MLB Discussion Thread - Page 1009

Brent · 06-09-2012, 04:11 PM

to anyone who can assist:

I don't have FoxSports Southwest (because I only have local channels) and the Rangers/Giants game is blacking out MLB.tv (to which I subscribe) because it's the Rangers. Other than telling the MLB to eat a dick via twitter, any suggestions? I'm listening to the radio broadcast, but all I can find for video is that StreamTorrent crap on FirstRowSports.

comahan · 06-09-2012, 04:14 PM

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He's been an very different hitter this year then he was last year in Boston. Last year he struggled against right-handed pitching, only hit .210. But he killed it against left-handed pitching with the Red Sox, he hit .338 in 2010 (in limited AB's) and .330 in 2011 against left handed pitching. This year he's flipped it around, he's hitting .317 against righty's and .217 against lefty's. If he can start hitting better from the right side again he has perennial all-star potential. Especially since he has power from both sides.

Seeing as Melancon is still stuck in AAA, definately a steal for the Astros.

He was at about .280 on both sides of the plate for a while. Then had a few 0-fors in a row against lefties and it dipped dramatically. I imagine it'll middle out as we go along.

Brodeur · 06-09-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

to anyone who can assist:

I don't have FoxSports Southwest (because I only have local channels) and the Rangers/Giants game is blacking out MLB.tv (to which I subscribe) because it's the Rangers. Other than telling the MLB to eat a dick via twitter, any suggestions? I'm listening to the radio broadcast, but all I can find for video is that StreamTorrent crap on FirstRowSports.

Well, there's this crappy feed: http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/55569/1/s...am-online.html

I ******* hate Delmon Young by the way.

Nalej · 06-09-2012, 04:26 PM

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I really, really like him so far. Always gives a good AB, is a switch hitter that has been equally good on both sides of the plate so far, and has been a good defender.

Here's hoping his history of injuries doesnt catch up with him.

Always produced when healthy but that's the thing.

Brodeur · 06-09-2012, 04:32 PM

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Always produced when healthy but that's the thing.

Eh, they traded a 27 year old reliever who got assraped already this year in Boston, so it's not a big loss.

Bolt · 06-09-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by comahan

He was at about .280 on both sides of the plate for a while. Then had a few 0-fors in a row against lefties and it dipped dramatically. I imagine it'll middle out as we go along.

The key for him is to keep hitting well from the left side of the plate, unlike what he could do in Boston. You obviously can't be a successful hitter with an inablility to hit right handed pitching. I think he'll turn out to be a very solid player if he can stay healthy, that is a big if however.

Bolt · 06-09-2012, 04:34 PM

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Eh, they traded a 27 year old reliever who got assraped already this year in Boston, so it's not a big loss.

Seeing as Lowrie has put up all star numbers I'd say it's a steal.

tjsunstein · 06-09-2012, 04:34 PM

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Kevin Millwood now has 2 career no-hitters. For reals.

I was there for the one vs, the Giants at the Vet.

Also, Mike Trout.

Brent · 06-09-2012, 04:36 PM

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Well, there's this crappy feed: http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/55569/1/s...am-online.html

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Hines · 06-09-2012, 04:40 PM

I'm going to feel sorry for the Royals tonight after JMac owns them.

Scotty D · 06-09-2012, 04:51 PM

So what is more impressive, a six pitcher no hitter or a no hitter thrown by one pitcher?

Brent · 06-09-2012, 04:52 PM

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So what is more impressive, a six pitcher no hitter or a no hitter thrown by one pitcher?

that no-hitter the Astros threw in '03 was awesome.

comahan · 06-09-2012, 04:53 PM

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that no-hitter the Astros threw in '03 was awesome.

That was so cool. And the fact that it was against the Yankees made it 100x better.

asdf1223 · 06-09-2012, 05:26 PM

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So what is more impressive, a six pitcher no hitter or a no hitter thrown by one pitcher?

One pitcher is much more impressive. But the M's got a no hitter from a spring training invitee(Milwood) starting and former prospect turned bartender(Wilhemsen) finishing. Nice story in a pretty much a wasted rebuilding season.

comahan · 06-09-2012, 05:50 PM

Another Jed Lowrie HR.

OSUGiants17 · 06-09-2012, 05:50 PM

So I heard Dee Gordon might appeal the no hitter because of this:
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/6/9/307...ners-no-hitter

Is that even allowed? I mean can he actually appeal it? It won't change anything, just take the M's out of the history books, but he still lost the game.

Nalej · 06-09-2012, 06:03 PM

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Eh, they traded a 27 year old reliever who got assraped already this year in Boston, so it's not a big loss.

I wasn't saying it was. I love Lowrie. Wish we could have kept him but I see why we went out and traded for bullpen arms.

Docta · 06-09-2012, 06:43 PM

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So I heard Dee Gordon might appeal the no hitter because of this:
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/6/9/307...ners-no-hitter

Is that even allowed? I mean can he actually appeal it? It won't change anything, just take the M's out of the history books, but he still lost the game.

Why didn't Galarraga appeal the perfect game then? I doubt they'll allow Gordon to do it, no matter how much he wants it.