MLB Random Thoughts - Opening Week Edition [4/4 - 4/8]

[Goober]

Billingsley made it into the 9th on his first start of the year. Ethier hitting two extra base hits off of a lefty - huge since he's got a history of struggles against lefties - the triple he hit would've been a home run in any other park. It was off the wall in the deepest corner of the outfield. Kemp already has a home run and a stolen base... Only 49 of each to go!

Big considering the state of the bullpen after Thursday's game.

I started Kershaw, Gallardo, and Mariano Rivera in fantasy. Billingsley is on the bench. :cano:

 

[Acesuper]

Billingsley made it into the 9th on his first start of the year. Ethier hitting two extra base hits off of a lefty - huge since he's got a history of struggles against lefties - the triple he hit would've been a home run in any other park. It was off the wall in the deepest corner of the outfield. Kemp already has a home run and a stolen base... Only 49 of each to go!

Headed To San Diego today. Hope to jump to a 3 - 0 start.

 

[1ke]

Opening day, yesterday, was nothing more than a huge fucking hassle. Waaaaay too many people in Miller Park. Just too much going on for it to even be enjoyable. Oh yeah, and they got curb stomped by the Cards again.

Best part of the day for me was my non conversation conversation with Motte at the end after making my way to the bleachers.

Me: Hey Jason! Hey Motte!!!
Him: *turned and looked* :smug:
Me: Damn man, yall couldnt let us get this one, havent you done enough?
Him: :smug:
Me: Lol Peace

 

[Villain]

I know it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but Capuano looked awesome in Spring Training. I can't wait to see how he does in his first game. We gotta get as many easy games as possible in case this ends up being a long NL West year. Dodgers have an easy April schedule so it's important to start hot. San Diego looks like they weren't ready for the season to start. Errors all over the place.

I'm going to the game next Thursday in LA against the Pirates. I'm so pumped that McCourt is essentially gone so that I can stop boycotting the team. I hadn't bought a Dodgers shirt in over a year and the only reason I went to a game last year was because the tickets were free. Seriously fuck Frank McCourt.

Big considering the state of the bullpen after Thursday's game.

I started Kershaw, Gallardo, and Mariano Rivera in fantasy. Billingsley is on the bench. :cano:

That sucks and I feel your pain. They don't exactly put "stomach flu" in the injury report before games. I would've told you to start Bills. He's gotta have a big year or look for a new uni. Trade bait if he doesn't put up numbers. Honeycutt made a bunch of subtle changes in his delivery over Spring to keep him consistent. I'm not going to lie though, last night was a gift from home plate. The ump was calling every checked swing and a bunch of questionable outside pitches for balls. He did it both ways, so at least he was consistent with the wide strike zone. Ethier was pissed (as usual). Hahaha

 

[Goober]

I know it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but Capuano looked awesome in Spring Training. I can't wait to see how he does in his first game. We gotta get as many easy games as possible in case this ends up being a long NL West year. Dodgers have an easy April schedule so it's important to start hot. San Diego looks like they weren't ready for the season to start. Errors all over the place.

I'm going to the game next Thursday in LA against the Pirates. I'm so pumped that McCourt is essentially gone so that I can stop boycotting the team. I hadn't bought a Dodgers shirt in over a year and the only reason I went to a game last year was because the tickets were free. Seriously fuck Frank McCourt.



That sucks and I feel your pain. They don't exactly put "stomach flu" in the injury report before games. I would've told you to start Bills. He's gotta have a big year or look for a new uni. Trade bait if he doesn't put up numbers. Honeycutt made a bunch of subtle changes in his delivery over Spring to keep him consistent. I'm not going to lie though, last night was a gift from home plate. The ump was calling every checked swing and a bunch of questionable outside pitches for balls. He did it both ways, so at least he was consistent with the wide strike zone. Ethier was pissed (as usual). Hahaha

Weekly lineups so I had to have that shit locked Monday. :brianwilson:

As for Capuano, he should be money in Petco. Good dude. Overpaid, but still a good dude.

 

[Mogriffjr]

Weekly lineups so I had to have that shit locked Monday. :brianwilson:

As for Capuano, he should be money in Petco. Good dude. Overpaid, but still a good dude.

he pitched pretty much to his periphials last year but another year off his injury SHOULD see better results, especially in Petco.

 

[Mogriffjr]

Headed to Citi Field in a few hours. w00t

hope u liked Wright's oppo and Duda's laser shot :smug:

 

[Slateman]

Chad Fucking Tracy

 

[Sharkweather]

Well what a shitty start to the season. No bats, looks just like last September.

 

[Rudi]

lolcubs

 

[Villain]

LOLGiants. Another first inning home run. This one off of Bumgarner.

 

[Slateman]

 

[FUSE]

Aaron Hill going ham on Madison Bumgarnder again. 2 run shot to left

 

[Villain]

:lolol: @ FatNatsFan. I would hate to sit next to a dorky fat kid like that as he smugs all over your team.

 

[NAHSTE]

Fuck this team. Fire Fredi. Trade Heyward. Cut Diaz. Season's over.

But seriously, had a good time at the game, the park looks great with the new fence. Duda is locked in, he fucking crushed his 2nd HR, it got out in .2 seconds.

Oh, and one more thing, fire Fredi.

 

[Buzzman]

Me after seeing Prince and Miguel each bombing two so far.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

Rays lineup for tonight's game (4/7) vs Yankees:

Jennings cf, Pena 1b, Longoria 3b, Joyce lf, Zobrist rf, Scott dh, Keppinger 2b, Lobaton c, Brignac ss

Pena goes to #2 b/c Maddon thinks he will see more fastballs and less shifting. Joyce goes to #4 in lineup today. Maddon likes Lobaton and Brignac vs Kuroda better than Rodriguez and Molina. Maddon will put Molina and Rodriguez in for Sunday's game.

All this per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

 

[Slateman]

Fuck this team. Fire Fredi. Trade Heyward. Cut Diaz. Season's over.

But seriously, had a good time at the game, the park looks great with the new fence. Duda is locked in, he fucking crushed his 2nd HR, it got out in .2 seconds.

Oh, and one more thing, fire Fredi.

Lannan for Heyward, straight up?


Think about it ...


In all seriousness, it's pretty obvious that Heyward got rushed to the majors. He should have had at least 300 PA in Triple A before they called him up. It's one of the reasons I have no problem with the Nationals taking their time with Harper

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I'm going to the game next Thursday in LA against the Pirates. I'm so pumped that McCourt is essentially gone so that I can stop boycotting the team. I hadn't bought a Dodgers shirt in over a year and the only reason I went to a game last year was because the tickets were free. Seriously fuck Frank McCourt.

My Orioles boycott is entering its fifth season. The only thing I've purchased in that time is a Markakis jersey from the Asian market :smug:

 

[NAHSTE]

In all seriousness, it's pretty obvious that Heyward got rushed to the majors.

I disagree. He was 4th in the majors in OBP as a 20 year old, and was worth 4.5 wins. I do think he was rushed back from his injury last season though, partially because Chipper got stupid and ran his mouth.