Two funny stories I read in Chicago Tribune’s Redeye this morning that I wanted to share with everyone.
Joe Madden made an error filling out his lineup card for the Tampa Bay Rays and essentially accidentally forfeited his Designated Hitter for the game. So what does this mean? Well it means the Rays had to have their pitchers hit throughout the game like a national league game. Even worse, Joe Madden’s mess up forced the pitched to bat where the DH was supposed to hit in the heart of the order. Well this should mean easy outs for Cleveland pitchers right? Wrong, Pitcher Andy Sonnasnstine hit an RBI as the Rays won 7-5 over Cleveland. How can a AL pitcher get RBI’s against last place Cleveland but the White Sox can’t.
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The Angels announced that Pitcher John Lackey is going to pitch on only two days rest! That’s pretty impressive considering most pitchers get 5 days of rest between starts. Well, actually know, in Lackey’s last start on Saturday, he threw a total of 2 pitches. Pitch 1 sailed over Ian Kinsler’s head, pitch 2… right in the ribs. (This Link has the video of the game) I think that’s a pretty good outing if you ask me. Also I would have loved to have been in LAA’s bullpen when that happened. These guys aren’t even thinking about getting ready and then BAM! In you go.
Joe Madden made an error filling out his lineup card for the Tampa Bay Rays and essentially accidentally forfeited his Designated Hitter for the game. So what does this mean? Well it means the Rays had to have their pitchers hit throughout the game like a national league game. Even worse, Joe Madden’s mess up forced the pitched to bat where the DH was supposed to hit in the heart of the order. Well this should mean easy outs for Cleveland pitchers right? Wrong, Pitcher Andy Sonnasnstine hit an RBI as the Rays won 7-5 over Cleveland. How can a AL pitcher get RBI’s against last place Cleveland but the White Sox can’t.
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The Angels announced that Pitcher John Lackey is going to pitch on only two days rest! That’s pretty impressive considering most pitchers get 5 days of rest between starts. Well, actually know, in Lackey’s last start on Saturday, he threw a total of 2 pitches. Pitch 1 sailed over Ian Kinsler’s head, pitch 2… right in the ribs. (This Link has the video of the game) I think that’s a pretty good outing if you ask me. Also I would have loved to have been in LAA’s bullpen when that happened. These guys aren’t even thinking about getting ready and then BAM! In you go.
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Haha, wow, Maddon is going senile. I think its time he hang up his cleats and start packing his stuff for the retirement home. But yeah, I agree, the Sox are absolutely disgraceful this year. Its like watching someones teeth get pulled. No doubt we will be a different team next year.
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