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Edgardo Alfonzo pinch hits for Kotchman. Fouls out on the 2nd pitch to Konerko. 2 quick outs.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 09:40 PM) I dont know if its the pen not getting enough work, or these guys are just off, but this s*** aint going to work all season. It's some combination of both of those I think. Erstadt strikes out for the 3rd time. 1 down.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 09:46 PM) With the way this umpire is calling strikes, I don't think Cotts could throw three strikes to one batter. Screw going to Politte this inning...bring in Jenks. Against the bottom part of this order? No thanks. Save me Jenks for the 9th. The bottom third of this order shouldn't scare anyone right now.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 05:47 PM) Speaking of amazing pitching talents that just can't stay healthy . . . It's getting closer and closer to time that Beane should consider moving Zito. That team is not hitting, not pitching, and isn't looking healthy. The problem is the A's are always late bloomers, they get hotter as the year goes by. But if it hits June and guys are still below the Mendoza line and the pitching is still struggling and Harden is hurt, you've got to get something for Zito while you can.

AJ grounds out to Cabrera on the 1st pitch. Inning over.

Dye strieks out looking. 2 down.

1-2 count on Dye.

Konerko walks on 5 pitches.

2-1 count on Paulie.

Thome grounds out into the Shift. 1 down. At least he made contact.

2-0 count to Thome.

Salmon with the short popout to B.A. Inning over, 8-5.

Full count. Salmon fouls off the next pitch on his hands.

2-2 count on Salmon.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 09:35 PM) Cooper looks to have some work to do with this pen... Fixed that for you. And here's what Coop needs to do with some of these guys:

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 09:14 PM) I think Houston wanted either Bush or Williams. Those were the only two they wanted. By trading down to even 3, they are losing out on Williams guaranteed, because New Orleans seemed pretty much dead set on Williams or trade down. They feel both are worthy of being the #1 pick, but with everything considered, Williams was more valuable to them than Bush. Still, given what they could have gotten for Bush, I think it's a big mistake for them to pass on what additional parts they could have gotten for him. It's not like either of those pieces were going to be the final key for the Texans, they still have a ton of holes they could have filled if they traded down.

Anyone else up in our pen?

Anderson is 0/3 in his career against Cotts, with 1 BB and 1 K

Going along with the clapping sound..."bring in Cotts, bring in Cotts"

Where the f*** was Uribe playing there?!?!

Well, at least Vlad can't hit a 5 run home run.

Logan struggling to throw strikes again. Wait a second...that's not Logan...what gives...

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 09:25 PM) It was about time he cooled off. At least when he catches fire....he's awesome. So I haven't watched Thome too much, any idea how long his cold spells usually last?

QUOTE(rventura23 @ Apr 28, 2006 -> 09:21 PM) thome has 4 K's ouch Jim hasn't looked too good at the plate the last few games. Dah well, that's what they told us when we got him, he'd tear the cover off the ball some weeks, other weeks he'd strike out like mad. The more games we win when he struggles, the more games he's going to turn into victories for us later.

Yes, that's right, it's RUSH LIMBAUGH MUGSHOT TIME!