artie_fufkin wrote:

JV wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

Is it wrong that I wish Max was still on the board so he could tell us how the Angels decision to lock up Trout for the remainder of his career is further evidence that the Angels organization is a better franchise than the Cardinals? 

I had a similar impulse.

Anyone else think Max is Chelsea Manning?

Rec

artie_fufkin wrote:

Zachary's best friend is Catholic. When the friend was about 7, he asked me "Mr. Vincent, what did you give up for Lent?" I told him "Organized religion." This response seemed to confuse him.

Catholicism is less of an organization and more of a mafia.

artie_fufkin wrote:

APIAD wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

Zachary's best friend is Catholic. When the friend was about 7, he asked me "Mr. Vincent, what did you give up for Lent?" I told him "Organized religion." This response seemed to confuse him.

Catholicism is less of an organization and more of a mafia.

That's unfair, AP. The Mafia doesn't solicit child rapists.
 

Neither do the catholics.  It is more of a cultivation for them.

artie_fufkin wrote:

Fouler with two homers, and Ozuna with one. Cards lead the Yankees' Double A team, 7-3, after six. 

We should send Fouler to AA. Sounds like he'd be successful.

Mags wrote:

Apparently Hudson's spring was just too good to be denied but I'm still a little surprised.

I really don't understand the philosophy of carrying Reyes in the pen rather than stretching him out at Memphis.

Looks like they've stashed Gant and Reyes in the 'pen until Wacha gets hurt and Wainwright's ERA clears 8.00.

Looks like Shreve has been released and the last bullpen spot will be filled by Brebnia or Webb.

APIAD wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

Looks like Shreve has been released and the last bullpen spot will be filled by Brebnia or Webb.

I vote webb

Whats matt bowman up to these days. Mike mathenys pool boy?

He's with the Reds and was pitching well this spring until he got hurt. 
I'm not sure GABP is the best place for him to pitch.
 

Mags wrote:

There has never been a more offensive broadcast team than Whiskey Dan and Brad Thompson.

Thom Brennaman and anyone, but especially Jeff Brantley. 
But you're point is well-taken. McLaughlin has become a hapless fan boy and Thompson is brutal. His voice is grating, his commentary isn't insightful in any way and he utters too many cliches. Edmonds has actually emerged as the best of the FSMW color guys. And he was dreadful a couple years ago.
 

artie_fufkin wrote:

Mags wrote:

There has never been a more offensive broadcast team than Whiskey Dan and Brad Thompson.

Thom Brennaman and anyone, but especially Jeff Brantley. 
But you're point is well-taken. McLaughlin has become a hapless fan boy and Thompson is brutal. His voice is grating, his commentary isn't insightful in any way and he utters too many cliches. Edmonds has actually emerged as the best of the FSMW color guys. And he was dreadful a couple years ago.
 

Maybe that is what they are grooming thompson for.  I agree that edmonds was very awkward at first.  Even in the studio he stunk, so did ankiel.  I enjoy edmonds a lot now.  He adds some really good insight.  McCarver also adds some interesting comments vs my opinion of him while doing national games.  I appreciate them pointing out things that are done incorrectly.  The constant homer attitude from thompson and dan mcLaughlin is unlistenable. Acting like everything is great when they clearly are not null and voids any actual point they could make, good or bad.  I hope edmonds position in the front office doesnt censor him.

Heard on the radio today that yeaterday’s lineup is what the expect to start the season.

Carpenter
Goldschmidt
DeJong
Ozuna
Molina
Fouler
Wong
Bader

I also heard that the order of appearance for starters will be

Mikolas
Flaherty
Hudson
Wacha
Wainwright

Working backwards, I like the rotation and give Schildt credit for putting Wainwright 5th. Also, I understand it’s been announced that Flaherty gets the home opener. Good for him and deserved.

Not a big fan of the lineup. The only 2 guys with speed are hitting 7th and 8th. And I’m not convinced DeJong is a 3 hitter. Hopefully he surprises me. I think it’s a waste having Goldschmidt hitting 2nd, but I guess that means I’m old.

forsberg_us wrote:

Heard on the radio today that yeaterday’s lineup is what the expect to start the season.

Carpenter
Goldschmidt
DeJong
Ozuna
Molina
Fouler
Wong
Bader

I also heard that the order of appearance for starters will be

Mikolas
Flaherty
Hudson
Wacha
Wainwright

Working backwards, I like the rotation and give Schildt credit for putting Wainwright 5th. Also, I understand it’s been announced that Flaherty gets the home opener. Good for him and deserved.

Not a big fan of the lineup. The only 2 guys with speed are hitting 7th and 8th. And I’m not convinced DeJong is a 3 hitter. Hopefully he surprises me. I think it’s a waste having Goldschmidt hitting 2nd, but I guess that means I’m old.

I can't find a thing in your post to disagree with except your being old.  But you are older than some and the game is really changing in ways that dampen my interest.  It doesn't seem like the players are able to adapt (i.e., shifts) and therefore the game is less and less interesting.

Bob is getting exposed to a typical Memphis Spring.  I hope we don't have a tree come through my roof.
 

Id really like to see the pitcher bat 8th.  That would take advantage of wong or baders speed a little more.  Plus if mikolas or waino are on the mound, they can hold their own at the plate.