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4/25: Boston (15-9) at RAYS (11-11)

Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays, Apr 25, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


Boston at RAYS

7:10; FSN Florida
RAYS RADIO/1250 AM

Pitching Matchup:


IP ERA + K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS WHIP G/F P/IP
BOS RH T. Wakefield 189.0 4.76 100 5.24 3.05 1.72 1.05 .753 1.35 0.92 15.24
RAYS RH M. Garza 83.0 3.69 118 7.27 3.47 2.09 0.87 .784 1.54 1.27 17.52

All Statistics from 2007 Season

RH Tim Wakefield, Boston-Of all the Ray-killing pitchers that we've seen come through Tropicana Field over the years, I don't think anyone has managed the surpass Tim Wakefield's track record of pure ownage. Tonight, Wakefield will most likely throw his 200th career inning against the Rays, and through the first 196.1, he has been absolutely dominant in St. Petersburg. For some reason, whenever he faces the Rays, his control gets better, his hanging knucklers go past hitters for strikes, and the Sox seem to achieve victory. Of course, part of this has to do with more than half of his innings against the Rays coming within the confines of a dome, but still. Wakefield, like most knucklers, is naturally a better pitcher in domes, where the neutral environment allows him more control over his knuckleball. Opponents have hit just .224/.312/.366 off of Wakefield in domes, and he has a 2.41 ERA in 101 innings of work at the Trop.

You've got to give Wakefield a lot of credit, actually. For a guy who throws his fastball in the mid-70s, he has managed quite a bit of success over his career. He's long since removed from the days of decent strikeout rates, and the natural control problems that occur with knucklers have been arising more often these last couple years. But Wakefield has managed to remain successful, albeit unpredictable, over the course of his career. Most of his outs in recent years have come by way of the flyball, so the standard risks in dealing there apply. If you can get ahold of a knuckler Wakefield has allowed to get away, you can hit it about 440 feet. Quite simply, he deals in so much risk that inconsistency is to be expected.

But on balance, Wakefield has been a constant for the Red Sox when it is all tallied up. Day to day that may not be true, but for the last 13 seasons he has been a steady hand when it's all said and done for Boston. He may not be the guy you want to start Game 7, given his unpredictable nature, but more often than not he will give you a chance to win. And more often than not, that has been all the Red Sox have needed from their back-end starters.

RH Matt Garza, RAYS-Hopefully Matt Garza's return to the mound will be more successful for the Rays than his curtain call in the home opener two and a half weeks ago. On April 8th home against Seattle, Garza experienced terrible control problems and gave up a ton of baserunners in an eventual 6-5 loss. He pitched just 2.2 innings of work before being retired due to "radial nerve irritation" in his arm. He spent the better part of the last three weeks "rehabbing" on the DL, and one rehab start in A+ Vero Beach later, and he's all ready to go! Or so the story goes.

In all seriousness, Garza worries me. I don't know much about the "radial nerve irritation" that Garza has been experiencing, but it sure doesn't sound like something that can be all better after two weeks of rest and rehabilitation. It would be disingenuous of me to suggest that I know more about the matter than the team doctors and club officials, I'm just worried. Couple the injury with Garza's apparent unwillingness to be forthright about previous discomfort, and I'm not getting a good vibe about the whole thing. I don't think the Rays would let him go out to the mound with his arm dangling from a thread, obviously, but that does nothing to lessen my anxiety. Hopefully the team exercised just the right amount of caution here, and my concerns are for naught, but a healthy Garza still brings a whole different host of problems.

The first? His control. We saw absolutely none of it in his first two starts of the season, and once again in his rehab start on Sunday for A+ Vero Beach. In fact, I would nominate that he hasn't pitched well in any meaningful game this season. He showed flashes of nastiness in his first start of the year on April 2nd in Baltimore, but he ultimately ended up surrendering five runs in 5.1 innings in an eventual loss. He's given up homers and baserunners galore, and those deficiencies aren't without precedent. He gave up a ton of hits for Minnesota last year as well.

In the end, it's only two starts. Two starts can delude anyone into misjudging a pitcher; see Jackson, Edwin. But in what should be Garza's first full major league season, we are seeing some potential trouble spots. He will have his hands full right off the bat with one of baseball's premier offensive teams welcoming him back, and I can't think of a bigger confidence-builder going forward than a healthy and successful start against those Boston Red Sox this evening.

Starting Lineups:

Boston
CF Jacoby Ellsbury
2B Dustin Pedroia
DH David Ortiz
LF Manny Ramírez
3B Kevin Youkilis
RF J.D. Drew
1B Sean Casey
SS Julio Lugo
C Kevin Cash
RAYS
2B Akinori Iwamura
LF Carl Crawford
CF B.J. Upton
DH Jonny Gomes
3B Evan Longoria
1B Eric Hinske
C Dioner Navarro
RF Gabe Gross
SS Jason Bartlett

GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MVP: Real Beej

Mound Visit

by Mound Visit on Apr 25, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Gimme Gomes

Hitting Clean-Up for my MVP

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

is that taboo? picking the enemy for mvp of the game?

by websterjtc on Apr 25, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only if you're wrong

And he doesn’t play for the Red Sox or Yankess.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh great. he’s on a 90 pitch limit against the most patient team and no percy.

by websterjtc on Apr 25, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Garza has the New Era sticker under the brim of his hat.

by websterjtc on Apr 25, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

supposedly Manny Ramirez will intentionally take an awful swing on a pitch so the pitcher will throw it again….

by websterjtc on Apr 25, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

C’mon Joe…Make Aki run a lap after the game

by websterjtc on Apr 25, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Push-ups

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Easy triple

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

he’s got 76 triples in just over 1000 atbats…that’s like 9% of his hits are triples.

by websterjtc on Apr 25, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

No.

Fly right, pop first, fly left, single right, fly right

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

LEts go garza

"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC

by Matt Bishoff on Apr 25, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Gameday

Had the second and fourth pitches as strikes

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aki should go talk to him

That would be awesome.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

why doesnt he throw his curve or slider more?

seems like all he does is the fastball/changeup combo

by Jombari on Apr 25, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

He should get his arm flap looked at

by gatorbait on Apr 25, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a painful inning

you cut out the 2 strike walks, and Garza will be good.

by davidsmarch on Apr 25, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

53 Pitches through 2 innings

Only 25 for strikes
And 1 mudflap on his elbow.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

This ump sucks.

He’s not even close with his balls/strikes

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

That was disgusting.

2nd and 3rd with no outs and we get nothing.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice at-bats from Longoria, Hinkse and Gross.

Nothing to show for it.

by RATW on Apr 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Umps tonight are awful!

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Apr 25, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I just told my wife it's because we're playing the Red Sox.

She says “No Way”

Then Staats and Magrane back me up.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit...

Should be tied…we get screwed again

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

What have I missed folks?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, so the normal?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Everything!

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Apr 25, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

double steal, BJ called out at 3rd, but he wasvery safe,

longo takes one to RF, and only Gomes scores. game should be tied.

by davidsmarch on Apr 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

sometimes i feel like i'm being paranoid,

but i really do feel like we are on the poor end of a lot of calls, more so then seems like just the normal amount of missed calls.

by davidsmarch on Apr 25, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Jonny, sweep the leg!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude, we're in South Fenway.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mudflap...classic.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHERE IS MY KALAS?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

BOSSSMANNNNN

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't hate B.J.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I've seen one inning

Garza has looked good, Wakefield not so much. I hope this is the trend from here on out.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

TAKE THAT, BITCHES!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Trouble!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a strike...

What crap.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Julio!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

when garza gets ahead

he looks like the pitcher he is. When he gets behind….not so much

by Jombari on Apr 25, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Strike one is the most crucial.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

One more f'n out Garza.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Garza looked good in the two innings I've seen.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

THIS. IS. GARZA.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I usually don't say stuff like this

But I wish Youk would’ve busted his ass just then.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

He is a bear...

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it just me or does it seem like more Rays gear than previous years?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Matt Diaz takes a walk!

Only took 80 at-bats.

Two more walks and he’ll catch Delmon!

by RATW on Apr 25, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Dan Boyle!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Howell.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Garza progressing

from someone who watched garza last year in minnesota and spoken to him personally, i think it’s important not to understate how Garza is an emotional player and probably put too much pressure on himself right away to perform well for his new team. also, the last thing a new player wants to do is complain about an injury. Overall, this was a good starting point for him to build on

by raysfaninminnesota on Apr 25, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Also he’s adjusting to new direction.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice play Barty

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Please....

first pitch strike
first pitch strike
first pitch strike
first pitch strike
first pitch strike
first pitch strike
first pitch strike

by RATW on Apr 25, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Does anyone still miss Delmon?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

i just don't trust howell

i don’t think he has good enough stuff to compete in the AL East…maybe in the national league, but not the AL East

by raysfaninminnesota on Apr 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

it's not velocity, it's location.

when he locates, which he has all year, he’s fine. he hasn’t worked in too long, he’s just a little off.

by davidsmarch on Apr 25, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

i agree its location but its both

when you have better stuff you can get away with more, you don’t have to be pin-point perfect all the time with your pitches…it’s hard to compete with average stuff in a division that features A-Rod, Bobby Abreu, Vernon Wells, Manny Ramirez, etc

by raysfaninminnesota on Apr 25, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cabrera/Jackson disagree

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never really got that idea. That a pitcher would "battle".

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

corny cliche

i should say i like the way he competes

by raysfaninminnesota on Apr 25, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't get that either. I mean, of course the guy is going to try his best, especially if he doesn't have the physical tools of some of his peers.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

take it this way

some guys get real emotional on the mound and get frustrated or down on themselves…howell seems to be one of those pitchers who puts all of his focus onto the next pitch rather than the next batter or the last pitch

by raysfaninminnesota on Apr 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

That makes sense.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

CAAARRRRLLL

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

damn

i was just looking at some of the numbers from our bullpen. So much improved.

by Jombari on Apr 25, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Unacceptable

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

AKI

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Hit and Run?

CC swung at a bad pitch

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

AKI

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

if we win MVP = OF defense

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Fastball thrower v. Gomes and Longoria? Oh my.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed, and maybe he does have enough to get it done

i just think this is the hardest division for a pitcher like him to do well…but then again jamie moyer had made a very good career out of it

by raysfaninminnesota on Apr 25, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

JONNY, SWEEP THE LEG!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

So naturally he'll throw a 1-2-3 inning.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

No such thing as an attractive Red Sox fan it seems.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

What the fuck is up with all this Sox love?

Are they our overlords or something? Get real FSN Florida.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

BARTLETT IS NOT A BLACK HOLE!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

BLACK HOLE SUN, WON'T YOU COME, WON'T YOU COME....

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great job bouncing back JP

Thank You Joe for letting him stay in there.

by Dbullsfan on Apr 25, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm so sick of this Sox love.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

GABE!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's score a run please.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

SON OF A BITCH

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

It's Hells Wheels.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Longoria almost made a great play.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

SHIT AKI!

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

COME ON WHEELS

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

SIT THE FUCK DOWN

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

+1 AHAHAHA.

Dewayne Staats: “Bottom of the 9th, let’s win it!”

My Blog. Check it out if you wish.

by Cory Alexander on Apr 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Staats "let's win it"

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Wheel in the sky keeps on turning

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

AKI WALK

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Bee Jay

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good slide Aki.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

DOH!

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Once again

Your cock came out a little premature.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who?

Shelley Duncan?

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

COME ON CARLOS

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

No.

He missed the ball completely.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

RUN BJ

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOO!

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Apr 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

LET'S GO, LET'S GO

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

Way to squeeze it in there.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

BY GAWD, THAT'S...LONGORIA'S MUSIC

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope he keeps YEAH!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

2-0 on Longo.

He’s getting a good pitch here.

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by Cory Alexander on Apr 25, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Downie:

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Like we always do it this time, Hinske gotta shine.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Better than "He's pounded the zone like he's pounding my daug...."

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Hinske, you big lumberjack you.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

WALK HIM PLZ.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hit him in the nuts if you must.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

OH SHIT!

So close.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Yarrrrrrrrrrrh!

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Apr 25, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

CC

If he bunts Aki over the second this game would be over.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

All right!

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Miller, throw a strike.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

We got our go go go go go go go go go go gadget Glo

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

As do I.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

YESSIRRR!!!

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Winner time.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't get this...

Did I miss something?

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. It's just Maddon glasses on the Kanye bear.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

As you should.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gross will win this game.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fastest man on the team.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

ohhhh yaaa

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Ug...

Gross sucks vs lefties

He needs to try to sac him over.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

How I wish Timlin was in.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Papelboner?

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the pen, warming up.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Barty is due for a double.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go 11.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMMIT GLOVER WTF

You can’t fucking do that you idiot

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by Cory Alexander on Apr 25, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

If you're gonna hit him

Make it count.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Killing us softly.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doh needs a DP

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YEAH

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

AMERICA!

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

AWESOME!

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena = Haynes, remember

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great, 30 minute delay to uh, re-dirt that area.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who needs the NFL draft either?

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ew.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

FYI

Nathan Haynes is now our cleanup hitter.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Staats:”Crawford is 3-18 lifetime against Timlin”
Magrane: “And that means he is due”

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by Cory Alexander on Apr 25, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

CARL!

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

It ends this inning.

Nathan Haynes with a game winner.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

CARL!

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

DO YOUR JOB BJ.

Get him to third.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh man..

Look at that 4-3 hole on the right side.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Nathanial Haynes, you are up sir.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Note: learn to spell Nathaniel, douchebag.

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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nevermind..

Haynes bunts, they walk Longo, and pitch to Hinske.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

BALLGAME BITCHES, IT'S OVER FOR YOU LAMES

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

It's too bad...

He’ll be DFA on Sunday.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

He's been trained...

By the great Joe Maddon.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 25, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hat's off to Maddon as well..

He made all the right moves tonight.

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by SeanDubbs on Apr 25, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Sure enough

He was able to squeeze three innings out of Howell and got the most out of the back end of the bullpen (Doh-ver).

by RATW on Apr 25, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Important Note:

SP: 5 innings, 3 runs

Bullpen: 6 innings, 1 run.

Amazing no one would believe this a year ago.

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by Cory Alexander on Apr 25, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet win!!!

Still mission number one is to WIN THE SERIES. GO RAYS!!!!!!

by ttnorm on Apr 26, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

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