Picture Sylvester reaching in the cage for the trapped Tweety bird.

Boy, the book is really out on Tim. 5 sliders at the same speed, in the same location.

Random thought. Moylan is a lucky dude in that he doesn't have to experience winter. When the season ends, he goes home to Australia where it's spring. Pretty cool.

Basically the favorable position the cat has put itself into before pouncing on the bird.

 

To me, it's the same as waiting in the weeds.

 

From Webster's Dictionary:

 

In the catbird seat was among the numerous folksy expressions that legendary baseball broadcaster Red Barber used to delight listeners. Some say he invented the expression; others say that he dug it up from his Southern origins. But the truth may be far stranger than those rumors. In a 1942 short story titled "The Catbird Seat," James Thurber featured a character, Mrs. Barrows, who liked to use the phrase. Another character, Joey Hart, explained that Mrs. Barrows must have picked up the expression from Red Barber. To Red, according to Joey, sitting in the catbird seat meant 'sitting pretty,' like a batter with three balls and no strikes on him. But, according to Barber's daughter, it was only after Barber read Thurber's story that he started using "in the catbird seat" himself.

Still seems strange how Lopez has all but abandoned his slider. Kinda looks more like a closer to me than a starter at this point

Edited September 12, 20178 yr by fathom

All players will forever be exactly as thy are at this moment.

Mendoza Line

Abreu is just insane right now

I like how Jose is now the best triples hitter in baseball.

But seriously, Jose is 9th in baseball in triples.

haha, playing spoiler, good job royals

Another fun game to watch. This team is very streaky. Love seeing Jose lead the way. He's got some hidden speed.

But seriously, Jose is 9th in baseball in triples.

 

Yolmer top 5 I believe

Yolmer top 5 I believe

 

Tied for 4th.

 

 

This is fun

KaBOOM

This is fun

 

I got to talk with Benetti in person the other day. He basically said the same thing - this year is way more enjoyable than last year where we were actually trying to win.

My goodness what a bomb by Engel. KC's bullpen is truly horrific, but WOW that ball was smashed. Three-run homer.

Notice Avi just poke that single up the middle? It's not a fluke folks. Mr. Garcia has learned how to hit. Whoever taught him how to hit should be coaching our young hitters when they come up or before.

Nice to beat the hell out of the Royals, who have absolutely no pitching.

 

p.s.: Abreu is amazing.

Edited September 12, 20178 yr by greg775

I got to talk with Benetti in person the other day. He basically said the same thing - this year is way more enjoyable than last year where we were actually trying to win.

I won't argue your point except to say Jason must not be counting having to watch Holland, Pelfrey and Shields pitch and some of those relievers. Watching those 3 starters pitch -- and they've pitched a lot -- has been a horrible experience for the eyes.

I won't argue your point except to say Jason must not be counting having to watch Holland, Pelfrey and Shields pitch and some of those relievers. Watching those 3 starters pitch -- and they've pitched a lot -- has been a horrible experience for the eyes.

 

He singled out the young guys, and he's excited about Eloy and Kopech in the future especially.

He singled out the young guys, and he's excited about Eloy and Kopech in the future especially.

I can accept that.

Great inning for Lopez there.

Great inning for Lopez there.

 

No reason not to be encouraged by how he has pitched in the majors.

JA on fire

Just keep on truckin', Jose!