Mariners @ Rays

Post #1 » by **BlackMamba** » Tue Apr 8, 2008 3:19 pm

Apr 8 - 7:10 pm EDT - E. Bedard (0-0, 1.80) vs. M. Graza (0-0, 8.44)
Apr 9 - 7:10 pm EDT - J. Washburn (0-1, 5.40) vs. A. Sonnanstine (1-0, 6.00)
Apr 10 - 12:40 pm EDT - M. Batista (0-1, 6.00) vs. E. Jackson (1-0, 1.50)

The M's had a very bad series vs. Baltimore, there wasn't much to rescue from those games.

So, still playin away from the beautiful city of Seattle so I don't know really what to expect.

Post #2 » by **Sweezo** » Tue Apr 8, 2008 5:51 pm

This is a dangerous series. It's still early, but that doesn't mean a 2-8 hole is something can dig out of very easily.

I really like the Rays this year, and I'd gladly take Sonnanstine/Jackson over what we're trotting out on the mound in the latter two games.

Ex-hippie · Post #3 » by **Ex-hippie** » Tue Apr 8, 2008 6:00 pm

Hey, we're still only one game behind the Red Sox, and a game and a half ahead of the Tigers.

Bow2Yao11 · Post #4 » by **Bow2Yao11** » Tue Apr 8, 2008 7:52 pm

Bedard is back!!!

Tampa Bay's offense is very dangerous...they have a lot of very productive hitters.

It looks like K-Rod is headed to the DL, so another injury to the Angels!!!

NateMustGo · Post #5 » by **NateMustGo** » Tue Apr 8, 2008 11:00 pm

We need to show up for this series this is a real good team, that is young and hungry. If we don't show up and play some good ball they can get the broom out again!

The Emcee · Post #6 » by **The Emcee** » Tue Apr 8, 2008 11:35 pm

Lmao @ Sexson gettin an infield hit :rofl:

b_roy7 · Post #7 » by **b_roy7** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 12:23 am

Wilkerson hopefully will get started with that 2-run single. Bottom of the 3rd, Bedard struggling a bit giving up a HR to Pena.

b_roy7 · Post #8 » by **b_roy7** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 1:37 am

What made Sexson want to play so good today? 2-2, 3 RBI.

Post #9 » by **BlackMamba** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 1:45 am

well, i like what i'm seeing so far. the mariners have been able to answer to what the rays have put on the board.

bedard has shown some control problems, but overall he has a pretty good fastball and several breaking balls that really make me feel great about bedard-felix as the 1-2 punch.

lopez batting good, beltr

Post #10 » by **BlackMamba** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:07 am

nice stuff by corcoran

Post #11 » by **BlackMamba** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:42 am

well, nice work by rowland-smith.

i wonder if mclaren is going to have a variable closer until putz can return.

Troy McClure · Post #12 » by **Troy McClure** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:44 am

R-S with the K to end the game. A win! Almost forgot what those looked like, in this young season.

Bow2Yao11 · Post #13 » by **Bow2Yao11** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:47 am

Bedard 1st win of the season!!!!

:clap:

Rick Rolled · Post #14 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:49 am

Finally some production from Richie and great work from the pen by RRS.

Nice to get a tough win against a pesky Rays team.

Bow2Yao11 · Post #15 » by **Bow2Yao11** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:57 am

Nice work by Corcoran too.

1 IP, 2 K's

The bullpen actually gave up 0 runs today for the first time this season.

Bay_Areas_Finest · Post #16 » by **Bay_Areas_Finest** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 5:52 am

Who is this Corcoran guy? Never heard of em.

Nice to see RS getting some solid work out there. Until O'Flaherty pulls his head out of his ass, RS is our main lefty source from the pen.

Bedard had some control issues, but fought through it against a touch Rays lineup.

NateMustGo · Post #17 » by **NateMustGo** » Wed Apr 9, 2008 9:48 pm

Never have i thought one game was as important as this one. I am proud that we battled a very tough rays team, and showed some heart, something we have been lacking. maybe just maybe we can build on this win, and start something good! GO Ms

Post #18 » by **Bulltalk** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:16 am

Nice win. I've been growing bullpen paranoid the last few days.

Bay_Areas_Finest · Post #19 » by **Bay_Areas_Finest** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:24 am

Just a great game all-around, except for when our idiotic offense couldn't score with men on 1st and 3rd with no outs.

I was so happy when Burke hit that homer. Really like the guy.

Washburn was fantastic. Threw a lot of strikes and kept the Rays off balanced, and then our pen pitched very well for the second straight game.

This is what I'm talking about. Nice to see us rebound from that sweep.

b_roy7 · Post #20 » by **b_roy7** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:06 am

Got a streak going. Beltre had the #2 play on ESPN's top plays.