Season Opener: Rangers @ Mariners

Post #41 » by **studcrackers** » Wed Apr 2, 2008 6:21 am

o also how are you liking the crap for crap swap of brad wifferson and ben brousspare?

Post #42 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Wed Apr 2, 2008 1:22 pm

studcrackers wrote:why is morrow in the minors?

A few reasons. First the Mariners have no idea what to do with him; they still think he can be a legitimate middle-of-the rotation starter but they also think he can become a dominant reliever out of the pen. Since they have no idea where he profiles best, they sent him down to work on his control and to perfect his secondary pitches. He

Bow2Yao11 · Post #43 » by **Bow2Yao11** » Wed Apr 2, 2008 5:02 pm

I would take our offense over SF but I still don't like our lineup at all.

Sexson averages about a K a game and makes no contact at all. He should be the #5 hitter behind Ibanez and Beltre.

We still had a chance to win the game but the bullpen really sucked down the stretch. We need Morrow back in relief.

Rick Rolled · Post #44 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Apr 2, 2008 10:44 pm

Damn, JJ to the 15 day DL....

Is Lowe the closer now?

b_roy7 · Post #45 » by **b_roy7** » Wed Apr 2, 2008 11:26 pm

Semi-disappointing loss yesterday. Rangers practically handed us the game with Felix playing great all-around. JJ would get that save more times then not, so I can take that. The 9th inning would've been better if someone could've gotten on since we all know Yuni's clutch. And hopefully Wilkerson does get better on the road, he's playing no good so far.

studcrackers wrote:o also how are you liking the crap for crap swap of brad wifferson and ben brousspare?

I don't know if you're thinking it was a trade, but we signed Wilkerson as a FA, and traded Broussard to Texas for some prospect.

Rick Rolled wrote:Is Lowe the closer now?

Probably, it'll suck not having Putz closing though.

b_roy7 · Post #46 » by **b_roy7** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 1:33 am

So, the all anticipated Carlos Silva start. Hopefully Jennings' bad season last year will help this year.

Had to bring this up btw (our old friend Adam Jones):

Post #47 » by **Sweezo** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 2:53 am

Three innings in, and Silva looks pretty good.

b_roy7 · Post #48 » by **b_roy7** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 3:40 am

Silva's been solid so far, only a HR through 6 innings. The offense starting to cook up some things as they should be facing the Rangers' pitching staff.

Post #49 » by **Basketball Jesus** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:27 pm

I am loving the Lopez and Betancourt Edition of Best Week Ever.

Argyle · Post #50 » by **Argyle** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 10:07 pm

WHAT THE EFF IS WRONG WITH RICHIE SEXSON????

How can you hit .200 last year and still start in this league????

b_roy7 · Post #51 » by **b_roy7** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 12:12 am

Argyle wrote:WHAT THE EFF IS WRONG WITH RICHIE SEXSON????

How can you hit .200 last year and still start in this league????

John McLaren is how. Thank god he's in his last year of his contract. I still wouldn't mind a turnaround from Sexson. Funny thing is Beltre is still batting behind him.

NateMustGo · Post #52 » by **NateMustGo** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 2:23 pm

Argyle wrote:WHAT THE EFF IS WRONG WITH RICHIE SEXSON????

How can you hit .200 last year and still start in this league????

Give him some time. I think you get him on the road, away from the boo birds at home and he will come around. I am more concerned about Putz on the DL, and giving away that 2nd game vs the Rangers. I will say though our Starters are looking very good right now.

b_roy7 · Post #53 » by **b_roy7** » Fri Apr 4, 2008 6:38 pm

MoMustGo wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Give him some time. I think you get him on the road, away from the boo birds at home and he will come around. I am more concerned about Putz on the DL, and giving away that 2nd game vs the Rangers. I will say though our Starters are looking very good right now.

The injury doesn't seem too big. He hurt himself on the previous pitch before the pitch that he gave the HR on. I think he'll be fine when he gets back.