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August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Do my eyes deceive me? The Tigers won a game? A ROAD game no less? Did hell freeze over????
If the Lions make the playoffs I'll know the world is ending soon.Wolverines Wings Same Old Lions Tigers Pistons Erika ChristensenComment
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Originally posted by Gibson88Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.Comment
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Exactly.Originally posted by Gibson88Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.Comment
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Last spring he changed his pitching motion against the wishes of management in order to "protect his arm," as he claimed. It resulted in a wilder Papelbon who lacked the same finish on his fastball. Hitters have figured out he's a one trick pony and his dominance has dissipated. By pretty much any measurement, this is his worst year and it's been a steady decline for a while now. Some of his earlier success was unsustainable (nearly 13 K/9 in 2007, 1 BB/9 in 2008) but he's just not that good this year. Papelbon's xFIP from 2007 to present: 2.90, 2.38, 3.98, 4.25. He's only been worth half a win so far. By comparison, the following closers have contributed the same or more to their team's success this year: Bobby Jenks, Matt Capps, K-Rod, Kevin Gregg, and probably more who I didn't bother to look up. At least he's still out-doing the likes of Brian Fuentes and Brad Lidge though.
Save his arm? He pitches 1 inning a game if that. I always though Papelbon was somewhat of a crybaby, now I'm pretty convinced.
Incidently is it just me or did anyone else think Jacoby kinda steamrolled into Tommy Hunter on purpose? I realize playing with cracked ribs is not an easy thing to do but seriously, pay attention kid, barreling full force into a player prolly isn't a smart thing to do when you're already hurt.Comment
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Braves have double the runs in the 3rd than they have in the 1st two games combined.
This Conrad guy should not be playing. He must be related to Wren.
SpoilerAnd may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Kevin Slowey has a no-no going into the 8th, but looks like he's been removed due to throwing 106 pitches so far and missing his last start due to elbow soreness. Will be interesting to see how this is handled if the bullpen doesn't give up any hits.
Edit: Didn't matter. Rauch gave up a double.Last edited by bergie56; 08-15-2010, 03:26 PM.Comment
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Wow, how weird is it that the Yankees can never hit pitchers they've never faced before? Its getting alot of buzz on blogs and stuff now. Today, Bryan Bullington shut them down 1-0 for his first major league win.
What the heck? I thought I was the only Yankee fan to notice that they can never hit rookie/"new" pitchers like ever. I guess it goes to show just how much the Yankees rely on scouting reports and prior experience against a pitcher.Comment
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Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion
Could you imagine that ****er going like, 4-31 in the playoffs? Cuz I can.Comment
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