HEY REDSOCK!

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
  Danny Kolb.........Save #3, great news for my fantasy team.

Curtis Leskanic's performance today was not very good for mine.....hello waivers!

[Guiny]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
  Danny Kolb.........Save #3, great news for my fantasy team.

Curtis Leskanic's performance today was not very good for mine.....hello waivers! [/b]

I think its about time now to take Affeldt out of the starting lineup where he is getting crushed and put him back at closer. He dominated in that role last year. Leskanic is not the answer and it depends on which McDougal shows up this year.

[keithstg]

Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
   

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
  Danny Kolb.........Save #3, great news for my fantasy team.

Curtis Leskanic's performance today was not very good for mine.....hello waivers! [/b]

I think its about time now to take Affeldt out of the starting lineup where he is getting crushed and put him back at closer. He dominated in that role last year. Leskanic is not the answer and it depends on which McDougal shows up this year. [/b]

You're right, but I think that they will give MacDougal a few chances once he gets back in about ten days, unfortunately.

[Guiny]

I had McDougal last year and i thought he pitched decent. His ERA was high because he gave up alot of runs in NON save situations. Angel Berrao alone cost him three saves with errors in the ninth inning last year.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
   Angel Berrao alone cost him three saves with errors in the ninth inning last year.

Interesting.  It was a booted double play ball by 2B Mendy Lopez that cost Leskanic yesterday.

[Guiny]

Is there a pattern developing here?

[jakez468]

nice pitch pedro...how do you say "most over-rated pitcher in the AL" in Dominican, or whatever language he speaks.

[ratioci nation]

Originally posted by jakez468:
  nice pitch pedro...how do you say "most over-rated pitcher in the AL" in Dominican, or whatever language he speaks.

so it is not just music you are an idiot about?

[Guiny]

Pedro is a jackass, but i dont think he's overrated. I think his time is finally coming to an end but even a mediocre Pedro is still better than most pitchers. I'm sure if he continues to pitch poorly he'll go to his headhunting tactics like he always does.

[keithstg]

Originally posted by jakez468:
  nice pitch pedro...how do you say "most over-rated pitcher in the AL" in Dominican, or whatever language he speaks.

You've got to be kidding me. I hate Pedro as much as the next guy, maybe even more. But I think that he could go 9-10 this year and still not be overrated. His numbers speak for themselves.

[Venerable Bede]

smackie. . .so, how bout dem a's???

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
  smackie. . .so, how bout dem a's???

I was expecting this.....
 
 Hey, the A's pitching was very impressive.  The Halo's needed a day off (they hadn't had one since opening day) adn it showed, especially last night.    
 
 I expect both teams to make the playoffs, but I think that one could expect the series to be 10-9 for one team or the other this year.  They're both that good.
 
 Congrat's though.

[Venerable Bede]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
  smackie. . .so, how bout dem a's???

I was expecting this.....
 
 Hey, the A's pitching was very impressive.  The Halo's needed a day off (they hadn't had one since opening day) adn it showed, especially last night.    
 
 I expect both teams to make the playoffs, but I think that one could expect the series to be 10-9 for one team or the other this year.  They're both that good.
 
 Congrat's though. [/b]

the lack of a left-hander in the bullpen will eventually catch up to them.

[keithstg]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
  smackie. . .so, how bout dem a's???

I was expecting this.....
 
 Hey, the A's pitching was very impressive.  The Halo's needed a day off (they hadn't had one since opening day) adn it showed, especially last night.    
 
 I expect both teams to make the playoffs, but I think that one could expect the series to be 10-9 for one team or the other this year.  They're both that good.
 
 Congrat's though. [/b]

The Angels need to get much more out of their pitching this year, it would seem. Washburn, Escobar, and Ortiz have all been pretty bad. F-Rod has been great thus far, though. Think that either Oritz or Kelvim will be able to cash in on all that potential this year?

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
  the lack of a left-hander in the bullpen will eventually catch up to them.

I don't think that the Halo's will go the whole without a lefty in the pen, although, Brendan Donnelley was an extrememly successful pitcher against lefties - probably (I don't have time to look it up) the best righty against lefty in the bigs.  Even when he returns, he won't be back to form until the all-star break.  But look out in Sept when he doesn't have the wear and tear of a full season.  For the record, I don't think Yoshitaka Mizuo is the answer either.
 
 Sele or Ortiz will likely be dealt for a solid lefty reliever.  The is also a lot of offensive talent in the Angels farm system, and I think everybody but Casey Kothchman will be considered.
 
 Ortiz is a notoriously slow starter, but nonetheless, he has never reached his potential.  Giving up an occasional solo long ball was fine, but he's pitching with no confidence right now and having Sele on his heals isn't helping.
 
 Escobar, despite what his numbers say, has pitched fairly well.  He got a no decision in the first game he pitched despite giving up only one run, and spread 4 out in his second appearance.  Last night he struck out seven which displayed that his movement is coming back and only had one ball out of the infield through 4.  He made a mistake to Bobby Crosby in the 6th and that did him in, otherwise, I'd say he's doing just fine considering it's April.  I'm hoping his fantasy owners feel the same way as you do because I'd love to get him for nothing.
 
 Now, if you can tell me what the hell is wrong with Jose Contreras, I would be elated.  He couldn't keep a 7-1 lead in the third inning yesterday, and I couldn't believe it.  The guy is killing me!