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That's what we get for De Aza playing so damn deep. Runner goes 1st to 3rd on a basehit up the middle.

Well, that was a HR by Beltre. Whoops.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 7, 2012 -> 07:29 PM) Not liking the fact Morel seems to be aiming for right field again to start this year. An opposite field approach is a good one. No one wants to be a pull hitter.

Axelrod dominated. 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K I don't know how accurate this B'Ham boxscore can be, but it says Castro has thrown 31 pitches, all of them strikes. I would be inclined to believe they must not track balls and strikes, but the opposing pitcher has been credited with throwing balls, so........

Really interested to see how Brady Shoemake does too.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 7, 2012 -> 01:41 AM) I'm going to watch Goon tomorrow, heard it was a quality hockey movie. Oh that's out? I saw the redband trailer a couple months ago and it looked hilarious. EDIT: It's always surprising when Rotten Tomatoes gives a comedy a good review.... http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/goon/ Might have to check it out next week.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 7, 2012 -> 01:11 AM) Was trying to post this into the last game thread but it just archived. As far as the #2 hitter, our choices are AJ and Ramirez. That's it, nobody else profiles well up there. You could theoretically stick Fukudome up there if he was to start sharing time with Rios. Lillibridge is probably better at leadoff or down in the line-up. He strikes out too much for the 2 hole, unless he can learn to tighten up his swing with 2 strikes. Morel's approach in the game yesterday was the opposite of the way he started last year. Intead of looking just to make contact and hit the ball up the middle and to RF, he's pulling his head off and pull happy. No way he could make contact with anything on the outside of the plate or off the plate, especially a breaking ball or offspeed pitch. Beckham and Morel projected better in the #2 hole than any other players on this team.

Spencer Arroyo, and my AAP Andy Wilkins.

QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 10:30 PM) Cespedes just hit an absolute BOMB off the second deck in center field of the Oakland Coliseum http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_...0411309&v=3

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 08:26 AM) If the Hawks beat DET in regulation Saturday, they are the #5 seed vs. Nashville. If they lose or it goes to OT, then they are the #6 seed vs. SJ/LA/PHX. I hope the players realize this. Then again, I'm sure the Red Wings players are aware too. Could be an ugly game.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 11:07 AM) Ok, I have an important question. I live in an area that is considered a blackout area for whatever reason (over 200+ miles away). Anyway, this game is going to be on MLB Network as well, and my friends and I planning on going to BW3s to go watch the game. Will it be blacked out here since there is a local broadcast of it on CSN? I checked the TV Guide, and it says White Sox/Rangers or Yankees/Rays. Does that mean if you live to close to the home market, they give you the opposite game, or because I am in the Sox market, I will get the Sox game? I'm freaking out over here! Ok, I called the local BW3's, and they have Direct TV, and can get CSN Chicago apparently, so I think we should be good. Phew!

Ok, I have an important question. I live in an area that is considered a blackout area for whatever reason (over 200+ miles away). Anyway, this game is going to be on MLB Network as well, and my friends and I planning on going to BW3s to go watch the game. Will it be blacked out here since there is a local broadcast of it on CSN? I checked the TV Guide, and it says White Sox/Rangers or Yankees/Rays. Does that mean if you live to close to the home market, they give you the opposite game, or because I am in the Sox market, I will get the Sox game? I'm freaking out over here!

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 02:58 AM) Done, done and done.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 02:34 AM) Is that Chuck Norris? I sure hope not, but it IS a dead Ranger.

Long story short, for one of my journalism classes, we have to make up a blog. My group (and by group, I mean pretty much just me) decided to do a sports blog with a humorous twist. We also wanted to make sure we focused on "outside the boxscore" type stuff. Basically, more about current events in sports, not a singular on-the-field game/moment, if that makes any sense. I pretty much liken this to what you would see on Deadspin. Aaaaanyway, part of our grade is based on our ability to grow a following for our content. We decided that in addition to our blog, we would launch a Twitter account, and make a Facebook page. So, if you would, I would really appreciate it if you were to follow our twitter account, retweet our funny tweets any time you could, and like our Facebook page. I won't ask you to actually take the time to read our blog, but you are more than welcome to do so. Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/TheOutsidePitch Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Outside-...333840406652726 Blog - http://theoutsidepitch.wordpress.com/ Please "like" and "follow"! Thanks.

QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 10:19 PM) For some reason ESPN's standings include Playoff % already. The Sox, Twins and Royals are all at 0-0 and each have the following chance to make the playoffs: Sox 20.4 Twins 6.4 Royals 35.9 How exactly are they figuring this out? haha SoS?

QUOTE (The Baconator @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 08:28 PM) Just got out of THE RAID: REDEMPTION... wow. Just... WOW. Unbelievable action movie. I know I posted a trailer to this movie months back as it was highlighted at the Toronto Film Fest, and the movie did not disappoint. It's by the same director as Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon so just imagine that with guns, knives, and fists packed into the narrow hallways of an apartment building. The action scenes are the best I've ever seen. Take the best scene in the Bourne series (the one that comes to mind for me is the one in the 3rd story apartment when Jason stabs the guy with the pen, etc. and then he jumps out of the window) and extend it 30x. It was so intense that I was legitimately left breathless at a few points; I can't count how many times I heard someone murmur "holy s***!" or "whoa...". That being said, it's one of the most violent films I can think of so it isn't for everyone; two young couples got up and left 12 minutes in. Highly recommend. I might even see this one again in theaters, that excited. I saw someone tweet about how it is just a non-stop action thriller where it's just constant battles for the entirety of the movie.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 07:44 PM) I don't know about that, I went with 3 friends who never read the book and they figured the packages were from sponsors, think you just missed it. I mean, I saw Woody talking to the rich looking guy and shaking his hand, but that to me, made it seem like Woody was using his money/fame/charisma to get someone to give something to Katniss/Peeta, not that they did anything to actually earn it. Which is what I mean by it seems that the whole "be likeable and you will get stuff" didn't really show up in the movie because Woody was able to get what he wanted anyway. I don't know, it just bothered me that it played such a small or background role when they made it seem like sponsors were the reason anyone can survive. I was imagining weapons, food rations, camo, tents, and other important stuff being dropped to them, not just a can of vasoline and a bowl of soup.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 08:11 PM) f*** the Jays.. Santos is on my fantasy team. Ha, same here. But after 1 out, now Santos is coming on. Weird.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 08:09 PM) Awww yeah, Santos time! Uhh.....or not? They would rather have their reliever pitch a 4th inning, then let their new closer save this game? Umm.....

Awww yeah, Santos time!

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 07:03 PM) Note sure if I'll be able to sleep much tonight - the night before the first SOX game of the year is much better than Christmas Eve used to be as a kid. Same here. I usually end up waking up around like 9 am on opening day, even though I'm probably the latest sleeper you'll every meet.

Wow, Asdrubal Cabrera just made John Farrell look like a genius. That was pretty cool.