Game Blog: Preseason Game 4 - Spurs vs. Cavaliers

[Manufan909]

Tonight I'm really looking forward to Salim finally getting some minutes, and some more of Watkins. And I'm immensely curious as to why no one has made a blog yet, is it because it's not being broadcast in any way? I mean, it is on the radio, even though I won't be able to listen to it.

[Oink Oink]

Hope Salim plays well:flag:

[DannyT]

is this game really not on tv tonight?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

is this game really not on tv tonight?

yes, this what I'd also like to know

[timvp]

Starting lineup:

Thomas
Duncan
Finley
Mason
Parker

[urunobili]

DirecTV not showing it?

[pad300]

Starting lineup:

Thomas
Duncan
Finley
Mason
Parker

That looks almost regular season'ish...

Are we going to take this one semi-seriously for a change? I had been figuring on another long look at the assorted camp players (Tolliver, Watkins, Hairston, Farmer, etc.).

[urunobili]

didn't find a link either :(

[timvp]

I don't see this game on TV anywhere.

[birdy219]

I can't hear it on the radio nor see it online. I'm :depressed and :bang.

[Spurs Brazil]

Is anyone listen the game?

NBA.com keep asking me to login and I get an error

[timvp]

That looks almost regular season'ish...

Are we going to take this one semi-seriously for a change? I had been figuring on another long look at the assorted camp players (Tolliver, Watkins, Hairston, Farmer, etc.).Oberto and Bowen not playing so still in preseason mode it seems.

[timvp]

Tolliver and Hairston are the first two off the bench.

Interesting.

[Spurs Brazil]

I can't hear it on the radio nor see it online. I'm :depressed and :bang.

NBA.com also not working?

[pad300]

Oberto and Bowen not playing so still in preseason mode it seems.

I said almost didn't I...
but seriously, there's 5 guys who will be on the opening night roster on the floor - that's a lot closer to regular season mode than we normally get at this stage.

[pad300]

Tolliver and Hairston are the first two off the bench.

Interesting.

Heh, alright, that's preseason...

[Spurs Brazil]

Audio here:

http://channelsurfing.net/

Cavs radio

[WildcardManu]

DirecTV not showing it?

tried channel surfing and couldn't find it. I might have missed it

[duncan228]

Is anyone listen the game?

NBA.com keep asking me to login and I get an error

I'm getting an error too. I'm logged in to the site but I'm getting "login incorrect" when I try to get audio LP.

[timvp]

Duncan and Parker playing well. The rest of the team is 1-for-8 from the field.

[Spurs Brazil]

I'm getting an error too. I'm logged in to the site but I'm getting "login incorrect" when I try to get audio LP.

Me too

Go here and click on the Spurs game

http://channelsurfing.net/

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Duncan and Parker playing well. The rest of the team is 1-for-8 from the field.

The team is definitely in regular season mode

[duncan228]

Me too

Go here and click on the Spurs game

http://channelsurfing.net/

Thank you! :)

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas in the game and missing a J

Tolliver 3333333333

[Spurs Brazil]

Cavs up 22-21 after one

[timvp]

Tolliver with two free throws and a three-pointer. Maybe he'll find his stroke against the team that waived him last year. I wonder if Bonner has been given the night off or whether Pop just wants to take a look at Tolliver.


Or maybe Bonner is in the doghouse already :downspin:

[mexicanjunior]

I got the NBA.com error page also after signing up for "All-Access". Thanks for the channel surfing link...

[Spurs Brazil]

I got the NBA.com error page also after signing up for "All-Access". Thanks for the channel surfing link...

4 preseason games and no Spurs radio feed. What's happening?

[timvp]

Cavs up 22-21 after one

The scoring is Duncan 8, Parker 6, Tolliver 5 and Mason 2.

[Spurs Brazil]

Thomas
Tolliver
Green
Malik
JV

to start the 2nd

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver again!

[timvp]

Tolliver just keeps shooting :rollin

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 27-26

Green playing and Farmer not

[Joe Schmoogins]

bonner in

[DPG21920]

It would be nice to have Mason feeling more comfortable. We need him to get some assists and hit some shots. Heressssssssssss Bonnnnnnnnnnerrrrrrrrr

[Spurs Brazil]

TP and one!

[Joe Schmoogins]

tony misses both fts... lol

[Spurs Brazil]

No and one

This Cavs announcer sucks

[Spurs Brazil]

Green scores, 4pts

[timvp]

Mason 1-for-5 with a turnover :depressed

[DPG21920]

If Mason does not play well, this will be a long year

[Spurs Brazil]

TP J

Spurs up 34-33

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason 3333333333333333333

[mystargtr34]

Mason for 3333333

[DPG21920]

Stone hands Bonner!

[MarCowMar]

Is League Pass just out of commission for preseason games? I'm not even getting NBATV.

[mystargtr34]

This Cavs guy makes me feel like im at a church service.... hes horrible

[birdy219]

Cavs announcer is putting me to :sleep:sleep. He is on some strong stuff.
MJ could jump from the rafters with a dunk, and he will say Michael with a basket. :lol

[DPG21920]

TP seems to be ready for this season's responsibilities.

[DPG21920]

oh no Fin, lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner with 3rebs

[timvp]

Sounds like Finley is defending LeBron. Now I'm glad this game isn't on TV.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Sounds like Finley is defending LeBron. Now I'm glad this game isn't on TV.

:lol


I really hope Farmer gets some playing time tonight.

[mystargtr34]

Is anyone else hoping Bonner kind of stinks it up and Tolliver keeps hitting this game?

[Spurs Brazil]

Mason J!!!, 8pts

[mystargtr34]

Nice Mase

[DPG21920]

Haaaa ha ha

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs up 47-42 at the half

[DPG21920]

Duncan and Parker have been beasting this preseason

[timvp]

Parker with 12 points and 5 assists at half. Duncan with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Mason and Tolliver with 8 and 7 points, respectively.

[Joe Schmoogins]

I wish I could've seen that last finley shot. Sounded like it was almost cool

[Joe Schmoogins]

Parker with 12 points and 5 assists at half. Duncan with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Mason and Tolliver with 8 and 7 points, respectively.

the nba.com boxscore has perker for 14

[Joe Schmoogins]

lol perker

[DPG21920]

Parker with 12 points and 5 assists at half. Duncan with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Mason and Tolliver with 8 and 7 points, respectively.

It is nice to see Mason make a couple of shots in a row, but I really am surprised he has not handled the ball very much in this preseason. I thought he would average 3-4 assists per game.

[tav1]

Hairston has a couple blocks, first off the bench.

[timvp]

Hairston has a couple blocks, first off the bench.
Yeah, it's interesting that Hairston now has five blocks in the last two games. Not bad for a relatively short wing player.

[DPG21920]

Hairston is an outstanding athlete. For a sg/sf I think he is leading the team in blocks this preseason

[angelbelow]

could hairston inherit bowens role?

[timvp]

It is nice to see Mason make a couple of shots in a row, but I really am surprised he has not handled the ball very much in this preseason. I thought he would average 3-4 assists per game.
Mason averaged 1.7 assists last year playing most point guard. It'd be unrealistic to think he'd average 3-4 assist in San Antonio playing shooting guard.

[tp2021]

I think we should keep Hairston. TOlliver hasn't impressed enough to prove to me that he is a substantial upgrade over Bonner, so I'm not at all convinced we should make that swap. After Hairston, I am torn between Watkins and Farmer. One is a pretty good defensive presence that Timmy hasn't had the luxury of playing next to the past few seasons, while Farmer can certainly score. Of course, Farmer is small and Watkins is limited offensively. I guess the one we keep should come down to how easy it would be to get another player that provides a similar skillset as either one of these two.

[tav1]

Hairston is 6'5'' or 6'6'', but he has a big frame and a tremendous vert

He's a guy I want to see a year from now. Quietly very impressive.

Kudos to the front office. I bitched and bitched. But they did a good job in the draft.

[DPG21920]

Mason averaged 1.7 assists last year playing most point guard. It'd be unrealistic to think he'd average 3-4 assist in San Antonio playing shooting guard.

When he was playing "starters" minutes he was averaging 4 assist. I am surprised that Pop has not put the ball in his hands to kind of see how he does. I know he has not played a ton of minutes this preseason, but I though he might be a ball handler when he did get time.

[Buddy Holly]

I may have missed this in another thread but is Salim playing tonight?

[DPG21920]

No Salim is not playing.

[tav1]

Yeah, it's interesting that Hairston now has five blocks in the last two games. Not bad for a relatively short wing player.

You know, he doesn't force his offense either. That made him look bad in summer league, but it makes him look smart when he's on the floor with Duncan and Parker.

[timvp]

Sounds like Parker and Thomas will sit for the rest of the night.

[SequSpur]

Bonner is worthless.

[timvp]

Sounds like Parker and Thomas will sit for the rest of the night.True.

It will be interesting to see if Pop puts Mason at point guard when Vaughn sits or if he'll go with Green like he did last game.

[SequSpur]

Hill?

[mystargtr34]

No Hill tonight. Thumb Sprain.

[Spurs Brazil]

TD another J

[DPG21920]

Tolliver is stroking it tonight

[Spurs Brazil]

Tolliver 33333333333

[mystargtr34]

Yes Tolliver.....

[tav1]

Tolliver is starting to get it going.

[mystargtr34]

Mason out already?

[timvp]

If Tolliver can start hitting shots, it wouldn't shock me if he'd be higher than Bonner in the rotation heading into the regular season.

[Buddy Holly]

Bonner NEEDS to be traded for a second round pick or something, because we do not need the guy.

[tp2021]

Tolliver is stroking it
Tolliver is starting to get it going.


Yes Tolliver.....

[Russ]

Is anyone else hoping Bonner kind of stinks it up and Tolliver keeps hitting this game?

If Bonner was ever going to contribute, it would have been last year in the playoffs. The Spurs were needful of offense (like his).

Bonner is simply a liability now (albeit a small one, salarywise).

No offer will be refused.

[DPG21920]

It is always like this with the Spurs. The offense is pretty good and they always get open looks, it is just a matter of guys hitting them. When they hit just a decent % of their open looks the Spurs win.

[SequSpur]

Bonner NEEDS to be traded for a second round pick or something, because we do not need the guy.

welcome to the wagon. :rolleyes

[DPG21920]

Ha, Tim is effortlessly destroying people

[tav1]

If Tolliver can start hitting shots, it wouldn't shock me if he'd be higher than Bonner in the rotation heading into the regular season.

I think he already is...classic example of hiring someone's replacement before their terminated.

[timvp]

Hairston with another block.

[Buddy Holly]

welcome to the wagon. :rolleyes

I've been of this mindset since last season, but not as vocal as there was no better replacement for the guy, now we have one.

[tav1]

Malik with another block! Booby doesn't stand a chance.

[DPG21920]

Hairston with another block.

[Buddy Holly]

The one thing I like about Tolliver is his confidence.

[timvp]

Hairston sounds like he's getting closer and closer to a roster spot. If he makes it, he'll be able to spend the next two years at Austin.

[tav1]

Hairston has at least a few blocks of jump shots these past two games...defensively that means he's where he should be and has good lift.

[timvp]

^^ Right after I say that Hairston travels following the timeout and then shoots an air ball on a three-pointer :rollin

[mystargtr34]

Malik with 3 blocks? But a couple of stupid TO's this quarter

[tp2021]

Hairston sounds like he's getting closer and closer to a roster spot. If he makes it, he'll be able to spend the next two years at Austin.

You don't think he deserves a few minutes with the big club yet?

[mystargtr34]

^^ Right after I say that Hairston travels following the timeout and then shoots an air ball on a three-pointer :rollin

And shoots an airball

[tav1]

Yes, but Hairston has a couple bad turnovers too.

I thought Farmer had the edge because he could potentially be used earlier as a stop-gap until Manu returns. But Hairston is making a strong case for himself. If he makes the team, I think he'll go to Austin as soon as their camp opens.

[timvp]

You don't think he deserves a few minutes with the big club yet?Not quite yet. He needs to work on his offensive game. Right now it's pretty primitive ... mostly because he played a lot of power forward in college. He needs to figure out how to thrive out on the perimeter.

[DPG21920]

Hairston has been shooting terribly, but he has been rebounding and blocking shots very well

[tav1]

Duncan's probably done. 16 and 13 in 26. Another night at the office.

[timvp]

Mason at point guard :hungry:

60-52 when Mason switched to point guard. Let's see how it goes.

[Spurs Brazil]

Green scores,

Spurs up 10

[Joe Schmoogins]

Finley's probaby done. 1-8 for 2 points. Another night at the office.

[DPG21920]

Mason at point guard :hungry:

60-52 when Mason switched to point guard. Let's see how it goes.

This is what I asked for!

[Mister Sinister]

Gentlemen, BEHOLD! ....CORN!

[mystargtr34]

Lets see how Matt Bonner does against non NBA players.

[tav1]

Finley's probaby done. 1-8 for 2 points. Another night at the office.

:lmao

[Mister Sinister]

Lets see how Matt Bonner does against non NBA players.

:lol

[tav1]

no farmer...

[timvp]

no farmer...

That's either really good news for him or really bad news for him . . .

[tp2021]

That's either really good news for him or really bad news for him . . .I think it's bad news. No way has he impressed enough to be safe.

[DPG21920]

We will find out soon enough

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 3333333

[DPG21920]

Bonner is going offffffffff

[tav1]

The Watkins contingent is proud...

[Joe Schmoogins]

Bonner's heating up!

[timvp]

Bonner's on fiyahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 333333333333

[mystargtr34]

Oh shit

Matt Bonner

LOL Watkins with a huge block?

BONNER AGAIN

[DPG21920]

Tolliver just shit himself

[tav1]

That's either really good news for him or really bad news for him . . .

Exactly. I assume the worst.

[DPG21920]

I wish we could pencil in Bonner for 10 and 7 every damn night

[mystargtr34]

Bonner was just fucking with us for the last year... he just wanted some competition.

Now that hes got it, its over.

[tav1]

There is no way Pop keeps both Tolliver and Bonner, right. I mean he's not a crackhead, right?

[timvp]

Mason had no stats other than points and a turnover ... and then he got a rebound and back to back assists on those Bonner threes. Props to Mason for making more of an impact.

[mystargtr34]

Tolliver just shit himself

:lol exactly..

But i think Pop knows this shit aint happening in the regular season. Remember when Bonner was owning Scola in the pre season last year.

And besides, Tolliver was getting his against the Cavs starting line up and main rotation. Not guys who will struggle to make it in the D-League.

[timvp]

There is no way Pop keeps both Tolliver and Bonner, right. I mean he's not a crackhead, right?

If I were a betting man, I'd bet he does keep both :flag:

[DPG21920]

Reaching that 3 to 4 assist mark for Mason

[tav1]

Malik TO Hairston is back at it.

[tp2021]

This is what I mean. Bonner and Tolliver are basically the same.
Hairston should be signed.

A future with Tony, Hill, Hairston, Gist, Ian (although I haven't seen too much of him yet), and even possibly Splitter...
That sounds like a pretty good team to me.

[tav1]

If I were a betting man, I'd bet he does keep both :flag:

I can't see how you can get both of those two minutes and develop Ian.

[mystargtr34]

Bonner AGAIN wtf

[completely deck]

Did I just hear Bonner nail 3 threes so far??

[DPG21920]

Bonner Bandwagon Bitches

[timvp]

MaBo blowing up. Watkins more nice blocks.

[tp2021]

If I were a betting man, I'd bet he does keep both :flag:

Long odds, huh?

[timvp]

Reaching that 3 to 4 assist mark for MasonGood luck on him averaging that.

[Dex]

Dude, Bonner just used up his yearly quota of made threes.

[Dex]

Farmer time.

[mystargtr34]

Farmer is in.

[Dex]

The feedback on this broadcast is drilling into my skull.

[DPG21920]

I just hope that if Mason gets this type of minutes (27-29), he shoots a little better and averages 12 pts, 3 asst, 3 boards + good defense.

[mystargtr34]

Watkins with 3 blocks in about 3 minutes of play

[Joe Schmoogins]

Man, Watkins is a beast protecting the rim... I just wish we'd see more boards from him.

[mystargtr34]

I just hope that if Mason gets this type of minutes (27-29), he shoots a little better and averages 12 pts, 3 asst, 3 boards + good defense.

I think he will, playing with Duncan makes things 10x easier, and along with TP penetrating.

[mystargtr34]

What the fuck is going on, Matt Bonner again.

[timvp]

Bonner finally shows up :tu

[timvp]

Watkins making the most of his time. I wonder if the Spurs even think he's in the running for a roster spot.

[mystargtr34]

Bonner finally shows up :tu

Im not buyin it again.

He'll go back to bricking open threes as soon as the real stuff starts.

[Joe Schmoogins]

Ever since Watkins has come in the game... the Cavs have had some serious problems scoring...

[Joe Schmoogins]

Watkins making the most of his time. I wonder if the Spurs even think he's in the running for a roster spot.


I feel like if he even had a hint of an offensive game he would definitely be a strong consideration...

[Joe Schmoogins]

Matt Bonner leading in +/-

[Spurs Brazil]

Bonner 15pts 7rebs

[mystargtr34]

I thought Gaines was gone.

[timvp]

I thought Gaines was gone.I'm guessing he'll get waived in the next 48 hours ... along with one of the wings.

[Joe Schmoogins]

Gaines going out in style!

[timvp]

Sounds like the scrubs are having fun.

[Joe Schmoogins]

"...and the game is mercifully over":lol

[DPG21920]

This announcer keeps acting like the Spurs played their main guys the entire game. Only Duncan and Mason played extended minutes

[DPG21920]

I am happy with what ever the Spurs tried to do. The level of play and competition from the invites has been very, very good.

[tav1]

Watkins making the most of his time. I wonder if the Spurs even think he's in the running for a roster spot.

I have my doubts, but he's shown enough to warrant a long look. I wish Pop would give him 25 minutes of action in an upcoming game. I suspect he'd respond with turnovers and fouls...but he's another guy, like Hairston, that could be good for Austin.

[Spurs Brazil]

Gameday: Spurs vs. Cavaliers
FOURTH QUARTER

Tim Duncan and Roger Mason played extended minutes and combined for 30 points in the Spurs' 91-70 preseason road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Duncan had 16 points in 26 minutes. He was 6 of 10 from the field and had 13 rebounds.

Mason was the only Spurs starter to play more than 30 minutes and had 10 points.

Tony Parker played in the first half and had 14 points and five assists in 17 minutes.

Matt Bonner hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. He finished with 15 points and seven rebounds.

Anthony Tolliver hit the first basket of the fourth quarter to give him 10 points. Moments later, Bonner hit 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to give him 10 points and put the Spurs in front 74-63.

THIRD QUARTER

Roger Mason is the third Spurs starter in double figures. He has 10 points and the Spurs lead 66-59 at the end of the third quarter.

Tim Duncan had two baskets early in the third quarter and added a tipin midway through the quarter to give him 16 points. The Spurs lead 60-50.

SECOND QUARTER

Tony Parker led all scorers with 14 points and Duncan had 10 as the Spurs took a 47-42 halftime lead.

Parker was 4 of 6 from the field and had five assists.

Kurt Thomas made a basket early in the second quarter for his first points of the preseason. That tied the game 25-25. Devin Green's first basket of the game put the Spurs in front 27-26.

FIRST QUARTER

Tim Duncan had eight points in the first quarter and Anthony Tolliver finished the period with a 3-pointer. The Cavaliers lead 22-21.

Duncan is off to a fast start with six points. The Cavs got 3-pointers from Daniel Gibson and Mo Williams to grab a 16-12 lead.

Spurs starters: Tony Parker, Roger Mason, Michael Finley, Tim Duncan and Kurt Thomas.

Thomas is seeing his first action of the preseason. Spurs small forward Bruce Bowen and forward/center Fabricio Oberto have the night off. Parker sat out Tuesday's road game against the Detroit Pistons.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/spursworld/

[Russ]

Bonner 15pts 7rebs

He's been featured -- now trade him!

[Southwest Texas Fan]

So how did finley look out there?

[T Park]

Awesome to see Pop continually starting Mason :smokin

[T Park]

Gaines and Green gone I assume.

I know I'm obviously stating the obviously probably

[Manufan909]

Shit, hopefully Salim and Vaughn can hold down the fort till Hill makes it up, then turn JV into a assistant coach or something. I hope Watkins and Hairston make it, I like the look of

Tony/Salim(i know this'll be Vaughn, but I can dream)/Hill
Mason/Hairston/Manu
Bruce/Ime/Finley
Tim/Bonner/Ian
Fab/KT/Watkins

I guess Manu, Hill, and Ian will be the IR, the fucking 2nd best player, and the two most exciting new players, outside of Mason.:bang

And double :bang:bang about Bonner. He better do that shit in the reg season. I don't want two Bonners, so if Tolliver doesn't make it, Pop won't regret it.

[timvp]

Awesome to see Pop continually starting Mason :smokin

This was the first time he started since the first preseason game . . .

[angelbelow]

fucking ian, if only he was here.

[TDMVPDPOY]

you trade bonner now since his stock just went up hahahaha

[Ice009]

Man, Watkins is a beast protecting the rim... I just wish we'd see more boards from him.

I absolutely love these preseason invites. Too bad we can't keep them all.

We need a beast like Watkins protecting the rim. I still think he would be VERY handy for 10 minutes a game playing D against other teams bigs. I say we keep Watkins. The Spurs can teach him some offense as he goes along. At the very least I don't want Pop cutting him straight away. Give him a real good chance the rest of the preseason to see what he can really do.

[T Park]

This was the first time he started since the first preseason game . . .

Pardon me.....

God, you can't make one fucking mistake here.

[Manufan909]

It's ok, I almost believed you... You just can't fool timvp.:lol

[T Park]

It's ok, I almost believed you... You just can't fool timvp.:lol

I forgot Mason hadn't started a few games and I thought he had for a split second.

When your here, you've gotta freaking triple check everything before you post.

[T Park]

unreal infield hit by Youk, now Drew up to bat to win the game...

[T Park]

Red Sox win the second best comeback in baseball playoff history, second only to Philadelphia beating who else, the Cubs, 10-8 in 1929.


Unreal. The Sox just might do it again.... The Sox have Beckett going in game 6, and stud Lester in game 7.


This thing I think is going 7 now, the Sox have ALL the momentum.

[T Park]

BTW for those that didn't see it,

3-1 count to JD Drew, intentionally walked Jason Bay to pitch to him, and he hits a ground rule double out to right field.

JD Drew has turned into a clutch stud postseason hitter.

Unreal.

Player of the game tonight, EASILY.

[SequSpur]

Who fukin cares about baseball....

[KidCongo]

Spurs just shot some shots.

How did Mo, Z and LeBron work together for the Cavs? Any insights?

[SenorSpur]

I absolutely love these preseason invites. Too bad we can't keep them all.

We need a beast like Watkins protecting the rim. I still think he would be VERY handy for 10 minutes a game playing D against other teams bigs. I say we keep Watkins. The Spurs can teach him some offense as he goes along. At the very least I don't want Pop cutting him straight away. Give him a real good chance the rest of the preseason to see what he can really do.

Defense is a mindset and much harder to teach. It sounds as though Watkins has good defensive and shotblocking fundamentals right now, but needs to improve his rebounding. Offense can always be taught on the fly and can develop over time.

With Ian injured and Splitter not here, this guy could fill a huge void for the Spurs as a backup big. There are several new big men in the Western Conference this season. Personally, I don't want to see another "alley-oop" exhibition from the Hornets this season. This guy sounds like just what the doctor ordered to give the Spurs another rim-protector besides Duncan. I certainly hope Pop feels the same way.

[mystargtr34]

Spurs just shot some shots.

How did Mo, Z and LeBron work together for the Cavs? Any insights?

lol indeed they did.

The game wasnt televised anywhere, but by the sounds of it...

LeBron was LeBron as was Z, and Mo didnt shoot that well.

[KidCongo]

lol indeed they did.

The game wasnt televised anywhere, but by the sounds of it...

LeBron was LeBron as was Z, and Mo didnt shoot that well.

Thanks for that. Mo was prolly chucking up stuff with scrubs around him. (I hope)

[spurs50_]

Bonner can't catch a break around here, he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. I hope he kicks ass and think he can score in double digits if given the minutes. Go Red Rocket!

[TampaDude]

Who fukin cares about baseball....

Heh...the Red Sox are trying another comeback...too bad for them they're gonna get thumped in Game 6 at the Trop...Rays and Phillies in the WS...5 games, max...yawn... :sleep

[mystargtr34]

BTW for those that didn't see it,

3-1 count to JD Drew, intentionally walked Jason Bay to pitch to him, and he hits a ground rule double out to right field.

JD Drew has turned into a clutch stud postseason hitter.

Unreal.

Player of the game tonight, EASILY.

That all probly took place in about 4 hours.

[benefactor]

Bonner can't catch a break around here, he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. I hope he kicks ass and think he can score in double digits if given the minutes. Go Red Rocket!
The problem is that he spends more time in the "he doesn't". He is going to have to string a few games like this one together before I am convinced he can get anywhere close to averaging double digits. I still think he is what he is and that is not going to get much better.

Hairston is still probably the best prospect of our swingmen. He will need developing but I think that is better than trying to get something out of Green or Farmer that may not be there. Stoudamire is still the wild card as far as our back court goes...but I wonder where he will fit if he makes it. If he can get healthy and get in a couple of games here at the end of the preseason he could wind up showing us something. But again...will we carry 3 PG's? Still more questions than answers regarding him.

I am still on the fence regarding Watkins. We know he is a natural shot blocker, but will he be too much of a project beyond that? If we could Toros for insurance purposes in case Ian just does not come around I would be happy.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Tolliver finally has a nice shooting game. But Bonner does too. I don't see Tolliver making the team, nor do I see Bonner doing anything other than riding the bench.

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Well, it seems from the latest Monroe article that Pop is pretty high on Tolliver.