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Uni Watch: Lukas: Hooked up

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posted on January 15, 2013 at 05:51 PM by Greg Franklin to history, memorabilia, orioles, special topics, uniforms | 1 comment(s)

These pics of the greatest Mazzone in Oriole history should hook you.

Reader Bruce Menard recently clued me in regarding a chapter from fairly recent MLB history that I hadn’t been aware of. It involves a guy named Jay Mazzone, who worked as a batboy for the Orioles in the late 1960s. The unusual thing about Mazzone is that he’d lost his hands when he was two years old after his snow suit caught on fire, so he used metal hooks in lieu of fingers. This certainly made him an unusual sight on ...

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1. Joey B. has ignited his October #Natitude posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:17 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Have both leagues ever had to have the one game tiebreaker in the same year?

2. Edmundo got dem ol' Kozma blues again mama

posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:20 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The guess around Philly is that Blanton goes two innings (he's nowhere near ready to stretch out) and then Hamels goes about 4 innings. They are trying to vulture a win for Hamels apparently. Lidge and Madson will be the back end of the bullpen presumably.

The Phils will likely start the regular lineup and pull some of the guys after 2-3 ABs. They may rest Howard though, his ankle/whatever must be in bad shape.

3. YR Misses Reggie Bars posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

TBD is for "The Big Doofus", Andrew Brackman gets the start for the Yankees.

4. Misirlou is bad, he's nationwide posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Have both leagues ever had to have the one game tiebreaker in the same year?

Don't think so:

2009 AL
2008 AL
2007 NL
1999 NL
1998 NL
1995 AL
1980 NL
1978 AL
1962 NL
1948 AL
1946 NL

I may have missed one or 2. Relying on memory for the pre-wild card ones.

edit: the 1946 and 1962 NL ties were decided by best of 3. And add 1951 NL (duh!) in there as well.

5. Jim Wisinski

posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:38 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I understand that they have to start him, there's no better choice, but the Red Sox can't be too happy about having to rely upon a short-rest Lester who has struggled badly lately.

6. snapper (history's 42nd greatest monster) posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:40 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

TBD is for "The Big Doofus", Andrew Brackman gets the start for the Yankees.

Is that official? I was hoping to see Betances.

Oh well, probably see him in the 3rd.

7. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:40 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I understand that they have to start him, there's no better choice, but the Red Sox can't be too happy about having to rely upon a short-rest Lester who has struggled badly lately.

I wonder if Price on short rest is better than the other options. Unlike the Sox, the Rays actually have good pitchers after their first two.

8. JJ1986 posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:41 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Further complicating things, it looks like rain tonight in Baltimore.

9. Matthew E posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:43 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

This weekend I thought the Jays were a cinch to finish above .500, but apparently it was not to be. I would like to see them get that 81st win, though, and Morrow may just be the guy to do it.

10. Misirlou is bad, he's nationwide posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:46 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I wonder if Price on short rest is better than the other options. Unlike the Sox, the Rays actually have good pitchers after their first two.

Price last pitched on Friday. Today is full rest.

11. boteman posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I'm thinking somebody steals Price's toy dog and he can't go on.

12. Jolly Old St. Nick Done Jumped The Ship

posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Have both leagues ever had to have the one game tiebreaker in the same year?

Yeah, the NFL in 1950 had 2 conference playoffs, Browns > Giants and Rams > Bears. Their conferences back then were the effective equivalent of baseball's leagues, since this was before they broke up the conferences into divisions.

13. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predictions anyone?

I predict Braves, Cardinals, and Rays win, exhausted Red Sox fall just short.

Then Jacoby Ellsbury unleashes native american curse against useless teammates for keeping him from winning MVP since he is "not on a playoff team", 80 years till next Boston WS win.

14. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I understand that they have to start him, there's no better choice, but the Red Sox can't be too happy about having to rely upon a short-rest Lester who has struggled badly lately.

I've gotta say I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard to feel that way. Lester has been pretty bad and as you say, is on short rest (though he didn't throw many pitches on Saturday). Beyond that even with a win the Rays have Price against a Yankee team that is hardly going to be at full intensity so even if we win tonight, we have to go to Tampa tomorrow with Wake or Lackey on short rest against a team that has kicked our ass all season.

Pitiful that it has come to this.

15. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:50 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predictions anyone?

Braves and Rays win, Sox and Cards lose.

16. JJ1986 posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predictions anyone?

Sox, Rays and Braves win. Cards lose. Rays crush the Sox on Thursday.

17. Joey B. has ignited his October #Natitude posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I understand that they have to start him, there's no better choice, but the Red Sox can't be too happy about having to rely upon a short-rest Lester who has struggled badly lately.

They'd better get a big lead too. I'm sure they would prefer to not have to use Papelbon again after that tough 28 pitch inning last night.

18. JJ1986 posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:53 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Apparently Buchholz may be activated and available.

19. SoSH U at work posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:54 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Further complicating things, it looks like rain tonight in Baltimore.

I could live with that. Last week's rain in New York really screwed with the Sox, so it would be nice if that ##### Mother Nature evened things out.

20. Jolly Old St. Nick Done Jumped The Ship

posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:56 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predictions anyone?

Rays and Cards win, Braves lose, Sox get rained out, Selig has heart attack while praying for Sox to lose the makeup game on Thursday.

21. snapper (history's 42nd greatest monster) posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:56 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Apparently Buchholz may be activated and available.

Wow, that smacks of desperation. Which is appropriate, I guess. Would hate to see him re-injure himself.

I think Braves lose, others win. Rays crush Sox on Thursday.

22. vortex of dissipation posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

TBD is for "The Big Doofus", Andrew Brackman gets the start for the Yankees.

That choice is a devastator.

23. flournoy posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Three predictions for the Braves to win? Wow. Well, at least Hudson is starting today, so there's a chance. The "scoring runs" part may be troublesome, though.

24. Harveys Wallbangers

posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:58 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Ok if the Mets/Brewers yammer a bit on the Braun/Reyes race for the batting title?

And look at Prince trying to steal the home run title on the final day? That charming Ewok-like exterior hides a devious soul.

25. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on September 28, 2011 at 01:58 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Apparently Buchholz may be activated and available.

It would take some serious stones to put a guy into his first real game in months and have it be this one. I don't know if Francona is that kind of manager, but if they stuck Drew out there the other day, I suppose they will.

Prediction: Rays, Cardinals and Red Sox win. Braves lose. Rays beat Boston at the Trop tomorrow. I do a merry little gig.

26. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:00 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predictions anyone?

Cards win, Braves win.
Rays lose, Red Sox lose in 13 after rain delay.

27. Harveys Wallbangers

posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I do give the Astros a punchers chance with Myers on the mound. He has been very good the last month. Not great numbers against the Cards, but if he gets the calls on his breaking stuff Myers can be very tough.

28. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

If the Red Sox traded for a starter like they have been talking about, could they use him in game 163? Its an extra regular season game right?

What's Pedro doing? He could sign a one day contract.

29. SoSH U at work posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predition: They all lose. Seems the most fitting.

If the Red Sox traded for a starter like they have been talking about, could they use him in game 163? Its an extra regular season game right?

I don't see why not.

30. Lassus posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:09 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Predictions:

Braves lose, Cards win, Sox and Rays both lose, Rays lose to Sox in game 163, Reyes gets batting title at 5th decimal place.

31. Tulo's Fishy Mullet (mrams) posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:10 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I recall sitting through, going home and returning to the park for that Reds at Brewers game with the 8 hour rain delay, game ending at midnight, with the Reds playing the Mets are short time later.

Is that kind of situation possible tonight in Balt?

32. Textbook Editor posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:12 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Stranger things have happened; the A team Yankees could put runs up early, get pulled after 5 with the AAA Yankees holding on... but, yeah, Price tonight is probably as close to a mortal lock as you're going to get in a game.

I don't seem them doing it, but tomorrow would be Beckett's throw day, so you'd think he could give them a couple of innings. A rainout tonight would be very interesting, as you'd then have Lester on normal rest on Thursday with the possibility of Beckett on 3 days' rest for a playoff game on Friday. If they started Lackey or Wakefield in a Friday 1-game playoff over a 3 days' rest Beckett there could be rioting in the streets of Boston.

33. Kiko Sakata

posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:15 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

It would take some serious stones to put a guy into his first real game in months and have it be this one.

I'm reminded of Kerry Wood. In his fabulous rookie season of 1998, his last regular-season appearance was on August 31st. He was then activated to pitch Game 3 of the NLDS. His next start in a meaningful game was May 2, 2000. I really hope the Red Sox don't do something stupid with Buchholz.

34. Mayor Blomberg posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:16 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

splendid night to be teaching 7-10.

35. bunyon posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:17 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Three predictions for the Braves to win? Wow. Well, at least Hudson is starting today, so there's a chance. The "scoring runs" part may be troublesome, though.

Yeah, folks clearly haven't been watching Braves games. They look worse than the Sox to my eye (I've seen a good bit of both this month).

Not that this is news to anyone, but the Sox and Braves have been BAD this month. Not struggling but BAD. Like, if they played that way the first month you'd fire the GM, manager, trade anyone with less than 3 years on their contracts and call up the kids. Which maybe should have been done a couple weeks ago anyway.

My predictions: Braves lose, Cards win. Rays win, Sox lose on O's walkoff on a rain-soaked field at 3am EDT.*

* That is to say: MLB will get this game in no matter what.

36. Textbook Editor posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:17 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

NOAA Forecast for Baltimore

Not looking great. Since MLB controls things as far as delaying/postponing the game, you'd have to think they wouldn't start the game if they thought they couldn't get a good bit in before any further delay.

Though with the Red Sox' luck, they'll start the game, Lester will throw 1 inning and then there'll be a 5 hour delay and Miller will come in and give up 10 runs around 2am. While most of Boston sleeps, the playoff chase runs off into the storm drains of Baltimore.

37. bunyon posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:19 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't seem them doing it, but tomorrow would be Beckett's throw day, so you'd think he could give them a couple of innings. A rainout tonight would be very interesting, as you'd then have Lester on normal rest on Thursday with the possibility of Beckett on 3 days' rest for a playoff game on Friday. If they started Lackey or Wakefield in a Friday 1-game playoff over a 3 days' rest Beckett there could be rioting in the streets of Boston.

If they don't get the game in in Baltimore tonight MLB should schedule the make up for noon in Baltimore, order the Rays to fly to Baltimore and, if the Sox win, play the playoff immediately following the O's/Sox game.

38. vortex of dissipation posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:20 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I'm sure 99% of you know this, but the Yankees, Red Sox, and Braves games are all available on ESPN3 tonight.

39. The Id of SugarBear Blanks

posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:23 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Not looking great. Since MLB controls things as far as delaying/postponing the game, you'd have to think they wouldn't start the game if they thought they couldn't get a good bit in before any further delay.

Though with the Red Sox' luck, they'll start the game, Lester will throw 1 inning and then there'll be a 5 hour delay and Miller will come in and give up 10 runs around 2am. While most of Boston sleeps, the playoff chase runs off into the storm drains of Baltimore.

This has Bud throwing his arms up, a la All-Star '02, written all over it. One kind of hopes for a Mid-Atlantic monsoon for that reason alone.

40. Nasty Nate posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:27 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

What's Pedro doing? He could sign a one day contract.

This came up amonst me and my friends last night while we were listening to the game and used a stop-watch to measure 54 seconds in between Papelbon pitches.

Bring back #45 for #163!!

41. Textbook Editor posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:27 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

#37--The day forecast for Baltimore on Thursday is pretty bad too; doesn't look like a decent stretch of dry weather until Thursday night (and even then there's 30% chance of T-storms).

In fairness, had they been able to play in NY last Friday, Lester would be on normal rest, and Lackey would be on normal rest for a playoff game set for Thursday, so a rainout tonight would sort of just be getting things back to where they were as of last Friday morning.

But boy, I don't think anyone wants Lackey on normal rest over Beckett on 3 days' rest for a 1-game playoff.

42. Textbook Editor posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:31 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

It is somewhat a mystery to me why in mid-July the team didn't kick the tires on Pedro, even if it was just for depth. They had lost Dice-K and Buchholz at that point... Though it is possible Pedro wanted to be assured of a starting job, etc. and it wasn't worth the headache.

I'll always think it somewhat sad his career ended on the mound at YS in the 2009 WS. But then I'm sure it delights Yankee fans to no end.

43. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:32 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

All this talk is nice, but they're playing the Red Sox and O's tonight even if the players need to be wearing life jackets and dodging the guy building the ark in center field to do it. There's no way MLB is risking having the playoff schedule disrupted. They would rather make a farce of tonight's game.

44. Nasty Nate posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:32 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't want Lackey over anything for a 1-game playoff

45. The Id of SugarBear Blanks

posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Could those of you with more invested and more on the ball let the rest of us (even if it's just me) know ... do the tiebreaker policies provide in advance for what happens if O's/Sox is rained out tonight? They don't really say explicitly that they play early Thursday and if BOS wins, they fly to the Trop to play Thursday night, right?

46. Weekly Journalist_ posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:38 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

47. Weekly Journalist_ posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

This is almost as exciting as hoping for the Three Way Dance (TM) last year! stupid Braves ruined it

48. esseff posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:50 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

2009 AL
2008 AL
2007 NL
1999 NL
1998 NL
1995 AL
1980 NL
1978 AL
1962 NL
1948 AL
1946 NL

edit: the 1946 and 1962 NL ties were decided by best of 3. And add 1951 NL (duh!) in there as well.

Also missing 1959 NL

Like the other NL playoffs before divisional play, it was best-of-three. AL rules stipulated singled-game tie-breakers. It's an example of different rules for the different leagues before the DH.

49. YR Misses Reggie Bars posted on September 28, 2011 at 02:53 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

TBD is for "The Big Doofus", Andrew Brackman gets the start for the Yankees.

Is that official?

No, sorry about that. I made up the nickname too.

50. Edmundo got dem ol' Kozma blues again mama

posted on September 28, 2011 at 03:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

As if the Braves don't have enough to worry about, the Phillies have 2 historic incentives tonight:
1. Most wins in franchise history (tied at 101 with the 76 and 77 teams)
2. Charlie Manuel will pass Gene Mauch as the Phillies** winningest manager with a win tonight. I think 2 is as big for the players as 1.

** Granted, one of the easier "most wins by a manager" targets of the original 16 teams

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