Three game series
He does that a lot.And Lovullo leaves Kelly in even though it's obvious he's starting to run out of gas.
Result - a 3-1 St. Louis lead.
In his defense, the bullpen has been abysmal, so his conundrum is pitching a worn down Kelly, or some schmuck who you can’t trust with any leadHe does that a lot.
He did it last night. He’s a moron
Or apparently both.In his defense, the bullpen has been abysmal, so his conundrum is pitching a worn down Kelly, or some schmuck who you can’t trust with any lead
Very disappointing series loss and probably a sweep by the Cardinals tomorrow. Cardinals are in a rebuilding mode this year but are still manhandling the DBacks because Lovullo just doesn't know what to do in game. Analytics may be the thing before and after the game, but not in-game.
Welp...this year, Lovullo's lineup construction, matchups, and bullpen management is for sh**. I guess Hazen will continue to love him even if they lose 90-100 games this year (almost Rockies bad). Lovullo managerial record is well under .500 - so there's that.He legit barely uses analytics. He uses very traditional right / left matchups ignoring things like some players excel in those situations.
He also constructs his lineups based on feel and does his bullpen work by "riding the hot hand"
All of this worked perfectly when we went to the world series. He hit every odd note. I won't deny it.
Also Hazen loves him. He is never getting fired unless Hazen is in danger.
My hope was the new pitching coach would bring a more analytical edge but so far it's rough
Welp...this year, Lovullo's lineup construction, matchups, and bullpen management is for sh**. I guess Hazen will continue to love him even if they lose 90-100 games this year (almost Rockies bad). Lovullo managerial record is well under .500 - so there's that.
He needs to be sent back down to get some regular play. Giving him sporadic play time every 3 days or so isn't good for him. He probably never should have even been called up given how little playing time he was going to get. Let him stay developing in AAA until we have a need and an opening for him.I am getting legit concerned about Lawlar's development.
He needs to be sent back down to get some regular play. Giving him sporadic play time every 3 days or so isn't good for him. He probably never should have even been called up given how little playing time he was going to get. Let him stay developing in AAA until we have a need and an opening for him.
Fun times...
Moreno, Tawa, Lawlar combine to be 0-11. Geno can't hit a breaking ball right now.
Bullpen is a gas can.
St. Louis has lost 6 games the entire month of May, two of which came on May 1st and May 2nd. In other words, they have been the hottest team in MLB for virtually a month now.Very disappointing series loss and probably a sweep by the Cardinals tomorrow. Cardinals are in a rebuilding mode this year but are still manhandling the DBacks because Lovullo just doesn't know what to do in game. Analytics may be the thing before and after the game, but not in-game.