2011 MLB Thread - Page 18

Big Fo · 05-18-2011, 10:24 PM

Two runners gunned down at third base in one inning ffs. The Braves should have been able to at least tie things up that inning.

Scoobz0202 · 05-18-2011, 10:30 PM

Charlie Morton looks like Sandy Koufax against the Reds all of a sudden.

lordscarlet · 05-19-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Game cancelled unfortunately.

And it was sunny with no rain.

Ksyrup · 05-19-2011, 03:25 PM

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The Mets have never thrown a no-hitter in their 50-season history. Just when the fans were starting to sense something special on a gray afternoon -- they began clapping as soon as No. 8 hitter Alex Cora hit a routine grounder -- Hernandez stepped up and spoiled this bid.

Hernandez (3-6) is one of baseball's best-hitting pitchers and bounced a solid single up the middle on the first pitch. The crowd gave Gee a nice round of applause and catcher Josh Thole went to the mound, giving his rookie pitcher a bat on the back.

Geez man, is that any way to treat a kid who had a no hitter into the 6th?

molson · 05-19-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Geez man, is that any way to treat a kid who had a no hitter into the 6th?

Maybe if he had the no-hitter longer the catcher wouldn't have had to do that. He'll learn.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-19-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I've gotten to the point where I have no interest in going to a game of any sort "just to be there." If I'm going to go, I want good seats. I'd much rather go to a local Lexington Legends single-A game and pay $40 for the family to sit in row 3 behind the 3rd base dugout than pay even $20 at an MLB game for the privilege of sitting in the nosebleeds.

Welcome to the next phase of curmudgeon

That's where I've been for years & seriously doubt I'd ever go to another major league (priced) event if not for my son occasionally hankering for the experience. And even at that, he even commented how much better the overall experience was at a AAA game vs Turner Field when you considered the bang for the buck.

Dr. Sak · 05-23-2011, 07:20 PM

Phillies have scored a total of 9 runs over their last 5 games. Tonight they have 9 in the bottom of the 3rd.

Crapshoot · 05-23-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Welcome to the next phase of curmudgeon

That's where I've been for years & seriously doubt I'd ever go to another major league (priced) event if not for my son occasionally hankering for the experience. And even at that, he even commented how much better the overall experience was at a AAA game vs Turner Field when you considered the bang for the buck.

Eh, maybe its the park, but I've sat behind the 1st base line for playoff games and the bleachers for WS games last year during the Giants run, and the bleachers are honestly more fun - and at AT&T, a pretty damn good view (ie, the Ian Kinsler near-HR that bounced back was right in front of us). I also think the bleachers etc are a lot more fun - the seated crowd didn't want to stand / get excited in the same way as the rest of the crowd did, no going crazy, etc etc. Then again, I'm 28, and I'm guessing you and Ksyrup are both in the late 40's.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-23-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

and I'm guessing you and Ksyrup are both in the late 40's.

Now just downright not nice, you little whelp

(FTR, I turned 44 last month)

samifan24 · 05-23-2011, 10:03 PM

Asdrubal Cabrera is having some week (and a fantastic season, too). The Indians keep finding ways to win. I'm having a blast watching them right now.

Atocep · 05-23-2011, 10:36 PM

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Butter · 05-24-2011, 07:42 AM

Reds and Cards reminding me a bit of last year's dynamic.

Last year, Cards swept the Reds at GABP, and went on to go into a dramatic tailspin while the Reds caught fire and won the division going away.

This year, the Reds swept the Cards at GABP, and are currently in the midst of a 6 game losing streak, meanwhile the Cards have won 5 of 6 and are now 3.5 games up.

The bonus to this year, though, is that the Reds still have time to turn things around. By the time the Cards turned it around last year, it was too late.

Ksyrup · 05-24-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Eh, maybe its the park, but I've sat behind the 1st base line for playoff games and the bleachers for WS games last year during the Giants run, and the bleachers are honestly more fun - and at AT&T, a pretty damn good view (ie, the Ian Kinsler near-HR that bounced back was right in front of us). I also think the bleachers etc are a lot more fun - the seated crowd didn't want to stand / get excited in the same way as the rest of the crowd did, no going crazy, etc etc. Then again, I'm 28, and I'm guessing you and Ksyrup are both in the late 40's.

I have always been more into observation than emotion, so being in the crowd isn't really that important to me. It's more important that I be able to see things and understand what's going on. That's why I don't care if I ever attend another football game as long as I live.

Having said that, I turn 40 in about 3 months - ASSHOLE!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-25-2011, 07:35 AM

Really sad day for Royals fans. He was a big part of much of our winning history.

Royals legend Paul Splittorff dies from complicatons of melanoma - NBCActionNews.com - Kansas City

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The Kansas City Royals announced Wednesday legendary pitcher and broadcaster Paul Splittorff has died.

A statement from the team said he died due to complications from melanoma.

"The all-time winningest pitcher in franchise history passed away this morning at the family home in Blue Springs, Mo.," the statement said.

There were no immediate details of funeral arrangements.

Chief Rum · 05-25-2011, 11:42 AM

Was just going to post about that. Condolences to our Royals fans.

The Angels lost a really good radio announcer in Rory Markus a year and ahalf ago, and it's amazing how losing that connection to the team changes your perspective on your viewing and/or listening experience. Markus's call of the Erstad catching the last ball in the 2002 World Series for instance is one I have heard many times.

RIP Paul Splittorff

EagleFan · 05-25-2011, 11:41 PM

This game may never end... Thought Brown was about to end it but the ball dies on the track in dead center...

EagleFan · 05-25-2011, 11:49 PM

If this doesn't end soon Baez's arm is going to fall off...

Looks like he is already starting to lose it....

EagleFan · 05-25-2011, 11:58 PM

This is about to get interesting. Phils pinch hitting for Baez, no idea how they are going to play the 19th if it gets there.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:02 AM

Going to the 19th.... curious what the defense is going to look like... and who is going to pitch...

GrantDawg · 05-26-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

If this doesn't end soon Baez's arm is going to fall off...

Looks like he is already starting to lose it....

Yall just keep on playing. Wear the Phillies out, and the Reds as well (they come to Atlanta this weekend).

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:04 AM

Sardina in at catcher, Ruiz to 3rd, Polanco to 2nd and Wilson Valdez in to pitch.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:05 AM

Chooch laying out trying to catch a foul ball near the stands, don't need another injury...

GrantDawg · 05-26-2011, 12:09 AM

Watch the second basemen pitch his way out of the inning.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:09 AM

If nothing else the crowd has gotten back into it. Valdez gets through the inning.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:10 AM

He was throwing harder than Moyer used to pitch. Was mid to upper 80's.

lighthousekeeper · 05-26-2011, 12:10 AM

wow - this is entertaining.

GrantDawg · 05-26-2011, 12:10 AM

Cincy has to know they are going to lose now. You can't get a hit versus a non-pitcher?

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:11 AM

I guess offensively they don't have to worry about sending a pitcher to the plate any more.

GrantDawg · 05-26-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

I guess offensively they don't have to worry about sending a pitcher to the plate any more.

It is going to be over very soon.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:13 AM

Wow, 81 pitches (and counting) for Fisher in relief.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:15 AM

Fisher is done, he looks like he has nothing left.

GrantDawg · 05-26-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Fisher is done, he looks like he has nothing left.

They should have tried the catcher for awhile.

EagleFan · 05-26-2011, 12:20 AM

Yeah!!! Fun game.

Scoobz0202 · 05-26-2011, 12:21 AM

Fuck you dusty you fucking idiot.

DeToxRox · 05-26-2011, 02:24 AM

If Buster Posey didn't break his ankle I'll be shocked. Just saw the replay on MLB.com. The way his ankle bent plus his reaction has to mean no good.

Dr. Sak · 05-26-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

If this doesn't end soon Baez's arm is going to fall off...

Looks like he is already starting to lose it....

It wouldnt be a bad thing if his arm did fall off.

Logan · 05-26-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

If Buster Posey didn't break his ankle I'll be shocked. Just saw the replay on MLB.com. The way his ankle bent plus his reaction has to mean no good.

I see that this injury has led the other Buster this morning to push for banning the catcher blocking home.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2011, 07:07 AM

Does anyone know what the deal was with Cincinnati's 2 other relievers - I couldn't believe they sent Fisher out there for the 19th. Only Dusty Baker could turn a situation in which the opposing team is pitching its 2B into a loss. Put a fresh arm out there, get through the 19th, and you have to like your chances against the 2B in the 20th. But no, I guess he just wanted to end the game one way or the other.

Unless something was up. One of the guys went from the bullpen to the dugout in the middle of the 19th inning, so I took that to mean he was ready or at least wanted to pitch or offered to pitch, but he just watched that poor kid run out of gas like the rest of us did.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2011, 07:41 AM

JoePoz on Splittorff:

Joe Blogs: Splitt

Scoobz0202 · 05-26-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Does anyone know what the deal was with Cincinnati's 2 other relievers - I couldn't believe they sent Fisher out there for the 19th. Only Dusty Baker could turn a situation in which the opposing team is pitching its 2B into a loss. Put a fresh arm out there, get through the 19th, and you have to like your chances against the 2B in the 20th. But no, I guess he just wanted to end the game one way or the other.

Unless something was up. One of the guys went from the bullpen to the dugout in the middle of the 19th inning, so I took that to mean he was ready or at least wanted to pitch or offered to pitch, but he just watched that poor kid run out of gas like the rest of us did.

My post above about Dusty being a stupid fuck was about this. When I got up this morning I came across his reasoning.

Maloney pitched 50-60 pitches in relief the day prior. He was unavailable. LeCure had extended relief two days prior, and said he couldn't get loose. He was too sore. I would imagine that is why he ran up to the clubhouse.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2011, 08:02 AM

I guess that makes some sense, then. I knew it had to be something. Even the Reds announcers were questioning it.

Best part of that game, though, was Brandon Phillips getting picked off second while he joked around with Jimmy Rollins. I have no idea if Rollins was in on it and was trying to distract him or what, but that probably saved the game for the Phillies. Next guy walked, and they would have had the bases loaded with either 1 out or no outs (can't remember).

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-26-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

JoePoz on Splittorff:

Joe Blogs: Splitt

Thanks for posting.

kingfc22 · 05-26-2011, 10:50 AM

And the injuries continue to mount for the Giants.

cougarfreak · 05-26-2011, 11:10 AM

Jesus Christ. Dusty Baker has Manuel Cairo batting clean up today.

DeToxRox · 05-26-2011, 11:21 AM

Broken leg and torn ligaments is the report on Posey. Season over if true. What a shame.

Crapshoot · 05-26-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

If Buster Posey didn't break his ankle I'll be shocked. Just saw the replay on MLB.com. The way his ankle bent plus his reaction has to mean no good.

This shit needs to stop - with Carlos Santana last year as well. Running over a defenseless C is not excusable "as the way the game is" - its fucking idiocy.

Ksyrup · 05-26-2011, 11:34 AM

If they enforce the existing rules and don't allow a catcher to camp out in front of a base unless he's got the ball, and they add a rule that requires a runner to make an attempt to tag the base instead of making a play on the catcher in an attempt to knock the ball out (admittedly, this would fall to a judgment call for the HP ump), then they could curb this. Maybe they can add something about not being able to cross home plate standing up if there is contact with the catcher (to try to force a slide).

On the Posey play, the worst part about it is the runner really didn't need to do what he did - if he had slid to the outside of the plate, he likely could have avoided the tag. The trickier play is when the catcher has the ball, is waiting for the runner, and he's basically got no chance at getting to the plate. You're essentially asking him to give up the run in the name of safety, which sounds right and good and all, but players want to win. And I don't think it's fair to make the catcher stand outside the basepath (assuming he has the ball) to give the runner a chance to be safe on what should be an automatic out. They just need to ensure that the play at the plate is a slide/tag, not a football collision.

Then there's always this alternative:

http://

JonInMiddleGA · 05-26-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

This shit needs to stop - with Carlos Santana last year as well. Running over a defenseless C is not excusable "as the way the game is" - its fucking idiocy.

Posey was entering the base path as he swept for the tag and was out in front of the plate. The runner did what any runner ought to do in that situation.

Catcher's don't put their body in the base line, there's no collision, "problem" solved.

Butter · 05-26-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Posey was entering the base path as he swept for the tag and was out in front of the plate. The runner did what any runner ought to do in that situation.

Catcher's don't put their body in the base line, there's no collision, "problem" solved.

Yup.

Butter · 05-26-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cougarfreak

Jesus Christ. Dusty Baker has Manuel Cairo batting clean up today.

That's Miguel. Maybe he's batting like 1-for-2 off Cliff Lee.

That's .500!

05-23-2011, 10:03 PM	#860
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05-24-2011, 07:42 AM	#862
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Reds and Cards reminding me a bit of last year's dynamic. Last year, Cards swept the Reds at GABP, and went on to go into a dramatic tailspin while the Reds caught fire and won the division going away. This year, the Reds swept the Cards at GABP, and are currently in the midst of a 6 game losing streak, meanwhile the Cards have won 5 of 6 and are now 3.5 games up. The bonus to this year, though, is that the Reds still have time to turn things around. By the time the Cards turned it around last year, it was too late. __________________ My listening habits

05-25-2011, 11:42 AM	#865
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Was just going to post about that. Condolences to our Royals fans. The Angels lost a really good radio announcer in Rory Markus a year and ahalf ago, and it's amazing how losing that connection to the team changes your perspective on your viewing and/or listening experience. Markus's call of the Erstad catching the last ball in the 2002 World Series for instance is one I have heard many times. RIP Paul Splittorff __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-25-2011, 11:41 PM	#866
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	This game may never end... Thought Brown was about to end it but the ball dies on the track in dead center... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-25-2011, 11:49 PM	#867
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If this doesn't end soon Baez's arm is going to fall off... Looks like he is already starting to lose it.... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#851
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Two runners gunned down at third base in one inning ffs. The Braves should have been able to at least tie things up that inning.

05-18-2011, 10:30 PM	#852
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Charlie Morton looks like Sandy Koufax against the Reds all of a sudden.

05-23-2011, 07:20 PM	#857
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Phillies have scored a total of 9 runs over their last 5 games. Tonight they have 9 in the bottom of the 3rd.

05-23-2011, 10:36 PM	#861
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	For anyone interested, BP has made any article 1 year or older free to everyone.

05-25-2011, 11:58 PM	#868
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	This is about to get interesting. Phils pinch hitting for Baez, no idea how they are going to play the 19th if it gets there. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#869
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Going to the 19th.... curious what the defense is going to look like... and who is going to pitch... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:04 AM	#871
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Sardina in at catcher, Ruiz to 3rd, Polanco to 2nd and Wilson Valdez in to pitch. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:05 AM	#872
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Chooch laying out trying to catch a foul ball near the stands, don't need another injury... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:09 AM	#873
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Watch the second basemen pitch his way out of the inning.

05-26-2011, 12:09 AM	#874
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If nothing else the crowd has gotten back into it. Valdez gets through the inning. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#875
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	He was throwing harder than Moyer used to pitch. Was mid to upper 80's. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#876
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	wow - this is entertaining. __________________ ...

05-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#877
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Cincy has to know they are going to lose now. You can't get a hit versus a non-pitcher?

05-26-2011, 12:11 AM	#878
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I guess offensively they don't have to worry about sending a pitcher to the plate any more. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:13 AM	#880
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Wow, 81 pitches (and counting) for Fisher in relief. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:15 AM	#881
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Fisher is done, he looks like he has nothing left. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:20 AM	#883
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Yeah!!! Fun game. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

05-26-2011, 12:21 AM	#884
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Fuck you dusty you fucking idiot.

05-26-2011, 02:24 AM	#885
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	If Buster Posey didn't break his ankle I'll be shocked. Just saw the replay on MLB.com. The way his ankle bent plus his reaction has to mean no good.

05-26-2011, 07:07 AM	#888
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Does anyone know what the deal was with Cincinnati's 2 other relievers - I couldn't believe they sent Fisher out there for the 19th. Only Dusty Baker could turn a situation in which the opposing team is pitching its 2B into a loss. Put a fresh arm out there, get through the 19th, and you have to like your chances against the 2B in the 20th. But no, I guess he just wanted to end the game one way or the other. Unless something was up. One of the guys went from the bullpen to the dugout in the middle of the 19th inning, so I took that to mean he was ready or at least wanted to pitch or offered to pitch, but he just watched that poor kid run out of gas like the rest of us did. __________________ 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."

05-26-2011, 07:41 AM	#889
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	JoePoz on Splittorff: Joe Blogs: Splitt __________________ 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."

05-26-2011, 08:02 AM	#891
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I guess that makes some sense, then. I knew it had to be something. Even the Reds announcers were questioning it. Best part of that game, though, was Brandon Phillips getting picked off second while he joked around with Jimmy Rollins. I have no idea if Rollins was in on it and was trying to distract him or what, but that probably saved the game for the Phillies. Next guy walked, and they would have had the bases loaded with either 1 out or no outs (can't remember). __________________ 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."

05-26-2011, 10:50 AM	#893
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	And the injuries continue to mount for the Giants. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-26-2011, 11:10 AM	#894
cougarfreak College Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)	Jesus Christ. Dusty Baker has Manuel Cairo batting clean up today. __________________ “I don’t like the Cubs,” Joey Votto said. “And I’m not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back."

05-26-2011, 11:21 AM	#895
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Broken leg and torn ligaments is the report on Posey. Season over if true. What a shame.

05-26-2011, 11:34 AM	#897
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	If they enforce the existing rules and don't allow a catcher to camp out in front of a base unless he's got the ball, and they add a rule that requires a runner to make an attempt to tag the base instead of making a play on the catcher in an attempt to knock the ball out (admittedly, this would fall to a judgment call for the HP ump), then they could curb this. Maybe they can add something about not being able to cross home plate standing up if there is contact with the catcher (to try to force a slide). On the Posey play, the worst part about it is the runner really didn't need to do what he did - if he had slid to the outside of the plate, he likely could have avoided the tag. The trickier play is when the catcher has the ball, is waiting for the runner, and he's basically got no chance at getting to the plate. You're essentially asking him to give up the run in the name of safety, which sounds right and good and all, but players want to win. And I don't think it's fair to make the catcher stand outside the basepath (assuming he has the ball) to give the runner a chance to be safe on what should be an automatic out. They just need to ensure that the play at the plate is a slide/tag, not a football collision. Then there's always this alternative: http:// __________________ 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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