KingPK 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 An interesting matchup of young pitchers tonight in Detroit as Jeremy Bonderman faces Pawtucket call-up Jeremi Gonzalez. Ok, so Gonzalez is 30, but still.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Juan Rincon suspended 10 games for steroids... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Juan Rincon suspended 10 games for steroids... Thank god baseball's stringent and fair testing is catching such notorious perpetrators as Juan Rincon and Alex Sanchez, forcing them to clean up their act and preserve baseball's cherished records. Orioles are playing 6 against the Blue Jays and Royals. I fully expect their win streak to be at 14 in a row by the end of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Well Rincon is at least a player who has an important role on his team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Juan Rincon suspended 10 games for steroids... Thank god baseball's stringent and fair testing is catching such notorious perpetrators as Juan Rincon and Alex Sanchez, forcing them to clean up their act and preserve baseball's cherished records. Orioles are playing 6 against the Blue Jays and Royals. I fully expect their win streak to be at 14 in a row by the end of the week. Atleast Rincon is somewhat important to his team's success. But yeah I know what you mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Mild surprise that MLB actually suspended an above-replacement value player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Juan Rincon suspended 10 games for steroids... Thank god baseball's stringent and fair testing is catching such notorious perpetrators as Juan Rincon and Alex Sanchez, forcing them to clean up their act and preserve baseball's cherished records. Orioles are playing 6 against the Blue Jays and Royals. I fully expect their win streak to be at 14 in a row by the end of the week. I disagree. Halladay will stop the O's 10 game streak Wednesday afternoon. But they will win tonight, roughing up Chacin, and Towers tomorrow. Sweeping the Royals? No problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Wood will not throw for 3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Kerry Wood hasn't done a lot to justify his existence lately. Can we pawn him off to the Devil Rays for something? Anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 I've heard a rumor from someone on an O's board that knows someone in the Cubs FO that the Cubs are trying to pawn him off to Baltimore. Don't know how legit it is. What, are we the official dumping ground now for washed up, disgruntled Cubs? Will Dusty Baker be coaching from our bench soon too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Will Dusty Baker be coaching from our bench soon too? With any luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 The Phillies have a three man bench tonight, as Lofton and Thome are out with day-to-day injuries. However, we won't DL either player just yet. Jesus, if Ed Wade were on the Titanic, he would still be in his stateroom, debating on whether he should still order room service. This organization never makes a move before it is two months to late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Andy Phillips run as a starter has probably run out, as he goes for the platinum sombrero, with 5 Ks. I want him to stay up, but I doubt they'll keep him up much longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 I LOVE the Cardinals, only second to the Reds pitching. Down 9-3 in the 9th and win 10-9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Damnit. WHY did I turn off that game?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Damnit. WHY did I turn off that game?! I was watching Raw, and flipping between that (some) and Yahoo. Combination of Weathers and Graves. 2 walks, single, bases loaded, no outs Pujols grounded into fielders choice - 4 Reggie Sanders single - 5 Edmonds home run - 8 Mark Gruz doubles, Mabry HR - 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Al, you must have statistical proof that graves is the worst closer in baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Yeah, the Reds drove a rusty railroad spike into my heart tonight, yep. Don't speak the name Danny Graves to me for awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Al, you must have statistical proof that graves is the worst closer in baseball. I have statistical proof that the leading team will hold a seven run lead 99% of the time, even if Bryan Reker is on the mound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 The lost fact here is that if Pujols didn't hustle out the double play ball...DOWN 6, the game would be over. Somebody like Raul Mondesi and that's your ballgame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/03/sports/b...all/03pins.html? Interesting. Cano at 2nd, Wolmack in left, Matsui in CF. RJs out of his next start due to a minor groin injury, which is explained as "if it were a REALLY big game, he'd pitch" and double A pitcher Sean Penn is being called up to make the start. This is something out of the twilight zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Os down 4 in the 12th, so there goes that 8 game winning streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/03/sports/b...all/03pins.html? Interesting. Cano at 2nd, Wolmack in left, Matsui in CF. RJs out of his next start due to a minor groin injury, which is explained as "if it were a REALLY big game, he'd pitch" and double A pitcher Sean Penn is being called up to make the start. This is something out of the twilight zone. Of all the great ideas to help teams win pennant, I never placed "Play Womack in LF" among the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 And the AA pitcher is Sean Henn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Orioles are playing 6 against the Blue Jays and Royals. I fully expect their win streak to be at 14 in a row by the end of the week. What? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Thank god they pulled Lieber as 79 pitches is obviously his limit. Seriously, is having Offerman up with David Bell on 2nd and 2 outs in a tie freaking game worth pulling Lieber when there have only been 2 good arms in the bullpen this year (and you don't even use Madson)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/03/sports/b...all/03pins.html? Interesting. Cano at 2nd, Wolmack in left, Matsui in CF. RJs out of his next start due to a minor groin injury, which is explained as "if it were a REALLY big game, he'd pitch" and double A pitcher Sean Penn is being called up to make the start. This is something out of the twilight zone. Of all the great ideas to help teams win pennant, I never placed "Play Womack in LF" among the top. What would you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Orioles' streak is over. The Jays' bullpen is proving they're quite underrated -- only 3 earned runs in their last 20 2/3 innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Man, what a wild one in Cincy. A lot of people are overlooking the fact that Dunn K'd with the bases full in the 8th inning. At the time, it just seemed like, "oh well, no icing on the cake." But as it turned out, a huge part of the game. And Sean Casey's defense is really what cost them the game. Graves sucks, but the game is over if Casey makes one of the two botched plays leading up to the takeover. Watching the Cards makes me that much more depressed to be a Cubs fan, because even when they're down two or three, I feel all hope is loss. Their insistence on always scoring via the longball has made what we saw in Cincy tonight an absolute pipedream. And at this point, I'm numb to the Kerry Wood thing. I've given up hope that he'll ever be real healthy, so the Cubs should build around that fact if they are going to keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2005 Orioles' streak is over. The Jays' bullpen is proving they're quite underrated -- only 3 earned runs in their last 20 2/3 innings. The Jays seem to alternate between being awesome and being terrible every couple of weeks. But yeah, this certainly isn't last year's pen. Chacin is really doing well too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
