Game 105 Overflow Thread
by Freneau on Aug 3, 2009 2:00 PM EDT
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Well that was/is lame.
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Ugh, seeing Zack suck this much out there...
is there ANYTHING to watch this team for anymore?
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
Banny still
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So
Zack’s bad start in Toronto came after 116-114 pitch starts
Zack’s bad start in TB came after 114-116 pitch starts
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There is no correlation !!!
Thanks Trey, for that outburst
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
the good news is...
Olivo’s first plate appearances bonus vested today
get that $25,000 giant cardboard check ready
maybe they should have put in a pitch count clause...
just throwing it out there, not all PAs are equal, and just because you have a large number of them….doesn’t mean they are of high quality
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
good at least I now know things like that exsist
though not sure if the Royals office does, should some one send them an e-mail or something?
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, thanks...I understand why they aren't allowed..but dang
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
well this is a bummer
the first time we have a game while im at work its just a miserable blowout by greinke.
lame.
Well with his Cy chances torpedoed
maybe we can still root for Zack to win a Gold Glove. At least he looked good fielding today, if nothing else.
by swing and a miss on Aug 3, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
also, Nomo
Players who played for Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays
|Kansas City Royals |Tampa Bay Rays |
|Years G AB BA HR SB|Years G AB BA HR SB|
-—————————-————---——--——-————---——--——-
Paul Abbott |2003-2003 10 0 .000 0 0|2004-2004 10 0 .000 0 0|
Brent Abernathy |2003-2003 10 27 .074 0 0|2001-2003 198 774 .251 7 19|
Jose Bautista |2004-2004 13 25 .200 0 0|2004-2004 12 12 .167 0 0|
Shawn Camp |2004-2005 30 0 .000 0 0|2006-2007 80 0 .000 0 0|
Lance Carter |1999-1999 6 0 .000 0 0|2002-2005 52 0 .000 0 0|
Fernando Cortez |2007-2007 8 14 .286 0 0|2005-2005 8 13 .077 0 0|
Matt Diaz |2005-2005 34 89 .281 1 0|2003-2004 14 30 .167 1 0|
Mike Difelice |2003-2003 62 189 .254 3 1|1998-2008 250 800 .247 17 1|
Scott Dohmann |2006-2006 21 0 .000 0 0|2007-2008 43 0 .000 0 0|
Joey Gathright |2006-2008 258 736 .273 1 40|2004-2006 150 409 .244 0 38|
Tony Graffanino |2004-2006 203 689 .274 11 16|1999-2000 52 150 .313 2 3|
Jose Guillen |2008-2008 153 598 .264 20 2|1999-2001 193 619 .255 15 5|
Roberto Hernandez |2001-2002 7 0 .000 0 0|1998-2000 142 0 .000 0 0|
J.P. Howell |2005-2005 15 3 .000 0 0|2006-2008 15 7 .286 0 0|
Alan Levine |2003-2003 18 0 .000 0 0|2003-2003 4 0 .000 0 0|
Albie Lopez |2003-2003 15 0 .000 0 0|1998-2001 58 12 .000 0 0|
Felix Martinez |1997-1999 56 123 .154 0 3|2000-2001 183 518 .228 3 15|
David McCarty |2000-2002 214 502 .255 20 0|2002-2002 12 34 .176 1 0|
Rusty Meacham |1992-1995 164 0 .000 0 0|2001-2001 1 0 .000 0 0|
Brian Meadows |2000-2001 21 0 .000 0 0|2006-2006 53 0 .000 0 0|
Hideo Nomo |2008-2008 3 0 .000 0 0|2005-2005 19 4 .000 0 0|
Luis Ordaz |2000-2002 126 254 .228 0 6|2006-2006 1 2 .000 0 0|
Bryan Rekar |2002-2002 2 0 .000 0 0|1998-2001 21 10 .200 0 0|
Kerry Robinson |2006-2006 18 64 .266 0 1|1998-1998 2 3 .000 0 0|
Rey Sanchez |1999-2001 377 1378 .289 3 27|2004-2004 91 285 .246 2 0|
Terry Shumpert |1990-1994 284 747 .220 14 41|2003-2003 59 84 .190 2 1|
Jason Smith |2007-2008 62 113 .195 6 0|2002-2003 27 69 .203 1 3|
Jason Standridge |2007-2007 1 0 .000 0 0|2001-2004 14 0 .000 0 0|
Jay Witasick |1999-2000 5 9 .000 0 0|2007-2007 3 0 .000 0 0|
-—————————-————---——--——-————---——--——-
Glad you had the list handy
I would have been able to get about 5 of those:
Actually, looks like 4: Howell, Gathright, Guillen, and Albie were the only ones coming to mind
Only one could jump a car so I know which one makes my list as the favorite ;)
albie lopez is definitely #1 for me...
he was amazing.
He kindof sticks out on that list of the ones I remember, too
Everyone remembers Howell for Gathright
Guillen has played for everyone
So how in the heck did I remember Albie?
will be Alex Gordon
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
they'll just trade for value
They could move Bartlett to some ideiot who thinks he’s really this good, then move Longoria to SS. They could let Crawford walk and put Gordon in LF; or use GOrdon in RF
the point is a dumb trade
more likely: Butler
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang- forgot about the game today
I guess it would have been better if I had after the entire game :(
10-7 with a 2.36 era
Also, I fucking hated the pitch calling today from Olivo. Seriously, his incessant calling for the slider against a lefty cost them 2 runs in the first inning, cost them on the Aybar home run – just stupid shit.
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by slayor on Aug 3, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Also, the Rays were 10 for 16 on balls in play today....
Efficient defense
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RALLY!!!!!!!!!!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
crickets
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I Was Having
An actual conversation with a human being; OK, he’s a pilot. What’s the score?
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
6-2
John Buck still earns my irrational affection.
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
And Now His
Doppleganger singles to bring the tying run to the plate, and it could really happen!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
we are ahead, 4,567 - 6
amazing set of circumstances
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by buddyball on Aug 3, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I Always Miss
The good stuff.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
was Ryan calling for a bunt there?
of course, my opinion is that YBJ should be bunting in every single AB, no matter what the game situation.
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I Like The
No bat option.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a pretty attractive option
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
so, a variation on the one handed at bat by TPJ?
the no handed at bat?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Would They Let
You just stand in the box with no bat?
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
They're let him do just that already
well it sure is having the same results
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
here we go, redemption time for Bloomie
for leaving the bases loaded earlier. Time to man up Willy-boy.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
how about one of those things from KFC?
what is it, two deep fried pieces of chicken with bacon in the middle? I saw a commercial for it last night and my chest started tightening up.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
errr, how did Freel not score on that single?
doesn’t he have speed?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
silly Joe Maddon
doesn’t he know that Teahen can hit LHP?
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Thrice Today
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just happy he's getting them off the ground a bit more regularly
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Me Too
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
At least we got SOMEONE in
How many times have we seen the weak pop-up or strikeout with man on third and < 2 outs?
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It Was Butler
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
it is amazing to me that we are still in this game
it feels like it should be over by now
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Teahen is now tied with Miggy with 89 K's
it feels like most of them have happened in July.
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Teahen Must Have
More PA’s than Olivo.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I Knew He
Would be good at something.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
selected Royals K rates (before today's game)
Olivo 34.1%
Greinke 33.3% (as batter )
Jacobs 32.1%
John Buck 29.1%
Mark Teahen 23.8%
League average 20.1%
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd Call Him
Mayday if it weren’t for Sam Malone.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
what did the Braves get for Aybar?
Oh yeah, the legend Jeff Ridgway
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Rare Numbers
Year Age Tm Lg W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ WHIP H/9 HR/9 BB/9 SO/9 SO/BB Awards
2007 26 TBD AL 0 0 189.00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 7 7 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 10 2 24.000 189.0 27.0 27.0 0.0 0.00
2008 27 ATL NL 1 0 1.000 3.72 10 0 2 0 0 0 9.2 7 4 4 3 1 0 8 1 0 0 38 114 0.828 6.5 2.8 0.9 7.4 8.00
2 Seasons 1 0 1.000 9.90 13 0 2 0 0 0 10.0 14 11 11 4 2 0 8 2 0 0 48 43 1.600 12.6 3.6 1.8 7.2 4.00
He’s still young.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Dive, Frisbee!
Grit and hustle out the ass.
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He Has Some
Stiff competition in our bullpen.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
if they aren't careful, this game could get out of hand
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Wow, Extra Batting
Practice! When does the game start?
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will Bob tell us if Roman Colon does a victory dance after he gets the second out?
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He Does A
Victory dance after strike one.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, well this isn't very fun anymore
geeze
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
Behold The Awesome
Majesty of our bullpen.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
really now
don’t we know that Maha and Colon suck now?
what is the point in running them out there?
why not bring up some of the youngsters and see what they got?
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I'm Warming Up
Now.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Colon doesn't turn 30 for another week!
isn’t he practically a baby?
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
compared to Phil and me, yes
but it might be that we know enough about him to cut bait
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He Should Be
Cutting bait for a living.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Because the Marlins and Red Sox
called “no backsies” on Nunez and RamRam.
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Assholes
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate no backsies.............See the whole league is out to destroy the Royals
It isn’t just Grass creek anymore.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 3, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
John Buck says "That's it, time to go home"
Miggy says “Amen to that, brother”
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Freel dove for that Hernandez triple
and missed by about 5 feet…carbon copy
of that Bloomquist dive that’s shown on here….
Hustle!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This game is still going on?
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I thought it was a getaway day... they are supposed to get beat quickly and efficiently...
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well, they are trying
but the pitchers insist on walking Rays hitters…
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what did he do?
I only see fielders choice, out at second
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So
if Greinke is hurt due to the work load.. that has to be enough to cost Hillman his job, right? What other manager has contributed to the injury of his 2 best pitchers, his closer, his highest paid hitter, the new CF, the emerging shortstop.. in just about 3 months?
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in general
2mph off the average fastball and a dive in control is very concerning
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but Chief Medical Officer Schwartz said that they were ok!
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I guess that would make him "Bones" Schwartz
dammit Trey, I’m a trainer, not a nuclear engineer!
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
No GIDP's!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He walked
on this team, that means he had a good game
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GMDM Vindicated!
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I just turned on the TV and saw Betancourt hit a home run
Probably the most unlikely thing you would ever see
A walk yesterday, a homer today
He must be useful! ;)
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…please come down & get your prize!
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who says greinke is hurt?
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions
for sure
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
dayton definitely just got out of his chair
and did a fist pump while Jin Wong awkwardly followed for a palm to fingers missed high five.
good AB by B Pena
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Yuni off of JP.... how classic.
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No, That Was
Yu-Bet.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh....
good game.
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They're All Good!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
So, what do the 2009 Royals most represent?
Hindenburg?
Titanic?
Bhopal, India (Union Carbide accidental cyanide release, 1984 I believe, killed thousands of people)?
Chernobyl?
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
I think you're looking at it slightly wrong
Name something with only modest expectations that still failed miserably to meet those
true,
what about the yugo? obvious piece of crap but still managed to disappoint
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually thought of that one
But weren’t there high expectations? I was also thinking Crystal Pepsi, too.
My Sex Life?
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The 2005 Royals
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New Coke
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Listening To The
Postgame; the natives are restless. We need some clutch RBI guys and guys that do the little things.
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would be better if
Dayton didn’t follow his speed/defense/little things talk when he was brought in with a bunch of slow, crappy defenders, who fuck up the little things.
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i'm not making excuses, i'm really not
i get that this team isn’t great, but goddamn this is a disaster. yes, there have been some steps forward taken by people, but the epic failures have been many-
aviles – lost year
gordon – hurt and now looks completely lost
guillen – completely fallen off a cliff
dejesus – underperformed all season, picking it up a bit now
crisp – out for year
meche – battled back issues (and maybe due to pitch counts, put that on trey) all year
davies – did not step forward
cruz – has been terrible for most of the year
soria – out for about a month
yes, butler and greinke, bannister, and butler (and at times, hochevar) have been positives, but most every other player has just seriously underperformed or been hurt all at once.
i mean, the fucking twins can get away with playing nick fucking punto, and a bunch of stiffs with 5+ ERAs but they’re winning…the White Sox can get away with having a terrible defender in RF with Jermaine Dye…why is it that things can’t just start going our way? why do the baseball gods just have to fucking slap us down so hard while buttfucking us with a rusty knife?
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
butler's been so good
i listed him 2x
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
On reason the Twins can
get away with playing Nick Punto:
They have legit 3 and 4 hitters in their lineup everyday. You would be surprised how far that can carry what would otherwise be a bad offense.
There is nothing wrong with Butler, Gordon, DDJ, Teahen, and Callaspo offensively. The problem is that NONE of them is good enough to hit 3rd or 4th for even an avg offensive team.
I have been advocating for years now in the off seasons, that they should “put all their eggs in 1 basket” and sign a really good hitter, even if he costs 15 or 20 million.
After watching Moore make mistake after mistake identifying which $4 to $12 million guys to go after, I feel more strongly than ever about this. Sign somebody who is so good, even if Moore miscalculates the aging curve and/or the inevitable defensive decline, it STILL will be a good signing.
Just my opinion.
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good point
but I think we need to find that guy, either by draft or just have a carlos pena-type fall in our lap (don’t forget, the vaunted A’s, tigers, red sox, AND yankees all gave up on him. how about a fucking pujols falling in our lap in the 13th round for a change?
i almost think we should just totally go defense and pitching and just say fuck offense, just play smallball and run other teams to death.
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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 3, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Cruz Throw
The change last year or did he pick that up here? I’ve heard he slows his arm down when he throws it, tipping off the hitters. He also seems to leave it belt high in the middle of the plate a lot. Now he seems to do that with all of his pitches.
Maybe he’s been pitching batting practice to our guys and thinks no one can hit a belt high fastball in the middle of the plate.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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