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Game 6: White Sox @ Athletics -- Contreras vs. Harden

Acmilan_tiny by The Wizard on in Game Threads

Jose Contreras (R, 0-1, 63.00, 1, 1, 1.0, 1, 1, 8.00) vs. Rich Harden (R, 1-0, 0.00, 1, 1, 7.0, 7, 2, 0.71)  [Throws, W-L, ERA, G, GS, IP, K, BB, WHIP]

Time: 9:05 p.m., TV: CSN, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (Live Boxscore; 2006 MLB Gameday; 2007 MLB Gameday)

GO SOX!

Because it's Oakland.

Bubb.Rubb. Whooo WOOOOO!

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Lineups
Good Guys: 
        Name             AVG    HR      RBI     SB
1. S Podsednik, LF      .364    0       1       1
2. D Erstad, CF         .294    1       2       2
3. P Konerko, 1B        .294    1       3       0
4. J Thome, DH          .118    1       3       0
5. J Dye, RF            .118    0       0       0
6. J Crede, 3B          .278    0       2       0
7. A Pierzynski, C      .111    0       1       0
8. A Cintron, 2B        .500    0       0       0
9. J Uribe, SS          .333    2       3       0
Bad Guys: 
        Name             AVG    HR      RBI     SB
1. J Kendall, C         .172    0       2       2
2. S Stewart, LF        .207    0       1       0
3. M Bradley, CF        .250    1       3       0
4. M Piazza, DH         .393    1       1       0
5. E Chavez, 3B         .310    0       1       0
6. N Swisher, 1B        .333    0       3       0
7. B Crosby, SS         .200    0       0       1
8. T Buck, RF           .235    0       0       0
9. M Ellis, 2B          .273    0       8       1
GO SOX!

by The Wizard on Apr 9, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

None and Done
For all those who entered pools for 'who'll go down first in 2007, Pavano or Hampton' the results are in. Hampton's going under the knife again, out for the year.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Cintron....
Perhaps the start is because of Iguchi's wrist, but think Alex has a better shot tonight anyway against Harden.  Twins, Tigers, Royals all lost tonight!

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoo whoo!!
btw, hawk is gone, blackjack is in

by The Wizard on Apr 9, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Kris Honel.....
Six dominant innings for Birmingham tonight!

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

he's had arm/shoulder troubles
the past three seasons. didn't pitch last season. he should have been a stalwart in our rotation by now. i hope it's all past him because he's a good one.

by larry on Apr 9, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

if the camera
on the 3rd base side is going to be messed up all game, that's going to piss me off.

back in the west and the real erstad stands up.

by larry on Apr 9, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

pods
lead off double. he keeps making me crazy by playing well. Him and erstad need to start sucking so i can get the pleasure of watching brian anderson suck.

by boyonthedock on Apr 9, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess Erstad should have bunted
I think Pods leadoff hit made Harden mad.

Despite the outcome, I'm actually glad Ozzie didn't call for the sac bunt...

by hitlesswonder on Apr 9, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

harden
And dont you dare score runs against him... You wont kike him when he's angry...

by boyonthedock on Apr 9, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would anyone else
rather have Black Jack in the booth over Hawk?

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe not over Hawk....
but definitely over DJ--I'm still waiting to hear something with some insight from that guy....

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thome and Dye
need to stop sucking ass.  By the time they start hitting sPod and Erstad will turn back into pumpkins.

by the wimperoo on Apr 9, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

No kidding
The return of the patented Thome solo jacks.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh man
a 10.95 ERA in Oakland? Well, it is better than 63.00 I guess.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like Contreras has started finding the zone.
Good to see, especially after Ponson self-destructed up in South Manitoba.

by Dongfang Hong on Apr 9, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

count
2 outs, and the ERA is down to 37.8

by boyonthedock on Apr 9, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

How sick is it that the only batters
I'm feeling good about are Pods, Erstad, and Torpedo Boat?

by Dongfang Hong on Apr 9, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

torpedo boat
is already on track to shatter last year's walk total, with 14.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I can't believe Chavez
won another gold glove--what a joke of an award

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

not sure chavez
is the poster child for the award being a joke. you can coin flip between crede and him. there are far worse choices made.

by larry on Apr 9, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right
I am sure that there are better examples to pick from, but Chavez is basically handed the award each year.

Also, B Mac gave a better performance tonight:

6IP, 5H, 2BB, 2ER

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was the d-rays
but good for him. as much as i want the sox to "win" the trade, he's a good guy and i hope he does well.

by larry on Apr 9, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Think the Mets
are still looking for a starter?

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Black Jack
gives more insight than Hawk or DJ, who just make excuses for players sucking. Maybe he should call the game by himself

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
he's great to listen to, I hope this job is in his future.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have you ever
talked to someone who listens to a Sox game from out of market? Our announcers are the biggest jokes in baseball.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I couldn't imagine
a worse crew to listen to if you weren't a sox fan. I hate listening to other teams' announcers rooting like little kids for their team. Hawk is the worst at that.

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think Pods running in that spot
is the worst decision--if he gets caught, Paulie gets a fresh at bat.

Of couse, he just watched strike three.

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Black Jack
should've mentioned Erstad doesn't see the ball too well from any pitcher, not just Dick Harden.

by Paxson Jackson @ South Side Sox on Apr 9, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I have actually been impressed by Erstad...
so far this season.  But good God... he clearly can't pick up Harden and according to those numbers this is not a new thing.  Why aren't we seeing BA exactly?

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

is any Sox hitter
going to catch up to the same exact fastball Harden is tossing in there? Not getting too many breaking pitches over...

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Tough break....
catching Santana/Harden back to back....

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Hair everywhere
Is this team trying to catch some of that 2004 Red Sox scruffy magic?

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Contreras
He doesn't look very good, consistently behind on the hitters.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I bet
DJ loathes Hawk the way that Wimpy did. I actually don't mind DJ and his cheery disposition. I just think him and Hawk are an odd, awkward couple. I like hearing old tales of the Bo Jackson Era.

Wow... Contreras doesn't have anything.

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

DJ
Is always better with some one other than Hawk. Last year when he did Sox/Cubs games and spilt with their announcer and did national Fox, or tonight, he sounds less like an intimidated doofus. Hawk is a Reinsdorf mouthpiece, and DJ is forced to follow suit.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Swisher.....
is going to clear the bases....

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Are those air horns?
why is that allowed? It sounds like a circus out there

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Not quite
Just huge plastic trumpet things that damage your eardrums if you are within 10 seats. Needless to say, every 50th person has one so you can never get too far away.

One of the worst things about attending As games.

GO SOX!

by rhythm on Apr 10, 2007 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
either jose is missing with the offspeed stuff or throwing fastballs over the plate.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

DJ almost said something worthwhile....
about Jose not trusting his fastball....but then fails to follow up by discussing how he's lost some MPH and that's why...

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Jose
looks like he's 60 years old. Probably because he is.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Well Greg Oden looks 60 too...
but I think he must have the proper documentation to prove otherwise.

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thome
that was a shot to dead center.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

haha
I couldn't put my finger on what struck me as odd about the Count, but I think that's it. He appears to have aged 10 American years in 1 Cuban one.

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Am I wrong
or has Harden thrown 75 pitches through 4?

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

ROFLMAO
Podsednik goes yard!!??!?!

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah!
Was Guillen right about Pods?

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

right
cause we could use BA's 0-2 with a walk over 2-3, double, HR, SB.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ooooh!
Maybe he will break Harden like he did Lidge (well Pods had the assist from Pujols with Lidge).

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

First HR!
PODS!!!
AIM : Option27

by Option27 @ South Side Sox on Apr 9, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

There's some grind
That's about the only time I think it's alright to slide into first.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Remember when
Robbie Alomar was on the Sox and sliding into first on every play?

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two outs?
Did CSN miss Cintron's AB, or was I just not paying attention?

by CWSKeith on Apr 9, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Man there's a lot...
of foul territory here.  Nice grab by Konerko.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

How Contreras got his groove back?
Seems like him and AJ are in a rhythm now...

by vince_ on Apr 9, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, mcdowell was right
Konerko has played some outfield before.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you think
The South Side Chicago Board of Tourism knows if JD will ever get on base again?

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Ha!
Good question.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fizzle
It'll be nice when JD decides to start hitting.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions  

At least
Crede got this ball on the ground.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

dye and crede
if they want to break out of it, they should try hitting singles to right instead of 500 ft jacks

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

What
the hell are these fart horns in the background?!?!

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Apparently you've never watched...
an Oakland game before.  Cowbells, horns and random percussion instruments are the norm.

by CWSKeith on Apr 9, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Nothing
apparent about it. That why I asked the question.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

They keep saying forkballs
But those look like curves to me.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:00 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
i think they are forkballs though with a lot of bite.

Still, when contreras is really on that forkball doesn't tail down until later in the pitch.

Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matt Cain....
no hitter through 6 in San Diego...

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 11:00 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh
I'll have to switch to that game soon.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Leadoff 2B...
by Khalil Greene breaks it up.

by stanchar on Apr 9, 2007 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Black Jack
is so much more interesting to listen to than DJ

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 11:01 PM CDT reply actions  

MacDougal coming in?
I imagine the count is done.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:06 PM CDT reply actions  

pen
if the bullpen can shut them down for 3 innings with a 1 run lead, I'll be sold on its improvement. Keep in mind one third of the pen are former Royals...gulp.

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 11:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I LOVE MIKE!!
Do your thing boy!
AIM : Option27

by Option27 @ South Side Sox on Apr 9, 2007 11:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Erstad's mouth
What's wrong with it...he looks scary sometimes.

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 11:13 PM CDT reply actions  

MacDougal & Danks
I bet they read a lot of Kerouac.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Credit where it's due
Helluva game for Pods.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Great exciting game.
Meanwhile Farmer is telling one of his inane "6 batter long" stories about how some guy met conditions to get his $10K bonus from Charlie O in the 162nd game.

He's distracted by the game going on!

by ballyb on Apr 9, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

That's the best bunt I've seen
in a year and a half.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I want MacDougal to be our closer
still love Jenks though
AIM : Option27

by Option27 @ South Side Sox on Apr 9, 2007 11:17 PM CDT reply actions  

well,
i'll take the crap for being wrong, but i hope podsednik keeps proving me wrong.

Also, Erstad has looked good in center so far.

Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Podsednik was complete crap last year
in EVERY phase of the game. How can you predict a 180. I, too, will be a happy man if my fears are not realized. Let's evaluate after 25 - 30 games.

by ballyb on Apr 9, 2007 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Insurance
Way to come thru Thome!

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Pods
everyone is so anti-Pods. But if we had '05 Pods, would everyone still be critical?

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions  

first half 05 pods
I have no problem.  He got on base and stole at a high percentage.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll second this too
He was very good in the first half of '05
AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just think it's funny...
I mean, of course if he was good everybody would like him.

by DeeDubs24 on Apr 9, 2007 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Because you're still
wasting resources on an easily replaceable player.
AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Paulie to 3rd
You motorboatin' son of a bitch.

by DeeDubs24 on Apr 9, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions  

2005 Pods wasn't that great...
In the second half of 2005, his OBP was under .330 and he was an AWFUL baseunner, too.  First half of 2005 he was solid, but that didn't last.

Kudos to him starting strong out of the gates this year, however.  I definitely thought he was going to come out slow after the injury.

by CWSKeith on Apr 9, 2007 11:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Paulie "Wheels" Konerko
gettin it done

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

gonna have to be
a little more specific next time

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

way to go joe
at least he took it to right instead of pulling out and hacking...good sign.

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crede
forgot that Joey's not at 3rd anymore.

Once he got hung up though, Thome's got to try to score. No reason to make an out running away from home.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, but...
It did look like he almost got back.

by DeeDubs24 on Apr 9, 2007 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
hopefully that run won't matter.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions  

It worked out for the A's
but why would he ever throw over to third like that? He had Crede right next to him. If that throw is off, Sox have runners at 2nd and 3rd.

by BustedFlush on Apr 9, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Konerks
I love watching this guy motor...looks like he's got a piano on his back.

by southsider80 on Apr 9, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions  

MacDougal's Delivery
Looks like a spider falling through the air... arms and legs everywhere

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply actions  

yay
jenna jameson's best friend.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Woah!
I thought I was having an drug induced hallucination during that last play.

Thanks Comcast. You're always keeping me on my toes.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

good to know it was comcast
I wasn't sure if it was mosaic having a strange bug.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Assuming the 9th goes smoothly (KOW)
This has to be the best executed game I have ever seen the Sox give in Oakland.  Nothing GREAT, but everything solid: hitting, defense, and pitching.

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh right...
excluding that base running hiccup...

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is Ozzie
overdoing this righty / lefty thing?

I know every game is important - maybe even moreso this yr. in the AL Central.

by ballyb on Apr 9, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...
but doesn't he always overdo it?

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man...
and you know Pods had that triple in him...

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if Contreras'
ERA drop of 52.71 (63.00 to 10.21) ranks with the greatest 1 game drops ever?

by ballyb on Apr 9, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I dropped him from my fantasy team...
Still don't think it was a mistake though.

by DeeDubs24 on Apr 9, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Technically...
it cannot be the best, since you have had pitchers end their first outings with infinite ERAs.

But yeah, I am still happy about the Count's big drop.

by CatBrains on Apr 9, 2007 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cintron
Honestly, I don't see what he brings.  He can play an adequate 2b & SS, but he doesn't really bring anything to the plate.  I don't mind having him, but I wish there was some IF depth in the minors so we could just have a young guy take those at bats.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

no
but I wonder how much worse Pedro Lopez would be.  I'm sure he would be worse, I'm just curious how much more so.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Next year
One of Andy Gonzalez & Pedro Lopez will develop into a viable backup by the time camp breaks next year.

Gonzalez is the lesser defender, but he has some semblance of a batting eye.

Lopez is a slick fielder, was pushed hard -- You'll remember he was up with the Sox in '05 after Ozuna/Uribe/Iguchi all went down in Oakland -- His growth may have been stunted, but he started to adjust last year. He just might surprise some people.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

2nd save opportunity
Lock it down Bobby.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:44 PM CDT reply actions  

3 runs, 2 outs
isn't a save opp.... Right? Yeah that's right
AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Duh, my bad
Pardon me whilst I remove my head from my rectum.

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is it for big bobby's ego?
Thornton had pinpoint control. No way either of the next two hitters would have gotten on against him. Why, tax another arm?

by rhombusface on Apr 9, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions  

A White Sox Winner!
President - Johnny Dickshot Fan Club

by tailgater on Apr 9, 2007 11:48 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a nice win
Pitching was good, bullpen was great and "ozzie ball" was used at the correct times.
Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:51 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm jumping in late...
but DJ and Blackjack...not so good.

Early on DJ mentioned how Chavez got his gold glove for having the 3rd best fielding percentage and then corrected himself.

And Blackjack recalled Paulie playing the outfield early in his career. Wha? That must have been after he was a catcher and before he took over at first.

Finally, I am personally flying out to Oakland tomorrow to choke all of those people blowing those annoying horns.

President - Johnny Dickshot Fan Club

by tailgater on Apr 9, 2007 11:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Ooo, get two tickets
I'll bring the piano wire

by Blue Seat in Left on Apr 9, 2007 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pauly did play some OF
He was stuck behind Karros in LA, then Casey in Cinci.

He even played a few games at 3rd for us.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Apr 9, 2007 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but I thought McDowell was wrong until I looked it up:

18 games in LF in 1998 (11 in LA / 7 in Cin)

Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Apr 9, 2007 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

My apologies to Blackjack, but then
DJ is a big horse's behind for not knowing that about a player on a team he covers. I thought perhaps Blackjack was getting into his band's weed.

And...I still want to choke the Oakland horn blowers.

And...finally...imagine Pauly patroling the outfield! Yikes!

President - Johnny Dickshot Fan Club

by tailgater on Apr 10, 2007 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

Almost optimistic
Beating Harden in Oakland is a big win (I know...it's only April...). Is anyone worried about Contreras' velocity? Peralta said it was down and tonight I didn't see him beyond 92 MPH. Still, it seemed like the split wasn't working for him and he still eked out a victory. That's a good sign...

by hitlesswonder on Apr 10, 2007 12:10 AM CDT reply actions  

Contreras
I think I saw him hit 93 a couple of times.  He's generally at 91-93 with his fastball.  More important than the extra one-or-two MPH on his fastball is the movement.  It seemed like his fastball was moving a little more tonight (or last night).

by CWSKeith on Apr 10, 2007 12:35 AM CDT reply actions  

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