So after a week, I still have a decent buzz about this team. Like everyone else, its not nearly the buzz after a 2-0 start, but unlike everyone else, I didn't expect them to win the World Series afer two games. Good news is the Reds come to town so maybe they can win two out of three at home (a little cheap shot at my friend Michael Hammons Big Red machine)
Well let's get into discussing.
THE GOOD
- Zach Duke's two starts have been somewhat impressive. I know I'm hard on the guy, but this is the way he should be expected to pitch pretty much everytime out. Let's hope Duke has a third solid start on Friday. So far Duke is 2-0 with a 3.00 era in 12.0 ip. I will take that.
THE BAD
- All other starters have combined for a 12.31 era
THE UGLY
- Daniel Mccutchen's fourth inning in which the D'backs scored a whopping 13 runs. (not all were charged to McCutchen but 9 overall were)
THE GOOD
- Charlie Morton's first 2 innings on Friday in which the first 5 outs came by strike out
THE BAD
-Charlie Morton's third and fourth innings where he continued to fall behind in the count and looked likie a different pitcher.
THE UGLY
- Ryan Doumit calling a lousy game for Morton. If Adam Laroche said the D'Backs knew what was coming befor Doumit even called it, after the first time threw the order, that's not a good sign of a catcher being able to adjust when calling a game at the MLB level.
THE GOOD
-Octavio Dotel and most of the guys in the bullpen pounded the zone for the most part and showed they can get people out.
THE BAD
-Hayden Penn was lousy in three appearences. The Dodgers first six batters got hits off penn in his Bucco debut.
THE UGLY
- Have I mentioned Hayden Penn?
THE GOOD
- Garrett Jones three homers in his first five at bats.
THE BAD
- Jones has had only 1 hit the last five games
THE UGLY
- There is no one to protect Jones. Jones and Ryan Doumit are a combined 1 for their last 27
THE GOOD
- Not Ryan Doumit
THE BAD
-Ryan Doumit
THE UGLY
- Wait for it........ Wait for it....... Did you guess Ryan Doumit?
THE GOOD
-The Pirates have been agressive on the basepaths, going a perfect 8 for 8 swiping bags so far
THE BAD
-When your down 10 runs in half of your games, you can't utilize your speed and run much
THE UGLY
-Ryan Doumit....... I'm sorry, i couldn't resist
THE GOOD
- Aki Iwumura and Ronny Cedeno are off to surprising good starts
THE BAD
-Those are the only two off to good starts.
THE UGLY
-The next time someone gets a big hit with guys on base will be the first since Ryan Church's pinch hit opening day double. Someone's gotta pick it up.
THE GOOD
- I've been happy so far with both Jeff Clement and Lastings Milledge. The numbers will improve for both. It's also encoraging to see the way Milledge is hustling all the time. A sign of a guy taking things like it's his last opportunity.
THE BAD
- I like batting Milledge in the three hole, but he also must show some power. He has had some bad luck early. scorching some balls right at people. However, if you bat Milledge third, Somehow, somewhere you have to protect Jones in the lineup or he won't see another good pitch to hit all season.
THE UGLY
- I can't resist. Ryan Doumit. He just isn't capable of batting in a run producing spot. With the way Cedeno and Aki have gotten on base early, batting the pitcher #8 isn't that terrible, but Doumit shouldn't be hitting above seventh. He's lousy (Just watch, after I ripped him to death, he will have a huge game tonight)
FINALLY THE GOOD
- It's only been seven games. We've got a lot of Bucco baseball to look forward to. (Technically, depending on your perspective, that last statement could also qualify as THE BAD & THE UGLY for you as well)
Take care and I will have something tomoorow as well. If you haven't yet, go to http://www.lexy.com/ and follow our Pirates broadcat for the year.
that was funny as hell. very good stuff
ReplyDeleteForgot to add the Pirates broadcast team under the ugly category. three times out of 7 games i couldn't take it any more and had to listen to the opposing team radio guys
ReplyDeletevery funny article. couldn't agree more with your comment about the broadcast team. with the exception from Bob walk they are all awful
ReplyDeleteWhat took you so long? It took 7 whole games to get the Ryan Doumit bashing to begin? I'm severly disapointed
ReplyDeletei almost thought that meaningless opening day homerun turned you to the dark side.
DEAL THAT BUM DOUMIT NOW
Right about time the anonymous Doumit basher showed back up.
ReplyDeleteStill can't figure out why you hate on him. he's an all-star calliber catcher just off to a bad start
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ReplyDeleteYou are unbelievable. All Star Catcher? Are you high? remember it's puff, puff, pass dumbass.
I hate him becuase he sucks and sucks badly
good game last night. i'd like to see more efforts like that
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