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[sf2fanatic]

Have they set their rotation? Wouldn't mind seeing Ubaldo.

Ubaldo should be pitching in that series. He only threw 30-40 pitches on Sat so hes fresh...

Dustin vs Ubaldo...

 

[darkside31337]

Ubaldo is making his Indians debut on Friday against the Rangers (vs Holland).

 

[ToxicAdam]

Probably one of the worst AL parks to make your debut (especially in August).

 

[darkside31337]

Probably one of the worst AL parks to make your debut (especially in August).

Yeah it's brutal, but he's a guy who's pitched half his career starts in Colorado.

 

[Sanjuro]

So you're talking about random mouth breathing fans calling from Seattle that probably don't know shit about the Mariners other than Bedard was hurt all the time with legitimate injuries .... including trying to pitch through the shoulder injury for a while??

Fuck them. Bedard likes baseball. Bedard tries even while his shoulder is falling off to labor through the season.

I like Bedard. Is he often injured? Yeah he is. Is he one of the best LH'ers in the AL when healthy? Yeah I think so. He can't control his body breaking down ... its not his fault.

The guy was cool in Seattle. He wanted to play again for Seattle this season (other teams offered him more money) because he most likely felt bad for how much playing time he missed after Seattle traded so much away for him.

Comparing him to Lackey???? Hahaha. Lackey is a dickhead asshole who will yell at his own players behind him. Bedard is not Lackey.

A few fans and a guy from ESPN Seattle.

 

[Doytch]

I think he'll mostly DH, because that's where the most benefit to his ABs will be found (by making Posada a bench player).

Can't wait for the drama!

 

[The Frankman]

Just wait til Melvin calls up everyone on the Mets PTBNL list in September. Gentlemen's agreements are for suckers! Enjoy Mike Rivera.

If you do that and the player gets hurt that can void the trade.

Can't wait for the drama!

*suscribes to Posada's wife's Twitter*

 

[eznark]

If you do that and the player gets hurt that can void the trade.

*suscribes to Posada's wife's Twitter*

Seems like a good way to give you back Frankie should the Brewers tail off!

 

[bluemax]

A few fans and a guy from ESPN Seattle.

Yeah I read the article. Its by Mike Salk, which is a bit shameful.

Here's the thing, the Seattle media never loved Bedard because he doesn't like to talk to them and he doesn't give them fun quotes etc.

By all accounts Bedard likes to pitch, he likes baseball. If you watch him in the dugout he shows genuine human emotion and excitement when his teammates do well etc. He just doesn't happen to want to share any of this with journalists.

Some fans don't like him because he generally only pitches about 6 innings per game and they are stupid.

In short only stupid people hate Bedard.

 

[CygnusXS]

@ajcbraves David O'Brien
Stay tuned but I think #Braves roster move for Bourn might be Proctor.

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

 

[bluemax]

Casper Wells and Charlie Furbush already adapted to being in Seattle.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Seems like a good way to give you back Frankie should the Brewers tail off!

Thanks but no thanks!

 

[The Frankman]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

NO! no no NO!

FUCK THAT!

HE DESERVES A ROSTER SPOT!

 

[Sanjuro]

@ajcbraves David O'Brien
Stay tuned but I think #Braves roster move for Bourn might be Proctor.

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

You've got to be shitting me...

 

[darkside31337]

NO! no no NO!

FUCK THAT!

HE DESERVES A ROSTER SPOT!

Be careful what you wish for.

Mets will now claim him off waivers.

 

[The Frankman]

Be careful what you wish for.

Mets will now claim him off waivers.

Only if they traded a reliever. C'mon Twins, Acosta/Igarashi/Pagan for Span/Liriano. Mets will give you 2 relievers. TWO!

 

[verbum]

Braves may move Procter to make room for Bourne. Constanza would stick around (Jerry will be happy).
Procter to waivers?

Like this stat:

Livan Hernandez owns a 7-18 record against the Braves in his career, the worst record of any active pitcher against any team (Minimum 20 Decisions).

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Only if they traded a reliever. C'mon Twins, Acosta/Igarashi/Pagan for Span/Liriano. Mets will give you 2 relievers. TWO!

Shit give them three if its relivers that they want!

 

[darkside31337]

I'd trade the entire Mets bullpen for Denard Span.

How could Bill Smith turn that down?

 

[The Frankman]

I am surprised Mets did not move a reliever. I don't think Sandy ever actually looked to trade them, but if he got offers he'd listen. Nothing must've popped up.

 

[talisayNon]

I think Mets need to pick up Proctor if he gets cut. We need a righty long reliever who's dependable in high leverage situations.

 

[Enron]

@ajcbraves David O'Brien
Stay tuned but I think #Braves roster move for Bourn might be Proctor.

 

[The Frankman]

Scott Proctor has worked hard for that spot. He deserves to be on the team. Send down one of the young pitchers.

 

[Macattk15]

A few fans and a guy from ESPN Seattle.

Bolded the pertinent information.

 

[Sanjuro]

Bolded the pertinent information.

ESPN gets a lot of hate, but the local guys aren't the same as the national broadcasters usually. Unless you live in NY.

 

[ConradCervantes]

So Carlos Carrasco was suspended six games for throwing at Billy Butler. Does that mean Jered Weaver will suffer the same fate? That'd be pretty shitty if he doesn't.

 

[eznark]

So Carlos Carrasco was suspended six games for throwing at Billy Butler. Does that mean Jered Weaver will suffer the same fate? That'd be pretty shitty if he doesn't.

Six games is standard for a SP, it ensures a missed start. Guaranty Weaver will get the same.

 

[darkside31337]

They'll suspend him 5 games, tack a game off because Guillen is a douche.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Fredi officially gone nanners. Jurrjens batting 8th tonight.

1. Bourn - CF
2. Prado - 3B
3. Freeman - 1B
4. Uggla - 2B
5. Heyward - RF
6. Ross - C
7. Gonzalez - SS
8. Jurrjens - P
9. Constanza - LF

Scott Linebrink was placed on the DL with a lower back strain to make room for Bourn. Proctor lives another day...

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Matt Cain on tonight to end the losing streak.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Fredi officially gone nanners. Jurrjens batting 8th tonight.

1. Bourn - CF
2. Prado - 3B
3. Freeman - 1B
4. Uggla - 2B
5. Heyward - RF
6. Ross - C
7. Gonzalez - SS
8. Jurrjens - P
9. Constanza - LF

Ok, i'm confused

 

[darkside31337]

Never understood why people freak out about the pitching batting 8th. Not really a big deal even if Fredi's rationale is poor.

Honestly I just wish somebody would bat their pitcher leadoff once. Against a guy like Jonathan Sanchez or somebody else with a really really awful walk rate. Play some mind games against a guy like that.

 

[sazabirules]

I can't complain about Ankiel being our leadoff hitter right now.

 

[Jubs]

Oh come on, Jurrjens. Ankiel? Really?

 

[Windu]

batting the pitcher eighth is probably the more optimized way to contruct the lineup, but it really doesn't make much difference. I'm just glad George Costanza is at the bottom of the lineup.

edit: still don't get what fredi has against using Hinske though.

 

[Jubs]

Dan Uggla, so good.

 

[harSon]

Damnit Alvarez

edit: :/

 

[jakncoke]

nice Lee with a HR.

 

[Enron]

Dan Uggla!!!!!!!! Up to .210!!!!!!!!

 

[The Frankman]

Oh Pelfy, you are outrageous.

truly truly outrageous!

 

[Malo]

Dunn is so bad defensively.

 

[jakncoke]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT ALVAREZ CAN YOU DO ANYTHING RIGHT?!?!?!?!

 

[Culex]

Dunn is so bad defensively.

Don't even need CC to win the game, just leave Dunn at every position

 

[MC Safety]

I like to read Sports Illustrated's Web site, mostly for news on the New York Mets.

The site links to all manner of publications and blogs, and there's been a surprising uptick in the amount of stories and blogs suggesting the Mets are contenders for the wild card.

I think the Mets are having a great season, and they're doing far better than anyone could have expected them to. However, I can't conjure up or even imagine a fantasy scenario where the team would win the wild card.

 

[Enron]

Get on, get ov..........nevermind.

 

[Levyne]

Was half expecting that inning to become a typical Z implosion

 

[msdstc]

Salty is a beast.

 

[Culex]

Holy crap cano with the ace defensive out

 

[clemenx]

Bay powa!

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Bay powa!

Hallelujah!