Marlins vs. Pirates, 22 April 2008
by Charlie on Apr 22, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
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Florida Marlins at Pittsburgh Pirates, Apr 22, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Ricky Nolasco against Paul Maholm, 7:05. Here's the box.
Yesterday's crowd was apparently the third-lowest in PNC's history - perhaps this sterling matchup will bring out the fans. There's some kind of T-shirt promotion, which should help.
While you wait, check out what Baseball Prospectus has to say about the Bucs' defense.
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I don’t know if I can muster the intestinal fortitude to watch tonight’s game. It’s just that whole “the day I decide to give up, they blow one open just impressively enough to pull me back in, only to beat me down again, rinse, repeat” thing.
You know, Pirates Baseball Hell.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineups Because I'm Bored:
PIRATES:
McLouth
Sanchez
Bay
Doumit
Nady
LaRoche
Mientkiewicz
Bixler
Maholm
-
MARLINS:
Ramirez
Uggla
Jacobs
Willingham
Cantu
Ross
Treanor
Amezaga
Nolasco
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will Maholm
give the Bucs a lesson on how to strand a runner?
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you spoke too soon
7 straight balls and a base hit
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
hey, no big deal…at this point a one run game is a victory
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing
we didn’t need a double play
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
25 pitches in the first inning already. The bullpen is crying.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nolasco to Nate
1 pitch….1 out
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nolasco to sanchez and bay
6 pitches, 2 outs
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game
is going amazingly.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Accountability...
So, uh, when does that kick in?
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
spin the weel
is it a lazy grounder or a lazy fly ball…nevermind, it’s a fly ball
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another great inning
though doumit and laroche hit it hard…..as did Bay in the 1st
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I charge Derg, Bixler and Maholm to take pitches
make him pitch at least 9 in an inning, please people
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Derg?
What’s the story behind that interesting nickname?
by DITO on Apr 22, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to tell the truth
I’m not entirely sure how it came about, but my friends and I have been calling Mientkewickz by it for years though
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first hit of the game for the Pirates
comes from the pitcher.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m probably going to regret saying this so early, but Maholm looks pretty good tonight.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only the same could be said
of the offense.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hitting...
not so much.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
he still has our only hit
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Cow
LaRoche MURDERS one….............foul
(out of the stadium)
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It'll be better news
if he can get it to stay fair.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, that’s an embarrassing strikeout by Bixler.
by Charlie on Apr 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice! Maholm has racked up a few Ks tonight.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How has Nate been caught so many times this year?
by Charlie on Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This time, he wasn't
The ump blew it. Twice.
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I mean the fact that it was a bad call doesn’t help.
by Charlie on Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction
TWO bad calls. Nate’s foot was in first, and the ball was dropped during the tag and not the exchange anyways.
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is Mac
we really need someone tearing a base off the field to protest that call
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I must admit
I was pretty disappointed to see Russell just kind of trot out there and discuss this amiably…
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russell
I wish he would just go nuts out there. Zero emotion
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was safe! Argh!
Nice glasses, Russell B-|
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was safe on two counts
and now maybe they cost us the game!!!!
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
of course
if we can’t score more than one run…..
But, it’s the principle.
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NATE SMASH!
Maybe McClouth will go all Incredible Hulk on the ball next time he’s up…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
after the Freddy single Russel should have been thrown out of the game, no excuses.
On another note, tie ballgame!
by DITO on Apr 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i strongly agree
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, WAIT
I think the LF caught that ball….yep I think that’s an out
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta wonder why
The Marlins aren’t in “stall so the bullpen can warm up real quick” mode. We’re pasting Nolasco right now.
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
XXXXXX
beast
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
X GON’ GIVE IT TO YA! Good timing considering who’s up next!
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God...
gameday is just getting worse & worse as the season goes on.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
try
ESPN Gamecast
a tad slower but more reliable i think
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curious people want to know...
actually, it’s my son who asked. Have the Pirates won a game at home yet this year?
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you...
...we had descended so deeply into despair and despondency that I deftly didn’t remember that.
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know why Nolasco pitched to Nady
but I’ll take it
by 19maz60 on Apr 22, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yeah, by the way
X-Man!!!!
Sorry, Gameday didn’t show what happened until after LaRoche K’d.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know
the last time we had a lead in a game?
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not for long
at this rate
i know we were beating the cubs 1-0 on friday
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Yates supposed to be one of the good ones?
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe? He was pretty terrible in his last outing.
by Charlie on Apr 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was atrocious on Saturday
ugh
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know...
why Maholm led off the inning if they were going to replace him with Yates? Is he hurt?
by Slick1 on Apr 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Hope his eye didn't pop out"
NOT FUNNY, BLASS. NOT FUNNY.
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cantu?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is killing us
5 for 8. Two doubles and a homer in the series.
Might be time for a high and tight one
by 19maz60 on Apr 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Meek in the game yet?
I would guess 94-96MPH flame is meant to screw them up after 5 innings of left-handed lollipops.
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my....
that hit by gonz. was BIG…..now its Yates vs. Hanley with 2 out 1st and 3rd with a 1 run lead
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We want Meek! We Want Meek! WE WANT MEEK!!
No reason to fool ourselves. Let’s take the loss and solidify our first round draft pick.
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
I think the ump gave us a call there. Made up for his partner at second.
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing Bautista sat again tonight!
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
3-0 pitch…...doug M at third….weak grounder….late throw in the dirt…..AND SOMEHOW we are out of the inning
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What goes around comes around...
as has been stated so eloquently by so many, most recently Justin Timberlake.
by hisjazziness on Apr 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
marte
hold your breath
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s really been a while since we’ve seen our set-up guys in setup roles.
by Charlie on Apr 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear that
I’ll tell you what, I didn’t think much of Grabow a couple seasons ago, but he’s shown me he can toss
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate
:(
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They have to win now.
FOR NATE!!!
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on Apr 22, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone looked at our team
batting and pitching stats recently? I haven’t had the spirit (or courage?) to do so. And considering the last couple of games, I’m not sure I want anyone telling me where we rank in team pitching ERA, team batting average, or anything else. But will someone tell us when its safe to look again?
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BIG BULL RIDER!!!
worst entrance song ever but CMON CAPPS!!!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring Back Van Buren!
He pitched 6&2/3 of hitless ball tonight. We can send down Morris.
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bayliss spoils
JVB no-hit Louisville for 6.2 tonight. 8K, 3BB. Romulo! fanned two, but Bayliss gave up a hit in the 9th.
by azibuck on Apr 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no............
man on 2nd, 1 out…HANLEY UP NEXT…..i’m nervous
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"More high heat, not quite catching up to it"
says Blass. 74 MPH says the gun.
by matskralc on Apr 22, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HUGE AB
Hanley vs. Capps for the game…
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, yes!
Raise the Jolly Roger at last!!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 22, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We Had Them ALLLLLLL THE WAY!!!
...as Bob Prince would say
by Trogluddite on Apr 22, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice, nice work! A well-played game after that dismal streak.
by poorboywilly on Apr 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game!
Lets make it 2!
Biased Fan
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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