Caesar

Looks like Pujols grabbed his side after he swung.

Liriano better pitch a shutout.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:58 PM) AJ being out of the lineup is a killer with so many hitters struggling. He gave this lineup more balance towards the bottom of the order. He needs his rest.

Not even a threat of a hit.

Liriano. Hope we sign this guy for next year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:45 PM) He has such a terrible eye at the plate. No one takes more pitches for called 3rd strikes (per AB). I'd rather he just swing hard 3 times in case he hits it. Told you he would be playing today. Really wish they wouldve picked up another catcher.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:44 PM) The bottom of this lineup is NL caliber bad. Hopefully KW brings in some help in the next few days. Well you have Beckham, Flowers, Tank, Dunn and PK who are not hitting at all. That's 5 innings you are giving away right there. 4 inning game to score prett much.

He's pulling off the ball terrible.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:41 PM) Bottom part of our order really needs to pick it up... So does our 3-4 hitters

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:36 PM) Valencia traded to the Red Sox for a minor leaguer Good. Out of our division.

Let's go offense. Tanks goes yard this inning.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:27 PM) Quit it Relax. It was a joke.

tie game in detroit

You suck Rios.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:25 PM) Dunn now 2 for his last 24. Nice to see PK get a hit though! Dunn is just Dunn. Walks, homers and low low average is what he is gonna be. Gotta accept that I guess.

There ya go PK

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:12 PM) Thank you Liriano, for coming out ready to pitch. After our last 2 starts, I've begun to miss having shut down 1st innings. Aint over yet. Dont jinx him

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 01:04 PM) Austin Jackson is just awesome Sure is

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 12:57 PM) Can Pestano pitch 7 innings? Sure

3-1 toons

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 12:39 PM) Tigers acquired Baker from the Cubs for 2 PTBNL Your move KW

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 4, 2012 -> 10:35 PM) Thornton is still essentially a one pitch pitcher...and Reed has a better slider than Thornton's, but he still can't throw it very often when he needs it or when he's 2-1 or 2-0 or 3-1. Myers is the only guy who can throw 3 pitches confidently for strikes. He'll get hit when he gets behind on the fastball, but that curveball is the great equalizer and nastier than Gavin's at times. If Danks isn't ready to start the year next year, I would put myers in the rotation and trade Floyd and sign Liriano depending on how he does the rest of the year.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 4, 2012 -> 10:25 PM) With the way Reed is throwing I'm not sure I agree. I'll take Reed over Thornton any day. No comparison.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 4, 2012 -> 10:28 PM) I know you'll get blasted on here for saying that, but I'm beginning to agree with you. Viciedo just doesn't bring enough to the table against RHP right now. As for the bullpen, I wish Ventura had more confidence in letting Nate Jones start an inning. Two straight games where he left the starting pitcher in way too long and both times resulted in a Pujols homer. Viciedo is far more valuable than Beckham is.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 4, 2012 -> 10:14 PM) Doesn't Hunter PH for Wells then? Kendrick or Hunter, I think 'd rather face Kendrick. Then you bring in Reed to face Hunter. Id rather have Hunter facing Reed than Thornton facing Howie