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QUOTE(El Piervizdyeguchansodnik @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 06:59 PM) I'm sick of Ozzie screwing with the lineups. Pods is the best leadoff guy we've had in AGES and he doesn't start him against Barry motherf***ing Zito, who we'll probably need a speedy guy who will agitate the pitcher. Pablo's a great guy but he can't hold Pods jockstrap when it comes to running the bases. I agree...at this point, Pods has already had 1 week off...he can't need another day off yet...and he's been one of our hottest guys lately. Is Ozzie trying to make sure that when we face Santana later in the year our best players are scared because he's a lefty?

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 06:52 PM) Why must people always assume steroids? For a bunch of reasons. First, we know the A's have already had that problem. Second, he got worse at exactly the right time (just like Billy Koch, btw). And third, Baseball didn't test, so they have no evidence to prove me wrong.

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 06:30 PM) this is gonna be a long scoreless game if we dont have success against zito like other teams,, although zito hasnt been in the zone lately, not sure what direction this game will take but it will be a good one Zito isn't the pitcher he was 2 years ago...he's lost a lot of velocity in a short amount of time, and it seems like his pitches don't work as well overall as they used to. Of course, losing velocity between 2003 and 2005 usually means 1 thing...the S word...

I think Jose will be ready for his next start, especially with an extra day of rest. And if we do have to bring someone up, I would much rather have it be Adkins, since he's already been up.. Big Mac is still working out the kinks at AAA...we know he has talent, but he is too important to risk for 1 start. And let's try to remember...he's been in the minor leagues for a grand total of 1 year; he could almost certainly use the extra seasoning. It might be a smart move in the long term to try to shuffle the rotation around a bit for the bullpen's sake...don't necessarily go 1-2-3-4-5 in that order - put Buehrle next to El duque or something like that.