Everybody Else Gamethread v. 2009

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Welcome to the 2009 season, folks. It starts tonight with the Phils hosting the Braves. And, go....

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Baseball time!

 

Derek Lowe vs. Brett Myers.

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Smoked.

 

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think that's where you want to throw your change, Brett.

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Francouer with a bomb. I think the braves are going to be a strong contender this year in the NL east. They are much improved team, IMO.

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Hey Brett, just think, the air is still cool. Wait until it warms up and the ball really starts carrying.

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Brett Myers just getting lit up. Jordan Shafer goes yard in his first career at-bat above Double A

[Youk Of The Nation]

I bet everyone is just thrilled that Cole Hamels isn't ready.

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any word on when he'll be ready by the way?

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any word on when he'll be ready by the way?

 

Around the time Jamie Moyer gives up 638 home runs to the Marlins. Or perhaps when Raul Ibanez is batting -.300. You know, where every third at-bat he actually gives a hit to the other team.

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DLowe is really rolling now. 2 hits through 6

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[McCarver]Derek Lowe is doing what a good sinkerballer does...[/McCarver]

 

Seriously, 89 thru 7, Lowe might go the distance today.

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So, how about Derek f***ing Lowe?

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97 thru 8. 4 run lead so not really a blowout. Close one. Think he finishes it? I think you have to let him try, but it's April -- the cold might be a factor.

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He's coming up in the 8th, so we'll see. Considering it's his first game, I might yank him.

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So' date=' how about Derek f***ing Lowe?[/quote']

 

Should have signed him.

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First game, cold, only a 4 run lead... I can go either way. It really depends on the manager.

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Should have signed him.

 

I was for it at the time, but I think in the end we probably did well to steer clear of big signings of older players. This deal is not going to look so good on the other side of it IMHO.

 

EDIT: Pinch hitter. Take your bows, DLowe. Nice start to the year for you.

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Yeah, couldn't have been much better for Lowe. 8 innings, 2 hits and no walks.

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WOuld be tragically funny if the Braves pen blows this in the bottom of the 9th.

 

EDIT: Just for the record, several pitches right in the heart of the zone have gone for balls tonight. I guess the umps are in early season form too.

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Ibanez really let Gonzalez off the hook there. The 3-1 was well outside and he chased.

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Nice game in Cincinnati between the Mets and Reds, 5th inning Murphy homer is the first run.

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*Cue the Reds' collapse*

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That loud thud coming from the South Central US must have been Cliff Lee slamming back into the Earth.

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Harang was okay, but over 115 pitches in 5 innings? Who does he think he is, Matsuzaka?

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Harang was okay' date=' but over 115 pitches in 5 innings? Who does he think he is, Matsuzaka?[/quote']

 

Yeah that was insane. And in the past he's usually not a guy that does that as he's thrown several CGs.

 

I'm assuming they're just alternates, but I like the red jerseys and hats the Rangers are wearing.

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I heard Harang lost something like 40 pounds.

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I heard Harang lost something like 40 pounds.

 

Been watching the Reds broadcast and they said 25. But still, that's a lot.

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Blalock with a 3 run jack. 7-0 Rangers in the 5th.

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Obviously, it's only the first game of the season but that Rangers lineup is gonna be damn potent

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My god, Steve Phillips is such a dick. The other announcer, when introducing Sean Green, clarifies that he has no relation to the OF. Phillips says, "Well I knew he didn't, but it's good to clarify for everybody else."