Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 BJ Ryan is going to blow his first save opportunity... Even though Ryan got the save. It just shows, what a bad job setup men, do in the closer rule. That was for you Al. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Yeah, because Jorge Julio was the greek god of 1-2-3 innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Scary early, but Toronto has come back to take a 2 run lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 My name is LaTroy Hawkins. I couldn't hold a real save (one run lead), if i was given two outs, and the third batter was given 2 strikes, and was a blind retard, and the on-deck and in the hole hitters were 100 year old women in wheelchairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Psh. Closers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 I like Ryan as the Closer 100x more than Julio. Julio would have been wanting to run and hide in the dugout after the leadoff triple and would have given up a 2 Run homer on his next pitch to get off the field as soon as possible. Ryan's problem is that he isn't going to face as many lefties in the closer role. But I'll give him credit for striking out the next two guys after giving up the triple. I figured for sure they'd get at least a sac-fly or something cheap to tie the game. That would have been on par with 90% of the games the O's play vs the D-Rays in Tampa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Everyone does realize i was joking, correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Good News Everyone! MASN (Mid Atlantic Sports Network, the collaboration between Peter Angelos and the Nationals), has made it to Directv..sort of. Channel 626 in my EPG, but its nothing but TO BE ANNOUNCED and nothing coming on in the next week. This is at least good news considering I was worried they wouldn't add it any time soon and I might miss out on O's games aired on the channel in the future (not this year). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 And the Blue Jays win again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 And the Blue Jays win again. I called it; we're going to the World Series this year. I'm feeling it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 What's the basis of that prediction you ask? Why, absolutely nothing! I just want to enjoy the moment before we fuck up in May, June, July, August, then get red hot in September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 What's the basis of that prediction you ask? Why, absolutely nothing! I just want to enjoy the moment before we fuck up in May, June, July, August, then get red hot in September. That's my attitude. Enjoy it while it lasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 It just shows, what a bad job setup men, do in the closer rule. Do you talk this way in real life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Yes, I do, talk like that, in real life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Hi, I'm Kerry Wood. I'm lauded as the ace of the best rotation in the majors and I give up 5 runs in the first two innings. As the third out of the 6th inning is being recorded, I have a better chance of being in Bangladesh than on the pitcher's mound, because I tend to throw 100 pitches before the end of the 5th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Jesus, the wind is blowing straight in at 16 mph and he still gave up two home runs? Terrible. I don't like having to rely on Prior in his first start to avoid the sweep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 I think Kerry Wood's time is almost up in Chicago. I can't be the only one losing my patience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Try Wood has the closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Um, make his first inning the ninth inning? Are you mad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Yes. He pitches more like a closer, than a starter half the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Perhaps Stoney was right when he said Wood might be the most overrated pitcher in MLB. Try Wood has the closer. I think it might be worth a shot. He's proving to be way too inconsistent to be an elite starter, but his stuff out of the pen in the ninth might be really, really tough to hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 My point is, he starts games poorly, and if you bring him into the game in a save situation, he'll promptly blow it by giving up four runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Don't look now, but Dontrelle has trotted out for the ninth with a shutout. 2 outs now. 1 out away from 2 consecutive complete game shutouts to start the season for Willis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Dontrell Willis has been incredible so far. The verge of back to back complete game shutouts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Over. 3 hitter. Beckett and Willis: 4-0, 0.00 ERA Willis, 18 IP, 0 ER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 The Cubs' rotation is so sad to watched compared to the Marlins'. They both were dubbed two of the best rotations in baseball, but whereas the Marlins are living up to it, the Cubs are injury-ridden, inconsistent guys that can't get the job done. It's funny, though, that even with the wind blowing straight in, they still insist on swinging like it's a homerun derby. Would I be crazy in suggesting that if the Cubs don't make the postseason this year, Baker will be out? Or are we doomed to watch more years of Dusty's Boys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 I honestly don't think Dusty deserves to finish out the season. Someone needs to right this ship FAST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 13, 2005 I honestly don't think Dusty deserves to finish out the season. Someone needs to right this ship FAST. RACIST~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 No way Dusty gets the boot this season; unless things absolutely fall apart. Didn't the Marlins' rotation start out real hot last season, too? I remember Beckett and Willis specifically being right on the first couple weeks, but then Dontrelle had a snap where he'd be lights out or embarrassing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2005 Did I miss something? Is Aramis Ramirez injured in some way that prevents him from playing in this second game? Fucking Dusty and his hard on for Jose Macias... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
