Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh, 9 April 2008
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM EDT
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It's Ryan Dempster and Zach Duke at PNC, 7:05. Dempster was terrific in his first start this year, but he's been a reliever for the last several years, and not a very good one. This looks like an opportunity for the PIrates to continue their high-scoring ways. The best-case scenario with Dempster is that he becomes the next Braden Looper. Looper was a low-wattage closer for the Marlins and Mets before the Cardinals moved him to the rotation last year. He posted a 4.94 ERA there. If I were the Cubs, I'd keep Dempster in the 'pen and go with someone like Sean Marshall. But that's just me.
Anyway, here's the box. Brian Bixler starts at shortstop; we'll see whether that can possibly be any worse than Luis Rivas, who finds himself on the bench after beginning the season as a huge liability on defense.
-P- The Pirates' AAA squad will stay in Indianapolis through at least 2012. A few weeks ago John Perrotto reported that they might move it to Buffalo, but apparently that won't happen.
-P- ESPN observes that the Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez-led Tigers are dead last in the majors in runs scored. The Pirates are fifth. Also, the Orioles are in first place and the Mets are in last. Nothing all that weird about any of that, but it's funny.
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the over/under
on mclouth homers this year, im setting at 19, what say ye bucco fans?
Aramis 5 BB - 2 K, he's come close before, I'd love to see a season from a Cubs player with more walks than strikeouts.
If he ends up with 500 ABs
I'll easily say over (25)
Greetings fellow NL centralites...
I'd wish you guys good luck tonight...but I don't want your team to win! LOL...anyway, you guys may get to feast on our starter tonight...we never know which Dempster is going to show up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
no reason to root for us to lose
the Bucs do it themselves anyway
Yeah, I think you'd be hard pressed...
...to find a knowledgable Cubs fan who would vehemently disagree with you about Dempster. Then again, he does seem very focused on succeeding as a starter. He showed up to spring training in great shape, pitched very well during the spring and pitched pretty well in his first start.
I'm hoping Dempster gives the Cubs what we hoped to see from Jason Marquis last year. That is, not necessarily a dominant starter, but a guy who will eat up innings and keep the team in the game. My personal projection for Demp goes along the lines of 12 wins and 9 losses with a 4.52 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. Not great, but decent enough.
And as a fourth- or fifth-level starter, I like Sean Marshall a lot, too. One quasi-problem with having Marshall in the rotation, though, would be that it would give the Cubs three lefty starters, and Lou would probably have to start Hill and Marshall back to back. That's not a huge deal to me, but others seem to have a problem with it.
In any case, may the best team win tonight, Bucs fans!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Pens playoffs game 1
at home.
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
cuz of that
its not on TV here either
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello from Milwaukee
I'm going to join you until our game starts add some anti-Cub synergy.
He's extremely quick and good.
Dempster pitched surprisingly well against the Brewers last time out.
He's extremely quick and good.
Cool, welcome. It may be pretty quiet tonight; this game isn't on TV and the Penguins are in the playoffs.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
laroche
does he still not have a hit since the opener?
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
seriously there is something mentally wrong with laroche
he gets two hits in march but cant do anything in april
You're a Pirates fan?
my suggestion
is to hit laroche in the 7 spot and put doumit in cleanup
You're a Pirates fan?
lol
i drafted laroche late in mine thinking he would be a sleeper since he sucked last year...those two hits in the opener got my hopes up...but alas hes done nothing
You're a Pirates fan?
I have him on both of mine. I have a feeling I'm going to be pretty glad about that in a couple months.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe. You never know what kinds of psychological factors go into decisions like that, though.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The Cubs are so boring
...that their own announcers have been talking about the days-old NCAA championship game for five minutes.
He's extremely quick and good.
To their credit, they were talking about who Derrek Lee would be rooting for. But yeah, I mean, still!
It's still nice to have a couple quiet innings for Duke.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
For luck
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I came over
to see what the holdup was on the Coke and pierogie.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
So it turns out Bixler screwed up?
That's what I thought initially, but that was such a weird play.
He's extremely quick and good.
Yeah, it was Bixler's fault, although a dollop of blame also goes to third base coach Tony Beasley, who didn't see it coming either.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
(That wasn't intended as a response to you, Battlekow.)
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, that's not why I shut up
Just nothing going on. I was actually reading about Primanti Bros on Wikipedia.
He's extremely quick and good.
Ha. That play has been discussed pretty extensively here and at Where's Van Slyke. Some pretty interesting discussion.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i could go for a primanti sammich right now
You're a Pirates fan?
after throwing so many pitches last time out, is Duke showing any signs of fatigue early on? I'm unfortunately unable to see this game.
by Chester J Lampwick on Apr 9, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
Well, his last fastball was 87, which is slow even for him. I hadn't been paying attention before now, though. In the first inning, he was up around 90.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The short answer is that he looks about the same as he did last time out.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
If Jeff Suppan can hang with Johnny Quest
...Young Jeff Suppan can hang with Ryan Dempster.
He's extremely quick and good.
Is Duke young Jeff Suppan? That wouldn't be too bad if he grew up to be Suppan.
Who's your signature about?
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose "Jeff Suppan who is young" would be a better descriptor
They seem to have a similar (complete lack of) stuff.
Phil Garner said it about Carlos Lee last year. It was pretty funny, since Carlos Lee is a manslug.
He's extremely quick and good.
He does steal some bases, but he would've come up about tenth on my list of Brewers that quote might have been about. Weeks? Hart? Braun? etc.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He's very canny about the basestealing
But "quick" and "Carlos Lee" have been about a meal a day away from each other for awhile now.
He's extremely quick and good.
Nothing too important, no. Lots of baserunners for Duke.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
whats the over under for pitch count of duke
i say 100
You're a Pirates fan?
It's certainly promising that he's gotten this far.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
j bay
will solve dempster now...hoping
You're a Pirates fan?
Cheers, good luck to your Brewers tonight.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. They were real ones, too, just fooling good hitters.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Did the true story behind LaRoche's thumb ever come out? Was it a true injury or was it an excuse just to keep him and his .083 BA out of the lineup?
by Chester J Lampwick on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
*checks outside for other signs of the apocolypse*
by Chester J Lampwick on Apr 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately
(if I'm correct) he's still hitless this month.
The apocalypse will be signaled by him getting a hit, not a walk...
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
What happened to the offense?
They had 17 runs scored in the last 2 games... and they've only gotten 1 hit through 4 today.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
anyone watching this game on mlb.tv?
gameday showed the ball that doumit hit was at the center field wall basically
You're a Pirates fan?
No, it was just a standard fly to deep center.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
a la 2007, 06, or 05?
You're a Pirates fan?
Well, maybe '06. The velocity he showed in 2005 still isn't back.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
And sadly...
the 1 run allowed might still prove to be the biggest obstacle in his attempt to pick up a win.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
that would suck
if this effort by duke is wasted
You're a Pirates fan?
Is Bixler...
looking even partially good out there?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Looks fine on defense so far. Hasn't done much at the plate.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see
Duke get out of that without giving up a run.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
i guess zach duke is growing up
You're a Pirates fan?
gotta knock dempster from the game
You're a Pirates fan?
Yeah, Dempster's just destroying them right now.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, but Duke's not really having any trouble... has he thrown too many pitches?
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The way he pitches he really
doesn't put too much stress on his arm
Looks like a solid 7 from Duke
If he can get Johnson out
hit him!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
This is a HUGE pitch
cmon Duke
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
nice
way to go, what an outing for Duke!
I wish we'd score
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
very nice
I was very wary of Duke at the start of the season but he has impressed me so far in these two starts. And his pinch hit on Monday.
by Chester J Lampwick on Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Finished with 116 pitches
Masterful performance now let's get some freakin' runs
its probably going to be a shame if we dont try to get him the win
You're a Pirates fan?
Duke needed that outing
to help out the heavily used bullpen
seriously.
we are making dempster look like cy young
You're a Pirates fan?
offense is getting dominated by Dempster (1 hit thru 7)
Duke pitched great (1 run) even though he gave up 8 hits. still he got some K's and made clutch pitches
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Always a unique way to lose
The old lumber and lightning Bucs, circa mid-late 70's would at least win or lose big
if we dont score and duke gets a loss
that's just not fair
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
are you serious
what the heck?!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
so laroche made a sweet play and osoria dropped the flip?
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on Apr 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
this suckssssssssssssssss
You're a Pirates fan?
Dam it
can't the Bucs do anything right?
AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH
at least the d man is out of the game
You're a Pirates fan?
then you got Marmol and Duke
Mind as well be over.
The one problem with replacing Duke
is that the bullpen is more-or-less total crap.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
FWIW he got a save tonight
as he pitched THREE scoreless innings tonight
I think that hurt his viability
in our pen. The current crop of hard-throwers, like Yates and Capps, break up the rhythm the batters get into against our starters.
It's more like a question I know the answer to. But come on.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If the bunt was successful
You would have runners at 2nd and 3rd for Nate to take home and tied.
If I had a nickel for every bunt the Pirates screwed up in the past five years...
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
What?
You want Rivas swinging away there?
What the hell is going on around here? Two on, no out, Rivas at the plate? Yeah. Bunt. I don't get it (the question).
Exactly
Where was Gomez and his veteran expertice?
Or a pitcher
Even the pitchers can get a bunt down, no?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
I know. I'm sorry. I'm just angry. I still would not bring in Rivas in that situation, and I wouldn't bunt either.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
My man Nate but.....
if not for Rivas this game is tied.
if #$#%%%^%$#$# doesnt hit into a dp it would be tied now
You're a Pirates fan?
It's that of BS that will prevent
the Bucs from reaching .500 again this year.
What is...
"- L. Rivas unknown into double play first to second, N. Morgan out at first"
???
He's extremely quick and good.
Rivas bunted, Lee caught it and doubled Morgan off first.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Brakes!! AGAIN, let's hang the right person
Morgan had no reason to be so far off first. Look at how he and Bautista read the play.
Blame Morgan for that
but also blame Rivas for bunting it into the air.
And Russell for inserting Rivas there.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Sure a double steal been called?
Instead of a bunt
Replay from behind home plate
Bautista sees the bunt in the air, stops. Morgan takes off. Bautista was walking (literally) back to 2nd and Morgan was still heading for 2nd full speed.
Bautista's got to be pretty frustrated with some of his teammates. :)
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
not brillant baserunning by Morgan
you just can't f that up. I like Morgan but GEEZ
This new regime cuts its losses
if BB can be a competent, if light hitting, backup infielder then lets keep him up and use Rivas's pay elsewhere
i think
this play is the one that broke the camels pack and rivas is cut tomorrow
You're a Pirates fan?
Sigh....
MLB just posted a clip of McL's double. Beautiful hit to the right field corner. I could have scored from second w/out having a heart attack. Too bad we didn't have a runner there.
pretty impressive
d lee has been shut down
You're a Pirates fan?
Least the Pens are on their way
to winning Game 1
come on lets see a kerry wood implosion!
You're a Pirates fan?
now laroche needs to do it!!!!!!!!!!!111
You're a Pirates fan?
Good thing Duke saved the pen
We might be looking at several more innings.
good to see bay get his first homer and rbi
You're a Pirates fan?
Might have to change
Black Hole to just mean LaRoche, and not both of them...
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Like now?
A run from X-Man or Doumit would be nice.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
2 for 26 from LaRoche
something get him to a strip club STAT
the cricket lounge is still open
You're a Pirates fan?
Baserunning
Azibuck...
I was thinking the same thing on the Rivas bunt. This gets back to the whole base running issue.
When you watch the replay keep your eyes on Bautista in comparison with Morgan. Watch his reaction in comparison.
It's clear he's thought through the situation and is thinking about what he should do ahead of time, which lets him react appropriately.
Morgan on the other hand...just reacts and is of course caught off guard.
Now we can...
lose in true Pirate fashion. Anyone want to start a pool on how the misery is brought on us this time?
My bet...
(Not to be pessimistic or anything)
An 18th inning error by Luis Rivas gives the Cubs an extra out, and Zambrano takes Meek deep. Yep. Zambrano.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Of course...
I won't be around for that, because dinner is coming up, and homework is calling as well.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Extra innings again
over and under on the innings
I'd say 11!
Off topic...
Dan Johnson DFA'd by the A's.
He worth a look?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
didn't we just get Craiggers?
I'd consider signing him but he'll probably head to San Fran
try saying matt capps K's real fast 5 times
You're a Pirates fan?
woah we threw out a runner???????????
You're a Pirates fan?
Even more shocking
is that it didn't become an error...
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
A caught-stealing!
Now it's up to
Bautista
pitcher
Rivas
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
When you're the Pirates
you take whatever you can get.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Fukudome is very quick
Ichiro with power.......surprised Doumit got him
if i were bautista
id end it here...and not leave it up to my incompetent teammates
You're a Pirates fan?
If Bautista gets on at least
McLouth can hit another double with 2 outs.
Gah!
What is with this team getting out trying to get to 2nd on singles???
It's like the 4th time this season!
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
My imagination
Or is every OF capable of throwing a bullet to 2nd against only us. I've never seen such accuracy so consistently.
Let's see the bullpen options
Yates, Dumatrait, and Meek
Who will it be?
Has to be Yates
he's a ton better than the other 2.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
If he had just stopped
McLouth would've had a chance.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
So that means we won't see Meek
til the 16th OR would Maholm pitch?
Remember White Flag's one shining moment in 2007?
He pitched like 5 innings of one-run ball and we won in 18? Think Meek has that in him tonight?
Impossible.
If the Pirates give up 1 run, they're done.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
don't have Marmol or Wood to worry about?
but their is Lieber and Wuertz so who knows
MLB replay on Menky single
It was a shot down the left field line and hit the short railing, so Soriano got to it pretty quick. Beat Menky handily w/the throw.
Was wrong about Z
He bat in the 11th, not the 18th.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Gotta score in this inning
You got Lee, ARAM, and Fukedome in the 12th
Send in Meeks and they won't get a hit.
I guarantee it.
by Trogluddite on Apr 9, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hurry up an win already guys
Dave Bush and our pen are blowing it for us.
He's extremely quick and good.
5 out of 8 games
will have been decided in the 9th or later.
Is this a good sign or a bad sign?
well this year's group of Bucs
have a lot of fight in them so for now that's a good sign
GD it LaRoche!
2 FOR FLIPPIN 27
Just send him down to Indy already!
how about
0-April
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Maybe to create a super awesome
Craiggers/Mienkietwicz platoon at 1st
My father is a Braves fan
Said LaRoche was as clutch as ARod but with only 1/100th of the talent.
I hate it when Dad is right.
Why?
Heres a thought. Just start him in AAA every April and bring him up May 1.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Who?
Who is the last guy that we've had who could consistantly get to 97? Why did the Braves give up on him?
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Now I have to get yet another beer
for luck. Don't fear - I will, if necessary, get a beer each inning the Pirates come up. My support for them is unlimited, although I only have enough beer to last a few more innings.
Sweet
We've played more innings than anyone in baseball.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
And Dumatrait walks the first batter. Lovely.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
?
I know he pitched 3 innings earlier, but do you think Burnett can make it to Pittsburgh in time for the 14th inning?
I hate that my reward for watching 3.5 hours of baseball is having to watch Phil Dumatrait battle Henry Blanco.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
His reward
will be getting to watch Gomez & Rivas battle some pitcher from deep in the Cubs pen?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Who's due up?
I've turned off MLB gameday and am listening to the game. Almost done w/my Blue Moon summer wheat. Should I get another one for luck, or is it hopeless?
There are some people chanting "M! V! P!" as Rivas comes to bat. That is hilarious.
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Cubs announcers thought Snell was hitting for Rivas
maybe not a bad idea
Let him bat.
Please, let him bat. If nothing else, the Cubs are due to get lucky and it won't do Meeks any good if they get lucky against him.
Isn't it 6th?
Sanchez, Black Hole, Nady, Doumit, Dumatrait?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Have to win it in the 14th
or get Paulino up in the pen
Cubs take the lead
DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now we need
at least 2 runs to make it to the 15th.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Now the Buccos
need to get really lucky.
Especially with the Black Hole due up 2nd & 3rd in the inning.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
I think Jason Bay has three hits today?
by Charlie Wilmoth on Apr 9, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
Going by Yahoo box score
Is it really true?
by thebuccodynasty on Apr 9, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
NO FREAKIN WAY!
LaROCHE HOMERS TO TIE THE GAME
I Didn't See It
Screw the Pens. I've been listening to Greg and Steve for 4 hours.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
.
If I had known all I had to do was ask LaRoche to remember how to hit, I would have done it earlier! My bad everyone.
15th
Anyone care for a cross country drinking game?
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
So...
do you give Dumatrait another inning?
Or go to Meek?
Or to a starter?
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
We at Brew Crew Ball
..are pulling for you guys. Our game is slightly less interesting.
And by the way, Meek probably only pitches well when he inherits the runners.
The Pirates 3 best hitters
McLouth, Nady, and Doumit are a combined 1 for 18
Alright Dumatrait pitching
unforuntely he's due up first with Paulino still on the bench.
lou
surprised he pitched to doumit who might have won the game. He could have walked him and forced us to let the pitcher hit or bring in Meek in th 15th
By The Way
Anyone listening to the Pirates at 11 P.M. in the 15th inning with the Pens in the playoffs is a fan in the truest sense of the word.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Nice MLB feature I just found
On gameday, they have a tab for "Scoring Plays." If you click on it, they list all the plays on which a run scored. Most, but not all, have a video link. So I just got to watch Adam La Bomba's home run.
And best of all, I think gameday is free.
That was
not a very enthusiastic call.
Someone wants to go home soon... no matter the outcome.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
18 inning game
Dumatrait is taking the vogelsong role in the game nearly 2 years ago
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
UGH come on Dumatrait
fight throught it! He's a pitcher for gosh sake.
Hes fraying
fingers crossed p.s. has anyone else noticed this page being pokey tonight?
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Good job
getting the lead runner there.
I think... again, I'm not watching this game.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
try
104.7 dot come
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Apr 9, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think
they have the games online.
And I don't get that station here in Utah.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Come on Dumatrait
Just one more batter, please!
was Fred Sanford [Redd Foxx] a Pirates fan?
seriously, how many "Elizabeth, I'm comin' up to join you" moments have there been for Pirates fans in this game, or in the season thus far?
The Parrot
is in the press box
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
@#$&
thats all i have to say
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Da** it.
And now we have the bottom of the order coming up.
Paulino, Gomez, Rivas.
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
Why did you swing the ball
DUMB ARSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep.
Twice.
Not funny by the way.
We're suffering enough...
Biased Fan
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another heart-breaking extra inning loss
At least no Meek tonight
Still Meek's fault
Had to leave Doumatrait in too long because no other option
Exciting game again
Too bad they couldn't pull it out in the end.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
Right on time to
enhance Matt Morris's mess
And to think ...
some of you hunt down video outlets to watch this. There's not enough beer at WVBC to make me watch another inning of Evan Meek.
I don't know
Ned's pale ale, Appachian ale, Red Baron.....I drink myself silly if I could right now.
Blame Meek?
John Russell used his 4 best relievers for 3 innings and now it's Meeks' fault he only had Yates and Dumatrait left in extra innings? Russell's lack of forethought is not Evan Meeks' problem.
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