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San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners, Jun 24, 2009 7:10 PM PDT


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San Diego Padres @ Seattle Mariners

06/24/09 7:10 PM PDT

San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners
Tony Gwynn - CF Ichiro Suzuki - RF
David Eckstein - 2B Russell Branyan - 1B
Scott Hairston - LF Adrian Beltre - 3B
Adrian Gonzalez - 1B Ken Griffey Jr. - DH
Kevin Kouzmanoff - 3B Franklin Gutierrez - CF
Chase Headley - DH Wladimir Balentien - LF
Will Venable - RF Yuniesky Betancourt - SS?
Eliezer Alfonzo - C Rob Johnson - C
Everth Cabrera - SS Ronny Cedeno - 2B

Brandon Morrow

#35 / Pitcher / Seattle Mariners

6-3

195

R

R

Jul 26, 1984


Josh Geer

#52 / Pitcher / San Diego Padres

6-3

190

R

R

Jun 02, 1983


To counteract the sucky Beltre news, I'd like to bring it to your attention that the Rangers have moved Neftali Feliz to the bullpen. That's the 21 year old flamethrowing Neftali Feliz, arguably the top pitching prospect in all of baseball. Said Jon Daniels:

"We'd like to see if he's an option to help the Major League club in that role," general manager Jon Daniels said. "He's scheduled to throw an inning [in AAA] tomorrow. We still feel he may start for us in the future but we're going down that road first."

There's no indication that this is 100% permanent, but Daniels' quote is vague and troublesome. "May start for us in the future"? Feliz is a phenom whose secondary stuff still needs a hell of a lot of work. Bumping him into short relief and throwing him into the Majors is hardly going to get him to focus on developing his changeup and curveball into ML-caliber pitches. I could be misreading this, but the whole idea seems incredibly short-sighted. Yeah, Feliz will probably be able to help out a disaster of a bullpen, but at what long term cost?

I feel like we had a guy like this once.

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So with the way Wakamatsu's talking

it looks like Morrow’s transition is going to take place in the Majors.

by Jeff on Jun 24, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Although someone did ask him "what happened to the plan with Brandon Morrow"

Jack responded with something like… “What plan are you speaking of? He’s starting tonight and is going to continue getting innings”. Definitely not his exact words but it was something very similar to that

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by gregrabble on Jun 24, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw the promos for that chat and all I could think of was "useless"

Just seemed like an opportunity to throw more company lines out there and not give much real insight

by seattlesundevil on Jun 24, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aumont/Fields are our co-closers of the future!

Even though much of it was useless, we got confirmation on a couple of things. There was at least some speculation that they had Aumont in the bullpen only to limit his IP for the season. His description of why Aumont is best-suited for closing left much to be desired, but at least he was forthcoming about it.

by serotonein on Jun 24, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll win tonight.

Scrappy can’t bring us down. Let’s do this thing. Let’s bring it. TIME TO KICK PADRE ASS.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eye of the tiger! You gotta have the EYE OF THE TIGER!

Awaiting the day I catch a Russell Branyan foul ball. I will make love to it.
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997

by JLProck on Jun 24, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

from Jack today:

buhnerman: Ronnie Cedeno is not worth keeping around. He is taking time away from someone else. I’m a huge Mariner fan, but you do not have to be a GM to figure a few things out.

Jack_Zduriencik: Ronny’s past numbers suggest that he is a much better hitter than he is currently swinging at this point. He is also the only player on the club that can play all of the IF and OF positions. Making him the most versatile player on our roster. He can steal a base, he can run and as we speak he’s our No. 1 backup at SS and CF, which makes him a necessity.

by msb on Jun 24, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

#1 backup CF?!?

Man, I miss Endy.

Awaiting the day I catch a Russell Branyan foul ball. I will make love to it.
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by JLProck on Jun 24, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

this almost reminded me of having to put my puppy down last year. Thankfully I am tough!

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by bluemax on Jun 24, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Putting down a puppy is one of the hardest

saddest things I’ve ever had to do in my life.

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by bluemax on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Genetic disorders are a bitch

Fuck dog breeders.

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by bluemax on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand the feeling

Paris Hilton, Burberry plaid, reality TV, mullets, Zima, Dubya, and the Sonics being sold to Oklahoma City. - Yahoo Answer results for "7 Signs of the Apocalypse"

by bluemax on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For us non-Americans

How did Cracker become a derogatory term for a white person? What does it mean?

by pakipaki on Jun 24, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BAM!

BAM!

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello M's fans.

The young man who rents the apartment above my garage said I could ask any baseball questions I have during his absence to you guys. He’s a big fan and loves this blog. I don’t have any questions yet, since the game hasn’t started, but is what he said true or his he pulling my leg? I could send them to him via email, but I wouldn’t get a response right away. This seems to be a fairly interactive site, am I right? Other than Graham’s question about Cedeno (and I wonder about that one) I haven’t seen anyone ask a question yet, so please let me know if I’m interrupting.

by Mrs. Robinson on Jun 24, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you. He already explained all the rules.

No politics, don’t ask about Clement. Betancount, Lopez, Johnson etc are not good. Don’t question anything the front office does, I’ve got it all down on a sheet in front of me.

by Mrs. Robinson on Jun 24, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yes. Please don't question the front office.

They are infallible.

Awaiting the day I catch a Russell Branyan foul ball. I will make love to it.
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997

by JLProck on Jun 24, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he meant, give them a chance.

They are new and he wants to wait and see if the direction they are going is right. Defensively, much better, but something about tonight’s starting pitcher. I don’t even know the issue, so I’m not questioning that.

by Mrs. Robinson on Jun 24, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First of all, I have a correction:

“Ronny Cedeno – 2B??”

Second of all, can I go a few freaking hours a day without coming back to the damn interwebs and finding out that there is yet more bullshit going on with this team?

And fuck it, I’m all out of w(h)ine.

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by section331 on Jun 24, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Krueger just accused Morrow of taking steriods.

Geoff Baker will not be amused.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh

That was a weird smile Angel Hernandez had on his face as he called him out

by Karma Police on Jun 24, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eckstein apparently "plays the right way".

When did sucking become acceptable play?

by Wilder. on Jun 24, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice, first, Brandon

Now don’t fuck it up.

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by section331 on Jun 24, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So Texas needs bullpen help?

Would they be interested in a trade say Aardsma and Sean White for Neftali Feliz. I mean, here are MLers ready to help now!

by mark sobba on Jun 24, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So the Padres announcers are trying to prove that Ichiro is a good hitter.

To give the example, they said something to the effect of “If you played wiffle ball with him, or if he showed up to a church softball game, you know he’d leave with the most hits.”

No shit.

by abender20 on Jun 24, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GRIFFEY TIME

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck it, I'm not swinging.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded, 1 out.

Let’s get some runs for once. Go Gutz!

by Heydude on Jun 24, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike?

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Obvious.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the K,

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Obvious.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that was terrible.

A new day, same old crap.

by Heydude on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This would be a great trivia question.

Can you get a base hit with the bases loaded and not score?

by Wilder. on Jun 24, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next time just hit him

Same result and it saves you 5 pitches

by Graham on Jun 24, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

boom

You got slurved!

Free Tommy Hanson! [FREED]! Free Jeff Clement! Free Michael Saunders!

by Slurvey on Jun 24, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

=O

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CRAP

He might as well set it on a tee.

by Heydude on Jun 24, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GRIFFEY!

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS?

HE LOOKED SO FUCKING SAFE

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by gregrabble on Jun 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yuni, you fat ass.

Shouldn’t have sent him.

by Heydude on Jun 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But seriously, that was a terrible throw to home and it still "got him".

I think you have to hold him and have faith in the meat of the lineup considering how shallow he was playing

by d0nkey on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marsh should of never had the oppurtunity to make that call.

Blame the 3rd base coach.

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RUSSELL!

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RUSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL!

You got slurved!

Free Tommy Hanson! [FREED]! Free Jeff Clement! Free Michael Saunders!

by Slurvey on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

YOU GUYS MY PANTS ARE ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by section331 on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

ALL IS FORGIVEN FOR YUNI/COACH!!!

by JamMasterJesus on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What?

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOT EVEN CLOSE

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not saying this wasn't a bad call

but the rulebook actually says it’s a complete judgment call. Doesn’t matter where the bat physically went or did not go; it’s all about the batter’s intent in the eyes of the umpire.

by calim on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Father's an umpire

So I don’t get to say that around the dinner table.

by calim on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First time I've heard that but a quick google browse seems to back it up

I’ve heard that “broke the plane”, “did he go around” shit my whole life

by lemonverbena on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The intent of the hitter is always to swing.

That’s what a “check swing” is.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you're saying that Morrow should go work the docks?

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by section331 on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you figure?

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by section331 on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about that.

Never in my life would I have pegged Tacoma at 3rd or Vancouver at 4th

by Matthew on Jun 24, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does it count people with Tacoma addresses

who don’t actually live in Tacoma? My parents have a Tacoma address but they live out in Spanaway.

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by bluemax on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's where I got 133.

From Olympia, I-5 North to 133ish. Then Highway 16 to the stadium. Something like that, haven’t been to a game this season.

by Heydude on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh

The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.425 wOBA, 21 years old.

by Goose on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, what about the infield fly rule.

Aren’t the runners on base suppose to be automatically safe?

by Mrs. Robinson on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunts aren't popups

Infield fly doesn’t make runners on base safe, it just means you can’t force them out at the base in front.

by Graham on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That doesn't count on a bunt.

I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.

by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was pretty heads up.

Good job Brandon, maybe there’s still hope for you yet.

I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.

by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pixy Stix

Breakfast of champions!

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by section331 on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, what?

“They have been outscored – that’s how good the pitching is!”

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHA

That makes absolutely no sense Dave.

by Manzanillos Cup on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, so close

There virtually no chance he’s going to score now, so that’s too bad

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by gregrabble on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aww!

Thought it was a Yuni-bomb

by JamMasterJesus on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does this matter?

If GMZ actually is under the impression that catcher offense is not important, watching Johnson suck ass may help snap him out of it.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No big deal.

He makes pitchers comfortable.

by Manzanillos Cup on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the first pitch in the top of the inning,

Morrow should throw straight at Johnson for that shit.

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Woah

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Take that Kouzmanoff!

I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.

by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Despite his overall defensive ineptitude

Yuni still seems to have really fast hands in the field.

by Manzanillos Cup on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So was Beltre so used to playing with pain that when he was pain-free, he didn't know what to do?

Now, like others stated, he’s even better when he’s hurt.

I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.

by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BUNT BASE HIT

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy cats! A Mickey Tettleton reference.

I laugh at the Glen Davis deal; way to go Orioles.

by 13194013 on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOw Morrow can peg him for real.

You got slurved!

Free Tommy Hanson! [FREED]! Free Jeff Clement! Free Michael Saunders!

by Slurvey on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well....

...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 PM PDT