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Post by Insomniac on Apr 8, 2012 12:47:12 GMT -5
Ellsbury should've made the catch on the Peralta double, but that was just a shit pitch on an 0-2 count.
This is probably the worst start possible after last September. Offense struggling, ineffective pitching, poor defense. Still WAY too early to go into Chicken Little mode, but I'm sure that won't stop some people from screaming "The sky is falling!" with 159 games left.
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Post by BRV on Apr 8, 2012 12:49:43 GMT -5
Is it considered too early to send up a pinch hitter in the top of the second?
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 12:52:08 GMT -5
1-0 baltimore do to a j.j. hardy homer
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 13:02:57 GMT -5
joyce with a rbi triple 1-0 rays
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Post by The Line on Apr 8, 2012 13:14:38 GMT -5
man, all you guys are making me wish the M's had a game today.
Though tomorrow should be interesting. Get to see Yu Darvish, plus, I'm really interested about Noesi.
He was easily the least drummed-up part of the Pineda/Campos-for-Monterro/Noesi deal, but his velocity over winter and spring was averaging a few MPHs faster than what the Yankees' scouts had him at. Even if he only ever stays at a 4/5 starter or LRP/Mop-up guy in the pen, he can still be a hidden gem out of that trade. But then again, I was never the biggest Pineda fan, so I have less expectations of Noesi than some M's fans. Nothing against him(Pineda), personally or a player, as I want him to succeed in NY, I just saw him for what he was, a young pitcher who pitched in pitcher's park who relied heavily on velocity. Not that that means he can't be good someday, as that was essentially what Felix used to be before his curve and sinker improved, but Seattle's minors are stacked with pitchers with better stuff, but just need a little more time to be groomed(Danny Hultzen, James Paxton, Taijuan Walker). If Noesi can essentially be a stop-gap pitcher until one or more of those guys are ready, then he easily serves his purpose and can essentially convert to an innings-eater or be trade bait.
Speaking of Paxton, here's what one the M's minor league beat writers wrote about his last start(on the 5th) down in Double-A Jackson(I know, I know, Double-A, but Seattle's been none to have guys skip Tacoma(AAA) before):
Paxton pitched a good deal this spring, so that 84 pitches is making me think it's less about him not being stretched out fully, and more about them seeing if he's ready for a AAA/MLB promotion, and saving him for that. Hopefully.
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 13:17:14 GMT -5
bay with a sac fly that turned into a double play 2-0 mets
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Post by Insomniac on Apr 8, 2012 13:24:35 GMT -5
And for the first time in 2012, the Red Sox lead. And they needed a balk to do it.
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 13:26:31 GMT -5
philly leads 2-0 over pittsburgh
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 13:35:08 GMT -5
murphy 2 run double 4-0 mets
3-2 reds over marlins
1-0 cardinals over brewers
4-2 indians over blue jays
7-5 red sox over Tigers
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Post by Chilly McFreeze on Apr 8, 2012 13:44:35 GMT -5
I'll be surprised if the Braves are able break up this no-hitter.
September 2011 rolls on........
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 13:48:52 GMT -5
I'll be surprised if the Braves are able break up this no-hitter. September 2011 rolls on........ shhhhhhhhhh don't mention it
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Post by Chilly McFreeze on Apr 8, 2012 13:50:05 GMT -5
I don't believe in jinxes. But that was my backhanded attempt at jinxing it.
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Post by Vampiro138 on Apr 8, 2012 13:52:10 GMT -5
well the best Wide Receiver in Chicago is looking pretty damn good through 3 innings...hopefully he can keep it up. I really like Jeff Samardzija and hope he can be something good for the cubs.
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Post by darbus alan on Apr 8, 2012 14:05:46 GMT -5
Niese's no hitter broken up in the 7th.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2012 14:06:44 GMT -5
Niese's no hitter broken up in the 7th. Right as I turned on the game. Figured that would happen. This team will never throw one. Edit: Lucas Duda, A+ bat, F glove
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Post by Chilly McFreeze on Apr 8, 2012 14:06:55 GMT -5
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
...wait, it's still 7-0. Shit.
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 14:07:00 GMT -5
Niese's no hitter broken up in the 7th. now duda can't make the catch it's 7-1 mets
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Post by Chilly McFreeze on Apr 8, 2012 14:07:59 GMT -5
Niese's no hitter broken up in the 7th. Right as I turned on the game. Figured that would happen. This team will never throw one. 18 games against this Braves lineup, I like their chances.
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on Apr 8, 2012 14:08:08 GMT -5
Jason Hammel has 9 outs left for a no hitter.
Yes, Jason Hammel
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Post by RKTaker on Apr 8, 2012 14:10:34 GMT -5
Jason Hammel has 9 outs left for a no hitter. Yes, Jason Hammel you've got to be kidding
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