Comments on: Settling the Score: Sunday’s results

By: marinersnate

marinersnate — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:19:45 +0000

“celebrating the economic and social contributions of workers everywhere.”

I think it possible that you are confusing Labor Day with May Day, comrade.

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:52:53 +0000

The A’s score 33 runs and only surrender five in the sweep of the Red Sox. Based on what went on in the clubhouse and on the field, I think Valentine’s end has come. Things aren’t going too well in Liverpool either, where the Gunners blanked the Fenway Sports Groups’ team 2-0 over the weekend, keeping them in the “relegation zone”. Time for John Henry to rethink his approach to running his teams.

Back to the A’s: Brett Anderson has profited handsomely from some great defense in his 3 starts, especially Cespedes’ throw yesterday to nail Scotty Pods at the plate in the 6th. Bret’s 3 starts have followed similar patterns: 4 very strong innings, a little drift in the 5th, then clear signs of fatigue in the 6th, and depending on the pitch count, maybe getting into the 7th.

Still, 2 more HR’s yesterday (Drew and Seth Smith, both were no-doubters). The A’s have been very fortunate to face Minnesota, Cleveland, and Boston over their last 13 of their last 16 games to go 14-2. That ends today with a 3 game set against a highly motivated Angels team.

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:42:52 +0000

Ravech has been eclipsed by Bertiaume in terms of quality on BBTN, although Karl is still considered the #1 host by ESPN. Extremely unfortunate, as his time is long past.

By: dennisund

dennisund — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:50:05 +0000

Just another Phils phan that can’t wait for Chipper Jones to retire.

By: schmedley69

schmedley69 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:21:10 +0000

Karl Ravitch tweeted after the game that something “magical” seems to be happening with Chipper and the Braves. The Braves are 4-6 in their last 10 games and appear primed for another September collapse. Yes, that’s truly magical.

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:19:54 +0000

These days, anyone could hit a grand slam against the Feesh. And this is a team that never heard the word "comeback." I stopped bothering to watch the game after the first after a quick shot of the dugout showed twenty five Rainbow Warriors shrugging with their eyes. I think Justin Ruggiano drew the short straw that meant he had to go out and drive in the one run that might bestow faux respectability on a bunch of guys who are not so much mailing it in for the rest of the season as stuffing notes in used beer bottles and could care less when a stray tide deposits it at some unsuspecting sunbathers' feet. Otherwise it was a teepical Feesh game, with guys dying on base (1 for 7 RISP) and more missed opportunities than a Middle East peace conference. After tearing it up on the road, hitting in the five spot, Slobbering Ozzie decided that there's no success so profound that he can't find a way to mess with it, so he moved the Iron Giant back into the cleanup spot where he became instantly useless. Disorientation? Let's see some of the kids now, Ozzie. What else is left?

By: chill1184

chill1184 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:03:21 +0000

Still can’t believe that of all people Bay hits a grand slam against the fish.

By: legacybroken

legacybroken — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:34:05 +0000

Cy Young’s pretty much down to Price, JV and King Felix now. I think either Price or JV gets if theymake the playoffs unless King Felix continues to dominate and the other two dont’t.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:07:23 +0000

Verlander beat Sale in a game that had post season and possibly Cy Young implications. Also, in the Cy Young race, Weaver gave up 2 solo homers and lost while Price gave up 2 fluke runs and won. In the home run race, Edwin hit his 37th homer.

By: papalurchdxb

papalurchdxb — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:58:09 +0000

Mammo Yicketty’s away for Ol’ Chipper – top sport.

By: dondada10

dondada10 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:40:48 +0000

Jason Bay’s Grand Slam means he’ll drive in more runs this season (18) then millions earned (16).

I’m sure he’s relieved to get that monkey off his back.

By: proudlycanadian

proudlycanadian — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:34:12 +0000

Is Larry the only person who played baseball yesterday?