Game 74: Minnesota Twins @ Milwaukee Brewers
by Jesse on Jun 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT
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Baker got hold of one there, but hits it right to Cameron in center. Sorry buddy.
4-0 through five-and-a-half. Keep it up, Baker…
Baker implodes
again
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
But at the same time,
you can’t pull your pitcher every time has a bad inning. You need your starters to get through some innings, especially when the bullpen isn’t always the most reliable. Baker is probably done now anyway, he’s at 91 pitches.
And another hit for Harris!!
Nice liner into the gap, but Cameron got over to cut it off. Span’s up to third, maybe we can get a run or two back right away.
Wow
This pitcher’s last 15 outs have been strikeouts. Sounds like he’s even making Mauer look silly.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Ha!
But he also makes his catcher look silly.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Not lookin' so silly now!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Bah!
That one bounced over the fence! Where’s the power?
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
I am so happy to have Span back
what a difference it is to have an actual lead off hitter. 4 times on base.
As for Baker…this is his career. He’ll have great K:BB ratios and give up homers. That’s the way it goes. He’s a flyball guy and he doesn’t have dominant stuff. I don’t understand what you all expect.
To the extent that he gives you a quality start, be happy about it.
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
This isn't Baker's career.
He’s never been hit for home runs at this rate in his career. 13% HR:FB ratio this year, 1.67 HR/9. And really, THAT is his only problem. Base runners are good (1.12 WHIP), strikeouts, walks…all good. But those gopher balls are killer.
To his credit, this makes it five quality starts in a row for him, and his first long ball given up in four starts. Maybe he’s getting back to being himself a bit more. That gives him seven on the year, but he only had two through his first nine starts.
A good finish to the season, then yeah, it is Scott Baker’s career. But in April and May it was torture watching him, and people (including me) are still a little jumpy when he starts giving up the home run.
Give me a little room for poetic license please Jesse
I was defending the guy.
Obviously he’s been better than this—he isn’t a 5 ERA guy. But the shape of this outing and his season is not unlike what he does—good Ks, low walks, lots of flyballs and homers. Sure, the homer rate is higher than it has been in the past, and will be in the future, but there’s nothing that isn’t in the spirit of his pitching style.
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
True...
To corroborate your “It’s not a bad thing!” point, a good comp in that respect is Brad Radke – gave up a ton of homers, but he didn’t walk anyone and struck out enough that he was still overall a good pitcher.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Having a lineup
with only one black hole (not counting the pitchers spot) is a huge upgrade over what’s been put out there sometimes during this year.
That's silly
He’s well capable of going longer when he’s pitching well. You want pristine, but you know, they pay the other guys too. Prince Fielder gets a lot of money to hit home runs. sometimes the bear eats you
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, not exactly....
…as I mentioned two comments above, today makes five quality starts in a row for Baker. He’s getting better. Freaking out and pulling your pitcher on one bad inning is a bad way to run a rotation.
That works
I’m a hard catchin’ man
I wear a plastic helmet
Dip down, turn around, go to the bench
Knuckleball boogie
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Thank you
We all appreciate you not posting a picture to go with your “Dickey time” post.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
I mean really
how does anyone even hit him, looking at that face/arm angle and the knuckleball to boot?
this is a family safe site
except for the bullpen arsonist picture of the guy wearing a helmet and heels…
that and few other FAIL pictures that have made the game thread
A little suprised they aren't going to Mijares here
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan Braun liked the decision
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Last Pitch to Mauer was way outside
According to gameday
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
It was outside
Hadn’t been called all day, and Mauer knew it. How many times does Joe Mauer argue?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I was really confused for a moment
I wasn’t paying attention to the radio very well, and I heard that Buscher was pinch hitting immediately after Morneau, and I was thinking, “What the hell?”
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Question for those watching
Does he wear his sunglasses during day games, too?
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Hooray for Little League fundamentals
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
C'mon Joe!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
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