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101. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 12:57 PM (#4401026)
*flip*
102. Dan
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 12:58 PM (#4401027)
Sabathia was terrible in most of his opening day starts for us. I'll worry in May.
Sabathia has had a bunch of bad performances on Opening Day, including last year against the Rays. But during last year’s Opening Day start, Sabathia’s fastball averaged over 92 MPH and topped out at ~94.5 MPH. So far today he’s nearly 3 MPH under that.
103. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:00 PM (#4401030)
HARPER DOES IT AGAIN!! ANOTHER HOME RUN.
104. Dan
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:00 PM (#4401031)
2013 NL MVP Bryce Harper is really going to make it a tough year for the Harper Haters.
114. Pops Freshenmeyer
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:07 PM (#4401048)
Samardzija working on a no-no through 1 but he's on pace to throw 198 pitches. Will the Cubs let him go the distance?!?
115. Lassus
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:07 PM (#4401049)
2013 NL MVP Bryce Harper is really going to make it a tough year for the Harper Haters.
I don't hate him at all, but I would still appreciate him turning into Frenchy because it will make me feel better about that trade I mentioned earlier.
116. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:08 PM (#4401050)
2013 NL MVP Bryce Harper is really going to make it a tough year for the Harper Haters.
I would love it if he somehow managed to put up a better season than 2012 Mike Trout...particularly for those of us who (not quite believing it) said "but Trout was 20, Harper's only 19!"
I don't hate him at all, but I would still appreciate him turning into Frenchy because it will make me feel better about that trade I mentioned earlier.
I feel like that trade is going to be on your mind constantly for the entire season.
127. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:26 PM (#4401079)
Strasburg's now taken down 18 in a row. And very efficiently as well: 67 pitches through six innings.
128. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:29 PM (#4401085)
Harper at bat again right now, for those interested...
129. Gamingboy
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:31 PM (#4401090)
Most teams don't push their starters the first week or two. I wouldn't worry about it.
edit: Then again, the Yanks seem determined to get 5 innings out of CC.
153. Canker Soriano
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:58 PM (#4401160)
Yeah, what's the deal with this?
First start of the season, it's not too surprising. Most teams won't let their pitchers stretch to or past 100 pitches on opening day, no matter how we'll they're going. I'd think that rule goes doubly so for a guy laboring under such a protective umbrella to begin with.
154. Canker Soriano
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:58 PM (#4401162)
So many Cokes owed. I'll have to flag down the vendor.
155. Dan
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 01:59 PM (#4401166)
80 pitches though? I get pulling him at 100 or even 95 or something. But 80 seems overcautious even for the way they've handled Strasburg.
156. Cowboy Popup
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:00 PM (#4401171)
Did the color guy on Yankees-Red Sox just say Lester's landing point is lower when his release point is higher? Because I'm pretty sure that's not even possible.
166. Tom Nawrocki
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:05 PM (#4401186)
Tulo just hit a two-run homer. More importantly for the Rockies, it's the top of the third, and he's not hurt yet.
167. Pops Freshenmeyer
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:07 PM (#4401189)
Psst...A.J. Burnett has already struck out 9 in 3 & 1/3 innings. But he has given up two runs.
The Cubs' bottom three of Valbuena, Lillibridge and Samardzija has combined for 6 ABs and 5 strike outs.
EDIT: and Samardzija is the one who managed to put the ball in play.
168. zonk
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:08 PM (#4401193)
Psst...A.J. Burnett has already struck out 9 in 3 & 1/3 innings. But he has given up two runs.
Two of them were Valbuena, though -- and I think those only count as .25 strikeouts in the official books.... two others were Lillibridge, which are only worth .33... So actually -- he's only struck out 6.16 through 4. Still not bad.
170. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:10 PM (#4401197)
Pops, zonk...responses like yours are why I love this place.
171. Cowboy Popup
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:11 PM (#4401199)
Phelps in. So does this mean they are skipping the 5th rotation spot until Hughes is healthy? I guess I understand that, but I am not convinced Nova is better than Phelps.
172. Esoteric
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:13 PM (#4401203)
Harper fouls out. Trade him to the Yanks for Vernon Wells' contract.
177. zonk
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:18 PM (#4401224)
What's the weather like in Pittsburgh?
Because a couple hits and an SB for Castro, an HR for Rizzo, and a strong 5 innings by Samardzija assuming he gets through the next frame -- and I'd be ready to call it a day well done if it should happen to pour in the next 15 minutes or so.
178. cardsfanboy
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:19 PM (#4401227)
Who or what is a Jedd Gyorko?
My pick for rookie of the year in the predictions thread..
#177 - the nearest rain to the west of Pittsburgh is in...Kansas?
185. Canker Soriano
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:27 PM (#4401246)
#177 - the nearest rain to the west of Pittsburgh is in...Kansas?
Is it in Pittsburg, Kansas?
186. Cowboy Popup
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:31 PM (#4401254)
Even Aaron Boone is sick of seeing highlights of his HR off of Wakefield.
187. zonk
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:36 PM (#4401260)
AJ Burnett and Jeff Samardzija continue to turn back the clock to the thrilling game of yesteryear -- it's as if we're watching an aging Vic Willis get outdueled by a young Mordecai Brown... No word on whether BPJ would be willing to lop off a digit for authenticity's sake.
188. zonk
Posted: April 01, 2013 at 02:39 PM (#4401264)
And lo! Is that the handsome Johnny Kling out trying to stretch a run scoring double? Why no - it's the fresh-faced Duke of Wellington Castillo!
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Sabathia has had a bunch of bad performances on Opening Day, including last year against the Rays. But during last year’s Opening Day start, Sabathia’s fastball averaged over 92 MPH and topped out at ~94.5 MPH. So far today he’s nearly 3 MPH under that.
I don't hate him at all, but I would still appreciate him turning into Frenchy because it will make me feel better about that trade I mentioned earlier.
Speaking of which, Strasburg gave up the leadoff single and has since set down 15 in a row. Sure, they're only Marlins, but...nice.
Nice bunt coverage a day after spring training guys.
I hope, anyway.
Not a good read, but it was still a good catch that a lot of LF wouldn't make.
I feel like that trade is going to be on your mind constantly for the entire season.
I hope, anyway.
Russlan, are you drunk before 3 pm?
I hope, anyway.
EDIT: Although the leadoff walk is always inauspicious.
Yeah, what's the deal with this?
Most teams don't push their starters the first week or two. I wouldn't worry about it.
edit: Then again, the Yanks seem determined to get 5 innings out of CC.
First start of the season, it's not too surprising. Most teams won't let their pitchers stretch to or past 100 pitches on opening day, no matter how we'll they're going. I'd think that rule goes doubly so for a guy laboring under such a protective umbrella to begin with.
Seems fair if he's going to watch the Mets.
Gyorko's actually a pretty fair prospect -- I think most lists have him top 50 and the consensus seems to be that he'll hit plenty.
...and the bottom chunk of the Cubs lineup ssssuuuuuuxxxxxx.
The Cubs' bottom three of Valbuena, Lillibridge and Samardzija has combined for 6 ABs and 5 strike outs.
EDIT: and Samardzija is the one who managed to put the ball in play.
Two of them were Valbuena, though -- and I think those only count as .25 strikeouts in the official books.... two others were Lillibridge, which are only worth .33... So actually -- he's only struck out 6.16 through 4. Still not bad.
Edit: croisened beverage to Pops...
Not Vernon Wells, mind you -- just his contract.
Tuffy Rhodes.
Because a couple hits and an SB for Castro, an HR for Rizzo, and a strong 5 innings by Samardzija assuming he gets through the next frame -- and I'd be ready to call it a day well done if it should happen to pour in the next 15 minutes or so.
My pick for rookie of the year in the predictions thread..
Is he doing the fan dance?
Is it in Pittsburg, Kansas?
"Uh, Jackie Bradley Senior?"
Because he will be hitting 4th.
"Uh, Jackie Bradley Senior?"
It's a fair question. I'm not aware of anyone known person who formally goes by Jr., but whose father isn't known.
EDIT: Wiki says both Senior and Junior were named after Jackie Wilson.
The Nats game has been over for thirty minutes. The Yanks/Sox game is still crawling along in the top of the 7th inning.
Tells me everything I need to know.
EDIT: Ack, coke to Dan Lee.
Hey, I said Juniors! Not IIIs...
Goddammit does Andrew Miller suck.
The correct answer is, of course, Jackie Rogers Jr.
[sigh]
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