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2012 MLB Regular Season Running Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gehrig, Mar 28, 2012.

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  1. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    I was just looking at the Texas Rangers' statistics.

    I have no idea why this team doesn't get more respect than it does.

    I know it has been to the last two World Series, and should have won it last year, but it doesn't seem to get the attention that those accomplishments deserve. Its lineup is absolutely loaded and its pitching is pretty fucking good too, especially its bullpen. No one in it has an ERA over 3.00.

    Texas is a great team.
     
    Bubbler, Jul 22, 2012
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  2. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    And the A's got there by winning three in a row against the Yankees. They are playing some damn good ball. They can even catch it once in a while?

    I have made my feelings about ownership well known. But if they pull this off with this cast of unknowns, it might be Beane's greatest achievement.
     
    LongTimeListener, Jul 22, 2012
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  3. deskslave

    deskslave Active Member

    Was that Cubs-Cards game a record for runs in a single inning that accounted for all the scoring in a game?
     
    deskslave, Jul 22, 2012
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  4. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    among
     
    Moderator1, Jul 22, 2012
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  5. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    I'm not sure how the Orioles have stayed in it. Most maddeningly inconsistent team among that group. Can't hit, pitch, or field. And yet...
     
    Flying Headbutt, Jul 22, 2012
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  6. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Their bullpen is dynamite. They're 33-14 in games decided by two runs or fewer.

    Jim Johnson — 41.2 IP, 2.38 ERA, 0.91 WHIP
    Pedro Strop — 43 IP, 1.47 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
    Troy Patton — 42.1 IP, 3.19 ERA, 1.11 WHIP
    Darren O'Day — 37 IP, 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
    Luis Ayala — 45.1 IP, 2.58 ERA, 1.26 WHIP
    Kevin Gregg — 29 IP, 3.72 ERA, 1.38 WHIP
    Matt Lindstrom — 22.1 IP, 2.42 ERA, 1.43 WHIP
     
    Steak Snabler, Jul 22, 2012
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  7. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah, that's really been their only strong suit. Those top four on the list have been very, very good. Kind of surprised they picked up Strop for pretty much nothing from Texas. Guy has a great arm and lots of movement. Can be a little wild sometime, but this season he's been one of the most underrated relievers in baseball. A fun guy to watch throw. And he's got an innate ability to get out of trouble even when he's wild.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Jul 22, 2012
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  8. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Strop was the PTBNL in the Mike Gonzalez trade, right? O'Day they did get for nothing, off waivers.
     
    Steak Snabler, Jul 22, 2012
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  9. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    I thought O'Day was just a free agent signing.

    That's correct on Strop. And now Gonzalez pitches for the Nationals. And that never seems to work out well. I really don't understand what Rizzo was thinking there. The guy is a living, breathing, big inning enabler.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Jul 22, 2012
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  10. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    I'm amazed Kevin Gregg has a 3.72 ERA. He is absolute gasoline on the fire. Should be used only if the margin is 8 or more runs on either side.
     
    jr/shotglass, Jul 22, 2012
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  11. ColdCat

    ColdCat Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the 300 HR club Mr. Miguel Cabrera
     
    ColdCat, Jul 22, 2012
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  12. Hank_Scorpio

    Hank_Scorpio Active Member

    A fitting blast for No. 300. Into the camera stand in center. Not many are hit there.
     
    Hank_Scorpio, Jul 22, 2012
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