Controlled Chaos Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Sox need to keep up the stellar pitching and defense. They were errorless on the seven-game homestand while allowing just one home run. Count needs to be careful with Millar and Roberts. Millar posts a .444 career average, 2 bombs and 5 steaks, and Roberts brings a .346 average with 1 bomb and 3 steaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 09:46 AM) Sox need to keep up the stellar pitching and defense. They were errorless on the seven-game homestand while allowing just one home run. Count needs to be careful with Millar and Roberts. Millar posts a .444 career average, 2 bombs and 5 steaks, and Roberts brings a .346 average with 1 bomb and 3 steaks. They have had some stellar starting pitching... Too bad Contreras is on the mound tonight. Could be a high scoring affair. GO SOX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) Loewen has been in the majors for a bit, but we have never faced him...heres the BA scouting report from Jan. 2006 2. ADAM LOEWEN, lhp Born: April 9, 1984 B-T: L-L Ht: 6-5 Wt: 215 Drafted: Chipola (Fla.) JC, D/F 2002 (1st round) Signed by: John Gillette/Dave Jennings Background: Loewen’s $3.2 million bonus and $4.02 million big league contract were the biggest deals ever given to an amateur by the Orioles. He was ineffective in 2004 and came down with a small tear in his labrum, which he rehabilitated without surgery. He was inconsistent in 2005 but came on strong late in the summer and led the Arizona Fall League with a 1.67 ERA. Strengths: Loewen has the stuff to pitch at the front of a big league rotation, with a 92-93 mph fastball that touches 94 with life and finish down in the zone. His curveball is also a plus pitch. He was dominant at times late in the season as his pitches and command came together. Weaknesses: Mechanical problems have caused Loewen to struggle with his control, but he made improvements with high Class A Frederick pitching coach Scott McGregor. His changeup is still a step down from his fastball and curveball, and his curve is inconsistent. The Future: Loewen got better by working harder and improving his concentration. His contract means he has to stick in the big leagues by 2007, which is realistic if he continues the progress he made late last season. He’ll open 2006 in Double-A. Edited April 16, 2008 by daa84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 10:46 AM) Sox need to keep up the stellar pitching and defense. They were errorless on the seven-game homestand while allowing just one home run. Count needs to be careful with Millar and Roberts. Millar posts a .444 career average, 2 bombs and 5 steaks, and Roberts brings a .346 average with 1 bomb and 3 steaks. Man now I'm hungry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 go sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) I went to a Sox-O's game last year at Camden Yards (I think I was there for the whole series actually) and Contreras was pitching then... ugh. I wish I could see Buehrle pitch here for once... at least I get to see Floyd which would be good if he pans out. I'm gonna be at both games though, Camden Yards is a great stadium. Edited April 16, 2008 by lostfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Go get em Jose. Just a QS. You did it last time, do it again this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 11:42 AM) Man now I'm hungry Temp is right for some grilling tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidehawkeye Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 According to Reifert's blog, it looks like we'll be seeing the normal lineup tonight. Thome still in the 3-hole, Swish back in CF and Uribe at 2nd. Go Sox! Hopefully Contreras can continue the great SP we've seen as of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'd be happy with a split in this 2 game set. Road games against some tough cookies. Let's get the W tonight and take the pressure off a bit. Show us you aren't done yet, Jose. GO YOU WHITE SOX!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Loewen has absolutely no control, so the offense needs to be very patient tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I don't know about anyone else... but I absolutely hate Contreras starts. He pretty much puts me to sleep when he's on the mound, taking a minute between pitches, and also struggling to throw strikes a lot of the time... plus, at least the Contreras from a couple years ago had good stuff, now he has just crap. I have a feeling it's going to be a looooooooooooooong game... but GO SOX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (BearSox @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 05:37 PM) I don't know about anyone else... but I absolutely hate Contreras starts. He pretty much puts me to sleep when he's on the mound, taking a minute between pitches, and also struggling to throw strikes a lot of the time... plus, at least the Contreras from a couple years ago had good stuff, now he has just crap. I have a feeling it's going to be a looooooooooooooong game... but GO SOX! I'll be at the game so I will be spared of the pain it causes me to wait for his next pitch on Gameday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I don't know about anyone else... but I absolutely hate Contreras starts. He pretty much puts me to sleep when he's on the mound, taking a minute between pitches, and also struggling to throw strikes a lot of the time... plus, at least the Contreras from a couple years ago had good stuff, now he has just crap. Oh no doubt, same here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Spencer Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 02:28 PM) Loewen has absolutely no control, so the offense needs to be very patient tonight. He'll have no problem with a certain 2nd baseman Go Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Over/under on Brian Roberts stolen bases this series is 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 05:36 PM) Over/under on Brian Roberts stolen bases this series is 5. in 2 games? ill go way under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 doesn't Markakis kill sox pitching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 02:47 PM) doesn't Markakis kill sox pitching? 14/38 against the Sox in his career with 1 home run. Translates to a 1.008 OPS overall. Buehrle and Danks have been battered by him, although JD has only faced him in 1 outing, MB probably has pitched 3 times against him. He's 3/7 with 1 double and 1 walk off of Jose. Never faced Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Chat crew *bamf* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 gary thorne and buck martinez on the orioles feed. should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hundreds of people are waiting for the game to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 02:51 PM) 14/38 against the Sox in his career with 1 home run. Translates to a 1.008 OPS overall. Buehrle and Danks have been battered by him, although JD has only faced him in 1 outing, MB probably has pitched 3 times against him. He's 3/7 with 1 double and 1 walk off of Jose. Never faced Floyd. thanks, I thought that was right. c'mon Jim, don't suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thome goes yard. 3-0 and that swing was kinda ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 THAT, is a great way to get started. Count will of course give it back, but still, good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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