MLB '09

Motorboat Cruiser · 10-16-2009, 09:21 AM

Well, that was painful to watch.

I still cannot understand why Torre would pull Wolf so quickly in the last series, yet leave Kershaw in for so long when he clearly couldn't find the strike zone. I understand the idea of giving him a little extra time to try and pull himself together, but that clearly wasn't happening. After walking two guys and Howard coming to the plate, you simply have to pull him before things get out of hand. And Elbert was warm in the pen. I love and trust Torre, but WTF???

Still, we did come out more aggressive than last year, and it was nice to see Manny plant one in Mannywood and Loney swing the bat well. But we also gave away home field advantage. I can only hope today turns out much better - that Padilla looks the same as he did in his last start and that Pedro chokes. It would also be nice to see Blake return to form.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-16-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

I love and trust Torre, but WTF???

He left Kershaw in an inning too long last series too and it almost cost them. It's weird.

Just one game, and one that they were competitive, the didn't look overmatched or anything. This one's got a long way to go.

Moonliner · 10-16-2009, 07:57 PM

A couple of comments from today's game:

It still counts! If you walk in the winning run, tough turkey.

Does anyone know why there was an entire blue section that was empty just off of home base?

Am I the only one that finds it a bit odd to have a large Casino add on the outfield wall given MLB's stance on betting?

Go Blue.

Strangler Lewis · 10-16-2009, 08:40 PM

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Does anyone know why there was an entire blue section that was empty just off of home base?

Off of what? I guess your Nationals, like desperate, sex starved teenagers, get there so seldom, you don't even remember what to call it.

10-16-2009, 09:21 AM	#1
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Well, that was painful to watch. I still cannot understand why Torre would pull Wolf so quickly in the last series, yet leave Kershaw in for so long when he clearly couldn't find the strike zone. I understand the idea of giving him a little extra time to try and pull himself together, but that clearly wasn't happening. After walking two guys and Howard coming to the plate, you simply have to pull him before things get out of hand. And Elbert was warm in the pen. I love and trust Torre, but WTF??? Still, we did come out more aggressive than last year, and it was nice to see Manny plant one in Mannywood and Loney swing the bat well. But we also gave away home field advantage. I can only hope today turns out much better - that Padilla looks the same as he did in his last start and that Pedro chokes. It would also be nice to see Blake return to form.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	A couple of comments from today's game: It still counts! If you walk in the winning run, tough turkey. Does anyone know why there was an entire blue section that was empty just off of home base? Am I the only one that finds it a bit odd to have a large Casino add on the outfield wall given MLB's stance on betting? Go Blue. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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