Braves vs. Pirates, 11 May 2008
Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates, May 11, 2008 1:35 PM EDT
Jair Jurrjens vs. Zach Duke, 1:35.
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Lots of thunder out here in the North Hills
It might take a while before this game starts.
Steve Z
Three options
1) A LONG rain delay today in hopes of getting the game in.
2) Double-header tomorrow.
3) Game played the Monday after the season ends, if necessary.
The only common day off the Pirates and the Braves have the rest of the season is 7/10. And that is in the middle of a West Coast trip for the Braves. Highly unlikely MLB will have the Braves play on the west coast on 7/9 and 7/11 and in Pittsburgh on 7/10.
I predict a rainout today
with a 12:35pm DH.
Bucs lineup...
F. Sanchez 2B
N. McLouth CF
J. Bay LF
R. Doumit C
J. Michaels RF
A. LaRoche 1B
J. Bautista 3B
B. Bixler SS
Z. Duke P
Answer...
I will proclaim from the getgo that I am a Tigers fan and commentor on Bless You Boys. I have a question for any of you that may be willing to help out. WHY IN THE HELL DO THEY SIT Doumit? The kid is tearing it up, but rather than just have him start he sits every third it seems like. I understand the L/R thing, but damn, he is hitting.
Thx.
Best guess is...
health. Doumit has had injury problems in the past, and I’m guessing that the Pirates hope an occasional rest will prevent a reoccurance.
Why Paulino?
If given a choice of catchers by Russell, particularly with a lefty pitching (even though Doumit is a SH), I suspect that some of the starters would prefer Paulino behind the plate. While Doumit has made great strides this year, Paulino is still the better receiver.
According to mlb.com
They’ve changed the status of the game from delayed to postponed, but no info on when.
.500 or bust...
Only question now is...
straight DH tomorrow, or day-night DH?
Yes
a straight doubleheader (which used to occur 5-10 times a year about 30 years ago) is one ticket. A day-night doubleheader is two separate admissions.
I wish the Buccos had him
Snell, Gorzo, Jurrjens, Maholm, and Duke would be an excellent rotation as compared to now-retired Morris and Dumatrait.
I thought
it was for some deal involving Jack Wilson & a reliever or something like that.
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
You're probably right
I was kind of guessing about Nady, just knew it was rumored that Jurrjens was offered.
I know not having Jack out there is killing us right now, but I really like Jurrjens and definitely would have liked that deal.
Pairings for tomorrow
Game 1, Jurrjens vs. Duke
Game 2, Hudson vs JVB
per Post-Gazette. Dumatrait and rest of staff moved back a day.

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