Game 9, Athletics at Mariners

Dave · April 13, 2012 at 6:48 pm · Filed Under Mariners 

Hernandez vs Colon, 7:10 pm.

Happy Felix Day! We’re dealing with a situation here at Haus Cameron (not related to my health, I’m fine, no worries there), so no commentary from me tonight besides “Welcome Back Mike Cameron”.

Figgins, LF
Ackley, 2B
Ichiro, RF
Smoak, 1B
Seager, 3B
Montero, DH
Olivo, C
Saunders, CF
Ryan, SS

Comments

139 Responses to “Game 9, Athletics at Mariners”

  1. Hammy57 on April 13th, 2012 9:18 pm

    Felix deserves better than what the Mariners have given him the past few years. SCORE THE MAN SOME RUNS!

  2. Westside guy on April 13th, 2012 9:18 pm

    What’s with Cespedes suddenly not sucking out in the field?!

  3. Swungonandbelted on April 13th, 2012 9:19 pm

    Dammit…when it rains it pours…..

  4. Hammy57 on April 13th, 2012 9:19 pm

    Like I said earlier… we are just doomed.

  5. stevemotivateir on April 13th, 2012 9:20 pm

    Actually can’t tell if it was in the glove, as it was kinda sunk into the grass. Gotta give him credit for that effort, but man…. we need a break!

  6. djw on April 13th, 2012 9:21 pm

    Oakland TV crew having a huge internal argument about whether Cespedes catch was a catch or a trap. It’s kind of entertaining, actually; they’re not letting it go.

  7. Mariners101.com on April 13th, 2012 9:23 pm

    Saunders with three K’s looking. I blame Dave Sims

  8. stevemotivateir on April 13th, 2012 9:24 pm

    Colon is certainly getting the benefit of the doubt with the lower corners.

  9. Mariners101.com on April 13th, 2012 9:25 pm

    Yup, unlike Felix in the 3rd when facing Crisp.

  10. Mariners101.com on April 13th, 2012 9:29 pm

    Power vs Power here.. Wilhelmson vs Cespedes

  11. stevemotivateir on April 13th, 2012 9:32 pm

    Although he failed, Olivo did something there, I have wondered why they haven’t tried having Montero do…. throw from his knees. Or a knee.

  12. Hammy57 on April 13th, 2012 9:32 pm

    Cespedes = Pedro Cerrano

  13. Swungonandbelted on April 13th, 2012 9:33 pm

    oh FFS Olivo…. >.<

  14. Hammy57 on April 13th, 2012 9:33 pm

    I HATE OLIVO SO DAMN MUCH

  15. Slats on April 13th, 2012 9:33 pm

    Perfect example why Olivo shouldn’t play.

  16. stevemotivateir on April 13th, 2012 9:33 pm

    How exactly did he not catch that last pitch?

  17. Mariners101.com on April 13th, 2012 9:33 pm

    Hats for bats

  18. Bwilliam on April 13th, 2012 9:34 pm

    That was a strike… How does Olivo drop it. Why is Eric Wedge so oblivous to Olivo being such a bad catcher.

  19. Westside guy on April 13th, 2012 9:35 pm

    People say Olivo’s strong throwing arm benefits the team – but I strongly suspect far more runners advance on his passed balls than he throws out attempting to steal.

    Montero may have a bad throwing motion, but if he can block pitches and keep them in front of him, I’d argue that’s a net improvement defensively over Olivo.

  20. Mariners101.com on April 13th, 2012 9:35 pm

    Olivo is just showing Montero what not to do, duh

  21. Swungonandbelted on April 13th, 2012 9:37 pm

    if the M’s were capable of scoring 5 or 6 runs on any given night, Olivo’s glove issues would be much easier to overlook…

  22. Westside guy on April 13th, 2012 9:37 pm

    hehe

  23. stevemotivateir on April 13th, 2012 9:37 pm

    Montero also has time to improve his throwing motion. And Jaso is on the roster!

  24. Hammy57 on April 13th, 2012 9:38 pm

    I would rather see Montero back there even if he is struggling. At least he would be getting experience. Catching once every 2 weeks isn’t going to do Montero any good.

  25. Westside guy on April 13th, 2012 9:39 pm

    Condor has a strong arm but is not an accurate thrower.

  26. djw on April 13th, 2012 9:42 pm

    if the M’s were capable of scoring 5 or 6 runs on any given night, Olivo’s glove issues would be much easier to overlook

    Of course, Olivo’s a detriment to that goal, too; 250 OBPs are not good for run scoring.

  27. KevinPmoorE on April 13th, 2012 9:43 pm

    I truly believe Miguel Olivo just got himself released. He doesn’t hit and he doesn’t catch. I think he’s gone, that was his last straw.

  28. Westside guy on April 13th, 2012 9:43 pm

    Of course, Olivo’s a detriment to that goal, too; 250 OBPs are not good for run scoring.

    Nor is a .143 OBP. 😉

  29. stevemotivateir on April 13th, 2012 10:03 pm

    I swear Weeks is going to injure himself in an at-bat before too long.

  30. jephdood on April 13th, 2012 10:11 pm

    Way to shit the bed, M’s.

  31. WTF_Ms on April 13th, 2012 10:15 pm

    See my username….this is gonna be a long season if Wedge and this average minor league team keep it up.

  32. Mariners101.com on April 13th, 2012 10:17 pm

    Ok well, that sucked.. Here’s my recap, though most of you already know http://sport-ne.ws/dkr
    We make Bartolo Colon look GOOOOD

  33. msfanmike on April 13th, 2012 10:18 pm

    They are going to need to show a lot highlights of Cammy’s heater from every angle for this post game show to keep my attention. Hey Wedge … Stop playing Olivo, dumbass.

  34. Westside guy on April 13th, 2012 10:50 pm

    That was pathetic. Colon pitched a great game; but after the last couple years my tolerance regarding any pitcher making our batters look bad is pretty low.

  35. jephdood on April 13th, 2012 11:18 pm

    Well… we’ll see if Wedge is consistent with the whole accountability thing tomorrow by whether or not Olivo is in the lineup.

  36. nvn8vbryce on April 13th, 2012 11:42 pm

    The only veteran grit I saw from Olivo tonight was all of us gritting our teeth at every Olivo AB.

  37. r-gordon-7 on April 13th, 2012 11:45 pm

    A modest proposal. Release Oivo and extend Cameron’s one day contract. 😉

  38. Breadbaker on April 14th, 2012 3:04 am

    Dave, to cover the night’s only positive note, the other Mr. Cameron reminded us so much of his unique connection to the city and the fans. Plus, before the first pitch there was a Make-A-Wish recipient who ran around the bases. Mike made sure that she was as much a part of his ceremony as he himself was, talking to her, posing for pictures with her entire family, etc.

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: no player who was asked to replace an irreplaceable legend ever did so with the success of Mike Cameron, which is a tribute to the size of his heart and the size of his talent. And the city loves him every bit as much as he loves the fans.

  39. Westside guy on April 14th, 2012 11:58 am

    Well said, Breadbaker.

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