Game 26 Wrap: 10 Ks for Volquez, 10 Rs for the Reds

by Rick House on Apr 27, 2008 7:07 PM EDT

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The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Apr 27, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

Bailey was instructed to pretty much toss his curve ball into File 13 and go with his fastball, slider and changeup. That’s a tough thing because Bailey always relied on that curve and likes to revert to it when he gets in trouble.

I thought his curveball was pretty decent. I thought Doug did something showing us he had good command and received good results with his Curveball. I only saw him pitch on TV twice last year, once that horrible game against Philley when he was hurt.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Apr 27, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

... That's not good...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Apr 27, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

unless it is good.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 27, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

might be just a temporary thing

Assuming it’s even true.

I know when the Yankees were preparing Chien-Ming Wang for the big leagues, they told him he had too many pitches, and they wanted him to cut down and concentrate on just a few. They were also concerned about the possibility of injury. He’s been adding more pitches to his repertoire, now that his endurance has built up.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I listened to most of Chien-Ming Wang vs CC Sabathia pitching duel today.

Good stuff.

Chien-Ming has singlehandedly kept the Yanks out of the basement so far this season. I think that guy deserves an extension. (Seriously.)

And hey, break up the Tampa Bay Rays!

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 27, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

The Yankees...

...told Wanger that they don’t like to sign young pitchers to big contracts because they are more prone to injury than position players.

Wang has been good, but Pettitte has probably been more reliable.

The Yanks’ young guns have been disappointing. They’re talking about sending one or both of them back down to the minors for more seasoning. Volquez and Cueto have been so solid in comparison.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Game Recap

San Fran- Might be the only team in the NL that is worst then the Reds
Barry Zito- Not sure if the offense is that good, or Barry Zito is really really that bad…
San Fran Bullpen- Only gave up 2 runs in 7 Innings {2 BP solo shots}
Reds Bullpen- I still do not understand why Todd Coffey is on this team
BP- Careless misplay, but a great day offensively
Ede- Finished strong this April
Edison V- Wow!

Norris Hopper's #1 fan!!!

by Zach K on Apr 27, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks

I missed the last half of the game. Watching Zito reminded me that I had a pound and a half of ground beef in the fridge that I was supposed to make into meatballs tonight.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

is that a zito ass comment?

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 27, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the SFG bullpen has been pretty good so far this season.

But this Misch fella who mopped up Zito’s mess just got called up for them today, right?

And Barry Zito has been very very bad so far this season.

So other than that getting some of that whole mojo/confidence thang goin’ (See: Phillips, Brandon), I don’t know that today’s game tells us too much about the offense.

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 27, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

And I almost forgot..

Mercker was NASSY today.

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

eh, not really

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 27, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Not A Save Situation. Yet.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

thank you; i'd never seen that

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

have you ever seen this?

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 28, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

FVA came up with it a few weeks ago

and has been easing it into rotation. This may be the first time it’s been used to describe anybody but Todd Coffey.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions

So, I guess we don't need Dunn and Griffey

Reds fan for 40 years!

by gejoe on Apr 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

bet they were ticked off to be left out today

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Apr 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't understand why our best players need so much rest.

Griffey I can see. He is older than dirt.

Dunn, though, is just 28.

by Nick Papageorgio on Apr 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you ever been 6'6", 270lbs?

Actually, I think Dusty is trying to do with Dunn what he did with both EdE and BP. Both of those gents took a “mental” day and then came out smacking the ball after the day off. I think he’s hoping the same Jedi mind tricks will work on Dunn.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 27, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions