Comments on: And That Happened: Sunday’s scores and highlights

By: rarson

rarson — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:32 +0000

They’re paying for strikeouts this year.

By: Loose Changeup

Loose Changeup — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:29:51 +0000

I think so, though I don’t live near Merlin anymore.

Thing is, though, the O’s hit into 6 of those 9 double plays, including one each in the 12th through 15th innings.

By: Utley's Hair

Utley's Hair — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:15:04 +0000

“The problem is the baseball culture that says, under certain circumstances, it’s OK to throw at batters.”

That is the problem, and it needs to be changed. Both pitchers need to be suspended and fined, and if it goes further, ejections, more suspensions and fines need to be levied, to include management if necessary.

By: jimbo1949

jimbo1949 — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:05:12 +0000

“9 double plays in this game”
Is the MD lottery still paying off for Orioles double plays? I think they pick somebody out of a drawing and they get cash for Orioles double plays? Nice payout.

By: natstowngreg

natstowngreg — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:47:05 +0000

Random thoughts from spending last evening at Nats Park:

Nats fans shouted down the Phillies infestation with ease. That’s progress.

Hamels suspended? Why? The fundamental problem isn’t whether Hamels threw at Harper, or admitted it, or Jordan Zimmermann retaliated. The problem is the baseball culture that says, under certain circumstances, it’s OK to throw at batters.

Jayson Werth was hitting much better thus far this season. This hurts, literally and figuratively. Fortunately, Ryan Zimmerman returns, but the Nats will continue to make do with good pitching and a couple of runs per game.

In case anyone is in doubt, Bryce Harper isn’t going back to Syracuse anytime soon. Never mind that he’s contributing something offensively. The Nats just don’t have enough players.

So Hamels beat the Nats again. Duh. At least the Nats won 2 of 3.

By: umrguy42

umrguy42 — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:34:52 +0000

Best I can do, I own most of their albums on CD (including Meddle, one of the first ones I got with The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon)

But I’m mainly talking about recognizability today.

Also, if you get the chance (and haven’t already), read Nick Mason’s book on the group, it’s pretty good.

By: stex52

stex52 — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:28:56 +0000

Remember when you were young, you shone like the son. Shine on, you crazy diamond.

As fitting a tribute as one could hope to have.

By: randomdigits

randomdigits — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:24:35 +0000

Syd Barrett Floyd was something special. That poor crazy bastard could sure write a pop song.

By: Loose Changeup

Loose Changeup — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:11:12 +0000

A few good plays that have escaped people’s attention in the BAL-BOS game:

Jones to Hardy to Wieters to throw out Byrd in the bottom of the 16th, which would have finished the game had he scored

The strikeout – CS double play to bring the game to extra innings. Wieters has a rifle.

Also, there were 9 double plays in this game.

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:38:49 +0000

Ok, the most impressive thing about yesterday’s A’s game is that the are above .500 (the Strange Attractor) for the season. So far. The flurry of trades that Beane will unleash to engorge the River Cats chances at another AAA PCL title have yet to be unleashed, but those trades are only weeks away, especially with the bullpen showing off against Tampa (11 straight scoreless innings over 2 games).

One bit of pleasantness is the turning of the local media against the Wolff/Fisher ownership. Yesterday it was Scott Ostler from the Chron:

“Why would the A’s owners interrupt a good thing? Wolff and majority owner John Fisher are quite happy to sit and wait forever for a San Jose decision from Bud Selig’s blue-ribbon committee, and subsequent vote of MLB owners. While the A’s wait, Lew and John make a profit every year and watch the franchise skyrocket in value.”

By: paperlions

paperlions — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:26 +0000

I don’t fault Hamels for his honesty, just his stupidity (throwing a baseball at someone on purpose). People get hit enough and hurt enough when hit on accident, doing it on purpose is irresponsible.

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:54:20 +0000

Minor league numbers mean virtually nothing in this case. If you doubt that look at Aaron Cooks minor league numbers in Pawtucket for the Sox Triple A team this season. Then look at the shelling he took just the other day. Unlike the old Timex watch commercial he took a licking and he stopped ticking in the 3rd inning, I believe.

By: marinersnate

marinersnate — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:31:49 +0000

“I think at least for the time being that outing kept him in the starting rotation when Andy returns and just bumped Phelps back to the bullpen.”

For fun facts, check Andy Pettitte’s minor league numbers this season. Yanks could put him in their rotation- or they could just let Freddy Garcia start again. Either way, it should be an “upgrade”.

By: pdowdy83

pdowdy83 — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:23:05 +0000

I think MLB should just give him a 4 game suspension. Cost him some money from his game checks and move on. He really forced MLB’s hand by admitting it. If they don’t do something then every other suspension will have a basis of appeal.

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:16:16 +0000

Or as in “friars”….

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:14:14 +0000

Technically stupid. But you can’t fault the honesty either. George Washington is held as a hero for admitting he cut down that poor defenseless cherry tree in it’s prime.

By: stex52

stex52 — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:07:14 +0000

Can’t say for these days, but Meddle got a lot of play when it first came out. I own it.

By: umrguy42

umrguy42 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:59:09 +0000

What, you think it’s less than, say, Meddle? (Yes, I know “Echoes” comes from there, but it’s not an name most people would recognize, I think.)

(Hey, I may only be 30-something, but my college roommate introduced me to Floyd, and I’ve been hooked since :p)

By: ajcardsfan

ajcardsfan — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:58:21 +0000

Wainwright did look pretty good last night, so I was happy with that. Also, I’ll now be laying off of Tyler Greene for a while since he did a good job last night and apparently broke the jinx I thought he was putting on the team.

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:36:31 +0000

My friend, perhaps it was stupid that he admitted it. But I have to say it’s refreshing to see someone actually acceptable responsibility and be honest about it. Unlike so many. I have more respect for Hamels now that I know he’s a stand up guy.

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:25:54 +0000

“And likely got himself a suspension for admitting that he’s kind of a jerk.”

I hope there was as big a deal made when Hudson Plunked Soriano intentionally in 07. After hitting 3 hr’s the previous day, we was hit by the first pitch intentionally. I don’t know why I remember it. But I do.

The way I see it, he kept it low (no chance of hitting the head), and gave away a free run. Then he got hit by Zimmerman. He already paid for it. With that said it was quite stupid to admit.

By: jimbo1949

jimbo1949 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:24:31 +0000

Fryers?

oh, the San Diego Chicken.

By: roadwearyaaron

roadwearyaaron — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:09:10 +0000

Reds, Pirates score is wrong. Cincy won 5-0.

Latos had some control problems at times but when he was on he looked dominating. A career high in strikeouts for him.

By: stex52

stex52 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:02:53 +0000

You realize, of course, that bringing Ozzie to town in a bantering contest is the equivalent of tying one hand behind your back and putting on a blindfold.

By: wlschneider09

wlschneider09 — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:51:25 +0000

Am I the only one who thinks the Sawx should have gone to the third baseman with two on?

By: stex52

stex52 — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:41:46 +0000

Saucerful of Secrets? How old are you really, Craig? About 2/3 of your musical references go back to when I was a teenager. And of all the Pink Floyd albums, probably the least public awareness.

By: stex52

stex52 — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:39:03 +0000

Do my best. Astros are actually on a 5 of 6 run. Maybe those Mayans are right about 2012.

By: sjhaack

sjhaack — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:24:45 +0000

What’s with the liberal use of “Mercy” as punctuation lately? It makes me read the articles like Hawk is speaking and I really don’t like it.

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:22:10 +0000

Zimmerman should but he won’t because unlike Hamels he has the presence of mind to not say such things out loud.

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:16:28 +0000

Hughes looked very good for the Yankees last night. In addition to his 6 2/3 innings and 7 K’s he only allowed 1 walk and had his fastball in the 92-95 MPH range all night consistently. He did even hit 96 MPH on his 115 and final pitch of the evening even though it was taken for a HR by the Royals player. Very, very good outing by Hughes and to be honest one the Yankees needed from him and one he needed to show the Yankees. I think at least for the time being that outing kept him in the starting rotation when Andy returns and just bumped Phelps back to the bullpen.