Panther of the Game: Torii Hunter
A big smack with the wood in the first inning and a great save with the leather in the ninth. Say all you want about a 5 year contract, it is games like this that will make his bench years grand.
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just got home and saw the highlights
Torii Hunter is officially a bad ass.
definately panther
howiestheman - April 18, 2008
This game ruled.
Zu Long - April 18, 2008
seconded
man this was a great game glad i was there. lmao
calikraze - April 18, 2008
This was a great game to be at – My seats were basically on top of that catch by Torii, the ball carried and carried but Hunter timed it well … and the Mariners had two amazing, run-saving catches themselves, one by Ichiro on a sure double by Aybar with a man aboard to the deep gap in LeftCF and a smoking liner by Hunter caught by Beltre that would have plated two easily.
Rev Halofan - April 18, 2008
Rev, check your post.
It’s T – O – R – I – I.
As in “Toriid”.
Stirrups - April 18, 2008
thanks
had some urgent emails when i got in and threw this up quickly … back now all is well…
Rev Halofan - April 18, 2008
Great Win! And some progress.......
Exciting finish to a nice win. It was all good (except the Vlad beaning. Where’s Mo Vaughn? Hire Mo to fall on Sean Green.)
Of note during this game was that Frankie was hitting 94 mph with his fastball during the Raul at-bat. His first 94 fastball was a strike. The second 94 mph fastball was off the plate and a ball. Raul then swung over a breaking ball. Those first 3 pitches are exactly why I am so focused on Frankie’s fastball velocity. When Frankie hits 94 with the fastball hitters know they must commit early, hence the swinging strikes on those late-breaking sliders. Unfortunately the 94 fastball disappeared after the Raul at-bat. But at least it’s a very good sign and a step in the right direction.
Fan Since 1981 - April 18, 2008
what makes him even more Panther...
he was rear-ended on his way to the stadium!
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=Au3bEKlleC.MZM.QCW8g9ZYRvLYF?gid=280418103&prov=ap
bighead - April 18, 2008
Okay
Signups are now beginning. I want names of volunteers to rear-end Torii’s car before every game. Also, we’ll probably need his license plate number. >_>
Zu Long - April 19, 2008
I probably won't be around here much,
but I still feel like I owe the Rev an apology for thinking he’d banned me when he hadn’t. Anyway, sorry for the misunderstanding and possibly causing you grief, Rev. It wasn’t my intention.
TheOptimist - April 19, 2008
you sir....
were comedy on the M’s blog!! very panther like.
SCHalo - April 19, 2008
Yeah you gotta earn a ban here.
It is all good, though, just clearing the air.
Rev Halofan - April 19, 2008
my bad rev
didn’t know TO caused you headache….but i went LL and saw the game thread. classic stuff.
SCHalo - April 19, 2008
I love how his signature here is all “VISITING” Angels fan … like we are holding a hotel bill for three nights stay for him…
Rev Halofan - April 19, 2008
Woop
scottnak - April 19, 2008
I need all the points I can get
scott, just FYI, I had Figgy/Izzy/Vlad last night, not Figgy/Izzy/Kotch — Thanks
I need all the points I can get, I haven’t been able to play the pregame/OPD much this year :)
swiss mcgee - April 19, 2008
Whoops
Fixed on personal copy. 2->3 points.
Will not be reflected on the linked spreadsheet though.
scottnak - April 19, 2008
I remember when Sexson sucked...
It was crazy that he had such a big power night. I’m glad I listened to that one on the radio, cuz if I watched it live, I would’ve had a heart attack. Great game, Go Halos.
Erik121 - April 19, 2008
Joke
As a 5th grader, the teacher stopped the lesson and asked what I was doing. I was living in North Dakota and wearing a dickie. I said that I was pulling the hair out of my dickie.
Kristy_Joe - April 19, 2008
Junkyard Joe!
Torii was obviously the Panther, but how about some love for Junkyard Joe Saunders? Ladies and gentlemen, we have our latest workhorse.
Rally Manatee - April 19, 2008
Agreed.
Hokie Joe is rapidly becoming my favorite on the staff.
Hokie Joe and Thunder Mountain…
red floyd - April 19, 2008
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