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6/19: CHC (45-27) at RAYS (42-29)

Nando_tiny by R.J. Anderson on Comment 767 comments

Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays, Jun 19, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - James Shields 4-5 14 14 3 2 0 0 89.2 89 47 39 10 17 69 3.91 1.18

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Sean Gallagher 3-3 9 7 0 0 0 0 41.2 42 21 21 4 15 36 4.54 1.37


Lineup

Chicago Cubs @ Tampa Bay Rays

06/19/08 7:10 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs Tampa Bay Rays
Kosuke Fukudome - CF Akinori Iwamura - 2B
Ryan Theriot - SS Carl Crawford - LF
Derrek Lee - 1B B.J. Upton - CF
Aramis Ramirez - 3B Eric Hinske - RF
Geovany Soto - DH Evan Longoria - 3B
Micah Hoffpauir - LF Cliff Floyd - DH
Mark DeRosa - RF Willy Aybar - 1B
Henry Blanco - C Dioner Navarro - C
Mike Fontenot - 2B Jason Bartlett - SS



 

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MVP__BOSSMAN

3-hit performance…. and a dazzling defensive grab

by daveh33 on Jun 19, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP - Longoria

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP: Crawford

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jun 19, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP: Shields

Not a lot of activity. Hopefully, everyone’s at the game.

by rglass44 on Jun 19, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP = Shields
2 fires back after a few shaky starts. Weird to see Kalas at a news desk before a game.

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New Lineup

Aki – 2B
CC – LF
BJ – CF
Hinske – 1B
Longo – SS
Floyd – DH
Aybar – 3B
Navi – C
Gross – RF

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Game time

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

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone see the thing on Garza before the game on Fox?

He looked like a retarded Vanilla Ice.

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Our 1st baseman other then Pena

Have no idea when to go after those groundballs

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Pena's back tomorrow.

So I’m guessing Ruggiano has his bags packed.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 19, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correction...

Ruggiano never unpacked.

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in all fairness to Aybar

He doesn’t have a whole lot of experience playing first.

by rglass44 on Jun 19, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not that hard.

Before the pitch you look where your 2B is. Aki should be letting him know as well. I’ve coached 15 year olds that have more common sense playing first than Aybar has.

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonder if Percival is available tonight

I wouldnt want to see him even if he is

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a great throw

But does anyone else think CC has slowed down this year a bit? I mean, how many infield hits does he have compared to usual?

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF

That was a strike.

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Scared of Hinske?

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could

watch this game. shakes fist at cable brighthouse cable

I get ION but no FSN :(

by Thermacold on Jun 19, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Orlando's Brighthouse sucks

Get DirecTV, or wait for AT&T U-verse

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take it back

Forget AT&T U-verse, unless your neighborhood will be FTTP. Our neighborhood’s U-verse take the fiber to the premises.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

won’t take, that is

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hung that one up

Two on, no out

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They need to make this guy...

throw his breaking stuff for strikes and attack his FB

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

Is there anything sexier than Longoria? (no homo)

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Derrek Lee = Epic Fail

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

woot

I still laugh at aybar’s intro.

GOOOOOOOOOO AYBAR

by Thermacold on Jun 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

I can has ROFLongoria?

by rglass44 on Jun 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Still got a run, though….

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1-0 Rays!

Productive DP

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

we are winning but i wasn’t exactly praying for a DP…..

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Navy hit

I’m calling it

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

i mean i wasn’t gonna be shocked if we were held scoreless there but still could of done so much more than 1 run

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, let's go Rays

Gotta go to the gym, or else not pooty for me.

by rglass44 on Jun 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Look!

Beckham finally got the right hat!

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, there goes that walk.

Aki >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fuk-u-do-me

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also heard

He has Panda skin underwear and looking to buy a jock made of Bald Eagle feathers.

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LONGO!!

SS extraordinaire!

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we PLEASE have a 1-2-3 inning?

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First eight hitters

Are batting over .290 for the Cubs. 1-2-3’s are gonna be hard to come by.

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's a 4th of July

Without Will Smith?

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by SeanDubbs on Jun 19, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I win, and a couple more weeks of this...

I’ll stop calling Carl overrated, and just call him garbage. This is getting ridiculous. That was a brutal swing.

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How does OOZ work if they are playing the shift? is that like a free OOZ for the shortstop when Pena/Giambi etc ground into the shortstop playing 2nd?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 19, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if are dropping Ruggs for Pena

Then I really think this team should call up Brignac or at least Zobrist/Elliot Johnson. Evan Longoria should just stay at 3B and win his gold glove.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Make this bum work.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beckham

Was soooo polite, it will be a shame if the minors eventually turn him into a Young or Dukes type. I don’t see that happening though.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love this Shields

sometimes he just goes out there and looks like a true ace. Let’s see if he can carry us to a sweep.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bossman time!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

fucking SICK inning. fuck you dome!

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ty ty very much....

our 3rd boy. I tried to convice my wife to let us have enough to field our own time

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

congrats!

make sure he becomes a diehard Rays fan and tell him early, before anyone else can take him otherwise that the Red Sox are evil and Coco Crisp is actually Hitlers cousin.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Also

Tell him that pinstripes are worn by terrorists.

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good one jmb

Taliban wear pinstripes

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lingering sympathy pang?

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

Aybar feels he is owed an RBI and will get one here…

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what you call hot-shotted.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aybar!

C’mon Navi

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know the game attendance?

I wish I was at the pit. Anyone go to either of the Cubs games? Atmosphere seems surreal at times

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I went to last night's

A LOT of Cubs fans there. The atmosphere was off the charts, tough.

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet!

men at the corners

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Navi!

C’mon Gross!

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

So what will be the excuse from the STILL non believers if we sweep the Cubs?

That Soriano would of been enough to sweep us? I think the Rays will need to hold the world series trophy up before anyone actually believes they are good

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

C’mon Aki

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

god

what a useless out

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aki-walk

C’mon CC

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yankees

don’t worry me at all. They don’t have Wang. Hughes will be out til September and showed nothing anyway. Kennedy will be back soon but looked horrible as well. They also have a weak pen with Joba in the rotation.

6 of those 7 wins come against the Astros and Padres. Not impressed.

and cuz I like saying it…... they don’t have wang /immature

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Christ

Aite Shields. Lock it down.

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit

how many times are we gonna blow it with RISP? Shields basically has to toss a shut out.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carl has growing to do

If he wants to be anything more than someone who is very dedicated to his job, and actually have success, he can’t keep swinging at every flippin’ pitch. He had the hitter’s count…work it into your favor…ugghh

by raysfaninminnesota on Jun 19, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

comparison in regards to patience at plate?

stats seem pretty comparable, with Carl having more speed for sb and triples…maybe better defense…i’m not that up on claudell washington to say too much

by raysfaninminnesota on Jun 19, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 19, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shields needs to get into a fight every year

I’m loving the post-fight results, but about that right hook…

by raysfaninminnesota on Jun 19, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully we get to the cubs bullpen.

I know we have sucked with risp and men on tonight but apparently thats nothing new for Gallagher. WHNZ announcers said he has a .100 something avg against with runners on this year.

by Thermacold on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beckham

Is supposedly more ready than most HS players but it will still be 2-3 years. Of course if we can have a 20 year old at SS in 2010, I don’t think we will complain. It probably moves Brignac to 2B as 3B and SS are obviously not long term options but I am more concerned of when/if Brignac shows he even deserves to start.

Brignac may playing 2B since we have no backup MIF’s(not counting Longoria) and Iwamura will be suspended soon and Bartlett is hurt. If they are ready to give him a call, he could be an option for a few days, I suppose.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zobrist/Cannizaro say hi.

Unless we just want to start trying Reid out for a trade.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 19, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh man

Shields and Kazmir can just be so dominant at times and I think Garza will be there soon. Price and everyone else…...I can’t stop talking about this team.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so are we gonna get an rbi today or not?

by dropkicknu on Jun 19, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL Ramirez

C’mon Big Cliff

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

alright

lets take advantage of that error. We are forcing Shields to pitch a shut out so far.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

almost

Floyd just missed that ball. We are getting so close but so far.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

At least we didn’t go 1-2-3

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

I really thought Floyd was gonna hit one of his rockets there. Need another great inning from Shields.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

come on Shields, you can do this.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

K then a DP plz

and I don’t feel good when Trever Miller is pitching.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Percy and Howell arent available

Well, I love when Howell pitches. We need to only use Balfour and Wheeler tonight.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit

Shields is losing control. come on!

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuckin A

now lets get a DP

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

tie game, man on 2nd and 3rd and Marmol up. searches for unshitty news

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

Now I feel even worse, I don’t see Miller escaping this.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

goddamn

Miller makes me too nervous

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU

i knew Miller wouldn’t stop them

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well we are already losing

but maybe Balfour can keep it at 1 run…

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON

where the HELL is the defense

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

great

now we aren’t gonna get calls?

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grant Strikethree!

Consolation prize: Pizza

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh well, you weren't shutting the Cubs out.

We’re only down by two. We can do this.

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

alright

Balfour did a good job, now can we have some actual offense show up?

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i got excited for a second

I thought Marmol got hurt and our asses were saved but he was just tying his shoes…..

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aybar walks

C’mon Navi

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno if I can listen to this game anymore.

hearing too many cubs fans. Makes me sick.

by Thermacold on Jun 19, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cool

another walk. lets not blow ANOTHER chance

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That seems like an odd person to dislike Adam Dunn

Thom Breneman would murder Dunn if it were legal to do so.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He strikes out a ton. Doesn’t hit anything but home runs. Sucks in the field. And is a lazy asshole. So yeah.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

His defense is so horrific that he’s basically not worth giving up anything of value unless he DHs. Plus he has sizable home/road splits: his numbers are going to drop a bit moving to the AL, and moving out of Cincinnati.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure he is better than Hinske/Gomes/Floyd/Gross 4 headed monster.

But that doesn’t make him more than just an average major leaguer.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling that the Reds see him as a star because of his HR production

and they’re going to want more then what he’s worth. They may just settle for a draft pick.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he makes contact he is great

But his defense is pretty bad. Besides I never said I didn’t really like him. I said I don’t like one dimensional players like Dunn. I prefer well rounded players. I like guys with high average with medium pop and good speed. Frankly your lover, BJ Upton, is the type of player I love. I hate extremely high k guys especially when they are unable to make contact in situations that require contact.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most players are one dimensional

and it’s important to remember that not all dimensions are created equal. Dunn is still a productive bat, but I wouldn’t sign him to a LT deal or deal any elite talent for him.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has his uses for sure.

On this team I wouldn’t want him because we already have enough guys that strike out a ton. But on certain teams he would be a strong asset.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you have a team with a low OBP but tons of HR hitters you just end up with lots of solo shots. I’d like some contact hitters that can move people out, hit sac flies. You know the things we keep failing at when we have a man on 3rd with 1 out. Guys that strike out constantly really hurt you in those scenarios.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure. But you’d need a handful of them every game to win. That isn’t very likely.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta go to work

GO RAYS!!!!

C”MON AKI!!!!!!!!!

by JMB on Jun 19, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Over.

I have faith.

by Thermacold on Jun 19, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH

HOW ABOUT THAT MOTHERFUCKERS

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gross has his moments

But he is a marginal player at best. He has his uses. Even Gross knows what type of player he is (see his comments on his abilities vs lefties).

CC is not marginal. He may not be a mega superstar, but he is a star. Since you guys live and die with 1 statistic you fail to see the value in CC. I actually find it pretty hilarious.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is double posting included in that?

I look at the big picture. I include things like runs and stolen bases. Two things you obviously ignore. It is okay though. We are both happy when CC does more things that you like.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

More often than not at the

plate this season he has

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the way

we roll!!!!!!!!!!!!

We finally regress someone this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we just pwned Marmol's ERA

Pinella is gonna go crazy on his team

upton triple!!

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love this team

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was neat

i cannot wait until BJ fills out

by god allah star on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

where's lou?

he is havin flashbacks

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Regressing

2 guys in the same inning is fun!!!!!!!!!!!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my god

blowing the lead turned into the greatest thing. It showed just how fucking fun this team can be

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT

Mariners Win!
 FUCKING GRAND SLAM AND HINSKE

by Sylar on Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES YES YES

Fuck the Cubs!

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love this

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

From RJ: I fuckiI fucking love B.J. time

Me too RJ, me too. Oh wait, are we talking about the same thing here? LOL

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOO

another run!!!!

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we aint done yet

my greedy ass wants more!

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd swing?

of the inning?

awesome.

by god allah star on Jun 19, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no subject

i guess i should explain this further,
for those who aren’t watching on tv.

the grand slam by carl was only the 2nd swing of the inning

by god allah star on Jun 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eyre's

ERA went from .87 to 3.38 this inning and it’s not over. Regressing is fun.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHHAHAHAHA

we are cock slapping them right now

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Apple Bottom Jeans

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we are not impressed

Best record in baseball? 2 of the best relievers? So?

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok ok

I am very greedy but I will take the 7. Now just throw strikes unlike the Cubs did.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

that wasnt bad for our RISP

by EminenceFront on Jun 19, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is my damn broom?

My mother in law must be riding it

by Rays Rule on Jun 19, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

alright so

Balfour pitches this inning and then Wheeler? I STILL would be pissed to see Glover.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just throw strikes

lets not pull a Marmol! we need 6 outs before giving up 5 runs

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone going to the games this weekend?

I’ll be there Friday and Saturday. I can’t go to weekday games so I missed this entire series.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the best part is

how we made Carlos Marmol, probably the best SU man in baseball look worse than Gary Glover ever has.

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4 more!

I am not even worried, Rays will not be dumb enough to demote Glover instead of releasing Glover when Reyes returns

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well there is a reason why we keep seeing Balfour in tough situations

Maddon likes what he sees. And there is a reason why we never see the Glove.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

he would make a good closer. did what Marmol couldn’t do with the lead. challenged them…and he won.

3 more outs til a sweep!

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello from Omaha! Gotta love June thunderstorms in the Midwest. Not really.

I can’t believe I’ve missed this entire series, dammit.

Oh and congrats to LL on the M’s house cleaning. The removal of Naimoli and LaMar were among the greatest days of Rays fandom.. until this season.

I swear to god, I’ll throw RJ’s chair through a wall if Glover keeps his job over Balfour.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jun 19, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the hating should stop now

it is looking easy for him tonight, on both sides of the field

by joeybw on Jun 19, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One good game doesnt negate an entire season

He needs to change his approach to become the player we think he is capable of becoming

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 months doesn't negate an entire career

it happens.

he’ll make adjustments and be fine.

by god allah star on Jun 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know that he's sucked

but he has been better.

but jumping on him after 2 months isn’t very nice,
in my humble opinion.

by god allah star on Jun 19, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he has done significantly worse than Upton

Prior to this game he has significantly less K’s, more runs, almost as many SB (but less CS), more triples, now he is tied in HR, slightly less in RBIs even though he is hitting 2nd. Sure Upton has done better, but CC hasn’t done that bad. But have underachieved, but neither has been horrible. Plus Upton has 3 more errors now.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, yes he has done signifcantly worse than Upton.

I’ll beg of you to not make stupid comments like that.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 19, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In your opinion

And you are wrong in my opinion. I look at more than just OPS. The fact is Crawford is stealing, scoring, and driving in runs at essentially the same clip as Upton.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And SLG% and OBP%

Are much larger factors in a teams success. It has been statistically proven. CC fails on both accounts.

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upton has NO

control over who’s on base when he gets a hit or who gets a hit when he’s on base. RBI’s and Runs scored are how they judged players in 1975, not 2008. Sorry. I’m not a “stat-head.” In fact, if you look at my sig, you’ll see that I’ve been called a “tools whore”, but your argument is stupid

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

Perhaps if BJ stopped getting caught stealing at almost a very high clip he would score more runs?

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You really can't believe some of the stuff you type..

To even compare CC and BJ’s season’s is beyond ludicrous

by td32 on Jun 19, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really don’t think you watch the games. Do you just look at a few ratios post game to determine how someone played?

Please watch the games.

BJ has screwed up numerous times in CF due to laziness. He strikes out a boatload more. He makes boneheaded moves on the base paths. And CC has nearly the exact same counting stats as BJ. BJ has a higher OPS due to walks and doubles. Congrats. In my book that doesn’t make his season that much better.

by matthan on Jun 19, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you applied

recently been fired from a GM position in the Pacific Northwest?

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 19, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   3 recs

I watch the games and played at a relatively high level...

These 2 guys arent even close stats, or no stats<