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  • snepp
    We'll waste him too.
    • Apr 2003
    • 10007

    #16
    Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

    Originally posted by l3ulvl
    I didn't realize he was noted for poor defense. I remember marveling at his arm, unless I'm thinking of someone else.

    He has a big arm no doubt, pretty accurate too.

    It's the important part of playing outfield that he tends to suck at, getting to and catching the ball.

    Some of us affectionately refer to him as "Wall *****" as well, he's never met a wall that he couldn't shrivel up in front of.


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    • ImTellinTim
      YNWA
      • Sep 2006
      • 33028

      #17
      Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

      Originally posted by snepp
      He has a big arm no doubt, pretty accurate too.

      It's the important part of playing outfield that he tends to suck at, getting to and catching the ball.
      Picture a baby horse standing up for the first time - that describes his footwork and routes to the ball.

      When the guy puts it all together at the plate, he's fun to watch. I just hope it doesn't suddenly all click and we have to deal with him for years. But like SPTO said, that's two teams now that have given up on him. The makings of a pattern.

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      • l3ulvl
        Hall Of Fame
        • Dec 2009
        • 17249

        #18
        Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

        Oh well, I'd rather have him than Magglio at this point.
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        • ImTellinTim
          YNWA
          • Sep 2006
          • 33028

          #19
          Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

          I don't wish him luck, but I don't wish him ill either. I just hope he gives you the same thing he gave us. Flashes to keep you wanting more, but overall more frustrating than anything. He's basically golf in MLB player form.

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          • snepp
            We'll waste him too.
            • Apr 2003
            • 10007

            #20
            Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

            I'm hoping that Delmon goes on a hot streak, dupes the Tigers into offering him arbitration, then saddles them with a $7 million dollar waste of a roster space next season.



            I ****ing hate you Bill Smith......you suck.
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            • Jgainsey
              I can't feel it
              • Mar 2007
              • 3362

              #21
              Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

              Silly me for thinking Giants @ Braves would be on ESPN instead of ESPN2... There's preseason Monday Night Football to be played!
              Now, more than ever

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              • Kruza
                Mainstream Outlaw
                • Jul 2002
                • 6285

                #22
                Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                Delmon Young has properly introduced himself with his first at-bat as a Tiger.

                Kruza

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                • TCM
                  MVP
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 1800

                  #23
                  Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                  Delmon Young plays left field like he's scared of the ball. Seriously though a routine pop up is always a 50/50 chance with him in the outfield.
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                  • snepp
                    We'll waste him too.
                    • Apr 2003
                    • 10007

                    #24
                    Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                    Originally posted by Kruza
                    Delmon Young has properly introduced himself with his first at-bat as a Tiger.

                    Figures, every trade Smith makes turns to gold, why should this one be any different.
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                    • Bellsprout
                      Hard Times.
                      • Oct 2009
                      • 25652

                      #25
                      Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                      Brew Crew just triple play'd the Dodgers.

                      2 on. Routine double play, Kemp thrown out trying to score from 2nd for some reason.
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                      Originally posted by l3ulvl
                      A lot of you guys seem pretty cool, but you have wieners.

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                      • Kruza
                        Mainstream Outlaw
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 6285

                        #26
                        Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                        LOL at Ben Revere trucking Alex Avila at the plate. What a collision.

                        Meanwhile, Rick Porcello is leaving too many sinkerballs up and the Twins are tatooing 'em. He and Max Scherzer both have to get it together soon or else the Tigers will be losing the division lead by the end of the week.

                        Kruza
                        Last edited by Kruza; 08-15-2011, 07:50 PM.

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                        • Kobalt
                          All Star
                          • May 2010
                          • 9674

                          #27
                          Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                          When it left the bat, I thought it was just a flyball to LF. That's #600 for Thome.

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                          • Chrisksaint
                            $$$
                            • Apr 2010
                            • 19127

                            #28
                            Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                            Mike Stanton likes Coors field, 474 ft bomb to CF
                            Saints, LSU, Seminoles, Pelicans, Marlins, Lightning

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                            • 19
                              Chaos Theory
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 8859

                              #29
                              Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                              Feel extremely happy for Thome right now.

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                              • Psyblast
                                2023 National Champions
                                • Jun 2003
                                • 42584

                                #30
                                Re: 8/15 - 8-21 Game Discussion Thread

                                #600 for Thome. Off a lefty, no less.

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