hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 4, 2008 18:25:50 GMT -5
You'd have loved it, RDF -- the Padres/Astros game on ESPN2 was graced by the worst announcing team in the history of time: Sean McDonough, Orestes Destrade and Candy Maldonaldo. Aside from the fact that Maldonaldo can barely speak English, the two color guys were so trite I felt bad for the Syracuse guy. At one point Candy simply said, out of the blue, "Fundamentals." The gem you'd have loved: "Joe Torre, he's going to take the Dodgers to another level." Last night, I was disappointed that ESPN blacked out this game in my local market, despite the fact that no local channel was showing the game. Today, I am relieved. Re: kc's Dotel comment above, Kenny Williams has been consistently putting together questionable bullpens for years. The other old Royals closer in the pen for the South Siders is Mike MacDougal, who posted a 6.80 ERA last season. (For the record, though, I do like the addition of Scott Linebrink.) Speaking of the pale hose, is Nick Swisher really the best option as a leadoff man while Jerry Owens is on the DL? Also, how the hell is Josh Fields starting this season in the minors? I would like to address some of this: 1. Re Kenny Williams acquiring Royal cast-offs: don't forget that he traded for Andrew Sisco (think I got his first name right), based, no doubt on his stellar ERA from 2006, which I believe was around 7. That bum was so good that he lasted with the Sox for about a month, and hasn't surfaced in the bigs since. And for that complete piece of garbage he traded Russ Gload, a solid utilityman who can swing it and play a number of positions. Well done, Kenny! I actually thought the acquisition of MacDougal was a decent gamble. It's looking like I was mistaken. 2. Re Swisher leading off: He probably is the best option, and will remain the best option unless the Sox make a deal, because Owens probably won't be cracking the starting lineup any time soon. Cabrera is the only other alternative, and I guess they want him to hit second. 3. Re Josh Fields: Beats the bejezus out of me. I called my dad when I saw that, and we had a mutual what the hell is that about? moment. I'm totally mystified. Unfortunately, I guess Fields was really bad in left last year, so if Crede is going to start, there is no place for Fields to play. In the long term, I guess I agree that I'd rather have Fields playing every day this year and starting next year than just sitting around this year. I guess. I would also like to address RDF's mention of Saito's pitching on opening night with a 5-0 lead. You may prove to be right, RDF (although I certainly hope not, because it's beyond ridiculous to use your closer in those types of situations on a regular basis), but in this case, I really think Saito pitched because he needed the work in a "safe" as opposed to "save" situation. He had only pitched, I believe, six innings in the spring due to a variety of infirmities, so my view was that he pitched that night solely because he needed the work.
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FewFAC
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Post by FewFAC on Apr 4, 2008 19:04:29 GMT -5
Watching Torre in Chavez ravine was like reliving the Dodgers moving cross country. Are the Giants really gonna rely on Aaron Rowand for offensive production? You might as well bring up the Triple A team. Also, highly refreshing and entertaining to watch the Royals win a game that for sure looked like another carbon copy Royals loss. Gotta have faith in Rowand...as the signs outside AT&T proclaim "Aaron is a Gamer!" At what point does the competitor in Rowand start to regret signing that 5 year contract? I didn't mean that as a knock on Rowand... My money is on the Tigers being this year's Yankees...bloated payroll and bloated performance.
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Post by ichirohoya on Apr 4, 2008 23:06:58 GMT -5
What in the name of Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje are the Padres wearing?
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Post by SDHoya on Apr 4, 2008 23:20:56 GMT -5
What in the name of Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje are the Padres wearing? They are wearing their camo-jerseys. They wear them once every year as a tribute to the armed forces. SD is a big military city (especially Navy and Marines) and the team generally gives the Marines a big ticket allotment for each of a few games, probably including this one, although Dodgers games are usually sell-outs, so I'm not sure.
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Post by ichirohoya on Apr 5, 2008 2:10:35 GMT -5
What in the name of Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje are the Padres wearing? They are wearing their camo-jerseys. They wear them once every year as a tribute to the armed forces. SD is a big military city (especially Navy and Marines) and the team generally gives the Marines a big ticket allotment for each of a few games, probably including this one, although Dodgers games are usually sell-outs, so I'm not sure. makes sense. thanks for the explanation.
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Post by moe09 on Apr 5, 2008 8:48:33 GMT -5
I hate all of you. Try living with the Pirates. Every year "they could break .500." NO THEY CAN'T YOU IDIOTS! They've always got that "glimmer of hope" until they trade it all away for "promising young minor league prospects." And the worst part is, the Pittsburgh media won't speak out about this travesty. And ownership won't sell. Not even to Mark Cuban. The Pirates are dead to me. What a waste of a beautiful field, which is the only reason I can't help myself from going to a couple games every summer.
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Post by ichirohoya on Apr 5, 2008 12:23:00 GMT -5
I hate all of you. Try living with the Pirates. Every year "they could break .500." NO THEY CAN'T YOU IDIOTS! They've always got that "glimmer of hope" until they trade it all away for "promising young minor league prospects." And the worst part is, the Pittsburgh media won't speak out about this travesty. And ownership won't sell. Not even to Mark Cuban. The Pirates are dead to me. What a waste of a beautiful field, which is the only reason I can't help myself from going to a couple games every summer. It is a really sweat field. Other than Camden Yards, PNC is probably my favorite park. Selling the team to Mark Cuban? Was I hiding under a rock when that was a news item? What went south with the deal?
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Post by hoyasaxact on Apr 5, 2008 15:20:54 GMT -5
What in the name of Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje are the Padres wearing? They are wearing their camo-jerseys. They wear them once every year as a tribute to the armed forces. SD is a big military city (especially Navy and Marines) and the team generally gives the Marines a big ticket allotment for each of a few games, probably including this one, although Dodgers games are usually sell-outs, so I'm not sure. I thought I read an article this year saying that SD was going to wear their camo unis more this year, specifically on all sunday home games.
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moe09
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Post by moe09 on Apr 5, 2008 17:09:02 GMT -5
I hate all of you. Try living with the Pirates. Every year "they could break .500." NO THEY CAN'T YOU IDIOTS! They've always got that "glimmer of hope" until they trade it all away for "promising young minor league prospects." And the worst part is, the Pittsburgh media won't speak out about this travesty. And ownership won't sell. Not even to Mark Cuban. The Pirates are dead to me. What a waste of a beautiful field, which is the only reason I can't help myself from going to a couple games every summer. It is a really sweat field. Other than Camden Yards, PNC is probably my favorite park. Selling the team to Mark Cuban? Was I hiding under a rock when that was a news item? What went south with the deal? Must've been. Cuban grew up in Pittsburgh. Ownership said no, team's not for sale. Editeds. Here's the story: sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2216809But, yeah, PNC Park is absolutely beautiful, it's too bad such a crappy team plays there, but the ownership took advantage of the Pittsburgh people who are so loyal to their sports teams (in building the stadium). Of course, if I could, I would still have Forbes Field. 457 to center. Now that's a classic field. I can't, though, and PNC is still definitely one of the best in the nation. Also, I always like how "trading for young prospects" is code for "we're getting rid of any sort of players who are becoming talented so we don't have to pay them when their contracts expire."
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 7, 2008 12:18:26 GMT -5
What in the name of Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje are the Padres wearing? They are wearing their camo-jerseys. They wear them once every year as a tribute to the armed forces. SD is a big military city (especially Navy and Marines) and the team generally gives the Marines a big ticket allotment for each of a few games, probably including this one, although Dodgers games are usually sell-outs, so I'm not sure. I thought those uniforms were hideous, but if that's the reason they are wearing them, I'll gladly live with my distaste for them.
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Post by Boz on Apr 7, 2008 12:23:21 GMT -5
Angelos selling the team? Only in my sweetest dreams. Though its still possible that the Orioles will go 161-1 this year. . . . From your lips to God's ears, my friend! ;D
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Post by hifigator on Apr 7, 2008 15:00:42 GMT -5
Angelos selling the team? Only in my sweetest dreams. Though its still possible that the Orioles will go 161-1 this year. . . . From your lips to God's ears, my friend! ;D I think 1-161 is far more likely.
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Post by Jack on Apr 7, 2008 15:18:44 GMT -5
From your lips to God's ears, my friend! ;D I think 1-161 is far more likely. Hifi- Not a math wizard.
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Post by hifigator on Apr 7, 2008 15:57:59 GMT -5
Jack, I'm not sure what you are talking about. Presuming the original comment was made as the Orioles were 0-1, which is what makes sense from the context, then the sarcastic hope of a 161-1 season would still be a theoretical possibility. Thus my comment that 1-161 is far more likely. That has nothing really to do with math unless they taught you to add differently up at your fancy school.
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Post by Jack on Apr 7, 2008 16:43:43 GMT -5
Jack, I'm not sure what you are talking about. Presuming the original comment was made as the Orioles were 0-1, which is what makes sense from the context, then the sarcastic hope of a 161-1 season would still be a theoretical possibility. Thus my comment that 1-161 is far more likely. That has nothing really to do with math unless they taught you to add differently up at your fancy school. Dude- you made your comment today, when the Orioles are 4-1. You want to think this one through?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 19:49:32 GMT -5
Dude- you made your comment today, when the Orioles are 4-1. You want to think this one through? Don't waste your time, Jack. Reefer madness down in Gainsville and all...
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 7, 2008 20:55:12 GMT -5
I watched highlights from a Tom Petty concert in Gainsville on PBS the other night. I'm sure I saw hifi smoking tree and rushing the stage to get his hands on "honorary Heartbreaker member" Stevie Nicks.
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Post by TigerHoya on Apr 8, 2008 10:41:33 GMT -5
Orioles have won 6 straight now - first 4 game sweep of Seattle since 1999.
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ichirohoya
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Post by ichirohoya on Apr 8, 2008 16:22:44 GMT -5
Just like I said a week ago...161-1 is still possible. I say we call off the season now. Start the playoffs today.
Seriously though. Great week by the Orioles. I still cannot imagine a scenario in which the Birds will win more than the reeling Tigers. But, 6 in a row is 6 in a row. Its nice to see some signs of life from my Orioles.
On another topic, Does anyone else out there think Trevor Hoffman is done? Rough start for an aging closer.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Apr 8, 2008 16:44:26 GMT -5
Trevor starts this way every year. April's almost always his worst month; I wish I could say why.
That said, he's long past his late-90s peak, and some year, he's going to actually be done. There's no doubt Heath Bell is a better pitcher than him now (but the Pads are better with him as setup).
But people have been watching Trevor blow one or two early season saves like this for about five years and pronounced him done each one. It's simply too soon to tell.
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