2013 MLB Game Thread

[italstallianion]

The only other scenario I can see that making sense is if he was removed for a pinch hitter in a key at bat. He was pinch hit for, but it was to lead off the inning, which might make sense in a 1 run game, but I wouldn't have pinch hit for Gonzalez in that scenario unless there were runners in scoring position, since it was 1-0 but Gonzalez was pitching a gem.

[a700hitter]

The only other scenario I can see that making sense is if he was removed for a pinch hitter in a key at bat. He was pinch hit for, but it was to lead off the inning, which might make sense in a 1 run game, but I wouldn't have pinch hit for Gonzalez in that scenario unless there were runners in scoring position, since it was 1-0 but Gonzalez was pitching a gem.

HYes, it was a PH situation to lead off the inning. You PH for him if there are some guys on base and you want to get insurance runs.

[italstallianion]

Josh Beckett get pulled early after another bad outing, this time vs. Washington. He went 3 innings (68 pitches) 3 hits, 4 runs, 2 of which earned, and 2 walks. The Dodgers are down 4-0 to Washington and that brings Beckett's season ERA to 5.19. If Washington holds on, Beckett would be 0-5 with his 100th career loss.

 

Granted Crawford, Gonazalez, and Punto are all doing well for the Dodgers, but it at least pleases me that Beckett isn't.

[Northern Star]

Rick Ankiel is one of my favorite players, but when you get released by the friggin' Houston Astros, maybe it's time to consider a career change.

[italstallianion]

He's already on his 2nd wind as he was drafted as a pitcher and came back as an OF.

[a700hitter]

Bryce Harper did a Peter Reiser last night running face first into an OF wall. He cut up his face, but the kid must have a hard head, because he didn't suffer a concussion. Pete Reiser was a star OFer for the Brooklyn Dodgers who won a batting title in 1941. He was projected to be an all time great, but his career was ruined and cut short from the effects of running head first into too many OF walls.

[italstallianion]

I can imagine you on your rocking chair by the fireplace telling us that story Pops. haha

[a700hitter]

I can imagine you on your rocking chair by the fireplace telling us that story Pops. haha

I'd like a rocking chair. I could burn some calories while watching baseball.

[italstallianion]

I'd like a rocking chair. I could burn some calories while watching baseball.

 

 

Might as well get wheels on it so you can roll the rocking chair to your front porch where your rifles are to keep pervy guys like my away from your daughter and little kids away from your lawn.

[a700hitter]

Might as well get wheels on it so you can roll the rocking chair to your front porch where your rifles are to keep pervy guys like my away from your daughter and little kids away from your lawn.

I do like to stretch my legs ocassionally, but I don't leave the TV during a game.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Props. I always find myself either getting food or using the bathroom every game.

[User Name]

The "battle of the aces" between Verlander and Darvish tonig has unsurprisingly turned into a slugfest: It's 8-4 Texas in the 4th inning.

[Northern Star]

I do like to stretch my legs ocassionally, but I don't leave the TV during a game.

 

Not without your walker, anyway.

[Northern Star]

Josh Beckett get pulled early after another bad outing, this time vs. Washington. He went 3 innings (68 pitches) 3 hits, 4 runs, 2 of which earned, and 2 walks. The Dodgers are down 4-0 to Washington and that brings Beckett's season ERA to 5.19. If Washington holds on, Beckett would be 0-5 with his 100th career loss.

 

Granted Crawford, Gonazalez, and Punto are all doing well for the Dodgers, but it at least pleases me that Beckett isn't.

 

Beckett is dead to me at this point. f*** him.

[italstallianion]

The "battle of the aces" between Verlander and Darvish tonig has unsurprisingly turned into a slugfest: It's 8-4 Texas in the 4th inning.

 

Go figure the next game is a pitching duel between Rick Porcello and Nick Tepesch.

[Bellhorn04]

Horrors in La-La Land continue:

 

Angels 15-27

Dodgers 17-23

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Lmfao Angels

[Station 13]

Arte Moreno can't be pleased with Pujols, Hamilton, Wilson right now.

[italstallianion]

Astros lose on a fly ball to shallow right where the 2B and RF collide. There were 2 outs so it should have gone to extras. Shades of Luis Castillo on this one.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/astros-dropped-fly-ball-gives-pittsburgh-walkoff-victory-084508758.html

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Lmao, that is amazing. I literally was about to post that. Couldn't help but laugh and see how much of a joke the Astros are.

[Standing Room]

Jim Johnson just blew his second save in as many chances.

[italstallianion]

Jim Johnson just blew his second save in as many chances.

 

And with his 1/3 Inning 5 ER performance his ERA shoots up to 3.98. And he's now 1-4.

[a700hitter]

The Guardians are lighting up King Felix-- 5 runs after 2 innings.

[Station 13]

Masterson is looking nasty. His fastball has not decline into his mids/late 20s like many starters does.

[Station 13]

Mark Buerhle remaining contract:

 

2014: $18,000,000

2015: $19,000,000

 

 

What a freaking joke.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Want a hear a better joke? People wanted him here because he can "eat innings" and be a key player on this team. Like he wasn't going to decline, haaaaaa sike!

[Jasonbay44]

Miguel Cabrera is such a f***ing beast

[rjortiz]

He's threatening to win the award again.

[JimmyCollins]

Miguel Cabrera is such a f***ing beast

 

Last season surprised me a bit, not that Cabrera won the Triple Crown but that there was so little fan fare. There was even a big debate about who the American League MVP should be..

[rjortiz]

It really depends on what lens you look at the game from. If I had a vote, I would have picked Trout.