2009 MLB Regular Season Thread - Page 11

sterlingice · 04-15-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

Carlos Go-Oh For Four-mez belongs in AA ball.

He's got nothing on Royals "starting catcher" Miguel Olivo who is 3 for 17 with 11 K's and 0 walks.

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DeToxRox · 04-16-2009, 12:30 AM

How about Tigs starting SS Adam Everett?

Why are all these terrible hitters in the Central?

MrBug708 · 04-16-2009, 12:35 AM

Go Dodgers

mckerney · 04-16-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

He's got nothing on Royals "starting catcher" Miguel Olivo who is 3 for 17 with 11 K's and 0 walks.

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At least he's not only in the league because the GM wants to show he got something in a trade where he got absolutely swindled.

Karlifornia · 04-16-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Go Dodgers

Oh, go to hell

. At least Kershaw's gem resulted in a no decision.

SackAttack · 04-16-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Oh, go to hell

. At least Kershaw's gem resulted in a no decision.

Asshole. I needed those fantasy points.

SackAttack · 04-16-2009, 01:10 AM

Actually, I have Broxton, too, and the 9th inning rally means that Broxton got the W, so while I feel badly for Kershaw, at least I still got the W out of his heroics. Yay.

SackAttack · 04-16-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Well, holy crap.

Ian Kinsler became the 115th player in MLB history to hit for the cycle in a regulation game, 138th overall.

He became the 24th player to go 6-6 in regulation, the 33rd player overall.

He is the 2nd player, behind Rondell White, ever to go 6-6 in hitting for the cycle, and he is the FIRST player in MLB history to do so in a regulation game.

Damn, boys.

Well, correction.

MLB history as defined as 'AL and NL,' yes.

MLB history defined as pre-1901, apparently not. ESPN says Sam Thompson was the last to accomplish the feat in a nine-inning game in 1894, which is why baseball-reference didn't flag it when I was looking it up earlier.

sterlingice · 04-16-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

At least he's not only in the league because the GM wants to show he got something in a trade where he got absolutely swindled.

You'll have to be more specific. There's a couple of those on every team

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Logan · 04-16-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Think its because most people consider a triple to be a flukey play, and in some respects it is.

When Reyes gets one in completing his cycle, probably not. When John Olerud does it...maybe so

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Originally Posted by mckerney

Carlos Go-Oh For Four-mez belongs in AA ball.

I'm surprised he hasn't been a bit better by now. What's up with Deolis Guerra these days? I'm assuming he's still far away.

mckerney · 04-16-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I'm surprised he hasn't been a bit better by now. What's up with Deolis Guerra these days? I'm assuming he's still far away.

Opened the season in A ball.

Logan · 04-16-2009, 10:15 AM

McCarver definitely sported wood after this Reyes play.

Mets cap Jackie's day with first Citi win | MLB.com: News

stevew · 04-16-2009, 10:31 AM

top 10 of all time baby!

DanGarion · 04-16-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Asshole. I needed those fantasy points.

Well you got the Ks.

Fighter of Foo · 04-16-2009, 10:59 AM

After watching yesterday, honoring Jackie Robinson by everyone wearing his number was one of the dumbest ideas imaginable.

Ksyrup · 04-16-2009, 11:14 AM

Yep, another good and well-intentioned idea run into the ground by Cap'n Overkill.

stevew · 04-16-2009, 11:16 AM

Who the fuck is Jackie Robinson?

panerd · 04-16-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Who the fuck is Jackie Robinson?

He's that guy who did that thing.

SackAttack · 04-16-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Well you got the Ks.

I think the K's single-handedly pulled me out of last, actually. Or if they didn't, Broxton adding 2 K's in the 9th and then getting credit for the W did.

Logan · 04-16-2009, 03:34 PM

Yankees in the process of getting bombed in the opening game at new Yankee Stadium, thanks to their shitty middle relief.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 04-16-2009, 03:47 PM

Also, if Sabathia hadn't labored so much, maybe that middle relief wouldn't have been exposed.

sterlingice · 04-16-2009, 07:11 PM

Just a reminder, Twins-Jays on MLB network tonight- Halladay vs Liriano

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Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-17-2009, 06:56 AM

Ouch. Alex Gordon goes on the DL with a similar injury to what Alex Rodriguez has. Out 8-10 weeks most likely. Looks like the Teahan at 2nd base move won't last too long. He'll likely head back to 3rd base now.

Royals' Gordon will have hip surgery; earliest return is weeks away - Kansas City Star

sterlingice · 04-17-2009, 07:42 AM

Yeah, like the Royals offense needed help not scoring runs. But at least that puts Mitch Maier in the outfield instead of Hillman putting Spork there or something equally asinine. At least I hope that's what it does- no guarantees as Hillman isn't exactly a lineup making genius.

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Ksyrup · 04-17-2009, 08:12 AM

I guess this hip injury is the 2009 version of the sports hernia? It seems like every year or so, there's a rash of injuries diagnosed as some obscure/unknown or not well publicized injury. Kinda strange.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-17-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I guess this hip injury is the 2009 version of the sports hernia? It seems like every year or so, there's a rash of injuries diagnosed as some obscure/unknown or not well publicized injury. Kinda strange.

I'm sure there are ex-jock nursing home residents all across the country claiming they have the same injury as Alex Rodriguez (and now Alex Gordon).

lordscarlet · 04-17-2009, 09:23 AM

NATS WIN! NATS WIN!!

Score 8 runs enough times and you're bound to win eventually.

Ksyrup · 04-17-2009, 07:24 PM

Angels in serious trouble. Now Vlad is out a month with a pec muscle tear.

Lathum · 04-17-2009, 08:26 PM

500 for Sheffield!

JonInMiddleGA · 04-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Down on the farm tonight, former Ga Tech star Matt Weiters gets the first hit ever at the new Gwinnett Braves stadium. Would have gotten the first run too most likely but had to be removed for a pinch-runner after suffering a "mild hamstring cramp", he's now listed day-to-day.

Speaking of the new G-Braves, former wrestling fans might get a kick (like I am) out of hearing their play-by-play announcer: Tony Schiavone.
Listen live at WDUN News/Talk 550 - North Georgia's Talk Station

Philliesfan980 · 04-17-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

500 for Sheffield!

A very strange, probably one of the most anticlimactic 500th HRs in history. I can't think of any situations where a guy who would be 1 HR away from 500, released from their former team, just to hit their 500th with another team.

I'm going to have to watch the replay later tonight, but I wonder how the Mets fans even reacted to the home run. It was a home run that tied the game, so they were probably more excited about that than anything else.

I still say that Sheff doesnt make it through the year with the Mets. I think he gets released at some point and quietly fades away. I can't see him latching on in some sort of coaching role in the future.

Philliesfan980 · 04-17-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Speaking of the new G-Braves, former wrestling fans might get a kick (like I am) out of hearing their play-by-play announcer: Tony Schiavone.
Listen live at WDUN News/Talk 550 - North Georgia's Talk Station

Wow, is that the former WCW announcer? I haven't followed wrestling since the mid 90's, but that name does ring a bell.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-17-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

Wow, is that the former WCW announcer? I haven't followed wrestling since the mid 90's, but that name does ring a bell.

Yep, that's him. He's the sports guy for a (pretty good) news/talk AM about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Does high school football pre-game shows on Friday night and is apparently the voice of the new Gwinnett Braves as well.

ISiddiqui · 04-17-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

I'm going to have to watch the replay later tonight, but I wonder how the Mets fans even reacted to the home run. It was a home run that tied the game, so they were probably more excited about that than anything else.

Well apparently they all gave him big hugs and there was a standing ovation and curtain call for Sheff.

USFLTecmo · 04-17-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

500 for Sheffield!

Excuse me if this Brewers fan isn't fond of the idea of him hitting 500 at all, but then having it come against us?

Lathum · 04-17-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

A very strange, probably one of the most anticlimactic 500th HRs in history. I can't think of any situations where a guy who would be 1 HR away from 500, released from their former team, just to hit their 500th with another team.

I'm going to have to watch the replay later tonight, but I wonder how the Mets fans even reacted to the home run. It was a home run that tied the game, so they were probably more excited about that than anything else.

I still say that Sheff doesnt make it through the year with the Mets. I think he gets released at some point and quietly fades away. I can't see him latching on in some sort of coaching role in the future.

Mets fans have really accepted him, probably because he is Goodens nephew. They went nuts for him, and have been going nuts each at bat.

I think as long as he keeps the right attitude he sticks, apparently Wright loves him.

Lathum · 04-17-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by USFLTecmo

Excuse me if this Brewers fan isn't fond of the idea of him hitting 500 at all, but then having it come against us?

true, and in a big spot of a game

USFLTecmo · 04-17-2009, 11:30 PM

The naysayers are already out of the woodwork here. We'll need one of these games this weekend to stem the tide a bit.

Lathum · 04-17-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by USFLTecmo

The naysayers are already out of the woodwork here. We'll need one of these games this weekend to stem the tide a bit.

well then it better be Sunday because you have no shot tomorrow

ISiddiqui · 04-17-2009, 11:43 PM

Kubel for the Twinkies hits for the cycle tonight. Apparently it's the "in" thing to do now

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USFLTecmo · 04-17-2009, 11:43 PM

I wish we'd just have Suppan go against Santana. Might as well not put both games in jeopardy. I like Gallardo, and he's not quite there yet, but he'll be a good one very, very soon.

Mr. Sparkle · 04-18-2009, 12:34 AM

Giants finally get another victory, snapping their 6 game skid with a 2-0 over Dan Haren and the Dbacks. Haren is suffering from Matt Cain-itis early on. He's 0-3 with a 1.89 ERA.

Chief Rum · 04-18-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Angels in serious trouble. Now Vlad is out a month with a pec muscle tear.

That does hurt, although I would say the starting pitching injuries (and, umm, death) have hurt the Angels more, along with an uncharacteristically poor bullpen to start the season (just about everyone in the pen is pitching below their ability and past performance right now).

I'm not trying to make light of Vlad getting hurt. I mean, that's a huge bat to lose. But fact is, at this stage of his career, Vladdy's about a .300-25 HR guy (good, not superstar), on a team with a bunch of .280-20 HR guys. Angels weren't going to blow teams out with or without Vlad. No, if anything hurts them, it will be the inability of the pitching thus far to keep opposing offenses in range of the Angels' hitting.

There is a possible bright side--the Angels might bring up Brandon Wood and give him a regular lineup spot, and by all accounts, the kid's finally ready. Or Napoli will get more DH bats, which will actually provide us more power than Vlad (or anyone else currently on the team actually), although less average-contact-abject fear, of course.

Danny · 04-18-2009, 02:51 AM

Dodgers have the second best record in baseball and the highest run differential so far!

ISiddiqui · 04-18-2009, 09:39 AM

From the NY Times re: Sheff's 500th

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The crowd of 36,436 erupted as he raised his arms and looked into the Mets’ dugout, which emptied to greet him near the on-deck circle. Jose Reyes reached him first, wrapping him in a big hug, and the game was paused for about three minutes as Sheffield accepted congratulations and responded to the crowd’s standing ovation with a curtain call.

So I'm thinking they were excited for Sheff

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Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-18-2009, 10:12 AM

Man, the Royals are playing some great baseball right now. They have a league leading 32 runs allowed and Jacobs and Crisp are really coming on. What's even more surprising is that they are playing so well without what are arguably their two best offensive threats. 1st place feels good.

Greinke's going today, so another win is an awfully good possibility.

TheNorm · 04-18-2009, 12:04 PM

Justin Verlander looked like an absolute ace for the first four innings against Seattle last night, I'm talking no-hit type stuff...and then the fifth inning happened and everything just imploded.

The Tigers need the 'ace' of the staff to start pitching like the Ace of the staff, and soon.

Logan · 04-18-2009, 01:55 PM

If things keep up like this, I'll go ahead and predict Johan Santana's end of season line:

8-4, 2.21 ERA.

Atocep · 04-18-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

If things keep up like this, I'll go ahead and predict Johan Santana's end of season line:

8-4, 2.21 ERA.

Looking at his stuff this year (he seems to have gotten 1-2mph on his fastball back) I'd be tempted to take the under on that ERA.

Lathum · 04-18-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

If things keep up like this, I'll go ahead and predict Johan Santana's end of season line:

8-4, 2.21 ERA.

It's making me crazy, how hard is it to get the guy 2 runs.

04-16-2009, 11:14 AM	#516
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Yep, another good and well-intentioned idea run into the ground by Cap'n Overkill. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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04-17-2009, 07:42 AM	#524
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yeah, like the Royals offense needed help not scoring runs. But at least that puts Mitch Maier in the outfield instead of Hillman putting Spork there or something equally asinine. At least I hope that's what it does- no guarantees as Hillman isn't exactly a lineup making genius. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-17-2009, 08:12 AM	#525
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I guess this hip injury is the 2009 version of the sports hernia? It seems like every year or so, there's a rash of injuries diagnosed as some obscure/unknown or not well publicized injury. Kinda strange. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-16-2009, 12:30 AM	#502
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	How about Tigs starting SS Adam Everett? Why are all these terrible hitters in the Central?

04-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#503
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Go Dodgers

04-16-2009, 01:10 AM	#507
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Actually, I have Broxton, too, and the 9th inning rally means that Broxton got the W, so while I feel badly for Kershaw, at least I still got the W out of his heroics. Yay.

04-16-2009, 10:15 AM	#512
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	McCarver definitely sported wood after this Reyes play. Mets cap Jackie's day with first Citi win \| MLB.com: News

04-16-2009, 10:31 AM	#513
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	top 10 of all time baby!

04-16-2009, 10:59 AM	#515
Fighter of Foo College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, MA	After watching yesterday, honoring Jackie Robinson by everyone wearing his number was one of the dumbest ideas imaginable.

04-16-2009, 11:16 AM	#517
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Who the fuck is Jackie Robinson?

04-16-2009, 03:34 PM	#520
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Yankees in the process of getting bombed in the opening game at new Yankee Stadium, thanks to their shitty middle relief.

04-17-2009, 06:56 AM	#523
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Ouch. Alex Gordon goes on the DL with a similar injury to what Alex Rodriguez has. Out 8-10 weeks most likely. Looks like the Teahan at 2nd base move won't last too long. He'll likely head back to 3rd base now. Royals' Gordon will have hip surgery; earliest return is weeks away - Kansas City Star

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04-17-2009, 07:24 PM	#528
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Angels in serious trouble. Now Vlad is out a month with a pec muscle tear. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-17-2009, 08:26 PM	#529
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	500 for Sheffield!

04-17-2009, 08:49 PM	#530
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Down on the farm tonight, former Ga Tech star Matt Weiters gets the first hit ever at the new Gwinnett Braves stadium. Would have gotten the first run too most likely but had to be removed for a pinch-runner after suffering a "mild hamstring cramp", he's now listed day-to-day. Speaking of the new G-Braves, former wrestling fans might get a kick (like I am) out of hearing their play-by-play announcer: Tony Schiavone. Listen live at WDUN News/Talk 550 - North Georgia's Talk Station __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-17-2009, 11:30 PM	#538
USFLTecmo H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin	The naysayers are already out of the woodwork here. We'll need one of these games this weekend to stem the tide a bit.

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Kubel for the Twinkies hits for the cycle tonight. Apparently it's the "in" thing to do now . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

04-17-2009, 11:43 PM	#541
USFLTecmo H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin	I wish we'd just have Suppan go against Santana. Might as well not put both games in jeopardy. I like Gallardo, and he's not quite there yet, but he'll be a good one very, very soon.

04-18-2009, 12:34 AM	#542
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	Giants finally get another victory, snapping their 6 game skid with a 2-0 over Dan Haren and the Dbacks. Haren is suffering from Matt Cain-itis early on. He's 0-3 with a 1.89 ERA. __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

04-18-2009, 02:51 AM	#544
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Dodgers have the second best record in baseball and the highest run differential so far!

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Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Man, the Royals are playing some great baseball right now. They have a league leading 32 runs allowed and Jacobs and Crisp are really coming on. What's even more surprising is that they are playing so well without what are arguably their two best offensive threats. 1st place feels good. Greinke's going today, so another win is an awfully good possibility.

04-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#547
TheNorm Mascot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL	Justin Verlander looked like an absolute ace for the first four innings against Seattle last night, I'm talking no-hit type stuff...and then the fifth inning happened and everything just imploded. The Tigers need the 'ace' of the staff to start pitching like the Ace of the staff, and soon.

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Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	If things keep up like this, I'll go ahead and predict Johan Santana's end of season line: 8-4, 2.21 ERA. Last edited by Logan : 04-18-2009 at 01:56 PM.

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