Game 88: Kris Medlen vs. Jason Hammel
by Jeff Aberle on Jul 12, 2009 12:00 PM MDT
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The Rockies dodged a bullet when they learned that Braves ace Javier Vazquez will miss his scheduled start today due to a strained lower abdominal muscle--but they still have to wake up on offense to take advantage of their good fortune to even the series at two games apiece.
Getting the ball in a spot start today is Kris Medlen (2-3, 5.72 ERA, 3.84 FIP), whose peripherals suggest that he's been a much more effective pitcher than his ERA gives him credit for. He does have a propensity for walking batters (5.40/9) though he does strike out quite a few (9.21/9). Medlen is more of a flyball pitcher, which should play right into the Rockies' hands.
Medlen was shelled by the Rockies earlier this year---let's do that again please. However, he really doesn't have anything to lose in this start, making him a dangerous opponent.
Opposing Medlen will be Jason Hammel (5-4, 4.07 ERA, 3.81 FIP), one of the more pleasant surprises for the Rockies this year. Hammel pitched (and lost) in the first Atlanta series.
Unfortunately, most of Hammel's success has come on the road (4-2, 1.97 ERA) while he has struggled at Coors Field (1-2, 7.00 ERA). Opponents are hitting .363 off of Hammel at home with a .395 BABIP, so at least a measure of Hammel's home struggles is due to bad luck. Let's hope that Jason has his good stuff this afternoon.
Seth Smith gets two starts in a row and is hitting 3rd! It looks like Tracy is going with the alternating LR strategy today, Cotton. Let's see how it pays off for him.
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Yes, we must
And we must pray for the Padres to discover some offense. They’re facing Zito today, shouldn’t be that hard.
yea seriously and Corriea is probably there
best pitcher right now so technically with the “Ace” going against there #4 they hopefully will win today….HOPEFULLY
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions
It's Sunday Already?
I cannot believe how fast this week has gone time to split the series.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
i am going to blame the losing streak
on me being out all weekend…i was here thursday and we won was not really on the blog last few days and lost….back today = W!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
sort of
going back n forth with that and a few games
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Naturally, the announcers are all salivating over the Yankees prospect.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
big time shocker lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
yea i'd say so
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions
There are a LOT of legitimately good prospects in this game.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I was most certainly not trying to downplay HIM or his accomplishments.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Of course not.
Just pointing out that in this case, this isn’t just a case of the media pumping up a guy just because he’s a Yankees prospect.
Are you watching the broadcast?
They didn’t plug anybody else like they plugged him.
When they introduced him in the pre-gmae show, they even said “he’s from the Yankee organization, so he must be good”.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh... yeah, that's pretty stupid.
And like I mentioned before, I’m watching Cards-Cubs until the Rockies game comes on.
They're in a rain delay now.
They’re showing last year’s future’s game.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
lol
go Atkins! big day buddy
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Also, I will emphatically NOT be making any predictions about today's game.
I’m 0-2 in guaranteeing victories this year, so I’ll stop doing it.
Eschew Obfuscation!
Go Rockies!!!
that’s all I’m saying:)
"Right now, I'm eating Scrambled Eggs, with a comb, from a shoe!"
Another stat other than the me not being here n being here one...
i believe if i go over 100 comments the Rockies are 5-1 or 6-0 or 7-0 or something like that…and yes i plan on going over 100 today
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Helton out
the day before the ASB? Does this make sense to anyone. He’s getting plenty of days off and we need to win today.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I thought the same thing
I get giving him a day off after a night game….but before the AS break?
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
yea urg
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
He's sick.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Futures game in rain delay
so….they go play last years….that will confuse a lot of viewers
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
It confused me for a moment...
… and I was watching since the start of the broadcast.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions
I looked up, and was like... there's another Pablo Sandoval in the Giants organization?
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions
wouldn't be bad
if the second one isn’t nearly as good as the first, but alas I too hope not.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Once this rain delay ends in St. Louis...
Eric Young, Jr. is scheduled to lead off for the U.S. squad in the bottom of the first, if it ever stops raining in St. Louis.
looking for his 4th hit in 2 days
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
nopee
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions
come on Jeffe
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Right now, I want the Cardinals winning every game they can.
We don’t need more wild card competitors.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions
yep same with the phillies
everybody else please disappear
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I want to add the Rockies to this list too
start and KEEP winning guys
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
i am even rooting for the Dodgers
yep just because the brewers are next closest team to us and we are in all likely hood not getting close to LA this year…hopefully they go atleast 7-2 / 8-1 vs the Giants the rest of the year as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm personally grateful
for us playing the Braves today and my parents being out of town… means I’m watching the game on a giant flat-screen TV.
haha nicee
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions
what got into the braves bats this series
all of a sudden geez..
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
if we can get out of this with only that 1 run that scored
it would be a huge win
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Hammel is not on tonight early
same as last week, Coors must do something to him
seriously
every friggin game 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 wtf…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions
not when the starting pitcher
is falling behind on every hitter then leaving juicy fastballs in the middle of the plate
wow
wow
wow
ummmm…..trying not to say something really bad and negative here.
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
cmon wtf guys
i knew this homestand would be a disaster seeing the teams on it…looked like an easy one because of teams records but of course not…not for this team…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
5-5 (probably)
is not good, but wouldn’t call it a disaster
considering the teams on it
and what the giants are doing…yes it is if we lose
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions
3-7 or 2-8 is a disaster
5-5 is not a disaster, and we still play the giants like 13 times, those games will mainly decide that
Yep
Giants pitching is a scary thing for Rockies fans
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions
time to get
fogg or Morales warmed up
and the game may be over before the Rockies get to bat…and make 3 straight outs as they seem to do
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
defo get fogg or morales
this is painful watching
he tried to hit him in the ribs
Oy, this is not good.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Hammel blows at home.
And I mean BLOOOOWS at home. OUCH
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
Gotta at least get on the scoreboard in this inning.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
That was ugly
and could be worse
but with our offense…this game could be over
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
i would never like to concede the thought
of the game being over in the 1st inning down 3 runs vs a #6 starter but yea the way the offense has been going…who knows
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
ok guys
it is Medlen you have destroyed him before…do it again…that is all…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Hey Rockies
did we mention how this was a big almost a must win type game?
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
Can we platoon Hammels
I don’t like him at home at all
yea seriously...
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions
I think it's a mental thing
his location has been so much better on the road, whereas at home the last two starts especially, he’s either been way off the plate or throwing up meatballs.
lol 2 n 0 unreal
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Took three in a row
I think somebody kidnapped the real Barmes. There’s probably a ransom note somewhere in O’Dowd’s office.
he'sbeen marginally better this year
though i should probably say less worse
Control issues....keep it up kid
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
yep atleast get a run or 2
a run i would take just to answer
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Walk to Barmes
and I think a pig just landed on my upstairs balcony
Start Seth Smith! Free Eric Young Jr.!
wow....
Barmes’ monthly walk comes at a good time
Time for some Seth VanderSmith magic.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
patience is the key
if barmes could walk cmon guys you all can
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
normal-sized humans look tiny on the mound
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Yeah
I’ve resolved never to refer to a player I see on a baseball field as “tiny,” because every time I do, I go home and look it up and see that he’s bigger than me.
GIDP
for Smith
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Hush, you
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:36 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh we both are :-)
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Ouch.
Why is he such a better pinch hitter than a starter?
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
Two walks
and no runs? Bad Rockies (atkins and smith in specific)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Inning over.
ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRG
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
unreal
2 walks to lead off the inning vs a kid who is in big trouble and we bail him out that easily
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
We'll get them back, don't you worry
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:37 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
that's so frustrating, that needs to be sorted out by someone
to let a guy who is clearly struggling for his control get out of that situation in just five pitches is unacceptable. The offense has been on cruise control for too long now.
we didn't score any runs against them either
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions
well, we did
but they scored them for us
yep 1 big offensive game
in this whole homestand it seems
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions
I think they're on cruise control a little bit
they won quite a few close games the back end of June thanks to the starting pitching rather than the offense, and maybe they’ve been believing they’re better than they are
Very true
But many teams have gotten cheap wins out of the nationals
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:41 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Ks the visiting pitcher
good job Hammel, two down
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
We're gonna need this break!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
Another double for McClouth
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
4-0 Braves
Mclouth scores on bloop single
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Falling apart completely
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
Fogg to Warm up now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Larry grounds out
inning over
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Yeah exactly
What is he gonna do aside from sucking?
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:44 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
such a frustrating first few innings
i am shutting this crap off for now
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
good bye
we’ll see you later (when we take the lead so remember to check back in)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
that's whats keeping me positive
I believe we can get to Medlen, which is why I think Hammel needs to be pulled before any more damage occurs, DLR can pitch if necessary, don’t need to worry about rested bullpen
Hawpe HR there will help
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
i'll still be here in and out
but not watching the game….i’ll be following on CBS probably
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Hammel needs to be replaced
whilst we have the slightest chance, his pitching has been HORRIBLE tonight
The last few games it has been horrible
but before that he was tearing it up
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions
I just feel like he is going to come back to earth....
especially with a home heavy second half
Yeah
he showed so much promise, I’m with you
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions
He's terribad at Coors Field.
But LIGHTS OUT on the road!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Thank goodness
because they need a break
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
HAWPE HR
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Hawpe! Nice.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
Is there a stat for % of HR with no one on?
because we must be at the top
I think we are, actually.
That was mentioned earlier in the season. It took us like three months to get our first three run homer.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions
we're not far off the league avg
around 60% for rockies, 58% for NL as a whole. I don’t know a site that lists all the teams in one place, though.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
yankees as well
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions
But called third strikes are annoying
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
that was odd
there was no movement to it or anything, and it was comfortably over the plate
Backwards K.
I hate those more than anything…..
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
and another
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
and there have been two in this inning.
Gawwwdaaaammmit
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions
that's Stewie's trademark
he crowds the plate so much that if it’s next to his belt it’s a K
Braves fans were wishing the exact same thing our first series.
This is definitely a grass is always greener statement.
Pffff cy young was overrated
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I dont get it
What more can you ask for
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Torrealba walks
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
at least we turn the lineup over
good work
no wonder Helton is sick
he has been watching this team hit all weekend
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
he has been watching this team
hitfail all weekend
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
yea that;s better
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions
that's good.
He’s going to have to go to the best man.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Now we get to watch Hammel strike out. Hooray.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
i do believe this is the first time in recorded history
that barmes and yorvit walked on the same day
we are going to score runs today
it is just bound to happen…but the problem is the Braves are going to as well…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Base hit Hammel
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
WHOA!!!
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions
his swing has improved a lot since April
which isn’t saying much
And Ubaldo's has improved
exponentially since 2007
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Base hit Hammel.
I guess he figures if he’s going to suck at pitching today, he might as well do something to help.
It starts with realizing
that you’re supposed to protect the plate with two strikes, not stare at meatballs.
When a player has control issues like Medlen...
… that is often the result. They expect a bad pitch, and don’t get it.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey I have a question
What is all the crap on the helmets of baseball players? It looks like they burn them but I can’t tell. Anybody know?
Sticky substance batters
put on their bats to get a better grip, so they don’t throw the bat into the stands very often.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
It also increases their grittiness pct.
cf. Trot Nixon
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
I saw someone make a grit metric
It was hilarious, I’ll post it later
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Huh, that's crazy
Im kind of a new MLB fan, thanks.
by GoldenNugget on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Actully it is used
to get a better grip on the bat so it does not rotate as they swing. If you have ever looked at a metal bat they have the grip tape around the bottom to prevent the bat from moving when the batter swings (it’s also for comfort and sting purposes). Pine tar is used in the same way on wood bats for grip.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
It's easier to pat your helmet a few times than go back to the paper if you're losing grip.
With the rules to keep games moving along now, players have found this to be a shortcut.
when this guys stuff is doing that....
is when you know you have batting problems
Even Mr. Spilly is telling us to get off the couch
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Dex Ks
inning over.
With that HR Brad Hawpe takes sole possession of the team lead in RBI (58)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Jack & Jeff's ratings have to go up exponentially
during “guest in the booth” innings. Worst idea EVAR…
by Junction Rox on Jul 12, 2009 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
One down
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Brooks with the 1B.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions
This is disgusting.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
www.soundclick.com/hollidayrain
Another hit
1st and 3rd
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Francis
They mentioned him—what type of surgery did he have? Was it for a torn labrum? Or the less-bad, frayed labrum, none of the above?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
I believe a tear
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
These bloops are killing me
Hammel is really missing his spots.
Chris Iannetta status: DOOM
Seth Smith status: FREE SETH SMITH
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
5 of Braves 8 hits
with 2 outs
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
6 out of 9
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
here comes an rbi from who?
diory hernandez of course as the no namers continue to beat us
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Hammel has to be pulled
his stuff isn’t there at all, we have no games for four days, we have three guys with starting experience available in the bullpen…make the call
this is my major problem with Tracy so far
he leaves guys in longer than he should
Stewart can't make play
another run scores
5-0
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I guess Hawpe's HR was just my imagination?
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Ya
Must be….
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Well
now I don’t remember the good things
5-1
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
The fact that there are so few makes me remember them a little easier.
by Greg Stanwood on Jul 12, 2009 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Working on Reports
for 13 hrs yesterday and waiting to finish it today has destroyed my brain
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
USE THE GLOVE!!!!!
Blehhhhhh.
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wouldn't have mattered
nobody in baseball could’ve made that play
by Narcoleptico on Jul 12, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah exactly
Those slow rollers up 3B are like the absolute worst.
Brooks Robinson makes that play. Nobody else.
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:05 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Ground out
INNING FINALLY OVER
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"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
JDLR in the bullpen now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
De La Rosa will probably get to come innow.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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Where's Matt Holliday to hit a grandslam to get us back in this game?
(Anyone else remember Juan Morillo’s major league debut?)
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This is looking a lot like hammel's last start v atl
A lot of weird rolls and drops, mixed in with some legit shelling
ooh dlr warming, this should be fun
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:04 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
no pressure on him now
hopefully he can keep it close (ish)
if we do not get within a run or 2 in
the next few innings forget it
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Tell that to Thursday
/crosses arms indignantly
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:06 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
i'll tell that to thursday
because we were down as many as 2 that day and today already down 4 so haa lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions
yes it does
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I got rained out camping yesterday
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions
they'll probably own us
the way we play vs “bad” teams
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey hey
Where are all these dark clouds coming from
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Barmes with a Double
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"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Damn
Church got it all the way to third on the fly.
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Clint Barmes
Offensive powerhouse
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:07 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
lead off double
if they strand this one…i am shutting this game off for real
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Fly ball to right
Barmes moves up to third.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
runner on 3rd less than two outs
I smell a K
To be fair, he's hitting about .200 as a starter.
He’s a RIDICULOUSLY valuable pinch hitter.
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions
bb-ref has .246/.356/.439
somehow I don’t think he’ll PH .480 for the year. Nevertheless, this isn’t the way to break into the lineup.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Used early in the lineup
It’s not bad. Dex has a similar obp. The two of them batting 1-2 makes a pitcher throw an awful lot of pitches leading into helton and hawpe.
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:14 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
That's actually pretty decent.
Plus, when he gets more than one start in a row he tends to be better. He’s gone 12 for 33 (.363) in the two streaks he’s had three starts or more in a row.
true--that's pretty good considering his starts are so sporadic
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
now that's some number crunching
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Ehh, I don't know if I'd convince some people by just shouting small sample size!!
So I’m fighting fire with fire.
He's hit pretty well at level
It’s not hard to see him as an effective starter, right?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
His ISO numbers are both very good
He just needs to work on actually getting more hits to make those ISOs turn into real lines
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I think he'd be fine as a starter.
He’s no Holliday, certainly, but he’s going to be more of a positive than the other players we’re using right now.
Atkins with the hit
5-2
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Sawlid
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Hawpe GIDP
inning over. Is it JDLR?
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Bad case of the flu
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Sick with Flu-like symptoms
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Tulo bomb!
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah
i didn’t mean to post that here, lol
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions
DP....
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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Oh hawpe
Better than that, man!
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:10 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
can we please keep atlanta off the scoreboard
trading runs will not do it….thank you
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
JDLR in the game now
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Last relief appearance
August 12, 2008
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I am extremely frustrated
this is an eminently winnable game, and we are blowing it
yep thats what makes it even more frustrating
if Vazquez was pitching wouldn’t of been this bad
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions
YAAAAYYYYY
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
hopefully they score a ton today
and not at all in our series after the break
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions
i would take it
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Walk
come on we NEED good jorge
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Um, wow
The Braves announcers just said that the Royals got a pretty good shortstop from the Mariners the other day.
Yes, they did.
A couple of days ago, the Royals picked up Yunieski Betancourt from the Mariners for two minor league pitchers.
Of course, in Aviles the Royals had one of the two that was actually worse.
So I guess technically it does count as an upgrade.
Reaction on BBTF
One positive: Yuniesky Betancourt is a better player than Tony Pena Jr.
This is debatable. Seriously, it is.
IIRC
Aviles is a much better defensive SS than Yuni. UZR suggests he’s having trouble this season, but in general, yea
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions
I also laugh
A lot. Z is doing good things with that club.
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:17 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
ill-fated move
I can see why they’d want to bring in DLR (break coming up, don’t want him getting rusty etc) but it’s so hard for a regular starter to come out of the bullpen.
Ground ball back to Jorge
1 out
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Two down on GB to Troy
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
a comeback today would be the kind of game we need
to turn this offense and momentum back around going into the 2nd half…
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Hoffman named to ASG
with Broxton out
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Zach Duke
replaces Matt Cain
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
yep and pedroia out too
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Tampa's Carlos Pena replacing Pedroia
Dustin is spending some time with his wife, who was having some complications with her pregnancy. She had to be hospitalized, going into labor a little earlier than planned.
Strike 3
Braves don’t score
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Is DLR on 3 days rest?
I wonder how long they pitch him, assuming he retains his effectiveness.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
i'll take 2 more innings
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions
TROY TULOWITZKI
with a Bomb
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Clap clap clapclapclap clapclap clapclap
TU LO
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Tulo seems to be heating up
I hope the break doesn’t get in the way of that.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
yea hopefully
he is the key
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Got him on tilt now!
Let’s get him, boys!
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yea they are
but it would be nice to get hits with people on base
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions
let's go ahead and not get too upset about homers
It’s not as if they are planning when to hit their homers
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Cargo on Deck
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
nope DLR
wooo
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions
don't see why not
Everyone is available today
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah that might've been the real rationale
with an already short bench
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions
As long as he pitches well
next inning I want to see him keep pitching, or bring in Josh Fogg
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
well if we score 1 run every inning the rest of the way
we may be in good shape if atlanta stops hitting
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Stewart looks like he's getting a bald spot on top of his head
Old player skills?
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
Iannetta is bald already
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions
heh, he fits, too
catchers tend to age early anyway.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
another scoreless inning
would be very very nice cmon jorge and keep chipping away guys
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
not a good start
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions
as i said earlier
these bloops are killing me
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions
that was a solid single
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions
it looking like one of those corkscrews from what I saw
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by Andrew Martin on Jul 12, 2009 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions
HR Conrad
Bad Jorge
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Oof
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the new cody ross
apparently
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Becoming another Triple-a journeyman
Conrad was drafted by the Astros in 2001, signed with Oakland in 2008, playing mostly at Sacramento, with a brief cameo in Oakland. Braves sign him as a free agent, spend most of the year at Gwinnett, before being called up in early July.
Conrad is a double away................
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Not bad for a career minor leaguer
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Daley in
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
maybe i'll watch Mr. 3000 on FX
probably features better baseball at any rate
Also good at killing brain cells...
Which might not be a bad thing if the Rox have a lot of these clunkers left in them. Ignorance is bliss.
what a great way to end the 1st half of the season
seeing Brooks Conrad own us…Go Padres gonna go watch that game
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Stewart with a nice play
by the sound of it
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Nice play on both sides of the diamond, atty and stewie!
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:40 PM MDT reply actions
Hernandez gone on strikes
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
2 away
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions
Nice work from Daley!
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:41 PM MDT reply actions
Good job Daley
We need a new pitcher every inning to have a chance at this
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
which we should do with the break coming up anyway
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions
6-0 padres
a pair of 3 run homers…can we get some of those??!
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
At least we have that to hang our hats on....
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions
they're getting ready for the series after the break
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
yep hopefully they don't score 6 runs
in those 4 games
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe this means Zito sucks again?
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions
you hear that noise??
it is Zito crashing down to earth
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Come on Dex
lead it off here
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
ask and you shall receive
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Good start
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions
A bloop single goes our way
Come on Clint
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Good start from Dex!
"Man, this is baseball, you gotta stop thinking! Just have fun."
The Sandlot (1993) – Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar)
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jul 12, 2009 2:46 PM MDT reply actions
HBP on an 0-2 count.
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Barmes got hit
First and second
Come on Smith. Bullpens
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Agreed.
"There are only two important things in life: baseball and breathing. But at least you can survive without breathing for 3 minutes."
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Smith GIDP
first inning again?
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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whenever he starts more than once in a row*
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions
not according to the stats Rox Girl dug up
(small sample size warning all around…)
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
w/e sometime stats are deceiving
i see what i see and what i see is another Spilly great energy player off the bench whose good for a start here and there
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
I think it is too soon to tell
But he definitely has bizarre splits so far this year. Most players find PH’ing to be the impossible role.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
yep maybe
but people who think he is an every day player are delusional…seriously what has he done that proves he is an everyday guy….not knocking him i love Smitty but not to start back to back days like ever lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
He hit well in the minor leagues
and has shown the ability to hit in limited PA’s in the majors so far.
Leave Dexter alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!
all he needs is an error in the OF
to cap it off
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 12, 2009 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions
For all future Smitty starts
have one of the off starters stand in the on deck circle for Smitty. Make him think he is PHing every time.
lol
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by Hollidayrain on Jul 12, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
boone friggin Logan
comes in and puts the fire out….ok i’m done for sure now with this game lol
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
Wow, what a play by Atty!
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