In any case, if they lose today it's on Anderson giving up HRs, but still - those low strikes were BS.
[ Edited by captveg on Apr 13, 2013 at 3:51 PM ]
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Apr 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM
- captveg
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Going back to last year, it seems that umpires with really large high/low strike zones hurt the A's more than their opponents. It really hurts their ability to play their style of game when pitches below the knees are strikes...
In any case, if they lose today it's on Anderson giving up HRs, but still - those low strikes were BS.
In any case, if they lose today it's on Anderson giving up HRs, but still - those low strikes were BS.
Apr 13, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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We had our chances but couldn't get the big hit with RISP.
My problem with the Ump wasn't the strikezone itself, it was the inconsistency of the calls. A pitch in the same location would be called both a ball and a strike in the same at bat. That's tremendously frustrating for a hitter.
My problem with the Ump wasn't the strikezone itself, it was the inconsistency of the calls. A pitch in the same location would be called both a ball and a strike in the same at bat. That's tremendously frustrating for a hitter.
[ Edited by AllTimeGreat on Apr 13, 2013 at 4:26 PM ]
Apr 14, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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I actually wasn't able to watch the game yesterday but I kinda figured this one was the one we lose. Verlander is just too tough.
Apr 14, 2013 at 10:33 AM
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Cespy on DL with strained muscle in wrist. Not too surprising after his grimaces on Friday night before he left the game.
Apr 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
We had our chances but couldn't get the big hit with RISP.
My problem with the Ump wasn't the strikezone itself, it was the inconsistency of the calls. A pitch in the same location would be called both a ball and a strike in the same at bat. That's tremendously frustrating for a hitter.
Exactly how are hitters supposed to know which pitches to lay off and which ones not to.
Apr 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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Hoping for a return to form for Parker today.
Apr 14, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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Hunter was out. Umps have been terrible this series.
Apr 14, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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Jesus Christ Parker... Our offense without Crisp is just... Yikes.
Apr 14, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:Hunter was out. Umps have been terrible this series.
I don't think Norris applied the tag. If he would have caught it cleanly (like 90% of all catchers would have) he would have been out by a mile.
Apr 14, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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I would love the A's to trade for a competent second baseman.
Apr 14, 2013 at 2:47 PM
- StOnEy333
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Jeez.
Apr 14, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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No Crisp + No Cespedes = very little offense
Apr 14, 2013 at 3:54 PM
- InconvenientTruth21
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Wtf Parker
Apr 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM
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Parker is quickly looking like a guy who was a one hit wonder last year.
Apr 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM
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Originally posted by socalfan21:Parker is quickly looking like a guy who was a one hit wonder last year.
He better get his s**t together
if not we'll just gladly demote him to AAA and call up Straily
[ Edited by InconvenienTTruth21 on Apr 14, 2013 at 4:26 PM ]