3/19/09 GDT: Cardinals @ Rays; Scott Kazmir Starts
by Tommy Rancel on Mar 19, 2009 11:00 AM EDT
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PrintGame Time: 1: 05 PM
TV/Radio: MLB Network/Sun Sports
Lineups:
- Justin Ruggiano LF
- Adam Kennedy 2B
- Evan Longoria 3B
- Pat Burrell DH
- Gabe Gross RF
- Ben Zobrist CF
- Chris Richard 1B
- Shawn Riggans C
- Reid Brignac SS
Pitchers: LH Scott Kazmir, RH Jason Isringhausen, LH Brian Shouse, RH Derek Rodriguez
Things to watch: How about the actual game? The Rays are on TV a limited number of times this spring and this happens to be one of them.
Of course, all eyes will be on the left arm of Scott Kazmir. Kaz makes his third start of the spring and should be good for around 65 pitches. Depending on which Kazmir shows up that could be anywhere between 3-5 innings of work. Keep an eye on slider usage.
Jason Isringhausen makes his second appearance in a Rays uniform. Izzy is technically battling for a spot in the bullpen, but will face hitters in a game situation for only the second time since August 16th.
With a decision on Eduardo Morlan due at some point, this could be the last time we see Derek Rodriguez pitch for the Rays.
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I need a BJ
Upton sighting, I am so giddy he is swinging the bat today.
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Way to come through in the clutch
what else you got?
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on Mar 19, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone post this?
My bad if they did
During the WBC contest last night between USA and Venezuela, the announcers indicated that Evan Longoria would not be joining the US squad to replace the injured Chipper Jones, and that manager Davey Johnson would go with the squad that is there.
What’s going on in Johnson’s head? He has 10 position players now (Youkilis is injured now). I think Chris Ianetta is the only hitter on his bench
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Either, the Rays have made it clear that nobody is welcome to using Longoria
Or Davey Johnson is doing a ’young’ns don’t deserve to be here’ thing.
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O/U Kaz's K's today
I’ll say 5
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
over ip
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
-Al Lopez
by Sandy Kazmir on Mar 19, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
With Ensberg around and Aybar also here
Why is Richard even still with the team?
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Kaz is doing his Percival impression?
go away percival
Wait
Everyone come together and remind each other that they are good at defense
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Crap....that's not so good
Come on Kaz, you’ve got to do better than that.
"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige
by Steve Slowinski on Mar 19, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This is pretty much par for the course for Kaz it seems
go away percival
I think he is pissed at Richard and can't get over it
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Yep, Longo is hungover again
He would normally make that un routine play
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I think the only thing Kazmir really needs to work on
is his temper, he seems to fail hard when he feels he deserved a out and an error is made
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Who will win the tournament?
I am going with Memphis
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Memphis is not looking soooooo great.
I have them going to the Final Four but Da Ville winning it all.
Swav or Die.
Isn't it fascinating?
last year when he was “recovering from injury”(i.e., didn’t have his Fastball), he pitched brilliantly? Maybe he had to think & actually pitch? When Kazmir thinks he has the super-fastball, is he not as good?
Uh, he had his fastball, it just wasn't quite as fast as he would have wanted.
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I'm late, WTF happened?
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Brignac scooped a ball up the middle, threw to first, throw was a bit low, Richard let it bounce off his glove, then booted it, runner to third.
Two batters later Ludwick goes yard.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
MVB :(
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yeah
I just remember when he came back, he was off the charts great. But when he thought he was “up to speed”(pun?), he seemed to not be as good(though that count be credited to losing the slider).
Off Topic: Michael Smith of ESPN just said Tampa is the top candidate to land JC (not Jesus Christ)
Cutler a Buc .. not too awful.
I would be OK with this...
I am dirty on the Broncos for what they’re doing now; Cutler coming here might finally make me change allegiance to the “home” team.
Fun fact, that short POS should have been on the Rays
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He was drafted by the Rays in the 21st round of a draft, decided to stay in college instead.
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Uh...no?
Maybe? I thought it was Pedroia?
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Nope, you're right.
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Def Ellsbury
Didn’t we draft Andrew Miller also?
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That's cheating
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Sad but true
Kazmir fucking up so much reminds us of that magical 08 season at least
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we drafted pedroia?
heading to baseball cube…
No I was wrong
And use reply.
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but dammitt...
reply means i have to scroll up to that particular discussion. boo ;o)
type of game inside, a tee might be more effective right now.
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I don't think putting Kazmir on a tee would help.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe if we broke his arm it would help
Because then, someone else could pitch.
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I don't want to watch 2008 Kazmir anymore.
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Well yeah, I'm not seriously calling for his head.
He’ll get at least 3 or 4 innings of regular season time before I do that.
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He was still league average.
Oh fuck, I sound like a motherfucking Edwin Jackson supporter.
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's the lefty throwing BP for St. Louis?
And when does the actual game start.
by nyyfaninlaaland on Mar 19, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
So before we campain for Kazmir's cut
I think even he is allowed a bad game, he looked great in his first 2
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i dont
but I also dont think he just lost his talent either
he will be fine
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Durham giving tus false hope.
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This is not a well pitched game
In case someone didn’t know
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lulz!
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I remember when Pinero was good, then he sucked, now he's good again?
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Eh, same difference.
The emphasis on craptazm was more important then his highs.
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Damnit Brignac
He will never be useful!
(not serious before I get hated on)
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This is where you keep the defecit at 2
Just incase you aren’t aware, Kaz
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They were expecting 5IP with only 75 pitches from him?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..etc
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To be fair
He only threw 55 through 4 last game
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Memphis is only up 3
Come on, start kicking his ass, I have like 5 bucks on you winning it all
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Well, if nothing else, he's doing a good job of inducing DPs
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GROUNDBALLSGROUNDBALLSGROUNDBALLSGROUNDBALLSGROUNDBALLSGROUNDBALLSGROUNDBALLS
by R.J. Anderson on Mar 19, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh no, see I wouldn't make a comparison
We’ve seen a lot better out of Kaz; Jackson inducing DP balls was a big improvment over what he had been doing.
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Why must they show a Pena commercial
while we suffer through Richard
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Maddon still says Price has a shot
I doubt it though
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Memphis is actually down 6
but 10 mins left, I have confidence in them
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