to the Mets. Go into the playoffs with most of our arms rested.

[andyb]

good news with a DH is the team should be a me to recall a pitcher to cover some innings, correct?

I had thought that but apparently that rule is not in effect in September.

We could always start Covey and then send him down which would put him on waivers I suppose. The only consequence to that would be injury depth though I think Covey might be behind other arms in AAA (Marte, Bellatti) if we actually needed an injury replacement in a later round.

[zambonir]

I just reckon they want Covey on the off-season roster. Seems implausible but it has seemed implausible he hung around all year.

Right now it seems implausible that they will actually be able to play three baseball games in Queens this weekend. And this time it won't be the grounds crew's fault.

[andyb]

Looks like the rain is supposed to stop around 1 or 2 tomorrow. They might have to start at 3 or 4 tomorrow but they can probably get 2 in. No rain Sunday also.

It does seem pointless (and it might even advantage the Marlins if they finish the suspended game Monday against a tired Mets staff.

[bkox]

Seeing the destruction videos from the flooding in NYC.. im wondering if they will be able to play even if the rain does stop. Major parts of the city are flooded and the several subway lines (including flushing) are suspended.

[zambonir]

It can be deceptive (or very different 24 hours from now) but yeah. If there's a state of emergency would they play without fans (and why?).

[Lucky_Beagle]

whoops, I forgot about the no additional pitchers for Sep Dh's

[bkox]

The other question is the state of the field. That field may have taken on 5 inches or more of water by tomorrow.. can they get it ready? How much injury risk for our fielders?

[David_Criss]

Covey is not needed on the post season roster. He may have value as a bullpen piece next year.
Don't know if it is possible, but can they find a way to get creative and call up Nelson and Ortiz and let the two of them and Covey eat up a ton of innings this weekend, giving the post season arms time to rest and set.

[Lucky_Beagle]

the team needs someone to go on paternity leave for a couple of days!

[Lucky_Beagle]

any player have a slight case of Covid!

[andyb]

Walker is good for 5 probably. Sanchez for 2-3. All other relievers should pitch one inning. Maybe Lorenzen for 2.

That's going to leave like 10 more innings for Covey and position players to handle.

[zambonir]

If the 15-day recall rule still applies there's really no way to be creative. Some relievers are going to have to pitch Saturday and Sunday, but they get Monday off, and several of them won't be needed in Game 1 (much bigger problem is they are!)

has Castro hit his safe option window yet? might want to swap him for Kody Clemens.

[bkox]

position players to handle

only if we are in a blowout