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Funny I mentioned the bunt thing above, because in the situation with a weak, speedy guy like Thurston batting, you have to bunt to get the runner to 3rd with less than 2 outs.

I used to love watching Dodgers games late at night when Gagne would come in and dominate the opposition. Broxton is getting to that level now also. He has the best fastball in the majors. That Dodgers team is fantastic, especially if Martin remembers he's supposed to be good.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 18, 2009 -> 11:03 PM) tremendous AB by molina to drive in the tying run 2 of the most protective swings you'll ever see.

And just like that, Marmol hangs a couple of sliders and Cards tie it up. I love when teams don't bunt!

The goat of the game would have been Salmons if the Bulls lost. He was horrible in the 2nd half.

It's really too bad Piniella didn't name Marmol the Cubs closer. He's such an equalizer in the 7th and 8th inning.

Top of the order for the Cubs (Soriano and Fukudome) have nearly a 2.4 OPS combined.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 18, 2009 -> 08:39 PM) yeah I just read that on mlb.com thought it was a mistake. It actually says 14 runs. Yep, Sizemore homered after the 13th run. Wang's ERA is now 34.50 after 3 starts.

Nice 13 run inning for the Indians.

The Simeon #25 retro jersey of Rose was pretty sweet in the crowd.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Apr 18, 2009 -> 07:53 PM) hahahahahaha get real. PG> Swingman edit: and yes I said swingman until he gains about 30 pounds Did I have to use green? I'm a huge fan of Rose, and despise Beasley. That was as pumped up about a Bulls win as I can ever recall. Vin Del Negro was cracking me up.

Rose played good, but you have to wonder how much better we'd be with a post scorer like Beasley.

Crap, Kubel hits a slam in the 8th, he's hit for the cycle. What a terrible day of baseball.

Twins making a late comeback against the Angels.

QUOTE (Cochise @ Apr 18, 2009 -> 02:30 AM) I agree 100%. He looks awful and needs a few days to get his head together. Take some BP, look at video. Realize that they are going to throw him a steady diet of breaking balls and offspeed stuff, especially early on in the count. He needs to shorten his swing...he isn't close to hitting it on the barrel.

So, we lost by one in a game that CB literally gave Pena a second chance and he hit a homer. Also, whoever is in charge of defensive position really f'd up on Burrell's AB in the 6th. With Colon throwing everything on the outer half to righties, you can't have Getz playing up the middle.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Apr 18, 2009 -> 03:20 AM) This one's all on Matt. We're not gonna say that much. Yep, I actually thought that was one of the best managed games of Ozzie's career.

BTW, Alexei's OPS is around .350

Damn, pretty weak swing by Fields.

Lillibridge has some huge balls. Let's get Getz into 2nd base.

Catch up to a fastball Fields!!

Nice hit for Betemit...I wish we could get him in the lineup more against RHP.

Alexei is just pathetic right now. He looks clueless at the plate.

Ugh, AJP swings at first pitch like he had an 0-2 count on him.

Free Wilson Betemit!