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The transformation he has made is amazing. Mark my words, it will carry over even if he becomes a starting pitcher again.

If he can develop a strategy and pitch style to get out righties, watch out. But a lot of Loogy's never figured that out. Either way he brings great value. He'll definitely see some time against the Yanks.

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I like him right where he is.....remember how valuable Arthur Rhoades was once he moved to the pen?

I have always said Matusz is the white Arthur Rhodes. The guy is straight lights out out of the pen. I would say "what a find!" but...we always had him. Buck just figured out how to maximize his talent.

He is filthy.

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I think he's going to take this new found confidence over to starting next year. I think we still see him as a #3 type SP. At worst, we know he can be very good out of the pen.

Arthur Rhodes had quite a career. Buck said that one of the main differences between last year's team and this one was that last season, Clay Rapada was pitching in the fourth inning.

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Big#3fan Perennial All-Star

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Did you hear the increasing "Boooos" with each Josh Hamilton at-bat? I almost felt bad for the guy.

Almost.

I don't. You can tell he gave up. Matsuz definitely smoked him. But Josh seems to have this I don't care, I'l get my payday attitude. Just listen to his post game conference. He seems so off. Just plain looney.

I feel bad for Rangers fans. How does a guy in the beginning of the season say I'll go to the highest bidder. F you dude. Then leave, you clearly don't want to be here.

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Big#3fan Perennial All-Star

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Matusz and Wieters reaction after strike out is awesome! I've prob. watched that one part 40 times now. O's!!

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25338719&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_25338719&v=3

It was so cool clam and collective. Like its just business. Mastuz knew he was going to strike him out. You can tell. He didn't get crazy, he just gave a head tilt and moved on!

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MachadOboutManny Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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Matusz and Wieters reaction after strike out is awesome! I've prob. watched that one part 40 times now. O's!!

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25338719&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_25338719&v=3

Thank you for that. I love Wieters after a K to end an inning. He always acts as if thats exactly what he expected; he plays with an extra bit of confidence back there that definitely permeates.

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Matusz has been the new sandman against lefties out of the pen. Side note: Hamilton is toast.

Not to derail, but speaking of Hamilton, he was carrying himself like a player that had quit. His ABs looked lifeless and uninspired. Did Washington giving him the business after the dropped fly ball in Oakland push Hamilton over the edge?

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Not to derail, but speaking of Hamilton, he was carrying himself like a player that had quit. His ABs looked lifeless and uninspired. Did Washington giving him the business after the dropped fly ball in Oakland push Hamilton over the edge?

Hamilton looked terrible. Matusz looked possessed. I agree that ole Josh was elsewhere last night.

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