7/22: OAK (51-48) at RAYS (58-40)
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jul 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, Jul 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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Pitching Matchup:
| IP | ERA | + | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | OPS | WHIP | G/F | P/IP | ||
| OAK | LH D. Braden |
15.0 | 4.80 | 80 | 7.20 | 4.80 | 1.50 | 0.60 | .804 | 1.60 | 0.67 | 16.73 |
| RAYS | RH A. Sonnanst. |
114.0 | 4.58 | 90 | 5.45 | 1.58 | 3.45 | 0.87 | .790 | 1.37 | 1.10 | 15.10 |
GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I’m gonna do it till it works…
by rglass44 on Jul 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MVP: Longo
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want you all to look at the very bottom of this page, and be very, very afraid.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How's that Hudson Street trade coming along?
by kericr on Jul 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magically
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't make me pull out the schoolgirl pic again.
by kericr on Jul 22, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't make me break out the chinchilla Sturton pic.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember chinchilla Bonds.
I don’t remember chinchilla Sturton. Besides, that doesn’t have the same disturbance factor.
by kericr on Jul 22, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once you see it
you will be DISTURBED.
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jul 22, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how did this occur?
Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jul 22, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4500 comments and 15 posts in 2 months time might have been a part of it
by kericr on Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or he just gave Pat a lil
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BELIEVE in 08!
by SRQman on Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little of both
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry about last night
it’s hard to win without talent.
Mike Cameron recorded 485 putouts in 2003.
by JI on Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Yankees think so.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Won't be watching tonight
My Mets friend went to me to the Rays game on Friday, I owe him in watching the Mets/Phillies opener tonight. That’s going to be an interesting series.
by kericr on Jul 22, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im half expecting to see Huston Street to come out on the field in a Rays uniform.
That would be a trade story for all time.
by mrichardkent on Jul 22, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They can have Gomer and Hammel
Call it a day
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 22, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely..
could you imagine? A closed door pregame, quick handshake of a trade…
by mrichardkent on Jul 22, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...>Sonny walk?
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...Did an A's team just sac bunt?
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The official site says ION broadcasts in HD
Is it only in certain areas?
by kurby on Jul 22, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brighthouse 719
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When in doubt, get some rabbit ears
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone but the guy wiht 25 ML AB's
by davidsmarch on Jul 22, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you want to be specific
regardless, dude’s not a 4th hitter.
by davidsmarch on Jul 22, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither is Emil Brown
And Thomas/Chavez/Cust can’t do it.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but he gets it by default
Ellis? Crosby?
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lately it's been a mix of Brown/Cust/Crosby/Gonzalez
Unless Gonzalez morphs two years ahead in his progression overnight none of those seem to be upgrades or even equals to Murton.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K!
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braden is walking 4.80 per 9, while Striking out 7.20 per 9
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I'm pretty sure he doesn't throw
his screwball anymore. It hurt his arm to much.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas Braden, Huston Street, they need an Austin.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How about a Christi?
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin Jackson?
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could use him
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
El Paso Smith
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 22, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin Kearns
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMPATIENCE = BASE HITS
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're making him work
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I'd say lost it.
Somehow Carl “won” the third slot.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EJECT EJECT EJECT
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He went all the way in on that one.
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sonny's wishing it were called an HBP now.
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why won't Reggie Willits happen?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The angels love him. He's like eckstein.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the angels love him, why does he never play?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's like eckstein
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C-Pain!
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tell me about it
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still hope you guys catch the Angels.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They suck!
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
there’s no way that’s happening. Not when Murton is hitting 4th.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking murton
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need the M's to win tonight bad.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldnt mind the Yankees taking 2 of 3 from the twins...
Then them and the Sox beating each other up this weekend
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Blanton against Johan tonight
whichever way that one goes, it’ll be the big story tomorrow
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict Johan out-sucks Joe
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blake would not bat 8th.
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomes would still play, no? Sit Aybar?
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomes would be gone before Aybar
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't Blake take Gomes roster spot though?
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Aybar as a CI replacement and an emergency 2B.
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh, then why doesn't he play RF and Gomes play DH?
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not an outfielder
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither is Zobrist or Hinske
But both have ran out there.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But theres nothing in his make-p that says he couldn't be
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand it.
Unless they’re worried about his hamstrings.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blake necessitates that one goes.
Aybar’s defense is better than Gomes and he’s more versatile.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many times has he played an infield position this year?
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1B 18 3B 9 2B 3
For Aybar, so 30 field games and 7 DH.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aybar
18 at first (Pena’s injury—anyone else play first?)
9 at 3B (pre-Longoria, right?)
3 at 2B (rare rest for Aki?)
doesn’t seem like he’s needed in the infield. and he’s not playing the outfield. and he’s not a better hitter than Gomes.
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hinske can play first
Aybar just got a start this past weekend at 3B while Evan played DH. Only 2B when Aki was suspended.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BADCALLBADCALL
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot wait for Barty to return.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How do you
guys not have a run up yet. If you don’t score at least 1 this game will never end, cause the A’s sure as heck aren’t going to score any!
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Eventually the A’s will have to face Gary Glover, and we’ll blow it in the 26th inning
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KK!!
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't make me box you for racism.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys still
interested in Street. What would you be willing to give up.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you guys
be willing to part with Joel Guzman as one of the prospects.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, take him.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why
so down on him?
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he can't hit and he can't field
And he has bad breath
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can hit lefites
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i doubt beane is interested in a .277 obp guy in the minors.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
do you think we can get Dan Johnson back, lol.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about
Brignac and Rollins and maybe Guzman am I just dreaming now. What if it was Street and Murton.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brignac/Rollins/Guzman for both?
I’d do it.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That deal would get it done
from our perspective.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I don’t think that’s ridiculous. Brignac is definitely the centerpiece there. Rollins has some projection, but not a high ceiling. Guzman practically has negative value at this point.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok here's a better question.
Who are the prospects other than David Price that are deemed untouchable?
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis, Hellickson
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure we have any that are untouchable outside of him
Hellickson/Davis are the closest we have to that, and even then I’d trade one of them, depending on the deal.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody
But obviously there’s a progression (not including recent draftees who can’t get traded yet)
Price >>> Davis / Hellickson >> Brignac / Jennings / McGee >> Niemann / Jaso / Perez / Rollins, etc.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is
Hellickson, Brignac, Rollins, Guzman possible. Personally I feel that would be fair. Street is still young and has pitched in big games, and Murton would be nice to have. He can hit lefties pretty well, I know how much you guys struggle against those LHP’s.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To much
Hellickson will not be part of a Street deal. I could see a Brignac/Niemann deal. That would be a really nice haul for Beane.
Tools Whore
Sign Bonds!
by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind Niemann
alright thanks for the input guys, I appreciate the feedback, let’s hope the A’s can pull this one out, jk. I’ll be back when you trade for Street, here’s hoping Hellickson is included, haha.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, Bean-o-phile, is Street injured or just slumping?
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is not injured
but his velocity has been down. I think it’s just a minor slump honestly. Imagine having Street and Percival, games would be over after the 7th if you ask me.
Fremont here we come!
by In Beane we trust on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howell/Wheeler/Percival/Street
That’s just nasty.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Balfour Plus Howell. Game over after the 5th.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my faith: street, howell, wheeler/balfour, percival
balfour keeps moving up with every inning, though.
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot damn
I haven’t seen his changeup look that good before.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday says it was a slider...
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe thats why.
A’s announcers said it was a change and I couldn’t disagree since it didn’t seem to have much lateral movement.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sonny can strike out hitters
which is more than we can say for jackson’s waste of a roatation spot.
by hibachi7_7_7 on Jul 22, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The K rates are equal, it's the walk rates that make the difference.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or the hit rates
I’m still not convinced the difference is luck.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can you name a better 4/5 though?
And Jackson is probably just keeping warm for Price just as Sonny is doing for Davis come next year.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or just the hard contact rates in general
Have you ever noticed that pitchers with lower velocities tend to have DIPS relative to ERA?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm sure someone could run a study
but I’m too lazy to do so. It’s just something I’ve noticed. Same how knuckleballers have lower hit rates than luck should dictate. Excessively slow righties seem to have higher hit rates than luck should dictate, or at least seem to have higher XBHA%.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even notice
Sonny is K’ing more per 9 than Jackson…
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sonny's FB is also 10 mph less than jacksons
Jackson’s results are unacceptable
by hibachi7_7_7 on Jul 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop being dumb.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atleast I didn't make a Street rumor. Lol.
by Cory Alexander on Jul 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're lucky I don't want to abuse the box on my first day
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh need to get back to work. This immediate post format will be the death of me.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know BJ has really good eye for balls off the plate....but he has to take more strikes than anyone else
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All BJs have a good eye for balls
But 69s more than others.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf street.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Er. Wtf crawford*
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evan rocking the Pantera for a change?
by GenghisJohn on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's like a baby Hinske between the facial hair and music.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the ROY 3rd basemen
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by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC needs to try and steal second.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They never call balks anymore
He didn’t even bother to step toward first.
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases juiced for C-Pain.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The AL is out of position players.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Orlando Rays on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YOU SUCK SO GOD DAMNED MUCH CC. DL GOD DAMNED MUCH.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Carl miss the part where he's supposed to read the trajectory?
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you suck Carl
however Murton has a nice arm. Have we gotten him and Street yet? I was hoping they just forgot to switch jerseys.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was awful....
You dont throw away outs like that…
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Magrane would rip GOmes if he did that...
Lets see if he gets on CC
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He won't.
Carl is immune from anyone in the Rays media’s wrath.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even a comment yet? That is ridiculous
Should have had 2 men oin with the 6-hole hitter up, and CC shits the bed…WHAT IF UPTON HAD DONE THAT????
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he didn't
and why do you wanna hate Upton so much?
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you're talking to the wrong guy...
Re-read what I wrote
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my bad dude
i gotta stop with this Vicodin
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't want to hate on Upton
He’s pointing out the double standard.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We both know what would happen if B.J. or Gomes would've done that.
Carl has became everything we hated in Delmon as a baseball player.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Magrane and Statts
But how they dont even bring up that baserunning error is betond me…
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not feeling good about this inning...
That was a momentum changer
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O/U 2 starts till a David Price promotion?
by Cory Alexander on Jul 22, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure he sees Durham
If he does, it’ll only be for a week.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
It depends. He’d reach what I’d think his innings limit at the end of September if he continues every 5 days at the end of September. So they might want to make him a reliever so they wouldn’t have to worry about him during the playoffs. We need him soon and he could improve our pen or our rotation. If I was betting, I’d put my money on him going to the pen Joba style.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was thinking...
Does he replace Hammel? Or do they wait for expanded rosters?
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they wait for September he's not eligible for the post-season roster.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt know that...
What is the reasoning for that?
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you don't wait for the expanded roster
And that rule is exceptionally easy to get around. All you have to do is have someone go on the DL and you can say he’s added in his place. The Angels did this with K-Rod in 01’ when they won the WS.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh...
What players can come up, and who cant when rosters are expanded?
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone on the 40 man can be called up
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT SONNY
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what sucks even more
is he lost to the Tribe’s offense and is right now losing to the A’s who bat Matt Murton clean up.
ugh.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see how he finishes up before we criticize...
3 more scoreless innings and it is a quality start…
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays are last in the majors in doubles.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That BB/9 is climbing.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the Rays hitting as a team with RISP?
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
QUALITY AB AYBAR!
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTFNAVI
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good grief at the team split
OPS over 1.000 with three balls, under .600 with two strikes.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everyone's like that
3 balls includes all walks, and every strike at 2-strikes is an out.
by Sky Kalkman on Jul 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs 2 hops at 1st on a secondary...that cost him
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomes is looking so much better post-break
He doesn’t seem to be hacking as much.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we get our heads out of our backsides please?
3 run home runs and poor baserunning…not gonna win any game this way
by raysfaninminnesota on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we beat ourselves too often
we don’t actually lose to the other team too often. that’s why this gets so frustrating.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC has a vertical leap of 1 foot
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC is the least athletic outfielder in the league when he gets near a wall
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, he is a pussy....that is something you can work on...
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we lowered the wall
so he could rob home runs!
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That reminds me of his shit bunt attempts
Any athletic guy like him should be able to learn how to bunt and approach a wall
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JESUS%
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GONZALES YOU WHORE
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Upton would catch that standing up.
by Cory Alexander on Jul 22, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that guy was supposed to be teh suck fielding
and made Guzman look like he put in full effort.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes the bigs makes you play harder
This was the knock on Hanley too.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also imagined
CarGo as fatter. I don’t know why, maybe they were bad pictures combined with the lazy knock made him fat in my mind.
Your mind can play tricks on you. Brick will always look like Wes Bankston to me.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D.J. Jones is white, get over it.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lies, it has to be!
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Upton. You're due for a HR.
by Cory Alexander on Jul 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO HE WAS NOT DUE YOU FUCKERS
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOBODY IS EVER REALLY DUE
EXCEPT BABIES.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Italian twins
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF friedman. How long can you let this shit go on
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We can't get 2-hit shutouts every night.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That half inning isn't something he can do anything about
Zobrist is a holder and Aki, B.J., Carl are mainstays.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know. it's just so frustrating.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I ask myself: Is CC really that bad?
Then I see ABs like that.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
We get the lead-off man on in FIVE consecutive innings and we have scored 1 run.
Awesome…
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He wasn't watching Kaz last night.
You’ve got to put down the cheeseburger while fielding
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Things!
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC
3 AB’s; 4 pitches seen.
I’m a little late with it, but that really is unacceptable.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's went downhill this season in every way imaginable
It’s disappointing because having last year’s Carl with this team would be fun.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or any version of CC before this year
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the thing is, i want a bat, but i don't want to give up Hellickson, Davis, or Price under any circumstances...
can i have my cake and eat it too?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Niemman + Brignac should net something good
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends, will adding a Blake type suffice you?
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather a murton or a willits.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...Why?
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
willits is a switch-hitter who hits real well off of lefties....and his OBP is near .400 for his MLB career
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he gets a ton of walks and his speed can turn a walk into a double.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willits
Career GPA: .262
Blake’s this year: .279
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering our offense against lefties
Any offensive production vs. LHP would be a plus
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niemann has been real solid as of late....
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Navi is good at hitting
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When you think about it...
The only little outvurst the Rays have had lately is when they had all those shitty hits against Halladay, and one HR
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7742/splits;_ylt=AjZ_WwWV7FPK5gDQj59htw2FCLcF
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7742/splits;_ylt=AkkppBWyPyRDMJM55YElbTeFCLcF?year=career&type=Batting
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it only links half of it for some reason?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays need to quit swing the bats like a bunch of little bitches
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rays should include Crawford in a trade for Holliday. I'm serious.
by RaysRock1 on Jul 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This off-season they might consider trading him.
Not speaking on just this season either. His value is probably higher to some other teams (Giants let’s say) than to us. Of course that was when we had someone ready to take his place, the only way it would work now is:
LF: Hinske
CF: Upton
RF: Ruggiano/Gross
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather trade him now for Holliday...
Holliday only has one less year under control, and is far better
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Bay could be re-signed
I’m really weary on any Boras client, but that’s an email/AIM story to tell.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A good LD% is like a sore dick
You cant beat it
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha wes bankston owes howell rent money
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aki!
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what they say
The best offense is a good defense
by kurby on Jul 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha....not if our worst offense scores 1 run.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does he get an OOZ for that? or just a gold star?
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As opposed to BJ
Who’s Kintama
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GLORIOUS JAPANESE BASTARD
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LUK GUYZ!
RHP!!!!
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only one pitch from a shut-out
Even if Sonny doesn’t come back out, nice quality start for Sonny.
by raysfaninminnesota on Jul 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ziegler blogs for AthleticsNation
Therefore he is one with zen.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miller is up
I don’t think his ERA is 0…..
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now would be a nice time for BJ to break out his slump.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn Upton
You gotta start getting XBH soon.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe if CC can get on next inning.....
...Longo can save our asses again
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crawford's gotten on three (?) times this series
He’s done.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crawford is so TTT
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Floyd is a rather thick man.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's with all the innuendo today RJ?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god Miller sucks
bring anyone in, this guy just gives up runs
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
miller is so good against righties.
9 = 8
by websterjtc on Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU MILLER
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
-”/>
FUck glover, miller sucks worse
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just gonna say
i think i miss Glover
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By my count
Miller has retired 1 out of his last 9 hitters.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Christopher Reeves would walk against him
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has a small strike zone
Being all decayed and all.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take that back
Would have been tougher to get out when he was alive. Not that much space between the letters and the knees there.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
w00t
Reyes…
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
During a pitching change...
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been checking blogs since
I saw it.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sooooooo
Can I has a Street/Murton deal, nao?
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey Miller, did you see that?
its called an out and pitchers try to get them.
The more you know.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so
either we make a sick comeback or we have to hope the Mariners win…..
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off to work
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by JMB on Jul 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Al at 86 is not good
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just ugly baseball
Brignac could be hurt also. Would be another blue chip prospect injured for us.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not hurt
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brignac was ejected
Johnny let his baby brother sleep, through the back door and baseball, all the kids are waiting outside, Old days come and go too soon Old friends, heroes, lifetimes. Don't let a single memory fade away
by LeftRight on Jul 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, you don't see that everyday
What for?
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have read the box score more throughly.
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by Tyler on Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per the Durham recap:
Brandon Watson singles on a ground ball to shortstop Reid Brignac. Jason Jaramillo to 3rd. T. Bohn to 2nd.
Durham Bulls shortstop Reid Brignac ejected by 3B umpire Andrew Vincent.
Defensive switch from second base to shortstop for Elliot Johnson.
Defensive Substitution: Andy Cannizaro replaces shortstop Reid Brignac, batting 8th, playing second base.
Johnny let his baby brother sleep, through the back door and baseball, all the kids are waiting outside, Old days come and go too soon Old friends, heroes, lifetimes. Don't let a single memory fade away
by LeftRight on Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its hard to feel good right now
but in Shields I trust, if he is himself, we take 2 out of 3 again….
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
too many close plays at 1B
and we have been out on everyone of them
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i figured it out
all we gotta do is clone Evan 9 times and we are golden
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is ridiculous
I don’t understand how none of the problems that have emerged in the game have been addressed at an earlier time. Crawford does not hit with the patience or consistent power to hit third. The line-up is so left-handed that we are completely crippled against average to below average left-handed starters. We continue to play hitters based solely on the fact that they hit with the opposite hand as the pitcher that we forget that they can’t hit – period. Trust me, I hit right-handed but you don’t want to see me up there instead of Hinske. Why would Gabe Gross be your first pinch hitter off the bench? Because he is going in as a defensive replacement? It’s the seventh inning- pinch hit floyd or hinske and throw gross into the field for them – this isn’t the national league – you do not have to save pinch hitters. The team would be far better off if Longoria played shortstop while bartlett is out and aybar played third. Zobrist is a liability offensively and defensively. Trevor Miller cannot throw strikes and even his outs come on fastballs down the middle. Al Reyes is done and has one pitch which must be out of the strike zone for it to be effective. The Rays are in a unique position at this point in the season – leading the American League East. Subpar play that has lasted the entire year cannot be tolerated for the sake of “chemistry.” Gomes is supposedly a bat off the bench and he is hitting under .200. Obviously all of these needs cannot be addressed but something has to be done. We can’t just close our eyes and wake up in September still in the American League playoff race.
by FanDisplaced on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
We’re definitely not fielding the best possible 25-man roster. And when guys who are obviously not going to be on the team next year are underachieving (Miller, Reyes, Glover, Floyd) yet still maintaining a roster spot it can get unbearable at times, regardless of our position in the standings.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so now that i'm done venting
what are the chances some sort of trade goes through tomorrow that gains us a reliever and a right handed bat, reyes goes on the dl and salas is brought up?
by FanDisplaced on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just to make matters worse
rauch got traded today straight up for a minor league second baseman…. and that was it. A legit reliever under control through 2010. For one minor leaguer. I think we could have made that move. Oh – and nice play zobrist. I don’t care if they gave suzuki a hit. you are a bum. You should get autographs from everyone on your team and the opposing team because it is a miracle you are even in the stadium.
by FanDisplaced on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we look like the old rays too often lately
come on Friedman, be the genius you are and get us some help.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammel needs to get traded fora Vietnamese hooker some penicillin
by td32 on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if only we can do all of this....
Have Salas replace Reyes
Dan Johnson replace Floyd
Get Bartlett back and demote Zobrist to Princeton or Hudson Valley or something
Replace Miller with Niemann…..not like Miller is a lefty specialist anyway, hes garbage
or make some trades, we have too many players that don’t play on a playoff team.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Xavier Hernandez, the AAA pitching coach/genius.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
X. Hernandez
pitching coach extraordinaire
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close
only I would replace Dan Johnson with Ruggiano.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
works for me
and Price would be there instead of Niemann but in a month, this is what I would do today.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Johnson
I really do. Hell, I wouldn’t mind if we let Hinske walk during the offseason and let Johnson man the DH role until Jaso takes it from him.
In fact, I could really see that scenario playing out.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson would probably enjoy not having to use suntan lotion.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really excited about Jaso taking over the DH spot next year
I just wanted to get that out there.
by Vin on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree with most
Salas for Reyes, Johnson for Floyd, ruggiano for gomes, zobrist to hell or princeton, Glover can grab a ride with zobrist, miller for neiman or houser, and stop pinch hitting gross
by FanDisplaced on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WRONG JERSEY
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't believe they are throwing him now
we may need him to pitch for us tomorrow
by FanDisplaced on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
showcase
a man can dream.
or maybe not? come on Friedman, be a genius again.
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man just imagine
all those times Maddon thinks he should bring in Reyes, its Huston Street instead. Oh how nice it would be….
by joeybw on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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