AL Central Play-In Game
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 5:33 PM EDT
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Amount of innings I want this game to last = x+6 where x stands for "Number of innings before Francisco Liriano enters."
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Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
There are two ways to top this:
Be even more outrageous, or be equally outrageous on a completely unrelated topic, while doing it in five words or less.
I can do neither.
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do love bacon
but I can’t see the logic to this one.
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by usfraysfan on Sep 30, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
reply fail
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by usfraysfan on Sep 30, 2008 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al Davis is so sad...He just admitted Lane didn't want Jamarcus.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liriano is the only pitcher that I truly fear in the American League playoffs
A couple others I think can pose some issues. But Liriano can BEAT us. I do not want any part of him or the Twins.
by matthan on Sep 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Al Davis: "Chris Mortenson is a professional liar."
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, so I hope that this game goes 18 innings and exhaust the bullpen completely!
Is that cruel?
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 30, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lots of innings, best relievers working hard
and (turns to dark side) maybe some injuries also!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karma is a bitch. Be careful (knocks on wood) what you wish for.
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 30, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing serious
or career threatening
Just a minor little injury that keeps them out of the ALDS!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to be no the safe side please specify when you say "they" state "The Twins or ChiSox."
Man, because that could end up with some bad black magic. What I mean is you could have one of the Rays end up being hurt because you did not specify who. Man, ain’t playoff baseball fun?
The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast/The slow one now/Will later be fast/ As the present now/Will later be past/The order is/Rapidly fadin'./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin'..- Bob Dylan
by thebaddancingraysfan on Sep 30, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Jermanie Dye, and Alexei Ramirez
can all fall down in their respect dugouts and be too soar to play for about a week
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexei is awful
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calling Alexei is asinine.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently I deleted the word awful. I typed it, I must have deleted it.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not awful. but he does make out nearly 70% of the time. that being said, i remember him doing very well against us.
by walkoffwalk on Sep 30, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC is a good fielder. Alexei is not.
And those are understatements.
Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.
by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he doesnt walk and he sucks at D
but hes pesky and hes clutch. Never like facing a guy like that.
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even stat heads would say that defensive data isn't more than an educated guess and one years data isn't good enough.
So you can’t say he is awful. Especially when baseball people think he’s good enough to handle SS. When hit f/x comes out, then we can talk, but until then, it’s not perfect.
And no, he doesn’t get on base, but that doesn’t make him awful. He his for a high average and a whole lot of power. He’s in his first year in the show and despite entering his prime, is likely to make adjustments after getting caught up to the speed of the game. He’s a pretty darn good player. I’d take him over Aki.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also swings out of the zone 43% of the time...
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hits the ball very, very hard.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not nearly as often.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't stat heads say that one years worth of defensive stats aren't a big enough sample size to make judgements off of?
Aren’t defensive stats flawed? Defensive stats tell us Christian Guzman is better defensively than Bartlett. Should we trust these?
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, because Bartlett has had a knee injury for most of the season
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tend to agree with Tyler as far as the defensive metrics go
Nice to look at, but a lot of times some things just seem off.
by rglass44 on Sep 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, they are imperfect.
However I don’t see that particular ranking being that misleading when you consider the circumstance.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Guzman was bad 3 years ago before he got older and slower
Maybe he was helped by the rest of that terrible IF.
by rglass44 on Sep 30, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman being in the top half of the defensive rankings is, well, indefensable.
As glass said, he’s been bad for several years now, why would he suddenly get better?
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you fluke getting better?
I’d say the more likely scenario is that the numbers are a fluke and wrong.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The numbers for this year can be a fluke.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's making more plays in his zone
that could just mean he had more balls hit right at him. That, again, wouldn’t make him a better SS, it would just mean that he got balls hit at him. Again, which leads me to believe, defensive numbers are flawed and don’t tell the whole story.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something scouts could observe, but numbers couldn't tell you.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could look at chances.
If he’s converting more chances does that not make him better?
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Not if they're hit right at him. Anyone could do that.
And Zones are static. Guys who play on the edge of zones might get credit for more out of zone plays despite not having great range. And that would be a credit to scouting reports and coaches who position the players.
Converting plays that are hit right at you doesn’t make you a better player.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Chrisian Guzman?
Listen, I’ve seen Bartlett play and he still has plenty of range. Guzman is fat. I’m sorry, but Bartlett hurt has more range than a fat Christian Guzman.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, see you're confusing range and in zone ratings.
If I recall Guzman was better in zone.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW: the +/- ratings have Guzman 5th.
Jimmy Rollins 23
Yunel Escobar 21
J.J. Hardy 19
Cesar Izturis 19
Cristian Guzman 15
Jack Wilson 15
Mike Aviles 15
Omar Vizquel 9
Miguel Tejada 7
Erick Aybar 7
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Care to explain why these folks and their eyes have Guzman 5th?
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who does these rankings?
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me of a young Soriano. That is not good.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he even THAT much younger anyway?
He is 27 right? Or am I talking out of my ass again?
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is a young Soriano not good? When did Soriano become bad at baseball? He's really good at baseball too.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have never said awful...Overrated would be better.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should be moved to CF after Junior leaves
Like Upton, except not as good and not nearly as cool. And he wont have the arm. Otherwise, just like Upton!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez is awful at second and would be even worse at shortstop.
The White Sox seem to think Griffey is capable of still playing center and we know that’s false.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe they think Griffey is their best option of a bunch of bad options?
Our team has run out Hinkse in the field with Ruggiano in AAA all year. Does that mean we don’t know what we’re doing?
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not really a good comparison.
If Ruggiano were left-handed, perhaps, but he’s not, and Hinske was partially useful with the bat for most of the season.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do they continue to use him when we have Perez up though?
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they arent planning to fix that
They want to go with Beckham – Ramirez as there future. Ramirez needs to be in the OF.
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What leads you to believe that Ramirez is awful at 2nd other than the defensive numbers?
If they’re flawed and a single years worth of data is insufficient, how can you make that judgment when scouts are saying he’s good enough to move up the defensive spectrum?
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Move up, he's moving to the second hardest position available.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Semantics. Answer the question.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
imperfect != useless
Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.
by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al Davis is batshit insane
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JP Howell needs to catch some rays...
by walkoffwalk on Sep 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wondered who that was
I thought it was some kid w/ leukemia.
by rglass44 on Sep 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geezus, looks like Powder.
Anyone see that movie? Oh that’s right, you guys were 2 yrs. old.
by RATW on Sep 30, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is dis motherfucker getting televised?
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JOHN DANKS AND NICK BLACKBURN BOTH HAVE 11 WINS, AND THEY BOTH HAVE PITCHED 187 INNINGS, THAT MEANS THEY'RE SIMILAR YOU GUYS.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on the subject
They are probably concerned about his arm, cant blame them there but doesnt Liriano have to pitch this game? At least for 5 innings or so? You don’t save guys for games that may never happen.
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano is unavailable. Scott Baker is available.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No matter what?
If this game goes 20 innings, he still will not pitch?
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fairly sure..They're still using extended rosters, so..
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know they have enough arms
but this is the most important game they will have this season unless they make the post season, they gotta be beat with their best if they are bat.
And, yes, I just want Danks, Floyd, and Lirano all to be tired.
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Glover, who WON'T make you look bad.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who do we want again? Extra Innings?
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Chicago
because Floyd and Danks will both be tired
and I want 16+ innings
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rome was ripping on the Rays today
Something about their choices for throwing out the first pitch for the ALDS games.
The running gag all day was who should throw out the first pitch if the Rays go to the ALCS and World Series.
Just thought I’d throw that out there.
by RATW on Sep 30, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Rome is a whore.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This story was one of the most overhyped stories of the last week....
I think I’ve read 7 Deadspin posts where it came up.
Boom. Outta Here.
by WillisDaddy on Sep 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torii hunter was the twins best player? Huh.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The sky is blue.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SRQ is dumb.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnathan Papelbon is a douche
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evan Longoria is a rookie and good.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The playoffs are on TBS.
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by Tyler on Sep 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except the WS.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Bartlett is our MVP
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAY GUISE
WE PLAY WHOEVER WINS OMG
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SUGGESTION
If we win it all, unban sternfan1, email him that he is unbanned and lets see his comments
All the sudden, he will be the biggest Rays fan ever
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Why didn't we sweep?"
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He emailed me last Friday and said to explain to everyone how the Rays were the biggest chokes since the 60 Phils.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
69 films, its funnier as an oral sex joke.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to clarify
What choke was he referring to?
Why do I care?
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO FREAK ACCIDENTS, LETS GO CLAPCLAPCLAP
Maybe Griffey can drink some Brain tonic like the simpsons.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's up for extra innings tonight?
:)
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WORK THE DAMN COUNT
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really dont want to face Chicago.. They have way too much pop in the line up for my taste
by bucpimpin on Sep 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on, lots of pitches
and injuries(minor) and other stuff that sucks for fans of these 2 teams!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this doesn't technically count as a playoff game, but would you consider it a playoff game?
I mean, playoff atmosphere, and both teams are playing to continue their season, and this game isn’t played if both teams aren’t in the position they are now. NCAA Basketball would consider this a tournament game.
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we get the game stretched to the point where the Twins use Liriano and then win?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only important part to me is Liriano throwing a lot
whoever wins, wins.
Was cheering for Chicago but if they get a 3rd straight must win, they might be too pumped up
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was some clutch shit right there
fuckers
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HELP! I dont know who to root for!
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just root for the pitchers working hard
and then either way, we win
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we'd own Minnesota.. We only split with them because we were half ass drunk.
by bucpimpin on Sep 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maddon said he'd rather play the Sox
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he just wats to piss Delmon off
so its more fun when he does nothing
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe just more fun if he's watching us in the PS
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Wheeler didnt feel like picking up a save
Could of easily swept that series
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wheeler is also sort of a lousy closer
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by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by 'sort of' you mean 'fucking lousy', then yes.
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome in the 8th
Percy has been much better in the 8th also
If only we can get a CG every game!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sun rises in the east
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Price be the closer if Percy isnt on the roster?
by bucpimpin on Sep 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Price has never closed before, i dont think the playoffs is a great place to start
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by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harold eynolds is really cracking himself up
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are the Sox throwing at us in Game 1 if they make it?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When do the playoff rosters have to be announced by?
Right now I only know of 5….. Shields, Kaz, Garza, Sonny and Crawford…..a lot of obvious ones but i must know all 25!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
SP (4) Shields, Kazmir, Garza, Sonny
RP (6) Wheeler, Balfour, Howell, Bradford, Price, Miller
Starters (9) Navarro, Pena, Iwamura, Bartlett, Longoria, Crawford, Upton, Gross, Floyd
Bench(6) Hernandez, Zobrist, Perez, Baldelli, Aybar, Hinske
My guess
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Switch Mille w/ Percy and you probably got it right...sadly
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad baserunning graphic?
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by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all I got
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it. Thats from May i think
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by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many position players does the AL have left?
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THERE ARE NO MORE POSITION PLAYERS ON THE BENCH
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From BP Roundtable
Joe Sheehan (4:56:34 PM PT): “benrosenberg02 (boston): Why Wise and not Swisher?”
I don’t know, and frankly, the whole issue is getting a little weird. The White Sox are playing DeWayne Wise, and using Ken Griffey Jr. in center field, while benching Nick Swisher…and they’re eight innings from the playoffs.
LOL
by rglass44 on Sep 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Swisher could be had for cheap.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder the same thing
They didn’t pick up Griff’s option when they traded for him did they?
I would love to get Swisher cheap as a DH/LF/RF.
by rglass44 on Sep 30, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like him more than Hinske, thats for sure
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why couldn't Hinske keep over-performing?
Why did so many people see the writing on the wall :|
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We just guess at a lot of stuff.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are your stats to prove that Upton isn't lazy?
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In RJ's testicles
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am most certainly not going to ask him to present them now.
Thanks a lot sicko.
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not even funny to think about
Niemann?
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by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd probably make that deal.
Despite our conversation on average pitching being undervalued.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah i'd do it -- average pitching is a downgrade for this team
and remember Swisher’s 2006 and 2007? 125 OPS+, .375ish OBP, .475ish SLG. in Oakland. and solid D in a corner spot?
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by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WORK THE COUNT
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon Young
Greatest trade ever
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
28 pitches through 2 innings for Danks
God damnit….
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Blackburn
Throw lots of pitches!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to inject politics into this website but for fucks sake.
COURIC: And when it comes to establishing your world view, I was curious, what newspapers and magazines did you regularly read before you were tapped for this — to stay informed and to understand the world?
PALIN: I’ve read most of them again with a great appreciation for the press, for the media —
COURIC: But what ones specifically? I’m curious.
PALIN: Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years.
COURIC: Can you name any of them?
PALIN: I have a vast variety of sources where we get our news.
by putupyourDUKES on Sep 30, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mcdonalds brochures, swimsuit monthly...
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's just keeping her info on the down low.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how about that Delmon Young trade
I was completely wrong about it.
by putupyourDUKES on Sep 30, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked the general response...
to what she learned about running for VP so far.
It’s all about “gotcha journalism”.
“Gotcha Journalism” is the new “Flip Flop”.
Boom. Outta Here.
by WillisDaddy on Sep 30, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez just looks slow.
/Tyler bait.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E.T. walks
1st and 2nd for A.J. Douchebag
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just to be sure, Doug Eddings isn't part of this umpiring crew, right?
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldnt matter
Rays are not playing and Upton will not be running to 1st.
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I think you have your umps confused
Or I have my umps confused.
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Meals working the playoffs?
Anybody know?
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4*15 = 60 umps.
8 * 7 = 56
There’s a good shot that he is.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...Son of a bitch I meant 4*6.
Seriously, I’m out of it.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lolz
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always liked the 2nd one better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3qncy5Qfk
by kericr on Sep 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAYY AJ
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pitch counts arent nearly high enough
but if it stays tied, that would be awesome
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn up to 33 pitches through 2 innings
Danks and Blackburn need some Kazmiritis.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris for Bartlett
Also an awesome decision
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game needs to last 20 innings
by putupyourDUKES on Sep 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best case scenario: Game goes 16-17. Twins win but are forced to use Liriano.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again from BP
Joe Sheehan (5:20:47 PM PT): Stockton: “Punto, trying to stay alive, does just that.”
If he hadn’t, he’d have been dead. On first base.
Twice now. Geez, pitch recognition.
LOL at the Twins.
by rglass44 on Sep 30, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well now hes at 50
just keep it tied, if nothing else
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks at 50 pitches through 3
Getting better
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, White Sox
See what the Twins did? Yeah, do that.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God fucking damnit
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a sad inning
Sure you guys dont wanna face the White Sox?
Blackburn only at 40 through 3 now
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job there, Alexi Casilla
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the good news is
Both teams seem to be extreme hackers
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau fails
Try to make Blackburn work this time, ’kay ChiSox?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now remember guys, make him work but dont score
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Griffey
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we the only ones here?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh..could be better..
If I didn’t have a physics exam Friday morning I’d be at Game 1 on Thursday
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swisher could do THAT, Mr. Wise
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by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BUT SWISHER IS A COMMIE
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, dont let Cuddyer score
good thing Delmon is up
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuddyer doubles
but it’s okay, Delmon and Brendan Harris are there
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon is good at eating
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
Go on and suck, Brendan! WE BELIEVE!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-0 :(
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS JUST IN: BRENDAN HARRIS SUCKS
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon too
we had both just last year!
Danks is over 70 pitches now
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GRIFFEY!!!!!!!!!!!
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm stuck in Detroit all week
The Tigers last place finish was because of Chuck Hernandez, says Detroit sports talk radio. They are celebrating his firing.. and Matt Millen’s too.
by RATW on Sep 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget G-Fail's clutch Grand Slam to Alexei Ramirez
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was pretty shallow
I know Griffey doesn’t have a cannon anymore but Cuddyer isn’t that quick either… interesting. Guess they don’t have much faith in Punto with two outs
by EpicZeRo on Sep 30, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you gotta figure the next hitter only has a 33% chance of getting on base/scoring the run
so if the runner is safe more than 33% of the time, it’s a good call.
Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.
by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danks pitches are getting up there
especially on 3 days rest
Now, can Blackburn actually throw some?
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E.T. says no
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
help us out for once, AJ
dont get a hit but have a prolonged AB
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A.J. says no
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, just noticed...
Uribe’s facial hair… my LORD that’s ugly
by EpicZeRo on Sep 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
62 pitches through 5
White Sox are suck hackers tonight
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
LETS GO EXTRA INNINGS LET’S GO (clap, clap) (repeat)
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't help but notice...Delmon Young would swing at a ping pong ball
by ReasonableDoubt on Sep 30, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP FUCKING HACKING
GOD
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks is about to go over 80
and hes on 3 days rest, he will be done soon
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span has 2 walks
everyone else loves to swing the bat
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as much as the Twins hack, they scored the third-most runs in the AL
of course, that’s heavily dependent on clutch hitting and they’re not too far ahead of the ninth-best offensive team.
Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.
by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scoreless through 6
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks is in the mid 80's
If only Blackburn was even working up a sweat…..
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks at 87 through 6
Why can’t the ChiSox do this?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pros of this game: 9th inning will end by 10:30.
Cons of this game: might take 90 innings.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is that a con?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have two previews due by tomorrow. : /
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: anybody see this picture on Fox News Website today?
by bucpimpin on Sep 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus
Blackburn will pitch 12 innings tonight……
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THERE'S ONLY ONE SEPTEMBER 30TH
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fucking hackers
Danks better keep them shut out here also
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn's gonna go CGSO, isn't he?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep even if we have a 17 inning game
White Sox are trying to get a HR or a big time hit every pitch
uh, its not working
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer just bunted.
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MAUER 4 MVP, YO!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Orlando Cabrera wants to win more than everyone on the field. Combined.
by R.J. Anderson on Sep 30, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMFG FAIL
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus
Danks is over 90 now I think, finally
not that he will be done yet
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 pitching inning? jesus
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is this shit serious?
Danks at 93, he will pitch the 8th
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GOOD NEWS: We get to play one of these teams for a trip to the ALCS
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would be better news if the pen was getting used
Starters arent even done yet…..Blackburn isnt even close to done
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
........go White Sox?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
go 14 innings
thats all i care about
keep it tied please
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome = clutch
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
originally I was cheering for the White Sox
but now I am not sure. Too many HR hitters against our pitchers who give up a ton of homers
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's some good news
Garza wouldn’t have to pitch in the Metrodome in Game 3.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
both bullpens are working now
come on Twins, tie it up next inning, i need extra innings
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I fear Alexi Ramirez more than any other hitter on these 2 clubs.
by bucpimpin on Sep 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
even Mauer?
Tonight not withstanding
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Making the playoffs?
Seth McClung – Brewers
Toby Hall – White Sox
by RATW on Sep 30, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Entire 2008 Rays team?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn imploding :(
YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO JUST WORK, DAMNIT!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how often do you pinch run for your center fielder?
Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.
by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well we would
if he didnt hustle on a easy DP
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IBBing E.T.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you think about them going to Joe nathan here?
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too early
Save him for a save or late inning tie ballgame
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but this could be the most important situation of the game, why not go to your best reliever?
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering the rest of the pen's recent performance
Who else do you have to depend on for a save?
Not everybody has a Grant Balfour
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but wouldnt you rather have your best come in with runners on and have someone not as good come in with bases empty?
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why you use your best set up man in the situation
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a bad idea
that way you can also leave him in more than an inning. no reason to pace him at this point.
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by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no more runs
Twins need to come back and burn these pens. Blackburn is gone and Danks will be next inning, finally!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this guy just made his debut
I hope he doesnt suck here
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just get A.J. Douchebag out
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet blonde goatee
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is not throwing strikes
wrong time to test him?
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew
SCORE DAMNIT
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tie this shit up
and then start using decent relievers, that goes to both of you!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Failmon
Don’t suck…
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, i dont miss delmon at all
go away percival
by GenghisJohn on Sep 30, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No one does
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ASTRONOMICAL FAIL
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus, do something Harris
That doesnt fill me with confidence
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMFG HARRIS GOT A SINGLE!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro say
Brendan Harris is CRUTCH!
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Sep 30, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris gone. Tolbert to PR.
Bartlett >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Harris
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this the announcing crew we are going to get?
by walkoffwalk on Sep 30, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should only be so lucky
To have Harold Reynolds announce our game
by EpicZeRo on Sep 30, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stockton is a massive step up from the goobs on FOX
Even Reynolds looks good in comparison.
by RATW on Sep 30, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pathetic
I love our chances after watching this game
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was clutch, Punto
Holy shit how did the Twins make it this far?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
take 1 bad Blackburn pitch away
and how did the White Sox go so far?
Well the bullpen will be fine but at least Floyd and Danks both will be tired…..
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nathan and Jenks up
Nathan may never have a chance….
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
Jenks definitely has the potential
by EpicZeRo on Sep 30, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf Nathan
since when do you give up hits?
please get Thome out
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer and Morneau due up in 9th
Think they can stop sucking long enough to hit like the MVP candidates they supposedly are?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez, Span, Castilla due up
need hits to see the M&M’s
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck
thought Punto was higher in the order. well…shit…
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is amazing luck again
cuz it seemed like when we face the Twins, those 2 would come up every damn inning
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair, they are hitting against a lefty today
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by Sky Kalkman on Sep 30, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
k here we go
Just score 1 off Jenks please
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
START SUCKING JENKS
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel in for Gomez
do this right away, hit a HR
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for Jenks to fail...hard
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, he did
but Kubel swung anyway
ugh
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB Kubel...
Hacking, just like the rest of em
by EpicZeRo on Sep 30, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Kubel
fuck…
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 out left...
Up to Casilla. Looks like it’ll be the Sox in Tampa on Thursday
by EpicZeRo on Sep 30, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf Swisher
show boating? Can’t wait til we sweep you!
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUUUUUUUUUCK
Come on Casilla. Please don’t suck.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Griffey doesn't make that catch
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by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sox @ Rays
I just hope they arent all pumped up
and they are much more rested than I was hoping for
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say this to the WhiteSox.....
You better bring it!
by TheUltimateBucFan on Sep 30, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That better not be all they got
Or it’s gonna be a short series
Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, and Gabe Gross coming through in the ninth
by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well fuck
Hacktastic, Twins.
Who are the Sox throwing at us in Game 1?
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Thome, you are so folksy
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Sep 30, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
plz be good Shields
all these HR hitters vs Shields is sorta scary
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm more worried about Kaz
Considering how he ended the season
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please get drunk
as fuck and have a 72 hour hangover
by Roc on Sep 30, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope their hangover
last longer than Longoria’s
Anyway, I was hoping for much more relievers but this game makes me feel better about the ALDS
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang...we might have gotten shady calls against the twins cause nobody wants to see the twins go deep...but mlb wants a chicago/boston ALCS....
i’m a conspiracy theorist.
by walkoffwalk on Sep 30, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that, i woldnt worry about
if/when Rays go to the ALCS, its time to worry about the umps
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS! THIS! THIS! THIS! THIS! THIS!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
drafted his son because it was his son
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut out 1-0 with the season on the line. Congrats Twins, here you go.
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember
White Sox scored 1 off of Blackburn
James Shields has to do this
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just gotta keep the ball in the park
If we can manage that we’re fine
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
WELCOME TO HELL, CHISOX!!!!!!!!!
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no pity
I want a sweep, i want them ripped apart and then Longoria can celebrate again
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we sweep, we'll have enough time to get over our hangovers in time for the ALCS
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by JMB on Sep 30, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That 1-0 score just won me $872 :)
I won my AL league by a single run since Dye or AJ didn’t plate tonight. If one would have scored, I would have lost $218. If both would have scored, I would have lost $436 in winnings.
I’m going streaking!
by Jason Collette on Sep 30, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I think this is good
Well, the 1 reliever thing sucks but Danks and Floyd tired no Quientin or Crede…..
AND OMG WE FINALLY HAVE A OPPONENT
by joeybw on Sep 30, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gammons is saying Percy is likely out
Boom. Outta Here.
by WillisDaddy on Sep 30, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gammons still has sources not in Boston/NY?
by walkoffwalk on Sep 30, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gammons is a freaking rock star
If you go to a Spring Training game and see him there, he’s signing more autographs than most players.
by Jason Collette on Sep 30, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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