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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 05:00 AM) He's getting close, he's just not there yet. He's drawing some walks, but the balls just aren't falling for himi yet. He's been fouling off some hittable pitches. At least he's getting himself into position to get good pitches to hit. Earlier in the year, it was 0-2 right away.

We have got to be the worst base running team in baseball. I've never seen a team make it look so hard to steal a base, while making it seem so hard to throw someone out.

QUOTE(greg775 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:58 AM) What's the feeling bout Anderson these days. He still ain't doing too much at the plate. Looks much better than he did. He's showing a better eye, and taking more confident swings.

QUOTE(greg775 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:53 AM) Thanks for the summaries Now the question is ... do ya leave Cotts in? Nope...you win or lose with your closer. If they can get 3 to tie or 4 to win against Jenks....they deserve to win.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:52 AM) Brian with another good jump. Don't you mean Mr. 5 Star!

Great job Neal. The 9th will be stressful with Vlad lurking.

QUOTE(greg775 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:50 AM) I've missed the game thus far. Can somebody describe it in 10 words or less? Weaver sucked, Freddy stretch good, Thome rough, 4 more outs.

Look at the range!

With the way this umpire is calling strikes, I don't think Cotts could throw three strikes to one batter. Screw going to Politte this inning...bring in Jenks.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:39 AM) How's Thome looked so far tonight? About as good as the movie trailer for "RV" does.

Ok...could have been worse.

Not even close. We need Salmon to chase a pitch here.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:36 AM) Son of a b****. I hate the West Coast. We had every chance to break this game wide open, and had some crappy ABs with RISP since the 3rd.

Cotts is missing his spot by a ton.

Cotts has missed his spot badly on all 3 pitches.

I hate West Coast games. There's just a vibe that makes you always feel like something bad will happen.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:30 AM) Where the f*** was Uribe playing there?!?! We always play Vlad way in the hole. He was a 6-3 machine last year.

McCarthy's change-up has sure sucked his last two outings.

Cabrera reacted like he got that one. Just a loud out. Another huge out in this game here.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:27 AM) So I haven't watched Thome too much, any idea how long his cold spells usually last? Long time...a couple of weeks. He's not a contact hitter, so when it's bad...it's real bad.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:26 AM) Lets not put people on for the heart of the order, K Mac? I'm shocked they threw a 3-2 changeup with a 5 run lead in the 7th inning.

Wow...how do you not swing at that 2-2?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:24 AM) Jim hasn't looked too good at the plate the last few games. Dah well, that's what they told us when we got him, he'd tear the cover off the ball some weeks, other weeks he'd strike out like mad. The more games we win when he struggles, the more games he's going to turn into victories for us later. It was about time he cooled off. At least when he catches fire....he's awesome.

McCarthy has to keep the ball down better tonight than he did last game vs Seattle.

QUOTE(rventura23 @ Apr 29, 2006 -> 04:20 AM) nothing like getting to the bullpen in game 1 The only thing is that they haven't had to use Shields, Donnelly, and K-Rod so far.