Oakland A's 7, Colorado Rockies 6
by Jeff Aberle on Mar 29, 2009 8:58 PM MDT
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PrintWhile in the books this might go down as a Spring Training loss for the Rockies (12-16), thanks to a two-run shot by Oakland's (13-17) Chris Denorfia in the bottom of the ninth, this game should be remembered for the stellar work of Franklin Morales. Morales shut down Matt Holliday and the A's for five shutout, one-hit innings in relief, only to be tagged for two hits and two runs in the ninth.
Greg Smith started for Colorado, but struggled mightily with control (giving up five runs in 1.2 innings) and reportedly a dead arm that effectively gives the fifth starter position to Morales. Smith was hovering around 78-81 mph on his fastball (Jamie Moyer numbers) and wasn't locating it well. It's a major step back for Greg, who will doubtless be headed to AAA as soon as he gets his arm issues resolved--which could be a very long time from now.
Lines of the Game:
Franklin Morales: 5 IP, 3H, 2R, 0BB
Dexter Fowler: 2-4, 2 2B, R, RBI, SB
Brad Hawpe: 2-2, 2B, R, RBI
Garrett Atkins: 3-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Ian Stewart: 1-4, 2-run HR (4), R, 2 RBI
Matt Holliday: 2-4, R
Wrap Rating: Bubble Wrap. Fun to look at and play with, actual function/result doesn't really matter due to a fun process.
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Sorry this is late...
I had church right after the game finished and then my internet was dead when I returned.
Eschew Obfuscation!
Just as long
as it’s before the sixth hour after the game ends.
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Being at the game
I have to say that Morales wa sthe most impressive starter-type pitcher I saw this weekend (out of: Cook, Ubaldo, Smith). Hopefully Smith is just getting his arm strength back after his long bout with the flu, but he struggled badly today. No speed and wasn’t locating either.
I know it’s spring training, but I wouldn’t have put Morales out their for the ninth, take him out after five brilliant innings. Would have been a good chance to get Corpas some real closer-type work (he hadn’t thrown since Friday, while Street threw yesterday).
Also, man is Fowler fun to watch. I know majority sentiment has him starting the season in the Springs, and it might be better for him and the club in the long run, but he’s looking good right now (hitting mostly left-handed no less!).
One last thing of note from this weekend:
Stewart has played LF, 2B, and RF in the last three games. He looked decent at each of the three, and hit a couple of HRs and a double. I would say it’s looking more and more like the plan is going to be to keep Stewart on the big league team and play him at a variety of positions to get him in the line-up.
I was wondering if anyone noticed
the talk about Marquis pitching the home opener? Meaning he will be pitching game 4, so is JDLR pitching game 3?
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I think it means
that Pedro Martinez is pitching game #3
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Oh another thought about the lineup
Has anyone mentioned the idea of CDI batting in the 2 hole? I think he would be perfect for it. He sees a lot of pitches, handles the bat well, and has a high OBP. I like Spilly, CDI, Helton, Atkins, Hawpe, Tulo, Stewie/Smith, Barmes/Baker.
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Have you read
BTB’s Optimizing your lineup by the book? It’s a good analysis of what makes an ideal batting order. From there, you might read my fanshot Optimizing the Rockies lineup. I would rather have Todd bat 2nd, but I don’t think Hurdle will make it happen. At least we know that Dreamy will produce no matter when he bats.
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by PioneerSkies on Mar 29, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions
I did read
some of that and happen to agree on Helton batting 2nd, however I was actually talking about something that could still be possible. I am assuming Hurdle is not going to change his stance on the 3-4-5 of Helton, Atkins, and Hawpe. It seems like the 2-hole and 6-7-8 are still up for debate.
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