Manny Acta Could Not Be More Wrong

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Because it is always amazing

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 30, 2010 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Couldn’t agree more; you really nailed it.

This really should be an SBN feature, too.

by Jay on Jul 30, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m surprised Acta’s argument is based on what the fans deserve as opposed to the injury risk, which is a much better argument. Marte might not be able to play dominoes for weeks.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 30, 2010 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

He’ll likely have continue to have plenty of opportunities for dominoes and ceremonial first pitch duty over the next few weeks.

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by woodsmeister on Jul 30, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Acta and all, but he’s completely wrong here. 12 walks is making a mockery of the game, Joe Smith is making a mockery of the game, having Andy Marte available because you insist on starting the useless Jayson Nix is making a mockery of the game. Andy Marte retiring the side on 13 pitches is just fun.

by Brad D on Jul 30, 2010 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Yes, yes, yes all around.

Where's your crown, KIng Nothing?

by Turkmenbashi on Jul 30, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

letting pitchers hit is a mockery of the game if you ask me.

by Brick. on Jul 30, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

So I won’t.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Jul 30, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

how very Bob Costas of you.

by Brick. on Jul 30, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I am secretly hoping for another blowout to see Choo pitch. I bet he can bring it.

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by PortlandVinny on Jul 30, 2010 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

It’s one thing to run Marte out there (and the fact that it was Marte means, honestly, that they don’t honestly care right now if he Cansecos himself while pitching). If Choo were to get hurt pitching mop-up in a blowout – now that would be bad.

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by woodsmeister on Jul 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, someone at LL mentioned having Ichiro pitch in his final game—that’s why I mentioned Choo in that thread.

by westbrook on Jul 30, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m liking the new avatar. I thought about going with Marte’s delivery, but I can’t let go of the Wedge-face.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 30, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I love these occurrences. Always have, always will.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 30, 2010 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

Remember Mark Whiten striking out the side in a 1998 blow-out? He’s the only player in MLB history with only 1 IP and all three outs coming on Ks. He was so wild—and possibly imposing on the mound—that the batters wouldn’t come near the box.

by PBH on Jul 30, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions