Diamondbacks Bullpen

foulpole · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1358

I'll take Miggy ( 10-5, 4.67 ) over Young (9-5, 3.80 ).

Let's load the lineup with lefties and take it to 'em.

"Miguel Batista (10-5, 4.67 ERA) looks to win his fifth straight decision and tie a career high for wins when he starts for the Diamondbacks. He had 11 victories in 2001 during his first stint with Arizona.

Since Batista lost three straight starts from June 9-20, Arizona has been nearly unstoppable with the right-hander on the mound. He's gone 4-0 with two complete games and a 4.18 ERA in his last 10 outings, and the Diamondbacks have gone 9-1.

He has not faced the Padres this season, and is 3-3 with a 3.49 ERA in 20 appearances, including nine starts, against them.

Batista started against Colorado on Tuesday and gave up a run and seven hits over six innings in a 2-1, 18-inning victory.

San Diego's Chris Young (9-5, 3.80) will face Arizona for the first time as he looks for his first win in four starts. In three chances this month for his 10th win, Young is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA.

The Padres have scored just four runs in Young's starts this month, but he's also given up 17 hits and walked 10 in 16 innings.

Against San Francisco on Tuesday, Young gave up two runs and six hits over six innings but did not get the decision in a 3-2 loss.

"Tonight, I threw the ball pretty much where I wanted it," said Young, who added his mechanics were better compared to recent starts. "On the whole, I was relatively pleased with the way I pitched." "

Bob A · MLB Rookie Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Tucson

Let's start it off by taking this game and then going to San Fran to sweep the Giants who are reeling.

B. O. N. D. · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:57 am Post subject:

levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1763

foulpole · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1358

Today's lineup vs. Young.

stats are season vs. RHP

Byrnes CF .236 /.296 /.443
Tracy 3B .294 /.359 /.478
Gonzalez LF .293 /.382 /.490
Jackson 1B .275 /.355 /.432
Estrada C .309 /.336 /.471
Green RF .286 /.348 /.417
Hudson 2B .274 /.330 /.443
Drew SS .319 /.356 /.521
Batista P .162 /.184 /.189

6 out of 8 position players are lefties ( or switch ).

Bob A · MLB Rookie Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Tucson

What does Melvin do? Throw a pack of baseball cards up in the air and whichever way they land---that's today's line-up? Does anyone but Brynes ever bat in the same position twice in a row? When I was growing up I was a Dodger fan (I know, I've already gone to confessional) and they had the same batting order for like a decade. Wouldn't the players feel more comfortable if they knew everyday before they came to the park where in the order they were going to be hitting?

Oden · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:20 pm Post subject:

An on-base machine leading off....

Robert S. · Everyday Player Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 530

I'd even take juggled lineups is they ever made any goddamned sense.

shoewizard · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

fuck....I have to watch Green again today?

That sucks.
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shoewizard · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject:

4 straight days and counting no starts for Quentin.
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Robert S. · Everyday Player Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 530

My conscience is clear, at least. I haven't purchased a ticket since Q's debut.

McCray · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject:

is the plan to play gonzo non-stop until he turns to dust? that way, no hissy fits and a good reason to start a rookie in his spot? maybe, just maybe melvin's onto something here...

TheDesertSurfer · Journeyman Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 399

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qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1121

Keeping the mets interested in Green? (Although having him play could only hurt his value at this point)

I cringed when i saw the highlights of milledges game last night...

foulpole · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1358

Lindsay feels that we need some positive board mojo in order to keep the Padres bats on ice.

Robert S. · Everyday Player Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 530

I'm going to guess the Mets are more worried about their rotation.

If Omar wanted Green, he'd already have him.

Bob A · MLB Rookie Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Tucson

If he's been paying attention and has a brain in his head he DOESN'T want Green anymore!

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1184

On the topic of paying attention, thanks for the effort Byrnes.

Oden · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject:

Love Byrnes' hustle...

Robert S. · Everyday Player Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 530

Don't bother paying attention, Byrnes. Your fake hustle makes up for actual performance.

shoewizard · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:11 pm Post subject:

Thom inserts foot in mouth

"Young does not have a good pickoff move"
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Driaz · MLB Rookie Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 178 Location: Tucson

I was just going to say, at a minimum if all the players in the lineup MUST play today, at least Byrnes and Drew should be flip flopped, with my ideal lineup assuming we have to have Gonzo and Green in it, would be:

Young
Drew
Gonzo
Jackson
Tracy
Estrada
Green
Hudson

Byrnes than leads off the game with a single, but subsequently gets picked off. Mad

Oden · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject:

Maybe if Byrnes would have summersault'd back into first?

Catharsis · Journeyman Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 338