=== Could We Not Chop-Block THIS Glove Man, Please ===
F-Goot, the night after Endy's horrific injury, played "500 Popup" with Frenchy again. Both men were literally fighting for the ball until Betancourt came away with it and looked back, at which point Gutierrez pulled off of it.
I was amused to see him swing his left leg back and forth in the air after the play, as though subconsciously making sure that a Great White hadn't taken it off.
=== Baseball Gettin' Fun Dept. ===
So the M's are 34-34 and the Rangers, as predicted here, are finding their level. Only 3.5 back. That's one series.
Care to guess what the M's were last year after 68 games?
24-44. That's -20 games below .500.
Turns out Endy is really hurt bad. What a shame. We all feel terrible.
Roto champ Taro-san sez:
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How about JJ Hardy Doc? It might be the PERFECT time to buy low on him with Yunel Escobar breathin over his shoulders and the slow start offensively.
Flip: The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, as good-guy Ronny rips along at .132/.185/.250.
25 strikeouts and 4 walks, despite the cut-down swing, has the ref stepping in for another standing 8-count. Stop da fight.
The Mariners just claimed an infielder off waivers.
NOW do you get it? :- )
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A picture's worth 1,000 words. Hopefully this episode will give everybody a FEEL for Erik Bedard's m.o., and hopefully that means we can all relax and enjoy the artwork.
Q. How'd he throw?
A. He was tight in the first inning or two, not only all over the place, but seeming unable to really drive a fastball. After about 40 pitches, he not only spotted the ball a bit better, but started flinging those high-90's fastballs in there.
Q. What are the costs to THE SEATTLE MARINERS if they keep Brandon Morrow in Safeco Field?
To paraphrase an old joke about the Brooklyn Dodgers, if we have the right team. *Washington Senators, as Spec points out below. :- )
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=== SIZZLER: M's Pennant Chances ===
Was surprised to read a bunch of panicky "are they out of it?!" shtick after the M's lost three in Colorado.
Dr. D smiled wryly when Mike Carp moved to the head of the Cheney line and pole-vaulted senior Rainiers into Safeco Field. Well, who can blame Capt. Jack. He's bringing in his own crew and he's enthused. More power to him.
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=== What, Me Worry Dept. ===
Some guys just have It, as Silentpadna says.
