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Padres vs. Pirates, 27 July 2008

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San Diego Padres @ Pittsburgh Pirates


Jake Peavy vs. Paul Maholm, 1:35.

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Wow...

2 Freddy
3 Eye Chart
CF Nate
LF Jason-ity
1 White Hole (I’m still taking options for his 2nd nickname)
RF Nate Sr.
C Chavez
P Maholm
SS Jack

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 12:02 PM EDT   0 recs

You

expected different?

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 12:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Am I

the only one that is over the “Jack 9th” batting position?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 12:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Um...

I’m over the whole “Jack batting” thing… so maybe I fit into your group too.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 12:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Darn.

The best pitching match-up of the series… and I won’t be around to see it.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 12:02 PM EDT   0 recs

JVB bus ticket to Indy

http://community.post-gazette.com/blogs/pbc/default.aspx

Looks like Karstens and Jason Davis are the two additions to the 25 man roster with Munoz DFA’d to create a spot on the 40 man for Davis.

Either JVB’s start Friday gets skipped…Maholm would be back on 4 days rest…or one of Karstens/Davis gets the start in Wrigleyville.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 12:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Oh...

that’ll be fun.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 12:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no Jason Davis in the rotation PLEASE

we’ve been through enough already

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I assumed that's why he was being called up

to get a start.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Matskraic

Totally agree with you about Pearce. Russell and Huntington need to let him get his ABs.

He is a very confident and aggressive hitter, and, since not making the roster in spring training, the Pirates are doing everything possible to demoralize him.

The only justification, in my opinion, is if someone is interested in Michaels and we can get anything decent in return.

by thegunner on Jul 27, 2008 12:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Relax folks ...

This isn’t Craig Wilson 2.0.

I’m sure having Jake Peavy on the mound has something to do with it.

by woobie on Jul 27, 2008 12:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Against Peavy

Freddy 0-5
Jack 4-16, 1 HR, 3 RBI
Eye Chart 4-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Black Hole 2-7, 1 HR, 1 RBI (I think Black Hole > White Hole, nicknamewise)
Jason-ity 2-9, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Chavez 0-1
—
Doumit 1-3
CGz 0-3, 1 RBI
Joey Bats 0-3

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 12:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Peavy vs. Pearce

I saw this positively when I say that Pearce has a real chip on his shoulder.

He is not going to take a back seat to anybody. When he goes to the plate, he is a confident hitter.

To sit him against Peavy is a mistake unless they are showcasing Michaels (which is very doubtful).

by thegunner on Jul 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT   0 recs

He just had a day off

2 days ago though.
Does he really need to take a seat every other day?

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

There is no good reason, none, for Pearce not being installed as the regular, everyday RF for the rest of the season.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 1:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Maybe JR thinks

that the “rest of the season” starts tomorrow.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep.

Exactly like that.
Of course, you can’t fault him fully for that.
Our starters seem to think the same thing.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Except for the idea that Michaels is hitting better…

by Bucsfanatic on Jul 27, 2008 1:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I have no problem with Michaels getting playing time. If Michaels were in AAA all year, would his numbers be better or worse than Pearce’s?

by Bucsfanatic on Jul 27, 2008 1:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I like Michaels too.

I just think you have to find a way to get Pearce some time as well.
Unfortunately… the guys that deserve playing time (or need it) are… Jason-ity, Nate, Nate Sr., Pearce & Eye Chart (& maybe Black Hole now). Too many 1st basemen/OF guys… not enough spots.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, and Doumit

but he can catch, so we don’t have to worry too much about finding him a spot.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is Michaels going to be a significant part of this team if it ever turns into a winner? No. Might Pearce? Quite possibly.

This Drive for 75 mentality from fans, which really got fired up by the Nady trade, is driving me crazy.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My post has nothing to do with a drive for 75. I actually really like the Nady trade. If you are implying that I want Michaels in there because I think he has a chance to get us to 75, then you are crazy.

by Bucsfanatic on Jul 27, 2008 1:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No problem.

It’s getting hard to tell lately. The Nady trade seemed to bring out a lot of people obsessed with the losing streak instead of rebuilding an entire organization. I didn’t instantly recognize your name, so thought you might be one of them!

Michaels might be playing better right now, but how this team (or anybody on it) is performing right now doesn’t really matter. Figuring out who is worth keeping around for five more years does.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Drive for 75

is a waste of time anyways.
If you’re driving for a number, at least get it up to 82.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Drive for

85?

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is Pearce going to be a part of the team that becomes a contender? Will it be McLouth, Cutch, and Tabata? Who knows, but I don’t see why Pearce deserves playing time with the Major League club. He needs to get his swing together, and I’m pretty sure its easier to do that in AAA than with the big club. In my opinion, Nate Sr. is the one that truly “deserves” the playing time. If he is not going to be a part of the future, might as well show him off so we can get some value out of him down the road.

by Bucsfanatic on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm for

keeping Eye Chart & Michaels on the bench, as long as they don’t demand huge paydays.
They might not be starting material, but they’re helpful off the bench… especially compared to what we’ve had recently.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know what everyone expected today

but this looks like your normal…every Sunday…lineup…where some bench guys (in this case Chavez, Nate Sr, and Minky (don’t know whether to consider him a starter or not) get some face time.

We will probably see Pearce for all the games against the Rox.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Except that

Freddy’s leading off and Eye Chart is batting 2nd.
Though maybe we saw something similar last week… I don’t remember.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dejan says

Davis just up for long relief. Karstens going in JVB’s starting slot. Also noted that D McCutchen starting for Indy today, and Ohlendorf goes Tuesday.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it the same Jason Davis that pitched for the Red Sox a couple years back?

We were in Red Sox country at the time, and I remember that everyone seemed to hate him.
And then I got to see Carl Crawford steal home on him.

Just random FYI. :)

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Play Ball!

Let’s Go Bucs

by Spooner on Jul 27, 2008 1:36 PM EDT   0 recs

I've gotta go. :(

Go Buccos!

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Maholm walks Hairston

Very ominous sign

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 1:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Not a good start.

The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".

by UtesFan89 on Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT   0 recs

gah

walk,walk….

please, pauly – get the GIDP

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

JVB...

...to the pen at AAA

by Brakeman8 on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT   0 recs

suprised

i really thought he would be DFA’ed after last night.

by #1BuccoFan on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No offense to JVB

But I really wish we would rid ourselves of him…...

Every time he toes the mound it is a wicked reminder of the Littlefield Era.

by Hitman Easler on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

PIrates Prospects

Do you guys think that Tabata and D. McCutchen are our #2 and #3 prospects now?

by #1BuccoFan on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey Freddy....

...run hard out of the box and you are safe on that play!

by Brakeman8 on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT   0 recs

I'd like

this lineup better if Freddy & Jack were switched.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 1:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Me too....

Switched with Utley and Rollins or Uggla and Ramierz or…...

by Brakeman8 on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

lineup

Two weeks ago i would have agreed with that but not the way Jack has been hitting lately.

by #1BuccoFan on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why is that wimp out of the game?

Disclaimer: This post was made to get mats dander up.

Seriously though…..what is up ?

by Hitman Easler on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Something was said about

tweaking his back as he ran to first. Looked like he hit the bag a little funny…too long of a stride.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Back spasms

According to GameDay

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Kinda

pitching around Nate “4-for-4 lifetime” Sr, eh?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM EDT   0 recs

HAHAHA

FSN just ran the Xavier Nady “You’re watching FSN” spot.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 2:09 PM EDT   0 recs

you hadda

talk about the no-no?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

D. McCutchen

Gave up a 2 run homer in the 1st

by #1BuccoFan on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Pauly

finding a groove?

He is, after all, the “ace.”

This is shaping up to be a nice battle against Peavy.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Wilson's stats

0 Hrs in 200 ABs only 13 RBIs

We couldn’t get even get DeJesus for him

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM EDT   0 recs

fuggin'

first pitch Rivas!

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Retaliatory plunk?

Anyone watching?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT   0 recs

Nope

But bad idea to intentional plunk the leadoff hitter in a 0-0 game. 2 outs and nobody on is a much better time.

by WstCstBucco on Jul 27, 2008 2:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, I know

but watching Gameday doesn’t let you know how the pitch looked, y’know?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

especially

when he comes around to score, eh?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Here we go

rally time

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:39 PM EDT   0 recs

No-no snd shutout

gone on one pitch. Nice

by WstCstBucco on Jul 27, 2008 2:42 PM EDT   0 recs

Didn't realize

Padres were following JR’s strategy. Hitting your weakest batter 8th (.133 to .273)

by WstCstBucco on Jul 27, 2008 2:48 PM EDT   0 recs

NICE!

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:51 PM EDT   0 recs

WTF

was Peavy doing stealing? Botched hit-and-run?

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 2:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Unfortunately

Pirates got 7, 8 and 9 hitters up against a winded Peavy.

by WstCstBucco on Jul 27, 2008 2:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Chavez ...

is an OUTSTANDING receiver and a GREAT defensive catcher. Peavy got a great jump on his attempted steal and Chavez still nailed him.

This is obviously why he has lasted so long in professional baseball.

The Pirates should find a place for him in the organization after he retires. He would be fabulous with Spansih-speaking players, particularly catchers and pitchers.

I believe he is niow about 35.

The Pirates should keep him on the roster next year as a #2 catcher.

by thegunner on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT   0 recs

It's called "the element of surprise!"

Some teams take calculated risks.

Peavy is a good athlete.

There are 2 outs, so if he gets thrown out, Gonzalez still leads off the next inning. In a 1-1 game, it’s worth a try.

by thegunner on Jul 27, 2008 2:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Jeebus,

these Gonzalez boys are fugly, ain’t they?

Heh.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- HST

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Indeed

SD scouts must have been slumlording.

by Hitman Easler on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT to parent up