Rox Talk

Yesterday's Recap

Matsui beats his up team and Fuentes can't hold the lead. Atkins is making himself good trade bait for when we get another pitcher in July. Hopefully Steward comes along in AAA. Back home for a goofy two game set against Philly and another 2 games against the Cubbies then back on the road!

Last Week in Review

A 4-2 week against San Diego (can that 22 inning victory count as an extra win?) and Houston. Good week, the bullpen was huge this week (see below). The Roxs are in second place (4.0 behind). The Roxs currently stand at 9-9. Currently 3-3 at home and 6-6 on the road, the Roxs have been outscored by its opponents 87-76 (expected wins is 8 versus historical wins at 8). On pace for 81 wins with 684 runs scored and 783 runs against. Roxs graphical wins (home in Purple, away in grey). Weekly WPA leaders (overall as well):

The offensive is still not getting timely hits but the Roxs are starting to score. Starting pitching has been weak except for Cook who has really given some good outings At this rate the bullpen will be dead by July. Starters are only averaging about 5 innings and pitching about 93 pitches! Fortunately the bullpen (22 inning bail out) was outstanding. Looks like Barmes has slotted himself into the 2B. Wonder why he isn't moved to the 2 hole and back Tulo into the 7th slot?

No comment on the D-bags start. Look closely at their schedule and they haven't really faced a great team yet (the Roxs played horribly and there is 5 of their wins!) . Giants and Dodgers both haven't played well and the Reds aren't the team to beat in the Central. I think the Roxs are doing just fine.