MLB Talk - 2010 Season
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I don't understand why managers do that - pull a pitcher out of the game right before they have a chance to make a no-no. Joe Girardi did that with CC Sabathia once (think it was against the Rays).
Slowey was coming back from a tendinitis injury and he had thrown 106 pitches. That, and the Twins need him down the stretch. It was a health concern more than anything else, and IMO the right call.
^ Oh. If it was a health thing, then I get it. I didn't know about that.
No worries. They mentioned it both on the A's and Twins (MLB Network) telecast.
That may have been, but Gardenhire's a big believer in pitch count. Outside of Liriano (and not too often with him), he rarely lets pitchers go beyond their predetermined pitch count. There have been very few complete games from Twins pitchers in recent years. But in Slowey's case, it was probably just as well. Besides the worries about his arm, he's been prone to meltdown innings.
I agree it was the right call at the time when it was 1-0, but after Thome's 3 run HR in the bottom of the inning, they should have let him go back out there to see what happens.
Had, by some miracle, he'd gotten the next six outs, it would have been a huge confidence boost for him--something he really needs.
Gardenhire's biggest problem is how he manages his staff. I think it's a big reason half the pitchers in the rotation are such mental midgets.
Had, by some miracle, he'd gotten the next six outs, it would have been a huge confidence boost for him--something he really needs.
Gardenhire's biggest problem is how he manages his staff. I think it's a big reason half the pitchers in the rotation are such mental midgets.
Congrats to Takahashi on his first major league save...Mets beat Astros!
^ Yep. 
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Mets are trying to void Rodriguez's contract. Good luck with that considering the most powerful and corrupt union on the planet will be trying to claim that there is absolutely nothing in the MLBPA guidelines that specifically says it's wrong to beat up your girlfriend's father. 
Braves in talks to acquire 1B Derrek Lee from Cubs in exchange for prospects.
Mets are trying to void Rodriguez's contract. Good luck with that considering the most powerful and corrupt union on the planet will be trying to claim that there is absolutely nothing in the MLBPA guidelines that specifically says it's wrong to beat up your girlfriend's father.
And away we go...
I think this is as good a time as any to renounce my fanship of the Mets. They are giving the Knicks a run for their money in the ineptitude department.
If anyone has a team in a pennant race that needs a fan at the trading deadline, let me know. I'll waive my 10/5 no trade clause for a chance at the post season, and free nachos during the world series.
So far, I'm leaning toward Tampa or Minnesota.
If anyone has a team in a pennant race that needs a fan at the trading deadline, let me know. I'll waive my 10/5 no trade clause for a chance at the post season, and free nachos during the world series.
So far, I'm leaning toward Tampa or Minnesota.
I just renounced my Mariners fanship and was looking at the Mets as a possibility.
But that's more because of my memories as a kid of the David Cone era.
It's frustrating following a team that has every resource possible to win and win big, but won't because Ken Griffey Jr. bobblehead dolls are more important to them than winning.
But that's more because of my memories as a kid of the David Cone era.
It's frustrating following a team that has every resource possible to win and win big, but won't because Ken Griffey Jr. bobblehead dolls are more important to them than winning.
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