General Baseball Thread 2007 - Page 20 - The Orange Mane

-Slap- · 04-22-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Nick Markakis is really finding a groove. Kid got off to a slow start, but he's looking pretty locked in lately.

The Orioles have won 7 of 8, also.

I guarantee Markakis will contend for batting titles some day.

Roy Oswalt is so underrated. In five of six seasons in the Majors, he's finished no worse than 4th in Cy Young balloting. Roy's getting outpitched by Dave Bush today, though. Bush is spinning a two hit masterpiece.

Clockwork Orange · 04-22-2007, 04:14 PM

Whoever thought we'd see the day that the Rockies would be dead last in baseball in home runs? Yet here we are, about three weeks into the season and the Rox have hit a total of 7 home runs.

Matt Holliday constantly pounding the ball into the ground these days isn't helping.

Clockwork Orange · 04-22-2007, 04:56 PM

Jason Hirsh turns in another strong start.

7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K's

Showed some good composure, too. He gave up a home run to Khalil Greene leading off the 7th inning and then struck out the next three. Good show.

Of course, right after I say something, Matt Holliday is sitting a HR away from the cycle. Figures.

Clockwork Orange · 04-22-2007, 06:06 PM

Whoever had today in the when will Eric Gagne get injured again pool, come collect your prize.

Pendejo · 04-22-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

I guarantee Markakis will contend for batting titles some day.

Roy Oswalt is so underrated. In five of six seasons in the Majors, he's finished no worse than 4th in Cy Young balloting. Roy's getting outpitched by Dave Bush today, though. Bush is spinning a two hit masterpiece.

Oswalt is one of my favorite pitchers to watch. I think it was last year against the Madres he was consistently hitting 95 mph plus with his fast ball...then breaking guy's knees with a huge hook in the upper 60's. It simply wasn't fair.

It looks like Hirsh is taking Jennings' spot as the Rockies' resident Madres killer.

TheChamp24 · 04-22-2007, 07:24 PM

I have always liked Oswalt, it amazes me how he doesn't get talked about that much though. I think since he entered the bigs he has the 2nd most wins in baseball, which is amazing because you rarely hear his name being mentioned anytime they talk about big time pitchers.

As well, Hirsh looks like a pitcher who could become a very good one. His changeup is almost Maddux-esque of when he was in his prime. Speaking of Maddux, he should retire. Dude has lost velocity and is losing command of his pitches, hence him getting rocked these last couple of years.

And also, it is great to see Atkins and Holliday crushing the ball again, as well as Helton. Each almost got a dinger today in the game.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-22-2007, 07:45 PM

Went to the White Sox/Tigers game today.

Marcus Thames went yard with 2 outs in the 9th to tie the game.

Polanco drove home the winning run in the 12th. He is an underrated player in my book and is off to a red hot start.

Fun game to be at and a beautiful day.

Taco John · 04-22-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Whoever had today in the when will Eric Gagne get injured again pool, come collect your prize.

It aint me. I had him going down about two weeks ago...

Taco John · 04-22-2007, 09:03 PM

Matt Cain got a nice win today... He didn't leave anything to chance. Stayed out all nine to ensure that the bullpen didn't screw it up.

PatsWin2002 · 04-22-2007, 09:23 PM

Red Sox just hit back to back to back to back homers.....4 in a row..all solo shots to go up on the Yanks 4-3!

Manny, JD Drew, Mike Lowell, Varitek .......

elsid13 · 04-22-2007, 09:24 PM

Red Sox hit 4 HRs in row - WOOW. All measurable shots.

TheChamp24 · 04-22-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Matt Cain got a nice win today... He didn't leave anything to chance. Stayed out all nine to ensure that the bullpen didn't screw it up.

Its funny how this kid should probably be 4-0 right now yet is only 1-1. In 29 innings pitched now in 4 starts, given up only 11 hits, 13 walks, 5 runs while striking out 21. The only bummer is that he gets wild sometimes, but I guess it doesn't matter much when you are unhittable. His BAA is freakin .117! If he starts getting some run support, say hello to a Cy Young.

Clockwork Orange · 04-22-2007, 11:26 PM

With the current state of the Yankees starting staff, how long before they make a full court press for Roger Clemens?

Taco John · 04-23-2007, 12:11 AM

I'm so glad that I watched that game tonight. I could watch MLB baseball for 50 years, and I'm probably never going to see 4 home runs in a row again.

Natedog24 · 04-23-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

I'm so glad that I watched that game tonight. I could watch MLB baseball for 50 years, and I'm probably never going to see 4 home runs in a row again.

Meh, thats the second 4 consecutive HR game that I've seen in two years

But no your right, they are a once in a very long time sort of thing. Interesting fact though, JD Drew now has now hit homers in two separate sets of 4 consecutive HR's.

PatsWin2002 · 04-23-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

With the current state of the Yankees starting staff, how long before they make a full court press for Roger Clemens?

Andy Pettite is the main allure to NY at this point for Clemens. He could come to Boston and finish where he started and win one here.

I still think he'll pitch for the Astros first, but the fact remains that he could tilt the biggest rivalry in sports one way or the other - and that scares me. And it should scare Yankees fans too, but they're too arrogant to understand it.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-23-2007, 01:45 AM

The Yankees had a home run train run on them.

Ramirez had firsts.

Drew had sloppy seconds.

Lowell had thorough thirds.

Varitek had filthy fourths.

Vegas_Bronco · 04-23-2007, 01:48 AM

Watching Pujos spank the Cubs today was better than any 4 hr game I've ever seen. Of course, I must say that the Martin grand slam was not too bad last night. My too favs doing it the right way - Go Dodgers and Redbirds!!! I typically hate both the Sox and the Yanks but it was tooo sweet to see them get the sweep - watching Jeter's face after that 9th inning strike out was just priceless!!! Get the hell out of Boston!!!

Clockwork Orange · 04-23-2007, 01:22 PM

Apparently Eric Gagne's latest injury is a pulled muscle in his bulbous ass.

Clockwork Orange · 04-23-2007, 07:32 PM

A-Rod with another bomb, putting him just one away from Pujols' record for home runs in April.

OrangeShadow · 04-23-2007, 07:48 PM

another save for the pope, his pitch sequence to jeter: 98MPH,99,98 and 99 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!

Clockwork Orange · 04-23-2007, 08:01 PM

Mark Prior will have exploratory surgery on his pitching shoulder tomorrow.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2847076

-Slap- · 04-23-2007, 10:12 PM

So, running the kid out there for 234 innings, at the age of 22, (and leaving him in until he had nothing left several times) was a bad idea then?

sixtimeseight · 04-23-2007, 10:18 PM

Couldn't have happened to a bigger piece of **** franchise. Enjoy another losing season, Cubbies.

Clockwork Orange · 04-23-2007, 10:38 PM

Move over Albert, you've got company. A-Rod hits his 2nd of the night and #14 of the month to tie the Major League record for homers in April.

Simply unbelievable. Is it too early to start talking about A-Rod possibly legitimizing the single season home run record?

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04-22-2007, 04:14 PM	#477
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Whoever thought we'd see the day that the Rockies would be dead last in baseball in home runs? Yet here we are, about three weeks into the season and the Rox have hit a total of 7 home runs. Matt Holliday constantly pounding the ball into the ground these days isn't helping.

04-22-2007, 04:56 PM	#478
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Jason Hirsh turns in another strong start. 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K's Showed some good composure, too. He gave up a home run to Khalil Greene leading off the 7th inning and then struck out the next three. Good show. Of course, right after I say something, Matt Holliday is sitting a HR away from the cycle. Figures.

04-22-2007, 06:06 PM	#479
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Whoever had today in the when will Eric Gagne get injured again pool, come collect your prize.

04-22-2007, 07:24 PM	#481
TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,875	I have always liked Oswalt, it amazes me how he doesn't get talked about that much though. I think since he entered the bigs he has the 2nd most wins in baseball, which is amazing because you rarely hear his name being mentioned anytime they talk about big time pitchers. As well, Hirsh looks like a pitcher who could become a very good one. His changeup is almost Maddux-esque of when he was in his prime. Speaking of Maddux, he should retire. Dude has lost velocity and is losing command of his pitches, hence him getting rocked these last couple of years. And also, it is great to see Atkins and Holliday crushing the ball again, as well as Helton. Each almost got a dinger today in the game.

04-22-2007, 07:45 PM	#482
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	Went to the White Sox/Tigers game today. Marcus Thames went yard with 2 outs in the 9th to tie the game. Polanco drove home the winning run in the 12th. He is an underrated player in my book and is off to a red hot start. Fun game to be at and a beautiful day.

04-22-2007, 09:03 PM	#484
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,705 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Matt Cain got a nice win today... He didn't leave anything to chance. Stayed out all nine to ensure that the bullpen didn't screw it up.

04-22-2007, 09:23 PM	#485
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Red Sox just hit back to back to back to back homers.....4 in a row..all solo shots to go up on the Yanks 4-3! Manny, JD Drew, Mike Lowell, Varitek .......

04-22-2007, 09:24 PM	#486
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,087	Red Sox hit 4 HRs in row - WOOW. All measurable shots.

04-22-2007, 11:26 PM	#488
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	With the current state of the Yankees starting staff, how long before they make a full court press for Roger Clemens?

04-23-2007, 12:11 AM	#489
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,705 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I'm so glad that I watched that game tonight. I could watch MLB baseball for 50 years, and I'm probably never going to see 4 home runs in a row again.

04-23-2007, 01:45 AM	#492
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	The Yankees had a home run train run on them. Ramirez had firsts. Drew had sloppy seconds. Lowell had thorough thirds. Varitek had filthy fourths.

04-23-2007, 01:48 AM	#493
Vegas_Bronco Ring of Famer Fear is a lack of preparation. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 63 Yards Out Posts: 4,031 Adopt-a-Bronco: 1 Elam 1	Watching Pujos spank the Cubs today was better than any 4 hr game I've ever seen. Of course, I must say that the Martin grand slam was not too bad last night. My too favs doing it the right way - Go Dodgers and Redbirds!!! I typically hate both the Sox and the Yanks but it was tooo sweet to see them get the sweep - watching Jeter's face after that 9th inning strike out was just priceless!!! Get the hell out of Boston!!!

04-23-2007, 01:22 PM	#494
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Apparently Eric Gagne's latest injury is a pulled muscle in his bulbous ass.

04-23-2007, 07:32 PM	#495
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	A-Rod with another bomb, putting him just one away from Pujols' record for home runs in April.

04-23-2007, 07:48 PM	#496
OrangeShadow armed and dangerous Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,771	another save for the pope, his pitch sequence to jeter: 98MPH,99,98 and 99 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!

04-23-2007, 08:01 PM	#497
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Mark Prior will have exploratory surgery on his pitching shoulder tomorrow. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2847076

04-23-2007, 10:12 PM	#498
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	So, running the kid out there for 234 innings, at the age of 22, (and leaving him in until he had nothing left several times) was a bad idea then?

04-23-2007, 10:18 PM	#499
sixtimeseight Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,872	Couldn't have happened to a bigger piece of **** franchise. Enjoy another losing season, Cubbies.

04-23-2007, 10:38 PM	#500
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Move over Albert, you've got company. A-Rod hits his 2nd of the night and #14 of the month to tie the Major League record for homers in April. Simply unbelievable. Is it too early to start talking about A-Rod possibly legitimizing the single season home run record?