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  1. jimbo92107
    I've been kind of on the fence about whether to trade Santana while he's hot. Obviously he's not going to throw a shutout each time he scales the micro mountain, but I think his Zen-like calm is having a very beneficial effect on the rest of the pitching staff. Berrios seems fascinated as he studies every pitch his mentor flicks through the zone, while the bullpen lazes in the outfield, passing a doob and trading crazy stories. It makes for a very relaxing few hours. If nothing else, I'd keep him around as a mentor for Berrios. If he pitches okay, that's just a bonus. ... ... ... ;-)
  2. jimbo92107
    Fantastic write-up! I can tell you one big reason not to trade Ervin Santana - his effect on Jose Berrios. The super-talented youngster is watching Santana's every move on the mound, and it's gradually soaking in. You can see Berrios rapidly developing an organized, self-controlled presence on the bump. It's still a long way from the Zen-like calm of his mentor, but Berrios is quickly becoming a remarkably mature-looking pitcher. Oh, and his change up should be considered his third plus pitch at this point. Berrios can throw any of his three pitches for strike three. He should start throwing a lot more change ups with two strikes. Meanwhile, I'm sort of hoping other teams don't notice how hard Kennys Vargas hit that home run on Saturday. 116 miles for each hour it traveled. I wonder if my motorcycle can go that fast... ;-)
  3. jimbo92107
    Matt Belihle. Looking good, just like I always said... tee-hee.
  4. jimbo92107
    Well there, now we know Molitor's thinking. Duffey, go out there and make 'em hit a DP grounder.
  5. jimbo92107
    I saw Berrios rubbing his throwing shoulder, that might explain the slightly early switch.
  6. jimbo92107
    I see the Yankees fixed his "French Mistake" problem. I wonder if they used a Taser on his butt, or just stood behind him with a pitchfork... ;-)
  7. jimbo92107
    What I like so far about the new FO is that they've shown a willingness to make moves, and the ones they've made so far haven't been just token moves. Turley isn't a token move, given his performance in the minors this season. It's just as good that they haven't made a move we could argue is crazy, like bringing up Romero to start before he's ready.
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    Zentana definitely had the same calm demeanor as he did in his shutout of Baltimore. He even seemed to bring his zen to the plate with the bases loaded. I was wondering about that as he stepped up with the bags loaded. Would the same kind of calm... Bingo!
  9. jimbo92107
    "Palacios was 5-for-6 with two homers and two doubles. I suppose he “fell” a triple short of the cycle, but I’m sure he’s happy having to settled for 13 total bases on the night." That's not a cycle, that's called a REASON TO GET PROMOTED!
  10. jimbo92107
    Wow, immense control of that change up and slider. Was that 90 pitches, or 91? Ervin Zentana! E-Zen!!
  11. jimbo92107
    Still got 93 mph...
  12. jimbo92107
    Ervin Zentana! What's the lowest number of pitches for a complete game shutout?
  13. jimbo92107
    ...Unfortunately, his only pitch bends down and away, and Buxton still doesn't know how to step into a pitch. Oh Chili Davis, please tell Buxton to close his stance and drive towards the pitcher!
  14. jimbo92107
    Buxton might be able to hit this guy. He has only one pitch.
  15. jimbo92107
    Dang, 7 innings on 71 pitches. Erv gots his Zen thing going on again.
  16. jimbo92107
    Petco rivals Target Field. A very pretty park in San Diego.
  17. jimbo92107
    Nice low pitch count, out of the 6th inning...
  18. jimbo92107
    I was at Santana's game in LA. Blech! I think Glunn said he doesn't pitch very well against the Angels.
  19. jimbo92107
    Is Erv Santana going to lead this game in RBI's?
  20. jimbo92107
    It would be funny if Santana wrote a book on hitting: "Relax, Don't Do It"
  21. jimbo92107
    Called it!! ^^best gag of the day?^^
  22. jimbo92107
    As a society we have to set limits on punishment for specific crimes, taking into consideration the damage done, the victims, the circumstances, etc. What this young man did at 15 was indeed horrible, and his victim may suffer permanent psychological harm. But if this young man has received psychological treatment, if he has been punished, if he has showed no signs of repeating the behavior, what then? Do we still condemn him for life? Is he for some reason barred from baseball, other sports? Can he be a fireman? A soldier? Some of our soldiers have done far worse than this, and returned home as heroes. I agree that drafting this guy would make me uncomfortable, but that's mainly because I don't know if the young man has learned to understand what he did, that it was wrong, that he can never do anything like that again. If he is an incorrigible child molester, then fine, ban him, shun him. But if he has learned to be horrified by his own behavior, if it was a temporary dark place he was in, then I cannot in good conscience condemn him forever.
  23. jimbo92107
    All these guys are pretty good, but the real pleasant surprise was LaTroy Hawkins. He seemed to have an easy interaction with Bremmer right from the start, and his commentary was honest and accessible to non-athletes. Torii Hunter was much better after his nervous debut, and Morris is fun because of his old-school chin music mentality.
  24. jimbo92107
    Wow, look at the easy power Gore gets from that leg kick and the gliding drive towards the plate. This kid could be really good, like Cole Hammels good. I'd still pick Wright because he's closer to mlb level, but if Gore avoids injury, he'll be a very good major league pitcher.
  25. jimbo92107
    I wish they'd buy him a week of training with Chili Davis. Buxton would look great with that stance.
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