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QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:37 AM) He was having a good offensive game. Who cares, he blew this game for us.

No matter the outcome, I'm happy they're keeping Dessens in the game.

It's amazing how much more effective Mackowiak can be against righties than lefties. What a novel concept.

At least my new adopted team to give the Cubs hell, the Brewers, are 4-0. Man, would I love to have Brady Clark on our team.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:29 AM) Definitely not a 15 game lead but maybe holding a 6 run lead against the Royals would be nice? Even in a year where we won 110 games and the WS, we blew huge leads to the Royals. Some year, our pitchers are going to learn to stop throwing first pitch strikes to Sweeney.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:27 AM) Last year it took us 20 games until our first 3 game losing streak, this year 4 games. That's why I don't want to hear anyone tell us that "so and so worked last year, so don't worry about it". Last year's team had an amazing ability to win games they didn't deserve to win, and to barely squeak out games they should have won by more. We're all hoping for the best, but it's hard to win 2 straight years based on that same formula. We'll be fine!

As leader of the pessimists.....KEEP THE FAITH GUYS! We just have to play our regular starters more often, and we'll be fine. I hope no one was expecting us to have a 15 game lead again this year.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:26 AM) WTF IS WRONG WITH THIS TEAM This is no different than how spring training went. Thome was the only regular player who showed power, and the starting pitchers velocity was way down.

Maybe, just maybe, this is the best thing that can happen for this team.

QUOTE(Harry&JimmyRocked @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:22 AM) agreed. but blame OZZIE for sacrificing defense for supposed depth. TINKER TINKER TINKER The Cintron move seemed great because we thought that we'd keep Borchard, and get rid of Gload. Now, I'm just as confused as everyone else.

Those guys we just had batting are always going to go 1-2-3 against a pitcher with a good, tight slider. Dessens kicked our ass last season on the Dodgers.

QUOTE(Wedge @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:16 AM) What the hell is wrong with our starters? Did all of their deals with the devil expire? LOTS of wear and tear on their arms from last season. I never got the impression they were pushing it in ST, and it's going to take them some time to get up to speed.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:16 AM) Garland with a robust 15.19 ERA to start the season. Garland showed no ability to pitch over "errors" tonight, but I still believe we coast to a victory if Ozuna catches that first fly.

Good stuff by Thornton there. He might have the Marte syndrome where his fastball is more effective vs righties because he can be effectively wild.

QUOTE(Soxpranos @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:14 AM) Pudge, Shelton and Ordonez are a deadly threesome. They have speed, power and hitters that it for average... we'll see how this divison will unfold. Don't forget Carlos Guillen. I wonder if D. Young will go one for the season vs the Sox like he did last year? Did we give him a WS ring?

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:13 AM) That's usually why teams lose. Yeah, I actually said that as a positive. It's not like Game 2 vs the Indians, where they were just a better team than us. I think it's going to take the Sox a while to gel...and the rosters going to have to be tweaked.

The Tigers will be better as their hitters get used to hitting with their new "physiques".

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:11 AM) Everyone laughed at me yesterday when I was impressed with Detroit hammering these guys. Everyone said 'relax...it's the Royals'. Would you trade our offense for theirs? I would in a heartbeat....but of course, I'm often accused of hating the Sox.

QUOTE(kman @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:10 AM) This blows. If KC beats us tonight, this is two straight games where failure to execute by our players cost us the game.

Away...away....away. I fear what happens to this team in close games this season.

QUOTE(kman @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:07 AM) Disagree all you want, but they brought in some tough outs. Grudz will be a pain in our ass all season, I guarantee you that.

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:07 AM) Brutal Game tonite on the defensive side. These guys need to get their heads out of there ass, and realize the Regular season has started. When we stop using split-squad lineups (it's hurt us more defensively tonight), we'll be better.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:07 AM) I think Garland pitched well early, but gave up some rockets. I also think that Widger has called a pretty s***ty game. Good call on this. We keep putting the ball on the outside corner for Buck to hammer to the opposite field. Also, the 0-2 fastball to Sanders was a bad call in the terrible 4th inning.

QUOTE(kman @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:06 AM) This is what happens when you underestimate a team. This Royals offense is so much better than it was last season. They don't have nearly as many easy outs as they used to.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Apr 8, 2006 -> 02:05 AM) This is f***ing ridiculous. There is no excuse for this even being a game. What a god damn joke. Thank Pablo for giving them momentum. It's a complete different game if he catches that ball.