Chris Volstad 3-6 4.08 ERA 44 K's

 

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Kyle Kendrick- 3-2 4.62 ERA 27 K's

 

June 8th, 2010 marks the Major League debut of our very own Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton

 

 

 

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Countdown to the man, the myth, and the legend begins...

I'm too excited for this game. I can't wait to head back to Miami and catch him and my Fish in the flesh!

What does Stanton matter if he can't pitch the 7th inning?

I know this is supposed to be all, "OMG Stanton," but does anyone else feel that Volstad does not deserve to be 3-6??? He hasn't pitched that poorly and it seems whenever he goes up to pitch he gets no run support.

Chris will be fine, and the 7th will be locked down by some AL reliever acquired in some trade by the All-Star break

Chris will be fine, and the 7th will be locked down by some AL reliever acquired in some trade by the All-Star break

 

 

Or Vandenhurk.

HOHA! It's June 8th here already. I need my Stanton fix!

Have you guys heard about this guy Mike Stanton? Apparently he's supposedly playing on the team now. I hope he's good.

Im taking action on this:

 

 

Over/Under 2.5 K's for Stanton in debut

I know this is supposed to be all, "OMG Stanton," but does anyone else feel that Volstad does not deserve to be 3-6??? He hasn't pitched that poorly and it seems whenever he goes up to pitch he gets no run support.

 

 

 

Very true. Even Conine said during the Brewers game that Volstad could easily be 6-3 instead of 3-6. Run support has been horrible while he pitches so instead of maybe getting no decisions at the worst he gets losses while throwing quality starts

Still disappointed how the Mets series turned out but really looking forward to these next 3 in Philly.

 

Stanton debut tomorrow and JJ vs Halladay(I think) Wed. Getting 2/3 before interleague would definitely make me feel better again.

Im taking action on this:

 

 

Over/Under 2.5 K's for Stanton in debut

 

 

Easily under. No more than 2 for sure. Not like Kendrick is known for his nasty stuff...

The day has finally arrived. Our boy Stanton will make his debut going 4-6 with 4 grand slams and 2 Ks.

Gah, I hate that I won't be able to see this game. That said I'll be at CBP tomorrow rooting GC Mike on.

Strasburg's debut is completely overshadowing Big Mike's on ESPN. That was to be expected.

The day has finally arrived. Our boy Stanton will make his debut going 4-6 with 4 grand slams and 2 Ks.

 

 

 

Even more amazing, Mike Stanton will get on base ahead of himself , be awarded ghost runners, and drive Mike Stanton in during all 4 grand slams.

 

Later, Bud Selig will not reverse the Phillies in-game protest of ghost runners being allowed.

The day has finally arrived. Our boy Stanton will make his debut going 4-6 with 4 grand slams and 2 Ks.

 

 

 

Even more amazing, Mike Stanton will get on base ahead of himself , be awarded ghost runners, and drive Mike Stanton in during all 4 grand slams.

 

Later, Bud Selig will not reverse the Phillies in-game protest of ghost runners being allowed.

Stanton will also pitch a 28-out perfect game.

Without an umpire's error.

Strasburg's debut is completely overshadowing Big Mike's on ESPN. That was to be expected.

 

 

That seems like a reason why Stanton was called up. He'll be mostly overshadowed by Strasburg today and most of the season (by ESPN's coverage, you would've thought Strasburg was an 8 time Cy Young winner and has already been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice).

 

It's good to try and keep some pressure off the guy, let him come into his own at his own pace.

ESPN is completely going ape-sh*t over Strasburg and haven't heard Stanton mentioned once during the Strasburg coverage and the Phillies/Padres hi-lites that followed

Stanton will be batting 7th tonight