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QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 09:38 PM) KRod implosion Good to see the Tigers bullpen still blows.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 03:50 PM) Cano already has 4 homeruns. So does Trevor Story...lol Cano's struggles in the first half really deflated his season last year. He was pretty solid in the second.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:44 PM) It is consistent with how I was taught to play the game and I fully think it is a solid play. It isn't as if the Rays were up in arms in protest either about it. They just figured, what the hell, why not. I'll give you that he probably shouldn't have reached out, but I like this style of play. Incidental contact is one thing, but doing it on purpose is another. Are you also OK with A-Rod trying to hit the ball out of the pitcher's hand? Because you're basically saying that's OK too by allowing base runners to trip fielders on purpose.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 03:41 PM) He's just mediocre. A 3.76 xfip, average fastball is 93 MPH, and over 3 walks per 9 innings last year. He is what he is. Has some decent movement that makes up for lack of pure velocity out of the pen but walks way too many guys and doesn't miss enough bats to be a high leverage reliever. I'd use him against RHP before Duke, but I'd probably rate Jennings as a little better just because he misses more bats. They both have issues with walks. I'm not a fan or anything, but he's definitely a viable 6th or 7th inning guy.

After watching Bassitt throw 96 last night, I'm even saltier about that trade. Sounded great at the time though.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 02:12 PM) Dude you need Chromecast or Apple TV. No need to watch a baseball game on an iPad. Link it and stream it to your TV. My guess on the lineup tonight and tomorrow. DH Eaton SS Rollins 1B Abreu 3B Frazier LF Melky 2B Lawrie RF Shuck C Avila CF Jackson Tomorrow RF Eaton SS Saladino 1B Abreu 3B Frazier LF Melky DH Garcia 2B Lawrie C Navarro CF Jackson I've been watching it on my tablet when I'm using the TV to play PS4.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 11:14 AM) In my mind: DRob > Jones > Albers > Duke > Putnam > Jennings > Petricka Man you guys really hate Petricka. I'd put him above Duke and Jennings easily.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 10:30 AM) Albers was hitting 93-96 last night with movement...... Last year I think he was 89-92... Albers' fastball was under 90 last year. Last night he averaged 94.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 09:49 AM) Good optics. http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings/_/group/league lol soak it up while we can. It's hard to believe we're the only 2-0 team in the AL

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:43 AM) I know that video looks bad, but it doesn't show how he did give him a high five a minute earlier. Well I guess that helps a bit. I thought Eaton was being all grumpy after we just went up. Might be a case of, "I just high fived you, now this is awkward".

QUOTE (zenryan @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 10:15 PM) Are the Rays the first ever replay reversal walk off win? Stupid move by Bautista. His slide was clean, but he hooked the 2B as he went by him.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:40 AM) This is the link to the dugout scene... you be the judge. https://twitter.com/nicksamp7/status/717584245405782016 Wow Eaton. Stop being a sore loser.

Nice win. Great way for Rollins to make up for his double play earlier in the game.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:33 AM) Is it me or does he look heavier? I haven't really noticed. Hey, if gaining some mass helps him hit better, I don't care.

Melky looks so damn shaky out there.

Now that's a Major League broken bat. That thing just popped like it got shot.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:26 AM) That was awkward! Eaton vs Rollins in the clubhouse... thats not good in the long run. I hope they get over it. Wait what exactly happened?

Hitting a homer off Doolittle isn't a easy task. He's one of the better closers in baseball.

I will eat crow for the comment I made a few minutes ago lol.

Holy s*** Jimmy Rollins made up for it!

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:17 AM) Rally in the 9th let's go boys get this lead back. That DP by Rollins was brutal. Big insurance runs there that we missed If we lose, that'll be why. Unacceptable to not get a run there with 2-3-4 coming up. It's too early to move people around in the lineup, but I honestly don't agree with Rollins hitting 2nd.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:17 AM) Man he hung a slider to Alonso, s*** happens. Easily the worst lefty he had to face in that inning and he threw the worst pitch to him.

Jones didn't have his control. It seems like the lefties coming up affected his mechanics.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:00 AM) I know that was only an IF single, but Duke is already giving off a strong Scott Downs vibe this year. He did the same last year. He's good against lefties and that's about it. When he gets hit hard, he gets lit up.

There's definitely times where Robertson isn't sharp. When his knuckle curve isn't working, he's very hittable.