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Padres vs. Pirates, 27 July 2008

San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates, Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT


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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Except for the idea that Michaels is hitting better…

by Bucsfanatic on Jul 27, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Play Ball!

Let’s Go Bucs

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

JVB...

...to the pen at AAA

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

suprised

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

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

Me too....

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

by Brakeman8 on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Back spasms

According to GameDay

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

HAHAHA

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

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

No-no snd shutout

gone on one pitch. Nice

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

NICE!

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

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

Indeed

SD scouts must have been slumlording.

by Hitman Easler on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

although

if’d you’d’ve seen some of the vatos I knew when I lived in SoCal…

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man ...

Maholm is dealing right now.

by woobie on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

@ 99 pitches

through 6 IP, though…

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-2vas

strikes…if only he had started…

by poorboywilly on Jul 27, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i want to see

a double steal…Derg would be so far out

by poorboywilly on Jul 27, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pauly & Peavy

tossing gems!

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not by much

Peavy is no slouch.

I love games like this!

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost a mirror

2 H, 3 BB and 9 K, vs 3 H 2 BB and 8 K

by WstCstBucco on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pauly

P1010055

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

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

Maholm's line

7IP 4H 1ER 3BB 9K’s

3.79 ERA

Get this man a run

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They just ran a montage of Maholm's nine Ks

I think like seven of them were Padres waving at his curveball.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Noticed during the break before the bottom of the 7th...

that both Maholm and Peavy were looking at their fingers…like maybe blister problems were developing.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kind of surprised that wasn't caught

That hung up there seemingly a long time.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

let’s score and get the W for Maholm!

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Where have you gone Chris Gomez????

by Brakeman8 on Jul 27, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice going 0for3vas!

AAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How long...

...before we trade Grabow? :-(

by Brakeman8 on Jul 27, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4 days hopefully

I’ve seen enough of him

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're
kidding, right?

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fvckfvckfvck

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i thought

Grabow was the best reliever we have left

by Raise the Jolly Roger on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grabow

his ERA for July was .079 going into this.

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To pour salt in the wound

Here’s “Arm” McCutchen’s line

6IP 7H 4ER 2BB 3K’s

Not a quality start by any means

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We don't have

a best reliever left…at least until the Mad Capper gets back.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did EVERYONE

forget how to count to three?

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get

busy on their crappy bullpen!

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Once again

It’s Eye Chart defending his team and not the furniture piece we call a manager.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Minky

looking like he’s trying to get tossed.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In favor

I think a lot of the talk about Eye Chart and what a gritty hard-nosed gamer blah blah blah is overdone garbage, but it IS obvious that at least he cares. Which is more than we can say for Russell.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Russell's just a figurehead

I wouldn’t mind Varsho being a Bucco manager either.

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mientkiewicz

Matskraic is right. He is a lot of bluster. My guess is that most of the teammates that ever played with him weren’t enamored by him. He looks like a real pop-off.

by thegunner on Jul 27, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather

have the bluster than the passiveness that’s been the hallmark for these players for the last few years…

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

At this point, I’m sick of Russell. Since he obviously doesn’t care, let’s at least put somebody in charge who does. I never thought I’d pine for the days of Lloyd McClendon, but here I am a-pining.

The tipping point for me was that game a few weeks ago when Eye Chart argued a safe call at second base, and Russell trotted out, made a feeble effort to get between Minky and the ump, then just stood there and watched.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JR

got us the homerun call on Freddy’s hit in HOU the other day, no?

Jeebus, you make it sound like Tracy was Murtaugh compared to JR.

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did?

I don’t remember bringing up Tracy at all.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't say you did.

I was making a comparison. Obviously, not an apparent one.

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it counts

I like Russell more than I did Tracy.

by matskralc on Jul 27, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

all's I'm saying is

if you are pining for MongoLloyd, well….

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

by cocktailsfor2 on Jul 27, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I agree 100 percent. The guy is a mouse and has not heart. The only thing I hate more than having him refuse to leave the dugout is Jeff Andrews making five trips to the mound every game. I like Huntington and Coonley but they sure picked a couple of bums in these two.

by #1BuccoFan on Jul 27, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

Grablow is back.

by Thunder on Jul 27, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why Is LaRoche On The Bench?

It looks like the double switch genius of Russell has moved our hottest hotter who has long ball ability to the bench. What’s the story?

by thegunner on Jul 27, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It wouldn't have matter anyway

LaRoche was due up first.

Still surprised at the move.

Yates should’ve been pitching instead
Grabow is the classic LOOGY

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Steeler Training Camp hours away

Can’t come soon enough

HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Bucs

Lose three out of four to the worst team in baseball…........AT HOME.

I’m off to go watch Misery.

by Hitman Easler on Jul 27, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the chances...

LaRoche was yanked because of a trade or near trade? I’d be surprised if we found someone to give us anything for him, but otherwise I don’t understand why he’d be pulled from the game.

Good day.

by Uncle Nate on Jul 27, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dejan says

it was back spasms.

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 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and just for fun

Salas down in AAA today… 3 IP, 1 hit allowed.

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 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JVB and Salas

are one and the same

Lights out in AAA

Dog crap in the Big Leagues

by Bad Andy on Jul 27, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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