Okay, time for a multiple choice quiz:

 

the problem today was

a. the pitching

b. the hitting

 

C. both. Starting pitching is the main problem, but if you can't upgrade that, then get a hitter to upgrade the lineup because the offense was playing over their heads in the 1st half.

You seem to be forgetting that Jones is more than likely pitching in the 9th for Detroit.

 

But Widger is batting in the 9th.....

 

we only have 2 outs to work with

Acted like he's never seen a 100 mph fastball. Next time hit it.

Yes because as we have seen with our own flame throwers, 100 mph is so easy to hit...

That'a boy bobby.

lol tom hanks and ron howard in attendence

Very clearly the hitting. Who's fault is it more, the guy who's sucked all year, or the players that are expected to perform, but just haven't?

 

but over the long haul, every other hitter IS performing (except for Uribe and Anderson, who make up for it with defense). Widger has contributed virtually nothing offensively, defensively, or otherwise to help this team. Even Uribe had a ton of RBIs last month and Anderson is now really hot.

 

The guy does not warrant a starting slot. I'd rather have a piece of plywood up to the plate, because at least the plywood might confuse the pitcher and get a HBP.

So we have Texas for 3, and then knowing Gardenhire he'll switch up that rotation so we face that 1 2 punch of Santana and Liriano....

 

This is not looking good folks.

But Widger is batting in the 9th.....

I'd be appalled if AJ didn't pinch hit.

I don't blame him one bit. It's a big moment and Joe embarrassed himself. Acted like he's never seen a 100 mph fastball. Next time hit it.

 

 

yep and that's even more reason for Zumaya to get his ass in the f***in dugout asap.

C. both. Starting pitching is the main problem, but if you can't upgrade that, then get a hitter to upgrade the lineup because the offense was playing over their heads in the 1st half.

 

Starting pitching was not the problem today. 2ER in 7 IP is great.

Tom Hanks and Ron Howard, glad they get to see Widger

But Widger is batting in the 9th.....

 

we only have 2 outs to work with

Widger won't bat.

were probably going to see Cintron, AJ, and BA next inning. Lets hope Cintron or AJ can get on so BA can hit the go ahead homer

I'd rather have a piece of plywood up to the plate, because at least the plywood might confuse the pitcher and get a HBP.

C. both. Starting pitching is the main problem, but if you can't upgrade that, then get a hitter to upgrade the lineup because the offense was playing over their heads in the 1st half.

 

Wait, today Contreras giving up 2ER today was the problem?

Our 1-4 hitters are 0/29 the last 2 games.

Starting pitching was not the problem today. 2ER in 7 IP is great.

 

I guess I got way too ahead of myself. I didn't know he was talking about today only.

to any widger lovers, think about it

 

you might want to say that the team just happens to miss their spots more when he starts, but any way we look at it, he's a worthless piece of spiff who needs his ass sent back to the softball leagues

Edited July 20, 200619 yr by GoRowand33

Yes because as we have seen with our own flame throwers, 100 mph is so easy to hit...

OOPS, too bad.

 

Hit it or walk to the dugout. Zumaya's ERA isn't 0.00 last I checked.

were probably going to see Cintron, AJ, and BA next inning. Lets hope Cintron or AJ can get on so BA can hit the go ahead homer

Why do I get the feeling Ozzie will pinch hit Mackowiak for BA if anyone is on base?

This is not a big series. Hawk said so.

Starting pitching was not the problem today. 2ER in 7 IP is great.

execution, execution execution

 

this team doesnt freaking execute.

The problem with Widger is magnified by the fact Ozuna is not doing anything.

No offense to whoever started it, but this "spiff" era is quite annoying.

Our 1-4 hitters are 0/29 the last 2 games.

 

that is awful. Like really f***in awful.