Two WBC games that REALLY don't mean Jack
by Stacey on Mar 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT
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PrintAll four teams from Pools C and D that are advancing to the next round are playing tonight, just to try and assert their dominance by being declared Pool Victor.
Those two games are USA vs Venezuela (MLBN) and Puerto Rico vs. Netherlands (ESPN2)
Both Davey Johnson and Billy Ripken have told me on XM lately that Lilly would be starting the game and Guthrie would be pitching after him, but after Lilly pitched three innings they brought in Hawkins and Grabow! LIARS! Perhaps he'll start the next inning though. Venezuela currently leads 1-0 in the 4th.
The Netherlands is finding Puerto Rico a tougher task than the Dominican Republic, as PR leads 3-0 in the bottom of the 6th.
Oh, and Mexico plays Australia tonight at 10 on MLBN. Loser goes home, so I guess that one matters.
I'll be tuning in to see if Guts faces off against Melmo.
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As I hit publish the USA ties it up
RBI double by Braun to score David Wright.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
Nobody does as much as Derek Jeter to help their team win
Nobody! He has the intangibles.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
he's a gamer
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
Ooh Guts just K'd Cesar Isturiz
It’s no Melmo, but I’ll take it.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
Or not
Maybe I imagined that? Because they didn’t add the run and the inning ended while I stopped paying attention for a hot second.
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
I'm mad that I missed Guts
But maybe I shouldn’t be?
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
He's still pitching
just gave up a lead off double to Miguel Cabrera
[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8
Is that Cal or FFace as 1b coach?
And do I have to root for Jeter here?
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
guts will probably get one more inning??
it;d be nice if the offense could support him, or rather, get back that one run.
He might get to face cesar too
he loooves to hit it to SS
Was doing that the whole game vs. MFY, as if to challenge those who would deem to be his replacement
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
walk his ass
throw garbage, setup the DP if he doesn’t chase.
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
That's why carpet on concrete is an abomination to baseball
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
by CoachOfEarl on Mar 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sometimes Guthrie's fastball is pretty flat....
so it has to be about location, and the hitters guessing wrong
well, iguess it is sort of that way for everyone ha
Or just let him check swing into a dp
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Wow, two crap throws in one play
Tell me that’s not Cesar at SS
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Probably
He’s got 43 pitches so far. He needs to be stretched out. Earlier they showed an empty bullpen.
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Cesar with the double
means that Guts needs to pitch more this spring
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Well, our offense is looking good this year
Pitching needs more work
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Eh
I never buy into that idea. I mean, if he was coming in late in the game in the middle of the inning, sure. But didn’t he come in to start the inning? I don’t see how that’s much different.
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
And he knew days in advance he would
Basically, he would have treated this like a start. One bad outing, I’ll live.
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though...
he was complete basura when he pitched out of the pen in ’07.
small sample set and all, but, hey.
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Mar 12, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Geez
I came in here ready to correct you – it’s a good thing I actually looked up Guts’ splits in ’07.
As a starter (26 G): 165 IP, 6-5, 3.44 ERA, .697 OPS against
As a reliever (6 G): 10.1 IP, 1-0, 7.84 ERA, .935 OPS against
Yeah, he was pretty bad. Looking at his gamelog, I was there for his second relief appearance, when Jaret Wright’s arm fell off vs. the Tigers and Guts came in and allowed one run in three innings and struck out three. That clearly colored my impressions of him as a reliever.
Damn
Chavez, you’re fast, but you’re not that fast.
Perfect strike by Wright
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Ouch
Right in the kidney
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
this game sort of does mean a little bit...
i’d rather have nederlands in the first game than puerto rico…. i have been rooting for nederlands in their pool obv., but u.s. wouldn’t choke against them. Easier way to start off 1-0 in the second group in miami. But we’ll just have to start by beating puerto rico!!!
That was what I thought Dunn was gonna do
After his long foul earlier.
Yeah, that was 350 feet long and about 500 feet high.
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Pedrioer really can't hit the high fastball
Just like the commercial. Go polish your..award
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
It's hard to hit a high fastball when you're like 5'2"
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
That was an unproductive out
Double stealing didn’t work. Bring on PR!
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
Australia is not very good at baseball.
8-0. in the 4TH. They are Mexico’s bitch.
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
They mercy ruled Mexico earlier in the tournament
And they really almost beat Cuba. They were leading late in the game. Australia showed up and played well; they’re just getting their asses handed to them tonight.
I'd be afraid of beating Mexico right now in the tourney
heads could roll….literally
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
yo...
remember that colombian cat that got iced when team usa beat them in world cup 94? dios mio, man…
"If they pitch to you, make them pay."
--Diamond Dave to the Phenom
by j.q. higgins on Mar 12, 2009 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
Maybe their pitching isn’t very deep.
Younger writers, more attuned to the use of the Internet than their older colleagues, may not have a problem with the disappearance of the books. But in past years they didn’t have the Internet as an alternative reference site. They apparently just didn’t feel the need for any information the books provided.
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