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Discuss Thrower · 09:42 PM

Pirates: (53-38, 2nd NL Central)
Burnett (7-3, 2.11 ERA) 6.0 IP 1K 11H 1BB 6ER Balk, non-call ejection (W)
... a Bastard 0.1 IP 0K 1H 0BB 1ER
... J. Hughes 0.2 IP 0K 0H 0BB 0ER
... T. Watson 1.0 IP 1K 1H 0BB 0ER
... M. Melancon 0.2 IP 0K 0H 1BB 0ER (Save)

9 - G. Polanco 2-5 R (backward)K
4 - N. Walker 1-5 2RBI 3B K
8 - A. McCutchen 2-4 RBI 2B 3K (Erased at HP in T3 [3-2])
7 - S. Marte 3-4 2R SB K
6 - J. Kang 2-4 2B 2R BB
DH - P. Alvarez 2-5 RBI R 2K
2 - ~~F. Cervelli~~ 1-3 R FC K (Pulled due to injury B7)
.... C. Stewart 1-1
3 - T. Ishikawa 3-5 HR 4RBI 2 2B 2K
5 - S. Rodriguez 0-5 FC (backward)K

HR: Ishikawa to left (off Medlen T5, scores Kang)

versus

Royals: (55-35, 1st AL Central)
Ventura (4-6, 4.73 ERA) 4.0 IP 7K 10H 1BB 6ER (L)
... K. Medlen 3.1 IP 4K 3H 0BB 4ER (First appearance since Sept. 2013)
... L. Hochevar 1.2 IP 2K 3H 0BB 0ER

6 - A. Escobar 2-5 R SB
5 - M. Moustakas 2-3 HR 2HBP (Erased at 2B B1 [7-4])
8 - L. Cain 1-5 R
3 - E. Hosmer 3-4 RBI 3B 2R BB
DH - K. Morales 1-4 HR (SAC..?) 3RBI
2 - S. Perez 2-4 K
4 - O. Infante 1-3 2B BB
9 - A. Rios 1-4 R SB 2B K (Stole home in B4)
7 - J. Dyson 1-1 HBP FC K

HR: Morales off RF pole (off Burnett B5, scores Hosmer); Moustakas to center right (solo off Burnett B7)

Hootie · 07-20-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

I've said this 1000x. Most just seem skeptical about it, but my mind is made up. Shields was a major head shrink for the rest of the staff.

San Diego isn't going to be in the playoffs. Any chance we can hire him as a "special advisor" for October?

It's hard to argue either way ... And I like James Shields. He was a great veteran presence. But so is Guthrie. And Vargas. And hell, Davis/Holland. And Chris Young.

C3HIEF3S · 07-20-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

It's hard to argue either way ... And I like James Shields. He was a great veteran presence. But so is Guthrie. And Vargas. And hell, Davis/Holland. And Chris Young.

and Rios

Edit: we're talking pitchers. Disregard.

tk13 · 07-20-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Meh. I don't buy it. I never bought into the James Shields leadership crap. If that's the case, what's going on in San Diego? What's up with Cashner? Etc...

Don't be naive. There's obviously more to it than that. I have not watched Cashner pitch. I don't know. But his strikeout rate is actually up this year, he's allowing too many HRs, and he is playing in front of a worse defense. He currently has almost as many unearned runs as the entire Royals pitching staff. That's no joke.

It's not like there's some magic wand and only Shields could help them, but my point was that both Duffy and Ventura have appeared to be mentally fragile from the start of this season. A veteran presence probably could have helped them, because their issues are mental. I don't have any problem with letting Shields walk, just making a point. And I do believe having someone who sets a solid example, and is talented, can make a difference. I like Guthrie, but he just can't play that role.

**petegz28** · 07-20-2015, 07:26 PM

that's the nail

C3HIEF3S · 07-20-2015, 07:26 PM

Credit to McCutchen there, that's not a terrible pitch.

GloryDayz · 07-20-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S

Yep. The last time our first baseman hit a home run was June 19th vs the Red Sox. Keep doing you, Hos.

Or her....

Hootie · 07-20-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

I've seen on this MB and heard from other folks he thinks his swing is fine and needs no adjustment... until he admits his swing is shit it will continue to be awful.

His swing isn't shit, he's just incredibly streaky. It's frustrating to watch as a fan but he's still a fantastic player for many reasons that won't show up on a stat sheet ... You know, kinda like James Shields

Hootie · 07-20-2015, 07:27 PM

Dyson plays too shallow in left ... Cocky son of a Bitch. Gordon gets that ball

Hootie · 07-20-2015, 07:29 PM

Well, I'm not too mad. I'm kinda excited to watch Medlen. They should bring him in to finish this one after this last out

**petegz28** · 07-20-2015, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Dyson plays too shallow in left ... Cocky son of a Bitch. Gordon gets that ball

he plays where they line him up....our coaches have had us out of position all night

Al Bundy · 07-20-2015, 07:30 PM

Well.. that is an outing for Ventura.

Hootie · 07-20-2015, 07:31 PM

Ventura was Jekyll and Hyde tonight. Oh well. No difference in losing 10-1 or 3-1 in 18 innings. A loss is a loss.

Hootie · 07-20-2015, 07:34 PM

Here comes a solo from ****wad. Because, well, you know

**petegz28** · 07-20-2015, 07:34 PM

wtf was that when we needed it rios?

bsroyals54 · 07-20-2015, 07:34 PM

2 out rally GO

07-20-2015, 06:02 PM
Discuss Thrower "You like to drink?" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "I like to drink." Casino cash: $-410000	** Official Pirates at Royals 7/20/15 GDT ** Pirates: (53-38, 2nd NL Central) Burnett (7-3, 2.11 ERA) 6.0 IP 1K 11H 1BB 6ER Balk, non-call ejection (W) ... a Bastard 0.1 IP 0K 1H 0BB 1ER ... J. Hughes 0.2 IP 0K 0H 0BB 0ER ... T. Watson 1.0 IP 1K 1H 0BB 0ER ... M. Melancon 0.2 IP 0K 0H 1BB 0ER (Save) 9 - G. Polanco 2-5 R (backward)K 4 - N. Walker 1-5 2RBI 3B K 8 - A. McCutchen 2-4 RBI 2B 3K (Erased at HP in T3 [3-2]) 7 - S. Marte 3-4 2R SB K 6 - J. Kang 2-4 2B 2R BB DH - P. Alvarez 2-5 RBI R 2K 2 - ~~F. Cervelli~~ 1-3 R FC K (Pulled due to injury B7) .... C. Stewart 1-1 3 - T. Ishikawa 3-5 HR 4RBI 2 2B 2K 5 - S. Rodriguez 0-5 FC (backward)K HR: Ishikawa to left (off Medlen T5, scores Kang) versus Royals: (55-35, 1st AL Central) Ventura (4-6, 4.73 ERA) 4.0 IP 7K 10H 1BB 6ER (L) ... K. Medlen 3.1 IP 4K 3H 0BB 4ER (First appearance since Sept. 2013) ... L. Hochevar 1.2 IP 2K 3H 0BB 0ER 6 - A. Escobar 2-5 R SB 5 - M. Moustakas 2-3 HR 2HBP (Erased at 2B B1 [7-4]) 8 - L. Cain 1-5 R 3 - E. Hosmer 3-4 RBI 3B 2R BB DH - K. Morales 1-4 HR (SAC..?) 3RBI 2 - S. Perez 2-4 K 4 - O. Infante 1-3 2B BB 9 - A. Rios 1-4 R SB 2B K (Stole home in B4) 7 - J. Dyson 1-1 HBP FC K HR: Morales off RF pole (off Burnett B5, scores Hosmer); Moustakas to center right (solo off Burnett B7) Last edited by Discuss Thrower; 07-20-2015 at 09:42 PM..
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07-20-2015, 07:26 PM	#199
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $-1135873	that's the nail
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07-20-2015, 07:26 PM	#200
C3HIEF3S Let's Get Weird Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Casino cash: $9910098	Credit to McCutchen there, that's not a terrible pitch.
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07-20-2015, 07:27 PM	#203
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Dyson plays too shallow in left ... Cocky son of a Bitch. Gordon gets that ball
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07-20-2015, 07:29 PM	#204
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Well, I'm not too mad. I'm kinda excited to watch Medlen. They should bring him in to finish this one after this last out
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07-20-2015, 07:30 PM	#206
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3351831	Well.. that is an outing for Ventura.
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07-20-2015, 07:31 PM	#207
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Ventura was Jekyll and Hyde tonight. Oh well. No difference in losing 10-1 or 3-1 in 18 innings. A loss is a loss.
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07-20-2015, 07:34 PM	#208
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Here comes a solo from ****wad. Because, well, you know
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07-20-2015, 07:34 PM	#209
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07-20-2015, 07:34 PM	#210
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