It's a Psychobilly Freakout: GameThread for Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 10 June 2009, 8:05 PM EDT
by jessef on Jun 10, 2009 8:00 PM EDT
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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, Jun 10, 2009 8:05 PM EDT
Rained Out
The Jays look for their fourth straight win tonight, which would match their longest winning streak of the season (when they swept the White Sox in a four-game series at home). Ricky Ro is in the box for the Jays tonight and looks to build on his outing last week against the Royals, when he limited Kansas City to three runs over seven innings, despite yielding homers to Jose Guillen and Mike Jacobs, thanks to a solid 5 K : 2 BB ratio. That performance was reminiscient of Romero's three starts before he went on the disabled list, so hopefully he has begun a return to his early-season dominant form. Kevin Millwood tries to stop the bleeding for Texas and although his ERA (2.96) has been quite good this year, his FIP of 4.95 suggests that it's only a matter of time before his 5.2 K/9 strikeout-rate and 85% strand-rate catch up with him. Marco Scutaro gets the day off and everyone moves up one slot in the lineup with Mac batting ninth. Let's hope Cito doesn't hesitate to pinch-hit for him should the need arise.
There's been quite a bit of draft coverage on the site, so if you didn't catch the draft, now's your chance to find out who the Jays picked and when you might expect to see them.
Finally, in non-Jays news, Phillies leftfielder and former Mariner Raul Ibanez is very offended that a blogger concluded "any aging hitter who puts up numbers this much better than his career averages is going to immediately generate suspicion that the numbers are not natural." He offers his hair, blood, urine and stool, but I'm pretty sure the MLB Players' Association wouldn't allow them to actually test it. And yeah, he accuses the blogger of being a 42-year old in his mother's basement.
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Damn, rain delays sucks.
It better not be a long one.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool
Everyone moves up a spot in the order with McDonald in for Scoot.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
Yankees 0-6 against Boston and already losing 3-1 after two and a a half. Holy crap does Wang suck.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4-1 now
Wang just gave up a homer to the lead off hitter, looks like the Yankees will need to find themselves another pitcher.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There must be a good Wang/Sox pun to be had
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, that woulda been nice.
Even though he plays for the wrong team, I like the guy – seems like a happy go-lucky kinda guy who loves playing ball.
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's great fun to watch in batting practice
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can imagine, lol
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Swisher
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That just looked painful
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Wang is done already!
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a low crappiness threshhold.
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His fastball seemed limp out there
Okay okay. This is my only Wang pun on the night.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, one more
The Sox had good strokes against Wang.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must smile though about AJ's start last night
It was funny to read the Yankee blogs and read similar to the 2008 Blue Jay grumblings ’bout AJ as last year.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what was the line in his last start
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good!
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't helped by his D either. 2 unearned runs.
Last night I’m betting he wishes he had the Jay’s D behind his overpaid ass.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interview with third round pick Jacob Marisnick
http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2009/06/10/mlbtv_4970457_600K.mp4
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After his interview with Campbell today
I really want to read Dirk’s book
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same
I read a lot of sports books so I will likely pick it up.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little bit choked
My PVR didn’t record the Jays Connected today like I SPECIFICALLY scheduled it to do, just so I could watch that interview.
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just upgraded to a HDPVR through Rogers. Called up and upgraded stuff and they actually knocked 50 bucks off my bill for the next year.
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice - you liking it?
I got mine free from connections at Shaw, so, really, I can’t complain :P
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately because the better half is away with the twins and she took the car I am kinda stranded at the moment. So Rogers is bringing the box to me on Saturday.
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, unlucky.
Or lucky, depending on how much you value a quiet house :P
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, this is gonna be the last time for awhile. Her parents are moving closer so no more overnight trips….
Granted on the flip side of that, they are now firmly in the perfect bubble area. Close enough to babysit when we need it, and to not be overnight guests when they stay. But also far enough away that they aren’t everyday guests.
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, how I love Red Sox broadcasts
Heidi Watney… mmmm..
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but with Eck, doesn’t it kinda even out?
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Eck is why engineers invented the mute button.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its too bad too, because I actually dont mind the other guy
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Jerry Remy, too.
With his nasal NE accent.
They’re not homers like Hawk and gang or dimwitted like the NYY broadcasters.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Remy....
in spite of the accent
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The accent let me know it was a Bawstun Telecast.
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by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do notice the NYY guys seem to be as excited about enemy homers as Yankee ones.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grrrrrrr
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alive remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doh!
Just noticed a type in my signature….
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alice remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alive lol
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be worse
I had a typo in my screen name and had to get SB to change it.
Apparently I couldn’t spell Damaso properly.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something like that...
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone heard when the game might begin?
by domefan on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they said 8:30 awhile ago but it didn't happen
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they said at least 30 minutes delay during the Sportsnet Connected preview
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alice remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping soon…
But it hadn’t started raining yet, they were just expecting it.
Weather.com does not have good outlook for sporting events so Im not sure whats gonna happen
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alice remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I heard on the radio
It was pretty bad. Heavy rains and lightning. The field was kind of flooded, too. Jerry mentioned something about all the people going two by two.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks all...fingers crossed we will get this one in
by domefan on Jun 10, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldnt mind...
seeing richmond get his start skipped against this texas team
by Aquamelli on Jun 10, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow's a night game
so they could make it a day/night doubleheader. (Not sure why we don’t have a getaway day.)
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've played more games tehn anyone else
so i would think we would have plenty of open dates in august..september?
by Aquamelli on Jun 10, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
problem is
does texas have the open slots and will we be in the area?
"The NY Mets are my favorite squadron" -- Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
by jessef on Jun 10, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh....
Well, at least wipeout is on now!
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright thats it,
Gonna play some PS3 and turn on Fan590 stream on the net.
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alice remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
by JohnnyG on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
May have to catch this one through gameday on my phone
Go “In Play, Run(s)”!
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do love those words when the jays are batting
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's so hard to cheer for a specific player
when their name gets pushed off the screen by the strike zone image and such.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need a blackberry storm :-)
Looks really good on mine, hehehe
by Temujin on Jun 10, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Mets refused to draft anyone with a facebook or twitter page, I’m sure a lot of the drafted players had facebook!
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
by adamgreuel on Jun 10, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Social Networking: The New Inefficiency
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's idiotic.
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops. The Boston BP has kacked.
BTB homers.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damon and Tex went back to back off Ramon Ramirez
1 run game
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyways, I'm off to board game night
See everyone tomorrow.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jun 10, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to Yahoo
Game is postponed.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jun 10, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord
That place is going to be a swimming pool! Anyone else seeing the clips of the rain there? Wow.
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by wroth91 on Jun 10, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah gotta wonder if they can play tomorrow
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now Bastian is saying August 31 double header
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's sayin' Sept. 1st now
and Sportsnet just said Sept. 1st too
by jlahey on Jun 10, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees are pinch running for ARod in the 9th down by a run....
wonder if ARod’s been pinch run for before
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox win....a game that it didn't matter who won as far as we were concerned but.....
I was hoping that the Yanks would tie it so we got extra innings. 15 or so extra innings. Oh well.
by Tom Dakers on Jun 10, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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