Monthly Archives: May 2011

If you’re like me, I get a little sad when the Ironpigs are on the road. We have the radio broadcast, the Gameday online application and even video if you subscribe to MiLB’s live on-demand service. (It costs like $30 for the season)

What I miss the most are the friends, the folks who stand/sit next to you at every game sharing stories of their lives, of baseball and just a generally good fun time. I had a thought to get a little of this back and with the help of LehighValleyLive.com we have made it happen!

Starting on Thursday, May 5th… We will be hosting a live chat room during Ironpig weekday away games! (Monday through Thursday)
Links and more info will be provided soon!

We are also able to accept comments via Twitter. If you plan on Tweeting your feelings during the game we can add you to the live broadcast list and your thoughts/comments will automatically be added to the discussion. Leave your Twitter @ name in the comment section below.

So if you are like me, and need a little extra to the “Listening to the game at home” come on by and chat with us!

OinK!

I wasn’t feeling well today so I didn’t get to the game until the 5th inning. When I looked up at the scoreboard the Pigs were hitless and down by 4 runs. It didn’t last long though as Sandberg’s Strongmen came out to tie the game in the 6th.

A very very bad call on a potential 3rd strike with two outs gave Buffalo all they needed when the next batter launched the ball into the trough area putting the Bison ahead 6 to 4 that became final when the Pigs couldn’t rally further.

Umpires: HP: Alan Porter. 1B: Brad Myers. 2B: Chris Conroy. 3B: Chad Whitson.

On his return, Brian Bocock had a solid night going 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.. showing he is capable of performing with the new Pig attitude.

Domonic Brown went 1 for 5.

oink

Today’s transactions were supplemented with two other moves. Matt Miller was sent to Reading and Rob Hudson was released. Hail and Farewell Rob.

Also, great news to hear Brian Bocock is back on the roster! Not sure where he will fit but with Frandsen on a tear right now but glad to have him back.

To celebrate today.. some of Cheryl Pursell’s Phinest Photos!

Frandsen's HR gave the Pigs the lead for good!

The 2 Millionth Fan in Coca Cola Park

Tomorrow is the Dancing Dirt Dudes Chia bobble head day!

Barfield looking like he's swatting a bee...

First off, the biggest news of today is that Domonic Brown is returning to the Ironpigs!! In an already talented outfield it does leave you wonder who will be left out. More on that later in the post…

The Pigs bats didn’t do much today until later in the game when they broked out for 7 runs to beat the Bison by a final score of 7-2. Pitcher Shoeless Eddie Bonine looked a little shaky early but the defense held and the Bison only collected 2 runs on 11 hits. One thing I did notice is that Bonine gave up a lot of hits on 0-2 and 1-2 counts. Thinking back, this is becoming a trend and possibly something they can work on for the future, but altogether a great effort.

As for the hitting today, I really liked what I saw. The old theory of seeing a pitcher more than once and he belongs to the batter rings true with this Ironpig team. How many times have we seen a few scattered hits early then a breakthrough in the 6th or later innings… I like the depth and the ongoing efforts to keep the team in the game.

Speaking of depth, the addition of Domonic Brown may bring a frown to some of us fans. Someone has got to go. Currently the Pigs are running on only 4 starters and the bullpen took a hit with the loss of Stutes. Take away catcher Dane Sardinha and it really has to be an outfielder that leaves us.

Who could it be?

Brandon Moss, the Moss Hog per the Noise Nation, is an unlikely choice to go. He is hitting .232 but has a great clutch bat in RBI situations. I don’t see him leaving us.

Cory Sullivan is another guy who does well in the clutch but his .203 average might spell doom for him when Brown takes the field.

Then there is Delwyn Young. Hitting only .165, he has the lowest average of all the outfielders. His 3 home runs and 9 RBI can give him a boost though.

And then there is our old favorite Rich Thompson. Rich is hitting a fair .246 and his speed has been key to the Ironpigs, swiping 10 bases so far this season in as many chances.

So looking at the stats you would say Seeya Young.. nice having you around, but not so fast.. or maybe fast. Those of you who follow the Pigs have noticed Thompson not starting the past few days. He received a mid-season send down last year to Reading to make room in the outfield and as painful as it is to us.. it most likely will be him again. Not fair right? Ask Tagg Bozied about fairness, where he is riding the DL (perfectly healthy) until a spot opens up for him. This may look bad on the organization but I think it shows how splendid a job they did in the off season aquiring talent and grooming the home grown folks.

What do you all think?

OinK!