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Amateur Draft Open Thread, Part 3

Tiny by Jeff on in Upcoming Events Comment 734 comments

Carrying this over from the last thread...

First Round: Joshua Fields, RHRP, U Georgia

Fields is a reliever who's walked 42 batters in 70 innings these last two years. He throws hard, with a fastball in the mid-90s and a sharp curve, and he's proven difficult for righties to hit, but he has trouble against lefties and did I mention that he's a reliever? Because if there's one thing this team needs more of, it's right-handed relief pitchers with hard fastballs and iffy control. Also, at an alleged 6', he's one inch taller than Tim Lincecum, who I guess was too little for our likings.

Dumb. Dumb dumb dumb. Taking relievers in the first round is dumb, especially when building an effective bullpen on the cheap is the only thing your GM can do even remotely well. This is the worst season ever.

Second Round: Dennis Raben, LHB COF, U Miami

Big slow dude with power and patience, his scouting report makes him sound an awful lot like Brad Wilkerson (before the aging and injuries). Won't be good in the field; will have to make it with his bat, which has both a bunch of holes and .500 SLG potential.

Third Round: Benjamin Pribanic, RHP, Nebraska

Fourth Round: Steven Hensley, RHP, Elon

Fifth Round: Brett Lorin, RHP, Cal State Long Beach

Jarrett Burgess, RHB COF, high school

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I will never be able to leave the Mariners

But how many years of this shit would make it legit?

In the name of the Bedard, the Felix, and the Ichiro, amen.

by rlintott on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Texas is in this to win it, too.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're getting a ton of production

from guys they got in the minor league FA draft. They’re maximizing their (meager) resources.

Looks to me like they don’t have the fire to stay in this fight…. pansies.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will we see another pick before I have to leave around 3?

Hmmm…

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't we have picked Dykstra?

I thought he had power and good plate approach…I’m glad it took us 2 drafts to get 1 reliever.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brad Wilkerson just got walked intentionally.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

who called for that?

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giradi, I suppose.

Farnsworth got to pitch to Rod Barajas instead.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vidro must have been on deck

the only OTHER player who’s worse…

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping he wouldn't single again

Every time he singles it seems like Vidro hits into a double play

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

w/ Sherrill getting his 20th save

I’m really glad the M’s don’t play today.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAA...

HILARIOUS!!

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hunt is still on the board, isn't he?

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just got here

and you are correct. Augghghhhhghghghgg

by Nick S on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's struggled recently

Teams are backing off quickly. It’s weird how they do that with one guy, but Alvarez breaks a bone and then sucks, and still goes #2.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow the Red Sox pick according to their needs?

SHOCKED

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe their 'need' is to spend some of that money

bribing a football player out of his commitment to Tennessee.

Maybe the Sox know something we don’t, but this pick screams train wreck.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really glad we used our first round pick to cover for a mistake we made ourselves

I’m also really glad we value relief pitching so much that we trade it for Horacio Ramirez.

by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But we can use Fields as a chip down the road

I hear Ramirez is ‘fixed’ now. Something KC taught him on the landing of his right foot.

I bet the Dodgers would consider flipping Chan Ho Park for Fields too, if we sweetened the pot a bit.

Flexibility

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fields giving radio interview

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's excited to do what the club asks him to do, 'help, anyway I can'

he’s confused…didn’t he see ‘The Tirade’ yesterday?

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait though, if Atlanta picked him last year

he should be decent, right?

its ATL, they know pitching, correct?

fuck were fucked arent we

by PShwa on Jun 5, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a strict "Atheist Only" draft policy.

Like Toronto’s “white only” policy, but more discretionary.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone listening to the Fields interview?

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Among others...

“I prayed about it… a lot…” (on not signing with Braves)
“The Lord blessed me with opportunities…”

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greatest story ever:

Well, I saw that Gordon had to wear a black shirt. So I asked the media guy here if I could wear my blue shirt and he said yes.

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

You don't just pull that out of a hat...THAT'S reasearch!

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You've played baseball your enitre life, what's it like being here on draft day?

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am

He doesn’t sound mad about being drafted by us

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he could be our DH when he isn't pitching

At this point, it would involve trading Clement + Triunfels.

by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEY!! Let it go..NO ONE gets them all right...

or ANY of them if your M’s personel.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He sure throws interesting.

I like it. It’s pretty amusing. That was one loopy ass curveball, too.

by the way, I typed “curbeball” and the spell check suggestion was “knuckleball”

WHAT.

by PShwa on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scouting report

Physical Description: He has a lean, wiry and thin frame with whipping arm action—kind of like a more physical Tim Lincecum.

by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that's enough to piss me off.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a friend on mine

And apparently the fact that he races boats is scaring teams away

by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to the Yakima-Herald

ELLENSBURG—Central Washington senior Jamie Nilsen broke a school record with his 22nd career home run in the first game of a baseball doubleheader sweep of Montana State Billings on Sunday.

by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang, he was in town, I could've watched it....

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what he did

in the second game of the doublehader

What're ya gonna do with those pies, boys?

by rickpo on Jun 5, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So after the first round our organizational needs are as follow

Catching
Corner infield (offense)
Corner infield (glove)
Middle infield (offense)
Middle infield (glove)
Corner outfield (offense)
Corner outfield (glove)
Center field (offense)
Center field (glove)
Positionless bat (offense)
Starting pitching, righty (power)
Starting pitching, righty (control)
Starting pitching, lefty (power)
Starting pitching, lefty (control)
Relief pitching, righty (control)
Relief pitching, lefty (power)
Relief pitching, lefty (control)
Good players

by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the same as it was this morning.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gold star

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gillaspie

is still available

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Having watched more video

Fields comes almost completely over the top, which should help his curveball be more of a weapon against both lefties and righties. So that’s something.

by Jeff on Jun 5, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, whatever...

Did his dad play in the NFL?

Didn’t think so.

by lyleleander on Jun 5, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken Griffey Jr....Keep watching....

cos my 6.7 HR/FB ratio means it could be awhile… *ding *ding *ding

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*6.7 %*

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Surprised to see"

So many relievers go in the first round.

Ha.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jun 5, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's see:

Work: Pissing me off.
Odd vibration in my car: Pissing me off.
Gas prices: Pissing me off.
M’s draft: Pissing me off.

At least there’s some consistency. This Fields guy better be one kick-ass reliever.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do tell.....

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on M's

Younger more talented Butts, Younger more talented Butts…come on

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Explain sandwich picks to me again?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smart teams get them

Pay no attention to them

by Robert on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

BBQ sauce on a sandwich?

This had better be some kind of awesome pulled pork sandwich or a weird UK thing

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BBQ sauce or ranch dressing.

Give me either one and I’m happy.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With cream cheese

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wr9iong

Barbecue.

I was once in a spelling bee as a kid where that word eliminated the entire field. Every single competitor insisted on putting a Q in it.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This guy is way better than Bud Selig at announcing names

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he's sober.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

They actually said that?

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Now this kid here, he's a real basbeball player"

That kind of thing?

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate ESPN now.

It used to be so cool back in the day.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Problem was

Once The Big Show got into a groove, then ESPN kept trying to replicate what was really just good chemistry and Olbermann’s charisma, so then every Sportscenter anchor from there tried to become a one liner machine.

by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Olbermann was good.

Then he did politics, which sucks. Now he does Sunday Night Football on the side and the suckiness has stayed with him.

Sad turn of events.

by Wilder. on Jun 5, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are all horrible, including Olbermann.

I can’t stand to watch any of the political shows for more than 5 minutes.

CNN International is about the only news channel I can enjoy for an extended period of time.

by Wilder. on Jun 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was on Patrick's ESPN radio show a while ago

and he is such an arrogant prick these days.

by Jed MC on Jun 5, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Michael Saunders?

Hardly a badass name.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maximo Mendez.

Now you’re talking.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Three words.

Pebbly Jack Glasscock

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johan Assman

Funny thing is, my girlfriend’s grandma’s maidan name is Assman. And her last name is currently Steinke. Talk about getting hit with the bad name stick.

by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's Wonderful Terrific Monds III

somehow the whole ‘the third’ part makes it even funnier.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Personally

I think this might be better than his actual career.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would write RODNEY GUILLORY over and over again in caps letters

but I’m the one going around loudly proclaiming that OJ Mayo is the best player in this years draft and that I will scream and jump for joy if the Sonics take him and don’t move to OKC

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rodney Guillory remarks

really wouldn’t have an affect on me. I’m upset that they let the guy anywhere near the program. Personally I hope our entire compliance office and Garett get the boot.

At least OJ finished on the honor roll, unlike Love. His academics won’t hurt us like Love’s will hurt ucla.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Rodney Guillory will

and when you get right down to it, UCLA’s hoops program has enough built up credit (for the time being) to easily take the impact of a Kevin Love dropping classes mid year. BTW, this is another unfair aspect to NCAA policies in that it’s much harder for a potential hoops player to finish his last year at UCLA and avoid negatively impacting the APR than it is at ‘sc because of the quarter v. semester system.

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not entirely convinced that Guillory will hurt us

but I do hope it makes the NCAA change their system, A LOT.

Also ucla should switch to a real system. Quarters are for community colleges.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quarters work well

and I’m pretty sure that some combo of Bush/Guillory will hurt – if it’s lack of institutional control, it could be real trouble, most likely it won’t be.

I’m still not sure why Guillory was ever near the program after Trepagnier.

Also, it’s my understanding that an athlete can make up for damage to the APR by coming back to school and progressing towards a degree, which Kevin has indicated he intends to do.

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess after he busts out of the NBA

he’ll have a degree in PE or something to fall back on.

I could totally see him as a junior high gym teacher.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

you seem to be selling him a bit short. He actually did very well at the combine athleticism tests and has lost ~20 lbs since the end of the season. He’s changed my mind from “fringe starter and useful contributor” to “solid starter, potential All-Star if everything breaks right”

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just a hater

and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good, me too

But you win points back for being an M’s fan

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angel Pagan

I'd rather know a little about a lot than a lot about a little

by Sportszilla on Jun 5, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Summer Leagues get better names.

Isliexel Gonzalez. Jetsy Extrano. McyQuin Lora. Rigoberto Rangel. Ambioris Hidalgo. Axel Wel. Janelfry Zorilla.

I could go on.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Turn back the clock night...

Arquimedez Pozo!

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he had stuck around...

It would’ve been hard for me now to come up with an image linking him to the Bizarros.

Sealab 2021 or the Superman villain, either or.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yhency Brazoban begs to differ

I'd rather know a little about a lot than a lot about a little

by Sportszilla on Jun 5, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only his defense were as good as his name

Not hitting too bad in Wisconsin, tho.

by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robin Big Snake

Native kid. I saw him at a Vancouver Giants game once.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Incidentally, I have a niece who refers to her breasts as the Vancouver Giants.

I’m not kidding.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitching Coach drafted

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GET ON WITH THE SECOND ROUND

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So my draft tracker isn't stuck then, eh?

Is this a tv ad break or something

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The live feed still has Logan Forsythe as the last pick.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

jimmy rollins, mowin' lawns, blah blah blah...

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What I don't understand (and I don't want to sound like a bigot)

Is why when Larry Bird says more white Americans should be in the NBA, he is blasted for making that comment, but when black people complain about there not being enough black people in the MLB anymore, its socially acceptable. I just don’t understand why it works one way and not the other.

by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double-standards are fun.

(and I say this as a non-black and non-white person)

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm asian.

I laugh at all of your racial double-standards.

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When driving down the interstate and I see a slow driver in the left lane, I ask my girlfriend

Old or Asian? (you can usually tell because most asians drive new asian made cars and old people drive old falling apart american cars).

by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have several anecdotes to reply with but they're all overly mean to a specific gender

even though in every case so far, I’ve been right in my prediction about the sex of the driver.

by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much

Asians tend to not like American cars in general. And not like Korean cars either, so that kinda leaves like six or so makes.

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm an asian guy, but I hate US cars for a reason.

I’ve yet to see one that I can afford take the abuse that my two Japanese cars have taken.

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree even though I drive a ford

Seems like Americans can’t keep up. I really want a prius.

by Fin on Jun 5, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

excuse me while i gag.

Also, I drive a ford and it is the best vehicle i have ever owned.

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This statement is actually very true.

I hate math, love baseball, and I drive competently to boot.

I also fail the car test. I do not own a riced-out Acura.

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Japanese people...

I find it very rare to find Chinese people who genuinely like baseball

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Ping-pong

oh wait that’s just Chinese people

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So.

The idea Major League Baseball had to generate interest for the draft was to make the first and supplemental rounds four hours long combined.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roid rage

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/milb-mariners/

by JY on Jun 5, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, clearly they'll hire you seeing as we have completely different technical backgrounds and training...

Your planning is full of fail, what are you trying to do? Get hired by the Mariners?

by Matthew on Jun 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That still sounds better than my job.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

acronyms

unless that was part of the joke.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Little League World Series.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear God a movie by the title of "Because I Said So" is starting in five minutes

How did I not hear of this before? It has Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore in it so it must be good

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You need help

Badly.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mandy Moore is cute

she’s really underrated

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I met her in person once

She shocked me by being surprisingly normal-seeming and very good-looking (that part was less shocking)

I'd rather know a little about a lot than a lot about a little

by Sportszilla on Jun 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Safeco/Mariners back in the news

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24983537/

for the whole lesbian kiss thing.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So I hear we traded with the White Sox for Josh Fields

How long until Beltre is gone???

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

Oh wait, I think I get it.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been a WS-Josh Fields fan for a while now

This reliever of ours is only going to bug me.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could've had

another Schlereth. Are the DBacks just gonna call him Stinkson?

by AZSEAfan on Jun 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big kid.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's wrong with him?

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kind of a "what have you done lately" kid...and he apparently hasn't.

Sounds like a Mike Wilson from the left side.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher/Outfielder

Probably an outfielder ;P Played at Miami with Yonder.

by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did well in Cape League, check

disappointing college season, check
corner player, check

we just drafted Matt Mangini again.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was understood

but go ahead and add it if you think it helps.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that we didn't offer Guillen arbitration

It’s like the 19th worst thing that the Mariners have done over the past twelve months, but whatever. It still displeases me.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I did

It’s 19th.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

done.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what we need...I'm told.

With that, I’m going home.. too much ‘work’ this afternoon.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is the on field delay?

I need answers!

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Jun 5, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Threw at Crisp

Crisp charged because it was clearly intentional, Shields missed badly on the first punch, Crisp delivered one…they end up on the ground, Gomes tried to beat Crisp while he was down.

the Rays have their first meaningful division rival brawl! Im so proud.

by Slica on Jun 5, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What school is he coming from?

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

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by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

Gla dwe got him though, his problems are easily fixed

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell....Miami!!

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jun 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The U

where the football players forget the name of the school and call it “The U” instead

by seattlebruin on Jun 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard Miami.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 5, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yaaaay!

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memeami

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[dead meme]

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jun 5, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

by cougfan on Jun 5, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We drafted him once before, 49th round of the 2005 draft

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Two college players so far

This team doesn’t want to spend long rebuilding.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 College players with glaring problems

they’re fooling themselves on the length of rebuilding by adding these two.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Jun 5, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just looked at teh scouting video of Raben

I take back what I said about wanting him. H doesn’t have very good bat speed

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does that shock you?

What we see: Two college players with glaring problems.
What the M’s brass sees: a brilliant college arm + a power lefty who will be ready by 2010.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not shocked at all

the organization is futile…. nothing it does shocks me, your post just made it sound like you thought they were actually doing something good.

Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!

by MfaninAlaska on Jun 5, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, nah

You know what they say about the use of sarcasm over the internet.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lobstein to the Rays?

Maybe you guys are on to something.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This sounds awesome

“Strengths: Arm strength that allows for a fastball up to 94 mph; he shows the ability to throw three average pitches. (though the offspeed offerings are rated as poor currently)

Weaknesses: His fastball is straight; he doesn’t have a long track record of success and is used only as Nebraska’s Sunday pitcher. “

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Raben

http://saberscouting.wordpress.com/2008/03/26/dennisrabenreport/

Physical Description – Large, extra strong, muscular frame. Wide shoulders and is a true physical specimen. Thick legs, muscular arms. Probably maxed out physically but as big as he is, that’s fine. Has the look of a slugging big leaguer already. Well proportioned athlete, doesn’t look overly muscled despite his size. Looks like Chipper Jones.

Hitting – As confident a hitter as you’ll see. Good swagger at the plate. Short, powerful stroke with great extension. Long follow through with very little effort through the zone. Ball just explodes off his bat. Smooth, compact swing. Shows ability to use the whole field but doesn’t seem quite committed to it yet. Stays closed, on the ball and lets his hands do the work. Tends to chase the ball up and out of the zone. High setup with his hands, stance looks somewhat like David Justice. Very relaxed at the plate with an aggressive approach. Doesn’t take bad swings. A little pull happy right now and must learn to deal with pitches on the outer half. Looks like he was born to hit, not many things to go array in his swing. Needs some refinement in his approach.

Power – Pure power hitter with plus plus power right now. Hits towering home runs, light tower power. Has the tendency to overswing and doesn’t need to. Can produce 400 foot + home runs with a flick of the wrist. Power is game playable, not just BP power. Can drive the ball out in any part of the park. Has a slight uppercut and produces tremendous loft. Future 40 home run threat.

...

Huh.

by Garces on Jun 5, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He won't fit in.

Notes – Fiery, emotional player who sometimes can let that get in his way. Can’t stand to lose.

by Garces on Jun 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

Definatley not right for Seattle.

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His stock has fallen a lot since that was written

I wonder if the back injury was still affecting him when he came back last season

by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the pick

His leg kick doesn’t interfere with his mechanics and still loads his arm pretty well, plus it doesn’t leave him in a poor fielding position since he decelerates pretty well

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mean to pick on you

But are you implying that a pitcher’s mechanics are less important than the quality of his actual pitches?

by Graham on Jun 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes and no

things like arm loading can tell you things about velocity but there is only so much good mechanics can get you before you need talent. Plus there are so many subtle things you can do and get drastically different results as a pitcher.

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no not at all,

but I will say that I can get a much better grasp of a pitcher’s mechanics by watching video and seeing things I like versus what I dislike then I can the quality of his pitches. In scouting videos from scout or mlb.com just aren’t long enough to get a real great feel for the quality of pitches he throws

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

addition

I’ve only seen video so I can’t say for sure but it doesn’t look like he is throwing anywhere near max effort which is good. He doesn’t look very comfortable out of the stretch

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he injured it in the brawl.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

I want to see this brawl so bad!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a video highlight in gameday right now.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

already have it saved to my computer, thanks man

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ty Morrison to Rays

I would like to trade scouting departments.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Melville!

to the Royals

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

His demand weren't rediculous

I wonder why he fell so far. The Royals will need to pony up first round money to keep him away from college

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That last statement might be why

He cna change his mind and decide to hold a team ransom.

by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But any HS player can do that

Why does one go in the first round and another in the fourth? (Assuming equal talent; my guess is that people soured on Melville’s talent, and didn’t want to spend that much money on a guy that didn’t project as a top of the rotation guy… but who knows)

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh.My.God.

Who the hell wrote the script to “Because I Love You”

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews, scoring 5% on RottenTomatoes.com

by JI on Jun 5, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet the author is in there somewhere
Studio research showed that a whopping 82% of the audience was female. 55% of the turnout was 35 or older. 83% was Caucasian.”[3] Opening during Super Bowl weekend may have contributed to the lack of male interest.

by JI on Jun 5, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Karen Leigh Hopkins & Jessie Nelson

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note to the commentators covering the draft on MLB.tv

I can hear you guys talk right before whoever is at the podium begins talking.

“Good job.”
“I have to piss.”
”...sigh, this is long.”

by Devin on Jun 5, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hensley!

Wooo…more college pitching!

by Devin on Jun 5, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crisp was ejected. He's the guy who first charged the mound.

In the previous inning, Pedroia got hit by a pitch, and then Manny hit a LONG homerun and admired it for like 40 seconds before running the bases.

First Red Sox hitter the following inning was Crisp. He got drilled by the first pitch.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny probably forgot which team he was on.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Jun 5, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lemme try this.

Love = The official site.
Hate = everyone else.

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Win

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

by cougfan on Jun 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you think he'll think of the draft?

I’m seriously wondering if ANYONE would look at our picks, look at who’s on the board, and go, “The M’s kicked ass today.”

You’re right that if anyone would do it, it’s him, but this may be asking too much.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Logie might.

Just so he can disagree with Adam on Baker’s blog.

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he'll say it was a good draft necessarily

but he will try to find silver lining.
“Fields allows us to slip Morrow into the rotation or to trade Putz. That means that this draft picks allows us to start reloading for 2010. BABVA.”

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha! You called it man

I owe you a beer.

I should’ve known.

by marc w on Jun 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

detectovision.com

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This isn't a website, it's an internet abortion.

This nutcase thinks Griffey will be a great player at age 39?

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too obvious

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

by cougfan on Jun 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DOV

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's a link to Hensley

Looking at his game log, he’s really good unless the team he faces has any talent (real D1 schools).

by edddgar on Jun 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good stuff

man, if only he could pitch against Davidson every game.

Seems a bit homer prone, but I don’t know the league average in…whatever tiny league this is. Sunbelt?

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here we Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Image of the day!

Imagine if that connected

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

by cougfan on Jun 5, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice reflexes, Coco

that’s a great picture.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great camerawork

Give that cameraman a raise. Thats amazing timing

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

by cougfan on Jun 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is awesome.

Give the guy who took that a raise!

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way ahead of you

I lost it laughing at the swing and miss pic

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

by cougfan on Jun 5, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FIAL!!!!

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUcking dirtbag

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And there goes John Lamb in the 5th

I’m not happy with how this day has gone.

Big program, 6’7” guy… another Doug Fister?

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's 6' 7"

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A draft-eligible sophomore?

the 4th starter at LBSU? In the 5th round?

seriously, is Bob Fontaine hogtied and locked in a closet somewhere? Who’s running this shitty show?

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Last year's first few rounds after Aumont weren't much better

But I can’t believe that this is the same Fontaine who netted us Morrow, Tillman, and Butler with his first three picks of the ‘06 draft.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take Danny Carroll over this

though Almonte was a head-scratcher.

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel the opposite

While I generally don’t like “toolsy” guys, everyone was saying that Almonte might have been the best pure athlete in the entire draft.

The artist formerly known as Katal

by Katal LM on Jun 5, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Long Beach State team average k/9: 7+

LBSU team average BB/9: 1.9

Brett Lorin K/9: 5.8
Brett Lorin BB/9: 2.6

by marc w on Jun 5, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh, you're right.

If only we still had those three great arms we shipped out to Baltimore.

by BrianL on Jun 5, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

I miss Chris Tillman. The worst part of it is Tillman and Bulter were complete steals in the draft.

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus,

that outfield is bad, 2 first basemen and a RF

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol at JD Drew in CF

Royals rock

Mariners suck

by mariners11 on Jun 5, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i guess

I could be worse. like Raul in center

Royals rock

Mariners suck

by mariners11 on Jun 5, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Jose Lopez

Did you know he has a 110 OPS+ right now? And that his 33 homeruns have come off of 32 pitchers (Paul Byrd being the one he’s struck twice). What a great guy

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny bit of scouting from the MLB tracker on Raben..

Apparently he is a big dude that takes too many pitches, which results in him hitting in negative counts.. Sounds like a problem that this coaching staff can correct! BE AGGRESSIVE!

by seattlesundevil on Jun 5, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woooooo a hitter!

now who the hell is this guy?

by Crystal for DH on Jun 5, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If anyone is bored look at Shunick

drafted by teh Reds, his arm does this really funky thing as he released the ball.

by Edgar for Mayor on Jun 5, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

he’s go hurt his rotator cuff if doesn’t fix that follow through, decelerates way too abruptly

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

* going to

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Jun 5, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reliver Mark Worrell homers in his first big league at bat...

lolololololol the Nationals for not being able to retire the Cardinal pitchers (5 RBI)<br />lolololololol the Cardinals for not being able to retire the Nationals.

by JI on Jun 5, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

Shields needs to be smarter.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 5, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

But we got owned tonight.

We hit two guys, get three of our guys suspended (not including Carl/Aki/Aybar probably getting slapped) and then Lester hits two without getting ejected, including hitting Carl/Aki.

And we’re getting swept with a weak bullpen heading to the west coast (well Texas, then LAA). Just not good.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 5, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not happening man, not tonight.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 5, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I'm home

Hensley put up some quality numbers but Elon doesn’t necessarily play a tough schedule. From what others above have read, it appears he struggles against actual competition :/

Look at this pic of Brett Lorin. He looks like Derek Zumsteg’s big younger brother.

Anyway, apparently Fontaine is drunk and on a liquor/RHP bender.

by Gomez on Jun 5, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs