Series Thread: Mariners vs A's in Japan

[blstoker]

I would love Griffey to just stay in the booth the rest of the game.

 

[Cloud]

Kikuchi's outing is reminding me of Eric Bedard. Good stuff, solid pitches, lots of pitches....

He does look like he has Bedard stuff. Has a very nice curve ball.

 

[Cloud]

Well there’s no doubt Tokyo Dome is a hitter’s ballpark. The ball just zip out of here.

 

[blstoker]

There's another one.

 

[blstoker]

Well there’s no doubt Tokyo Dome is a hitter’s ballpark. The ball just zip out of here.

Well, on replay - that pitch was BP, couldn't have been a worse location for a pitcher to throw that.

 

[blstoker]

That's one way to keep the WHIP lower - just hit the guy with ball 4.

 

[blstoker]

That looked low.....

 

[Cloud]

Too bad Ken has to leave. Really enjoyed his stuff on the booth.

 

[Cloud]

First real test for Kikuchi... let see how he handles the pressure wRISP.

 

[blstoker]

Wow, that was close....

 

[blstoker]

Kikuchi showing that he's really the ace of the staff. Having a really decent outing.

 

[blstoker]

As suspected, ichiro to retire after game.

 

[Podunkparte]

If you didn't hear, Buster Olney reporting Ichiro will retire after this game.

A hit and a win would be a really nice way to end his career.

 

[Cloud]

Really hoping for Ichiro to get a base hit here in Japan.

Look like he’s going to retire after the game.

And this will deserve its own thread

 

[Cloud]

As suspected, ichiro to retire after game.

Pretty much yeah and I’m happy he makes this decision. He wasn’t going to make it to the roster when they head back to the states. Rather him retire on his own accord than being cut.

 

[Cloud]

I’m okay and hope Ichiro plays the whole game. This will give him an opportunity for 1 or 2 more base hits.

 

[blstoker]

It's always weird seeing H. Jon Benjamin's face and hearing his voice - just doesn't add up.

 

[Cloud]

Have to say pretty cool and for me a bit sad how things are unfolding.

Ichiro retires and passes the game onto the next generation of Japanese MLB players like Kikuchi - who’s making his MLB debut, all while in Japan where it all started for these two.

 

[Kernz]

Watching again.

Enjoying the game.

And on the bright side, the M's have the best record in baseball, are undefeated, and have the best record in baseball.

 

[Cloud]

That was a terrible non-call on the 1-2 count. Look like a strike to me. Led to Kikuchi giving up a run.