Balta1701 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 01:10 AM) That's all they would need for him to be on that team for the forseeable future. At some point I think they have to start worrying more about Morneau's issues becoming career threatening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 07:57 AM) he is a lot better than the corpses they have dragged out in recent year...Mike Lamb, Tony Batista, Brian Buscher His swing is pretty slow, or at least it was on Wed when I was at the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 04:54 PM) His swing is pretty slow, or at least it was on Wed when I was at the game. Hah...somehow he has managed to make it to the big leagues with the dreaded "slow swing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 04:58 PM) Hah...somehow he has managed to make it to the big leagues with the dreaded "slow swing" Why don't you wait and see if he can maintain his productivity before being condesending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Not sure if actually went without mentioning on here, but Kevin Slowey was pulled from a no-hitter yesterday. Apparently Gardenhire agrees with J4L that no-hitters don't mean s*** anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 07:39 PM) Not sure if actually went without mentioning on here, but Kevin Slowey was pulled from a no-hitter yesterday. Apparently Gardenhire agrees with J4L that no-hitters don't mean s*** anymore. His arm would have fallen off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 05:39 PM) Not sure if actually went without mentioning on here, but Kevin Slowey was pulled from a no-hitter yesterday. Apparently Gardenhire agrees with J4L that no-hitters don't mean s*** anymore. He was coming back from a 10 day rest which was necessary because of shoulder stiffness. Probably not a good idea to immediately have him throw 140 + pitches when he was already coming off of a slight injury before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 07:06 PM) He was coming back from a 10 day rest which was necessary because of shoulder stiffness. Probably not a good idea to immediately have him throw 140 + pitches when he was already coming off of a slight injury before. I'm definitely not arguing with the decision, as I think it's dumb to let a pitcher go above and beyond his normal pitch count no matter the situation. I don't really believe no hitters with walks are all that impressive anyways, and it's pretty damn difficult to throw more than 120 pitches in a perfect game. There are a few times I would let a pitcher throw more than like 120 pitches and those are pretty much solely in must win games in some manner. If it's the postseason or a late season series against a division rival, and the game is close enough that the pitcher should remain in the game and the pitcher is absolutely cruising, I would. In a game in the middle of August against a team that isn't that good in a series in which you've already won and especially when the pitcher is making his first start in a week and a half due to injury...it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Jon Rauch was booed when he took the mound in the 8th, then Gardy came out to get him after he gave up 2 doubles and was booed even louder. After the game Gardy said he would of booed himself if he was in the stands, but since Slowey had an elbow issue that forced him to miss a start, 106 pitches was enough. Slowey had 3 walks and a HBP, a walk and the HBP in the 7th and the last couple of innings you could tell he was running out of fumes. I love complete games and no hitters, but it was the right move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Punto back on the DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 20, 2010 -> 03:39 PM) Punto back on the DL. Punto, Mijares, Morneau, Nathan... you'd have to think the injuries would have to catch up with the Twins at some point. I also find it hard to believe Pavano and Duensing are as good as they've been so far. Yesterday showed us that for Pavano. And Liriano has looked less than stellar lately, same with Capps. I really think the Twins are in for a cold streak - its just a matter of whether or not the Sox can take advantage of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 20, 2010 -> 03:49 PM) Punto, Mijares, Morneau, Nathan... you'd have to think the injuries would have to catch up with the Twins at some point. I also find it hard to believe Pavano and Duensing are as good as they've been so far. Yesterday showed us that for Pavano. And Liriano has looked less than stellar lately, same with Capps. I really think the Twins are in for a cold streak - its just a matter of whether or not the Sox can take advantage of that. We're on the same page. I think we'll be within a game of 1st by the end of next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 20, 2010 -> 03:49 PM) Punto, Mijares, Morneau, Nathan... you'd have to think the injuries would have to catch up with the Twins at some point. I also find it hard to believe Pavano and Duensing are as good as they've been so far. Yesterday showed us that for Pavano. And Liriano has looked less than stellar lately, same with Capps. I really think the Twins are in for a cold streak - its just a matter of whether or not the Sox can take advantage of that. That offense is tough. The pitching, not so much. The big thing is they don't make errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Nick Punto is bad at baseball. That's addition by subtraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 20, 2010 -> 04:49 PM) Nick Punto is bad at baseball. That's addition by subtraction. If you were to judge him only by his contract you wouldn't think that. 12/11/08: Signed a 2 year, $8.5M contract plus 2011 club option. 2009: $4M, 2010:$4M, 2011: $5M club option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Aug 20, 2010 -> 05:12 PM) If you were to judge him only by his contract you wouldn't think that. 12/11/08: Signed a 2 year, $8.5M contract plus 2011 club option. 2009: $4M, 2010:$4M, 2011: $5M club option That reminds me about something stupid Hawk said. Cuddyer was up and he kept talking about how good he is and versatile he is since he can play so many positions. He said "I don't know how much money he makes, but I guarantee he is underpaid." Do some homework old man. Cuddyer is making $9.5 million in 2010 and $10.5 mil in 2011. He is a solid player but you sure as hell are not gonna pay him more than that at age 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattZakrowski Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Punto's not bad at baseball, he's bad at hitting a baseball. His defensive value is pretty high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 QUOTE (MattZakrowski @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 07:07 PM) Punto's not bad at baseball, he's bad at hitting a baseball. His defensive value is pretty high. And his defense translates to 3B, SS, and 2B too, which is a huge added bonus. Add in the occasional decent average and a good ability to get on base, and there are many players out there who are worse than Nick Punto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Jeesh, the Mariners have blown two huge scoring chances, including bases loaded and no one out in the 8th without scoring a run...ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2010 -> 11:55 PM) Jeesh, the Mariners have blown two huge scoring chances, including bases loaded and no one out in the 8th without scoring a run...ouch That what happens when your GM puts together a team more suited to win the UZR title than a division title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 27, 2010 -> 11:01 PM) That what happens when your GM puts together a team more suited to win the UZR title than a division title. Hah, well then they shouldn't have given up 6 runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Thome just left mid-game with lower back stiffness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSOX45 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 This Mariners team is brutal. I don't expect them to win either of the remaining two games, they look lifeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (Real @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 04:10 PM) Thome just left mid-game with lower back stiffness This is a battle of attrition for the AL Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 08:16 AM) Hah, well then they shouldn't have given up 6 runs! Ya they had the formula right, just forgot the pitching ingredient to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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