Author Topic: Spring Training 2013 Edition (Read 67328 times)

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #500 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:06:47 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 24, 2013, 04:15:14 pm

I read that Cedeno is to be SS1. Not sure I like that. I'd like to see what they have in Gonzalez.

I disagree. Cedeno could be a perfect no. 2 hitter behind Altuve. Marwin will get some chances.

Reuben · « **Reply #501 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:22:20 pm »

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Greene was beat out by Marwin Gonzalez, but the Astros signed Cedeno to platoon at the position and provide some veteran leadership with Gonzalez and second baseman Jose Altuve.

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"Tyler did a good job for us last year as part of this team," Luhnow said. "He's got value. He's a Major League player and I think it's more the emergence of Marwin, feeling that after Marwin spent all year with the club last year and the things he's been able to show us this spring, being a switch-hitter, being very solid defensively, being able to play third base, second base, shortstop. I think all of that led us to feel Marwin beat out Tyler for a position on the team."

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I think they still think pretty highly of Marwin.

And sorry, Happy, I disagree, I don't think Cedeno is a good enough hitter to bat 2nd. But I'm glad they signed him.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #502 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:34:21 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 24, 2013, 05:22:20 pm

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I think they still think pretty highly of Marwin.

And sorry, Happy, I disagree, I don't think Cedeno is a good enough hitter to bat 2nd. But I'm glad they signed him.

I didn't say that he was an ideal no. 2 hitter; what I meant was that with his substantial big league experience and demonstrated ability to do the little things like taking a pitch, bunting and hitting behind a runner, who better in this lineup of misfits to hit in that position? I'll hang up and listen, but I'll be interested in hearing your alternative. Alternatively, Cedeno would be an acceptable No. 8 or No. 9.

Reuben · « **Reply #503 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:59:20 pm »

Don't make me sit down and figure out a lineup with this team. Too depressing.

I think I saw Wallace mentioned as the likely #2 hitter, vs RHP at least. I supposed if you don't have a real #2 hitter, may as well start your middle of the order. And Wallace has shown decent on-base ability.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #504 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:47:34 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 24, 2013, 05:59:20 pm

Don't make me sit down and figure out a lineup with this team. Too depressing.

I think I saw Wallace mentioned as the likely #2 hitter, vs RHP at least. I supposed if you don't have a real #2 hitter, may as well start your middle of the order. And Wallace has shown decent on-base ability.

The lineup is probably going to a moving target each day, as Porter will consider who's pitching and who needs to play that day to stay sharp. I guess that the only constant will be Altuve at leadoff, and the middle of the order will probably consist of Carter, Pena and Wallace, with Ankiel probably in the six hole. After that, it's a guessing game until we see Porter's tendencies and who's got the hot bat.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #505 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:51:28 pm »

Altuve 2B
Cedeno/Gonzalez SS
Carter LF
Pena DH
Wallace 1B
Ankiel RF
Dominguez 3B
Castro C
Maxwell CF

ugh

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #506 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:56:51 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 24, 2013, 06:51:28 pm

Altuve 2B
Cedeno/Gonzalez SS
Carter LF
Pena DH
Wallace 1B
Ankiel RF
Dominguez 3B
Castro C
Maxwell CF

ugh

Actually, that's potentially a better lineup than we trotted out there last year. I might rearrange the bottom three hitters, but I think that you've come pretty close.

NeilT · « **Reply #507 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:58:12 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 24, 2013, 06:51:28 pm

Altuve 2B
Cedeno/Gonzalez SS
Carter LF
Pena DH
Wallace 1B
Ankiel RF
Dominguez 3B
Castro C
Maxwell CF

ugh

You forgot the pitcher. Oh, wait . . .

Reuben · « **Reply #508 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:25:15 pm »

OK, fine.

Altuve
Wallace
Carter
Pena
Maxwell
Ankiel (Barnes 8th vs. LHP)
Dominguez
Castro
Gonzalez/Cedeno

At least it goes LRLR very nicely.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #509 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:28:46 pm »

I'd like to see Castro in the 5th/6th spot considering how well he's been hitting this spring.

Reuben · « **Reply #510 on:** March 24, 2013, 10:43:51 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 24, 2013, 07:28:46 pm

I'd like to see Castro in the 5th/6th spot considering how well he's been hitting this spring.

Yeah, I'm cautiously hoping for a nice leap forward for him this year hitting- and defense-wise. But perhaps they wouldn't want to put that pressure on him right away? At least not the 5th spot. Hit him 6th or 7th so he can concentrate on shoring up his defense without the pressure of having to be An RBI Guy.

jbm · « **Reply #511 on:** March 25, 2013, 07:45:29 am »

I haven't heard much about his defense this spring, only his bat. Any reports of improvement behind the plate?

roadrunner · « **Reply #512 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:10:40 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 24, 2013, 06:56:51 pm

Actually, that's potentially a better lineup than we trotted out there last year. I might rearrange the bottom three hitters, but I think that you've come pretty close.

Despite everyone crying about cutting payroll, I think the 2013 Astros will be better than the 2012 Astros.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #513 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:19:40 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 25, 2013, 07:45:29 am

I haven't heard much about his defense this spring, only his bat. Any reports of improvement behind the plate?

He still looks pretty leaky on balls in the dirt. He's still stabbing at the ball in the dirt instead of blocking it to keep it in front of you like you are supposed to do.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #514 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:20:51 am »

Quote from: roadrunner on March 25, 2013, 08:10:40 am

Despite everyone crying about cutting payroll, I think the 2013 Astros will be better than the 2012 Astros.

+1 We may not win more games than the 2012 Astros, but we should be more competitive.

jbm · « **Reply #515 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:30:43 am »

I expect them to be better, but mainly due to leadership rather than talent. Witness the post-Mills portion of last year.

subnuclear · « **Reply #516 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:57:01 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 25, 2013, 08:30:43 am

I expect them to be better, but mainly due to leadership rather than talent. Witness the post-Mills portion of last year.

I think both the outfield and infield are more talented than last year. The pitching is a big question mark.

juliogotay · « **Reply #517 on:** March 25, 2013, 10:28:40 am »

Quote from: subnuclear on March 25, 2013, 09:57:01 am

I think both the outfield and infield are more talented than last year. The pitching is a big question mark.

Agreed.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #518 on:** March 25, 2013, 10:35:42 am »

Quote from: subnuclear on March 25, 2013, 09:57:01 am

I think both the outfield and infield are more talented than last year. The pitching is a big question mark.

If Humber, Norris and Harrell pitch like each is capable, we should be okay there. The question marks are in the last two starting slots and some of the bully.

JimR · « **Reply #519 on:** March 25, 2013, 01:14:34 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 24, 2013, 05:34:21 pm

I didn't say that he was an ideal no. 2 hitter; what I meant was that with his substantial big league experience and demonstrated ability to do the little things like taking a pitch, bunting and hitting behind a runner, who better in this lineup of misfits to hit in that position? I'll hang up and listen, but I'll be interested in hearing your alternative. Alternatively, Cedeno would be an acceptable No. 8 or No. 9.

which Cedeno is this? I have been away.

subnuclear · « **Reply #520 on:** March 25, 2013, 01:16:55 pm »

Ronny.

JimR · « **Reply #521 on:** March 25, 2013, 01:21:48 pm »

thanks. learned about JDM there too. interesting.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #522 on:** March 25, 2013, 01:30:01 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 25, 2013, 01:14:34 pm

which Cedeno is this? I have been away.

Ronny Cedeno, who is taking Greene's place. Definitely an upgrade in the field and at the plate.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #523 on:** March 25, 2013, 05:32:15 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 25, 2013, 01:30:01 pm

Ronny Cedeno, who is taking Greene's place. Definitely an upgrade in the field and at the plate.

+1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #524 on:** March 25, 2013, 06:43:04 pm »

White getting hit a lot. Now 4-1 Nats Bottom 5

Reuben · « **Reply #525 on:** March 25, 2013, 06:57:24 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 25, 2013, 01:14:34 pm

which Cedeno is this? I have been away.

Unfortunately, not Cesar.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #526 on:** March 25, 2013, 07:39:40 pm »

Singleton clears the bases with a triple that ties the ballgame at 4.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #527 on:** March 25, 2013, 07:42:01 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 25, 2013, 07:39:40 pm

Singleton clears the bases with a triple that ties the ballgame at 4.

I haven't been following closely. His suspension doesn't affect ST games I guess?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #528 on:** March 25, 2013, 07:59:54 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 25, 2013, 07:42:01 pm

I haven't been following closely. His suspension doesn't affect ST games I guess?

No. It doesn't start until the regular season.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #529 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:03:01 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 25, 2013, 07:59:54 pm

No. It doesn't start until the regular season.

Thanks. I knew the 50-game suspension didn't apply specifically to ST games, but I thought his overall participation would be stunted as well.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #530 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:13:53 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 25, 2013, 08:03:01 pm

Thanks. I knew the 50-game suspension didn't apply specifically to ST games, but I thought his overall participation would be stunted as well.

He's drawn some attention, especially with that last frozen rope to CF over Span's head. If he can just stay off of the pot, he's got a very bright future. Easier said than done.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #531 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:22:46 pm »

Xavier Cedeno nails down the 6-4 win.

roadrunner · « **Reply #532 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:26:29 pm »

Interesting comments from Folty on the difference between 2013 and 2012.

http://whattheheckbobby.blogspot.com/2013/03/checking-in-with-mike-foltynewicz.html

Jacksonian · « **Reply #533 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:28:16 pm »

So in the battle for the final rotation spot White goes 5IP, 9H, 4ER, 2BB, 2K. I'm guessing Peacock goes in one of the Wednesday split squad games.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #534 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:34:36 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 25, 2013, 08:28:16 pm

So in the battle for the final rotation spot White goes 5IP, 9H, 4ER, 2BB, 2K. I'm guessing Peacock goes in one of the Wednesday split squad games.

White has better stuff than the results that he gets. He didn't do much for his case to start tonight.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #535 on:** March 25, 2013, 08:45:50 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 25, 2013, 06:57:24 pm

Unfortunately, not Cesar.

I would have settled for Andujar.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #536 on:** March 26, 2013, 07:26:53 am »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 25, 2013, 08:28:16 pm

So in the battle for the final rotation spot White goes 5IP, 9H, 4ER, 2BB, 2K. I'm guessing Peacock goes in one of the Wednesday split squad games.

Peacock goes today against the Yankmees and Sabathia.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #537 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:12:53 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 25, 2013, 08:45:50 pm

I would have settled for Andujar.

Let's not say anything we can't take back.

Bench · « **Reply #538 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:20:05 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 25, 2013, 08:45:50 pm

I would have settled for Andujar.

Anyone but Roger.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #539 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:34:11 am »

Quote from: Bench on March 26, 2013, 09:20:05 am

Anyone but Roger.

+1

MusicMan · « **Reply #540 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:44:35 am »

Quote from: Bench on March 26, 2013, 09:20:05 am

Anyone but Roger.

He was supposed to be here, but took a bad route.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #541 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:08:18 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 26, 2013, 09:44:35 am

He was supposed to be here, but took a bad route.

/golf clap/

Bench · « **Reply #542 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:31:55 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 26, 2013, 09:44:35 am

He was supposed to be here, but took a bad route.

That's great. "I though spring training was in Arizona!"

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #543 on:** March 26, 2013, 05:23:02 pm »

Your lineups for tonight's tilt against the Yankmees (Sabathia on the bump against Peacock):

Houston   AB   R   H   RBI   BB   SO   LOB   AVG
Altuve, 2B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .339
Wallace, B, 1B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .271
Carter, LF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .259
Pena, C, DH   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .224
Maxwell, J, CF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .154
Corporan, C   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .313
Dominguez, M, 3B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .300
Barnes, RF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .297
Cedeno, SS   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .286
Totals   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .270

NY Yankees   AB   R   H   RBI   BB   SO   LOB   AVG
Gardner, CF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .291
Suzuki, I, RF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .333
Cano, 2B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .318
Youkilis, 3B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .262
Hafner, DH   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .135
Wells, V, LF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .361
Rivera, J, 1B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .316
Nunez, E, SS   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .283
Stewart, C, C   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .225
Totals   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .245

Houston   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO   HR   ERA
Peacock   0.0   0   0   0   0   0   0   3.68
Totals   0.0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5.07

NY Yankees   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO   HR   ERA
Sabathia   0.0   0   0   0   0   0   0   3.60
Totals   0.0   0   0   0   0   0   0   4.26

Bench · « **Reply #544 on:** March 26, 2013, 06:11:52 pm »

The game is on YES in Houston.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #545 on:** March 26, 2013, 06:19:41 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 26, 2013, 06:11:52 pm

The game is on YES in Houston.

Astros put a three spot on CC in the top of the first, garnering four hits, three of which were doubles. 3- Bottom 1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #546 on:** March 26, 2013, 06:47:27 pm »

Maxwell works Sabathia for two full counts, doubling once and walking the second time. Two great AB's.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #547 on:** March 26, 2013, 06:57:16 pm »

3-0 Astros top 4, as Corporan nails Gardner trying to steal 2B to end the inning. Terrific throw.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #548 on:** March 26, 2013, 06:59:40 pm »

Barnes goes deep, his fifth. 4-0 now

Ron Brand · « **Reply #549 on:** March 26, 2013, 07:16:48 pm »

Girardi saying that CC is just working on stuff, whereas Peacock is trying to make the rotation.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #550 on:** March 26, 2013, 07:18:25 pm »

Girardi likes the Astro unis.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #551 on:** March 26, 2013, 07:31:50 pm »

RBI triple for Gardner and it's 4-1.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #552 on:** March 26, 2013, 07:50:15 pm »

Youkilis doubles, and it is 4-2 now.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #553 on:** March 26, 2013, 07:52:56 pm »

WW departs, leaving runners at 2B and 3B, with nobody out, giving way to Fick.

austro · « **Reply #554 on:** March 26, 2013, 08:18:47 pm »

Nice play by Laird going to the line to get Ichiro's ground ball and throw him out.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #555 on:** March 26, 2013, 08:24:33 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 26, 2013, 08:18:47 pm

Nice play by Laird going to the line to get Ichiro's ground ball and throw him out.

He's made two nice plays down there tonight. Meanwhile, Ronny Cedeno made another error tonight. Hope that signing gets better.

pots · « **Reply #556 on:** March 26, 2013, 08:40:47 pm »

nice toss by Barnes. right on the money.

austro · « **Reply #557 on:** March 26, 2013, 08:41:51 pm »

Barnes throws out the would-be go-ahead run for the 3rd out of the inning. He seemed a little lackadaisical about the throw, but it was right on the money.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #558 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:19:25 pm »

We're playing extras. Andrew Robinson on to pitch.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #559 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:22:12 pm »

And it ends knotted at 4.

pots · « **Reply #560 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:25:47 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 26, 2013, 08:41:51 pm

He seemed a little lackadaisical about the throw

You've seen too many Pence!!! throws

Reuben · « **Reply #561 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:47:03 pm »

How did Peacock look? The results were obviously very good.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #562 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:59:41 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 26, 2013, 09:22:12 pm

And it ends knotted at 4.

Fucking Selig

Ron Brand · « **Reply #563 on:** March 26, 2013, 11:09:00 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 26, 2013, 10:47:03 pm

How did Peacock look? The results were obviously very good.

I only saw one inning. He's not overpowering, seemed to be working on location pretty well. He got popups and groundouts when I saw him, didn't hang the ball out over the plate.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #564 on:** March 27, 2013, 05:53:46 am »

Quote from: Reuben on March 26, 2013, 10:47:03 pm

How did Peacock look? The results were obviously very good.

Changed speeds real well and worked both sides of the plate. Corporan/Brocail called a good game for him. He pitches to contact and won't miss too many bats.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #565 on:** March 27, 2013, 05:18:24 pm »

The kids (Correa, Singleton and Springer) are starting today against the steM. Correa singled up the middle and stole 2B in the first inning, but Niese struck out three in that frame to strand him.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #566 on:** March 27, 2013, 05:47:58 pm »

Niese has it going on today, but Correa gave him a fight in his second AB before striking out swinging. Niese has struck out the side twice through three frames of work.

jbm · « **Reply #567 on:** March 27, 2013, 07:00:07 pm »

Byrd knocked the crap out that one, Singleton with a nice play on a hot shot. Now another shot through the left side. They are seeing it well off Xavier.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #568 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:25:13 pm »

The kids are pummeling Anibal Sanchez 7-0, with Singleton hitting two home runs and Springer has two hits.

Matt · « **Reply #569 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:32:28 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 28, 2013, 01:25:13 pm

The kids are pummeling Anibal Sanchez 7-0, with Singleton hitting two home runs and Springer has two hits.

Still don't know how weed is a PED. Probably the reverse of that.

BudGirl · « **Reply #570 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:36:36 pm »

general illegal substance???

moriartp · « **Reply #571 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:39:21 pm »

Wierzbicki at 1B, Fontana at 3B, Wates in CF against Atlanta now.

Kiké Hernandez now, too. Cool to see some less-hyped guys get in the game.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #572 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:41:06 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2013, 01:36:36 pm

general illegal substance???

Forget it, he's rolling.

Matt · « **Reply #573 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:57:57 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2013, 01:36:36 pm

general illegal substance???

Isn't he a resident of California? He could possess a medical marijuana card. Not to mention its legal in other states now too.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #574 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:11:33 pm »

Weed not a PED? Never thought I would hear anybody say that.

Bench · « **Reply #575 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:13:04 pm »

Quote from: Matt on March 28, 2013, 01:32:28 pm

Still don't know how weed is a PED. Probably the reverse of that.

Not a PED, just a substance banned by MLB. They have different procedures and measures taken in response to violations.

NeilT · « **Reply #576 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:30:41 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on March 28, 2013, 03:11:33 pm

Weed not a PED? Never thought I would hear anybody say that.

I've heard it helps the gain of body mass from indiscriminate late-night binge eating.

MusicMan · « **Reply #577 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:41:14 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2013, 03:30:41 pm

I've heard it helps the gain of body mass from indiscriminate late-night binge eating.

Doritos Cool Ranch Tacos should be a banned substance.

Reuben · « **Reply #578 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:42:20 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 28, 2013, 03:13:04 pm

Not a PED, just a substance banned by MLB. They have different procedures and measures taken in response to violations.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think MLB tests for it (or suspends). Singleton got hit with his 50-gamer only because he's a minor leaguer. And it's not classified as a PED, it's a "drug of abuse".

Matt · « **Reply #579 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:54:22 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 28, 2013, 03:42:20 pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think MLB tests for it (or suspends). Singleton got hit with his 50-gamer only because he's a minor leaguer. And it's not classified as a PED, it's a "drug of abuse".

Ah okay I thought it was classified as a PED.

Bench · « **Reply #580 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:04:09 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 28, 2013, 03:42:20 pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think MLB tests for it (or suspends). Singleton got hit with his 50-gamer only because he's a minor leaguer. And it's not classified as a PED, it's a "drug of abuse".

You're right. I was trying to make the distinction between drug of abuse and PED and forgot that non-PED drug testing is only in the minors. Thanks for the correction.

Another difference is that a first PED positive test results in a 50 game suspension, whereas the "drugs of abuse" 50 game suspension comes after a second (or later?) violation.

NeilT · « **Reply #581 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:05:44 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 28, 2013, 03:42:20 pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think MLB tests for it (or suspends). Singleton got hit with his 50-gamer only because he's a minor leaguer. And it's not classified as a PED, it's a "drug of abuse".

So theoretically, he could be suspended for 50 games in the minor leagues but not in the major league?

geezerdonk · « **Reply #582 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:12:46 pm »

More incentive for Singleton to hurry up and get to the bigs - bluntapalooza.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #583 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:21:26 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2013, 04:05:44 pm

So theoretically, he could be suspended for 50 games in the minor leagues but not in the major league?

"Yes."

-Schreefer

Matt · « **Reply #584 on:** March 28, 2013, 05:45:47 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2013, 04:05:44 pm

So theoretically, he could be suspended for 50 games in the minor leagues but not in the major league?

Could you just call him up to the Majors and skip the suspension? Theoretically?

NeilT · « **Reply #585 on:** March 28, 2013, 06:37:08 pm »

That was exactly the question I was trying to ask.

Reuben · « **Reply #586 on:** March 28, 2013, 06:59:26 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2013, 06:37:08 pm

That was exactly the question I was trying to ask.

Good question... I dunno. But in any case, there's no real reason to bring him up now. He's only 21 years old, hasn't played above AA at all, and in the meantime they can determine if Wallace is a keeper. Not to mention, the whole "service time clock" thing.

Sorry, I know you were asking theoretically, I just decided to give a literal response to mask the fact that I don't actually know what I'm talking about with the suspension stuff.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #587 on:** March 28, 2013, 07:07:21 pm »

Weed does not enhance performance, I played basketball on a team many years that had a couple of stoners and it only makes them comical, not better.

remy · « **Reply #588 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:08:22 am »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on March 28, 2013, 07:07:21 pm

Weed does not enhance performance, I played basketball on a team many years that had a couple of stoners and it only makes them comical, not better.

C'mon, don't be coy... you know you were one of them.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #589 on:** March 29, 2013, 06:00:19 pm »

Tonight's lineups against the FTC:

Chi Cubs   AB   R   H   RBI   BB   SO   LOB   AVG
DeJesus, CF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .364
Castro, S, SS   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .378
Rizzo, 1B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .244
Soriano, A, LF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .232
Schierholtz, RF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .290
Castillo, W, C   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .200
Valbuena, 3B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .228
Barney, 2B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .242
Navarro, DH   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .283
Totals   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .262

Houston   AB   R   H   RBI   BB   SO   LOB   AVG
Altuve, 2B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .359
Wallace, B, 1B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .283
Pena, C, DH   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .196
Carter, LF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .250
Ankiel, RF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .432
Maxwell, J, CF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .158
Castro, Ja, C   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .341
Dominguez, M, 3B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .271
Gonzalez, M, SS   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .250

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #590 on:** March 29, 2013, 07:10:06 pm »

Quote from: remy on March 29, 2013, 09:08:22 am

C'mon, don't be coy... you know you were one of them.

No, I thought weed was ok for recreation but not for a way of life.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #591 on:** March 29, 2013, 07:33:05 pm »

White runs into too many bats in the first frame and surrenders three earnies. He's got good stuff but just catches too much plate.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #592 on:** March 29, 2013, 07:43:56 pm »

White lasts only one inning. Chapman on to pitch the second.

NeilT · « **Reply #593 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:07:03 pm »

Is Pena at bat supposed to be better than a pitcher at bat?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #594 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:10:00 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 29, 2013, 09:07:03 pm

Is Pena at bat supposed to be better than a pitcher at bat?

Get used to Pena striking out a lot. And hitting under .200. So, not too much different than a pitcher.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #595 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:11:30 pm »

I sure hope they don't forget to put the names on the jerseys.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #596 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:12:50 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 09:11:30 pm

I sure hope they don't forget to put the names on the jerseys.

They won't, because CraneCo wants you to buy a $10 game program.

NeilT · « **Reply #597 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:16:09 pm »

Wallace has lost weight.

pots · « **Reply #598 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:16:39 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 29, 2013, 09:10:00 pm

Get used to Pena striking out a lot. And hitting under .200. So, not too much different than a pitcher.

Excited we let Freiman go in favor of Coach Pena

NeilT · « **Reply #599 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:18:13 pm »

That triple was straight to the gap.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #600 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:19:33 pm »

Quote from: pots on March 29, 2013, 09:16:39 pm

Excited we let Freiman go in favor of Coach Pena

I agree with you.

juliogotay · « **Reply #601 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:20:22 pm »

what are ya'll watching the game on?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #602 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:21:02 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 29, 2013, 09:12:50 pm

They won't, because CraneCo wants you to buy a $10 game program.

#63 needs to pick it up a little bit.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #603 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:21:50 pm »

Big crowd there. Almost a gathering.

NeilT · « **Reply #604 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:22:52 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 29, 2013, 09:20:22 pm

what are ya'll watching the game on?

The field.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #605 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:22:59 pm »

Nice turn there, #73!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #606 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:25:13 pm »

It's the Wiley Wiggins of Japan!

NeilT · « **Reply #607 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:25:25 pm »

Kris says it's a rainbow gusset. Only a woman would know such things.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #608 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:26:34 pm »

If it was raining outside, and they just happened to have opened the doors to the stadium, it would probably draw about this many people.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #609 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:42:31 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 29, 2013, 09:20:22 pm

what are ya'll watching the game on?

MLB.TV. I think it's the free game of the day.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #610 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:48:08 pm »

FeMart will be evaluated again tomorrow for his strained oblique and may begin the season on the DL.

NeilT · « **Reply #611 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:49:39 pm »

Cruz just threw a 97 fastball. That's pretty cool.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #612 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:51:48 pm »

Nice play by Springer to end the inning.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #613 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:52:52 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 29, 2013, 09:49:39 pm

Cruz just threw a 97 fastball. That's pretty cool.

Rizzo was on top of two of those. I kept waiting for something offspeed or on a different plane, but Cruz didn't really change it up until the last pitch.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #614 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:53:09 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 09:11:30 pm

I sure hope they don't forget to put the names on the jerseys.

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 29, 2013, 09:12:50 pm

They won't, because CraneCo wants you to buy a $10 game program.

When asked to respond to Ron Brand's and Mr. Happy's comments, Crane responded as follows: "It doesn't bother me that people like Ron Brand and Mr. Happy want me to spend more money, but it's not their money it's mine. Mine. MINE I TELL YOU. This is a private company, even though I intend to bilk the public out of cash every chance I get. If Ron Brand and Mr. Happy want to write a check for 10 bucks for every name I have to put on a jersey this season, they can give me a call. I should warn them, however, that I plan on trading anything of value at any time and shuffling league-minimum has-beens, will-never-be's, and/or minor leaguers on and off the roster throughout the season to keep my costs down so it could get very, very, expensive for Ron Brand and Mr. Happy."

Ron Brand · « **Reply #615 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:54:19 pm »

I guess we'll just have to resort to making up names for the players then.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #616 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:55:42 pm »

Ronny Cedeno keeps on showing us why he's an Astro.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #617 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:58:08 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 09:55:42 pm

Ronny Cedeno keeps on showing us why he's an Astro.

'Splain please. [The only part of tonight's game that I've seen was the 3-run shot from Marwin, so I'm not quite sure what you mean.]

Ron Brand · « **Reply #618 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:58:51 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 29, 2013, 09:58:08 pm

'Splain please. [The only part of tonight's game that I've seen was the 3-run shot from Marwin, so I'm not quite sure what you mean.]

Quick whiff.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #619 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:59:32 pm »

Got it, thank you!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #620 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:59:55 pm »

And J. D. Martinez just looked completely overmatched on two offspeed pitches, ending in a swinging strikeout.

austro · « **Reply #621 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:03:06 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 09:59:55 pm

And J. D. Martinez just looked completely overmatched on two offspeed pitches, ending in a swinging strikeout.

Are you sure that was him? I mean, without the name on the jersey, for all you know it was gleach in a celebrity cameo appearance.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #622 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:03:21 pm »

Josh Fields looks a whole lot faster than the gun reads.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #623 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:03:52 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 29, 2013, 10:03:06 pm

Are you sure that was him? I mean, without the name on the jersey, for all you know it was gleach in a celebrity cameo appearance.

Maybe ybbodeus, but definitely not gleach.

pots · « **Reply #624 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:04:25 pm »

12 different Astros with a strikeout tonight

Ron Brand · « **Reply #625 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:05:23 pm »

I think we're going to enjoy watching Fields pitch this season.

austro · « **Reply #626 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:05:45 pm »

Quote from: pots on March 29, 2013, 10:04:25 pm

12 different Astros with a strikeout tonight

12 Astros have struck out, or 12 different Astros pitchers have struck somebody out? I'm pretty sure I know which one we're talking about, but I'd like to know for sure.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #627 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:07:18 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 10:05:23 pm

I think we're going to enjoy watching Fields pitch this season.

Well, on the broadcasts we can see, I mean.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #628 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:08:18 pm »

Fields has got some nasty, nasty stuff. All he needs is control, and he doesn't seem too far off from that.

pots · « **Reply #629 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:10:38 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 29, 2013, 10:05:45 pm

12 Astros have struck out, or 12 different Astros pitchers have struck somebody out? I'm pretty sure I know which one we're talking about, but I'd like to know for sure.

The other way the number is 6

Ron Brand · « **Reply #630 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:12:17 pm »

Crowe with a nice double to the LCF gap, leading off the bottom of the eighth.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #631 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:13:53 pm »

Barnes sacrifices Crowe to third. Springer up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #632 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:15:51 pm »

Wild pitch, and we're tied at 6-6.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #633 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:27:22 pm »

Ambriz sets them down in order in the ninth.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #634 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:48:55 pm »

Astros strand runners on the corners in the bottom of the ninth, and turn a spiffy 5-4-3 double play to erase a FTC threat in the top of the tenth.

moriartp · « **Reply #635 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:50:08 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 10:48:55 pm

Astros strand runners on the corners in the bottom of the ninth, and turn a spiffy 5-4-3 double play to erase a FTC threat in the top of the tenth.

Heck of a play by Martinez there.

chuck · « **Reply #636 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:51:46 pm »

Who is this clown calling the game with Brown?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #637 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:52:52 pm »

That's Sparky.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #638 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:53:55 pm »

Valbuena hurtles a game-ending groundout into the dugout and Springer goes to second.

chuck · « **Reply #639 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:54:35 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 10:52:52 pm

That's Sparky.

No, it's Kevin E I think. Sparky is a bit dry but he's not an idiot. This guy is an idiot. Plus, he mentioned earlier that he hadn't played major league baseball.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #640 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:55:13 pm »

Corporan pops up, and the game ends in a 6-6 tie.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #641 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:58:02 pm »

Rangers beat San Diego 5-4 today in the Alamodome. 285' down the right field line.

chuck · « **Reply #642 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:59:04 pm »

I went back to the beginning. It was Kevin E. Good lord that guy is awful. I wonder where the hell Ashby is. Did he quit already?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #643 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:01:44 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 29, 2013, 10:59:04 pm

I went back to the beginning. It was Kevin E. Good lord that guy is awful. I wonder where the hell Ashby is. Did he quit already?

Sorry, I thought it was Sparks. Ashby fell down some stairs and broke a couple of ribs, so he's been off for a few days. He's supposed to be back Sunday.

austro · « **Reply #644 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:02:13 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 10:58:02 pm

Rangers beat San Diego 5-4 today in the Alamodome. 285' down the right field line.

I wondered about that. One of the guys at work was taking his two boys to those games. I couldn't believe it when he told me that they were playing baseball in the Alamodome. I figured it was going to be 250' down one line and 400' down the other.

chuck · « **Reply #645 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:03:37 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 11:01:44 pm

Sorry, I thought it was Sparks. Ashby fell down some stairs and broke a couple of ribs, so he's been off for a few days. He's supposed to be back Sunday.

I guess you can see how closely I've been paying attention.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #646 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:30:03 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 29, 2013, 09:58:08 pm

'Splain please. [The only part of tonight's game that I've seen was the 3-run shot from Marwin, so I'm not quite sure what you mean.]

Plus, his fielding has been suspect.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #647 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:33:42 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 29, 2013, 11:01:44 pm

Sorry, I thought it was Sparks. Ashby fell down some stairs and broke a couple of ribs, so he's been off for a few days. He's supposed to be back Sunday.

Sparks was doing a fine job with Ford on the radio side.

roadrunner · « **Reply #648 on:** March 30, 2013, 11:25:27 am »

Why the fuck is the roof closed today? It is gorgeous

Ron Brand · « **Reply #649 on:** March 30, 2013, 11:28:27 am »

Quote from: roadrunner on March 30, 2013, 11:25:27 am

Why the fuck is the roof closed today? It is gorgeous

Keeps the locusts out.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #650 on:** March 30, 2013, 11:38:15 am »

Prospects starting today's game - Correa, Singleton, Springer, Santana and DeShields are all in today.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #651 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:08:35 pm »

Here are your lineups for today's matinee:

Chi Cubs   AB   R   H   RBI   BB   SO   LOB   AVG
DeJesus, CF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .373
Castro, S, SS   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .390
Rizzo, 1B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .234
Soriano, A, LF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .233
Schierholtz, DH   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .273
Castillo, W, C   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .208
Valbuena, 3B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .233
Barney, 2B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .243
Hairston, S, RF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .172
Totals   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .262

Houston   AB   R   H   RBI   BB   SO   LOB   AVG
Crowe, LF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .275
Correa, SS   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .286
Singleton, 1B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .250
Laird, 3B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .339
Martinez, J.D., DH   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .286
Springer, CF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .286
Jaramillo, C   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .273
Santana, RF   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .000
DeShields, 2B   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .385
Totals   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   .267

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #652 on:** March 30, 2013, 01:59:07 pm »

The difference between White and Peacock is that when Peacock is in trouble and needs to make a pitch, he does it.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #653 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:02:04 pm »

White's been suffering from tendinitis all spring. He just had an MRI and they're waiting to find out if there is some explanation as to why his velocity has been down.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #654 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:07:47 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 30, 2013, 02:02:04 pm

White's been suffering from tendinitis all spring. He just had an MRI and they're waiting to find out if there is some explanation as to why his velocity has been down.

Why were they letting him throw? If it is elbow tendonitis, which I used to get every spring, you have to shut it down for a couple of days.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #655 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:16:18 pm »

Folty on to pitch, and Sparks loves him.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #656 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:20:12 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 30, 2013, 02:07:47 pm

Why were they letting him throw? If it is elbow tendonitis, which I used to get every spring, you have to shut it down for a couple of days.

I think he said that he always gets it and he tried to pitch through it but it kept getting worse. You know how pitchers are, especially when they're trying to make the team.

juliogotay · « **Reply #657 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:34:36 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 30, 2013, 02:16:18 pm

Folty on to pitch, and Sparks loves him.

He's been very impressive for two innings. Better than advertised except for the Sparky-love.

juliogotay · « **Reply #658 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:42:22 pm »

Sac Fly by Correa. The Kid's Are Alright!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #659 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:44:38 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 30, 2013, 02:07:47 pm

Why were they letting him throw? If it is elbow tendonitis, which I used to get every spring, you have to shut it down for a couple of days.

I read an article earlier this morning where someone wrote about someone striking a similar cord, and now this headline. Fucking idiocracy.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #660 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:52:00 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 30, 2013, 02:34:36 pm

He's been very impressive for two innings. Better than advertised except for the Sparky-love.

96s and 97s on the fastball. Faster than I remember him throwing in the past. Throwing out of the pen doesn't hurt, but that's a good 3-4 MPH faster.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #661 on:** March 30, 2013, 02:57:42 pm »

6 Ks in three innings for Folty.

juliogotay · « **Reply #662 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:00:19 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on March 30, 2013, 02:52:00 pm

96s and 97s on the fastball. Faster than I remember him throwing in the past. Throwing out of the pen doesn't hurt, but that's a good 3-4 MPH faster.

I'm sure he has quite an adrenaline rush. Maybe this is the top of the rotation guy everyone says is missing. In a couple of years of course.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #663 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:07:41 pm »

Santana is 3 for 3 with a single, double and triple today.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #664 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:08:12 pm »

Showing all these guys on TV would've been a nice ad for the team.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #665 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:29:59 pm »

Four innings, one hit, one walk and 7 Ks for Folty.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #666 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:33:21 pm »

Folty impressed the shit out of me.

chuck · « **Reply #667 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:33:27 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 30, 2013, 03:08:12 pm

Showing all these guys on TV would've been a nice ad for the team.

I was expecting eyewitness reports but apparently it's impossible to get any sort of cell signal in there with the crowd.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #668 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:46:58 pm »

Martinez turns this one into a pumpkin, giving up three runs on four hits and only retiring two.

austro · « **Reply #669 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:03:52 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 30, 2013, 03:33:21 pm

Folty impressed the shit out of me.

Has Bushue dropped off the face of the earth? I don't recall seeing his name recently.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #670 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:06:35 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 30, 2013, 03:33:27 pm

I was expecting eyewitness reports but apparently it's impossible to get any sort of cell signal in there with the crowd.

It is absolutely unfathomable why the cellular providers don't add additional coverage to a ballpark on gameday.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #671 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:10:32 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 30, 2013, 04:03:52 pm

Has Bushue dropped off the face of the earth? I don't recall seeing his name recently.

He had a real bad year at Lexington and was sent down to Greeneville, where he was better but still not good. He made it back to Lexington late last year and showed some improvement, and he's been reassigned to Lexington this season. He'll be 22 in June.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #672 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:28:52 pm »

Astros get three in the eighth and win their last game, 6-3.

Reuben · « **Reply #673 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:40:10 pm »

How did Santana look in the field? I know he's big, but he's supposed to be "athletic" too I believe (ie. not a lumbering clod).

austro · « **Reply #674 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:43:43 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 30, 2013, 04:10:32 pm

He had a real bad year at Lexington and was sent down to Greeneville, where he was better but still not good. He made it back to Lexington late last year and showed some improvement, and he's been reassigned to Lexington this season. He'll be 22 in June.

Thanks. I seem to recall that he had some back trouble (cracked vertebra?). I wonder if his regression was due to that, or if he just doesn't have what it takes.

juliogotay · « **Reply #675 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:56:35 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 30, 2013, 04:43:43 pm

Thanks. I seem to recall that he had some back trouble (cracked vertebra?). I wonder if his regression was due to that, or if he just doesn't have what it takes.

A cracked vertebra would slow me down. I hadn't heard that. I think with the infusion of talent into the organization he is pretty an afterthought.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #676 on:** March 30, 2013, 08:23:56 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 29, 2013, 09:07:03 pm

Is Pena at bat supposed to be better than a pitcher at bat?

Don't expect much out of Pena on Opening Day. Career wise, he's 0-8 against Harrison with four K's. I think that Bud could outperform that.

jbm · « **Reply #677 on:** March 30, 2013, 10:10:58 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 30, 2013, 04:40:10 pm

How did Santana look in the field? I know he's big, but he's supposed to be "athletic" too I believe (ie. not a lumbering clod).

I saw him against the Mets. He cut off a would-be-gapper. It was a athletic play. Didn't look lumbering at all.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #678 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:40:34 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 30, 2013, 04:06:35 pm

It is absolutely unfathomable why the cellular providers don't add additional coverage to a ballpark on gameday.

And beer should be cheaper at the ballpark, along with lower ticket prices.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #679 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:00:47 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 31, 2013, 07:40:34 am

And beer should be cheaper at the ballpark, along with lower ticket prices.

Can I get an amen?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #680 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:16:39 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 31, 2013, 07:40:34 am

And beer should be cheaper at the ballpark, along with lower ticket prices.

And no stinking dynamic pricing unless they're of the Wal-Mart variety!

juliogotay · « **Reply #681 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:25:58 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 30, 2013, 02:02:04 pm

White's been suffering from tendinitis all spring. He just had an MRI and they're waiting to find out if there is some explanation as to why his velocity has been down.

Looks like White is staring at TJ surgery.