Spring Training - Game 25 - 3/26/12 - vs Tampa

[mikeee]

2 run HR to Cody Rogers given up in the 8th.

4IP 4H/2R/3BB/K

By Hendricks... oops.

[Harrison Greeley III]

Does anyone doubt that Hendricks is basically pitching for Baker's spot here? Or possibly for Marquis'? Pressure is on, young man....

Between Baker's health issues and Marquis's personal tragedy, I'd be more surprised if he doesn't go north.

[Seth Stohs]

Could be Baker's spot or Marquis's. I'm sure they're trying to get him stretched out, so he should get 5-6 innings.

[Mr. Ed]

Hughes Sac Fly Scored Dinkleman in the bottom/8th

9-3 Rays

[Bark's Lounge]

Does anyone doubt that Hendricks is basically pitching for Baker's spot here? Or possibly for Marquis'? Pressure is on, young man....

Let's say Baker starts season on DL. Who would be another candidate other than Hendricks? They seem determined to use Duensing out of the bullpen. If it is not Hendricks - I would assume it falls to Swarzak. What are your guys/gals opinions?

[luckylager]

If not Hendriks, I am guessing Swarzak would be next in line.

[Seth Stohs]

Casey Fien finally gave up a run this spring. Still would be good to see him work earlier in a game.

[Mr. Ed]

Doumit now has 4 rbi's this spring.
Hughes has 14

[Mr. Ed]

9th

Benson single
Florimon(.148) GIDP
Butera double(.294)
Hollimon walk
Dinkleman RBI Double(2nd double of the game)
Valencia walk
Hughes end game on a force out

10-4 final

[Mr. Ed]

Why not Dinkleman as the extra OF/middle infielder and PH?

[BD57]

Baker in the 80's doesn't cut it. Hopefully it's jus because his arm isn't built up b/c he's missed so much time this spring.

[Cap'n Piranha]

Actually giving up 10 RBI games, 9th inning HRs, and letting a slightly better than average player look like Willie Mays for the last 3 years is about as rediculous as it gets...How about the pitching staff try something different for a change...Zobrist is way too comfortable at the plate and that's an undisputed fact.. Looks like the bloggers are as Minnesota Nice as our fantastic starting rotation..

And by average, of course you mean a guy who has put up WAR's of 8.7, 3.9 and 6.6 the past 3 years. Albert Pujol's last 3 years are 9.0, 7.5 and 5.1. Miguel Cabrera's last 3 years are 5.3, 6.3 and 7.3. I'm not saying Ben Zobrist is necessarily that good, but your assertion that Zobrist is "slightly better than average" is absolutely laughable.