On a bright note

[Andy]

Despite having a losing record, just about every game we've scored or threatened late. It kind of feels like they're keeping themselves in each game with a chance at the end.

[Rappster]

<!--quoteo(post=90553:date=Apr 18 2010, 01:42 PM:name=Andy)-->QUOTE (Andy @ Apr 18 2010, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Despite having a losing record, just about every game we've scored or threatened late. It kind of feels like they're keeping themselves in each game with a chance at the end.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Exactly...it's really been a function of bullpen effectiveness in most cases.

It will be interesting to see what happens when things start to align...

[funkster]

I don't know what to think. Ace, I think you make a good point...but its games like today that make me lean toward thinking this team is going to be incredibly mediocre.

[dk123]

It's the same old thing. The offense sucks. The pitching has been largely excellent, and I think Lou has done a pretty good job overall, but if you can't hit, you aren't going to win many games.

[funkster]

<!--quoteo(post=90727:date=Apr 18 2010, 04:19 PM:name=dk123)-->QUOTE (dk123 @ Apr 18 2010, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It's the same old thing. The offense sucks. The pitching has been largely excellent, and I think Lou has done a pretty good job overall, but if you can't hit, you aren't going to win many games.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree. This team is seriously going to suck if Ramirez doesn't pull his head out of his ass. Yes I am being overdramatic right now, but I'm really pissy after this game [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/angry.gif[/img]

[CountRushmore]

<!--quoteo(post=90553:date=Apr 18 2010, 07:42 PM:name=Andy)-->QUOTE (Andy @ Apr 18 2010, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Despite having a losing record, just about every game we've scored or threatened late. It kind of feels like they're keeping themselves in each game with a chance at the end.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm guessing you're a glass half-full kinda guy!

[biggz]

I wish I had a glass at least half-full...

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

<!--quoteo(post=90725:date=Apr 18 2010, 05:18 PM:name=funkster)-->QUOTE (funkster @ Apr 18 2010, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I don't know what to think. Ace, I think you make a good point...but its games like today that make me lean toward thinking this team is going to be incredibly mediocre.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Another case of MACEstaken identity?

[jeffy]

It's sad that the Pirates are playing better than us right now.

[kbwsb]

Today's loss sucked.
Still, Andy has a point; most 1-run games are a matter of luck. Marshall actually threw a great pitch on the game-winner. That dude freaking <i>golfed</i> it.

[Clapp]

<!--quoteo(post=90780:date=Apr 18 2010, 06:33 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Apr 18 2010, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Today's loss sucked.
<b>Still, Andy has a point; most 1-run games are a matter of luck.</b> Marshall actually threw a great pitch on the game-winner. That dude freaking <i>golfed</i> it.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think we're always going to be crap in 1-run games because our bullpen is going to continuously blow games, our defense sucks, and we do a thing or two every game to fuck ourselves over. Our talent level will keep us in games, but we're going to lose a lot of close games and late all season long. Like I said in the game thread, our Expected W-L could end up being way better than our real record.

[funkster]

<!--quoteo(post=90754:date=Apr 18 2010, 05:35 PM:name=VanSlawAndCottoCheese)-->QUOTE (VanSlawAndCottoCheese @ Apr 18 2010, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=90725:date=Apr 18 2010, 05:18 PM:name=funkster)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (funkster @ Apr 18 2010, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I don't know what to think. Ace, I think you make a good point...but its games like today that make me lean toward thinking this team is going to be incredibly mediocre.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Another case of MACEstaken identity?
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Hahaha I just realized I did that. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img]

[phan]

how many pitches did demp have when lou pulled him?

i didn't like that move one bit.

[funkster]

<!--quoteo(post=90990:date=Apr 19 2010, 07:06 PM:name=phan)-->QUOTE (phan @ Apr 19 2010, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->how many pitches did demp have when lou pulled him?

i didn't like that move one bit.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
120 pitches. That's a lot.

[phan]

ok, then i get it i guess. still would've rather seen somebody else get the out and leave marmol for the 9th but had it worked i probably wouldn't have cared. it just always seems to take a batter or two for marmol to lock in.