Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta, 3 April 2008
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves, Apr 3, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
Zach Duke vs. Mike Hampton, 7:00 on FSNP and WPGB.
Hampton is making his first start since 2005; good for him.
Amazingly, Hampton's still on that massive $121 million contract the Rockies signed him to after the 2000 season. He got a $20 million signing bonus after that deal, he's making $15 million this year and he's got a no-brainer $6 million buyout coming on his $20 million 2009 club option before he even throws a pitch next year. (And let's be honest, he probably won't. Throw a pitch next year, that is.) Three teams (the Rockies, the Braves, and the Marlins, who took on a bunch of money before sending Hampton to Atlanta without his throwing a pitch for them) have paid at least $20 million of that contract. Since signing the contract, Hampton has just 53 wins and two full seasons with an ERA below league average.
Most teams are understandably unwilling to hand out eight-year contracts for pitchers now, but the big problem with a lot of these big contracts for pitchers is that teams just aren't picking the right pitchers. Three of the worst and most expensive contracts ever given to pitchers - Hampton's, Barry Zito's, and Chan Ho Park's - were given to guys who allowed more than 90 walks in the season before the contract. If you're going to give a huge contract to a pitcher, give it to Johan Santana, not the guy with the Kip Wells-like walk totals. Some of these contracts probably could have been avoided if teams had understood DIPS better at the time.
Anyway, I should be in the comments for a good portion of this one. Here's the box.
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Hampton--Not so much
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
freddy
wow. that was the worst swing i've seen out of him in a while
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paulino
any reason for Ronnie starting or just rotation?
by Chester J Lampwick on Apr 3, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why the heck
is turner field unbelievably empty? weathers bad but still
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They said
they were going to rotate Paulino and Doumit based on matchups. I'm guessing they liked him against Hampton.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Paulino was schedule to start against the lefty
by 19maz60 on Apr 3, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to argue with that.
Paulino does hit lefties hard.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news
I picked up Y Escobar for my fantasy team today, so he's guaranteed not to hurt us.
by 19maz60 on Apr 3, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...
Ronnie Ballgame really knows how to look at a third strike.
by matskralc on Apr 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Russell's restraint
You just know he wanted to pinch hit with Doumit even in the second.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hampton's got a pectoral strain
Out for the year!
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liveblog of this game
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com/2008/04/pirates-at-braves-game-3-live.html
I'll be around here, too
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually get to WATCH the Pirates
As a displaced Pirates fan I usually follow the Bucs via XM radio. Thanks to a free preview of MLB Extra Innings on my cable system, I am actually getting to WATCH the Pirates tonight. Unfortunately it the Atlanta (Sports South) telecast... the announcers are horrible.
by Deaner on Apr 3, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McLouth
That's pretty similar to the double he had yesterday. Hopefully we'll see a lot of those.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I'm not alone in this opinion,
but I have to say one more time that McLouth looks like he is going to have a really good year.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McLouth scores
on a groundout by Sanchez. 1-0.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And we're on the board!
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to jinx this,
but Zach Duke actually doesn't look terrible out there.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke's numbers
I think my TV has a glitch. I keep seeing 9's instead of 8's as the first digit on the radar gun when Duke's pitching.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GRRR...
C'mon, we've all been thinking the exact same thing, but nobody was actually going to SAY it...
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
not only is he spotting his fastball well, it has a little bit of...well..umph
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yunel Escobar absolutely owns the Buccos. It's kinda sad.
Getting him out a couple of times would be nice.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What DITO said
McClouth can play a little, can't he?
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
he was on his horse the whole way and he caught it while still on the run. That was a great play.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
His read on that ball was just great. He was moving as soon as the ball came off the bat. There's no way Morgan could have made that play. Maybe Duffy could have.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Laced.
Nice hit by Bautista.
This game has been pretty fun to watch so far.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice at bat by Bautista there.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he just did.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I had flipped to the Yankees Blue Jays game, what was Bautista's hit?
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronny Ballgame!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees-Blue Jays??
It's not June yet - you can still be a Pirates fan!
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
it was a commercial and I have McGowan on a fantasy team
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have Hughes on mine.
A pox on both your houses!
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I avoided the Yankees & Jays, both!
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bennett's done
Boyer in.
Bennett goes 4 innings, gives up 4 hits, 2 runs (both earned) while K'ing 3 and walking 2.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought
Bennett looked like a pretty decent pitcher. I had never watched him before.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bay strikes out
That's how you get him, down and away. Good pitch by Boyer.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh Willingham
is my fourth outfielder in a 12 team H2H league...should I drop him in favor of McLouth?
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes.
i think so, at least.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a tough call.
I don't know. I'm not a Willingham fan - there isn't a lot of upside there. But he has a better track record than McLouth. I'd probably do it, just so I could root for McLouth.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corky Miller...
is starting?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't you remember him?
He was the last out in the marathon that took place on Monday.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Assumed as much, tried to return the favor.
Unfortunately, sarcasm doesn't travel well online.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 4, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
duke being effective yet that was his first K?
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Escobar
was just retired. For the 2nd time in the game. Amazing.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivas?
whats up with fred?
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, c'mon.
What's Ugly-Shoes Rivas doing in there?
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, though.
Is Freddy OK? I was watching with the sound off and assumed it was a standard double switch, until I saw that Duke was still in the game.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
announcers are suspicous
because he is in the dugout, just sitting, not getting any type of medical attention
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A trade?
Or is Luis really a better defensive player?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I had to guess
I'd say they're just being extra careful about Freddy's shoulder. But I dunno. It's weird.
by EmmaOMG on Apr 3, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chipper
is hitting everything
You're a Pirates fan?
by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great hit by Francoeur.
I'd probably take Duke out of there - he's not throwing strikes anymore.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Link
Sorry to be off message but Bucco Blog posted a good interview with Kyle Stark today. Here's the link. Charlie I thought you might want to link it on the main page.
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How
is he over 100 pitches with 0 bb and 1 k?
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take. Duke. Out.
Matt Diaz is a good hitter. Ugh.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
Lead cut in half.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kotsay the lefty
this should be his last hitter.
by bolton on Apr 3, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not clear to me either.
Good slide by Diaz, though.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gets Kotsay
But he started 2-0 against the batter for about the 18th consecutive time. He's lucky he can't hit.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess
it was a slow roller, I didn't see where the runner was
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, I think you were right.
He still could have made the throw, IMO.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big AB
cmon duke
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddy
Freddy made that lollipop throw in the third inning. I was worried at the time that the shoulder was hurt. But he made one routine play after that.
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on
Osoria had been up for a little while...why wasn't he brought in against the right handed hitter?
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
Corky Miller beating us. Duke should have been out of there several batters ago. I don't understand what Russell's thinking.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scary thought:
maybe he is already afraid to go to the pen
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he needs this out...bad
and why is Marte warming up and osoria sitting down
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Wilson
Well, that was uncharacteristic.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, he is still in there!
Did Russell fall asleep? What is going on?!
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New manager.
Same crap.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
now he just stared down the ump after going down 3-0 and threw a fourth pitch fastball at the eyes...
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Russell finally woke up.
It's about time.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's past time
Does it even matter?
The lead is gone. The offense is, well... the Pirates offense.
And we've seen the bullpen this year.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's kind of nice, in a sense, watching the same team every year
Like Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma's house, it's a comforting tradition many of us have known all our lives.
by matskralc on Apr 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really unfortunate for Duke
If he would have come out right after the first run when Osoria was up and ready he would still feel good about the start
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For reals
That was an uncomfortably Tracy-like move. I'm watching you, Russell.
by EmmaOMG on Apr 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah really
116 pitches! What's that about?!
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it
It's a small, small thing, but Jack should have made that relay on that one play. They just showed the replay and he had plenty of time. Same thing would have happened to him whether he threw it or not.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Wilson's to blame for not getting the throw away and then an error to boot. I'd say Duke could punch him in the face after this inning eventually ends, but it might improve Jack's face.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one thing
until the last walk, duke still was throwing OK. The singles were not hit hard and he should have been out of the inning twice.
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the comment system
Charlie, what you said.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
the breakup slide was kind of late, too. He had plenty of room to get off a balanced throw.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it
should have been obstruction. Diaz completely slid through Wilson, way off from the bag and then just nicked the bag afterwards. But the Braves are always going to get that call at home.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Russell was hoping Duke would get through the inning and then he could pinch-hit for him next inning. Instead, he only gets Osoria for 0.1 innings.
Not justifying it, but maybe... for some odd reason...
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice stop by Ronny.
Credit where it's due.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to get Duke a win?
Maybe it was an attempt to boost confidence that backfired?
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know...
It was the sixth inning, not the fifth.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I meant after it was tied - gave him a couple extra batters just hoping he'd get out of it with a chance. I can't think of any other reason.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm telling you
Duke was out of the inning twice and wasn't giving up big hits. Only one batter two late..not like 5
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But the unnecessary piling on of PAP
seems really stupid in the first start of the season, especially in cold damp weather.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
he probably just felt Duke was the better option to get Kotsay & Miller out, even though he was tiring.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the first base umpire
Feel like doing the make up call?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Replay shows
Paulino hustled his ass down there. Nice!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at that hustle!!!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paulino!?!?!!!
Did Paulino actually outrun that?
by Pirates_of_the_Windy_City on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright
a little luck...hopefully Gomez can get on base
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm really not liking the make-up of the bench when the team needs a pinch hitter.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait
That was Ronny Jogger?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard into second, too.
The replay looked pretty close to a tie so I think he got it right.
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on
Nate!
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Any word on Freddy?
Just an "as a precaution" move?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo saying...
"undisclosed injury"
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McLouth
...with no logo on his undershirt sleeve?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack
Popped a hammy?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit
Jack Wilson hurt, after tying the game with what would have easily been a double. He's at first right now.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morgan?
Doumit?
& Mientkiewicz.
Gomez just pinch-hit, Rivas is already in.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI single ties game
But now Wilson's hurt.
Hey Bixler, didn't expect to see you so soon!
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he seems too upset...
for it just to be a cramp
by Deaner on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both middle infielders.....
Gone in the same game. That's 15 day DL
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rain
Suddenly, "Blame it on the Rain" might be poignant
by Pirates_of_the_Windy_City on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No cramp
Or Wilson's a drama queen. He hopped down the line, putting no weight on it.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks hurt bad.
He's not putting any weight on the leg, but he's not being carried off.
Even without the passed ball, I think Wilson would have driven in the run from first base.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minkiewicz
to 3rd, Rivas to SS, Bautista to 2nd?
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez
The Trib thinks it's the shoulder:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/teenscene/s_560570.html
That seems reasonable. That throw WAS weird.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm betting Achilles
He's hobbling off but it doesn't look good at all.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He does that sometimes.
I think he had a couple pinch running appearances last year. It works; he's athletic enough.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez will stay in
and play short I guess, right?
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah reminds me of my youth
Man the Padres sucked.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield
Rivas to short, Gomez at third, Bautista at second? Jose doesn't look too comfortable, either. Stretching constantly.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Had to pinch run a pitcher
and save the bench player
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Injuires.....
Freddy's shoulder isn't going away and Wilson's probably gone 3 weeks if he actually pulled his calf muscle. Should be interesting to see how gets the nod at short.
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't know if this has been commented on but...
You've gotta love Rivas' shoes! Bright white with his name on them!
by Deaner on Apr 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez to 2nd, Rivas to short, Grabow pitching & batting 2nd.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And...
Grabow got Chipper on 2 pitches.
Nice.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivas.....
Is going to get the audition he failed with the Twins 5 years ago over the next three weeks.
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my.
I hope you're wrong. That was the longest, most painful audition ever.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fulton County Stadium
Didn't it have the worst infield in history? Looks like they're back there this series.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Completely off topic, but...
Kei Igawa no hit Lehigh Valley for 6 innings. And then got pulled. You'd think they'd let him go for the no hitter, even if it is just AAA.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Russell left Duke in to get the 10-hitter?
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear God
Batista sucks.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivas's shoes are grey?
The laces are blindingly white.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grabow's gotten 4 outs
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K...
do we blame the pitchers?
or the fielders?
or the guys that put the team together?
Cuz this is just painful.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And then there's hope again
Really, as the song goes, it's our own damn fault.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only way to get outs
Strike outs...and pray Paulino holds onto the ball.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See future...
That's what I am talking about.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tie is good
for now.
Heart of the line-up (if there is one) coming up.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grabow and marte
switching roles?
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Assuming the worst (because it's what I do)
have a 2nd baseman in the minors that they can call up? Or are we stuck with Rivas.
And Bixler at short, right?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddy's OK
"Manager's discretion" due to the weather, Lanny said.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay,
That's good news.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew.
Too bad that apparently exhausted his supply of discretion for the day.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Way too bad.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Acosta
we shelled him monday
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember
Bay walking this much last year.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who else would we want at the plate righ tnow?
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Rod?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though...
no one.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang
nice pitch
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Wilson
left the game due to an injured leg.
According to MLB.com. Though we already knew that.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bay walks to start the inning...
LaRoche, Nady & Bautista can't drive him in.
Who else are we supposed to turn to in that type of situation?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Calf
Sport South just said it was supposedly Wilson's calf muscle
by Pirates_of_the_Windy_City on Apr 3, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pitch(es)
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Gotay just walked twice. Oh wait. This umpire is so entertainingly not even close to consistent.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grabow!
What a stab.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wilson
P-G says apparent knee injury. Anyone have hamstring in the pool? Achilles? Shoulder?
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo says
apparent left calf injury
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammy
or Achilles
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoulder
Is a dark-horse (of course, I didn't see the play).
Put me down for Achilles though.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
Is he their closer?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doumit
Is now Marte's personal catcher. We'll see that famous tandem in the 12th.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy hell
217 comments? Gotta be a record.
by bucdaddy on Apr 3, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully we'll have more days like this.
The new system makes it easy.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
Constantly refreshing is a huge pain.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K Nate...
Something nice, please.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just not a K...
You're a Pirates fan?
by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I'd never noticed this, but the Braves are saying that McLouth has NEVER been thrown out by a catcher.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you been watching?
This zone is all over the place.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grabow...
done, right?
Or does he have another inning left?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
A fan came on the field and pretended the resin bag was a grenade, and then ran away from security, and we didn't get to see it? Come on!
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha
what did they say happened? A fan grabbed the rosin bag, threw it, and was being chased in the outfield?
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Something like that.
Apparently did a good job eluding security too.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like
the one manager for a Braves minor league team.
That was a hilarious display.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about that
that must be what the fan was replaying
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watched the video last week...
always good if you want a laugh.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yates is a cool dude
You're a Pirates fan?
by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chipper K's
!!!
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yates has some guts.
Throwing a fastball right down the pike to Jones like that.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it time
a 30+ year old man stops being "Chipper?"
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wilson
PG now saying Jack has a strained calf. Day to day and will be reevaluated tomorrow.
by Thunder on Apr 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
P-G
DK jumped the gun. He's still trying to tie it to the Diaz slide somehow (not clear if it had any impact, he says).
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That almost popped out of Bautista's glove. Sheesh.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good trade
Redmon might win a Cy Young with Atlanta, but he would have blown his arm out in Altoona if he stayed a Buc. At least Yates has thrown 3 good innings without getting hurt.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I don't think...
Redmond will ever get to the big leagues, unless it's as a fringy reliever.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
But his chances did improve by changing systems. Not sure why exactly, but history certainly is on his side now.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When that's a good thing
something is seriously wrong.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer!
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wilson
I'm telling you he pulled his calf and will be out 2-4 weeks depending on how severe. I've done it, it sucks.
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If true
hopefully they call up Bixler instead of starting Gomez.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea hoping for a steal instead of a bunt
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by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter
Off a righty, Morgan ought to be able to swipe that bag with the whole world knowing he's going to.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work by Morgan
Laying off that inside pitch when it was 2-1. Leadoff walk.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J Bay do something
You're a Pirates fan?
by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll never understand it
Bunting over a guy with that kind of speed.
by azibuck on Apr 3, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't steal bases that effectively, and Luis Rivas was at the plate.
I still wouldn't have bunted, but I guess that'd be the rationale.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunting
To third works for me - but not to second with no one out. Get him to third with a chance for a sac fly.
by TPenaRules on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make sure you get him to second...
let him use the speed coming around third to score.
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only works...
if someone else gets a hit.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
royce ring on his way in
He dominated LaRoche the other night.
by bolton on Apr 3, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by
Bartolo Colon
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
morgan
is at least distracting the pitcher
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by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As per Braves announcers
"The home plate umpire is having a tough night"
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
Resop is in the outfield? What the...?
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
Um... aim to left field Adam.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jeebus
LaRoche has a LONG swing
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST
by cocktailsfor2 on Apr 3, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
love the move
It should work since LaRoche will K
by bolton on Apr 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
How have we not already won this game? THEY HAVE A PITCHER PLAYING LEFT FIELD FOR GOD'S SAKE
by EmmaOMG on Apr 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaRoche
now 0-5 for the game.
Brilliant.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pitcher in outfield to come back in game later
has that happened before?
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by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
X-man!
Can't waste this opportunity.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tekulve played right back in the day and had a ball hit to him, which he caught.
by dtoddwin on Apr 3, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it Tekulve?
I remember him as having the grace of a drunken stork.
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Resop pitching again
Blanco to left.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never seen anyone
use it like this. interesting strategy.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like something out of a bad baseball movie or something.
by Charlie on Apr 3, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Resop relieving himself on the mound
Hey, it was the Braves announcers, not me.
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the x man is sweet
You're a Pirates fan?
by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
X-man!
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what
smizik wants
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by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Pearce
handle first base?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his natural position
switched to right b/c they see him as being blocked by laroche
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 outs.
Francoeur, Blanco & Kotsay coming up.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade Nady Now for...
a AA 1st baseman/corner outfielder and 2x middle relievers.
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
he could get that much...and hopefully he will be on the phone with some teams in the coming weeks
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aack!
I was joking, trying to come up w/a Littlefield trade.
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, okay
nvm that then.
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why AA 1st baseman?
You have Pearce. (& LaRoche, I guess).
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
capps cap it off
You're a Pirates fan?
by thegetupkids on Apr 3, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone take a knee,
join hands, and lets have a short prayer from the Chaplain.
by Trogluddite on Apr 3, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear God
Does anything go right?
How does Morgan not catch that?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Apr 3, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What'd Morgan do?
Dive?
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by UtesFan89 on Apr 3, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on Morgan
he didn't need to leave his feet...why didn't they leave McLouth in center??
by DITO on Apr 3, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs