Guest College Party Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 I wouldn't call the 20K game an "epic fuckup," as that implies that they frittered away a victory in embarrassing fashion. When it comes to that, Wood has been on the bad side of those. Blowing a 3-1 series lead because a foul ball and a fielding error made everyone's brains flop out of their heads is an epic fuckup. Blowing a wild card by losing games on the last strike to non-contenders while blaming it on an announcer is an epic fuckup. The Astros just ran into a buzzsaw. Maybe this is retarded, but what about Sandy Alomar Jr.? Catchers know a ton about pitching, and I think he's our catching instructor or something. Dave Duncan was a catcher, and look how well he does. Pitchers under his guidance either have career years or die.
Bruiser Chong Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 This was one of those days where I didn't realize the Cubs played an afternoon game. Looking at the results, that's a blessing. SEVEN homers? Good thing they sent Hill packing, right?
devo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 Fantastic performance from Maine today as he gets into the ninth before running out of gas (8.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K) in a 12-1 trouncing of the Dodgers. Much needed relief for an overtaxed bullpen and especially nice considering the Mets have the day off tomorrow.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 I am to the point where if the Os had to play another game in Oakland Id fly out there tomorrow and punch the guy with the whistle in the mouth. I dont know how Oakland fans can stand that every home game.
Spaceman Spiff Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Ha! In the Phillies/D-Backs game, Victorino is on 2nd base w/ Howard at bat. D-Backs have the shift on, which means nobody is covering 3rd base, so Victorino just takes off for 3rd with the D-Backs pitcher looking right at him, helpless to do anything. Howard strikes out (no!) to end the inning, though.
Dandy Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Brandon Phillips has done that with the shift on Griffey or Dunn. IIRC, he stole second base and didn't slide, just kept motoring to third. That was early this year.
bob_barron Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 My Yankee streak continues- 5th game in a row I've been to that they've lost. Also, out of the last 10 games I've been to, the road team has won 9 times
Guest Smues Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Someone buy Bob season tickets for the Yankess.
Dobbs 3K Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 Brewers have just been awful since Gallardo got injured. You have to wonder if Yost's job is in serious jeopardy, at least soon.
Guest Smues Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 The Braves have the worst road record in the league this year yet have a winning record overall and are just a game and a half back in the East right now. Wierdness.
Guest Smues Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 On Sportscenter last night they were hyping some massive brawl in Seattle, so I kept watching to see what happened. Finally they show the highlights, and what happened? Felix plunked two Rangers, then a ball was thrown high at Sexson but wasn't even close to hitting him. Seriously, even if he hadn't leaned back it wouldn't have been close, but he gets pissy and charges the mound and throws his helmet. What a fucking baby. I love Richie, but what a fucking baby.
vivalaultra Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 Jim Edmonds hath been releasedeth by the Padreseth. Forsooth!
Guest College Party Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 He'll find a job as a catcher somewhere.
Dobbs 3K Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Too bad. Edmonds used to be a great player. The Seattle/Texas "brawl" was kind of funny. I liked Milton Bradley picking the catcher up at the end and carrying him away.
Mik Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Hanley is about to sign a 6 year - $70M deal with the Marlins. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3389809 Mother-fucking-finally.
Dandy Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Belisle and Arroyo are the starters in the doubleheader today for the Reds. We're going to have to score 50 to have a chance.
Annabelle Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Hanley is about to sign a 6 year - $70M deal with the Marlins. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3389809 Mother-fucking-finally. am i wrong, but could hanley have gotten a better deal in like 3 years? its kinda disappointing he is locked down for only 70 million until his early thirties. why not just do the arbitration bit or hold out for a year or two more, and allow his stock to sky rocket? i love cabrera is detroit, but part of me wishes me was still on florida as part of this. if he stayed in florida and the n.l. who knows his potential. the change seems to have stunted his progression a bit. of course, its still early. i'm happy for the marlins. i'm cheering for all of those old tigers. i am even cheering for jairs jurjjens in atlanta, although that trade frustrated me from the beginning. go old tigers prospects! we miss you.
strummer Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Brian Schneider just got his first extra base hit of the season. Yes, of the *season*. And yes it is May 10
Guest College Party Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Wait, Bill Schroeder is calling a nationally televised Brewers game? Hahaha. Well, no worse than Mark Grace calling the Dbags game right now, or past instances of Darrin Jackson calling the Sox. Alas, the national coverage does not have a "Piggwy Wiggwy thcatting repawt."
Smartly Pretty Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Brian Schneider just got his first extra base hit of the season. Yes, of the *season*. And yes it is May 10 We didn't trade for him so he could hit. He's done his job pretty well so far.
Bruiser Chong Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Lou can feel free to end this "Reed Johnson is an everyday player" notion any time he wishes. You take out his hot start and then consider Pie's defensive strengths and the two aren't so different as to be warranting the contrast in playing time.
Bruiser Chong Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Vernon Wells has a broken wrist. Bye, Jays.
treble Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Not like they can hit any worse, anyway. Now they might lose 2-0 instead of 2-1 every once in a while.
Guest College Party Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Lou can feel free to end this "Reed Johnson is an everyday player" notion any time he wishes. You take out his hot start and then consider Pie's defensive strengths and the two aren't so different as to be warranting the contrast in playing time. Lou really does not like Felix Pie. I'm not even sure that I do, either. He was overhyped. That said, Reed is really struggling with right-handed pitching.
treble Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Also, Jeremy Accardo sucks is hurt, so Armando Benitez is getting called up. Keeps getting better.
devo Posted May 11, 2008 Report Posted May 11, 2008 Sandy Alomar is an awful third base coach. What in God's name is keeping him at that position?
DMann2003 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Posted May 11, 2008 Somebody found the Arroyo from '06 and plunked him into tonight's game, 4-1 lead into the bottom of the eighth, nice job Bronson
Mik Posted May 11, 2008 Report Posted May 11, 2008 Andrew Miller FINALLY throws a gem. 7 IP, 2H, 7K in an 11-0 route for YOUR first place Florida Marlins. 8 games over .500 now.
NYU Posted May 11, 2008 Report Posted May 11, 2008 Only the Mets could make Bronson Arroyo, with his 7.14 ERA, look like Cy Young. They had a good win before -- although Santana was not dominating going six innings and giving up ten hits -- but the second game...yeesh. The bullpen collapsed, which is hardly a new story. And it seems they wasted all the offense in the first game considering they built up an anemic four hits and one run against Arroyo. One step forward. One step back. Two games over .500 just like yesterday.
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