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QUOTE(whitesoxfan99 @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 08:33 PM) He stated in his post that he would have traded Garland to bolster the bullpen. How does that result in our bullpen being shot? To be honest, I don't think we could have got a better bullpen arm than what Brandon is going to do for us.

And all the sudden we're only one game out of first place.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 08:28 PM) I really dont think they made a bad call with Howry, I dont its possible for him to do what he did last year, but it doesnt change how important he was to them last year. Riske was also pretty underrated as well. They are going to need to mash, because there staff isnt looking that strong right now. I think if Big mouth stays healthy he's going to be the same guy as last year to be honest. I've seen him pitch a few times this year and he's still just nailing that outside corner like it's nothing with his heater.

This guy coming in for the Tribe Maybe the best picture ever.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 08:22 PM) I know this Cabrerra is supposed to be the closer of the future, but he has NOT been impressive so far. Already has two walks in the ninth. Their bpen hasn't been very impressive as of yet. Mota impressed the hell out of me that game against us but hasn't looked that good since. Their bpen is what helped them go nuts last year, I just don't see it being very good this year.

5 inning, 0 runs, 4 hits, 0 walks, 2 k's for lummy today.

I didn't get to see him pitch but from the sounds of it he looked very good. I said this in the gamethread but one of the better stats of the day is he threw 22 pitches and 19 of them were strikes. I did see that breaking ball he threw to end the game(sportscenter) and I hope he uses that pitch more often, it wasn't a huge breaker but it was a quick-sharp breaker. If he can mix that in with his fastball he might just be pretty effective.

The M's just tied up Cleveland on a Jose Lopez homer in the 7th inning.

I guess every once in a while it isn't horrible to win a shootout. Back over .500 and we already caught those "scary" Tigers. Keep it rolling back home tomorrow Vaz Oh ya, we're now one whole game behind the pace from the start of last year.

One of the more positives to come out of this game: Thornton threw 22 pitches, 19 of them were strikes.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 02:16 PM) Quick question....why Thornton and not Cotts? I don't get it. I can't watch it but it sounds like some bad luck for Matt so f ar this inning.

Shiat.

Save situation now.

Take a seat Carlos.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 02:11 PM) Gamecast seems to show Matt hammering the strike zone. Nice to see. Exactly what I was just thinking.

Matt Thornton in.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 02:07 PM) update please? score? inning? who's on the hill? thx 13-9 World Champs Bot 9 Not sure yet

Who we got coming on to finish this one off?

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 02:03 PM) Rowand woudda had it. :rolly Ya, I would have.

See I told you Thome sucks.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 02:01 PM) Hmm.... Slam and Babe.....reminds me of my night last night. Ya, cause the babe you were with slammed the door in your face when you tried to go into her room.

Gooch en fuego.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 01:55 PM) I have a feeling that Ozzie is going to use Cotts to try and close this game out. Fine with me, I'd like him or Cliff to get some work.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 01:54 PM) Peep her new member title Hehe nice.

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 01:54 PM) Alright... wtf... full moon today? LOL, I was just playing along with Tony.