Monday, May 18, 2009

LET'S NOT COUNT ON THIS

***WALK-OFF WINS***
They sure are exciting, but remember: this only comes to pass when you're the home team. On the road, you have to take the lead into the ninth. I think the best thing is that it's not just one guy. The "Toss-The Helmet-Into -The-Air" seems nice enough until it comes down on somebodies head. Toss it away, not straight up into the air over home plate. The guys in pinstripes are teammates, guys.

***WHAT TO DO WITH HUGHES***
Wang is coming back and there is talk of using Hughes as a set-up man in the bullpen. We've seen him crank it up to 95-96, so this might work. Just like Joba in his bullpen stints, there would be no reason to pace himself. Just let it all hang out. I'd like to see them try this.

***GARDNER'S DASH***
Two things here: Coach Dave Powers used to say, "Make the other team make the play." Mauer just nailed Gardner, so he had no leeway. If he hesitates one more second, Gardner is safe, and he gets to wear the 'Championship Belt' (This is kind of a cute idea). Picasner thinks is was the right thing to do: it took a perfect play to get him.
2nd point: Mauer was NOT, repeat, NOT, faking the throw to first. He stopped because he saw he had no chance. If he was faking, he would have faked and immediately turned and headed for home. You could see he was reacting to Gardner. Of course, now Mauer is claiming it was a fake. Liar, liar, pants on...(calm down, Picasner).

***I NEED AN EXPLANATION, PLEASE***
Why do you bring in your closer with the score tied? It's not a save situation. If your team doesn't score, you've wasted your closer for no reason. If one of your pitchers gets into trouble, I can see bringing him in, but not before. Any answers? ...Guesses? ...Lies?

Do I really have to listen to Joe "I'm always right" Morgan tonight? NO! NO! NO! Maybe someone will foul a ball back into the booth and put us both out of our misery.

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