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[mrdannyg]

digitalmonkey, on Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 10:31 AM, said:

Because a mid-April game is somehow worth less?

Yes. Just like the 9th inning is "worth more" than the 1st inning. It's called leverage, yo.

[digitalmonkey]

mrdannyg, on Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 12:04 PM, said:

Yes. Just like the 9th inning is "worth more" than the 1st inning. It's called leverage, yo.

Brotha, if the 9th inning is so important then why do they not even play the bottom of the 9th sometimes. Word.

[mrdannyg]

digitalmonkey, on Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 2:31 PM, said:

Brotha, if the 9th inning is so important then why do they not even play the bottom of the 9th sometimes. Word.

<<<<defeated

[HollywoodAFD]

timwakefield, on Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 3:09 AM, said:

Third base coach needs to learn how to not cause unnecessary collisions at home with his superstar hitter in a mid-April game.

The sports talk shows have not shut up about this.I don't think it was a bad call.... he didn't tell Josh to fall on his face.... at the time the call was made it looked like it could have been an easy score. Great play by the catcher to realize nobody was covering home and reacted fast.

[timwakefield]

HollywoodAFD, on Friday, April 15th, 2011, 10:20 AM, said:

The sports talk shows have not shut up about this.I don't think it was a bad call.... he didn't tell Josh to fall on his face.... at the time the call was made it looked like it could have been an easy score. Great play by the catcher to realize nobody was covering home and reacted fast.

He set up a play where both Josh and the catcher would be running to the plate at full speed, and could well have arrived at the same moment. That didn't even happen (a major collision), and still the play was so awkward that Hamilton had to slide headfirst to have any chance at scoring. It was way too aggressive, especially for the top of the first inning. Of course it wasn't 100% the fault of the 3rd base coach - it was also simply an accident. Interesting note: I'm pretty sure the Detroit 1b fell asleep on that play. He should be covering home there, shouldn't he?

[Skeleton Jelly]

You can argue that the 3rd base coach was being too aggressive trying to score there, but to say that he put him in a dangerous situation seems silly to me.

[timwakefield]

Skeleton Jelly, on Friday, April 15th, 2011, 7:07 PM, said:

You can argue that the 3rd base coach was being too aggressive trying to score there, but to say that he put him in a dangerous situation seems silly to me.

I edited. Not saying it would change your comment, but yeah.

[Skeleton Jelly]

timwakefield, on Friday, April 15th, 2011, 4:16 PM, said:

I edited.

Of course you did.King of the Edit.

[timwakefield]

Skeleton Jelly, on Friday, April 15th, 2011, 7:25 PM, said:

Of course you did.King of the Edit.

I mean, it's not like I wanna lose my crown!

[HollywoodAFD]

timwakefield, on Friday, April 15th, 2011, 6:05 PM, said:

He set up a play where both Josh and the catcher would be running to the plate at full speed, and could well have arrived at the same moment. That didn't even happen (a major collision), and still the play was so awkward that Hamilton had to slide headfirst to have any chance at scoring. It was way too aggressive, especially for the top of the first inning. Of course it wasn't 100% the fault of the 3rd base coach - it was also simply an accident. Interesting note: I'm pretty sure the Detroit 1b fell asleep on that play. He should be covering home there, shouldn't he?

It was the pitchers job to rotate to the plate ... I watched it again and still have to say that it was just a freak accident. When he made the call to send him...it appeared that Josh could easily outrun ANYONE to the plate.Anyhoooo... Hey Yankees... how ya like us now ? !I would rather beat the Yankees once in New York than sweep any other team.

[timwakefield]

HollywoodAFD, on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 8:24 AM, said:

It was the pitchers job to rotate to the plate

Wasn't the pitcher involved in trying to catch the ball?

[HollywoodAFD]

timwakefield, on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 5:53 PM, said:

Wasn't the pitcher involved in trying to catch the ball?

No.... he was standing on the mound with his thumb up his arse.It was third and catcher involved in the catch.Here's the clip.Josh Break Arm

[digitalmonkey]

HollywoodAFD, on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 7:52 PM, said:

No.... he was standing on the mound with his thumb up his arse.It was third and catcher involved in the catch.Here's the clip.Josh Break Arm

Can't blame a guy for that every once in awhile

[digitalmonkey]

Seriously, who didn't think Hamilton was gonna be hurt at some point this season? May as well get it over with.

[HollywoodAFD]

digitalmonkey, on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 8:00 PM, said:

Can't blame a guy for that every once in awhile

We all like doing that.... as much as possible... maybe not while on national TV though

digitalmonkey, on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 8:01 PM, said:

Seriously, who didn't think Hamilton was gonna be hurt at some point this season? May as well get it over with.

This is the most accurate statement since the Earth cooled.He was moved from center field because he would likely be running more (and get hurt).... he get's sick more than anyone else in baseball (possibly due to a low immune system because of all the cocaine) ... he dives for balls that he shouldn't (did it last year and separated his shoulder).. It was inevitable !I just didn't like his comments right after it....as if he actually thought at the time "Coach...this is a bad idea...I could get hurt."Well... guess what.... it's a sport.... athletes get hurt. That's why you get paid MILLIONS (he makes nearly 9 MILLION this year) to play a game.*stepping down*

[HollywoodAFD]

5 game win streak... haven't given up a single run in 2 games... 3 shutouts in 5 games... outscored opponents 27-6 in last 5 games.. Swept the team with the best record in baseball last week.Still... no respect.Now bring on the Tigers...who for whatever reason seem to own our arse. Which Colby Lewis will show up tonight?

[Skeleton Jelly]

HollywoodAFD, on Monday, June 6th, 2011, 12:41 PM, said:

Still... no respect.

What does this even mean?

[digitalmonkey]

Skeleton Jelly, on Monday, June 6th, 2011, 2:47 PM, said:

What does this even mean?

It's an old Rodney Dangerfield schtick.

[HollywoodAFD]

Struggled against the L'Astros

[digitalmonkey]

Unbelievable tragedy last night....