Evan Longoria has a short memory

by ChrisCEIT on Aug 9, 2010 5:31 AM PDT

In regards to Brendan Morrow's efforts in his 1-hit shutout...

"He was putting guys away better than anybody I’ve ever seen," Longoria said.

Aside from the obvious A's-related point of this post, I was glad to see Dan Johnson get his next chance at MLB. I guess I'm still a little unsure how he couldn't stick with the A's - he's always seemed like a nice enough guy and I always thought he'd put a .375/.450 line up in the majors...

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Well Morrow did have 17 K's

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by Kelly on Aug 9, 2010 5:56 AM PDT reply actions

yeah, Braden got a Perfect Game, but he did not do it as dominating as Morrow's near no hitter

Theres something to be said about almost striking out every batter you face

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by Zonis on Aug 9, 2010 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep, Morrow was certainly more dominant

He also had a higher game score (100 to 93)

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by thejd44 on Aug 9, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Morrow's game score was 100?

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by stranahanahan on Aug 9, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

He would have had a 105 if he struck out the side in the ninth. That would have tied Kerry Wood for the highest in a game.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 9, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

My god

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by stranahanahan on Aug 9, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Morrow was way more dominant than Dallas

3 times he has gone at least 5 no hit innings this season apparently.

by Trainman on Aug 9, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I think an interesting question is this:

Who would you rather have on your team… Braden or Morrow?

by Brett Narloch on Aug 9, 2010 7:32 AM PDT reply actions

I'd trade Braden for Morrow

even though I’d miss Dallas. Between Braden’s constant injuries and his toughing it out with borderline stuff, I think he’s less likely to be successful in the next few years. Morrow has problems with command, but he’s leading the AL in K/9. There is no chance that Braden will be a dominant starter — there’s a fair chance that Morrow could be one.

On the 4 days they’re not pitching? I’d rather have Braden on the team, no doubt about it!

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by Nick on Aug 9, 2010 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Morrow has constantly been hurt and has type 1 diabetis so theyre pretty similar in that regard.

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by designatedforassignment on Aug 9, 2010 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions

I just meant that we can't count on Braden to be a Blanton-style innings eater

who adds equivalent value through consistency, durability and quantity of innings pitched. Braden won’t start 35 games a year, and isn’t dominant. I love him, but objectively he’s got some serious flaws as a member of a starting rotation.

I didn’t know about Morrow’s diabetes, though. I don’t think that would change my opinion about the trade, despite the fact that Morrow could end up being Rich Harden II for all we know. Do you remember what injuries he’s had? I remember him being DL’d, but can’t remember what was wrong.

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by Nick on Aug 9, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions

back spasams and a couple minor nagging shoulder injuries.

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by designatedforassignment on Aug 9, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Can we just take Morrow's ability and give it to Braden?

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by mikev on Aug 9, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions

transplant Morrow's arm onto Braden

become a switch pitcher

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by Zonis on Aug 9, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Pat Venditte is doing quite well so far

Of course, he’s also 25 and in A ball still for a reason that boggles the mind.

I’m really not sure what the hell the Yankees are doing with him, but he should’ve been in AA at the start of this season, and he probably should be in AAA (or the majors) now. He strikes out a ton, doesn’t walk anybody, doesn’t give up homers or hits. He’s been awesome.

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by thejd44 on Aug 9, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

if youre adding limbs might as well take his toes too.

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by designatedforassignment on Aug 9, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Not even close, Morrow is a gem of a pitcher who is finally finding his way.

Morrow is looking like Ulbaldo Jimenez did at the beginning of 09.. more likely 08. He’s going to be icy. Braden is at his ceiling of a decent #4/#5 on a great team.

-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.

by PL78 on Aug 9, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Only on AN

Would people have reservations about trading Braden for Morrow.

by jdr on Aug 11, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

What does CEIT mean?

Google says “Christian Educators Insurance Trust” which…doesn’t seem right

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 9, 2010 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

it's my name and title.

Chris C EIT. EIT = Engineer In Training.

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by ChrisCEIT on Aug 10, 2010 5:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Ah that makes sense

I should have put that together, as I am also an EIT

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by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 10, 2010 6:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Judging on your avatar

It has been hard training, indeed.

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by elcroata on Aug 11, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions