Because it's a beautiful day outside, so what better way to spend it than indoors watching a ballgame on TV?
Texas Rangers @ Seattle Mariners
Starting lineups:
Soriano 2B
Blalock 3B
Young SS
Teixeira 1B
Hidalgo RF
Mench LF
Allen DH
Matthews Jr. CF
Alomar Jr. C
Astacio SP
Seattle:
Ichiro RF
Reed CF
Beltre 3B
Sexson 1B
Boone 2B
Ibanez DH
Winn LF
Olivo C
Valdez SS
Moyer SP
4:05pm EST start time, with Pedro Astacio and Jamie Moyer taking to the hill. Are we going to see vintage Jamie today, or will it be the Jamie who's determined to send everyone in the bleachers home with souvenirs?
LET'S GO MARINERS!
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Leone up, Mads down
Good for Leone, but the rest sucks. I hope Leone will start at short for now, but I highly doubt it.Corco - April 9, 2005
Is that really the starting lineup?
One thing I don't like about Hargrove is that he never does anything. The same 9 guys every day, except Wilson got a start and Winn/Ibanez flipflopped at DH once.Corco - April 9, 2005
options
Who, exactly, would you like to see in the lineup? Bloomquist? Dobbs?ryanhealy - April 9, 2005
Leone
Leone at short would be a good option. Willie earned a start over Valdez at short, too, I think.Corco - April 9, 2005
Re: Leone
I don't think Willie earned a start at short by playing center field for two innings.It'd be nice to see Leone get the start, but we all knew that wouldn't happen.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
More than anything
I am glad to see Leone back in the Majors with Seattle. I honestly thought he was done after he was optioned a couple days ago. Even if he rides the Tacoma shuttle as the guy who comes up to save better players options, it's good to see him back up.Corco - April 9, 2005
Don't get too used to him.
He'll be back on the shuttle in a few days.It'll be interesting to see what happens to him when Pokey and Bucky are healthy. If the team goes with a five-man bench, then Leone will probably be the 26th man, ready for promotion when someone gets hurt.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Is that really the starting lineup?
That's what I got from Sportsline. The Texas lineup looks right, so I'm buying it, unless MLB or Yahoo shows me something different.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
MLB Gameday!
HA! It has his Tacoma line! It says he's hitting .333 with a home run and 2 walks this year....Corco - April 9, 2005
ot: stolen A3
The ad that's currently running about the Stolen A3 is pretty clever. It's supposed to look like someone's blog but it's actually an ad paid for by Audi. If you do a whois on the domain the registrant is GMD Studios which touts itself as a 'new media production firm' - basically: Internet ads.Still, as far as ads go, it's not bad.
ryanhealy - April 9, 2005
Re: ot: stolen A3
I was trying to figure that one out myself.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: ot: stolen A3
It's been done before.bluemax - April 9, 2005
Bloomquist
Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I feel like if this was last year Melvin would put Bloomquist into the lineup based on his one decent night and keep him there for the next ten games.moira - April 9, 2005
Mariner Housewife
How long has this page been up?I just gave it a link on the right.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
MLB.TV
Nice to see the Seattle broadcast back. Tom Grieve makes me want to swallow my own tongue.BrianV - April 9, 2005
Re: MLB.TV
What, you mean you don't want to listen to him talk about Trading Spaces anymore?Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: MLB.TV
It was nice to hear his favorite show is 24.I should give Tom a tiny bit of credit, and I did when I originally posted my vitriol for him last not on USSM - he had a nice little bit about starting service time as late as possible to get the most value out of your players when talking about Beltre. It's common knowledge to a BP reader, but nevertheless it's nice to hear from a TV color guy.
He still sucks, though.
BrianV - April 9, 2005
re: MLB.TV
I think what got me was one of the announcers saying, "Oh, here's a graphic..." and the other guy coming back with "the viewers can read about Mike Young themselves."It's like these guys don't even want to be on the air. Or at least, not for Rangers games.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: MLB.TV
I'll never forget the first year I got MLB Extra Innings (the first year Time Warner in NYC had it - the second half of 2001 I think) and heard Tom Grieve's voice fo rthe first time. I did an aural double take - "what the hell is that? make it go away!"I've hated the Rangers ever since.
BrianV - April 9, 2005
Moyer's changeup
I think it's faster than his fastball.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: Moyer
Fairly just made a comment about Jamie that I wonder if anyone's ever looked into. He says that Moyer usually throws more pitches in the first inning since he's feeling out the umpire, trying to figre out exactly where the strike zone will be.It seems unlikely to me, but I suppose it's possible. Has anyone ever looked for any evidence to back this up (or refute it as the ramblings of a madman)?
BrianV - April 9, 2005
re: Moyer
I think it's more likely that he throws a lot of pitches in the first because most starting pitchers throw more pitches in the first, before they settle into a groove. But hey, I'm not Moyer, so I couldn't tell you.I haven't learned anything from the ump so far, for what it's worth. Inconsistent zone.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: Moyer
Can't be any worse than last night. Can it?BrianV - April 9, 2005
Re: Moyer
Was last night really that bad? I thought it was an incredibly enjoyable game.Trent - April 9, 2005
re: Moyer
I miscommented, creating a new thread when I meant to reply. I was talking about the consistency of the umpire's zone, which last night was atrocious, even if helped us with Spezio's walk.Last night was an enjoyable, if angioplasty-inducing game.
BrianV - April 9, 2005
Ahh
Very understandable. Last night's zone was inconsistent, but it contributed directly to the win, so it was highly beneficial.Trent - April 9, 2005
re: Moyer
That wasn't too bad.bluemax - April 9, 2005
Aflac Trivia Question
Okay, so is there a history with this whole "Clyde" thing, or what?Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Clyde
Just a name that Neihaus came up with. It went something like this:Neihaus: I think he looks like a "Clyde".
Fairly: Clyde it is.
ryanhealy - April 9, 2005
Re: Clyde
Heh.It's like a bad joke that never goes away, ever.
A lot like Ron Fairly, actually...
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Wilson Valdez
Does not have a good arm.ryanhealy - April 9, 2005
Richie Sexson
Has a good glove.At least, he did there.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Valdez
I'm impressed with his defense thus far.Trent - April 9, 2005
re: Valdez
I'm not impressed, really, but he's been adequate. With his bat he'd better be a plus defender. He's gotten outs and hasn't made too many mistakes. His range looks decent, although his arm isn't a strength, so it really doesn't matter how far to his right he can get the ball, he's not going to get a lot of outs from deep at short.He got that one, though, well done.
BrianV - April 9, 2005
Moyer
It's like Texas has never seen an offspeed pitcher before in their lives.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Moyer
I'm not complaining, although those walks are scaring me.Graham MacAree - April 9, 2005
Gamecast blows...
I hate work.Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
Use MLB Gameday, if you're not already. It's faster than MLB.tv.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
I'll have to check that out...Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
I'm surprised you weren't. It's easily the best Gamecast program on the internet.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
I didn't know about it because I never have to use a gamecast program. Normally I am either A) at home or B) have a radio.I don't EVER follow other teams in the MLB on something crappy like Gamecast.
Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
Must be nice to be you.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
All I know is that I am not you...that alone puts a smile on my face.Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
It's going to be a fun trip in June.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Gamecast blows...
Yeah, I set up a tent on my balcony for you.Enjoy.
Devin - April 9, 2005
Okay, Boone.
There's your token good play. Time to take the rest of the day off.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
What in God's name...
Is that ad on the mainpage advertising?Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: What in God's name...
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/comments/2005/4/9/144056/2257/10#10Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Dammit, Boone.
Get a friggin' glove.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: Dammit, Boone.
His day was done last inning.Devin - April 9, 2005
Nice drive Ichiro...
Machine.Devin - April 9, 2005
Beltre
Y'know, I'm glad we have this guy around.Graham MacAree - April 9, 2005
Re: Beltre
Me too.Just wait until he gets comfortable and starts pulling the ball.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Beltre
He just hit a ball that was low and away, looked like a slider.Nice to see him actually make contact on one of those.
BrianV - April 9, 2005
Re: Beltre
I made a note of it.Beltre's been doing some reading. Heh.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: Beltre
You're changing the world.I saw one replay, and it looked like the ball might not have been as far outside as I'd at first thought. I think he got fooled a bit and ended up reaching for it.
Still a nice piece of hitting.
BrianV - April 9, 2005
Sexson...
...that's power.Devin - April 9, 2005
Uh, Gameday sucks.
It hangs more than Gamecast. Thanks for nothing, Jeff.Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: Uh, Gameday sucks.
Gameday rules. Go to hell.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Surprisingly...
...this isn't the most boring game of the day.This one is.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: Boring
I'm enjoying watching Moyer, even if I know it doesn't bode well for things down the line. He doesn't have much at all today and he's held a great lineup to two runs through five.BrianV - April 9, 2005
re: Boring
I wouldn't call it a great lineup; a lot of the Rangers' offensive success is a function of their home park.Still, Moyer has been fun to watch, if only because he's even closer to the brink in games like this than usual.
I, for one, am glad that we don't have yesterday's excitement right now...
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Incredible.
Sandy f'ing Alomar.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Gameday is hung for the 192nd time today...
What's going on with Blalock?Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: Gameday is hung for the 192nd time today...
Heh...Bottom of the inning. Valdez singled, now Reed's up with one on and two out.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Here we go...
Two outs, so what?(I'm kidding, I'm kidding.)
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Fever Pitch!
HBP, so what?I've got Cirillo on the phone. I'll patch him through for you.
Garces - April 9, 2005
Fever Pitch
This movie insults me as a baseball fan, a sports fan, a Nick Hornby fan, and a human being.BrianV - April 9, 2005
Re: Fever Pitch
It opened last Friday!Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: Fever Pitch
So it's been in theaters a week too long already.BrianV - April 9, 2005
Re: Fever Pitch!
The Garces?Devin - April 9, 2005
You know it
Yep, and Astacio should have aimed higher.Garces - April 9, 2005
Here we go!
Reed will try to bunt, then it's slugger time!Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
YEAH!!!!
Sucks about Soriano, but YEAH!!!!!Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
WOW
That looked painful on the blurry mlb.tvBrianV - April 9, 2005
ok maybe not
The replay looked a lot les spainful than I thought. I thought he got clotheslined.BrianV - April 9, 2005
I don't know about you guys
But I'm liking Valdez.Garces - April 9, 2005
Re: I don't know about you guys
I haven't had a problem with him. Not a long-term solution, but he hasn't embarrassed himself.And welcome to the site.
Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: Valdez
I think he's been an adequate stopgap, which is more than I thought he'd be.BrianV - April 9, 2005
re: Valdez
Plus, we share the same first name, which is nice.I've been reading for a while, Jeff. Congrats on the successes.
Garces - April 9, 2005
Man...
I REALLY HATE WORK.I want to watch this.
Devin - April 9, 2005
Brocail!
Yay! I love when pitchers that suck come in with men on base and very good hitters coming up.BrianV - April 9, 2005
Beltre
Another ball low and away that Beltre hit - only this time he hit hard. He was all over it.BrianV - April 9, 2005
WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO
Hitting, timely hitting!Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
re: hitting
Don't forget pitiful throwing from the outfield. How pathetic was that attempt to get Sexson?BrianV - April 9, 2005
Sexson...
...that's power.Devin - April 9, 2005
God, Boone.
Just go away.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Dear lord
Can't one of these be easy?BrianV - April 9, 2005
Ye gods.
This is all Boone's fault.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
GOD DAMMIT.
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Trade Boone?
Anybody ready for Boone to go away? Anybody?gumbostu - April 9, 2005
Jesus
Someone get me those girls phone numbers.Garces - April 9, 2005
Well, this is encouraging
When I think "clutch" I think "Dan Wilson."Garces - April 9, 2005
Re: Well, this is encouraging
What a worthless at bat.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Can we carry three catchers?
One of the worst ABs I've ever seen.Garces - April 9, 2005
I'm home now...
Sure glad I made it time to watch Wilson strike out and now...Dobbs!Devin - April 9, 2005
Beautiful swing, Dobbs.
Ass.Devin - April 9, 2005
WHAT A SWEET SWING.
WHAT A PLAYER.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Bad Coaching decision
You know, if instead of pinch-hitting for Olivo, Hargrove would have just let him bat, we could have pinch hit for him now in the 9th. Just a thought....hindsight is 20/20 though, but come on, is spezio really an upgrade over Olivo?gumbostu - April 9, 2005
On the plus side
It's always fun to watch Boone trash himself.Garces - April 9, 2005
Re: On the plus side
I'LL GIVE HIM SOME HELPJeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
Re: On the plus side
Let's hope you swing better than Dobbs.Garces - April 9, 2005
Hey, uh, Reed...
Stop being a pansyass and put a charge into one. One double won't cut it.Devin - April 9, 2005
Good.
Now...Beltre...BE CLUTCH.Devin - April 9, 2005
PLEASE BELTRE
DON'T LET IT END LIKE THIS.Jeff Sullivan - April 9, 2005
hmm
It hurts to hope.BrianV - April 9, 2005
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I just demoted Guardado
In MVP 2005. Let's hope he enjoys San Antonio.Garces - April 9, 2005
What an abortion.
What a horrible horrible game to lose. Thanks, Everyday Eddie.Go get injured or something.
Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
I think you got to fault Boone at least as much as Eddie tonight. That was terrible. Honestly, it made me crap my pants. Thanks Boone.gumbostu - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
Makes me even more surprised that nobody killed Buckner. This is only the 5th game of the season and I was ready to take a bat to Boone's knee.Garces - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
Hey maybe that way he has to field the ball with one knee on the ground, so no more balls will get on by him.gumbostu - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
No. I am not going to fault Boone as much as Guardado.Yeah, he allowed a runner on with 1 out, but he didn't give up TWO 2-run homeruns in the 9th.
He's not being paid $5m to make sure shit like that doesn't happen.
Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
If boone makes that out, Blalock doesn't hit a two run homer. That leaves us 6-4 with two outs at worst.gumbostu - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
And as a pitcher, you have to adjust.Errors happen, pitchers have to realize that fielders just aren't perfect. In no way, shape or form is this all Boone's fault. Obviously, it didn't help, but Guardado gave up two bombs. One with two outs.
Devin - April 9, 2005
Re: What an abortion.
I am not saying this is all Boone's fault, I think he shares a large part of the blame, equal to Guadardo. Without the runner on, the whole dynamic of the inning is different. In a three run game, with two outs and nobody on, Blalock isn't going to look yard. With a runner on and one out, he is. Yeah Guadardo needed to adjust, so he is as at fault too. I am saying that an error in that situation was simply unacceptable and cost us the game as much as Guadardo's pitching did. But alas, we all have different opinions, which makes Baseball such a great sport.gumbostu - April 9, 2005
Well
It's good to see everyone in mid-season form around here, heh.And boy am I glad Guardado opted for rehab instead of surgery.
Trent - April 9, 2005
It's pretty bad...
When the only dependable arm in your bullpen sucks ass.I miss rafael soriano so much...
Kirk Hammett - April 9, 2005
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