Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates GameThread, May 11, 2008 1:35 PM EDT

Lots of thunder out here in the North Hills

It might take a while before this game starts.

Steve Z

by steve_z on May 11, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

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.

by Thunder on May 11, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I predict a rainout today

with a 12:35pm DH.

by Bad Andy on May 11, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Same here… according to the weather channel, it probably won’t stop today

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

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

by Hitman Easler on May 11, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

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.

by Zappatista on May 11, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

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.

by Thunder on May 11, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

by Zappatista on May 11, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

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.

by thegunner on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions

According to mlb.com

They’ve changed the status of the game from delayed to postponed, but no info on when.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

According to MLB.TV

game rained out.

by Thunder on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

Only question now is...

straight DH tomorrow, or day-night DH?

by Thunder on May 11, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Never attended a DH

if it is straight, do I see both on one ticket?

by DITO on May 11, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

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.

by Thunder on May 11, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions