Wednesdays Lineups

[luoldeng]

Nyy at Atl

<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Damon, LF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.143</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Gardner, CF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.500</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Nady, RF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.125</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Miranda, 1B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.182</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Berroa, 2B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.571</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Molina, J, C</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.143</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Russo, 3B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Pena, SS</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.167</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Kennedy, P</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Anderson, G, CF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Escobar, SS</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.500</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Johnson, 2B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.400</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Kotchman, 1B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.286</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Francoeur, RF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.100</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Heyward, LF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.333</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Infante, 3B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.375</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Ross, C</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.400</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Kawakami, P</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td></tr></tbody></table>
Kennedy vs Kawakami
Umpire - Adrian Johnson

 

[Trueblue]

not that i believe that there are trap plays in ST, but I'm trying to figure out why the hell atl is dogged... Francoer and Kotch are pretty weak for the 3/4 spot though..esp with their form to end last season. I think the Yanks will have the edge in the later innings with their superior depth...but Ian Kennedy? And who the hell is kawakai? They obviously have never faced him, giving him the pitching edge...but I think I'll pass unless they can show me a formidable bullpen lineup.

 

[Trueblue]

Pitching lineup for yanks after Ian Kennedy

Andrew Brackman, J.B. Cox, Dan Giese, Kei Igawa and Mark Melancon.

That's pretty shitty... anyone have atl's?

 

[Trueblue]

ATL RP

Blaine Boyer, Todd Redmond, Kris Medlan, Francisley Bueno, Mariano Gomez

 

[Mets2008]

they are dogged because they are facing the yankees; sort of like facing duke/red sox/lakers....

 

[ManchesterUk]

Japanese all-star pitcher Kenshin Kawakami agreed to a three-year contract with an Atlanta Braves team trying to rebuild its rotation.
Terms were not immediately available.
Kawakami, the 2004 Central League MVP, has won 112 games in 11 seasons in Japan and was regarded as one of the top free-agent pitchers from Japan available this offseason. The 33-year-old was 9-5 for the Chunichi Dragons last year, when he missed several weeks because of a back strain.
"My pitching style is all about putting my soul into my pitches," he said through a translator. "I hope to show that in America as well."


Law: Braves remodel

The Braves saw their starting rotation fall apart last season, so they went out and added arms in Derek Lowe and Kenshin Kawakami, Keith Law writes. Blog



The 5-foot-10 right-hander passed a physical in Atlanta on Monday. He is the first Japanese-born player in franchise history.
"This is a very significant signing for the Braves," general manager Frank Wren said. "Not only is this a historically important day for the Braves franchise, but with Kenshin we have acquired a pitcher who will be an integral part of our pitching staff over the next three seasons."
Kawakami was being introduced in Atlanta the same day Boston held a news conference to announce the signing of John Smoltz. Many Atlanta fans are upset over Smoltz's signing with the Red Sox, but their anxiety might be tempered somewhat by Derek Lowe's reported agreement on a four-year, $60 million deal to join the Braves.
"It's different, it's hard, but the game goes on," Braves manager Bobby Cox said. "You pick up the pieces and get going."
The Braves have attempted to boost their presence in Japan in recent years, and Cox said scouts have closely followed Kawakami.
"We've had some guys watch him the last couple of years, and they like him," Cox said last weekend.
Cox said he was impressed by video of Kawakami.
"He looked very good," Cox said. "He was able to throw the ball right where he wanted to with three or four pitches."
The Braves also lost Mike Hampton, who has signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros, and top starter Tim Hudson isn't likely to return until the second half of the season as he recovers from elbow ligament-replacement surgery.
Meanwhile, Tom Glavine remains unsigned as the Braves monitor his recovery from surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left elbow. Glavine, 42, has pushed back his original plans to begin throwing this week.
Kawakami will join Javier Vazquez as newcomers to a rotation that also includes 2008 rookie right-hander Jair Jurrjens. Wren acquired Vazquez, a right-hander, from the Chicago White Sox for a package of minor leaguers.
Jurrjens was the team's top starter last season with a 13-10 record and 3.68 ERA. Another rookie, Jorge Campillo, was 8-7 with a 3.91 ERA.
"One of the things we found at dinner last night was Kenshin speaks a little more English than we originally thought," Wren said. "I think it will be a smooth transition. He's such a smart guy and has the ability to adapt."
Kawakami is not overpowering, but he has good control, an effective cutter and a slow, sweeping curve that reminds the Braves of Roy Oswalt's signature pitch.
"It's not like my fastball is going to blow anybody away," he said, according to his translator. "It's makes it that much more important how I use my slow curve. It's a pitch I need courage to throw because if I make a mistake, they're going to take it out."

 

[luoldeng]

They are dogged because its the Yankees. The public sees "New York Yankees" and they blindly bet them. Remember lines were out before the lineups were out so lineups have nothing to do with why the Braves are dogged.

 

[Mets2008]

haha luol we wrote same response at same time

 

[luoldeng]

Truebleu, I have a pitchers thread going a few threads down

 

[ManchesterUk]

Should of editted some of the middle of that paste,oh well,anyway,looks like they have high hopes of him.

 

[Trueblue]

didnt see that.. thanks

I'll also likely play the pirates..

 

[JetFavre]

Texas info:

A 40-minute Charlie Pride concert delayed clubhouse activities this morning, but here's what we know so far. Josh Hamilton is fine and will start in centerfield today against the Royals. Three pitchers - Brendan Donnelly, Kason Gabbard and Eddie Guardado - are throwing simulated games this morning. If all goes well, they'll see exhibition action in a couple of days. Kris Benson's sore back is feeling better too. Also, the media guide has been released. Shocking news is that Josh Hamilton is on the cover.
Here's the lineup vs. KC
1. Ian Kinsler
2. Michael Young
3. Josh Hamilton
4. Hank Blalock
5. Marlon Byrd
6. David Murphy
7. Chris Davis
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia
9. Elvis Andrus

 

[luoldeng]

Twins
Denard Span, RF
Alexi Casilla, 2B
Delmon Young, LF
Michael Cuddyer, DH
Biran Buscher, 1B
Wilson Ramos, C
Carlos Gomez, CF
Matt Tolbert, SS
Matt Macri, 3B
Pitching: Scott Baker

Pirates
Nyjer Morgan, LF
Freddy Sanchez, 2B
Nate McLouth, CF
Ryan Doumit, C
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Craig Monroe, RF
Brandon Moss, DH
Andy LaRoche, 3B
Jack Wilson, SS
Pitching: Tom Gorzelanny

 

[luoldeng]

Not sure if its baker or liriano going

 

[ManchesterUk]

That look like the likely pirates opening day line-up ?

 

[luoldeng]

<table class="forum"><tbody><tr class="even"><td class="forumpost-post">nym at was

<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Pagan, CF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.545</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Murphy, LF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.316</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Evans, 1B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.444</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Church, RF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.429</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Tatis, 3B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Pelfrey, P</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Valentin, Jo, SS</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.222</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Castro, R, C</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.200</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Green, A, 2B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.222</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table align="center" bgcolor="#dedede" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr><td align="left">
</td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Guzman, C, SS</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.400</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Milledge, CF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Zimmerman, R, 3B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.143</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Johnson, 1B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.167</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Dukes, RF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.333</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Willingham, LF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.200</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Belliard, 2B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Montz, C</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.333</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Zimmermann, J, P</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td></tr></tbody></table>

Pelfrey vs Zimmerman
Umpire - RJ Thompson
</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="quoterow-left">
</td> <td class="quoterow">http://www.covers.com/postingforum/...d=103626399&spt=27&sub=100395568&page=1#reply
</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[luoldeng]

That look like the likely pirates opening day line-up ?

pretty close to it

 

[Trueblue]

i really hope liriano goes.. baker is a fucking beast early season. Kid can throw some nasty shit. Pit is a solid play with a solid pen and a respectable lineup. Moss, Laroche, and Wilson are all legit up and comers..

Span, Cuddyer, and Gomez's base running are really the only things that scare me in the Minni batting..

I'll be playing pirates for likely my only early play

 

[ManchesterUk]

Yeah,looks it dont it.... Im gonna risk $0.02 on the buccos today

Good luck fellas

 

[luoldeng]

Mlb.com and the twins press pass both have liriano going.

Umpire - Charlie Reliford

 

[ManchesterUk]

No pics anywhere today,bit gutting... saw freddy garcia struggle yesterday.Will have todo with the boxscore then.

Gl lads

 

[ManchesterUk]

Thanks for the info Luold :shake:

 

[luoldeng]

Texas info:

A 40-minute Charlie Pride concert delayed clubhouse activities this morning, but here's what we know so far. Josh Hamilton is fine and will start in centerfield today against the Royals. Three pitchers - Brendan Donnelly, Kason Gabbard and Eddie Guardado - are throwing simulated games this morning. If all goes well, they'll see exhibition action in a couple of days. Kris Benson's sore back is feeling better too. Also, the media guide has been released. Shocking news is that Josh Hamilton is on the cover.
Here's the lineup vs. KC
1. Ian Kinsler
2. Michael Young
3. Josh Hamilton
4. Hank Blalock
5. Marlon Byrd
6. David Murphy
7. Chris Davis
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia
9. Elvis Andrus

Coco Crisp - CF
Alberto Callaspo - 2B
David DeJesus - LF
Ross Gload - 1B
Mike Jacobs - DH
Alex Gordon - 3B
Brayan Pena - C
Luis Hernandez - SS
Shane Costa - RF

Brian Bannister - RHP

 

[luoldeng]

Sf at Lad

<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Winn, RF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Renteria, SS</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.333</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Lewis, LF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.300</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Molina, B, C</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.154</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Sandoval, P, 3B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.357</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Ishikawa, 1B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.400</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Rowand, CF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.214</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Burriss, 2B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.417</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Aurilia, DH</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.286</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table align="center" bgcolor="#dedede" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr><td dodgers="" align="left">
</td><td align="right">
</td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Furcal, SS</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.200</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Pierre, CF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.000</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Ethier, DH</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.286</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Loney, 1B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.182</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Jones, M, LF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.417</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">DeWitt, 3B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.313</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Hu, 2B</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.143</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Ausmus, C</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.333</td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="left" nowrap="nowrap">Repko, RF</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td align="right">.100</td></tr></tbody></table>

Zito vs Kershaw
Umpire - Brian Gorman