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    posted 3 weeks ago by Los Angeles El Hombre of Anaheim to baseball  |  5 comment(s)

    Peavy smiles and says: “I try not to yell; I try not to swear. But at 7 o’clock every night, I turn into someone different. I’m out there trying to focus. I’m competing. I can’t control myself. But I have three little boys. I want them to be able to watch their daddy pitch without hearing all the yelling.

    Dunn smiles and says: “I make fun of Jake. I mock him. I can’t even make the sound he makes when he’s out there; it will hurt my throat. We do an over/under on when he’s going to first yell at ...

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    51. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:42 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I like the 2-3 format a lot. I hate off days in the postseason.


    Well, I do too. If it was up to me, the 1 game playoff for the Wildcard spot would have been best of 3. 3 days, 3 games. If you don't win in 2, you're going to play the LDS the day after you win the Wildcard spot, in which case, 5 games in 5 days. Don't like it? Win the ####### division.
    52. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:43 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I clearly jinxed him.
    53. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    It's over.
    54. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:45 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The rally I mean.
    55. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:45 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Or not. Nice.
    56. Flynn posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:45 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't see why we need 2-3 either. I also hate two off-days, but there's no reason they couldn't have done 2-21, flying back after Game 4.
    57. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    got out of that without giving up any runs, nice.
    58. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:47 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I also hate two off-days, but there's no reason they couldn't have done 2-21


    Best of 23? I like it.
    59. Best Regards, L.M. posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:48 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't see why we need 2-3 either. I also hate two off-days, but there's no reason they couldn't have done 2-21, flying back after Game 4.
    I think that would violate the CBA.
    60. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:49 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    These two pitchers aren't going to leave many usable bats in their wake. Every ball that gets hit seems to break a bat.
    61. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:52 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Rally!
    62. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:52 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    MVP! MVP!
    63. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:52 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Not the most ringing hit but I'll take it
    64. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:54 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Thud.
    65. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:54 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    That was a hell of a pitch by Fister.
    66. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:55 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Eunice!!!!
    67. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:55 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Nice!!!
    68. fra paolo posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:55 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I just said to fra paoletta the younger: 'this chap is dangerous'. And he drives in a run.
    69. Esoteric throws a 'hard slider' posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:56 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I love Tommy Milone so much. It was really a back-to-his-roots type acquisition for Beane. Great stats, scouts hated him, perfect fit for the park, acquired as a secondary piece in a larger trade. And now he's starting Game 2 in ALDS.
    What I love about the whole WAS/OAK trade is that both sides authentically came out winning big from it. Win-win trades are so rare in baseball that it just gives you the warm fuzzies when it happens. And I can't help but think that the good feeling from that trade facilitated the Nats' August acquisition of Kurt Suzuki, which has (quietly) been a critical pickup for the team.
    70. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    stupid.
    71. fra paolo posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Great arm Garcia!

    EDIT: Actually it was shallower that I thought.
    72. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    2nd out at home. Ughhhhhhh.
    73. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Oh I thought Crisp got his hand in there.
    74. Lassus posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Wow. That was impressive. I have no replay on mlb.com, how do the replays look?
    75. Esoteric throws a 'hard slider' posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Outs at the plate always make baby Eso cry. Oof.
    76. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    crap
    77. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Nope got him.

    I think sending him was the right call. With one out I think you get aggressive. The throw was absolutely perfect and he was just out.
    78. Esoteric throws a 'hard slider' posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    fra paoletta the younger
    Trying to figure out what this refers to: Wife? Younger sister? Younger of two daughters?

    Nice call, though.
    79. Justin T is expanding the aperture of awareness posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Running on Garcia is not wise. Didn't feel good about that as soon as Vasgersian said he was going. Even Crisp on a ball fielded sort of deep.
    80. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    How is Gio for Milone and Norris a win/win?
    81. fra paolo posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reddick looks like a young Jeff Bridges when he is angry.
    82. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What I love about the whole WAS/OAK trade is that both sides authentically came out winning big from it. Win-win trades are so rare in baseball that it just gives you the warm fuzzies when it happens. And I can't help but think that the good feeling from that trade facilitated the Nats' August acquisition of Kurt Suzuki, which has (quietly) been a critical pickup for the team.


    It really did make sense for both parties at the time and has looked good for both since.
    83. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't see how you get aggressive on a play that guarantees you bases loaded and 1 out.
    84. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't see why we need 2-3 either. I also hate two off-days, but there's no reason they couldn't have done 2-21, flying back after Game 4.
    I think that would violate the CBA.


    Even if it doesn't violate the CBA, it would probably tick off the tv contract as that will then figure into the scheduling of the games.
    You would almost be forced into playing the team that traveled the previous night in the later game.

    85. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What is the "rule" about being thrown out at home? I thought it was you never make the third out at home(or was that third) personally I think you never make the second out at home.
    86. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What I love about the whole WAS/OAK trade is that both sides authentically came out winning big from it. Win-win trades are so rare in baseball that it just gives you the warm fuzzies when it happens. And I can't help but think that the good feeling from that trade facilitated the Nats' August acquisition of Kurt Suzuki, which has (quietly) been a critical pickup for the team.


    As someone who roots for both teams, I've been entirely happy with the deals. Good for everybody. Suzuki really needed to get out of Oakland, and I think he'll be a great match with Ramos next year. He is better when he has a little rest.

    McCoy, Brad Peacock and AJ Cole were in the deal as well. Oakland needed depth more than Washington.
    87. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Mitch Williams knows the postseason, apparently.
    88. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    McCoy, Brad Peacock and AJ Cole were in the deal as well. Oakland needed depth more than Washington.

    Depth is meaningless if it isn't at the major league level and or it is cromulent at the major league level.

    This trade in time might become a win/win trade or even a huge win for the A's but it is way too premature to declare it a win/win afer only one season.
    89. fra paolo posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Younger of two daughters?

    This one. She's sort of interested in baseball, to the extent of knowing which team to cheer, and asking me 'who won?' if she sees me watching a game.
    90. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't see how you get aggressive on a play that guarantees you bases loaded and 1 out.


    I think there is a better chance of getting the run on the play than with Reddick due. Reddick whiffs a lot and with Crips's speed the Tigers have to be perfect to get him at the plate. To their credit they did but I like the move.
    91. Esoteric throws a 'hard slider' posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    How is Gio for Milone and Norris a win/win?
    Which side do you think lost the deal? OAK? They got depth, we got the star. And remember: everyone here actually thought it was a bad deal for the Nats at the time, because Gio still had the control problems that led to those high BB numbers in earlier seasons. But he made a huge step forward and at least two of the guys the A's got have been major contributors, and they're both in the postseason. Hard to argue.
    92. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    He is something else
    93. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What is the "rule" about being thrown out at home? I thought it was you never make the third out at home(or was that third) personally I think you never make the second out at home.


    I always thought it was the second out. It makes the most sense to me.
    94. Chris Fluit posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:07 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    man when did Fister get good. what the hell


    Since he came over from Seattle. He has a 142 ERA+ in a season and a half with the Tigers.
    95. Esoteric throws a 'hard slider' posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:09 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Since he came over from Seattle. He has a 142 ERA+ in a season and a half with the Tigers.
    The funny thing is that Safeco is such a pitcher's park, and yet he wasn't able to capitalize over there. Still irks me that the M's gave him away for peanuts, but everyone likes good ol' Dougie Fister, so it's hard to begrudge him his breakout success.
    96. fra paolo posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I dunno, I think they had a chance at Cabrera at home
    97. Biff, highly-regarded young guy posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Don't make the second out at home, don't make the third out at third.
    98. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:11 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Come on, Kaat, Jim Johnson? The MVP?
    99. Good cripple hitter posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:11 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I dunno, I think they had a chance at Cabrera at home


    I can see it either way. It was possible that they miss him at home and then there's two on, the run's in, and only one out, setting up a big inning.

    Jim Johnson for the MVP. That's the craziest thing I've heard in a while.
    100. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:12 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I like Kitty's work but that's batcrap crazy

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