Guest Oedipus Rex Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Rockies lead the White Sox 11-3. Ed Farmer is already bitching about check swings. Welcome back, Ed. EDIT: Joe Crede scored on a Brian Anderson hit to center. Chris Singleton said the score is now 11-3. Welcome back, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 So, how's that bunting and small ball working for the White Sox? Also the Red Sox are playin' tonight but I only get to catch the first hour sadly... here's hoping Dustin Pedroia produces though 'cause I mark for the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Matt Garza vs Curt Schilling tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Oedipus Rex Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Damn it, Sox play again tomorrow afternoon. I'm guessing I won't be listening to much Boers & Bernstein this month, huh. Gotta get those spring training games on the radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 So, how's that bunting and small ball working for the White Sox? It's... spring training. The White Sox finished with a losing record in spring training in 2005, and went on to win the World Series. Really, spring training is worthless IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 So, how's that bunting and small ball working for the White Sox? It's... spring training. The White Sox finished with a losing record in spring training in 2005, and went on to win the World Series. Really, spring training is worthless IMO. Well, it's good for the guys trying to make a club that has open roster spots and for checking out the minor league players. But for evaluating how the team will play in the regular season? Yeah, it's pretty damn worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Oedipus Rex Report post Posted March 1, 2007 You really can't extrapolate anything from one spring training game on the 28th of February. That said, Garland is experiencing shoulder tightness (and gave up 7 runs in 2 innings), and Jenks had to leave the game due to injury as well. If you're going to be concerned about anything, be concerned about that, not attempted smallball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 I was making that statement more because Ozzie has stated repeatedly that he wants this club to return to bunts and smallball (He even had Joey Cora set up a little "station" devoted to just bunting). It'll no doubt be a regular season factor but I'm curious to see if certain players bunt more, etc. during ST games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Bobby Kielty out 3-6 weeks, but I am more worried about Kotsay sitting out with a stiff back, which seemed to plague him all during last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Oedipus Rex Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Cubs start spring training today!!!!!!! I'm excited! Ron Santo is on the radio and he sounds like he knows what he's talking about!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 It's good to see Eric Milton is in mid-season form. The very first batter he faced this year hit a long home run. From rotoworld: Quote: Top prospect Andrew McCutchen homered and doubled off Eric Milton as the Pirates' left fielder on Thursday. Well, sure, but let's see how he does when he faces some major league pitching. McCutchen is expected to open the season at Double-A Altoona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Michael Young gets a 5 year $80mill extension. Why the Rangers chose to hand that extension out when Mark Texiera is getting closer to free agency is beyond me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Michael Young gets a 5 year $80mill extension. Why the Rangers chose to hand that extension out when Mark Texiera is getting closer to free agency is beyond me. With that kind of money it should be moot, but Teixeira is Boras client. Boras always tests free agency first, and Texas, as a policy, don't usually negotiate with him (although they have recently, so maybe the bad blood is gone). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Trachsel got roughed up in his first inning as well..and The Orioles blew a lead in the 9th inning vs the Marlins, although it was against some guy named Deza..so it doesn't really matter too much. With the exception of Trachsel, I dont think any of the pitchers that pitched that are likely to be up with the Os on opening day pitched bad at all. Twp of the new guys in the bullpen, Guthrie and Baez pitched really well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Josh Johnson, who had an outstanding rookie season for the Marlins last year, has nerve damage and could potentially be out for the season. Yikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Michael Young gets a 5 year $80mill extension. Why the Rangers chose to hand that extension out when Mark Texiera is getting closer to free agency is beyond me. With that kind of money it should be moot, but Teixeira is Boras client. Boras always tests free agency first, and Texas, as a policy, don't usually negotiate with him (although they have recently, so maybe the bad blood is gone). What do they specifically have against Boras? Bad blood from the A-Rod deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 watched yanks, twins today, hard to gage in the firts game of the year, but wang looked good in his short two innings, Phil Hughes looked ok (finally got a look at him), the only pitcher who looked shaky was (surprise surprise) TJ Beam. overall well pitched, and defensed game. a little bit of power and a lot of walks. good to get a look at some rookies and perhaps future stars. final 6-1 Yanks WP-Wang LP-Silva HR-Damon, rbi HR-Giambi, 2 rbi Posada-RBI Cano-RBI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Josh Johnson, who had an outstanding rookie season for the Marlins last year, has nerve damage and could potentially be out for the season. Yikes. GOD DAMNIT. I made him a keeper in our fantasy league. Of course, I don't mean to make light of his injury and hope he gets well, but damn that's a blow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 It's starting to become the norm for young pitchers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 It's not fair, I passed up keeping Felix Hernandez for him. If this came out before the draft I could have utilized the Stephen Joseph Liriano precedent and dropped him but its too late now. Oh well, hopefully its not as serious as anticipated and he's back midseason or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Outside of injuries and non roster invitees possibly making the team, I don't find much of a reason to pay attention to spring training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 I will be at tonight's Red Sox v. Boston College game tonight. Dice K makes his Red Sox debut. Hurrah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 I should probably watch Yankee games given that the late-inning replacements will make up the AAA Scranton team this year. The fun of Spring Training for me is seeing the AAA guys get some exposure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 The highlight for me, so far, has been seeing Chris Volstad w/ the big club. I used to collect baseball cards and when Volstad was drafted I went nuts buying up his rookie cards. I spent almost $2000 on a variety of them. A few months later I was able to flip them all for close to $6000 (when Chris was ranked high on the 2006 BA Top Prospects list). I feel like I just really want this guy to succeed and all. I still have an autographed baseball of his because I happened to end up talking to Chris' high school pitching coach one day. I sent him a ball and a few weeks later I got it backed autographed w/ Volstad's signature on it. I'm really hoping he makes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annabelle 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Outside of injuries and non roster invitees possibly making the team, I don't find much of a reason to pay attention to spring training. thats interesting coming from you because the dodgers have some interesting subplots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 2, 2007 We get like, hardly any spring training games. I have to pretend it doesn't exist, outside of the fact that the team won't be back at Dodgertown. The only thing that I try to pay attention to is injuries, because this team has so many older players that I can't help but think about it. Clem Labine died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 I also enjoy seeing AAA and other minor league players get a chance at 'national' or local exposure. In the Braves/Pirates game, Eldred and Bixler both have HRs for the Pirates. Neil Walker is now up to bat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 The only thing that I try to pay attention to is injuries, because this team has so many older players that I can't help but think about it. For the Dodgers, it might be a good thing if some of the vets get injured. They can win that division if they don't get too comfortable with Juan Pierre and Luis Gonzalez getting the majority of playing time in the outfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Pierre, yes. Gonzo, I'll wait and see before determining whether or not I'll like him. I'd love for Pierre to get hurt for the whole season so that Kemp could take his spot, and then Kemp would play so good that Gonzo definitely wouldn't be kept for next year. I'm more worried about injuries to the rotation, that would mean instant death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Pierre, yes. Gonzo, I'll wait and see before determining whether or not I'll like him. I'd love for Pierre to get hurt for the whole season so that Kemp could take his spot, and then Kemp would play so good that Gonzo definitely wouldn't be kept for next year. I'm more worried about injuries to the rotation, that would mean instant death. At least you have some pitching depth going into the season. I think the Dodgers could win the division this year, but I still like San Diego and Arizona a bit better. That could change several times by the time the season starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
