The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Cubs picked a bad day to lose. Winning tomorrow is simply crucial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted July 20, 2004 To the shock of roughly no one, Alex Graman was sent back down tonight. I was gonna say "after the game" but I think it happened in the middle of the first inning. Well, in the "bright side" column, at least he didn't take the loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 You can't make roster moves like that in the middle of a game. It was probably known he was gonna be sent back down but they couldn't officially do it until the end of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Julio looked like he wanted to blow a 7-3 lead but luckily he didnt and the Orioles won 7-4. Ponson improved his record to 4-12 getting his first win in over 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Bronson Arroyo has struck out 7 Seattle batters in a row. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Bronson Arroyo has struck out 7 Seattle batters in a row. Does Seaver still hold that record, Frigid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Bronson Arroyo has struck out 7 Seattle batters in a row. ... The Mariners suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 yes, he still holds the record in all forms of American proffesional baseball. Earlier this year though somebody in the minor leagues set the minors record. I'll look up the numbers if I get bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Bronson Arroyo has struck out 7 Seattle batters in a row. ... The Mariners suck. Bronson Arroyo isn't exactly Nolan Ryan though. I still believe he'll end up being a good number #3 in the future for the Red Sox rotation. Nice fastball that tops out at 91-92 and a great slider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Bronson Arroyo has struck out 7 Seattle batters in a row. ... The Mariners suck. Bronson Arroyo isn't exactly Nolan Ryan though. That was kind of my point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 8 strike-outs in a row. Well, kind of...the last 8 outs have been by strike-out...he has a walk mixxed in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Bronson Arroyo has struck out 7 Seattle batters in a row. ... The Mariners suck. Bronson Arroyo isn't exactly Nolan Ryan though. I still believe he'll end up being a good number #3 in the future for the Red Sox rotation. Nice fastball that tops out at 91-92 and a great slider. Yeah. Arroyo has better control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Tied game on a weird play. Arroyo hasn't pitched as bad as his record indicates. He gets next to no run support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 After Zambrano decided to be a dumbass and plunk Edmonds again, I actively rooted for the Cubs to lose that game. You gave up the homer; try and get the next guy out, don't get all pissy like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Fucking Paul Abbott. They need to release him NOW. And if Ed Wade doesn't make a move to improve the pitching, he ought to go too. Re: I just turned 21, so I'm drinking and rambling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Fucking Paul Abbott. They need to release him NOW. And if Ed Wade doesn't make a move to improve the pitching, he ought to go too. I'm not really sure why you guys picked him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 They picked him up because he was a cheap solution when Padilla went down with an elbow injury. They also don't want to rush their prospects to the majors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted July 20, 2004 They picked him up because he was a cheap solution when Padilla went down with an elbow injury. They also don't want to rush their prospects to the majors. I wouldn't exactly call Paul Abbott a solution to anything. I mean, yeah, he's a stopgap, but he has no business on a team competing for first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Oh I understand that, and I was kinda encouraged when he had that first decent start. But seriously, they could get the same or even better production out of Telemaco(I don't know if he's hurt or not.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 The Red Sox are throwing the ball around and allowing the Mariners a chance to get back into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Telemaco has been on the DL for the last month and I think is looking at two more weeks at the earliest. He had been pitching hurt since spring, he just didn't want to tell anyone. And AS, here is the Phillies management mindset explaining why they picked up someone like Abbott: Phillies management: Do you have big league experience Abbott: Yes PM: *getting giddy* Are you any good? Abbott: Not really PM: *still giddy* But you have experience right? Abbott: Yes PM: We'll take you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 That sounds like Ed Wade allright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Phew. The Blue Jays didn't blow this one, but they sure made me think they were going to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Foulke blows another save. Reason being? He works once a week so he's never sharp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Foulke blows another save. Reason being? He works once a week so he's never sharp. That's the managerial genius of Terry Francona for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Francona only uses Foulke in Save situations or ties. He's gone 9 days in a row before without using him because they were either losing by 2 runs or less, or winning by 4+ runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Eh I just wanted to take a shot at ol' Tito from his days of managing the Phils. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 Watching the Cubs/Cards game tonight, it's become almost obvious that it's going to take a total meltdown of the Cards and a hot Cubs team down the stretch if the Cubs are actually going to take the Central. Even taking the two-game series wasn't going to mean a whole lot, but as it is, if they lose tomorrow, they're 10 out and basically finished in the division. Not many excuses can be made, either. They were hitting much better than they've been in recent weeks, but couldn't put it all together for a big rally. And still, the Cards are the more stacked team offensively and defensively. Don't wanna throw in the towel, but as we near August, something amazing's going to have to happen (and a significant change in Chicago, too) for them to take the division. And while the Phillies are only a game out, I think they should be grouped with the Cubs and Astros and the bigger disapointments this season. The way they were all being hyped, you'd figure at least two of them were in the postseason, easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 I think it is more a matter of the Cardinals being that good. They're about 7 games above the entire league at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2004 No way are the Cubs one of the bigger disappointments of the season. They're still in contention for the wild card and it's not their fault the Cardinals are head and shoulders above everyone else. I wouldn't put the Phillies in that list yet, either, but if they falter down the stretch and don't come out on top, they belong on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
