I agree with you regarding Alvarez. I thought in the Phillies game he should have been pinch hit for in the later innings before Lindor's heroics. Has regressed as a hitter always trying for the fences and is almost an automatic out. Coming home 1-1 tremendous. Now get at least 2 of 3 at home!
There are back-ups available for catcher, 2B, and OF. Each might need a break.
OMG is starting to tire. Alavarez is having issues. Nimmo is playing hurt.
Yesterday shows that more than one team is having problems putting a true starter out each day. Someone told me there was some talk that Ohtani might start ala Senga (I don't think it was too serious talk but IDK) -- we saw why that sorta talk might be raised last night.
Regarding Alvarez defense, get off the knee. Doesn't have the mobility to block balls which result in wild pitches or passed balls. He is on his knee to 'frame' pitches.
However , this is not unique to Alvarez, it is a trend in the game.
I agree with you regarding Alvarez. I thought in the Phillies game he should have been pinch hit for in the later innings before Lindor's heroics. Has regressed as a hitter always trying for the fences and is almost an automatic out. Coming home 1-1 tremendous. Now get at least 2 of 3 at home!
There are back-ups available for catcher, 2B, and OF. Each might need a break.
OMG is starting to tire. Alavarez is having issues. Nimmo is playing hurt.
Yesterday shows that more than one team is having problems putting a true starter out each day. Someone told me there was some talk that Ohtani might start ala Senga (I don't think it was too serious talk but IDK) -- we saw why that sorta talk might be raised last night.
Regarding Alvarez defense, get off the knee. Doesn't have the mobility to block balls which result in wild pitches or passed balls. He is on his knee to 'frame' pitches.
However , this is not unique to Alvarez, it is a trend in the game.
JD Martinez might need to chat with Alvarez about patience at the plate.