Game 146, Mariners at Angels
7:05. Morrow v Weaver. Wooo! Morrow!
Dave and I have both argued here that the M’s don’t need to totally tear down, throwing out everyone to go entirely with the young and talented supplemented by the really cheap and readily available. I still see a lot of “tear it down! I’d rather see crappy youngsters play than this lot!” which assumes, first, that if you tear down there are prospects with long-term upside to play and their struggles will help the team out in future years.
But even these last few games, where the M’s have run out teams that a good PCL team could put a scare into, demonstrate that that’s not really true — now there are complaints about the horrible quality of these teams, the minor-league level starters pitching, and so on. It’s pretty clear that despite the sincere desire to see the team suck towards a purpose rather than just suck, no one’s happy seeing a game featuring a Mariner lineup this painful.
Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way — and hopefully the new GM can give us something better than these September lineups made everyday.
Still no lineup posted? What is the scoop?
Update: Ah! Yup, LaHair at first, Valbuena at 2nd. Lopez DHs.
The AL West-clinched Angels — ugh. Yeah.
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Shannon Drayer on FSN! I’m happy to see she has a job again, although I hope she’ll move to KIRO to do in-depth post-game, but at least she’s back out there again in some on-air form.
Happy Brandon Day!
however temporary it is. Hopefully the face-time hastens any KIRO decision making that might still need to be made
Larry Stone blogs about Beltre’s need for thumb surgery
Happy Brandon Day! Though any outcome is sure to be a letdown after his debut.
tomorrows the annual charity fundraising Groz-with-Gas-athon.
If I had the money, I’d buy this for Dave & Derek:
“Watch a M’s Game in the Owners Suite w/ CEO Howard Lincoln”
there are many other Mariner-related items– lots of signed balls, a signed Ichiro photo, lots of game tickets with perks, and of course, the chance to “Job Shadow Jason Puckett” (add your own joke here)
and really, as you have the option– wouldn’t you rather “Job Shadow Elise Woodward”?
Yeah, but with Beltre and Clement both hurt (though Beltre is apparently in the game anyway, sigh), and an aversion to DHing Ibanez, there’s not really much horsepower to put in the lineup.
I’m curious why Valbuena is getting so much time though. Does he have a chance at being part of the picture next year? More so than, say, Tui?
Is there history between Jered and Adrian? Granted my eyes are somewhat untrained, but it didn’t look like that pitch got away from Weaver.
it looked like Adrian was trying to remember that very thing, standing at the plate
Alright, I guess I should watch at least one more game before the end of the season…
Fastball, fastball, fastball…
The tear down should happen with everyone who might wear a suit to work (Howard Lincoln never wears a tie, though, right?). Get the right people in charge and I, for one, will be happy to let them evaluate the talent–who’s got a shot at improving, who’s worth the money, who might bring the right guy in a trade.
Tough night for the home plate umpire!
No kidding. That is one tough umpire!
PS. Brandon made Vlad look like a rookie on that breaking ball. Sick!
Brandon’s defininely starting to get a look on his face I’d love to see some October. In an M’s uniform.
Adrian looks like he’s in some serious pain.
I heart Beltre.
Wow. Advice to hitters – don’t get in a two-strike hole against Morrow. You simply can’t hit that curve.
I miss the numbers on the posts… It made it so easy to track where I last read.
Huh. Avoiding a two-strike hole not so tough right now. C’mon Brandon!
Woot!
Speaking of the Angels, for some reason unknown to any living being, I went over to check out their game thread(i.e. the one at Halo Heaven) and….ow!…now my brain hurts.
Remind me to never do that again!
i wasnt aware Morrow was called up. I havent checked in on the M’s for a month. So how is he, any good and whats his E.R.A coming into the game.
could they not get no-hit by Weaver? please?
could they not get shut-out by Weaver? please?
oooh!
“your favorite mascots from around the area”
[closes eyes, and hopes]
Mister Blister! Mister Blister!
fucken Johjima…
oh well, not harm done.
Do we know of a pitch count for Brandon?
About 100, but Riggleman is supposed to have said definitely less than last time. I’d guess they get him out of there at this point.
Jamie Moyer with his 14th win. Ah, what could have been in Seattle.
Did Morrow throw any strikes in the lower half of the zone tonight? He will need to work on keeping the ball down more with his lower velocity as a starter.
emperorfelix–
I hope you’re joking, but just in case: he started on Friday against the Yankees. He threw 7-2/3 of no-hit ball with 8 strikeouts and three walks, surrendering one-hit and one run (earned). Combined with his relief appearances, his ERA entering the game is 1.42 with 55 strikeouts in 44.1 innings pitched.
We heart Morrow almost as much as we heart Felix now, just in caes you missed the memo.
Grizz–
Well, his night isn’t over as yet, but the short answer is “yes”, he did. He got a few swinging strikeouts on breaking balls that bit the dust, making those evil Angels look like little leaguers. As for “watched” strikes low in the zone…haven’t been watching that closely, but I would assume the answer is yes. Pitch F/X anyone?
well, as Moyer was contemplating retirement rather than facing more losing in Seattle, possibly nothing.
GREAT AB for Yuni, 10 pitches so far.
speaking of Luis, I haven’t been listening to Rizzs– has the phrase ‘the little second baseman’ been said yet?
so, Lauren, glad you tuned this one in?
I’m wondering if Valbuena is getting playing time so other teams can see is value as an off season trade?
If I had the money, I’d buy this for Dave & Derek:
“Watch a M’s Game in the Owners Suite w/ CEO Howard Lincolnâ€
there are many other Mariner-related items– lots of signed balls, a signed Ichiro photo, lots of game tickets with perks, and of course, the chance to “Job Shadow Jason Puckett†(add your own joke here)
and really, as you have the option– wouldn’t you rather “Job Shadow Elise Woodward�
Watching an M’s game with Howard Lincoln? Wow!
What Mariner fan wouldn’t be drooling over the prospect of this prize?
I’d love be the fly on the wall in Lincoln’s suite, as DMZ and Dave watch the Mariners bumble to another loss with Howard there.
I bet the foie gras in Howard’s suite would also be tasty.
Well, at least they weren’t shutout.
Oh, plus, Ichiro wooooot!
so, how cheap a “save” would this be?
A blown save would make my Mariners year.
Yay! Drayer on FSN!
I’ve been gone a couple days, is this her first night on the job?
I wouldn’t really wanna celebrate my accomplishment on 9/11 and the only person happy is k-rod…
yup. she sounded a little nervous talking to Mathis, but then, she was also having to hollar up at him in the loud ballpark … so nice to have good questions asked once more.
What’s wrong with Green?
It doesn’t go with the Mariners blue and silver palette.
I was referring to Sean Green, the relief pitcher who gave up four runs while only getting one out.
He had a bad night? He’s had a busy season? The Angels hit the ball well?
Is it just me, or is it absolutely ridiculous that Brandon Morrow got tagged w/ that loss instead of Sean Green?