162-0
I know it's a long season and it would be wrong to be overly optimistic, as more than likely any hopes will be dashed sooner or later, but holy crap, that was an impressive display.
I think my favourite single moment was Bautista asking for time, Joe West giving it to him but also giving him a lecture on late time calling. Joe West did a lot of lecturing all night long. Anyway, the very next Pavano pitch was deposited into the left field stands, total 2010 style. It was as though Bautista said, "Senor West, I need to catch my breath before I crush this pitch. We both know this Pavano, he has nothing. I toy with him a little. It's for fun. Alright, now I play." I admired the way Arrencibia handled himself behind the plate and it was evident the amount of work he has put in. The 2 homers and the 2 RBI triple is okay, I guess.
Ricky Romero had all of his pitches working for him and his changeup was particularly filthy. That, coupled with the shots of his really cute kid sister and his really hot girlfriend in the stands, things looked pretty fantastic for the new ace. Maclean's ran a really good piece on Romero and his family. The article finally solved the mystery of Romero's scarred face. I've noticed that he has scars that slash around his mouth and wondered about them. Apparently, a dog bit him in the face as a kid.
7 ks, no walks, 2 earned runs. What exactly were the Twins thinking starting Pavano instead of Liriano tonight? It was a classic illustration of a control pitcher who had no control.
And about all the stealing. I don't mind so much the double steal with Bautista up because Pavano was clearly on the ropes and it was meant to put that extra issue in his poor, besieged head. It sends a message to the Twins and to everyone else that this team can run a bit and will use it. What actually bothered me more is that both Davis and Snider got picked off and would have been out had it not been for a failed rundown and a balk.
Amusing incidence of bullpen height disparity: the low angle shots of the players during the team intro made Rauch look but 10 feet tall when juxtaposed between Camp, who looked 13 years old and Frasor, who looked 5.
DJF ran a post-game webcast. Adam Lind looked a little drunk, but it was nice of him to talk to Stoeten. They were kind enough to reassure me that Baltimore isn't better than the Jays and shouted out this blog. Though not in any of these featured clips, but I swear they did.
I think my favourite single moment was Bautista asking for time, Joe West giving it to him but also giving him a lecture on late time calling. Joe West did a lot of lecturing all night long. Anyway, the very next Pavano pitch was deposited into the left field stands, total 2010 style. It was as though Bautista said, "Senor West, I need to catch my breath before I crush this pitch. We both know this Pavano, he has nothing. I toy with him a little. It's for fun. Alright, now I play." I admired the way Arrencibia handled himself behind the plate and it was evident the amount of work he has put in. The 2 homers and the 2 RBI triple is okay, I guess.
Ricky Romero had all of his pitches working for him and his changeup was particularly filthy. That, coupled with the shots of his really cute kid sister and his really hot girlfriend in the stands, things looked pretty fantastic for the new ace. Maclean's ran a really good piece on Romero and his family. The article finally solved the mystery of Romero's scarred face. I've noticed that he has scars that slash around his mouth and wondered about them. Apparently, a dog bit him in the face as a kid.
7 ks, no walks, 2 earned runs. What exactly were the Twins thinking starting Pavano instead of Liriano tonight? It was a classic illustration of a control pitcher who had no control.
And about all the stealing. I don't mind so much the double steal with Bautista up because Pavano was clearly on the ropes and it was meant to put that extra issue in his poor, besieged head. It sends a message to the Twins and to everyone else that this team can run a bit and will use it. What actually bothered me more is that both Davis and Snider got picked off and would have been out had it not been for a failed rundown and a balk.
Amusing incidence of bullpen height disparity: the low angle shots of the players during the team intro made Rauch look but 10 feet tall when juxtaposed between Camp, who looked 13 years old and Frasor, who looked 5.
DJF ran a post-game webcast. Adam Lind looked a little drunk, but it was nice of him to talk to Stoeten. They were kind enough to reassure me that Baltimore isn't better than the Jays and shouted out this blog. Though not in any of these featured clips, but I swear they did.