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Hendu Style · 07-20-2007, 06:36 AM

Sunday, April 29, 2007

We finished a five-game homestand today in Oakland. After splitting a two-game set against the M's on Wednesday and Thursday, we managed to take two of three from the Devil Rays with a 5-4 win this afternoon.

I've got to say, I'm envious of Tampa's lineup. They've got some talented kids at the top of that order. BJ Upton is at short. He's a speed demon and can draw walks, too. They have Delmon Young batting #2... he can steal bases and hit for power. And then you've got Carl Crawford batting in the 3-hole. He's a five-tool player... he's got it all. If you took Tampa's bats and our pitching, I guarantee you we'd win a World Series within 3 years.

Speaking of pitching, Tim Lincecum looked solid today. He went 5 1/3, giving up 7 hits and 4 walks, but didn't allow any runs and struck out 5. He picked up the win to improve to 3-2 on the year with a 3.44 ERA. He's still got some growing up to do, but he's coming along very nicely.

We finish the first month of the season 12-13, one game below .500 for April.

07-20-2007, 06:36 AM	#6
Hendu Style All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,450	Devil Ray Envy Sunday, April 29, 2007 We finished a five-game homestand today in Oakland. After splitting a two-game set against the M's on Wednesday and Thursday, we managed to take two of three from the Devil Rays with a 5-4 win this afternoon. I've got to say, I'm envious of Tampa's lineup. They've got some talented kids at the top of that order. BJ Upton is at short. He's a speed demon and can draw walks, too. They have Delmon Young batting #2... he can steal bases and hit for power. And then you've got Carl Crawford batting in the 3-hole. He's a five-tool player... he's got it all. If you took Tampa's bats and our pitching, I guarantee you we'd win a World Series within 3 years. Speaking of pitching, Tim Lincecum looked solid today. He went 5 1/3, giving up 7 hits and 4 walks, but didn't allow any runs and struck out 5. He picked up the win to improve to 3-2 on the year with a 3.44 ERA. He's still got some growing up to do, but he's coming along very nicely. We finish the first month of the season 12-13, one game below .500 for April. Last edited by Hendu Style; 07-20-2007 at 06:37 AM.