August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

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  • TheMatrix31
    RF
    • Jul 2002
    • 52926

    #136
    Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

    Tsk tsk tsk....this offense man...

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    • adice15
      MVP
      • Jul 2009
      • 2161

      #137
      Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

      Whats Vlad running for? I'll take it, though.
      Follow me on Twitter: @ADice15

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      • Misfit
        All Star
        • Mar 2003
        • 5766

        #138
        Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

        Originally posted by adice15
        Whats Vlad running for? I'll take it, though.
        That was awful base running. I think he assumed fielder indifference.

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        • l3ulvl
          Hall Of Fame
          • Dec 2009
          • 17252

          #139
          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 Christensen

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          • Speedy
            #Ace
            • Apr 2008
            • 16143

            #140
            Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

            Originally posted by WatsonTiger
            Glaus needs to be benched.
            Fixed.
            Originally posted by Gibson88
            Anyone 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.

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            • Watson
              Burrow Club
              • Jul 2008
              • 27013

              #141
              Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

              Originally posted by Speedy
              Fixed.
              That and that Haywurd kid. He's turrable, just turrable.
              Spoiler
              And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU

              @AdamdotH

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              • Speedy
                #Ace
                • Apr 2008
                • 16143

                #142
                Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

                Exactly.
                Originally posted by Gibson88
                Anyone 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.

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                • RealmK
                  Banned
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 4198

                  #143
                  Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

                  Originally posted by Misfit
                  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.

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                  • Scottdau
                    Banned
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 32580

                    #144
                    Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

                    Well I guess Tim is going back to his old wind-up, so we shall see if he can get it going again. The Giants have to win this game today. They have a brutal road trip coming up.

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                    • Watson
                      Burrow Club
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 27013

                      #145
                      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.


                      Spoiler
                      And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU

                      @AdamdotH

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                      • bergie56
                        T*rg*t F**ld
                        • Mar 2004
                        • 3984

                        #146
                        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.

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                        • Wavebird99
                          MVP
                          • May 2009
                          • 1203

                          #147
                          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.

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                          • Watson
                            Burrow Club
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 27013

                            #148
                            Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

                            I like this "offense" thing the Braves showcased today. I could get used to it.
                            And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU

                            @AdamdotH

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                            • TheMatrix31
                              RF
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 52926

                              #149
                              Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

                              Originally posted by WatsonTiger
                              I like this "offense" thing the Braves showcased today. I could get used to it.
                              Heh, it'd be nice for Glaus to heat up but I'm scared he'll peak and then slump just as the calendar turns to October.

                              Could you imagine that ****er going like, 4-31 in the playoffs? Cuz I can.

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                              • av7
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Dec 2007
                                • 11408

                                #150
                                Re: August 9th - August 15th MLB Discussion

                                Rockies win but Jim Tracy was peeved in his interview. The post-game people apparently apologized for the language
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