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  1. VivaBomboRivera!
    Are we so starved for stories that we're reduced to this after only 10 games? Noticing differences in his at-bats from last year is one thing, worrying about whether he can (or needs to) be "fixed" is hyperbolic. Of course, our truncated "season" is now over 15% complete, but a judgment that Garver is "broken" after only 21 ABs is laughable. Let's revisit this after we see another 3 games/10 ABs or so.
  2. VivaBomboRivera!
    You heard it here first.
  3. VivaBomboRivera!
    mikelink45, on 31 Jul 2020 - 9:23 PM, said: Fine, but the next one is Clevinger. Called it.
  4. VivaBomboRivera!
    We'll stick him today!
  5. VivaBomboRivera!
    That's the point - hitters don't usually score on them _because_ they're aces. ;-)
  6. VivaBomboRivera!
    Some powdery blue stink may still have been floating around the park after yesterday's game. Those rags should never have been allowed on the home field.
  7. VivaBomboRivera!
    If Berrios could get that low curveball over for strikes the way Bieber did all night tonight he'd be a 20-game winning monster. Here's a prescription for this loss: Tip your cap while reminding yourself he can't throw every dayEnjoy some family time and sleep on itWatch the video in the morning and work on takeaways in BPTomorrow's game is a new opportunity - different lineup, different pitcher and plenty of ways to obtain a better result; play hard, have funAlways believe you can stick him in your next at bat
  8. VivaBomboRivera!
    If Tom Froemming is available please include his pitching reports as part of your discussion. His 2019 season videos were very informative.
  9. VivaBomboRivera!
    And the 2020 Home Opener lands with a satisfying thud in the "Win" column. Are we all done worrying about Donaldson and whining about Bailey? I could fall deeply in love with this team. Only 56 games left, and maybe fewer if the virus gets loose, so treasure every inning!
  10. VivaBomboRivera!
    Cron had a nice unassisted double play at first yesterday, as well. Nice to see him flourishing. Orioles and Detroit at top of their divisions - whoda thunk it?
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    Two troubling carry-overs for Berrios from last season: Good hitters read him like a book. Is it possible that something in his motion tips his curveball?His concentration seems to dip when he is staked to a lead Sunny side: Nice to see him clock his fastball at 95mph. On 24 July 2019, how many of you would have bet on the bullpen being as good as it looks today? 5 innings, no runs, 2H, 2 BB, 7K and just 3 batters above minimum. Outstanding. Bats are fine. Easy to see Donaldson was very eager to get his first hit in a Twins jersey. Cave deserves better from all of us. Oh, and 2 unassisted at first. We will not see this again in our lifetimes.
  13. VivaBomboRivera!
    Nice show. John, your microphone was a little muffled. Nick's and Seth's voices came over fine on the podcast. Cross-posting immediate post-game thoughts from the Game Thread.
  14. VivaBomboRivera!
    No Baines No Fisk No Guillén No McDowell No Thomas No worries
  15. VivaBomboRivera!
    One off day in August, four in September?!?!
  16. VivaBomboRivera!
    "Shut up and eat what's put in front o'ye!"
  17. VivaBomboRivera!
    Try coming at this from another perspective - should any statue of Calvin Griffith have gone up in the first place? Consider: Keeping in mind that every soul can have at least a few redemptive moments (as Carew witnessed), on the whole Calvin appears to have been a pretty miserable human being, certainly not a role model for the youth that followed the ball club he ownedGriffith's faux pas were not limited to a single 1978 engagement in Waseca; a scan of press clippings over the long years of his career will yield numerous quotes that reflect poorly on his characterBy the time the '80s rolled around, poor management of both his public persona as well the ball club had eroded community goodwill toward Griffith; "Sell, Calvin, sell!" was the frequent mantra of the day (does anybody remember the ticket buyout campaign?) When his life accomplishments are totaled, did Calvin Griffith contribute enough to the sport, the state and his contemporaries to merit the esteem that comes with a bronze memorial in a prominent place? Probably not (YMMV). He certainly made Carl Pohlad look like a savior for many years after the '84 sale. We probably ought to have a talk about whether Carl really deserves a life-size hunk of metal, as well. There is no symbolism here, no history being lost - this is a right-sizing of how we memorialize a man whose shortcomings made him smaller than he could have been. More importantly, it should be a clear message to all of us that everyone is welcome at the ball park.
  18. VivaBomboRivera!
    Hope springs eternal
  19. VivaBomboRivera!
    Except for the portion borne by Sean Do Much.
  20. VivaBomboRivera!
    Pulling back for a look around the Majors, the Times offers some food for thought.
  21. VivaBomboRivera!
    Nice to see the U's 1979 Student Body President Runner Up getting mention. Let's throw Ron Washington into the mix.
  22. VivaBomboRivera!
    Boo!
  23. VivaBomboRivera!
    The man loves the game. First professional appearance in 1978 to 36 games in Mexican AAA in 2008, and then at 55yo another cup of coffee at Ft. Worth in 2014. Apparently Mitchell could not give up the game, either. After 20 years, his last 4 PAs were for Lincoln in the Northern League in 2001: 2 for 3 with a walk, 3 runs.
  24. VivaBomboRivera!
    Some nice catches there. At your service, Sir.
  25. VivaBomboRivera!
    A quick search in Japanese ("シェーンマック 巨人") reveals that there is a Wiki page for him, and turns up a 1:15 highlight reel on YouTube. He played center for my least favorite NPB team, one that plays in a Metrodome replica. This page ranks him second behind Kevin Mitchell ( the '89 NL MVP who had a 37G, 149PA cup of coffee with Daiei in '95) in a list of five foreign players that also includes Julio Franco (Lotte '98), Reggie Smith (Yomiuri '84 & '85) and Dave Nilsson (Chunichi '00), of all people. His coverage is generally favorable and he is well-remembered. The most recent article turned up is dated July 2018 and looks into the reasons that brought him to the Giants. While some ballpayers with limited MLB exposure go on to long NPB careers, a la Wladimir Balentien, it is rare for a career Major Leaguer to stay in Japan more than a couple years.
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