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The funny thing is that I wanted to just have a nice game tonight, like Sunday, without anything to complain about. Then, they go and do that s*** in the first inning, and totally pisses me off.

That play is all the fault of Tim Raines. He's the one who has to tell Everett that Sweeney is behind him.

Twins are down 2-0 in the first also.

Wake the f*** up Everett and Raines. That's about as stupid of a play I've ever seen.

QUOTE(El Piervizdyeguchansodnik @ May 4, 2005 -> 12:14 AM) Hawk's eyesight has gotta be going on him. That ball was not hit deep. For Pods so far this season, that was a blast. Have Pods or Iguchi come within 50 feet of a homer this year? Not that I'm complaining about it, just wondering.

Someday, we're going to realize that Sweeney will hurt us if we continue to challenge him. Not sure why Buehrle was trying to throw an inside fastball on a 3-2 count to the only threat in KC's lineup. Oh well, we need to score some runs tonight anyways.

I heard Uribe and Dye are in the lineup tonight. That would be a nice addition for our lineup vs a lefty.

Anyone know who's playing SS tonight? Also, A.J. will likely start tonight, and then Widger will start Thursday's day game after a night game.

Vizcaino is not a very reliable reliever. Two seasons ago, he was one of the worst relievers in baseball. Also, he's lost a few mph off of his fastball. He used to throw about 94 mph with a slider and a splitter. However, he's been throwing almost all sliders to go along with a 91 mph fastball. Politte has been much more impressive so far.

The reason I say Dee's stock won't go higher is that it would take MASSIVE improvements in his game to become a NBA style point guard. I love Dee, but he's basically a catch and shoot player in the halfcourt. I can count the times he penetrated the lane in the halfcourt offense on one hand. Dee doesn't have one-on-one ability, doesn't have a mid range game at all, is a poor finisher, and doesn't know how to draw contact. If you look at someone like Nate Robinson, their NBA readiness couldn't be different. N-Rob has great body control and penetration/passing ability in the halfcourt. I also don't know if Dee will shoot nearly as well as he did this year, next year. The opposition won't have to worry about the Illini have a guy like Head and Deron to also cover.

QUOTE(shagar69 @ May 2, 2005 -> 05:14 AM) well if he did leave i think it would be a dumb move. He will be a second round pick at the highest. If he stays he will be the man next year with head and dwill gone and will have a great opportunity to really show off his skills, esp. his shooting and offensive skills. Dee's stock will never be higher. Even if he stays and plays pg next year, there's already a handful of guys who will likely be in the draft (Gibson, D-Wash, Diaz, Brewer, Collins) that would be picked above him at the pg spot.

QUOTE(shagar69 @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:57 AM) really, i thought that Dee was comin back for sure. where did you hear otherwise Once Dee makes his decision, I'll be happy to share the information I know about the situation with you. Until then, I'll just wait to see what really happens. In no way though is it a lock he'll be back.

Two things: - There's a much better chance of Dee leaving then people think. I'd say it's 50/50. - Semrau is going to free fall in the rankings unfortunately. He had an awful tournament last wknd, with one major recruiting scout wondering what the hell happened to him. Hopefully it doesn't turn into another David Palmer episode.

QUOTE(qwerty @ May 1, 2005 -> 09:25 PM) It was big news coming out of detroit that they were gonna cut him. They decided not to once ordonez got injured. They definitely were going to cut Higginson. Tigers have cut high-priced guys in the past, like D. Easley.

Iguchi is doing his best Lew Ford impression lately. Great to see that compared to other hitters constantly popping up.

Let him go for the CG Ozzie!

QUOTE(GASHWOUND @ May 1, 2005 -> 09:16 PM) The Sandlot 2? Is Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez back or is he retired cause the first one takes place in the 60's It looks like the same exact plot and catchphrases. The fat kid from Bad Santa is in it though, and he was terrific in that movie. Imdb.com had some bad things to say about Sandlot 2, so who knows. Bad News Bears looks like it has potential though.

QUOTE(JimH @ May 1, 2005 -> 09:15 PM) I may have heard it wrong, thought they said 25k, but I was cracking open a Rolling Rock at the time. I thought I heard 20k also.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ May 1, 2005 -> 09:14 PM) Scott's done everything right. He's in a bit of a hitting slump but he's still getting on base and he just made that whole inning in the 4th by himself. Like you said he's getting guys over when he has to and he's also come up with big hits for us this year. He's an impressive player. His approach is a lot better this year than last, where he was striking out way too much and swinging for the fences. I think we'll start to see Pods drive the ball into the outfield with more authority as the season continues. He's done a great job at drawing walks.

QUOTE(YASNY @ May 1, 2005 -> 09:13 PM) At 78 pitches, I'm hoping Garland gets his second consecutive complete game shut out. No clue he was at 78 pitches. Let him go for the CGSO then if he cruises through this inning.

Cotts should get an inning today.

QUOTE(GASHWOUND @ May 1, 2005 -> 08:57 PM) weren't we 0-8??? or something like that Cy Diaz got a win against the Cubs.

QUOTE(GASHWOUND @ May 1, 2005 -> 08:55 PM) and it's safe to say our 5th starter spot in the rotation may be a bit better then it was last year... Just thinking about our 5th starter last year makes me mad. What a terrible feeling that was thinking we had no shot to win whenever Wright or Diaz or ..... was on the mound.

Congrats Pedro! I'm also officially on the Chris Widger bandwagon.

Good news, I think we're missing out on having to face Halladay when we go to Toronto. He's scheduled to pitch on Wednesday vs the Orioles.