4/11/07 Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

[UNHWildCats]

They have a history. In Matsuzaka-sans first year in Japanes ball he faced Ichiro, the first game wasnt pretty...for Ichiro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDefoJ7hK0

Ichiro did get some revenge but he looked silly more often then not.

[Fresno St. Alum]

so which one will you be thinkin' about when you're alone watching the game?xlolx xoopsx

[Peems]

They have a history. In Matsuzaka-sans first year in Japanes ball he faced Ichiro, the first game wasnt pretty...for Ichiro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDefoJ7hK0

Ichiro did get some revenge but he looked silly more often then not.

usually the pitchers "win" seeing as batting 30% is considered very good.xcoolxIchiro is the better PROVEN player, Matsuzaka has got a ways to go before he can be on the Ichiro level.

[UNHWildCats]

usually the pitchers "win" seeing as batting 30% is considered very good.xcoolxIchiro is the better PROVEN player, Matsuzaka has got a ways to go before he can be on the Ichiro level.

Yea but great players like Ichiro dont strike out 3 times in a row...Strike that he did again today against Josh Beckett :p

[Cleets]

Yea but great players like Ichiro dont strike out 3 times in a row...Strike that he did again today against Josh Beckett :p

Beckett looked un-real today... (That kid can throw the damn ball)



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[UNHWildCats]

yes he worked hard in the offseason and fixed his fast ball mentality and is using more off speed stuff

I have him down as a preseason 21 game winner

[Pageoner]

Yeah and Josh Beckett is pretty horrible honestly.

[UNHWildCats]

Beckett isnt horrible.

[Ivytalk]

Good pitching usually beats good hitting. But, Ichiro has a good eye, and Daisuke's control is iffy. Just don't swing at the bad pitches.:)

[UNHWildCats]

Good pitching usually beats good hitting. But, Ichiro has a good eye, and Daisuke's control is iffy. Just don't swing at the bad pitches.:)

easier said then done. And what u may call bad pitches are prolly thrown there intentiaonally to enduce the swing :p

[Pageoner]

how about that game last year against the yanks where he got shelled for something like 7 ER in 1 1/3 innings

[UNHWildCats]

he was getting adjusted to a new league. His perfomance will be much better this year.

Pedro Martinez gave up 7 ER in 3 innings in 2002 home opener.

Derek Lowe gave up 7ER in 2 innings in 2003

Bronson Arroyo gave u 9 runs in 3.1 innings in 2004

Are they all horrible too?>

[Pageoner]

i'll believe it when i see it.
i still expect him to be a fool towards the end of the season.

[chantster]

how about that game last year against the yanks where he got shelled for something like 7 ER in 1 1/3 innings

Well then, let's open up the history books and go back to 2003 in the WS when Beckett had a sparkling 1.10 ERA vs NYY , 19 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched while giving up only 8 hits.

Beckett posted 15 wins in 2005, 16 wins in 2006. Shouldn't be a problem getting 20 wins this year.

[Grizalltheway]

i'll believe it when i see it.
i still expect him to be a fool towards the end of the season.

Well, according to the "experts" *cough, cough UNHwildcats cough* he's already got the cy young in the bag! and a nice ass

[UNHWildCats]

lol yea but im not the only one who thinks that. Many say he will win the Cy Young and Coco Crisp agrees about the ass :p

[UNHWildCats]

Hey Chanster.

Nice year to begin the fanship :) Starting on April 12 I will be covering a day by day recap of that great 1967 dream season on my blog feel free to click the blog each day and relive that great season :)

PARTY ON SOX FOREVER!

[Peems]

he was getting adjusted to a new league. His perfomance will be much better this year.

Pedro Martinez gave up 7 ER in 3 innings in 2002 home opener.

Derek Lowe gave up 7ER in 2 innings in 2003

Bronson Arroyo gave u 9 runs in 3.1 innings in 2004

Are they all horrible too?>

yes. Oh BTW how bout Pettitte last night? and A-Rod continues his dominance.

[dbackjon]

and A-Rod continues his dominance.

So NOW Yankee fans are singing A-Rod's praises??? xrolleyesx A-Rod is too good and classy for the Spankees.

[chantster]

Hey Chanster.

Nice year to begin the fanship :) Starting on April 12 I will be covering a day by day recap of that great 1967 dream season on my blog feel free to click the blog each day and relive that great season :)

PARTY ON SOX FOREVER!

Man, that's great! I was there.

[UNHWildCats]

1st At Bat: Strike, foul tip, low inside, inside just missed, inside just missed, ground stab by Matsuzaka OUT

[chantster]

1st At Bat: Strike, foul tip, low inside, inside just missed, inside just missed, ground stab by Matsuzaka OUT


:D xbowx xthumbsupx

[UNHWildCats]

Ichiro flies out to center in his second AB

[UNHWildCats]

Ichiro Ks

[appfan2008]

this game must be absolutely insane in japan!

[Grizalltheway]

Ha ha, Hernandez stealing the show from Matsuzaka! No hitter through 7! xbowx xbowx xrotatehx xrotatehx

[appfan2008]

wow that is really impressive i love no hitters... so i would love to see that happen

[appfan2008]

how do you like all of the signs behind home plate being in japanese... sort of interesting

[UNHWildCats]

woot woot we love drew

[Peems]

woot woot we love drew

only thing you could cheer about:D
LONG LIVE KING FELIX!!!

[Peems]

So NOW Yankee fans are singing A-Rod's praises??? xrolleyesx A-Rod is too good and classy for the Spankees.

I hate when people say that, I've always loved A-rod if it weren't for him the yankees the last two years probably wouldnt have won the Al East. batting 280. with 35 home runs and 120 RBIs isnt bad.

[bison95]

woot woot we love drew
Was watching this game like soft core porn to you?xsmiley_wix

[Mr. C]

woot woot we love drew
We will see how long that sentiment lasts. J.D. has worn out his welcomes pretty quickly in places like Los Angeles and St. Louis. You can have him.

[appfan2008]

We will see how long that sentiment lasts. J.D. has worn out his welcomes pretty quickly in places like Los Angeles and St. Louis. You can have him.
Mr. C... as a braves fan I dont want you to forget how quickly he wore out his welcome in the atl also... he was injured what seemed like everyday and when he was out there... he was never as good as advertised