We are the navvies who work upon the railway, Swingin our hammers in the bright blazin sun: Canada Day Game Thread
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 12:59 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays, Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM EDT
Yeah, it's Canada Day and there is no more Canadian a song than Canadian Railroad Trilogy. I'm not sure how to spell Navvies but that will have to be close enough. Always been one of my favorite songs, I've seen Gordon Lightfoot in concert twice, the first time he was terrible, he did the songs from his latest album, side 1 then side 2, in order, then the Canadian Railroad Trilogy and off. Bad sound and he was in a hurry to leave. Second time he was great, sang everything, hits and cool album cuts that weren't hits, he was in great voice, in a great mood and it was fun.
So Vernon will wear his nice red Canada Day Jersey on the bench. He does need something to clear his head but then Kevin Millar and Jose Bautista aren't hitting at all either. It looks like 1 through 5 is the way the batting order is going to be for the next little while but we'll see.
Ricky Romero gets the start for the Jays. I am really enjoying watching him pitch. If you find anyone that thought he would be this good this year then you have found yourself an expert to follow. James Shields pitches for the Rays and he ain't bad either. Have to take the enjoyment where we can when the team isn't playing well, we have seen lots of good pitching and lots of good defense. Would love to see lots of runs by our guys. We gave Cito and Tenace lots of credit for the offense when things were good, I guess we'll see if they are good batting coaches now.
Anyway join us in the thread.
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Fergie Jenkins throwing out the first pitch
I wanted to write about him today but likely won’t be time. Only Canadian in the Hall
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm paying too much attention to the NHL Free Agency madness
but that sounded like a helluva pick-off. Wow.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm I think my Flames made their one move already
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting Bouwmeester was quite good
But they have salary cap issues like crazy now.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up and in on scott......shields doesn't look comfortable on the mound
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize we had so many players with the last name
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he's also a Center for the Blue Bombers
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes, I forgot about that
Tom Canada. Great name for a CFLer
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoot's on base is falling to the level that we expected from him
pop out didn’t help
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't expect that pace to continue.
But what a pleaseant surprise he has been thusfar
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm well that wasn't a great showing
hill and lind strike out
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bautista took a strange route to that....should have caught it, instead it's a double
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It bounced really far in front of him
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sedins signed back with Vancouver....must limit your options when you have to sign as a pair
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A little bit
although I think the price was right. By the figuring of the SB Nation canucks blog folks, they’ve got about 10 million left in cap space to fill +/- 7 roster spots. Not too bad. I don’t see them making a big splash to sign an UFA, but anything is possible.
Ah shoot, work the count Rolen. grrrr
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyle doesn't look great at the plate either
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tough call on the 1-1 pitch
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Millar pops up on one off the plate.....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really a net gain
getting Wells out of the lineup when it means Millar plays
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another thing
if Toronto fans are too easy on Rios/Wells, can we mercilessly jab at Millar for sucking harder than either of them?
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's too bad
I want Millar to succeed, really I do. But he’s doing terribely lately.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shield's control seems lacking
He’s throwing a lot of balls. Is it just his way of getting the hitter to overthink, or is he having accuracy issues?
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he does really seem to be coming on
next year should be fun, but can’t help being a little sad at the absence of McGowan
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To me, that seemed like working the plate
A variety of pitches in diff locations. Fantastic.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he's changing speeds and locations, looks really good, course if we don't score it doesn't matter
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The third inning is a great inning for scoring.
Bottom of the order gotta get something done.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this kid.
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pulling that outside pitch isn't working for Alex
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone's gotta get him going to all fields again...
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shields on average
uses less than 15 pitches per inning. That’s quite good, I would say!
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just go sit down, Rod
4 strikeouts for Shields. His control looks a lot better to me now, lol.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he's been cold
do you know how many BBs? seems like he’s still getting on base
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure wish the twins never made that trade
for young, it’s made life tougher for the jays. That is one lopsided trade victory so far.
by ClintB on Jul 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
afternoon folks
happy Canada Day. the red jerseys aren’t half bad looking, heh
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to go Canada!
I mean Scoot (sorry, I had been waiting for that)
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
darn
not my fault! i got here late!
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Jays'
I forgot it was an early start
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that made no sense
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to get a run....
no qualifiers
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed!
Oh man, Hossa is a Blackhawk. How can Chicago afford him?
/end hockey talk
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he seems to now just wanna piss the last team he played for off
going from the Pens to the Wings, now the Wings to the Hawks, heh
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nearly a K/IP in June
that’s a beautiful thing
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tons of first-pitch strikes
he lookes great
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
er... wow.
looks*
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job adam....
ok Rolen keep your streak going
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I read that Atlanta would move escobar for a bat
This may sound crazy but if the jays are out of it, rios/scoot for escobar? Too much, not worth it?
by ClintB on Jul 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a lot for Escobar
isn’t hitting much better than Rios
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I was just thinking long term controllable short stop,
then hopefully snider in right.
by ClintB on Jul 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt we'll see snider this year....
I don’t know…I know folks are down on Rios but not sure I’d trade him unless I got something good
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I’m a homer for sure but I think you have to assume this is an anomaly, at least for now
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not that much below his career averages, was terrific in may
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is true
but after his first two seasons he seemed to steadily be around .290, entering his prime. and even with those two no homers at all seasons his OPSes weren’t all that bad, while in his three good seasons they were about 115
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then we'd get the fun of watching Millar every day
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
/shudder
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two runs in a game?
That’s unpossible!
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoops.
not a good play by Pena. but i’ll take it, 2-0, now dont suck Millar
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seems to be a lot to ask
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by boo15749 on Jul 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. well its Canada Day, maybe he'll be goo-... oh nevermind, he'll always be bad
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wonder what would have to happen for him to be released....
would he have to write ‘the ship is sinking’ on the board 100 times?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since the only reason he's on this time is being a clubhouse guy
I think that’s unlikely.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh please not a batting coach, some of these guys are having a hard enough time hitting with Cito/Gene teaching, they don't need a bad influence with Kev trying to help, heh
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make him the assistant clubhouse attendant
Now there’s a clubhouse guy
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What brand of bat does Millar use?
Because his lazy fly balls make a great sound.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok ok Jamie, Pat, we get it...the Rays are amazing....
could it be a hot stretch?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh what a pick off!!!
romero is just… great
by Aquamelli on Jul 1, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So does Kapler get to bat next inning for the Rays?
Or is that his AB?
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to hockey:
Roloson just signed with the Islanders. Edmonton has no goaltender. And still no Heatley.
Tough time to be an Oil fan right now, I’d say.
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Losing Rolson is tough, but I think the price was a little steep for the Heatley trade anyway (especially considering the Sens were backed into a corner). Giving up Penner and Cogliano for Heatley is too much IMO. Heatley just doesn’t do enough when he doesn’t have the puck.
Maybe Edmonton is going after the Sweedish goalie that quite a few teams want right now. He’s supposed to be pretty good I guess. If not, they might be in trouble for next year.
by masterkembo on Jul 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well they have that kid with like 27 letters in his name
he seems like he’ll have a decent career
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It should be red on the side panels and white on the front with the old logo
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last hit was game 2 against Cinci
But he has 4 walks since then.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like a golfer?
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Millar makes contact
I just can’t tell if he’s using a sand wedge or a gap wedge.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Rios throw to third....that was stupid
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
temujin....you still going to seattle?
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna really try.
There’s one little… errr… snag that may foul up the works. But I’ve arranged for the time off from work. I want to make this work in the worst way. Never been to a ball game before
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I'm going now...got the flight and hotel
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure
would like to but i need to make sure i have the money for the flight and all
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I can understand that....
did the priceline thing for the hotel….saved a fair bit
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh
bringing the boys?
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oldest is working, middle has school
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Carm is coming along...he says trying to invoke her name and see if she appears...
she might bring the quad
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are bad!!
Yes, I’m coming. NO I won’t bring the quad!!! I still need to buy the game tickets though
by Carm on Jul 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't want to swim in the puget sound?
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not…but the hotel sounds like they have a nice pool. So swim suit yes, bikini no
by Carm on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
possibility i will try and piggieback a visit to a friend of mine
who lives in oregon. don’t get to see him frequently
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should wait a couple of days to buy tickets
and see if we can get some all together?
by Carm on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
should offer to stop using song lyrics
if sbnation pays for the ticket
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now there is a plan.
though they haven’t been on us about that lately. There is some that feel the song titles give a personality to the place.
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some besides us you mean?
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah..
we’ve being talking to a guy about community building. He thinks it would be good to switch to book titles or movie quotes at some point.
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hm
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was a neat idea.
but hugo has no end of song lyrics
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey All
glad that I turned it on to see that
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scoot scoot scoot
come on
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no!!!!!!!!!!!!
let him finish this inning
by elpikiman on Jul 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, very nice there.
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see BJ Ryan for the save.
Whose with me?!
by Temujin on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You have to use Frasor
He hasn’t pitched in days.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rolen hitting for power now as well is a great thing
by ClintB on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd have been happy with doubles and good baserunning
but I’ll take homers too.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I really thought his power days were over....
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was his sixth, right?
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds kind of funny
“their newest defenseman, free agent Jay Bouwmeester”
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry says no one is working in the pen...
Ricky is coming back out?
by jaysbrazil on Jul 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i would say around 105 - 110 right?
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except when he's looked horrible
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah well....i didn't see that one play
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All those times a ball bounced off or out of his glove?
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was by a little
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zobrist has had a good series
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jays win, Jays win, Jays win!
Good Canada Day so far.
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least close the homestand well.
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.469 WPA will do that
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox are losing to the O's
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hope yankees fare no better tonight
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for all of baseball
"Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
other then Doc/Burnett, that was the best game of the season so far, hah
by jlahey on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yankees should push burnett's start back
so doc can face him again
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt the Yankees want to do that...
by Tom Dakers on Jul 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i doubt they want to face doc at all
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by jessef on Jul 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's that for bullpen collapses
With 2 out and nobody on in the top of the 9th, up by 2 after Josh Johnson allowed 2 runs and no outs to open the inning, Sherril gives up single, walk, walk, single, walk. Finally got a foul popup to strand them loaded with the game tied.
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
by Torgen on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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