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QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 01:41 AM) Pretty much. Right now, he's getting himself out between the ears. He's actually trying to be too patient. He wouldn't be striking out as much if he was more aggressive. His contact skills aren't as bad as what he's shown, but he's running deep counts and trying to fight pitches off. Once he reaches a healthy balance of swinging early when he likes his pitches, and taking when he's comfortable against a pitcher, we'll see a different hitter at the plate. I couldn't agree more. He's so in-between at the plate. I'd rather just see him swing hard, and try to hit the ball in the gaps or over the fence. Honestly, he looks like a pitcher at the plate right now. He's not coming close to getting his arms extended on his swings.

No problem with Cintron batting there. He just seemed a little eager at the plate.

Ugh...that was ugly.

Ha....Anderson owns "stuff" pitchers. Does this mean he shouldn't even bother against J. Moyer?

Quick question: why not bunt here? It's smarter to bunt in the 7th than it is the 2nd.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 01:34 AM) It is? Nice basehit for Joe. Almost a tough play made by Tony the Tiger. When a guy has 15 strikeouts in 9.1 innings....yes, it's no sure thing. I couldn't be more impressed with Crede's confidence at the plate now.

Man...we got the jphat special going this inning.

Wow...that was perfect. Still quite the challenge to get this runner home.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 01:31 AM) This is the first time Boone has had problems throwing strikes including spring training. If he can throw strikes he'll be fine, if he doesnt he's not going to be good, it's that simple. Got to give him a few more outings before you send him packing. Yep....lets just use him where if he allows a few runners, it won't make the game close.

We either have to use Logan in total mop-up situations, or send his ass down. No reason he should be pitching in serious situations.

BREATHE!

Oh my....what a fluke play. And Boone's debacle has brought the tying run to the plate. Terrible managing by Ozzie.

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 01:19 AM) Get him the f*** out of there Yep....I don't see the point of f***ing around with 2 outs in the 7th inning. In the past, when we gave the Twins a chance, they took advantage of it. Boone belongs in AA ball, not in the majors.

Well....we're giving the Twins some hope.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 01:17 AM) Boone looks like he hasn't pitched for a while. Maybe because he hasnt. He pitched on Monday. If a loogy can't come in and throw strikes, he's pretty much worthless.

Why Boone, and not Thornton?

Good job Freddy! It wasn't pretty, but we couldn't ask for more.

Ozzie should consider Garcia incredibly lucky tonight, and let McCarthy start the 7th.

And that's why you don't throw his curves. Ozzie... please get the bullpen up!

Like I said last night, you don't f*** with our 3-4-5. Lets get another run here.

And here comes the Indians....7-2 and counting.

Good job keeping them to one run to prevent a big momentum shift.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 12:27 AM) I will be pleasantly surprised if Ozzie pulls Freddy at the right time. Maybe it will start to storm again.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 12:27 AM) Hey-o good pitch there for once. I'm telling you...his best chance of fooling a hitter is with his changeup to lefties.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Apr 23, 2006 -> 12:25 AM) The Twins are literally going to steal a run here. I'll have no problem if it's just one run.