which i can't wait.
i love baseball, love it. unlike football, i do have a team. The Minnesota Twins baby. baseball is my favorite sport. something about being in Minnesota, when the snow melting and its a very warm 43 degrees during the day, it just feels and smells like baseball. until next week when its -19
just wondering if any of you baseball fans want to be in a fantasy baseball league? I'll set it up. if theres enough interest, but draft shouldn't be for a couple more weeks. anybody in?
Count me in.
i don't like baseball.
go reds!
QuoteCount me in.
oh you're in...you're in like fore8-)
I haven't watched baseball in years... I sort of dropped out of things after Toronto crushed my dreams of the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series back in the mid-90's. The baseball strike sort of pushed me away further, too.
Due to the nature of my job, though, I'll be tuning in again, though, this year. I'll still be pulling for the Atlanta Braves... I just hope I recognize some of the players.
*tomahawk chop*
[size=24]Don't forget the team that everyone is trying to live up to this year! ;)[/size]
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I got love for St. Louis...
As long as it isn't the Red Sox or the Yankees.
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As long as it isn't the Red Sox or the Yankees.
A BIG DITTO ON THAT. The Red Sox look like an all star team this year. They are going to be tought to beat.
I gotta give love to Cubs nation. Here's to hoping that Pinella and the millions of dollars spent in the off season can turn around the team with the worst record in the national league last year! GO CUBS!!!
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A typical reply from a St. Louis fan. Gotta love those healthy rivalries! Would it help if I said that my second favorite team in the central is the Brewers. No need to reply to that! ;D
QuoteA typical reply from a St. Louis fan. Gotta love those healthy rivalries! Would it help if I said that my second favorite team in the central is the Brewers. No need to reply to that! ;D
they do have that highly awesome sausage race.
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QuoteA typical reply from a St. Louis fan. Gotta love those healthy rivalries! Would it help if I said that my second favorite team in the central is the Brewers. No need to reply to that! ;D
It really is a great rivalry. For the most part, it's all in good fun. No real hateful stuff. I love going to Wrigly although it's been several years. The only real problem with the rivalry, is that to be a true rival, both teams are supposed to win every now and then and your baby bears aren't keeping up your end of the deal. ;)
Who are the Cubs?
brewers are my NL team. i've been to more brewer games than twins games. every year my buddies and i go to the twins vs brewers in milwaukee. tailgating can it get any better?
and i'm sick of NL fans calling the AL the "cheater league".
Agreed. I live in Milwaukee and you're right. There is nothing better than tailgating. I'd have to say that because of it I end up half stumbling in during or after the third inning at about half of the games that I go to at Miller Park. Good call!
I'm in.
Go reds!
The reds have spent the most money this off season which is good news because it shows that the organization is in it to win it this year. The bad news is I think they overpaid a lot of chumps, unfortunately.
QuoteWho are the Cubs?
Exactly! Go CARDS. I will be loving life shortly. I work 2 blocks from Busch Stadium. The smell of grilled meats, BEER, the sound of screaming fans, free tickets that are always floating around at work. GOD I LOVE BASEBALL SEASON!!!
We all know it's the year of the Blue Jay.
QuoteWe all know it's the year of the Blue Jay.
NO it's not. It's the year of the blue gay.
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QuoteQuoteWho are the Cubs?
Exactly! Go CARDS. I will be loving life shortly. I work 2 blocks from Busch Stadium. The smell of grilled meats, BEER, the sound of screaming fans, free tickets that are always floating around at work. GOD I LOVE BASEBALL SEASON!!!
just reading that makes me wanna grill, crack a beer, and listen to the ball game on the radio. and play bean bags with the boys.
QuoteQuoteWe all know it's the year of the Blue Jay.
NO it's not. It's the year of the blue gay.
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oh sweet Christ I just spit coffee everywhere!!! Thanks for reminding me why that is the greatest TV show ever.
"Tobias: Michael, you are quite the cupid. You can stick an arrow in my buttocks any time. "
White sox fan. Not a Cubs fan. I can't hate on the cubs, But I dislike Michael Barrett.
He is a cry baby. He can't even handle a collision at the plate from A.J. .
What does a cardinals fan and a homo have in common ?
they both like Pujols.
I would really like to get into fantasy baseball but I don't have the time. It requires alot more attention than fantasy football. you gotta check that shit every day.
The Cards will finish around 4th place this year. Same with the smelly White Sock.
QuoteThe Cards will finish around 4th place this year. Same with the smelly White Sock.
In the division? Would you like to put your money where your mouth is?
The Cubs may have spent $300,000,000 this year on free agents but one of them was Ex-Cardinall Jason Marquis who had a 6.02 ERA last year! Good luck with him. And $136 million for Soriano who struck out 160 times last year, failed to reach 100 rbi and is a mediocre fielder.
Sure, 10 bucks say the Cubs beat the Cards head to head, just like last year.
Not crazy bout the Marquis signing, if he sucks hell be relegated.
And Soriano is Soriano, hell wreck some havoc on everyone, for sure.
And fagmouth Edmonds and dogface Rolen are both beat!
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Sure, 10 bucks say the Cubs beat the Cards head to head, just like last year.
It's funny that you say that, becuase we always joke about how the Cubs get fired up to play the Cardinals, but suck against the rest of the League. Do you feel good about finishing ahead of the Cardinals head to head but watching from the sideline in October. I guess our goals are just different. I would rather bet on who finishes higher in the division but if you want to do head to head, I'm up for that.
Are Kerry Wood and Mark Prior healthy this year? ;D
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Go Sox! Jermaine Dye is one BMF, IMHO...the A.L. central is going to be wild this season.
QuoteAre Kerry Wood and Mark Prior healthy this year?
Nobody knows.
Do hot tub injuries count? :)
Ill go back to betting on finishing higher in the division. We could make an avatar bet.
For the record I have the utmost respect for the Cards and their fans. Though the internet brings out the baddies. (not you). Just havin some fun. Cubs will be fun to watch hit anyway. Pitching and d are big question marks, but nobody's staff is that scary.
Baseball is boring but occasionally I'll watch the Pirates. They pretty much suck every year though. Got to represent Pittsburgh cause I see all the Cards, Brewers and Cubs fans in this thread.
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Remember this?
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but nobody's staff is that scary.
You got that right. I don't know what we are going to get. We have one great pitcher and 4 question marks. Avatar change for one month on who's team finishes higher in the NL central. Deal?
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QuoteAvatar change for one month on who's team finishes higher in the NL central. Deal?
You got it, avatar of the winners choice for the loser.
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take that white sox
take that tigers
take that indians
take that royals
I love drinking cold beer on a hot day and watching my Jays. This year's gonna rule.
fucking right. every year i take everything off. school not going. work calling in sick. you'll find me with a case of beer and two tv on sitting on the couch.
tator, i have a feeling we're going to have words this baseball season. ;)
i'm at home to eat dinner with the parents, and my dad has a white sox world champs sweatshirt on. >:(
There best not be any Yankees or Red Sox fans here. If so, prepare to be hated by me (in this thread).
my roommate is a big yankee fan. which its alright, if thats your team. but then he went out and bought a twins hat. that didn't fly with me. if you're a padres fan, you can wear a twins hat. if you're a red sox, yankees, tigers, white sox, indians. you can't wear the TC. my other roommate bought a tigers hat. what the fuck :-?
the royals fan can wear a twins hat.
My old man lives up in your neck of the woods, on the east side of the Twin cities, he is a huge Sox fan also. That makes 2 sox fans , theres plenty more room on the bandwagon, Your more than welcome to jump on. Do they still give away Twins tickets in Mc donalds happy meals. ;D
QuoteDo they still give away Twins tickets in Mc donalds happy meals. ;D
wow, uncalled for ;)
the season hasn't even started yet. ;D.....
but yes they still do. :-[
I'm coaching a little league team this summer. I'm pretty excited! I've got a star player with some character issues, which should be fun. The real good news is that I'm returning my whole starting nine. We were something like 4-7 last year, my goal is to have at least 8 wins. A tournament win would be pretty cool too, but that's probably not going to happen.
I pray to the baseball gods that Roy Halladay doesn't get injured and the Jays find a decent #4 and #5 starter. If Roy stays healthy, expect him to finish 1 or 2 in the Cy Young voting.
QuoteI pray to the baseball gods that Roy Halladay doesn't get injured and the Jays find a decent #4 and #5 starter. If Roy stays healthy, expect him to finish 1 or 2 in the Cy Young voting.
how can he win the cy young with "johan cytana" in the AL
QuoteQuoteI pray to the baseball gods that Roy Halladay doesn't get injured and the Jays find a decent #4 and #5 starter. If Roy stays healthy, expect him to finish 1 or 2 in the Cy Young voting.
how can he win the cy young with "johan cytana" in the AL
He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI pray to the baseball gods that Roy Halladay doesn't get injured and the Jays find a decent #4 and #5 starter. If Roy stays healthy, expect him to finish 1 or 2 in the Cy Young voting.
how can he win the cy young with "johan cytana" in the AL
He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
that's true............... BEASTS 8-)
I like the Twins. I was cheering for them to win it all when the Jays didn't make the playoffs.
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He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
I was actually just thinking about how high to rank these guys on my fantasy draft. Studs. Pitchers are hard to predict. There are always some busts.
Question: Does everyone in Canada call him WAH Holiday?
QuoteQuote
He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
I was actually just thinking about how high to rank these guys on my fantasy draft. Studs. Pitchers are hard to predict. There are always some busts.
Question: Does everyone in Canada call him WAH Holiday?
I don't know what the "WAH" means, but no one calls him Holiday. Our accents are pretty phonetic, at least in Southern Ontario.
Quotewhich i can't wait.
i love baseball, love it. unlike football, i do have a team. The Minnesota Twins baby. baseball is my favorite sport. something about being in Minnesota, when the snow melting and its a very warm 43 degrees during the day, it just feels and smells like baseball. until next week when its -19
just wondering if any of you baseball fans want to be in a fantasy baseball league? I'll set it up. if theres enough interest, but draft shouldn't be for a couple more weeks. anybody in?
Wow!!!...That's my fav team as well.Glad to know someone else supports the Twins on this board.I am glad we signed Joe Mauer to a contract last week.What's the word on our starting pitching?That's always a concern for me.
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He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
I was actually just thinking about how high to rank these guys on my fantasy draft. Studs. Pitchers are hard to predict. There are always some busts.
Question: Does everyone in Canada call him WAH Holiday?
I don't know what the "WAH" means, but no one calls him Holiday. Our accents are pretty phonetic, at least in Southern Ontario.
I thought he was referring to the sound of Patrick Roy the hockey player and the name roy halladay :-?
QuoteQuotewhich i can't wait.
i love baseball, love it. unlike football, i do have a team. The Minnesota Twins baby. baseball is my favorite sport. something about being in Minnesota, when the snow melting and its a very warm 43 degrees during the day, it just feels and smells like baseball. until next week when its -19
just wondering if any of you baseball fans want to be in a fantasy baseball league? I'll set it up. if theres enough interest, but draft shouldn't be for a couple more weeks. anybody in?
Wow!!!...That's my fav team as well.Glad to know someone else supports the Twins on this board.I am glad we signed Joe Mauer to a contract last week.What's the word on our starting pitching?That's always a concern for me.
i'm glad we signed mauer too. but the twins do have a history of busting a nut after one good year. (joe mays and eric milton) although i don't see it happening too mauer.
the pitching, lets just hope silva can get back to the way he was two years ago. garza and boof should be able to be productive, after getting some experience last year. i think next year when we get liriano back, with santana and garza and boof with more experience. we should be awesome. but this year in my eyes is still up in the air.
also jelly, if we make the playoffs this year, i'll send you a homer-hanky.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote
He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
I was actually just thinking about how high to rank these guys on my fantasy draft. Studs. Pitchers are hard to predict. There are always some busts.
Question: Does everyone in Canada call him WAH Holiday?
I don't know what the "WAH" means, but no one calls him Holiday. Our accents are pretty phonetic, at least in Southern Ontario.
I thought he was referring to the sound of Patrick Roy the hockey player and the name roy halladay :-?
That's just a French-Canadian thing. No one in Canada whether French or English pronounces the first name of Roy, WAH. And Derek Roy who plays for the Buffalo Sabres is English Canadian and his last name is pronounced like it's spelled.
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He was #1 or #2 until he got injured late in the year last year. Santana and Halladay are the BEASTS in the AL.
I was actually just thinking about how high to rank these guys on my fantasy draft. Studs. Pitchers are hard to predict. There are always some busts.
Question: Does everyone in Canada call him WAH Holiday?
I don't know what the "WAH" means, but no one calls him Holiday. Our accents are pretty phonetic, at least in Southern Ontario.
I thought he was referring to the sound of Patrick Roy the hockey player and the name roy halladay :-?
That's just a French-Canadian thing. No one in Canada whether French or English pronounces the first name of Roy, WAH. And Derek Roy who plays for the Buffalo Sabres is English Canadian and his last name is pronounced like it's spelled.
Once again, my lame attempt at humor has failed. You would think I would give it up. You would think.
No matter Hitchhiker, we all hate the Yankees and Red Sox.
QuoteNo matter Hitchhiker, we all hate the Yankees and Red Sox.
Indeed! [smiley=beer.gif]
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I can't wait to see BJ Ryan throwing smoke again.
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Thanks for that. Man I cannot wait. You've seen where the office is. We have a great view from the Tower and opening day this place clears out like a ghost town. One of the few benifits of working in downtown.
You guys are gonna feel like idiots when the Atlanta Braves win the World Series.
QuoteYou guys are gonna feel like idiots when the Atlanta Braves win the World Series.
no way man!
QuoteYou guys are gonna feel like idiots when the Atlanta Braves win the World Series.
Tomahawk chop this, Beeeaahhhch! ;)
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white sox fans do you guys still do this?
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Yeah, so the Cardinals won some kinda trophy last year... whatever.
Quotewhite sox fans do you guys still do this?
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Ya that was a little over the top. But hey, the dude won the world series.
I bet you would eat the peanuts out of Joe Mauer shit if they won it all
QuoteYeah, so the Cardinals won some kinda trophy last year... whatever.
card fans forget about this though...
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QuoteQuotewhite sox fans do you guys still do this?
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Ya that was a little over the top. But hey, the dude won the world series.
I bet you would eat the peanuts out of Joe Mauer shit if they won it all
so :-[
QuoteYeah, so the Cardinals won some kinda trophy last year... whatever.
thats right, you're a braves fan...
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Yeah, yeah, yeah... so the Twins couldn't win a game without karate-ing fielders, right?
Well, maybe that's why the Twins were disbanded in the 80's.
Apparently the Twins are still a part of the MLB. My mistake.
QuoteApparently the Twins are still a part of the MLB. My mistake.
yeah we made the playoffs last year.
sure we lost in the first round, but as a braves fan, you can't say anything about that. 8-)
Let the Dice-K mania begin.
Go Sox!
QuoteLet the Dice-K mania begin.
Go Sox!
are we talking about these sox
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QuoteQuoteLet the Dice-K mania begin.
Go Sox!
are we talking about these sox
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No No No No No No
I hope your kidding or something, because just bout every baseball fans knows that Dice K is on the Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka
most baseball fans call him hideki irabu....or at least hope he turns out like him.
QuoteThere best not be any Yankees or Red Sox fans here. If so, prepare to be hated by me (in this thread).
red, first red sox fan. red we're going to need you here buddy.
QuoteQuoteYeah, so the Cardinals won some kinda trophy last year... whatever.
card fans forget about this though...
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Dude....I remember that so well.... in 87 the Twins came back from last place in their division and won it all....same year Reggie Jackson came on TV and said Twins were not any good because they didn't have enough black players....heh...we showed that bigoted basterd didn't we?
91 was sweet too...the last of the hero's from 87 got one more WS title.
Twins are my only fav team to win championships in my memory...I am Dolphins fan in NFL and I was too young to remember much bout their Superbowls victorys.
Do you think it is possible we could see Liriano before season ends...maybe if we head into post season?
I have a homer hanky from 91 Series but would love any future ones you can send me...thank you.
One more thing...RIP Kirby.....my all time fav player. :'(
So, the schedule says that the Braves' first victims will be the Dodgers. I know this is a stupid question, but I'll give it a shot... Are there any Dodgers fans? Are there any Dodgers fans amongst us who want to put up a bet?
The Atlanta Braves will be the World Champions of Spring Training, this year. I'll put money on that.
QuoteSo, the schedule says that the Braves' first victims will be the Dodgers. I know this is a stupid question, but I'll give it a shot... Are there any Dodgers fans? Are there any Dodgers fans amongst us who want to put up a bet?
The Atlanta Braves will be the World Champions of Spring Training, this year. I'll put money on that.
If there is a Dodgers fan around, he won't show up to this thread until half way thru the season and he'll leave before it's over.
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as of right now, i would say no way. i listen to the sports talk radio station outta the twin cities, and what they're saying is no. actually they don't even consider it. but thats whats good about the twins front office, they're smart, and they know not to rush things.
but then again the playoffs,i would be asking for him to play. :-/
Looks like Doc Halladay is getting the start tomorrow. It's been too long without seeing your face my love.
That came off too weird...
It feels good!
on my first message, i was talking about how it felt like spring, and the snow was melting.....soooo we've gotten like 25 inches of snow in the last week, and more to come. i just gotta keep the faith, that it will get warm, and there will be baseball. officially one month away.
also if anyone wants to be in a fantasy baseball league, i'm drafting my first league tomorrow. 9:15 central
its on yahoo sports
The Merry Pranksters (ID# 144328)
password is: baseball
if you can't make it to this one, there will be more leagues
Quotealso if anyone wants to be in a fantasy baseball league, i'm drafting my first league tomorrow. 9:15 central
its on yahoo sports
The Merry Pranksters (ID# 144328)
password is: baseball
if you can't make it to this one, there will be more leagues
I might be up for that. I am in one already and I don't like to get too many going or it gets confusing but I think I could handle two.
Just noticed the name change BH. I like it!! 8-) Anybackground on why they called you hermo
Last name is Hermann. Not sure how it went to Hermo, but who knows with these things, right? Anyway, I am trying to decide if I should just go back to BH.
QuoteQuotealso if anyone wants to be in a fantasy baseball league, i'm drafting my first league tomorrow. 9:15 central
its on yahoo sports
The Merry Pranksters (ID# 144328)
password is: baseball
if you can't make it to this one, there will be more leagues
I might be up for that. I am in one already and I don't like to get too many going or it gets confusing but I think I could handle two.
are you casey jones?
No, when I get in I will be "The Tennesee Fire."
QuoteQuoteQuotealso if anyone wants to be in a fantasy baseball league, i'm drafting my first league tomorrow. 9:15 central
its on yahoo sports
The Merry Pranksters (ID# 144328)
password is: baseball
if you can't make it to this one, there will be more leagues
I might be up for that. I am in one already and I don't like to get too many going or it gets confusing but I think I could handle two.
are you casey jones?
Do you realize that the draft is scheduled to occur in 5 hours and there are still only three teams signed up including me and you?
QuoteNo, when I get in I will be "The Tennesee Fire."
thats my football and hockey name. was going to go with it, but i won baseball last year with "the mcgeeks" if it ain't broke....
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotealso if anyone wants to be in a fantasy baseball league, i'm drafting my first league tomorrow. 9:15 central
its on yahoo sports
The Merry Pranksters (ID# 144328)
password is: baseball
if you can't make it to this one, there will be more leagues
I might be up for that. I am in one already and I don't like to get too many going or it gets confusing but I think I could handle two.
are you casey jones?
Do you realize that the draft is scheduled to occur in 5 hours and there are still only three teams signed up including me and you?
it will fill. i know my brother is going to be in it as well. he's usually the Astrogliders
You think it will fill in the next 5 hours?
we have 5 right now, and i dropped the max teams to 8. which is cool in early drafts since so much shit is still up in the air (closers). so most people will get good players.
red what do you have going on at 9:15? you should join
If I'm around a computer around then I'll be there for sure.
2 in a row baaaaby!
you'll have to join before hand though
QuoteIf I'm around a computer around then I'll be there for sure.
2 in a row baaaaby!
are we talking 92 and 93 as in 2 in a row?
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are we talking 92 and 93 as in 2 in a row?
Hell yes. And the Grapefruit League this year.
I won't be able to make the draft, just talked to a friend and my plans have changed for the better.
so lets recap: you're going to go on a beer run
you're on the computer, in the forum
you just got off the phone, with a buddy
and you're at work? i want your job ;)
Quoteso lets recap: you're going to go on a beer run
you're on the computer, in the forum
you just got off the phone, with a buddy
and you're at work? i want your job ;)
Haha, yeah this afternoon has been great. The boss left at one, and I've done next to nothing since. And it's really nice outside. And I seen two cute girls when I went to the bank.
A great day! [smiley=grin.gif]
i just like, how you know you've done next to nothing. thats awesome. again i want your job.
go use company time, and post that on the current joy thread! thats an order ;)
we got 6 right meow
7, one mo
i went deep in starters, i'm going to lose in saves every week.
for 29 rounds, that went pretty quick
Quotei went deep in starters, i'm going to lose in saves every week.
for 29 rounds, that went pretty quick
Holy shit that did go quick. My head is spinning. I havn't sat back and analyzed the results but I don't feel that great considering it's an eight man league.
its all about making the playoffs, top 6 make it. so everyone has a great chance. i wanted dunn right before you took him. he fell, i was surprised.
jelly, hopefully the twins starting pitching doesn't act like this during the season. i know its just spring training, but wow we look ugly :-/
its been warm in minnesota, i got the feeling of baseball back again. 22 days and counting. the twins have won 2 games so far, thats not good :-/
You just know that Chewy is ready...............
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;D
I cannot get enough of that picture.
QuoteI cannot get enough of that picture.
I know I want it on a poster or t shirt or something.
As predicted, I present to you the Spring Training Champions... future World Series Champions.
ATLANTA BRAVEESSSSSS
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QuoteAs predicted, I present to you the Spring Training Champions... future World Series Champions.
ATLANTA BRAVEESSSSSS
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i have to get a baseball jersey. i need a Zito jersey, cuz i have a man crush on him :-* :-[ :-/. but i really want to get a prince fielder brewers jersey. which one do i go with? probably zito.
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anyone interested in doing another fantasy baseball draft?
I missed out on the fantasy league. Can I join or get another one started?
QuoteI missed out on the fantasy league. Can I join or get another one started?
i'll get one started. what times/days works for you/everyone
this time i expect more then just one other jacket fan
During the day is better for me, but just let me know, I am interested. Especially if we get people that stick with it throughout the season.
jelly, i don't know if you watch the yankees vs twins game on espn yesterday afternoon? well if you didn't, boof bonser pitched for the twins. he pitched his typical self for a while. you know, 5 innings, 2 hits, two homeruns. :-/
Jaimoe and Red, your boy roy holliday better produce. i drafted him in a junk load of my leagues. so....
so if he doesn't get a win...i blame you two!
if he gives up a homerun...i blame you two!
if he walks a batter... i blame you two!
if he gives up a hit...i blame you two!
if he gets injured...i blame you two!
i haven't drafted a pitcher from toronto that high since juan guzman.
Oh, he will. You should have went with B.J. Penn as well, he's not human.
seriously whats your thoughts on juan guzman? i grew liking the blue jays. joe carter was my favorite player for a while. (i had a folder with joe carter on it. when he was with the Indians. i was in first grade or something, so naturally he became my favorite player ever) but i thought juan guzman was a really good pitcher then, and just looked at his stats, and he wasn't good.
I was young and impressionable and I loved him. I wasn't much of a stats follower back then, I just liked guys who I thought were cool, and he fit the bill.
Joe Carter is a god! Truth.
Quoteseriously whats your thoughts on juan guzman? i grew liking the blue jays. joe carter was my favorite player for a while. (i had a folder with joe carter on it. when he was with the Indians. i was in first grade or something, so naturally he became my favorite player ever) but i thought juan guzman was a really good pitcher then, and just looked at his stats, and he wasn't good.
Juan was a good pitcher at the beginning of his career. He burned out his arm and his ever-increasing weight certainly didn't help his career.
I liked Joe Carter, even though he was a bit of a phony when the cameras were off.
I'm not sure what I think about Towers being put in the 5 spot. Hopefully he'll be a lot better than last year.
Tripps, you need to change the title of this thread already, it's nearly time!!!
MLB would be much more interesting if they played a 20 game season.
QuoteI'm not sure what I think about Towers being put in the 5 spot. Hopefully he'll be a lot better than last year.
Tripps, you need to change the title of this thread already, it's nearly time!!!
oh its time!!!! after i get done with school at 11, i'm getting a case of beer. i'm going to drink and watch baseball all day tomorrow!!!
QuoteI'm not sure what I think about Towers being put in the 5 spot. Hopefully he'll be a lot better than last year.
Tripps, you need to change the title of this thread already, it's nearly time!!!
He had a horrendous year last year but was a capable pitcher before that. He earned the 5th spot in spring training, but if he stumbles, Zambrano will take his place. I'm more concerned about Chacin. He can't pitch longer than 6 innings and his ERA ain't going to get any lower than the high 4's this season.
BUT, Halladay pitches today against my second favourite team, the Tigers. Go Jays and Long Live Sparky!
the twins start another season with death.
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rest in peace herb carneal, i'm going to miss your magical voice.
Chalk up the save for BJ.
Reds win. Zambrano throws a hissy fit slightly better than he throws a fastball.
B-webb (my buddy from high school) is working on a win and a quality start if the d-backs can close the deal. the smell of peanuts and beer! You gotta love baseball!
Not about MLB, but an interesting side note. South Carolina has the #1 college baseball team in the nation. Clemson is #11. Who cares about baseball in South Carolina? About 1 in 100,000 people. Go figure.
damn! b-webb just gave up a homer. I just hope the d-backs can come back a win so he doesn't pick up a loss on his first outting.
so who's everyone's team?
representing the Minnesota Twins
Quoteso who's everyone's team?
representing the Minnesota Twins
I think you know mine.
Im a Cub longsufferer.
Love the 0-5 combined start by the Tight Sock and the Cardinal
Check out the mayor of cincinnatti throwing out the first pitch!
The look on Eric Davis' face is priceless.
WTF?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx6zsub-neU
that first pitch was hilarious.
i go for the reds
also the d-backs because my buddy from high school brandon webb pitches for them
Twins are 3-0! :)
QuoteTwins are 3-0! :)
hell yeah, but now its 3-1. but jelly, i've wondered, why are you a twins fan?? no big deal, just always wondered.
Reed Johnson just went yard! And man, I forgot how much I love Johnny Mac.
I predict the Atlanta Braves will have the first undefeated season in the history of baseball.
QuoteNot about MLB, but an interesting side note. South Carolina has the #1 college baseball team in the nation. Clemson is #11. Who cares about baseball in South Carolina? About 1 in 100,000 people. Go figure.
Dude, a ton of people here in Columbia care about baseball. I dunno bout down in charleston, but here in cola, its huge.
QuoteQuoteTwins are 3-0! :)
hell yeah, but now its 3-1. but jelly, i've wondered, why are you a twins fan?? no big deal, just always wondered.
Why not? ;)
I know it's weird since I live in VA,but many years ago in 1987 I was attracted to the team by them coming back from last place in their division to win it all.I loved the characters on the team,the coach,and how well they played together...plus it looked like they were having fun...I love that in a team.
I also live in an area that is oversaturated with Braves and Cubs games so I can't stand either of those teams.
Since then the Twins have remained one of the top small market teams and they get a lot of bang for their buck....plus we have the finest GM's in the bidness with Terry.
Yanks in town tonight! Twins are 4-1 after splitting a shortened series with the CWS this weekend after friday nights game was PPD.
QuoteQuoteNot about MLB, but an interesting side note. South Carolina has the #1 college baseball team in the nation. Clemson is #11. Who cares about baseball in South Carolina? About 1 in 100,000 people. Go figure.
Dude, a ton of people here in Columbia care about baseball. I dunno bout down in charleston, but here in cola, its huge.
Do they up there? Down here its all football + basketball. Maybe its just my crowd...
QuoteQuoteQuoteTwins are 3-0! :)
hell yeah, but now its 3-1. but jelly, i've wondered, why are you a twins fan?? no big deal, just always wondered.
Why not? ;)
I know it's weird since I live in VA,but many years ago in 1987 I was attracted to the team by them coming back from last place in their division to win it all.I loved the characters on the team,the coach,and how well they played together...plus it looked like they were having fun...I love that in a team.
I also live in an area that is oversaturated with Braves and Cubs games so I can't stand either of those teams.
Since then the Twins have remained one of the top small market teams and they get a lot of bang for their buck....plus we have the finest GM's in the bidness with Terry.
Yanks in town tonight! Twins are 4-1 after splitting a shortened series with the CWS this weekend after friday nights game was PPD.
i loved that!!! preach!
DOMINATION!
going to the twins game tonight, hopefully me being there will end the losing streak?! :-/
Quotegoing to the twins game tonight, hopefully me being there will end the losing streak?! :-/
Enjoy, good luck to the Twins. You can wear you snow shoes to the game and then change into your Speedo when you get inside the 75 degree atmosphere.
Pujols got nothin' on Smoltz.
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Atlanta 7-1
Arizona 7-3
San Diego 6-3
LA Angels 6-3
LA Dodgers 5-3
Toronto 5-3
Detroit 5-3
Minnesota 5-3
NY Mets 5-3
Milwaukee 5-4
Cincinnati 5-4
St. Louis 5-4
Florida 5-4
Colorado 4-4
Boston 4-4
NY Yankees 4-4
Chicago Sox 4-4
Pittsburgh 4-5
Texas 4-5
Oakland 4-6
Cleveland 3-2
Seattle 3-2
Houston 3-5
Chicago Who 3-5
Tampa Bay 3-5
Baltimore 3-6
Kansas City 3-6
Philadelphia 2-6
San Francisco 2-7
Washington 1-8
Those Jays are pretty high up there. :D
CENTRAL W L
St. Louis 5 4
Milwaukee 5 4
Cincinnati 5 4
Pittsburgh 4 5
Houston 3 5
Chicago Cubs 3 5
Once again all is right with the world.
:(
The Jays-Tigers series starts today. It's a 4 gamer. We'll at least see how well the Jays starters hold up - Roy Halladay excluded.
QuoteQuotegoing to the twins game tonight, hopefully me being there will end the losing streak?! :-/
Enjoy, good luck to the Twins. You can wear you snow shoes to the game and then change into your Speedo when you get inside the 75 degree atmosphere.
it sucked! we had to wait in line for 15 only to find out that we were at the wrong gate. had to walk all the way around the dome into the wind and snow. april 11th and snow...still! its gone now. on our way home we went into the ditch going 70mph
QuoteQuoteQuotegoing to the twins game tonight, hopefully me being there will end the losing streak?! :-/
Enjoy, good luck to the Twins. You can wear you snow shoes to the game and then change into your Speedo when you get inside the 75 degree atmosphere.
it sucked! we had to wait in line for 15 only to find out that we were at the wrong gate. had to walk all the way around the dome into the wind and snow. april 11th and snow...still! its gone now. on our way home we went into the ditch going 70mph
But you helped end our losing streak! ;)
Was glad we salvaged one win out of the 3 game series with the Yanks and also glad to see another great outing by Ortiz...if he could fill that missing spot we need for our starters we might have somefin.
I am still waiting for Silva to break out as well.I think things look better for us this year because we know where we stand...hopefully no serious injuries will plague us like losing Loriano(twice)last year.
Tampa Bay is in town tonight...I hope you are going! ;D
How sick was Hernandez for Seattle against Dice K and Boston last night.
Man that kid is sick.
The Jays just beat the Tigers in 2-1 in 10 innings. Halladay pitched a CG 10 inning 1 run gem. Bonderman was excellent too: 9 innings and one run. You won't get a better pitching duel all year.
going to see the Twins play the Royals in KC this weekend. chalk another win for the Twins!!! i love kauffman stadium, and the hotel before the games serves cocktails...for free!!!
Got invited by my wifes co. to a roof top Wrigley fest vs. the Cardinals saturday.
Time to get these standings in order.
The umps hosed the Cubs in Atlanta last night!
QuoteGot invited by my wifes co. to a roof top Wrigley fest vs. the Cardinals saturday.
Time to get these standings in order.
The umps hosed the Cubs in Atlanta last night!
now thats fucking awesome!!!
i'm going to play my roommate in homerun derby after he gets done with practice. we play with tennis balls, and bat from second base. i usually win, even though he still plays baseball for college, and i was a pitcher. i like to remind him that....often!!
I thought it was really cool of the Atlanta Braves to let that amateur league team play on their field.
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QuoteI thought it was really cool of the Atlanta Braves to let that amateur league team play on their field
Nice of them to not score last night, too.
QuoteQuoteI thought it was really cool of the Atlanta Braves to let that amateur league team play on their field
Nice of them to not score last night, too.
A big weekend for our bet rugbird! I am not feeling so good about it these days......
sweet no hitter the other day by the White Sox...
Quotesweet no hitter the other day by the White Sox...
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Great game, I hope they can keep it rollin tonite in the motor city.
QuoteA big weekend for our bet rugbird! I am not feeling so good about it these days.....
Series 1 goes to the Cardinals. Great vibe out there saturday, though the rooftops suck for game watching. Saw some cards fans filling beer bongs behind the bleachers. Gotta love em.
Cubs still looking for winning lineup.
QuoteQuoteA big weekend for our bet rugbird! I am not feeling so good about it these days.....
Series 1 goes to the Cardinals. Great vibe out there saturday, though the rooftops suck for game watching. Saw some cards fans filling beer bongs behind the bleachers. Gotta love em.
Cubs still looking for winning lineup.
Pie sure looks like quite a talent. I heard they are going to move Soriano to Left and keep Pie in center. Is this true? Will Soriano's ego allow for this?
I think Soriano is willing to move, though he asked not to be originally, but he knows Pie is way better in center.
Love Pie but he still looks overmatched against leftys. Not sure whats gonna happen, we have Pie and 4 left fielders. I think we tried to trade J. Jones but nobody wants him, then theres Murton who half the fans love half hate. I dont like either. I believe you need power from left and right, especially at Wrigley.
We'll see soon, I think Piniella wants to call up Angel Guzman to give us 12 pitchers, since our relievers have been overworked lateley.
I like this team way better than last years, but we're still doing dumb things, like Friday.
Quote
but we're still doing dumb things
I'm starting to think that's part of the Cubs overall team strategy. ;)
well the twins game i went to in KC, sucked. we lost!! that means i'm 1-1 on the year. 0-1 on the road, 1-0 at home. i don't think i'll be making it to the brewers/twins series in brew-city. which is a downer, because its been a tradition of mine and my buds.
twins lost again :-/
Two big wins against the Red Sox. I don't know what we're going to do with B.J. Ryan on the 60 day DL.
QuoteTwo big wins against the Red Sox. I don't know what we're going to do with B.J. Ryan on the 60 day DL.
he's on the 60 day DL? i thought was only out 3-4 weeks?
He was on the 15-day, that got changed Sunday to the the 60. :-/
QuoteHe was on the 15-day, that got changed Sunday to the the 60. :-/
thats good for me!! in my fantasy league. someone dropped him, and i was pissed that i didn't pick him up, but now i'm not so mad!!
to bad for the jays though and their fans. who's going to be the closer now?
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2007 Major League Standings
MLB W L
NY Mets 13 6
Atlanta 13 7
LA Dodgers 13 7
Milwaukee 13 7
Boston 12 7
San Diego 12 8
Cleveland 10 7
Chicago Sox 11 8
San Francisco 10 8
Oakland 11 9
Baltimore 11 9
Minnesota 11 9
Detroit 11 9
Toronto 10 10
Cincinnati 10 10
LA Angels 10 10
Arizona 10 11
Houston 9 10
Florida 9 11
Tampa Bay 9 11
Pittsburgh 8 10
St. Louis 8 11
Philadelphia 8 11
NY Yankees 8 11
Texas 8 11
Seattle 6 9
Colorado 8 13
Chicago Cubs 7 13
Kansas City 6 14
Washington 6 14
/me
Well, at least the Cubs don't suck worse than the Washington Lobbyists.
my NL team, the brew crew is doing well. i think they could make some noise this year!!
(http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/images/2007/04/26/9jQquPob.jpg)
No,it's not another Invisible Man movie,it's Tori Hunter after getting beaned in the mouth the other night.He's gonna be fine,no broken jaw(remember what happened to Kirby in 95?).
I am glad he is ok but that pic is hilarious. ;D
The Jays be heating up!
QuoteThe Jays be heating up!
wish i could say the same about my reds. it looks like it could be "that" kind of year again. We have the possible rookie of the year but something tells me that paying our mediocre pitching staff more money was probably a poor off season strategy.
QuoteThe Jays be heating up!
They took a beating last night. Injuries are still a major factor with the Jays.
QuoteThey took a beating last night. Injuries are still a major factor with the Jays.
Nice to see Glaus back today, but it just kills me that we won't be seeing B.J. until June.
Quote(http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/images/2007/04/26/9jQquPob.jpg)
No,it's not another Invisible Man movie,it's Tori Hunter after getting beaned in the mouth the other night.He's gonna be fine,no broken jaw(remember what happened to Kirby in 95?).
I am glad he is ok but that pic is hilarious. ;D
;D
i thought he was going to charge the mound, but it shows what a good guy he is!
also glad he didn't get hurt. WOW
:'( Josh Hancock. What a shame.
Thoughts going out to the Cardinals Nation...
The Jays' injuries are taking their toll, but Roy Halladay is at his Cy Young form of three years ago: 4-0 with two complete games (one was a 10-inning CG).
Yo BH, sorry bout Josh H. We're bad luck for your staff.
Cubs are comin round, lineup not to be dismissed. Cant wait to play the Braves again. >:(
Quote
Cubs are comin round, lineup not to be dismissed. Cant wait to play the Braves again. >:(
Yeah, I might have a Cubs avatar by the All Star game at this rate. :(
Who said Cubs avatar, you'll be flyin the mooseknuckle, sucker.
dear twins,
what going on?
love,
captain tripps
Quotedear twins,
what going on?
love,
captain tripps
It's still early yet,CT....remember last year? Winning the division on the last day of the season.
Pitching is the biggest issue....Santana has not been sharp every game(but he starts slow every year) but he has had his moments and Silva,Ponson,and Bonsor have not been good at all...Ortiz is our best pitcher right now,which is a surprise....and losing Mauer for 2 weeks is not good either.....I still remain optimistic though.We got Tori on a hitting streak which is helping with that.
QuoteQuotedear twins,
what going on?
love,
captain tripps
It's still early yet,CT....remember last year? Winning the division on the last day of the season.
Pitching is the biggest issue....Santana has not been sharp every game(but he starts slow every year) but he has had his moments and Silva,Ponson,and Bonsor have not been good at all...Ortiz is our best pitcher right now,which is a surprise....and losing Mauer for 2 weeks is not good either.....I still remain optimistic though.We got Tori on a hitting streak which is helping with that.
thanks for the reminder jelly. i was getting a little worried, but youre right its still early.
torii another hit!! 22 games.
Oh my, my Jays are playing terrible. >:(
morneau just went BOMB 3 run HR to win the game!!!!!!! tater whats up
Quotemorneau just went BOMB 3 run HR to win the game!!!!!!! tater whats up
Awesome! :)
QuoteQuotemorneau just went BOMB 3 run HR to win the game!!!!!!! tater whats up
Awesome! :)
WOW !!!! Morneau must of saw a big beach ball comin in. He hit that thing a country mile. WTF bullpen, ( throw a wild pitch on an intentional walk ).
I think Dye was already in the dugout when the ball landed.
BOOOOOO Morneau :)
QuoteQuoteQuotemorneau just went BOMB 3 run HR to win the game!!!!!!! tater whats up
Awesome! :)
WOW !!!! Morneau must of saw a big beach ball comin in. He hit that thing a country mile. WTF bullpen, ( throw a wild pitch on an intentional walk ).
I think Dye was already in the dugout when the ball landed.
BOOOOOO Morneau :)
he hit that thang a ton. it reminded me of thome's bombs at the dome. white sox and for the indians.
You can view the HR Morneau hit here: http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=min
There is also an interesting story on how Morneau looked at tapes of himself and changed his batting stance on the off day monday...I would say it worked! ;D
Thanks for posting the video link, I currently have it on a loop, so I can re-live my agony over and over again.
BIG GAME TONITE. GO DANKS
not looking good so far :-/
Quotenot looking good so far :-/
We lost but that was some catch by Tori,eh? :o
Quotenot looking good so far :-/
Try being a Jays fan right now. :(
QuoteQuotenot looking good so far :-/
We lost but that was some catch by Tori,eh? :o
that guy is something else isn't he? and he is so classy.
tater looks like the men in black are going to win again. damn it, your relief pitching is bad, but the twins hitting is even worse.
B.J. Ryan's now out for the season. We're fucked. :-/
QuoteB.J. Ryan's now out for the season. We're fucked. :-/
red who's the jay closer right now
QuoteQuoteB.J. Ryan's now out for the season. We're fucked. :-/
red who's the jay closer right now
is it frasor? and if so is he good?
QuoteQuotenot looking good so far :-/
Try being a Jays fan right now. :(
who would have thought, now its even worse. sorry bro :'(
Quoteis it frasor? and if so is he good?
Yeah, he's the temporary closer for now. And he's not been very good this year. Ugh, I'm so pissed - I love to watch BJ throw smoke.
QuoteQuoteis it frasor? and if so is he good?
Yeah, he's the temporary closer for now. And he's not been very good this year. Ugh, I'm so pissed - I love to watch BJ throw smoke.
he's a great closer, no doubt about it. its going to be tough man.
QuoteQuoteQuotenot looking good so far :-/
We lost but that was some catch by Tori,eh? :o
that guy is something else isn't he? and he is so classy.
tater looks like the men in black are going to win again. damn it, your relief pitching is bad, but the twins hitting is even worse.
YEA, 1 game over .500. Look out, here we come. I hope Thome is back soon. We need his stick in the line-up. I still won't feel comfortable with a 10 run leed going into the 9th with that pitching. You will get a rematch ( 3 game set in minn week of the 28th.) Maybe we will miss Johan again. Wishful thinking.
now this is a true fan
http://www.peeyourpantsforthebrewers.com/
I'm not watching another Jays game this year. :-[
what happened to this??......
QuoteWe all know it's the year of the Blue Jay.
That bird was shot a few weeks ago.
Now our Ace is out four to six weeks. Worst season ever. :'(
QuoteNow our Ace is out four to six weeks. Worst season ever. :'(
red, i'm sorry....for real!
Thanks Tripps. We won tonight!
QuoteThanks Tripps. We won tonight!
winning is the first step towards healing
Oh that feels so good when the Big Hurt goes yard. I lied about not watching anymore games this year.... ;D
Two in a row baby! 8-)
twins are already behind, damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
4 game skid....aweful. >:(
Quote4 game skid....aweful. >:(
We just kicked a nine-gamer, and are starting to steady the ship. Your boys won't go another without a win.
Quote4 game skid....aweful. >:(
i know >:(
i was listening to the sports radio station out of minneapolis, and they were saying how johan was tippin' his pitches to the batters on his change up. they said, that was the reason why he has done so poor lately.
but who knows?
the bats came out today for the twins, holy smokes!!
Quotethe bats came out today for the twins, holy smokes!!
16-4....mainly due to the Tigers starter Vasquez who had never started an ML game....Twins teed off on him early and they just got on a hot streak.Tori had 2 homers.This was good mentally for the Twins regardless of the reasons.
Great article about yesterdays game from the home site:
Quote05/14/2007 1:49 AM ET
Hunter's big night fuels Twins
Bonser lasts five innings; Minnesota tallies 22 hits
MINNEAPOLIS -- Throughout a very rough homestand, the Twins said it would take just one big hit to get things turned around and going in the right direction.
The problem on Sunday night was determining just which of the team's season-high 22 hits was that spark.
It was a night of banging the ball around like the Twins had not seen in some time. And the runs just continued to pile on the scoreboard as the club knocked the Tigers around in a 16-4 victory at the Metrodome.
"Obviously, this is a big boost for us here to see the ball fly around the ballpark for us this time," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Now we have to see if we can carry it on. It's a good win and now we go on the road and feel like we have a chance to swing the bats and score some runs."
Over the first eight games of their homestand, the Twins could manage just a total of 20 runs. But in one breakout night, the team nearly matched the number to break out of its offensive slump.
A lot of that had to do with Torii Hunter delivering some big hits. Just a few nights after Hunter made what he called one of the top five catches of his career, he followed it up with one of his best offensive career performances.
Hunter delivered a career-high seven RBIs as part of a two-home run night, including a three-run homer in the first that helped the Twins overcome an early 2-0 hole. It was the seventh time in his career that he had delivered a multi-homer game, and Hunter admitted this one was pretty special.
"That was exciting," Hunter said. "I've been known for my glove the last couple of years, but I feel like I've been getting better at the plate. If I could just stay this way the whole season it would be nice, but in baseball -- no chance. So I've just got to enjoy the moment."
It seems unlikely Hunter's offensive prowess will disappear any time soon, as he's hitting .324 on the year with eight homers and 29 RBIs. But the display he put on Sunday night was enough to leave his skipper in awe.
"Torii was unbelievable," Gardenhire said. "He was driving the ball out of the ballpark, and those were some big pick-me-ups. Those are the hits that we've been waiting for somebody to come through with, and he did. Then we got on little roll there where the hits just kept going through. We put the bat out there and it seemed to go in the right place."
The offensive fireworks came on a night when the Twins were a little unsure of what they would find when facing Tigers rookie right-hander Virgil Vasquez, who was making his Major League debut.
Just one night after the Tigers embarrassed the Twins, the Twins returned the favor on national television, getting to the opposing pitchers over and over and over again. And it began when the Twins pegged the 24-year-old rookie starter for six runs on nine hits over just 2 2/3 innings. It was the shortest start by a pitcher in his Major League debut since Matt Garza's first outing at the Metrodome last season.
Things got started when Luis Castillo banged a triple off the right-hander to lead off the first. From there, there was no stopping the Twins.
In fact, six of the first seven batters recorded hits off Vasquez. It was during that stretch of hits that Hunter belted a three-run homer to put the Twins up, 4-2.
All 11 Twins batters recorded at least one hit in the game, but it wasn't until after Hunter's second homer in the seventh inning, which followed a two-run double by the center fielder in the fourth, that the final Twins starting position player got his first hit.
Catcher Mike Redmond delivered his first hit of the night in spectacular fashion, belting his first home run since July 6, 2005, on a solo shot off Wilfredo Ledezma that same inning.
"I didn't know everybody else had a hit, but I was thinking to myself, 'We're going to have 18 hits tonight, so I'd better get going or I'm going to be sitting on an 0-for-4 here real quick,'" Redmond said with a chuckle. "The home run was great, but we needed this win more importantly than anything else."
The win was already well in hand, but the Twins weren't finished adding runs to their lead, including more homers. In the eighth, Michael Cuddyer delivered his third homer of the year, belting a three-run shot off Jose Mesa.
Boof Bonser earned his first victory of the season, even though he didn't have a stellar outing. He gave up four runs on six hits over his five innings of work.
"He didn't have great stuff tonight, but he battled through it," Gardenhire said. "That's a great lineup and a great team over there. And you have to make a lot of pitches. He got through five and our bullpen did a great job carrying us the rest of the way."
Maybe it was the pink bats that had something to do with the big night, or a revamped lineup for this game, but one thing's clear -- the night changed the Twins' demeanor.
"You could sense that," Hunter said. "It was like the weight was being lifted off these guys -- and me. It was a lot of fun, guys in the dugout had smiles on their faces and it was pretty exciting. The music is playing now and guys are back to themselves."
thanks jelly :)
we need to sign torii.
so in one of my fantasy baseball leagues, somebody offered me trades like thome for nick punto. bonderman for david weather, manny for some shitty player and vlad for some other shitty player. and when finally i got sick of even looking at the trades. i said something about it. then he locked my team and dropped my players.
and he's a chicago fan, only if both chicago teams had that power. maybe they would win a world series more than one in 138 years between two teams.
How in the hell do you lose a game where your starting pitcher strikes out 11 batters?...geez...great performance by Santana but the bats let him down bigtime today.
went to the satuday game between the twins and the brewers. nice to see a win. came damn close to a sweep.
I love the Philadelphia Phillies. I dont love how they have not made the playoffs in 14 years.
red this is the first match up of the year between our team. tough loss for the twins tonight.
(http://www.brucekphoto.com/santana.jpg)
I hope he has a bad day :)
Good series between my two favorite teams (Jays/Twins). Too bad the Jays couldn't have mustered the third game. Doc's back this week!
This is kind've relevant to this thread, here's my stats from my first slow-pitch game of the year...
1 / 3 - Single, reached on an error and a ground out.
1 Error (first play of the game!)
We lost 6-3, but I was really impressed with our team. Game two tonight, stats to follow!
red i think you need to take some liquid performance enhancing drugs.
softpitch hall of famer
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also good luck tonight red!
Thank you thank you. I think you're right, this Friday I'll get on the liquid program.
I should also mention that dropping a very loud 'F-Bomb' after dropping that first ball didn't go over to well with the Man of God (Minister/Priest/Something) who's on my team.
:o
24 - 16 win tonight!!! Our bat's were on fire (not mine) but this guy Kevin jacked two long bombs.
Nice win for the Jays too!!!
Quote24 - 16 win tonight!!! Our bat's were on fire (not mine) but this guy Kevin jacked two long bombs.
Nice win for the Jays too!!!
24 damn, sorry about your luck. do you have the rule, if you strike out you have to buy the beer?
if you need the "competitive edge?" heres something you can do!
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bermuda, it could get ugly in our fantasy league. pinchie hitters, is a cock smoke dumbass, who cheated in our money league. i called him out on it, because he cheated against my team. he text messaged me "next time we meet, there won't be any words, just fists" like he was chuck norris or something. all because he cheated, and somehow i'm the bad guy. so it could get really ugly.
tater, you knew i was going to do this...
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Sorry about your broom Tripps, :)
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I like A.J. as a gamer but sometimes I wonder WTF is going on inside his head.
I personally thought AJ took the left side of the bag on his previous at bat also.
Ozzie And A.J. need to just shut up and do what they are payed to do, before the cancer they are creating spreads into the clubhouse. I'm not taking anything away from the Twins, You guys outplayed us at every aspect of the game. 24 walks in a 3 game series is a joke, And walk in the winning run :-? are you kidding me. I wish we had Gardy as our coach. Maybe next time Tripps. The season is but a fetis. There is still time to turn it around, I hope.
I didn't think I could hate the Yankees anymore, until last night.
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Man, I love Johnny Mac so much, possibly my favorite current Jay.
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Sorry about your broom Tripps, :)
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I like A.J. as a gamer but sometimes I wonder WTF is going on inside his head.
I personally thought AJ took the left side of the bag on his previous at bat also.
Ozzie And A.J. need to just shut up and do what they are payed to do, before the cancer they are creating spreads into the clubhouse. I'm not taking anything away from the Twins, You guys outplayed us at every aspect of the game. 24 walks in a 3 game series is a joke, And walk in the winning run :-? are you kidding me. I wish we had Gardy as our coach. Maybe next time Tripps. The season is but a fetis. There is still time to turn it around, I hope.
a.j. is dirty, i really liked him. when he was with the gaints, he wouldn't work with the pitchers, because he was to busy watching twins games.
No matter how mediocre the Cards are this season, it absolutly warms my heart to see the Yankees and the Cubs doing so poorly. Sorry all you Yanks and Cubs fans. This should be proof positive that you just cannot buy your way into a great season. Now if the damn Cards can figure out how to run, hit, pitch, and field good all in the same game. Up down up down. Driving me nuts......
QuoteNo matter how mediocre the Cards are this season, it absolutly warms my heart to see the Yankees and the Cubs doing so poorly. Sorry all you Yanks and Cubs fans. This should be proof positive that you just cannot buy your way into a great season. Now if the damn Cards can figure out how to run, hit, pitch, and field good all in the same game. Up down up down. Driving me nuts......
my heart warms too brother!!. i hate the yankees!!!... hate!!. i also hate the cards too. it just seems nobody in the NL central wants to win, and the brewers are getting handed the division. My NL team 8-)
Down by five going into the bottom of the 9th. Now we're tied with only one out. Jaimoe are you watching this?
QuoteDown by five going into the bottom of the 9th. Now we're tied with only one out. Jaimoe are you watching this?
Oh shit, that was so sweet!!! Most exciting Jays inning I've watched yet this year.
I was watching. I'm glad they won and let Doc off the hook. Entertaining game to be sure.
thanks jays for taking 3 outta 4 against CWS.
but the twins lost another one. it hurts because they're going up against my favorite player, Vlad. ..Man crush!!
Quotethe brewers are getting handed the division. My NL team
Big game this afternoon. Brewers have a tough lineup and the best closer I've seen with Turnbow to setup.
Lets see what Zambrano can do today. I think the Cubs have their lineup confusion settled. Cliff Floyd in right, with Theriot and Derosa at short and second.
And enjoying the cubs sucking is some cheap thrills I must say!
phils sweep the mets, then lose to the royals :-/
CT,what are the locals saying bout Hunter's jab(not sure if it was a jab) at Mauer about not playing injured?
QuoteCT,what are the locals saying bout Hunter's jab(not sure if it was a jab) at Mauer about not playing injured?
the sports talk radio station (KFAN), hasn't talked about it yet. i'm sure on monday its going to be talked. i did hear an interview with ron coomer, and he agreed with torii. but i think it was a jab, and torii was and is right. KFAN has brought this up before. I actually was telling people the same thing torii said. they got pissed at me, and told me to take my twins hat off. nobody is really 100% all the time. there is a difference between playing with pain, and being hurt. everyone thinks mauer "baby jesus" can just get a free pass.
what do you think about torii's comments?
QuoteQuoteCT,what are the locals saying bout Hunter's jab(not sure if it was a jab) at Mauer about not playing injured?
the sports talk radio station (KFAN), hasn't talked about it yet. i'm sure on monday its going to be talked. i did hear an interview with ron coomer, and he agreed with torii. but i think it was a jab, and torii was and is right. KFAN has brought this up before. I actually was telling people the same thing torii said. they got pissed at me, and told me to take my twins hat off. nobody is really 100% all the time. there is a difference between playing with pain, and being hurt. everyone thinks mauer "baby jesus" can just get a free pass.
what do you think about torii's comments?
Well,I don't know how Mauer is really feeling but I think Tori's comments would have been better served if he had said them in private to Joe and not to the media.
QuoteQuoteQuoteCT,what are the locals saying bout Hunter's jab(not sure if it was a jab) at Mauer about not playing injured?
the sports talk radio station (KFAN), hasn't talked about it yet. i'm sure on monday its going to be talked. i did hear an interview with ron coomer, and he agreed with torii. but i think it was a jab, and torii was and is right. KFAN has brought this up before. I actually was telling people the same thing torii said. they got pissed at me, and told me to take my twins hat off. nobody is really 100% all the time. there is a difference between playing with pain, and being hurt. everyone thinks mauer "baby jesus" can just get a free pass.
what do you think about torii's comments?
Well,I don't know how Mauer is really feeling but I think Tori's comments would have been better served if he had said them in private to Joe and not to the media.
yeah, thats definitely something that should have been handled "in-house".
Two of three against the Dodgers, great series for the Jays. Very nearly a sweep. Two singles for Doc yesterday! ;D My favorite Jay (John McDonald) played a great series. Bring on the Giants.
Twins going for the sweep against the Bravos tonight with Santana on the mound.
QuoteTwins going for the sweep against the Bravos tonight with Santana on the mound.
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yesss
Tripps, it's on tomorrow.
Santana looked awesome yesterday! 8-)
QuoteSantana looked awesome yesterday! 8-)
i think he's back to being santana. his record could easily be 10-4. i was really impressed by mauer. two jacks 8-)
QuoteTripps, it's on tomorrow.
red, with halladay on the mound... i'm afraid that's going to be off.
should be a good series. hopefully 3 outta 4 for the good guys!
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Three of four, or bust for the good birds. ;D
The Big Hurt's only one bomb away from 500, hopefully we can get our first four game streak of the year.
QuoteThree of four, or bust for the good birds. ;D
The Big Hurt's only one bomb away from 500, hopefully we can get our first four game streak of the year.
the big hurt historically does well at the metrodome. i predict: in the 4 inning, with one out, nobody on, frank thomas will go yard. but the twins still win. 8-)
Time shall tell!
I really hope my slow-pitch game tonight is rained out so I can watch this one. I went 6/6 last game with two doubles and four singles. I couldn't be stopped. We overcame a 12 run defecit!
QuoteTime shall tell!
I really hope my slow-pitch game tonight is rained out so I can watch this one. I went 6/6 last game with two doubles and four singles. I couldn't be stopped. We overcame a 12 run defecit!
just a hitting machine. any predictions on tonight slowpitch game? promise me two doubles.
8-)
As for slow pitch tonight, pretty shitty game. I ripped one single right up the middle and that was it. We lost.
niiice... ended the jays streak, and evened the series! 8-)
This Jays-Twinkies game tonight could get ugly for the starting pitchers.
QuoteThis Jays-Twinkies game tonight could get ugly for the starting pitchers.
Four errors and still a win, we got lucky.
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i guess 2-2 isn't that bad. i guess we both win... :-/
i wanted 3!!
good game tonight. mauer hitting homeruns is a great sign. he really have to good of a swing not to hit some bombs
jelly did you watch the game? i guess its probably the only time you get to see the twins? baker pitched well.
did anyone else hear about the baseballs latest conspiracy with Bonds? he was trailing in voting by 100,000 entering today. it would be hard to make up for any player, even if the player is actually liked and loved by baseball fans. unfortunately for Bonds, everyone outside San Francisco hates the guy and makes me wonder if something is going on... :-?
Quotejelly did you watch the game? i guess its probably the only time you get to see the twins? baker pitched well.
Yes,I did....I had this game earmarked on my calender...Baker impressed the hell out of me last night...shame we couldn't score any runs to back him up...he's got nothing to be ashamed of.We still got 2-3.
Another good performance from Bonser tonight that we lost 5-1.....prolly left him in too long in hindsight but Gardy was trying to build his confidence and he showed no signs of struggling until the 6th inning.
Capn' that's 2 nights in a row Twins made TV here on ESPN.....2 other channels I get them on when they play are the Orioles station and the chicago superstation when they play the CWS and they rarely show any games but Cubs.
QuoteAnother good performance from Bonser tonight that we lost 5-1.....prolly left him in too long in hindsight but Gardy was trying to build his confidence and he showed no signs of struggling until the 6th inning.
Capn' that's 2 nights in a row Twins made TV here on ESPN.....2 other channels I get them on when they play are the Orioles station and the chicago superstation when they play the CWS and they rarely show any games but Cubs.
i didn't get to watch the game tonight (fell asleep). the rocket got number 350. thats great you actually got to watch a couple games in-a-row. i talked to my brother today, and he was really excited about being able to watch them too. all he gets to watch is the Cards and he hates them, but still watches them.
i always wondered what was the regional team you get to watch. The O's huh? you watch them often?
I think there's something like 142 Jays games on Sportsnet here for me, and most of the rest on TSN. Doesn't get any better than that.
Vernon Wells 4/5 tonight with two home-runs. Now, we just got to get this bottom of the 9th out of the way, and we'll be back on track I hope.
QuoteI think there's something like 142 Jays games on Sportsnet here for me, and most of the rest on TSN. Doesn't get any better than that.
Vernon Wells 4/5 tonight with two home-runs. Now, we just got to get this bottom of the 9th out of the way, and we'll be back on track I hope.
vernon wells, he's turning it around. he started soooo slow, now he's earning his money. but question: does all of Canada get the Jays games?
QuoteQuoteI think there's something like 142 Jays games on Sportsnet here for me, and most of the rest on TSN. Doesn't get any better than that.
Vernon Wells 4/5 tonight with two home-runs. Now, we just got to get this bottom of the 9th out of the way, and we'll be back on track I hope.
vernon wells, he's turning it around. he started soooo slow, now he's earning his money. but question: does all of Canada get the Jays games?
Yes, I think all of Canada gets Jays games, even in Quebec. Also, Vernon is making average money this season; his contract is back-heavy so that the Jays could afford to sign Thomas this season.
QuoteQuoteAnother good performance from Bonser tonight that we lost 5-1.....prolly left him in too long in hindsight but Gardy was trying to build his confidence and he showed no signs of struggling until the 6th inning.
Capn' that's 2 nights in a row Twins made TV here on ESPN.....2 other channels I get them on when they play are the Orioles station and the chicago superstation when they play the CWS and they rarely show any games but Cubs.
i didn't get to watch the game tonight (fell asleep). the rocket got number 350. thats great you actually got to watch a couple games in-a-row. i talked to my brother today, and he was really excited about being able to watch them too. all he gets to watch is the Cards and he hates them, but still watches them.
i always wondered what was the regional team you get to watch. The O's huh? you watch them often?
I get to see the Braves,Cubs,and Orioles on a regular basis.I hate the Braves and Cubs but I like the Oreo's ok .....long as they aren't playing the Twins...lol .
Oh snap......Twins win 6-2 beating the Yankee's for about the 2nd time in history....lol...I am joking but they do have their way with the Twins.Great start by Santana and some rock steady relief from Neshek and Nathan.
nick punto made a hell of a play during todays game...wow!! its the little things!! i think it spark-plugged the twins to victory!!
QuoteOh snap......Twins win 6-2 beating the Yankee's for about the 2nd time in history....lol...I am joking but they do have their way with the Twins.Great start by Santana and some rock steady relief from Neshek and Nathan.
i do think its the third time they beat Mussina. i think he's 19-3 vs the twins. although he has lost twice this year!!!
QuoteQuoteOh snap......Twins win 6-2 beating the Yankee's for about the 2nd time in history....lol...I am joking but they do have their way with the Twins.Great start by Santana and some rock steady relief from Neshek and Nathan.
i do think its the third time they beat Mussina. i think he's 19-3 vs the twins. although he has lost twice this year!!!
I think he's the only pitcher we can beat from the Yanks....still we got Slowey on the mound tomorrow and he is 3-0.Maybe we can spit this serries and it not hurt so bad.I hate the f/n Yanks.
Another 12pm start tomorrow...can't believe there is not any baseball on ESPN this afternoon...they were showing a spelling bee earlier. :-?
QuoteQuoteQuoteOh snap......Twins win 6-2 beating the Yankee's for about the 2nd time in history....lol...I am joking but they do have their way with the Twins.Great start by Santana and some rock steady relief from Neshek and Nathan.
i do think its the third time they beat Mussina. i think he's 19-3 vs the twins. although he has lost twice this year!!!
I think he's the only pitcher we can beat from the Yanks....still we got Slowey on the mound tomorrow and he is 3-0.Maybe we can spit this serries and it not hurt so bad.I hate the f/n Yanks.
Another 12pm start tomorrow...can't believe there is not any baseball on ESPN this afternoon...they were showing a spelling bee earlier. :-?
no baseball on espn...i was thinking the same thing!!! we can still spit the series...i was thinking the same thing!!! hating the f/n yanks....i was thinking the same thing!!!
watch for the punto play, it was great! (unless you've seen it, then you know how great it was) i liked how on sunday night baseball, joe morgan said something about, how the twins make other teams look lazy, by the hustle they do on the field.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteOh snap......Twins win 6-2 beating the Yankee's for about the 2nd time in history....lol...I am joking but they do have their way with the Twins.Great start by Santana and some rock steady relief from Neshek and Nathan.
i do think its the third time they beat Mussina. i think he's 19-3 vs the twins. although he has lost twice this year!!!
I think he's the only pitcher we can beat from the Yanks....still we got Slowey on the mound tomorrow and he is 3-0.Maybe we can spit this serries and it not hurt so bad.I hate the f/n Yanks.
Another 12pm start tomorrow...can't believe there is not any baseball on ESPN this afternoon...they were showing a spelling bee earlier. :-?
no baseball on espn...i was thinking the same thing!!! we can still spit the series...i was thinking the same thing!!! hating the f/n yanks....i was thinking the same thing!!!
watch for the punto play, it was great! (unless you've seen it, then you know how great it was) i liked how on sunday night baseball, joe morgan said something about, how the twins make other teams look lazy, by the hustle they do on the field.
I heard him say that and couldn't agree more.I didn't see the Punto play I was listening on radio but I bet they will stick it up on the main site for all to see overnight.
I saw the Punto play this morning on ESPN...it made the #1 POD....he also had another great out at 1st in same game that made the top 5 as well.....that guy is a great example of Morgan's comments sunday night about our guys always hustling.
QuoteI saw the Punto play this morning on ESPN...it made the #1 POD....he also had another great out at 1st in same game that made the top 5 as well.....that guy is a great example of Morgan's comments sunday night about our guys always hustling.
number 1, niice! i didn't see his play in the 1st. it is a great example of our team hustle. hopefully punto's bat turns around. it couldn't get much worse. lets hope for another win today!
The Twins bats have come alive today!
QuoteThe Twins bats have come alive today!
wow! did they ever! damn, i honestly would have never thought they would have scored that many runs.
i know this is reaching a little and maybe to soon, but Morneau is having another MVP type season. I would say right now, he's second after A-Rod. Although Vlad (my favorite position player) is doing very well too. still early though.
HR Derby time!
I think Prince Fielder will take it, but I'll be cheering for Rios, of course.
i wanted Vlad to win...and he did. i also wanted Morneau to do well...and he didn't. vlad's 503 BOMB jesus christmas tree's
ichiro signing a 5 year 100 million dollar deal. wow!! thats ridiculous. he's a great player and i would love to see him on my team, but he's not worth 20 mil.
torii is upset. he's probably not going to sign with the twins next year. great :-/
Quoteichiro signing a 5 year 100 million dollar deal. wow!! thats ridiculous. he's a great player and i would love to see him on my team, but he's not worth 20 mil.
torii is upset. he's probably not going to sign with the twins next year. great :-/
Look at it this way: No player is worth 20 mil a season, but if you didn't sign Suzuki, Seattle could kiss their fans and any commitment to winning goodbye.
my little league team finished the year 6-5-2 and our all-stars were 0-7. as you may be able to tell, our league is not highly competitive.
i've been pretty quiet in this thread because I've been trying to avoid watching the train wreck in cincinnati these days.
QuoteQuoteichiro signing a 5 year 100 million dollar deal. wow!! thats ridiculous. he's a great player and i would love to see him on my team, but he's not worth 20 mil.
torii is upset. he's probably not going to sign with the twins next year. great :-/
Look at it this way: No player is worth 20 mil a season, but if you didn't sign Suzuki, Seattle could kiss their fans and any commitment to winning goodbye.
did you hear the comment by the Marlins GM? it was funny as hell, it was when he first heard the news of the signing. he was saying how it was the end of the world and other stuff. either way it was funny. but for 20million dollars a season, you could find plenty of fan attracttions.
Quotemy little league team finished the year 6-5-2 and our all-stars were 0-7. as you may be able to tell, our league is not highly competitive.
i've been pretty quiet in this thread because I've been trying to avoid watching the train wreck in cincinnati these days.
its all about next year baby!! just promise me that next year won't be a rebuilding year. ;)
I'm not going to elaborate on our last slow-pitch game where we gave up 29 runs, or our current six game losing streak. :-/
As for the Jays, a series split with the Red Sox, a pretty good way to start the second half of the season. Big series with the Yankees now...
QuoteI'm not going to elaborate on our last slow-pitch game where we gave up 29 runs, or our current six game losing streak. :-/
29 runs, WOW!! thats all i really can say.
but the twins sweep of the A's is a very nice way to start the second half. things could get interesting.
Quote29 runs, WOW!! thats all i really can say.
Yeah, it was disgusting. For the record, I was 3/3 and turned two double plays...
QuoteQuote29 runs, WOW!! thats all i really can say.
Yeah, it was disgusting. For the record, I was 3/3 and turned two double plays...
you did your part, its to bad that the team let you down. two double plays in softball is a tough thing to do.
Ichiro's contract is pretty unbelievable, but considering the market in Seattle, it's important for them to A) keep the team competitive by having stars that actually produce both offensively and defensively (unlike their signing of the under productive Richie Sexson, for example) and B) having an Asian star player in the midst of a population of thousands of Asian immigrants. It also can't hurt the sales of team apparel both here and in Japan.
My Cubbies are having a heck of a run lately. I'm concerned about run production, especially with Derek Lee having so few home runs at this point coupled with the fact that he's staring down a 5 game suspension, pending appeal. That along with the injury to Cliff Floyd doesn't exactly give Sweet Lou the line-up flexibility he's had previously. Also, Marquis and Hill have to work on their game. If Hill isn't careful, he could lose his spot in the rotation.
you gotta like the cubbies chances, but i'm going for the brew crew. its pretty much up to whatever team wants it the most in NL central, because its still everyones to take.
QuoteQuotemy little league team finished the year 6-5-2 and our all-stars were 0-7. as you may be able to tell, our league is not highly competitive.
i've been pretty quiet in this thread because I've been trying to avoid watching the train wreck in cincinnati these days.
its all about next year baby!! just promise me that next year won't be a rebuilding year. ;)
i'm losing my star players actually. i have one kid moving on who has serious major league potential. He's 12 and throws 75 mph and has good stuff. He can also hit. last season he was three inches shorter than me, now he's taller than me. I'm 6'1". Next year will be a whole new ballgame. Pun intended.
QuoteQuoteQuotemy little league team finished the year 6-5-2 and our all-stars were 0-7. as you may be able to tell, our league is not highly competitive.
i've been pretty quiet in this thread because I've been trying to avoid watching the train wreck in cincinnati these days.
its all about next year baby!! just promise me that next year won't be a rebuilding year. ;)
i'm losing my star players actually. i have one kid moving on who has serious major league potential. He's 12 and throws 75 mph and has good stuff. He can also hit. last season he was three inches shorter than me, now he's taller than me. I'm 6'1". Next year will be a whole new ballgame. Pun intended.
wow! and you taught him everything he knows!...right? ;)
The Phillies just lost number [size=36]10,000[/size]
i actually like the phils
Twin's sweep the A's in a 4 gamer!!!!! ;D
Robby Cano comes through last night.
Here come the Yanks!
:D
I felt like puking after Accardo balked in the tying run last night. Halladay pitched a gem too, but the Jays missing ace closer B.J. Ryan really hurts, especially in the tight games.
QuoteI felt like puking after Accardo balked in the tying run last night. Halladay pitched a gem too, but the Jays missing ace closer B.J. Ryan really hurts, especially in the tight games.
Being a Yanks fan, it was amazing how aggressive they were on the basepaths last night. Cairo getting thrown out would've been a goat move had the Jays pulled through.
That's how it goes though.
QuoteTwin's sweep the A's in a 4 gamer!!!!! ;D
that was very nice, but tough series now. garza looking well this year, lets hope it can last.
QuoteRobby Cano comes through last night.
Here come the Yanks!
:D
boston has to be a little worried...a little. i don't see the yanks getting the wildcard, even though they have a better chance.
cano...fantasy 8-)
QuoteRobby Cano comes through last night.
Here come the Yanks!
:D
I laugh. I really do. Not this time. I mean 8 games. If the yanks were 8 games up, almost everyone would say the sox are "dead" or have "no chance." Not with the yanks though, they barely squeak by and win a game and it's stop the presses! boston should look out! But i guess that's a side affect of being criminally over-rated for a decade. Have fun fighting it out for the wild card, while we play the devil rays at least 15 more times!
QuoteQuoteRobby Cano comes through last night.
Here come the Yanks!
:D
I laugh. I really do. Not this time. I mean 8 games. If the yanks were 8 games up, almost everyone would say the sox are "dead" or have "no chance." Not with the yanks though, they barely squeak by and win a game and it's stop the presses! boston should look out! But i guess that's a side affect of being criminally over-rated for a decade. Have fun fighting it out for the wild card, while we play the devil rays at least 15 more times!
a little sox and yanks jive talk, niiiice!
How about this: Fuck the Yankees AND the Red Sox! ;D
QuoteHow about this: Fuck the Yankees AND the Red Sox! ;D
Lets all calm down here ;)
i only post about the sox when i see a yank's fan getting a tad too cocky
*cough*we own the east*cough*
QuoteHow about this: Fuck the Yankees AND the Red Sox! ;D
i'm for that!!
QuoteQuoteRobby Cano comes through last night.
Here come the Yanks!
:D
I laugh. I really do. Not this time. I mean 8 games. If the yanks were 8 games up, almost everyone would say the sox are "dead" or have "no chance." Not with the yanks though, they barely squeak by and win a game and it's stop the presses! boston should look out! But i guess that's a side affect of being criminally over-rated for a decade. Have fun fighting it out for the wild card, while we play the devil rays at least 15 more times!
;D
Exactly. It's a long shot, but it's fun rooting for the underdog. Mathematically, it's near-impossible, but it is still kinda possible.
The 2001 series was the end of the Yanks. Rivera's never been as good, Williams/Martinez/O'Neill/Brosius were all gone or near it. That was the core, and now it's just a bunch of old bums.
6 games.
You worried yet?
;D
Twins bats are silent.....2 runs in last 2 games....ouch! And I sure hope Tori is ok after leaving the game last night....looked like a hamstring injury while running to 1st base.
Back to back shutouts! The Doc pitched an absolute gem, and our bats showed up. Lets hope this is the series that kick-starts our second half run.
i'm still not over the tigers series. would have been nice to make up some ground. the twins bounced back though.
Quotei'm still not over the tigers series. would have been nice to make up some ground. the twins bounced back though.
I was more pissed bout losing the Santana game than the other 2....least we bounced back to take 2 outta 3 from LAA.Glad to see that it looks like both Tori and Cuddyer are gonna be ok.
Yanks laid the smackdown on Tampa. Look out KC.
:D
QuoteQuotei'm still not over the tigers series. would have been nice to make up some ground. the twins bounced back though.
I was more pissed bout losing the Santana game than the other 2....least we bounced back to take 2 outta 3 from LAA.Glad to see that it looks like both Tori and Cuddyer are gonna be ok.
i didn't see what happened to torii, what happened?
QuoteQuoteQuotei'm still not over the tigers series. would have been nice to make up some ground. the twins bounced back though.
I was more pissed bout losing the Santana game than the other 2....least we bounced back to take 2 outta 3 from LAA.Glad to see that it looks like both Tori and Cuddyer are gonna be ok.
i didn't see what happened to torii, what happened?
Evidently he has been sporting a strained hamstring for a few weeks now....he was trying to run out a DP and strained it again....they took him out of the game....funny that Cuddyer jammed his thumb on same play trying to force a bad throw from the 2nd baseman.
It's on again tonight Tripps. :o
QuoteIt's on again tonight Tripps. :o
it's so on!! this time there can't be a split. i expect nothing but a sweep!! :D
Quoteit's so on!! this time there can't be a split. i expect nothing but a sweep!! :D
For the Jays of course! We're starting to heat up (I hope!), and a sweep against a wild card contender would be HUGE.
We shall see... 8-)
i guess you didn't hear who's throwing tonight?
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Santana lost again.....I am beginning to think he is hiding an injury.....he's usually on fire this time of the season.I noticed some unusual facial expressions in his loss to Detroit while watching him on TV....although he didn't pitch bad,he shoulda won that game,you could tell he was struggling at times.
QuoteSantana lost again.....I am beginning to think he is hiding an injury.....he's usually on fire this time of the season.I noticed some unusual facial expressions in his loss to Detroit while watching him on TV....although he didn't pitch bad,he shoulda won that game,you could tell he was struggling at times.
you're right, this is the time when he steps up his game and i hope nothing is wrong. santana usually gives up a long ball, but most of the time they're just solos shots. i watched a couple innings tonight on my break, and what i saw, i didn't wanna see.
QuoteQuoteit's so on!! this time there can't be a split. i expect nothing but a sweep!! :D
For the Jays of course! We're starting to heat up (I hope!), and a sweep against a wild card contender would be HUGE.
We shall see... 8-)
do the jays have to play the hockey "horn sound thing" after a homerun?? i didn't need to hear that. aawrhji[pawrhejopjiop!!!!! >:(
also congrats to the big hurt. he now holds the record of most homeruns against the twins. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
red thanks for not rubbing the jays win over the twins in my face. it takes a big man not to do that.
I wish the Big Hurt would be traded to the National League!!!! >:(
QuoteI wish the Big Hurt would be traded to the National League!!!! >:(
Many Jays fans have wished the same until recently. He's still been a disapointment, but then again, so have the Jays and in particular stars Vernon Wells, B.J. Ryan (out for the year), A.J. Burnett (he's as soft as ice-cream) and Troy Glaus. In fairness, the team had an inoridinate amount of injuries to starting players like Roy Halladay, Glaus, Reed Johnson, Lyle Overbay, B.J. Ryan, A.J. Burnett and Gustavo Chacin.
Quotered thanks for not rubbing the jays win over the twins in my face. it takes a big man not to do that.
I can't let two in a row go... ;D 4 RBI's for Vernon and our 3rd shutout in 4 games!
QuoteQuotered thanks for not rubbing the jays win over the twins in my face. it takes a big man not to do that.
I can't let two in a row go... ;D 4 RBI's for Vernon and our 3rd shutout in 4 games!
;D i figure you couldn't. i know i wouldn't have waited until the second game. man the twins cant hit worth a shit.
jelly i was watching the game the other day, and they interviewed terry ryan. basically what was said is that the twins are going for a bat. which is good news cause be need it. so we'll wait and see....
bud selig's job looks like easy street with Goodell and Stern in the hot seat right now. I think the decision for him to go to see bonds is an easy one. i hate bands as much as the next guy but don't pretend like no records mean anything anymore because some of the players were on steroids. whose to say that half of the homerruns he hit weren't off pitchers who were also juicing, anyway? it's a big mess but not as big as the mess the NBA is facing as if that were any consolation.
btw, the reds still suck, but i'm going to see them play the dodgers next week anyway.
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that had the be the ugliest series of the year. :o :-[ :-/ :'( >:( :-* :-*
god i wanted to be the one laughing and smiling and having fun.
11 runs in an inning, man that was awesome!
Quote11 runs in an inning, man that was awesome!
you're freaking kidding right? 11 runs? was Boof pitching? (now i'm going to check, to see if you're telling the truth)
QuoteQuote11 runs in an inning, man that was awesome!
you're freaking kidding right? 11 runs? was Boof pitching? (now i'm going to check, to see if you're telling the truth)
you're right. silvia was pitching. wow!
And the Twins up and down season continues. :-[
Bonds story:
He has never been busted with any thing illegal.......and not to mention that Steriods have just been banned in the last few years..they can't go back any further than that.My personal opinion is that roids don't give you as much of an advantage as the media might lead you to believe.To hit the ball,you gotta see it....no roids that I know of give you better vision.
I am no Bonds fan but I think he should be given the benefit of the doubt until he flunks a p test or somefin.
i see where you're coming from, but. steroids have been illegal in baseball, since i believe 1990, and they didn't beginning tested until recently. also bonds did admit to taking the "clear" in the game of shadows... unknowingly. (i know everything that goes into my body) people admitted that it leaked out, and nobody sued over it, bonds didn't.
i agree with see the ball, hit the ball. i believe pitchers were doing the same thing. but i believe bonds did it too. but there's nothing anyone can do about now, because its just to late, and to bad for baseball.
Cal and Tony getting in the Hall this weekend...at least we can think about two stand up guys for a few minutes.
Quotei see where you're coming from, but. steroids have been illegal in baseball, since i believe 1990, and they didn't beginning tested until recently. also bonds did admit to taking the "clear" in the game of shadows... unknowingly. (i know everything that goes into my body) people admitted that it leaked out, and nobody sued over it, bonds didn't.
i agree with see the ball, hit the ball. i believe pitchers were doing the same thing. but i believe bonds did it too. but there's nothing anyone can do about now, because its just to late, and to bad for baseball.
Well,I think MLB didn't get serious about the roid issue until 04,when they listed all the different types of substances that were banned along with the recreational drugs like coke and pot.Plus,they just added the HGH (Human Growth Hormone) to the list in the last year or so...a substance that is difficult to test for.
Either way we can't go back and take away HR's from someone unless we have concrete proof he was on the gas,and it would also have to be determined by a game by game basis and that would be damn near impossible.I can't see them taking anything away from players like HR records or any other records.....even if they get busted it would be hard to prove when and if they used in those games they hit HR's.
Either way,main thing on my mind these dayz is how are the Twins gonna get out of this whole we have dropped ourself in.Swept by Toronto,good grief!! We suck!!!
QuoteCal and Tony getting in the Hall this weekend...at least we can think about two stand up guys for a few minutes.
No doubt 2 great players and role models for our youth!!! Cal may be my 2nd all time fav player next to Kirby!
Hey Jellyfish, Toronto has an excellent pitching staff with season-long underachieving bats. Things are finally starting to gel for the Jays because, in part, they are getting back key starters into the lineup after lengthy injuries. Getting swept by a good team is nothing to be ashamed of, however getting swept by blow-outs is shameful for the Twins players.
QuoteHey Jellyfish, Toronto has an excellent pitching staff with season-long underachieving bats. Things are finally starting to gel for the Jays because, in part, they are getting back key starters into the lineup after lengthy injuries. Getting swept by a good team is nothing to be ashamed of, however getting swept by blow-outs is shameful for the Twins players.
Your right and I meant no disrespect to the Jays. ;)
QuoteYour right and I meant no disrespect to the Jays. ;)
5 in a row, we're starting to bring the heat. 8-)
QuoteQuoteYour right and I meant no disrespect to the Jays. ;)
5 in a row, we're starting to bring the heat. 8-)
Hang on Speedy. "We" will not make the playoffs. The Jays are too far back and haven't shown any consistency until this current run all season long. They have too may teams to jump over. I want them to make the playoffs more than any other team in pro sports, but it ain't happening this year. Of course, I'd love to be wrong...
biggest series of the year, in my opinion. they need a sweep. 2 outta 3 doesn't do much anymore for the twins.
i was listening to an interview with terry ryan on "KFAN" basically if the twins do good this series we'll be buyer. if we don't, we're sellers. (joe nathan could be gone)
QuoteQuotei see where you're coming from, but. steroids have been illegal in baseball, since i believe 1990, and they didn't beginning tested until recently. also bonds did admit to taking the "clear" in the game of shadows... unknowingly. (i know everything that goes into my body) people admitted that it leaked out, and nobody sued over it, bonds didn't.
i agree with see the ball, hit the ball. i believe pitchers were doing the same thing. but i believe bonds did it too. but there's nothing anyone can do about now, because its just to late, and to bad for baseball.
Well,I think MLB didn't get serious about the roid issue until 04,when they listed all the different types of substances that were banned along with the recreational drugs like coke and pot.Plus,they just added the HGH (Human Growth Hormone) to the list in the last year or so...a substance that is difficult to test for.
Either way we can't go back and take away HR's from someone unless we have concrete proof he was on the gas,and it would also have to be determined by a game by game basis and that would be damn near impossible.I can't see them taking anything away from players like HR records or any other records.....even if they get busted it would be hard to prove when and if they used in those games they hit HR's.
Either way,main thing on my mind these dayz is how are the Twins gonna get out of this whole we have dropped ourself in.Swept by Toronto,good grief!! We suck!!!
i agree nobody can take any what bonds has done and will continue to do. i also believe that baseball itself is a game built on cheating. cheating in baseball go hand and hand. since the first pitch, there has been cheating in baseball. it's part of the history.
Quotei was listening to an interview with terry ryan on "KFAN" basically if the twins do good this series we'll be buyer. if we don't, we're sellers. (joe nathan could be gone)
Santana on the mound tonight....he really needs to have a good outing to boost the team....a loss tonight would be devastating to him and the whole team.
All eyes are on Bonds until he hits the next couple taters.
nice win today, so hopefully we'll be buyers. i was reading the Star Tribune, Torii was saying that he feels that if he's going to be traded, he understands why.
this is blog from Dan Barreiro a host on KFAN and former Star Tribune writer.
SIMPLE PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE: The Twins have two significant players, Torii Hunter, and Johan Santana, coming up for new deals. Hunter's current deal ends at the end of the current season, Santana's at the end of the 2008 season. There has been much speculation about what the Twins can and can't, should and shouldn't, do. Let me keep this simple: If the Twins do not re-sign at least one of these two players, the first thing any self-respecting tax-paying, Twins fan should do is vow to boycott the new ball park.
From Day One.
And the only thing any self-respecting radio talk-show host who works 4-7 on the FAN will do is hammer away. Daily. Without fail.
No excuses here, no namby-pamby nonsense about players outgrowing the market, and no notions about the Twins have to stick to the formula that has worked for so many years to keep them competitive. All of that is out the window. You can't tell people, for years, that the key reason to want a new ball park is to give your team a chance to stay competitive, indeed to not have to worry about a great player becoming too expensive for the market, and then pretend you never preached it.
That would be insulting.
Especially when referring to these players, especially Santana, who might be the pre-eminent pitcher of this age. You can finesse not participating in the bidding when the guy is merely above average. You cannot do so when the pitcher is as accomplished as Santana.
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2 in a row!!! Extra sweet we beat Sabathia today.Heading home for a series with KC...maybe we can get back on track but they are no pushover.
Thanks for posting that......I agree they need to sign at least one if not both of those guys......personally I think they will find a way to keep Tori but not Santana.
Yo BH. Long time, I had a new job but just got fired :(. Thanks for the woopin on the g.d. Brewers. Cards are hangin in there but the Cubs depth may be too much. Fun year for us, lovin Lou Piniella.
While I am not one to doubt Terry Ryan,trading Castillo for 2 minor leaguers at this time in the season is suicide,IMO......only thing that makes sense is that he has given this season a wash.
Gagne cost a hefty price for the Sox.
Supposedly the Rangers wanted Melky Cabrera or one of the Yanks' big pitching prospects...good thing they held off.
Smacking the Chi Sox right now, hopefully A-Rod homers too.
QuoteWhile I am not one to doubt Terry Ryan,trading Castillo for 2 minor leaguers at this time in the season is suicide,IMO......only thing that makes sense is that he has given this season a wash.
i agree, but what terry ryan said, is that its like the aj trade. apparently the twins had to make room for younger players, like they did with mauer. torii almost went bomb twice today. twins four wins in a row, cleveland four loses. its heating up folks!!!
AMD your buddy B. Webb is pitching well tonight. i'm going up against him in fantasy baseball. so i'm not pleased right now >:(
although i did love him last year, when i won my money league with him carrying my team!
Santana lost again!!!! :(
Maybe Ryan knows something we don't....given the recent trade(or lack of) and Santana not being able to win....I think the season may be a wash and I am always an optimist but am losing faith.
did you read what santana said? hopefully over the next year, things will settle down a little. but you know what?... santana is 100% right. we still have a year to patch things up, maybe mike piazza?
QuoteAMD your buddy B. Webb is pitching well tonight. i'm going up against him in fantasy baseball. so i'm not pleased right now >:(
although i did love him last year, when i won my money league with him carrying my team!
just caught this post. yeah, he's throwing well but i don't know that this is going to be another cy young season or not though. i guess it could happen if he finishes the season well and the dbacks stay in contention. he pitches today against brad penny (the dude who probably will win the cy young) and his dodgers. I hope to be able to find a place to check out the game here in ky.
b-webb threw a shutout against Brad Penny and the Dodgers. 8-)
Thomas down looking, Yankees win!
:D
Quoteb-webb threw a shutout against Brad Penny and the Dodgers. 8-)
i know!!! i was still going up against him in fantasy baseball. i lost the complete game stat because of it!! >:(
(i still beat the guy 12-4 8-))
QuoteThomas down looking, Yankees win!
:D
they were first in the wild card for like 5 hours. i hope thats the last of that ;)
just got back from the Reds game. They won 4-0. Bronson Arroyo looked like the Bronson Arroyo of 2006. ::)
I told my wife before I went that the reds were going to win and i was going to come home and watch barry hit the record homerun. well i missed the homerun by about 20 minutes but i'm damn good! 8-)
Quotejust got back from the Reds game. They won 4-0. Bronson Arroyo looked like the Bronson Arroyo of 2006. ::)
I told my wife before I went that the reds were going to win and i was going to come home and watch barry hit the record homerun. well i missed the homerun by about 20 minutes but i'm damn good! 8-)
how far is cinncy from louisville? that park looks fucking amazing. i want to do a midwest ballpark swing. KC, St Louis, Cleveland, Cinncy, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Both Chicago's. that's just a dream though....
glad you got to see a win!!
QuoteQuotejust got back from the Reds game. They won 4-0. Bronson Arroyo looked like the Bronson Arroyo of 2006. ::)
I told my wife before I went that the reds were going to win and i was going to come home and watch barry hit the record homerun. well i missed the homerun by about 20 minutes but i'm damn good! 8-)
how far is cinncy from louisville? that park looks fucking amazing. i want to do a midwest ballpark swing. KC, St Louis, Cleveland, Cinncy, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Both Chicago's. that's just a dream though....
glad you got to see a win!!
If you are in Cleveland or Detroit, then a trip to see the Jays should be in your itinerary too. Toronto is only 4 hours away by car from Cleveland and a better team than all but one or two of the teams you mentioned.
QuoteQuoteThomas down looking, Yankees win!
:D
they were first in the wild card for like 5 hours. i hope thats the last of that ;)
Bonds' homerun really overshadowed the Clemens/Rios/Towers/A-Rod drama last night...that was fun to watch, the benches clearing twice, Towers supposedly yelling at Yank's first base coach Tony Pena, calling him a quitter...after he resigned on the 2005 Royals.
wow.
Yanks win 9-2.
:)
QuoteQuotejust got back from the Reds game. They won 4-0. Bronson Arroyo looked like the Bronson Arroyo of 2006. ::)
I told my wife before I went that the reds were going to win and i was going to come home and watch barry hit the record homerun. well i missed the homerun by about 20 minutes but i'm damn good! 8-)
how far is cinncy from louisville? that park looks fucking amazing. i want to do a midwest ballpark swing. KC, St Louis, Cleveland, Cinncy, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Both Chicago's. that's just a dream though....
glad you got to see a win!!
it's only an hour and a half to cincy. the stadium is nice. so is the football stadium. i would also love to do a tour of major league league ball parks. i've only been to the cincy stadiums: riverfront, great american ballpark, and paul brown stadium.
it was the hottest day in the (short) history of great american, but we were in the shade.
i've been to: wrigley, milwaukee county, miller park, the metrodome, kaufman, fulton county. just so many more to go!!
Toronto would be cool as hell to go to.
Quotei've been to: wrigley, milwaukee county, miller park, the metrodome, kaufman, fulton county. just so many more to go!!
Toronto would be cool as hell to go to.
I actually have been to toronto's stadium, but not for a baseball game. I'd love to see wrigley, yankee stadium, san diego's, and fenway even i hate the red sox.
Very good argument that it's more than just the roids that make Barry's balls leave the yard (that sounds very wrong):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003621797
Courtesy of The Big Lead - best sports blog on the web. I've been screaming this for years. The juice helps too.
Baker gave up the big time tater last night(grand slam)........if the Twins could just get their offense and defense on the same page,geez. :(
Cards are on a roll. Maybe Ankiel is the spark they needed!?!?!?
Cap't- Yes you should do a Midwest swing. The new Busch is great. Cincy is a great stadium also.
Yanks are four back....either Boston or New York will blow it soon...can't wait to see how this plays out.
i just wish that the twins could take advantage of the tribe and tigers losing ways. it was nice to see them win.
b-webb is working on 33 scoreless innings! He usually starts out fast and ends slow. this year is just the opposite, he's the best pitcher in the majors statistically since june. if he keeps it up he could make a late push for another cy young. he's got 8 losses but an ERA below 3 and he won the cy young last year with 10 losses. go b-webb!
Quotei just wish that the twins could take advantage of the tribe and tigers losing ways. it was nice to see them win.
Yes my thoughts ed zachly.....on the other side of the coin,if the Tigers and Indians had been winning the Twins would be in the hole big time right now.
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I'm telling ya, Ankiel was the spark the Cards needed. They are rollin...I'll be happy with 2 out of 3 from the Cubs. I'll be freaking elated with a sweep. If they do either, I think it's all said and done for the Central.
QuoteI'm telling ya, Ankiel was the spark the Cards needed. They are rollin...I'll be happy with 2 out of 3 from the Cubs. I'll be freaking elated with a sweep. If they do either, I think it's all said and done for the Central.
Ankiel is an amazing story. BUT the "brew crew" is still going to be there...i hope :-/
Here we go BH. I'll take a split here. Best of luck. And may the Cards remain injury free. ;D
If Rolen, Edmonds and Molina are really going to start hitting this could get exciting. I think the Brewers are going to fold. It's hard to lose a steady hold on first place and then regain it, especially for a team that's never really made the playoffs. It's going to take a ton of mental toughness for the Brewers not to fade out. The Cubs, are the Cubs..... They'll find a way to choke. Once again it will come down to the Cardinals and the Astros.
i agree that when it comes down to the wire, a team that has been there has the advantage. the crew has to start some where. lets all agree that the NL Central is the worst division in baseball. a team that isn't even 500 could win.
remember that if the brewers make it to the playoffs, thousands of people will pee their pants. http://peeyourpantsforthebrewers.com/index.php
amd, b. webb!! good lord. :o
Twins beat the Rangers 1-0 today...Santana got the win......but only a one run victory.....they can't score runs against the opposing pitcher when Santana pitches cause the other team,more often than not,has their ace on the mound as well.
Quoteamd, b. webb!! good lord. :o
8-)
orel who?
if he throws one more he's got another cy young, if he throws two more he's a legend. wow!
QuoteTwins beat the Rangers 1-0 today...Santana got the win......but only a one run victory.....they can't score runs against the opposing pitcher when Santana pitches cause the other team,more often than not,has their ace on the mound as well.
I didn't know at the time of the above post but Santana struck out 17 batters in that game!!!!!!! :o
QuoteQuoteTwins beat the Rangers 1-0 today...Santana got the win......but only a one run victory.....they can't score runs against the opposing pitcher when Santana pitches cause the other team,more often than not,has their ace on the mound as well.
I didn't know at the time of the above post but Santana struck out 17 batters in that game!!!!!!! :o
and that right there is why he's the best pitcher in baseball. he could easily be 17-5 right now, and 17 strikeout would have just locked up the cy young. but he's not. ::)
5 in a row, still in it!!!
Jelly well i'm ready to say, its over. and i'm not happy with the way things are going into the off-season. it doesn't look like Torii is coming back, and Santana is unhappy. this is going to be a interesting off-season.
QuoteJelly well i'm ready to say, its over. and i'm not happy with the way things are going into the off-season. it doesn't look like Torii is coming back, and Santana is unhappy. this is going to be a interesting off-season.
Agreed,on all points.....we just can't get any consistent wins going.Up and down...it's been a frustrating year for me.
Well the Tigers deserved that. F*cking Gibbons, why'd you pull Halladay you douche. I said this would be the last Jays game I watch if they don't win, so next year...
Go Tigers / Angels!!!
still pulling for the Brewers!! gotta keep the faith.
Well fuck >:( :
QuoteMINNEAPOLIS -- Terry Ryan, the Twins' general manager for the past 12 seasons, resigned his position on Thursday.
Bill Smith, formerly vice president/assistant general manager, was named to be Ryan's replacement.
Ryan, who will stay within the organization as a senior adviser to the general manager, has engineered the Twins to winning the American League Central Division title in four of the last six seasons and won The Sporting News Executive of the Year in 2006.
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070913&content_id=2206101&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min
I guess I knew somefin was wrong when he made that lame trade before deadline.What you hearing up that away,Captain T?
i just found out a little bit ago, i'll listen to KFAN tomorrow and hear whats going on. but this is strange. its going to be a great off-season, isn't? the twins are falling apart, and i'm worried.
Its D-day for you BH. :)
You were right about Soriano. Im hating that dummass. >:(
They brought me back in and then dashed my hopes again! I havn't given up 100% but I'm starting to put together my white flag.
Yea, dont give up. Its still the Cubs.
Brewers have 10 home games still. Should be interesting.
Quote Should be interesting.
That's for sure. Even if we fall totally out of it, I'm looking forward to the Cubs/Brewers race to the end.
LETS GO PHILS!!!! ;D
QuoteLETS GO PHILS!!!! ;D
i'm cheering for you!!
if the brewers and phils make it, that would be great!
Torii's "maybe" last home game. he still talks like there's still a chance of him staying in Minnesota.
Alright rugbird, let's get this over with. Let me know what my new avatar is going to be.
Congradulations to your Cubbies. Now you know, that this is just going to build you up for an even more dissapointing ending, right? ;)
sorry to hear that hermo ;)
how long do you have to sport that new cubbies avatar?
any chance we can get an avatar bet on the OU vs. Mizzou game?
Quote
any chance we can get an avatar bet on the OU vs. Mizzou game?
No friggin' way! Against the spread maybe.... ;)
Now if mj wants to bet on the Nebraska game.....
QuoteAlright rugbird, let's get this over with. Let me know what my new avatar is going to be.
Congradulations to your Cubbies. Now you know, that this is just going to build you up for an even more dissapointing ending, right?
Thanks BH we still might not make it. Thank gods the Brewers are f'n up.
Our starter suck to much too go anywhere anyway. Five guys on base every time you look up.
Sorry (a little) bout the Cards. But I must say DUI, Death and Debilitation is no way to run a campaign. :)
ps Thanks for plunking Fielder, it messed em up.
OHHHHHH YEAH BOSOX CLINCH AL EAST DIVISION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)
QuoteQuote
any chance we can get an avatar bet on the OU vs. Mizzou game?
No friggin' way! Against the spread maybe.... ;)
Now if mj wants to bet on the Nebraska game.....
that spread just got a little smaller today.
Ok BH here it is, (coulda been worse):
sorry its a thumbnail, couldn't get it to show.
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QuoteOk BH here it is, (coulda been worse):
sorry its a thumbnail, couldn't get it to show.
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;D i like that....
i'm going for the Phillies now.
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hoping for phillies vs angels.
but does it matter, the champ will come outta the AL
Quotehoping for phillies vs angels.
but does it matter, the champ will come outta the AL
I'm torn on this one due to Canadian content. I like the Phillies Pat Gillick (see Blue Jays glory years), but Jeff Francis is one of my favourite pitchers. I love that Howard kid however. No matter, as long as the Yanks and Red Sox lose.
Quote
No matter, as long as the Yanks and Red Sox lose.
agreed [smiley=beer.gif]
let's go diamondbacks and b-webb. he makes his first career post-season start tonight!
Quotelet's go diamondbacks and b-webb. he makes his first career post-season start tonight!
i'm pulling for the d-backs in this series.
LET'S GO TRIBE!
QuoteLET'S GO TRIBE!
is that your post season pick? or just cheering for them because they play the yankees? i do want the tribe to win, because they're from the central. but i'm getting that weird feeling about the yankees.
and how about the bo sox, that series is over.
I just hate the Yankees. I've got no post-season pick, but if it boiled down to it I'd love for Angels to make a run. Vlad baby!
jesus, the phillies are freaking falling apart. the fact that uncle charlie brought in Jose Mesa, just shows that they really don't even wanna win. fuck!
GO CUBS!
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i'm so glad that the cubs lost, and even happier that they got swept. my grandma who's 85 is a life-long and die-hard cubs fan. milwaukee is a little over an hour away from chicago. we would go to Wrigley Field cheer on the cubbies, and i loved the cubs. now that i'm older and actually "get it", i hate the cubs. EVERYONE loves the cubs (obviously NL Central teams and Sox fans don't ) and that's why i hate the cubs. whenever the cubs make the playoffs, here comes all the closet cub fans. its horrible. if the cubs win a world series, they wouldn't be the cubs. So i hold my glass up, and say "Cub fans, wait till next year" [smiley=beer.gif]
although it would be nice if they won for my grandma, she deserves it!
b-webb's starting game one in the NLCS! 8-)
QuoteSo i hold my glass up, and say "Cub fans, wait till next year" [smiley=beer.gif]
I'll drink to that one! It's sad but the Cubs got completely handled by the D-Backs. It's been 99 years, why not wait one more? In the meantime I'm wishing all the worst for the Yankees. ;D
As bad as the Cards were this year and my Huskers are sucking ass, I take great joy in the fact the Cubs had their ass handed to them, so did the Phils, and please please please Cleveland beat the damn Yankees.
Awesome weekend for New England sports fans!
Celtics beat the Raptors
RED SOXS SWEEP ANGELS FOR THE DIVISION!
PATRIOTS roll over Browns to go 5-0
Pisssaaaa!
QuoteOk BH here it is, (coulda been worse):
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Well played rugbird! :)
I will wear that proudly. Give me a couple days to get my act together. I am sorry to see your Cubbies go out so quickly.
(The pain would have been much worse had it been in the world series. ;))
twins didn't make playoffs
brewers didn't make playoffs
went with phillies, they got swept
went with the angels, they got swept
now i'm going for the rockies and the tribe. so i think we know who's going to win. :-/
Dusty Baker is going to manage the Reds next season. That has to be the first time we've hired a manager from outside the organization in decades! I think it's going to be a good thing.
11th inning disaster last night! UGGGGH now we MUST take one in the tribe's house...
World Series 2007:
Boston Red Sox
vs.
Colorado Rockies
See ya in Beantown Colorado! 8-)
lets go rockies!!!
Congratulations Red Sox and Mike "Mr. Class" Lowell for his MVP trophy!
Congrats too to Colorado for the season they had and better luck next year (unless you come up against my Bo sox again ;)).
(I just exhaled)
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papelbon even looks like a psycho when he dances ;D
also congrats to the Sox. Thanks for representing the AL well!
:'(
The old left-hander has died. Joe Nuxhall was a legend in Ohio and to the game of baseball. He was the youngest player to ever play MLB at the age of 15, he went on to have legendary career in the broadcast booth for the Reds. He called the Reds games alongside Marty Brennamen for close to 30 seasons. I got to meet him as a young baseball player in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was an inspiration. He will be missed.
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anyone play fantasy baseball and/or and maybe wanna do a league? free of coure i am a poor college student
i'm down. i'm pretty sure walt would be down, we've done a fantasy football league and walt and i are in a fantasy basketball league together. I'd probably want to wait to closer to the season though.
sweet sounds nice i just had a draft for one league the other day and killed the draft i dont think anyone knew what was goin on
cool. what kind of league do you play in? head to head or rotissure (sp?)?
you reminded me I need to talk smack to walt about our bball league!
its just a rotesserie i have never played in a h2h league,it seems like in a h2h league the whole season doesnt really matter
i've never actually played fantasy baseball so whatever's clever. i just thought i should probably read up on it before draft day.
nice its a little more in depth than a football league just because you have so many game but it never gets to complicated itll be fun
Quoteits just a rotesserie i have never played in a h2h league,it seems like in a h2h league the whole season doesnt really matter
head to head the regular season matters. you face a new opponent every week. rotisserie is best for chicken, and other delicious poultry. rotisserie takes the fun and competition out of fantasy baseball.
i love fantasy baseball. its the best fantasy sport of all-time, i'll play. i could set it up, if not, i only play daily updates. i'm a stickler about that. weekly updates, makes it easy for a person who doesn't care win, and makes bench pretty much worthless. but there's still plenty of time before a draft should be taking place, but count me in!
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you reminded me I need to talk smack to walt about our bball league!
ouch, umm, yeah, the last couple weeks have been tough. playing the top two teams, hurts. i'm not going to make excuses, but i hope you looked at how many good players i have that are hurt. BUT when the playoffs start, hopefully my team will be healthy and ready to ball. Elton Brand coming back!!!
ill go either way if you wanna set it up that's cool with me where do you usually play?
i usually just play free leagues on yahoo, but i play on AOL for my football league. AOL is better and more fun with all the options. where do you play? i'm always willing to try something new, especially when its better.
whose your team??
i play on yahoo do you have to be an aol member to play there?
if you cut me the color of my blood is cardinal red
you?
Quotei play on yahoo do you have to be an aol member to play there?
if you cut me the color of my blood is cardinal red
you?
no you don't have to be a member, which is a good thing, because i'm not paying for AOL.
i am a worried twins fan. i'm not sure which way the organization is going. i see you're from springfield, my brother went to school there. I really like that stadium you guys have down there. the bars are really cool. i enjoyed myself at pat & alleys and springfield brew co, to name a few. BUT i always loved going to Ebbets Field, that is a very cool place. you go there?
I'd kinda like to stick with yahoo because I'm familiar with it and I have a profile going and so one. Plus I've never really cared for aol in general. but if you insist on aol i trust you.
so how does this work? are pitchers worth more than everyday players, vice versa, or is it pretty much even? btw, daily updates :o good thing I have the summers off!
about the basketball league, you do have a ton of costly injuries. I'm not looking forward to your guys getting healthy. I'm hoping to sew up a first round bye and hope to hell that somebody knocks you out of the playoffs before you get to me. good luck.
QuoteI'd kinda like to stick with yahoo because I'm familiar with it and I have a profile going and so one. Plus I've never really cared for aol in general. but if you insist on aol i trust you.
so how does this work? are pitchers worth more than everyday players, vice versa, or is it pretty much even? btw, daily updates :o good thing I have the summers off!
about the basketball league, you do have a ton of costly injuries. I'm not looking forward to your guys getting healthy. I'm hoping to sew up a first round bye and hope to hell that somebody knocks you out of the playoffs before you get to me. good luck.
we can stick with yahoo, i also have a profile that i like to use. pitchers like my boy santana will be taken 1st round. pitchers are valuable. when i set up a league, i usually have the same amount of categories for batters and pitchers.
with daily updates, you can like in basketball work a head. you can go 4 days for pitchers. there's a carrot icon for the potential starter of that day. so its not that bad.
Fantasy B-ball, i'm hoping i can make some ground up this week. you're playing my brother. so hopefully i can weasel my way back into second place. good luck, i'm going for second, and getting that first round bye.
QuoteQuoteI'd kinda like to stick with yahoo because I'm familiar with it and I have a profile going and so one. Plus I've never really cared for aol in general. but if you insist on aol i trust you.
so how does this work? are pitchers worth more than everyday players, vice versa, or is it pretty much even? btw, daily updates :o good thing I have the summers off!
about the basketball league, you do have a ton of costly injuries. I'm not looking forward to your guys getting healthy. I'm hoping to sew up a first round bye and hope to hell that somebody knocks you out of the playoffs before you get to me. good luck.
we can stick with yahoo, i also have a profile that i like to use. pitchers like my boy santana will be taken 1st round. pitchers are valuable. when i set up a league, i usually have the same amount of categories for batters and pitchers.
with daily updates, you can like in basketball work a head. you can go 4 days for pitchers. there's a carrot icon for the potential starter of that day. so its not that bad.
Fantasy B-ball, i'm hoping i can make some ground up this week. you're playing my brother. so hopefully i can weasel my way back into second place. good luck, i'm going for second, and getting that first round bye.
Yeah, I'm pulling for your brother for second because I think I'd rather face him than you. But I'm still going to give it my all because I don't want to slip to third, plus I wouldn't do that to you.
I know who I'm taking in the first round. wanna call a truce? i don't take santana you don't take b-webb?
btw, santana's still your boy, huh?
QuoteQuotei play on yahoo do you have to be an aol member to play there?
if you cut me the color of my blood is cardinal red
you?
no you don't have to be a member, which is a good thing, because i'm not paying for AOL.
i am a worried twins fan. i'm not sure which way the organization is going. i see you're from springfield, my brother went to school there. I really like that stadium you guys have down there. the bars are really cool. i enjoyed myself at pat & alleys and springfield brew co, to name a few. BUT i always loved going to Ebbets Field, that is a very cool place. you go there?
hammons field is super nice though i only have been there a handful of times AA is pretty sloppy so i would just as well drive to stl to see some real ball,
ebbets field is a good sports bar and patton alley is super chill i try to stay away from downtown cause thats where all the club kids go iusually end up at buffalo wild wings or somethin on the south side of town....at least the twins still have mauer :)
Quote....at least the twins still have mauer :)
And even better, you still have Morneau.
QuoteQuoteI'd kinda like to stick with yahoo because I'm familiar with it and I have a profile going and so one. Plus I've never really cared for aol in general. but if you insist on aol i trust you.
so how does this work? are pitchers worth more than everyday players, vice versa, or is it pretty much even? btw, daily updates :o good thing I have the summers off!
about the basketball league, you do have a ton of costly injuries. I'm not looking forward to your guys getting healthy. I'm hoping to sew up a first round bye and hope to hell that somebody knocks you out of the playoffs before you get to me. good luck.
we can stick with yahoo, i also have a profile that i like to use. pitchers like my boy santana will be taken 1st round. pitchers are valuable. when i set up a league, i usually have the same amount of categories for batters and pitchers.
with daily updates, you can like in basketball work a head. you can go 4 days for pitchers. there's a carrot icon for the potential starter of that day. so its not that bad.
Fantasy B-ball, i'm hoping i can make some ground up this week. you're playing my brother. so hopefully i can weasel my way back into second place. good luck, i'm going for second, and getting that first round bye.
I'd be willing to join whatever league you guys get going. GO CUBS!
hey guys i set up a league for us. I thought we better get serious about this--before all the draft times fill up.
draft time can change. but it can get too late to change it...so the sooner the better.
stats can change too. it's a 7x7 league. (i like the stats the way they are)
its on yahoo, and the draft is on Sun Mar 23 3:00pm CDT
League ID#: 171752
League Name: Fans of My Morning Jacket
Password: baseball
sign up!!
we should do the "ticket" thing with baseball too. $10 max per team?? but only sign up if you're willing pay. just a thought, or we could keep it free.
i don't think Bama has cashed my check for football.
Quotehey guys i set up a league for us. I thought we better get serious about this--before all the draft times fill up.
draft time can change. but it can get too late to change it...so the sooner the better.
stats can change too. it's a 7x7 league. (i like the stats the way they are)
its on yahoo, and the draft is on Sun Mar 23 3:00pm CDT
League ID#: 171752
League Name: Fans of My Morning Jacket
Password: baseball
sign up!!
just signed up. bring it on!
Actually just got back from spring training on Monday. Caught a few games in Mesa and Tempe. Tempe Diablo Stadium is beautiful!
I'll definitely sign up when I get home. Do think we should start another thread. to, you know, separate fantasy from reality.
QuoteDo think we should start another thread. to, you know, separate fantasy from reality.
yeah i think you're right...although you don't find tracy in this thread too often ;D ;)
so are we going to add on to this thread or start a new one?
[size=24]Opening Day 2008!!![/size]
Cincinnati looks real young (other than Griffey). They are another year or two away from making some real noise. we've got a lot of promising talent, let's hope most of it pans out. The d-backs could be dangerous now.
The real question, I guess, is: can ANYONE beat the Red Sox?!?
YES---we can and we SHOULD have if travis hafner had been hitting. GO TRIBE!!!
I think this is the year that either the Mets or Phillies get to the World Series. The NL West is also going to be STRONG, which is why the Giants could possibly have the worst record in the league after getting beat up by divisional rivals all season long.
As far as who beats the Red Sox...tough to say. They still have Beckett (don't they?), their offense is pretty much the same as last year, and the rookies will have another year of experience (Dustin Pedroia is from my hometown :)). Shilling is getting pretty old though, and I wouldn't be surprised if he starts to wind down this year. I'd love to see an AL Central team whip up on the Sox or Yankees in the AL Championship, but Boston still has to be the favorite to win the Pennant.
But we've got a long way to go before all of that...
The Jays are being picked by many US scribes as the darkhorse for the East Pennant. We'll see. I think the Jays will take the game tonight in Yankee Stadium since my man Roy Halladay is still one of the best pitchers in the Majors.
QuoteThe Jays are being picked by many US scribes as the darkhorse for the East Pennant. We'll see. I think the Jays will take the game tonight in Yankee Stadium since my man Roy Halladay is still one of the best pitchers in the Majors.
I can't wait for this season to start, I love the look of it already.
I'm almost beside myself with anticipation to see Eckstein in action and I'm so excited for the day that B.J.'s off the 15-day disabled list. Rolen's a great acquisition. And the return of Stewart! I just hope my favourite Jay - John McDonald gets tons of action.
Tonight can't come soon enough.
twins regular season record: 1-0!!!
actually as a realist, i'm hoping for a .500 hundred season. which i think is still asking for a little much. we had livan hernandez as our opening day starter for god's sake.
WHITE SOX 2-2 on the season, Even better news Detroit 0-4
Maybe if we get lucky we can SWEEP ( wishful thinking ) :)
Jays vs Red Sox tonight for the home opener. No team has a tougher start to the season than the Jays: Opened with 3 against the Yanks and now 3 against the Sox.
Not to mention my arch nemesis on the Red Sox mound (Wakefield). Lovin' the retro jerseys. Not loving the lack of McDonald so far this year.
I see that Geddy Lee is sitting in his usual "Geddy Lee seats" behind home plate.
My wish came true, Sox Sweep !!!!!
Then in the home opener Crede Jacks out a slam to beat the Twinkies.
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Thank God he stuck with the Sox.
Detroit losing at fenway, 0-7
QuoteMy wish came true, Sox Sweep !!!!!
Then in the home opener Crede Jacks out a slam to beat the Twinkies.
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Thank God he stuck with the Sox.
Detroit losing at fenway, 0-7
Man, I don't think anyone saw Detroit coming outta the gate at 0-7. I have a feeling they won't lose 119 like in '03 though....
Detroit will make a run, I am in no way counting them out, but if the don't start putting some W's on the board it's gonna be tuff. I was expecting the standings to be opposite what they are now. Im waiting for Ozzy to implode and ruin the team chemistry.
QuoteMy wish came true, Sox Sweep !!!!!
Then in the home opener Crede Jacks out a slam to beat the Twinkies.
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Thank God he stuck with the Sox.
Detroit losing at fenway, 0-7
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I've gotta say, I'm getting excited at the Reds young talent this year. Cueto has looked like a young Pedro in his first two starts. Keppinger is looking tough. And we have three prospects who didn't make the cut this spring who are tearing it up in the minors, including homer bailey looked good in he majors last year and jay bruce, CF, who most scouts think is the best prospect in baseball. if all or most of these guys work out and we can hold onto to them for two or three years, we're going to be tough for the next two or three years
QuoteI've gotta say, I'm getting excited at the Reds young talent this year. Cueto has looked like a young Pedro in his first two starts. Keppinger is looking tough. And we have three prospects who didn't make the cut this spring who are tearing it up in the minors, including homer bailey looked good in he majors last year and jay bruce, CF, who most scouts think is the best prospect in baseball. if all or most of these guys work out and we can hold onto to them for two or three years, we're going to be tough for the next two or three years
Cueto looks awesome. Wonder how he'll hold up after Dusty runs him ragged though... How many innings did Harang pitch last night? 8? In April? I've seen it before with Prior and Wood. I know pitch counts are a relatively new thing, but Dusty is notorious for overextending his young guys...
Am currently sitting in the boston airport after my first visit to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox take to of the three from the struggling Tigers. Opening Day was the shit, Bill Buckner threw out the first pitch and got a warm standing ovation. Caught a ball during batting practice, but I decided to do the right thing for once in my life and give the ball to a little 5 year old standing next to me, it looked like it made his day, which was good enough for me. Fenway was amazing, can't wait to get back there again someday. ;D
QuoteQuoteMy wish came true, Sox Sweep !!!!!
Then in the home opener Crede Jacks out a slam to beat the Twinkies.
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Thank God he stuck with the Sox.
Detroit losing at fenway, 0-7
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He got all that one didn't he Walt !!!!!!! Danks went from the penthouse to the shithouse with one swing of the bat. I knew it was to good to be true. The Twins are excellent at finding talent, they got a great young club that is only gonna get better as the season progresses.
I hope you aren't out shoveling SNOW today :o
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I hope you aren't out shoveling SNOW today :o
haha, yeah, no snow fell here. too bad we played in K.C., or else we would've had some good old fashion [size=18]"[size=18]dome field advantage[/size]!!"[/size] on our hands. you gotta love indoor baseball, the way it was meant to be played. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
going to see the reds game today. hope we can come away with a win. Johnny Cueto gets the start so we'll sees how it goes. looks like it's a beautiful day for baseball though. Let's play two!!
Quotegoing to see the reds game today. hope we can come away with a win. Johnny Cueto gets the start so we'll sees how it goes. looks like it's a beautiful day for baseball though. Let's play two!!
man, you've been to a couple games this year alright, have fun. i still need to make it to a game. Wednesday night is student night, 7 dollar tickets and dollar dogs at the dome.
Off to see the Cubbies tonight and tomorrow in the bleachers at Wrigley against the Mets. I think it's their first real test this year (other than Philly). They've been beating up on Pittsburgh so far so it'll be nice to see how they fare against NY. Thankfully, they don't have to face Santana this series.
With all the craziness going down on the forums I figured now would be a good time to post one of baseball's all time great tirades. I didn't see it anywhere else on here. It's ex Cubs manager Lee Elia's tirade from '83 after the team got off to a 5-14 start. It's pretty classic.
http://www.jayssite.com/audio/leeelia.html
QuoteWith all the craziness going down on the forums I figured now would be a good time to post one of baseball's all time great tirades. I didn't see it anywhere else on here. It's ex Cubs manager Lee Elia's tirade from '83 after the team got off to a 5-14 start. It's pretty classic.
http://www.jayssite.com/audio/leeelia.html
Wow.
Today is the first day of my adult life that I can say this without shame - I am (and have been since the start) a fan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (but, I will not drop the devil).
QuoteWith all the craziness going down on the forums I figured now would be a good time to post one of baseball's all time great tirades. I didn't see it anywhere else on here. It's ex Cubs manager Lee Elia's tirade from '83 after the team got off to a 5-14 start. It's pretty classic.
http://www.jayssite.com/audio/leeelia.html
Yo Foxtrot !!!! Do you think it's to early for World Series talk ?
That is one of the best tirades in sports history.
GO WHITE SOX :)
QuoteToday is the first day of my adult life that I can say this without shame - I am (and have been since the start) a fan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (but, I will not drop the devil).
I am happy to see them win some games, If you run into the other fan let me know, he's out there somewhere :)
Watch it tough guy, I'll get my friends on you:
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;D Are you kidding me ? is he back ?
How about Clemens having ( allegedly ) a 10 year affair with that country music star ? He meat her when she was 15 years old. :o
Quote;D Are you kidding me ? is he back ?
How about Clements having ( allegedly ) a 10 year affair with that country music star ? He meat her when she was 15 years old. :o
That's an old picture (those were the worst baseball uniforms ever); Jose may no longer play, but Jose will never go away.
Roger is man of great integrity; I mean what 28 year-old man wouldn't become close friends with a 15 year-old you see singing karaoke?
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(those were the worst baseball uniforms ever)
I dunno
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QuoteQuoteWith all the craziness going down on the forums I figured now would be a good time to post one of baseball's all time great tirades. I didn't see it anywhere else on here. It's ex Cubs manager Lee Elia's tirade from '83 after the team got off to a 5-14 start. It's pretty classic.
http://www.jayssite.com/audio/leeelia.html
Yo Foxtrot !!!! Do you think it's to early for World Series talk ?
That is one of the best tirades in sports history.
GO WHITE SOX :)
hahaha yeah I think it's a little too early. Pretty sweet that both teams are in first place after a full month!
GO CUBS!
The Stros had some heinous uni's also.
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I can't get to excited about the White Sox, I'm waiting for Ozzy to start shootin his mouth off and destroy the team chemistry. I just don't think they have the arms to carry them into september and october. Time will tell. The Cubbies on the other hand look AWESOME.
jelly, what are you thinking about the team so far? we're looking for the 2 game sweep of the sox!!!! (a sweep is a sweep!)
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I dunno, these butter colored uniforms the Pirates used to wear are pretty bad too...
As for the White Sox, it's early but I'm hoping we can hang on and continue to win the games like they've been winning them recently (except for last night) sob sob....
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GO CUBS!
Looks like the pitching match ups worked out pretty good for my birds this weekend. You guys could be 3-4 games back by Monday! ;)
Friday Wainright vs. Hill
Saturday Lohse vs. Lilly
Sunday Wellemeyer vs. Marquis
Is there a better pitcher in baseball than Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay this season? No, and you'd be a fool to go by his win-loss record which is 2-4.
Last night Roy throws a complete game 5-hitter and loses to Boston 1-0. The Jays once again couldn't get any hits and run-support for hard-luck Halladay. Last night was Roy's fourth complete game of the season... and FOURTH IN A FUCKING ROW!!
Most starters in this coddled relief-happy baseball era would be happy with one CG for a season. Roy's good for 10 or more a year when he's healthy. Oh yeah, he's already won a Cy Young and his ERA this season is 3.26. I've watched him pitch virtually every game of his career and right now, he's better than I've ever seen him. Win-loss records are deceiving, but I still expect Roy to win 20 games this year or more. He competes until the end.
QuoteIs there a better pitcher in baseball than Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay this season? No, and you'd be a fool to go by his win-loss record which is 2-4.
Last night Roy throws a complete game 5-hitter and loses to Boston 1-0. The Jays once again couldn't get any hits and run-support for hard-luck Halladay. Last night was Roy's fourth complete game of the season... and FOURTH IN A FUCKING ROW!!
Most starters in this coddled relief-happy baseball era would be happy with one CG for a season. Roy's good for 10 or more a year when he's healthy. Oh yeah, he's already won a Cy Young and his ERA this season is 3.26. I've watched him pitch virtually every game of his career and right now, he's better than I've ever seen him. Win-loss records are deceiving, but I still expect Roy to win 20 games this year or more. He competes until the end.
It's funny, last night on Sportscenter, they mentioned that he has four complete games in a row, and it's like "Wow, that's amazing" and then they say jokingly that he is only 51 shy of the record! 55 complete games in a row! Yes, I would say we are in a different era of baseball, eh?
Don't get mad but this is how I would rank pitchers based on who I would most like to have on my team right now.
1. Jake Peavy
2. Brandon Webb
3. Tim Lincecum
4. Roy Halladay
5. Cole Hamels
QuoteDon't get mad but this is how I would rank pitchers based on who I would most like to have on my team right now.
1. Jake Peavy
2. Brandon Webb
3. Tim Lincecum
4. Roy Halladay
5. Cole Hamels
Keep in mind Halladay doesn't get the profile and most importatly the hype he deserves south of the border. If he played for the Red Sox or even was on U.S. based team, I bet he'd rank a lot higher than 4th on your list. He's also one year younger than Peavy with 35 CG's since his rookie year of 1998. He has a Win-Loss record of 113-59 and he normally leads or is in the top with IP and ERA. His total "Innings Pitched" is 1611.3 and has a career 3.62 ERA. The Jays are not a shitty team by any stretch. They have arguably the best starting pitching staff in the AL, but their bats are fucking silent so far this season. Still, they are a legitimate threat to win the East.
QuoteQuoteDon't get mad but this is how I would rank pitchers based on who I would most like to have on my team right now.
1. Jake Peavy
2. Brandon Webb
3. Tim Lincecum
4. Roy Halladay
5. Cole Hamels
Keep in mind Halladay doesn't get the profile and most importatly the hype he deserves south of the border. If he played for the Red Sox or even was on U.S. based team, I bet he'd rank a lot higher than 4th on your list. He's also one year younger than Peavy with 35 CG's since his rookie year of 1998. He has a Win-Loss record of 113-59 and he normally leads or is in the top with IP and ERA. His total "Innings Pitched" is 1611.3 and has a career 3.62 ERA. The Jays are not a shitty team by any stretch. They have arguably the best starting pitching staff in the AL, but their bats are fucking silent so far this season. Still, they are a legitimate threat to win the East.
We got your boy when we swept you prior to sweeping the Red Sox, but I'll agree that he's in the conversation as the game's #1.
Laugh about the Rays at your own peril. Consider this: We've done what we've done so far without an inning from Kazmir and only 3 starts from our # 3 Garza, Pena's hitting below the Mendoza line, and we've had 10 differeny guys on the DL. Kazmir comes back this weekend and we have a real tough choice to make about who leaves the rotation and our minor league system is brimming with top-notch pitching prospects.
Not only will we be good this year - we have a 10 year run in us. Our core players are all young and locked up for many years to come and while Kazmir and Shields will probably eventually pitch for the Yankees and Red Sox, we have more depth at SP than any other team in baseball.
I think the "Devil" Rays are really dangerous. I've thought that for two years. They need to move into that new park ASAP. Kazmir is a good up-and-coming star.
I certainly don't take into account W-L record, because as you mentioned, it has a lot to do with the caliber of the team the pitcher plays for. Haladay's career ERA is not quite as good as the others, but man I will say, when he's good, he's damn good.
How are Rolen and Eckstein (former Cardinals) doing? Both great guys, hated to see them go.
QuoteI certainly don't take into account W-L record, because as you mentioned, it has a lot to do with the caliber of the team the pitcher plays for. Haladay's career ERA is not quite as good as the others, but man I will say, when he's good, he's damn good.
How are Rolen and Eckstein (former Cardinals) doing? Both great guys, hated to see them go.
Don't forget Halladay has pitched against the Red Sox and Yankees for 9 years, and pitched well.
Rolen just got off the DL - he was on it since Spring Training. He's played in four games (I think, but it may be 3 or 5 - damned NHL playoffs has me distracted) and has been excellent.
Eck has been pretty good with the bat, but he single-handedly lost one game for the Jays with a brutal 2-run error in the last series and leads or is in the Top 3 in the AL at shortstop in errors. Utility infielder and fan favourite John McDonald is a better fielder by a mile - and makes incredible highlight reel plays - but he's been a light batter as a starter. How's Glaus doing? I heard he hit his first homerun recently. Rolen already has one HR in a couple of games back.
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QuoteQuoteHow's Glaus doing? I heard he hit his first homerun recently. Rolen already has one HR in a couple of games back.
Glaus started out super cold but I think he's heating up. Carpenter remains our favorite former Blue Jay. ;) Eckstein can be a "sneaky" good fielder if that makes sense. He doesn't have huge range but he rarely made errors in St. Louis, I think he will get past that.
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GO CUBS!
Looks like the pitching match ups worked out pretty good for my birds this weekend. You guys could be 3-4 games back by Monday! ;)
Friday Wainright vs. Hill
Saturday Lohse vs. Lilly
Sunday Wellemeyer vs. Marquis
Uh yeah you could say that. Lohse and Wellmeyer are totally exceeding expecatations right now. Although I think Lilly's finaly getting back on track. Went to the game again last night. 19 runs against Milwaukee! Right now the offense looks so good I don't think it matters who we match up against...
fuck those cubs im gonna be at the 4th of july series i love this rivalry
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Twins looked tough. Blackburn was stellar , he has a wicked curve.
I think it was game 1 that you won by about 3" inches, when Thome put it off the top of the left-center field wall. I felt deflated after that game.
Off to Toronto and Marcum. hopefully we can get those bats crackin again.
Watch out for those Tigers, 1 1/2 game lead is close enough me.
Quotefuck those cubs im gonna be at the 4th of july series i love this rivalry
It is clear we have reached a dividing point.
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cubbies are playing sloppy tonight
QuoteI'm waiting for Ozzy to start shootin his mouth off and destroy the team chemistry.
the waiting is over!!
remember last year when he got into it with Mike North? yeah, i was in milwaukee, fell asleep with the Score on, woke up to Ozzie and Mike yelling at each other. I thought i was dreaming, it was awesome!
Fuck I hate Izzy. How many more saves does this guy have to blow before the look at getting someone else in there.
>:(
QuoteFuck I hate Izzy. How many more saves does this guy have to blow before the look at getting someone else in there.
apparently a couple more
Is there a better top-to-bottom pitching staff in MLB than the Rays? NO!
So, is the world ready for the Sunshine Series? The Marlins and Rays combined payroll puts them behind most teams.
The Marlins will fade; the Rays will not - pitching and defense prevents slumps. The Rays defense last year was historically bad - we're second in MLB this year.
k, first time this year we square off. 3 game series...let's do this!!!!!
Quotek, first time this year we square off. 3 game series...let's do this!!!!!
Oh, it's on! I'm just hoping this doesn't happen again...
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ha that had to suck to see happen, but then again it's so rare, you almost have to tip your cap to him. i've been hoping for the jays success. you guys have a very good rotation. too bad about the sticks though, and the injury bug. letting the big hurt go was it a mistake? i really don't know what happened there, maybe you or Jaimoe could fill me in. Was it a attitude issue or performance?
let's make a avatar bet. i'll rep a jays avatar for a week, or you'll rep a twins avator. also the person who wins can make the message underneath . you in?
Quoteha that had to suck to see happen, but then again it's so rare, you almost have to tip your cap to him. i've been hoping for the jays success. you guys have a very good rotation. too bad about the sticks though, and the injury bug. letting the big hurt go was it a mistake? i really don't know what happened there, maybe you or Jaimoe could fill me in. Was it a attitude issue or performance?
let's make a avatar bet. i'll rep a jays avatar for a week, or you'll rep a twins avator. also the person who wins can make the message underneath . you in?
You're on!
As for the Big Hurt, I think it was a little of both. He was slumping and got the bench. Obviously wasn't impressed, and both sides seemed happy to part ways. Jaimoe can probably add some more insight.
We've got the rotation, but absolutely no offense. It's enraging. So is Vernon's injury.
LONG LIVE JOHN MCDONALD!!!
Go Twins!!! :)
The Tampa Bay Rays (I have now officially dropped the "Devil") have the best record in the American League. It is not a fluke. We have swept the Red Sox, the Blue Jays, and the Angels. We gave Rivera his first loss of the season last night (hell, it was the first run anyone's scored on him). Our defense is spectacular night after night. I'd take our pitching staff over any other staff in baseball. Our offense is just getting started.
QuoteGo Twins!!! :)
Nice Jelly! what's your thoughts so far? do you think we have a chance?
oh and K, if the twins lose tonight, i'm not changing it until
after the series is over. halladay is on the mound...
QuoteQuoteGo Twins!!! :)
Nice Jelly! what's your thoughts so far? do you think we have a chance?
oh and K, if the twins lose tonight, i'm not changing it until after the series is over. halladay is on the mound...
I think our chances are good considering how tight the AL Central is.I am really pleased how Gomez and Hernandez are performing after losing Santana and Hunter.
We took 3 outta 4 from the defending champs over the weekend,awesome!!!
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I think our chances are good considering how tight the AL Central is.I am really pleased how Gomez and Hernandez are performing after losing Santana and Hunter.
We took 3 outta 4 from the defending champs over the weekend,awesome!!!
were you able to watch any of the games? i still can't believe that Hernandez is doing so well. i'm still not sold of him, but i never would have guessed that we would be where we're at. things are looking good right now, even without santana and hunter.
k, what's it going to be. (as i hang my head low)
how bout jim edmonds stabbing the cards in the back and signing with the cubs at least his days are behind him
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I think our chances are good considering how tight the AL Central is.I am really pleased how Gomez and Hernandez are performing after losing Santana and Hunter.
We took 3 outta 4 from the defending champs over the weekend,awesome!!!
were you able to watch any of the games? i still can't believe that Hernandez is doing so well. i'm still not sold of him, but i never would have guessed that we would be where we're at. things are looking good right now, even without santana and hunter.
Yeah,I watched sunday and mondays games.I see we just got swept by the Jays dammit! >:(
And the Indians are on fire too.
QuoteQuoteFuck I hate Izzy. How many more saves does this guy have to blow before the look at getting someone else in there.
apparently a couple more
make that another one.. FUUUUUUUUCCCKKKK!
Quotehow bout jim edmonds stabbing the cards in the back and signing with the cubs at least his days are behind him
Don't worry, Jimmy is just there for sabotage. ;)
Quotek, what's it going to be. (as i hang my head low)
I think this one should look pretty good:
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As for the caption, I think just SWEPT!!! should do. 8-)
QuoteQuotek, what's it going to be. (as i hang my head low)
I think this one should look pretty good:
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As for the caption, I think just SWEPT!!! should do. 8-)
good series. but another series, another bet! ;)
i thought you would've gone with your boy "the professional hitter". he did awesome the first two games.
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Hey MJ don't look now but the Rays are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should be a great series... ;)
QuoteHey MJ don't look now but the Rays are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should be a great series... ;)
The world is really not coming to grips with just how good we are. How does last place feel Yankees?
QuoteQuoteQuoteFuck I hate Izzy. How many more saves does this guy have to blow before the look at getting someone else in there.
apparently a couple more
make that another one.. FUUUUUUUUCCCKKKK!
That was just fucking atrocious.
QuoteQuoteHey MJ don't look now but the Rays are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should be a great series... ;)
The world is really not coming to grips with just how good we are. How does last place feel Yankees?
I could not be happier that the yanks are currently cellar dwelling. And yeah, the Rays have got an awesome group of young talent. They are fun as hell to watch. Baseball the way it oughtta be played.
On another note, I was in the bleachers at Wrigley again yesterday and ran into this cool ass group of older peeps (probably in their late '40's/early '50's). ALL of them were hip to the jacket and had their tix to Chicago Theatre via presale yesterday. Totally cool and random to run into people like that. We then proceeded to party at the local reggae bar after another cubbies victory.
okay K i'm done with the Jays avatar. it hurt...but wait till next series!
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My new favorite Sox player Carlos Quentin MVP, MVP chant with me.
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Going for 9 in a row tonite :o
tater, are most of your friends cubs fans?
Wow! Jays ace Roy Halladay pitched his 5th Complete Game of the season last night (best in the entire majors by 3) and #5 starter Jesse Litsch pitched his first-ever CG and shut-out today (his record is 6-1 and this is his first season). If the Jays could actually hit with runners in scoring position, Halladay would be 9-1 and on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Quotetater, are most of your friends cubs fans?
Actually no, I would say about 70 % of my buds are Sox fans. I did lose some friends when Barret BITCH slapped A.j. Pierzynski. Just Kidding, We have fun with the rivalry. I root for the cubbies. I just won't go to Wrigley without a hard hat on from fear of the upper mezzanine concrete falling on me.
And the team with the best record in baseball i day after Memorial Day is....drumroll please:
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We are not the Tampa Rays. Tampa is a city, Tampa Bay comprises a geographic area. The Rays play in St. Pete. Next Sportscenter anchor who calls us the Tampa Rays.....
When did the 'Devil' go?
QuoteWhen did the 'Devil' go?
Well, the Devil went down to Georgia...
The "Devil" was never popular with some of our more god-fearing fans, so we're now just the Rays. I refused to go along with this for some time - the winning has converted me; but I also called the Trop "the Thunder Dome" until a couple of years ago.
The new logo implies that the Rays no longer refers to the rays that swim and look cool, but rather rays of sunshine. But they put a tank full of swimming Rays in the outfield last year (you can touch 'em and stuff). So they're sending conflicting messgaes. Whatever, just win baby.
Preview of ALCS tonite. Rays vs Sox.
I think I may boycott the allstar game, WAY to many east coast players on the starting roster. And no Carlos Quentin. I guess I will have to just write him in like we did Podsednik.
GO SOX
GO RAYS....BEEEAAATTTCCCHHH'''''' ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
i'd like to rant about the tribe. hafner has not even been playing, they can't hit, they blew it monday night w/the white sox in extra innings--thank god their pitching has improved. at least the yankees stink lately, too---i know it's a long season but this is not looking good.
QuoteGO RAYS....BEEEAAATTTCCCHHH'''''' ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good game last nite. B.J Upton is something special, he has a rocket arm. When he threw out Cabrera trying to stretch that triple, it looked like a frozen rope. You guys have a great young team. last nite was my first time seeing them play.
How about that homer by Konerko :o, have you ever seen anyone put it off the catwalk before ?
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'nuff said
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'nuff said
That's good, you better get your braggin' in now, before the yearly collapse sets in. ;)
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'nuff said
That's good, you better get your braggin' in now, before the yearly collapse sets in. ;)
yeah yeah....I don't see the typical June swoon happening this year though. That lineup is too good. The starters bother me a little but the 'pen looks great.
I love my SD Padres but being third to last in the entire league just makes my stomach churn!! No bats and our pitching is really suffering...Hopefully after the all-star break they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. At least get to .500!!!
QuoteQuoteGO RAYS....BEEEAAATTTCCCHHH'''''' ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good game last nite. B.J Upton is something special, he has a rocket arm. When he threw out Cabrera trying to stretch that triple, it looked like a frozen rope. You guys have a great young team. last nite was my first time seeing them play.
How about that homer by Konerko :o, have you ever seen anyone put it off the catwalk before ?
3 out of four from the White Sox. I got your fluke right here. The 3-game set with the Red Sox beginning tonight is the biggest in team history.
Many balls clang off of the catwalks. There are four rings - the A, B, C, and D rings. Hit the C or the D and its a home run. Hit the A or the B and the ball is in play if it hits in fair territory. So a ball can clang of the B ring and be caught for an out or fall for a hit. If it gets stuck - its a foul ball. Carlos Pena is the king of hitting the catwalks.
This is one of the main complaints about the Trop and a reason that the new open-air stadium is being pushed. I hope they get the new stadium, but I love the Trop. Ever sat outside in Florida at 7 p.m. in August? First it rains on you, then its 95 degrees with 1000% humidity, and then bugs start attacking you.
3 out of four from the White Sox. I got your fluke right here.
I never said the Rays were a " fluke ".
Those were some good games that could have gone either way. I was very impressed. If the White Sox don't start hittin the ball they are gonna sink to the bottom of the standings quick.
What's up with the attendance for the Ray's. The better start selling some tickets before they plan on building a new stadium or move the team to Orlando were they are appreciated ;D
Thanks for the education on the rings. So what your saying is that Konerko's homer was not very impressive. :( :)
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Quote3 out of four from the White Sox. I got your fluke right here.
I never said the Rays were a " fluke ".
Those were some good games that could have gone either way. I was very impressed. If the White Sox don't start hittin the ball they are gonna sink to the bottom of the standings quick.
What's up with the attendance for the Ray's. The better start selling some tickets before they plan on building a new stadium or move the team to Orlando were they are appreciated ;D
Thanks for the education on the rings. So what your saying is that Konerko's homer was not very impressive. :( :)
Not personal to you - but to the world in general. I agree about the games: playoff-like. We actually play 3 games a year in Orlando and they don't sell out a 10,000 seat stadium, so Orlando is not in our future (Vegas on the other hand...). We did sell out Saturday night and people are starting to come.
You have to realize that we can stake a good claim to being the worst organized American professional sports franchise ever. We have finished last every year but 1 (4th out of 5 that year) and the fans got burned by previous owners.
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I WISH Jamie Shields would have connected with the punch he threw at Cookie Crisp. They would still be looking for that guys teeth. Make the world a better place,punch the Red Sox in the face ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D GO RAYS
QuoteI WISH Jamie Shields would have connected with the punch he threw at Cookie Crisp. They would still be looking for that guys teeth. Make the world a better place,punch the Red Sox in the face ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D GO RAYS
That hurt. We need James pitching, not swinging. We can't keep getting swept by the Red Sox. Man I hate them. More than the Yankees. We have a fairly nasty history with the Sawx.
4 game SWEEP, were is all that Minnesota love. You guys just played the wrong team at the right time. I think they had a 220 something team batting average going into that series. I know, I know... it's way to early. But a 6 1/2 game lead is a good thing in our division.
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Quote4 game SWEEP, were is all that Minnesota love. You guys just played the wrong team at the right time. I think they had a 220 something team batting average going into that series. I know, I know... it's way to early. But a 6 1/2 game lead is a good thing in our division.
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wow, what a horrible series. i was hoping for this (but no brooms?). you're right about playing the wrong team at the wrong time.
World Series preview begins tonight. Marlins vs. Rays - the Sunshine Series, the battle for I-75, The Revenge of Al Gore.
Can we get a Cub fan to testify!
QuoteCan we get a Cub fan to testify!
I'll testify. Cubbies hadn't lost 3 in a row all year until we faced Tampa. Damn good ballclub. Those first 2 games were closely contested but our bullpen just got smacked around in the last one. Sweeping the White Sox sure takes the sting out though!! :)
Congrats to all you Cubbie backers, excellent series. I am very impressed. Hopefully my White Sox will show up next weekend and make the games a little more exciting. GO CHICAGO !!!!!!!!
I'm rooting for a crosstown World Series.
QuoteCongrats to all you Cubbie backers, excellent series. I am very impressed. Hopefully my White Sox will show up next weekend and make the games a little more exciting. GO CHICAGO !!!!!!!!
I'm rooting for a crosstown World Series.
The city would burn to the ground if that happened I think!! :D
My Twins are tearing up the NL,won 6 straight.Swept the D-backs and the Nats.On to San Diego!
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cy winners twins have faced recently:
randy johnson 5x
brandon webb
jake peavy
gregg maddux 4x
Quotecy winners twins have faced recently:
randy johnson 5x
brandon webb
jake peavy
gregg maddux 4x
Gregg Maddux went down last night for our 8th straight win.We are undefeated in the NL so far.
9 in a row,bring on the Brew Crew!
Round 2 of the crosstown classic moves to the southside.
If you cubbie fans are going to the game I would recommend the buddy system. Leave no man or women behind. :) We also eat babies down here so be careful. GO SOX
P.S. the bathrooms are much nicer and everything is dry, you won't have to pee in a trough that was made for feeding cattle, we have nice urinals that you can back into if you need to sit down to pee ;)
^^I wouldn't trade Wrigley's gnarly bathrooms for nuthin!! Go CUBS!!
And besides, your bathrooms are nice because there's never any one in them . . . Crosstown Classic is the only time of year that place sells out :P
Got me there on the selling out. I hope the games are a little closer this time around. I don't wanna get caught by red hot Twins. You guys can afford lose a few ;)
Yeah, but once that downward spiral starts for the Cubbies, it's usually all over....
And I have to say, you are the nicest darned Sox fan I have ever met! Must be the MMJ+Sox fan combo that evens you out ;)
Thanks, were not all baby punching drunks. I'll be real nice if we win :), I wasn't in the best of moods last week after you guys beat our asses. I think were winning...... for now.
Sorry to keep bragging but Twins have won 10 in a row now.I know they will lose eventually but enjoying it while I can.
QuoteSorry to keep bragging but Twins have won 10 in a row now.I know they will lose eventually but enjoying it while I can.
there's talk of making a move because of the recent surprise performance. of course there's always talk of that :-/
it's not like the white sox... we never get a player like Albert Belle!
for future reference is this a general love for baseball thread or just thread about games and players and stuff? secondly, I ask that because I wanted to brag at how awesome I was at baseball.
in 7th grade I totally made the all-star team, the next year I quit because about 8th grade kids start throwing the ball... extremely and wildly. it's scary and dangerous. so I retired with a pretty good pention, making about 250k a year until 2018. not a bad deal.
carry on gentlemen. anyone remember cecil fielder I don't know why but I always loved that guy.
oh yeah and my uncle was friends with john elway in college when elway played both baseball and football for the yankee's I believe. kind of bad fucking ass if you ask me. they always meet up when the broncos played the lions. alright I'm out of this madness PEACE
Quotefor future reference is this a general love for baseball thread or just thread about games and players and stuff?
general love for baseball and everything that comes with that. If that means talking about your 7th grade baseball team...great! it is baseball talk isn't? also nice john elway story, that's awesome!
Quoteoh yeah and my uncle was friends with john elway in college when elway played both baseball and football for the yankee's I believe. kind of bad fucking ass if you ask me. they always meet up when the broncos played the lions. alright I'm out of this madness PEACE
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QuoteQuoteSorry to keep bragging but Twins have won 10 in a row now.I know they will lose eventually but enjoying it while I can.
there's talk of making a move because of the recent surprise performance. of course there's always talk of that :-/
it's not like the white sox... we never get a player like Albert Belle!
Yo Jellyfish, you can brag like a bragging braggard, The Twins are tough, I've been trying to ignore them but with that 10 game winning streak and only a game and a half division lead It's impossible.
I went to Milwaukee fest last nite and the Brewcrew fans where talkin some serious shit bout your Twins. I overheard something about Joe Mauer a jar of vicks vapor rub a donkey and a turtle. It was hard to piece it all together ;)
It's funny how happy baseball has made me over the past little bit of time. For the last time, we are no longer evil. We now work for the forces of light and have ended our long association with the devil. We do not play baseball in Tampa, we play in St. Pete. Tampa is an actual city defined by borders, Tampa Bay is a body of water or a way to refer to a region of our fine State of Florida.
The Bucs play in Tampa, the Lightning plays in Tampa, the Storm plays in Tampa, the Rays play in St. Pete. We play insde a dome and the balls sometimes hit the roof - this is the only thing wrong with our stadium. People who make fun of our stadium haven't been there and should be made to sit in my back yard for 4 hours between 7 and 11 every night.
We are the Tampa Bay Rays - the best team in baseball.
QuoteIt's funny how happy baseball has made me over the past little bit of time. For the last time, we are no longer evil. We now work for the forces of light and have ended our long association with the devil. We do not play baseball in Tampa, we play in St. Pete. Tampa is an actual city defined by borders, Tampa Bay is a body of water or a way to refer to a region of our fine State of Florida.
The Bucs play in Tampa, the Lightning plays in Tampa, the Storm plays in Tampa, the Rays play in St. Pete. We play insde a dome and the balls sometimes hit the roof - this is the only thing wrong with our stadium. People who make fun of our stadium haven't been there and should be made to sit in my back yard for 4 hours between 7 and 11 every night.
We are the Tampa Bay Rays - the best team in baseball.
Worst team name in baseball. Sorry ;D
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I was at a Braves game when Claudell charged the mound when he was hit by Mario Soto of the Reds....shit I'm old :-/
QuoteQuoteIt's funny how happy baseball has made me over the past little bit of time. For the last time, we are no longer evil. We now work for the forces of light and have ended our long association with the devil. We do not play baseball in Tampa, we play in St. Pete. Tampa is an actual city defined by borders, Tampa Bay is a body of water or a way to refer to a region of our fine State of Florida.
The Bucs play in Tampa, the Lightning plays in Tampa, the Storm plays in Tampa, the Rays play in St. Pete. We play insde a dome and the balls sometimes hit the roof - this is the only thing wrong with our stadium. People who make fun of our stadium haven't been there and should be made to sit in my back yard for 4 hours between 7 and 11 every night.
We are the Tampa Bay Rays - the best team in baseball.
Worst team name in baseball. Sorry ;D
Perhaps we could name our team after the color of our hose. Or maybe we could choose to name ourselves after a specific group of people or a slur for a specific group of people and then salt the insult by having wacky mascots and performing rituals we think are associated with the group of people.
Our name is no worse than the collection of birds or other wild animals represented in MLB. Many rays swim in Tampa Bay; there are lots of Rays of sunshine down here every day. (OK, it's not that clever). Oh yea, our lead is now 2 and a half games and Kazmir throws tonight.
I personally am stoked for the Rays, and happy to see the Yankees and Red sox behind them. Ya, Boston And the New York are the big east coast rivalry .. yada yada yada.. and it's good for ratings. The Rays are for real. Just ask the White Sox fans who watched them get swept by them. They have the best record TODAY. So they do deserve some credit. Let's see where they are at in another month.
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Sweep Bitches!
Jaimoe, Canada Day was well represented in Minnesota. Justin Morneau went (i think) 4-5 or 3-4. After every hit they'd zoom in on the Canadian flag hanging. There were a bunch of sign about Canada Day in the stands. You'd be proud. 8-)
Twins took that series 2-3 from Detroit too.Now on to Cleveland.Hard to believe they are in last place 12 games out.
Has everyone seen this?
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hope JD is OK.....GO RAYS!!!!!! I'm loving this...
another sweep! now boston!
here's your 2008 all-star roster
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2008/roster_league.jsp
Gotta love that sweep of the tribe.Congrats to Joe Mauer! Mourneau and Nathan shoulda been selected as starters as well but I am a bit biased. ;)
J-Fish rumor has it...
My dad was saying something about the twins looking to get Carlos Lee from the Astros. I'm not sure why they would want to get rid of him, but i'll take him.
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Sweep Bitches!
TB is hot and the Red Sox are not... :'(
Thank goodness C.C. Sabathia is going to the N.L. Central. Very good news for the White Sox He is 14-4 career against them.
Look out Cub fans, Here come the Brew Crew. When that guy is in the zone he is un-hittable.
QuoteThank goodness C.C. Sabathia is going to the N.L. Central. Very good news for the White Sox He is 14-4 career against them.
Look out Cub fans, Here come the Brew Crew. When that guy is in the zone he is un-hittable.
Well, hopefully Harden is the answer. I haven't seen him pitch too much, but when healthy, I hear he's got 4 pretty dominating pitches.
Oh, my wife and I went to St Louis over the weekend with my parents to catch the 3 Cubs-Cardinals games and I have to say that Cardinal fans are without a doubt some of the coolest people I've ever met! Actually partied with quite a few of them over at Laclede's Landing after the saturday game. Greatest rivalry in baseball in my opinion...
I agree with you on the Cubs Cards rivalry. It's right up there with the Bears & Packers. Thats awesome they treated you nicely down there. I know some cards fans that go to Wrigley and they say Cubs fans are relentless in dogging them. But thats what it's all about when you go to hostile territory. I'm seeing the Cubbies on Saturday on a rooftop, which one I have no idea. FREE TICKETS, Couldn't turn them down. I might be a Pale House fan but I'm not stupid. I think I'm gonna wear my 69 Mets hat ;). It's been 20 + years since I've been to a Cubs game. Looking forward to it.
We do try here in St Louis to be nice.
QuoteI agree with you on the Cubs Cards rivalry. It's right up there with the Bears & Packers. Thats awesome they treated you nicely down there. I know some cards fans that go to Wrigley and they say Cubs fans are relentless in dogging them. But thats what it's all about when you go to hostile territory. I'm seeing the Cubbies on Saturday on a rooftop, which one I have no idea. FREE TICKETS, Couldn't turn them down. I might be a Pale House fan but I'm not stupid. I think I'm gonna wear my 69 Mets hat ;). It's been 20 + years since I've been to a Cubs game. Looking forward to it.
Yeah I know for a fact that Cardinal fans probably wouldn't have received the same treatment at Wrigley, and it's shame really.
Enjoy the game Tater! The rooftops are definitely a good time.
QuoteWe do try here in St Louis to be nice.
Such a friendly place. We really had a fantastic time down there. Went to a sushi place called the Drunken Fish that was awesome! But man, that river is still pretty high. Looked like the entire riverwalk was still flooded...
I'm pretty thrilled that three Canadians made it to the upcoming All-Star game: Justin Morneau, Russell Martin and Ryan Dempster. I'm not surprised my man Roy Halladay got selected, but fucking hell do the Jays have awful bats. Talk about a pitching staff that doesn't get ANY run-support.
QuoteQuoteWe do try here in St Louis to be nice.
Such a friendly place. We really had a fantastic time down there. Went to a sushi place called the Drunken Fish that was awesome! But man, that river is still pretty high. Looked like the entire riverwalk was still flooded...
yep. Eaten at Drunken Fish before. I'm assuming you were at the one in Lacledes Landing? The river looks like its finally receeding as the flood plain near the bridge I cross wasn't as flooded as it was last week.
Hey how did I miss this Cards - Cubbies talk?
Foxtrot we are nice, but we're still going to be super excited when the Cubs collapse this year after trading away all of their young talent for a temporary pitcher. ;D
(Actually, I'm scared as hell. Harden is on my fantasy team and I think you are going to be happy with that move. The Brewers are trading for a playoff run, the Cubs are playing great in July, WTF is going on? Armaggeddon must be coming soon.)
QuoteQuoteQuoteWe do try here in St Louis to be nice.
Such a friendly place. We really had a fantastic time down there. Went to a sushi place called the Drunken Fish that was awesome! But man, that river is still pretty high. Looked like the entire riverwalk was still flooded...
yep. Eaten at Drunken Fish before. I'm assuming you were at the one in Lacledes Landing? The river looks like its finally receeding as the flood plain near the bridge I cross wasn't as flooded as it was last week.
yeah, we were at the Laclede's one. It was weird seeing people walk down the streets with open alcohol. There are some pretty cool bars down there. We went to Joey B's and ended up partying with Cardinal fans all night. There was some dude in the street talking about free beer in one of the bars, I forgot which one. Needless to say, we had to check it out. We had to go into some basement of this bar, it reminded me of a haunted house or something. After all that, it turned out to be Miller Lite. Oh well, it WAS free. ;D
QuoteHey how did I miss this Cards - Cubbies talk?
Foxtrot we are nice, but we're still going to be super excited when the Cubs collapse this year after trading away all of their young talent for a temporary pitcher. ;D
(Actually, I'm scared as hell. Harden is on my fantasy team and I think you are going to be happy with that move. The Brewers are trading for a playoff run, the Cubs are playing great in July, WTF is going on? Armaggeddon must be coming soon.)
HA! Yeah, the Cubs got through their usual 'June Swoon' unscathed so I'm hoping for the best. Although everyone knows how that usually ends up. :-[
I just love how all the so called experts were knockin the NL Central as the weakest division in the NL and right now the top 3 teams in the NL are the cubs, cards and brewers. It's gonna be a helluva stretch run!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWe do try here in St Louis to be nice.
Such a friendly place. We really had a fantastic time down there. Went to a sushi place called the Drunken Fish that was awesome! But man, that river is still pretty high. Looked like the entire riverwalk was still flooded...
yep. Eaten at Drunken Fish before. I'm assuming you were at the one in Lacledes Landing? The river looks like its finally receeding as the flood plain near the bridge I cross wasn't as flooded as it was last week.
yeah, we were at the Laclede's one. It was weird seeing people walk down the streets with open alcohol. There are some pretty cool bars down there. We went to Joey B's and ended up partying with Cardinal fans all night. There was some dude in the street talking about free beer in one of the bars, I forgot which one. Needless to say, we had to check it out. We had to go into some basement of this bar, it reminded me of a haunted house or something. After all that, it turned out to be Miller Lite. Oh well, it WAS free. ;D
Ahh, that would be Club Booca. I like the gas lamps there. First time I went there, I thought I walked into a goth/vamp bar until I saw that the patrons certainly were not of the Bram Stocker/Goth crowd.
Poor TB...Red Sox are on the move... :)
QuotePoor TB...Red Sox are on the move... :)
Don't get too excited. Our pitching has still been great, our bats just went to sleep over the last 3 games. They wake up tonight in Cleveland. We're still 11-4 over our last 15 and 3 of those losses were in extra innings.
Wait until we add Jason Bay before the trade deadline.
Uh, maybe not.
How have I missed this thread....!!!!!!
Die Hard Tribe Fan here...this year mostly dying!
I hated to see CC go. It absolutely broke my heart.
Then I got over it when I realized that we got Matt LaPorta. Things are going to be alright in Cleveland. Just not 08 ;)
QuoteQuotePoor TB...Red Sox are on the move... :)
Don't get too excited. Our pitching has still been great, our bats just went to sleep over the last 3 games. They wake up tonight in Cleveland. We're still 11-4 over our last 15 and 3 of those losses were in extra innings.
Wait until we add Jason Bay before the trade deadline.
TB is have a great season, and they are the team to catch. We (being the RS) need some waking up, and it looks like we have started to open our eyes a bit...
QuoteQuoteQuotePoor TB...Red Sox are on the move... :)
Don't get too excited. Our pitching has still been great, our bats just went to sleep over the last 3 games. They wake up tonight in Cleveland. We're still 11-4 over our last 15 and 3 of those losses were in extra innings.
Wait until we add Jason Bay before the trade deadline.
TB is have a great season, and they are the team to catch. We (being the RS) need some waking up, and it looks like we have started to open our eyes a bit...
Damn no kidding Sky the Sox are on FIRE....still GO RAYS :)
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what up K ....how was the glitter....how was the doom ;)
RIP Bobby Murcer
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How about my Tribe sweeping the 1st place Rays!
Go Tribe
R.I.P. Bobby Murcer. I hope you are now throwing the ball around with your friend Thurman Munson.
The Red Sox are back on top baby...just in time for the break. I would like to thank Cleavland for their support during this difficult time. I would even like to thank the Yankees (suck) as well for their sweep of the Rays. We couldn't have done it with out you.
Wow. One week ago yesterdy we were 5 games up on the Sawx and today we're in 2nd. Maybe we are a fluke. The round thing that they throw around the field must be hit in order to win. I have never seen a team hitting slump like this. It's a shame that there are only 6 games left with the Sawx.
Quote I have never seen a team hitting slump like this.
I'll send you all of the Jays boxscores then.
QuoteQuote I have never seen a team hitting slump like this.
I'll send you all of the Jays boxscores then.
Now I suppose that was an attempt at comedy ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;Dtoo funny
QuoteQuote I have never seen a team hitting slump like this.
I'll send you all of the Jays boxscores then.
You guys come to town after the break. Perhaps dueling no-hitters are in order. Not exactly what we need - a really good pitching staff. Please contact PM Harper and Ask him to order Jason Bay to Tampa Bay.
QuoteQuoteQuote I have never seen a team hitting slump like this.
I'll send you all of the Jays boxscores then.
You guys come to town after the break. Perhaps dueling no-hitters are in order. Not exactly what we need - a really good pitching staff. Please contact PM Harper and Ask him to order Jason Bay to Tampa Bay.
Well, Toronto starts A.J. Burnett (provided he doesn't get traded) on Friday against the Rays and then Roy Halladay. If we get the same Burnett as the Yanks got yesterday, then the Rays will have their hands full. If Halladay played for the Yankees, he'd be 18-0, although he will still be in the running this year for the AL Cy Young. BTW, I was at the Jays-Yanks game yesterday and thoroughly loved seeing the Jays horrid batting come to life even though we were missing Vernon Wells, Alex Rios and Aaron Hill (all missing for the whole 3 game series). The Yankee faithful that made the trek north were awful quiet, and there was easily 10 thousand or more at each game.
I don't want Bay on the Rays, although I'd rather see him there beating the Yanks and Red Sox than toiling for a losing team that I can never see play.
We NEED Bay. I love Mr. Gomes, but we can no longer accept his .190 batting average as our right-handed option in the outfield. We no longer need a goon, we need a hitter.
If we don't make a deal before the deadline - we will have failed. We have the deepest minor league system in MLB and flexibility to deal. But no, nobody can have David Price. Lefties who throw high ninties, filthy stuff come around once every 20 years or so. He should be up allready and will be here no later than August. The Yankees simply will not be able to hit him.
Quotewhat up K ....how was the glitter....how was the doom ;)
The glitter was great, but the doom, oh man, it was INCREDIBLE!!! An amazing two weeks, that's for sure.
8-)
David Price is the TITS!
He is gonna be a CY YOUNG winner probably more than once!
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Morneau is the first Canadian to win the Home Run Derby award, but his thunder was rightly stolen last night by Josh Hamilton.
The only bad move that the new group down here made was leaving Hamilton unprotected. We went through years of agony trying to bring him along (nothing compared to his very real agony). I think most fans down here are very happy to see him shine. I had chills last night during a home run derby. The Natural music playing in the background...
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Give it up for my man Morneau!
Nice job All-Star game by not doing the Canadian anthem again this year. Well done! Fergie Jenkins, Morneau, Russell Martin, Ryan Dempster, Halladay and Gary Carter all on the field. Whoever oversees this insult I hope rots in hell.
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;D
And Morneau scores the winning run in the 15th inning to give the AL the victory!
Give it up for the Rays. Kazmir got the win, Longoria tied the game, and Navi had a key hit in the 15th plus a key gun down at second (allthough he almost threw the game away earlier). Game 7 of the World Series will now be played at the Trop.
QuoteGive it up for the Rays. Kazmir got the win, Longoria tied the game, and Navi had a key hit in the 15th plus a key gun down at second (allthough he almost threw the game away earlier). Game 7 of the World Series will now be played at the Trop.
I could live with that....think you could get us tix Soup? :-? :D ;D
Game 7 the Trop...That sounds REAL good....Sky may beg to differ :)
QuoteThe only bad move that the new group down here made was leaving Hamilton unprotected. We went through years of agony trying to bring him along (nothing compared to his very real agony). I think most fans down here are very happy to see him shine. I had chills last night during a home run derby. The Natural music playing in the background...
I was driving back to school and my grandparents called me and were watching it, I asked them who won, they said they couldnt remember, but then they said some white guy hit 28 HR's in a round. I followed by saying, you mean 28 overall, right? They say no, in a round. I was like, you gotta be kidding me, who was it? They say the guy who used to be on all kinds of drugs and I immediately knew it was Josh Hamilton. Thats just crazy, I think Tejada had the record before and it was like 16. I dont think 28 is ever gettin topped. I just wish he win. If I was Morneau, I wouldve given him the trophy in the locker room later because he deserved it. I liked his story last year, but it just keeps getting better
I assume youre a Rays fan Soup? Certainly with the way theyre playing now I wouldnt have any qualms with them, or the organization. Even as a Buccos fan, if we drafted him (which wouldnt happen anyway since the best player weve drafted with all of our Top 5 picks in the last 20 years is Kris Benson) Id certainly be happy for the guy. I almost want to get a Hamilton jersey. Dude's badasssssss
I actually read something yesterday - I think it was a Gammons article on ESPN - that said he was watching the Natural the night before the derby. weird stuff
Morneau was actually very gracious and when he accepted the trophy he was basically giving all the credit to Hamilton. The home runs were mostly of the mamouth variety - deep into the night sky.
I've been a Rays fan since the beginning when we still had an association with the Devil.
Rays...back in 1st place :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Jaimoe, I repeat my demand that you do something about getting us Jason Bay.
QuoteJaimoe, I repeat my demand that you do something about getting us Jason Bay.
With our terrible bats, the Jays need him far more than the Rays, plus he wants to play in Canada. Good luck landing him though.
QuoteQuoteJaimoe, I repeat my demand that you do something about getting us Jason Bay.
With our terrible bats, the Jays need him far more than the Rays, plus he wants to play in Canada. Good luck landing him though.
At last count there were only 2 Canadian franchises - Toronto and Tampa Bay, so we have a 50/50 shot. I always wonder why Vancouver isn't considered for a major American sports league (sorry, the NHL no longer counts) and how they lost the Grizzlies.
Oh, Tampa Bay remains in first for another day.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJaimoe, I repeat my demand that you do something about getting us Jason Bay.
With our terrible bats, the Jays need him far more than the Rays, plus he wants to play in Canada. Good luck landing him though.
At last count there were only 2 Canadian franchises - Toronto and Tampa Bay, so we have a 50/50 shot. I always wonder why Vancouver isn't considered for a major American sports league (sorry, the NHL no longer counts) and how they lost the Grizzlies.
Oh, Tampa Bay remains in first for another day.
If you go by gate figures, the NHL rivals and beats the NBA in some markets. In TV deals, well, they've don't compare.
Vancouver isn't a strong sports overall market. Toronto isn't either, unless it's the Leafs or even the Raptors (the Jays are a national team), but the love-affair to the latter could end if they don't start making longer runs in the playoffs. However, Vancouver loves their Canucks but their BC Lions aren't the draw they should be - and their dome sucks ass.
Tampa Bay is only a seasonal Canadian city anyway.
Big series Jaimoe. We can either put you out of your misery or you could spring right back into the race. The Jays have been playing good ball since Cito and the Yanks and Sawx both draw the Angels this week. Avatar bet? American Flag versus the Leaf?
QuoteBig series Jaimoe. We can either put you out of your misery or you could spring right back into the race. The Jays have been playing good ball since Cito and the Yanks and Sawx both draw the Angels this week. Avatar bet? American Flag versus the Leaf?
Hey, I already wear an MC5 US flag shirt, but sure, let's do it as long as you use a real red Canadian leaf instead of a stupid Toronto Maple Leafs one.
A.J. is pitching really good for a change and Halladay is up tomorrow (and I have tickets for that game but I have to work - I'm on night shifts this week). I wish Aaron Hill and Vernon Wells were playing though. The weather is projected to be hot and sunny all week so no roof. Should be fun.
Jays win! With Halladay pitching tomorrow, the odds of the Maple Leaf flying over a bowl of soup is pretty high.
Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! Come on fellas! I had this picked out for you:
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Geez, that tacky emblem makes me feel revolted and angry. In other words, well chosen bowl of soup!
That was a great baseball game. Evan Longoria can play a bit. Rubber match today at noon.
It's a dark day in the great white north. The Jays excuse themselves from the season, The Rays are in "deep discussions" about acquiring Canada's own Jason Bay, and Jaimoe must now use an avatar that makes him feel "angry and revolted." We didn't specify a time frame, but I think a week will do.
Love it or leave it baby!
I'll put it up later after I stop vomitting. I know the Jays have the worst ranking with runners in scoring position and one of the worst batting lineups in the majors, but fuck me, if Roy played for any other team, he'd be 16-3 (given his amount of quality starts this year and his ERA).
My White Sox traded for Griff Jr. . I don't know what to think yet. Looks like another home run hitter that can't run. Were the hell are they gonna put him in the field ?
QuoteMy White Sox traded for Griff Jr. . I don't know what to think yet. Looks like another home run hitter that can't run. Were the hell are they gonna put him in the field ?
Yeah I don't know what to make of that one. Maybe DH him? He's one of my favorite ballplayers of all time but man is it gonna be hard to root for him wearing a Sox jersey!
QuoteI'll put it up later after I stop vomitting. I know the Jays have the worst ranking with runners in scoring position and one of the worst batting lineups in the majors, but fuck me, if Roy played for any other team, he'd be 16-3 (given his amount of quality starts this year and his ERA).
The patriots are waiting.
I don't have my password handy. It's one of those assigned ones. I'll get the "flag" up later. I'm also immersed in writing-up an interview that has to be in by today to the music website I work for.
QuoteQuoteMy White Sox traded for Griff Jr. . I don't know what to think yet. Looks like another home run hitter that can't run. Were the hell are they gonna put him in the field ?
Yeah I don't know what to make of that one. Maybe DH him? He's one of my favorite ballplayers of all time but man is it gonna be hard to root for him wearing a Sox jersey!
Oh you can root for the Sox, I'm rooting for the cubbies right now, Listening to the game on th radidio. I love to listen to Santo get all worked up. He's almost as good as Steve Stone ;).
QuoteI don't have my password handy. It's one of those assigned ones. I'll get the "flag" up later. I'm also immersed in writing-up an interview that has to be in by today to the music website I work for.
I know this really hurts. I'm immersed in admiring my new avatar; do you recognize him?
I should just edit my last post, but I can take it. The Bay trade was confirmed everywhere - and just like that...it was gone. That sucks, he was really the player that we needed. I am penalizing myself with the McKenzies.
I'll accept you ironic twist on the avatar bet.
Please bring your ironic twist over to OKONOKOS! :D
My Twins beat up the CWS pretty good this time takin 3 of 4 to win the series.We won last night as well with the Indians in town to keep us just 1/2 game back out of 1st place.
BTW,did anyone see the wild melee in thursday nights game where Gardy got ejected and he punted his hat in the air? I thought the fans were gonna come out of the stands after that umpire.
Twins have dropped Hernandez from the lineup to bring back Liriano from AAA Rochester.I am all for bringing him back but I am not too sure about dropping Hernandez who has 10 wins this year.
Patton can be viewed in a certain clever, Canadian way as representing everything wrong with America - so good choice by you. Kind of like that Senator's son song being used a patriotic anthem to sell blue jeans. You can redeem yourself later in the season.
The Sawx have got be waking up this morning wondering what they have to do - still 3 games back. The Rays refuse to lose and don't look now but here comes Rocco and Price.
Twins/ Rays for the AL; MArlins/Rays for the World Series - let's blow this bitch up.
Thanks for the compliment. At least I didn't use a picture of Jesse Helms hoisting the Stars and Stripes.
It's not as if Bob and Doug represent Canadians, although admittedly, I've met characters back in a bygone era that were carbon-copies of those two hosers. And their particular slightly over-accentuated Ottawa Valley accent seems to be disappearing over time.
Until we meet again. A 2-4 of stubby-bottled beer is the bet. Red Cap now made by a micro-brewery from Guelph Ontario, Brick, comes in the traditional stubby bottle. Unfortunately, it still tastes like Red Cap.
QuoteMy Twins beat up the CWS pretty good this time takin 3 of 4 to win the series.We won last night as well with the Indians in town to keep us just 1/2 game back out of 1st place.
BTW,did anyone see the wild melee in thursday nights game where Gardy got ejected and he punted his hat in the air? I thought the fans were gonna come out of the stands after that umpire.
Twins have dropped Hernandez from the lineup to bring back Liriano from AAA Rochester.I am all for bringing him back but I am not too sure about dropping Hernandez who has 10 wins this year.
So it must feel pretty damn good right now to be a Twins Fan. They are gonna make it tough for my White Sox the rest of the season. Liriano has adjusted great since the surgery and made up for his lack of velocity with a good change up.
THE RACE IS ON !!!!!!!!
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sure the twins are not in first place anymore, but like morneau said "it's not about being in first place in August, it's about being in first in September.
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Aug 18 and the Rays are 4 games ahead. The Angels are in town tonight for a 3 game stand :-/ Should be fun to watch.Go Rays :D
Not so fast Sawx.
Damn what a game last night...Tonight part 3....GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Hopefully it's time to kick a little Yankee ASS :D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D
My White Sox are gonna have it tough and they are looking pretty beat up. That series with the Twins the last week of the season looks to be very very interesting and they finish september with the Indians. With no Quentin or Crede I don't think the got the bats to finish up strong into the playoffs. I gots a bad feelin.
QuoteMy White Sox are gonna have it tough and they are looking pretty beat up. That series with the Twins the last week of the season looks to be very very interesting and they finish september with the Indians. With no Quentin or Crede I don't think the got the bats to finish up strong into the playoffs. I gots a bad feelin.
And you got lucky catching Halladay on a rare off-night last night, breaking the Jays 10 game winning streak. The much improved Marcum is on the mound tonight.
Go Twins!!!!
QuoteQuoteMy White Sox are gonna have it tough and they are looking pretty beat up. That series with the Twins the last week of the season looks to be very very interesting and they finish september with the Indians. With no Quentin or Crede I don't think the got the bats to finish up strong into the playoffs. I gots a bad feelin.
And you got lucky catching Halladay on a rare off-night last night, breaking the Jays 10 game winning streak. The much improved Marcum is on the mound tonight.
On the bright side of things at least we beat you once this year.
We could use one of those starting pitchers, you got plenty of them.
Next Years AL East standings:
1. Rays
2. Jays
3. Sawx
4. Orioles
5. Yanks
Carlos Pena is the Lord of the Rings. Still in first and our team is basically the Durham Bulls with better pitching. We've been playing without our 2 best defensive players (also our 2 and 4 hitters mind you), we just lost our number 3, and our catcher is gimpy.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMy White Sox are gonna have it tough and they are looking pretty beat up. That series with the Twins the last week of the season looks to be very very interesting and they finish september with the Indians. With no Quentin or Crede I don't think the got the bats to finish up strong into the playoffs. I gots a bad feelin.
And you got lucky catching Halladay on a rare off-night last night, breaking the Jays 10 game winning streak. The much improved Marcum is on the mound tonight.
On the bright side of things at least we beat you once this year.
We could use one of those starting pitchers, you got plenty of them.
Indeed.
Now the Jays play the Red Sox tonight. One of our rookie call-ups David Purcey gets the start against the always entertaining Tim Wakefield. I wish Toronto had a healthy team (and a healthy Scott Rolen) this year.
as a cards fan scott rolen will never be healthy
Quoteas a cards fan scott rolen will never be healthy
We traded for him for his bat, glove and leadership. He's provided his allstar glove while healthy, but his bat has been not up to snuff due to his shoulder injury and I'm not sure about his leadership. It looks like the Cards won again when dealing with the Jays (see Chris Carpenter).
The Jays also unloaded David Eckstein a few weeks back because bench player John McDonald is the best fielding shortstop in the AL and Cito prefers defense over offense on most nights, especially with the Jays great pitching staff combined with a stellar fielding infield.
glaus has had an excellent year i was truly crushed we had to trade rolen but glaus has the best fps for third basemen in the nl still hes no scotty in the field
Rolen's the best fielding third baseman I've ever seen.
when mike schmidt says so its gotta be true
QuoteRolen's the best fielding third baseman I've ever seen.
I don't know how old your are, but this guy was the human vacuum cleaner. He was my favorite third baseman when I was a youngster.
16 consecutive gold gloves.
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I have very vague recollections of watching Brooks play, but I was a fairly young Tyke player back near the end of his career. He was the best for sure. Jays skipper Cito Gaston thinks Rolen is the best he's ever seen defensively.
Turns out that the "Player-to-be-named-later" in the Adam Dunn trade to Cincy was Micah Owings. I actually like that trade for my Reds.
thats a snag w/volesques or however you spell it and arroyo you got a nice rotation goin on
especially if Harang can get back to form!
I grew up rooting for Ken Griffey Jr and to o some extent Adam Dunn but I really like the direction the team has taken with these trades. We've got great young talent and our rotation is coming up to snuff. Bullpen is decent and we're getting hot now that we're completely out of the race. But I'm already thinking about next year.
wanst it funny like two years ago people would knock the nl central on how weak it was......look at us now
yeah it feels good even if my team is not yet properly representing the division right now.
Evan Langoria is ONE SICK MOFO!!!!!!! GO RAYS!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
The Jays just hammered the Red Sox in the first game of their double-header 8-1. My Jays gotta take the next two for a shot at the post-season. If we lose tonight, GO RAYS!
Zambrano with a no no and now Lilly with a perfect game thru 6. WTF
GO CUBBIES
Don't get any funny ideas, I'm still a Bigger White Sox Fan.
Dice-K vs. Kazmir for first tonight. Wow.
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Damn Soup it wasn't even close. Oh well if we win tonight and tomorrow, we'll be 2 ahead :D :D :D Then we got the Twins....shit :-/ :-/ :-/
QuoteDamn Soup it wasn't even close. Oh well if we win tonight and tomorrow, we'll be 2 ahead :D :D :D Then we got the Twins....shit :-/ :-/ :-/
That was ugly.
We WIN :D :D :'(GO RAYS 1st Place again!!!!!!!!
QuoteWe WIN :D :D :'(GO RAYS 1st Place again!!!!!!!!
Mike and Mike were giving Rays fans hell for not coming close to selling out last night's game. That is pretty bad though. Bo Sox in town, in the heat of a historic pennant race and one third of the seats are empty? Shame, shame.
QuoteWe WIN :D :D :'(GO RAYS 1st Place again!!!!!!!!
Sorry Walts but I hope the Rays tear up the Twins like they did my White Stockings.
QuoteQuoteWe WIN :D :D :'(GO RAYS 1st Place again!!!!!!!!
Mike and Mike were giving Rays fans hell for not coming close to selling out last night's game. That is pretty bad though. Bo Sox in town, in the heat of a historic pennant race and one third of the seats are empty? Shame, shame.
Allright. This is so tired. There was over 32,000 fans at the Trop last night - a sellout is 36,000. I ain't too hot at math, but something tells me 32/36 is greater than 2/3.
The recent Boston/New York every night is a sellout is a recent trend - when the Yankees sucked in the 80's seats were eay to come by; same for the Sawx. As for the rest of the majors (with some exceptions) no new stadium plus sucky team = empty seats.
The Rays have been the worst North American organized professional sports organization for 10 years. The previous ownership group continually shit on even the most loyal of fans and the ushers at the Trop acted like SS stormtroopers. The Trop is universally hailed as the worst stadium in MLB (allthough usually by clueless boobs like Mike and Mike who have never been there - I personally like it).
We have a season ticket base under 2,000, so when our attendance is reported that is the actual crowd, not tickets sold. They base attnedance on tickets sold. As our good fortune continues the season ticket base will grow and will start counting every night at 10,000 versus 2,000.
But the attnedance thing is just subterfuge promulgated by jealous reporters based in New York. The real story is this - we're really good and will be for years; the Yankees are really old and won't be good for at least 4 to 5 years. No more steriods means teams like the Yankees are dinosaurs. Teams must be built through youth and the Yankees can't buy youth.
So enjoy the playoffs fellas.
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WITH 17 GAMES REMAINING:
2007: Mets led the NL East by 7 games
2008: Mets led the NL East by 3½ games
THEIR RECORD AT START OF COLLAPSE:
2007: 83-62
2008: 82-63
THEY BEGAN THE FINAL 17 GAMES BY:
2007: losing five straight games
2008: losing four of five games
MEANWHILE, THE PHILLIES HAVE:
2007: won five straight
2008: won five straight
TEAM MEETINGS:
2007: 1, in Washington before 13th to last game
2008: 1, in Washington before 13th to last game
Never thought I'd say this...the Rays magic number is 10 :D :D :D :D tap the keg Soup it's almost party time.. I hear you Dreams , the attendance is crappy every year. I wish I made more $ so I could go. I'm pretty poor :-/
Week and a half old, but still...
Made it to my first Twins game of the season. My buddy has season tickets, and because of that we were able to go onto the field for batting practice, which was cool. Then went outside where all the fans are before the game. They have this sports trivia game setup, long story short, i beat the other three contestants and won two tickets to any game. Then going back into the game we received a Twins scratch off ticket, you see were i'm going with this, i won a Twins coffee mug. Then between every inning the ushers would stand up and watch the crowd. My buddy (drunk) waved to the female usher between every inning. So finally he sent down his card during the 7th inning. After the game we talked to her and ask if we could go through the tunnel. She of course said no, but we explained we were already there that day. So she let us through. So we roamed around, until we found their batting cage. As we were stealing a couple balls outta the cage, Mike Redmond (the backup catcher) catches us stealing. We had the guiltiest looks on our faces. We said something stupid like, taking some BP Reddog? We walked around some more, getting by some security guards by using the line, Big win tonight boys!! and then they would let us by.
Overall, the best Twins game ever!!
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QuoteWeek and a half old, but still...
Made it to my first Twins game of the season. My buddy has season tickets, and because of that we were able to go onto the field for batting practice, which was cool. Then went outside where all the fans are before the game. They have this sports trivia game setup, long story short, i beat the other three contestants and won two tickets to any game. Then going back into the game we received a Twins scratch off ticket, you see were i'm going with this, i won a Twins coffee mug. Then between every inning the ushers would stand up and watch the crowd. My buddy (drunk) waved to the female usher between every inning. So finally he sent down his card during the 7th inning. After the game we talked to her and ask if we could go through the tunnel. She of course said no, but we explained we were already there that day. So she let us through. So we roamed around, until we found their batting cage. As we were stealing a couple balls outta the cage, Mike Redmond (the backup catcher) catches us stealing. We had the guiltiest looks on our faces. We said something stupid like, taking some BP Reddog? We walked around some more, getting by some security guards by using the line, Big win tonight boys!! and then they would let us by.
Overall, the best Twins game ever!!
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Awesome! Hopefully someday,I'll be able to make it up there.Great that you got to see them in the metrodome before the move next year.So much history in that place to leave behind.Hopefully we can make some more at Target Field.
Twins need to step it up after getting swept by the Indians we are lucky to be only a couple games back.Still hope but looks like all is gonna be on the line the next series vs the CWS.
QuoteQuoteWeek and a half old, but still...
Made it to my first Twins game of the season. My buddy has season tickets, and because of that we were able to go onto the field for batting practice, which was cool. Then went outside where all the fans are before the game. They have this sports trivia game setup, long story short, i beat the other three contestants and won two tickets to any game. Then going back into the game we received a Twins scratch off ticket, you see were i'm going with this, i won a Twins coffee mug. Then between every inning the ushers would stand up and watch the crowd. My buddy (drunk) waved to the female usher between every inning. So finally he sent down his card during the 7th inning. After the game we talked to her and ask if we could go through the tunnel. She of course said no, but we explained we were already there that day. So she let us through. So we roamed around, until we found their batting cage. As we were stealing a couple balls outta the cage, Mike Redmond (the backup catcher) catches us stealing. We had the guiltiest looks on our faces. We said something stupid like, taking some BP Reddog? We walked around some more, getting by some security guards by using the line, Big win tonight boys!! and then they would let us by.
Overall, the best Twins game ever!!
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Awesome! Hopefully someday,I'll be able to make it up there.Great that you got to see them in the metrodome before the move next year.So much history in that place to leave behind.Hopefully we can make some more at Target Field.
Twins need to step it up after getting swept by the Indians we are lucky to be only a couple games back.Still hope but looks like all is gonna be on the line the next series vs the CWS.
I'm hoping that series with the twins won't matter :P
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I'm hoping that series with the twins won't matter :P
You may get yer wish.We start a 4 game series with the Rays tonight.
With the wild card coming outta the AL east most likely, 2nd place in the AL central is the 1st loser.
Troy Percival was helping at first but now he's flat out killing us :-/
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do they play in the NL? because they could be my new favorite NL team 8-)
although berkley, and the A's colors say it all :(
twins or the oakland althjackets :-/
Rays are playoff bound :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
RAYS FEVER down here in Pinellas County! I'm a Braves fan, but can't help but jump on this bandwagon while I'm down here...It's hype.
The Rays making the playoffs gives hope to the world. That rat Lupica could'nt resist trying to get a shot in by saying that the place was "83% full" for the clincher. Asshole, it was a sellout and so was Sunday. While you were lamenting the impending destruction of your cathedral to baseball by playing another meaningless game against the Orioles, we were contemplating our playoff roster. Get used to it.
I like Lupica, but I understand. I wouldn't like him if he was from Pittsburgh or Cleveland.
Rays magic # is 4
Big game tonite Walts. I'm gonna refrain from talkin smack. It always seems to backfiire on me. So maybe I will try a little reverse psychology.
TWINS RULE ..... GO TWINS piranha's are the shit.
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well tater, here it comes!! this is huge here, i should be at this game. it's going to rockin' with dome field advantage. i like our chances. man, this is going to be fun to watch!
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QuoteBig game tonite Walts. I'm gonna refrain from talkin smack. It always seems to backfiire on me. So maybe I will try a little reverse psychology.
TWINS RULE ..... GO TWINS piranha's are the shit.
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piranha's ha, i hate that term, but everyone loves it here. maybe because ozzie gave'em the nickname, and everyone loves ozzie. i really love that guy, i would love to play for him.
the twins piranhas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wxvzGliadA
Twins need to win this series against the CWS to have a chance at the division title.Twins have the Royals for the last 3 games at home so maybe we can pick up a game or 2 there as well.CWS have the pesky Indians for their last 3 games of the season.
Great commercial. I hope Ozzie got a piece of that action.
Ozzie is awesome when he doesn't open his mouth, I would trade him for Gardenhire in a heartbeat. It's gonna be electric tonite in the dome. Packed house, home field advantage and your stud on the mound. The baseball gods are on your side. ;)
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Thats just brutal, I feel bad for mets fans, all 5 of them ;)
going to the game tonight!! but they told me it's going to sell out so i gotta go now! hopefully i'll be there, and we win!! 55,000 - 60,000 people. look for me ;)
Quotegoing to the game tonight!! but they told me it's going to sell out so i gotta go now! hopefully i'll be there, and we win!! 55,000 - 60,000 people. look for me ;)
Nice! I've seen a ton of baseball games in my life, but NEVER one that "meant" something. I hope they get the W.
Rays :D :D :DSay what you want to...This is the story of MLB this year...no other team in the....oh shit starting to sound like Dennis Hopper in "Hoosiers"... :-/ BEER=GOOD ::)
Quotegoing to the game tonight!! but they told me it's going to sell out so i gotta go now! hopefully i'll be there, and we win!! 55,000 - 60,000 people. look for me ;)
3rd inning and I'm starting to get discusted. I hope I don't have to turn it off again. WE SUCK.
I'm jealous, the dome is rockin again tonite. I thought I heard somebody yell "I LOVE YOU JOE MAUER" was that you :) ?
Bring out the brooms tomorrow.Go Twins!!!!! :)
i will now be renting my love to the phils
QuoteBring out the brooms tomorrow.Go Twins!!!!! :)
lord I hope not. Last chance tonite to save the season, although the way they are playing I think it would just prolong my agony into the playoffs. They aren't a playoff team right now :'(.
DAMN YOU CARLOS QUENTIN :(. You bat punching super star. Please come back now and save us from elimination.
QuoteQuoteBring out the brooms tomorrow.Go Twins!!!!! :)
lord I hope not. Last chance tonite to save the season, although the way they are playing I think it would just prolong my agony into the playoffs. They aren't a playoff team right now :'(.
DAMN YOU CARLOS QUENTIN :(. You bat punching super star. Please come back now and save us from elimination.
No matter who wins tonight it's not over.Still 3 games left.CWS has got the pesky Indians to deal with and Twins have to face the Kansas City Spoilers for their weekend series.It could come down to who wins sunday.
QuoteQuotegoing to the game tonight!! but they told me it's going to sell out so i gotta go now! hopefully i'll be there, and we win!! 55,000 - 60,000 people. look for me ;)
3rd inning and I'm starting to get discusted. I hope I don't have to turn it off again. WE SUCK.
I'm jealous, the dome is rockin again tonite. I thought I heard somebody yell "I LOVE YOU JOE MAUER" was that you :) ?
you heard that! only 42,000 last night, but it looked a near sellout. maybe there isn't 55-60,000 like i thought. should be a good game tonight.
QuoteQuoteQuotegoing to the game tonight!! but they told me it's going to sell out so i gotta go now! hopefully i'll be there, and we win!! 55,000 - 60,000 people. look for me ;)
3rd inning and I'm starting to get discusted. I hope I don't have to turn it off again. WE SUCK.
I'm jealous, the dome is rockin again tonite. I thought I heard somebody yell "I LOVE YOU JOE MAUER" was that you :) ?
you heard that! only 42,000 last night, but it looked a near sellout. maybe there isn't 55-60,000 like i thought. should be a good game tonight.
That was some bad kharma for Slowey. Uribe got pay back for A.J.
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the was a great game. now waiting the ozzie postgame interview...
here's a picture of me last night at the game. i told the guy we were father and son, and my buddies thought it was pretty funny, but we were drinking. by the way, that's guy smelled something aweful!!!
http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=0&userid=twins&gallery_id=1283813&image_id=30
Quotethe was a great game. now waiting the ozzie postgame interview...
here's a picture of me last night at the game. i told the guy we were father and son, and my buddies thought it was pretty funny, but we were drinking. by the way, that's guy smelled something aweful!!!
http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=0&userid=twins&gallery_id=1283813&image_id=30
Yeah,you can't trust young kids in Twins shirts...and tell that youngser to take a shower ;D...see ya in the playoffs....GO RAYS
Quotethe was a great game. now waiting the ozzie postgame interview...
here's a picture of me last night at the game. i told the guy we were father and son, and my buddies thought it was pretty funny, but we were drinking. by the way, that's guy smelled something aweful!!!
http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=0&userid=twins&gallery_id=1283813&image_id=30
Great picture, What a helluva game last nite. I still can't believe we just gave up late in the game. It's not over yet.
"Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! "
the way i see it, we're tied. sox have 4 games left to play, and the twins have 3. if we both win out, we tie, and then the playoff game in chicago. so, it's certainly not over.
Rays win the AL East!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Holy SHIT :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Quotethe way i see it, we're tied. sox have 4 games left to play, and the twins have 3. if we both win out, we tie, and then the playoff game in chicago. so, it's certainly not over.
It's the biggest game of the year for Twins fans and they aren't even playing today. WOW, I hope they can pull out a win and force a playoff on tuesday. Even if they don't go far into the playoffs they still win the Central Div. How pissed are you they lost 2 outta 3 to KC ?
They are tuff those Royals. GO SOX
QuoteQuotethe way i see it, we're tied. sox have 4 games left to play, and the twins have 3. if we both win out, we tie, and then the playoff game in chicago. so, it's certainly not over.
It's the biggest game of the year for Twins fans and they aren't even playing today. WOW, I hope they can pull out a win and force a playoff on tuesday. Even if they don't go far into the playoffs they still win the Central Div. How pissed are you they lost 2 outta 3 to KC ?
They are tuff those Royals. GO SOX
Go Sox today in about 15 innings. Then I'll take a 3 rain-delay, 17 inning thriller on Tuesday.
Love,
Tampa Bay Rays, AL East Champions.
QuoteQuotethe way i see it, we're tied. sox have 4 games left to play, and the twins have 3. if we both win out, we tie, and then the playoff game in chicago. so, it's certainly not over.
It's the biggest game of the year for Twins fans and they aren't even playing today. WOW, I hope they can pull out a win and force a playoff on tuesday. Even if they don't go far into the playoffs they still win the Central Div. How pissed are you they lost 2 outta 3 to KC ?
They are tuff those Royals. GO SOX
Heh,heh,bout as pissed as the CWS for losing 2 outta 3 from the Indians.And just think they coulda took the division and not even be playing this makeup game today.Great the Twins can sit home and watch while resting even if they do have to travel to Chicago tomorrow for the tiebreaker.GO TWINS!!!!!
QuoteQuoteQuotethe way i see it, we're tied. sox have 4 games left to play, and the twins have 3. if we both win out, we tie, and then the playoff game in chicago. so, it's certainly not over.
It's the biggest game of the year for Twins fans and they aren't even playing today. WOW, I hope they can pull out a win and force a playoff on tuesday. Even if they don't go far into the playoffs they still win the Central Div. How pissed are you they lost 2 outta 3 to KC ?
They are tuff those Royals. GO SOX
Go Sox today in about 15 innings. Then I'll take a 3 rain-delay, 17 inning thriller on Tuesday.
Love,
Tampa Bay Rays, AL East Champions.
Congrats to you on the Rays winnin the East. The way you guys played us all season I knew they were for real. The only downfall for the Rays was that they are a young team without playoff experience.
They didn't crumble and finished strong. Good luck to ya the rest of the way, unless that is you play my White Sox. Wishful thinking I know :-[.
QuoteQuoteQuotethe way i see it, we're tied. sox have 4 games left to play, and the twins have 3. if we both win out, we tie, and then the playoff game in chicago. so, it's certainly not over.
It's the biggest game of the year for Twins fans and they aren't even playing today. WOW, I hope they can pull out a win and force a playoff on tuesday. Even if they don't go far into the playoffs they still win the Central Div. How pissed are you they lost 2 outta 3 to KC ?
They are tuff those Royals. GO SOX
Heh,heh,bout as pissed as the CWS for losing 2 outta 3 from the Indians.And just think they coulda took the division and not even be playing this makeup game today.Great the Twins can sit home and watch while resting even if they do have to travel to Chicago tomorrow for the tiebreaker.GO TWINS!!!!!
I know, don't remind me. We really don't deserve to still be in contention the way we have been playing. Now I get to listen to all the A-hole Cubs fans root for Detroit ( not a blanket statement that all cubs fans are A-holes ;) ). I just don't understand all the hate for the Sox. I always root for the Cubs when they aren't playing the Sox. I think it's just jealousy cause we did it in 05.
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Who is gonna be the Bartman this year ;D ;D ;D ?
DELAYED
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It's on like popcone! Go Tiggers!
QuoteIt's on like popcone! Go Tiggers!
Sox 1 tigers 0 :P 2nd inning :-X
QuoteIt's on like popcone! Go Tiggers!
Oh shit. you're right and the Black Sox got an early lead. Go Tigers!
QuoteQuoteIt's on like popcone! Go Tiggers!
Oh shit. you're right and the Black Sox got an early lead. Go Tigers!
Hey aren't you the tab guy from the other thread ::) ;D ;D. Just kidding.
GO SOX
I don't know why I let myself get roped into that shit. Fucking people. Go Tigers!
Nothin wrong with defending something you enjoy. Thank god for the rain delay, cleaning off my desk and heading home to finish watching the game.
Start packin Twinkies. You got a date with destiny, rookie of the year just jacked a GRAND SLAM BABY.
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Go Twins!
Just give me 25 innings of Tuesday baseball.
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i was working, but from what i hear there was a conspiracy. numerous wild pitches and past balls, walks, and a fastball right down the heart of the plate. i didn't see, but this is what i hear...thoughts? is this true?
i dont know but im drunk i like alexi cassillo
Did anyone notice that the Cubs last game was cancelled because Houston was out of playoff contention? when did they start cancelling games because of that? apparently after tampa and anaheim played their last games. How is it fair that everyone plays 162 except for cubs and astros? I thought that was really weird.
This is definitely worth a read:
I got this off of http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=3611226.
• Suspended Animation -- April 28 (with Part II on Aug. 26): Orioles 4, White Sox 3, in 14 innings (over 17 weeks). This wasn't the best game of the year, but it sure was the most complicated. It got weathered out April 28 in Chicago, then finished Aug. 26 in Baltimore. But officially, in baseball's technicality-obsessed eyes, it all happened in April. So that means: Orioles rookie Lou Montanez got the first hit of his career on April 28 -- even though he wasn't called up until Aug. 5. And he got it in Chicago, even though he has never played there. History will also tell us that Orioles pitcher Alberto Castillo won his first big league game on April 28, even though he didn't arrive in the majors until July 8. And Orioles reliever Rocky Cherry collected his first save 3½ months before his call-up, too. Junior Griffey walked, meaning he officially reached base for two teams in the same day. (He also singled for the Reds on April 28.) And because the grand finale was part of a "doubleheader" in Baltimore, the Orioles managed to occupy first and last place on the same day. By winning "Game 1," they moved into first on April 28. But by losing "Game 2," they were still right back in last place on Aug. 25. Try that on your Xbox sometime.
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i was working, but from what i hear there was a conspiracy. numerous wild pitches and past balls, walks, and a fastball right down the heart of the plate. i didn't see, but this is what i hear...thoughts? is this true?
I would semi agree with those observations, The Tigers pitching was suspect after Garcia left the game. After Rameriz hit his slam it looked like Detroit just gave up. It was also a strange stike zone. It seemed to shrink when detroit took the mound. The umpiring was almost as strange as the last series in Minnesota.
It's gonna be an exciting game, may the best team win and good luck to youz guyz.
Congrats to the CWS,ya'll pitched a great game.And so did Blackburn,mcGrays(sp?)and Nathan of the Twins.Just the one mistake by Blackburn to Thome was the difference in the game.In the off season Twins need to look for a big power hitter like Thome.In tight games like last night they come in handy.
What a great game. I'm not very optimistic about the series with the Rays. We gotta steal one down there and hold court at home. Not an easy task by lookin at there home record :(.
good game last night, Thome's homerun was a BOMB!!
Evan "Freaking" Longoria....The Rays "Mr.October".. :D :o :o :o :o
QuoteEvan "Freaking" Longoria....The Rays "Mr.October".. :D :o :o :o :o
Dude just doesn't know that it is supposed to be hard. I'm 38 years old and I have been watching baseball my entire life and I promise you that I have never seen a better defensive third baseman. My father (a gigantic Oriloes fan and Brooks Robinson fan boy) concurs.
am i the only one thats been smiling for the past three days due to the clunky cubs? the dodgers????? hahahaha
el Cubos equal el Chokeos
Los Angeles de Anaheim r makingo dis un gameo
1 more win and the Rays are in the ALCS....pinch me :-* :D
Quote1 more win and the Rays are in the ALCS....pinch me :-* :D
:-[ I hope it's not today, I have a gut feeling the series will go back to Tampa for game 5. If not, hats off to ya. We can't have 2 Chicago teams out in the same weekend. Cubs fans are already jumping out windows in digust. What a collapse, My 11 year old daughters softball team plays better defense than the Cubs did this Series.
:'(
RAYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
QuoteRAYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Yes indeed.
Quoteam i the only one thats been smiling for the past three days due to the clunky cubs? the dodgers????? hahahaha
We will have to change the "June Swoon" to the "October Rollover". ;D
Congrats Rays fans. I went to the game yesterday to watch my boys play a miserable game. They couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat. It should be a great ALCS. I give the edge to those speedy Rays. Maybe next year Chicago fans :'(
As much as I hate the Red Sox and Dodgers, I'm really happy that their best players during the playoffs so far are Jason Bay and Russell Martin. I hope they both play for Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Canada's in an interesting pool: USA, Venezuela and Italy. The top 2 go through to the next round. Oh yeah, Canada plays the US at The Rogers Centre in March in Round I action. I'm putting in for tickets soon. Halladay vs Dempster or Hardin? I'd love to see that.
QuoteAs much as I hate the Red Sox and Dodgers, I'm really happy that their best players during the playoffs so far are Jason Bay and Russell Martin. I hope they both play for Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Canada's in an interesting pool: USA, Venezuela and Italy. The top 2 go through to the next round. Oh yeah, Canada plays the US at The Rogers Centre in March in Round I action. I'm putting in for tickets soon. Halladay vs Dempster or Hardin? I'd love to see that.
As a Pirate fan during these troubled times, seeing a former Bucco like Bay finally get into the playoffs for the first time and shine is great to see.
Sorry Devil Ray fans, but the most intriguing matchup now is Sox vs Ramirez, I mean LA
fuck yeah go phils you have my money on your side
Ray v Sox tonight. The Bay area is PUMPED!!! GO RAYS
Rays no hits...WTF....go Rays...Soup where are you :D :D :D :D :D :D
Baseball is still going on?
was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.....HELL NO
Hey RC...you got a mohawk yet? They're all over St. Pete. Go Rays!
No but you're right ,they are all over the place. NEVER SAY DIE!!!!! GO RAYS
QuoteBaseball is still going on?
cmon now....lol
7 HR's so far tonight...a 53 minute inning...what next? GO RAYS!!!
FREE BASEBALL :D
Rays tie the series! What a game...what a game. Take it on to Fenway.
QuoteRays no hits...WTF....go Rays...Soup where are you :D :D :D :D :D :D
I was in the Everglades and got back just in time for game 2 - what a great baseball game. It would be nice to steal today's game. I have a feeling that Garza's going to do something special.
5 pitches 3 outs. He better because the "O" isn't doing diddly... :-/
ESPN....FUCK YOU! It's so obvious you want the Red Sox to win. Excuses,excuses...The Rays are just THAT tough. DEAL WITH IT. GO RAYS! By FAR the best sports story in a decade hands down. These guys have been in LAST place for 10 years....NOT ANYMORE!!!! :D :D :D :D Side note: I have a LARGE nose by most standards, but my man Ryan Howard.....holy fucking noses :o :o :o :o :o
Matt Stairs baby! New Brunswick rules!!!!
Man, tough loss for Johnny Lester. Here's hoping Tampa Bay shot their load on that game and we can take the next 3.
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QuoteMan, tough loss for Johnny Lester. Here's hoping Tampa Bay shot their load on that game and we can take the next 3.
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Uhhhh, maybe not. Wakefield has owned the Rays in the past (everyone has owned the Rays in the past), but not this year. We have played t-ball with Mr. Wakefield in three games. 12 runs in 17 innings over three outings. See that big button marked panic - start pushing.
And is it just me or are the Sawx not the whiniest team in the history of baseball?
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And is it just me or are the Sawx not the whiniest team in the history of baseball?
Its just you. What whining exactly are you insinuating? I know people hate winners--and they are the defending WS Champs btw--lets not forget how they were written off last year--"Go Tribe" oh never mind; "Go Rocks" oh never mind. Better hope the Boston bats that are currently cool don't heat up.
Here's to a great series. I tip my hat to the Sox. I think they play hard nosed old school baseball the way it should be played. The Rays are a buzz saw and I can't wait for the game tonight...GO RAYS!!!!!!
QuoteHere's to a great series. I tip my hat to the Sox. I think they play hard nosed old school baseball the way it should be played. The Rays are a buzz saw and I can't wait for the game tonight...GO RAYS!!!!!!
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1 more win and the WORLD FREAKING SERIES :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D GO RAYSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Click link and watch the video clip.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_entertainment.jsp?ymd=20081014&content_id=3619964&vkey=entertainment&fext=.jsp
QuoteClick link and watch the video clip.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_entertainment.jsp?ymd=20081014&content_id=3619964&vkey=entertainment&fext=.jsp
haha that is awesomee, who woulda thought the MLB had such good taste in music. When i first played the clip i had to check to make sure i didnt have my iTunes on ;D
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And is it just me or are the Sawx not the whiniest team in the history of baseball?
Its just you. What whining exactly are you insinuating? I know people hate winners--and they are the defending WS Champs btw--lets not forget how they were written off last year--"Go Tribe" oh never mind; "Go Rocks" oh never mind. Better hope the Boston bats that are currently cool don't heat up.
First off. This ISN'T LAST years team. No Manny. Say what you want but that is KILLING you. He was a RBI MACHINE. GO RAYS!!!!!
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And is it just me or are the Sawx not the whiniest team in the history of baseball?
Its just you. What whining exactly are you insinuating? I know people hate winners--and they are the defending WS Champs btw--lets not forget how they were written off last year--"Go Tribe" oh never mind; "Go Rocks" oh never mind. Better hope the Boston bats that are currently cool don't heat up.
First off. This ISN'T LAST years team. No Manny. Say what you want but that is KILLING you. He was a RBI MACHINE. GO RAYS!!!!!
Going Kazmir tonight is absolutely the right call. I predict he goes deep and has the whiners whining about every strike tonight. They argue every called strike - watch the games. I love their sense of entitlement, "We are the great Red Sawx - fear and obey us." It all ends tonight.
Oh, get used to it: Not a single one of our starting 5 is older than 26 (Price is 22 and he will be our ace next year), every meber of our starting 5 at Durham could start for any other team in the majors right now, and every significant member of the team is locked up for the next three years at least. Can you say Rays Nation?
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Quote[size=20]GO PHILLIES!!![/size]
I was wondering when that was coming.
This could be a great WS
I heard Olney and those others on ESPN say the CS series would go 6 or 7, but apparently thats not the case
That said, I think the Rays are rolling and Philly will really need Utley, Howard, Rollins, Victorino, and anyone else to help them win this Series
Damn....bring it on back to St. Pete. GO RAYS!
QuoteDamn....bring it on back to St. Pete. GO RAYS!
What a comeback by Boston
and now Beckett is starting next game
might wanna keep those 'hawks shaved and close!!!
QuoteQuoteDamn....bring it on back to St. Pete. GO RAYS!
What a comeback by Boston
and now Beckett is starting next game
might wanna keep those 'hawks shaved and close!!!
Sound advice my friend...and yeah, what a comeback! I love good baseball.
I'm glad there were no sharp objects within my reach last night. That being said, Big Game James puts out the fire and we win Saturday.
God, I hope the saux don't keep this going. Come on, Rays. Bounce back!
That's gotta be one of the best comebacks ever!
That was an amazing comeback. I'm a big proponent of leaving starters in longer - being a Jays fan, the team is old-school given with the amount of CG's our team got this year. Man, the Rays bullpen was brutal.
QuoteThat was an amazing comeback. I'm a big proponent of leaving starters in longer - being a Jays fan, the team is old-school given with the amount of CG's our team got this year. Man, the Rays bullpen was brutal.
I don't second guess Maddon's decision to go to the pen. Kaz had allready thrown 100 pitches and the top of the 7th lasted 30 minutes. Our pen has been great all year - the 3 guys who melted down last night have been a huge part of that. I do think he stuck with Wheeler too long and I would have loved to have seen either Bradford or Price pitch to Papi.
shit shit shit...oh well good luck to all....everyone be safe.....GO RAYS!
Well, I would have loved to see the Rays lock it up...but I can't help but get hyped about a GAME 7!!!
GO RAYS GO RAYS GO RAYS GO RAYS GO RAYS GO RAYS GO RAYS
Come on Rays....1 more win...Tonight's the night...cue Neil Young.. :-?
This game may be over 2 batters in
That Pedroia HR to start things off was a huge, demoralizing blow
If the Devil Rays got up early, I think they would def win, but well see how it goes now
The Rays are goin' to the Series!!! :D
Congrats Rays fans
I hate Philly, so I hope you win this in 4
David Price. Wow.
I hate, hate, hate the Sawx, but hats off you cock roaches. By making it hard, you made it great.
QuoteDavid Price. Wow.
I hate, hate, hate the Sawx, but hats off you cock roaches. By making it hard, you made it great.
I got to see Price pitch here when he was at Vanderbilt and you could tell he was not your normal college pitcher.
QuoteQuoteDavid Price. Wow.
I hate, hate, hate the Sawx, but hats off you cock roaches. By making it hard, you made it great.
I got to see Price pitch here when he was at Vanderbilt and you could tell he was not your normal college pitcher.
Judging by last night, he's not a normal human being.
QuoteQuoteQuoteDavid Price. Wow.
I hate, hate, hate the Sawx, but hats off you cock roaches. By making it hard, you made it great.
I got to see Price pitch here when he was at Vanderbilt and you could tell he was not your normal college pitcher.
Judging by last night, he's not a normal human being.
He was great. His interview after the game was awesome, too. Talking about how he WANTED the ball in that situation. Those guys are few and far between and the fact that he spent most of this year in the minors is just incredible. Great game! Great series! (even if there weren't any brawls).
I love Matt Stairs, but this is hilarious: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/1005954/
;D ;D
QuoteDavid Price. Wow.
He just looked comfortable and confident. What a dominating save.
Congrats to BOS and RC!
GO RAYS !!!!!!!! congrats to all you Rays fans. Since they are the team that sent my White Sox packin I'll root for them. At least I have some comfort knowing we lost the best. What a great series with the Red Sox.
this probably isnt the time to be talking about this during world series time but my cards are set to cut ties with mark mulder which sucks because i really liked him in his heyday with the big three in oakland he was a great pitcher that warranted a trade for danny haren man if we could only see the future...uh... go phils
uh go phils....uh go AWAY....
LET'S GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Should be a heck of a game tonight and I think a pretty close, competitive series. I am wicked psyched!
I just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
Now let's talk about Brad Lidge.
Lidge finished the 2008 season with 41 out of 41 save opportunities, a 1.95 ERA, and 92 strikeouts 69.3 IP.
:o
QuoteI just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
Now let's talk about Brad Lidge.
Lidge finished the 2008 season with 41 out of 41 save opportunities, a 1.95 ERA, and 92 strikeouts 69.3 IP.
:o
He came in with the bases juiced, only up two, in the ALCS, and he spent the season in AAA. You don't see how huge that is.
QuoteQuoteI just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
Now let's talk about Brad Lidge.
Lidge finished the 2008 season with 41 out of 41 save opportunities, a 1.95 ERA, and 92 strikeouts 69.3 IP.
:o
He came in with the bases juiced, only up two, in the ALCS, and he spent the season in AAA. You don't see how huge that is.
Sure its a big deal, but it doesnt prove anyhting in regards to reliability and consistency. That's where the Phils have the edge.
Lidge was absolutely unhittable last night. Just filthy I almost felt sorry for the Rays but no, not quite. ;D
I'm actually encouraged by last night. That was a must win for the Phils - after Mr. Hammels it's t-ball time for the Rays.
QuoteI just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
:o
cmon now....Price's performance was nothing short of amazing and I expect him to come up big again in this series whenever he is called.....that being said Lidge is FILTHY.....look for him in Mets jersey next year
QuoteI'm actually encouraged by last night. That was a must win for the Phils - after Mr. Hammels it's t-ball time for the Rays.
;) ;) ;)
QuoteQuoteI just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
:o
cmon now....Price's performance was nothing short of amazing and I expect him to come up big again in this series whenever he is called.....that being said Lidge is FILTHY.....look for him in Mets jersey next year
HAHAHAHA riiiiiight
Shouldn't you have already won a big game before being given the nickname "Big Game"?
We got ourselves a series! Go Rays!!!
Oh boy the Phils' offense was lifeless last night. They can't afford another game like that. Hopefully coming back to the friendly confines of the Bank will give them a jump-start.
QuoteI just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
Now let's talk about Brad Lidge.
Lidge finished the 2008 season with 41 out of 41 save opportunities, a 1.95 ERA, and 92 strikeouts 69.3 IP.
:o
Apparently Ryan Howard has trouble seeing it also.
QuoteQuoteI just don't see it. Price's save wasn't that big of a deal. Look at the 4 outs he got from that....
JD Drew - hitting .250 in the ALCS
Mark Kotsay - hitting .233 in the ALCS
Jason Veritek - hitting .050 in the ALCS
Jed Lowrie - hitting .111 in the ALCS
Not a real impressive line-up.
Now let's talk about Brad Lidge.
Lidge finished the 2008 season with 41 out of 41 save opportunities, a 1.95 ERA, and 92 strikeouts 69.3 IP.
:o
Apparently Ryan Howard has trouble seeing it also.
Price struggled with his control with Utley and Rollins. Hell, he hit Rollins. The ump had trouble seeing that because he had HIS EYES CLOSED!
I'm not going to blame that game on the ump, but those 2 blown calls effected the outcome of the game. The Phillies had many, many blown opportunities though. We gotta score more runs, that's all there is to it.
Can't wait to bring this series home and see what happens in front of 44 thousand
fans.
I'm in a TERRIBLE mood right now.....FUCK YOU PHILLY FAN....bad day at work....just kidding....I love you guys....game 3 will be a blast
GAME 3
WOW!!!!!!
Also, Evan Longoria World Series stats? 1 RBI, 0 H, .000 BA, 6 K ;D
I refuse to watch this game because it has caused there to be no Sunday Night Football
PIT vs NYG should be on tonight but freaking baseball is on, yay
This series will probably be Phillies GM "Stand Pat" Gillick's swan-song. Great man, great mind and motivator and close to an icon in my country, but I still want TB to win.
did you guys hear them chanting EVA, EVA, EVA when longoria was up
man thats cold
Quotedid you guys hear them chanting EVA, EVA, EVA when longoria was up
man thats cold
Way back in like May or something, when I saw 1 of ESPNs main page headlines talking about Longoria, I figured Eva was fuckin around on Tony Parker and thats what it was about
God I hate that French prick Tony Parker
Tonight should be very interesting--almost do or die for Tampa. What happened to that T-ball thing that was supposed to go down? ;)
Damn...this shit is painful to watch right now. At least I get to listen to WSP and the Rocky theme on the outro. Go Rays!!!
I cant wait to hear all the TV/Radio voices eat their socks about TB owning this when it was 1-1
And im from Pittsburgh
Olney, Gammons, Kurkjian, etc. need to STFU bc they had no better read on this series than anyone.
Rays tank looks like it's on E..... :-[ but you still have to win 4 :D
QuoteI cant wait to hear all the TV/Radio voices eat their socks about TB owning this when it was 1-1
And im from Pittsburgh
Olney, Gammons, Kurkjian, etc. need to STFU bc they had no better read on this series than anyone.
To his credit, Gammons said Phillies in 7.
All the Longoria Lovers should really think hard next time they throw so much praise behind a rookie who has yet to prove himself on a stage this big.
Bring it home tonight!
I can take it. If Longoria and Pena don't hit, we don't win. I don't like our chances against Hammels, but the Phillies better get it done in game 5.
This city is electric right now. I can see it in everybody today. Longest day of my life, I can't wait for this game to start.
I change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
QuoteI change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
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GO PHILS!
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not the best start for TB
QuoteQuoteI change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
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GO PHILS!
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Why didn't you have the pig colorized as well...I guess it HAS been that long since a philly championship....hey zip up your fly, were you even born when TUG GOT HIS... :-?
QuoteQuoteI change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
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GO PHILS!
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Those cleats are fly...I'm gonna eat that pig.
;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteI change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
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GO PHILS!
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Why didn't you have the pig colorized as well...I guess it HAS been that long since a philly championship....hey zip up your fly, were you even born when TUG GOT HIS... :-?
What does my age have to do with baseball?
As an unbiased WS observer, its a good thing that TB tied that game up bc if they didnt, and Selig/MLB called it a an "official" game bc they had enough innings, everyone would be laughing at baseball tomorrow
QuoteAs an unbiased WS observer, its a good thing that TB tied that game up bc if they didnt, and Selig/MLB called it a an "official" game bc they had enough innings, everyone would be laughing at baseball tomorrow
Very true, but in this situation the commish has discretion and had said that no games will be less than 9 innings.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
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GO PHILS!
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Why didn't you have the pig colorized as well...I guess it HAS been that long since a philly championship....hey zip up your fly, were you even born when TUG GOT HIS... :-?
What does my age have to do with baseball?
Just curious. Tampa beat The Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. Tampa beat the Eagles to win the Super Bowl. It seems ONLY fitting that we whip your asses and take our first World Series. Face the facts Philly fans,we've OWNED youse' guys for quite sometime 8-)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI change my mind. Kazmir throws a no-hitter tonight and propels us to charge back and take the series. If we can somehow steal the game tonight.....
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GO PHILS!
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Why didn't you have the pig colorized as well...I guess it HAS been that long since a philly championship....hey zip up your fly, were you even born when TUG GOT HIS... :-?
What does my age have to do with baseball?
Just curious. Tampa beat The Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. Tampa beat the Eagles to win the Super Bowl. It seems ONLY fitting that we whip your asses and take our first World Series. Face the facts Philly fans,we've OWNED youse' guys for quite sometime 8-)
Well I know all those events, but I only really follow the Phillies. The Phillies are different. Unlike the Eagles, the Phillies have actually wont a championship, and unlike the Phillies the Rays have finished in last place for the past 9 years.
Yeah we were DEAD last every year. Something about last place will thicken the skin. Are you guys gonna get some snow tonight ? This is one really weird Series
Congrats Phillies!!! Would've liked to see it stay in the AL East, but I've always liked the Phillies.
That slider is nasty!
Congrats. I will cry in my beer. Still feel fairly positive about my Rays. This year did alot to erase 10 years of shit and the future is bright.
Nice job Philly... :'(
[size=24]YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
Quote[size=24]YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
CONGRATS! How's the party been???
Will you guys please burn down the city allready? What's taking so long?
Beautiful. Beautiful beautiful beautiful.
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this shit is funny
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081104&content_id=3664022&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp
what a sad day it will be when there is no more greg maddux i crafted my game off of his style and wish there could be more like him the man is a genius
Quote[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZdMtsWiDLo[/media]
this shit is funny
as badly as I wanted this thread to go away, that was HILARIOUS ;D
Who's the champions!?!?!
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2 months 'til spring training games start!
Fun offseason if you are a Yankee fan like myself. I'm not like a lot of fans who think because we signed these guys we are guaranteed anything. I still think the AL east is going to be a battle and the Sox probably have the best team, or the most proven team. Should make the season pretty interesting now though with the Rays in the mix.
I cant stand baseball these days. I dont mind going to the ball park once or twice, but Im almost ashamed of the sport. No team, due to how much money their owner has or otherwise, should be able to spend 500$ million in offseason signings.
Until baseball has a salary cap, its pretty much a joke of a sport. Its almost like a video game.
QuoteI cant stand baseball these days. I dont mind going to the ball park once or twice, but Im almost ashamed of the sport. No team, due to how much money their owner has or otherwise, should be able to spend 500$ million in offseason signings.
Until baseball has a salary cap, its pretty much a joke of a sport. Its almost like a video game.
No wonder everyone hates the Yankees. BTW all you Yankee fans, you'll rue the day the Yankees brass signed A.J. Burnett. He can't get through a year healthy, and he's not hard-nosed, something that you need to be pitching in the East and in the Bronx.
Santa got me 6 tickets to the upcoming World Baseball Classic starting in March. Canada plays the US on March 7th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto (other teams in this pool are Venezuela and Italy).
The roster hasn't been finalized, but so far on the mound could look like this for Canada: Jeff Francis, Scott Richmond and Jesse Crain are on board while Ryan Dempster, Rich Harden and Eric Gagne are all very interested. In the field, look for Russell Martin (LA Dodgers catcher), Jason Bay (Red Sox), Justin Morneau (Twinkies allstar), Joey Votto, Matt Stairs, Mark Teahen.
Too bad for the US (and Blue Jays fans) that Roy Halladay declined to play (he was rumoured to start Game 1) - but as a Halladay fan, I'm glad the workhorse and the best US-born pitcher will be ready for the '09 season. Canada should get through the round - I believe the top 2 teams go through. I'm worried about Venezuela though.
I'm picking me up one of these jerseys in the next couple of days (minus the name on the back):
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QuoteI cant stand baseball these days. I dont mind going to the ball park once or twice, but Im almost ashamed of the sport. No team, due to how much money their owner has or otherwise, should be able to spend 500$ million in offseason signings.
Until baseball has a salary cap, its pretty much a joke of a sport. Its almost like a video game.
You know that the yankees didn't make the playoffs, right? And Tampa Bay did. I agree with you to some extent, but money doesn't buy championship plain and simple.
CC is a prime example of that. Who do the yanks really think they're going to get, the dominating brewers pitcher who almost young a cy young or the Indians pitcher who looked more like he was punching a clock than trying to win ball games? I'll tell you, he'll look like he did with the Indians only a year older and a few more pounds heavier.
QuoteQuoteI cant stand baseball these days. I dont mind going to the ball park once or twice, but Im almost ashamed of the sport. No team, due to how much money their owner has or otherwise, should be able to spend 500$ million in offseason signings.
Until baseball has a salary cap, its pretty much a joke of a sport. Its almost like a video game.
You know that the yankees didn't make the playoffs, right? And Tampa Bay did. I agree with you to some extent, but money doesn't buy championship plain and simple.
CC is a prime example of that. Who do the yanks really think they're going to get, the dominating brewers pitcher who almost young a cy young or the Indians pitcher who looked more like he was punching a clock than trying to win ball games? I'll tell you, he'll look like he did with the Indians only a year older and a few more pounds heavier.
agreed...the yanks spent alot of money and I'm really not that impressed :-/
Baseball is still a great game. Once the offseason is over and the games begin thats all that really matters. You are always going to have great stories like Tampa Bay. In a way it being the way it is without the salary cap almost makes it more interesting. You get these great stories and upsets out of things like that. As we have seen in the past $ only gets you so far thats why teams like Arizona and Florida have won championships in the past years.
i'm going to make the same points, but who cares?
c.c. sucked in the AL last year, who says that can't happen again. i'm a big fella, and i love big fella pitchers. the dude is going to throw his back out sometime. A.J., has he ever pitched a full season? kinda of a gutless pitcher. Tex, great player, too bad that he's going to be turning 29 soon, and then comes 30. i don't make the rules about it, but once someone turns 30 power numbers go down. he'll put up bobby abreu numbers. which i would take on the twins, but in new york they don't want 20-25HR's and a .280-.290 BA. so sure they'll look good for this or next year. too bad they got all them for life now, and part of life is growing old. you really think anyone will want to take those contract off the yankees hands after you had your way with them? fuck no! so yeah you look good for two years, but you also fucked yourself over for the future. btw the twins have the richest owner in baseball, but no one would ever know it.
I realize money doesnt buy championships, but it sure makes it a hell of a lot easier. The BoSox havent won 2 or 3 championships the last 5 years bc their teams salary was in the bottom half of the league, they won because their team was loaded with big money player, among other things. Tampa Bay was a great story, but wasnt that the biggest turnaround in 35 years or something?? That doesnt happen every year.
Whether the Yanks win it all this year or not, its totally bogus their is no salary cap. There will be good stories every once in awhile, and maybe CC wont pitch to his capabilities, but that doesnt remove the notion that having no salary cap is utterly ridiculous and is just another reason why the sport isnt what it once was.
You know, after thinking about it for a bit, I think you're right Cap'n. Maybe the Rays were just a miracle team. I don't know. I do know that my Reds are working on their 9th losing season in a row and the Yankees have the four highest paid players in BB on their team and counting. If the yanks sign ManRam, I think there will be a major uproar.
QuoteYou know, after thinking about it for a bit, I think you're right Cap'n. Maybe the Rays were just a miracle team. I don't know. I do know that my Reds are working on their 9th losing season in a row and the Yankees have the four highest paid players in BB on their team and counting. If the yanks sign ManRam, I think there will be a major uproar.
The Rays aren't a miracle team. They sucked for decades and finally their high draft picks and farm system starting paying off. Plus, the "Devil" Rays have good owners now too. Now, they gotta get that new stadium up and running and maybe the fans may start showing up during the regular season.
QuoteQuoteYou know, after thinking about it for a bit, I think you're right Cap'n. Maybe the Rays were just a miracle team. I don't know. I do know that my Reds are working on their 9th losing season in a row and the Yankees have the four highest paid players in BB on their team and counting. If the yanks sign ManRam, I think there will be a major uproar.
The Rays aren't a miracle team. They sucked for decades and finally their high draft picks and farm system starting paying off. Plus, the "Devil" Rays have good owners now too. Now, they gotta get that new stadium up and running and maybe the fans may start showing up during the regular season.
Maybe "miracle" is overstating it. But do you really think the team with best record in baseball is going to have such a low salary this year? Even the Rays, now that their high-draft picks have paid-off, they are going to have to pay those guys or lose them, probably to the Red Sox or Yankees. It may not be a miracle, but it's not something we can expect to happen every year.
QuoteQuoteQuoteYou know, after thinking about it for a bit, I think you're right Cap'n. Maybe the Rays were just a miracle team. I don't know. I do know that my Reds are working on their 9th losing season in a row and the Yankees have the four highest paid players in BB on their team and counting. If the yanks sign ManRam, I think there will be a major uproar.
The Rays aren't a miracle team. They sucked for decades and finally their high draft picks and farm system starting paying off. Plus, the "Devil" Rays have good owners now too. Now, they gotta get that new stadium up and running and maybe the fans may start showing up during the regular season.
Maybe "miracle" is overstating it. But do you really think the team with best record in baseball is going to have such a low salary this year? Even the Rays, now that their high-draft picks have paid-off, they are going to have to pay those guys or lose them, probably to the Red Sox or Yankees. It may not be a miracle, but it's not something we can expect to happen every year.
It all depends. I don't think the Rays owners will "Go Marlins" and start to unload all their players when contracts come up.
QuoteQuoteQuoteYou know, after thinking about it for a bit, I think you're right Cap'n. Maybe the Rays were just a miracle team. I don't know. I do know that my Reds are working on their 9th losing season in a row and the Yankees have the four highest paid players in BB on their team and counting. If the yanks sign ManRam, I think there will be a major uproar.
The Rays aren't a miracle team. They sucked for decades and finally their high draft picks and farm system starting paying off. Plus, the "Devil" Rays have good owners now too. Now, they gotta get that new stadium up and running and maybe the fans may start showing up during the regular season.
Maybe "miracle" is overstating it. But do you really think the team with best record in baseball is going to have such a low salary this year? Even the Rays, now that their high-draft picks have paid-off, they are going to have to pay those guys or lose them, probably to the Red Sox or Yankees. It may not be a miracle, but it's not something we can expect to happen every year.
$ is always going to be a factor but I think once the playoffs start you throw that out the window. Anything can happen in the playoffs. I personally don't want a league where everthing is equal. I think that is what separates baseball from other sports....I want to see teams dominate and then get taken down and upset (i'm saying this as a yankee fan). I agree it is not fair to the lower level teams but there are always going to be those Minn, Oak and TB teams with low salaries who make the playoffs. Look at the last 10 years or so, a lot of those teams have made the playoffs and some have won. I love that wildcard teams win championships also.
yankee fans really have no clue on what it's like. they don't. they sign a bunch of players to huge contracts. they set the bar too high. players don't want to come to minnesota unless we out bid the yankees. they don't know want it's like having players go through your system, do good, and then leave for bigger money. if i were a yankee fan, i wouldn't mind seeing an upset. because you know after the season you'll spend, you'll have a fun off season, and back to winning again. it's a joke, it's a flat out joke. if things go bad for the twins, you never know how long it will last. i really don't take yankees fanhood that seriously. it's too easy to be a yankees fan. doesn't take much. i'm sure they've never even looked at the triple-A team stats during the season and thought of future yankees. i bet they don't even know where their minor league teams are located. the fact that the yankees win championships doesn't make their fans better fans. it makes the fans lazy and makes them think they deserve championships. i bet yankee fans were bulls fans in the 90's.
Quoteyankee fans really have no clue on what it's like. they don't. they sign a bunch of players to huge contracts. they set the bar too high. players don't want to come to minnesota unless we out bid the yankees. they don't know want it's like having players go through your system, do good, and then leave for bigger money. if i were a yankee fan, i wouldn't mind seeing an upset. because you know after the season you'll spend, you'll have a fun off season, and back to winning again. it's a joke, it's a flat out joke. if things go bad for the twins, you never know how long it will last. i really don't take yankees fanhood that seriously. it's too easy to be a yankees fan. doesn't take much. i'm sure they've never even looked at the triple-A team stats during the season and thought of future yankees. i bet they don't even know where their minor league teams are located. the fact that the yankees win championships doesn't make their fans better fans. it makes the fans lazy and makes them think they deserve championships. i bet yankee fans were bulls fans in the 90's.
bitter much? Actually all I do is check up on the Yankee farm. Its what won us 4 championships in the late 90's. and you obviously were not alive from 1979-1995 you know when the Twins won 2 championships.....Yankees didn't exactly have a great team. Being a Minnesota fan doesn't make you a better fan either. A fan is a fan, its what team you like. I grew up when the Yankees sucked.
QuoteQuoteyankee fans really have no clue on what it's like. they don't. they sign a bunch of players to huge contracts. they set the bar too high. players don't want to come to minnesota unless we out bid the yankees. they don't know want it's like having players go through your system, do good, and then leave for bigger money. if i were a yankee fan, i wouldn't mind seeing an upset. because you know after the season you'll spend, you'll have a fun off season, and back to winning again. it's a joke, it's a flat out joke. if things go bad for the twins, you never know how long it will last. i really don't take yankees fanhood that seriously. it's too easy to be a yankees fan. doesn't take much. i'm sure they've never even looked at the triple-A team stats during the season and thought of future yankees. i bet they don't even know where their minor league teams are located. the fact that the yankees win championships doesn't make their fans better fans. it makes the fans lazy and makes them think they deserve championships. i bet yankee fans were bulls fans in the 90's.
bitter much? Actually all I do is check up on the Yankee farm. Its what won us 4 championships in the late 90's. and you obviously were not alive from 1979-1995 you know when the Twins won 2 championships.....Yankees didn't exactly have a great team. Being a Minnesota fan doesn't make you a better fan either. A fan is a fan, its what team you like. I grew up when the Yankees sucked.
Seconded. I must admit, I have officially left the Yankees' nest for now.
The first pack of baseball cards I bought was an 87' Topps pack and the first card was a Don Mattingly card. I checked my Beckett's that I bought at the same time and saw that it was the most highly valued card of that set at the time. I instantly became a Yankee fan. As fate would have it, my father took a job on Long Island in 88 and we left LA for the Island. I was a die hard Yankee fan from 88-95 when they sucked although they did make the playoffs in 95 and blew 3 in a row against the Mariners. It was not until I moved to Chicago in 96 that they won their first championship in 18 years. In that time, the Twins had won 2 as you mentioned earlier. Those were some great teams and I loved Kent Hrbek and Kirby Puckett!!! IN the eight years I lived in the NY area, they did nothing and were much less competitive than the Twins have been over the past decade.
Just remember that one should not generalize about fans of a team. One could argue that we are jealous of the capable front office management that the Twins have had for so long.
I will agree with Walt that it has become difficult for me because we are buying out of desperation and because we can. I was hoping we could have some bad years but build around Wang, Cano, Joba and maybe even Tabata (though he's looking more and more like Ruben Rivera). Instead we took the easy rout and it has been offputting for me.
While baseball could benefit from a salary cap, it hasn't happened because the owners from small markets have happily "collectively bargained" to have a luxury tax. They still operate in the black and are happy.
As for players not wanting to come to Minnesota, you have to remember that players, just like normal people, weigh their job opportunities accordingly.
Texeira may have made more money with the Nationals but living in NY and being happy made a little more sense I guess.
Don't hate the fans for there are douchy fans from all teams. There are just more Sox and Yankees fans unfortunately.
Until Selig and the owners step up to the plate, this will not change. The fans have spoken with their wallets and so the players union remains uber powerful.
We shall see when they go into bargaining again.
QuoteI realize money doesnt buy championships, but it sure makes it a hell of a lot easier. The BoSox havent won 2 or 3 championships the last 5 years bc their teams salary was in the bottom half of the league, they won because their team was loaded with big money player, among other things. Tampa Bay was a great story, but wasnt that the biggest turnaround in 35 years or something?? That doesnt happen every year.
Whether the Yanks win it all this year or not, its totally bogus their is no salary cap. There will be good stories every once in awhile, and maybe CC wont pitch to his capabilities, but that doesnt remove the notion that having no salary cap is utterly ridiculous and is just another reason why the sport isnt what it once was.
I live in Baltimore now where all the locals yearn for the halcyon days of old where the O's were great. The funny thing is that they sell more tickets now in Camden (even now) then they ever did in Memorial Stadium when they were good. People tend to forget that attendance numbers are through the roof across the country in MLB so its popularity has increased greatly in this era of payroll disparity.
I too would love to see the Royals compete again like they did in the mid 80s but perhaps some markets just weren't meant to be for baseball.
There were more dynasties in the past than there are now except for the Yankees run in the late 90s and there was never a salary cap.
I guess I'm just playing Devil's Advocate here but you cannot blame the fans or the players for this. If the small market owners don't grow some balls and step up to the plate instead of pathetically acquiescing to guaranteed revenue sharing, this may change in the future.
As long as the O's have that fucking idiot owner, they'll never return to glory. Pat Gillick was run out of town by that moron Angelos and Pat continues to be one of the brightest men in all of baseball.
Anyone planning on watching the World Baseball Classic in March/April? Naturally the US will have a killer team, but the Japanese and Dominicans will be tough. Don't count out my scrappy Canucks either with Morneau, Russell Martin and Jason Bay on board.
QuoteAs long as the O's have that fucking idiot owner, they'll never return to glory. Pat Gillick was run out of town by that moron Angelos and Pat continues to be one of the brightest men in all of baseball.
Anyone planning on watching the World Baseball Classic in March/April? Naturally the US will have a killer team, but the Japanese and Dominicans will be tough. Don't count out my scrappy Canucks either with Morneau, Russell Martin and Jason Bay on board.
Agreed on Angelos. That guy is making a fortune with his MASN contract and is not reinvesting it in the team. They did make a strong offer for Texeira though and bringing in McPhail has brought some hope.
I WILL be watching the World Baseball Classic. I am originally from Japan and will be rooting for them again. Though an American citizen now, it's so hard to let go of your ethnic roots, particularly when they are the underdog against the mighty US team.
And yes, Canadian baseball is getting pretty good. Adam Loewen anyone? ....Ahhh back when Larry Walker was juiced ;)
QuoteQuoteAs long as the O's have that fucking idiot owner, they'll never return to glory. Pat Gillick was run out of town by that moron Angelos and Pat continues to be one of the brightest men in all of baseball.
Anyone planning on watching the World Baseball Classic in March/April? Naturally the US will have a killer team, but the Japanese and Dominicans will be tough. Don't count out my scrappy Canucks either with Morneau, Russell Martin and Jason Bay on board.
Agreed on Angelos. That guy is making a fortune with his MASN contract and is not reinvesting it in the team. They did make a strong offer for Texeira though and bringing in McPhail has brought some hope.
I WILL be watching the World Baseball Classic. I am originally from Japan and will be rooting for them again. Though an American citizen now, it's so hard to let go of your ethnic roots, particularly when they are the underdog against the mighty US team.
And yes, Canadian baseball is getting pretty good. Adam Loewen anyone? ....Ahhh back when Larry Walker was juiced ;)
Please tell me you didn't have to give up your Japanese citizenship? I really want to go to Japan. My best friend is Japanese-Canadian and my first cousin has lived in Japan for 15 years. I'm drawn to the country and not just because of my love of Beat Takeshi, Kurosawa and Matsui.
Loewen is going to give it a go as a fielder. He was a stellar all-round player when he was in college. Walker was a great player. I'm liking the Canadian starting pitching staff (if they all get on-board): Jeff Francis, Rich Harden and Ryan Dempster. Erik Bedard is out due to recent shoulder surgery.
QuoteQuoteI realize money doesnt buy championships, but it sure makes it a hell of a lot easier. The BoSox havent won 2 or 3 championships the last 5 years bc their teams salary was in the bottom half of the league, they won because their team was loaded with big money player, among other things. Tampa Bay was a great story, but wasnt that the biggest turnaround in 35 years or something?? That doesnt happen every year.
Whether the Yanks win it all this year or not, its totally bogus their is no salary cap. There will be good stories every once in awhile, and maybe CC wont pitch to his capabilities, but that doesnt remove the notion that having no salary cap is utterly ridiculous and is just another reason why the sport isnt what it once was.
I live in Baltimore now where all the locals yearn for the halcyon days of old where the O's were great. The funny thing is that they sell more tickets now in Camden (even now) then they ever did in Memorial Stadium when they were good. People tend to forget that attendance numbers are through the roof across the country in MLB so its popularity has increased greatly in this era of payroll disparity.
I too would love to see the Royals compete again like they did in the mid 80s but perhaps some markets just weren't meant to be for baseball.
There were more dynasties in the past than there are now except for the Yankees run in the late 90s and there was never a salary cap.
I guess I'm just playing Devil's Advocate here but you cannot blame the fans or the players for this. If the small market owners don't grow some balls and step up to the plate instead of pathetically acquiescing to guaranteed revenue sharing, this may change in the future.
I dont blame fans or players for teams like NYY, NYM, BOS, and a few others, its totally on upper management and MLB executives and Selig.
You and Bold can talk all you want about the Yanks down years, but in those down years, the FA was not like it is today - part of the reason you went through such a drought (was there a salary cap 15+ years ago??). Players werent getting big contracts from just a handful of teams, they either stayed with their team or were traded, I believe bc FA didnt even exist over 20 years ago.
As a Pirate fan, I know teams like us will never have a shot with the way the baseball market is today. Teams like Tampa Bay are very few and far between. I think Jaimoe said they got there bc of their drafting and developing players in their farm system, and for a team like them or Pittsburgh, that is the ONLY way to have a shot at the palyoffs. In all liklihood, all but a couple of those young stars will remain there bc they cant afford them. Pittsburgh has had a top 10 pick for the last 15 years, and we have only had 1 prospect turn out to be a better than average MLB player - Aramis Ramirez - who was traded once he was realized as a legit MLB player and the Buccos knew they couldnt sign him. The rest of our picks were busts, and some years our GM or whoever even passed on players bc they thought we couldnt afford to sign our own 1st round draft pick. Ridiculous.
Yanks fans can go back pre-1996 to when they struggled for 20 years or whatever, and I dont blame fans for this perspective, but there is FA right now and this system of FA where the highest bidder only comes from less than 1/3 of the league is nearly a monopoly on baseball
I feel for smaller market teams like the Twins, KC, Pitt etc... Toronto isn't a small market, but we have to deal with the Canadian dollar conversion rate and worst of all, playing in the AL East. Of course the Jays won back-to-back World Series, but its been a constant struggle to lure free agents to Toronto without blowing the cap and budget (and a "hidden" issue regarding some US players not wanting to live in a foreign country).
Toronto has also had an inconsistent drafting record since Gord Ash left to Brewers 7 or so years ago. If Toronto had drafted better under J.P. Riccardi, the Jays wouldn't be mired in mediocrity, big payroll or not... and the Jays payroll was around $100 million last year. Of course having key injuries and under-performing stars doesn't help (not including the Jays killer pitching staff).
Basically what I'm saying is that it's not all about throwing money around. You need structure and a vision too (i.e., good management and ownership).
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Basically what I'm saying is that it's not all about throwing money around. You need structure and a vision too (i.e., good management and ownership).
Yeah, look at the Raiders! Oh, sorry...wrong thread. >:( ;D
oh and whoever the Baltimore fans are....you guys had the highest payroll in baseball in 98' I think so right there shows you that doesn't mean much...I don't think they even made the playoffs.
I don't blame people for hating the Yankees but I think it has more to do with winning than $. Once the Sox started winning the hatred shifted...just remember when the Yankees were winning from 96'-00' they did it with mostly homegrown players like Jeter, Pettitte, Rivera, Bernie, Posada..you can talk free agents all you want but that is what wins championships. When the Yankees started spending like crazy and going after free agents is when they started losing like the last 8 years. Which is why in the last few years Cashman had a plan to not go after the big guns and stick with the farm guys like Hughes and Kennedy. They passed on Santana, Vlad, Beltran in those years...but I think this offseason with a lot of $ coming off the books and them not making the playoffs it was a no brainer that they were going to have a big offseason.
Quoteoh and whoever the Baltimore fans are....you guys had the highest payroll in baseball in 98' I think so right there shows you that doesn't mean much...I don't think they even made the playoffs.
I don't blame people for hating the Yankees but I think it has more to do with winning than $. Once the Sox started winning the hatred shifted...just remember when the Yankees were winning from 96'-00' they did it with mostly homegrown players like Jeter, Pettitte, Rivera, Bernie, Posada..you can talk free agents all you want but that is what wins championships. When the Yankees started spending like crazy and going after free agents is when they started losing like the last 8 years. Which is why in the last few years Cashman had a plan to not go after the big guns and stick with the farm guys like Hughes and Kennedy. They passed on Santana, Vlad, Beltran in those years...but I think this offseason with a lot of $ coming off the books and them not making the playoffs it was a no brainer that they were going to have a big offseason.
yeah sorry about my message earlier. i am bitter. ;)
it's just funny...how it seems so strange and weird that the yankee's actually keep two pitchers that they drafted. and it's shocking that they
didn't sign vlad, santana, or beltran. that's just another day in the life for pretty much every other team.
i'm loving all the baseball talk!
To sum up my thoughts, I agree that it must suck to be a KC or Pitt fan. The O's did have the highest payroll but they were reaping in the benefits of a brand new stadium when it was cool to have a new stadium and people were traveling from everywhere to come just to see the Camden Yards. They led the majors in attendance for 2 or 3 years in a row. When they didn't win and were in the red, they went the way of many a smaller market team.
I am for a salary cap in baseball but that is up to the owners and without getting into complex economics, they believe this current set up maximizes potential profit for all owners at the expense of fans in certain markets. I mean prior to the Expos moving to Washington, they pulled almost twice as much in revenue sharing as they paid out in payroll (Not sure about this but could swear I read this somewhere).
Yes, good management and shrewd drafting can lead to Marlins and Rays, although the Marlins did buy their first WS winning team. But I do agree with the haters that what a large payroll does is virtually guarantee you a playoff spot or at least put you in the hunt while those in small markets are left to hope to be that one team that makes it i.e. Oakland and those aforementioned.
And the meek shall inherit the MLB
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I am for a salary cap in baseball but that is up to the owners and without getting into complex economics, they believe this current set up maximizes potential profit for all owners at the expense of fans in certain markets. I mean prior to the Expos moving to Washington, they pulled almost twice as much in revenue sharing as they paid out in payroll (Not sure about this but could swear I read this somewhere).
PNC Park is 1 of the nicest ballparks in the league to watch a game at, maybe the best (Not saying this myself, saying bc multiple ppl Ive talked to in the lot say this). We dont typically sell games out, but for how bad the team is, Pittsburgh sells a good amount of tickets, especially on teh weekends.
However, the money whoever makes on revenue from from games does not equate to those same people spending more $$$ on FA players.
There should be a salary cap. End of story.
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There should be a salary cap. End of story.
There should be a HARD salary cap... and that would be the end of the story. Of course we'd all still hate the Yankees.
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I am for a salary cap in baseball but that is up to the owners and without getting into complex economics, they believe this current set up maximizes potential profit for all owners at the expense of fans in certain markets. I mean prior to the Expos moving to Washington, they pulled almost twice as much in revenue sharing as they paid out in payroll (Not sure about this but could swear I read this somewhere).
PNC Park is 1 of the nicest ballparks in the league to watch a game at, maybe the best (Not saying this myself, saying bc multiple ppl Ive talked to in the lot say this). We dont typically sell games out, but for how bad the team is, Pittsburgh sells a good amount of tickets, especially on teh weekends.
However, the money whoever makes on revenue from from games does not equate to those same people spending more $$$ on FA players.
There should be a salary cap. End of story.
I don't get what you are saying captain. A soft or hard cap (doesn't really exist in any sport), would not prevent stingy owners from underinvesting in their team. That was my point with the Expos as with certain other owners in MLB. They are in it to remain in the black and so long as they do, they coudn't give shit about their W/L.
I have been to 3 games at PNC and I agree that it is a very nice park. But that is neither here nor there. The only point I was making is that everyone has a nice new park now. The only reason that the O's spent so much in the mid to late nineties (someone mentioned this earlier) was because Camden was such a tourist attraction up until that time and Angelos could afford it to some extent.
Good luck getting a Hard Cap. Again, I don't really know what that means Jaimoe. The NFL teams may go over the cap. NBA teams merely have to pay a luxury tax if they do. Hell, the NHL owners are so stupid, they had to create a cap relative to each teams' annual revenue because they couldn't control their own spending.
If it wasn't Selig, these owners and this players' union, I'd have faith that they'd get something done next time around. Keeping my fingers crossed.
The NHL does have a hard cap, but I agree that the owners are the cause of most of their spending problems. The cap in the NHL increases from year to year. The NHL's main problem in the US is having teams in bad non-hockey markets like Phoenix, Miami, Carolina, Atlanta and Nashville - and it doesn't help not being on ESPN.
"Everyone has a nice new park now"? Not Toronto. The Rogers Centre, aka Sky Dome, is out-dated and cavernous, the latter has made the ongoing retrofit difficult. Natural grass can't be put in the dome permanently either because the moron designers didn't install drains.
The Expos would have never left if they had better owners and were allowed to build a new park in the downtown. Olympic Stadium is one of the worst sports structures on Earth, making it worse is that it is located in an relatively isloated and underdeveloped part of town. It really sucks that the Expos left one of the world's great cities. Another sad fact is that Montreal is an excellent sports town and they did have a good Expos fan-base. If you have ever visited Olympic Stadium for a ball game you know why fans didn't show up.
I just looked it up and I now understand how the new cap in the NHL works. Thanks
You're right about the "Skydome." I've been there also and yes, it seems like a relic from era of big turf domes like the Kingdome and Astrodome even though it is relatively new. It was quite awful from what I remember. As for Montreal, I've heard horror stories but have never been there. Do you think with a new stadium, it really could have supported a major league team?
My apologies for generalizing but I was referring to such teams as the Pirates, Reds, Tigers (Comerica wasn't selling doing too well until 2 years ago)etc.
Who is your team by the way Jaimoe?
QuoteI just looked it up and I now understand how the new cap in the NHL works. Thanks
You're right about the "Skydome." I've been there also and yes, it seems like a relic from era of big turf domes like the Kingdome and Astrodome even though it is relatively new. It was quite awful from what I remember. As for Montreal, I've heard horror stories but have never been there. Do you think with a new stadium, it really could have supported a major league team?
My apologies for generalizing but I was referring to such teams as the Pirates, Reds, Tigers (Comerica wasn't selling doing too well until 2 years ago)etc.
Who is your team by the way Jaimoe?
Fans were begging for a new stadium in downtown Montreal for decades. Montreal is a good sports town and they would have supported the Expos in a new stadium. Before the Expos moved to Olympic Stadium, fan support was never an issue, plus the city is a big supporter of CFL football, tennis, university sports, F-1 and especially the Habs (Montreal Canadiens).
Actually, the Rogers Centre - Sky Dome - is not bad when there's a good crowd - like when the Yankees and Red Sox are in town - and/or when the roof is open. The dome has improved over the past 3 years due to the ongoing renovations (the 1st and 2nd level concourses are nice now and luxury boxes are fantastic. But it's a multi-sport dome and it's the biggest in the world - the Astrodome could fit inside - so atmosphere has always been a problem.
My team? I'm a die-hard Blue Jays fan since 1980-81 but before that, I was a Red Sox and Expos fan (and remained an Expos fan until they moved).
Did you read my past response to one of your posts yet?
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Did you read my past response to one of your posts yet?
My bad! :-[ It was at the bottom of the thread of the last page and didn't catch it without the quotes.
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Did you read my past response to one of your posts yet?
My bad! :-[ It was at the bottom of the thread of the last page and didn't catch it without the quotes.
It had Japanese content.
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I am for a salary cap in baseball but that is up to the owners and without getting into complex economics, they believe this current set up maximizes potential profit for all owners at the expense of fans in certain markets. I mean prior to the Expos moving to Washington, they pulled almost twice as much in revenue sharing as they paid out in payroll (Not sure about this but could swear I read this somewhere).
PNC Park is 1 of the nicest ballparks in the league to watch a game at, maybe the best (Not saying this myself, saying bc multiple ppl Ive talked to in the lot say this). We dont typically sell games out, but for how bad the team is, Pittsburgh sells a good amount of tickets, especially on teh weekends.
However, the money whoever makes on revenue from from games does not equate to those same people spending more $$$ on FA players.
There should be a salary cap. End of story.
I don't get what you are saying captain. A soft or hard cap (doesn't really exist in any sport), would not prevent stingy owners from underinvesting in their team. That was my point with the Expos as with certain other owners in MLB. They are in it to remain in the black and so long as they do, they coudn't give shit about their W/L.
Yes, having a cap doesnt force stingy owners to pay more, but at least it makes it more of a level playing field.
I also think that if there was a cap, these same owners wouldnt mind spending a little bit more for FA's, because relatively, that $$ would be much more similar to the rest of the league spending and provide more of a boost to the team, unlike how it is right now where making 1 move a year for a mediocre team isnt going to change much due to other teams making major overhauls.
Bumpity Bump
Time to start mock drafting plus purchase Cubbies Tx for either Philly, DC, or Pitt!!!
Might be time to start a new thread, this one is massive.
Too bad we have all this steroid talk just as the season is starting up again. I think spring training starts next week, right?
My reds didn't make as many moves as I'd like them to, but they have a ton of young talent that will hopefully develop. We have Jay Bruce, Edinson Voquez, and Joey Votto coming off great rookie/2nd year seasons plus and a bunch of minor leaguers with a lot of hype that might get their days in the sun this year. Unfortunately, with the NL Central being as loaded as it is, I can't predict a pennant this year but I have my fingers crossed.
QuoteMight be time to start a new thread, this one is massive.
Too bad we have all this steroid talk just as the season is starting up again. I think spring training starts next week, right?
Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
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Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
The WBC is going to be fun. I certainly wouldn't sleep on Canada. Although, I'm sure Taterbug thinks I would sleep with Morneau.
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Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
The WBC is going to be fun. I certainly wouldn't sleep on Canada. Although, I'm sure Taterbug thinks I would sleep with Morneau.
Canada is still a threat to move on to the next round, but we could have been a legit contender if it weren't for ALL our great starters either pulling out or nursing injuries. Rich Harden, Jeff Francis, Eric Bedard and Ryan Dempster are all out (Dempster and Harden don't have good excuses)... at least they aren't juicers... at least I don't think they are.
Of course they have good reason. It's the Year of the Cubbies...Again!
Anyways, what really gets me down is how it's understood and in vogue for the American media and talking heads to just bash the WBC for all the hackneyed reasons that have been propounded over and over thus justifying withdrawals. I was hoping that Markakis would play. I understand the guaranteed nature of MLB contracts but I wish there was some way to create some collaborative incentive that would make some of the North American players (though other nations' players are guilty also) to play. The timing will never be good but if the sport continues to grow globally, hopefully national pride will overcome these injury and financial concerns.
Yes, Canada really does have a strong team.
Gambare Nippon!!!
Soooo should a new thread be started?
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I'll leave it in your capable hands. I'm watching both the Bruin-Sharks and Raptors-Timberwolves games.
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Anyways, what really gets me down is how it's understood and in vogue for the American media and talking heads to just bash the WBC for all the hackneyed reasons that have been propounded over and over thus justifying withdrawals. I was hoping that Markakis would play. I understand the guaranteed nature of MLB contracts but I wish there was some way to create some collaborative incentive that would make some of the North American players (though other nations' players are guilty also) to play. The timing will never be good but if the sport continues to grow globally, hopefully national pride will overcome these injury and financial concerns.
right.
I was reading the Minneapolis paper yesterday, and once again bitching and ripping on the WBC. I don't get it? I'm sure it has to do with not winning. We lose, we act like it meant nothing, and we move on. But that attitude has been around for far too long with so many sports, and it's gotta stop. The only position I can not playing is pitcher...but even that's a debatable issue.
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wait until post 1000 in this thread. it's kind of a personal goal i've been wanting to achieve. i know.
QuoteQuoteSoooo should a new thread be started?
wait until post 1000 in this thread. it's kind of a personal goal i've been wanting to achieve. i know.
Sounds good. I also appreciate round numbers
QuoteQuoteSoooo should a new thread be started?
wait until post 1000 in this thread. it's kind of a personal goal i've been wanting to achieve. i know.
ha! You crack me up, brother! In a good way, of course.
I really want to start the fantasy baseball thread, but it might be too soon yet. I'm looking forward to this season!
Well here I go on the way to 1000
Early top 10
1. HanRam
2. Pujols
3. ARod
4. Wright
5. Reyes
6. Braun
7. Cabrera
8. Utley - comeback season
9. Scared of Hamilton and Kinsler but Kinsler for 2b
10. Hell, Lincecum or Peavy if he goes to the Cubs
just wanted to throw out a pitcher there
QuoteWell here I go on the way to 1000
Early top 10
1. HanRam
2. Pujols
3. ARod
4. Wright
5. Reyes
6. Braun
7. Cabrera
8. Utley - comeback season
9. Scared of Hamilton and Kinsler but Kinsler for 2b
10. Hell, Lincecum or Peavy if he goes to the Cubs
just wanted to throw out a pitcher there
I dont get it...Is this an order of who you think has the best season in 2009?? Going by those QB rankings, I have no clue ;D
Didnt Utley have a pretty good year last year too?? :-?
QuoteQuoteWell here I go on the way to 1000
Early top 10
1. HanRam
2. Pujols
3. ARod
4. Wright
5. Reyes
6. Braun
7. Cabrera
8. Utley - comeback season
9. Scared of Hamilton and Kinsler but Kinsler for 2b
10. Hell, Lincecum or Peavy if he goes to the Cubs
just wanted to throw out a pitcher there
I dont get it...Is this an order of who you think has the best season in 2009?? Going by those QB rankings, I have no clue ;D
Didnt Utley have a pretty good year last year too?? :-?
Yeah but not by his standards and Kinsler easily leapfrogged him statistically. Add to that Pedroia and Upton and I'm not seeing him in many early 1st round mock drafts. I've taken him in the 1st the last 2 years in one league and didn't get value last year at 8.
I'll just jump in here for a second to move it one post closer to 1,000. GO you mighty Astros! ;D :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteWell here I go on the way to 1000
Early top 10
1. HanRam
2. Pujols
3. ARod
4. Wright
5. Reyes
6. Braun
7. Cabrera
8. Utley - comeback season
9. Scared of Hamilton and Kinsler but Kinsler for 2b
10. Hell, Lincecum or Peavy if he goes to the Cubs
just wanted to throw out a pitcher there
I dont get it...Is this an order of who you think has the best season in 2009?? Going by those QB rankings, I have no clue ;D
Didnt Utley have a pretty good year last year too?? :-?
Yeah but not by his standards and Kinsler easily leapfrogged him statistically. Add to that Pedroia and Upton and I'm not seeing him in many early 1st round mock drafts. I've taken him in the 1st the last 2 years in one league and didn't get value last year at 8.
Im a huge fantasy dork when it comes to football, and this is the first year Ive done hockey and although my teams going through some growing pains and I didnt know exactly what I was doing in the draft, Im still enjoying it.
Baseball though, I dont know. I for certain watch more hockey than baseball so I def know Im better off in that, but I dont think I watch enough baseball or care enough about it anymore (lets go Buccos :() to want to do fantasy baseball.
I know more than the common person about baseball these days, but dont know enough for fantasy I dont think. For instance, Im aware of Kinsler by name, but Im not sure what team he's even on - Texas? Detroit? Anaheim?.
As for your thoughts on Utley, I think youre offbase - no pun intended.
He had a career high in HR, was 1 RBI short of tying his career best in RBI's, had the 2nd highest runs of his career, and though his AVG ducked below .300, it was only his worst since 2005 - and 2007 his AVG was crazy high.
If you look at his hits, doubles, triples, BB's, SB's, SLG, and OPS, theyre all consistent with his career/last few years numbers.
Im guessing he's more valuable because theres only so many good 2nd basemen, but his stats last year where good enough that IMO he didnt really drop off
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I really want to start the fantasy baseball thread, but it might be too soon yet. I'm looking forward to this season!
i guess it's not too soon. i called one of my buddies (vag discomfort) he was already doing one. i'm trying really hard to find a money league to get into. Dylan, you and i should get into a money league through Fanball. I'm pretty sure we can do this, and it's pretty legit. I've said this plenty of times, but fantasy baseball is the best fantasy sport of them all. maybe because there's so many more postitions and players to draft. i love baseball, but i usually don't do well in fantasy baseball. i don't know, but i just fucking love it.
i'm also loving that HUGE win in fantasy golf last week!! 8-) ;)
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I really want to start the fantasy baseball thread, but it might be too soon yet. I'm looking forward to this season!
i guess it's not too soon. i called one of my buddies (vag discomfort) he was already doing one. i'm trying really hard to find a money league to get into. Dylan, you and i should get into a money league through Fanball. I'm pretty sure we can do this, and it's pretty legit. I've said this plenty of times, but fantasy baseball is the best fantasy sport of them all. maybe because there's so many more postitions and players to draft. i love baseball, but i usually don't do well in fantasy baseball. i don't know, but i just fucking love it.
i'm also loving that HUGE win in fantasy golf last week!! 8-) ;)
Sounds good to me, my man. The wife gave me a greenlight on betting on fantasy sports after I finished 1, 2, and 4 in my football leagues.
Fantasy Baseball is definitely the most involved of the fantasy sports, you can really geek out on it. I'm looking forward to it. Do you wanna set up the league, Walt? I liked last year's categories but I would like to see WHIP counted this year.
Dont call it a comeback!!!!
The man with the best nickname ever in baseball, Oil Can Boyd, is making a return to the big leagues :D
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9228008/%27Oil-Can%27-Boyd-looking-for-comeback-at-age-49?MSNHPHCP>1=39002
QuoteAs for your thoughts on Utley, I think youre offbase - no pun intended.
He had a career high in HR, was 1 RBI short of tying his career best in RBI's, had the 2nd highest runs of his career, and though his AVG ducked below .300, it was only his worst since 2005 - and 2007 his AVG was crazy high.
If you look at his hits, doubles, triples, BB's, SB's, SLG, and OPS, theyre all consistent with his career/last few years numbers.
Im guessing he's more valuable because theres only so many good 2nd basemen, but his stats last year where good enough that IMO he didnt really drop off
Actually that was a significant dropoff. As that lineup matured and he is at his prime or reaching it, one would not expect such a precipitous decline in BA. In fantasy, a .035 drop in BA from you 1st round pick who likely gets 600-650 AB is huge. Again, all I said is that I did not get value at the number 8 pick. I'm well aware of his stats as I had him the past 2 years (mentioned before) Plus, Kinsler is the guy now.
Bumpity Bumpity Bump
Evryone does realize that the Rays could be much better than last year? All offensive players on the team (with the exception of Navarro) had down years last year, we were just about the most injured team in baseball, and a full year of Price (who may start the year in the minors).
We have the best and deepest rotation in basball with at least 4 guys at Durham ready to pitch in the bigs right now. I don't really care what the Yanks and Sawx did in the off-season. Lay the line-ups out top to bottom and tell me which team is better.
Jaimoe, what did you guys do to keep up? I'll give you a report from Dunedin - I'm close to there and will be catching a couple of spring training games.
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Jaimoe, what did you guys do to keep up? I'll give you a report from Dunedin - I'm close to there and will be catching a couple of spring training games.
They did nothing, but lost A.J. Burnett, so the Jays starting rotation isn't as good on paper, but still one of the best in the Majors. Plus, the rotation as a whole is young, so they should be better as the year wears on. Getting back Dustin McGowan from injury is fantastic. However, pitching isn't Toronto's problem; scoring runs is. No Jays fan is happy with GM JP Riccardi. One good thing is that we get back Aaron Hill back at second base - he missed almost the entire year with a concussion. Young guys have to step up, just like they did in Tampa.
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Too bad we have all this steroid talk just as the season is starting up again. I think spring training starts next week, right?
Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
I'm happy that Johan Santana isn't pitching in it. I really don't get into it... I think it will stop after the first big star gets hurt during it and misses a whole season!
As for a salary cap, which will never happen, I would like it if it was like the NFL. The only contract $ that's guaranteed is the signing bonus.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMight be time to start a new thread, this one is massive.
Too bad we have all this steroid talk just as the season is starting up again. I think spring training starts next week, right?
Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
I'm happy that Johan Santana isn't pitching in it. I really don't get into it... I think it will stop after the first big star gets hurt during it and misses a whole season!
As for a salary cap, which will never happen, I would like it if it was like the NFL. The only contract $ that's guaranteed is the signing bonus.
How come you don't get into it. Why don't Americans get up for this stuff? There's a World Championship in basketball, WORLD CUP in soccer....$$$$$....yeah yeah yeah I get it >:(
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3925864
nice little bit
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteMight be time to start a new thread, this one is massive.
Too bad we have all this steroid talk just as the season is starting up again. I think spring training starts next week, right?
Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
I'm happy that Johan Santana isn't pitching in it. I really don't get into it... I think it will stop after the first big star gets hurt during it and misses a whole season!
As for a salary cap, which will never happen, I would like it if it was like the NFL. The only contract $ that's guaranteed is the signing bonus.
How come you don't get into it. Why don't Americans get up for this stuff? There's a World Championship in basketball, WORLD CUP in soccer....$$$$$....yeah yeah yeah I get it >:(
I just don't want guys from my team risking injury for nothing. If Wright or Reyes blows his knee out during Mets spring training game and is out for the year I could take it, but not if it happened during the WBC.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteMight be time to start a new thread, this one is massive.
Too bad we have all this steroid talk just as the season is starting up again. I think spring training starts next week, right?
Don't forget about the World Baseball Classic. It starts in early March. Canada - with Joey Votto, Jason Bay, Justin Morneau and Russell Martin - take on the US in the Rogers Centre (Skydome) in Toronto. I'll be there.
I'm happy that Johan Santana isn't pitching in it. I really don't get into it... I think it will stop after the first big star gets hurt during it and misses a whole season!
As for a salary cap, which will never happen, I would like it if it was like the NFL. The only contract $ that's guaranteed is the signing bonus.
How come you don't get into it. Why don't Americans get up for this stuff? There's a World Championship in basketball, WORLD CUP in soccer....$$$$$....yeah yeah yeah I get it >:(
I just don't want guys from my team risking injury for nothing. If Wright or Reyes blows his knee out during Mets spring training game and is out for the year I could take it, but not if it happened during the WBC.
I just don't understand why Americans who wave their flag every four years like madmen during the Olympics don't care when it comes to an international competition between nations playing "America's Pastime." Then I often I am confronted with disdain and disbelief when, although now naturalized, I cheer for my birth country instead of my current country of citizenship. Injuries happen in soccer friendlies, Euro Championships and the World Cup. Yao Ming hurt himself while playing for China and I believe Pau Gasol did while playing for Spain. It happens.
Why is it OK for professional players to go play winter ball in the Caribbean? Are you cool with that? It happens all the time.
I understand your perspective and I guess my issue is with why don't more people in this country care about it?
The Americans will start caring about the World Baseball Classic when they lose a few more times. If there's one thing Americans don't like, it's losing.
It also takes time for any kind of world championship to get going.
That being said, I bet many if not most Canadian hockey fans would rather hoist the Stanley Cup than win a hockey gold medal at the Olympics (although Canadian players treat playing for the national team as an honour and a duty, not a chore).
Maybe if it happened during the off season it would be popular. I still think the biggest problem is that it happens during spring training. If it was during the 2 weeks after the NFL season ends before the Super Bowl people would get into it .
QuoteThe Americans will start caring about the World Baseball Classic when they lose a few more times. If there's one thing Americans don't like, it's losing.
It also takes time for any kind of world championship to get going.
That being said, I bet many if not most Canadian hockey fans would rather hoist the Stanley Cup than win a hockey gold medal at the Olympics (although Canadian players treat playing for the national team as an honour and a duty, not a chore).
You're off base. Americans will start caring about this....never. International competition in baseball has no real history and, let's face it, baseball is on its death bed in the USA. If losing is the one thing that Americans hate, what is that one thing for Canadians? Success? ;)
QuoteQuoteThe Americans will start caring about the World Baseball Classic when they lose a few more times. If there's one thing Americans don't like, it's losing.
It also takes time for any kind of world championship to get going.
That being said, I bet many if not most Canadian hockey fans would rather hoist the Stanley Cup than win a hockey gold medal at the Olympics (although Canadian players treat playing for the national team as an honour and a duty, not a chore).
You're off base. Americans will start caring about this....never. International competition in baseball has no real history and, let's face it, baseball is on its death bed in the USA. If losing is the one thing that Americans hate, what is that one thing for Canadians? Success? ;)
That's actually an interesting comment. We've been accused of eating our own countless times over. When someone or some team does well or receives lots of attention, people (and the media too) try to knock 'em down. It's quite troubling, embarassing and infuriating. A current example of this is hockey phenom John Tavares (who broke Gretzky's OHL points record), predicted to be the #1 pick in this summer's NHL draft (he's like a better but less gritty version of Mike Richards). Media has been picking holes in his game and praising a Swede defenseman they've never seen play. Amazing.
QuoteThe Americans will start caring about the World Baseball Classic when they lose a few more times. If there's one thing Americans don't like, it's losing.
It also takes time for any kind of world championship to get going.
That being said, I bet many if not most Canadian hockey fans would rather hoist the Stanley Cup than win a hockey gold medal at the Olympics (although Canadian players treat playing for the national team as an honour and a duty, not a chore).
Perhaps you are right. I do believe that we are not made aware of the reasons for withdrawals and whether the team is mandating it or it is left to the players. Shoot, I'm pissed that Matsui stated early that he will not play for Japan because his sole duty is to the team that is paying him yet.
As for the latter comment, maybe it's because the Canadians are already awesome at hockey and the Cup has great historical significance. Going by your time or existence theory or just plain weight of accomplishment, I guess any American fan would much rather see the US win the World Cup than enjoy their Chicago Fire win the MLS.
I guess we can take this to the baseball thread tater....
I really like this move (crede). I mean, sure it's not a huge deal, but to the twins and their fans it is. It's nice to have him, but it's sweeter now that the sox don't. I read somewhere that he had 4HR's and batted .400 against us, all in very minimal time last year.
And it seems every year I have to set a handful twins fans straight about hating on A.J. I personally love the guy. The guy lays it on the line every play.
The Mets season could be over before it began! Add this to the Jets and Rangers and this is shaping up to be a miserable sports season for me!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Johan Santana out indefinitely
Things are going from bad to worse with Johan Santana.
First, it was just a sore elbow, likely from throwing for the first time in months. Expected to miss only one start. Then it was two starts. Now, Santana is sidelined indefinitely.
Via Amazin' Stories:
"We have 162 games for what we want to accomplish," Santana said, the day after his expected spring training debut was canceled. "Everything starts April 6. Whether it's going to be me or anyone else, it's tough to say right now."
Santana met with manager Jerry Manuel and general manager Omar Minaya early Saturday morning and said the decision to be supremely cautious with his pitching arm is unanimous.
"I'd rather take my time," he said. "I haven't even faced any live hitters."
The article goes on to explain that Santana is still slated for a bullpen session on Sunday and would like to get two or three under his belt before facing live batters.
Take your time.
Via David Lennon:
As for the worst-case scenario, Santana throws on Sunday, still feels the elbow and the Mets finally decide to send him back to New York for tests. Santana said minutes ago that the elbow still is tight -- he's been told it's the triceps tendon behind the elbow -- and he is considering the possibility that Opening Day might now be questionable for him.
I had that gut feeling when Santana missed his first "start" but I thought nothing of it. Things aren't exactly grim, but any time the ace of the staff is "out indefinitely" you start to worry.
I believe now is the time to worry.
QuoteThe Mets season could be over before it began! Add this to the Jets and Rangers and this is shaping up to be a miserable sports season for me!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Johan Santana out indefinitely
But at least you aren't from Toronto: The Raptors are the biggest disappointment in the NBA this year; the Leafs are rebuilding for the first time since the 60's and won't make the playoffs; the Blue Jays did nothing in the off-season and might finish last in the East this season; MLS's Toronto FC sucked again (but had great attendance) and the Toronto Argonauts finished 4-14 in the CFL in '08.
It's a good thing I'm a Boston Bruins and Syracuse Orangeman fan or I'd really lose it.
On an unrelated note, former Twins 3rd baseman Cory Koskie made Team Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
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On an unrelated note, former Twins 3rd baseman Cory Koskie made Team Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
nice!
i remember when Cory left the twins. Took out a full page in the Star Tribune to tell the twins fans goodbye, and thanks. Pure class from a good ball player.
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On an unrelated note, former Twins 3rd baseman Cory Koskie made Team Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
nice!
i remember when Cory left the twins. Took out a full page in the Star Tribune to tell the twins fans goodbye, and thanks. Pure class from a good ball player.
A concussion ended his career, but this tournament may give him a second chance to kick-start his pro career again.
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On an unrelated note, former Twins 3rd baseman Cory Koskie made Team Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
nice!
i remember when Cory left the twins. Took out a full page in the Star Tribune to tell the twins fans goodbye, and thanks. Pure class from a good ball player.
A concussion ended his career, but this tournament may give him a second chance to kick-start his pro career again.
i hope so. but he has to be pretty old by now. late 30's? maybe in his 40's?
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On an unrelated note, former Twins 3rd baseman Cory Koskie made Team Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
nice!
i remember when Cory left the twins. Took out a full page in the Star Tribune to tell the twins fans goodbye, and thanks. Pure class from a good ball player.
A concussion ended his career, but this tournament may give him a second chance to kick-start his pro career again.
i hope so. but he has to be pretty old by now. late 30's? maybe in his 40's?
He's 35. There's still some game left in him, if his head is clear.
Is this speculation, or is he really thinking about this. I hope he's really thinking about this.
QuoteIs this speculation, or is he really thinking about this. I hope he's really thinking about this.
He made Team Canada, which is a good team on paper, so I think that if he perfoms well, look for a comeback.
Here's an article from Canada's National Post newspaper:
http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=1337602
What the hell is Manny thinking?
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And why did he do a diving catch cutting off a throw from centre field, take a bathroom break during a game into the Green Monster and put his BBQ up for sale on ebay? The guy is a different cat.
QuoteQuoteWhat the hell is Manny thinking?
And why did he do a diving catch cutting off a throw from centre field, take a bathroom break during a game into the Green Monster and put his BBQ up for sale on ebay? The guy is a different cat.
Well, and his agent sucks.
Anyone picking the Yankees to finish above the Rays (almost everyone at ESPN with the exception of Buster Olney) is lazy and dumb. Go position by position and we are better at almost everyone. Even 3rd at this point - who would you rather have as of today, A-roid or Longoria?
Oh, and our rotation is about 10 deep now. Yes, that is former top Astro prospect Carlos Hernandez tearing it up after about 3 years off.
The Yanks are overrated every year. They throw tons of money at names and it never gets them anywhere. They picked up C.C. that's awesome! They will probably get to the playoffs. But then as usual C.C. becomes Dontrell Willis once the playoffs start. Plus now that A-Roids is out it should make the road a bit tougher to ho.
QuoteThe Yanks are overrated every year. They throw tons of money at names and it never gets them anywhere. They picked up C.C. that's awesome! They will probably get to the playoffs. But then as usual C.C. becomes Dontrell Willis once the playoffs start. Plus now that A-Roids is out it should make the road a bit tougher to ho.
And don't trust A.J. Burnett one bit. He was comfortable for the first time in his career last season because he had a great pitching coach and relied heavily on Roy Halliday.
QuoteQuoteThe Yanks are overrated every year. They throw tons of money at names and it never gets them anywhere. They picked up C.C. that's awesome! They will probably get to the playoffs. But then as usual C.C. becomes Dontrell Willis once the playoffs start. Plus now that A-Roids is out it should make the road a bit tougher to ho.
And don't trust A.J. Burnett one bit. He was comfortable for the first time in his career last season because he had a great pitching coach and relied heavily on Roy Halliday.
Well if anything it should be a fun division to watch with them, the sox and the rays now being contenders.
I just can't see how you can bet against the rays pitching staff. They have four above average starters. There bullpen is decent as well.
Of course I'm looking for a repeat from the WORLD FUCKIN' CHAMPIONS!
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Yanks are overrated every year. They throw tons of money at names and it never gets them anywhere. They picked up C.C. that's awesome! They will probably get to the playoffs. But then as usual C.C. becomes Dontrell Willis once the playoffs start. Plus now that A-Roids is out it should make the road a bit tougher to ho.
And don't trust A.J. Burnett one bit. He was comfortable for the first time in his career last season because he had a great pitching coach and relied heavily on Roy Halliday.
Well if anything it should be a fun division to watch with them, the sox and the rays now being contenders.
I just can't see how you can bet against the rays pitching staff. They have four above average starters. There bullpen is decent as well.
Of course I'm looking for a repeat from the WORLD FUCKIN' CHAMPIONS!
After the Jays, I was pulling for the Devil Rays to win it all. I've watched them many many times over the years and know the team fairly well. I doubt Jays owners will be giving away Jays-Rays comp tickets this year.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Yanks are overrated every year. They throw tons of money at names and it never gets them anywhere. They picked up C.C. that's awesome! They will probably get to the playoffs. But then as usual C.C. becomes Dontrell Willis once the playoffs start. Plus now that A-Roids is out it should make the road a bit tougher to ho.
And don't trust A.J. Burnett one bit. He was comfortable for the first time in his career last season because he had a great pitching coach and relied heavily on Roy Halliday.
Well if anything it should be a fun division to watch with them, the sox and the rays now being contenders.
I just can't see how you can bet against the rays pitching staff. They have four above average starters. There bullpen is decent as well.
Of course I'm looking for a repeat from the WORLD FUCKIN' CHAMPIONS!
After the Jays, I was pulling for the Devil Rays to win it all. I've watched them many many times over the years and know the team fairly well. I doubt Jays owners will be giving away Jays-Rays comp tickets this year.
It's funny because the Rays went from having like 1,000 fans to 100,000 fans.
I remember during the WS they were interviewing this lady and she said the funniest thing ever.
She said something along the lines of...
"I have been supporting this team for over 20 years." Kinda amazing considering they have only been around ten years....
Great World Baseball Classic game last night in Toronto. The US squeaked by with a 6-5 win over Canada. That was one of the best games I've ever been at, regardless of the outcome in any sport. The crowd was incredible and the Canadians did Canada and the game of baseball proud. It all came down to pitching and there's only so far a roster with mostly minor leaguers can take you, but they did an admirable job nonetheless. Canada has a really good batting order with Joey Votto, Russell Martin, Justin Morneau, Jason Bay, Matt Stairs and Mark Teahan. I loved hearing 42-thousand booing Jeter and razzing Larry "Chipper" Jones.
Anyway, I'm going to the US-Venezuela game tonight and I think I'll boo Jeter just for old time's sake.
Didn't get to watch the US v Can, sounds like I missed out. Nothing wrong with booing Jeter.
I am watching the game right now, and seeing Dunn's bomb made me feel good. Haven't seen a homerun that big in a while. Jimmy Rollins was talking live to the broadcasters, and all he said was...Oh...My...Goodness.
Also, last night I got to see the progress of the twins new stadium. things are looking good.
QuoteGreat World Baseball Classic game last night in Toronto. The US squeaked by with a 6-5 win over Canada. That was one of the best games I've ever been at, regardless of the outcome in any sport. The crowd was incredible and the Canadians did Canada and the game of baseball proud. It all came down to pitching and there's only so far a roster with mostly minor leaguers can take you, but they did an admirable job nonetheless. Canada has a really good batting order with Joey Votto, Russell Martin, Justin Morneau, Jason Bay, Matt Stairs and Mark Teahan. I loved hearing 42-thousand booing Jeter and razzing Larry "Chipper" Jones.
Anyway, I'm going to the US-Venezuela game tonight and I think I'll boo Jeter just for old time's sake.
Does 'Chipper' really need to be in quotes at this point?!?!! Is his first name worth mentioning? ;D
QuoteQuoteGreat World Baseball Classic game last night in Toronto. The US squeaked by with a 6-5 win over Canada. That was one of the best games I've ever been at, regardless of the outcome in any sport. The crowd was incredible and the Canadians did Canada and the game of baseball proud. It all came down to pitching and there's only so far a roster with mostly minor leaguers can take you, but they did an admirable job nonetheless. Canada has a really good batting order with Joey Votto, Russell Martin, Justin Morneau, Jason Bay, Matt Stairs and Mark Teahan. I loved hearing 42-thousand booing Jeter and razzing Larry "Chipper" Jones.
Anyway, I'm going to the US-Venezuela game tonight and I think I'll boo Jeter just for old time's sake.
Does 'Chipper' really need to be in quotes at this point?!?!! Is his first name worth mentioning? ;D
I still love that he named one of his kids Shea!
How was the game last night Jaimoe? Not the same crowd that the US/Canada game drew huh. So far so good for the U.S. It's so hard to root for the Pedroia/Youkilis right side of the IF.s
I doubt that anyone got up to watch the Japan/S. Korea game like I did but what a beautiful 1-0 ballgame it was. Although S. Korea made a couple of silly baserunning blunders, overall it was a well played, well pitched, well defended game with a great crowd. :)
Now if Orestes Destrade would stop showing off his poor Japanese and stop talking about his experience playing in Japan.....Ok, Ok, he was not too bad overall. I remember going to see him play back in 1990 for the Seibu Lions.
QuoteHow was the game last night Jaimoe? Not the same crowd that the US/Canada game drew huh. So far so good for the U.S. It's so hard to root for the Pedroia/Youkilis right side of the IF.s
I doubt that anyone got up to watch the Japan/S. Korea game like I did but what a beautiful 1-0 ballgame it was. Although S. Korea made a couple of silly baserunning blunders, overall it was a well played, well pitched, well defended game with a great crowd. :)
Now if Orestes Destrade would stop showing off his poor Japanese and stop talking about his experience playing in Japan.....Ok, Ok, he was not too bad overall. I remember going to see him play back in 1990 for the Seibu Lions.
I stuck it out until the 7th.
I don't expect any more big crowds except for Canada-Venuezuela on Wednesday (but it won't be no 42,000 like on Saturday).
Sorry about Canada Jaimoe. It really is tough in these one game dealamajigs.
On a positive note, how about them Dutch?! Let me rephrase. How bout them Dutch Caribbean Colonies?!
QuoteSorry about Canada Jaimoe. It really is tough in these one game dealamajigs.
On a positive note, how about them Dutch?! Let me rephrase. How bout them Dutch Caribbean Colonies?!
When 4 world class starters choose not to play for Canada and Baseball Canada plus manager Ernie Witt (former Blue jays great) decided to rest our best starter until game 3 (but that never materialized) was nothing short of a disaster. With our best pitcher, Canada would have beaten the US since it all came down to pitching and the Italian game disgrace would never have happened.
Nippon Ichiban!!!
World Fucking Champions! ;D
QuoteWorld Fucking Champions! ;D
Yup!
I hope that at least one other person watched this INCREDIBLE game. I've never seen anything like it from the pitch to pitch pressure, the fan energy, the unique strategies employed and some of the best defense anyone has ever seen.
In a span of 3 innings, 2 strike 'em out throw 'em outs, an extraordinary 180 foot DP by the Koreans with an amazing turn and throw by the 2B, maybe the best single OF play I have ever seen when Uchikawa, the Japanese LF sprinted to the line, slid to short hop a hard linedrive near the line and the wall, popped up in one motion and threw a one hop strike to 2nd. The fluidity, speed and precision of the play was 2nd to none. The Korean SS basically busting the entire right side of his face on a head first slide that shattered his helmet after smashing into the Japanese players leg at 2nd on the tag.
Too amazing a game to believe and my hats of to both teams. Of course I was rooting for the Japanese but in the end it really wouldn't have mattered. What an exhibition of baseball.
The promotion and schedule of most of these games didn't help promote this otherwise great tournament. I missed the game since it was on too late (I had to be up at 5:45 today). Still, I'm glad the US didn't make it into the final, although it would have been good for future tournaments if they made it. Looked like a good game (from the highlights).
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Halladay in his 7th straight opening day start tonight against the Tigers. Geddy Lee is in his normal seat behind home plate. I love that baseball is back. It may be a tough year for the Jays though.
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looks like the yanks got their money's worth from c.c. today :-?
LET'S GO BOSOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even if C.C. pitched a perfect game today he still isn't worth his contract. He'll likely go the way of Dontrell Willis before CY Young. ;)
He'll be lucky if he wins 15 games. Dude throws way to much
Everybody just over-hyped him towards the end of last season. I guess they had some right to do it, he was pitching every third game. But that's baseball... sometimes you're hot and most of the time or warm or cold. The way everyone was talking I thought he would totally shut down the Phils in the playoffs. But of course they took C.C. to school. I think it was the game Victorino hit a grand slam in the second inning.
Pirates down 4-3 to the Cardinals in the 9th, 2 outs, bases loaded....Jack Wilson hits a 3-Run double and the Buccos win 6-4
LETS GO BUCS :D
You have the Pens and the Steelers. You can't win them all... ;)
QuoteYou have the Pens and the Steelers. You can't win them all... ;)
What you talkin' bout?! There's mad buzz on the Buccos this year around here - of course there is, its April.
BUCs GON Win Da PeNNaNt!!!
The Jays are killing my second favourite team, Detroit, 9-1 in the bottom of the 6th. Halladay is Halladay and the young Toronto hitters are hitting to their potential.
Mets bullpen actually held a lead and got Johan a win today! A good sign!
QuoteThe Jays are killing my second favourite team, Detroit, 9-1 in the bottom of the 6th. Halladay is Halladay and the young Toronto hitters are hitting to their potential.
God, as a fantasy dork, is this the year that Adam Lind fulfills the hype or will he go the way of a mediocre version of Raul Ibanez? :P
Cubbies win, O's win. All is right in the world. :)
QuoteQuoteThe Jays are killing my second favourite team, Detroit, 9-1 in the bottom of the 6th. Halladay is Halladay and the young Toronto hitters are hitting to their potential.
God, as a fantasy dork, is this the year that Adam Lind fulfills the hype or will he go the way of a mediocre version of Raul Ibanez? :P
Lind will have a good year. He's not going to have to worry about being sent down with Cito as manager, and Cito along with batting coach Gene Tennace are hands-on with all the batters (Cito is a former Jays batting coach). The Jays player to watch is 20-year-old Travis Snyder. He looks like he has all the tools to be a superstar.
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Reminds me of Adam Dunn patrolling the US outfield ::)
Buccos are 1-1...were .500 baby!!! :D
..and Jaimoe, whats your prognosis on Vernon Wells, I got him on 1 of my fantasy teams? actually, I have Scott Downs on a team too, so him as well :)
QuoteBuccos are 1-1...were .500 baby!!! :D
..and Jaimoe, whats your prognosis on Vernon Wells, I got him on 1 of my fantasy teams? actually, I have Scott Downs on a team too, so him as well :)
Downs is very useful middle relief pitcher, and the Jays will probably use him a lot given the unproven 2-5 starters. Wells needs to play healthy, but I doubt he'll make it through the season unscathed. He's a risky pick-up.
Off to see my boy Uehara Koji dominate the Yanks at Camden!
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at first i thought he died or something. just a huge fan?
Tater, where's the junk talk? We're already 2 games in. Are you sick of the royals hype yet? I am!...although, if they ever turn out a good season, I'd be for it.
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at first i thought he died or something. just a huge fan?
Tater, where's the junk talk? We're already 2 games in. Are you sick of the royals hype yet? I am!...although, if they ever turn out a good season, I'd be for it.
Hank beat Babe's record yesterday in history,thought it was obvious :)
The phillies game yesterday was phucking phenomenal! Down 10-3 in the bottom of the 7th they mounted an 8 run comeback that inning to eventually win the game!
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at first i thought he died or something. just a huge fan?
Tater, where's the junk talk? We're already 2 games in. Are you sick of the royals hype yet? I am!...although, if they ever turn out a good season, I'd be for it.
BLUE ROCKS!
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at first i thought he died or something. just a huge fan?
Tater, where's the junk talk? We're already 2 games in. Are you sick of the royals hype yet? I am!...although, if they ever turn out a good season, I'd be for it.
I was at opening day, it was AWESOME !! Thome jacked a 3 run homer in the 8th to seal the deal. I miss Crede. Josh Fields was gettin razed the entire game by the fans. I think he will come around but he is no Crede. We got you guys for 3 in a row starting tomorrow. I don't have very much hope for are starting rotation.
I will come up with some smack talk for you after this series. I don't like slinging shit unless I got somthing to back it up. And right now I got nothin.
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Tough opening series for the Reds. BWebb stratched on Saturday. The rush him back to quick, or maybe he did it to himelf, i don't know. He's been injury free his whole career, hopefully he can heal up and be back to throwing like a Cy Young winner again!
Rough start all around for me this season, let's get it together boys!
I think it's almost tradition that I start the smack talk with this
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Surprise no one in here has posted how the Angels 22yr old starting pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a hit and run car accident last night a few miles away from the stadium, just hours after making his 4th appearance in MLB, and his best one yet pitching 6 scoreless innings and striking out 5. He made it this far after being 1 of the top prospects in high school before he blew out his elbow in his last high school game and needed to get Tommy John surgery.
Fuckin sad.
Apparently this is like the 5th Angel in their history to die in a car crash, and his accident occurred within a mile from 1 of these other players' crashes, and the Angels wearing some sort of patch on their uniforms yesterday commemorating this other fallen player. Crazy
ESPN failed to cover the Nick Adenhart story during the day. They were too busy having it off with Tiger Woods to care. Fucking a-holes.
QuoteESPN failed to cover the Nick Adenhart story during the day. They were too busy having it off with Tiger Woods to care. Fucking a-holes.
Actually, no. Whenever I woke up around 1130AM (hey, its my day off, gimme a break ;D) I put on First Take and it was breaking news at that point and they had like a 5 minute conversation with the girl who was reporting the story for them. The Angels organization had said nothing at that point.
I had Sportscenter on a little later and it was always in their lead for the Breaking News segments each hour. I actually saw a clip that I guess was the Angels official public announcement thing, and his agent was Scott Boras, and he IMO sincerely looked in despair. At one point he talked about how Adenhart told his parents to come to LA for the game because he thought something special was going to happen. They ended up coming. As a parent, I couldnt even imagine seeing my son throw 6 shutout innings in basically his first Major League start, only to find out a few hours later he died in an accident. Almost unbelievable.
RIP Nick Adenhart 1986-2009
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Just ordered MLB extra innings. Baseball 24/7 pretty much. Loving that big time!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas.
Only in Cicago :)http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1524080,w-dead-goat-wrigley-field-cubs-curse-041309.article
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RIP Harry.
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What's goin' on? The Bird?
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RIP Harry.
Loved his voice. Football, and baseball. Sorry for your loss Philadelphia.
How about Nick Swisher being NYY best pitcher yesterday going 1 IP with a K and no runs given up ;D
I wonder if you get credit for that in fantasy baseball
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RIP Harry.
Loved his voice. Football, and baseball. Sorry for your loss Philadelphia.
Same here. I loved his contributions to NFL Films, so it's not just Philly's loss.
Sometimes bad things happen :'( but there's still joy in Mudville :)
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Red Sox@A's tonght
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tomorrow [smiley=beer.gif] bbill where are you? you going?
Weird how these things come in 3's. Nick Adenhart, Harry Kalas, and then Mark Fidrych. Never heard of him before but apparently he was the hottest thing going during his rookie year in 1976, posting 19 wins, lead the MLB with a 2.34 ERA, AL leader with 24 complete games, a 1.079 WHIP, and 4 shutouts and was 2nd in Cy Young Award. The following year though, he tore cartilage in his knee but once he came back he only pitched 10 more games before his career was over. It wasnt until 1985 that he found out he had a torn rotator cuff and that was why he couldnt throw like he used to.
Crazy.
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More on the Bird
Fidrych talks to the mound during a May 1977 game against the Seattle Mariners. It was one of Fidrych's many charming eccentricities. Sports Illustrated/Getty Images
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A's 6-5 in 12 last night ;)
One more today @12:35 pdt
Cats-Beavs@10:35 pdt 2 down 2 to go [smiley=beer.gif]
Happy Jackie Robinson Day Today [smiley=beer.gif]
http://www.jackierobinson.com/
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I am a huge Detroit Tigers fan so the passing of "The Bird" was truly a sad day for the city of Detroit and the baseball family.
H fuckin K
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Nice at the park................................................................... for a Weds 8-) :) 8-) :) 8-) :) 8-) :) 8-) :) :P
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This just in...
Jimmy Rollins sucks again.
It's official, the Phillies are the new Texas Rangers, our pitching blows.
He's all yours ;D
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He's pitching now.
I know I got it on mlb gameday here ;)
QuoteI know I got it on mlb gameday here ;)
ahhh
Are you an A's fan?
we grow 'em by the river here, the A's pick 'em when theyr'e ripe
so it's yes & no ;D
One thing that's nice about having the baseball package is the commercials. I really like watching the funny ones that the teams put on. My favorite so far is the Pittsburgh shamwow style commercial, really funny.
QuoteOne thing that's nice about having the baseball package is the commercials. I really like watching the funny ones that the teams put on. My favorite so far is the Pittsburgh shamwow style commercial, really funny.
yeah, its pretty good. Im sure after the guy had the hooker incident they wished they didnt do it, but oh well ;D
I really need to make it to PNC park before they don't have these $1 ticket deals anymore.
yeah, I saw the pics of the whore he slapped around, ouch! Another one I like is the Mariners hand out Rally Fries to a lucky fan. Gotta love stadium promotions.
QuoteThis just in...
Jimmy Rollins sucks again.
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QuoteQuoteI know I got it on mlb gameday here ;)
ahhh
Are you an A's fan?
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They're one of the teams I watch [smiley=beer.gif]went to Phils @ A's last year. 8-)
How did they end up? ;)
Ryan Sweeneys out swinging in Toronto ;D
Ryan Sweeneys just picked up his 3rd RBI ;D
Rays win! Here comes the winning streak.
Sheffield with 500, [smiley=beer.gif]
20-21 years in the bigs.
I know a guy here that went up with Gary in '88. He only played 4 games in the majors and was also a AAA rookie of the year. :(
Tough game
A's cant lose today ;)
Ehh Phils v Pads got rained out.
What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
QuoteEhh Phils v Pads got rained out.
What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
Billy Bean's a compulsive trader. They seem to want to get a younger hungry group of guys. Players that don't cost them a fortune in salary.
I think they feel they have alot of good young pitching in our farm system. So they can trade the better knowns and use and shop the
lesser knowns. It's all about the money and how much they can make.
One of the reasons I like the AAA is that the guys are trying to make their way up to the show for the first time or get back for whatever reason. It makes for some good ball and is a little less money than the bigs. In the last 2 years AAA Sac made about 190 transactions per year and still won the PCL and beat the IL team for the AAA crown.So they got talent and baseball smarts in 10 years Sac has won their division 7 times, the PCL 4 and the AAA twice. They just need all that to click in Oakland.IMO ::)
QuoteQuoteEhh Phils v Pads got rained out.
What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
Billy Bean's a compulsive trader. They seem to want to get a younger hungry group of guys. Players that don't cost them a fortune in salary.
I think they feel they have alot of good young pitching in our farm system. So they can trade the better knowns and use and shop the
lesser knowns. It's all about the money and how much they can make.
One of the reasons I like the AAA is that the guys are trying to make their way up to the show for the first time or get back for whatever reason. It makes for some good ball and is a little less money than the bigs. In the last 2 years AAA Sac made about 190 transactions per year and still won the PCL and beat the IL team for the AAA crown.So they got talent and baseball smarts in 10 years Sac has won their division 7 times, the PCL 4 and the AAA twice. They just need all that to click in Oakland.IMO ::)
Yeah they continue to be stacked, particularly with arms. Trevor Cahill seems to be the Real Deal
QuoteQuoteQuoteEhh Phils v Pads got rained out.
What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
Billy Bean's a compulsive trader. They seem to want to get a younger hungry group of guys. Players that don't cost them a fortune in salary.
I think they feel they have alot of good young pitching in our farm system. So they can trade the better knowns and use and shop the
lesser knowns. It's all about the money and how much they can make.
One of the reasons I like the AAA is that the guys are trying to make their way up to the show for the first time or get back for whatever reason. It makes for some good ball and is a little less money than the bigs. In the last 2 years AAA Sac made about 190 transactions per year and still won the PCL and beat the IL team for the AAA crown.So they got talent and baseball smarts in 10 years Sac has won their division 7 times, the PCL 4 and the AAA twice. They just need all that to click in Oakland.IMO ::)
Yeah they continue to be stacked, particularly with arms. Trevor Cahill seems to be the Real Deal
Cahill skipped AAA and went to Oak from AA I thought we would get him first. >:( It will be interesting to see what happens in this NY series with the wind tunnel and all ;D
Hey headdy yer Bucs put it to the fish today. ;) Fla was off to a good start someone had to stop it :)
11-1?! Tell that to the Buccos. Marlins aint shit.
We're 7-6, and Im surprised its not 1-2 games better. We lead the league in shutouts with 4, no other team has more than 2. I said it before the season and Ill say it again, if the Buccos get good pitching from their starters, theyll finish over .500
And Nate McLouth is the Cris Carter of baseball so far. All he does is hit HomeRuns.
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
Jaimoe and K, I don't want to step on anyone's toes here, but lord, doesn't the Jays broadcast suck. It's really boring, even for baseball. For the record, I don't think the Twins have the best.
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We [highlight]can't afford to buy championships[/highlight] (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. [highlight]The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving[/highlight]. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
I think they lucked out with those guys. Maybe they put $ into the farm instead? Saw your Twins Play RiverCats here in exhibition play. :)
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We [highlight]can't afford to buy championships[/highlight] (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. [highlight]The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving[/highlight]. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
I think they lucked out with those guys. Maybe they put $ into the farm instead? Saw your Twins Play RiverCats here in exhibition play. :)
Sweet where was that? I assume you're from the Bay area being an A's fan and a PCL fan? I think that's a good way of looking at it. Do you think that's the case? I guess the proof is in the pudding. So I now think it's a great way of looking at it.
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
You would just think with producing all those great arms they should be getting better value for their players. I understand there is nothing you can do when a player walks in FA, but what about with trades? Would you say they are getting good offensive prospects for these guys?
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
You would just think with producing all those great arms they should be getting better value for their players. I understand there is nothing you can do when a player walks in FA, but what about with trades? Would you say they are getting good offensive prospects for these guys?
Okay I'm going to rant about the Twins. Santana and Hunter leaving still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Like you said, getting value. We didn't get shit for Santana. Carlos Gomez is fast and stupid. Have you ever heard in all the years of baseball...that a coach had to shine a flashlight in a player's eyes because they weren't paying attention? I haven't. The guy is an idiot, but he's still so young that I should give the benefit of the doubt. I just don't want to hate a player into my 30's you know? But it seemed to me that the Twins lied to the fans. They always talk future, and they always talked about needing a stadium to compete in FA. The future was Santana and Hunter. The future has a stadium that's getting built. What the hell happened? Our owner just died, but he was the richest of all the owners in baseball. What the fuck?
As for the A's Edtombell would explain that situation better...
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We [highlight]can't afford to buy championships[/highlight] (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. [highlight]The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving[/highlight]. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
I think they lucked out with those guys. Maybe they put $ into the farm instead? Saw your Twins Play RiverCats here in exhibition play. :)
Sweet where was that? I assume you're from the Bay area being an A's fan and a PCL fan? I think that's a good way of looking at it. Do you think that's the case? I guess the proof is in the pudding. So I now think it's a great way of looking at it.
Raley Field here in Tent City er.. Sacramento. Twins hammered us if memory serves. With what 29 teams each with 6 levels of farm clubs all the different markets and all that, pretty complicated to me. Twins were parent club of Portland's AAA Beavers once, I lived there then and went to some games. You get to see alot of MLB guys rehab in AAA and most of the managers and coaches are all former players so that is cool too. Good times 8-) good times
Never been to a minor league game, I think the nearest one is in Iowa or something. My buddy for the Dodgers isn't playing Triple A. I guess making a trip down to Omaha to watch him play isn't going to happen. Maybe one day.
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
You would just think with producing all those great arms they should be getting better value for their players. I understand there is nothing you can do when a player walks in FA, but what about with trades? Would you say they are getting good offensive prospects for these guys?
Okay I'm going to rant about the Twins. Santana and Hunter leaving still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Like you said, getting value. We didn't get shit for Santana. Carlos Gomez is fast and stupid. Have you ever heard in all the years of baseball...that a coach had to shine a flashlight in a player's eyes because they weren't paying attention? I haven't. The guy is an idiot, but he's still so young that I should give the benefit of the doubt. I just don't want to hate a player into my 30's you know? But it seemed to me that the Twins lied to the fans. They always talk future, and they always talked about needing a stadium to compete in FA. The future was Santana and Hunter. The future has a stadium that's getting built. What the hell happened? Our owner just died, but he was the richest of all the owners in baseball. What the fuck?
As for the A's Edtombell would explain that situation better...
Who are these Twins you speak of? An expansion team?
JK.
QuoteNever been to a minor league game, I think the nearest one is in Iowa or something. My buddy for the Dodgers isn't playing Triple A. I guess making a trip down to Omaha to watch him play isn't going to happen. Maybe one day.
The only minor league team I am a fan of (besides the Phils farm teams) are the Wilmington Blue Rock. They are the single A affiliate of the Royals. The games are a great time, and you don't have to break the bank.
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QuoteQuoteNever been to a minor league game, I think the nearest one is in Iowa or something. My buddy for the Dodgers isn't playing Triple A. I guess making a trip down to Omaha to watch him play isn't going to happen. Maybe one day.
The only minor league team I am a fan of (besides the Phils farm teams) are the Wilmington Blue Rock. They are the single A affiliate of the Royals. The games are a great time, and you don't have to break the bank.
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Look for ml parks while on vacation ;)
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
You would just think with producing all those great arms they should be getting better value for their players. I understand there is nothing you can do when a player walks in FA, but what about with trades? Would you say they are getting good offensive prospects for these guys?
Okay I'm going to rant about the Twins. Santana and Hunter leaving still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Like you said, getting value. We didn't get shit for Santana. Carlos Gomez is fast and stupid. Have you ever heard in all the years of baseball...that a coach had to shine a flashlight in a player's eyes because they weren't paying attention? I haven't. The guy is an idiot, but he's still so young that I should give the benefit of the doubt. I just don't want to hate a player into my 30's you know? But it seemed to me that the Twins lied to the fans. They always talk future, and they always talked about needing a stadium to compete in FA. The future was Santana and Hunter. The future has a stadium that's getting built. What the hell happened? Our owner just died, but he was the richest of all the owners in baseball. What the fuck?
As for the A's Edtombell would explain that situation better...
I've never lived in a big league city so my view is different than locals.
Some ballplayers might not be that bright so a light might help.I know that if a player in the dugout gets hit by a foul because they aren't paying attention he gets fined. I don't even know why some guys are even in the MLB, for the money I guess.It' all about the money.
There is so much happening it's hard to keep up. Just trying to find out what happened and where all the players went each year is tough. Let alone all the other. I lived near an ml park when I was a kid,went all the time, little rascal style ,you know one of the fence boards had one nail at the top it was a door ;) I would also climb the scoreboard from the back and watch from there hang the metal #'s with the scorekeeper :) Never paid never had $ probably only bought snacks maybe half dozen times we was poor.We couldn't even afford clothes When I was 5 my Mom gave me a hat so I could look out the window. Anyway
You can't get too attached to players in the minors because of the horse trading and call ups and all that. Such competition for a spot with a club and a contract. The way the player drafted,media buzz, name all that.
Bsides wtfdoiknow ;D ;D ;D
Just turned on the A's game to see a NY jack to the right field wind tunnel >:( 5-2 NY btm 6th. Ow Ow called stike to end it. Come on A's lets go.
Phils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
You would just think with producing all those great arms they should be getting better value for their players. I understand there is nothing you can do when a player walks in FA, but what about with trades? Would you say they are getting good offensive prospects for these guys?
Okay I'm going to rant about the Twins. Santana and Hunter leaving still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Like you said, getting value. We didn't get shit for Santana. Carlos Gomez is fast and stupid. Have you ever heard in all the years of baseball...that a coach had to shine a flashlight in a player's eyes because they weren't paying attention? I haven't. The guy is an idiot, but he's still so young that I should give the benefit of the doubt. I just don't want to hate a player into my 30's you know? But it seemed to me that the Twins lied to the fans. They always talk future, and they always talked about needing a stadium to compete in FA. The future was Santana and Hunter. The future has a stadium that's getting built. What the hell happened? Our owner just died, but he was the richest of all the owners in baseball. What the fuck?
As for the A's Edtombell would explain that situation better...
I've never lived in a big league city so my view is different than locals.
Some ballplayers might not be that bright so a light might help.I know that if a player in the dugout gets hit by a foul because they aren't paying attention he gets fined. I don't even know why some guys are even in the MLB, for the money I guess.It' all about the money.
There is so much happening it's hard to keep up. Just trying to find out what happened and where all the players went each year is tough. Let alone all the other. I lived near an ml park when I was a kid,went all the time, little rascal style ,you know one of the fence boards had one nail at the top it was a door ;) I would also climb the scoreboard from the back and watch from there hang the metal #'s with the scorekeeper :) Never paid never had $ probably only bought snacks maybe half dozen times we was poor.We couldn't even afford clothes When I was 5 my Mom gave me a hat so I could look out the window. Anyway
You can't get too attached to players in the minors because of the horse trading and call ups and all that. Such competition for a spot with a club and a contract. The way the player drafted,media buzz, name all that.
Bsides wtfdoiknow ;D ;D ;D
It's also true for the MLB as well, players come and go. In Philly we were all attached to Burrell and there was a considerable backlash when they let him walk. In hindsight Ibanez was a great pickup. He is more consistent with his bat and a slightly better fielder.
I could see how ML ball could e more exciting. You have guys hungry for a payday, so you see a lot of effort. You don't always get that attitude in the MLB.
QuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
QuoteQuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
I'm gonnna watch more A's games. After all they are originally ours (phillys) ;) :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLahE5XnVmI is that you leon...
He really took that shot like a champ!
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What's the deal with the A's purging their pitching staff? I can't understand Blanton is kind of unstable but what about Harden and letting Houston Street go? I haven't seen him pitch much, but in the limited # of times he impressed me. His numbers also looked pretty good.
I would say that the A's are my second AL team. I love their pitchers. I'm a Twins fan, and the A's and Twins are kind of the same. We get ours, and we get rid. We can't afford to buy championships (not saying the Phil's did), but we also can't afford to keep the great players that make it. The A's must of knew something, because Mulder, Hudson, and Zito haven't really done much since leaving. It seems there's always someone new they're bringing up. I have three A's pitchers in my money league. Yeah, they're young, but when's the last time the A's didn't have young, and good starting pitching.
You would just think with producing all those great arms they should be getting better value for their players. I understand there is nothing you can do when a player walks in FA, but what about with trades? Would you say they are getting good offensive prospects for these guys?
Okay I'm going to rant about the Twins. Santana and Hunter leaving still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Like you said, getting value. We didn't get shit for Santana. Carlos Gomez is fast and stupid. Have you ever heard in all the years of baseball...that a coach had to shine a flashlight in a player's eyes because they weren't paying attention? I haven't. The guy is an idiot, but he's still so young that I should give the benefit of the doubt. I just don't want to hate a player into my 30's you know? But it seemed to me that the Twins lied to the fans. They always talk future, and they always talked about needing a stadium to compete in FA. The future was Santana and Hunter. The future has a stadium that's getting built. What the hell happened? Our owner just died, but he was the richest of all the owners in baseball. What the fuck?
As for the A's Edtombell would explain that situation better...
I've never lived in a big league city so my view is different than locals.
Some ballplayers might not be that bright so a light might help.I know that if a player in the dugout gets hit by a foul because they aren't paying attention he gets fined. I don't even know why some guys are even in the MLB, for the money I guess.It' all about the money.
There is so much happening it's hard to keep up. Just trying to find out what happened and where all the players went each year is tough. Let alone all the other. I lived near an ml park when I was a kid,went all the time, little rascal style ,you know one of the fence boards had one nail at the top it was a door ;) I would also climb the scoreboard from the back and watch from there hang the metal #'s with the scorekeeper :) Never paid never had $ probably only bought snacks maybe half dozen times we was poor.We couldn't even afford clothes When I was 5 my Mom gave me a hat so I could look out the window. Anyway
You can't get too attached to players in the minors because of the horse trading and call ups and all that. Such competition for a spot with a club and a contract. The way the player drafted,media buzz, name all that.
Bsides wtfdoiknow ;D ;D ;D
It's also true for the MLB as well, players come and go. In Philly we were all attached to Burrell and there was a considerable backlash when they let him walk. In hindsight Ibanez was a great pickup. He is more consistent with his bat and a slightly better fielder.
I could see how ML ball could e more exciting. You have guys hungry for a payday, so you see a lot of effort. You don't always get that attitude in the MLB.
I hear you I love the Bigs but it is whack with all the star shit and crybaby stuff. For shit sake it's the same game we all played as
kids and somehow a whole bunch of people get to stay kids and get paid.FAT! Couldn't you just kill your folks for making you come in and do your homework instead of just letting you play.90% of fans have no clue of the farm system or give it the respect it deserves.But the Ml is where you go from the playground to the bigs and the bigs to the grave.IMO :)
QuoteQuoteQuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
I'm gonnna watch more A's games. After all they are originally ours (phillys) ;) :P
:P Der weren't they a farm team for Yanks ;)
wish my memory was better. Shoot this thing went out again..where's my bic.
Quotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLahE5XnVmI is that you leon...
Brutal!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
I'm gonnna watch more A's games. After all they are originally ours (phillys) ;) :P
:P Der weren't they a farm team for Yanks ;)
wish my memory was better. Shoot this thing went out again..where's my bic.
Philadelphia Athletics!
Buccos just beat Florida again. Theyve beaten the Marlins twice as much as every other team in the league.
No. Big. Deal.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
I'm gonnna watch more A's games. After all they are originally ours (phillys) ;) :P
:P Der weren't they a farm team for Yanks ;)
wish my memory was better. Shoot this thing went out again..where's my bic.
Philadelphia Athletics!
1901- 1955 then to KC. But when they were founded in '01 as part of the brand new AL was the team brand new or did it exist as a different team like an expansion type thing? Know what I Mean?
Lot of info to try and keep straight in that base ball world.
QuoteBuccos just beat Florida again. Theyve beaten the Marlins twice as much as every other team in the league.
No. Big. Deal.
True.
Buc's was AAA Portland parent club at one time. In 1980 I saw your 79 champs Play Our Beavers w/home run derby before game.Bucs won both >:(
QuoteQuoteBuccos just beat Florida again. Theyve beaten the Marlins twice as much as every other team in the league.
No. Big. Deal.
True.
Buc's was AAA Portland parent club at one time. In 1980 I saw your 79 champs Play Our Beavers w/home run derby before game.Bucs won both >:(
Sounds like fun. I didnt realize they won that late in the 70's. I thought their WS wins were in the earlier 70's
I guess that means we won both the World Series an Super Bowl that year.
Im not surprised. Pittsburgh is pretty much the nucleus of awesome.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBuccos just beat Florida again. Theyve beaten the Marlins twice as much as every other team in the league.
No. Big. Deal.
True.
Buc's was AAA Portland parent club at one time. In 1980 I saw your 79 champs Play Our Beavers w/home run derby before game.Bucs won both >:(
Sounds like fun. I didnt realize they won that late in the 70's. I thought their WS wins were in the earlier 70's
that was yer 5th I need to look up the rest :) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]btw it was fun yes.
Phils were a Portland parent once too in AA ball they even pissed us all off changing the team name to the Phillies dumb phuckers ;D
Things got put right later with new club and the Beavs were back in the AAA .....memories ;D Am I right Leon? :)
I know we won more WS way back in the Honus Wagner and Ralph Kiner days, just didnt realize they won that late in the 70's.
I could be wrong, but Im pretty sure Clemente was dead by 79 for awhile at that point, which is why I didnt think they won in the late 70's :'(
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QuoteI know we won more WS way back in the Honus Wagner and Ralph Kiner days, just didnt realize they won that late in the 70's.
I could be wrong, but Im pretty sure Clemente was dead by 79 for awhile at that point, which is why I didnt think they won in the late 70's :'(
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By 73 NYE 72 to be exact w/Bucs since 1955 only team ;)
QuoteI know we won more WS way back in the Honus Wagner and Ralph Kiner days, just didnt realize they won that late in the 70's.
I could be wrong, but Im pretty sure Clemente was dead by 79 for awhile at that point, which is why I didnt think they won in the late 70's :'(
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Clemente WAS dead by 1979 but they had Parker,Easler,Stargell to name a couple...shit man how old are you 14....go to school
QuoteI know we won more WS way back in the Honus Wagner and Ralph Kiner days, just didnt realize they won that late in the 70's.
I could be wrong, but Im pretty sure Clemente was dead by 79 for awhile at that point, which is why I didnt think they won in the late 70's :'(
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Clemente is one of the best ever! I love the fact that he got his 3,000 hit on his last AB of his life.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
I'm gonnna watch more A's games. After all they are originally ours (phillys) ;) :P
:P Der weren't they a farm team for Yanks ;)
wish my memory was better. Shoot this thing went out again..where's my bic.
Philadelphia Athletics!
1901- 1955 then to KC. But when they were founded in '01 as part of the brand new AL was the team brand new or did it exist as a different team like an expansion type thing? Know what I Mean?
Lot of info to try and keep straight in that base ball world.
On there site they still credit themselves as being from Philly, so I assume it's still the same team.
Look at the players they had when in Philly!
Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, Eddie Collins Sr. Jimmie Foxx, Nelson Fox, Lefty Grove, George Kell, Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack, Eddie Plank, Al Simmons, Tris Speaker, Rube Waddell, and Zack Wheat.
Ty Cobb is undoubtedly the best hitter of all time IMO. No one will ever touch his ability to hit. I think in his worst season he hit a .323
QuoteBuccos just beat Florida again. Theyve beaten the Marlins twice as much as every other team in the league.
No. Big. Deal.
With FL it's always hard to tell if they are for real or not. They were hot for a while last year, but fizzled out.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteBuccos just beat Florida again. Theyve beaten the Marlins twice as much as every other team in the league.
No. Big. Deal.
True.
Buc's was AAA Portland parent club at one time. In 1980 I saw your 79 champs Play Our Beavers w/home run derby before game.Bucs won both >:(
Sounds like fun. I didnt realize they won that late in the 70's. I thought their WS wins were in the earlier 70's
that was yer 5th I need to look up the rest :) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]btw it was fun yes.
Phils were a Portland parent once too in AA ball they even pissed us all off changing the team name to the Phillies dumb phuckers ;D
Things got put right later with new club and the Beavs were back in the AAA .....memories ;D Am I right Leon? :)
I'm not sure, this is what I have always heard....
No one could have realized it at the time, but when the Phillies were formed in 1883, history was in the making. Now, as the 21st century begins, the Phillies are the oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional sports.
The original Phillies began when the Worcester Ruby Legs were disbanded and the franchise was moved by the National League to Philadelphia. Al Reach, who in 1866 had become the first professional baseball player and was later a successful sporting goods dealer, became the Phillies first owner along with attorney John Rogers. Reach named the team the Phillies, a take-off on the team's geographic roots, "Philly."
Oh yeah since 1883 we have only won two championships. lol*cry*
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuotePhils game just went on rain delay. Thankfully it's in the 7th so, if it keeps raining they will probably just call it. Good thing the Phils are up 10-3
A's tryin to get it going Jack scores.Phuck 3 away Let's get three and get some runs. Phil Have 11 don't they. I got A's on Hi-def and gameday up with Phils Waiting for Cat/Beavs in Portland also Blazer game tonight
I'm gonnna watch more A's games. After all they are originally ours (phillys) ;) :P
:P Der weren't they a farm team for Yanks ;)
wish my memory was better. Shoot this thing went out again..where's my bic.
Philadelphia Athletics!
1901- 1955 then to KC. But when they were founded in '01 as part of the brand new AL was the team brand new or did it exist as a different team like an expansion type thing? Know what I Mean?
Lot of info to try and keep straight in that base ball world.
On there site they still credit themselves as being from Philly, so I assume it's still the same team.
Look at the players they had when in Philly!
Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, Eddie Collins Sr. Jimmie Foxx, Nelson Fox, Lefty Grove, George Kell, Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack, Eddie Plank, Al Simmons, Tris Speaker, Rube Waddell, and Zack Wheat.
Ty Cobb is undoubtedly the best hitter of all time IMO. No one will ever touch his ability to hit. I think in his worst season he hit a .323
Just thought I heard that during an A's broadcast. Baseball is a great history lesson. Impressive list. I need to learn more wtf is it a game of stats or something? Thought the Pitts/Beavs Phils/Beav connection funny..
Anybody see the fans take it in the face at the ballparks today on ESPN
ouch that will leave a mark :-[
QuoteQuoteI know we won more WS way back in the Honus Wagner and Ralph Kiner days, just didnt realize they won that late in the 70's.
I could be wrong, but Im pretty sure Clemente was dead by 79 for awhile at that point, which is why I didnt think they won in the late 70's :'(
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Clemente WAS dead by 1979 but they had Parker,Easler,Stargell to name a couple...shit man how old are you 14....go to school
Not 14, but I wasnt alive then. I know they had good team's, im pretty sure those were the "We Are Family" days, I just didnt realize then won a WS or 2.
Baseball is like my 5th favorite sport, if that. Sorry if I dont have all my facts straight :P
tough break ETB, losing in 14 and all. F the Yanks
Quotetough break ETB, losing in 14 and all. F the Yanks
YEAH what you said. Thanks for update. To tell the truth with all the fun in here and it's cooking hot and the AC went out. I spaced the game. Got the AC guy out ,that fixed.My son came by and helped me mow and spread bark dust and p/u yard waste. By help I meant he did all that. Then he helped eat some ribs watch Jim Rome and some of the Zohan, we had a smoke and he went to work.Baseball online later for me.
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great..... Cole Hamels just got hit with a line drive in his pitching arm. He left the game.
It's official: The Phillies are now the NL's Texas Rangers.
Quotegreat..... Cole Hamels just got hit with a line drive in his pitching arm. He left the game.
It's official: The Phillies are now the NL's Texas Rangers.
my fantasy team is effed
QuoteQuotegreat..... Cole Hamels just got hit with a line drive in his pitching arm. He left the game.
It's official: The Phillies are now the NL's Texas Rangers.
my fantasy team is effed
it didn't sound good when it hit off him. I really hope it didn't fracture anything
QuoteQuoteQuotegreat..... Cole Hamels just got hit with a line drive in his pitching arm. He left the game.
It's official: The Phillies are now the NL's Texas Rangers.
my fantasy team is effed
it didn't sound good when it hit off him. I really hope it didn't fracture anything
im glad this is my first year doing fantasy baseball, because thats the only way I can let myself off the hook for taking Hamels over Halladay.
otherwise id punch myself in my own face.
its like taking derek anderson over donovan mcnabb last year
My Reds are looking respectable. We've started the year with a few tough road trips and found a way to win more than we've lost. That's already more than we accomplished all last season. I can't wait to get up there and see a game.
Come on, WharfRat, let's find a day that works for both of us and get some seats. Do you remember the days when you could by nose bleed seats for 4 bucks and then walk down to nearly the owner's box? Those were the days!
QuoteMy Reds are looking respectable. We've started the year with a few tough road trips and found a way to win more than we've lost. That's already more than we accomplished all last season. I can't wait to get up there and see a game.
Come on, WharfRat, let's find a day that works for both of us and get some seats. Do you remember the days when you could by nose bleed seats for 4 bucks and then walk down to nearly the owner's box? Those were the days!
Hey, who won our bet? I knd-of checked out of the world for a while. It had to be close.
QuoteQuoteMy Reds are looking respectable. We've started the year with a few tough road trips and found a way to win more than we've lost. That's already more than we accomplished all last season. I can't wait to get up there and see a game.
Come on, WharfRat, let's find a day that works for both of us and get some seats. Do you remember the days when you could by nose bleed seats for 4 bucks and then walk down to nearly the owner's box? Those were the days!
Hey, who won our bet? I knd-of checked out of the world for a while. It had to be close.
You weren't around so I never checked. It was close, I know that. UNC beating MSU may have put you over the top.
Baseball has an interesting past from comedy to tragedy
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Phils down 3 - 0 in the 9th rally back to make it 3-2. When Victorino came up and hit his first career salami! Utley followed with a solo.
Fucking awesome!
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I got offered Victorino and Furcal for Abreu in fantasy baseball.
Im terrible at SS, but I dont know. Abreu is looking sick, and 1 of the things that would make Victorino more attractive is SB's and somehow Abreu already has 8 SB's.
Tough call
And phuck your phillies. I took Florida -1.5 (+145)
Abreu is great for fantasy numbers. He is just the most un-clutch player ever!
The first place Jays are hammering the White Sox right now. I can't believe how well the Jays are playing given the key injuries to most of the starting pitching staff, a terrible closer and slow starts from Rios and Wells.
Might as well just give Zach Greinke the CY Young right now.
Hasnt given up an earned run yet, 4-0, 2 complete games, 6:1 strikeout to walk ratio, .86 WHIP.
I know he wont remain this hot, but Greinke is serously going to win it
ftb
love etb
QuoteThe first place Jays are hammering the White Sox right now. I can't believe how well the Jays are playing given the key injuries to most of the starting pitching staff, a terrible closer and slow starts from Rios and Wells.
Man I'd be on the soapbox 24/7 while your Jays keep doing this. It's great to see.
QuoteQuoteThe first place Jays are hammering the White Sox right now. I can't believe how well the Jays are playing given the key injuries to most of the starting pitching staff, a terrible closer and slow starts from Rios and Wells.
Man I'd be on the soapbox 24/7 while your Jays keep doing this. It's great to see.
Well, AAA pitcher David Purcey got hammered tonight in KC. We'll see how this series plays out with the Jays using not-ready-for-prime-time-starters.
How bout this kid Patrick Schuster who is going for his 5th straight complete game no hitter for his Florida high school team?!? Apparently he plays in 1 of the highest levels/sections of competition in Florida too, so it's not like he's going up against scrubs.
They're showing the game on ESPNews right now, a playoff game nonetheless. It just started. I've never heard of ESPN covering anything like this.
I guess 5 straight no hitters would set a record. My question is, who else threw 4?! :o :D
Fucking Hamels is hurt again. He rolled his ankle fielding a ball.
If there was a god I would punch him in his dick for this!
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QuoteFucking Hamels is hurt again. He rolled his ankle fielding a ball.
Cole "Hollywood" Hamels is hurt?? Is the mullet okay?
ETB, I see the A's are having fleece towel night at the Coliseum. Cool! 8-)
You going?
QuoteQuoteFucking Hamels is hurt again. He rolled his ankle fielding a ball.
Cole "Hollywood" Hamels is hurt?? Is the mullet okay?
The mullet is intact!
Did you know Cole broke his hand when he was in the minors in a bar fight?
Buccos lose 1-0 to the Brewers. The only run they gave up was a HR to the pitcher >:( >:( >:(
Thats 18 losses in a row to Milwaukee. Je-sus.
QuoteQuoteQuoteFucking Hamels is hurt again. He rolled his ankle fielding a ball.
Cole "Hollywood" Hamels is hurt?? Is the mullet okay?
The mullet is intact!
Did you know Cole broke his hand when he was in the minors in a bar fight?
I did know that. Whose drinking is more outta control? Cole Hamels, or Pat the Bat? I don't even wanna bring up Brett Meyers
I think Cole would have a tougher time at a bar because he has that lisp. Of course that probably gets him into a lot of shit.
Brett Myers is a different story all together. ;D
QuoteI think Cole would have a tougher time at a bar because he has that lisp. Of course that probably gets him into a lot of shit.
Brett Myers is a different story all together. ;D
Is The Bat dead to you? Already?
Jaimoe - The Blue Jays pitcher (Tallet) looks just like former Twins great Frank Viola. Well, maybe not, but either way. You gotta respect & fear a mustache 8-)
QuoteQuoteI think Cole would have a tougher time at a bar because he has that lisp. Of course that probably gets him into a lot of shit.
Brett Myers is a different story all together. ;D
Is The Bat dead to you? Already?
I still have love for the Bat. The fact Ibanez is a much better player all around hasn't changed that. ;)
i wish Pat well in TB, we'll keep Raul
So can you explain to me why Werth is still batting ahead of a clearly better Raul Ibanez in the lineup?!
And I pulled the trigger on getting Victorino and Furcal for Abreu. Victorino has somehow never put up big run numbers, but I dont see how he wont get 100 this year in the 2-hole of that lineup :)
QuoteSo can you explain to me why Werth is still batting ahead of a clearly better Raul Ibanez in the lineup?!
And I pulled the trigger on getting Victorino and Furcal for Abreu. Victorino has somehow never put up big run numbers, but I dont see how he wont get 100 this year in the 2-hole of that lineup :)
Raul vs right handed pitchers Werth vs Left.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think Cole would have a tougher time at a bar because he has that lisp. Of course that probably gets him into a lot of shit.
Brett Myers is a different story all together. ;D
Is The Bat dead to you? Already?
I still have love for the Bat. The fact Ibanez is a much better player all around hasn't changed that. ;)
i wish Pat well in TB, we'll keep Raul
I know what you mean about Ibanez. I thought TB got a good power hitter at a fairly inexpensive price. I was a little upset about that. I thought the Twins could have used a little power. It's more like a lot of power. It gets old seeing Justin Morneau marketed as this HUGE power hitter. He has a good stick (penis) but he doesn't stroke it like, say Ryan Howard.
QuoteJaimoe - The Blue Jays pitcher (Tallet) looks just like former Twins great Frank Viola. Well, maybe not, but either way. You gotta respect & fear a mustache 8-)
They just mentioned it on the Royals telecast ;D
QuoteSo can you explain to me why Werth is still batting ahead of a clearly better Raul Ibanez in the lineup?!
And I pulled the trigger on getting Victorino and Furcal for Abreu. Victorino has somehow never put up big run numbers, but I dont see how he wont get 100 this year in the 2-hole of that lineup :)
Yes, we need more third base coaching from you Headdy, because this could be the start of something special...a rivalry! Pirates/Phillies there really isn't a rivalry is there?
No, because we suck.
Flyers/Pens is really the only rivalry because theyre in the same division though
Nice avatar Leon [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteNo, because we suck.
Flyers/Pens is really the only rivalry because theyre in the same division though
Nice avatar Leon [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
At Bonnaroo people from Philly were saying that Philly was trying to separate themselves from Pennsylvania. Is that true?
QuoteQuoteNo, because we suck.
Flyers/Pens is really the only rivalry because theyre in the same division though
Nice avatar Leon [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
At Bonnaroo people from Philly were saying that Philly was trying to separate themselves from Pennsylvania. Is that true?
:-?
Not that I've heard. Were these people on any kind of hallucinogens or believed the year was still 1852?
Then again, Im over on the good side of the state 8-)
Yeah, they were dead serious about it, but they knew it wouldn't happen. But they really didn't like anything outside of Philly. They associate themselves as the east coast, while Pitt is about 20 miles from officially being called the midwest. In their eyes.
Yeah, I mean, that brings us back to the whole what conference Pitt or Penn State should be in again kind of, but lets face it, Pennsylvania is not being broken up and Pittsburgh will not suddenly start going by CSTime ;D
QuoteYeah, I mean, that brings us back to the whole what conference Pitt or Penn State should be in again kind of, but lets face it, Pennsylvania is not being broken up ;D
True. It's seems you want Philly & Pitt together. But what's Leon or Mickey take?
(Could I really just be instigating something here, and this whole Bonnaroo thing never happened?)
The Rays REALLY need to get their SHIT together >:(
A-Rod caught in another lie?~??
Using since high school and with the Yanks?
Bitch Tits ;D
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QuoteYeah, they were dead serious about it, but they knew it wouldn't happen. But they really didn't like anything outside of Philly. They associate themselves as the east coast, while Pitt is about 20 miles from officially being called the midwest. In their eyes.
I hope Pittsburgh collapses in on itself. Its a stinky hellhole. ;D
QuoteQuoteYeah, they were dead serious about it, but they knew it wouldn't happen. But they really didn't like anything outside of Philly. They associate themselves as the east coast, while Pitt is about 20 miles from officially being called the midwest. In their eyes.
I hope Pittsburgh collapses in on itself. Its a stinky hellhole. ;D
;D
my plan is working. headdy holla back!
Hey AMD you loving that I didn't start Garza. What the fuck? I'm on the internet everyday. :-[
This isn't fantasy golf! Now to go update....
QuoteHey AMD you loving that I didn't start Garza. What the fuck? I'm on the internet everyday. :-[
This isn't fantasy golf! Now to go update....
I didn't start Grienke! in MMJ league. I can't get past that at this point! You're killing me in pitching right now anyway.
QuoteQuoteHey AMD you loving that I didn't start Garza. What the fuck? I'm on the internet everyday. :-[
This isn't fantasy golf! Now to go update....
I didn't start Grienke! in MMJ league. I can't get past that at this point! You're killing me in pitching right now anyway.
did blake offer you any trades? He sent me one. I'm thinking about it. My under-achieving boy Lance Berkman is involved. :-/
Tater, Joe Mauer first at-bat of the season...Homerun. The corn is going to taste good this year! ;)
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QuoteQuoteQuoteHey AMD you loving that I didn't start Garza. What the fuck? I'm on the internet everyday. :-[
This isn't fantasy golf! Now to go update....
I didn't start Grienke! in MMJ league. I can't get past that at this point! You're killing me in pitching right now anyway.
did blake offer you any trades? He sent me one. I'm thinking about it. My under-achieving boy Lance Berkman is involved. :-/
Yeah, I rejected his offer. No way I was going for it. I have 3 1Bs but I like them all. I'll let me sweat it out if you don't accept and offer him something in about a week.
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Rumor has it that Torii Hunter wants back in Minny. All Twins fans would give him a hug!
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It sounded like he really thought that was D Mac, I'd like to think the guy is more stupid than anything. Awkward none the less. It's never good when you're getting talked to through the ear piece.
Side note, K, I didn't realized up until the last series, the jays beat the twins I like 13 or 16 times in a row. No avatar bets this year brother. Okay, maybe one, just because I like to gamble. Watch any Jays games this year? Do you have a TV anymore? Have you seen the Jays pitcher with the sweet mustache? If you only have time to answer one question, answer the mustache one! 8-)
Calling that guy Dmac is outrageously funny if it's a joke towards McNabbs weight, otherwise it was just odd. If he would have just said "he LOOKS like McNabb" things wouldn't have gotten so awkward.
The best part is Dmac could buy and sell that guy a billion times over and he said Dmac was working as an emt in CO. ;D
On another not Damn MLB network is stealing Mitchy Poo!
@ Walt's post about Philly vs Pitt
I look at it in terms of distance. I have way more memories of Delaware, NJ, and NY and would take alliance to them over Pittsburgh. I am not only closer in terms of distance but in feelings too. If we are talking about some kind of succession of course. I consider an hour west of Philly to begin the mid west. I have only briefly been to Pittsburgh and I know most of the rest of PA should be called Pennsyltucky. I have no hard feelings towards them, they are like that cousin who you know there name but pretty much nothing else. The only thing that brings relevance to our relationship now is hockey. I was kinda hoping for an Eagles/Steelers super bowl to ignite a new rivalry.
I'd love to see a Philly vs Pitt super bowl, that'd be something. It's really a shame that you guys don't have more of a rivalry. But I think any rivalry involving Philly makes for good TV.
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Cat's :) can
QuoteA's :( can't
Cat's :) can
not fair, you can't cheer for both! ;)
QuoteQuoteA's :( can't
Cat's :) can
not fair, you can't cheer for both! ;)
Sure can! Down on the farm we have it both ways ;)
Hey guys, sorry about the half naked man-hug at the top of the page. Let's burn through this and act like it never happened. And yes, I could just delete the picture.
QuoteHey guys, sorry about the half naked man-hug at the top of the page. Let's burn through this and act like it never happened. And yes, I could just delete the picture.
The man-hug dudes are WAY to tan to be from Minnesota anyway ;).
QuoteQuoteHey guys, sorry about the half naked man-hug at the top of the page. Let's burn through this and act like it never happened. And yes, I could just delete the picture.
The man-hug dudes are WAY to tan to be from Minnesota anyway ;).
so true! so very true! ;D
Tater, you
did see my post about Joe Mauer and the corn right?
QuoteSide note, K, I didn't realized up until the last series, the jays beat the twins I like 13 or 16 times in a row. No avatar bets this year brother. Okay, maybe one, just because I like to gamble. Watch any Jays games this year? Do you have a TV anymore? Have you seen the Jays pitcher with the sweet mustache? If you only have time to answer one question, answer the mustache one! 8-)
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QuoteQuoteSide note, K, I didn't realized up until the last series, the jays beat the twins I like 13 or 16 times in a row. No avatar bets this year brother. Okay, maybe one, just because I like to gamble. Watch any Jays games this year? Do you have a TV anymore? Have you seen the Jays pitcher with the sweet mustache? If you only have time to answer one question, answer the mustache one! 8-)
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Frank "freaking" Viola! Do the Jays talk about that? KC announcer did. Thanks for not rubbing the losing streak in my face. ;D
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I've been avoiding all Jays-related talk this year, don't want to jinx this great start. My only complaint is that my favourite Jay (John McDonald) hasn't seen much action, but he's apparently alright with that.
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QuoteI've been avoiding all Jays-related talk this year, [highlight]don't want to jinx this great start[/highlight]. My only complaint is that my favourite Jay (John McDonald) hasn't seen much action, but he's apparently alright with that.
.667!
Don't look now, but I think you just did! ;)
Yeah, the Jays are playing really well. And two of your guys' best pitchers are on the DL (other than The Good Doctor). I usually draft one Bluejays pitcher. I'd love to see the Jays do it. Good luck, and maybe we'll see you in here a little more now, I mean, since you already jinxed them.
QuoteDon't look now, but I think you just did! ;)
Yeah, the Jays are playing really well. And two of your guys' best pitchers are on the DL (other than The Good Doctor). I usually draft one Bluejays pitcher. I'd love to see the Jays do it. Good luck, and maybe we'll see you in here a little more now, I mean, since you already jinxed them.
Sorry, didn't have time to read that. Been too busy re-living memories: http://fr.truveo.com/Joe-Carters-WS-walkoff/id/3997301049
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QuoteQuoteDon't look now, but I think you just did! ;)
Yeah, the Jays are playing really well. And two of your guys' best pitchers are on the DL (other than The Good Doctor). I usually draft one Bluejays pitcher. I'd love to see the Jays do it. Good luck, and maybe we'll see you in here a little more now, I mean, since you already jinxed them.
Sorry, didn't have time to read that. Been too busy re-living memories: http://fr.truveo.com/Joe-Carters-WS-walkoff/id/3997301049
;D
I think I told you about the Joe Carter Indians folder in 1st grade = Joe Cater's #1 fan!.
Funny story about Mitch Williams. I was listening to sports talk radio, and the host had a buddy on who bought Wild Things house. Legend has it, that in the basement Mitch had a Lazy-E-Boy that he threw baseballs at in the corner. Needless to say ball marks were all over the wall. The guy swore by it ;D
I wonder if A-Rod has moved onto this stuff yet
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This guy missed the message
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Here's 4/28 at the office. Infielder Gregorio Petit and pitcher James Simmons watching Gio Gonzalez work both Gio and Petit got the call from the A's soonafter ;)
Beer and baseball in the morn? Count me in!
QuoteBeer and baseball in the morn? Count me in!
8-) Cool we'll go an hour early and spill beer [smiley=beer.gif] and bbq sauce on the home battery during workout. I'll buy you a tri tip sangwich w/ onion tanglers, sauce, and bleu cheese crumbles yuuuuummmm... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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QuoteThis guy missed the message
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Who can wait for Weds? As always it's Tecate Tues. How could I forget?
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Big Fun in Mexifornia!
Matt Capps can lick my taint
QuoteMatt Capps can lick my taint
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Bet I could
kill you with a fastball capt.h and pantload here
wouldn't say shit!
pantload? ...thats a new one
I could throw low 70's back when I still pitched and played ball.
I bet I could beat you in a pitch off
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If you make that shirt, I will buy it
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If you make that shirt, I will buy it
sold
Quotepantload? ...thats a new one
I could throw low 70's back when I still pitched and played ball.
I bet I could beat you in a pitch off
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no way >:( let's do this :D
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Nice!! I love takin a few swings at a pinata every May 5th.. Don't you? ::)
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ETB, I love the A's annoucers, but I love Jaymee Sire even more! I'm sure Headdy will post some hotter sideline reporter, which is kinda the goal...
QuoteETB, I love the A's annoucers, but I love Jaymee Sire even more! I'm sure Headdy will post some hotter sideline reporter, which is kinda the goal...
Lindsay Soto....just doing my job :)
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You take that last pic capn?
I clipped this for you guys: Headdy there was a pic w/article but weak. Will you put up one from your jack stack? Please :)
Sports Journalist Jaymee Sire a Fan Favorite
Submitted by Jeff Ferrantino on February 1, 2006
Jaymee Sire is definitely the exception and not the rule. After all, how many 22-year-olds land a job as a television news anchor just two months after graduating from college?
"When I set my mind to something, I do everything in my power to make it happen," says Sire, a native of Great Falls, Mont. "I'm a very competitive person by nature, so there was never a doubt in my mind that I would be successful... I was just surprised how quickly the successes came."
Sire's leap into broadcasting can actually be traced back to her high school days, when she decided that she wanted a future behind the camera.
"I was very involved in Journalism and Drama during high school, so broadcasting seemed like the perfect combination of two things that I was very passionate about," Sire explains of her youthful decision.
After her high school graduation, Sire set her sights on Washington State University, a school with its own student-run cable station. Beginning in her sophomore year, she took full advantage of every opportunity presented to her. In addition to her reporting duties at WSU Cable 8, Sire found time to work for ABC Sports as a production assistant on college football broadcasts. Most importantly, she began interning at KRTV, the CBS affiliate in her hometown, whenever she returned on breaks.
"There's only so much you can learn in the classroom," Sire recalls of her busy life in college. "I definitely gained the most valuable experience through those real-life, hands-on situations."
In May of 2002, Sire graduated magna cum laude from the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication at WSU. By July, KRTV came calling with an offer to anchor the morning and noon newscasts.
"Although getting my first job only 2 months out of college sounds quick, I was actually disappointed how long it took — and I didn't anticipate staying in Great Falls right out of school," she says. "I was also apprehensive to take a morning news job, especially when I was trying to break into sports (not to mention the fact, I am NOT a morning person). But I accepted, and made the best of it, despite having to get up at 4 a.m. every day."
After a few months on the job, Sire made the move to weekend news anchor at KRTV, but still longed for a chance at doing sports. She'd always admired the work of then Monday Night Football reporter Melissa Stark, who was part of a growing trend of women emerging in sports broadcasting at the time.
"I thought that she was really good at her job," Sire says of Stark. "I said to myself, 'Now that's something I'd really like to do.'"
QuoteQuoteETB, I love the A's annoucers, but I love Jaymee Sire even more! I'm sure Headdy will post some hotter sideline reporter, which is kinda the goal...
Lindsay Soto....just doing my job :)
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Thank you! ;D
nice read ETB!! 22...niiiice!
3rd game of 4 game home stand with Reno Aces. We split first two. Game starts 11:35. Tailgate about 10. Remember park in the city lot and not Raley field lot. Why? NO alcohol allowed in Raley's lot. ;) :P
QuoteETB, I love the A's annoucers, but I love Jaymee Sire even more! I'm sure Headdy will post some hotter sideline reporter, which is kinda the goal...
ETB, another reason why I love watching the A's. The random horn that gets blown. What is it a trombone? I love how it's not overly annoying. You're sitting there watching the game, and then BAM, trombone! 8-)
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funny pics mickey! (as always)
just giving a shout out to a forum member...MLBradley. Please tell me it's really MLB Radley!, because that be cool and radley! Brad, join us!
edit: i guess it's MLBrady not Radly.
Walt what you drinkin' ;) can't decipher lasts post ;D I know the sound I think it's a fan doing it that's why it's random. Lot's a stuff goes on in the stands. When I was there last year they had a mariachi band play in the outfield bleacher when Carlos Gonzalez was at bat. So your guess is as good as mine. :) :) :)
My son and I had a blast at our game. Forgot tix had to see tix agent and get comps so it was an upgrade cuz the comps get us to the club level for better food and they don't cut drinks off in the 8th. Cats lose but still big fun. Brett Butler former big leaguer is Reno's manager so we had fun with him in the 3b coaches box. We also got to jaw a little post game as he was leaving the concourse. Nice guy doing good in Reno great player back when too. :)
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That picture never gets old. Make sure to post it around Mid August.
QuoteWalt what you drinkin' ;) can't decipher lasts post ;D I know the sound I think it's a fan doing it that's why it's random. Lot's a stuff goes on in the stands. When I was there last year they had a mariachi band play in the outfield bleacher when Carlos Gonzalez was at bat. So your guess is as good as mine. :) :) :)
My son and I had a blast at our game. Forgot tix had to see tix agent and get comps so it was an upgrade cuz the comps get us to the club level for better food and they don't cut drinks off in the 8th. Cats lose but still big fun. Brett Butler former big leaguer is Reno's manager so we had fun with him in the 3b coaches box. We also got to jaw a little post game as he was leaving the concourse. Nice guy doing good in Reno great player back when too. :)
Drinking? Hey, I'm not the one who forgot the tickets! ;)
Just giving a welcome to the newest forum member MLBrady. I think he already hates me, but I think it's a cool name. Glad you had a good time at the game.
Oh...and yeah, I did drink a few with the old man. We kept it classy, straight Buschhhhh 8-)
Might have to forget my tickets more often, if I get a comp upgrade and my unused tix are good for any Mon Tue Wed or last friday of the month. I'm making out. And the guy behind in the club bar gave me two tix so not a bad day. 8-) About 80 at the park Tony D our manager got tossed and did the walk of shame all the way out thru a gate center field. It would have been better had it been Butler. Still entertaining but Cats played k rappy and lost. The more I watch Daric Barton the more I think he needs to go to the Texas League. He needs to pull the big league bat out of his ass and accept the fact A's wont need him until he can play AAA ball at least maybe Cane County but Texas sucks enough ask the guys from there. You know the best thing out of Texas? Highway 10, Delta Airlines anything just get out.
Getting ready to go see the Indians play the WB/Scranton Yankees today. Gonna' keep my eyes peeled for Michael, Ryan, or Jim.
QuoteGetting ready to go see the Indians play the WB/Scranton Yankees today. Gonna' keep my eyes peeled for Michael, Ryan, or Jim.
I don't look at the IL as much as I'd like or have in the past. What great league. I remember your OF Salazar from Tucson and Yank's Todd Linden was in SF then Fla. He started 2008 here in Sacramento. Must look at the IL more. Yanks playing .800 ball. Good Luck.
Manny Ramirez may get banned for 50 games for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. I wish he still played in Boston.
QuoteManny Ramirez may get banned for 50 games for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. I wish he still played in Boston.
I dont think its a question, its a done deal.
He isnt even appealing the 50 game ruling apparently
I cant say im surprised
At least Pujols is someone we can all still believe in. You may be skeptical, but I'm not. He's clean as the driven snow.
Speaking of Pujols, I noticed something interesting today. Albert has 11 home runs and only 9 strikeouts so far this season.
It got me thinking. Has anyone ever ended a season with more home runs than strikeouts, with a minimum of 40 home runs hit in the season? Well, I found quite a few actually.
Ted Kluszewski did it three times!
Johnny Mize did it twice.
Lou Gehrig did it twice.
Joe Demmagio once.
Mel Ott once.
Barry Bonds once.
Only one player has hit at least 50 HRs and struck out less times than they have homered. That would be Johnny Mize who hit 51 HR in 1947 and only struck out 42 times! Wow. Albert almost did it in 2006 when he had 49 homeruns and only 50 Ks. Could he join Johnny Mize this year in this one man club? More importantly, could he get the first NL triple crown since 1937? How awesome would that be?
Ted Kluszewski is Ted Williams, right?
Manny tests pos
pos=piece of shit
QuoteManny tests pos
pos=piece of shit
Ehh, he just got caught. I wonder if Pujols will ever get caught.
So I managed to make it through 4 rain delays in the O's Twins game getting soaked. Nothing like being those last 10 people in the stadium moving up to front row getting soaked to work over some Twins.
Oh yeah, Walts, you're a Twins guy. Who is this Tolbert guy? I think it was his 1st MLB AB yesterday and I was working him over pretty good.
QuoteAt least Pujols is someone we can all still believe in. You may be skeptical, but I'm not. He's clean as the driven snow.
Speaking of Pujols, I noticed something interesting today. Albert has 11 home runs and only 9 strikeouts so far this season.
It got me thinking. Has anyone ever ended a season with more home runs than strikeouts, with a minimum of 40 home runs hit in the season? Well, I found quite a few actually.
Ted Kluszewski did it three times!
Johnny Mize did it twice.
Lou Gehrig did it twice.
Joe Demmagio once.
Mel Ott once.
Barry Bonds once.
Only one player has hit at least 50 HRs and struck out less times than they have homered. That would be Johnny Mize who hit 51 HR in 1947 and only struck out 42 times! Wow. Albert almost did it in 2006 when he had 49 homeruns and only 50 Ks. Could he join Johnny Mize this year in this one man club? More importantly, could he get the first NL triple crown since 1937? How awesome would that be?
Yeah, it is amazing what Pujols is doing. Absolutely the best hitter in baseball.
But c'mon, ya gotta believe he's juiced. No one can be that good against this level of pitching so consistently. He smashes the ball everywhere. I've never seen a hitter with such plate discipline and the ability to smash any ball in the zone...a joy to watch though I hate the Cards.
No 13th round pick becomes the best hitter in baseball w/o some V8
Quote I've never seen a hitter with such plate discipline
Exactly! Which has nothing to do with steriods.
He's clean. Believe it.
By the way, just out of curiosity, is there a particular reason you hate the Cardinals? Is it just because they win all the time?
Great posts guys. I like the way this is getting spun on SC.
Look at guys that don't juice.
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I'm a Cubs fan
QuoteBy the way, just out of curiosity, is there a particular reason you hate the Cardinals? Is it just because they win all the time?
That and the fact they play with their Pujols.
QuoteGreat posts guys. I like the way this is getting spun on SC.
Look at guys that don't juice.
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Ahh Eddie Gaedel, I read a book on him when I was in elementary school I think.
If you haven't read this story (from Wiki)... ;D ;D ;D
Gaedel was secretly signed by the St. Louis Browns and put in uniform (complete with elf slippers & the number "[ch8539]" on the back) as a publicity stunt by maverick Browns owner and showman Bill Veeck.
Gaedel popped out of a papier-mache cake between games of a doubleheader to celebrate the American League's 50th anniversary, and as a Falstaff Brewery promotion. Falstaff, and the fans, had been promised a "festival of surprises" by Veeck. Before the second game got underway, the press agreed that the "midget-in-a-cake" appearance had not been up to Veeck's usual promotional standard. Falstaff personnel, who had been promised national publicity for their participation, were particularly dissatisfied. Keeping the surprise he had in store for the second game to himself, Veeck just meekly apologized.
QuoteQuote I've never seen a hitter with such plate discipline
Exactly! Which has nothing to do with steriods.
He's clean. Believe it.
I'm not so sure about that. People always talk about it affecting power but it affects plate discipline and thus batting average as well.
By using PEDs, a player typically increases his bat speed (building of fast twitch muscles). As a result, a hitter is able to wait longer on a pitch, thus 1) being better able to decipher it and 2) better pinpoint the final location of it as it crosses the plate. That split second of being able to wait longer makes all the difference in the world between walking, striking out and hitting a bomb. Just look at Bonds during his ridiculous reign with the Giants.
Personally, I just don't understand why people defend these players. Had I played in the 90s and early 2000's I would have thought you were an idiot if you didn't use PED's. I know I would have taken everything available to me.
Big Papi needs to get back on the stuff 'cuz he tooks terrible. I love how they talk about his wrist injury and knee as to why he sucks and can't get his swing back. ::)
QuoteAt least Pujols is someone we can all still believe in. You may be skeptical, but I'm not. He's clean as the driven snow.
Speaking of Pujols, I noticed something interesting today. Albert has 11 home runs and only 9 strikeouts so far this season.
It got me thinking. Has anyone ever ended a season with more home runs than strikeouts, with a minimum of 40 home runs hit in the season? Well, I found quite a few actually.
Ted Kluszewski did it three times!
Johnny Mize did it twice.
Lou Gehrig did it twice.
Joe Demmagio once.
Mel Ott once.
Barry Bonds once.
Only one player has hit at least 50 HRs and struck out less times than they have homered. That would be Johnny Mize who hit 51 HR in 1947 and only struck out 42 times! Wow. Albert almost did it in 2006 when he had 49 homeruns and only 50 Ks. Could he join Johnny Mize this year in this one man club? More importantly, could he get the first NL triple crown since 1937? How awesome would that be?
Bullshit
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We should have known
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Leave Manny alone Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Just leave Manny alooooooooonnnnnnnnnneeeeeee. wwwwwwaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
You do like to recycle ;D
QuoteYou do like to recycle ;D
;) ;D
QuoteQuoteGetting ready to go see the Indians play the WB/Scranton Yankees today. Gonna' keep my eyes peeled for Michael, Ryan, or Jim.
I don't look at the IL as much as I'd like or have in the past. What great league. I remember your OF Salazar from Tucson and Yank's Todd Linden was in SF then Fla. He started 2008 here in Sacramento. Must look at the IL more. Yanks playing .800 ball. Good Luck.
Yeah, they did beat our ass handily at least in the first game of the double header today...
7 inning double headers in the AAA suck
Call bullshit all you want. Pujols is clean. Mark my words. If he tests positive I will become a Cubs fan. Which to me, is only one step better than pulling out my finger nails and setting my hair on fire.
QuoteCall bullshit all you want. Pujols is clean. Mark my words. If he tests positive I will become a Cubs fan. Which to me, is only one step better than pulling out my finger nails and setting my hair on fire.
Wait a minute... you said the same thing about Mark McGwire ;)
I will send you some Cubby stuff that I found in the garbage after last years playoffs...
GO WHITE SOX :'(
Okay, Tater I've commented on Joe Mauer's corn a couple times now. I basically wanted to tell you that I use that line. It's a classic! Thank you!
QuoteTed Kluszewski is Ted Williams, right?
You've got to be joking, but since I don't see a winking smiley:
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QuoteCall bullshit all you want. Pujols is clean. Mark my words. If he tests positive I will become a Cubs fan. Which to me, is only one step better than pulling out my finger nails and setting my hair on fire.
I take it you read the SI article on him? If you didn't, it's good. I really want to believe to him. He says all the right things, but so did Palmerio. If I had to choose, I'd say he's clean, but I really don't know anymore. It's sad that it's like that now, for every player.
I'm to the point I think they should just let the guys take them. It's only cheating if it's against the rules.
BH, you're delusional if you think Pooholes is completely clean. People don't get that ripped naturally. Name one person in any sport who has biceps that ripped and isn't on the juice.
The Ortez thing drives me crazy. All the analysts are like "He's lost his bat speed and power all of a sudden, I don't know WHAT it could be!"
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The Ortez thing drives me crazy. All the analysts are like "He's lost his bat speed and power all of a sudden, I don't know WHAT it could be!"
So you don't wanna trade for Oritz? He's straight junk this year. Hopefully he'll come around, but he's playing like the David Oritz that played for the Twins...straight junk.
QuoteQuoteCall bullshit all you want. Pujols is clean. Mark my words. If he tests positive I will become a Cubs fan. Which to me, is only one step better than pulling out my finger nails and setting my hair on fire.
Wait a minute... you said the same thing about Mark McGwire ;)
I will send you some Cubby stuff that I found in the garbage after last years playoffs...
GO WHITE SOX :'(
Ill make sure to remember this.
Grand Slam Jack Cust Just Now
HELL YEAH
QuoteQuoteQuoteCall bullshit all you want. Pujols is clean. Mark my words. If he tests positive I will become a Cubs fan. Which to me, is only one step better than pulling out my finger nails and setting my hair on fire.
Wait a minute... you said the same thing about Mark McGwire ;)
I will send you some Cubby stuff that I found in the garbage after last years playoffs...
GO WHITE SOX :'(
Ill make sure to remember this.
Don't worry, I won't let you forget.
QuoteOkay, Tater I've commented on Joe Mauer's corn a couple times now. I basically wanted to tell you that I use that line. It's a classic! Thank you!
Sorry Walts.. I can't for the life of me remember the line. Help me out and a refresh my memory so I can use it again :).. Sorry dude.. a mind is a terrible thing to waste. I think the short term memory loss thing is starting to happen ( my Mom also told me that if I keep smokin that shit I would grow boobs. ). To bad, I would love some "D" cups of my own. I would never leave the house ;).
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The Harmful Effects of Steroids-
Steroids are synthetic hormones that were originally created for medicinal purposes. Anabolic steroids can be used to promote bone growth, appetite and to rebuild muscle that is wasted away by cancer and AIDS. In cases of life or death, the adverse side effects of steroids are worth the risk. However, the use of steroids in sports or bodybuilding, is a risk which certainly outweighs the benefits. This is a reason why steroids are a controlled substance in most countries. In the United States, the illegal possession of steroids carries a minimum fine of $1000 and a maximum sentence of one year in jail if it is the person's first drug offense. The penalty for trafficking steroids is five years and $250,000 in fines. Steroids are also banned from almost every sporting committee, from the National Collegiate Athletic Association to the International Olympic Committee.
The reason for such stringent laws against steroid use is that they are extremely harmful to the human body. Steroids cause a multitude of problems, some of which we might not have identified yet because we are still monitoring the health conditions of long time steroid users. These problems include acne, nose bleeds, premature balding, stunted growth, dizziness, severe mood swings from aggression to depression, hallucinations, paranoia, sleep loss, nausea, trembling, high blood pressure, damage to the heart, prostate enlargement, aching joints, greater chance of injuring muscles and tendons, liver damage, jaundice, urinary dysfunction, testicular shrinkage, breast development, impotence, sterility and increased chance of certain cancers, stroke and heart disease.
Many of the psychological problems can also lead to violence due to impaired judgment, extreme irritability and feelings of invincibility. This last year, a famous wrestler, Chris Benoit, strangled his wife and his 7 year old son before hanging himself due to steroids. The drug pharmacy who sold him steroids and growth hormone plead guilty to charges of distributing steroids. Eddie Guerrero, another wrestler and friend of Benoit's, died in 2005 from heart failure. Guerrero had stopped using steroids four years earlier but had already formed heart complications from weak blood vessels. Bottom line is, steroids can kill and unless they are being used for medicinal purposes, no one should use steroids or they are at a great health risk.
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STEROIDS!!!!!! DID A-ROD TAKE STEROIDS?! DID BARRY BONDS TAKE STEROIDS?! OMG OMG.... yes they took steroids. I cannot understand why this is so unbelievably outrageous to so many people. There are two reasons why I'm not outraged at all.
I see professional sports as an exercise in opportunity costs. Most athletes spend years working on their craft. Hours are spent in the gym every day trying to improve themselves in small increments. They could certainly be doing other things with their time. Yet it is their dedication and willingness to sacrifice that makes them truly great. Steroid use is, in some sense, the extreme example of sacrifice for success. People say it is cheating, but I see it as an athlete's willingness to risk his/her body for fame. All athletes give up something to be great.
Secondly, it would be unbelievably wrong to restrict what someone can do to their own body based on my own beliefs. I certainly do not advocate steroid use. I would never use something so dangerous (I barely drink coffee, let alone steroids). Yet no other person should be forced to live their lives in accordance with my values. If they deem steroid use to be beneficial enough to overcome the risk of death, then by all means, go nuts.
Ultimately we should not be restricting the use of steroids, but promoting the spread of information about steroid use. All choices are associated with costs, and steroid use comes with a tremendous cost. However, it is not my place to tell an athlete that he/she cannot make sacrifices or decide that the benefits do not outweigh the cost for him or her.
Quote7 inning double headers in the AAA suck
That's funny because I had a good time...
QuoteQuote7 inning double headers in the AAA suck
That's funny because I had a good time...
Not for you the teams :)
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DAAAAAMN...is her butt on steroids :o
I can find picture of Pujols from 10 years ago and he looks exactly the same.
QuoteI can find picture of Pujols from 10 years ago and he looks exactly the same.
I don't think Pujols ever juiced. He's always been farm-boy big, kinda like Thome.
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Who the hell is that?!?! She's got one SWEET ASS!!! :D
I don't have anything to say about baseball, but I'm a damn pig when it comes to ass, have a hard time hiding my enthusiasm... ;D
Carry on...
QuoteI can find picture of Pujols from 10 years ago and he looks exactly the same.
Because he has been doing steroids for 10 years. ;)
QuoteQuoteI can find picture of Pujols from 10 years ago and he looks exactly the same.
I don't think Pujols ever juiced. He's always been farm-boy big, kinda like Thome.
Since he's been in the big leagues, that is. No one wanted him out of high school, picked late, and all of the sudden he was a monster. Familiar story, huh? Difference was no one knew him before he started juicing. He had 37 HRs in his rookie season, 2001, which also happens to be the height of the steroid era, the same year Bonds hit 73. His HRs number rose, plateaued, and then suddenly decreased somehow the past two seasons when testing was introduced, hitting 37 and 32 in those seasons. I'm just saying...
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Who the hell is that?!?! She's got one SWEET ASS!!! :D
I don't have anything to say about baseball, but I'm a damn pig when it comes to ass, have a hard time hiding my enthusiasm... ;D
Carry on...
I guess my posting of TNA around here does serve a purpose after all ;D
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Who the hell is that?!?! She's got one SWEET ASS!!! :D
I don't have anything to say about baseball, but I'm a damn pig when it comes to ass, have a hard time hiding my enthusiasm... ;D
Carry on...
I guess my posting of TNA around here does serve a purpose after all ;D
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Those are sports
figures pervs
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Who the hell is that?!?! She's got one SWEET ASS!!! :D
I don't have anything to say about baseball, but I'm a damn pig when it comes to ass, have a hard time hiding my enthusiasm... ;D
Carry on...
I guess my posting of TNA around here does serve a purpose after all ;D
http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1239733318
Those are sports figures pervs
Damn right.
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Damn. I'm a fan of whatever team SHE announces for. ;D
She was Miss Spain at 1 point as well. You know youre hot when youre the hottest person of freakin' Spain.
QuoteQuoteOkay, Tater I've commented on Joe Mauer's corn a couple times now. I basically wanted to tell you that I use that line. It's a classic! Thank you!
Sorry Walts.. I can't for the life of me remember the line. Help me out and a refresh my memory so I can use it again :).. Sorry dude.. a mind is a terrible thing to waste. I think the short term memory loss thing is starting to happen ( my Mom also told me that if I keep smokin that shit I would grow boobs. ). To bad, I would love some "D" cups of my own. I would never leave the house ;).
There has been lines used here, that I now use in everyday life.
1) Vag = money sucker/so many other things.
2) You're the type of guy...who would drag your sack over broken glass, just to hear a female's voice over a pay phone.
3) You love Joe Mauer. You'd eat the corn outta of his shit.
All very graphic, but just so funny!
QuoteQuoteQuoteOkay, Tater I've commented on Joe Mauer's corn a couple times now. I basically wanted to tell you that I use that line. It's a classic! Thank you!
Sorry Walts.. I can't for the life of me remember the line. Help me out and a refresh my memory so I can use it again :).. Sorry dude.. a mind is a terrible thing to waste. I think the short term memory loss thing is starting to happen ( my Mom also told me that if I keep smokin that shit I would grow boobs. ). To bad, I would love some "D" cups of my own. I would never leave the house ;).
There has been lines used here, that I now use in everyday life.
1) Vag = money sucker/so many other things
2) You're the type of guy...who would drag your sack over broken glass, just to hear a female's voice over a pay phone.
3) You love Joe Mauer. You'd eat the corn outta of his shit.
All very graphic, but just so funny!
for the record, its money vacuum [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteI can find picture of Pujols from 10 years ago and he looks exactly the same.
I don't think Pujols ever juiced. He's always been farm-boy big, kinda like Thome.
Since he's been in the big leagues, that is. No one wanted him out of high school, picked late, and all of the sudden he was a monster. Familiar story, huh? Difference was no one knew him before he started juicing. He had 37 HRs in his rookie season, 2001, which also happens to be the height of the steroid era, the same year Bonds hit 73. His HRs number rose, plateaued, and then suddenly decreased somehow the past two seasons when testing was introduced, hitting 37 and 32 in those seasons. I'm just saying...
I have to disagree here. I don't have the number right now, but NOBODY has been more consistent than Pujols in his first 9 years in the bigs. He's had 100 RBI-30HR-100R-300avg or better every year. It's a huge stretch to try to find a pattern in there and I'll back that up tommorow. Also, he dominated in high school. I don't know why he was drafted so late but it had nothing to do with his numbers. I'm sure we could find 100s of great players that got drafted late.
And that rookie card picture doesn't look much different to me except, and big surprise, he looks YOUNGER!
QuoteCall bullshit all you want. Pujols is clean. Mark my words. If he tests positive I will become a Cubs fan. Which to me, is only one step better than pulling out my finger nails and setting my hair on fire.
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QuoteQuoteI can find picture of Pujols from 10 years ago and he looks exactly the same.
I don't think Pujols ever juiced. He's always been farm-boy big, kinda like Thome.
And I also believe Thome juiced also. Like I said, in that era that Thome was awesome, you would be stupid not to. You just couldn't compete if you weren't.
QuoteI'm to the point I think they should just let the guys take them. It's only cheating if it's against the rules.
BH, you're delusional if you think Pooholes is completely clean. People don't get that ripped naturally. Name one person in any sport who has biceps that ripped and isn't on the juice.
The Ortez thing drives me crazy. All the analysts are like "He's lost his bat speed and power all of a sudden, I don't know WHAT it could be!"
Agreed on all points here.
With the money these guys make, you're telling me their isn't a lab in China where some MLB money is funneled to continue staying ahead of the MLB testing curve. It costs an enormous amount of resources to not only test but to stay on top of newer and newer synthetics that are not detectable or are not on the list of banned substances.
Big Papi is hilarious and the announcers are a joke. Everyone knows why but can't say it. ;D
Another cheater down. I really HOPE Albert Pujols gets caught next.
Baseball analysts cannot suck his dick enough.
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QuoteQuoteI'm to the point I think they should just let the guys take them. It's only cheating if it's against the rules.
BH, you're delusional if you think Pooholes is completely clean. People don't get that ripped naturally. Name one person in any sport who has biceps that ripped and isn't on the juice.
The Ortez thing drives me crazy. All the analysts are like "He's lost his bat speed and power all of a sudden, I don't know WHAT it could be!"
Agreed on all points here.
With the money these guys make, you're telling me their isn't a lab in China where some MLB money is funneled to continue staying ahead of the MLB testing curve. It costs an enormous amount of resources to not only test but to stay on top of newer and newer synthetics that are not detectable or are not on the list of banned substances.
Big Papi is hilarious and the announcers are a joke. Everyone knows why but can't say it. ;D
(http://images.askmen.com/money/keywords/steroids_965862.jpg)
Your telling me you can find a pattern in here somewhere?
Year R H 2B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP Slug OPS
2001 112 194 47 37 130 69 93 .329 .403 .610 1.013
2002 118 185 40 34 127 72 69 .314 .394 .561 .955
2003 137 212 51 43 124 79 65 .359 .439 .667 1.106
2004 133 196 51 46 123 84 52 .331 .415 .657 1.072
2005 129 195 38 41 117 97 65 .330 .430 .609 1.039
2006 119 177 33 49 137 92 50 .331 .431 .671 1.102
2007 99 185 38 32 103 99 58 .327 .429 .568 .997
2008 100 187 44 37 116 104 54 .357 .462 .653 1.115
"It was that way when he was 18 and he played high school baseball in Independence, Mo., Harry Truman's hometown. Opposing coaches walked Pujols 55 of the 88 times he came to the plate that year. They walked him out of respect, of course, but they also walked him in protest. They did not believe their pitchers should have to throw to a grown man. Albert hit eight homers in the 33 at bats he was given; one of those crashed off a second-story air conditioner some 450 feet from home plate. That did not dissuade anyone from believing Pujols was older than 18."
"He went to Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City, Mo., and in his first game he homered and made an unassisted triple play at shortstop, then his regular position. After a breathtaking 1999 season there (.461 with 22 homers), he did not get drafted until the 13th round by the St. Louis Cardinals that June."
Sounds like he was hitting bombs right out of the womb. Maybe his Mom put steroids in his formula bottle.
QuoteYour telling me you can find a pattern in here somewhere?
Year R H 2B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP Slug OPS
2001 112 194 47 37 130 69 93 .329 .403 .610 1.013
2002 118 185 40 34 127 72 69 .314 .394 .561 .955
2003 137 212 51 43 124 79 65 .359 .439 .667 1.106
2004 133 196 51 46 123 84 52 .331 .415 .657 1.072
2005 129 195 38 41 117 97 65 .330 .430 .609 1.039
2006 119 177 33 49 137 92 50 .331 .431 .671 1.102
2007 99 185 38 32 103 99 58 .327 .429 .568 .997
2008 100 187 44 37 116 104 54 .357 .462 .653 1.115
The pattern I find is he has the highest slugging percentage for a right hand batter with at least 5,000 AB's in the history of major league baseball.
Ever.He's taking some freshly squeezed
Almost identical to righty Jimmie Fox, who probably wasn't on steriods since he played in the 30s and 40s. Why could it not be possible for someone to do it again?
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roid rage
No.
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ROID RAGE :D or just hit in the leg with pitch.
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Reds analyst Jeff Brantley, the former big-league reliever during yesterday's Reds-Brewers contest....
"When so much is focused in sports this day and age and the illegitimacy of records, and the negativity of all things that are going on, Albert Pujols is one man that stands above the rest. Not only as a player, but also as a humanitarian, and probably more importantly than anything else, as a supportive father of his children and his wife."
QuoteQuoteYour telling me you can find a pattern in here somewhere?
Year R H 2B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP Slug OPS
2001 112 194 47 37 130 69 93 .329 .403 .610 1.013
2002 118 185 40 34 127 72 69 .314 .394 .561 .955
2003 137 212 51 43 124 79 65 .359 .439 .667 1.106
2004 133 196 51 46 123 84 52 .331 .415 .657 1.072
2005 129 195 38 41 117 97 65 .330 .430 .609 1.039
2006 119 177 33 49 137 92 50 .331 .431 .671 1.102
2007 99 185 38 32 103 99 58 .327 .429 .568 .997
2008 100 187 44 37 116 104 54 .357 .462 .653 1.115
The pattern I find is he has the highest slugging percentage for a right hand batter with at least 5,000 AB's in the history of major league baseball. Ever.
He's taking some freshly squeezed
AVG number of HRs in steroids era (including his rookie year): 41.6
AVG number after testing was introduced: 35.5
It's not a glaring difference like big papi, but it's also not too easy to explain away. He hit the most HRs in his career 49 the last year without testing. The first year with testing he hit a career low 32. Am I to believe that he hit his prime as a 26 year old and the advent of testing in the same year is just a coincidence? Most people hit more HRs as a 27 old year old defending MVP then as a 19 year old rookie. I listen to Jeff Brantley almost everyday, and that comment is just another example of media types who have stuck their head in the sand and learned to talk out their asses.
QuoteQuoteQuoteYour telling me you can find a pattern in here somewhere?
The pattern I find is he has the highest slugging percentage for a right hand batter with at least 5,000 AB's in the history of major league baseball. Ever.
He's taking some freshly squeezed
AVG number of HRs in steroids era (including his rookie year): 41.6
AVG number after testing was introduced: 35.5
It's not a glaring difference like big papi, but it's also not too easy to explain away. He hit the most HRs in his career 49 the last year without testing. The first year with testing he hit a career low 32. Am I to believe that he hit his prime as a 26 year old and the advent of testing in the same year is just a coincidence? Most people hit more HRs as a 27 old year old defending MVP then as a 19 year old rookie. I listen to Jeff Brantley almost everyday, and that comment is just another example of media types who have stuck their head in the sand and learned to talk out their butts.
2007 is the only year on that entire list that you can say was any different. He still had a 653 slugging in 2008. And in 2007 it is widely known that Pujols had a elbow injury that he played with thru the entire season. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080216&content_id=2376083&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl
Right now he's on pace for 63 home runs so I expect him to finish right around the 40 HR mark like he has every other year of his career except for 2007.
Fair enough. I'd like to believe he's clean, I just can't. I used to think Bonds was clean despite all the circumstantial evidence, too. Anyway, I hope we don't find out for sure this season, I have him in my two favorite fantasy leagues.
QuoteFair enough. I'd like to believe he's clean, I just can't. I used to think Bonds was clean despite all the circumstantial evidence, too. Anyway, I hope we don't find out for sure this season, I have him in my two favorite fantasy leagues.
;D I certainly understand why you would be skeptical. Nobody has given you any reason not to be that's for sure.
He did miss 14 games last year though. I would think he wouldve had over 40 HR's if not for that.
QuoteAlmost identical to righty Jimmie Fox, who probably wasn't on steriods since he played in the 30s and 40s. Why could it not be possible for someone to do it again?
Because it isn't. Do we have to go over why Jimmie Fox didn't face the pitching that is on the mound these days. Ohhh, I don't know, Negro Leagues, Latin Americans, Asians, population growth.... ::)
QuoteReds analyst Jeff Brantley, the former big-league reliever during yesterday's Reds-Brewers contest....
"When so much is focused in sports this day and age and the illegitimacy of records, and the negativity of all things that are going on, Albert Pujols is one man that stands above the rest. Not only as a player, but also as a humanitarian, and probably more importantly than anything else, as a supportive father of his children and his wife."
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You just quoted JEFF BRANTLEY
QuoteQuoteReds analyst Jeff Brantley, the former big-league reliever during yesterday's Reds-Brewers contest....
"When so much is focused in sports this day and age and the illegitimacy of records, and the negativity of all things that are going on, Albert Pujols is one man that stands above the rest. Not only as a player, but also as a humanitarian, and probably more importantly than anything else, as a supportive father of his children and his wife."
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You just quoted JEFF BRANTLEY
See, all that's in the Sports Illustrated article. I read it, and believed him. Now, I think I got fooled. Today, no one EVER can say that they're 100% sure anyone's clean. I've never understood why the records before integration are even kept. Come on, that's a flat out joke.
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I'll stop the Pujols hating. I guess I've just reached a point where I don't care at all whether he is or not but defending him is just so hard to do. It's just that every player that has gotten caught that was a big name I had called out already (except Juan Rincon). ;D
And I don't think it's humanly possible to have a bat that quick naturally. It must be the wide stance ::)
QuoteQuoteAlmost identical to righty Jimmie Fox, who probably wasn't on steriods since he played in the 30s and 40s. Why could it not be possible for someone to do it again?
Because it isn't. Do we have to go over why Jimmie Fox didn't face the pitching that is on the mound these days. Ohhh, I don't know, Negro Leagues, Latin Americans, Asians, population growth.... ::)
That doesn't even make sense. By your rational, only the pitching has improved, so games should all be 1-0 in 14 innings since the negro leagues, latin americans, asians entered the game. If you claim the pitching improved by increasing the pool of available players than so does the hitting. Your rational is flawed.
QuoteQuoteQuoteAlmost identical to righty Jimmie Fox, who probably wasn't on steriods since he played in the 30s and 40s. Why could it not be possible for someone to do it again?
Because it isn't. Do we have to go over why Jimmie Fox didn't face the pitching that is on the mound these days. Ohhh, I don't know, Negro Leagues, Latin Americans, Asians, population growth.... ::)
That doesn't even make sense. By your rational, only the pitching has improved, so games should all be 1-0 in 14 innings since the negro leagues, latin americans, asians entered the game. If you claim the pitching improved by increasing the pool of available players than so does the hitting. Your rational is flawed.
Rational(e)? ;)
You're right. I'm not sure what I was trying to say here other than that I just hate comparing numbers. Baseball cracks me up because of how sacred the numbers are when their are more variables that can alter a player's numbers than any other sport which are not indicative of a player's ability.
Anywhooo,
Pujols is still juiced
Let's not talk about baseball's lust for the longball. Building smaller and smaller parks, and seeing homeruns fly.
I think that the example Ruckus made, made perfect sense. Everyone knows that a pitcher should be able to beat every hittter. Hitters are celebrated for career averages of failing 7 out of 10 times. A great pitcher is just better than a great hitter. By adding more great pitchers it would be more difficult, it just would. You'll never see a hitter bat over .501. Never. They are not equal. The pitcher has the ball first. They have no excuses, it's on them.
Maybe because I was a pitcher?
Doc Halladay was masterful tonight, pitching a complete game 5 hitter vs the Yanks. This is a big couple of weeks for the Jays: 2 more against the Yanks and then the Red Sox next week. As an NHL fan, I find all this very distracting, but the Jays are my favourite sports franchise, so it's all good.
QuoteDoc Halladay was masterful tonight, pitching a complete game 5 hitter vs the Yanks. This is a big couple of weeks for the Jays: 2 more against the Yanks and then the Red Sox next week. As an NHL fan, I find all this very distracting, but the Jays are my favourite sports franchise, so it's all good.
Enjoy the ride man.
Just got a free ticket right behind home plate to last night's Rays O's game. Sat about 30 feet from Bobby Bo 8-)
Wow, who would have thought the O's bullpen would go 7 scoreless innings!
Anyone who thinks Albert Pujols isn't juicing has their blinders on.
He's about as obvious as Bonds with his huge head and tree trunk forearms.
QuoteAnyone who thinks Albert Pujols isn't juicing has their blinders on.
He's about as obvious as Bonds with his huge head and tree trunk forearms.
;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteAlmost identical to righty Jimmie Fox, who probably wasn't on steriods since he played in the 30s and 40s. Why could it not be possible for someone to do it again?
Because it isn't. Do we have to go over why Jimmie Fox didn't face the pitching that is on the mound these days. Ohhh, I don't know, Negro Leagues, Latin Americans, Asians, population growth.... ::)
That doesn't even make sense. By your rational, only the pitching has improved, so games should all be 1-0 in 14 innings since the negro leagues, latin americans, asians entered the game. If you claim the pitching improved by increasing the pool of available players than so does the hitting. Your rational is flawed.
I now realized what I was trying to say. With the quality depth of pitching now, that a player can simply destroy the ball with such ease as Pujols does, only supports the notion that Winnie the Pujols (I hate Berman by the way) sits on needles regularly.
QuoteQuoteAnyone who thinks Albert Pujols isn't juicing has their blinders on.
He's about as obvious as Bonds with his huge head and tree trunk forearms.
;)
Wait! You think Bonds juiced?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAlmost identical to righty Jimmie Fox, who probably wasn't on steriods since he played in the 30s and 40s. Why could it not be possible for someone to do it again?
Because it isn't. Do we have to go over why Jimmie Fox didn't face the pitching that is on the mound these days. Ohhh, I don't know, Negro Leagues, Latin Americans, Asians, population growth.... ::)
That doesn't even make sense. By your rational, only the pitching has improved, so games should all be 1-0 in 14 innings since the negro leagues, latin americans, asians entered the game. If you claim the pitching improved by increasing the pool of available players than so does the hitting. Your rational is flawed.
I now realized what I was trying to say. With the quality depth of pitching now, that a player can simply destroy the ball with such ease as Pujols does, only supports the notion that Winnie the Pujols (I hate Berman by the way) sits on needles regularly.
But what I'm saying, is the depth of hitting increases at the same rate as the depth of pitching. Why would one get better and not the other?
Looks the same to me, and I quote....
"Albert Pujols was as much of a threat to opposing pitchers when he was wearing a Fort Osage High School or Hi-Boy/Post 340 American Legion uniform (shown here in his days at Fort Osage) as he is now as a two-time National League Most Valuable Player for the St. Louis Cardinals."
(http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/archive/x817676331/g13c1e00411c160d85da145466ff0fd172643313e6bd881.jpg)
QuoteQuoteQuoteAnyone who thinks Albert Pujols isn't juicing has their blinders on.
He's about as obvious as Bonds with his huge head and tree trunk forearms.
;)
Wait! You think Bonds juiced?
No sir!
He said his prayers and took his vitamins like a good little hulkamanic!
QuoteLooks the same to me, and I quote....
"Albert Pujols was as much of a threat to opposing pitchers when he was wearing a Fort Osage High School or Hi-Boy/Post 340 American Legion uniform (shown here in his days at Fort Osage) as he is now as a two-time National League Most Valuable Player for the St. Louis Cardinals."
(http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/archive/x817676331/g13c1e00411c160d85da145466ff0fd172643313e6bd881.jpg)
Arod was juicing in HS...
Not that unbelievable if you ask me.
Big Papi stranded 12 runners the other night and now he's benched. Wow, that was a quick fall. I saw a stat where last season he was hitting something like .430 on second strike fastballs and this year it's like .214. How does somebody just lose bat speed like that overnight?
His manager says he needs a deep breath, sounds like he needs some HGH.
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I've got an extra ticket for today's game at 10:35. Any takers?
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painful to look at if you really care about baseball :(
The vine went from baseball to juice. I can delete before I go to today's game.
The 'roids HoF!
...and again no Juan Rincon? No one said you actually had to put up Hall of Fame numbers to be a cheater! I just want some damn respect for the guy.
View from Solon club.
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When getting sigs at the game......
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don't forget to ask for a bat ;)
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Are you the one shoving the bat in #14's junk?! ;D
Buccos almost blew another one tonight. Pulled it out in 10 innings though!! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
If we could actually hold onto the leads our starting pitching has been giving us, we'd be 5 games over .500.
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Are you the one shoving the bat in #14's junk?! ;D
No. He doesn't seem to mind though. :D
Quote...and again no Juan Rincon? No one said you actually had to put up Hall of Fame numbers to be a cheater! I just want some damn respect for the guy.
DAVID BELL 4 LIFEZ
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Are you the one shoving the bat in #14's junk?! ;D
;D
Nice pics ETD 8-)
Hey Walts, How are you?
Few more pics Dana Eveland enjoying the minor league weather. 8-)
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Eric Patterson stole home yesterday 2nd time this season in weekday games ;)
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ETB,
you must live the life... You go to games everyday?
All the week day games at the park, about 7 games thru summer I dont go much on FRI too much traffic or SAT too many kids for fireworks or SUNDAY day games too hot and kids day. Mon- Thurs is best for me. Last 2 seasons I went to about 40-42 games per. 72 home games in reg season it's a lot. Won't go to that many this year. Come on out Leon met some old Phils ;)
Man, I really need to figure out how to get your life! This fucking working thing really take to much of a toll on my free time! My dream is to never work again, get stoned and go to baseball games everyday.
It doesn't seem like that's too much to ask... :-/
QuoteMan, I really need to figure out how to get your life! This fucking working thing really take to much of a toll on my free time! My dream is to never work again, get stoned and go to baseball games everyday.
It doesn't seem like that's too much to ask... :-/
Ed got his life by scoring his wife. ::)
When he's not at the ballpark, he's usually locked up in the man cave smoking weed and playing guitar - and listening to the Dead. ;)
QuoteQuoteMan, I really need to figure out how to get your life! This fucking working thing really take to much of a toll on my free time! My dream is to never work again, get stoned and go to baseball games everyday.
It doesn't seem like that's too much to ask... :-/
Ed got his life by scoring his wife. ::)
When he's not at the ballpark, he's usually locked up in the man cave smoking weed and playing guitar - and listening to the Dead. ;)
you have a sister?
QuoteQuoteMan, I really need to figure out how to get your life! This fucking working thing really take to much of a toll on my free time! My dream is to never work again, get stoned and go to baseball games everyday.
It doesn't seem like that's too much to ask... :-/
Ed got his life by scoring his wife. ::)
When he's not at the ballpark, he's usually locked up in the man cave smoking weed and playing guitar - and listening to the Dead. ;)
Yeah got me LL ;) Didn't realize you read this thread ::)
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Damn, I need me a suga momma!
QuoteDamn, I need me a suga momma!
Could happen when you stop flying that gay avatar
Leon I met my wife through a job so they aren't bad for a while. ;) Back then I drove around smoking weed and listening to the Dead. I had no clue ;)
QuoteQuoteDamn, I need me a suga momma!
Could happen when you stop flying that gay avatar ;)
Maybe I can find a suga daddy then!
Oh and here comes the PC police to call you a biggot in 5...4...3...2...
QuoteQuoteQuoteDamn, I need me a suga momma!
Could happen when you stop flying that gay avatar ;)
Maybe I can find a suga daddy then!
Oh and here comes the PC police to call you a biggot in 5...4...3...2...
Daddy's good if you like. Nothing wrong with it. We vote on that shit all the time out here on the left coast. Real progressive we are.
Speaking of gays, when is Piazza gonne come out of the closet?
QuoteSpeaking of gays, when is Piazza gonne come out of the closet?
Wasn't that 2007 when he was in town on a
rehab stint before he pulled the plug? I got pics let me find them.
QuoteQuoteSpeaking of gays, when is Piazza gonne come out of the closet?
Wasn't that 2007 when he was in town on a rehab stint before he pulled the plug? I got pics let me find them.
bahaha ;D
Mike slumming it.
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Last pic not mike. Pregame Beaver workout.
When were these taken ETB?
QuoteWhen were these taken ETB?
Mid July 2007 Cats/Portland series. The A's bumped Mike to Stockton first for a few games. Then he came here for 4 or 8 games. That new job have vacation benefits?
Ehhh, Not yet. But I can take time off if I wanted, it would just be unpaid. The nice thing is I make enough money to be able to cover my ass if I wanted to take off a week or two. You only live once, and I'm not about to spend my entire summer cooped up in this office.
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Yeah, yeah BH. I'll respond. I see how it is. That really was a pathetic display by the Cubs. I was busy flipping between the Lakers and Cubbies. Every time I watched, Wainright was schoolin' another Cub.
Our offense sucks right now but your pitching can't be this good either right?
John Tudor and Jack Clark would never shove a broom in someone's face. It's just so uncouth. ;)
My team on the road until next Fri. I love watching this part of the game a lot :)
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Yeah, yeah BH. I'll respond. I see how it is. That really was a pathetic display by the Cubs. I was busy flipping between the Lakers and Cubbies. Every time I watched, Wainright was schoolin' another Cub.
Our offense sucks right now but your pitching can't be this good either right?
John Tudor and Jack Clark would never shove a broom in someone's face. It's just so uncouth. ;)
;D True. We just got swept by the Brewers so I was happy to return the favor to someone else. Our team has actually lived and died by starting pitching. We started out hot, had a losing streak and now with Carpenter back, were doing well again. The Cubs are obviously having a bit of an offensive drought so that helps. Not having the big man in the middle of your lineup is tough. It's amazing how the rest of a lineup can really wither away without that big anchor in the middle. I heard Pinella was talking about moving Soriano back to 2B so he could get another bat in the lineup.
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Yeah, yeah BH. I'll respond. I see how it is. That really was a pathetic display by the Cubs. I was busy flipping between the Lakers and Cubbies. Every time I watched, Wainright was schoolin' another Cub.
Our offense sucks right now but your pitching can't be this good either right?
John Tudor and Jack Clark would never shove a broom in someone's face. It's just so uncouth. ;)
Wait, aren't the cubs the team of destiny for the 3rd year in a row? ::)
Good news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
QuoteGood news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEMxYggoKQ[/media]
QuoteGood news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
That's cool man :)
Should only be worn at Neil Young shows
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;D
QuoteGood news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
That's awesome. I hope he doesn't have to wait long for his first big league hit!
QuoteQuoteGood news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
That's awesome. I hope he doesn't have to wait long for his first big league hit!
First hit, a 3 run homerun!
PHILS in 11!
QuoteQuoteQuoteGood news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
That's awesome. I hope he doesn't have to wait long for his first big league hit!
First hit, a 3 run homerun!
Incredible Walts!!! [smiley=beer.gif]
Kiss my A's [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteGood news! My buddy just got called up to the bigs!
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4884164&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la
That's awesome. I hope he doesn't have to wait long for his first big league hit!
First hit, a 3 run homerun!
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Okay, I'm done after this. After all, AMD could just one-up me with a picture of B-Webb and a Cy Young Award.
The article has a video in it that shows the homerun. Barely out, but it doesn't matter!
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The A's Landon Powell hit his first major league home run yesterday! He was Sacramento's catcher last year. In the AAA and majors players wives do promos and team events. Last year I met his wife at a game selling players cards and she is HOT ;) . (sorry I have no pic still looking) What player has the hottest wife in Bigs?
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The A's Landon Powell hit his first major league home run yesterday! He was Sacramento's catcher last year. In the AAA and majors players wives do promos and team events. Last year I met his wife at a game selling players cards and she is HOT ;) . (sorry I have no pic still looking) [highlight]What player has the hottest wife in Bigs?[/highlight]
I did have the pleasure of working with Justin Morneau's wife for two years. She cooks, smokes weed, loves baseball, and hot. Is she former MVP hot? Yes!
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The A's Landon Powell hit his first major league home run yesterday! He was Sacramento's catcher last year. In the AAA and majors players wives do promos and team events. Last year I met his wife at a game selling players cards and she is HOT ;) . (sorry I have no pic still looking) [highlight]What player has the hottest wife in Bigs?[/highlight]
I did have the pleasure of working with Justin Morneau's wife for two years. She cooks, smokes weed, loves baseball, and hot. Is she former MVP hot? Yes!
Too 8-) I knew I could count on you ;)
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That's her. Apron and all. Next I'll need to find a picture of her smoking a joint. 8-)
She will be on SC now ;D
Kris Benson's wife is pretty hot. I dont know if she can cook or if she blazes, but I know she said when he was on the Mets if she caught him cheating, she would bang the bullpen or the whole team or something.
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You're alright capn. Keep posting ;D
What would LL think of you lusting EDT?
QuoteWhat LL think of you lusting EDT?
She's sitting right here ;) And online (see below)Bsides she reminded me of Landon's wife. You could ask or PM her :)
Cat's 5 of 5 so far on 8 game road trip. :)
Swept Omaha and working on Iowa.
A's win at home today.
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Cat's win at Cub's after yesterday's rain out.
A's can't sweep M's during my nap.
QuoteCat's win at Cub's after yesterday's rain out.
A's can't sweep M's [highlight]during my nap.[/highlight]
What was your first song after the nap? Is the first song after a nap the way to kick off the evening? ;)
BTW, I listened to "Meat" today too! 8-)
QuoteQuoteCat's win at Cub's after yesterday's rain out.
A's can't sweep M's [highlight]during my nap.[/highlight]
What was your first song after the nap? Is the first song after a nap the way to kick off the evening? ;)
BTW, I listened to "Meat" today too! 8-)
;D No music after nap :( but you're right it is
Haven't talked Twins baseball in some time...
Joe Mauer
Good talk!
QuoteHaven't talked Twins baseball in some time...
Joe Mauer
Good talk!
Exciting weekend in Baltimore as the great Matt Wieters is called up as the everyday catcher. So much to look forward to for this team stocked with the #1 minor league pitching system along with Jones, Markakis and Wieters.
While I know that Mauer has been on some ridiculous home run tear, some experts have called Wieters a Mauer with power and a switch hitter at that.
Regardless of the hype, no matter how much he struggles or doesn't early, he will be a major upgrade over Greg Zaun.
Want him back Jaimoe?
QuoteQuoteHaven't talked Twins baseball in some time...
Joe Mauer
Good talk!
Exciting weekend in Baltimore as the great Matt Wieters is called up as the everyday catcher. So much to look forward to for this team stocked with the #1 minor league pitching system along with Jones, Markakis and Wieters.
While I know that Mauer has been on some ridiculous home run tear, some experts have called Wieters a Mauer with power and a switch hitter at that.
Regardless of the hype, no matter how much he struggles or doesn't early, he will be a major upgrade over Greg Zaun.
Want him back Jaimoe?
Thanks for the tip! I've needed a new catcher badly in one of my Fantasy baseball leagues so I just added him.
The only league he was still available in this morning I have Brandon Inge as my C, so I dont think Im going to grab him.
Of course my John Baker team or start 2 Pierzynski and Pudge team he's gone in >:(
...when's Tommy Hanson getting the call?
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While I know that Mauer has been on some ridiculous home run tear, some experts have called Wieters a Mauer with power and a switch hitter at that.
Yeah, I'm not too sure how to take this tear Mauer is on. I've been pretty vocal on his lack of power, being on the DL all the time, the fact that 80% of his hits are singles, and that 70% of his hits are opposite way (I made the percentages up). Obviously I'm loving it, big time! But people bring up the fact that I've "hated" on the guy. I don't see how wanting the best outta him is considered "hating"? Sorry I'm not a homer, I guess.
I also just picked Wieters up. Hopefully he'll produce. The O's have some good hitters man, fun to watch. And now even more fun! 8-)
QuoteQuoteQuoteHaven't talked Twins baseball in some time...
Joe Mauer
Good talk!
Exciting weekend in Baltimore as the great Matt Wieters is called up as the everyday catcher. So much to look forward to for this team stocked with the #1 minor league pitching system along with Jones, Markakis and Wieters.
While I know that Mauer has been on some ridiculous home run tear, some experts have called Wieters a Mauer with power and a switch hitter at that.
Regardless of the hype, no matter how much he struggles or doesn't early, he will be a major upgrade over Greg Zaun.
Want him back Jaimoe?
Thanks for the tip! I've needed a new catcher badly in one of my Fantasy baseball leagues so I just added him.
Yeah, I got him in one league and also one of the MMJ leagues. Unfortunately, the league that I am running right now, I got the 2nd waiver spot and I'm gonna lose him. Oh well. :-/
The other thing about Mauer (I've had him two years in a row in the jacket league) is he takes 1 out of every 4 or 5 games off which forces me to carry a backup C and check the lineups every day an hour before his team plays. This year he's definitely made it worth it for me. I just hope he stays healthy.
The Zambrano video is still available here though probably not for long. Cracks me up every time. I love how he's not appealing the suspension. I mean c'mon, he did nothing wrong. ;D
1. The bump
2. Tosses the ump
3. Tosses the glove
4. Beats the crap out of things in the dugout.
http://www.dailyheadlineblog.com/sports/carlos-zambrano-ejected-video/
QuoteThe other thing about Mauer (I've had him two years in a row in the jacket league) is he takes 1 out of every 4 or 5 games off which forces me to carry a backup C and check the lineups every day an hour before his team plays. This year he's definitely made it worth it for me. I just hope he stays healthy.
Would you say you have a man-crush on Joe Mauer? If or when you draft him next year, that's three years in a row, that's a man-crush!
But yeah, I know what you're saying. It's expected for a catcher to miss a Sunday day game, but with Mauer every game could be treated like a Sunday day game. But you gotta be love this month! Good luck this week in the Jacket league, looks like I won't be making up any ground.
QuoteQuoteThe other thing about Mauer (I've had him two years in a row in the jacket league) is he takes 1 out of every 4 or 5 games off which forces me to carry a backup C and check the lineups every day an hour before his team plays. This year he's definitely made it worth it for me. I just hope he stays healthy.
Would you say you have a man-crush on Joe Mauer? If or when you draft him next year, that's three years in a row, that's a man-crush!
But yeah, I know what you're saying. It's expected for a catcher to miss a Sunday day game, but with Mauer every game could be treated like a Sunday day game. But you gotta be love this month! Good luck this week in the Jacket league, looks like I won't be making up any ground.
I think I can go ahead and confirm a mancrush. Give me a C who can hit for average anyday. Posada faired well while Mauer was on the DL but I wish I would have picked up Inge while I had the chance.
QuoteThe Zambrano video is still available here though probably not for long. Cracks me up every time. I love how he's not appealing the suspension. I mean c'mon, he did nothing wrong. ;D
1. The bump
2. Tosses the ump
3. Tosses the glove
4. Beats the crap out of things in the dugout.
http://www.dailyheadlineblog.com/sports/carlos-zambrano-ejected-video/
The best part: he WAS safe. (oh, and Walt had him in fantasy against me this week ;D )
Cats win in 16 innings last night :D
A's dump 2 in Texas double header :( :-?
Quote
A's [highlight]dump[/highlight] 2 in Texas double header :( :-?
;D
Niiice usage of the word dump! [smiley=thumbup.gif]
After a horrendous 9-game slide that found the former first place Jays drop down to third, Toronto has reeled-off two straight wins against the Red Sox. Great game today and "we're" now in second place!
QuoteAfter a horrendous 9-game slide that found the former first place Jays drop down to third, Toronto has reeled-off two straight wins against the Red Sox. Great game today and "we're" now in second place!
There is nothing i would enjoy more, than to see the Jays finish ahead of the Yanks and the Sox. (Well except the Cards winning their division of course.)
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So many people use that C in there logo. The Twins, The Bears, The Reds, A college team that I cant remenber right now. Any reason why?
Good question. Not sure, but the Twins one is pretty subtle. The TC logo is my favorite one.
I'm going to see a Riverdogs game when I visit my Dad in Charlestown, SC this summer. That'll be fun. I also need to make it to more than a few Reds games this year.
*checks schedule
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So many people use that C in there logo. The Twins, The Bears, The Reds, A college team that I cant remenber right now. Any reason why?
Back in the 1800's teams all shared hats. When one team went into bat they had to hand over their hats to the other team.
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Whats a Lathe Bat?
QuoteWhats a Lathe Bat?
They make it to your specs while you watch, or watch game and pick up later.
Here's what you can order from mlb.com
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Gave $5 for a giant box of 1988 fleer baseball cards and stickers all mint in factory box today. :)
I wonder If I can make my money back. :-?
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Cool pix dood! I did a lot of work on that building that that you can see the top of, just to the right of the Bay Bridge.
How was the game?
That game was last year SF lost.
My point was to go this summer and maybe get a bat. :) Baseball is the only game I know where fans can have bats. They even have mini ones for kids. ;)
QuoteBaseball is the only game I know where fans can have bats.
;D Yeah, I don't think they'd let you into a Raiders game if you were carrying a bat!
QuoteGave $5 for a giant box of 1988 fleer baseball cards and stickers all mint in factory box today. :)
I wonder If I can make my money back. :-?
Keep an eye out for these rookies!
Tom Glavine
Roberto Alomar
Mark Grace
Ken Caminiti
QuoteQuoteGave $5 for a giant box of 1988 fleer baseball cards and stickers all mint in factory box today. :)
I wonder If I can make my money back. :-?
Keep an eye out for these rookies!
[highlight]Tom Glavine[/highlight]
Roberto Alomar
[highlight]Mark Grace
Ken Caminiti[/highlight]
Got these 3 :)
One of the my kids' parents gave me 90 bucks in gift certificates to Great American Ballpark. I've already spent thirty. This is by far the best present any parent has gotten me!
Man, I have a HUGE collection of cards. Mostly baseball, but football and a little hockey and basketball too. I probably have over 100 Griffey Jr and Frank Thomas cards, and probably at least 25 varios Griffey RC's. I think I have 6 McGwire Topps RC, probably 50 Sosa RC's, and all kinds of other cards that were worth a fuckload 10 years ago, but I figured they'd be worth so much more 25 years down the line. I dont even think my Clemente, Mantle, Aaron, etc. old cards are worth that much anymore, and none of my cards are "officially graded" since I quit collecting right before that became the norm.
I hope collecting sports cards becomes popular once again and cards go up in price, because at their peak 10-12 years ago, I probably have $10,000 worth of sports cards. I dont know if they ever will go back to that level though :-/
QuoteOne of the my kids' parents gave me 90 bucks in gift certificates to Great American Ballpark. I've already spent thirty. This is by far the best present any parent has gotten me!
So, 90 dollars is the going rate for an A? 8-)
My dad has a shit ton of old cards. Had to sell a couple...I needed beer money in high school. A lot of the legends. Mantle's, Aaron's, Mays'...etc. I think the highest priced one is a Roberto Clemente rookie. I think it's worth a couple grand. I don't think he even knows he has them.
I collected basketball cards. Have about 100 Chris Webber cards...stupid! I think Kobe, Duncan, and K.G. rookie cards are the only ones that could be worth something. I never understood collecting football cards. Way less players in basketball, better chances at a good player.
Freshman year of college I worked at Target. Some mom bought a boat load of Asian cartoon cards. I said something like, we always collected baseball cards. She laughed at me. I think the glory days are over. Look at how many card companies are even around anymore.
ETB, I see the A's are having 12 pack cooler night on the 7th, you going?
Quote
Freshman year of college I worked at Target. Some mom bought a boat load of Asian cartoon cards. I said something like, we always collected baseball cards. She laughed at me. I think the glory days are over. Look at how many card companies are even around anymore.
I think this was part of the demise. Cards really started blowing up late 90's-early 80's. Starting in about 1993, it wasnt just Bowman, Fleer, Topps, Score, Upper Deck, and Donruss anymore. You started getting these more expensive brands like Flair, SP, Finest, Bowman's Best, and many more that werent even as good. Then put in the "insert" cards for each brand which probably ranged from 5-10 different insert series' with 10-20 players/cards per series, and there was just wayyy too much product overload.
I think that took away from just looking for your favorite player or a rookie card, and it killed the sports card industry.
I know that Clemente RC used to be something like $2500. No idea what its worth now though. If you/he got it graded and it was graded highly, it could even be worth more than that since thats even more rare than just the card itself. A Clemente RC might be one of the few things that might not have lost its value.
..And yeah there's more players in football, but its not like every single player has a card ;D. You arent going to find a Tarvaris Jackson card in a full set, because they just dont make them. I think I actually have some good RC's from right before I quit, like a Peyton Topps Chrome RC, Randy Moss Ultra RC, and a few others. Might check the price out on those, they might be at peak value around now.
I picked up a Beckett the other day to see what some of my old cards are worth and most of them are worth the same if not a little less than they were 15 years ago.
QuoteMy dad has a shit ton of old cards. Had to sell a couple...I needed beer money in high school. A lot of the legends. Mantle's, Aaron's, Mays'...etc. I think the highest priced one is a Roberto Clemente rookie. I think it's worth a couple grand. I don't think he even knows he has them.
I collected basketball cards. Have about 100 Chris Webber cards...stupid! I think Kobe, Duncan, and K.G. rookie cards are the only ones that could be worth something. I never understood collecting football cards. Way less players in basketball, better chances at a good player.
Freshman year of college I worked at Target. Some mom bought a boat load of Asian cartoon cards. I said something like, we always collected baseball cards. She laughed at me. I think the glory days are over. Look at how many card companies are even around anymore.
ETB, I see the A's are having 12 pack cooler night on the 7th, you going?
No But I like the schedule from 6-8 thru 6-24
What about you?
Mon, 6/8 Twins 7:05p
Tue, 6/9 Twins 7:05p
Wed, 6/10 Twins 7:05p
Thu, 6/11 Twins 12:35p
Fri, 6/12 at Giants 7:15p
Sat, 6/13 at Giants 7:05p
Sun, 6/14 at Giants 1:05p
Tue, 6/16 at Dodgers 7:10p
Wed, 6/17 at Dodgers 7:10p
Thu, 6/18 at Dodgers 7:10p
Fri, 6/19 at Padres 7:05p
Sat, 6/20 at Padres 7:05p
Sun, 6/21 at Padres 1:05p
Mon, 6/22 Giants 7:05p
Tue, 6/23 Giants 7:05p
Wed, 6/24 Giants 7:05p
I cant believe we traded Nate McClouth. First Jason Bay last year, now McClouth. We even had him signed for 3 more years.
I fucking hate the Pirates.
What did you get in return?
OF Gorkys Hernandez is supposed to be the best of the 3 prospects. From the sound of it, he's like McClouth but with less power and unproven only in Triple A. Other 2 were pitchers, Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke. I saw Locke's stats and he's like 1-7 with an ERA over 5 in Single freaking A.
Steve Phillips said we got hosed. Anyone here know anything about these prospects?
I fucking hate the Pirates. I might not even go to anymore games this year, and I love doing that eventhough they suck because its still a good time. I cant believe this shit though. 27 yr old gold glove OF with speed and surprising power and we dont get shit for him.
How much was he getting paid? Was it a salary dump?
QuoteHow much was he getting paid? Was it a salary dump?
We just signed him in this offseason for 3yrs, 14.75 mill I think. I think that was a damn good price, and actually made him a more valuable commodity.
Part of it was our top prospect is CF Andrew McCutchen who shouldve started out the year in the majors, but they kept him down so they didnt have to pay him more. He's already playing today, but from what Ive gathered we almost wouldve been better off if we got a bag of baseballs and a few louisville sluggers for McLouth.
Im joining your hipster club :)
QuoteQuoteHow much was he getting paid? Was it a salary dump?
We just signed him in this offseason for 3yrs, 14.75 mill I think. I think that was a damn good price, and actually made him a more valuable commodity.
Part of it was our top prospect is CF Andrew McCutchen who shouldve started out the year in the majors, but they kept him down so they didnt have to pay him more. He's already playing today, but from what Ive gathered we almost wouldve been better off if we got a bag of baseballs and a few louisville sluggers for McClouth.
[highlight]Im joining your hipster club[/highlight] :)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8-)
Just my luck, I pick up Tom Glavine's rookie card and he gets released same day. ;)
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QuoteQuoteMy dad has a shit ton of old cards. Had to sell a couple...I needed beer money in high school. A lot of the legends. Mantle's, Aaron's, Mays'...etc. I think the highest priced one is a Roberto Clemente rookie. I think it's worth a couple grand. I don't think he even knows he has them.
I collected basketball cards. Have about 100 Chris Webber cards...stupid! I think Kobe, Duncan, and K.G. rookie cards are the only ones that could be worth something. I never understood collecting football cards. Way less players in basketball, better chances at a good player.
Freshman year of college I worked at Target. Some mom bought a boat load of Asian cartoon cards. I said something like, we always collected baseball cards. She laughed at me. I think the glory days are over. Look at how many card companies are even around anymore.
ETB, I see the A's are having 12 pack cooler night on the 7th, you going?
No But I like the schedule from 6-8 thru 6-24
What about you?
Mon, 6/8 Twins 7:05p
Tue, 6/9 Twins 7:05p
Wed, 6/10 Twins 7:05p
Thu, 6/11 Twins 12:35p
Fri, 6/12 at Giants 7:15p
Sat, 6/13 at Giants 7:05p
Sun, 6/14 at Giants 1:05p
Tue, 6/16 at Dodgers 7:10p
Wed, 6/17 at Dodgers 7:10p
Thu, 6/18 at Dodgers 7:10p
Fri, 6/19 at Padres 7:05p
Sat, 6/20 at Padres 7:05p
Sun, 6/21 at Padres 1:05p
Mon, 6/22 Giants 7:05p
Tue, 6/23 Giants 7:05p
Wed, 6/24 Giants 7:05p
hmmm? maybe? I did see flights from LA to the Bay for $49 one way. I already made my mind up on not going to a Twins game this year. Nothing can top the best Twins EVER last year. Too many good things happened, no way it can be out done.
QuoteTarvaris Jackson
Wait, do you think I'm a Vikings fan?
BTW we call him [highlight]Travis [/highlight]Jackson around here.
yeah, the highlight could be a little [highlight]over-the-top[/highlight]. Please no Slyvester Stallone pics.
Just saw some interviews of McLouth and the rest of the team. McLouth was real shook up and sad, and looked on the brink of crying the few segments they showed. At 1 point, he said, "as hard as it is to say, I hope the guys around here look at this and feel like they have a better chance of winning now" and I thought he was going to start to cry. He cut his hair apparently too. Cant say Ive ever seen someone so distraught after getting traded, especially from an organization and team as bad as the Pirates. Im a bigger fan of the guy now after seeing how he felt about it.
As for the rest of the team, they all looked shocked, angered, and questioned the move. Last year the rest of the team didnt seem to have a problem with Bay and Nady being traded and it was kind of expected, but they looked pissed off that the organization just traded away our best player and leader of the team. For a few prospects who probably wont pan out either.
At least this year, Im done with the Pirates. I might go to a game or 2 because its fun for more than just the game, but Ive probably watched 80% of their games on TV this year and will not watch 1 more game on TV. Fuck this organization.
A's 3 in a row w/ ChiSox 3-1 in series Vinny started it [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Big Unit records 300 [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteBig Unit records 300 [smiley=beer.gif]
He's on my fantasy team! :)
So is Nate McLouth :'(
29 runs scored in Salt Lake tonight :D
Fuck the Bucs >:(
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4233488
Dipshit ;)
Phils take the field in LA In the bottom of the 9th w/ 2-1 lead [smiley=beer.gif]
Furcal ties it sorry Leon :(
QuoteFurcal ties it sorry Leon :(
and gave Brad Lidge a blown save and big ERA >:(
I just heard the HP umpire tell Kemp on a called strike 3
" I ain't fuckin' kidding you" ;D
Walk off home run Dodgers Ethier >:(
QuoteWalk off home run Dodgers Ethier >:(
He wasnt on my fantasy bench like I thought he was either. Woohoo!
QuoteQuoteWalk off home run Dodgers Ethier >:(
He wasnt on my fantasy bench like I thought he was either. Woohoo!
But he almost should be. I have Ethier benched on 2 of my teams, the only two I have him on. Headdy, you liking fantasy baseball? I like it the best.
Roy Halladay just pitched his 2nd complete game in a row. Today he shut-out KC. Roy's 10-1, with three CGs so far this season, which is a little low for him.
QuoteRoy Halladay just pitched his 2nd complete game in a row. Today he shut-out KC. Roy's 10-1, with three CGs so far this season, which is a little low for him.
Halladay is the best pitcher in the game. I watched his last start against the Angels. In the 7th inning he had a pitch count over 100 and just gave up 4 runs. But he still threw a complete game, and did awesome in the 8th and 9th. He's pretty much the only "old-school" pitcher left. I know our announcer (Bert Blyleven)
[size=12]loves [/size]him. Probably because they both pitched to finish the game.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWalk off home run Dodgers Ethier >:(
He wasnt on my fantasy bench like I thought he was either. Woohoo!
But he almost should be. I have Ethier benched on 2 of my teams, the only two I have him on. Headdy, you liking fantasy baseball? I like it the best.
Yeah, he's been on my bench for the last few weeks, but I benched Vernon Wells on friday because Greinke was pitching and didnt have a chance to change it back yesterday.
Yeah, I like it, but I dont follow baseball close enough to draft a very good team. Football is probably my favorite just because I care about it the most and follow the entire league pretty closely, and Id say 90% of my teams make the playoffs. I did hockey the first time this year and liked that a lot.
I've done two teams of hockey for the past three years. I get 3rd or higher. Has more to do with people quitting their team half through the season, than me being a hockey guru. It's probably my least favorite out of the 5 I play. Can't read any of the names, and can't remember how to pronounce it after hearing it. Football pisses me off the most, that's for sure. It's just so lucky. I can see how chicks do good in it. I'm really liking fantasy golf, now that I'm in a group with people I know. I never really got the point of fantasy golf until this year. I always just went through the motions.
1)Baseball
2)Football
3)Basketball
4)Golf
5)Hockey
Looks like we may have a new best mustache...
Clay Zavada
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QuoteWalk off home run Dodgers Ethier >:(
Brad Lidge has been pitching like a dickhead. In his defense, the save he blew the night before was Feliz's fault. If he fields that ground ball the game was over. Lidge still did put on three himself.
They just need to score more runs.
It was dog day at the park yesterday.
Here's what happened.
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The Rays relief pitching is TERRIBLE... >:(
QuoteThe Rays relief pitching is TERRIBLE... >:(
yeah, i'd like to thank them again for help the Phils win the WS last year. ;)
June 8, 1950 > In maybe the most lopsided game in Major League history, the Boston Red Sox pound the St. Louis Browns, 29-4. Bobby Doerr leads the Boston attack with three home runs and eight RBIs, and he is backed by two home runs apiece from Walt Dropo and Ted Williams. Altogether, the Red Sox collect 28 hits and a record 58 total bases in the blowout.
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and in the minors
Tuesday, June 08, 1909
San Francisco Seals starter Clarence "Cack" Henley held the Oakland Oaks scoreless for 24 innings, scattering nine hits and one walk en route to a marathon complete-game victory. Oaks starter Jimmy Wiggs matched Henley for 23 frames before Nick Williams knocked in the game's lone run with a single in the top of the 24th.
Sunday, June 08, 1975
Lee Mazzilli became the first player in California League
history to steal seven bases in a ballgame. The Visalia Oaks outfielder swiped second base three times and third base four times during the seven-inning contest. The record was matched two years later by Modesto A's outfielder Rickey Henderson in a nine-inning game.
Tuesday, June 08, 1982
Dodgers prospect Sid Fernandez pitched his second nine-inning no-hitter of the year for Vero Beach of the Florida State League. The 19-year-old left-hander went 8-1 with a 1.91 ERA in 12 starts for Vero Beach that season before finishing the year with Triple-A Albuquerque.
Saturday, June 08, 1996
First baseman Derrek Lee homered in his sixth consecutive game for Double-A Memphis. Lee finished the season with 34 homers in 134 games for the Chicks.
QuoteQuoteWalk off home run Dodgers Ethier >:(
He wasnt on my fantasy bench like I thought he was either. Woohoo!
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capt. Crosby :P
I guess I lied, I watched the Succos game tonight since they were strangely going against McLouth less than a week after he was traded.
Im still bitter about that trade, not only because I liked McLouth, but mostly because I dont feel we got anythine near good value in return.
That said, damn....Andrew McCutchen is fun to watch. He's batting .400 after 5 games with a hit in 4 of the 5 games, and 5 runs and 5 RBIs. He went 4 for 7 tonight with a double and 2 triples. He looks like fuckin Usain Bolt when he's baserunning and I dont think more than a handful of players in MLB couldve ran out a triple on at least his first one. He makes Nyjer Morgan look slow.
So my question for you fantasy ballers is is he worth picking up? I think he's a pick up immediately in leagues that have 2B's and 3B's as stat categories, but Im not sure how valuable he would be in standard 5 offensive category formats (FWIW, his last AB he hit one dead center and McLouth caught it on the warning track, so maybe he has more power than I thought).
Gio threw a great game last night. Barton recalled to A's and Buck on rehab. Henry Rodriguez throwing 99 mph last night WOW!
Cat's avoid extra innings with a walkoff single by Larry Cobb. :D
Tomorrow's stars today at your MILB park :)
and yesterday's too 8-)
Brad Lidge went to the DL after blowing his 6th save the other night.
ETB, we having a avatar wager on the series? I realize you're up 1 on me, but I don't care, I have faith!
I just got my A's hat yesterday, and got harassed by some chick at work. So, on my lunch break I switched to my Twins hat. I came back and said...do I look better now? She said that she wanted to give me a hug. I wonder what would've happened if I had season tickets? It doesn't really matter, because any chick that can put up with baseball is cool in my eyes. It means, she'll do [size=16]other [/size][size=16]things [/size]that she probably wouldn't want to do.
QuoteETB, we having a avatar wager on the series? I realize you're up 1 on me, but I don't care, I have faith!
I just got my A's hat yesterday, and got harassed by some chick at work. So, on my lunch break I switched to my Twins hat. I came back and said...do I look better now? She said that she wanted to give me a hug. I wonder what would've happened if I had season tickets? It doesn't really matter, because any chick that can put up with baseball is cool in my eyes. It means, she'll do [size=16]other [/size][size=16]things [/size]that she probably wouldn't want to do.
Do I have to fly A's avatar if A's win? ;D
Cat's need tonight to win series. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Day off tomorrow, then Nick Lachey's Rainiers come to town for four. [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteBrad Lidge went to the DL after blowing his 6th save the other night.
And they have reported that he hurt his knee during the WS celebration! :o
Leon had a beer waiting for you last night [smiley=beer.gif]
You could have meet Rene Lachemann. Rene was Dodgers bat boy from 1958-63 and drafted in 1965 by KC A's 8-)
Sky Sox batting coach now has 2 brothers in MLB
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I sure hope you didn't let it go to waste!
QuoteI sure hope you didn't let it go to waste!
Not on Tecate Tuesday. But this foul ball took one guy's beer out when it hit the patio where the bar is. :D
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Walt are we even? I think Twins tied the series. Didn't see game just score. I'll read box later ;)
Hopefully minor league beers arent $7.50 :o
QuoteHopefully minor league beers arent $7.50 :o
They are.... >:(
QuoteQuoteHopefully minor league beers arent $7.50 :o
They are.... >:(
Those look like 12 oz's and not even 16 oz's too.
PNC Park sucks, but at least you can get Dogfishead 60 Min IPA's for $8. A great discovery by myself last year as they only sell them in one concession stand.
Down at the Blue Rocks last year we were getting the 24 oz(?) for $6.
I think they were 24oz, we were fuckin mangled driving home.
QuoteDown at the Blue Rocks last year we were getting the 24 oz(?) for $6.
I think they were 24oz, we were fuckin mangled driving home.
YOU were mangled DRIVING home.
QuoteQuoteDown at the Blue Rocks last year we were getting the 24 oz(?) for $6.
I think they were 24oz, we were fuckin mangled driving home.
YOU were mangled DRIVING home.
You were mangled sittin' in the passenger seat!
Plus you drove home mangled from the last Phils game...
or was that me again, maybe it was the time before.
After 1 Bucs game, my friend actually drove up an exit ramp and once we got to the top we realized we were most likely going the wrong way ;D
QuoteAfter 1 Bucs game, my friend actually drove up an exit ramp and once we got to the top we realized we were most likely going the wrong way ;D
We were in the car in the middle of Broad st. after a Phils game(and 872 beers) and Leon says "I just cant do it man". So I said "Get out!" "Let daddy do it!"
On Tecate Tuesday 12oz is $3.50 My bartender gives me 2 for $5 :)
12oz bottles are $6.75 16oz drafts are $7 and 24oz drafts are $9
Most minor league parks are Miller parks that's why MGD and Miller high life are everywhere and the few other brands and craft brews are only at a few stands. ;)
pARTY AT etb'S!
QuoteWalt are we even? I think Twins tied the series. Didn't see game just score. I'll read box later ;)
Did you wanna read...well, that?
I guess we never came to terms on the wager. Say, winner picks the picture of their baseball team, and the loser has to keep it for a week? I wonder if I can find a Joe Mauer high school picture? 8-)
QuoteQuoteWalt are we even? I think Twins tied the series. Didn't see game just score. I'll read box later ;)
Did you wanna read...well, that?
I guess we never came to terms on the wager. Say, winner picks the picture of their baseball team, and the loser has to keep it for a week? I wonder if I can find a Joe Mauer high school picture? 8-)
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QuoteQuoteQuoteWalt are we even? I think Twins tied the series. Didn't see game just score. I'll read box later ;)
Did you wanna read...well, that?
I guess we never came to terms on the wager. Say, winner picks the picture of their baseball team, and the loser has to keep it for a week? I wonder if I can find a Joe Mauer high school picture? 8-)
ok
A's need runs!!!! I can still find an avatar for you Walt ;)
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A's rally late to topple Twins in finale
Blackburn's gem erased by three-run eighth, walk-off ninth
OAKLAND -- Matt Guerrier hit a batter and then gave up the game-winning single to Rajai Davis in the ninth inning as the Twins fell to the A's, 4-3, in the series finale on Thursday afternoon at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The game was knotted at 3 for the start of the ninth inning. Left-hander Sean Henn walked Jason Giambi to put the winning run on base. Guerrier replaced Henn to face pinch-hitter [highlight]Kurt Suzuki[/highlight]. On the sixth pitch of his at-bat with Suzuki, Guerrier hit the A's catcher with a pitch. A sacrifice bunt by [highlight]Daric Barton [/highlight]moved the winning run to third and that's when Davis delivered the soft single into shallow right field.
Oakland's victory came after Minnesota had led by three runs for the majority of the contest.
Nick Blackburn pitched seven scoreless innings for the Twins before giving up three runs in the eighth, as the club saw their 3-0 lead erased.
In the fourth, Justin Morneau hit a one-out single to left and Jason Kubel drew a walk off A's starter [highlight]Trevor Cahill.[/highlight] Crede then belted the first pitch from Cahill deep into the left-field seats. The three-run shot was Crede's 10th homer of the season.
The loss drops the Twins' record on the road this season to 9-20, :'( and the club is now just [highlight]5-15 in day games.[/highlight] :'(
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090611&content_id=5270126&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min
Vote Joe 4 All Star
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Andrew McCutchen has some MFing wheels!! :o
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZRH4YZOSpQ
QuoteA's rally late to topple Twins in finale
Blackburn's gem erased by three-run eighth, walk-off ninth
OAKLAND -- Matt Guerrier hit a batter and then gave up the game-winning single to Rajai Davis in the ninth inning as the Twins fell to the A's, 4-3, in the series finale on Thursday afternoon at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The game was knotted at 3 for the start of the ninth inning. Left-hander Sean Henn walked Jason Giambi to put the winning run on base. Guerrier replaced Henn to face pinch-hitter [highlight]Kurt Suzuki[/highlight]. On the sixth pitch of his at-bat with Suzuki, Guerrier hit the A's catcher with a pitch. A sacrifice bunt by [highlight]Daric Barton [/highlight]moved the winning run to third and that's when Davis delivered the soft single into shallow right field.
Oakland's victory came after Minnesota had led by three runs for the majority of the contest.
Nick Blackburn pitched seven scoreless innings for the Twins before giving up three runs in the eighth, as the club saw their 3-0 lead erased.
In the fourth, Justin Morneau hit a one-out single to left and Jason Kubel drew a walk off A's starter [highlight]Trevor Cahill.[/highlight] Crede then belted the first pitch from Cahill deep into the left-field seats. The three-run shot was Crede's 10th homer of the season.
The loss drops the Twins' record on the road this season to 9-20, :'( and the club is now just [highlight]5-15 in day games.[/highlight] :'(
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090611&content_id=5270126&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min
Vote Joe 4 All Star
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Just like an A's fan, happy with a split. ;)
Thanks for pointed out our road record...dick! Loved the adding of the smilies into the article, like the highlight wasn't good enough ;D
The A's are having a pretty nice run. Too bad nobody goes to the games. Not even 12 pack cooler night could put faces in the crowd.
In other baseball news... I've been offered a chance to be a first base coach. I'd get to do mound visits. I've got the "mound visit run" down. Thumbs pointed up, hands in towards chest, and a very slow jog. I got it down!
QuotepARTY AT etb'S!
If you only knew... ;)
Phillies minor league INF Ozuna suspended
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NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies infielder Pablo Ozuna was suspended Thursday for 50 games under baseball's minor league drug program.
Major League Baseball said he had an elevated ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone, a violation of its drug rules.
``It is unfortunate that Pablo has been suspended for 50 games,'' general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said in statement released by the team. ``However, the Phillies are in full support of the major and minor league drug prevention and treatment program.''
The 34-year-old Ozuna was hitting .292 with 15 RBIs for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.
Ozuna played in the majors from 2000-08 with Florida, Colorado, the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, batting .282 with three home runs and 45 RBIs. He played for the Dodgers in the NL championship series last year.
Phillies reliever J.C. Romero returned to the team earlier this month following his 50-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.
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2 games 2 beers 2 dollars 8-)
Walt Twins over Cubs today ;) see any?
A's @ Giants on my TV [smiley=beer.gif] I need a TV game
Walt.... not you too :-/
Twins vs Cubs. Not sure if I should hate on the Cubs...like all other Chicago teams. I mean it [size=12]is [/size]Chicago, but my grandma loves the Cubbies. I think I'll hate on them just for the series.
I hope this doesn't jeopardize my birthday money.
I'm not hating on Cubs just looking at results and upcoming games.
For sure that dollar wont be in the card if Twins sweep .... hope for a split ;)
QuoteI'm not hating on Cubs just looking at results and upcoming games.
For sure that dollar wont be in the card if Twins sweep .... hope for a split ;)
Twins won today. Hopefully since Christmas is before my birthday things will cool off between us. I want the sweep!
QuoteQuoteI'm not hating on Cubs just looking at results and upcoming games.
For sure that dollar wont be in the card if Twins sweep .... hope for a split ;)
Twins won today. Hopefully since Christmas is before my birthday things will cool off between us. I want the sweep!
;D I would too.
Walts you got 2 :) in Chicago. You watch any college world series? Good ball games . Aluminum bats you hear the clink ---Virginia just tied it at 3 with a HR
Cat's finish 8 game home stand today.
A's need one in the City to avoid the sweep
Nice triple by Jack Hannahan yesterday :)
RC 5 of 8 in home stand, SL Bees on Thursday.Use to watch the Bees play when I was a kid. This series is the perfect way to end the week
Thurs-Sun like a Fillmore run.
Hoped the big club could have pick one up in the City. I really wished they never had started inter-league play...... great marketing.... I liked the old way.
Nothing worse then when you hit the bad part of an aluminum bat.
That shit stings.
QuoteWalts you got 2 :) in Chicago. You watch any college world series? Good ball games . Aluminum bats you hear the clink ---Virginia just tied it at 3 with a HR
Not big on college baseball, but my brother and my roommates played D2 baseball at Minnesota State. My bro actually lives in Omaha, but I sure he won't go to any of it.
Just got back from the Bats game. They lost, but it was a good time.
QuoteJust got back from the Bats game. They lost, but it was a good time.
What class of minor league are they in? I assume they're a Reds affiliate? Looks like things are getting interesting in our other fantasy league. I thought about offering you a trade in the Jacket league, but it was too blockbuster.
QuoteQuoteJust got back from the Bats game. They lost, but it was a good time.
What class of minor league are they in? I assume they're a Reds affiliate? Looks like things are getting interesting in our other fantasy league. I thought about offering you a trade in the Jacket league, but it was too blockbuster.
They are the Reds AAA affiliate. Both leagues are real tight, especially in our other league. I don't understand why I can't win a single batting category in either league, but I obviously need a new strategy. You've piqued my interest. What trade were you thinking of?
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust got back from the Bats game. They lost, but it was a good time.
What class of minor league are they in? I assume they're a Reds affiliate? Looks like things are getting interesting in our other fantasy league. I thought about offering you a trade in the Jacket league, but it was too blockbuster.
They are the Reds AAA affiliate. Both leagues are real tight, especially in our other league. I don't understand why I can't win a single batting category in either league, but I obviously need a new strategy. You've piqued my interest. What trade were you thinking of?
Did you go with the same strategy in both leagues? I know in our league you're strong in closers. I'm thinking about doing that next year. I can't remember the exact trade, but your boy Joe Mauer was involved. I figured it would've flied.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust got back from the Bats game. They lost, but it was a good time.
What class of minor league are they in? I assume they're a Reds affiliate? Looks like things are getting interesting in our other fantasy league. I thought about offering you a trade in the Jacket league, but it was too blockbuster.
They are the Reds AAA affiliate. Both leagues are real tight, especially in our other league. I don't understand why I can't win a single batting category in either league, but I obviously need a new strategy. You've piqued my interest. What trade were you thinking of?
Did you go with the same strategy in both leagues? I know in our league you're strong in closers. I'm thinking about doing that next year. I can't remember the exact trade, but your boy Joe Mauer was involved. I figured it would've flied.
Yeah, I basically used the same strategy in both leagues, which I thought was: load up on bats early, get two or three good relievers, and steal some good pitchers late. Stealing the pitchers worked out, but I guess I don't know a good bat when I see one.
QuoteReds analyst Jeff Brantley, the former big-league reliever during yesterday's Reds-Brewers contest....
"When so much is focused in sports this day and age and the illegitimacy of records, and the negativity of all things that are going on, Albert Pujols is one man that stands above the rest. Not only as a player, but also as a humanitarian, and probably more importantly than anything else, as a supportive father of his children and his wife."
BH, I am watching the Reds game and they were talking about Sammy Sosa testing positive in '03 and Jeff Brantley said, "That's a shocker!" NOT sarcastically either. Really?! A shocker? Really?
I thought you might like that. ;)
Yer Twins are goin dahn Walts....Fear the Buccos
QuoteYer Twins are goin dahn Walts....Fear the Buccos
Mauer, 4-4 right now
[size=14]and [/size]he turned on a single. I was listening to the radio, and I think they mentioned a "dome" double. Fucking right, gotta love dome field advantage... [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
QuoteQuoteYer Twins are goin dahn Walts....Fear the Buccos
Mauer, 4-4 right now [size=14]and [/size]he turned on a single. I was listening to the radio, and I think they mentioned a "dome" double. Fucking right, gotta love dome field advantage... [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Were still going to win the series. We like to come from behind.
And after seeing Mauer's first hit that wouldnt have been a hit if the field was natural grass, I have a feeling his AVG is inflated because of the turf field ;)
hey Philly thanks for Pat Burrell...pat the bat...whatever
Andrew McCutchen is the truth Walt!! 9 game hit streak I think?! After 11 games, he was tied with Clemente for most pirate hits in their first 11 games with 16 for most all time. I think he has 19-20 hits now, batting .334 or something. Nate who?
Series game tonight, hopefully we win
QuoteAndrew McCutchen is the truth Walt!! 9 game hit streak I think?! After 11 games, he was tied with Clemente for most pirate hits in their first 11 games with 16 for most all time. I think he has 19-20 hits now, batting .334 or something. Nate who?
Series game tonight, hopefully we win
Twins win! Got to listen to the radio today at work, and another "Dome Double", but really a triple! McCuthen is fucking good, no doubt about it. I'm sure like all rookies he'll cool off, but it's fun to watch. Really wanted to go to the Twins vs Astros game on Sunday, but it's fathers day. I have a few Astros on all my fantasy teams, so it would've been fun to see.
Wanna buy a Clemente rookie card? ;)
I heart Sir Albert. OMFG that grand slam took off like a rocket.
mjk pujols is god hands down he came down from heaven to hit moonshots and drive in ass loads of runs just for us lou fans
im going to see them saturday and im gonna tear the town apart
the only bad thing is i have to see wellemeyer the last 2 times i have seen his lame ass pitch oh well we got the green seats
Your in town next weekend? Sweet. If you make it Friday, the Features are playing Friday night at the Firebird, rock out, then enjoy the game Saturday.
man well be ther sat sun i have to work friday that sucks
Dats coo.
Game being replayed on FSN. Yeah.
QuoteI heart Sir Albert. OMFG that grand slam took off like a rocket.
I'm not sure there was chatter about this from a month ago but that was pretty sweet when he knocked in 2 runs on a sac fly.
Only Albert
Great article on Albert...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=4271518
Yo bearass! Good to hear from you. Have a great time at the game.
Take it easy on Wellemeyer. He's good friends with my cousin and he's a really good dude. He has been tough to watch recently I'll admit but I think he'll turn it around soon.
QuoteQuoteI heart Sir Albert. OMFG that grand slam took off like a rocket.
I'm not sure there was chatter about this from a month ago but that was pretty sweet when he knocked in 2 runs on a sac fly.
Only Albert
I remember that. Yes, only Albert could do that.
I cannot wait to the All Star HR contest, if he's in it. The game is going to creat absolute mass chaos around here (I work a few blocks from Bush Stadium), but I would imagine he will be so jazzed for this he'll be putting on a show since it's the home town crowd.
QuoteGreat article on Albert...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=4271518
Yo bearass! Good to hear from you. Have a great time at the game.
Take it easy on Wellemeyer. He's good friends with my cousin and he's a really good dude. He has been tough to watch recently I'll admit but I think he'll turn it around soon.
Small world, BH. I went to Bellarmine with Wellemeyer. I had Theology with him, well when he showed up. The prof wasn't having it though, he failed. Goose from this board is pretty good friends with him and went to HS with him.
QuoteQuoteGreat article on Albert...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=4271518
Yo bearass! Good to hear from you. Have a great time at the game.
Take it easy on Wellemeyer. He's good friends with my cousin and he's a really good dude. He has been tough to watch recently I'll admit but I think he'll turn it around soon.
Small world, BH. I went to Bellarmine with Wellemeyer. I had Theology with him, well when he showed up. The prof wasn't having it though, he failed. Goose from this board is pretty good friends with him and went to HS with him.
Nice! My cousin lived in Iowa for awhile and met him when he was still in the Cubs farm system. Then my cousin moved to Chicago and soon afterwords Wellemeyer got called up to pitch with the Cubbies. Then Todd comes to the Cardinals (after a brief stint with Florida I believe?) and now my cousin is moving back home after having his first baby so they are kind of following each other around the country, hah! Maybe he'll get me some good tickets now that he's back. ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteGreat article on Albert...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=4271518
Yo bearass! Good to hear from you. Have a great time at the game.
Take it easy on Wellemeyer. He's good friends with my cousin and he's a really good dude. He has been tough to watch recently I'll admit but I think he'll turn it around soon.
Small world, BH. I went to Bellarmine with Wellemeyer. I had Theology with him, well when he showed up. The prof wasn't having it though, he failed. Goose from this board is pretty good friends with him and went to HS with him.
Nice! My cousin lived in Iowa for awhile and met him when he was still in the Cubs farm system. Then my cousin moved to Chicago and soon afterwords Wellemeyer got called up to pitch with the Cubbies. Then Todd comes to the Cardinals (after a brief stint with Florida I believe?) and now my cousin is moving back home after having his first baby so they are kind of following each other around the country, hah! Maybe he'll get me some good tickets now that he's back. ;D
Yeah Todd is a friend of mine from the college and hs years. HE played at a school called Eastern in High School and we beat them some, but lost to them are senior year in regional finals. I hung out with him a bunch during the college years, and still talk to him from time to time. We get to see him during the offseason and when he plays in Cincy.
nah hes alright when hes on its just i miss waino by one day and he is the only one i havent seen pitch yet and probably my fav they havent lost the last four times ive seen them (knocking on wood) last time wellemeyer actually had a really good game
i love all my cards :D
Quotenah hes alright when hes on its just i miss waino by one day and he is the only one i havent seen pitch yet and probably my fav they havent lost the last four times ive seen them (knocking on wood) last time wellemeyer actually had a really good game
i love all my cards :D
2 game lead baby!
what was up with pinero last night i will take half of the game he pitched any time he goes out
i am thoroughly enjoying this hot streak we are on
Quotewhat was up with pinero last night i will take half of the game he pitched any time he goes out
i am thoroughly enjoying this hot streak we are on
He's got that sinker working for him. 22 ground ball outs! That's Duncan ball for ya. Just got some tickets for Tuesday. Should be Carpenter. :) I'm 0-2 so far this year so hopefully my luck will change and yours will continue.
QuoteQuotewhat was up with pinero last night i will take half of the game he pitched any time he goes out
i am thoroughly enjoying this hot streak we are on
He's got that sinker working for him. 22 ground ball outs! That's Duncan ball for ya. Just got some tickets for Tuesday. Should be Carpenter. :) I'm 0-2 so far this year so hopefully my luck will change and yours will continue.
Both are doing better then me. I have yet to make it to a game. Damn sales peeps are being greedy with the tickets this year.
Not to drive this point home any more than I already have but I thought this was a good article backing my general view of the topic....
Pujols' numbers should shut up doubters
By Jeff Gordon
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
06/26/2009
Albert Pujols stepped in against Johan Santana Thursday afternoon in the top of the second inning. The bases were loaded and two outs. The Cardinals led 1-0.
Pujols had the opportunity to blast Santana and provide staff ace Chris Carpenter a nice lead to work with. Instead, he flied out to left field to end the inning and strand three runners.
Albert is human after all. This frustrating 3-2 loss proved it really IS possible to retire him in a critical game situation.
At least Thursday's failure eased the suspicions of Los Angeles Times sportswriter Jerry Crowe, who recently wrote this:
"Thanks to (Manny) Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, etc., fans outside St. Louis must wonder, 'Do we celebrate Albert Pujols or suspect him?' . . .
"Pujols has batted four times with the bases loaded this season and three times has hit grand slams. . . .
"In his only other at-bat with the bases loaded, the St. Louis Cardinals slugger delivered only a two-run single. . . .
"Sadly, it makes you wonder. . . ."
Really? You wonder about Albert even though nobody can remember him being skinny? Even though he demonstrated tremendous power at the Fort Osage High School and Maple Woods Community College?
As an American Legion player in the Kansas City area, he set a record by hitting 35 homers to go with his .593 batting average and 124 RBI.
You wonder about him even though he hit from Day One of professional career, starting in low Class A ball?
At Peoria back in 2000, he hit 32 doubles, six triples and 17 homers in 395 at bats. He drove in 84 runs before moving up to Class A Potomac and Class AAA Memphis before season's end.
You wonder about Albert even though his major league career has featured no appreciable statistical deviation? You wonder about him even though he is precisely the same hitter today as he was back in 2001?
It is one thing to wonder aloud about big league hitters who enjoy sudden power surges, remake their bodies in mid-career and/or add significant power later in their 30s. It's another to pick at a guy who has played at the same high level since breaking in.
Here are Pujols' home run totals for his eight full seasons: 37, 34, 43, 46, 41, 49, 32 and 37.
Here are Albert's RBI totals during the first eight years of his career: 130, 127, 124, 123, 117, 137, 103 and 116.
His 26 homers so far this season are notable, but much of that can be attributed to off-season surgery to alleviate some of his elbow pain.
(A partially torn ligament remains, but he deals with that discomfort. It would be interesting to see how well he could hit if he ever got that repaired.)
As for Albert's perfection with the bases loaded earlier this season, that was an anomaly. And here is another anomaly: With runners in scoring position with two outs, Pujols is just 1 for 14 this season.
Funny, isn't it, how some numbers are suspicious and others are not?
What we know for sure is this: Albert hasn't tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs since Major League Baseball put its long-overdue program in place.
He has also taken a very strong public stance against PED abuse, something more ballplayers should do. Steroid abuse, he claims, would violate his faith.
So unless you have a legitimate reason to believe otherwise, can't you all just take Albert at his word?
The lady I were in Chicago last week and caught the Cubs. vs. White Sox at Wrigley....just wanted to say how fucking awesome it is going to games at Wrigley. The game last thursday absolutely kicked ass. The crowd was off the charts, and seeing the whole Cubs vs. White Sox fans intensity was just awesome. When the cubs came back to tie in the bottom of the 8the the place exploded....I've never seen that level on intensity at a regular season baseball game, then the debauchery that followed in Wrigleyville was a blast...raged it hard at the Full Schilling post game with a bunch of friends. People were doing some serious sport-drinking. So much fun!
QuoteThe lady I were in Chicago last week and caught the Cubs. vs. White Sox at Wrigley....just wanted to say how fucking awesome it is going to games at Wrigley. The game last thursday absolutely kicked ass. The crowd was off the charts, and seeing the whole Cubs vs. White Sox fans intensity was just awesome. When the cubs came back to tie in the bottom of the 8the the place exploded....I've never seen that level on intensity at a regular season baseball game, then the debauchery that followed in Wrigleyville was a blast...raged it hard at the Full Schilling post game with a bunch of friends. People were doing some serious sport-drinking. So much fun!
I'm sure you posted it before, but is one of the Chicago teams, your team? It didn't sound like it. I think that would be the best, more of a observer of the madness type of thing. Sounds like you had a great time!
Even this Cardinal fan will admit that Wrigley is a magical place.
god damn Andre Ethier on my bench >:(
I wish I joined earlier cause I would mostly be in. I'm already in two leagues, now. Go Marlins!!! yeah I'm one of the 500 or so people at the games down here in South Florida. Hanley Ramirez and Josh Johnson are two of the best young players in the game but they play down here so not much pub for them.
Id say Hanley gets plenty of pub. Maybe not as much as say 10-15 other star pitchers and position players, but close.
QuoteQuoteThe lady I were in Chicago last week and caught the Cubs. vs. White Sox at Wrigley....just wanted to say how fucking awesome it is going to games at Wrigley. The game last thursday absolutely kicked ass. The crowd was off the charts, and seeing the whole Cubs vs. White Sox fans intensity was just awesome. When the cubs came back to tie in the bottom of the 8the the place exploded....I've never seen that level on intensity at a regular season baseball game, then the debauchery that followed in Wrigleyville was a blast...raged it hard at the Full Schilling post game with a bunch of friends. People were doing some serious sport-drinking. So much fun!
I'm sure you posted it before, but is one of the Chicago teams, your team? It didn't sound like it. I think that would be the best, more of a observer of the madness type of thing. Sounds like you had a great time!
I'm a Giants fan, but have always had a place in my heart for the Cubs....for some reason our cable tv always got WGN, so as a child I would watch tons of Cubs games during the summer back in the days of Harry Carey. It was awesome being part of it from the outside.
Was able to catch some Northern League baseball. Pretty cool, young college players from all over the country. Our team (Mankato Moondogs) has something called the "Dogpound". 22 dollars buys you a ticket into the game, all you can eat, two free beers (after the 2, they're still only a buck), and great time. The Dogpound used to be all you can drink, ahhh the good old days. But we came back in the bottom of the 9th, and benches were cleared, but no fights. That would have just made my night a little bit better.
Went to the Pirates/Royals game yesterday for mostly no reason but to see Zach Greinke pitch. Bought 4$ upper deck tix but ended up standing directly behind the plate in the aisle behind the lower level the whole game. Dude has some WICKED stuff. He was still consistently hitting 94-96 with his fastball even in the 7th inning, and made some batters look retarded on some curveballs they swung and missed at. Buccos actually did good, got 6 hits off him I think and 2 runs which maybe we wouldnt have gotten if it wasnt for rain falling all of a sudden in the 7th, but Royals won 3-2 and Greinke got the W. Its nice when you go to a Bucco game and get what you wanted though - a great performance by Greinke (or at least by the standards I usually watch). I think he only threw 66 pitches thru 6 1/3 innings. :o
...Duke threw a solid game again tonight but didnt get his 9th win. With McLouth gone and McCutchen only playing for a month+, I expect Zach Duke to be our all star.
I saw a Charleston Riverdogs game when I was in SC. They have a great ballpark with a great atmosphere and awesome food. I came so close to catching two foul balls but it didn't happen. The Riverdogs have a relief pitcher who is a switch pitcher, he throws left and right. Pretty wild to watch. He'll be indispensable if he can get his stuff up to par.
Buccos trade Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan.
This might be the first trade Ive liked by the Pirates since, well, forever.
And we actually didnt get just prospects back in return!!! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Don't forget about the two prospects from the Yankees you got for Eric Hinske.
QuoteDon't forget about the two prospects from the Yankees you got for Eric Hinske.
Yeah, two more bums who wont make it to the majors
And Albert drives in the winning run today and it wasn't with the long ball. Is there anything he cannot do.
QuoteAnd Albert drives in the winning run today and it wasn't with the long ball. Is there anything he cannot do.
play clean?
QuoteQuoteAnd Albert drives in the winning run today and it wasn't with the long ball. Is there anything he cannot do.
play clean?
He's uber clean.
QuoteQuoteAnd Albert drives in the winning run today and it wasn't with the long ball. Is there anything he cannot do.
play clean?
awwww shit he didnt >:(
QuoteQuoteAnd Albert drives in the winning run today and it wasn't with the long ball. Is there anything he cannot do.
play clean?
he sure as hell makes you wonder...the only thing about Pujols is he has been consistently been a big guy physically year after year
I almost spit out my drink when I just heard Jason Werth's walk to the batter's box song....Sex on Fire ;D
Matt Capps sucks donkey dick. 1st time the Phillies have won a game down 4 or more runs in the 9th inning since 1998. Guess who the opponent was 11 years ago? Yep, the Buccos.
Im throwing in the towel as a Pirates fan. I dont even know why I still watch their games, and Im sure I still will watch them, but I need to find a new team.
I hate to say it, but I actually like Philly's team. I dont dislike anybody, I like all their stars, and Victorino is probably one of my favorite players in the bigs. I dont think I could root for a Philly team though ;D
Must. Look. Elsewhere.
ETB, what the f happened last night? I went to bed with grandslams dancing in my head, only to find out we dumped that one. I'm starting to think that sleeping leads to losing.
St. Louis, nice work on the field for the All-Star game, it looked great!
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St. Louis, nice work on the field for the All-Star game, it looked great!
That did look great didn't it? They kept the arch on the field but got rid of the capital building. I guess they will keep the arch all season.
Brewers, Cubs and Stros all 2 games back. This is shaping up to be quite a race to the finish.
QuoteMatt Capps sucks donkey dick. 1st time the Phillies have won a game down 4 or more runs in the 9th inning since 1998. Guess who the opponent was 11 years ago? Yep, the Buccos.
Im throwing in the towel as a Pirates fan. I dont even know why I still watch their games, and Im sure I still will watch them, but I need to find a new team.
I hate to say it, but I actually like Philly's team. I dont dislike anybody, I like all their stars, and Victorino is probably one of my favorite players in the bigs. I dont think I could root for a Philly team though ;D
Must. Look. Elsewhere.
Hey my man, you are welcome to hate the Philles with us down in Florida, The Marlins can use as many fans as we can get. We got some stars u know Hanley, Josh Johnson, and believe it or not I think Cody Ross is a damn good centerfielder who doesn't get enogh credit, he's got a great glove and not a bad bat, either. GO FISH!!!
Yanks in first. Must enjoy it for a day at least! [smiley=beer.gif]
Okay all Yankee haters have at it!!!!!!
QuoteYanks in first. Must enjoy it for a day at least! [smiley=beer.gif]
Okay all Yankee haters have at it!!!!!!
I'll hate, come playoff time. ;)
QuoteQuoteYanks in first. Must enjoy it for a day at least! [smiley=beer.gif]
Okay all Yankee haters have at it!!!!!!
I'll hate, come playoff time. ;)
Walts, your team?? I assume the Twins? I really hate no teams EXCEPT, well you should know. :)
Looks like the Redbirds just landed Holliday for our best offensive prospect. I was hoping for the other "Halladay" but we probably needed offense more than pitching. I'm just not sure we should have traded Wallace in order to "rent" Holliday for 2-3 months. :-/
WOW... What a game by Buehrle. I thought for sure Kapler killed the perfect game.
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I hope when Wise walked out of his house he saw a brand new Escalade in his driveway from Buehrle.
Most exciting game I ever listened to. Thanks to MLB.com I got a live look in while at work for free and got to see the last inning.
QuoteWOW... What a game by Buehrle. I thought for sure Kapler killed the perfect game.
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I hope when Wise walked out of his house he saw a brand new Escalade in his driveway from Buehrle.
Most exciting game I ever listened to. Thanks to MLB.com I got a live look in while at work for free and got to see the last inning.
That
was awesome. I expect nothing less from a St. Charles, MO native. ;)
I love the guy in the gray shirt. It's like he's trying everything he can to help Wise catch that ball. And what's with the look on the ladies face at the far right. Is she scared? ;D
QuoteLooks like the Redbirds just landed Holliday for our best offensive prospect. I was hoping for the other "Halladay" but we probably needed offense more than pitching. I'm just not sure we should have traded Wallace in order to "rent" Holliday for 2-3 months. :-/
if we can resign him this was a killer deal
at least we might be able to score more than 2 runs consistently
Halladay and Garza threw nine innings and the game had to be decided in the 10th. I wish I would have seen that game!
My reds are reeling and slowly falling out of contention. Beating someone in our own division would help.
QuoteHalladay and Garza threw nine innings and the game had to be decided in the 10th. I wish I would have seen that game!
My reds are reeling and slowly falling out of contention. Beating someone in our own division would help.
Yeah, beat the Cubs, would ya?
Pujols should have had Motte throw to him during the homerun derby, that guy straight serves em
UP!!!QuoteQuoteWOW... What a game by Buehrle. I thought for sure Kapler killed the perfect game.
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I hope when Wise walked out of his house he saw a brand new Escalade in his driveway from Buehrle.
Most exciting game I ever listened to. Thanks to MLB.com I got a live look in while at work for free and got to see the last inning.
That was awesome. I expect nothing less from a St. Charles, MO native. ;)
I love the guy in the gray shirt. It's like he's trying everything he can to help Wise catch that ball. And what's with the look on the ladies face at the far right. Is she scared? ;D
QuotePujols should have had Motte throw to him during the homerun derby, that guy straight serves em UP!!!
Tell me about it. He blew his first save chance on opening day, my first game of the year, and hasn't really recoverd since. And I'm 0-3 in games attended, so I blame it on him.
When are we going to a game Brian?
Hello Cardinals, Brewers, Reds and Astros fans.
Though brief, the Cubs in first through the night was wonderful.
This should be one wild finish in the Central :o
Thanks Twins fans for showing a lot of class last nite giving Mark Buehrle a standing ovation for setting the record for retiring 45 consecutive batters. I take back everything bad I said about the Twins ;).
I am sickened by the thought of the best pitcher in the majors over the past decade, Roy Halladay, being traded by a GM that will be fired at the end of the season regardless of the trade.
QuoteQuotePujols should have had Motte throw to him during the homerun derby, that guy straight serves em UP!!!
Tell me about it. He blew his first save chance on opening day, my first game of the year, and hasn't really recoverd since. And I'm 0-3 in games attended, so I blame it on him.
When are we going to a game Brian?
Just let me know when you get the world series tickets. :)
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Sorry, yeah...I'm that guy :-[
QuoteQuoteQuotePujols should have had Motte throw to him during the homerun derby, that guy straight serves em UP!!!
Tell me about it. He blew his first save chance on opening day, my first game of the year, and hasn't really recoverd since. And I'm 0-3 in games attended, so I blame it on him.
When are we going to a game Brian?
Just let me know when you get the world series tickets. :)
You're on! :)
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Sorry, yeah...I'm that guy :-[
Seriously, that's you? That's awesome!
(But it's not gonna happen. ;))
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Sorry, yeah...I'm that guy :-[
Seriously, that's you? That's awesome!
(But it's not gonna happen. ;))
C'mon...I'm the same guy in the other pics scattered in this forum 8-)
You best recognize
But no, I'm not the dude that trademarked that sign, just the drunk douche holding it temporarily
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Sorry, yeah...I'm that guy :-[
Seriously, that's you? That's awesome!
(But it's not gonna happen. ;))
C'mon...I'm the same guy in the other pics scattered in this forum 8-)
You best recognize
But no, I'm not the dude that trademarked that sign, just the drunk douche holding it temporarily
Ha! Nice. Great picture. The bats are definately heating up, and you guys have scared me a bit for the first time. I'm thinking with our recent additions, we might both make the playoffs.
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Sorry, yeah...I'm that guy :-[
Seriously, that's you? That's awesome!
(But it's not gonna happen. ;))
C'mon...I'm the same guy in the other pics scattered in this forum 8-)
You best recognize
But no, I'm not the dude that trademarked that sign, just the drunk douche holding it temporarily
Ha! Nice. Great picture. The bats are definately heating up, and you guys have scared me a bit for the first time. I'm thinking with our recent additions, we might both make the playoffs.
I would like to think you're right only because I feel like you guys are much more balanced and primed. Our bullpen and outfield defense are very shaky but yes, our bats are heating up at the right time.
The wild card out of the central will be tough just because of the NL West. Looking forward to it.
The Cubbies are in Pitt for three games in September and I'm thinking of rolling up there for the series if it's tight.
Maybe I can get Headdy to meet up with me at their beautiful park on the river. ;) ;D
I think my little league team can give the Pirates a run now
QuoteThanks Twins fans for showing a lot of class last nite giving Mark Buehrle a standing ovation for setting the record for retiring 45 consecutive batters. I take back everything bad I said about the Twins ;).
I was driving home listening to the game on the radio, and the announcers said they found themselves cheering for him. I guess I was too, but let's keep the trash talk alive...A 3 game sweep?...was nice! 8-)
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The Cubbies are in Pitt for three games in September and I'm thinking of rolling up there for the series if it's tight.
Maybe I can get Headdy to meet up with me at their beautiful park on the river. ;) ;D
I think my little league team can give the Pirates a run now
Id be down, but Im going back to school in Altoona, PA the last week of August so I wont be in the Burgh no more. If its a weekend, I might be around.
And quit the Bucco Bashing!!
I dont know if its possible to find this data (ahem, BH), but the only starting position player for the Pirates right now that has been a regular starter for at least a season prior to this year is our catcher Ryan Doumit. Thats unfrigginbelievable. Thats gotta be some kind of record. 7 basic rookies, and Doumit :-[
What kind of trade was that!?!? Scott Rolen for Edwin Encarnaion!?! They both play the same position at about the same skill level, the only difference is Rolen is a decade older AND we had to give up more to get him. This is supposed to win us the pennant in the central or build for the future, I don't get it. Just when I thought the Reds were making some good decisions. Damn!
btw, going to see the game tomorrow. Go Reds!
QuoteI am sickened by the thought of the best pitcher in the majors over the past decade, Roy Halladay, being traded by a GM that will be fired at the end of the season regardless of the trade.
So what happens now Jaimoe?
QuoteWhat kind of trade was that!?!? Scott Rolen for Edwin Encarnaion!?! They both play the same position at about the same skill level, the only difference is Rolen is a decade older AND we had to give up more to get him. This is supposed to win us the pennant in the central or build for the future, I don't get it. Just when I thought the Reds were making some good decisions. Damn!
btw, going to see the game tomorrow. Go Reds!
It gets pretty emotional around the trade deadline. JT the Brick was making perfect sense last night...This is America, we have the most billionaires. If your ownership doesn't wanna spend money to stay competitive, then just sell the team. Baseball will live on. Every 5-7 years teams that don't wanna spend money trade their best players for youthful junk. They fool fans talking about future this and future that. Bullshit! You may fool a new generation of fans, but the fans that "get it" are getting very sick of the lies. Again, it's very easy. If you don't wanna stay competitive, then sell the team.
QuoteQuoteWhat kind of trade was that!?!? Scott Rolen for Edwin Encarnaion!?! They both play the same position at about the same skill level, the only difference is Rolen is a decade older AND we had to give up more to get him. This is supposed to win us the pennant in the central or build for the future, I don't get it. Just when I thought the Reds were making some good decisions. Damn!
btw, going to see the game tomorrow. Go Reds!
It gets pretty emotional around the trade deadline. JT the Brick was making perfect sense last night...This is America, we have the most billionaires. If your ownership doesn't wanna spend money to stay competitive, then just sell the team. Baseball will live on. Every 5-7 years teams that don't wanna spend money trade their best players for youthful junk. They fool fans talking about future this and future that. Bullshit! You may fool a new generation of fans, but the fans that "get it" are getting very sick of the lies. Again, it's very easy. If you don't wanna stay competitive, then sell the team.
Well, that's the shitty thing about the lack of a salary cap in baseball. Teams like the Pirates are basically farm clubs for teams like the Yankees. You and I happen to live in markets that actually do try to win championships every now and then, even if just once a decade. I don't see how cities like Cleveland and wherever the Marlins are from still support teams. I do feel good about the way the Reds are "rebuilding" now getting rid of overrated talent like Dunn, but I don't get shipping out Edwin!
QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat kind of trade was that!?!? Scott Rolen for Edwin Encarnaion!?! They both play the same position at about the same skill level, the only difference is Rolen is a decade older AND we had to give up more to get him. This is supposed to win us the pennant in the central or build for the future, I don't get it. Just when I thought the Reds were making some good decisions. Damn!
btw, going to see the game tomorrow. Go Reds!
It gets pretty emotional around the trade deadline. JT the Brick was making perfect sense last night...This is America, we have the most billionaires. If your ownership doesn't wanna spend money to stay competitive, then just sell the team. Baseball will live on. Every 5-7 years teams that don't wanna spend money trade their best players for youthful junk. They fool fans talking about future this and future that. Bullshit! You may fool a new generation of fans, but the fans that "get it" are getting very sick of the lies. Again, it's very easy. If you don't wanna stay competitive, then sell the team.
Well, that's the shitty thing about the lack of a salary cap in baseball. Teams like the Pirates are basically farm clubs for teams like the Yankees. You and I happen to live in markets that actually do try to win championships every now and then, even if just once a decade. I don't see how cities like Cleveland and wherever the Marlins are from still support teams. I do feel good about the way the Reds are "rebuilding" now getting rid of overrated talent like Dunn, but I don't get shipping out Edwin!
And beware of Rolen. He did his time here and St Louis and he was very injury proned and didn't get along with LaRussa. When he's on, he' great. But as you pointed out, he getting up there and is not what he used to be.
If you dont know, now you know.
4-5, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 Runs. And he's a leadoff hitter 8-)
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damn Philly looks TOUGH again.... :-/
Quotedamn Philly looks TOUGH again.... :-/
Lincecum owned them tonight, but I think they'll be back in the WS.
STL definitely improved around the deadline by getting Holliday, Lugo, and DeRosa, but I still think Philly's lineup is more dangerous , especially 1-6.
Both starting rotations are excellent. With how Hamels has pitched thus far, I'd call Cliff Lee their ace now. Considering how good Wainwright and Pineiro have been (alongside Carpenter), Id probably give the edge to the Cards there, but its very close. Overall Id say Philly's bullpen is better, but Franklin has probably been the best closer in the bigs this year and light years better than Lidge, so thats basically a wash to0.
I dont think LA's pitching or batting is near as good as ethier, and doubt they beat ethier team best of 7, so I expect a great NLCS between the Phils and Cards.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat kind of trade was that!?!? Scott Rolen for Edwin Encarnaion!?! They both play the same position at about the same skill level, the only difference is Rolen is a decade older AND we had to give up more to get him. This is supposed to win us the pennant in the central or build for the future, I don't get it. Just when I thought the Reds were making some good decisions. Damn!
btw, going to see the game tomorrow. Go Reds!
It gets pretty emotional around the trade deadline. JT the Brick was making perfect sense last night...This is America, we have the most billionaires. If your ownership doesn't wanna spend money to stay competitive, then just sell the team. Baseball will live on. Every 5-7 years teams that don't wanna spend money trade their best players for youthful junk. They fool fans talking about future this and future that. Bullshit! You may fool a new generation of fans, but the fans that "get it" are getting very sick of the lies. Again, it's very easy. If you don't wanna stay competitive, then sell the team.
Well, that's the shitty thing about the lack of a salary cap in baseball. Teams like the Pirates are basically farm clubs for teams like the Yankees. You and I happen to live in markets that actually do try to win championships every now and then, even if just once a decade. I don't see how cities like Cleveland and wherever the Marlins are from still support teams. I do feel good about the way the Reds are "rebuilding" now getting rid of overrated talent like Dunn, but I don't get shipping out Edwin!
And beware of Rolen. He did his time here and St Louis and he was very injury proned and didn't get along with LaRussa. When he's on, he' great. But as you pointed out, he getting up there and is not what he used to be.
Rolen played exceptionally well with the Blue Jays for all of this season and most of last year. His power is down, but he still has a high OBA and his average is over .300. Also, Edwin ain't no Rolen in the field. Scott is the best fielding 3rd baseman since Brookes Robinson. His skill level in the field hasn't dropped off. In fact, he's never been better with the glove than he is this season. I for one, won't be happy sitting on the 3rd base side on Tuesday watching Edwin fumble balls hit by that fucking Jeter or prick A-Rod. At least Halladay is starting. Other than that, I don't mind the trade on a Jays perspective. I like the young arms they got.
QuoteQuotedamn Philly looks TOUGH again.... :-/
Lincecum owned them tonight, but I think they'll be back in the WS.
STL definitely improved around the deadline by getting Holliday, Lugo, and DeRosa, but I still think Philly's lineup is more dangerous , especially 1-6.
Both starting rotations are excellent. With how Hamels has pitched thus far, I'd call Cliff Lee their ace now. Considering how good Wainwright and Pineiro have been (alongside Carpenter), Id probably give the edge to the Cards there, but its very close. Overall Id say Philly's bullpen is better, but Franklin has probably been the best closer in the bigs this year and light years better than Lidge, so thats basically a wash to0.
I dont think LA's pitching or batting is near as good as ethier, and doubt they beat ethier team best of 7, so I expect a great NLCS between the Phils and Cards.
Hope you're right!
How about those cardiac kid Marlins! Cody Ross my man blast one off that thing called a so called closer, Kevin Gregg. I'm glad he's not with the fish anymore, he blew saves all through August last year for us. I know Nick Johnson isn't sexy but the fish making a deadline deal is always big news for us down here. Cantu back at 3rd and Bonifacio is "Mr. Super-Utility", wild card here we come.
QuoteQuoteQuotedamn Philly looks TOUGH again.... :-/
Lincecum owned them tonight, but I think they'll be back in the WS.
STL definitely improved around the deadline by getting Holliday, Lugo, and DeRosa, but I still think Philly's lineup is more dangerous , especially 1-6.
Both starting rotations are excellent. With how Hamels has pitched thus far, I'd call Cliff Lee their ace now. Considering how good Wainwright and Pineiro have been (alongside Carpenter), Id probably give the edge to the Cards there, but its very close. Overall Id say Philly's bullpen is better, but Franklin has probably been the best closer in the bigs this year and light years better than Lidge, so thats basically a wash to0.
I dont think LA's pitching or batting is near as good as ethier, and doubt they beat ethier team best of 7, so I expect a great NLCS between the Phils and Cards.
Hope you're right!
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SAYS:
"You're prognostications are preposterous, prejudicial, pontificatious, perfidious, pernicious, pterodactylish, and pugnacious."
I say Dodgers v. Cubs
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Now it reads correctly. wow what a f'n comback.
The Cardinals comeback or Albert's comeback! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
QuoteThe Cardinals comeback or Albert's comeback! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
FINALLY
QuoteQuoteThe Cardinals comeback or Albert's comeback! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
FINALLY
I could go both ways.
How do you come back from a collapse and sweep earlier this week against The Nats. You bust your own broom out and sweep The Phillies. Screw a wild card I want the division. It's always nice to help Brad Lidge out with his ever ballooning ERA. GO FISH!!! ;D
As if I need another reason to hate the Red Sox and Youkilis in particular.
Breakin' one of the cardinal unwritten rules...
DROP YOUR HELMET AND BAT BEFORE CHARGING THE MOUND DOUCHE!
Would have been funny if Porcello retaliated by throwing the rosin bag at Youkilis
QuoteAs if I need another reason to hate the Red Sox and Youkilis in particular.
Breakin' one of the cardinal unwritten rules...
DROP YOUR HELMET AND BAT BEFORE CHARGING THE MOUND DOUCHE!
Would have been funny if Porcello retaliated by throwing the rosin bag at Youkilis
Im sure I'll see this tomorrow, but I think Youkilis is badass.
Of course, I hate the Yanks more than anything, so that means I kind of liek the Sox, but I think Youk is old school. Probably my favorite Sox player besides J-Bay.
I like Youkilis too. He went to Uof Cincy and Sycamore High in Cincy before. The Reds had a chance to draft him and well... yeah. He went in the eighth round! I'm still pissed about that. One of the best amateur players to play in Cincy since Junior and we can't gamble a 7th round pick! Anyway, sorry for the tangent.
Just watched the video. I don't think Youk broke any unwritten rules. He dropped the bat immediately and had his helmet off by the time he got to the mound. The embarrassing thing for him is he let that scrawny rookie porcello reverse his take down and never threw a punch.
QuoteI like Youkilis too. He went to Uof Cincy and Sycamore High in Cincy before. The Reds had a chance to draft him and well... yeah. He went in the eighth round! I'm still pissed about that. One of the best amateur players to play in Cincy since Junior and we can't gamble a 7th round pick! Anyway, sorry for the tangent.
Just watched the video. I don't think Youk broke any unwritten rules. He dropped the bat immediately and had his helmet off by the time he got to the mound. The embarrassing thing for him is he let that scrawny rookie porcello reverse his take down and never threw a punch.
WHAT?!
You drop the helmet early so you don't have a missile or added protection. He THREW the helmet at Porcello.
Not the classiest move, I admit. But I don't know he angered the baseball gods all that much. I've seen plenty of pitchers toss their glove at charging batters. I don't think youkillis was trying to knock him out with the helmet.
Also wanted to make the point that this was not a "brawl" as they are talking about it on TV. I didn't see one punch thrown, that's not even a fight, that's just a bunch of peacocking.
QuoteNot the classiest move, I admit. But I don't know he angered the baseball gods all that much. I've seen plenty of pitchers toss their glove at charging batters. I don't think youkillis was trying to knock him out with the helmet.
Also wanted to make the point that this was not a "brawl" as they are talking about it on TV. I didn't see one punch thrown, that's not even a fight, that's just a bunch of peacocking.
Well, you are right as to the number of pitchers that have thrown their gloves. I think they are all named Pedro Martinez ;D ;D ;D
Ya gotta love ESPN's per usual mandrama coverage. My buddy was laughing at how Kruk and EY were breaking down the little scuffle like a boxing match.
I'm grateful for Porcello's reversal because he didn't start off so well by cowering backwards and begging Yook not to kick his ass ;D
This reminds me of a classic game I saw on TV in Japan in the 80's. Of course over there, no one intentionally beans batters (becoming somewhat more prevalent I guess) and no one charges the mound.
Well a Japanese pitcher (probably like 5 ft. 9, 160 lbs) beans an huge American slugger and the name escapes me. He never made it in the majors. Dude charges the mound and the pitcher bails for centerfield. Batter chased back and forth in the outfield til he ran out of gas. He had no chance of catching the pitcher. ;D ;D ;D
Guess you had to see it but you get the idea.
Yeah, a real bad ass Youk is ;). Throws his helmet at the kid and basically got thrown down by a skinny 20 year old rookie. It might be the frustration still for having to play left field.
I was just looking up stats for HBP and found this blog you all might get a kick out of:
http://www.plunkeveryone.com/2009/06/mlb-standings-in-games-with-hbp.html
BH - your Cardinals are making me puke. Just like the Cub. Barfing twice a day...haha.
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BH - your Cardinals are making me puke. Just like the Cub. Barfing twice a day...haha.
;D It's just the way of the baseball world. There's no fighting it.
7 game leeeead.
my Phillies/Cardinals prediction is looking pretty locked in so far.
i'd still take Philly, but its close. another great game by Pineiro last night.
Quotemy Phillies/Cardinals prediction is looking pretty locked in so far.
i'd still take Philly, but its close. another great game by Pineiro last night.
I think I'd take the Cards but I agree that these 2 teams are by far the most complete teams in the NL.
Oh Albert, how we love thee. Of the 3 games this weekend, he drives in the winning run in in 2 of the 3 games including a MASSIVE walk off Friday night. I love that you really cannot walk him anymore because Holliday is there to rip 3 run dingers like Saturday.
Twins could have used Harden. Mauer's gone for sure...
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NOPE :-[
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NOPE :-[
"There's always next year"
Isn't that what the Cubs fans say?
So I worked at a grocery store over the summer, and we had a special guest signing autographs. This is what I got for mine.
Unless you watch Eastbound & Down, you probably wont think its funny, but I couldnt quit cracking up that entire day just thinking about it.
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QuoteSo I worked at a grocery store over the summer, and we had a special guest signing autographs. This is what I got for mine.
Unless you watch Eastbound & Down, you probably wont think its funny, but I couldnt quit cracking up that entire day just thinking about it.
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You can scan ohlendorf but not you?
QuoteQuoteSo I worked at a grocery store over the summer, and we had a special guest signing autographs. This is what I got for mine.
Unless you watch Eastbound & Down, you probably wont think its funny, but I couldnt quit cracking up that entire day just thinking about it.
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You can scan ohlendorf but not you?
;D
Im at school, no pics here. Im going home this weekend, ill see what I can do
Oh Albert....I think I have said that damn near every game this year.
QuoteOh Albert....I think I have said that damn near every game this year.
Now we just need Hanley Ramirez to slump so we can get the Triple Crown, and the MVP, and the Cy Young and the Penant and the World Series......
QuoteQuoteOh Albert....I think I have said that damn near every game this year.
Now we just need Hanley Ramirez to slump so we can get the Triple Crown, and the MVP, and the Cy Young and the Penant and the World Series......
Alright. We need to find someone to go all Tanya Harding on his ass.
Okay, I wrote the Twins off months ago, but wow they're still in it to win it. Of course it helps when we're playing in probably the weakest division, but we'll take what we can get. Should be a fun series against the Tigers coming up. Tater it'd be huge if the Sox could win tomorrow. We're going up against Greinke tomorrow, so we'll need the help. BTW, do you think Ozzie going to get fired? I've been listening to The Score at night lately, and it seems Sox fans are restless, and rightfully so.
Twins still got a chance to win the division but not sure if they can advance in the playoffs.We haven't played the other divisions very well this year.Still haven't given up hope.
Congrats yankees...$100 million dollars SHOULD buy you a AL EAST crown
ps- you still SUCK
QuoteCongrats yankees...$100 million dollars SHOULD buy you a AL EAST crown
ps- you still SUCK
8-)
QuoteTwins still got a chance to win the division but not sure if they can advance in the playoffs.We haven't played the other divisions very well this year.Still haven't given up hope.
Jelly, don't think I've forgot...if the Twins make the playoffs I'm sending you a homer hanky!
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QuoteQuoteCongrats yankees...$100 million dollars SHOULD buy you a AL EAST crown
ps- you still SUCK
8-)
FYI. Yankees payroll was $201.4 million.
Can someone enlighten me. When the MLB gets to post season is that when all the match-ups become knockout series?
If so, can somebody post all the match-ups when they have been decided?
QuoteCan someone enlighten me. When the MLB gets to post season is that when all the match-ups become knockout series?
If so, can somebody post all the match-ups when they have been decided?
Post season baseball in October, truly a magical time. Go Yanks!
In general, there are three divisions in each league. The division champions and one remaining team with the best record not to win a division are selected to make the playoffs. The team with the best record typically plays the wild card team. However, they cannot play each other in the 1st round if they come from the same division. Therefore in the AL this year, it will likely be the Yankees (best record) against the winner of the AL Central which as of now looks like Detroit (yeah I know Walts, Twinsies are still there) ;) while the Los Angeles Angels will be playing the Boston Red Sox.
The NL is a little crazier to predict matchups because the division leaders all have similar records. The Dodgers, Phillies and Cardinals will be the division champions and the wild card team will be either the Colorado Rockies or the Atlanta Braves.
The 1st round of the playoffs is a best of 5 games series while the league championship series and World Series are 7 games.
I hate the 5 game rule for the 1st round. It makes no sense. >:(
These teams play 162 games to prove if they deserve to make the playoffs than can be eliminated in a matter of 3 consecutive games? Let them play 7 I say.
Hope that made some sense.
Ok, I got it thanks. Just one more thing. How is it decided which teams play each other e.g. Yankees v Tigers or Twins.
Is it based purely on their winning percentage for the season? So even though the Tigers or Twins might win their division, they are ranked lower than the Red Sox because of their winning percentage, and therefore have to play the Yankees?
QuoteOk, I got it thanks. Just one more thing. How is it decided which teams play each other e.g. Yankees v Tigers or Twins.
Is it based purely on their winning percentage for the season? So even though the Tigers or Twins might win their division, they are ranked lower than the Red Sox because of their winning percentage, and therefore have to play the Yankees?
Sorry, I wasn't clear above.
Usually, the team with the best record (Yankees) would play the wild card (non division winning team) which in this case would be the Red Sox. However, the rule is that in the 1st round, teams from the same division cannot play each other. Therefore, even though the Yankees and Red Sox should, because they both play in the AL East, they cannot be matched up. Therefore, the team with the best record plays the team with the worst record that isn't the Red Sox. Therefore, it would be the Yankees vs the Tigers/Twins
QuoteQuoteOk, I got it thanks. Just one more thing. How is it decided which teams play each other e.g. Yankees v Tigers or Twins.
Is it based purely on their winning percentage for the season? So even though the Tigers or Twins might win their division, they are ranked lower than the Red Sox because of their winning percentage, and therefore have to play the Yankees?
Sorry, I wasn't clear above.
Usually, the team with the best record (Yankees) would play the wild card (non division winning team) which in this case would be the Red Sox. However, the rule is that in the 1st round, teams from the same division cannot play each other. Therefore, even though the Yankees and Red Sox should, because they both play in the AL East, they cannot be matched up. Therefore, the team with the best record plays the team with the worst record that isn't the Red Sox. Therefore, it would be the Yankees vs the Tigers/Twins
How do the Cubs factor in to all of this?
(Sorry, couldn't help myself.)
QuoteQuoteQuoteOk, I got it thanks. Just one more thing. How is it decided which teams play each other e.g. Yankees v Tigers or Twins.
Is it based purely on their winning percentage for the season? So even though the Tigers or Twins might win their division, they are ranked lower than the Red Sox because of their winning percentage, and therefore have to play the Yankees?
Sorry, I wasn't clear above.
Usually, the team with the best record (Yankees) would play the wild card (non division winning team) which in this case would be the Red Sox. However, the rule is that in the 1st round, teams from the same division cannot play each other. Therefore, even though the Yankees and Red Sox should, because they both play in the AL East, they cannot be matched up. Therefore, the team with the best record plays the team with the worst record that isn't the Red Sox. Therefore, it would be the Yankees vs the Tigers/Twins
How do the Cubs factor in to all of this?
(Sorry, couldn't help myself.)
"Clark fields the fall, tosses the ball to Worrell covering 1st....He's safe. Orta is safe!"
(That just opened up a huge bucket of Cubbie worms now didn't it?) ;)
;D Well played my friend. ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWYrmcSDAU
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Whatever it takes to win! 8-) (the comments inside the video are priceless)
Thanks Tater, looks like the Sox are heating up at the right time!
At least Tampa stopped CC from winning his 20th... :) :)
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Whatever it takes to win! 8-) (the comments inside the video are priceless)
Thanks Tater, looks like the Sox are heating up at the right time!
I gotta tell ya Walts I'm torn on who to pull for on the division winner. I got more friends that are Tigers fans than Twins fans, the rivalry between the Twins and the Sox is a little more tumultuous. Either way, the ALC race is about all baseball has going until the playoffs start as far as races go. I'm not gonna lie, I'm happy you guys are getting a new stadium and bulldozing the rollerdome ;), that place has always been a house of horrors for Chicago baseball and football.
Gotta Love This!!! I love me some playoff baseball! :D :o
Wow the plays being made right now
Holy freakin' double plays... :D :D bottom of 10th :o
Great game last night! I was rooting for your twins, Walt.
They've got a quick turn around against NY, but I hope they can stay hot.
QuoteGreat game last night! I was rooting for your twins, Walt.
They've got a quick turn around against NY, but I hope they can stay hot.
Rooting for the Twins, or your man-crush? ;)
It's nice to see them in the playoffs, but since I don't get all homered out it's tough to believe. Not having Morneau and lack of pitching is the main reason. But it's usually the Twins that make the most outta nothing. I do believe in the "hottest team entering the playoffs" theory. So that could work their way. 0-7 against the Yankees this year, so hopefully that ends tonight.
Jelly, if I can find a place selling the hankies I am getting you one, so hopefully that won't be a problem.
Remember it's not the Twins against the Yankees. It's every baseball fan and team against the Yankees.
Go Twins!
QuoteQuoteGreat game last night! I was rooting for your twins, Walt.
They've got a quick turn around against NY, but I hope they can stay hot.
Rooting for the Twins, or your man-crush? ;)
It's nice to see them in the playoffs, but since I don't get all homered out it's tough to believe. Not having Morneau and lack of pitching is the main reason. But it's usually the Twins that make the most outta nothing. I do believe in the "hottest team entering the playoffs" theory. So that could work their way. 0-7 against the Yankees this year, so hopefully that ends tonight.
Jelly, if I can find a place selling the hankies I am getting you one, so hopefully that won't be a problem.
Remember it's not the Twins against the Yankees. It's every baseball fan and team against the Yankees.
Go Twins!
WOW !!!!! what a game. NOW I'm rooting for the Twins. Got room on the bandwagon for me ? I'm really glad I'm not a Tigers fan, if I was I would probably be buying a new T.V today... Because I would've thrown a chair right thru it.
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Cards needs to step the fuck up. Sadly, I have a feeling their season is done.
QuoteCards needs to step the fuck up. Sadly, I have a feeling their season is done.
I'm heartbroken and I need a hug from BH. It's going to be ok....right? I think Holiday is a douche and not because he missed the fly ball but because he watched three strikes go straight down the middle of the plate with the bases loaded in game one, and then had the audacity to look back at the ump on the third strike, like a whiny little bitch. The guy is a great player but I'm not crazy about the way he goes about playing the game. I do love Brendan Ryan and his moosestach, classic 30's style porn, and he plays the game the right way.
That twins game was a heart breaker. Nathan really choked. He was getting behind on everyone and then dishing em up right down Broadway on 3-1. ARod made him pay. Dammit!
QuoteThat twins game was a heart breaker. Nathan really choked. He was getting behind on everyone and then dishing em up right down Broadway on 3-1. ARod made him pay. Dammit!
I went to watch the Yankees on my recent trip to NY so it's given me a real interest in these playoffs, and for the reason that I saw them I am following the Yankees for this post season. I get ESPN America over here so I can watch it.
I fell asleep on the couch last night and woke up at 1am UK time. I sat up until 3.45am to watch the end of the game! What a game! I'm picking up more and more about the sport as I watch it. I learned about the differences between the two leagues i.e. the pitcher bats in one, pinch hitters etc. But I learned a new one last night...pinch runners? I'm assuming it's the same as the pinch hitters; you can put one in any time but he has to remain for the rest of the game? And they bat too?
I'm still learning the subtleties of the game; but that was a fantastic game to watch last night.
More late nights to follow.....
Baseball is full of subtleties. People who think baseball is boring just don't understand what they are looking at. I'm trying to teach my wife all the ins and outs of baseball and it's fun. Having an idea of what the pitcher might throw based on balls and strikes makes every pitch interesting. Before Arod hit his homer I told my wife "3-1 and he's been going away the whole time so look for a fastball inside, we'll see what Arod can do with it". Of course the fastball drifted to the middle of the plate where Arod put a hurtin on it.
RE pinch runner: yes, same principle as a pinch hitter. After that half of the inning is over he can either stay in or the manager can replace him with someone else from the bench, the guy he replaced is done for the night though. Wait till they pull out the old double switch on ya!
What's a double switch?
It would take too long. Here ya go:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_switch_(baseball)
QuoteQuoteCards needs to step the fuck up. Sadly, I have a feeling their season is done.
I'm heartbroken and I need a hug from BH. It's going to be ok....right? I think Holiday is a douche and not because he missed the fly ball but because he watched three strikes go straight down the middle of the plate with the bases loaded in game one, and then had the audacity to look back at the ump on the third strike, like a whiny little bitch. The guy is a great player but I'm not crazy about the way he goes about playing the game. I do love Brendan Ryan and his moosestach, classic 30's style porn, and he plays the game the right way.
*virtual hug* :'(
worst 26 hours of sports ever
Nothing else that needs to be said. We lost to the better team. (Time for the end of the season rant)
Dear Twins Owners,
You don't get it, we need to spend money. I understand that this is a hobby for you, and you don't really care about "winning". That being the case, could you sell the team to a better owner that actually cares about winning? I'm sick of spark-plug players, and players that have good "hustle". How about getting players that are good. Sure winning the triple-A world series is fun, but the novelty is wearing out.
Thank you,
Walt
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QuoteNothing else that needs to be said. We lost to the better team. (Time for the end of the season rant)
Dear Twins Owners,
You don't get it, we need to spend money. I understand that this is a hobby for you, and you don't really care about "winning". That being the case, could you sell the team to a better owner that actually cares about winning? I'm sick of spark-plug players, and players that have good "hustle". How about getting players that are good. Sure winning the triple-A world series is fun, but the novelty is wearing out.
Thank you,
Walt
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I feel your pain Walts. Don't forget however that you're still luckier than 75% of baseball fans with the success the Twins have had over the last 22 years (Damn 1987 >:()
yeah, I literally shed tears in 87, damn you Kirby Puckett, Gary Giettie, Kent Herbeck and your crappy dome.
QuoteQuoteNothing else that needs to be said. We lost to the better team. (Time for the end of the season rant)
Dear Twins Owners,
You don't get it, we need to spend money. I understand that this is a hobby for you, and you don't really care about "winning". That being the case, could you sell the team to a better owner that actually cares about winning? I'm sick of spark-plug players, and players that have good "hustle". How about getting players that are good. Sure winning the triple-A world series is fun, but the novelty is wearing out.
Thank you,
Walt
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I feel your pain Walts. Don't forget however that you're still luckier than 75% of baseball fans with the success the Twins have had over the last 22 years (Damn 1987 >:()
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Assuming that the Yankees finish off the Angels in the next few days, how do people see the match up between them and the Phillies?
Am I right in thinking that the AL and NL teams do occasionally play each other in the regular season now? If so, did the Yankees and the Phillies play each other?
And one last question. Can somebody explain to me what the pitcher's ERA is?
It should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
There are interleague games these days but only a few series a year, so it is unlikely they have played each other. I'll check...nope, they didn't.
A pitcher's ERA is their Earned Run Average or how many earned runs they give up over 9 innings actually pitched. For example, if a pitcher gives up one earned run over the course of six innings then their ERA for that game was 1.50. If they give up three runs in one inning then their ERA for that game was 27.00. Over the course of a season ERA is determined by dividing a pitcher's Innings Pitched by 9 and diving their number of earned runs by the number from the first equation. For example, CC Sabathia pitched 230 innings this year, giving up 86 earned runs. 230/9=25.555 and 86/25.555=3.37, which is his ERA.
Earned runs are runs that you can rightfully blame on the pitcher, if the first baseman commits an error with two outs, every run allowed after that is an "unearned run". Or if a closer comes in with the bases loaded, those three runs would be unearned runs for him. But they would count as earned runs for the pitcher who was responsible for the runners getting on base. Kinda screwy, I know.
Beautifully explained. Thanks.
[size=14]Congratulations Philly on your National League Pennant! Always happy to see Manny's team go down in flames. Let's all say a prayer for da Angels now...[/size]
Quote[size=14]Congratulations Philly on your National League Pennant! Always happy to see Manny's team go down in flames. Let's all say a prayer for da Angels now...[/size]
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even danny glover, tony danza, and christopher lloyd can't help the angels now ;D
QuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
QuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are [highlight]pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.[/highlight]
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
Cap'n is that your LD impression coz I like it
QuoteQuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are [highlight]pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.[/highlight]
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
Cap'n is that your LD impression coz I like it
mos definitively!
QuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
No matter what as in no matter if they are playing the Angels or the Yankees. Let's not forget the yanks haven't even won the ALCS yet. The Phillies are defending champions, they have the best 1-4 hitters in the bigs and Cliff Lee is untouchable right now. That's why.
QuoteQuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
No matter what as in no matter if they are playing the Angels or the Yankees. Let's not forget the yanks haven't even won the ALCS yet. The Phillies are defending champions, they have the best 1-4 hitters in the bigs and Cliff Lee is untouchable right now. That's why.
Still haven't...
Since no one brought it up yet, how the hell does Steve Phillips go down this road. Is marriage that bad? I always figured people in the media did pretty good with the wimmins, but damn, Phillips done caught the swine flu! She looks like Stuttering John or something.
Inconceivable ;D
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QuoteSince no one brought it up yet, how the hell does Steve Phillips go down this road. Is marriage that bad? I always figured people in the media did pretty good with the wimmins, but damn, Phillips done caught the swine flu! She looks like Stuttering John or something.
Inconceivable ;D
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;D
Damn, Steve could've done sooo much better.
QuoteQuoteSince no one brought it up yet, how the hell does Steve Phillips go down this road. Is marriage that bad? I always figured people in the media did pretty good with the wimmins, but damn, Phillips done caught the swine flu! She looks like Stuttering John or something.
Inconceivable ;D
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;D
Damn, Steve could've done sooo much better.
Dude looks like a lady.. She looks like John Kruk ;D
QuoteDude looks like a lady.. She looks like John Kruk ;D
harsh man. HARSH. Now excuse my whilst I wipe the tears of laughter away.
QuoteSince no one brought it up yet, how the hell does Steve Phillips go down this road. Is marriage that bad? I always figured people in the media did pretty good with the wimmins, but damn, Phillips done caught the swine flu! She looks like Stuttering John or something.
Inconceivable ;D
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I used to play Dungeons and Dragons with that dude
Wow. Phillies look TOUGH. Looks like they really missed Pat Burrell this year. :-/ Tampa Bays 16 million dollar BUST. ;D
QuoteWow. Phillies look TOUGH. Looks like they really missed Pat Burrell this year. :-/ Tampa Bays 16 million dollar BUST. ;D
So far he's only been a 8 million dollar bust.
Buddy (Phillies Fan): Pat Burrell he's coming around, he's still a prospect.
Me: But he's been in the league for like 9 years!
Buddy: Still a prospect.
I didn't see any of the first two games (on too late over here) but it seems like Cliff Lee is unplayable at the moment. What makes him, or anyone, the best pitcher? Is it speed or variety?
Reading up on the recent performances of Pettite and Hammells I'm thinking this is a great chance for the Yankees to win in Philly.
Anyone know the odds for a Yankees win in Game 3?
QuoteI didn't see any of the first two games (on too late over here) but it seems like Cliff Lee is unplayable at the moment. What makes him, or anyone, the best pitcher? Is it speed or variety?
This question is a large part of the beauty of baseball. All other things equal, velocity is important. For those pitchers with great "stuff" (i.e. - fast and/or sharp breaking pitches), they can get away with average control. What is equally important and which is what separates the good from the great, is "command" of your pitches. "Command" is the ability to throw any pitch anywhere you want to on a consistent basis. This has been what has made Cliff Lee so successful the past 2 years. Although he throws a curve and a changeup also, it his ability to throw his variety of fastballs on the corners of the plate, in and out, consistently that make him so successful.
This is an epic topic and can be discussed endlessly but hope that was a little help :)
Thanks. I watched the whole of Game 3 yesterday on replay without knowing the outcome. It is similar to cricket in that the game can ebb and flow so much. After two innings I was convinced that the Phillies were going to win, and Cole Hammells looked on great form. I could hear the commentators talking about his problems this season though and it was difficult for me being a novice to see a discernable difference in what he was doing when it all started to deteriorate. Although I don't yet understand the real intricacies it was enjoyable watching Andy Pettite coming through a difficult start. It seemed like a gutsy performance to me. Or is it all about skill and nothing to do with guts?
What I really would like to do is sit there and watch a whole game with someone who knows what they are talking about (plus a few beers), I'm sure it would be fascinating.
I'm intrigued by this guy Rivera that they keep heaping praise on. I can understand that in pressure situations he can come on, and more often than not close out the game. But if he is so good at doing that, why not let him pitch for a little bit longer i.e. come on a little earlier? Is it his age that means he can't pitch for too long?
The other thing I find fascinating is the question of how much rest a pitcher needs. It seems that they were discussing the idea of three days rest for a pitcher being generally not enough. In cricket there is huge strain on a bowlers arm, back, ribs, knees and ankles and in the big games they bowl in short spells throughout a whole day, but they come back the next day, and the next for 5 days in total. That makes it seem strange to me that a baseball pitcher needs at least three days rest. I'm not disputing it, but it must be such a different action from bowling in cricket that the strain on the arm must be incredible.
Anyway, I'm so enjoying this post season. Johnny Damon's steal was great yesterday. Can't believe that guy didn't even try to chase him....he doesn't look that quick!
QuoteAlthough I don't yet understand the real intricacies it was enjoyable watching Andy Pettite coming through a difficult start. It seemed like a gutsy performance to me. Or is it all about skill and nothing to do with guts?
I'm intrigued by this guy Rivera that they keep heaping praise on. I can understand that in pressure situations he can come on, and more often than not close out the game. But if he is so good at doing that, why not let him pitch for a little bit longer i.e. come on a little earlier? Is it his age that means he can't pitch for too long?
The other thing I find fascinating is the question of how much rest a pitcher needs. It seems that they were discussing the idea of three days rest for a pitcher being generally not enough. That makes it seem strange to me that a baseball pitcher needs at least three days rest. I'm not disputing it, but it must be such a different action from bowling in cricket that the strain on the arm must be incredible.
It's awesome to see an Englishman get into baseball!
There absolutely is such a thing as a gutsy performance and Andy Petitte is renowned for them. Pitching can be such a mental grind that when a pitcher battles to keep his team in the game even when he doesn't have his best "stuff", it is considered gutsy. Similarly, a pitcher that goes on short rest and performs well will sometimes be called such. Petitte has never been known to have great "stuff" and has always been a battler. He will rarely pitch a shutout or dominate a team but he tends to always keep you in the game.
Baseball has changed dramatically over the years because of the money and one result of that has been greater specialization of players. Mariano Rivera is considered a "closer". A "closer" typically only comes in for 1 inning in a game for the team that is winning to finish the game, more often than not in a close game. In the playoffs, managers are more willing to send their top relievers for more than an inning if necessary but that is again predicated upon the amount of rest the pitcher has had. Typically a reliever can pitch on back to back days but for no more than an inning. If he goes 2 innings or more, typically that pitcher would not be used the following day. In the playoffs, Girardi is willing to use Rivera for 2 innings at a time but no more. It's definitely not his age. Rivera is the greatest "closer" in history and what makes him remarkable has been his durability, consistency, dominance and the fact that he has had this extraordinary career by using only one pitch.
As for the rest issue, during the regular season, almost all teams used a 5 man starting rotation and starters get a minimum of 4 days rest in between starts. Starters need more rest because they usually go 6-9 innings and throw over 100 pitches in a game. In the playoffs, some managers are willing to shorten the rest so that their best pitchers can pitch more often in a series. Sabathia is known for his bionic durability and ability to pitch an extraordinary number of innings. Cliff Lee had never pitched on three days rest in his career I believe. Though it is the manager's discretion, my friends and I all agreed that it was a mistake for the Phillies to not start Lee in Game 4.
I thought so too. Surely if he's that good you get him out there whenever you can? If they had evened it up at 2-2 the pressure would have been back on the Yankees (knowing that he might be back for a Game 7 if there were to be one). Now the pressure is off the Yankees against Lee in Game 5. If he dominates them again so what? They still have two home games to finish it off (presumably without Lee pitching). So they can go out there and play with freedom in Game 5.
I just wish I could sit up and watch it tonight. Maybe I will. Screw work the next day!!
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It's awesome to see an Englishman get into baseball!
I agree! You guys are answering the questions great! 8-)
Anybody else see these recent pics of Sammy Sosa?
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QuoteQuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
No matter what as in no matter if they are playing the Angels or the Yankees. Let's not forget the yanks haven't even won the ALCS yet. The Phillies are defending champions, they have the best 1-4 hitters in the bigs and Cliff Lee is untouchable right now. That's why.
No matter what, eh?
;D
What happened to sammy Sosa ? WTF
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I think Sammy watched this movie one too many times:
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
[size=24]No matter what as in no matter if they are playing the Angels or the Yankees. [/size] Let's not forget the yanks haven't even won the ALCS yet. The Phillies are defending champions, they have the best 1-4 hitters in the bigs and Cliff Lee is untouchable right now. That's why.
No matter what, eh?
;D
Are you serious or just seriously retarded?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIt should be a good series. I think the Phils are going to repeat no matter what though.
why is this? last time i checked, NYY are pret-tay, pret-tay, pretty good.
I hope Philly wins, and I think they have the advantage with games 3, 4, and 5 at home (which having 3 games at home in a row IMO makes as much sense as the 1st playoff series only being 5 games), but I find it hard to believe anyone could say theyre going to win "no matter what"
Whoever wins the Lee vs Sabathia duel in Game 1 should have a large impact
[size=24]No matter what as in no matter if they are playing the Angels or the Yankees. [/size] Let's not forget the yanks haven't even won the ALCS yet. The Phillies are defending champions, they have the best 1-4 hitters in the bigs and Cliff Lee is untouchable right now. That's why.
No matter what, eh?
;D
Are you serious or just seriously retarded?
Umm...the Phils lost. You said they would repeat no matter who they played. They played the Yankees, and the Yankees won.
I dont really care you were off on your pick, people make bad calls. Considering how much you rip anything I say when Im wrong though, I just found it funny that for once you make a prediction, and its such a strong statement as the Phillies will win no matter what, and they got owned in the WS outside of Game 1.
Glad to see Greinke won the CY..a little surprised by how much of a landslide he won by, but not too much.
Still pissed McCutchen didnt get NL ROY yesterday. After looking at Coghlan's numbers, Im assuming he got more votes since he batted 35 points higher than Cutch. But in 20 less games, McCutchen had only 10 less runs, 3 more triples, 3 more HR's, 1 more walk, 14 more SB's, and 11 point higher slugging. Really, Coghlan only had a better AVG and OBP (which I realize is important). Id bet McCutchen is a better fielder to boot.
Considering Happ got so many more votes than Hanson and I think Hanson had better numbers besides 1 less win, I guess it all makes sense though ::)
So is a Cardinal going to win the NL Cy Young are will Carp and Waino split the votes to much?
QuoteSo is a Cardinal going to win the NL Cy Young are will Carp and Waino split the votes to much?
Id say Carpenter will win it but that could happen and I guess maybe Lincecum. Although Carpenter is a virtual lock for comeback POY, so maybe he doesnt get the CY for that reason.
Voters might not like that Lince got busted for that eigth of ganj the other week though so that coud hurt him ;D
QuoteQuoteSo is a Cardinal going to win the NL Cy Young are will Carp and Waino split the votes to much?
Id say Carpenter will win it but that could happen and I guess maybe Lincecum. Although Carpenter is a virtual lock for comeback POY, so maybe he doesnt get the CY for that reason.
Voters might not like that Lince got busted for that eigth of ganj the other week though so that coud hurt him ;D
Performance Enhancing Drug? What's the opposite of enhancing? Performance Degrading Drug? ;D That should be MORE reason to vote for him.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSo is a Cardinal going to win the NL Cy Young are will Carp and Waino split the votes to much?
Id say Carpenter will win it but that could happen and I guess maybe Lincecum. Although Carpenter is a virtual lock for comeback POY, so maybe he doesnt get the CY for that reason.
Voters might not like that Lince got busted for that eigth of ganj the other week though so that coud hurt him ;D
Performance Enhancing Drug? What's the opposite of enhancing? Performance Degrading Drug? ;D That should be MORE reason to vote for him.
Totally...its just like tennis players with sour grapes over the Agassi thing...dude was on meth for a year, and still came back and won some slams.
That makes it only more impressive and deserving praise as opposed to him "giving up" wins, trophies, etc.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSo is a Cardinal going to win the NL Cy Young are will Carp and Waino split the votes to much?
Id say Carpenter will win it but that could happen and I guess maybe Lincecum. Although Carpenter is a virtual lock for comeback POY, so maybe he doesnt get the CY for that reason.
Voters might not like that Lince got busted for that eigth of ganj the other week though so that coud hurt him ;D
Performance Enhancing Drug? What's the opposite of enhancing? Performance Degrading Drug? ;D That should be MORE reason to vote for him.
Totally...its just like tennis players with sour grapes over the Agassi thing...dude was on meth for a year, and still came back and won some slams.
That makes it only more impressive and deserving praise as opposed to him "giving up" wins, trophies, etc.
It was hilarious listening to all the stoners call into the Bay Area sports talk radio shows the day after Lincecum's pot story came out in the press. Dudes speculating how good his herb was, and wishing they could find Lincecum's SF dealer.
It does suck for his fans that are kids that he got busted...like it or not, he is a role model to a lot of youngsters. But, he is THE MAN to stoners everywhere now...he confirmed what they always suspected, and is in the running for another Cy Young award. He and Michael Phelps made stoners proud. ;D
QuoteSo is a Cardinal going to win the NL Cy Young are will Carp and Waino split the votes to much?
Not that its surprising, but good call on the split.
Bullshit.
BH, Brian, MJK...
Looks like we both still won something? Better than the Cubs and White Sox.
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Yes!
Stay Thirsty my friend
Nice walts, well done!
The Phillies just got Roy Halladay in a 3-way deal with the Jays and Mariners. Cliff Lee will be moved to either Toronto or Seattle. Roy will eat up the NL; he's still in his prime and got jobbed in this year's Cy Young - he placed a pathetic 5th in voting (look up his ERA, innings pitched, strike outs, complete games and most of all, who Roy pitched against). This is a bad day for the Blue Jays and me: Halladay is my favourite player of all-time; I even like him better than one of the least known dominant pitchers of the '80s and early '90s, Dave Stieb.
Roy is going to feast in the National League.
My buddy is now a yankee...
http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/12/new_york_yankees_get_outfielde.html
Woah, big city life, huh? Is he still trying to make it in hockey, too?
I'm relieved that story wasn't about Mauer, I hope you all hold onto him!
QuoteThe Phillies just got Roy Halladay in a 3-way deal with the Jays and Mariners. Cliff Lee will be moved to either Toronto or Seattle. Roy will eat up the NL; he's still in his prime and got jobbed in this year's Cy Young - he placed a pathetic 5th in voting (look up his ERA, innings pitched, strike outs, complete games and most of all, who Roy pitched against). This is a bad day for the Blue Jays and me: Halladay is my favourite player of all-time; I even like him better than one of the least known dominant pitchers of the '80s and early '90s, Dave Stieb.
Whenever Greinke won and I looked at the numbers between him and other contenders, I think Greinke was the right choice. Not like he got backed by a lot of production either, and I think the only stat Halladay beat him in was CG's, maybe 1 or 2 more wins.
I think its an upgrade for Philly, although a curious one somewhat considering how good Lee was and Philly loses Happ or Drabek on top of that
QuoteQuoteThe Phillies just got Roy Halladay in a 3-way deal with the Jays and Mariners. Cliff Lee will be moved to either Toronto or Seattle. Roy will eat up the NL; he's still in his prime and got jobbed in this year's Cy Young - he placed a pathetic 5th in voting (look up his ERA, innings pitched, strike outs, complete games and most of all, who Roy pitched against). This is a bad day for the Blue Jays and me: Halladay is my favourite player of all-time; I even like him better than one of the least known dominant pitchers of the '80s and early '90s, Dave Stieb.
Whenever Greinke won and I looked at the numbers between him and other contenders, I think Greinke was the right choice. Not like he got backed by a lot of production either, and I think the only stat Halladay beat him in was CG's, maybe 1 or 2 more wins.
I think its an upgrade for Philly, although a curious one somewhat considering how good Lee was and Philly loses Happ or Drabek on top of that
I like Greinke. He's a young version of Halladay. But Greinke didn't face the Yankees and Red Sox on a regular basis like Roy did. Halladay pitched 2 CGs against Boston, 3 against the Yankees, one vs TB (he also pitched a CG going head-to-head with Greinke) - he got another one against LAA. Roy also led the league by a fair margin in innings pitched.
Don't get me wrong, Greinke is a good choice for a Cy Young, but because Roy is/was a Blue Jay, he gets snubbed almost every year. He came in 5th in voting. This is disgusting. The Phillies are going to love him and the rest of the NL will feel fear every time he takes the mound.
QuoteWoah, big city life, huh? Is he still trying to make it in hockey, too?
I'm relieved that story wasn't about Mauer, I hope you all hold onto him!
It's weird reading comments by the sleazy Brain Cashman. Two years ago he was thinking about going back to hockey.
I hope they keep Mauer. If not that new stadium shouldn't have been built. He doesn't need to take a "hometown" discount. Pay the brother!
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I think Bonds is too full of himself to ever admit it, but maybe his day will come as well
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I think Bonds is too full of himself to ever admit it, but maybe his day will come as well
The guy was a human band-aid. Roids helped him get back to field earlier and hit homeruns. If it weren't for roids, he'd would've been in Japan in 98.
I dont think he deserves the HoF regardless because all he could do was hit HR's anyway - and he'd have substantially less than his 583 if he didnt roid. His career average is .263, he was an average at best fielder, and the only years he had more than 120 RBI's were 1997-99.
He's hardly even on the HoF ballot if not for 500+ HR's
QuoteI dont think he deserves the HoF regardless because all he could do was hit HR's anyway - and he'd have substantially less than his 583 if he didnt roid. His career average is .263, he was an average at best fielder, and the only years he had more than 120 RBI's were 1997-99.
He's hardly even on the HoF ballot if not for 500+ HR's
I agree.
Not to be a homer or anything, but isn't it time to put Bert Blyleven in the hall of fame? Every pitcher that has over 300 wins is in the hall of fame. Yeah, he has like 295, but if 300 wins were the status quo back then, he would've (like most players) hung around a little longer to achieve an individual award. He should be in.
QuoteQuoteI dont think he deserves the HoF regardless because all he could do was hit HR's anyway - and he'd have substantially less than his 583 if he didnt roid. His career average is .263, he was an average at best fielder, and the only years he had more than 120 RBI's were 1997-99.
He's hardly even on the HoF ballot if not for 500+ HR's
I agree.
Not to be a homer or anything, but isn't it time to put Bert Blyleven in the hall of fame? Every pitcher that has over 300 wins is in the hall of fame. Yeah, he has like 295, but if 300 wins were the status quo back then, he would've (like most players) hung around a little longer to achieve an individual award. He should be in.
Not before Jack Morris. Blyleven was all about the stats; Morris was a winner and wanted the ball in big situations. The main reason he isn't in the hall is that he didn't like the media. Screw them and their thin skins.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI dont think he deserves the HoF regardless because all he could do was hit HR's anyway - and he'd have substantially less than his 583 if he didnt roid. His career average is .263, he was an average at best fielder, and the only years he had more than 120 RBI's were 1997-99.
He's hardly even on the HoF ballot if not for 500+ HR's
I agree.
Not to be a homer or anything, but isn't it time to put Bert Blyleven in the hall of fame? Every pitcher that has over 300 wins is in the hall of fame. Yeah, he has like 295, but if 300 wins were the status quo back then, he would've (like most players) hung around a little longer to achieve an individual award. He should be in.
Not before Jack Morris. Blyleven was all about the stats; Morris was a winner and wanted the ball in big situations. The main reason he isn't in the hall is that he didn't like the media. Screw them and their thin skins.
Blyleven wanted the ball. He was huge on complete games. I think he lost more 1-0 complete games then anyone else ever. What Jack Morris did in 1991 was amazing, but I don't think he won more than 200 games (I could be way off). Unfortunately you kinda have to go off stats, which Bert has. He also got screwed on a Cy Young award.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI dont think he deserves the HoF regardless because all he could do was hit HR's anyway - and he'd have substantially less than his 583 if he didnt roid. His career average is .263, he was an average at best fielder, and the only years he had more than 120 RBI's were 1997-99.
He's hardly even on the HoF ballot if not for 500+ HR's
I agree.
Not to be a homer or anything, but isn't it time to put Bert Blyleven in the hall of fame? Every pitcher that has over 300 wins is in the hall of fame. Yeah, he has like 295, but if 300 wins were the status quo back then, he would've (like most players) hung around a little longer to achieve an individual award. He should be in.
Not before Jack Morris. Blyleven was all about the stats; Morris was a winner and wanted the ball in big situations. The main reason he isn't in the hall is that he didn't like the media. Screw them and their thin skins.
Blyleven wanted the ball. He was huge on complete games. I think he lost more 1-0 complete games then anyone else ever. What Jack Morris did in 1991 was amazing, but I don't think he won more than 200 games (I could be way off). Unfortunately you kinda have to go off stats, which Bert has. He also got screwed on a Cy Young award.
Morris had a record of 254-186 with 175 complete games and he was always at or near the top in innings pitched.
1981 - The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year
1984 - Babe Ruth Award
1991 - Babe Ruth Award
1991 - World Series Most Valuable Player
All Star: 1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1991
AL Wins Leader: 1981, 1992
AL Strikeouts Leader: 1983
AL Shutouts Leader: 1986
Thought I'd be way off. I would like to see Jack in too. Being a homer, it'd be nice to see our radio guy (Jack) and our TV guy (Bert) both make it.
But I'd still vote Bert in first. ;)
I didnt' want to get into this because I know that Jaimoe is the much more experienced fan. That said, I always felt Bert didn't get the love he deserved. If you compare ERA in the same era in the same league, it's not close. Bert is better. They should both be in but I'd put Bert in 1st.
I loved that curveball..... :-*
QuoteI didnt' want to get into this because I know that Jaimoe is the much more experienced fan. That said, I always felt Bert didn't get the love he deserved. If you compare ERA in the same era in the same league, it's not close. Bert is better. They should both be in but I'd put Bert in 1st.
I loved that curveball..... :-*
Jack's ERA was higher because he stayed in games longer and battled more. He didn't care about stats. I'm not a big Morris fan, but I admire his guts and determination, and he was a winner. If a team wanted to win the big game, you gave the ball to Morris. However, I think when he was on, Dave Stieb was the best pitcher in the AL in the '80s, including Morris.
Bert did have over 240 complete games. So, it's not like he didn't want the ball. He always praised Roy Halladay during Twins/Jays games because Doc was the only one in the league that actually wanted the ball late in the game. Too bad now he's in the NL. Maybe it's good for him and his future?
QuoteBert did have over 240 complete games. So, it's not like he didn't want the ball. He always praised Roy Halladay during Twins/Jays games because Doc was the only one in the league that actually wanted the ball late in the game. Too bad now he's in the NL. Maybe it's good for him and his future?
If he gets even decent run-support, Roy will win over 20 per year for the next three seasons. He got terrible run-support for the most part with the Jays.
Ladies and Gentlemen...we got'em!
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I think the AL Central could be one of the toughest divisions in baseball this season. It looks like the Twins are the sexy pick. I think this is the first year our hitting is getting praised. I guess I'm still not used to a player hitting over 30 homeruns. I think we went over 15 years without it happening. The Twins new stadium looks sweet! I'm excited to see some outdoor baseball! Going over to a buddy's house tomorrow. Doing some grilling and watching the Phillies play. Good luck to everyone! (even you Tater)
I bought a new Twins hat to start the season!
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Sox are losing to the Spankees 2-0..its early....GO RAYS....too bad our payroll includes two beaver pelts and a bushel of fucking corn....if you own a MLB team be ready to spend some money >:(
QuoteSox are losing to the Spankees 2-0..its early....GO RAYS....too bad our payroll includes two beaver pelts and a bushel of fucking corn....if you own a MLB team be ready to spend some money >:(
As a Pirates fan, I respectfully ask you to quit complaining about your payroll
QuoteSox are losing to the Spankees 2-0..its early....GO RAYS....too bad our payroll includes two beaver pelts and a bushel of fucking corn....if you own a MLB team be ready to spend some money >:(
I'd be the first to jump in and bitch, but the Twins are spending money this year for the first time. So, I'm just gonna enjoy the 90+ million spent on our roster. What's the stadium talks in Tampa? Is it going to happen?
Buccos above .500 8-) ::)
Santana pitched a gem, but thats a given. Seeing my boy David Wright crush that first homer felt great though. LETS GO METS!!
Oh Albert....How many ways do we love you. LOTS
QuoteOh Albert....How many ways do we love you. LOTS
There's a PED reference in there, right?
QuoteOh Albert....How many ways do we love you. LOTS
I'll be seeing Albert play for the first time ever this season. I'm going to Milwaukee Saturday through Wednesday, and it turns out the Cards and Brewers are playing on Sunday Night Baseball. Other than pitchers, Albert's the only NL players I actually want to see.
QuoteQuoteOh Albert....How many ways do we love you. LOTS
I'll be seeing Albert play for the first time ever this season. I'm going to Milwaukee Saturday through Wednesday, and it turns out the Cards and Brewers are playing on Sunday Night Baseball. Other than pitchers, Albert's the only NL players I actually want to see.
You can join that We Love Albert club that Brian, BH, and I have. There is music involved as we will form a cover band in honor of his awesomness.
QuoteQuoteQuoteOh Albert....How many ways do we love you. LOTS
I'll be seeing Albert play for the first time ever this season. I'm going to Milwaukee Saturday through Wednesday, and it turns out the Cards and Brewers are playing on Sunday Night Baseball. Other than pitchers, Albert's the only NL players I actually want to see.
You can join that We Love Albert club that Brian, BH, and I have. There is music involved as we will form a cover band in honor of his awesomness.
How come you don't call it " The We love Pujols Club " ;D ;) You could get Charmin as a sponsor.
Rays come back to win 4-3 :) :)Longoria CRUSHED one :-*
Tater how do you think the central will play out? That Mark Buehrle play was sick!
QuoteTater how do you think the central will play out? That Mark Buehrle play was sick!
Hey Walts, that Buehrle play was incredible, It happened so fast. A between the legs glove toss with his back to the first baseman and Konerko topped it off with a bare hand catch.
If the Sox pitching stays healthy I think they will take the central. If not..I think it's the Twins. Your boys are always tough and now you got one of my favorite players in Jim Thome. The Twins have a great lineup loaded with big bats, they are gonna put a hurtin on a lot of pitchers this year. They are gonna have to score a ton of runs because there pitching is a little suspect in my eyes. However it turns out it's gonna be a fun year as long as it doesn't come down to a play in game to get into the playoffs again :'(
Dear Evan Longoria ,
I love you.
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2 games 2 HR's
QuoteQuoteTater how do you think the central will play out? That Mark Buehrle play was sick!
Hey Walts, that Buehrle play was incredible, It happened so fast. A between the legs glove toss with his back to the first baseman and Konerko topped it off with a bare hand catch.
If the Sox pitching stays healthy I think they will take the central. If not..I think it's the Twins. Your boys are always tough and now you got one of my favorite players in Jim Thome. The Twins have a great lineup loaded with big bats, they are gonna put a hurtin on a lot of pitchers this year. They are gonna have to score a ton of runs because there pitching is a little suspect in my eyes. However it turns out it's gonna be a fun year as long as it doesn't come down to a play in game to get into the playoffs again :'(
I think the same way about our pitching staff. Everyone around here claims we have a really good staff, but really? I think we have an average rotation, but young enough to become good. Hopefully they breakout this year. In my opinion the Sox have was better proven pitching across the board. Other then having Thome 7 years too late, I wish we could of had him in the dome this year. He used to mash in the dome!
Good luck!
Twins....yeah! ;D
Everyone here was caca over opening day for the Rockies & they won. (Go Cubbies!) ;)
QuoteEveryone here was caca over opening day for the Rockies & they won. (Go Cubbies!) ;)
Alright SS. I'm a Cubbies fan who has a great affinity for Jorge De La Rosa of the Rockies because he was my steal pick of my fantasy drafts. I humbly admit that these Rockies are the real deal while we would be lucky to be playoff competitive this year.
QuoteQuoteEveryone here was caca over opening day for the Rockies & they won. (Go Cubbies!) ;)
Alright SS. I'm a Cubbies fan who has a great affinity for Jorge De La Rosa of the Rockies because he was my steal pick of my fantasy drafts. I humbly admit that these Rockies are the real deal while we would be lucky to be playoff competitive this year.
I can't help but do right by the Cubs. Now that I am here, I'm excited to cheer for the Rockies!! (however I will never turn my back on the Cubs.)
Just got back from the Milwaukee trip. Nice to see the family. But the Brewers/Cards game...Wow, what a great game to be at. 7HR's. Albert and Holliday going back to back in the 9th to tie the game. Then being able to see a walk off by Casey McGee. I've never been to a game with a walkoff before, so that was sweet! Also got a Bernie Brewer bobblehead, I love free things!
Team
Tampa Bay 6 - 3
Toronto 6 - 3
N.Y. Yankees 5 - 3
Boston 4 - 4
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The way it should be
Not to take anything away from Jackie Robinson day, but I think they should interview more white players about what Jackie Robinson means to them. During the Twins game today they only showed Span and O-Dog. I mean Jackie Robinson means a lot to me, and I'm not a big leaguer or black. I think it would be a great way to show everyone that we all benefited from his greatest.
I'm going to see Aroldis Chapman pitch for the AAA Riverbats (Reds) tomorrow night. Looking forward to seeing that heater!
QuoteI'm going to see Aroldis Chapman pitch for the AAA Riverbats (Reds) tomorrow night. Looking forward to seeing that heater!
Hell yes! Hope you have good seats. I guess they all are in most minor league stadiums. I've seen a lot of him on MLB network and his stuff is straight FILTH!
Can the Mets actually be for real? Watching them beat up on the Phillies right now and win their 8th straight makes me think so.....and just wait until Beltran gets back.
QuoteCan the Mets actually be for real? Watching them beat up on the Phillies right now and win their 8th straight makes me think so.....and just wait until Beltran gets back.
Watching them beat up on the Phils must bring a smile to your face. I love the Mr Met picture!
Congrats to Dallas Braden! I've always been a fan of his because his last name is my first name...
Both the A's and Giants had nice wins today, but damn, a perfect game. This is what happens when you run over the mound A-Rod, you just fire a Stockton boy up. 8-)
QuoteCongrats to Dallas Braden! I've always been a fan of his because his last name is my first name...
Both the A's and Giants had nice wins today, but damn, a perfect game. This is what happens when you run over the mound A-Rod, you just fire a Stockton boy up. 8-)
Ha! I knew you'd have Dallas Braden posters all over your ceiling. That dude should stop steamin' about ARod and start pitching like that some more.
Anyways, I'd like to personally thank Dallas Braden for being in my starting lineup on that fine day for the fans of MMJ fantasy baseball league. Muchas Gracias :-*
QuoteCan the Mets actually be for real? Watching them beat up on the Phillies right now and win their 8th straight makes me think so.....and just wait until Beltran gets back.
I'm looking forward to the inevitable Mets slump/Marlins surge that usually happens early in September, along with a Ryan Howard HR fest.
The NL is a cakewalk for Halladay compared to the AL East. He'll win the Cy Young with ease and take the Phillies to the World Series final... and he thrives against the Yanks and Red Sox (who fear him).
QuoteQuoteCan the Mets actually be for real? Watching them beat up on the Phillies right now and win their 8th straight makes me think so.....and just wait until Beltran gets back.
I'm looking forward to the inevitable Mets slump/Marlins surge that usually happens early in September, along with a Ryan Howard HR fest.
I'm not....GO RAYS :D
I found out I'll be sitting behind home plate for the Cubs/Rockies games at the end of July. :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteCan the Mets actually be for real? Watching them beat up on the Phillies right now and win their 8th straight makes me think so.....and just wait until Beltran gets back.
I'm looking forward to the inevitable Mets slump/Marlins surge that usually happens early in September, along with a Ryan Howard HR fest.
I'm not....GO RAYS :D
The Rays intrigue me. Bottom feeders for a decade. AL Champs. Silly fans with cowbells (who show up in very low numbers). Plus, being on the receiving end of a perfet game 2 years in a row.
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Bring out the brooms! I hate to jinx it, but it looks like things are finally coming together in Cincy and Chapman's still here in Louisville! 4 games over 500, 1.5 out of first place in the division. Nice! 8-)
Make that 1/2 game Dylan, with the Cards coming in for 3. Let's keep the broom handy, huh?
This is why I hate Hanley. The guy is a quitter, selfish, and a shitty teammate. He wasn't hurt. He has pulled this type of quitting crap before, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I loved how he was benched right after.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100517&content_id=10121486&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
If you want to see a no hitter tonight, watch Pirates at Phillies, minor league SP vs. Doc Halladay
Agree with you Walt, about Hanley. That's totally bush what he pulled.
QuoteAgree with you Walt, about Hanley. That's totally bush what he pulled.
I gotta admit until the Hanley incident I didn't know the coach's name, but now I do and have a lot of respect for him.
That Hanley boot job made me so mad. I love the players who hussle their asses off to be the best they can be, and for the same reason I hate the players with tons of talent who act like it's a job to do their jobs and help their teammates, makes me sick!
My Reds have fallen out of first place, but hopefully just temporarily. Two tough losses in Atlanta, but I like the way they're playing, still.
Man, I love the game of baseball, but damn do I get ticked off watching it played nowadays. Does anyone run out a ground ball anymore? I mean, at least 4 times in the last month, my 8 yr. old will ask me "Dad, how come he didn't run hard when he hit it?" It's frustrating when he sees his favorites not hustling, yet that's what I preach to him and his teammates at every single practice/game.
Reds need to sweep the Injuns this weekend, get that sour taste from yesterday out of my mouth.
Going to Target Field for the first time on Wednesday. Twins are playing the Yankees. It should be a great game to watch. I checked weather.com, and it's calling for rain. What a great problem to have! Outdoor baseball!
QuoteGoing to Target Field for the first time on Wednesday. Twins are playing the Yankees. It should be a great game to watch. I checked weather.com, and it's calling for rain. What a great problem to have! Outdoor baseball!
Have a great time Walts! It's awesome that you guys got a proper, beautiful stadium. Now for the Vikes...
I made the all-star team in 7th grade. suck it.
QuoteQuoteGoing to Target Field for the first time on Wednesday. Twins are playing the Yankees. It should be a great game to watch. I checked weather.com, and it's calling for rain. What a great problem to have! Outdoor baseball!
Have a great time Walts! It's awesome that you guys got a proper, beautiful stadium. Now for the Vikes...
We're working on getting the Vikes a new stadium. Hopefully groundbreaking should be happening soon, and its an open-air stadium. I just respect outdoor fans/teams so much more.
So you guys think Target Field looks pretty good?
QuoteI made the all-star team in 7th grade. suck it.
Were you a banana cup guy or a traditional cup guy? Or were you a free balling outfielder?
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QuoteQuoteI made the all-star team in 7th grade. suck it.
Were you a banana cup guy or a traditional cup guy? Or were you a free balling outfielder?
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I never wore a cup, just felt way too awkward. I pitched and played 1st base, and even after seeing a pitcher get a liner straight in nuts and lie there for 15 minutes, still never wore one.
Jose Lima died.....WTF :-[
So the first time going to Target Field didn't turn out as well as I'd like. We lost both games. As a bonus, I was able to watch the last 4 innings of the game that got suspended the night before. We had tickets on the 3rd base line, which is the side to be on. It had a beautiful view of the skyline. Didn't try anything new as far as food goes. I wanted to try the walleye on a stick, but settled for a brat. Perfect weather, but a little too hot for me. I think it was in the mid to upper 80's. Overall glad we got the new stadium.
QuoteSo the first time going to Target Field didn't turn out as well as I'd like. We lost both games. As a bonus, I was able to watch the last 4 innings of the game that got suspended the night before. We had tickets on the 3rd base line, which is the side to be on. It had a beautiful view of the skyline. Didn't try anything new as far as food goes. I wanted to try the walleye on a stick, but settled for a brat. Perfect weather, but a little too hot for me. I think it was in the mid to upper 80's. Overall glad we got the new stadium.
Walleye on a stick !!!! You guys got a great new stadium. It's gotta be a shitload nicer than the roller dome. I'm gonna try to get up north this summer to spend some time with my stepmom in River falls, wi and I'm gonna try to catch a ball game.
QuoteQuoteSo the first time going to Target Field didn't turn out as well as I'd like. We lost both games. As a bonus, I was able to watch the last 4 innings of the game that got suspended the night before. We had tickets on the 3rd base line, which is the side to be on. It had a beautiful view of the skyline. Didn't try anything new as far as food goes. I wanted to try the walleye on a stick, but settled for a brat. Perfect weather, but a little too hot for me. I think it was in the mid to upper 80's. Overall glad we got the new stadium.
Walleye on a stick !!!! You guys got a great new stadium. It's gotta be a shitload nicer than the roller dome. I'm gonna try to get up north this summer to spend some time with my stepmom in River falls, wi and I'm gonna try to catch a ball game.
Ha, we love our fish here! So much better than the dome. I got so used to saying "I'm going to the dome". I caught myself saying "I'm going to
the Target Field" a couple times. You should definitely make it up for a game.
Oh Albert....
I wish all announcers were like this. Get the people mad and put the pressure on the team to get talent. I respect his honesty.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9-DIKDGGA[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9-DIKDGGA
QuoteI wish all announcers were like this. Get the people mad and put the pressure on the team to get talent. I respect his honesty.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9-DIKDGGA[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9-DIKDGGA
LOL! As a resident of NE Ohio and unfortunately an Indians fan as well, trust me, the fans have been mad at the Indians ownership for, welllll, since the Dolans bought the team? ::) I'm so sick of hearing Larry Dolan say that he can't spend the money on his baseball team becuase we the fans don't show up at the ballpark to support this team. Well, my response lately is that if I want to go watch minor league baseball, I'll go watch the Akron Aeros or the Columbus Clippers where the price of everything is about 1/2 as much as what you would spend watching what amounts to a minor league team up in Cleveland?! He is a joke of an owner and until he sells this team, the Indians will be a joke of a franchise... :-/
And Bruce Drennan (in the video) has also never been afraid to tell it like it is. I believe he's a sports radio hall of famer whose been on the Cleveland airwaves for quite some time. I always enjoy listening to his takes. I think the clip you posted above came last week after the Indians were swept at home to the freaking Royals?! :o :-/
QuoteSo the first time going to Target Field didn't turn out as well as I'd like. We lost both games. As a bonus, I was able to watch the last 4 innings of the game that got suspended the night before. We had tickets on the 3rd base line, which is the side to be on. It had a beautiful view of the skyline. Didn't try anything new as far as food goes. I wanted to try the walleye on a stick, but settled for a brat. Perfect weather, but a little too hot for me. I think it was in the mid to upper 80's. Overall glad we got the new stadium.
You Minnesotans are a tough crowd. ;D. Ya get your outdoor stadium and now it's too hot? That Walleye on a stick has peaked my interest.
Ubaldo is pretty good
QuoteUbaldo is pretty good
Too bad my fantasy mancrush on him started two years too early. His stuff is truly second to none. :o
QuoteQuoteI wish all announcers were like this. Get the people mad and put the pressure on the team to get talent. I respect his honesty.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9-DIKDGGA[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9-DIKDGGA
LOL! As a resident of NE Ohio and unfortunately an Indians fan as well, trust me, the fans have been mad at the Indians ownership for, welllll, since the Dolans bought the team? ::) I'm so sick of hearing Larry Dolan say that he can't spend the money on his baseball team becuase we the fans don't show up at the ballpark to support this team. Well, my response lately is that if I want to go watch minor league baseball, I'll go watch the Akron Aeros or the Columbus Clippers where the price of everything is about 1/2 as much as what you would spend watching what amounts to a minor league team up in Cleveland?! He is a joke of an owner and until he sells this team, the Indians will be a joke of a franchise... :-/
And Bruce Drennan (in the video) has also never been afraid to tell it like it is. I believe he's a sports radio hall of famer whose been on the Cleveland airwaves for quite some time. I always enjoy listening to his takes. I think the clip you posted above came last week after the Indians were swept at home to the freaking Royals?! :o :-/
Alright! Another AL central guy. 8-)
I wish MN had a minor league team close to home. We have the St. Paul Saints. Its not a minor league team, but I games are really fun to go to.
Whose minor league teams are located in Akron and Columbus?
Ruckus, anything over 75 is too hot here ;D
QuoteWhose minor league teams are located in Akron and Columbus?
Cleveland's AA affiliate is the Akron Aeros and the Indian's AAA affiliate is the Columbus Clilppers. The Clippers used to be the Yankees AAA affiliate and the Indians had their AAA affiliate in Buffalo until a couple of years ago.
I have yet to make it to a Clippers game but Akron is only about 1/2 hour from where I live so it's a nice alternative to take a family of 5 to see some professional baseball. And you can't beat the intamacy!
And like I said above, with the state of the big league Indians, it's a crime that they are charging big league prices to see that team. :P
Griffey Jr. retired
QuoteGriffey Jr. retired
honestly didn't even know he was still playing.
WOW!
Jim Joyce with one of the worst big calls ever!
Takes a perfecto away by blowing the call at 1st base on what should have been the 27th and last out!! >:(
The runner was out by a step and a half. I don't know what the hell Joyce was looking at.
I was against it until tonight, but I think it might be time for a coaches replay challenge in MLB.
QuoteQuoteGriffey Jr. retired
honestly didn't even know he was still playing.
you didnt hear how he was asleep in the clubhouse when he was supposed to pinch hit in a game about a month ago?
QuoteGriffey Jr. retired
It was time. But here's to one of the best swings and players ever to grace baseball. [smiley=beer.gif]
What a crazy day in baseball. How do you lose a perfect game on a blown call, on the last out of the game. That made me sick to my stomach!
Griffey was always my favorite player growing, so fun to watch when he was on the field, but at least he can say he did it the right way as he's inducted into the hall of fame on the first ballot.
Reds still have a share of the division lead. I think they're for real, but they have to start beating the best to be the best. And we need someone else in the bullpen.
If the baseball gods allow for it this time, I'll be going to see Chapman pitch for Louisville on Monday!
QuoteWhat a crazy day in baseball. How do you lose a perfect game on a blown call, on the last out of the game. That made me sick to my stomach!
Griffey was always my favorite player growing, so fun to watch when he was on the field, but at least he can say he did it the right way as he's inducted into the hall of fame on the first ballot.
Reds still have a share of the division lead. I think they're for real, but they have to start beating the best to be the best. And we need someone else in the bullpen.
If the baseball gods allow for it this time, I'll be going to see Chapman pitch for Louisville on Monday!
Oh, so that's what happened last time. I was wondering how the last Chapman game you went to was like. It must be an exciting time to be a Reds fan. Scott Rolen has been a godsend for me one of my fantasy leagues. I guess everyone rediscovers their swing in at the Smallpark.
While I feel bad for Galarraga, I think in any baseball fan's mind, he pitched a perfect game. I will always credit him with one. Perhaps baseball will do the right thing with this one.
QuoteQuoteGriffey Jr. retired
It was time. But here's to one of the best swings and players ever to grace baseball. [smiley=beer.gif]
So true.
Ken Griffey Baseball on SNES was the best baseball game.
QuoteQuoteQuoteGriffey Jr. retired
honestly didn't even know he was still playing.
you didnt hear how he was asleep in the clubhouse when he was supposed to pinch hit in a game about a month ago?
Nope. I only follow the Cards.
QuoteQuoteQuoteGriffey Jr. retired
It was time. But here's to one of the best swings and players ever to grace baseball. [smiley=beer.gif]
So true.
Ken Griffey Baseball on SNES was the best baseball game.
Ive been playing Griffey baseball about 2-3 hours a night since he announced the retirement. I always seem to let the SNES get dusty for a while, but when I pull Griffey baseball back out, I end up playing an entire season before I switch back to PS2.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteGriffey Jr. retired
It was time. But here's to one of the best swings and players ever to grace baseball. [smiley=beer.gif]
So true.
[highlight]Ken Griffey Baseball on SNES was the best baseball game.[/highlight]
Ive been playing Griffey baseball about 2-3 hours a night since he announced the retirement. I always seem to let the SNES get dusty for a while, but when I pull Griffey baseball back out, I end up playing an entire season before I switch back to PS2.
Silly Walts. It's a well known fact that Baseball Stars for NES was the greatest baseball game ever made. ::)
I dont like the history with top pitching prospects out of high school, but this Jameson Taillon dude has some pretty good looking stuff. I'll be pissed if Manny Machado ends up being a star, but I cant blame the Buccos on this one.
I'll actually watch them for the 2nd time this year to see Strasburg pitch tomorrow
Strasburg was fucking unreal. I think he struck out the last 7 batters he faced. I wish they wouldve put him back in in the 8th and given him a chance to break the debut strikeout record.
I dont know how the Buccos can suck so bad for so long, yet not suck quite enough to get Strasburg or Bryce Harper. God Fucking Damnit.
QuoteStrasburg was fucking unreal. I think he struck out the last 7 batters he faced. I wish they wouldve put him back in in the 8th and given him a chance to break the debut strikeout record.
I dont know how the Buccos can suck so bad for so long, yet not suck quite enough to get Strasburg or Bryce Harper. God Fucking Damnit.
I liked Jim Rome yesterday. He said something like...I don't want to do it, but I have to. I have to be the one who steps in and calms everyone down, and tells them it's only one game. Who am I kidding, I'm riding that band wagon off the cliff, that kid is amazing.
QuoteQuoteStrasburg was fucking unreal. I think he struck out the last 7 batters he faced. I wish they wouldve put him back in in the 8th and given him a chance to break the debut strikeout record.
I dont know how the Buccos can suck so bad for so long, yet not suck quite enough to get Strasburg or Bryce Harper. God Fucking Damnit.
I liked Jim Rome yesterday. He said something like...I don't want to do it, but I have to. I have to be the one who steps in and calms everyone down, and tells them it's only one game. Who am I kidding, I'm riding that band wagon off the cliff, that kid is amazing.
Seriously, what more can you say? The guy is amazing! I mean, name 5 pitchers in the league you'd want over him already. Maybe Ubaldo, Lincecum, Halladay and Wainwright.
Apparently someone fell from the upper deck down to the box seats during the Ranger game tonight. Theyre saying it was like a 30 foot fall, person was taken away on a stretcher but is moving all extremities.
I think Im a slightly bad person because I would like to see video footage of the fall :-X
QuoteApparently someone fell from the upper deck down to the box seats during the Ranger game tonight. Theyre saying it was like a 30 foot fall, person was taken away on a stretcher but is moving all extremities.
I think Im a slightly bad person because I would like to see video footage of the fall :-X
It doesn't surprise me that it happened. I'm surprised that it doesn't happen more. But yeah, I'd like to see it too.
I don't know, I always like watching the derby. I think it unfairly gets compared to the slamdunk contest. But I like it, and I'll be watching. Cheering for Miggy.
And Ruckus I know you like Ubaldo, lets get a deal done!
Derby is the best all star festivity - games included - of any sport IMO. Although I do like the NHL skills competition when I catch it.
Thank god the NYY didnt get Cliff Lee....I might have sworn off baseball if they did. The fact that they almost did is still ridiculous.
QuoteI don't know, I always like watching the derby. I think it unfairly gets compared to the slamdunk contest. But I like it, and I'll be watching. Cheering for Miggy.
And Ruckus I know you like Ubaldo, lets get a deal done!
Why, so you can try to pry Zimmerman from me? I think I like where I'm sitting right now. It took a while but I think I can't make any rash moves until I see how the first month after the break pans out. When is the trade deadline for our league?
QuoteQuoteI don't know, I always like watching the derby. I think it unfairly gets compared to the slamdunk contest. But I like it, and I'll be watching. Cheering for Miggy.
And Ruckus I know you like Ubaldo, lets get a deal done!
Why, so you can try to pry Zimmerman from me? I think I like where I'm sitting right now. It took a while but I think I can't make any rash moves until I see how the first month after the break pans out. When is the trade deadline for our league?
Yeah, the league is really tightening up. I think the only person I'd trade Ubaldo to is AMD, no collusion, all about the CG category. I don't need anyone catching me. I think Dylan is tied or ahead, so losing that one to him wouldn't effect me. So...Dylan? You want Ubaldo?
QuoteDerby is the best all star festivity - games included - of any sport IMO. Although I do like the NHL skills competition when I catch it.
I agree with that. I think the NHL skills competition is the coolest, but it's always hit or miss if I actually get to watch it or not. I think the derby is the only thing I pretty watch every year.
Corey Hart was my underdog pick to win the derby. Looked awesome in the 1st round, I think the long layoff hurt him in the 2nd round. Never really saw Hanley play all that much, I know its basically BP, but that dude has some other kind of power, just hitting line drives out the park. Not surprised Papi won, he's got that swing that wins derbys.
...also, looks like George Steinbrenner died. As if all star game introductions arent long enough, itll probably be an hour before the game starts with all the Steinbrenner rememberance stuff.
QuoteCorey Hart was my underdog pick to win the derby. Looked awesome in the 1st round, I think the long layoff hurt him in the 2nd round. Never really saw Hanley play all that much, I know its basically BP, but that dude has some other kind of power, just hitting line drives out the park. Not surprised Papi won, he's got that swing that wins derbys.
...also, looks like George Steinbrenner died. As if all star game introductions arent long enough, itll probably be an hour before the game starts with all the Steinbrenner rememberance stuff.
I really hated how they kept talking about Papi as some kind of hero. Dude was wrapped up in roids. But he's an ambassador of the game? Yeah right!
I am sorry about the Yankees fan and players loss.
Yeah, Papi proves that if you are likeable enough, I guess the roids connection becomes an afterthought. Also, Chris Berman is a caricature of himself, I cant even stand listening to him talk football anymore let alone baseball.
All Star game came on at 8pm yesterday. I got home and turned the TV on at 9:10PM and they were in the bottom of the 2nd ;D...Anyway, I was more entertained by that game than I can remember for any all star game, or baseball game for that matter. I think it really made me realize how sick of the Buccos and their organization that I cared enough about this game just to root for the National League (who I thought would win as I thought their pitching talent was better). Girardi got outcoached in multiple ways, but how dont you get A-Rod in this game, and how dont you at least substitute him as a pinch runner for Papi?! Also, Torii Hunter was laughable in his comments after the game saying they lost because the NL "threw more offspeed stuff than usual" and a couple other things. Gimme a break ;D
Where are the Reds fans? I thought AMD would be all over this thread this year. I'm rooting for you guys...after the brew crew.
Good luck to everyone ones teams.
Jelly, things aren't looking good. But at least Tater hasn't tooted his own horn in here...yet. The pale hoses are on fire.
I'm all over my Reds I'm just not talking about it here. I almost went to tonight's game and I'm kicking myself for not, it was a good one, and it was Chris Sabo bobblehead night, and MC Hammer performed after the game! I might go on Sunday. It feels good to be in first. I love our team and all the young pitching we have. Mike Leake is a badass. Anyone see Wood take a perfect game into the 9th in his 3rd career start? I try to catch every game on TV or at the stadium, although sometimes life interferes! GO REDS!
Reds win, Cards win. This is gonna be good.
I'm honestly glad to have a fresh rival in the division. It's about time somebody put up a good fight.
Dylan, is Aroldis Chapman worth keeping in my fantasy league or are the Reds going to just wait and let him start next year? He's been taking up a roster spot all year.
If they bring in Chapman this year it'll be as a middle reliever. Volquez makes his comeback tonight and we've still got Homer Bailey sitting in Louisville. They've been working Chapman in as a reliever down here so I'd say dump him. I did in one of my leagues a few weeks ago.
Yeah, it's going to be a fun race. We're beating everybody these days except the Cards. That series they have coming up is gonna be huge!
One thing's for sure. Walt Jockety is feeling pretty good about himself these days.....
QuoteOne thing's for sure. Walt Jockety is feeling pretty good about himself these days.....
He definitely knows how to judge a good pickup. I know few who supported the Rolen trade at the time, but see how much good that's done us recently (especially in terms of team leadership). Volky got the job done right tonight, and he looks even better than he did before the break. Wood starts tomorrow against the Rockies 3-5 starter. Time to break out the brooms! :D
Also, managed to grab tickets to the Wednesday game with Strasburg starting for the Nationals. Should be fun to see the "next big thing" in action.
I tempted to go to that game too. We're throwing Arroyo who's looked really good of late. ESPN is covering that game. Man, being in first is fun. Volquez looked great last night and we got run support for him. Our starting pitching, as far as depth goes, has got to be the best in the MLB! The Cards rotation is better at the top but our AAA staff is better than some MLB staffs (Pittsburgh and Cleveland I'm looking at you). That's why we're a better regular season team but the Cards would be dangerous in the post season.
Which, obviously, is why we cheer copiously for them to drop the ball in the wild card race. ;)
Disappointing game today. Nix needs to go, fast. That was Wood's 4th start, and he's got a 2.04 era. But still no wins. What's it gonna take to get him some run support?
Quote Man, being in first is fun.
Hell yeah, it is! ;)
QuoteQuote Man, being in first is fun.
Hell yeah, it is! ;)
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Aww hell, if it ain't the Cubbies, as long as it isn't the Cards, all's good.
The depth you've developed in your pitching staff really is impressive. Not to jinx you but that'll make you automatically competitive for years to come.
I thought for sure a couple Rays fans would be all over the Garza no-no. Can the Rays fans tell emhow they only draw 17,000 to a game. I know it was a Monday, but come on. Your team is young, good, and has been good for a few years. 17,000?!
QuoteI thought for sure a couple Rays fans would be all over the Garza no-no. Can the Rays fans tell emhow they only draw 17,000 to a game. I know it was a Monday, but come on. Your team is young, good, and has been good for a few years. 17,000?!
Yeah, I think The Dark and Dylan should be a little dissapointed in Reds fans as well. Still tied for first and we are almost in August. I can't believe they aren't selling more tickets.
QuoteQuoteI thought for sure a couple Rays fans would be all over the Garza no-no. Can the Rays fans tell emhow they only draw 17,000 to a game. I know it was a Monday, but come on. Your team is young, good, and has been good for a few years. 17,000?!
Yeah, I think The Dark and Dylan should be a little dissapointed in Reds fans as well. Still tied for first and we are almost in August. I can't believe they aren't selling more tickets.
I'm not sure why that is. Would a Reds fan or Rays fan enlighten me. I know Dylan goes to games, so I don't blame him. I heard Rays fans last night blame it on driving over a bridge. Most people who go to games don't live 5 mins from the stadium, and lets face it, most stadiums aren't in the richest neighborhoods anyway.
I caught the last bit of the Garza game, and one of the first things I noticed was how empty the place was. I can understand if the team is bad, but the Rays are one of the top 4-5 teams in the bigs. It seems like there is too much going on in the state of Florida for fans to care. The Marlins' crowds look just the same and they have similar young talent.
I can't explain the lack of ticket sales. They are selling better than past years but they're obviously not selling out every night. You gotta understand, we haven't had a winner since we moved into the new place and Cincinnati fans became disgusted with sports in general in the late 90s/early 00s and the Reds are still bouncing back from that (that's what a strike and a decade of losing will do to a city). That said, we should have more people showing up, I can't explain that away.
GO REDS!!!
Went to my first Buccos game of the year saturday. We lost 9-2, but the free Steve Miller Band show after the game was pretty sweet [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Everyone is so fucking broke down here in FLA. Pan handling is at an alltime high and it's really sad. Saying that , the people also really dont care. Their beloved yankees are Tampa's TRUE team....SAD :-X
QuoteEveryone is so fucking broke down here in FLA. Pan handling is at an alltime high and it's really sad. Saying that , the people also really dont care. Their beloved yankees are Tampa's TRUE team....SAD :-X
You beat me to it Chicken. I was just going to say, the only time the Rays sell out is when the Yankees come to town. Good 'ol George made Tampa New York south. Don't they even broadcast Yankee games on the radio down there?
The major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
QuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
QuoteQuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
Thanks for explaining the attendance issue TBC.
Trust me, every time I hear the names Bret Boone and Jeff Bagwell I think roids. Their not any better.
But A-Rod is a big time player, and he's on a different level because he's so good...a Clemens/Bonds level. The fact that we're even having this conversation means he did something wrong. And when you do something wrong you get punished. He didn't have to give money back, he didn't get suspended, and he didn't have to give homeruns back, but this is the way he gets punished, and I think that's 100% fair. It's not just happening to him, it's happening to everyone that was linked.
My peoples strike again!
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QuoteQuoteQuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
Thanks for explaining the attendance issue TBC.
Trust me, every time I hear the names Bret Boone and Jeff Bagwell I think roids. Their not any better.
But A-Rod is a big time player, and he's on a different level because he's so good...a Clemens/Bonds level. The fact that we're even having this conversation means he did something wrong. And when you do something wrong you get punished. He didn't have to give money back, he didn't get suspended, and he didn't have to give homeruns back, but this is the way he gets punished, and I think that's 100% fair. It's not just happening to him, it's happening to everyone that was linked.
One main reason why nobody cares about A-Roid getting his 600th is because he's a classless a-hole. He said he took roids in Texas because he couldn't handle the pressure of playing in... wait for it... Texas. What a fucking lying piece of shit. Has there ever been a great player less liked than this fucking idiot? Maybe Ty Cobb? Maybe Pete Rose? Give me some more folks. There ain't too many.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
Thanks for explaining the attendance issue TBC.
Trust me, every time I hear the names Bret Boone and Jeff Bagwell I think roids. Their not any better.
But A-Rod is a big time player, and he's on a different level because he's so good...a Clemens/Bonds level. The fact that we're even having this conversation means he did something wrong. And when you do something wrong you get punished. He didn't have to give money back, he didn't get suspended, and he didn't have to give homeruns back, but this is the way he gets punished, and I think that's 100% fair. It's not just happening to him, it's happening to everyone that was linked.
One main reason why nobody cares about A-Roid getting his 600th is because he's a classless a-hole. He said he took roids in Texas because he couldn't handle the pressure of playing in... wait for it... Texas. What a fucking lying piece of shit. Has there ever been a great player less liked than this fucking idiot? Maybe Ty Cobb? Maybe Pete Rose? Give me some more folks. There ain't too many.
I don't know, Jaimoe. i've seen Friday Night Lights and even those high school athletes have it tough. Texas don't play! lol
QuoteQuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
Bagwell was mediocre???v :-?
Id say a .297 avg, 449 HR's, 1529 RBI's is a lot better than mediocre. He's borderline HOF for chrissake.
I agree with you about the whole morals thing and baseball not letting guys in. Guys like McGwire, Palmeiro, etc were some of the best of their generation regardless of PED's or not, and deserve to be there. That said, I think Bonds and A-Rod will actually get voted in, possibly first ballot, because they were/are once in a decade talents.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
Bagwell was mediocre???v :-?
Id say a .297 avg, 449 HR's, 1529 RBI's is a lot better than mediocre. He's borderline HOF for chrissake.
I agree with you about the whole morals thing and baseball not letting guys in. Guys like McGwire, Palmeiro, etc were some of the best of their generation regardless of PED's or not, and deserve to be there. That said, I think Bonds and A-Rod will actually get voted in, possibly first ballot, because they were/are once in a decade talents.
Yeah, yeah.. I got ya. What I meant I guess was that Bagwell was real low pick and was not highly touted and turned into, as you said, a HOF type player. It just fascinates me that people get riled up. I'd venture that the PED use was at at least 90% of players at its peak. Sure there is no way to prove it but there was no way you could play in the league if you weren't. I'm a Cubbies fan and I KNOW that the likes of Aramis and Pryor were juiced. The entire Orioles team was during the Palmeiro era from Brady Anderson, Albert Belle to Larry Bigbie and Brian Roberts and Jay Gibbons. These are just players that were implicated in one way or another.
Jaimoe, I know your not an AROD lover but c'mon from Clemens to Vernon Wells, you boys up north like it to. What's in the water up there? Test Bautista! ;D ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe major AM station 620WDAE broadcasts the Rays and very few I believe are on 1010AM (yankees) . red sox get a good crowd in as well at the fruitdome. what a dump of a stadium. What are your thoughts on A-Roid getting to 600 HR's....tainted
C'mon...Who really cares? At this point, it's who got away with it.
Are people jumping all over Bret Boone or Jeff Bagwell, or any other mediocre player who made the league just because he was doing what every one else was doing? I sure as hell know that I'd have every person in this forum sticking me with a needle as long as I played. This moral high ground is hilarious to me. I'm just glad that it's straightening itself out.
Bagwell was mediocre???v :-?
Id say a .297 avg, 449 HR's, 1529 RBI's is a lot better than mediocre. He's borderline HOF for chrissake.
I agree with you about the whole morals thing and baseball not letting guys in. Guys like McGwire, Palmeiro, etc were some of the best of their generation regardless of PED's or not, and deserve to be there. That said, I think Bonds and A-Rod will actually get voted in, possibly first ballot, because they were/are once in a decade talents.
Yeah, yeah.. I got ya. What I meant I guess was that Bagwell was real low pick and was not highly touted and turned into, as you said, a HOF type player. It just fascinates me that people get riled up. I'd venture that the PED use was at at least 90% of players at its peak. Sure there is no way to prove it but there was no way you could play in the league if you weren't. I'm a Cubbies fan and I KNOW that the likes of Aramis and Pryor were juiced. The entire Orioles team was during the Palmeiro era from Brady Anderson, Albert Belle to Larry Bigbie and Brian Roberts and Jay Gibbons. These are just players that were implicated in one way or another.
Jaimoe, I know your not an AROD lover but c'mon from Clemens to Vernon Wells, you boys up north like it to. What's in the water up there? Test Bautista! ;D ;D
Wells? Nah. He wants the list of guilty players expanded and published. The Jays have a new batting coach and the team is leading the AL in homers. Ironically, the Jays two best players, Adam Lind and Aaron Hill, are having terrible years. Bautista has adjusted his swing this season and he's finally not being used as a utility player. He's far more patient at the plate and he swings for the fences more often. One former Jay that was found guilty of juicing is the Brewers catcher, Greg Zaun. Clemens is a lying piece of shit. He was never really embraced by the city either, even with those back-to-back Cy Youngs. Toronto's best-ever homebred pitchers are as follows (first 5 are in order of what I believe to be true): Dave Stieb, Roy Halladay, Jimmy Key, Pat Hentgen, Jim Clancy and relievers Duane Ward and Tom Henke. David Wells was pretty good with the Jays, but not in that starters class. Toronto got rid of Chris Carpenter right when he was getting good.
That being said, I don't trust baseball at all for being even moderately clean. MLB isn't anywhere as dirty as cycling (Lance Armstrong is fucked, and fuck him) or football, but it's dirty nonetheless... and it's sad.
QuoteIt just fascinates me that people get riled up. I'd venture that the PED use was at at least 90% of players at its peak.
90%?
I would say less than 30%. On a 25 man roster, and you think less than 3 player weren't using?
QuoteQuoteIt just fascinates me that people get riled up. I'd venture that the PED use was at at least 90% of players at its peak.
90%?
I would say less than 30%. On a 25 man roster, and you think less than 3 player weren't using?
Yes
Trading Bautista for a bag of balls is one of the few recent trades I cant flame the Buccos for. He showed to be nothing more than a .260/15/60 guy when he was here.
I agree, test him.
QuoteTrading Bautista for a bag of balls is one of the few recent trades I cant flame the Buccos for. He showed to be nothing more than a .260/15/60 guy when he was here.
I agree, test him.
Sure, test 'em all in the league. Don't forget about Jeter either. A-Rod is due for giving up another sample.
QuoteToronto's best-ever homebred pitchers are as follows (first 5 are in order of what I believe to be true): Dave Stieb, Roy Halladay, Jimmy Key, Pat Hentgen, Jim Clancy and relievers Duane Ward and Tom Henke.
He's number one is my book!
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QuoteQuoteToronto's best-ever homebred pitchers are as follows (first 5 are in order of what I believe to be true): Dave Stieb, Roy Halladay, Jimmy Key, Pat Hentgen, Jim Clancy and relievers Duane Ward and Tom Henke.
He's number one is my book!
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Juan had some good seasons, but he ain't no Stieb or Halladay.
Big three game series starting tonight Dylan!
QuoteQuoteQuoteToronto's best-ever homebred pitchers are as follows (first 5 are in order of what I believe to be true): Dave Stieb, Roy Halladay, Jimmy Key, Pat Hentgen, Jim Clancy and relievers Duane Ward and Tom Henke.
He's number one is my book!
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Juan had some good seasons, but he ain't no Stieb or Halladay.
I remember having a conversation about Juan a few years back. Do you think he had the best hair of all time for the Jays? I was a huge Blue Jays fan when I was 8. I had a Joe Carter folder when he was on the Indians.
8 years old with a folder of a player = your favorite player. Your favorite player = your favorite team. At least that's how I rolled.
My aunt bought me a fitted Jays hat in 93 for my birthday (the old school one), but it was too big. She never told me that until I was in high school and gave she me the hat. 2 years later the throw back look became popular. Now I don't wanna say I started the fashion trend, but hey, if the shoe fits.
QuoteBig three game series starting tonight Dylan!
Do I sense an avatar bet between the two people who's picture never changes?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteToronto's best-ever homebred pitchers are as follows (first 5 are in order of what I believe to be true): Dave Stieb, Roy Halladay, Jimmy Key, Pat Hentgen, Jim Clancy and relievers Duane Ward and Tom Henke.
He's number one is my book!
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Juan had some good seasons, but he ain't no Stieb or Halladay.
I remember having a conversation about Juan a few years back. Do you think he had the best hair of all time for the Jays? I was a huge Blue Jays fan when I was 8. I had a Joe Carter folder when he was on the Indians.
8 years old with a folder of a player = your favorite player. Your favorite player = your favorite team. At least that's how I rolled.
My aunt bought me a fitted Jays hat in 93 for my birthday (the old school one), but it was too big. She never told me that until I was in high school and gave she me the hat. 2 years later the throw back look became popular. Now I don't wanna say I started the fashion trend, but hey, if the shoe fits.
Juan had some great hair looks that's for sure. He also packed on the pounds for some not so good looks.
The Jays have had a plethora of bad moustaches over the years, including Stieb's.
Back in '92-'93, I was celebrating back-to-back Jays victories. After they made the final out in '92 or on Carter's series-winning HR, each year there were over two million fans high-fiving all the way up Yonge Street, some even made it to HWY 401 @ Yonge Street, which is over 30 kilometres north of downtown Toronto. Not one arrest during either spontaneous celebration either. Nothing beats this, including two gold medal Olympic hockey wins.
QuoteQuoteBig three game series starting tonight Dylan!
Do I sense an avatar bet between the two people who's picture never changes?
;D I would accept that challenge! But I guess Dylan's only got about 90 minutes to accept.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBig three game series starting tonight Dylan!
Do I sense an avatar bet between the two people who's picture never changes?
;D I would accept that challenge! But I guess Dylan's only got about 90 minutes to accept.
I don't like the Cards. FYI. Play ball!
Hey Dave, what's the word on Motte? Will he be back this season? I guess you cant throw it 98 from your ear forever. Our bullpen is going to get us in trouble.
QuoteHey Dave, what's the word on Motte? Will he be back this season? I guess you cant throw it 98 from your ear forever. Our bullpen is going to get us in trouble.
I was led to believe it's not too serious but the Cardinals are notorious for being a bit too optimistic.
Getting some real fireworks tonight!
Wow, that was an interesting game to say the least. I had to watch the game on the Reds network. They have some real douche bags covering their games. They tried to pin the whole thing on Yadi and Carpenter and said WE were acting like kids. Go Cards and Stay classy Brandon Phillips!!
Taterbug...big series! Do we have a bet?
What's the biggest thing you ever did done see?
Big Jilm
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I mean, what's the biggest, biggest thing you ever did done see?
Big Jilm
QuoteTaterbug...big series! Do we have a bet?
Walts....just now saw your post. HUGE series. I gotta say last nites game ( Thome walk off ) was one of the more exciting games I have watched all year. How long before you think Span gets plunked for going in high on A.J. on that play at the plate ? Ozzy loves to protect his players and doesn't fuck around... I wouldn't be suprised if Gavin Floyd puts him on his backside on the 1st pitch. Great win for you guys. It should be a real interesting series from here on out. The funny thing after Thome hit his walk off, I wasn't even upset. Thome is still one of my favorite players and one cool mofo. You guys got a real solid team and it scares me. No wild card outta the ALC. If you don't win the division your goin home.
GO WHITE SOX
Well today's game was just painful to be at. That's 3+ hours of my life I'm never gonna get back. Something/Someone needs to light a fire under the Card's asses and keep it lit.
What? With the Cards, Reds, Twins, Chi Sox, and Rays all being in the hunt for all you forum members, I say patootie. Hey ILikeBeer! Let's spam up this thread with important baseball talk like the Cubs trading DLee. ;D
While Lee will be missed, we are finally going in the right direction. I like that we can start young again with our own players. It looks like Colvin and Castro might be for real. Now if only there was a way to unload Soriano's and Zambrano's contracts. :-/
QuoteWhat? With the Cards, Reds, Twins, Chi Sox, and Rays all being in the hunt for all you forum members, I say patootie. Hey ILikeBeer! Let's spam up this thread with important baseball talk like the Cubs trading DLee. ;D
While Lee will be missed, we are finally going in the right direction. I like that we can start young again with our own players. It looks like Colvin and Castro might be for real. Now if only there was a way to unload Soriano's and Zambrano's contracts. :-/
I thought ILikeBeer was an Indians fan, but I did see the pictures of him in Cubs gear (really nice pics btw). When the Cubs make the playoffs it seems that everyone is a Cubs fan, and I hate that. They act like they've been through the years of struggling and disappointment. It's only the Cubs that get that type of reaction. If you're a Cubs fan they gotta be your #1 team. If you're a Yankees fan, you can't root for any other team. That's just my opinion.
Tater, lets just agree to not have a 163rd game this year. ;)
QuoteQuoteWhat? With the Cards, Reds, Twins, Chi Sox, and Rays all being in the hunt for all you forum members, I say patootie. Hey ILikeBeer! Let's spam up this thread with important baseball talk like the Cubs trading DLee. ;D
While Lee will be missed, we are finally going in the right direction. I like that we can start young again with our own players. It looks like Colvin and Castro might be for real. Now if only there was a way to unload Soriano's and Zambrano's contracts. :-/
I thought ILikeBeer was an Indians fan, but I did see the pictures of him in Cubs gear (really nice pics btw). When the Cubs make the playoffs it seems that everyone is a Cubs fan, and I hate that. They act like they've been through the years of struggling and disappointment. It's only the Cubs that get that type of reaction. If you're a Cubs fan they gotta be your #1 team. If you're a Yankees fan, you can't root for any other team. That's just my opinion.
Tater, lets just agree to not have a 163rd game this year. ;)
another Tribe fan!? :( ;) i thought he was Cubs, too..
Either way, ILikeBeer will not have a team in the playoffs.
Twins got back on track tonight after a whooping from Buehrle and the White sox last night.I don't want the 163 game either,Twins win the division uncontested.Go Twins!!!!
Uhgg, Brian, mjk, what's goin' on with the mojo?
Brandon Phillips got into their heads! ;D
That series broke my heart but since then we've won 7 in a row and you all have lost 6 of 7. I'll take it!
QuoteTwins got back on track tonight after a whooping from Buehrle and the White sox last night.I don't want the 163 game either,Twins win the division uncontested.Go Twins!!!!
I really think this team is the best I've ever seen since I've been alive. The Twins don't have that lights out pitcher, but the lineup is rock hard. I just hope we don't play the Yankees first round. You like our chances Jelly? I'm thinking this could be our year! 8-)
QuoteUhgg, Brian, mjk, what's goin' on with the mojo?
I don't know but I hope they fire Big Mac as hitting coach after the season. He totally jacked Brendan Ryan up.
QuoteQuoteUhgg, Brian, mjk, what's goin' on with the mojo?
I don't know but I hope they fire Big Mac as hitting coach after the season. He totally jacked Brendan Ryan up.
He totally jacked everyone up.
QuoteQuoteWhat? With the Cards, Reds, Twins, Chi Sox, and Rays all being in the hunt for all you forum members, I say patootie. Hey ILikeBeer! Let's spam up this thread with important baseball talk like the Cubs trading DLee. ;D
While Lee will be missed, we are finally going in the right direction. I like that we can start young again with our own players. It looks like Colvin and Castro might be for real. Now if only there was a way to unload Soriano's and Zambrano's contracts. :-/
I thought ILikeBeer was an Indians fan, but I did see the pictures of him in Cubs gear (really nice pics btw). When the Cubs make the playoffs it seems that everyone is a Cubs fan, and I hate that. They act like they've been through the years of struggling and disappointment. It's only the Cubs that get that type of reaction. If you're a Cubs fan they gotta be your #1 team. If you're a Yankees fan, you can't root for any other team. That's just my opinion.
Tater, lets just agree to not have a 163rd game this year. ;)
Well, it's been a while since I checked in on this thread and I see I have some defending to do. ;D
Hey now. I may have two teams I cheer for, but it's not like those two teams are exactly tearing it up when it comes to winning World Series. I mean, combined we're talking 164 years since either team has won it all. :D It's not like one of my other favorite teams is the Yankees or the Red Sox. Years of struggling are pretty much all I know when it comes to following the Cubs and the Indians! I may have 2 favorite teams, but they are hardly what I would consider bandwagon material... :-[
Just to let you know, I jumped on the Cubs bandwagon back in '84 when the Padres broke my heart. I was 12 and having the Cubs on WGN back in the days before there were hundreds of channels available on cable is what helped me become a fan.
As for the tribe, they are my hometown team. I've lived in NE Ohio since 8th grade (about the same time I became a Cubs fan). I remember summers in high school where my friends and I would just drive up to Cleveland Stadium when there was nothing else to do but take in a Tribe game. Nothing like seeing that 80,000 seat behemoth of a stadium with 4000-6000 fans in attendace! Then came the glory years of the Jake in the 90's and going to a game becaues there was nothing better to do was no longer an option. And now, unfortunately that option is back... :P ::)
Oh, and Ruckus. I too like the Lee trade. He was a great Cub, but I think his best years were definitely behind him. He will be missed but I do like the youth movement that seems to be happening. I also agree with you about Soriano. Quite possibly the worst aquisition Hendry ever made! >:( Too bad they can't just release him like in the NFL... :-/
Ehh, no need to defend yourself. I root for the O's and the Bears also. I never understood the loyalty to one team for your whole life rule. It's like it's the most sacred pact that you are forever bound to. It's ridiculous. I've lived in or around 4 major cities during my life. Sociology 101 identifies sport as the great community galvanizer. It makes anyone friends in their local community and is always a point of conversation. I am a fan of sport and the comradery that it fosters amongst an otherwise divergent, non intersecting population is beautiful. So to me, one shouldn't be ostracized for changing loyalties so long as you are a passionate fan of the sport. I enjoy rooting with the community that I live in and and most associate with. If that makes me a "bandwagon" boy and "fake" fan, so be it. I'll take the everyday joy that it brings over the "I'm always gonna be only a Mets fan even though I've lived in Baltimore for 20 years guy" who does not join in the fun or go to games because he would be betraying his/her loyalty to his "1" team.
Thanks for coming to my defense Ruckus! ;)
QuoteThanks for coming to my defense Ruckus! ;)
I wasn't defending a traitorous Wolverine fan who grew up in Ohio. I just wanted Walts and Penny to quiet down. ;D
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As for the tribe, they are my hometown team. I've lived in NE Ohio since 8th grade (about the same time I became a Cubs fan). I remember summers in high school where my friends and I would just drive up to Cleveland Stadium when there was nothing else to do but take in a Tribe game. Nothing like seeing that 80,000 seat behemoth of a stadium with 4000-6000 fans in attendace! Then came the glory years of the Jake in the 90's and going to a game becaues there was nothing better to do was no longer an option. And now, unfortunately that option is back... :P ::)
Beer, I have those same memories...I grew up going w/my brother and his friends to Cle Stadium and I was there for the first pitch at Jacob's field. Your explanation makes it acceptable. Now I understand your allegiances. Carry on, brother.
:) ;)
Quote So to me, one shouldn't be ostracized for changing loyalties so long as you are a passionate fan of the sport.
No! You can't switch or change, you can MAYBE add teams if they're not in the same conference.
11/20. You better show up.
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As for the tribe, they are my hometown team. I've lived in NE Ohio since 8th grade (about the same time I became a Cubs fan). I remember summers in high school where my friends and I would just drive up to Cleveland Stadium when there was nothing else to do but take in a Tribe game.
Get stoned and go cow tipping wasnt an option?
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As for the tribe, they are my hometown team. I've lived in NE Ohio since 8th grade (about the same time I became a Cubs fan). I remember summers in high school where my friends and I would just drive up to Cleveland Stadium when there was nothing else to do but take in a Tribe game.
Get stoned and go cow tipping wasnt an option?
That was ALWAYS an option.
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As for the tribe, they are my hometown team. I've lived in NE Ohio since 8th grade (about the same time I became a Cubs fan). I remember summers in high school where my friends and I would just drive up to Cleveland Stadium when there was nothing else to do but take in a Tribe game.
Get stoned and go cow tipping wasnt an option?
LOL! Getting stoned was part of the Cleveland Stadium experience. The cow tipping happened on our way home! :D
QuoteQuoteThanks for coming to my defense Ruckus! ;)
I wasn't defending a traitorous Wolverine fan who grew up in Ohio. I just wanted Walts and Penny to quiet down. ;D
To be fair, I didn't move to Ohio until I was in 8th grade and it also coincided with Michigan's dominating of one John Cooper to the tune of 10-2-1 over a 13 year span. And things may be down in the dumps for my Wolverines of late, but I would never even fathom changing allegiances. For one thing, it would cost too much money to overhaul all my Michigan gear for another team. ;D
QuoteQuoteThanks for coming to my defense Ruckus! ;)
I wasn't defending a traitorous Wolverine fan who grew up in Ohio. I just wanted Walts and Penny to quiet down. ;D
What did I say? All I said...is when the Cubs make the playoffs, people jump on their bandwagon quicker than any other team. That has to be a fact. And if you guys are Cubs fans you should be sick of it too. Who doesn't have that friend that goes to Wrigley and then all of a sudden they're the biggest Cubs fan?
I have plenty of fond memories going to Wrigley. My grandma is a huge Cubs fan. I'd go to Milwaukee for 3 weeks every summer and the highlight was going to a couple Cubs games at Wrigley and going to a couple Brewers games. I still have a couple Cubs hats at my parents house. I thought I was a Cubs fan. Then I figured it out at about 17. Everyone is a Cubs fan. I could tell stories about going to Wrigley over a dozen times, my 90 year old grandma listening to the games on the radio, and watching what seemed every Cubs games on WGN during summer vacation from school. I realized I couldn't be part of fanbase that about 50% of the fans don't even know baseball or cared to know anything about the team. As long as they're drunk by the 7th inning stretch and singing, they could careless if the Cubs are getting their asses kicked. I put my foot down when it comes to the Cubs, and I hope they never win a thing!
Sorry grandma. :-*
I guess I'm just not that judgemental when it comes to questioning other people's fandom. There are a lot of different circumstances that lead to why people become fans of different teams. Part about what I like about the Cubs is what you seem to hate and that is the fact that their fanbase is nationwide! Cubs fans fill up opposing stadiums and I love seeing that on TV. I love how Miller Park turns into Wrigley Field North when the Cubs travel up to Milwaukee. I love how there were more Cubs fans in Atlanta than there were Braves fans in the 2003 NLDS. And I love the party atmosphere you find at Wrigley field each and every game no matter how good or how bad things are going!
I mean, what's a better fanbase. Cubs fans whom you can count on to sell out each and every game at Wrigley whether the Cubs are in 1st place or whether they're 20 games out, or fans like Braves fans or Reds fans who can't even sell out their ballparks when their teams are in first place? Even your Twins couldn't sell out games when they were competing for AL Central titles year in and year out until they got a new stadium built.
I guess I just choose to not question why people are fans of whatever team they like. Maybe some fans go for the flavor of the month and yes those fans annoy the hell out of me, but I'm probably not going to go out of my way to associate with those fans either.
When a person goes to Chicago in the summer what's one of the first things most people do? They go to Wrigley. Most baseball fans do that in the summer, they make a trip to Wrigley. Or even your average tourist. People put on the colors of the Cubs and just go to have a good time...there's nothing wrong with that. But comparing a 60,000 seat stadium to a 35,000 seat one is a big difference. And a indoor football stadium to an outdoor iconic stadium, there's also a difference. Or sizes of the cities. When I mentioned Tampa Bay, it wasn't because they didn't sell out on a Monday. It was 17,000 people. I didn't expect a sellout, but maybe at least 25,000. I don't think it's questioning other people's fandom, more of making an observation.
See you and ruckus think I was talking about both of you, or maybe just you. When someone said you're a Cubs fan. I thought you were an Indians fan, because when you first wrote a message in here you said you were an Indians fan. Ended talking about you at that point, and then I just went on a Cubs rant. That I thought was clear I wasn't talking about you. I mentioned people jumping on the Cubs bandwagon during the playoffs, and clearly the Cubs are not going to the playoffs. I wasn't calling you out. That's why when Ruckus said something I was surprised. Although I still think Cubs fans should only be a Cubs fans. And a Yankees fan shouldn't have another favorite team (one, because they don't care about other teams. two, because most other teams hate the Yankees) When you said some fans annoy the hell out of you, that's a fashionable Cubs fan to me. Is that you? I don't know, I wouldn't think so with all the Cubs gear you represent and taking a family vacation to see the Cubs. Again, why I was surprised Ruckus thought I was calling you out. But that's why I said it's my opinion, and if you disagree, that's perfectly fine. But I wasn't talking about you or Ruckus.
I have plenty of other favorite teams. I like Oakland and Milwaukee in baseball. Blackhawks and Leafs in Hockey. I also make it clear which one I only really really love. I don't think people should have 2 number ones. I think most fans only have one true team, and a couple others, and there's nothing wrong with that. But I'm going to go on a rant about anything to do with baseball, in a baseball thread...I think I just did ;)
Edit: I just read the N C double A college football thread, now I know why Penny was brought up. I was wondering why she did.
Me and my brother at a Rockies game.
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No worries Walts. It's all good. I just get a little over sensative when I feel I'm being questioned about my fandom. And trust me, as a Michigan fan living here in the heart of enemy territory, I get questioned A LOT! :D
QuoteNo worries Walts. It's all good. I just get a little over sensative when I feel I'm being questioned about my fandom. And trust me, as a Michigan fan living here in the heart of enemy territory, I get questioned A LOT! :D
Ha, yeah. After reading it again it does kinda come across like I'm a Nazi. I should've spaced it better. Glad we can still be friends ;)
Also BTW I lost all respect for Troy Tulowitzki after going to the Rockies game. I knew he grew a mullet. I'm cool with that, especially after it has something to do with charity. But the song he comes to the plate to....Miley Cyrus. What the hell?
Walts, you're all good man. Just talkin' some junk. I actually agree with you about a large majority of Cubs fans. I find them to be unbearable as well. I won't get into that til I have a keyboard. This phone is not the preferred instrument for an angry rant about Cubs fans. I suppose I'm one of them. :-[
So Aroldis Chapman hit 105 on the gun the other day eh? Not too shabby. His arm is going to explode.
Oh Walts. Me and my buddy have a preseason bet of a handle of Evan Williams on who would hit more homers this season. Wieters or Mauer. I took Wieters. This could get interesting. ;D
QuoteSo Aroldis Chapman hit 105 on the gun the other day eh? Not too shabby. His arm is going to explode.
Oh Walts. Me and my buddy have a preseason bet of a handle of Evan Williams on who would hit more homers this season. Wieters or Mauer. I took Wieters. This could get interesting. ;D
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I would've gone with Mauer, but after his performance this year I'm sure he's back to his oppo singles. I got into an argument before the season started with my roommate. I'd rather have a guy like Ryan Howard than Joe Mauer. I had to explain how runs and rbi's win games, and getting on 1st doesn't win games. I know it's hard to find a catcher that hits as well as Mauer, but position was outta of the equation.
QuoteQuoteNo worries Walts. It's all good. I just get a little over sensative when I feel I'm being questioned about my fandom. And trust me, as a Michigan fan living here in the heart of enemy territory, I get questioned A LOT! :D
Ha, yeah. After reading it again it does kinda come across like I'm a Nazi. I should've spaced it better. Glad we can still be friends ;)
Also BTW I lost all respect for Troy Tulowitzki after going to the Rockies game. I knew he grew a mullet. I'm cool with that, especially after it has something to do with charity. But the song he comes to the plate to....Miley Cyrus. What the hell?
My friend and I went and watched the Rockie's AA team sometime back in July when Tulo was rehabbing. He had the mullet and Miley Cyrus music then too. I thought it was strange but I think the mullet is the worse offense, not the music.
QuoteQuoteQuoteNo worries Walts. It's all good. I just get a little over sensative when I feel I'm being questioned about my fandom. And trust me, as a Michigan fan living here in the heart of enemy territory, I get questioned A LOT! :D
Ha, yeah. After reading it again it does kinda come across like I'm a Nazi. I should've spaced it better. Glad we can still be friends ;)
Also BTW I lost all respect for Troy Tulowitzki after going to the Rockies game. I knew he grew a mullet. I'm cool with that, especially after it has something to do with charity. But the song he comes to the plate to....Miley Cyrus. What the hell?
My friend and I went and watched the Rockie's AA team sometime back in July when Tulo was rehabbing. He had the mullet and Miley Cyrus music then too. I thought it was strange but I think the mullet is the worse offense, not the music.
Sweet! Where's the Rockies AA team?
He's growing the mullet for the kids though. I would agree with the mullet being worse, but it's about the kids ;D
QuoteHe's growing the mullet for the kids though. I would agree with the mullet being worse, but it's about the kids ;D
Being the hockey guy I thought you were Walts, I thought you'd be all over the mullet! ;)
QuoteQuoteHe's growing the mullet for the kids though. I would agree with the mullet being worse, but it's about the kids ;D
Being the hockey guy I thought you were Walts, I thought you'd be all over the mullet! ;)
I currently have a mullet. I'm not sure I have the balls to post a pic here though.
We need a mullet pic. ;D
I love watching my Reds these days! It'll be fun to watch Aroldis. He throws straight fire!
I don't know how far we can make it some such a hodge podge of young talent but to be leading the division at this point is pretty awesome! I went ahead and bought nice seats for the last game of the year in case it's a big one. That would be something to be watching a game that meant something in Cincinnati in October! :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteHe's growing the mullet for the kids though. I would agree with the mullet being worse, but it's about the kids ;D
Being the hockey guy I thought you were Walts, I thought you'd be all over the mullet! ;)
I currently have a mullet. I'm not sure I have the balls to post a pic here though.
Yeah, we need pictures! Maybe just post it in this thread. Since it seems like a sausage fest in here anyways, no ladies will be judging ;)
You know me, I love Pat Kane, but I didn't like his mullet during the playoffs. I think hockey gets a bad rap, because of the 80's or something. I know most just grow their hair out and it looks like a mullet because it flows out the helmet. Gotta love hockey hair! 8-)
QuoteWe need a mullet pic. ;D
I love watching my Reds these days! It'll be fun to watch Aroldis. He throws straight fire!
I don't know how far we can make it some such a hodge podge of young talent but to be leading the division at this point is pretty awesome! I went ahead and bought nice seats for the last game of the year in case it's a big one. That would be something to be watching a game that meant something in Cincinnati in October! :)
I don't trust a radar gun that clocks a pitch 103 let alone 105. He'll need to pitch at that speed a handful of times at different ballparks before I believe that. Still throws heat though, don't get me wrong. I read something last year that it's humanly impossible to throw 105 or something. I'll try to find it, it was a pretty good read.
I was watching the Reds game last night. Your play-by-play guy has a hell of a laugh. Something tickled his fancy last night and his laugh was priceless. Reds are fun to watch, man. You guys are the feel good story of the year. I'd place them over the Padres. At least the Pads have been to the World Series in last 15 years. So I'm giving the feel good story to the Reds...only if they make the playoffs. I hope that game matters for you, but would you want it wrapped up by then? But the atmosphere would be electric!
QuoteI was watching the Reds game last night. Your play-by-play guy has a hell of a laugh. Something tickled his fancy last night and his laugh was priceless. Reds are fun to watch, man. You guys are the feel good story of the year. I'd place them over the Padres. At least the Pads have been to the World Series in last 15 years. So I'm giving the feel good story to the Reds...only if they make the playoffs. I hope that game matters for you, but would you want it wrapped up by then? But the atmosphere would be electric!
You mean the Yankees aren't the feel good story of the year? :P ;) I kid, I kid! ;D
I have to agree with you about the Reds though. Nobody saw this coming and everyone has been waiting for them to wake up from this dream. But they just keep winning. I will be pulling for the Reds to hold off the Cards and make some post season noise! :)
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I wish I had a Reds foam finger that I could wave around in this thread to all these silly Cards fans
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I wish, but they just look lackluster right now and I don't see things changing.
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It's over.
Not over yet.
I wish, but they just look lackluster right now and I don't see things changing.
Yeah, you just can't have so many guys hitting .260 and below and expect to make the playoffs. Wish we could have gotten Dan Ugla at the trade deadline. Hopefuly Pujols can get the triple crown, of course that will make it even harder to sign him.....DAMN this sucks. ;D
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It's over.
Not over yet.
I wish I had a Reds foam finger that I could wave around in this thread to all these silly Cards fans
I've got your foam finger!!!
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It's over.
Not over yet.
I wish, but they just look lackluster right now and I don't see things changing.
Yeah, you just can't have so many guys hitting .260 and below and expect to make the playoffs. Wish we could have gotten Dan Ugla at the trade deadline. Hopefuly Pujols can get the triple crown, of course that will make it even harder to sign him.....DAMN this sucks. ;D
The weird thing is, we are second in the NL in batting average and second in ERA. Shouldn't that equate to a playoff birth? I guess we are lacking in the ever important category of "clutch" Not to mention, defense, which has always been a strength in the past. Just a three or four game win streak puts us right into the wild card race but damn, this is frustrating.
Thanks goodness college football is starting soon.
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Not over yet.
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Nice foam finger. Did you find your face on www.yourfunnystuff.com also?
Heyyooooooo! ::)
Ba dum dum chiiiiihhhh!
7 games up in the central! If SD loses tonight we'll be tied for best overall record in the league with ATL!
Chapman looked great in his debut tonight, going 1-2-3 in the 8th and hitting 103 on the gun.
Votto's 1st in AVG and RBI, 3rd in HR.
It's an exciting time to be a Reds fan. If they can hold onto these guys it could be an exciting next few years with all our young talent!
Who would you rather see in the playoffs? Twins or White Sox?
Thank you every state other than Illinois. The people have spoken! 69% Twins to 31% White Sox.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls?pCat=114&sCat=541
It won't let me post the poll, but it's under Top Polls of The Day...
Nyjer Morgan!! I love that guy!
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QuoteWho would you rather see in the playoffs? Twins or White Sox?
Thank you every state other than Illinois. The people have spoken! 69% Twins to 31% White Sox.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls?pCat=114&sCat=541
It won't let me post the poll, but it's under Top Polls of The Day...
Twins. Gotta love the small markets. Go Reds too. Look out next year for my Jays though.
QuoteNyjer Morgan!! I love that guy!
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They threw at him twice! Totally justified.
QuoteNyjer Morgan!! I love that guy!
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Really !!!!! He's kinda Douchey. He got fuckin de-cleated after he missed with that haymaker. He deserves everything he gets. The contact he made with the catchers when there was NO play at the plate was bush league. He needs a good ole fashion ass kickin.
GO WHITE SOX !!!! WATCH THE FUCK OUT TWINS HERE WE COME.
MANNY FOREVER BITCHES. I don't know why I said that. I really don't like his act. As long he knocks the shit out of the ball. And helps us get into the playoffs.
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QuoteWho would you rather see in the playoffs? Twins or White Sox?
Thank you every state other than Illinois. The people have spoken! 69% Twins to 31% White Sox.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls?pCat=114&sCat=541
It won't let me post the poll, but it's under Top Polls of The Day...
I DEMAND A RECOUNT :)
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Twins. Gotta love the small markets. Go Reds too. Look out next year for my Jays though.
With Jaimoe's vote it's now 70% Twins!!
The Jays have decent pitchers and some mashers. Seriously, homerun or bust with the Jays. Hill and Lind do something next year...you could be looking really nice!
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GO WHITE SOX !!!! WATCH THE FUCK OUT TWINS HERE WE COME.
MANNY FOREVER BITCHES. I don't know why I said that. I really don't like his act. As long he knocks the shit out of the ball. And helps us get into the playoffs.
I was waiting for this. ;D
It seemed most Twins fans aren't worried about the addition of Manny. I am. The guy is a clutch hitter. In September and October he gets even better. I don't get how people can deny that. Too bad we won't be seeing him in October. ;)
I still don't trust our pitching staff. That's usually our bread and butter. It's going to be a good September.
It's going to great bringing up the MANNY FOREVER BITCHES line next year. I'm going to bring that up so many times. 8-)
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Twins. Gotta love the small markets. Go Reds too. Look out next year for my Jays though.
With Jaimoe's vote it's now 70% Twins!!
The Jays have decent pitchers and some mashers. Seriously, homerun or bust with the Jays. Hill and Lind do something next year...you could be looking really nice!
The Jays have one of the best young starting pitching staffs in the Majors. But "we" need a closer. Gregg gives all Jays fans heart attacks. Ya, if Lind and Hill batted to their abilities this year, we'd be in the thick of it.
Here's a pathetic possibility: Joey Votto will probably NOT get voted as Canada's top athlete this year. The honour almost always goes to a hockey player or another winter athlete. I'm thinkng some Olympic gold medal winner will win over Votto, unless he wins the Triple Crown. In past years, Morneau and Steve Nash have been screwed over by the national media (Nash got screwed in one of his MVP years).
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Twins. Gotta love the small markets. Go Reds too. Look out next year for my Jays though.
With Jaimoe's vote it's now 70% Twins!!
The Jays have decent pitchers and some mashers. Seriously, homerun or bust with the Jays. Hill and Lind do something next year...you could be looking really nice!
The Jays have one of the best young starting pitching staffs in the Majors. But "we" need a closer. Gregg gives all Jays fans heart attacks. Ya, if Lind and Hill batted to their abilities this year, we'd be in the thick of it.
Here's a pathetic possibility: Joey Votto will probably NOT get voted as Canada's top athlete this year. The honour almost always goes to a hockey player or another winter athlete. I'm thinkng some Olympic gold medal winner will win over Votto, unless he wins the Triple Crown. In past years, Morneau and Steve Nash have been screwed over by the national media (Nash got screwed in one of his MVP years).
I forgot that Votto is Canadian. Cool! He's having a monster year. Remember to tell me who wins the award. Wish Morneau would get off the DL.
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Twins. Gotta love the small markets. Go Reds too. Look out next year for my Jays though.
With Jaimoe's vote it's now 70% Twins!!
The Jays have decent pitchers and some mashers. Seriously, homerun or bust with the Jays. Hill and Lind do something next year...you could be looking really nice!
The Jays have one of the best young starting pitching staffs in the Majors. But "we" need a closer. Gregg gives all Jays fans heart attacks. Ya, if Lind and Hill batted to their abilities this year, we'd be in the thick of it.
Here's a pathetic possibility: Joey Votto will probably NOT get voted as Canada's top athlete this year. The honour almost always goes to a hockey player or another winter athlete. I'm thinkng some Olympic gold medal winner will win over Votto, unless he wins the Triple Crown. In past years, Morneau and Steve Nash have been screwed over by the national media (Nash got screwed in one of his MVP years).
I forgot that Votto is Canadian. Cool! He's having a monster year. Remember to tell me who wins the award. Wish Morneau would get off the DL.
I will indeed.
It's called the Lou Marsh Award, which is voted on by all top journalists across the country. Both amateur and pro men and women compete for the award as well as diabled athletes. Morneau has never won. Nash won only once. Gretzky has 4, Lemieux only 1; Crosby already has 2 and I bet some female Olympic skiier will beat Votto. Joey is a bit of a rarity because he learned his trade in the Toronto area. Most of the top Canucks in MLB and in the minors came from BC since it doesn't snow or get overly cold in British Columbia (Larry Walker, Morneau, Rich Harden, Jason Bay etc...).
Does Jim James watch baseball? I'm genuinely curious as baseball is my favorite sport.
QuoteDoes Jim James watch baseball? I'm genuinely curious as baseball is my favorite sport.
I've never known him to be a baseball fan. The only sport I think he's interested in is UofL basketball.
Hey Walts, Huge series starting up today for my White Sox. We need to sweep and get lotsa help from twins opponents. I'm not feeling very optomistic about the way we've been playing. Anyway, it should be a good series.
Congrats Dylan on your Reds! I'm finally willing to concede the division. Playoff baseball is unbelievably fun (and nerve wrecking) when your team is involved. Enjoy.
QuoteCongrats Dylan on your Reds! I'm finally willing to concede the division. Playoff baseball is unbelievably fun (and nerve wrecking) when your team is involved. Enjoy.
I'm not ready to call it done yet. We've got a tough 9 game road series coming up. If the Cards can put together a few wins it may be tight. I bought tickets for the last game of the regular season just in case.
Oh, and I have to share this with you all. I saw a shirt the other day that said, "I'm with Pete. I'll put $200 on the Reds to win." ;D ;D
Any Braves fans here that are growing increasingly nervous as the mighty Phils extend their lead to 3 games? ::) C'mon, you knew the Braves couldn't hold the top spot the whole season. After all, it is September & that's the magic month for the Phils! Can't wait for the upcoming series when you guys have to face Oswalt, Hallady & Hamels in consecutive games! Enjoy the slaughter hehehe ;)
Go Twins!
QuoteGo Twins!
Yeah!! We could have the best record in the AL pretty soon. I'd like to have home field advantage all the way through. It's going to be a cold October. I can't wait for the complaints about playing outdoors in 40 degree temp. That's sweatshirt weather here ;D
I'm really kinda worried about Morneau. What the fuck is the problem? They need to get him back out there before the playoffs. He was putting up MVP type numbers, but everyone who's filling in for him is doing just fine. Watching the replay it didn't look serious at all. He'd be back out the next play if it was the NFL.
Did we clinch the 2011 #1 draft pick yet?
QuoteDid we clinch the 2011 #1 draft pick yet?
Who knows? You could be getting the 2nd coming of Bobby Bonilla. You know you'd loved Bobby B! 8-)
QuoteQuoteDid we clinch the 2011 #1 draft pick yet?
Who knows? You could be getting the 2nd coming of Bobby Bonilla. You know you'd loved Bobby B! 8-)
Just checked, looks like we have the worst record by 6 games with 13 games left. I like our chances.
Ive heard this Anthony Rendon out of Rice could be the next Longoria. Bring him to the Burgh!!
QuoteQuoteGo Twins!
Yeah!! We could have the best record in the AL pretty soon. I'd like to have home field advantage all the way through. It's going to be a cold October. I can't wait for the complaints about playing outdoors in 40 degree temp. That's sweatshirt weather here ;D
I'm really kinda worried about Morneau. What the fuck is the problem? They need to get him back out there before the playoffs. He was putting up MVP type numbers, but everyone who's filling in for him is doing just fine. Watching the replay it didn't look serious at all. He'd be back out the next play if it was the NFL.
I am afraid that if Morneau was cleared to play at this point he's been out of it so long he wouldn't be of much use to us.I don't look for him to play any of the remaining games or in the post season.
We got clobbered tonight by the Tigers damn it! Twins need to keep at it for home field advantage in the playoffs.
It feels so good after 15 years! Go REDS!!!
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QuoteQuoteQuoteGo Twins!
Yeah!! We could have the best record in the AL pretty soon. I'd like to have home field advantage all the way through. It's going to be a cold October. I can't wait for the complaints about playing outdoors in 40 degree temp. That's sweatshirt weather here ;D
I'm really kinda worried about Morneau. What the fuck is the problem? They need to get him back out there before the playoffs. He was putting up MVP type numbers, but everyone who's filling in for him is doing just fine. Watching the replay it didn't look serious at all. He'd be back out the next play if it was the NFL.
I am afraid that if Morneau was cleared to play at this point he's been out of it so long he wouldn't be of much use to us.I don't look for him to play any of the remaining games or in the post season.
We got clobbered tonight by the Tigers damn it! Twins need to keep at it for home field advantage in the playoffs.
Wow, I realize that we're resting players for the playoffs, but good lord the Twins looks like junk out there. I don't know about Morneau, where is he when we need him? He was a stud this year and a former MVP. MVP players don't grow on trees.
Dylan, lets hope for a Twins vs Reds World Series! [smiley=beer.gif] But who is Ruckus taking?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteGo Twins!
Yeah!! We could have the best record in the AL pretty soon. I'd like to have home field advantage all the way through. It's going to be a cold October. I can't wait for the complaints about playing outdoors in 40 degree temp. That's sweatshirt weather here ;D
I'm really kinda worried about Morneau. What the fuck is the problem? They need to get him back out there before the playoffs. He was putting up MVP type numbers, but everyone who's filling in for him is doing just fine. Watching the replay it didn't look serious at all. He'd be back out the next play if it was the NFL.
I am afraid that if Morneau was cleared to play at this point he's been out of it so long he wouldn't be of much use to us.I don't look for him to play any of the remaining games or in the post season.
We got clobbered tonight by the Tigers damn it! Twins need to keep at it for home field advantage in the playoffs.
Wow, I realize that we're resting players for the playoffs, but good lord the Twins looks like junk out there. I don't know about Morneau, where is he when we need him? He was a stud this year and a former MVP. MVP players don't grow on trees.
Dylan, lets hope for a Twins vs Reds World Series! [smiley=beer.gif] But who is Ruckus taking?
Morneau is a tough Canadian kid, but it takes lots of time to recover fully from a concussion. Gotta love another Canuck this year, Joey Votto. My man Halladay should win the Cy, if writers actually pay attention to what he's done.
I think Joey Votto is this year's MVP. Then again almost all the sports media I see is bias to Cincy and I may or may not be incredibly bias myself. I'd love to see my Reds in the World Series, but after 15 years, clinching the central is enough for me to hang my hat on this season.
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Morneau is a tough Canadian kid, but it takes lots of time to recover fully from a concussion. Gotta love another Canuck this year, Joey Votto. My man Halladay should win the Cy, if writers actually pay attention to what he's done.
Did you see the play where he got the concussion? It didn't look bad at all. It didn't seem like that would even cause a concussion or sideline him for months. Corey Koskie, Jason Bay, and Morneau. What's up with Canadian baseball players and concussions? ;)
QuoteI think Joey Votto is this year's MVP. Then again almost all the sports media I see is bias to Cincy and I may or may not be incredibly bias myself. I'd love to see my Reds in the World Series, but after 15 years, clinching the central is enough for me to hang my hat on this season.
Based on the past MVPs and the fact that Cincinnati made the playoffs, I think Votto will win. And he should. If you take the playoffs out of the equation, I think I would go Carlos Gonzalez (monster year), then Pujols and then Votto.
QuoteQuoteI think Joey Votto is this year's MVP. Then again almost all the sports media I see is bias to Cincy and I may or may not be incredibly bias myself. I'd love to see my Reds in the World Series, but after 15 years, clinching the central is enough for me to hang my hat on this season.
Based on the past MVPs and the fact that Cincinnati made the playoffs, I think Votto will win. And he should. If you take the playoffs out of the equation, I think I would go Carlos Gonzalez (monster year), then Pujols and then Votto.
Take Votto off the Big Red Machine and they don`t even get close to getting in.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think Joey Votto is this year's MVP. Then again almost all the sports media I see is bias to Cincy and I may or may not be incredibly bias myself. I'd love to see my Reds in the World Series, but after 15 years, clinching the central is enough for me to hang my hat on this season.
Based on the past MVPs and the fact that Cincinnati made the playoffs, I think Votto will win. And he should. If you take the playoffs out of the equation, I think I would go Carlos Gonzalez (monster year), then Pujols and then Votto.
Take Votto off the Big Red Machine and they don`t even get close to getting in.
You know what, I looked at the numbers a bit closer, and Votto deserves it with or without the playoff factor. First in the NL in OPS at 1026. Case closed.
The one advantage I still give to Albert: Almost 50 less strikeouts.
So who gets the Cy Young? Halladay's and Wainwright's numbers are almost identical.
Wainwright 33 starts, 20 wins, 11 losses, 213 Ks, 1.05 WHIP, 2.42 ERA
Halladay 33 starts, 21 wins, 10 losses, 219 Ks, 1.04 WHIP, 2.44 ERA
QuoteSo who gets the Cy Young? Halladay's and Wainwright's numbers are almost identical.
Wainwright 33 starts, 20 wins, 11 losses, 213 Ks, 1.05 WHIP, 2.42 ERA
Halladay 33 starts, 21 wins, 10 losses, 219 Ks, 1.04 WHIP, 2.44 ERA
Halladay Id say since Philly was the best team in the NL (I think they ended up so at least)
Zach Duke should get some consideration though ::)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteGo Twins!
Yeah!! We could have the best record in the AL pretty soon. I'd like to have home field advantage all the way through. It's going to be a cold October. I can't wait for the complaints about playing outdoors in 40 degree temp. That's sweatshirt weather here ;D
I'm really kinda worried about Morneau. What the fuck is the problem? They need to get him back out there before the playoffs. He was putting up MVP type numbers, but everyone who's filling in for him is doing just fine. Watching the replay it didn't look serious at all. He'd be back out the next play if it was the NFL.
I am afraid that if Morneau was cleared to play at this point he's been out of it so long he wouldn't be of much use to us.I don't look for him to play any of the remaining games or in the post season.
We got clobbered tonight by the Tigers damn it! Twins need to keep at it for home field advantage in the playoffs.
Wow, I realize that we're resting players for the playoffs, but good lord the Twins looks like junk out there. I don't know about Morneau, where is he when we need him? He was a stud this year and a former MVP. MVP players don't grow on trees.
Dylan, lets hope for a Twins vs Reds World Series! [smiley=beer.gif] But who is Ruckus taking?
We shouldn't be resting since we have a chance for home field advantage through the playoffs.Agreed,Twins have looked terrible since they clinched the Central and the pitching is gonna need to improve or we are gonna get swept 1,2,3 again in the 1st round.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI think Joey Votto is this year's MVP. Then again almost all the sports media I see is bias to Cincy and I may or may not be incredibly bias myself. I'd love to see my Reds in the World Series, but after 15 years, clinching the central is enough for me to hang my hat on this season.
Based on the past MVPs and the fact that Cincinnati made the playoffs, I think Votto will win. And he should. If you take the playoffs out of the equation, I think I would go Carlos Gonzalez (monster year), then Pujols and then Votto.
Take Votto off the Big Red Machine and they don`t even get close to getting in.
You know what, I looked at the numbers a bit closer, and Votto deserves it with or without the playoff factor. First in the NL in OPS at 1026. Case closed.
The one advantage I still give to Albert: Almost 50 less strikeouts.
Consider, however, that Votto has a grand total of 0 infield flies this year. Yes, 0.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI think Joey Votto is this year's MVP. Then again almost all the sports media I see is bias to Cincy and I may or may not be incredibly bias myself. I'd love to see my Reds in the World Series, but after 15 years, clinching the central is enough for me to hang my hat on this season.
Based on the past MVPs and the fact that Cincinnati made the playoffs, I think Votto will win. And he should. If you take the playoffs out of the equation, I think I would go Carlos Gonzalez (monster year), then Pujols and then Votto.
Take Votto off the Big Red Machine and they don`t even get close to getting in.
You know what, I looked at the numbers a bit closer, and Votto deserves it with or without the playoff factor. First in the NL in OPS at 1026. Case closed.
The one advantage I still give to Albert: Almost 50 less strikeouts.
Consider, however, that Votto has a grand total of 0 infield flies this year. Yes, 0.
That is astonishing. I forgot about that. If only some of the Jays did the same this season.
Lets do it!
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If Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
QuoteIf Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
I told everyone that he'd win the CY the day he was traded to the Phillies. Another gem from the best pitcher of his era.
QuoteQuoteIf Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
I told everyone that he'd win the CY the day he was traded to the Phillies. Another gem from the best pitcher of his era.
He is the best pitcher in the bigs. Roy was the favorite to win the NL Cy Young, and he handled the pressure well. Good for him!
Looks like the Yankees have our number again this year. I was feeling good with a 3-0 lead in the 6th with Franky dealing. We just can't get over the hump. Damn it!!
Yeah, Liriano looked great in the 5th and then fell apart in the 6th. I think a couple of those early innings where he had a high pitch count killed. I thought both he and Sabathia got left in a couple batters to many, but I guess you gotta trust your ace.
I mean, the Yankees are just unfair dude. They even were able to somehow put Rajon Rondo in at RF for better defense in the 9th
;D Barry "$126 Million" Zito was left off the Giant's 25-man roster for the NLDS against the Braves!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/giants/detail?entry_id=74034
I say, good. Dude was 1-8 down the stretch. What a amazing dissapointment he's been (especially with the start to the season he had). A failure.
QuoteQuoteIf Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
I told everyone that he'd win the CY the day he was traded to the Phillies. Another gem from the best pitcher of his era.
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It's hard to argue against Halladay, and he certainly had the best season, but Timmy pitched a monster game last night. I'm not ready to give ol' Roy the crown as the best of this generation yet (unless, of course, we're saying they're from different generations, which they probably are ;D)...The Kid has a lot of baseball ahead of him.
QuoteQuoteQuoteIf Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
I told everyone that he'd win the CY the day he was traded to the Phillies. Another gem from the best pitcher of his era.
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/10/07/ba-Giants08_0502360795.jpg)
It's hard to argue against Halladay, and he certainly had the best season, but Timmy pitched a monster game last night. I'm not ready to give ol' Roy the crown as the best of this generation yet (unless, of course, we're saying they're from different generations, which they probably are ;D)...The Kid has a lot of baseball ahead of him.
Tim's awesome. Ya, he's like a young Halladay for sure (love the CGs and strikeouts). However, for a real comparison, I'd like to see him pitch against the Yankees and Red Sox for 12 years (and win more times than not). I'll be in San Fran on Sunday. Go Reds and/or Phillies (and Rays, since the Yanks and Red Sox can go fuck themselves).
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIf Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
I told everyone that he'd win the CY the day he was traded to the Phillies. Another gem from the best pitcher of his era.
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/10/07/ba-Giants08_0502360795.jpg)
It's hard to argue against Halladay, and he certainly had the best season, but Timmy pitched a monster game last night. I'm not ready to give ol' Roy the crown as the best of this generation yet (unless, of course, we're saying they're from different generations, which they probably are ;D)...The Kid has a lot of baseball ahead of him.
Tim's awesome. Ya, he's like a young Halladay for sure (love the CGs and strikeouts). However, for a real comparison, I'd like to see him pitch against the Yankees and Red Sox for 12 years (and win more times than not). [highlight]I'll be in San Fran on Sunday.[/highlight] Go Reds and/or Phillies (and Rays, since the Yanks and Red Sox can go fuck themselves).
Dude, it's FLEET WEEK!!! You're in for a treat, with a display of real, American MILITARY MUSCLE (right up your alley, I'm sure ;D) - THE BLUE ANGELS!!! Also, there'll be a Columbus Day parade in North Beach on Sunday! This is a GREAT weekend to be in SF! Busy, FOR SURE (tough to get a cab), but it'll be a fun time, and the weather should be perfect. Have fun! :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIf Halladay wasnt going to win the NL Cy Young before tonight, he is now...
Oooohhhwweee!! :D
I told everyone that he'd win the CY the day he was traded to the Phillies. Another gem from the best pitcher of his era.
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/10/07/ba-Giants08_0502360795.jpg)
It's hard to argue against Halladay, and he certainly had the best season, but Timmy pitched a monster game last night. I'm not ready to give ol' Roy the crown as the best of this generation yet (unless, of course, we're saying they're from different generations, which they probably are ;D)...The Kid has a lot of baseball ahead of him.
Tim's awesome. Ya, he's like a young Halladay for sure (love the CGs and strikeouts). However, for a real comparison, I'd like to see him pitch against the Yankees and Red Sox for 12 years (and win more times than not). [highlight]I'll be in San Fran on Sunday.[/highlight] Go Reds and/or Phillies (and Rays, since the Yanks and Red Sox can go fuck themselves).
Dude, it's FLEET WEEK!!! You're in for a treat, with a display of real, American MILITARY MUSCLE (right up your alley, I'm sure ;D) - THE BLUE ANGELS!!! Also, there'll be a Columbus Day parade in North Beach on Sunday! This is a GREAT weekend to be in SF! Busy, FOR SURE (tough to get a cab), but it'll be a fun time, and the weather should be perfect. Have fun! :)
I'm going to see the EELS at the Fillmore on Monday. I think I'm going to Alcatraz on Sunday during the day - my flight is at 7:30am. I can't wait to see US military muscle ;) Actually, I didn't know about Columbus Day; should be fun. I have a busy schedule lined up for the week, but I will be venturing to LA only because I have to go there just to say I've been there.
Sounds like a nice trip! The Blue Angels are actually a spectacular show, and if you're out on Alcatraz while they fly, you'll have a perfect view because they'll be RIGHT overhead. It's going to be BUSY on that north side of town on Sunday, but you can walk 15-20 minutes from the ferrry terminal for Alcatraz to North Beach if you want to see the Columbus Day festivities. Have fun, Jaimoe!
QuoteSounds like a nice trip! The Blue Angels are actually a spectacular show, and if you're out on Alcatraz while they fly, you'll have a perfect view because they'll be RIGHT overhead. It's going to be BUSY on that north side of town on Sunday, but you can walk 15-20 minutes from the ferrry terminal for Alcatraz to North Beach if you want to see the Columbus Day festivities. Have fun, Jaimoe!
Busy doesn't bother me (I live in downtown Toronto). I'm staying in a B&B and a swanky hotel near the Bridge. I'll do my best to catch the Angels. I've only seen them on TV flying over propaganda-themed NCAA bowl games :)
Thanks for the well-wishes!
man I hate playoff baseball :'(
After following everything so closely last season I have to confess that I'm completely out of the loop this season. Maybe it's because I didn't fit a US holiday in this year! :'(
Can someone give me a simple round up of the current postion re: playoffs and matches to come?
Now we're down to the serious stuff I'm going to devote some time (and some late nights) to it!
Yankees beat my Twins first round of the playoffs. Phillies beat the Reds
AL:
Yankees vs Rays/Rangers
NL: Phils vs Braves/Gaints
I forgot how much I enjoy the Braves in the postseason. That was a great game last night. Paulie, don't cheer for the Yankees. I'm going with the Phils and Rangers.
Sorry to the Twins and Reds fans on this board. It's just so anticlimactic to flame out like that. Though doubtful that it would have changed the outcome in either series, I have always thought it to be ridiculous to play 162 games then the divisional series only be 5 games.
Hey Paulie, your boy Cliff Lee is now on the Rangers carrying them on his back.
Seeing as I have no alleigance I'm gonna go for the team with the cool name.......Texas Rangers it is!!
QuoteSeeing as I have no alleigance I'm gonna go for the team with the cool name.......Texas Rangers it is!!
8-)
my predictions ....phillies in 6
Paulie, you ever see or hear anything about Finnish baseball? what's it like? Is it popular? I've read a few things about it, but thought maybe you'll have the European knowledge.
How about in the Rangers/Rays series, the road team won every game?! So much for home field advantage in that series... :D
It is also quite painful as an Indians fan to see arguably the two frontrunners for the Cy Young in the AL leading their teams to the ALCS being former Indians and knowing that the Indians basically got nothing more than a couple of cases of sunflower seeds in return for trading them... ::) :-/ >:(
At least Lee and CC got to get the hell out of the mess that is the Cleveland Indians. I am happy that they are both doing well, however, I am going to have to root for Lee and the Rangers from here on out. Sorry CC, but I can't root for the damn Yankees! No way, no how! Although, in all liklihood, Lee will be joining CC in New York aftter the Yankees offer him a gazzillion dollars in free agency?! >:(
QuoteHow about in the Rangers/Rays series, the road team won every game?! So much for home field advantage in that series... :D
It is also quite painful as an Indians fan to see arguably the two frontrunners for the Cy Young in the AL leading their teams to the ALCS being former Indians and knowing that the Indians basically got nothing more than a couple of cases of sunflower seeds in return for trading them... ::) :-/ >:(
At least Lee and CC got to get the hell out of the mess that is the Cleveland Indians. I am happy that they are both doing well, however, I am going to have to root for Lee and the Rangers from here on out. Sorry CC, but I can't root for the damn Yankees! No way, no how! Although, in all liklihood, Lee will be joining CC in New York aftter the Yankees offer him a gazzillion dollars in free agency?! >:(
That was a great series. You gotta like the Rangers. Once Nolan Ryan became the owner he lowered the beer and ticket prices. That's fucking cool in my book!
Oh no! Don't say Lee to New York. ;) Even though we all are thinking it. Who knows, if the Yankees win it all this year they won't feel they need to improve. I think the Phillies have a really good chance beating the Yanks this year. Of course the Phils and Yanks have to make it there...good luck BBill!
So how bout them Cardinals?!
QuotePaulie, you ever see or hear anything about Finnish baseball? what's it like? Is it popular? I've read a few things about it, but thought maybe you'll have the European knowledge.
Sorry Walts - I know nothing at all about Finnish baseball. The only things Finland is famous for is eating whales, producing great rally drivers.....and suicide!
Joking aside I hadn't really heard of any European countries being that into baseball. In the UK it's very small, and if anything a posh man's sport! In a tenuous link to the best British comedy thread there is a classic episode in Only Fools & Horses where Del Boy is trying to climb the social ladder. At a dinner party a "yuppie" tells him he plays baseball, to which Del Boy replies that he loves baseball too. His younger brother Rodney immediately puts him down with the classic line, "You don't like baseball. You've always called it silly boys rounders!"
Your post prompted me to find this though:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesäpallo
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yAwTUy104I[/media]
Looks like some crazy shit! I'd be interested to know what baseball purists think of it.
QuoteYour post prompted me to find this though:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesäpallo
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yAwTUy104I[/media]
Looks like some crazy shit! I'd be interested to know what baseball purists think of it.
Some SERIOUS trash talking going on in that game ;D
QuoteYour post prompted me to find this though:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesäpallo
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yAwTUy104I[/media]
Looks like some crazy shit! I'd be interested to know what baseball purists think of it.
Yeah, that's what I've been seeing, but I don't get it. The pitcher just tosses the ball up in the air to the hitter? It's kinda like how we play tennyball, but we have an actual pitcher throwing hittable balls. Finnish baseball seems kinda cool. I'd like to watch an actual game. Thanks for the clip.
Thanks Walts! [smiley=beer.gif]
Halladay vs Lincecum, Game 1 NLCS. I get goosebumps just writing that.
Hey, does Buster Posey get a lot of national press? He should, and he should also be the NL Rookie of the Year. The only knock would be that he didn't play a full season, but to step in mid-year and quickly ascend to the role that he has (batting clean-up, starting catcher) makes his season even more impressive, imo. Really, considering what a better team the Giants have been with him, I'd even argue that he deserves MVP consideration...he's made that much of a positive impact and the Giants would not have made the playoffs without him.
QuoteThanks Walts! [smiley=beer.gif]
Halladay vs Lincecum, Game 1 NLCS. I get goosebumps just writing that.
Hey, does Buster Posey get a lot of national press? He should, and he should also be the NL Rookie of the Year. The only knock would be that he didn't play a full season, but to step in mid-year and quickly ascend to the role that he has (batting clean-up, starting catcher) makes his season even more impressive, imo. Really, considering what a better team the Giants have been with him, I'd even argue that he deserves MVP consideration...he's made that much of a positive impact and the Giants would not have made the playoffs without him.
That's going to be a hell of a game!
I think Posey gets press. I asked my roommate if he'd take Mauer or Posey next year in fantasy baseball. He said he'd take Mauer, but he's also a big time homer. I'm not sure who I'd take. Posey is freaking awesome. I'd give him the award.
Good to see the Rangers come out swinging again today. That game last night pissed me off. I think Im mostly interested in watching that series just to see the Yanks lose...anybody else catch that the TEX stadium was playing Thickfreakness in either the bottom of the 7th or 8th? 8-)
The Phils and Gints game has started off with some fireworks.
Buster Posey....bbill ? :D
QuoteBuster Posey....bbill ? :D
Did you see that game last night?! THAT was a great baseball game...and tonight we have Lincecum/Halladay, with the Phillies fighting for their lives. :D
For all the hits that Buster got last night, I think the highlight of the game for him was the defensive play at home. He really is a special player, one the Giants would be smart to hold on to.
GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have Buster Posey's rookie card :D
im excited for the pitching match up tonight...
OH GOD those grateful dead-beats tried to sing the national anthem before the game lol. so bad
That's funny. I'm not a Dead fan but I thought it was FANTASTIC...
QuoteOH GOD those grateful dead-beats tried to sing the national anthem before the game lol. so bad
You really need to get a clue... ::)
QuoteI have Buster Posey's rookie card :D
im excited for the pitching match up tonight...
What did you think of the game?
QuoteQuoteOH GOD those grateful dead-beats tried to sing the national anthem before the game lol. so bad
You really need to get a clue... ::)
Part of me still wants to be believe that Hacksaw is Tracy or someone else. I know Saw is posting pictures and everything, but I'm still not a believer. Haha, sorry if you're real.
But damn both AL and NL are great games so far. I'm really enjoying them. I'd love zero east coast teams in it. But I'd be okay with the Phils. I like their team (hard not to). But they seem to play the game the right way. Trading and keeping their good players. I respect that. I'm hoping game 7 for both. That would be sweet!
Halladay pulled a groin muscle in the 2nd inning. Incredible seeing him tough out a win.
Thank You Texas :-* :-* GO GIANTS !!!!!!
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Part of me still wants to be believe that Hacksaw is Tracy or someone else. I know Saw is posting pictures and everything, but I'm still not a believer. Haha, sorry if you're real.
no walts
and the guy who pissed you off in traffic the other day wasn't me either
let it go man, just let it go
QuoteQuote
Part of me still wants to be believe that Hacksaw is Tracy or someone else. I know Saw is posting pictures and everything, but I'm still not a believer. Haha, sorry if you're real.
no walts
and the guy who pissed you off in traffic the other day wasn't me either
let it go man, just let it go
;D
Tracy you're something else. Remember when I said you were the type of guy who thinks about stupid shit to say all day, and then comes in here trying to be witty or clever? Like the football thread. You stopped posting, but 6 hours or so later you bump the Who Are They thread quoting me. Wow, and I should let it go? You prove me right all the time. You never posted in here before, but now? And I should let it go? Come on Tracy, live by your own words. I couldn't careless if you're hacksaw or not. But don't tell me what to be believe. Thank you.
QuoteHalladay pulled a groin muscle in the 2nd inning. Incredible seeing him tough out a win.
Yeah, and they say pitchers aren't athletes. I couldn't imagine pitching with a pulled groin. Everything is powered off of it. Dude is ballzy, a true competitor.
Loved seeing my boy Vlad come through last night. That was awesome! I'll be going for Texas in the World Series. Gotta go with cheaterball and the AL.
Remember this?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ltD21rYWVw[/media]
I love how this year is Chicks Dig The Fastball. That's awesome!
I bbet bbill is still bblasted.... :D :D :D GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!! :
QuoteI bbet bbill is still bblasted.... :D :D :D GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!! :
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
8-)
What a game! Bochy managed the bullpen amazingly in that game, and when Uribe bit that homer we could hear people screaming from their houses up and down the block. I'm worried about Sanchez getting his shit together for his next start, and think he should go in game 2 to have the comforts of home behind him.
Northern California is fuckin' ready! Looks like Lincecum/Lee in Game 1!!!
QuoteQuoteI bbet bbill is still bblasted.... :D :D :D GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!! :
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
8-)
What a game! Bochy managed the bullpen amazingly in that game, and when Uribe bit that homer we could hear people screaming from their houses up and down the block. I'm worried about Sanchez getting his shit together for his next start, and think he should go in game 2 to have the comforts of home behind him.
Northern California is fuckin' ready! Looks like Lincecum/Lee in Game 1!!!
It seems people are sleeping on this World Series. I'd rather have the two hottest teams playing, and that's what we have. Good luck, BBill! [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteI bbet bbill is still bblasted.... :D :D :D GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!! :
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
8-)
What a game! Bochy managed the bullpen amazingly in that game, and when Uribe bit that homer we could hear people screaming from their houses up and down the block. I'm worried about Sanchez getting his shit together for his next start, and think he should go in game 2 to have the comforts of home behind him.
Northern California is fuckin' ready! Looks like Lincecum/Lee in Game 1!!!
It seems people are sleeping on this World Series. I'd rather have the two hottest teams playing, and that's what we have. Good luck, BBill! [smiley=beer.gif]
Thanks Dude. [smiley=beer.gif]
Partly due to the fact that this Giants team doesn't score a lot of runs, and also because they have strong starting AND relief pitching, almost every game of theirs this post season has been CLOSE and VERY EXCITING. I don't expect the Series against the Rangers to be any different. I think having NL rules for 4 games at AT&T is a major advantage for the Giants too, though Cliff Lee is such a badass, it seems like he can will a victory with every start. If the Giants can beat Lee in game 1, I really like their chances.
But you're right, the two hottest teams are in it. And the Giants have been hitting too, just not driving them all home. It seems like their bats got better as the NLCS went on too, so I hope they can carry on with that into Wednesday's game.
Giants seem like a team that dirty hippies would root for. Therefore I shall be rooting for the Texas Rangers this Wednesday.
MY CRYSTAL BALL IS TELLING ME: Cliff Lee will dominate that short little dweeb Lincecum. Count on it!
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MY CRYSTAL BALL IS TELLING ME: Cliff Lee will dominate that short little dweeb Lincecum. Count on it!
Cliff Lee is undefeated in the postseason. I'd put my money on the guy who hasn't lost. But, if any pitcher can match him it's Timmy. Should be a good one no doubt.
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MY CRYSTAL BALL IS TELLING ME: Cliff Lee will dominate that short little dweeb Lincecum. Count on it!
money.
Viva Gigantes!
Giants don't score many runs. Cliff Lee is The Man!
Do you guys know anything about baseball........??? ;D
Wow - did anyone see that coming in Game 1?
QuoteGiants seem like a team that dirty hippies would root for. Therefore I shall be rooting for the Texas Rangers this Wednesday.
MY CRYSTAL BALL IS TELLING ME: Cliff Lee will dominate that short little dweeb Lincecum. Count on it!
What is your crystal ball telling you this morning ?
It was nice to get back on the couch and watch some World Series Ball last night. Ahh the jokes my south side Chi friends used to tell about Juan Uribe. Ohh how hated Aubrey Huff was when he left B'more.
I truly am indifferent as to the eventual victor because I would have rooted for either team had the other not made it.
BUT, since Huff decided to drop a deuce on B'more while playing here, let's go Rangers! Ya know, no one wanted you then and the Orioles offered you the most money. If you wanted nightlife, hot women, and intelligent people, Baltimore is not the right city for you and ya should have gone somewhere else.
Kung Fu Panda needs to start DHing sooner than later ;D
The Panda has been absolutely awful in the field and at bat this year, especially toward the end of the season, where a little leaguer could have struck him out...he was swinging at absolutely everything. I was so happy to see him yanked from the lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play the entire series, sans perhaps a couple pinch hit at bats, or like you say...DH'ing in Texas.
Boooh on the Rangers. If you really are indifferent, pull for the Giants for no other reason that to put a frown on Dubya's ugly mug.
QuoteQuoteGiants seem like a team that dirty hippies would root for. Therefore I shall be rooting for the Texas Rangers this Wednesday.
MY CRYSTAL BALL IS TELLING ME: Cliff Lee will dominate that short little dweeb Lincecum. Count on it!
What is your crystal ball telling you this morning ?
To quote you, hacksaw...
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lol. fail.
That was a fun game! The 6-run bottom of the 5th was pretty flukey for this Giants team, but holding the Rangers to just 2 runs through a rough, first 2 innings and then coming back to tie it up was exactly what I expected (the rest of the game...totally unexpected ;D). This Giants team is dependable to limit damage through pitching, and then scrap for runs to make it close and get wins. I think all those runs in the 5th were with 2 outs too! It was also great to see Ishikawa and Schierholtz get hits and contribute to the 3-run 8th.
How bad did Vlad look in right field?! ;D I think he honestly hurt them more than benefited them last night. The AT&T right field is HUGE, and Vlad was fumbling what should have been easy plays. He had like 2 or 3 errors, which probably led to at least that many runs. I was lovin' it...seeing Cliff Lee and Vlad look all shook up.
I'm so fuckin' pumped right now! If Matt Cain pitches tonight like he did for his last start, watch out. 8-)
I couldn't agree with you more about Vlad in right field. We see this all the time in the series but it usually ends up the AL team hiding their DH at 1st or LF and not like the huge RF that you guys have. It's tough to watch him lumber around like that.
I know I'm really going on a limb here but I'd like to think last night was an anomaly and we got some 2-1, 2-0, 1-0 ballgames in the near future. It was what I was expecting and I wanna see some late inning managerial work be overanalyzed NOW! ;D
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How bad did Vlad look in right field?!
absolutely horrible. Is he usually their DH?
QuoteThe Panda has been absolutely awful in the field and at bat this year, especially toward the end of the season, where a little leaguer could have struck him out...he was swinging at absolutely everything. I was so happy to see him yanked from the lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play the entire series, sans perhaps a couple pinch hit at bats, or like you say...DH'ing in Texas.
[highlight]Boooh on the Rangers. If you really are indifferent, pull for the Giants for no other reason that to put a frown on Dubya's ugly mug.[/highlight]
Ya make a strong point there. Huff was such an ass here. You can't make fun of the fan base that are paying your guaranteed salary while you still have years left on your contract. If you wanna call 'em out for not showing up...eh, ok. But to attack the city's people in general...not cool.
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How bad did Vlad look in right field?!
absolutely horrible. Is he usually their DH?
yes
QuoteQuoteThe Panda has been absolutely awful in the field and at bat this year, especially toward the end of the season, where a little leaguer could have struck him out...he was swinging at absolutely everything. I was so happy to see him yanked from the lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play the entire series, sans perhaps a couple pinch hit at bats, or like you say...DH'ing in Texas.
[highlight]Boooh on the Rangers. If you really are indifferent, pull for the Giants for no other reason that to put a frown on Dubya's ugly mug.[/highlight]
Ya make a strong point there. Huff was such an ass here. You can't make fun of the fan base that are paying your guaranteed salary while you still have years left on your contract. If you wanna call 'em out for not showing up...eh, ok. But to attack the city's people in general...not cool.
I actually like the Rangers as a team, and really like (former A's 3rd base coach) Ron Washington as their manager and Bengie as their catcher. If it was any other NL team than the Giants, I'd probably be goin' for Texas.
And Huff is totally an ass, but he's OUR ASS.
GO GIANTS!!!
I'm pullin for the Giants simply because of the Ex- White-Sox factor with Aaron Rowand & Juan Uribe. I'm not really a fan of anything Texas ;) except for Stevie Ray Vaughn ,ZZ Top, Hillary & Haylie Duff and I can't forget Davey Crockett. Just kiddin. Texas has produced a shit ton of good things.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Panda has been absolutely awful in the field and at bat this year, especially toward the end of the season, where a little leaguer could have struck him out...he was swinging at absolutely everything. I was so happy to see him yanked from the lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play the entire series, sans perhaps a couple pinch hit at bats, or like you say...DH'ing in Texas.
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Ya make a strong point there. Huff was such an ass here. You can't make fun of the fan base that are paying your guaranteed salary while you still have years left on your contract. If you wanna call 'em out for not showing up...eh, ok. But to attack the city's people in general...not cool.
I actually like the Rangers as a team, and really like (former A's 3rd base coach) Ron Washington as their manager and Bengie as their catcher. If it was any other NL team than the Giants, I'd probably be goin' for Texas.
And Huff is totally an ass, but he's OUR ASS. GO GIANTS!!!
Huff was our ASS first as a Devil Ray...too bad he seems like a likable guy when he's on the radio down here....you never really know about these guys....Bbill, I was a BIG Barry Zito fan....WHAT IN THE HELL HAPPENED TO THAT GUY WHEN HE CROSSED THE OAKLAND BRIDGE INTO SF ?
GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!
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absolutely horrible. Is he usually their DH?
yes
He's a defensive liability for sure, but to his defense, he's only played maybe 15 games in the OF in two seasons. He looks so stiff, even when he's stepping in and out of the batters box.
This is the first time I've heard that Huff is an ass. What did he actually say about Baltimore or Tampa? And he's a jerk in San Fran too? I never really followed him, but I'm starting to dislike him now.
QuoteI was a BIG Barry Zito fan....WHAT IN THE HELL HAPPENED TO THAT GUY WHEN HE CROSSED THE OAKLAND BRIDGE INTO SF ?
GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't get me started about Zito, I wish the Giants could send back to the east bay. He's the highest paid player on the entire roster, and they didn't even put him on the postseason roster...because he's terrible. He's got one decent pitch (on occasion), his curveball, which everyone's been crushing. I personally saw him pitch in 3 games this year, I was hoping someone would bust a tanya harding on him.
And no, Huff doesn't have a bad rep in SF. I had no idea he did in other cities, what's the scoop on that?
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/_They_re_Smoking_Weed__Dallas-Fort_Worth-105903773.html
damn, nobody wants to talk baseball :).
Randomly, my buddy in SF was watching yesterdays game at a local bar. A couple hours after the game he said Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell came into the bar...he bought them beers. He said Huff was super nice and friendly, and Burrel was a prick.
...and for a good laugh, seriously scope out the link I posted above.
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;D I need to move to San Fran!
I heard that everytime a Gaints player hits a homerun people at certain dispensaries get free weed. Did I say I should move to the Bay yet?
Quotedamn, nobody wants to talk baseball :).
Randomly, my buddy in SF was watching yesterdays game at a local bar. A couple hours after the game he said Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell came into the bar...he bought them beers. He said Huff was super nice and friendly, and Burrel was a prick.
...and for a good laugh, seriously scope out the link I posted above.
Oh no! Pat the Bat drinking?!!! I remember the last time he drank.
That's sweet your buddy met Huff and The Bat. That's cool! I bet the bars would have been fun to at with all the action going on. Congrats on game 2. Thinking sweep yet?
The allow ins/outs during regular season games out the left field exit, right by where the boats are docked. I pretty much always bring a little sumpin and take my own 7th inning stretch, and I'm never the only one out there....happens to be right by where this reporter is standing. Gots to love the bay.
QuoteThe allow ins/outs during regular season games out the left field exit, right by where the boats are docked. I pretty much always bring a little sumpin and take my own 7th inning stretch, and I'm never the only one out there....happens to be right by where this reporter is standing. Gots to love the bay.
Didn't a A's fan a couple years ago get caught on camera hitting tree...yeah, gotta love the bay! ;D 8-)
not sure about A's fans, but I wouldn't doubt it. It is Oaksterdam after all! Candlestick is pretty much the same thing at 49ers games, it's a free for all inside there.
Not gonna call a sweep yet, we need to get at least 1 game in TX and I'll be feeling a lot more at ease.
As for the Huff stuff, I'm sure he's a solid guy. Here in B'more, the the people in general have a huge inferiority complex and get hyper defensive of the city because it is not DC or Philly. All the local radio stations made a big to do about nothing when Huff went on satellite radio and called Baltimore a "horseshit" town referring to it's lack of nightlife. It was taken out of context for the most part and people wanted to run him out of town. He started getting booed. My thing is, I agree with him, bars close at 2 here and there is a pronounced shortage of talent here as well. But, you just can't say that about the city you play in period. He was talking about the laws but the fans immediately took it personally.
Great game last night and I'm glad that we are looking at a series now. Mitch Moreland's brilliant at bat saved the Rangers season. Except for that at bat, Sanchez was his usual effectively wild self. First time I watched Colby Lewis pitch an entire game instead of bits and pieces and I was impressed.
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Did you guys see Huff pump his fist and roar "Baltimore SUCKS!!!" as he was rounding first after he hit that home run last night? That was awesome.
Bumgarner was fucking awesome. I am so proud of this team.
It sucks being at work today.
I like how this young team is doing something that Bonds and Kent couldn't do. It feels so right!
QuoteI like how this young team is doing something that Bonds and Kent couldn't do. It feels so right!
I second that my man ! :)
GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps--bbill, are you gonna light Sac-Town on FIRE if your boys finish tonight ? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
too bad you can put Will Clark on that list as well :-[ :-[ :-[
love me some Will Clark !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-*
QuoteQuoteI like how this young team is doing something that Bonds and Kent couldn't do. It feels so right!
I second that my man ! :)
GO GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps--bbill, are you gonna light Sac-Town on FIRE if your boys finish tonight ? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
too bad you can put Will Clark on that list as well :-[ :-[ :-[
love me some Will Clark !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-*
I'm not going to make any predictions on when this Series is going to end...I'm still nervous as hell, to tell you the truth. And I will definitely not be out raging! ;D I'll be at home with my babies, takin' it easy, but
if the Giants win this thing I'll be one happy SOB.
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Did you guys see Huff pump his fist and roar "Baltimore SUCKS!!!" as he was rounding first after he hit that home run last night? That was awesome.
That was my favorite part of the series so far. He enunciated sooooo well that you only required basic lip reading skills.
C'mon Rangers. I would hate for this to end already.
Shots of Makers all around! Woooooo-Hoooooo
Hell yes, Giants! I enjoy your logo and your beautiful city!
When I was out in San Francisco last week I stayed with a friend who works at AT&T Park. He has a life-size cutout of Tim Lincecum in his bedroom...and an enormous bong ;D Gotta love California ;D
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Way To Go Giants !!!!!!!!!!!
YEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
I can't stop thinking about it all. I was laying awake in bed last night, thinking about the Giants catching and passing the Padres in September, and then the run through the post season. The game 2 start for Cain, the game 4 start for Bumgarner and Lincecum's start last night were all brilliant. Those guys absolutely crippled the Ranger's bats. Fuckin' amazing, especially considering how high the Rangers were riding after the ALCS.
And the Giants had all the breaks too, while it seemed like the Rangers couldn't catch one. When Ian Kinsler hit that ball off the inside-top corner of the AT&T outfield wall in game 2 and it bounced back in for a double, I just felt like this was the Giants time, this Series. That one break, and it ended up not even being a critical point in the game, but it told me that the luck was with us, or whatever you want to call it. And from there, we just rolled.
I just wish I had the day off to catch up with friends. There are a lot of really happy people out here in Northern California today. Election Day, 2010, Giants bring the trophy home to San Francisco. 8-)
Congrats walfredo and bbill!! Admittedly I was watching MNF moreso than the WS last night, but everytime I flipped back Lince looked dominant. Who knows what Lee was thinking during that Renteria AB, but damn that dude is clutch and deserving of the MVP.
I wouldve liked a closer, more competitive series as IIRC none of the games were really nailbiters at the end even, but gotta love a team like the Gigantes winning it over NYY and all the other big spenders.
QuoteCongrats walfredo and bbill!! Admittedly I was watching MNF moreso than the WS last night, but everytime I flipped back Lince looked dominant. Who knows what Lee was thinking during that Renteria AB, but damn that dude is clutch and deserving of the MVP.
I wouldve liked a closer, more competitive series as IIRC none of the games were really nailbiters at the end even, but gotta love a team like the Gigantes winning it over NYY and all the other big spenders.
Just wanted to second what Cap said.
Congrats to BBill, Fredo, and don't forget Ms. Y! It's great to see homegrown talent do the brunt of the work and even better to see Mr. Bush lose.
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;D Love it!
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Not raining on the parade at all, but this kid cracks me up and havent seen him mentioned in here....Rangers should have him throw the opening day pitch next year ;D
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QuoteNot raining on the parade at all, but this kid cracks me up and havent seen him mentioned in here....Rangers should have him throw the opening day pitch next year ;D
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I bet he's got some blow in his back pocket.
QuoteQuoteNot raining on the parade at all, but this kid cracks me up and havent seen him mentioned in here....Rangers should have him throw the opening day pitch next year ;D
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I bet he's got some blow in his back pocket.
there any prop odds anywhere that Ron Washington does a couple rails this week?? Gotta be something like 13/2.
Sparky Anderson was placed in hospice for dimentia....how sad....hospice people are GREAT people !
QuoteSparky Anderson was placed in hospice for dimentia....how sad....hospice people are GREAT people !
Always loved Sparky. He's what baseball is all about. I wish him well.
QuoteSparky Anderson was placed in hospice for dimentia....how sad....hospice people are GREAT people !
You sure he's in hospice care?? While dementia is a terrible illness, its not something you die from.
QuoteQuoteSparky Anderson was placed in hospice for dimentia....how sad....hospice people are GREAT people !
You sure he's in hospice care?? While dementia is a terrible illness, its not something you die from.
didn't personally check him in....just read it on msn web site and it read he was in hospice care...
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R.I.P. Sparky Anderson. He was a great baseball ambassador, smart and successful manager and hilarious guest star (WKRP). Sparky is also a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, a rightly deserved honour, one he was quite proud of.
wow, sad day in the baseball world. :'(
RIP Sparky, though you were far before my time.
I loved watching the Big Red Machine in the 70's (I can still name the starting line up)
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RIP Sparky.... :'(
Congrats Giants fans! Loved Brian Wilson's comments about the smell coming from the crowd ;D
Also RIP Sparky!
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Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Giants??!!...ETB is an A's fan! How's he doing btw?
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Way To Go Giants !!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of Kool and The Gang, check out my friend's video of lower Haight on victory night....
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Way To Go Giants !!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of Kool and The Gang, check out my friend's video of lower Haight on victory night....
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Hey, they stole that from the 82 Cards. Just ask your hubby!
I would not be surprised! I don't know the guy leading the chant, but the person who shot the video is my friend. She is from LA but hangs tough with one of AJ's friend from St. Louis...
I don't want to say I told you so, but I told you so (when the trade was first made):
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2010/11/phillies-roy-halladay-the-clear-winner-of-the-nl-cy-young-award-/1
Oh yeah, he ALSO deserved this honour when he was a Jay:
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QuoteI don't want to say I told you so, but I told you so (when the trade was first made):
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Oh yeah, he ALSO deserved this honour when he was a Jay:
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Halladay was the preseason favorite to win. I thought he'd win the Cy Young for sure. The NL East sucks. I'd loved seeing him pitch against the Mets and Nats and young Braves and Marlin teams. No DH. I bet he had a lot of fun in NL, just feasting off teams, and getting away for the AL East. He should win it again next year too. He should be the favorite again.
I wonder who's going to win the AL Cy Young. I'm hearing a bunch of King Felix talk. I'm not sure who I'd give it to. I wanna say CC, but my heart is saying Price.
Who said that fantasy geeks don't know what they're talking about. This is a huge win for us. It's so 1955 to judge a player based off of 3 categories. It turns out that the little stats do matter. I would have gone with Price, but Felix winning is awesome!
Congrats to Gardy for winning the AL coach of the year!
By numbers Felix deserved it but it was his performance against the likes of the Yankees that justified it. Otherwise, getting to pitch in Safeco 81 games and also in Anaheim and Oakland often does tend to boost ones numbers a wee bit. In that sense, Price was also very deserving
Sorry, had to do it! SF definitely outplayed Philly this past year & deserved to win the World Series. But with the addition of Cliff Lee to our lineup?!?!? Good F'n luck scoring any more than 2 run per game against the Phils! 4 aces on one team is godly. The NL is in for some serious problems this year. Starting to get the baseball itch already & the Super Bowl hasn't even been played yet :o
QuoteSorry, had to do it! SF definitely outplayed Philly this past year & deserved to win the World Series. But with the addition of Cliff Lee to our lineup?!?!? Good F'n luck scoring any more than 2 run per game against the Phils! 4 aces on one team is godly. The NL is in for some serious problems this year. Starting to get the baseball itch already & the Super Bowl hasn't even been played yet :o
;D ;D ;D You know that you guys are already fucked right? Also, I only count two aces, Halladay and Lee. Hamels has been inconsistent and I'm not sure the Oswalt we saw down the stretch last year is the Oswalt you are going to get this year. I'd temper the expectations buddy. ;)
QuoteSorry, had to do it! SF definitely outplayed Philly this past year & deserved to win the World Series. But with the addition of Cliff Lee to our lineup?!?!? Good F'n luck scoring any more than 2 run per game against the Phils! 4 aces on one team is godly. The NL is in for some serious problems this year. Starting to get the baseball itch already & the Super Bowl hasn't even been played yet :o
...just like the Braves in the 90s. Unstoppable rotation. How'd they do? :-X
Ah, you silly silly kids. Hamels was rock solid last year. He just didn't have the run support. Look up his WHIP, ERA & WAR in 2010. All quite good.
Oswalt played for a shitty team for a vast majority of 2010. Once he joined the mighty Phils, he was more or less lights out.
But whatever you guys need to do to justify your anxiety for the season to come. ;)
QuoteQuoteSorry, had to do it! SF definitely outplayed Philly this past year & deserved to win the World Series. But with the addition of Cliff Lee to our lineup?!?!? Good F'n luck scoring any more than 2 run per game against the Phils! 4 aces on one team is godly. The NL is in for some serious problems this year. Starting to get the baseball itch already & the Super Bowl hasn't even been played yet :o
...just like the Braves in the 90s. Unstoppable rotation. How'd they do? :-X
I suppose the same could be said for the Giants of last year. While their rotation wasn't as legendary as the 90's Braves, they were pretty damn spectacular. It worked out alright for them last year, no? ;)
Im just glad the god damn yankees didnt get any better
QuoteIm just glad the god damn yankees didnt get any better
in the end, that's all that really matters.
QuoteQuoteIm just glad the god damn yankees didnt get any better
in the end, that's all that really matters.
Ya, that's a hell of a point. In all my excitment & cockiness, I lost track of what really matters. F the Yankees! Thanks for helping me see the light :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteIm just glad the god damn yankees didnt get any better
in the end, that's all that really matters.
Ya, that's a hell of a point. In all my excitment & cockiness, I lost track of what really matters. F the Yankees! Thanks for helping me see the light :)
Truly the reason for the season.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIm just glad the god damn yankees didnt get any better
in the end, that's all that really matters.
Ya, that's a hell of a point. In all my excitment & cockiness, I lost track of what really matters. F the Yankees! Thanks for helping me see the light :)
Truly the reason for the season.
Love all the Yankee hate ;D
Phillies are stacked, and hopefully they can put it together. I love how Lee took less money and years to play with a team he wanted to. Although what's a few million between friends?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIm just glad the god damn yankees didnt get any better
in the end, that's all that really matters.
Ya, that's a hell of a point. In all my excitment & cockiness, I lost track of what really matters. F the Yankees! Thanks for helping me see the light :)
Truly the reason for the season.
Love all the Yankee hate ;D
Phillies are stacked, and hopefully they can put it together. I love how Lee took less money and years to play with a team he wanted to. Although what's a few million between friends?
I also love how Cliff stated a major reason for returning to the Phils was his (& his wife's) love of the city & it's fans. Take that, national media! ;D
from what I'm hearing, I think a huge reason he chose philly has to do with the fact that his son is currently in remission from Leukemia, and philly has the top rated childrens hospital in the country.
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Not to be a homer or anything, but isn't it time to put Bert Blyleven in the hall of fame? Every pitcher that has over 300 wins is in the hall of fame. Yeah, he has like 295, but if 300 wins were the status quo back then, he would've (like most players) hung around a little longer to achieve an individual award. He should be in.
Fuck yeah! At'a boy Bert!! Congrats on making the hall!!
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Not to be a homer or anything, but isn't it time to put Bert Blyleven in the hall of fame? Every pitcher that has over 300 wins is in the hall of fame. Yeah, he has like 295, but if 300 wins were the status quo back then, he would've (like most players) hung around a little longer to achieve an individual award. He should be in.
Fuck yeah! At'a boy Bert!! Congrats on making the hall!!
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Glad he's in! Always loved the guy growing up. Bert's Bender, Uncle Charlie, the Yacker, #2...Da Kneee Buckler!
Robbie Alomar elected to the Hall was a nobrainer. He's one of the greatest ever at his position and redifined how 2nd base is played, especially his defensive abilities on artificial turf. He should have gotten in on the first ballot. According to a writer for ESPN, NY-based writers didn't vote him in last year due to his lackluster play for the Mets, but not the spitting incident (Alomar and the ump have been friends ever since the unfortunate incident). Alomar will be the first Blue Jay in the Hall (not including GM Pat Gillick). I hope Halladay goes in as a Jay, as he should. Dave Stieb should be a Hall member, but his numbers aren't "Hall-worthy" even though he and Jack Morris were the most dominant AL pitchers in the '80s (include Dave Stewart into the mix too).
Ahhh Spring Training. It's that time of year.
1st off, there is tangible excitement this year in Baltimore for the 1st time in apparently a decade and a half. Do we think that we are going to compete for a playoff spot? Heck no, but this team might actually have a shot to hit 80 wins if everything falls into place. Brian Matusz is ready to take the next step as a team ace with Jeremy Guthrie and Brad Bergesen as quality innings eaters. Add to that the talent of Jake Arrieta, the low cost signing of Justin Duscherer and the likely call up of the lefty sinkerballer Zach Britton and the rotation has some potential to be competitive. Keep in mind that they played well over .500 ball since the arrival of Buck Showalter.
The offensive side is even more exciting. It won't be overpowering but it should be balanced top to bottom with Jones, Markakis and Pie or Scott in the OF with Reynolds, Hardy, Roberts and D Lee in the IF with Wieters at C and Guerrero DHing.
Is it me or is the national media somewhat ignoring the Brewers? Yeah the Giants and Phillies are great but damn it, if they stay healthy, I'd be just as scared of the Brew Crew with the additions of Greinke and Marcum.
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 23, 2011, 08:47 PM
Ahhh Spring Training. It's that time of year.
1st off, there is tangible excitement this year in Baltimore for the 1st time in apparently a decade and a half. Do we think that we are going to compete for a playoff spot? Heck no, but this team might actually have a shot to hit 80 wins if everything falls into place. Brian Matusz is ready to take the next step as a team ace with Jeremy Guthrie and Brad Bergesen as quality innings eaters. Add to that the talent of Jake Arrieta, the low cost signing of Justin Duscherer and the likely call up of the lefty sinkerballer Zach Britton and the rotation has some potential to be competitive. Keep in mind that they played well over .500 ball since the arrival of Buck Showalter.
The offensive side is even more exciting. It won't be overpowering but it should be balanced top to bottom with Jones, Markakis and Pie or Scott in the OF with Reynolds, Hardy, Roberts and D Lee in the IF with Wieters at C and Guerrero DHing.
Is it me or is the national media somewhat ignoring the Brewers? Yeah the Giants and Phillies are great but damn it, if they stay healthy, I'd be just as scared of the Brew Crew with the additions of Greinke and Marcum.
The O's are looking like a team to come out and see this year for sure. I'd be really excited if I were an O's fan. Every year I buy a new Twins hat and another teams hat. Could this be the O's year? The Crew being my National League team, I'm very excited about their squad. I was listening to the Chicago sports station, and they're giving the Twins all the respect...which I like. Hoping that Mornozy is back to normal. But I'm actually not that pumped up about the Twins this year. Same old Twins, and done is the first round.
Ruckus you ready to put your championship belt on the line this year in fantasy baseball? It starts pretty soon. We should think about getting that going. I just got my computer fixed, so I'll be on here more often.
Quote from: Walts on Mar 01, 2011, 12:06 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 23, 2011, 08:47 PM
Ahhh Spring Training. It's that time of year.
1st off, there is tangible excitement this year in Baltimore for the 1st time in apparently a decade and a half. Do we think that we are going to compete for a playoff spot? Heck no, but this team might actually have a shot to hit 80 wins if everything falls into place. Brian Matusz is ready to take the next step as a team ace with Jeremy Guthrie and Brad Bergesen as quality innings eaters. Add to that the talent of Jake Arrieta, the low cost signing of Justin Duscherer and the likely call up of the lefty sinkerballer Zach Britton and the rotation has some potential to be competitive. Keep in mind that they played well over .500 ball since the arrival of Buck Showalter.
The offensive side is even more exciting. It won't be overpowering but it should be balanced top to bottom with Jones, Markakis and Pie or Scott in the OF with Reynolds, Hardy, Roberts and D Lee in the IF with Wieters at C and Guerrero DHing.
Is it me or is the national media somewhat ignoring the Brewers? Yeah the Giants and Phillies are great but damn it, if they stay healthy, I'd be just as scared of the Brew Crew with the additions of Greinke and Marcum.
The O's are looking like a team to come out and see this year for sure. I'd be really excited if I were an O's fan. Every year I buy a new Twins hat and another teams hat. Could this be the O's year? The Crew being my National League team, I'm very excited about their squad. I was listening to the Chicago sports station, and they're giving the Twins all the respect...which I like. Hoping that Mornozy is back to normal. But I'm actually not that pumped up about the Twins this year. Same old Twins, and done is the first round.
Ruckus you ready to put your championship belt on the line this year in fantasy baseball? It starts pretty soon. We should think about getting that going. I just got my computer fixed, so I'll be on here more often.
Fuckin' A Walts! It's good to see ya around man! And yes, I have no problem putting my BACK TO BACK championship belts on the line MMJ forumites
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 01, 2011, 12:14 AM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 01, 2011, 12:06 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 23, 2011, 08:47 PM
Ahhh Spring Training. It's that time of year.
1st off, there is tangible excitement this year in Baltimore for the 1st time in apparently a decade and a half. Do we think that we are going to compete for a playoff spot? Heck no, but this team might actually have a shot to hit 80 wins if everything falls into place. Brian Matusz is ready to take the next step as a team ace with Jeremy Guthrie and Brad Bergesen as quality innings eaters. Add to that the talent of Jake Arrieta, the low cost signing of Justin Duscherer and the likely call up of the lefty sinkerballer Zach Britton and the rotation has some potential to be competitive. Keep in mind that they played well over .500 ball since the arrival of Buck Showalter.
The offensive side is even more exciting. It won't be overpowering but it should be balanced top to bottom with Jones, Markakis and Pie or Scott in the OF with Reynolds, Hardy, Roberts and D Lee in the IF with Wieters at C and Guerrero DHing.
Is it me or is the national media somewhat ignoring the Brewers? Yeah the Giants and Phillies are great but damn it, if they stay healthy, I'd be just as scared of the Brew Crew with the additions of Greinke and Marcum.
The O's are looking like a team to come out and see this year for sure. I'd be really excited if I were an O's fan. Every year I buy a new Twins hat and another teams hat. Could this be the O's year? The Crew being my National League team, I'm very excited about their squad. I was listening to the Chicago sports station, and they're giving the Twins all the respect...which I like. Hoping that Mornozy is back to normal. But I'm actually not that pumped up about the Twins this year. Same old Twins, and done is the first round.
Ruckus you ready to put your championship belt on the line this year in fantasy baseball? It starts pretty soon. We should think about getting that going. I just got my computer fixed, so I'll be on here more often.
Fuckin' A Walts! It's good to see ya around man! And yes, I have no problem putting my BACK TO BACK championship belts on the line MMJ forumites
Thanks man, good to see you too! It really sucked not having the internet or limited internet. But I'm back now, and shouldn't have to go through that again. I'm just hoping we don't have an odd number this year in the league. Maybe Headdy will play. Although if I remember correctly you even volunteered to pay for him. Man you're a nice guy...almost too nice.
The O's have improved, but I think they'll still finish last in the East. However, the fucking Yankees have never been more beatable and the Rays teams will look alot different this season, so the battle for the wild card will be intense. The Jays will be in the thick of it, but look for them to compete more seriously next year or the year after. I think the Jays will win 85-90 this season, but if their best hitters actually hit to their potential - and I'm looking at you Adam Lind and Aaron Hill - then there's an outside chance of a wild card. I love the Jays young starting pitching staff.
I have high expectations for the White Sox. I'm not convinced Adam Dunn is the answer at DH only. I think they need to rotate Dunn & Konerko at 1st to keep Dunn's BA from dropping. Our pitching has a lot to prove to me if we even have a shot at keeping up with the Twins. Peavy scares me coming off that surgery and Buehrle is getting old.
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 02, 2011, 10:13 AM
I have high expectations for the White Sox. I'm not convinced Adam Dunn is the answer at DH only. I think they need to rotate Dunn & Konerko at 1st to keep Dunn's BA from dropping. Our pitching has a lot to prove to me if we even have a shot at keeping up with the Twins. Peavy scares me coming off that surgery and Buehrle is getting old.
The Sox always have a chance. On paper I think the Sox have the best team in the central. I'd rank the Twins third. I wondered how the Sox are going to treat Peavy this year? I heard he's going to be the 5th starter to start the season. Man, it seems like just yesterday he was one of best in the game.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 01, 2011, 07:14 PM
The O's have improved, but I think they'll still finish last in the East. However, the fucking Yankees have never been more beatable and the Rays teams will look alot different this season, so the battle for the wild card will be intense. The Jays will be in the thick of it, but look for them to compete more seriously next year or the year after. I think the Jays will win 85-90 this season, but if their best hitters actually hit to their potential - and I'm looking at you Adam Lind and Aaron Hill - then there's an outside chance of a wild card. I love the Jays young starting pitching staff.
Good luck this year. Hopefully Lind and Hill can bounce back to help the young guns. In any other division the O's and Jays would have a good chance to be in the division race. I can't see anyone winning the east or the wildcard other than the Red Sox and Yankees. I just hope the Jays didn't blow their load with signing a one year wonder like Bautista. Did you like the signing?
Quote from: Walts on Mar 02, 2011, 06:21 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 01, 2011, 07:14 PM
The O's have improved, but I think they'll still finish last in the East. However, the fucking Yankees have never been more beatable and the Rays teams will look alot different this season, so the battle for the wild card will be intense. The Jays will be in the thick of it, but look for them to compete more seriously next year or the year after. I think the Jays will win 85-90 this season, but if their best hitters actually hit to their potential - and I'm looking at you Adam Lind and Aaron Hill - then there's an outside chance of a wild card. I love the Jays young starting pitching staff.
Good luck this year. Hopefully Lind and Hill can bounce back to help the young guns. In any other division the O's and Jays would have a good chance to be in the division race. I can't see anyone winning the east or the wildcard other than the Red Sox and Yankees. I just hope the Jays didn't blow their load with signing a one year wonder like Bautista. Did you like the signing?
Well, Bautista's breakout year was also the only season where he was an everyday player, so the signing didn't bother me. It's a gamble, no doubt, but the payoff is huge if - and this is a medium to BIG IF - he produces anywhere near last season's numbers. Another thing I like about Bautista is that he is still a great utility player and gives the Jays great D depth. The team has added lots of decent arms in the bullpen to go along with the best young starting staff in the AL; Hill and Lind have to get their act in gear, but GM Anthopoulos has added depth at position across the board so at least Hill could be trade-bait if he stumbles in April and May.
BTW, I'll be at the Twins-Jays home opener on April 1st. Great seats too (my wife got me tickets for my upcoming birthday).
The Yanks are beatable this season. Their starting pitching has lots of holes. AJ is a fucking tool.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 07:58 AM
The Yanks are beatable this season. Their starting pitching has lots of holes. AJ is a fucking tool.
While I agree, just how good does their starting rotation have to be with the offense those effing Yankees have? I just think the Yankees have enough to at least carry them to the wild card. Don't forget about the Yankees bully either. If they can get 6 innings from their starters and turn it over to their bullpen with a lead, they will be tough to beat. But if the Yankees make the post season, I think their pitching will be fully exposed there. They don't have a World Series caliber team. But, I'm sure Cashman will go out and try to get the best arms available at the trading deadline to shore up any questions they have on their pitching staff.
Boston looks like the team to beat in the East by far though. They should run away with the division with their pitching staff.
Hey Ruckus. What do you think of the acquisitions made by the Cubs this off-season? On paper the additions of Pena's bat and Garza's arm look to be pretty solid additions. The Cubs desperately needed a right handed power bat in their lineup and Garza will add some much needed depth to their pitching staff.
I have also heard that big Z and Aramis have come into camp in really good shape and appear to be primed for big years! We need Ramirez to get back to hitting 30+ homers and knocking in 100+ runs for this team to have a chance to compete.
All in all, I think the NL Central may just be the deepest division in baseball. I think any team between the Cards, Brewers, Reds and Cubs all have a legit shot at taking the Central. Should make for a fun summer! 8)
Ya, it's Boston's East to lose. I meant that the Yanks may struggle to get a wild card. They do not have the starters to put them into WS contention and Jeter is nearing the end, thank god.
I'm excited for Boston's chances this year. I really liked the Gonzalez trade a lot, and I think the addition of Crawford in the outfield will increase the team speed as long as Ellsbury plays the majority of the season (unlike the 18 he played last year). I agree that the Soxs' pitching staff is better than the Yanks but I think Beckett's best days are behind him. I have two concerns for this team; 1) can our catcher Saltalamacchia figure out how to throw the ball to second base, and 2) can Papelbon bounce back after the season he had last year.
Hey Beer...you sound rather optimistic about the Cubbies! ;D Haven't you learned anything? ;) I dunno, I think it might be a two horse race between the Reds and the Brewers with the Brewers taking it so long as their starting pitching stays healthy. That's a big "IF" but Greinke is poised to have a comeback year, particularly pitching in the NL and Marcum is beast when healthy. I just think the Cubbies might still have too many holes. But as you pointed out, if somehow Aramis can have a solid season, and by that I mean healthy, and Big Z is respectable, we could have an outside shot at a 90 win season. I just don't see the Cards competing w/o Wainwright. I'm more excited to see the next step in the development of Castro. He sure seemed to figure it out at the end of last season for a REALLY young guy. Man do I love him! I do agree the Central is really deep this year.
Hey Ophidiophobia (that's the last time I type out your whole name ;D), what makes an Oklahoman root for the Devil (Red Sox)? Jaimoe, you seem quite confident in your prediction that the O's finish last. Would you like a friendly season wager on who finishes higher in the standings, the O's or Blue Jays? It should be pretty interesting. I also think the Rays have a good shot at winning the division. I'm not sold on the Red Sox starting pitching either. The Rays will be fine offensively if Desmond Jennings pans out as expected and the lost of Crawford won't be felt that badly. That starting pitching staff is still the best in the East if Hellickson pitches like he did in brief stints last year. It's the hit they took in the bullpen that could haunt them with the offenses they have to face in that division.
There isn't nearly enough Phillies talk going on in here.......... ;)
Ruckus I started liking the Soxs during the '03 ALCS. I remember watching Boone crush the ball into left field during game 7, and I just thought, "man I hate the Yankees". That group of players on the '04 team (Manny, Big Papi, Johnny (Judas) Damon, Varitek, Schilling, Pedro, and the Idiots) I thought were so cool. I remember seeing the Yankees kick our ass and go up 3-0 in the ALCS, and then the grand slam by Judas in game 7. I've been a huge fan ever since. I try to make the trip to Arlington to catch them play at least once a year.
Sweet Caroline At Fenway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynfrH5GHlw#)
Hey Ruckus, my O's finishing last place confidence comes from their continued ineptness since 1998. Yet somehow, seemingly every year, some in the baseball media get fans in Baltimore excited after they are picked to make a run at the playoffs before the season even starts. As long as you have that fucking asshole Peter Angelos as owner, his meddling ways will ensure the O's never live up to their potential.
I think on paper the O's are a much improved team. But the East is the toughest division in all of pro sports and I can't see the O's finishing out of the basement... but I do think the games across-the-board will be much harder fought. There won't be any easy teams. Should be fun. Oh, and what do you want to bet? Free tickets to a game in Toronto? A Jays baseball hat? If I lose, I'd have to wear an O's hat or buy me some Yankee IPAs when I visit Camden at some point. I'm open to suggestions. However, I REFUSE to don any evil Yankee/Red Sox swag.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 01:52 PM
Hey Ruckus, my O's finishing last place confidence comes from their continued ineptness since 1998. Yet somehow, seemingly every year, some in the baseball media get fans in Baltimore excited after they are picked to make a run at the playoffs before the season even starts. As long as you have that fucking asshole Peter Angelos as owner, his meddling ways will ensure the O's never live up to their potential.
I think on paper the O's are a much improved team. But the East is the toughest division in all of pro sports and I can't see the O's finishing out of the basement... but I do think the games across-the-board will be much harder fought. There won't be any easy teams. Should be fun. Oh, and what do you want to bet? Free tickets to a game in Toronto? A Jays baseball hat? If I lose, I'd have to wear an O's hat or buy me some Yankee IPAs when I visit Camden at some point. I'm open to suggestions. However, I REFUSE to don any evil Yankee/Red Sox swag.
Sounds good. We have a bit to sort out the details. We can do our forum taglines or avatars or something else. I'll take tickets in Toronto if you can fly me up there and put me up for a weekend also. ;D As for the O's, deep down I know you're right but all we have here is hope. There are a lot of question marks as far as the offensive additions made such as DLee and how he will react to surgery and Vlad and his 2nd half swoon in Arlington even with Hamilton in the lineup next to him. But there is balance and Wieters should take a big step forward offensively. I think their starting pitching MAY surprise more even though the additions were made on offense. Matusz is the real deal and everything I'm hearing about Zach Britton is that he is ready for the midseason callup. It may be earlier if necessary.
Your Jays do have a fine young rotation for sure and I agree with what was posted above. What the hell were you guys thinking signing Bautista to that contract?!
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 03, 2011, 02:49 PM
Your Jays do have a fine young rotation for sure and I agree with what was posted above. What the hell were you guys thinking signing Bautista to that contract?!
Well, as I stated above, the Jays were damned if they do, damned if they don't. Last year was Bautista's first full season as an everyday player. The Jays young GM, Alex Anthopoulos, is a very smart hombre, and he's done an excellent job surrounding himself with great support staff. The "braintrust" think Bautista is the real deal, but we'll have to see about this. It is a gamble of sorts, but he does add depth to several positions. Also, Canadian sports teams usually have to overpay US-based free agents in order to compete, so this was no different (although Bautista's contract wasn't too huge and he's wanted to stay).
Another factor for an improved Jays team is that "we" have a new manager, John Farrell, the ex-Red Sox pitching coach. He was much-in-demand across the Majors as manager and picked the Jays. I liked Cito Gaston, but his coaching style was out-dated.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 07:58 AM
BTW, I'll be at the Twins-Jays home opener on April 1st. Great seats too (my wife got me tickets for my upcoming birthday).
That's a sweet gift! Have fun!
To the Cubs fans, I listen to The Score at night, and it seems that every Cubs fan is giving up already. The fans want to get rid of pretty much everyone. But no team would want the players and their contracts. They tried to keep the core of players that got them swept in the playoffs, and that was smart, but it's coming to the end of that era. And it seems the Cubs already checking out in spring training. My personal opinion is that they won't finish above 3rd, but I'm thinking 4th. My thinking is they'll let their new manager coach for 2 years (at most 3), they won't make the playoffs, get rid of the vets, and start over with young players. Then they'll fire the coach, and promote Ryne Sandberg who has been coaching the young players in the minors, and will have respect in the clubhouse. Which I don't think is a bad plan for the Cubbies.
P.S. Cub fans, please feel free to throw my message in my face come September ;)
19 StraightTM
:)
I still think back on that World Series run and smile.
Pablo Sandoval has dropped some serious weight and is laying off pitches! Mark DeRosa is healthy and hitting the ball real well so far. Still not sure how Tejada is going to work out at shortstop, but I feel good about things overall. We've also got a kid named Brandon Belt who is going to be a stud and will probably be up by the end of the season.
It's just so nice to be able to turn on the radio and hear a baseball game. 8) :beer:
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 10:37 AM
Ya, it's Boston's East to lose. I meant that the Yanks may struggle to get a wild card. They do not have the starters to put them into WS contention and Jeter is nearing the end, thank god.
After last season, I, like Ruckus, have doubts about the starting pitching for the Sox. Of course this is me sounding like a typical Sox fan but again with Beckett and Papelbon's poor showing last season, I find it hard to put my full trust in them. Plus Diasuke is the biggest dissappointment on that staff. Hopefully the offense can shine a bit.
I am pulling for the Jays to break their tranistion year/losing years streak for the sake of my twin brother who has been a lifelong dedicated Jays fan. He caught the success of his team early in our lives while I have followed the sox for the better half of 25 years and just recently tasted the glory.
As a Sox fan I am offering up a sacrifice of Sweet Caroline at any Boston-based sports game. Please protest, boo, break Neil Diamond cds. I hate that shit, sorry ophidiophobia.
"None of us knew what the fuck he was doing there" - Levon Helm and the Band (sans Robbie) regarding N. Diamond's appearance during the Last Waltz
Quote from: wolof7 on Mar 07, 2011, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 10:37 AM
Ya, it's Boston's East to lose. I meant that the Yanks may struggle to get a wild card. They do not have the starters to put them into WS contention and Jeter is nearing the end, thank god.
I am pulling for the Jays to break their tranistion year/losing years streak for the sake of my twin brother who has been a lifelong dedicated Jays fan. He caught the success of his team early in our lives while I have followed the sox for the better half of 25 years and just recently tasted the glory.
The Jays will be competetive this season for sure, barring injury to their #1-2 starters. They do have depth at the 4-5 though, which is great. With their hotshot young GM making good moves in the off-season (SI rated him #1 as GM in the off-season) and a new manager, things are at least optimistic here and to fans across the country and some, like your bro, south of the border.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 07, 2011, 02:23 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Mar 07, 2011, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 10:37 AM
Ya, it's Boston's East to lose. I meant that the Yanks may struggle to get a wild card. They do not have the starters to put them into WS contention and Jeter is nearing the end, thank god.
I am pulling for the Jays to break their tranistion year/losing years streak for the sake of my twin brother who has been a lifelong dedicated Jays fan. He caught the success of his team early in our lives while I have followed the sox for the better half of 25 years and just recently tasted the glory.
The Jays will be competetive this season for sure, barring injury to their #1-2 starters. They do have depth at the 4-5 though, which is great. With their hotshot young GM making good moves in the off-season (SI rated him #1 as GM in the off-season) and a new manager, things are at least optimistic here and to fans across the country and some, like your bro, south of the border.
The east is murder this year. They're going to kill each other to the point that only 1 team is going to come out. I know the national media is obsessed with comparing the Rays to the Marlins of years past, but this is just typical laziness. Losing Crawford will hurt, but Damon really isn't that much of a downgrade and CC's defense is greatly overrated because he made one catch in the All-Star game. I'll take Manny over 300 strikeout Pena all day. The bullpen is going to be interesting, but I'll take our staring 5 over every team in MLB except the Phillies. And we've upgraded at 2nd, SS, and Right. Longoria will have a monster year with Manny behind him - just wait.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Mar 07, 2011, 04:06 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 07, 2011, 02:23 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Mar 07, 2011, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 03, 2011, 10:37 AM
Ya, it's Boston's East to lose. I meant that the Yanks may struggle to get a wild card. They do not have the starters to put them into WS contention and Jeter is nearing the end, thank god.
I am pulling for the Jays to break their tranistion year/losing years streak for the sake of my twin brother who has been a lifelong dedicated Jays fan. He caught the success of his team early in our lives while I have followed the sox for the better half of 25 years and just recently tasted the glory.
The Jays will be competetive this season for sure, barring injury to their #1-2 starters. They do have depth at the 4-5 though, which is great. With their hotshot young GM making good moves in the off-season (SI rated him #1 as GM in the off-season) and a new manager, things are at least optimistic here and to fans across the country and some, like your bro, south of the border.
The east is murder this year. They're going to kill each other to the point that only 1 team is going to come out. I know the national media is obsessed with comparing the Rays to the Marlins of years past, but this is just typical laziness. Losing Crawford will hurt, but Damon really isn't that much of a downgrade and CC's defense is greatly overrated because he made one catch in the All-Star game. I'll take Manny over 300 strikeout Pena all day. The bullpen is going to be interesting, but I'll take our staring 5 over every team in MLB except the Phillies. And we've upgraded at 2nd, SS, and Right. Longoria will have a monster year with Manny behind him - just wait.
You are right about the season being murder and only one team making it out of the division. Even the O's look better, at least on paper. I think Damon is near the end though. With all the changes, I have no idea how TB will fare this seaspn, but I do like their starters.
I set up the fantasy baseball league. I'm not the biggest fan of starting threads, so if you think we need to, do it. I have it set to 10 teams, but I'm hoping we at least get an even number this year. The draft is Wednesday the 23rd at 6:30central. If the time doesn't work let us know as soon as you can.
Anyways, here's the info...
Yahoo, League ID: 136026, Password: baseball
http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb= (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=)
I talked to Dylan, and he's in and so is his buddy. We need 4 more to get 8 lets make it happen!
Also in real baseball news...it was nice to Morneau back is the lineup. I was doing a mock draft yesterday, and people were just harping on me for drafting him. Foot in mouth!
Quote from: Walts on Mar 09, 2011, 05:42 PM
I talked to Dylan, and he's in and so is his buddy. We need 4 more to get 8 lets make it happen!
Also in real baseball news...it was nice to Morneau back is the lineup. I was doing a mock draft yesterday, and people were just harping on me for drafting him. Foot in mouth!
I figure Clarkwork is in
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 09, 2011, 08:09 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 09, 2011, 05:42 PM
I talked to Dylan, and he's in and so is his buddy. We need 4 more to get 8 lets make it happen!
Also in real baseball news...it was nice to Morneau back is the lineup. I was doing a mock draft yesterday, and people were just harping on me for drafting him. Foot in mouth!
I figure Clarkwork is in
I hope so. I'll try to find people's emails from last year. Hopefully that will work. If not, Ruckus you got $20 to float Headdy this year?
You guys know to count me in. I just signed up to the league. We got enough?
i started to sign up.. but didnt want to impose if the last few team slots were spoken for.
Someone gimme a count of available slots if any, por favor.
Go Braves!
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 10, 2011, 09:49 PM
i started to sign up.. but didnt want to impose if the last few team slots were spoken for.
Someone gimme a count of available slots if any, por favor.
Go Braves!
Yeah, sign up for sure! You gotta be excited for the Braves this year. :beer:
i'm fighting back so much excitement it's hard to not want to pick up alot of Braves in my fantasy league teams.
Bad news down here in FL from Atlanta's spring training, Luis Salazar, former MLBer and current manager of the Braves' single-A team was hit in the face by a line drive foul ball yesterday. The accounts from the players and coaches made it sound like they'd all thought it had to be a fatal injury for sure, but Salazar is undergoing reconstructive surgery and doctors say he's getting better. He'll more than likely lose vision in his right eye.
Just a reminder of the chaos that could be in America's most beautiful game. All you out there playin' softball this summer or have kids playing baseball/tee-ball/whatever.. stay safe.
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 10, 2011, 11:54 PM
i'm fighting back so much excitement it's hard to not want to pick up alot of Braves in my fantasy league teams.
Bad news down here in FL from Atlanta's spring training, Luis Salazar, former MLBer and current manager of the Braves' single-A team was hit in the face by a line drive foul ball yesterday. The accounts from the players and coaches made it sound like they'd all thought it had to be a fatal injury for sure, but Salazar is undergoing reconstructive surgery and doctors say he's getting better. He'll more than likely lose vision in his right eye.
Just a reminder of the chaos that could be in America's most beautiful game. All you out there playin' softball this summer or have kids playing baseball/tee-ball/whatever.. stay safe.
Tyler! Please join the MMJ league eh?
EDIT: Ne'er mind...
I'm a big Braves fan as well, so glad there are a few of us at least. Should be a good year for them. I also just got a nice retro Dale Murphy jersey! So i'm ready for the season!
If we are running short maybe we should start a Fantasy Baseball thread. Might bring some other people in that wouldn't know to look here.
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 10, 2011, 11:54 PM
Just a reminder of the chaos that could be in America's most beautiful game. All you out there playin' softball this summer or have kids playing baseball/tee-ball/whatever.. stay safe.
Speaking of which, did you ever find out where it is and when you are playing?
Not feeling so awesome any more now that Chase Utley's injured knee is possibly screwed. Time will tell, I guess :(
Hey, I just signed up. I'm the Arkansas Mules. 8)
It looks like we need one more to make it 8.
Quote from: Jon T. on Mar 11, 2011, 08:19 AM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 10, 2011, 11:54 PM
Just a reminder of the chaos that could be in America's most beautiful game. All you out there playin' softball this summer or have kids playing baseball/tee-ball/whatever.. stay safe.
Speaking of which, did you ever find out where it is and when you are playing?
Jon,
I was playin in a co-ed league that plays up at exchange park on monday nights.. but the people i was gonna play with dropped the ball on registering on time.. so now i've decided to play in the on base league with my students and fellow instructors. i work with a guy who plays for a big weekend tourney team from pcola and he's told me if i could commit to it he'd ask to get me on the team... i just dont know if i can give up every weekend of the summer as a single young successful guy like myself.. especially that one certain weekend in may ;)
plus i'd like to take a couple weekend trips up to atlanta for some games this summer.
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 11, 2011, 02:53 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Mar 11, 2011, 08:19 AM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 10, 2011, 11:54 PM
Just a reminder of the chaos that could be in America's most beautiful game. All you out there playin' softball this summer or have kids playing baseball/tee-ball/whatever.. stay safe.
Speaking of which, did you ever find out where it is and when you are playing?
Jon,
I was playin in a co-ed league that plays up at exchange park on monday nights.. but the people i was gonna play with dropped the ball on registering on time.. so now i've decided to play in the on base league with my students and fellow instructors. i work with a guy who plays for a big weekend tourney team from pcola and he's told me if i could commit to it he'd ask to get me on the team... i just dont know if i can give up every weekend of the summer as a single young successful guy like myself.. especially that one certain weekend in may ;)
plus i'd like to take a couple weekend trips up to atlanta for some games this summer.
Bummer. That's the same night we play up there. I don't blame you for passing up the weekend league. I like playing, but I sure as shit don't want it to cut into my weekend time. We just found out we are being sponsored by Pensacola Bay Brewery and they told us they will be providing our pre and post game refreshments. :D
Quote from: Walts on Mar 08, 2011, 12:47 AM
I set up the fantasy baseball league. I'm not the biggest fan of starting threads, so if you think we need to, do it. I have it set to 10 teams, but I'm hoping we at least get an even number this year. The draft is Wednesday the 23rd at 6:30central. If the time doesn't work let us know as soon as you can.
Anyways, here's the info...
Yahoo, League ID: 136026, Password: baseball
http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb= (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=)
We need one more for 8. There's 2 people who weren't in it last year, and we still don't have 8. Who are the teams from last year that aren't in it this year?
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 11, 2011, 11:04 AM
Not feeling so awesome any more now that Chase Utley's injured knee is possibly screwed. Time will tell, I guess :(
That's too bad. Love Utley. But Micheal Young will be a good 2B replacement for the Phils.
Quote from: Walts on Mar 13, 2011, 03:48 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 11, 2011, 11:04 AM
Not feeling so awesome any more now that Chase Utley's injured knee is possibly screwed. Time will tell, I guess :(
That's too bad. Love Utley. But Micheal Young will be a good 2B replacement for the Phils.
He definitely would be an excellent replacement. It's the $16M contract that would be tough for the Phils to swallow
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 14, 2011, 09:43 AM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 13, 2011, 03:48 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 11, 2011, 11:04 AM
Not feeling so awesome any more now that Chase Utley's injured knee is possibly screwed. Time will tell, I guess :(
That's too bad. Love Utley. But Micheal Young will be a good 2B replacement for the Phils.
He definitely would be an excellent replacement. It's the $16M contract that would be tough for the Phils to swallow
Oh c'mon! You guys are loaded with cash. Plus you can use all the money you saved by not resigning chin pubes.
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 14, 2011, 02:11 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 14, 2011, 09:43 AM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 13, 2011, 03:48 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 11, 2011, 11:04 AM
Not feeling so awesome any more now that Chase Utley's injured knee is possibly screwed. Time will tell, I guess :(
That's too bad. Love Utley. But Micheal Young will be a good 2B replacement for the Phils.
He definitely would be an excellent replacement. It's the $16M contract that would be tough for the Phils to swallow
Oh c'mon! You guys are loaded with cash. Plus you can use all the money you saved by not resigning chin pubes.
Since when did the Phils become the Yankees? :o But you have a point. Citizens Bank Park has sold out for like 3 years straight.
And don't get me started on "chin pubes"! I'm a HUGE Werth fan & it was pretty sad to see him go. But I can't blame him, he got an ass-load of $. And to add insult to injury, his replacement, Dominic Brown, fractured his hand & is out for 4-6 weeks. I guess the only thing that could make up for this mess is having a wicked pitching staff.......oh wait :P
OK Beer, I think I'm coming around to the possibility of a successful Cubbie campaign against all my best judgment because I am such a dumb optimist. I think we'll still struggle to score runs at times but if this Zambrano resurgence is for real, the rotation becomes a strength along with what I believe to be a real good bullpen. With Greinke's injury, Marcum's health being a question mark, the Reds' OK rotation and Wainwright's sad plight, the possibility is there. May the pieces all fall into place.
Also, do you or peafunk or anyone else want to play some fantasy baseball with some friendly forumites?
I appreciate the offer, Ruckus. But fantasy baseball is way too involved for me. I'm taking on a ton more responsibilty at work & I doubt I'll have time for all the roster switching & upkeep that fantasy baseball requires. Good luck & have fun all! :thumbsup:
Where the fuck is the Bad Motherfucker? Sign in player!
Quote from: Walts on Mar 15, 2011, 07:30 PM
Where the fuck is the Bad Motherfucker? Sign in player!
Man, I tried baseball once and I completely dropped the ball on it.
It looks like we still need one more player to make it 8!
Alright, I've got some noob questions on the league. I think I understand how the head-to-head format works, but out of our complete roster (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL, DL), how many players do we start each week? I guess I'm most unsure of the pitchers. Also, the 30 inning minimum...is this the required number of innings that our combined, starting pitching staff must surpass each week? What happens if we don't hit it?
anyone play MLB 11 The Show on ps3? we could set up a little tournament or something.
Quote from: bbill on Mar 18, 2011, 12:49 PM
It looks like we still need one more player to make it 8!
Alright, I've got some noob questions on the league. I think I understand how the head-to-head format works, but out of our complete roster (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL, DL), how many players do we start each week? I guess I'm most unsure of the pitchers. Also, the 30 inning minimum...is this the required number of innings that our combined, starting pitching staff must surpass each week? What happens if we don't hit it?
I have no idea about any of your questions, but if you need one more guy, shoot me a message
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Mar 18, 2011, 02:59 PM
Quote from: bbill on Mar 18, 2011, 12:49 PM
It looks like we still need one more player to make it 8!
Alright, I've got some noob questions on the league. I think I understand how the head-to-head format works, but out of our complete roster (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL, DL), how many players do we start each week? I guess I'm most unsure of the pitchers. Also, the 30 inning minimum...is this the required number of innings that our combined, starting pitching staff must surpass each week? What happens if we don't hit it?
I have no idea about any of your questions, but if you need one more guy, shoot me a message
PM sent. 8)
Quote from: Walts on Mar 13, 2011, 03:42 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 08, 2011, 12:47 AM
I set up the fantasy baseball league. I'm not the biggest fan of starting threads, so if you think we need to, do it. I have it set to 10 teams, but I'm hoping we at least get an even number this year. The draft is Wednesday the 23rd at 6:30central. If the time doesn't work let us know as soon as you can.
Anyways, here's the info...
Yahoo, League ID: 136026, Password: baseball
http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb= (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=)
We need one more for 8. There's 2 people who weren't in it last year, and we still don't have 8. Who are the teams from last year that aren't in it this year?
Mind if I step in? I'm going to be following my Reds quite obsessively this year, and might as well put it to use.
Quote from: The DARK on Mar 18, 2011, 08:41 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 13, 2011, 03:42 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 08, 2011, 12:47 AM
I set up the fantasy baseball league. I'm not the biggest fan of starting threads, so if you think we need to, do it. I have it set to 10 teams, but I'm hoping we at least get an even number this year. The draft is Wednesday the 23rd at 6:30central. If the time doesn't work let us know as soon as you can.
Anyways, here's the info...
Yahoo, League ID: 136026, Password: baseball
http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb= (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=)
We need one more for 8. There's 2 people who weren't in it last year, and we still don't have 8. Who are the teams from last year that aren't in it this year?
Mind if I step in? I'm going to be following my Reds quite obsessively this year, and might as well put it to use.
Yeah sign up. We shouldn't have a problem finding one more to get to 10. 10 teams would be better. I take it you'll be drafting the Reds players early and often.
Also, whoever is Dykstras Accountants, sweet name! Anytime Lenny is mentioned it brings a smile to my face. Then I think of his smile with a big fucking chaw in 8)
Quote from: bbill on Mar 18, 2011, 12:49 PM
It looks like we still need one more player to make it 8!
Alright, I've got some noob questions on the league. I think I understand how the head-to-head format works, but out of our complete roster (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL, DL), how many players do we start each week? I guess I'm most unsure of the pitchers. Also, the 30 inning minimum...is this the required number of innings that our combined, starting pitching staff must surpass each week? What happens if we don't hit it?
It's better you ask questions before the draft, so you don't get fucked over after the draft.
It's more of a daily thing (or thang) rather than a weekly thing. I usually set my roster three days in advance. You'll just have to keep an eye on your starting pitchers. There's an icon telling you that they're the probable starter for the day. The icon is there about 3 or 4 days in advance. So you wanna check your team 2 or 3 times a week. You'll wanna make sure some of your bench spots are SP's. If you don't get the 30 innings you'll lose all the pitching categories, but that never happens. It's just there to punish people for not doing their roster, and it keeps people from benching their pitchers if their first pitcher of the week does great. If that makes any sense?
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 02:21 AM
Quote from: bbill on Mar 18, 2011, 12:49 PM
It looks like we still need one more player to make it 8!
Alright, I've got some noob questions on the league. I think I understand how the head-to-head format works, but out of our complete roster (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL, DL), how many players do we start each week? I guess I'm most unsure of the pitchers. Also, the 30 inning minimum...is this the required number of innings that our combined, starting pitching staff must surpass each week? What happens if we don't hit it?
It's better you ask questions before the draft, so you don't get fucked over after the draft.
It's more of a daily thing (or thang) rather than a weekly thing. I usually set my roster three days in advance. You'll just have to keep an eye on your starting pitchers. There's an icon telling you that they're the probable starter for the day. The icon is there about 3 or 4 days in advance. So you wanna check your team 2 or 3 times a week. You'll wanna make sure some of your bench spots are SP's. If you don't get the 30 innings you'll lose all the pitching categories, but that never happens. It's just there to punish people for not doing their roster, and it keeps people from benching their pitchers if their first pitcher of the week does great. If that makes any sense?
Not yet...let me back up. The way our league roster positions are listed, I would assume that we start the following positions every week: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P. If that assumption is correct, then I've got 8 pitchers that I need to start each week? Or maybe what I'm missing is that even though we're in a week-long matchup against one other person, I can shift players in and out of my starting, 8-pitcher roster during that week? And then the 30-innings thing...so, every day we have to have a combined 30 innings of pitching? That seems like a lot to sustain for every day of the season.
I'm sure I'll catch on once the league is up and running, and that these questions probably seem pretty dumb right now. Don't worry about trying to put too much time into answering these. ;D
Hey, Dark, jump into the league!
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 02:08 AM
Quote from: The DARK on Mar 18, 2011, 08:41 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 13, 2011, 03:42 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 08, 2011, 12:47 AM
I set up the fantasy baseball league. I'm not the biggest fan of starting threads, so if you think we need to, do it. I have it set to 10 teams, but I'm hoping we at least get an even number this year. The draft is Wednesday the 23rd at 6:30central. If the time doesn't work let us know as soon as you can.
Anyways, here's the info...
Yahoo, League ID: 136026, Password: baseball
http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb= (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=)
We need one more for 8. There's 2 people who weren't in it last year, and we still don't have 8. Who are the teams from last year that aren't in it this year?
Mind if I step in? I'm going to be following my Reds quite obsessively this year, and might as well put it to use.
Yeah sign up. We shouldn't have a problem finding one more to get to 10. 10 teams would be better. I take it you'll be drafting the Reds players early and often.
Also, whoever is Dykstras Accountants, sweet name! Anytime Lenny is mentioned it brings a smile to my face. Then I think of his smile with a big fucking chaw in 8)
;)
Hey Walts, I think I mentioned it before but I can't do 7:30 Eastern. Could you please push the draft back to 8 or even 8:30 if possible? Thanks either way.
Hey Braden. You can and will want to change your lineup every day, particularly your pitching staff. You only need 30 total innings for the week. As Walts said, as you scroll through the upcoming days, there will be a carrot (^) next to your starting pitcher that is scheduled to start that day. You would want to put him in for that date if you like the matchup. The innings limit I guess was instituted to punish slacking managers but I know in h2h formats managers that will punt K's and Wins for saves, era and whip and draft nothing but great middle relievers late in the draft while loading up on offense early. The 30 inning minimum acts as a deterrent for that kind of strategy as well.
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 21, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Yup. Wednesday at 8:30pm
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 21, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Yup. Wednesday at 8:30pm
i'll have to buy some beer on the way home from work tonight and a tomorrow night burnin' that midnight oil with my pre-draft rankings
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 21, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Yup. Wednesday at 8:30pm
Sweet. That works best for me too. I'm in for $20 if you guys want to.
Hey, I know you didn't want to start a new thread Walts, but I'm gunna throw one out there to lure someone in. We can let it drift off and die, but it might grab someones eye that wouldn't necessarily look in here.
Weds @ 830 works well for me. Studying up tonight.
Quote from: bbill on Mar 21, 2011, 04:15 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 21, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Yup. Wednesday at 8:30pm
Sweet. That works best for me too. I'm in for $20 if you guys want to.
Hey, I know you didn't want to start a new thread Walts, but I'm gunna throw one out there to lure someone in. We can let it drift off and die, but it might grab someones eye that wouldn't necessarily look in here.
Just a heads up. The current draft time is set at 9:30 Eastern which is even better for me but hopefully not too late for some. I can do 8:30 Eastern as well though the later it is, the more drunk drafting I'll be doing.
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 22, 2011, 08:13 AM
Quote from: bbill on Mar 21, 2011, 04:15 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 21, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Yup. Wednesday at 8:30pm
Sweet. That works best for me too. I'm in for $20 if you guys want to.
Hey, I know you didn't want to start a new thread Walts, but I'm gunna throw one out there to lure someone in. We can let it drift off and die, but it might grab someones eye that wouldn't necessarily look in here.
Just a heads up. The current draft time is set at 9:30 Eastern which is even better for me but hopefully not too late for some. I can do 8:30 Eastern as well though the later it is, the more drunk drafting I'll be doing.
YO! I'm just goin' by the commish! I can do either, though. Walts, we need your ultimate judgement (which I think you already gave us ::)).
::whispers (tenderly?) to Ruckus::
"Hey Ruckus, I think BH should just join already, don't you? You can tell he
really wants in, he's just trying to be polite and give other people a chance. ;D Seriously though, he'll probably regret it if he doesn't. Majorly."
Quote from: bbill on Mar 22, 2011, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 22, 2011, 08:13 AM
Quote from: bbill on Mar 21, 2011, 04:15 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Mar 21, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 21, 2011, 03:30 PM
The draft is changed to 8:30Eastern. We need one more. Headdy should just be in it. Are we playing for $20 again? If not, then Headdy you better play. Or if anyone else wants in that's reading this...sign up! We need yah. I can get someone to play if need be, but rather keep it to just forum members.
just so we're clear.. it's wednesday 8:30pm right?
Yup. Wednesday at 8:30pm
Sweet. That works best for me too. I'm in for $20 if you guys want to.
Hey, I know you didn't want to start a new thread Walts, but I'm gunna throw one out there to lure someone in. We can let it drift off and die, but it might grab someones eye that wouldn't necessarily look in here.
Just a heads up. The current draft time is set at 9:30 Eastern which is even better for me but hopefully not too late for some. I can do 8:30 Eastern as well though the later it is, the more drunk drafting I'll be doing.
YO! I'm just goin' by the commish! I can do either, though. Walts, we need your ultimate judgement (which I think you already gave us ::)).
::whispers (tenderly?) to Ruckus::
"Hey Ruckus, I think BH should just join already, don't you? You can tell he really wants in, he's just trying to be polite and give other people a chance. ;D Seriously though, he'll probably regret it if he doesn't. Majorly."
Majorly 8). He really is a polite dude but when it comes to crunching numbers, I fear him. He is a predator and predators smell fear. This scent is enticing. It is the lure of fear that has him circling the league ID# and password slowly and cautiously. Or maybe its just the scent of Sweet Surrender.
I just wanted to point out the fact that Walts changed the time to 9:30 instead of the before stated 8:30 eastern time. I was hoping to give a heads up to Walts and everyone else. /secretly rolls eyes in disgust/
Thanks for the heads up, Ruckus. It should be officially set at 8:30 eastern.
The Meddlers are IN.
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 22, 2011, 10:31 AM
...but when it comes to crunching numbers, I fear him.
That's true...he is an engineer after all. 8)
Thanks for serving as a mock draft in preparation for my "other" leagues guys. :dankk2: 8)
:-*
I may not be able to be around for all of the draft. That's a bit early for me. I'll try my best.
I'm used to doing NL only leagues the last 3 years so I'm a little worried about this one. Not nearly as familiar with the junior league, I mean American league.
Quote from: BH on Mar 23, 2011, 04:26 PM
I may not be able to be around for all of the draft. That's a bit early for me. I'll try my best.
I'm used to doing NL only leagues the last 3 years so I'm a little worried about this one. Not nearly as familiar with the junior league, I mean American league.
This is my first foray into fantasy baseball, but I'll likely be sticking with the NL as well. Maybe I'll grab a few sluggers from there early and pick up a few fallers, but otherwise I know where my loyalties lie.
Think you still have a shot at the division, BH? Your rotation's looking a bit thin.
Quote from: The DARK on Mar 23, 2011, 05:12 PM
Quote from: BH on Mar 23, 2011, 04:26 PM
I may not be able to be around for all of the draft. That's a bit early for me. I'll try my best.
I'm used to doing NL only leagues the last 3 years so I'm a little worried about this one. Not nearly as familiar with the junior league, I mean American league.
This is my first foray into fantasy baseball, but I'll likely be sticking with the NL as well. Maybe I'll grab a few sluggers from there early and pick up a few fallers, but otherwise I know where my loyalties lie.
Think you still have a shot at the division, BH? Your rotation's looking a bit thin.
Thin indeed. That was a HUGE blow. Division? Maybe. IF, Carp stays healthy. Pennant? Doubtful.
Quote from: BH on Mar 23, 2011, 05:55 PM
Quote from: The DARK on Mar 23, 2011, 05:12 PM
Quote from: BH on Mar 23, 2011, 04:26 PM
I may not be able to be around for all of the draft. That's a bit early for me. I'll try my best.
I'm used to doing NL only leagues the last 3 years so I'm a little worried about this one. Not nearly as familiar with the junior league, I mean American league.
This is my first foray into fantasy baseball, but I'll likely be sticking with the NL as well. Maybe I'll grab a few sluggers from there early and pick up a few fallers, but otherwise I know where my loyalties lie.
Think you still have a shot at the division, BH? Your rotation's looking a bit thin.
Thin indeed. That was a HUGE blow. Division? Maybe. IF, Carp stays healthy. Pennant? Doubtful.
All depends on how healthy the team is... you've got a good front 3 even without Waino (probably better than our playoff team last season). Still, I look forward to both the Reds and the Dirt giving the Cards and the Meddlers a swift exit ;)
By the way, is there a chat board during the draft? I'm unfamiliar with the Yahoo setup.
Quote from: The DARK on Mar 23, 2011, 07:09 PM
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Quote from: The DARK on Mar 23, 2011, 05:12 PM
Quote from: BH on Mar 23, 2011, 04:26 PM
I may not be able to be around for all of the draft. That's a bit early for me. I'll try my best.
I'm used to doing NL only leagues the last 3 years so I'm a little worried about this one. Not nearly as familiar with the junior league, I mean American league.
This is my first foray into fantasy baseball, but I'll likely be sticking with the NL as well. Maybe I'll grab a few sluggers from there early and pick up a few fallers, but otherwise I know where my loyalties lie.
Think you still have a shot at the division, BH? Your rotation's looking a bit thin.
Thin indeed. That was a HUGE blow. Division? Maybe. IF, Carp stays healthy. Pennant? Doubtful.
All depends on how healthy the team is... you've got a good front 3 even without Waino (probably better than our playoff team last season). Still, I look forward to both the Reds and the Dirt giving the Cards and the Meddlers a swift exit ;)
By the way, is there a chat board during the draft? I'm unfamiliar with the Yahoo setup.
Yes there is a chat set up.
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;D ;D ;D
What, this year's collapse? ;)
I'll post a picture if any good ones turn up after this opening series, but check this out...too funny:
"So a group of San Francisco Giants fans have put together $8,000 — not an easy proposition these days — to pay for a plane to fly over Dodger Stadium on opening day with a banner that reads "Giants 2010 Champs: BEAT LA". The Giants and Dodgers open their seasons against each other on Thursday, March 31. The following email was received earlier today by the blog Vin Scully Is My Homeboy:
Hi Roberto, let your beloved readers that we have reached our goal of 8K and have made the payment towards the plane company. The beautiful banner has been manufactured. "Giants 2010 Champs: BEAT LA" banner will be flying over your ugly and infested stadium on Opening Day. Have a nice day.
– "The Say Hey Kid"
Quote from: bbill on Mar 31, 2011, 11:28 AM
I'll post a picture if any good ones turn up after this opening series, but check this out...too funny:
"So a group of San Francisco Giants fans have put together $8,000 — not an easy proposition these days — to pay for a plane to fly over Dodger Stadium on opening day with a banner that reads "Giants 2010 Champs: BEAT LA". The Giants and Dodgers open their seasons against each other on Thursday, March 31. The following email was received earlier today by the blog Vin Scully Is My Homeboy:
Hi Roberto, let your beloved readers that we have reached our goal of 8K and have made the payment towards the plane company. The beautiful banner has been manufactured. "Giants 2010 Champs: BEAT LA" banner will be flying over your ugly and infested stadium on Opening Day. Have a nice day.
– "The Say Hey Kid"
;D
That's awesome! Yeah, you should post some pictures of that.
Got a couple new lids to start the season off right.
(http://lf.hatworld.com/hwl?set=sku%5B20105522%5D,c%5B2%5D,w%5B140%5D,h%5B105%5D&load=url%5Bfile:product%5D)
(http://lf.hatworld.com/hwl?set=sku%5B20076632%5D,c%5B2%5D,w%5B140%5D,h%5B105%5D&load=url%5Bfile:product%5D)
With apologies to Brewers fans, how about that to start off the season? :beer:
Quote from: The DARK on Mar 31, 2011, 06:24 PM
With apologies to Brewers fans, how about that to start off the season? :beer:
Yeah that's a nice start to the season for you guys. I'll be in Milwaukee over Easter. They'll be starting a series with the Reds the following Monday. I'm going to a game, but not sure which one - it could be against the Astros. I hope it's battery night against the Reds so I can chuck a couple AA's at Hernandez. But I should really throw them at Axeford ;)
Quote from: Walts on Mar 31, 2011, 05:43 PM
Quote from: bbill on Mar 31, 2011, 11:28 AM
I'll post a picture if any good ones turn up after this opening series, but check this out...too funny:
"So a group of San Francisco Giants fans have put together $8,000 — not an easy proposition these days — to pay for a plane to fly over Dodger Stadium on opening day with a banner that reads "Giants 2010 Champs: BEAT LA". The Giants and Dodgers open their seasons against each other on Thursday, March 31. The following email was received earlier today by the blog Vin Scully Is My Homeboy:
Hi Roberto, let your beloved readers that we have reached our goal of 8K and have made the payment towards the plane company. The beautiful banner has been manufactured. "Giants 2010 Champs: BEAT LA" banner will be flying over your ugly and infested stadium on Opening Day. Have a nice day.
– "The Say Hey Kid"
;D
That's awesome! Yeah, you should post some pictures of that.
Hers's another one from yesterday. Too bad the Giants lost.
(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/262660/GIANTS-FAN-DODGERS-OPENER.jpg)
A's kick off things tonight against King Felix and the Mariners!
;D
I read an article about it today. That's even better than the Beat LA message. I like how San Fran is starting a trend around the league. That's great!
I hope you had fun last night Jaimoe on the Twins expense.
I know we lost our first game, but I don't see the Twins doing anything this year. When Carl Pavano is the opening day starter (the #2)...you're in trouble. I could see Pavano being a 3 or 4, but a 2? No way. This could be a long season. I'd say 2nd or 3rd in our division would be realistic, but they seem to surprise me every year. What would really surprise me is if they would win the first round of the playoffs. But it's not even the first round, it's about the ship!
Quote from: Walts on Apr 02, 2011, 10:15 AM
I hope you had fun last night Jaimoe on the Twins expense.
I did have fun, but I still managed to spend $50 on bad beer including Bud, Stella and Keith's (Halifax swill). The ceremonies at the beginning of the game were fairly awesome: honouring newly elected Hall of Famers Pat Gillick (Jays former GM) and Roberto Alomar (both made nice speeches too; Alomar is the first Jays player to go into the Hall wearing a Jays hat), plus bringing out the other player elected to the Hall this year, Bert Blyleven.
The crowd got rowdy, again, in the latter innings (it's a shameful opening night tradition). I sat in front of three older obnoxious Americans (one was a Twins fans); one asked if the game was being televised (all 162 are on Sportsnet in HD) and then made fun of the Jays attendence woes from last year; another questioned the legitimacy of having a moment of silence for the victims of the Japan tsunami. This was particularly ignorant given Tsuyoshi Nishioka was making his MLB debut with the Twins. I was going to go Tie Domi on those idiots, but I wasn't going to get thrown out before my wife showed up.
Too bad it was a blow-out. Nice seeing Morneau back in action. Romero pitched well with young prospect JP Arencibia catching in place of the departed all-star, John Buck.
Today's game will be tighter I think.
orioles starters have allowed 1 run and 6 hits in 20 IP over 3 games.. not bad Rob...
Quote from: darkglow on Apr 03, 2011, 07:46 PM
orioles starters have allowed 1 run and 6 hits in 20 IP over 3 games.. not bad Rob...
It was a glorious weekend. It sucks because I have to work this evening because it's a beautiful day and the city is starting to bustle with Opening Day energy in my neighborhood. I wish I was going to the game!
Chris Tillman was the big surprise because we were beginning to fear that he may never live up to his potential. With Matusz going on the DL, Zach Britton showed why he had shot up to #1 on the Oriole prosepect charts over the last two years yesterday. Dude is a lefty sinkerballer who keeps the ball in the park. He will be effective immediately I believe. There still isn't much depth on the starting rotation but otherwise the team is in good shape.
Best record in the AL and second best in the majors to Philly since Buck took over the reigns last year. 8)
finally getting my new braves cap worn in
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I think I'm giving up on the Cards already this season. Horrific f'n start. :'(
Quote from: darkglow on Apr 12, 2011, 03:56 PM
finally getting my new braves cap worn in
(http://i51.tinypic.com/28744nr.jpg)
You're so bad ass! If only the West Phones were
Quote from: Darklands on Apr 12, 2011, 08:35 PM
I think I'm giving up on the Cards already this season. Horrific f'n start. :'(
Sounds like a Husker fan 8)
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 13, 2011, 02:33 PM
Quote from: Darklands on Apr 12, 2011, 08:35 PM
I think I'm giving up on the Cards already this season. Horrific f'n start. :'(
Sounds like a Husker fan 8)
exacatatigly
I'm a Redsox fan so my mouth is shut at present.
What a horrible start for a team that was picked by around 2 out of every 3 of the "experts" to win it all.
I'm still betting they will be there in the fall but what a yawning chasm they have dug.
I think Andrew McCutchen may be traumatized for the rest of his life after this...
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=13936367 (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=13936367)
Quote from: The DARK on Apr 19, 2011, 11:58 AM
I think Andrew McCutchen may be traumatized for the rest of his life after this...
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=13936367 (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=13936367)
Cutch is on leave from the team for personal reasons now :(
At least we beat yinz 3 out of 4!
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 27, 2011, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
Hijack, but it involves a Boston team: Habs-Bruins Game 7 and I'm taking Boston 3-2.
Go Os tonight too!
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 27, 2011, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
It's quite easy to make brazen sports predictions on a music message board with nothing to lose. I quite like it that way. But if you must, I will indulge you. What say you a double bourbon on the rocks next time I see you? ;)
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 27, 2011, 11:36 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 27, 2011, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
It's quite easy to make brazen sports predictions on a music message board with nothing to lose. I quite like it that way. But if you must, I will indulge you. What say you a double bourbon on the rocks next time I see you? ;)
I did not get a chance to respond to this in time, but had I seen it I would have taken you up on it. Therefore in good conscience I owe you a double bourbon on the rocks, or substitute beverage of your choice.
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 28, 2011, 11:00 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 27, 2011, 11:36 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 27, 2011, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
It's quite easy to make brazen sports predictions on a music message board with nothing to lose. I quite like it that way. But if you must, I will indulge you. What say you a double bourbon on the rocks next time I see you? ;)
I did not get a chance to respond to this in time, but had I seen it I would have taken you up on it. Therefore in good conscience I owe you a double bourbon on the rocks, or substitute beverage of your choice.
Orange creamsicle? ::)
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 28, 2011, 11:20 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 28, 2011, 11:00 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 27, 2011, 11:36 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 27, 2011, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
It's quite easy to make brazen sports predictions on a music message board with nothing to lose. I quite like it that way. But if you must, I will indulge you. What say you a double bourbon on the rocks next time I see you? ;)
I did not get a chance to respond to this in time, but had I seen it I would have taken you up on it. Therefore in good conscience I owe you a double bourbon on the rocks, or substitute beverage of your choice.
Orange creamsicle? ::)
Is that what the Phillies have in their Gatorade bucket?
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 29, 2011, 12:13 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 28, 2011, 11:20 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 28, 2011, 11:00 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 27, 2011, 11:36 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Apr 27, 2011, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Alrighty, I scored some nice free tix to the O's/Red Sox game tonight. Mahg33ta, Ophidio, Wolof, Easy and all you other Red Sox clowns, this is where the streak ends. Starting pitching ERA under 1 over the last 9 games?! Not anymore.
Let's Go O's! ::)
Good call Ruckus- you were right about the streak ending. Want to make a wager on the outcome of tonight's game?
It's quite easy to make brazen sports predictions on a music message board with nothing to lose. I quite like it that way. But if you must, I will indulge you. What say you a double bourbon on the rocks next time I see you? ;)
I did not get a chance to respond to this in time, but had I seen it I would have taken you up on it. Therefore in good conscience I owe you a double bourbon on the rocks, or substitute beverage of your choice.
Orange creamsicle? ::)
Is that what the Phillies have in their Gatorade bucket?
lol, it may be. They've been pretty sluggish on offense as of late
Nice DUI, Lowe.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 29, 2011, 02:58 PM
Nice DUI, Lowe.
Kinda related story. I run a fantasy league that includes two sidepots. One is for having a player involved in a brawl at the mound (must own either the pitcher or the mound charging batter) and the other is for having a player either arrested or suspended for drugs. My buddy is flipping out right now because he had Man Ram but because he retired before being suspended it didn't count. He then proceeded to drop Lowe two days ago. ;D The sidepot is still alive!
Is anyone more surprised about the start of the Indians than I am?
After the season opener, watching Carmona get shelled by the ChiSox, I was thinking how long of a year it was going to be... again!
Now, 18 wins later, they've broken the franchise record for wins in April by two freaking games and could tie the franchise record for the longest home win streak at 13 with a win today!
Now it's just a matter of keeping this pace up.
Dynamite(With Me and San Francisco Giants Cody Ross & Brian Wilson) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwYZ3LHHERI#ws)
Quote from: iLikeBeer on May 01, 2011, 11:13 AM
Is anyone more surprised about the start of the Indians than I am?
After the season opener, watching Carmona get shelled by the ChiSox, I was thinking how long of a year it was going to be... again!
Now, 18 wins later, they've broken the franchise record for wins in April by two freaking games and could tie the franchise record for the longest home win streak at 13 with a win today!
Now it's just a matter of keeping this pace up.
Incredible start hopefully they can keep it up, can you imagine that team with Sabathia, Lee, Martinez, etc.
Side note: My Nats are .500 can't complain!
Quote from: kotchishm on May 04, 2011, 10:35 AM
Incredible start hopefully they can keep it up, can you imagine that team with Sabathia, Lee, Martinez, etc.Side note: My Nats are .500 can't complain!
Yeah, that would be nice, however, many of the Indians' key contributors so far this season are products of the trades made for CC, Lee and Martinez.
Masterson, who is arguably Cleveland's best starter was acquired in the Martinez trade from Boston. Another starter (although now on the 15 day DL) is Carlos Carrasco who came over in the Lee trade. Our closer, Chris Perez, was a key piece in the trade of Westbrook to the Cards. And Matt LaPorta (starting 1B) and Michael Brantley (started the season at the lead-off spot and CF until Sizemore's return) are nice young players acquired from Milwaukee in the CC trade.
Trust me. There were a LOT of grumblings (myself included) about what seemed like a lack of return when those trades initially went down. But, now the Indians are beginning to see the fruits of those trades. And a year earlier than expected to boot! 8)
Quote from: iLikeBeer on May 04, 2011, 01:54 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on May 04, 2011, 10:35 AM
Incredible start hopefully they can keep it up, can you imagine that team with Sabathia, Lee, Martinez, etc.Side note: My Nats are .500 can't complain!
Yeah, that would be nice, however, many of the Indians' key contributors so far this season are products of the trades made for CC, Lee and Martinez.
Masterson, who is arguably Cleveland's best starter was acquired in the Martinez trade from Boston. Another starter (although now on the 15 day DL) is Carlos Carrasco who came over in the Lee trade. Our closer, Chris Perez, was a key piece in the trade of Westbrook to the Cards. And Matt LaPorta (starting 1B) and Michael Brantley (started the season at the lead-off spot and CF until Sizemore's return) are nice young players acquired from Milwaukee in the CC trade.
Trust me. There were a LOT of grumblings (myself included) about what seemed like a lack of return when those trades initially went down. But, now the Indians are beginning to see the fruits of those trades. And a year earlier than expected to boot! 8)
Great point. Lots of youth i didn't realize how young they were until I just looked over their roster. 27.7 average age that's ridiculous.
Buccos 17-17...May 8th, latest we've been .500 since 2005. 2.5 games out of 1st place. Just wanted to make sure I got this post in before we lose 10 of 12 and dont sniff .500 the rest of the season :bath:
ESPN has been doing guest musicians' renditions of Baseball Tonight's theme music. Well, tonight, I saw Grace Potter and the Nocturnals' rendition. Anyone else see this?
Quote from: walterfredo on May 02, 2011, 01:02 PM
Dynamite(With Me and San Francisco Giants Cody Ross & Brian Wilson) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwYZ3LHHERI#ws)
Thanks, that's the greatest thing I've ever seen.
Get well tony larussa's shingles....and albert's swing. Also, please just quit Ryan Franklin
Well Jose Bautista was a bargain ;D
Quote from: Ruckus on May 16, 2011, 12:13 PM
Well Jose Bautista was a bargain ;D
Indeed!
The AL East is unfolding so far as predicted: teams are beating each other up.
Happy belated birthday too!
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
I think the reason they are getting so much love is because they are so EASY to like. McCutcheon is the most exciting player in baseball (screw Reyes and his one year fluke). Charlie Morton loses 12 games last year with an ERA near 8 and changes his arm angle and becomes a legitimate sub 4 era starter. How does that happen? It's ridiculous what they're doing but with the Nats falling further and further out of the race because of the Braves and Phillies I think they are an easy team to root for. Hopefully the Nats aren't too far off from a season like this.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
the NL Championship Series between the Braves and Pirates was one of the BEST EVER
Sid Bream's slide! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3WtSKEMUio#)
Quote from: bbill on Jul 20, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Hey BBill! I'll be Cap'n for a day. I went there for a three game set with the Cubbies while staying with a friend who lived in the Burgh. The stadium is gorgeous! It's essentially at the meeting of the three rivers and next to Heinz Field. We actually took a ferry that docked right at the ballpark after parking on the other side of the river. The park is intimate. We sat in three different sections, the left field bleachers (right next to the visitors bullpen), field box down the 3rd base line and upper tank behind the plate. They were all great.
Even better, the 2nd day I think was Willie Stargell bobblehead day (I think...it could have been Dave Parker). I traded mine to a fan collector for three beers. Best trade of my life. ;D
I made it a point to take a photo of Antonio Alfonseca's 6 fingers as well while he was warming up in the Cubbies' bullpen.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 21, 2011, 02:44 PM
Quote from: bbill on Jul 20, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Hey BBill! I'll be Cap'n for a day. I went there for a three game set with the Cubbies while staying with a friend who lived in the Burgh. The stadium is gorgeous! It's essentially at the meeting of the three rivers and next to Heinz Field. We actually took a ferry that docked right at the ballpark after parking on the other side of the river. The park is intimate. We sat in three different sections, the left field bleachers (right next to the visitors bullpen), field box down the 3rd base line and upper tank behind the plate. They were all great.
Even better, the 2nd day I think was Willie Stargell bobblehead day (I think...it could have been Dave Parker). I traded mine to a fan collector for three beers. Best trade of my life. ;D
I made it a point to take a photo of Antonio Alfonseca's 6 fingers as well while he was warming up in the Cubbies' bullpen.
you traded pops or the cobra for 3 beers... >:(
Quote from: bbill on Jul 20, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Ever been to PNC?! C'mon now! I actually havent been to a game yet this year though, heading back to the Burgh tomorrow and might be going, interested to see how the crowd/energy has changed since previous years.
Anyway, I havent been to too many ballparks to compare it with (Fenway, old Yankee Stadium, Jacobs Field, Coney Island, Angels stadium circa '94 when it was getting a ton of renovations), but it is a great field. Obviously it doesnt have the nostalgia that some parks still do, but it really is laid out fantastically and there isnt a bad seat in the house (and since theyve sucked, you can get seats as cheap as $5 fairly often). I actually enjoy the upper deck during these days because you get a lot more breeze to help with the 90 degree heat. Plus the view thru the outfield is great even when the Bucs are winning 50 games a year.
Here's a pic I took last year from about 5 rows from the back. Not the best skyline based on where I was, but you get the idea. Also, the wallpaper on my cell has been the McGee's sign from the T5 run, but I think its time for a change :( 8)
(http://www.nervestudy.com/images/pnc2.jpg)
(actually not my pic because I was too lazy to get it on my computer and then flickr, but you get the idea)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 21, 2011, 07:32 PM
Quote from: bbill on Jul 20, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Ever been to PNC?! C'mon now! I actually havent been to a game yet this year though, heading back to the Burgh tomorrow and might be going, interested to see how the crowd/energy has changed since previous years.
Anyway, I havent been to too many ballparks to compare it with (Fenway, old Yankee Stadium, Jacobs Field, Coney Island, Angels stadium circa '94 when it was getting a ton of renovations), but it is a great field. Obviously it doesnt have the nostalgia that some parks still do, but it really is laid out fantastically and there isnt a bad seat in the house (and since theyve sucked, you can get seats as cheap as $5 fairly often). I actually enjoy the upper deck during these days because you get a lot more breeze to help with the 90 degree heat. Plus the view thru the outfield is great even when the Bucs are winning 50 games a year.
Here's a pic I took last year from about 5 rows from the back. Not the best skyline based on where I was, but you get the idea. Also, the wallpaper on my cell has been the McGee's sign from the T5 run, but I think its time for a change :( 8)
(http://www.nervestudy.com/images/pnc2.jpg)
(actually not my pic because I was too lazy to get it on my computer and then flickr, but you get the idea)
Trippy field! Was it Doc Ellis Day at the park? :o
Quote from: TheBigChicken on Jul 21, 2011, 06:30 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 21, 2011, 02:44 PM
Quote from: bbill on Jul 20, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Hey BBill! I'll be Cap'n for a day. I went there for a three game set with the Cubbies while staying with a friend who lived in the Burgh. The stadium is gorgeous! It's essentially at the meeting of the three rivers and next to Heinz Field. We actually took a ferry that docked right at the ballpark after parking on the other side of the river. The park is intimate. We sat in three different sections, the left field bleachers (right next to the visitors bullpen), field box down the 3rd base line and upper tank behind the plate. They were all great.
Even better, the 2nd day I think was Willie Stargell bobblehead day (I think...it could have been Dave Parker). I traded mine to a fan collector for three beers. Best trade of my life. ;D
I made it a point to take a photo of Antonio Alfonseca's 6 fingers as well while he was warming up in the Cubbies' bullpen.
you traded pops or the cobra for 3 beers... >:(
I'd say advantage Ruckus on that trade! ;D
Quote from: bbill on Jul 21, 2011, 07:48 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 21, 2011, 07:32 PM
Quote from: bbill on Jul 20, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 19, 2011, 10:54 PM
Buccos win their 8th series in a row (what....wait, what?) and leadoff Baseball Tonight..holy christ, is this real life.
The next couple weeks loom large with the schedule (next 3 series: STL, ATL, MIL) as to what their playoff chances and move-making strategery will be.
Im also not blown away, but I am surprised how much the media has already been talking about/supporting the Pirates. September I could see, but right after the All-Star break?! Buccos vs Braves on ESPN Monday. Im sure theyll show plenty of early 90's flashbacks :'(
Hey Cap'n, you ever been to a game at PNC Park? That place looks really nice!
Ever been to PNC?! C'mon now! I actually havent been to a game yet this year though, heading back to the Burgh tomorrow and might be going, interested to see how the crowd/energy has changed since previous years.
Anyway, I havent been to too many ballparks to compare it with (Fenway, old Yankee Stadium, Jacobs Field, Coney Island, Angels stadium circa '94 when it was getting a ton of renovations), but it is a great field. Obviously it doesnt have the nostalgia that some parks still do, but it really is laid out fantastically and there isnt a bad seat in the house (and since theyve sucked, you can get seats as cheap as $5 fairly often). I actually enjoy the upper deck during these days because you get a lot more breeze to help with the 90 degree heat. Plus the view thru the outfield is great even when the Bucs are winning 50 games a year.
Here's a pic I took last year from about 5 rows from the back. Not the best skyline based on where I was, but you get the idea. Also, the wallpaper on my cell has been the McGee's sign from the T5 run, but I think its time for a change :( 8)
(http://www.nervestudy.com/images/pnc2.jpg)
(actually not my pic because I was too lazy to get it on my computer and then flickr, but you get the idea)
Trippy field! Was it Doc Ellis Day at the park? :o
Nice call ;D
They dont usually cut it like that, but after a search, that immediately caught my eye :o
I'm not a big baseball fan, but this is one of my favorite sports stories.
No Mas Presents: Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No by James Blagden (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vUhSYLRw14#)
what a horseshit call in the 19th inning. terrible call if it happened in the first 9 innings, but to decide a game in the 19th on such a horrendous call is ridiculous
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 27, 2011, 06:29 PM
what a horseshit call in the 19th inning. terrible call if it happened in the first 9 innings, but to decide a game in the 19th on such a horrendous call is ridiculous
That call was flat out disgraceful. It's time to build robot umps so this kind of nonsense doesn't happen. To add insult to injury, the Braves won due to this terrible call!
Quote from: peafunk31 on Jul 27, 2011, 09:17 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 27, 2011, 06:29 PM
what a horseshit call in the 19th inning. terrible call if it happened in the first 9 innings, but to decide a game in the 19th on such a horrendous call is ridiculous
That call was flat out disgraceful. It's time to build robot umps so this kind of nonsense doesn't happen. To add insult to injury, the Braves won due to this terrible call!
i'm a braves fan and it pains me that it happened to my team..
umpiring a baseball game is a tough job.. especially as head ump behind the plate.. and i definitely wouldnt want a bunch of robots out there running the show..
i think he just had a really bad lapse of judgment.. and i think the game should be scrubbed from the books if possible... that was such an obviously horrible call
Pence to the Phils without having to give up Brown or Worley?!?!? Oh HELL YA! :D
Quote from: peafunk31 on Jul 30, 2011, 10:29 AM
Pence to the Phils without having to give up Brown or Worley?!?!? Oh HELL YA! :D
Really wanted us to get Pence, and wouldnt have minded trading anyone in our farm system for him. Rich get richer. Ugh.
Yesterday's game was ugly. First game this year I quite watching after 3 innings. Hopefully we bounce back.
Here we go again. At least football training camp is heating up. Were making Starlin Castro look like Ted Williams.
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 03, 2011, 11:44 AM
Hey Beer...you sound rather optimistic about the Cubbies! ;D Haven't you learned anything? ;) I dunno, I think it might be a two horse race between the Reds and the Brewers with the Brewers taking it so long as their starting pitching stays healthy. That's a big "IF" but Greinke is poised to have a comeback year, particularly pitching in the NL and Marcum is beast when healthy. I just think the Cubbies might still have too many holes. But as you pointed out, if somehow Aramis can have a solid season, and by that I mean healthy, and Big Z is respectable, we could have an outside shot at a 90 win season. I just don't see the Cards competing w/o Wainwright. I'm more excited to see the next step in the development of Castro. He sure seemed to figure it out at the end of last season for a REALLY young guy. Man do I love him! I do agree the Central is really deep this year.
Hey Ophidiophobia (that's the last time I type out your whole name ;D), what makes an Oklahoman root for the Devil (Red Sox)? Jaimoe, you seem quite confident in your prediction that the O's finish last. Would you like a friendly season wager on who finishes higher in the standings, the O's or Blue Jays? It should be pretty interesting. I also think the Rays have a good shot at winning the division. I'm not sold on the Red Sox starting pitching either. The Rays will be fine offensively if Desmond Jennings pans out as expected and the lost of Crawford won't be felt that badly. That starting pitching staff is still the best in the East if Hellickson pitches like he did in brief stints last year. It's the hit they took in the bullpen that could haunt them with the offenses they have to face in that division.
:o :o
Let's go Rayyysss! The O's are doing their best guys.
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 20, 2011, 11:10 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 03, 2011, 11:44 AM
Hey Ophidiophobia (that's the last time I type out your whole name ;D), what makes an Oklahoman root for the Devil (Red Sox)? Jaimoe, you seem quite confident in your prediction that the O's finish last. Would you like a friendly season wager on who finishes higher in the standings, the O's or Blue Jays? It should be pretty interesting. I also think the Rays have a good shot at winning the division. I'm not sold on the Red Sox starting pitching either. The Rays will be fine offensively if Desmond Jennings pans out as expected and the lost of Crawford won't be felt that badly. That starting pitching staff is still the best in the East if Hellickson pitches like he did in brief stints last year. It's the hit they took in the bullpen that could haunt them with the offenses they have to face in that division.
:o :o
Let's go Rayyysss! The O's are doing their best guys.
Soxs' ERA for this month is almost 6 (5.98), and we only have 5 wins for the month. The roof is collapsing on the Sox, but my hope is that they can survive for the next couple of weeks and make noise in the playoffs.
And tonight reminded me/us again why baseball still can be the greatest game in the world. Tonight was simply the most incredible night of baseball I have ever seen. Sure it wasn't Game 7 of the World Series...it was better! Still shaking
was all that real? all of that? in one night? I cannot recall a greater evening of sports...at least night in recent memory...unreal. I'm a Red Sox fan, bummed out, but I mean...wow...as a sports fan, I am not sure I'll ever see that again in my lifetime
Red Sox suck...how the hell did TB come back from being down 7 nothing? It's not easy being a RS fan... :'(
Papel-crazy can shoulder the blame there...you're asked to pitch1 inning, season on the line, get it done ... if he sticks around, I hope he ditches his super-lame windup / intimidator shoulder drop ... looks SO stupid when he does that
Also am coming around that closers are a dime-a-dozen, if one isn't working, swap him out immediately...should have moved away from Papel weeks ago
I need coffee like a mother to get through today
Quote from: Bigsky on Sep 29, 2011, 08:27 AM
Red Sox suck...how the hell did TB come back from being down 7 nothing? It's not easy being a RS fan... :'(
Cry me a river. I wish the Indians could have 1/2 the payroll as the Red Sox afford to have?!
What's funny is, the Red Sox and their insanely high payroll are cleaning out their lockers today just like my beloved Indians and their piddly payroll! ;D
As for last night, that was one incredible night in sports. Four games to decide the final 2 playoff spots. Two of those game go to extra innings and one of those games was decided in the bottom of the ninth??? Not to mention, one of those games included a 6 run 8th and a game tying homerun in the 9th to key a comeback from a 7-0 deficit??? Freaking INSANE! :D
The MLB playoffs have a tough act to follow for sure after last night!
As a Red Sox fan I'm glad it is over with. The team flat sucked this month. I look for the team to have a different look to it after the nose dive that was September. Couldn't give two shits about the teams left, but I guess I'll root for the Cardinals since they are close to Oklahoma even though the Phils will beat them handily.
As this forum's long suffering Rays fan - I am still drunk and I find it impossible to focus on anything beside last night. Not sure when I will get better. I was at the Trop, sitting in the nosebleed. Magic.
There was a weird buzz when Longo came up in the 12th. Half the crowd knew that the Sox had blew it, but the scoreboard was slow to put up the final. The score finally flipped to 4 - 3, there was a roar that went through the crowd and Longo stepped out. 2 pitches later and the game is over.
Best fact about last night: That weird little low wall in left at the Trop was not always like that. They cut down that portion of the wall so that Carl Crawford could rob people of home runs down the line. Its called the "Crawford Cutout." Is that irony? Karma? Thats just a double off the wall if it weren't for CC.
So thanks Carl for taking all of money from Boston (I really don't blame you for that one), for stinking it up in Boston all year, for dropping that slidding catch last night, and for the Crawford Cutout.
And Dan Johnson (the Great Pumpkin around these parts) you can retire and never do anything again - we'll take care of you for the rest of your life.
Wow Soup! :D Congratulations to you and all the Rays fans! I can't imagine what it must have been like to be there. Thanks for the Crawford Cutout tidbit. I had no idea and makes it that much more entertaining. Last night had me thinking about many things.
1. I had no horse in the race other than the O's and my disdain for Red Sox fans in general. I'm not pointing out individuals here because I've met a great number of nice Sox fans but we all know the ones I'm talking about. The bandwagon is lighter today. For example, I was at Wrigley earlier this month and a wasted older Red Sox fan tries to buy a cigarette off of me for 3 bucks. He proceeded to tell me in his Sox hat and shirt how he had travelled all the way to Chi to go to Wrigley telling me how they understand our pain. ::) I gave him a smoke because I won't take money for them, but in hindsight I should have charged him 5 bucks. Moral of the story...the Red Sox weren't even playing but he was decked out in their gear and just wanted to blab about them. It was a Cubs/Pirates game. Then I asked him what Jim Rice's career season high in home runs was? ;D
2. How would this have played out if MLB didn't have the "1 seed plays the wild card unless they are in the same division" rule? I'm sure the Yanks would have done EVERYTHING to make sure that the Sox and Rays played 163.
3. WSS2 pointed out what I've been harping on for years. Closers are so overrated and overpaid. Additionally, the Save is the most arbitrary statistical category ever that is in no way indicative of a player's value or ability. Wow, Craig Kimbrel had a lot of saves this year and was in fact dominant early on. Papelbon only blew a few saves all year. Woopity doo. There is Mariano Rivera and then everyone else.
4. What if the Cards had Wainwright?
5. Soup you also got me thinking about something just now. Pure hypothetical and probably an apples and oranges kinda thing. I've been a Cubs fan for about 16 years now and an O's fan for 5. I was wondering whether I'd rather be at game 5 of a Cubs blowout victory to win their 1st World Series in over a century or be at an extra inning walk off win to make the playoffs after coming back from 7-0 in the 8th inning of the last game of the season? That will never happen again and you will always have that with you.
Ohhhh yeahhhh. Don't get me started on Phillies fans. jrud, yagtf and peafunk are alright in my book. Otherwise...
They are like frickin' locusts! Where did they come from? At that same Wrigley game, 4 Phillies bros, decked out in matching Phillies gear top to bottom, yelling and screaming at a Cubs/Pirates game. I don't get it.
Remember the Lovely Ladies from Baseball Stars? ;D
Two of my least favourite teams in any sport, Red Sox and Braves, collapse and miss the playoffs on the same day! If only my Jays had better pitching (even average would have made the season interesting). Oh well, go Rays and Brewers... and Halladay! I hope the Yankees get clobbered.
As a Sox and Oriole fan, that was sure a strange night. But I was 100% pulling for the Sox because I knew my son would wake up crushed this am (he did) and I wasn't ready for the season to end.
The mind boggles at how low a likelihood that all unfolding was. Rays down 7-0 in the 8th. Yanks have lost a game like that twice before IN THE HISTORY OF THEIR FRANCHISE. Coupled w/ the 9th inning Sox disaster.
A one game head-to-head game today would have been good drama, but hard to argue anything could top what happened last night.
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 29, 2011, 02:27 PM
5. Soup you also got me thinking about something just now. Pure hypothetical and probably an apples and oranges kinda thing. I've been a Cubs fan for about 16 years now and an O's fan for 5. I was wondering whether I'd rather be at game 5 of a Cubs blowout victory to win their 1st World Series in over a century or be at an extra inning walk off win to make the playoffs after coming back from 7-0 in the 8th inning of the last game of the season? That will never happen again and you will always have that with you.
I can't tell you how rewarding that was last night. Strange how a silly game can do that to your soul. I've been with the Rays since the inception and we've been good since '08 and we will be good for many years to come, so we're past the whole "good for you plucky underdog" thing, but wow.
We just get killed all day by ESPN - they hate us and can't stand that we are good - it's bad for business. So all we ever hear about is how lousy our fans are and how we never show up. Thing is we do have good fans and I'll spare you the litany of excuses as to why we don't draw well. Last night did more for us than we can ever messure. The fans there and the kids...just wow.
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 29, 2011, 02:37 PM
Ohhhh yeahhhh. Don't get me started on Phillies fans. jrud, yagtf and peafunk are alright in my book. Otherwise...
They are like frickin' locusts! Where did they come from? At that same Wrigley game, 4 Phillies bros, decked out in matching Phillies gear top to bottom, yelling and screaming at a Cubs/Pirates game. I don't get it.
Remember the Lovely Ladies from Baseball Stars? ;D
lol, you say that now. But be warned when i come down to Camden Yards next year for a Phils - Orioles game I plan on using you as a human shield if the Baltimore fans start throwing shit at me. I'll be an easy target in my super-de-duper awesome Chooch jersey :thumbsup:
Quote from: peafunk31 on Sep 29, 2011, 08:07 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 29, 2011, 02:37 PM
Ohhhh yeahhhh. Don't get me started on Phillies fans. jrud, yagtf and peafunk are alright in my book. Otherwise...
They are like frickin' locusts! Where did they come from? At that same Wrigley game, 4 Phillies bros, decked out in matching Phillies gear top to bottom, yelling and screaming at a Cubs/Pirates game. I don't get it.
Remember the Lovely Ladies from Baseball Stars? ;D
lol, you say that now. But be warned when i come down to Camden Yards next year for a Phils - Orioles game I plan on using you as a human shield if the Baltimore fans start throwing shit at me. I'll be an easy target in my super-de-duper awesome Chooch jersey :thumbsup:
I'm really looking forward to that man! We will make it happen. Just don't let any strange O's fans near your IPA's
The best thing that has ever happened to the Braves is having the Red Sox collapse eclipse their own miserable finish.
11 wins to go.
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 30, 2011, 09:52 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Sep 29, 2011, 08:07 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 29, 2011, 02:37 PM
Ohhhh yeahhhh. Don't get me started on Phillies fans. jrud, yagtf and peafunk are alright in my book. Otherwise...
They are like frickin' locusts! Where did they come from? At that same Wrigley game, 4 Phillies bros, decked out in matching Phillies gear top to bottom, yelling and screaming at a Cubs/Pirates game. I don't get it.
Remember the Lovely Ladies from Baseball Stars? ;D
lol, you say that now. But be warned when i come down to Camden Yards next year for a Phils - Orioles game I plan on using you as a human shield if the Baltimore fans start throwing shit at me. I'll be an easy target in my super-de-duper awesome Chooch jersey :thumbsup:
I'm really looking forward to that man! We will make it happen. Just don't let any strange O's fans near your IPA's
;D I'll be imbibing through an IV so there will be a 0% chance of contamination
Red Sox ;D
Pirates :(
Yanks playing an elimination game is rough enough on the nerves, but good - God!! How is any Yankee fan's heart going to be able to take it with AJ f'ing Burnett pitching?
Hopefully he settles in, cause that first inning was scary.
Not sure where the good luck came from, but I scored a lower level outfield ticket to tonight's Phils - Cards elimination game :D Citizens Bank Park is going to hit a new level of insanity! I'm going to ditch the rally towel & instead swing a dead squirrel around by its tail. LETS GET IT ON!!!
Quote from: peafunk31 on Oct 07, 2011, 09:54 AM
Not sure where the good luck came from, but I scored a lower level outfield ticket to tonight's Phils - Cards elimination game :D Citizens Bank Park is going to hit a new level of insanity! I'm going to ditch the rally towel & instead swing a dead squirrel around by its tail. LETS GET IT ON!!!
Enjoy the game. I hope your Phillies fare better than my Yanks did last night. ::)
What a bummer that was. I think I could have handled it better if Detroit just clocked the hell out of A.J. the other night, and ended it there. What a freakin tease to win game 4 on the road behind him, only to come home, and not be able to get it done. :(
At least you got Doc going tonight. Should be a good one, and I'll be rootiing for ya.
Im glad the Brew Crew is going to the ALCS, although they seemed to be celebrating an awful lot for a first round win.
I wish Nyjer was still playing for the Pirates...Loved the "FUCK YEAH" yell right into the microphone after the game ;D
Redbirds! What an amazing game. A pitching gem in a deciding game. Nothing better. (As long as you win). Hated that Howard went down at such a critical moment. Hope he's good. Molina is the greatest defensive catcher ever. And Furcal more than made up for his shakey defense this year all in one night! That play late was one of the best I've seen. I'm buzzzin! Bring it Nyjer, you PUNK BITCH!
3 down 8 to go
the horror.....the horror.....
Phils were out-performed, hands down. An incredibly frustrating series for us fans. Nuff said.
Let's go Brewers!
Great baseball and I hate Nyjer Morgan so there's that.
What a throw by Molina though I think Utley may have been safe. There were no good replays of it. What an AMAZING performance by Carpenter.
Let's Go O's!
Two of my fav Jays battling it out in a Game 5. Wow, what a night! Good luck Cards and fuck you Yanks once again!
Going to Game 3 tonight! Birds, Squirls and Carp!
Wow, almost blew Yo out in the first and then to see that lead stand up. I said two days ago I would have started Craig in this game over Holliday. Holliday could have used the extra rest, and Craig has been swinging the hot bat. When I saw the lineup card tonight I told my wife David Freese should be hitting ahead of Yadie. TL could really use me in the dugout. ;D
I'm just glad Tony used the bullpen right tonight. if he had brought in Dotel instead of Lynn I would have thrown in the towel. Then to bring in Motte to pitch to Weeks and finish off the ninth, we aren't there for nothing. Huge Larussa fan!!!!
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 13, 2011, 01:43 AM
Wow, almost blew Yo out in the first and then to see that lead stand up. I said two days ago I would have started Craig in this game over Holliday. Holliday could have used the extra rest, and Craig has been swinging the hot bat. When I saw the lineup card tonight I told my wife David Freese should be hitting ahead of Yadie. TL could really use me in the dugout. ;D
I'm just glad Tony used the bullpen right tonight. if he had brought in Dotel instead of Lynn I would have thrown in the towel. Then to bring in Motte to pitch to Weeks and finish off the ninth, we aren't there for nothing. Huge Larussa fan!!!!
He hasn't been around for 30 years as a Mngr from nothing. People here just hate him. Let's see how much they hate him when he makes it to the WS a third time with the Birds.
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 13, 2011, 07:08 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 13, 2011, 01:43 AM
Wow, almost blew Yo out in the first and then to see that lead stand up. I said two days ago I would have started Craig in this game over Holliday. Holliday could have used the extra rest, and Craig has been swinging the hot bat. When I saw the lineup card tonight I told my wife David Freese should be hitting ahead of Yadie. TL could really use me in the dugout. ;D
I'm just glad Tony used the bullpen right tonight. if he had brought in Dotel instead of Lynn I would have thrown in the towel. Then to bring in Motte to pitch to Weeks and finish off the ninth, we aren't there for nothing. Huge Larussa fan!!!!
He hasn't been around for 30 years as a Mngr from nothing. People here just hate him. Let's see how much they hate him when he makes it to the WS a third time with the Birds.
That's the vocal minority in my opinion. Something about baseball that just makes everyone think they are smarter than the manager. I love Tony. It's going to be a sad day when he retires. Speaking of thinking they are smarter, I too wanted to move Freese up in the lineup and replace Holiday with Craig! Looks like Craig is going to play for Berkman tonight....
boy are the red sox in disarray.
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 13, 2011, 03:54 PM
boy are the red sox in disarray.
I thought September was hard as a Red Sox fan, but October has been even worse. It seems like everybody in the organization is getting thrown under the bus. I don't blame Tito for quitting.
Hey look!^^ The Red Sox remain a story thanks to ESPN while two GREAT LCS's are going on! Can we at least wait until the season is over before the Yankees and Red Sox retake the headlines?
Thanks for Theo Epstein BTW guys ;)
Why is this thread still alive? Everyone knows the MLB season ended last Friday.......
....when the Phils got eliminated :'(
I really don't have a horse left in either of the two races, but as a baseball fan, I like all four of the remaining teams. It's a shame Detroit has had such key guys getting banged up all at once, and they still have a chance, but Texas should be able to win one of the next two at home. I'm an NL guy though, and I like the idea of the Brewers winning the World Series. That sounds nice to me.
Oh yeah, and Nelson Cruz has been amazing. I haven't seen all the games, only parts of a few, but it seems like every AB of his that I see he hits out.
Quote from: bbill on Oct 14, 2011, 11:56 AM
I like the idea of the Brewers winning the World Series. That sounds nice to me.
I thought I knew you. :'(
The Brewers could win two at home. I'm just glad it's going at least 7. Having to beat the Brwers at home to go to the WORLD SERIES!!!!! Good Times/Go Cards!!! We really HAD to have this one tonight, and to see Larussa pull Jamie out just in time was beautiful. Zep and Dotel and Lynn.....Motte has turned into Brian Wilson. Amazing!!!
(http://www.disegnigratis.biz/Clipart_Disney/Monsters%20&%20co/sulley.jpg)
Corey Hart
(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ba/fullj.6a35c76e8055ade2675fd4f18fc78d22/6a35c76e8055ade2675fd4f18fc78d22-getty-129094850.jpg)
FAIL
Brew Crew have schooled us, but I hope they pull it out and win teh WS
I will say that I was down on McGwire as a hitting coach at first, but our players have shown the perfect balance between being patient and being aggresive. It's been the difference in the series...and has allowed Larussa to be effective with his bullpen.
Quote from: BH on Oct 14, 2011, 11:14 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 14, 2011, 11:56 AM
I like the idea of the Brewers winning the World Series. That sounds nice to me.
I thought I knew you. :'(
Aww, it's nothing personal BH. :-* ;D
I'm really just hoping for good baseball and seven game series - (aside from some weak defense last night) we've been getting one and will most likely get the other.
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 15, 2011, 01:13 AM
The Brewers could win two at home. I'm just glad it's going at least 7. Having to beat the Brwers at home to go to the WORLD SERIES!!!!! Good Times/Go Cards!!! We really HAD to have this one tonight, and to see Larussa pull Jamie out just in time was beautiful. Zep and Dotel and Lynn.....Motte has turned into Brian Wilson. Amazing!!!
(http://www.disegnigratis.biz/Clipart_Disney/Monsters%20&%20co/sulley.jpg)
Corey Hart
(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ba/fullj.6a35c76e8055ade2675fd4f18fc78d22/6a35c76e8055ade2675fd4f18fc78d22-getty-129094850.jpg)
FAIL
Last night was....incredible. Cards are taking it Sunday night.
We did need that. I did NOT want to have to win two in Milwaukee. T Plush hitting into that double play was icing on the cake. Where did this bullpen come from??!?!? Brian you nailed it about Tony finally pulling Jamie at the right time. I was screaming, "It's the fifth inning, it's time! It's time!" I'm thinking this one's over in six. Marcum has been awful. Will they close the top at Miller Park? Wondering about those late afternoon shadows.....
No begins the insanity that is trying to get World Series Tickets :thumbsup: :beer:
with the death of that fan this year and being a Hamilton fan, I think Im rooting for the Rangers
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with the death of that fan this year and being a Hamilton fan, I think Im rooting for the Rangers
I'm rooting for the Rangers because Ron Washington knows how to party. 8)
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 17, 2011, 04:48 PM
with the death of that fan this year and being a Hamilton fan, I think Im rooting for the Rangers
I'm rooting for the Rangers because Ron Washington knows how to party. 8)
Im definitely rooting for them if we get Lil' Ron Washington sightings at games
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Let's go Rangers!!!
If the Cards win another Series... >:(
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 19, 2011, 11:03 AM
Let's go Rangers!!!
If the Cards win another Series... >:(
Don't fight it man, it's like death and taxes.
Why is Chambers on the bench if not to pinch run for Yadi in that situation. At least put the thought of a steal attempt in Feliz's head. Instead we have a pregnant backup catcher over on first base and Feliz just locks in on the hitter. Other than that I thought it was a great game, and well played by both teams. Go Cards!!!!
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 20, 2011, 11:43 PM
Why is Chambers on the bench if not to pinch run for Yadi in that situation. At least put the thought of a steal attempt in Feliz's head. Instead we have a pregnant backup catcher over on first base and Feliz just locks in on the hitter. Other than that I thought it was a great game, and well played by both teams. Go Cards!!!!
I'm pretty sure they took Chambers off the roster for Skip since he recovered from his injury.
Quote from: BH on Oct 21, 2011, 05:08 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 20, 2011, 11:43 PM
Why is Chambers on the bench if not to pinch run for Yadi in that situation. At least put the thought of a steal attempt in Feliz's head. Instead we have a pregnant backup catcher over on first base and Feliz just locks in on the hitter. Other than that I thought it was a great game, and well played by both teams. Go Cards!!!!
I'm pretty sure they took Chambers off the roster for Skip since he recovered from his injury.
Yeah mentioned that all they had left was Theriot. Screw all the casual fans that aren't watching because it's not Red Sox or Yankees. The 1st two games have been phenomenal!!
What a performance by Kinsler and Andrus, offensively and of course defensively. The 2nd up the middle play waht one of the best plays of the year considering the stage and moment.
Why did Rodes pitch up to Hamilton on the 1st pitch giving an easy pitch to hit into the outfield. Young did a hell of a job to hit his sac fly.
Did y'all think LaRussa started tinkering too much late in the game?
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 21, 2011, 05:19 PM
Did y'all think LaRussa started tinkering too much late in the game?
Yes. I would have left Motte in for 1 more batter. Fantastic game just a shitty ending.
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He's going to get PAID. What a show... :thumbsup: :beer:
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He's going to get PAID. What a show... :thumbsup: :beer:
Mr. October, maybe? I think St. Louis will lose money if they don't resign him.
Just watched the highlights again, fucking 'ell Albert. God, that first home run was a behemouth
$100 million cutoff man ::)
A. Why won't Yadi run out a ground ball....IT'S THE FUCKING WORLD SERIES!!!
B. If I'm screaming for Carp to throw the slider and not the curve when Beltre belted the homer why didn't they know not to do it.
C. Allen Craig, actually Pujols....stop trying to be the fucking coach. I know he wants to win really badly, but there were two plays like this against The Brewers where I was pissed that he tried to take over the game by himself. To have Allen Craig get thrown out there at second is not ok, not even for a little league team.
Pujols calling his own hit and run, Yadi not running out groundballs....IN A WORLD SERIES......I LOVE LARUSSA....... and we wouldn't be here without him, but get control of your team man!!!!!
We deserved to lose tonight. The Rangers played better. Carpenter was the only one out there tonight that played good enough to win.
Wow, that was frustrating. We DID deserve to lose that game. Game 4 however, is squarly on the shoulders of that asshole home plate umpire. What a joke. I'm trying hard to get over it.
Inspiration from the Crowes.....
Off the tracks, lost the rail
Trying to squeeze a little blood out a rusty nail
When you're thirsty, thirsty
Behind your eyes you feel the burn
As you're downhill ride takes a solid turn
For the lonely, lonely
Now don't look back my wounded bird
There's nothing for you here
Need no wing just set your mind to fly
It's like it's been a long time in an empty bed
In an empty room with an empty head
Full of nothing, nothing
And all you got left is the skin of your teeth
And the red in your eye, you're six feet deep
To get ready, yeah
Don't look back my wounded bird
There's nothing for you here
Need no wings just set your mind to fly
Alright
The waiting is over so let's roll in the clover
Time for a head full of stars
Let's pull back the curtain, only one thing's for certain
Well, we don't have very long
Don't look back my wounded bird
There's nothing for you here
Need no wings just set your mind to fly
Set your mind to fly, set your mind to fly
Set your mind to fly, set your mind to fly
Set your mind to fly, set your mind to fly
Set your mind to fly
What did the home plate ump do in Game 4?
Napoli Dynamite!
They going to have pagers in the bullpen next game?
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 25, 2011, 01:56 PM
What did the home plate ump do in Game 4?
Are you kidding me?! He just sat back there and watched Holland pitch a shutout, that's all! What a crook!!! ;D
You didn't notice the two different strike zones that were being used that night? I've never seen it so bad. Don't make me cut and paste film cause I will!
Yeah, who knew the batters box you happen to be standing in was the actual strike zone? New to me.
Quote from: bbill on Oct 25, 2011, 04:18 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 25, 2011, 01:56 PM
What did the home plate ump do in Game 4?
Are you kidding me?! He just sat back there and watched Holland pitch a shutout, that's all! What a crook!!! ;D
Holland's moustache could throw any man off their game, even a home plate ump. Personally I think the zone wasn't that bad and sometimes the Fox Tracker doesn't account for movement from a lefty vs. a righty pitcher and why an ump chooses to give say, 'more room for a cutter in on righties' hands'...clearly the answer
Hey, where were you guys in Game 3 when the ump missed the easy call at 1st where Napoli clearly tagged the Cardinal when pulled off 1st by Kinsler's throw? It led to a 4 run inning. Who knows what would have happened if the call was made correctly
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:thumbsup: :-*
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"That's a Gold Medal ass. You could bounce a Gold Medal off that ass." -mjk
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Quote from: bbill on Oct 25, 2011, 04:18 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 25, 2011, 01:56 PM
What did the home plate ump do in Game 4?
Are you kidding me?! He just sat back there and watched Holland pitch a shutout, that's all! What a crook!!! ;D
Holland's moustache could throw any man off their game, even a home plate ump. Personally I think the zone wasn't that bad and sometimes the Fox Tracker doesn't account for movement from a lefty vs. a righty pitcher and why an ump chooses to give say, 'more room for a cutter in on righties' hands'...clearly the answer
Hey, where were you guys in Game 3 when the ump missed the easy call at 1st where Napoli clearly tagged the Cardinal when pulled off 1st by Kinsler's throw? It led to a 4 run inning. Who knows what would have happened if the call was made correctly
I actually didn't see any big disparities between strikezones, but post the film if you'd like BH. ;D The bottom line was that Holland pitched really well and Jackson didn't. The Cardinals offense also did very little to help.
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Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 26, 2011, 09:11 AM
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:thumbsup: :-*
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"That's a Gold Medal ass. You could bounce a Gold Medal off that ass." -mjk
:o
"mmmm, her momma got ass, too..." ;D
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Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 26, 2011, 09:11 AM
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:thumbsup: :-*
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"That's a Gold Medal ass. You could bounce a Gold Medal off that ass." -mjk
whatever.....have you seen her torso to head ratio? way out of proportion..
Quote from: bbill on Oct 26, 2011, 09:44 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 26, 2011, 09:08 AM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 25, 2011, 04:18 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 25, 2011, 01:56 PM
What did the home plate ump do in Game 4?
Are you kidding me?! He just sat back there and watched Holland pitch a shutout, that's all! What a crook!!! ;D
Holland's moustache could throw any man off their game, even a home plate ump. Personally I think the zone wasn't that bad and sometimes the Fox Tracker doesn't account for movement from a lefty vs. a righty pitcher and why an ump chooses to give say, 'more room for a cutter in on righties' hands'...clearly the answer
Hey, where were you guys in Game 3 when the ump missed the easy call at 1st where Napoli clearly tagged the Cardinal when pulled off 1st by Kinsler's throw? It led to a 4 run inning. Who knows what would have happened if the call was made correctly
I actually didn't see any big disparities between strikezones, but post the film if you'd like BH. ;D The bottom line was that Holland pitched really well and Jackson didn't. The Cardinals offense also did very little to help.
How is the offense going to help when the pitches are 6" off the inside of the plate and the ump still gives them the black on the outside of the plate?
Jackson only gave up three hits on the night. The problem was he walked 7 batters BECAUSE HIS STRIKE ZONE WASN'T THE SAME AS HOLLANDS!
What's everyone's opinion on the dugout interview with Holland in game 5. It was mildly entertaining (Can't everyone do a Harry Carry and Arnold Shwarzenegger impression?) but out of place in my opinion. How bad would it look if the Cardinals would have pushed a few of those runs over in that inning while Holland's over ther yuckin it up with Buck? I would have been pissed if I was a Rangers fan.
I had my fingers crossed that Holliday would hit a homer during that segment.
So Dave, are we going to get the game in tonight. What's the weather looking like?
There's a 60% chance of rain around first pitch but then it tapers off quickly. If I had to guess it will be game on.
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Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 26, 2011, 09:11 AM
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:thumbsup: :-*
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"That's a Gold Medal ass. You could bounce a Gold Medal off that ass." -mjk
whatever.....have you seen her torso to head ratio? way out of proportion..
i hope you know that torso comment will never be forgotten, as in i will use it frequently so you never live it down
Game off.
gotta love the weather sub-plot shuffling the pitching matchups around ... 3-4 hours dedicated to this tonight on ESPN?
Quote from: BH on Oct 26, 2011, 04:10 PM
Game off.
How do you cancel a game 5 hours before its supposed to start and its not even currently raining?! Baseball suucks
Quote from: Penny Lane on Oct 26, 2011, 10:10 AMwhatever.....have you seen her torso to head ratio? way out of proportion...
Too high up. Didn't see.
Quote from: BH on Oct 26, 2011, 12:27 PM
What's everyone's opinion on the dugout interview with Holland in game 5. It was mildly entertaining (Can't everyone do a Harry Carry and Arnold Shwarzenegger impression?) but out of place in my opinion. How bad would it look if the Cardinals would have pushed a few of those runs over in that inning while Holland's over ther yuckin it up with Buck? I would have been pissed if I was a Rangers fan.
I feel like it would've been way funnier and more appropriate if Edwin Jackson had done them. ;D
I don't know Dave, I'm not in the same place as you with this Series, but I understand your position on the Game 4 strikezone(s?). Holland just was the better pitcher though, and the Rangers still win the game even if Jackosn gets the equal strikezone (assuming they weren't equal to begin with ;)). Jackson was just not that sharp. Holland was.
I'll stop writing about this, because I know I won't change your mind. Cheers BH! Here's to hoping for a Game 7!
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:thumbsup: :-*
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"That's a Gold Medal ass. You could bounce a Gold Medal off that ass." -mjk
whatever.....have you seen her torso to head ratio? way out of proportion..
i hope you know that torso comment will never be forgotten, as in i will use it frequently so you never live it down
Sorry I never notices some supposed torso to head ratio. I was too busy staring at (read:drooling) that luscious ass. Take those Nautica bottoms steep them and make a tea out of it. I'd be the first in line.
YEAH WORLD SERIES!
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Quote from: bbill on Oct 26, 2011, 06:36 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 26, 2011, 12:27 PM
What's everyone's opinion on the dugout interview with Holland in game 5. It was mildly entertaining (Can't everyone do a Harry Carry and Arnold Shwarzenegger impression?) but out of place in my opinion. How bad would it look if the Cardinals would have pushed a few of those runs over in that inning while Holland's over ther yuckin it up with Buck? I would have been pissed if I was a Rangers fan.
I feel like it would've been way funnier and more appropriate if Edwin Jackson had done them. ;D
I don't know Dave, I'm not in the same place as you with this Series, but I understand your position on the Game 4 strikezone(s?). Holland just was the better pitcher though, and the Rangers still win the game even if Jackosn gets the equal strikezone (assuming they weren't equal to begin with ;)). Jackson was just not that sharp. Holland was.
I'll stop writing about this, because I know I won't change your mind. Cheers BH! Here's to hoping for a Game 7!
Jackson gave up 3 hits but he also gave up about 6 sharp linedrives/ 2feet from homerun outs. I think the umpire started to get behind Holland as the game progressed. It's natural, he wouldn't have been able to get the calls if he wasn't already pitching GREAT,
The Cards don't need to pitch to Napoli ever again, not even in the allstar game next year.
Yeah, let's just cut the phone out of the equation.
Our new signal for Motte to warm up...............
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http://ladyshortlegs.blogspot.com/ (http://ladyshortlegs.blogspot.com/)
"A place where females with short legs and long torso's unite, gather advice and confidence, and discover others alike"
;D ;D ;D
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P.S.
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This thread got so much better once the Cards started blowing it :bath:
If the Cards win two in a row I'm going to post a picture of missy may's naked vagina ass
yes, she has a "vagina ass", Thank you Missy May for yet one more conundrum.
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 02:48 AM
If the Cards win two in a row I'm going to post a picture of missy may's naked vagina ass
yes, she has a "vagina ass", Thank you Missy May for yet one more conundrum.
Hell, if the Cards win 2 in a row I may post a pic of my naked ass.
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I like baseball.
This thread suddenly became much more interesting over the past day or so... :beer:
It's getting hard to read this thread at work. No pun intended.
This sums up my feeling on the whole game 4 situation....
http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLcom/McKernan/tabid/61/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7657/World-Series-Game-Four-Random-Observations-And-Stuff.aspx (http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLcom/McKernan/tabid/61/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7657/World-Series-Game-Four-Random-Observations-And-Stuff.aspx)
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Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 27, 2011, 12:54 AM
http://ladyshortlegs.blogspot.com/ (http://ladyshortlegs.blogspot.com/)
"A place where females with short legs and long torso's unite, gather advice and confidence, and discover others alike"
;D ;D ;D
the next Queen of England is a victim also, poor girl.. ;D
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 09:42 AM
It's getting hard to read this thread at work. No pun intended.
This sums up my feeling on the whole game 4 situation....
http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLcom/McKernan/tabid/61/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7657/World-Series-Game-Four-Random-Observations-And-Stuff.aspx (http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLcom/McKernan/tabid/61/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7657/World-Series-Game-Four-Random-Observations-And-Stuff.aspx)
Cool, I'm glad we agree then...
"My guess is the Cardinals still win Game Three...and the Rangers still win Game Four.
But, obviously, we'll never know."Best two page run of this thread? Absolutely!
We do agree for the most part. But you have to admit the odds of us winning game 3 with or without that call are much better than the same for game 4.
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 12:43 PM
We do agree for the most part. But you have to admit the odds of us winning game 3 with or without that call are much better than the same for game 4.
;D Well, I don't
have to, but I do agree. ;D Damn engineer with your odds and likelihoods! ;D
Hey, BH, are you a stubborn person? I am. I'm a son of a bitch. Ask my wife. ;D I'm going to be hell to live with as an old man. ;D
Hey, do you guys want to skip work NOW, meet up at a bar somewhere and start getting primed for the game? (That would be awesome)
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 12:43 PM
We do agree for the most part. But you have to admit the odds of us winning game 3 with or without that call are much better than the same for game 4.
I don't agree with this at all ;D Baseball is unlike any other sport (game) in this respect. If the right call is made, everything afterwards changes. If the Cardinals don't score a bunch of free runs, the game is completely different and Pujols may not go yard. It's like the classic runner gets caught trying to steal 2nd with 1 out. Hitter gashes a doube. "Aww man. He would have scored if he'd just not been thrown out." Well no because the pitcher would have pitched differently with a runner on second instead of nobody on. Unless you're a Texas Ranger that is ;D
Had Holliday just dove into 1st like Misty May as you are taught to when the throw is off line, we would have no Kulpa Kontroversy
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Ruckus, is that like the butterfly flapping it's wings a hundred miles away kind of shit? ;) I agree that one play can change the whole dynamic of the rest of the game. (But we were going to win that game no matter what, I promise you.)
B, I AM stubborn I guess. My wife always gets pissed at me and says "why do you always have to be right every time." But that's the whole point of an argument right? If I thought she was right then we wouldn't be arguing??!?!??! Hello?!?!
I'll meet you at the bar for sure. What are you drinking, so I can have one waiting for you when you arrive. Ever have Buffalo Trace Whiskey? Cheap AND delicious.
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I'm more stubborn than either you. So, there.
BH- I will be seeking out some Buffalo Trace this afternoon. :thumbsup:
Good 'ole Buffalo Trace. I would say the biggest contributing factor to my GF getting kicked out of MMJ MSG NYE and another friend wandering the streets of Jamaica, Queens in the snow alone that same night. ;D
JT, it's great! Drink up. Shots!
Kuma's, the famed heavy metal themed burger bar in Chicago had in on tap last time I was there and we kicked the barrel ;D Kinda odd when the bartender says hold on for the next round of shots to go change the keg :beer:
I'm in the air over eastern Kansas right now, should be to St. Louis soon. I'll be alternating Buffalo Trace(rs) and Miller Lites. Never heard of Buffalo Trace, but cheap AND delicious sounds good to me. :beer:
I have a feeling that Ruckus is more stubborn than any of us... ;D
Quote from: Jon T. on Oct 27, 2011, 03:27 PM
I'm more stubborn than either you. So, there.
BH- I will be seeking out some Buffalo Trace this afternoon. :thumbsup:
Maker's better drop their price, or they will be in trouble.
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 27, 2011, 04:05 PM
Good 'ole Buffalo Trace. I would say the biggest contributing factor to my GF getting kicked out of MMJ MSG NYE and another friend wandering the streets of Jamaica, Queens in the snow alone that same night. ;D
JT, it's great! Drink up. Shots!
Kuma's, the famed heavy metal themed burger bar in Chicago had in on tap last time I was there and we kicked the barrel ;D Kinda odd when the bartender says hold on for the next round of shots to go change the keg :beer:
Nice! A keg of whiskey!
B, you want me to pick you up at the airport? We can head straight downtown to a bar so we can hear the fireworks go off at Busch later on.....
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 04:55 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 27, 2011, 04:05 PM
Good 'ole Buffalo Trace. I would say the biggest contributing factor to my GF getting kicked out of MMJ MSG NYE and another friend wandering the streets of Jamaica, Queens in the snow alone that same night. ;D
JT, it's great! Drink up. Shots!
Kuma's, the famed heavy metal themed burger bar in Chicago had in on tap last time I was there and we kicked the barrel ;D Kinda odd when the bartender says hold on for the next round of shots to go change the keg :beer:
Nice! A keg of whiskey!
B, you want me to pick you up at the airport? We can head straight downtown to a bar so we can hear the fireworks go off at Busch later on.....
Yeah, they just kicked me out of the airport bar, so maybe you should come get me. Damn it...that always seems to happen. ;D
What's the best bar in St. Louis for watching Cardinals games...or, your favorite one anyway?
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 04:53 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Oct 27, 2011, 03:27 PM
I'm more stubborn than either you. So, there.
BH- I will be seeking out some Buffalo Trace this afternoon. :thumbsup:
Maker's better drop their price, or they will be in trouble.
I think BT is better than Maker's regardless of price, same goes for Eagle Rare
Quote from: bbill on Oct 27, 2011, 05:11 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 04:55 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 27, 2011, 04:05 PM
Good 'ole Buffalo Trace. I would say the biggest contributing factor to my GF getting kicked out of MMJ MSG NYE and another friend wandering the streets of Jamaica, Queens in the snow alone that same night. ;D
JT, it's great! Drink up. Shots!
Kuma's, the famed heavy metal themed burger bar in Chicago had in on tap last time I was there and we kicked the barrel ;D Kinda odd when the bartender says hold on for the next round of shots to go change the keg :beer:
Nice! A keg of whiskey!
B, you want me to pick you up at the airport? We can head straight downtown to a bar so we can hear the fireworks go off at Busch later on.....
Yeah, they just kicked me out of the airport bar, so maybe you should come get me. Damn it...that always seems to happen. ;D
What's the best bar in St. Louis for watching Cardinals games...or, your favorite one anyway?
When it comes to the playoffs, my favorite bar is my house. The drinks are cheap, the chair comfortable and I can hear the commentary. I don't go out like I used to and when I do it's to see music but I like the Soulard area. There is a sports bar called Bar 101 there. And, in keeping with today's theme, it has a sand volleyball court!!!
http://www.bar101stlouis.com/ (http://www.bar101stlouis.com/)
The help is real friendly there too.
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I'm sold on Buffalo Trace. Shots!
I'm also sold on Bar 101.
But it doesn't have the rape huts Dave.
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 27, 2011, 09:20 PM
But it doesn't have the rape huts Dave.
Ha! I think they are installing them soon. ;)
Do we have to watch Washington spazing out after every hit?
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 10:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 27, 2011, 09:20 PM
But it doesn't have the rape huts Dave.
Ha! I think they are installing them soon. ;)
Do we have to watch Washington spazing out after every hit?
Its not a Soulard bar without rape huts
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 05:41 PM
The help is real friendly there too.
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Back row, 4th from the left, please
what a fuckin game!! I thought Hamilton had it won with that HR but no! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
HOLY SHIT, that was AMAZING!!!!! Freese is the man! :D
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!!!!
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Here's my lineup for tomorrow.....DID THAT JUST REALLY HAPPEN????? Holy SHIT!!
1. Shumaker
2. Theriot
3. Pujols
4. Berkman
5. Freese
6. Craig
7. Molina
8. Furcal
9. Carpenter
Unreal, I'm just freaking out right now...
I'm a rays fan. That might have been thw best game ever.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 28, 2011, 01:19 AM
I'm a rays fan. That might have been thw best game ever.
Gotta disagree. No pitching and five errors hardly makes it a best ever, imo.
Exciting game...yes, but that's as far as I can go.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 27, 2011, 11:13 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 27, 2011, 05:41 PM
The help is real friendly there too.
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Back row, 4th from the left, please
Good choice
So tired this morning. I'm not going to make it through another game like that. How the hell do you top that one, 'cept with a blowout
Amazing game to watch. I'm happy for all you Cards fans especially for wiping that fuckin grin off of Nolan Ryans mug after Hamilton went yard. I'm glad Freese was the hero, he almost became the Bill Buckner of St. Louis after he flubbed that routine pop up. What a fantastic finish. I'm glad I didn't buckle to my wifes sexual advances during the commercial break before the 11th. NO RAIN CHECKS.
:o If I was rooting for the Cardinals, that would have been right there with greatest game I've ever witnessed. It's been one of the best World Series I've seen and I only wish that a team that I can really get behind was in it. Carp is gonna get rocked
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Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 28, 2011, 01:06 AM
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!!!!
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::Wakes up behind the dumpster of a strip club called Chicas Locas in East St. Louis. My JaMarcus Russell jersey that I'd been wearing last night is torn to shreds, laying on the ground nearby. Wonder if this place serves breakfast.::
That game was amazing. I'm not going to claim "best ever" (though I could easily argue it), but I really don't think you can deny that it was the most dramatic WS game. Ever. Unreal. Down by two and down to the last strike, twice, in the fuckin' 9th and 10th innings, and the Cards tie it both times, then win it on a walk-off shot to center field in the 11th. Just writing that out gives me goosebumps! Congrats to you Cards fans - that was a special one. :beer:
::Calls airline. Pushes flight home till tomorrow...::
GAME 7!!! :thumbsup:
I don't want it to end :'(
The story of the Cardinals fan who returned David Freese's homer:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/The-story-of-the-Cardinals-fan-who-returned-Davi?urn=mlb-wp25597 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/The-story-of-the-Cardinals-fan-who-returned-Davi?urn=mlb-wp25597)
"....what I did was shove it down my pants right away. I don't think anyone realized I had it."
I guess that's one way to make sure that no one steals the home run ball you just caught. Way to use your head, dude.
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 10:26 AM
Carp is gonna get rocked
I really really hope he gives up like 7 runs in 4 innings and gets pulled early and is the reason STL loses
Man that game was fun to watch! Unfortunately, Buffalo Trace grabbed me by the boo-boo and I fell asleep in the middle of the 11th. :embarassed:
Quote from: Jon T. on Oct 28, 2011, 03:10 PM
Man that game was fun to watch! Unfortunately, Buffalo Trace grabbed me by the boo-boo and I fell asleep in the middle of the 11th. :embarassed:
Good shiz, right?
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 03:44 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Oct 28, 2011, 03:10 PM
Man that game was fun to watch! Unfortunately, Buffalo Trace grabbed me by the boo-boo and I fell asleep in the middle of the 11th. :embarassed:
Good shiz, right?
Yezzir!
I'm still speechless.
Best WS game ever? Maybe. Craziest fucking world series game ever? Hands down.
That was an emotional roller coaster like I've never been on before.
Heading downtown in 20 minutes to watch it at a bar across the street from the stadium.
::Just finished playing sloshball underneath the Gateway Arch. Freshened up in the Mississippi River. Currently walking around across from the ballpark, sippin from a bottle of Buffalo Trace, shouting "BH!"::
I am STOKED for GAME 7!!! :o
Time to get the Cardinals jinx going in here!
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You you you shut your dirty piehole Scotty!!
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
Quote from: bbill on Oct 28, 2011, 09:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
I thought Macallan was Scotch?
Game is pretty even so far but Carp has settled down since the first inning. Glad TEX got out of the bottom of the 4th. If Feldman falters, Ron will put in Wilson if he's smart. I wouldnt trust Ogandu after last night
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:42 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 28, 2011, 09:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
I thought Macallan was Scotch?
Game is pretty even so far but Carp has settled down since the first inning. Glad TEX got out of the bottom of the 4th. If Feldman falters, Ron will put in Wilson if he's smart. I wouldnt trust Ogandu after last night
Smacks forehead...
Scotch is whiskey from Scotland and by international trade regulations, only whiskey distilled in Scotland may be called Scotch and drop the 'E', hence BBill spelling of MacCallan as Whisky
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 09:44 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:42 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 28, 2011, 09:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
I thought Macallan was Scotch?
Game is pretty even so far but Carp has settled down since the first inning. Glad TEX got out of the bottom of the 4th. If Feldman falters, Ron will put in Wilson if he's smart. I wouldnt trust Ogandu after last night
Smacks forehead...
Scotch is whiskey from Scotland and by international trade regulations, only whiskey distilled in Scotland may be called Scotch and drop the 'E', hence BBill spelling of MacCallan as Whisky
Well Im not a big fan of Scottish whisky then ;D
Bases Loaded > Walk > Hit By Pitch
...Rangers doing a great job at giving this game away!! :D
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:46 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 09:44 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:42 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 28, 2011, 09:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
I thought Macallan was Scotch?
Game is pretty even so far but Carp has settled down since the first inning. Glad TEX got out of the bottom of the 4th. If Feldman falters, Ron will put in Wilson if he's smart. I wouldnt trust Ogandu after last night
Smacks forehead...
Scotch is whiskey from Scotland and by international trade regulations, only whiskey distilled in Scotland may be called Scotch and drop the 'E', hence BBill spelling of MacCallan as Whisky
Well Im not a big fan of Scottish whisky then ;D
;D Well you're insane then. I love Macallan 12 though these days it's well beyond my price range. Funny how I had way more money in college to buy Scotch when loans paid for bills while work money went to good times.
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 10:01 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:46 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 09:44 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:42 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 28, 2011, 09:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
I thought Macallan was Scotch?
Game is pretty even so far but Carp has settled down since the first inning. Glad TEX got out of the bottom of the 4th. If Feldman falters, Ron will put in Wilson if he's smart. I wouldnt trust Ogandu after last night
Smacks forehead...
Scotch is whiskey from Scotland and by international trade regulations, only whiskey distilled in Scotland may be called Scotch and drop the 'E', hence BBill spelling of MacCallan as Whisky
Well Im not a big fan of Scottish whisky then ;D
;D Well you're insane then. I love Macallan 12 though these days it's well beyond my price range. Funny how I had way more money in college to buy Scotch when loans paid for bills while work money went to good times.
To my defense, Im not sure Ive ever had good Scotch. Anytime I go top shelf, its always bourbon. Ive bought the occasional $16 handle of Scotch and its not as good as the bourbon or canadian whiskey in the same price range (aka my typical price range)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/magazine/the-thrill-of-defeat-for-sports-fans.html?_r=1&ref=magazine (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/magazine/the-thrill-of-defeat-for-sports-fans.html?_r=1&ref=magazine)
Lots of beer :thumbsup: :beer: :D
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 27, 2011, 07:16 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 02:48 AM
If the Cards win two in a row I'm going to post a picture of missy may's naked vagina ass
yes, she has a "vagina ass", Thank you Missy May for yet one more conundrum.
Hell, if the Cards win 2 in a row I may post a pic of my naked ass.
Uhhh uhhh good thing I took a shower before the game?!
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 10:03 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 10:01 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:46 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 09:44 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 09:42 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 28, 2011, 09:16 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
Wait, BBill is actually here in town?!
;D No, I'm just goofin' around. I am full of whisky though. ;D Not BT, Macallan 12 yr. :beer:
Live update...bottom of the 4th. 3-2 Cards...
I thought Macallan was Scotch?
Game is pretty even so far but Carp has settled down since the first inning. Glad TEX got out of the bottom of the 4th. If Feldman falters, Ron will put in Wilson if he's smart. I wouldnt trust Ogandu after last night
Smacks forehead...
Scotch is whiskey from Scotland and by international trade regulations, only whiskey distilled in Scotland may be called Scotch and drop the 'E', hence BBill spelling of MacCallan as Whisky
Well Im not a big fan of Scottish whisky then ;D
;D Well you're insane then. I love Macallan 12 though these days it's well beyond my price range. Funny how I had way more money in college to buy Scotch when loans paid for bills while work money went to good times.
To my defense, Im not sure Ive ever had good Scotch. Anytime I go top shelf, its always bourbon. Ive bought the occasional $16 handle of Scotch and its not as good as the bourbon or canadian whiskey in the same price range (aka my typical price range)
;D Way to school the pup, Rob! I love Scotch, Bourbon too. Cap...there's got to be a bar in Pittsburgh with a good Scotch menu...maybe an upscale hotel bar. Buying bottles of good Scotch can be excessive (at my booze budget anyway), but find a bar with good Scotch and go sample a few...see what you like. Scotch is magical. ;D
I bought this bottle as a World Series bottle! Something nice to enjoy. It's not top shelf by an means, but still some good stuff.
This game is looking REALLY good for St. Louis going into the bottom of the 8th. BH is in the right spot... 8)
COME ON RANGERS! PULL THIS OUT!
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 28, 2011, 10:15 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/magazine/the-thrill-of-defeat-for-sports-fans.html?_r=1&ref=magazine (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/magazine/the-thrill-of-defeat-for-sports-fans.html?_r=1&ref=magazine)
Nice read...So are you saying you regret to be a Cubs fan or are glad you are because you get to triumph the disappointment every year?
Hey, at least you arent a Pirates fan
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 10:35 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 27, 2011, 07:16 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 02:48 AM
If the Cards win two in a row I'm going to post a picture of missy may's naked vagina ass
yes, she has a "vagina ass", Thank you Missy May for yet one more conundrum.
Hell, if the Cards win 2 in a row I may post a pic of my naked ass.
Uhhh uhhh good thing I took a shower before the game?!
I'll give you a pass as long as you agree to never change your avatar. I honestly dont remember what it was before Christina.
Congrats to you and BH....NL Central isnt looking as bad as everyone said it was
So clearly the stars aligned this year because Pooholes is leaving to take the big paycheck and God didnt want his 10yr run in STL to be for nothing, right?
After they won the game, I think he was Tebowing by 1st base before jumping in the pile
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 28, 2011, 11:13 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 28, 2011, 10:35 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 27, 2011, 07:16 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 02:48 AM
If the Cards win two in a row I'm going to post a picture of missy may's naked vagina ass
yes, she has a "vagina ass", Thank you Missy May for yet one more conundrum.
Hell, if the Cards win 2 in a row I may post a pic of my naked ass.
Uhhh uhhh good thing I took a shower before the game?!
I'll give you a pass as long as you agree to never change your avatar. I honestly dont remember what it was before Christina.
Congrats to you and BH....NL Central isnt looking as bad as everyone said it was
You know, I can't remember either. My ass is nowhere near as great as her's or Misty May's.
Going out on top...
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7173381/tony-la-russa-st-louis-cardinals-says-retiring (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7173381/tony-la-russa-st-louis-cardinals-says-retiring)
Quote from: bbill on Oct 31, 2011, 12:31 PM
Going out on top...
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7173381/tony-la-russa-st-louis-cardinals-says-retiring (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7173381/tony-la-russa-st-louis-cardinals-says-retiring)
I think he'll be back coaching for another team (maybe not next year). He's just sticking it to the Cardinals.
I saw that coming I must say. I'm gonna miss him. Scotty, he won't show up anywhere but the Cardinals front office or nothing. Count on that. And I'll bet you Pujols is back with the Cardinals. They just made over 50 million on the additional World Series games alone.
Quote from: BH on Oct 31, 2011, 05:38 PM
I saw that coming I must say. I'm gonna miss him. Scotty, he won't show up anywhere but the Cardinals front office or nothing. Count on that. And I'll bet you Pujols is back with the Cardinals. They just made over 50 million on the additional World Series games alone.
I heard something about STL not wanting to keep or re-sign LaRussa last year or maybe it was if they didnt do anything this year they wouldve hired someone else. I could see LaRussa leaving now as kind of a "told you so" type of thing but who knows.
I dont see how they cannot sign Pujols. Franchise player and you just won the WS. How can you rationalize getting rid of your best player after doing that? There would be mutiny by the fans if they didnt re-sign him, and deservedly so
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 31, 2011, 05:53 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 31, 2011, 05:38 PM
I saw that coming I must say. I'm gonna miss him. Scotty, he won't show up anywhere but the Cardinals front office or nothing. Count on that. And I'll bet you Pujols is back with the Cardinals. They just made over 50 million on the additional World Series games alone.
I heard something about STL not wanting to keep or re-sign LaRussa last year or maybe it was if they didnt do anything this year they wouldve hired someone else. I could see LaRussa leaving now as kind of a "told you so" type of thing but who knows.
I dont see how they cannot sign Pujols. Franchise player and you just won the WS. How can you rationalize getting rid of your best player after doing that? There would be mutiny by the fans if they didnt re-sign him, and deservedly so
There would have been a mutiny regardless of the WS win. Tony and his Wife will be able to enjoy live and going to more shows now. She is a huge music nut and loves metal and hard rock. One of my good friend's brother is the drummer in a fairly well know band and has gotten to know her and Tony. The Larussa's are very nice people. Tony will be missed.
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 31, 2011, 07:39 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 31, 2011, 05:53 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 31, 2011, 05:38 PM
I saw that coming I must say. I'm gonna miss him. Scotty, he won't show up anywhere but the Cardinals front office or nothing. Count on that. And I'll bet you Pujols is back with the Cardinals. They just made over 50 million on the additional World Series games alone.
I heard something about STL not wanting to keep or re-sign LaRussa last year or maybe it was if they didnt do anything this year they wouldve hired someone else. I could see LaRussa leaving now as kind of a "told you so" type of thing but who knows.
I dont see how they cannot sign Pujols. Franchise player and you just won the WS. How can you rationalize getting rid of your best player after doing that? There would be mutiny by the fans if they didnt re-sign him, and deservedly so
There would have been a mutiny regardless of the WS win. Tony and his Wife will be able to enjoy live and going to more shows now. She is a huge music nut and loves metal and hard rock. One of my good friend's brother is the drummer in a fairly well know band and has gotten to know her and Tony. The Larussa's are very nice people. Tony will be missed.
What band? Stillwater? Ruckus? Spinal Tap?
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 31, 2011, 09:27 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 31, 2011, 07:39 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 31, 2011, 05:53 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 31, 2011, 05:38 PM
I saw that coming I must say. I'm gonna miss him. Scotty, he won't show up anywhere but the Cardinals front office or nothing. Count on that. And I'll bet you Pujols is back with the Cardinals. They just made over 50 million on the additional World Series games alone.
I heard something about STL not wanting to keep or re-sign LaRussa last year or maybe it was if they didnt do anything this year they wouldve hired someone else. I could see LaRussa leaving now as kind of a "told you so" type of thing but who knows.
I dont see how they cannot sign Pujols. Franchise player and you just won the WS. How can you rationalize getting rid of your best player after doing that? There would be mutiny by the fans if they didnt re-sign him, and deservedly so
There would have been a mutiny regardless of the WS win. Tony and his Wife will be able to enjoy live and going to more shows now. She is a huge music nut and loves metal and hard rock. One of my good friend's brother is the drummer in a fairly well know band and has gotten to know her and Tony. The Larussa's are very nice people. Tony will be missed.
What band? Stillwater? Ruckus? Spinal Tap?
No, not Spinal Tap. But having seen them about 10 times, theirs certainly go to 11.
Story of the year - And the hero will drown - Live in the Lou 1 of 12 (High Quality) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYqvk8fIvgg#)
Being a Marlins fan since the beginning I still don't know how I feel about the new uniforms. The logo is ok but the color scheme I am not feeling. Might have to still rock the old school teal & black for a little while until it grows on me. Just hope they spend some money and put some players around guys like Stanton, Johnson, and Hanley. Here's to hoping for a better 2012 and beyond.
Intro to Miami Marlins New Uniforms (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HARH4jP02Qg#ws)
Time to get this ol' thread goin' for the year. How are your teams doing so far?
Cain's been earning that money his last two starts! Was last night's game nationally televised, and if so, did any of you see it? Both Cain and Lee were outstanding, it was really a treat to watch.
I think the AL East will be a bloodbath this year, moreso than in recent memory.
My team is the Red Sox 'nuf said
Well, I can't really complain about where the Tribe is at the moment. After a shaky start at home including watching Perez blow a 3 run lead in the 9th to lose the home opener and then going on to lose 3 of their next 4 at home, to see them at 6-5 right now has me pretty happy. Still don't see anyone from the AL Central hanging with the Tiggers but as long as the Indians are competitive with the payroll they have, I'll be happy.
Now the Cubs on the other hand... Lets see, they have no pitching to go along with no hitting. It's going to be a looooooooong season for the northsiders. :(
Every day that goes by that the O's remain in 1st is a day worth celebrating. We have the bats and the bullpen to compete. Can the starting pitching hold up? Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado in the wings.....As for the Cubbies....I'm just waiting for my Theo Epstein jersey to show up in the mail.
As for the four letter network's continued bush league coverage of 'baseball', I don't give a shit about Bobby V and Youk and yada yada. Neither do any real fans of baseball. I'll stick to my sabermetrics and baseball analytics.
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Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 20, 2012, 02:07 PM
As for the four letter network's continued bush league coverage of 'baseball', I don't give a shit about Bobby V and Youk and yada yada. Neither do any real fans of baseball. I'll stick to my sabermetrics and baseball analytics.
LOL! No shit!!! ;D
Is it really possible to be 7 games out in April? They may need to change their name to the CUBM. (Completely Useless By May)
Quote from: BH on Apr 23, 2012, 12:48 PM
Is it really possible to be 7 games out in April? They may need to change their name to the CUBM. (Completely Useless By May)
Hey there internet tough guy
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Thank god the NHL playoffs have been going on and served as a distraction to this terrible season the Phils seem to be having. Last place, five games back, the Nats in first, 2nd to last in runs scored, 2nd to last in OPS, 28th in HRs. I don't even recognize this team anymore.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 03:27 PM
Thank god the NHL playoffs have been going on and served as a distraction to this terrible season the Phils seem to be having. Last place, five games back, the Nats in first, 2nd to last in runs scored, 2nd to last in OPS, 28th in HRs. I don't even recognize this team anymore.
But at least you have Doc to kill any chance of a 5-game slide. He's still my favourite ball player and athlete. Man, if he pitched with the Jays right now we'd be even more in the thick of it. I think TB is the team to beat in the East.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 23, 2012, 04:00 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 03:27 PM
Thank god the NHL playoffs have been going on and served as a distraction to this terrible season the Phils seem to be having. Last place, five games back, the Nats in first, 2nd to last in runs scored, 2nd to last in OPS, 28th in HRs. I don't even recognize this team anymore.
But at least you have Doc to kill any chance of a 5-game slide. He's still my favourite ball player and athlete. Man, if he pitched with the Jays right now we'd be even more in the thick of it. I think TB is the team to beat in the East.
The sad thing is that (just like last year) he's got to be nearly perfect in order for the Phils to pull out a win, and even then its only by 1 or 2 runs. Cole Hamels had a great year last year, but his record doesn't show it because of our lack of offense.
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 23, 2012, 02:46 PM
Quote from: BH on Apr 23, 2012, 12:48 PM
Is it really possible to be 7 games out in April? They may need to change their name to the CUBM. (Completely Useless By May)
Hey there internet tough guy
(http://cdn.ientry.com/sites/webpronews/pictures/come_at_me_616.jpg)
Ha! There you go, I jinxed it. Now your only down 6.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 05:11 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 23, 2012, 04:00 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 23, 2012, 03:27 PM
Thank god the NHL playoffs have been going on and served as a distraction to this terrible season the Phils seem to be having. Last place, five games back, the Nats in first, 2nd to last in runs scored, 2nd to last in OPS, 28th in HRs. I don't even recognize this team anymore.
But at least you have Doc to kill any chance of a 5-game slide. He's still my favourite ball player and athlete. Man, if he pitched with the Jays right now we'd be even more in the thick of it. I think TB is the team to beat in the East.
The sad thing is that (just like last year) he's got to be nearly perfect in order for the Phils to pull out a win, and even then its only by 1 or 2 runs. Cole Hamels had a great year last year, but his record doesn't show it because of our lack of offense.
Tight games don't bother Doc. They are probably the reason why he's so great and competetive. He got spotty to little run-support in Toronto for most of his 11 years here. He's a throwback hurler that can go 9 game-after-game.
And now it's 5 and shrinking BH ;D
4 way tie atop the AL East! When was the last time there was an important Jays/O's series? Just so happy to see the O's competing 17 games into the season. Their 1st round pick, Dylan Bundy, has yet to give up a run or hit in 13 innings in Single A this year with 21 K's. I hope they start challenging him at a higher level soon. When you're that good, I don't see the point in keeping them so low.
Proud day to be a fan of Japanese baseball yesterday. What a matchup between Darvish and Kuroda against arguably the two best offenses in baseball. I got so sick of hearing about Japanese busts and all pitchers just being lumped together with Kei Igawa, Daisuke, and Irabu. I realize their price tags bring attention but the posting system is not the players' fault and no one ever discussed the additional revenue they bring to their respective teams. Let's not forget Nomo, Sasaki, Hasegawa and now Kuroda.
I just wanted to say that I am an Orioles fan, have been since 79', and I can't remember ever being as happy about baseball as I am right now (well, maybe when Ripken caught the final out in 83', but that was too long ago to really 'remember').
Anyway, go O's...
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 07, 2012, 05:54 PM
I just wanted to say that I am an Orioles fan, have been since 79', and I can't remember ever being as happy about baseball as I am right now (well, maybe when Ripken caught the final out in 83', but that was too long ago to really 'remember').
Anyway, go O's...
What a special time to be an O's fan exist! Edit. Just realized who are. Ha! Made it to last night's games and am pregaming for today's game right now! Hoppin on the ole Light Rail in an hour.
Orioles Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mr7mQuGmp0#)
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 09, 2012, 10:59 AM
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 07, 2012, 05:54 PM
I just wanted to say that I am an Orioles fan, have been since 79', and I can't remember ever being as happy about baseball as I am right now (well, maybe when Ripken caught the final out in 83', but that was too long ago to really 'remember').
Anyway, go O's...
What a special time to be an O's fan exist! Edit. Just realized who are. Ha! Made it to last night's games and am pregaming for today's game right now! Hoppin on the ole Light Rail in an hour.
Orioles Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mr7mQuGmp0#)
After losing Kakes last night, we gotta get this game today Ruckus. Feeling like maybe I jinxed them by even posting that a couple days ago. Not feeling as great about our chances without Markakis, but it's been a weird season anyway, and who knows who might step up. Orioles magic indeed.
Enjoy the game, hoping for a good one from Britton today.
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 09, 2012, 11:08 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 09, 2012, 10:59 AM
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 07, 2012, 05:54 PM
I just wanted to say that I am an Orioles fan, have been since 79', and I can't remember ever being as happy about baseball as I am right now (well, maybe when Ripken caught the final out in 83', but that was too long ago to really 'remember').
Anyway, go O's...
What a special time to be an O's fan exist! Edit. Just realized who are. Ha! Made it to last night's games and am pregaming for today's game right now! Hoppin on the ole Light Rail in an hour.
Orioles Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mr7mQuGmp0#)
After losing Kakes last night, we gotta get this game today Ruckus. Feeling like maybe I jinxed them by even posting that a couple days ago. Not feeling as great about our chances without Markakis, but it's been a weird season anyway, and who knows who might step up. Orioles magic indeed.
Enjoy the game, hoping for a good one from Britton today.
That's the thing. Losing Markakis should be devastating and yet the way this season has gone, I get the feeling someone else will step up. Curious about today's lineup after Buck got away with resting Wieters and starting Tolleson at DH last night.
Britton has been something special as of late.
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 09, 2012, 11:30 AM
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 09, 2012, 11:08 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 09, 2012, 10:59 AM
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 07, 2012, 05:54 PM
I just wanted to say that I am an Orioles fan, have been since 79', and I can't remember ever being as happy about baseball as I am right now (well, maybe when Ripken caught the final out in 83', but that was too long ago to really 'remember').
Anyway, go O's...
What a special time to be an O's fan exist! Edit. Just realized who are. Ha! Made it to last night's games and am pregaming for today's game right now! Hoppin on the ole Light Rail in an hour.
Orioles Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mr7mQuGmp0#)
After losing Kakes last night, we gotta get this game today Ruckus. Feeling like maybe I jinxed them by even posting that a couple days ago. Not feeling as great about our chances without Markakis, but it's been a weird season anyway, and who knows who might step up. Orioles magic indeed.
Enjoy the game, hoping for a good one from Britton today.
That's the thing. Losing Markakis should be devastating and yet the way this season has gone, I get the feeling someone else will step up. Curious about today's lineup after Buck got away with resting Wieters and starting Tolleson at DH last night.
Britton has been something special as of late.
Yikes, think we jinxed em', better we stay off of this thread and you stay away from the ballpark...
I'm going to wait two weeks before I say anything about the Giants or Dodgers, because I don't want to jinx anything. :lipsrsealed:
gotta love the O's 1992 throwback pricing for weekday games to end the season. sadly even with their season, the park has not been filling up for matchups with the likes of the Rays, White Sox, Jays etc.
Just snagged a bunch of lower level club seats down the left field line for 9 bucks a pop for next Monday that are good for both games of the doubleheader against the Jays :shocked:
Yeah Ruckus, kinda wishing I was home right now. Got to a few games earlier in the summer at OPCY, and when I was out here in the spring I even got to see them in Anaheim which was cool, but now is the time to be there. I got the MLB.tv package for the rest of the season so I can at least watch, and that Yankee series the crowds looked awesome, best I've seen in years. Great that you can take advantage of that pricing and show some support, they'll need it. They are hanging in there though, one way or another, even Endy Chavez helped us pull out that finale in OAK.
Go O's...
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 17, 2012, 03:42 PM
Yeah Ruckus, kinda wishing I was home right now. Got to a few games earlier in the summer at OPCY, and when I was out here in the spring I even got to see them in Anaheim which was cool, but now is the time to be there. I got the MLB.tv package for the rest of the season so I can at least watch, and that Yankee series the crowds looked awesome, best I've seen in years. Great that you can take advantage of that pricing and show some support, they'll need it. They are hanging in there though, one way or another, even Endy Chavez helped us pull out that finale in OAK.
Go O's...
Yeah the crowds for the 4 game set were great. The Thursday and Saturday games sold out and the Friday and Sunday ones were over 40,000. The Thursday game was at least 90% O's fans and the other three were majority O's fans as well. That was a huge deal here. Even when the Yankee fans tried chants, they were immediately drowned out. That was a long time coming.
Wooo still not at 100 losses yet! :cool:
We did it! 48-100 :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 17, 2012, 11:52 AM
gotta love the O's 1992 throwback pricing for weekday games to end the season. sadly even with their season, the park has not been filling up for matchups with the likes of the Rays, White Sox, Jays etc.
Just snagged a bunch of lower level club seats down the left field line for 9 bucks a pop for next Monday that are good for both games of the doubleheader against the Jays :shocked:
the throwback prices are fantastic, although, i went to the o's vs. rays game and i asked the concessions if beer was throwback price too, but they sternly said no. i am headin down again next week for the game on wed (and maybe a game during the boston series); i wanted to go to the twi-night game monday, but the gf would hate 6+ hours of baseball.
the o's are 14-2 in extra inning games now, winners of 14 straight...
and how about teagarden... in a18-inning game, buck pinch-hits a .152 batter and the guy comes through again. he has 7 hits this year, 8 RBI's, and two game winning hits.
now bundy gets the call-up, hope to get the kid some work in late inning relief.
Even being in PST that was a long game last night! I was up till 1am glued to the game. They pulled it out again. This O's team is just nuts, just a hodgepodge of players that finds a way to win. Someone different every night.
Bundy...
So cool to hear O's fans in here. I fell asleep on the couch some time during the 13th inning and finding out the score in the morning gave me such extra pep in my step all day.
Colonel Saunders>King Felix
Bundy :beer:
The O's with another crazy extra inning win! Beat King Felix no less. No matter what happens from here on out, this was one special Orioles team. The way they win, the players they win with, 30+ years watching baseball and have never seen anything like it.
So maybe Bundy pitches his first game in Fenway, that would be something as well. Can't underestimate those Sox, they'll be looking for payback for last year...
The other night when the Cubs played Pirates. Click the link and watch the video. I laughed my ass off.
http://deadspin.com/5944189/some-jackass-made-blowjob-pantomimes-behind-home-plate-at-wrigley-for-nearly-an-inning-before-getting-ejected (http://deadspin.com/5944189/some-jackass-made-blowjob-pantomimes-behind-home-plate-at-wrigley-for-nearly-an-inning-before-getting-ejected)
Quote from: Taterbug on Sep 20, 2012, 12:19 PM
The other night when the Cubs played Pirates. Click the link and watch the video. I laughed my ass off.
http://deadspin.com/5944189/some-jackass-made-blowjob-pantomimes-behind-home-plate-at-wrigley-for-nearly-an-inning-before-getting-ejected (http://deadspin.com/5944189/some-jackass-made-blowjob-pantomimes-behind-home-plate-at-wrigley-for-nearly-an-inning-before-getting-ejected)
:grin:
As if my anxiety can run any higher. To my Braves loyalists (darkglow) good luck against the midwest evil empire.
Everything says the O's are toast tonight from the pitching matchup to experience to home field advantage. But with the weight of the world on the Rangers, I feel real good about tonight!
The Rangers have been a trainwreck over the last week and a half of the season. Can they right the ship for one game? I have my doubts!
Good luck to your O's tonight Ruckus! :beer:
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 05, 2012, 11:42 AM
The Rangers have been a trainwreck over the last week and a half of the season. Can they right the ship for one game? I have my doubts!
Good luck to your O's tonight Ruckus! :beer:
Hey thanks bud! I should be home from work in time for midway through the first game. Throwing an O's party at the home and its gonna get rowdy!
I didn't know baseball was still going on because all I hear about is the end of the Red Sox season.
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 05, 2012, 01:17 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 05, 2012, 11:42 AM
The Rangers have been a trainwreck over the last week and a half of the season. Can they right the ship for one game? I have my doubts!
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Good luck to your O's tonight Ruckus! :beer:
Hey thanks bud! I should be home from work in time for midway through the first game. Throwing an O's party at the home and its gonna get rowdy!
I didn't know baseball was still going on because all I hear about is the end of the Red Sox season.
Good luck tonight Rob. :beer: I'm pulling for the O's.
As far as the Sux go, I with you there too. I didn't even have the heart to rub it in this year to my friends who are Sux fans. :grin: Couldn't have happened to a better team for me, and I'm sure there are plenty of fans who wish the same fate for my Yanks. :wink:
My brain says my O's are very unlikely to win this game, but my brain would have told me it was impossible we'd be in the playoffs at all. Go O's!
Terrible, terrible infield fly call in the Braves/Cards game, but even worse reaction by the fans. I hope the rest of the league stays classy, and we don't see this kind of thing become common place in our sports stadiums.
Quote from: ericm on Oct 05, 2012, 08:45 PM
Terrible, terrible infield fly call in the Braves/Cards game, but even worse reaction by the fans. I hope the rest of the league stays classy, and we don't see this kind of thing become common place in our sports stadiums.
Never expect less from ATL fans, the worst. Was a bad call though, but couldn't happen to a better franchise.
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 06, 2012, 12:53 AM
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
There are no words. All day on local sports talk yesterday, Buck was being second guessed for his decision to start Saunders. Ha! Questioning Buck. Bring on the Stanks!
As for the Atlanta call, it was correct but waaay too late. The call had to be made in the air.
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 12:41 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 06, 2012, 12:53 AM
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
There are no words. All day on local sports talk yesterday, Buck was being second guessed for his decision to start Saunders. Ha! Questioning Buck. Bring on the Stanks!
As for the Atlanta call, it was correct but waaay too late. The call had to be made in the air.
I have two problems with that call. One was it was waaay late, and the other is it wasn't made by the infield ump. I know the ball doesn't have to be on the infield to call that, but in a normal four ump game, it's his call. He didn't make it last night, so I have to figure he didn't think it was an "ordinary effort" type play. He had the best vantage point on if it was an "ordinary effort" play,IMO. The ball was 225 feet from home, hardly and ordinary infield fly to me.
Quote from: ericm on Oct 06, 2012, 01:34 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 12:41 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 06, 2012, 12:53 AM
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
There are no words. All day on local sports talk yesterday, Buck was being second guessed for his decision to start Saunders. Ha! Questioning Buck. Bring on the Stanks!
As for the Atlanta call, it was correct but waaay too late. The call had to be made in the air.
I have two problems with that call. One was it was waaay late, and the other is it wasn't made by the infield ump. I know the ball doesn't have to be on the infield to call that, but in a normal four ump game, it's his call. He didn't make it last night, so I have to figure he didn't think it was an "ordinary effort" type play. He had the best vantage point on if it was an "ordinary effort" play,IMO. The ball was 225 feet from home, hardly and ordinary infield fly to me.
i was ok with the application of the "ordinary effort" standard. It's purely discretionary and the shortstop never had to backpedal quickly or turn and run. Where are the replacement umps when you need em? I agree with you regarding which ump made the call.
I'll be at Monday's game Eric. You'll be wishing the Rangers had won yesterday.
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 01:47 PM
Quote from: ericm on Oct 06, 2012, 01:34 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 12:41 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 06, 2012, 12:53 AM
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
There are no words. All day on local sports talk yesterday, Buck was being second guessed for his decision to start Saunders. Ha! Questioning Buck. Bring on the Stanks!
As for the Atlanta call, it was correct but waaay too late. The call had to be made in the air.
I have two problems with that call. One was it was waaay late, and the other is it wasn't made by the infield ump. I know the ball doesn't have to be on the infield to call that, but in a normal four ump game, it's his call. He didn't make it last night, so I have to figure he didn't think it was an "ordinary effort" type play. He had the best vantage point on if it was an "ordinary effort" play,IMO. The ball was 225 feet from home, hardly and ordinary infield fly to me.
i was ok with the application of the "ordinary effort" standard. It's purely discretionary and the shortstop never had to backpedal quickly or turn and run. Where are the replacement umps when you need em? I agree with you regarding which ump made the call.
I'll be at Monday's game Eric. You'll be wishing the Rangers had won yesterday.
Haha Enjoy the game Rob, but regardless I was rooting for the O's. I'm old school and want the defending champs out ASAP. Til they're gone, I never count them out. It's not that I really thought the O's would be easier for the Yanks, more wanting Texas out. Now hopefully it's not a careful what you wish for thing! :wink:
It should be a fun, close series, with both teams playing really good ball. I like the Yanks having to play to game 162 this year. It's kept them sharp,and I think that's going to help. The Yanks have always been comfortable, and played well at the BPACY. I hope they continue to, and all I'm hoping for is a split down there. I'll take the win tomorrow, so you can get one Monday when you're there. Yanks lose tomorrow, and you're on your own. :grin:
Helluva job by Buck and your guys though. I don't know one Yankee fan who doesn't like him, and should they beat the Yanks, I know I'll be rooting for him.
How about a little friendly wager? Loser buys the winner a beverage at PC or Boston. :beer:
Quote from: ericm on Oct 06, 2012, 02:39 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 01:47 PM
Quote from: ericm on Oct 06, 2012, 01:34 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 12:41 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 06, 2012, 12:53 AM
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
There are no words. All day on local sports talk yesterday, Buck was being second guessed for his decision to start Saunders. Ha! Questioning Buck. Bring on the Stanks!
As for the Atlanta call, it was correct but waaay too late. The call had to be made in the air.
I have two problems with that call. One was it was waaay late, and the other is it wasn't made by the infield ump. I know the ball doesn't have to be on the infield to call that, but in a normal four ump game, it's his call. He didn't make it last night, so I have to figure he didn't think it was an "ordinary effort" type play. He had the best vantage point on if it was an "ordinary effort" play,IMO. The ball was 225 feet from home, hardly and ordinary infield fly to me.
i was ok with the application of the "ordinary effort" standard. It's purely discretionary and the shortstop never had to backpedal quickly or turn and run. Where are the replacement umps when you need em? I agree with you regarding which ump made the call.
I'll be at Monday's game Eric. You'll be wishing the Rangers had won yesterday.
Haha Enjoy the game Rob, but regardless I was rooting for the O's. I'm old school and want the defending champs out ASAP. Til they're gone, I never count them out. It's not that I really thought the O's would be easier for the Yanks, more wanting Texas out. Now hopefully it's not a careful what you wish for thing! :wink:
It should be a fun, close series, with both teams playing really good ball. I like the Yanks having to play to game 162 this year. It's kept them sharp,and I think that's going to help. The Yanks have always been comfortable, and played well at the BPACY. I hope they continue to, and all I'm hoping for is a split down there. I'll take the win tomorrow, so you can get one Monday when you're there. Yanks lose tomorrow, and you're on your own. :grin:
Helluva job by Buck and your guys though. I don't know one Yankee fan who doesn't like him, and should they beat the Yanks, I know I'll be rooting for him.
How about a little friendly wager? Loser buys the winner a beverage at PC or Boston. :beer:
last time i was at a baseball playoff game was game 1 of the 1995 alds in Buck's last year with you guys. you're on for the wager. Or maybe the winner buys the loser a strawberry daiquiri ;)
Rob- Not a Daiquiri guy, but don't mind a Piña Colada every now and then. :wink: I finally cracked open that National Bohemian beer you gave me in Philly. I've been waiting for the right time.:beer:
Quote from: ericm on Oct 07, 2012, 09:23 PM
Rob- Not a Daiquiri guy, but don't mind a Piña Colada every now and then. :wink: I finally cracked open that National Bohemian beer you gave me in Philly. I've been waiting for the right time.:beer:
Oh man. I was gonna say Pina Colada too :grin: You enjoy your Natty Boh Eric :grin: I'm enjoying my Flying Dog Imperial Pumpkin Ale and some prosecco. I was out on the Eastern Shore with my new extended family and was worried I was gonna miss much of the game. Thank you rain delay. Got home with plenty of time for 1st pitch.
I thank Ichiro and Texeira for their base running blunders :beer:
Quote from: ericm on Oct 06, 2012, 02:39 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 01:47 PM
Quote from: ericm on Oct 06, 2012, 01:34 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 06, 2012, 12:41 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 06, 2012, 12:53 AM
O-my-goodness. Just Omazing...
There are no words. All day on local sports talk yesterday, Buck was being second guessed for his decision to start Saunders. Ha! Questioning Buck. Bring on the Stanks!
As for the Atlanta call, it was correct but waaay too late. The call had to be made in the air.
I have two problems with that call. One was it was waaay late, and the other is it wasn't made by the infield ump. I know the ball doesn't have to be on the infield to call that, but in a normal four ump game, it's his call. He didn't make it last night, so I have to figure he didn't think it was an "ordinary effort" type play. He had the best vantage point on if it was an "ordinary effort" play,IMO. The ball was 225 feet from home, hardly and ordinary infield fly to me.
i was ok with the application of the "ordinary effort" standard. It's purely discretionary and the shortstop never had to backpedal quickly or turn and run. Where are the replacement umps when you need em? I agree with you regarding which ump made the call.
I'll be at Monday's game Eric. You'll be wishing the Rangers had won yesterday.
Haha Enjoy the game Rob, but regardless I was rooting for the O's. I'm old school and want the defending champs out ASAP. Til they're gone, I never count them out. It's not that I really thought the O's would be easier for the Yanks, more wanting Texas out. Now hopefully it's not a careful what you wish for thing! :wink:
It should be a fun, close series, with both teams playing really good ball. I like the Yanks having to play to game 162 this year. It's kept them sharp,and I think that's going to help. The Yanks have always been comfortable, and played well at the BPACY. I hope they continue to, and all I'm hoping for is a split down there. I'll take the win tomorrow, so you can get one Monday when you're there. Yanks lose tomorrow, and you're on your own. :grin:
Helluva job by Buck and your guys though. I don't know one Yankee fan who doesn't like him, and should they beat the Yanks, I know I'll be rooting for him.
How about a little friendly wager? Loser buys the winner a beverage at PC or Boston. :beer:
I'll take that now :grin:
Have fun at the game tonight Ruckus! Hope the O's can even the series!
Your playoff attendance streak is a little longer than mine. I made my only postseason appearances in attendance for the Indians in 2001 when they lost to Seattle in the Division Series. Ironically, when the Indians had their resurgance in the mid-90's, I lived in Texas so I missed out on all that fun and I didn't make it to any games in 2007 when they came within a game of making it to the WS before blowing 3 straight to the BoSox?! :angry:
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 08, 2012, 01:28 PM
Have fun at the game tonight Ruckus! Hope the O's can even the series!
Your playoff attendance streak is a little longer than mine. I made my only postseason appearances in attendance for the Indians in 2001 when they lost to Seattle in the Division Series. Ironically, when the Indians had their resurgance in the mid-90's, I lived in Texas so I missed out on all that fun and I didn't make it to any games in 2007 when they came within a game of making it to the WS before blowing 3 straight to the BoSox?! :angry:
I will have fun and we will even the series :bath:
Last night was really painful. Bring them some luck Ruckus...
Uuuugghhh...fuck. Reds look really good.
Otherwise, Rob, tell us about the game! I'm sure that place was rockin'!
The atmosphere was electric last night. To see close to 50 thousand fans with not even 5 percent there being Yankee fans was quite the spectacle. Add to that a rain delay making it a 9 pm start increased the booze intake and crowd was in a frenzy. Any one run game in the playoffs is special to witness I gather. Add to that the 15 year playoff drought and that it was against the hated Yankees and I'm sure you can guess how exciting and cathartic it was for the fans to get this win.
I like our upcoming pitching matchups and have played well in NY all year. I'm glad Hardy's quasi baserunning blunder didn't come back to haunt us.
In retrospect I feel fortunate to have had family obligations on Sunday or else I would have been at that gut wrenching game.
It looked amazing on TV, I can't really remember 79' or 83', although I was at postseason games both years (10 and 14 yo.), but I definitely don't remember the late 90s season's crowds being that hyped.
It figures the first year in 15 they are good (unexpectedly amazing actually), I am in Calitfornia and missing what must be such a great vibe in my home-town.
I too feel pretty good about heading to NY. Obviously it's going to be difficult, it will always be tough beating a team filled with all-stars and HOFers, but this O's team seems unfazed. I think they could actually play looser in New York, there had to be a lot of pressure on them in front of that crowd - in as much as it pumped them up, I think some of the guys were pressing (Jones, Wieters, Reynolds specifically). In NY it's back to playing with nothing to lose and no expectations, which I think suits them as team. And while the pitching match-ups don't 'favor' us, I feel good about both a well rested Gonzo and hot Tillman.
Go O's!
Wasn't the crispest played game ever, but definitely exciting. Down to the best of three, and as a Yankee fan, I'm glad they'll be in the Bronx. Hopefully the Yanks will get their long ball shoes on.
If they had to lose one in Baltimore, I'm glad you got to be there for the O's win, Rob. It sure looked like fun on tv, and as much as I always got a kick out of the BPACY being Yankee Stadium south, it was good to see, and hear Baltimore fans out in full force. I figured they'd far out number Yankee fans, and it sounded like your 5% estimate is about right. Couldn't really hear the usual support for them at all, or anywhere close to it for that matter.
Gonna be some more close, nail biters the next few days. I like Kuroda going in game 3, but Hughes in 4 worries me. He could be lights out or get rocked. I hate that kind of feeling going in. If he was a bum, I wouldn't expect much, but when a guy has his talent, and isn't all that consistent, it bugs the hell out of me. Definitely a bit nervous about that one, and sure as hell hope the Yanks are up 2-1 going into that game.
Getting pumped already for the next couple of games, and love me some October baseball! :beer:
I so want to go see Grizzly Bear tomorrow at The Greek in LA, but my O's are playing at 4:30pst, I just don't think I am going to be able to swing it. Maybe though, but the watching the O's take it to the Yanks comes first. With any luck the O's will be up by 6 or 7 in the 7th and I can leave early...
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 09, 2012, 09:47 PM
I so want to go see Grizzly Bear tomorrow at The Greek in LA, but my O's are playing at 4:30pst, I just don't think I am going to be able to swing it. Maybe though, but the watching the O's take it to the Yanks comes first. With any luck the O's will be up by 6 or 7 in the 7th and I can leave early...
Starting early on the hallucinogenics I see! :wink:
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Quote from: exist10z on Oct 09, 2012, 09:47 PM
I so want to go see Grizzly Bear tomorrow at The Greek in LA, but my O's are playing at 4:30pst, I just don't think I am going to be able to swing it. Maybe though, but the watching the O's take it to the Yanks comes first. With any luck the O's will be up by 6 or 7 in the 7th and I can leave early...
Starting early on the hallucinogenics I see! :wink:
Hehe, just drunk with unbridled optimism... :beer:
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Quote from: exist10z on Oct 09, 2012, 09:47 PM
I so want to go see Grizzly Bear tomorrow at The Greek in LA, but my O's are playing at 4:30pst, I just don't think I am going to be able to swing it. Maybe though, but the watching the O's take it to the Yanks comes first. With any luck the O's will be up by 6 or 7 in the 7th and I can leave early...
Starting early on the hallucinogenics I see! :wink:
Hehe, just drunk with unbridled optimism... :beer:
That's cool. I don't blame ya. It's October baseball! Your O's have had a great year, and are tough to beat. The next game is huge for both team obviously, but I'm going for the Yanks in four.
That's what I'm hoping anyway. If not, whatever team comes out of this if it goes five is behind the eight ball . ALCS starts Saturday. The Yanks and O's could potentially play five playoff games in a row. At least the Yanks would be home, but the O's would have all five on the road. I can't remember the Yanks ever having five playoff games in a row without a day off. :shocked: Here's rooting for the A's to at least take their series to five games, so the Tigers have to use Verlander, and not have him sitting there well rested for whoever comes out of the Yanks/O's series. :beer:
WOW! What an intense game. Both starting pitchers were lights out fantastic. Thank you Raul!!! He single handedly brought Mystique, and Aura back to the Bronx. :cheesy: :beer:
10:07 AM GAME 5 BASEBALL! FINISH STRONG GIGANTES!!!
Also, give it up to the A's. What a team, and with all due respect to our O's fans here, Bob Melvin should be AL Manager of the Year. I still can't believe that they chased down the Rangers and took the AL West (that last series was awesome). Good luck to Oakland tonight!
Quote from: ericm on Oct 10, 2012, 11:47 PM
WOW! What an intense game. Both starting pitchers were lights out fantastic. Thank you Raul!!! He single handedly brought Mystique, and Aura back to the Bronx. :cheesy: :beer:
That was a heartbreaker. Regroup and follow the Colonel into battle tonight I say :beer:
I guess I just can't relate, and on some level I am sure it feels fantastic, but I think it must be sort of anti-climactic and unsatisfying to be a Yankees fan. I am sure I will be told this isn't the case, but hear me out.
If you're a Yankees fan and you lose, that's gotta feel particularly terrible, not only because it happens so rarely, but also because you're always supposed to win. I know it doesn't stop the majority of (obnoxious) Yankees fans, but I just wonder how satisfying the gloating can be when you're supposed to win every game. Since I don't have first hand experience, maybe it's completely satisfying. If you proclaim, 'haha, we beat you', the fact that you are supposed to win just makes it seem like bullying.
Not saying that anyone here, or even most Yankee fans, would be that brash (though I have encountered many who are), but this series just got me to thinking about this issue. To relate it personally, as a Ravens fan, I think they should win every game. When they lose, it's particularly painful, because I assume they should have won. And when they win, it's just a return to baseline expectation, not a rousing feeling of elation. The exception of course would be against The Steelers, who have historically been our equals (at least), so wins in those games carry more weight and more joy. Which I guess is the way Yankees fans feel about beating the Red Sox, a team on a theoretically equal playing field.
Anyway, not a Yankees basher, much respect for winning, and since I really love NYC, it's hard to carry too much animosity (though I don't speak for most O's fans). But that said, and relating to my point, beating a team I know is 'better' than us, carries a much greater level of satisfaction. I just can't help thinking of a bully beating up a little girl - then having people stand around and cheer it on, when watching the scenes of Yankee fan celebration.
I can assure you it is NOT unsatisfying or anti- climatic to be a Yankee fan. I'm not thinking about their payroll or anyone elses when they're playing. I don't get caught up in all the outside talk. If they win, they're supposed to with all the money they spend. If they lose, it's how could they lose while spending all that money? It's a no win situation for Yankee fans, so why bother even paying attention to it? For me I'm a fan of the team. I also have been following them and all sports , and know nothing is ever guaranteed. I certainly don't expect to win every year. I hope to, but know that's not realistic no matter how much money they spend. I also don't rub it in to fans of other teams. Sure I joke with friends, and bust some chops some times, but that goes both ways. I know for sure they talk more smack to me when the Yanks lose, than I ever do to them when they win.
I've been watching the Yanks from the late 60's, and have lived through some very lean years. I fully appreciate everything I have gotten from them in the past 17 years or so, including maybe my favorite Playoff run/ World Series ever in 2001 which they lost.
Being a Yankee fan and losing feels no different to me than when any other sports team I root for loses. It sucks, plain and simple. It doesn't suck more because they spend more. I know there are plenty of obnoxious fans in all sports, and the Yankees sure have their share, but I for one never gloat and take satisfaction in rubbing it in others faces. My joy comes from my team winning, and celebrating that. I'd like to think most fans do the same.
"have lived through some very lean years" - when was that? Like maybe a couple months in 1990? Nah, just kidding, just messin' with ya. There were a few bad years there in the early 90's. But we hear that all the time from Yankee fans, as a way of showing their 'stick-to-it-tiveness' and suffering, and as O's fans (or Cubs, Royals, etc.), it's still tough to hear. You really don't know the depths of hopelessness we've endured. Even when the Yanks were losing, they weren't really supposed to lose, they underperformed (painful in its own way, no doubt).
Again, I wasn't positing my proposition out of bitterness (ok, maybe a little), but because as a Ravens fan I think I understand. But as you described it, maybe I don't
Must be nice though...
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 11, 2012, 02:51 PM
"have lived through some very lean years" - when was that? Like maybe a couple months in 1990? Nah, just kidding, just messin' with ya. There were a few bad years there in the early 90's. But we hear that all the time from Yankee fans, as a way of showing their 'stick-to-it-tiveness' and suffering, and as O's fans (or Cubs, Royals, etc.), it's still tough to hear. You really don't know the depths of hopelessness we've endured. Even when the Yanks were losing, they weren't really supposed to lose, they underperformed (painful in its own way, no doubt).
Again, I wasn't positing my proposition out of bitterness (ok, maybe a little), but because as a Ravens fan I think I understand. But as you described it, maybe I don't
Must be nice though...
The early 90's? Shit man, that would be my son's lean years! :wink: Believe me when I say I do know the depths of your hopelessness and despair. I'm not talking about failing to perform I'm talking having NO shot to win.
Two words....Horace Clarke!
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I'm so fuckin' happy. :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
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I'm so fuckin' happy. :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
holee shit - I had to leave the house for the last two outs - I couldn't take it. :cheesy: I get to go to a game next week!!
Unbelievable!! Gigantes! Buster is the golden child.
congrats to the giants and tigers. i feel real bad for reds fans.
On the home front, my heart is still functioning. Y'all are welcome over to my place 5 pm. Wish Girardi kept AROD in the lineup
Whew!! That was a nail biter! Great game by CC, and the Yanks finally got a few hits. Helluva year, and series for the O's. These teams played 23 games this year and it was 12-11 Yanks with only a total of four runs separating the teams.
Buck is gonna have those guys being a big pain in the Yanks asses for years to come. Tip of the cap to him, his team, and the fans too. Nice to see the BPACY full, and rocking again. :beer: The only thing bad I can say about the O's, and I'm sure most of their fans feel the same, is Angelos is a shitty owner. I hope he continues to be for the Yankees sake. :wink:
It's on to the ALCS now, and looking for some payback vs Detroit. In Andy we trust! Start it off strong in game 1. :thumbsup:
Love my O's.
Great season, no complaints.
Go Tigers!
Smack that smug look right off those arrogant Yankees' faces.
Sorry ericm...
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 12, 2012, 10:54 PM
Love my O's.
Great season, no complaints.
Go Tigers!
Smack that smug look right off those arrogant Yankees' faces.
Sorry ericm...
Sorry for rooting for the Tigers or calling my team smug? If it's the former, no need, if it's the latter........I didn't really see any of that. They knew how tough the O's and this series was.
If that was directed at some of the fans, I get it, but know there are good, and bad fans for all teams. I really think it's a generational thing with a lot of the Yankee fans. Kids in their 20's don't know anything but being in the playoffs. Fans my age have seen the lean years, and are grateful for every post season. Some of my son's friends are a bit smug, but not around me. My son knows not to pull that, and they're starting to catch on too.
Bring it BBill.
Thanks to the DVR and smartphone, I was able to post this on youtube minutes after it happened. Listen closely to the pitcher. 2 days later the whole city of DC was quoting him. :cry:
Ryan Mattheus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLogp5l3wUg#ws)
Wow, the Yanks look crappy.
I like to think my O's would have put up a better fight...
Quote from: BH on Oct 13, 2012, 12:29 AM
Bring it BBill.
We were coming back from a hunting trip late so I didn't get to watch the game, but did listen on the radio. Bumgarner has not been reliable lately, has not been able to pitch well from the stretch. Not even counting the last series, the Giants have been a solid road team this season so I'm not worried. Giants/Cardinals NLCS just has a nice ring to it though, don't you think?
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 15, 2012, 01:41 AM
Wow, the Yanks look crappy.
I like to think my O's would have put up a better fight...
Yanks fans look pretty crappy too?!
Sorry Eric, but booing your team that won 95 games in the regular season and is currently plaing October baseball screams entitlement which is why I can't stand so many Yankee fans. As a fan of both the Indians and the Cubs, I know the true meaning of long suffering and lean years and even in the Yankees leanest years, it was minuscule when compared to longsuffering Cubs and Indians fans...
Quote from: bbill on Oct 15, 2012, 12:41 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 13, 2012, 12:29 AM
Bring it BBill.
We were coming back from a hunting trip late so I didn't get to watch the game, but did listen on the radio. Bumgarner has not been reliable lately, has not been able to pitch well from the stretch. Not even counting the last series, the Giants have been a solid road team this season so I'm not worried. Giants/Cardinals NLCS just has a nice ring to it though, don't you think?
It does indeed! Finally, the two best NL teams of the last few years can meet! I had Bumgarner AND Cain on my fantasy baseball team this year so I'm familiar with Bumgarner's recent struggles. I have no doubt this will be a long tough series. Who will pitch Game 4 for the Giants?
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 15, 2012, 12:44 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 15, 2012, 01:41 AM
Wow, the Yanks look crappy.
I like to think my O's would have put up a better fight...
Yanks fans look pretty crappy too?!
Sorry Eric, but booing your team that won 95 games in the regular season and is currently plaing October baseball screams entitlement which is why I can't stand so many Yankee fans. As a fan of both the Indians and the Cubs, I know the true meaning of long suffering and lean years and even in the Yankees leanest years, it was minuscule when compared to longsuffering Cubs and Indians fans...
Ex- I'm not sure of your thinking here, unless it's wishful thinking. :wink: Your O's had every chance to prove you right. The Yanks are playing the same vs the Tigers as vs the O's, and still won that series. If the Yanks/O's was a one game playoff maybe I could see that, but not when it's a series.
Beer- I totally agree booing this team isn't cool, but not about the entitled part. I think it's more of an expectation, and higher standard to be held to, than feeling like they deserve for their team to win. We've been very fortunate to have the playoff run we've had in the past 17 years. I, and most of my friends don't feel like the Yanks deserve to win anymore than another team. We just expect a better performance, and when it gets down to it, it's about winning. Yankee fans want rings. Spoiled or not, that's what it's about, and what all players play for. I'm not justifying the booing, but when the organization says it's about the rings, the fans take on the same expectations. Anything less is a failure. I don't always agree with that thinking, but I understand the fans frustration when the team plays as bad as it is right now, and we're told the only goal is a ring. To me the booing is an acknowledgement that the way they're playing is not going to get them that championship they've been told is the only goal. Big difference than feeling they deserve or are entitled to a championship,IMO.
To be clear though, I only said I know what lean years are, and have lived through them. Far different than saying long-suffering.When I first fell in love with the game, started going, and playing, the Yanks were horrible for all my formidable years. I still loved and rooted for them, and have never felt entitled to them winning. The exact opposite is true for my generation. We appreciate their wins even more, cause we know that wasn't always the case. Not a year has gone by in my son's life that I don't remind him of this. Thankfully he understands how fortunate he's been and appreciates it while not feeling entitled.
Quote from: ericm on Oct 15, 2012, 04:26 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 15, 2012, 12:44 PM
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 15, 2012, 01:41 AM
Wow, the Yanks look crappy.
I like to think my O's would have put up a better fight...
Yanks fans look pretty crappy too?!
Sorry Eric, but booing your team that won 95 games in the regular season and is currently plaing October baseball screams entitlement which is why I can't stand so many Yankee fans. As a fan of both the Indians and the Cubs, I know the true meaning of long suffering and lean years and even in the Yankees leanest years, it was minuscule when compared to longsuffering Cubs and Indians fans...
Ex- I'm not sure of your thinking here, unless it's wishful thinking. :wink: Your O's had every chance to prove you right. The Yanks are playing the same vs the Tigers as vs the O's, and still won that series. If the Yanks/O's was a one game playoff maybe I could see that, but not when it's a series.
Beer- I totally agree booing this team isn't cool, but not about the entitled part. I think it's more of an expectation, and higher standard to be held to, than feeling like they deserve for their team to win. We've been very fortunate to have the playoff run we've had in the past 17 years. I, and most of my friends don't feel like the Yanks deserve to win anymore than another team. We just expect a better performance, and when it gets down to it, it's about winning. Yankee fans want rings. Spoiled or not, that's what it's about, and what all players play for. I'm not justifying the booing, but when the organization says it's about the rings, the fans take on the same expectations. Anything less is a failure. I don't always agree with that thinking, but I understand the fans frustration when the team plays as bad as it is right now, and we're told the only goal is a ring. To me the booing is an acknowledgement that the way they're playing is not going to get them that championship they've been told is the only goal. Big difference than feeling they deserve or are entitled to a championship,IMO.
To be clear though, I only said I know what lean years are, and have lived through them. Far different than saying long-suffering.When I first fell in love with the game, started going, and playing, the Yanks were horrible for all my formidable years. I still loved and rooted for them, and have never felt entitled to them winning. The exact opposite is true for my generation. We appreciate their wins even more, cause we know that wasn't always the case. Not a year has gone by in my son's life that I don't remind him of this. Thankfully he understands how fortunate he's been and appreciates it while not feeling entitled.
Having the highest payroll in MLB at a cool $197,962,289, it's nothing more than entitlement. Actually, it's about as close to entitlement as you can get in professional sports.
"Higher expectations"? "Standards"?
Bullshit. That's just romanticized, elitist rhetoric.
You spend nearly $200,000,000 to win a title, you should win a title. PERIOD.
Call it whatever you want Tracy, I'm just saying not all Yankee fans feel they deserve a championship. Want one,expect one, yes. What fan of a good team doesn't? If you were a 25-30 yr old person who knows nothing but making the playoffs, and ownership telling you to expect championships every year, and anything less is failure, how is that a fans fault for wanting that? It's all they know, and have been told to expect.
The higher standard part in my post was meant for how they're playing now, not how it might've come across as towards the rest of the league.
If they should win one with their payroll as you say, then why shouldn't a fan of the team expect it? Everyone outside of their fan base does, why can't they? Expecting to win and felling they deserve to win are two entirely different things. I certainly don't think because they spend that money they deserve to win a championship. I know a lot of Yankee fans who feel the exact way as I do.
I get the Yankee hate, and the money thing, but some of the rhetoric comes off as sour grapes to me. Is there a sports fan out there who wouldn't want their team spending as much as the Yanks, or trying to put the best team possible on the field? Anyone who says they wouldn't is kidding themselves.
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Couple things...
First an answer to the question - doesn't every fan want their team to spend as much as the Yankees and win every year? There have certainly been times over the past miserable 15 years when I would have answered - yes! But, having watched an underdog, unappreciated, unexpected team rise to the top, I would now answer - no! This goes back to the question I asked earlier, how much fun can it be when you're expected to win? How much fun can it be when you stack the deck in your favor? Maybe fun, but I can't imagine it's AS MUCH fun.
I suppose the O's fans have booed at times over the past 15 years, more at the owner than the players (though they did give K.Gregg an unpleasant vocal shower on occasion), but I can't imagine O's fans ever booing this years team - ever. No matter if the last game was at OPACY, and A.Jones continued his helpless flailing at the plate, I can't believe you would have heard a single boo. We appreciated too much what this team had done for us and for the city.
I think this is what Tracy was saying. You described it as 'expectations' eric, which is fine, but when you complain because your expectations aren't met, that's the definition of entitlement. It's like the rich guy and his wife who go to the most exclusive restaurant in town, they are seated at the best table, have the best wine, eat delicious and perfectly prepared food, money has its privileges, but when desert comes, it isn't exactly as they expected, it isn't up to par (at least according to their inflated expectations), so they bitch at the waiter, leave a shitty tip, and tell all their friends the restaurant sucks. If you don't know anyone like this, you haven't been around enough. They are like Yankee fans. The couple isn't thankful for the rest of the wonderful experience they had, they didn't really appreciate the food or impeccable service, because they expected that, they felt 'entitled' simply because of who they were and the money they had.
O's (Indians, Cubs?) fans are the guy who goes to a cheap little neighborhood restaurant, has an unexpectedly good meal despite spotty service, and can't stop talking about it for a month...
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 15, 2012, 06:16 PM
Couple things...
First an answer to the question - doesn't every fan want their team to spend as much as the Yankees and win every year? There have certainly been times over the past miserable 15 years when I would have answered - yes! But, having watched an underdog, unappreciated, unexpected team rise to the top, I would now answer - no! This goes back to the question I asked earlier, how much fun can it be when you're expected to win? How much fun can it be when you stack the deck in your favor? Maybe fun, but I can't imagine it's AS MUCH fun.
I suppose the O's fans have booed at times over the past 15 years, more at the owner than the players (though they did give K.Gregg an unpleasant vocal shower on occasion), but I can't imagine O's fans ever booing this years team - ever. No matter if the last game was at OPACY, and A.Jones continued his helpless flailing at the plate, I can't believe you would have heard a single boo. We appreciated too much what this team had done for us and for the city.
I think this is what Tracy was saying. You described it as 'expectations' eric, which is fine, but when you complain because your expectations aren't met, that's the definition of entitlement. It's like the rich guy and his wife who go to the most exclusive restaurant in town, they are seated at the best table, have the best wine, eat delicious and perfectly prepared food, money has its privileges, but when desert comes, it isn't exactly as they expected, it isn't up to par (at least according to their inflated expectations), so they bitch at the waiter, leave a shitty tip, and tell all their friends the restaurant sucks. If you don't know anyone like this, you haven't been around enough. They are like Yankee fans. The couple isn't thankful for the rest of the wonderful experience they had, they didn't really appreciate the food or impeccable service, because they expected that, they felt 'entitled' simply because of who they were and the money they had.
O's (Indians, Cubs?) fans are the guy who goes to a cheap little neighborhood restaurant, has an unexpectedly good meal despite spotty service, and can't stop talking about it for a month...
well said.
They showed a Yankees fan booing Granderson Saturday night after a K (that's the #8 guy in the line up, the day after he homered against the O's) and I thought, "What a spoiled, thankless, ass clown of a fan."
Entitlement gets you
THAT << Booing your 8th spot hitter in the LCS the day after he homers and goes 2-3.
Sorry ex, gotta disagree. No way is complaining because your team didn't meet your expectations the same as feeling entitled to win or that you deserve to win because of the money spent. You can spin the definitions however you want but expectations, and entitled/deserving are different things entirely.
To say all Yankee fans feel they're entitled/ deserve to win is not only unfair, but out right wrong. For the record I have stated I don't agree with the booing, just understand some of the fans reasoning behind it. I know I have high expectations, but again,as a fan I don't feel the Yanks deserve to win more than any other team because of those expectations,or the amount of money they spend. I'm not sure how many more times or ways I can say that.
To your point of the O's season, yes, it's always more fun to root for an underdog. I'm not disputing that, but would you rather have that underdog season or two or know your team is going to contend every year? Tough question, and very hard to quantify the levels of enjoyment,IMO. I can tell you this from my perspective, I get the same charge and anxiety in watching a Yankee playoff game now than I did when I first watched them make the playoffs in the 70's.
eric, are you a New Yorker or a bandwagon Yankee fan?
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Oct 15, 2012, 07:24 PM
eric, are you a New Yorker or a bandwagon Yankee fan?
Born and raised right across the river in Jersey City, N.J. Until I moved down the Shore in the late 70's. A decent amount of Yankee fans here, but I'm far enough south that I'm closer to Philly, and have mostly Phillie fans where I live. I've been a Yankee fan since I first started following baseball in the late 60's,and when most of their games weren't even on tv. Caught many a game on the old transistor radio.
Definitely not a bandwagon fan,and probably why I've come to the defense of true Yankee fans. Trust me, us real fans don't care much for the band wagon jumpers either. You'll never see me or one of my kids wearing a red, green pink, or any other wrong color Yankee cap. The day the Yanks wear an alternate Jersey, or put names on their backs might be the day I decide to stop watching. :wink:
Just to pile on Yankee fans because it's fun, but I heard yesterday that ushers were tole to upgrade fans' seats to fill the empty expensive seats in the lower level?! :thumbsup: :grin:
Vogelsong was the man last night, gave our bullpen a much needed game off.
Still waiting to hear Scutaro's injury status - I'm not sure what the rule is for that play, and it was an overly aggresive, late slide, but it's also what Cards fans are probably calling an appropriate play today. Maybe it is, but one of our guys is hurt. I'm not sure if any rules were broken, I just hope he's on the field tomorrow though. I've read that Holliday was pretty remorseful after the fact, which means he probably feels that he went too far. But it's done, and we've got to (and absolutely can) win this series with or without Scutaro at second.
Also, BH, I think Timmy's starting Game 4. Strong, back-to-back starts from Cain and Lincecum are what we need.
This thing's already smellin' like 7 games, and teams that are pissed at each other over hurt players makes for heightened drama. Game 3 starts at 1pm for us, so tomorrow afternoon will be a total waste at work, might as well just go to a bar instead. :grin:
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 16, 2012, 10:30 AM
Just to pile on Yankee fans because it's fun, but I heard yesterday that ushers were tole to upgrade fans' seats to fill the empty expensive seats in the lower level?! :thumbsup: :grin:
Gonna take the high road here and not respond to the "fun" comment. :wink:
It's about time they did this if true. Those seats run an astounding $1,000-$1,500 a seat during the regular season, and have increased in price per round, to over $2,000 per now! I don't care that it's the biggest city in the country, but how many people are there who could afford that every game? Sure there are some rich cats out there, but how many of those are big time sports fans? Good for the average fan who got bumped up into these seats, and good on the Yanks for doing it. :cool: :thumbsup:
Lastly on the attendance issue at the stadium. They are saying 91% of the tix were sold, so that's not really as bad as some are making it seem. A big factor that people choose to ignore is the five games in five days deal. I don't care who you are or what team you root for, that's pretty hard to be able to go to all five of those games, both physically, and financially,IMO.
Eric, don't worry about these losers...haterz gunna hate. Anyway, it's not like the reason those fans were booing was because they're entitled Yankees fans. They were booing because they're New Yorkers. :grin:
There is some truth to what all you guys are saying. Everone wins!
Hey, Eric, what do you think of the "new" Yankee Stadium?
Quote from: bbill on Oct 16, 2012, 01:28 PM
Eric, don't worry about these losers...haterz gunna hate. Anyway, it's not like the reason those fans were booing was because they're entitled Yankees fans. They were booing because they're New Yorkers. :grin:
There is some truth to what all you guys are saying. Everone wins!
Hey, Eric, what do you think of the "new" Yankee Stadium?
It's a beautiful MASSIVE structure. If you walk around the concourse starting in dead center, it is a one mile walk around the stadium to get back to the same spot! The things they have there for the fan to enjoy are amazing, and you could spend the day just checking everything out. Problem is, it has nothing to do with watching the game. It's more like a tourist attraction for baseball fans.
I'm sure if I had those legend seats and access to the suites,or was a player who could take advantage of all the amenities, and state of the art things available to them, I'd love it.
It's too big for the average fan, and has lost the intimacy, and vibe of the old stadium,IMO. I don't like how they have separated the lower level field seats. There is no way to stand behind home plate, watch bp, or even walk around inside the stadium from foul pole to foul pole, unless you have one of those prime seats.It's as if they have created a have, and have not feel to the stadium. You can only get close behind home plate, or between the dugouts if you're a "have". Hell, they even put the bleachers behind a reserved section in the outfield, and these things have definitely had a big negative impact on the hard core fan. No question it has contributed to how this place is no where near as loud as the old stadium. Most of the real hard cores are far away from the field. You can still hear them trying to make noise, but they're so far away,it's not nearly as loud.
If they do get back to the Stadium for game six, take a look at all the people in the camera's view between the dugouts. So may of them are on their phones, bullshitting with their friends next to them, or just not even paying attention to the game. It's almost like they're there just to be there, and to be seen,but not for the game itself.
I'm not giving up on this team yet. They're struggling big time no doubt, but have had success vs Velander in the past. If they can somehow get this game, it's a brand new series with CC going tomorrow.
Funny eric, how you described the crowd at the new Yankee stadium is almost exactly the way old school O's fans described the crowd at Camden Yards when it first opened. People on cell phones, not paying attention to the game, quiet and only interested in 'the experience' as opposed to the game. Of course they also said it was too expensive and the 'real' fans were being pushed out. Most of this was pretty much true, as I suspect from an old school Yankee fan's perspective it is at Yankee Stadium.
This problem was 'solved' by fifteen years of losing 'thankfully'. No one went to the games and it wasn't the hot spot to be, after the funeral pall descended on the team and consequently the stadium. So if you really want to get rid of those 'entitled' and uninterested fans, all you need is 15 years of losing. I would suggest lobbying ownership to stop buying wins... :tongue:
Good news :cool:
http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Marco-Scutaro-likely-to-play-in-Game-3-3954723.php (http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Marco-Scutaro-likely-to-play-in-Game-3-3954723.php)
Scutaro cracked wise again when asked if he thought one of his pitchers would throw at Holliday, saying, "Ask them. I don't know. I just work here."
But when asked if he wanted retaliation, Scutaro got serious and said, "Yeah. I want them to throw a nine-inning shutout so we could win."
Hell yeah. That's the kind of retaliation we need! 3 hours till GAME 3!
I think I have a unique perspective as a former Yankee fan turned O's fan. I know I know. However, for all the shit I take, I refuse to believe in the "You can only be a fan of one team, your original team" crap. I root for teams that I have a connection to. When I moved to New York in 88, Don Mattingly was my favorite player. I watched all the time as the Yanks had losing team after losing team. Sadly Donnie Baseball never won a ring in Stripes. Even the late 90s teams were fun to root for because of the classy, homegrown talent such as Jeter, Rivera, Posada, Williams and Pettite along with blue collar guys such as Brosius and O'Neill. The Yanks won their 1st series since the 70's the year I moved to the Chicago area.and that sucked.
Between no longer living on Long Island and the Yanks resorting to the likes of Clemens, ARod, Giambi, etc., it became harder and harder root for a bunch of mercenaries. I don't blame the Yankees for doing what they do but I find much greater enjoyment now rooting against them and for smaller market teams. I must be a masochist like ILB, with the O's and Cubs like the Indians and Cubs. For every douchy Yankee fan, I know many great ones that are very knowledgeable and respectful. I feel for them...not really.
Suck it Eric! :grin: :beer:
Rob, I'll be sucking down that Piña Colada or maybe a Grey Goose martini, thank you very much :wink: :beer:
Quote from: ericm on Oct 17, 2012, 09:27 PM
Rob, I'll be sucking down that Piña Colada or maybe a Grey Goose martini, thank you very much :wink: :beer:
Me and ynwa had a deal for the Mercyside Derby for T5 where the winner had to buy the loser an awful drink of their making.
I believe we came up with what was dubbed the Blue Turmoil and included blue curacao and a piece of chewed, well done steak.
Quote from: exist10z on Oct 16, 2012, 03:52 PM
Funny eric, how you described the crowd at the new Yankee stadium is almost exactly the way old school O's fans described the crowd at Camden Yards when it first opened. People on cell phones, not paying attention to the game, quiet and only interested in 'the experience' as opposed to the game. Of course they also said it was too expensive and the 'real' fans were being pushed out. Most of this was pretty much true, as I suspect from an old school Yankee fan's perspective it is at Yankee Stadium.
This problem was 'solved' by fifteen years of losing 'thankfully'. No one went to the games and it wasn't the hot spot to be, after the funeral pall descended on the team and consequently the stadium. So if you really want to get rid of those 'entitled' and uninterested fans, all you need is 15 years of losing. I would suggest lobbying ownership to stop buying wins... :tongue:
When the Jake (Sorry, it will always be the Jake to me. Screw Larry Dolan for taking the money for naming rights from a corporate sponser) opened in Cleveland it too was THE ticket to have. But the place was truly electric! I think Cleveland fans were so hungry for a winner and having the Indians suddenly relevant for the first time in decades along with opening a new ball park was a perfect storm in Cleveland! Of course, after a few years of winning, the wine and cheese corporate execs started taking over and the Jake started to lose some of that Jacobs Field Magic so prevalent in the early years.
One thing that did suck compared to the 'good 'ol days' (using that term loosely :tongue:) at the old cavernous Cleveland Municipal Stadium was that Indians tickets were suddenly hard to come by. I remember many a summer afternoon where my friends and I would just be sitting around with nothing to do so we'd hop in the car and go up to catch a game. Nothing like watching bad baseball in front of about 4000 fans in an 80,000 seat stadium?! :cheesy: :grin:
And now, thanks to the Dolan family driving this franchise into the ground, those days are back! :embarrassed: :angry: And, at the end of this past season, you could actually go on stub-hub and find tickets BELOW face value?! :beer: I even heard of some bleacher seats going for $.50 a piece! Yes, two quarters! :shocked:
http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8521991/st-louis-cardinals-verge-another-world-series-trip-deserve-bit-more-respect-mlb (http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8521991/st-louis-cardinals-verge-another-world-series-trip-deserve-bit-more-respect-mlb)
The Man
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Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2012, 01:07 PM
Good news :cool:
http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Marco-Scutaro-likely-to-play-in-Game-3-3954723.php (http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Marco-Scutaro-likely-to-play-in-Game-3-3954723.php)
Scutaro cracked wise again when asked if he thought one of his pitchers would throw at Holliday, saying, "Ask them. I don't know. I just work here."
But when asked if he wanted retaliation, Scutaro got serious and said, "Yeah. I want them to throw a nine-inning shutout so we could win."
Hell yeah. That's the kind of retaliation we need! 3 hours till GAME 3!
i didn't see this bbill. great attitude from scutaro!
here we are at friday. game 5. ¡VAMANOS LOS GIGANTES!
Quote from: BH on Oct 19, 2012, 11:40 AM
http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8521991/st-louis-cardinals-verge-another-world-series-trip-deserve-bit-more-respect-mlb (http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8521991/st-louis-cardinals-verge-another-world-series-trip-deserve-bit-more-respect-mlb)
Looks like someone's getting a little ahead of himself. I
might respect them
if they actually get there.
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Quote from: BH on Oct 19, 2012, 11:40 AM
http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8521991/st-louis-cardinals-verge-another-world-series-trip-deserve-bit-more-respect-mlb (http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8521991/st-louis-cardinals-verge-another-world-series-trip-deserve-bit-more-respect-mlb)
Looks like someone's getting a little ahead of himself. I might respect them if they actually get there.
Yeah, there is a lot of knocking on wood going on around here today. It's making me nervous....
::Sends a double Pappy Van Winkle over to BH's table::
Game 7.
It's raining right now, though not too hard. I really hope we get this game in.
Game 7.
Game 7.
Game 7.
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Quote from: bbill on Oct 22, 2012, 12:37 PM
::Sends a double Pappy Van Winkle over to BH's table::
Game 7.
It's raining right now, though not too hard. I really hope we get this game in.
Game 7.
Game 7.
Game 7.
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I was hoping to hear from you soon. You realize by posting that, you took away the bad mojo I created by commenting too early after game 5? :smiley:
Quote from: BH on Oct 22, 2012, 03:49 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 22, 2012, 12:37 PM
::Sends a double Pappy Van Winkle over to BH's table::
Game 7.
It's raining right now, though not too hard. I really hope we get this game in.
Game 7.
Game 7.
Game 7.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/San_Francisco_Giants_hat_and_helmet_logo.png)
I was hoping to hear from you soon. You realize by posting that, you took away the bad mojo I created by commenting too early after game 5? :smiley:
I'm not saying anything about that. I'm just buying my friend a drink and getting fuckin' stoked for our Game 7. That is all. :lipsrsealed:
If I where a betting man I would bet that bbill switches over to watch the debate before BH :thumbsup:
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
If I where a betting man I would bet that bbill switches over to watch the debate before BH :thumbsup:
I AM betting that BH switches over to House Hunters before bbill does
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 22, 2012, 04:12 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
If I where a betting man I would bet that bbill switches over to watch the debate before BH :thumbsup:
I AM betting that BH switches over to House Hunters before bbill does
:grin: I'll be watching the MNF game ( GO BEARS ) and switching over to BB game. Maybe I'll dvr the debate just to see if they get in a fist fight or something.
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:18 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 22, 2012, 04:12 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
If I where a betting man I would bet that bbill switches over to watch the debate before BH :thumbsup:
I AM betting that BH switches over to House Hunters before bbill does
:grin: I'll be watching the MNF game ( GO BEARS ) and switching over to BB game. Maybe I'll dvr the debate just to see if they get in a fist fight or something.
Go Bears! Remember when people thought picture in picture was a great idea?
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 22, 2012, 04:21 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:18 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 22, 2012, 04:12 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
If I where a betting man I would bet that bbill switches over to watch the debate before BH :thumbsup:
I AM betting that BH switches over to House Hunters before bbill does
:grin: I'll be watching the MNF game ( GO BEARS ) and switching over to BB game. Maybe I'll dvr the debate just to see if they get in a fist fight or something.
Go Bears! Remember when people thought picture in picture was a great idea?
I think it was the same people that sold me my bag phone.
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:28 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 22, 2012, 04:21 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:18 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 22, 2012, 04:12 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
If I where a betting man I would bet that bbill switches over to watch the debate before BH :thumbsup:
I AM betting that BH switches over to House Hunters before bbill does
:grin: I'll be watching the MNF game ( GO BEARS ) and switching over to BB game. Maybe I'll dvr the debate just to see if they get in a fist fight or something.
Go Bears! Remember when people thought picture in picture was a great idea?
I think it was the same people that sold me my bag phone.
I don't even know what that is.
Wow, sports can be painful. Just another example of why music is better. I leave sporting events unhappy 50% of the time. I'm rarely unhappy after a show.
Congrats Bbill and Ms Y! Beat those Tigers!
Quote from: BH on Oct 23, 2012, 09:20 AM
Wow, sports can be painful. Just another example of why music is better. I leave sporting events unhappy 50% of the time. I'm rarely unhappy after a show.
Congrats Bbill and Ms Y! Beat those Tigers!
Thanks Dave. :smiley: That was a really good series, and I was really happy to see our starting pitching step up for those last 3 games. I'm nervous about the Tigers, they're a really good team, but so were the Cardinals and Reds. I'm very curious to see what we can do against Verlander.
Man, I've never seen rain so hard during a baseball game. I thought the umpire was going to call it after Lopez got pulled with 2 outs in the ninth. SO glad he didn't.
Unbelievable! Go Giants!
Quote from: bbill on Oct 23, 2012, 11:28 AM
Quote from: BH on Oct 23, 2012, 09:20 AM
Wow, sports can be painful. Just another example of why music is better. I leave sporting events unhappy 50% of the time. I'm rarely unhappy after a show.
Congrats Bbill and Ms Y! Beat those Tigers!
Thanks Dave. :smiley: That was a really good series, and I was really happy to see our starting pitching step up for those last 3 games. I'm nervous about the Tigers, they're a really good team, but so were the Cardinals and Reds. I'm very curious to see what we can do against Verlander.
Man, I've never seen rain so hard during a baseball game. I thought the umpire was going to call it after Lopez got pulled with 2 outs in the ninth. SO glad he didn't.
I was really hoping for just ONE ground ball to see what would happen.
Quote from: BH on Oct 23, 2012, 02:56 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 23, 2012, 11:28 AM
Quote from: BH on Oct 23, 2012, 09:20 AM
Wow, sports can be painful. Just another example of why music is better. I leave sporting events unhappy 50% of the time. I'm rarely unhappy after a show.
Congrats Bbill and Ms Y! Beat those Tigers!
Thanks Dave. :smiley: That was a really good series, and I was really happy to see our starting pitching step up for those last 3 games. I'm nervous about the Tigers, they're a really good team, but so were the Cardinals and Reds. I'm very curious to see what we can do against Verlander.
Man, I've never seen rain so hard during a baseball game. I thought the umpire was going to call it after Lopez got pulled with 2 outs in the ninth. SO glad he didn't.
I was really hoping for just ONE ground ball to see what would happen.
I think it got to the point where they wouldn't have been able to field and throw. I was pretty happy to see it end when and how it did.
Going back to your first point...music is better, I agree with you on that in general. But, the best that sports can offer (especially live) are greater than the best that music can offer, imo.
GO TIGERS!!!
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thanks for the congratulations, BH. you're good sportsman. :beer:
i was nervous about our team facing verlander last night. we may have caught a break catching him on an off night. although, the giants hit him pretty hard in the all-star game, too.
what a huge night for sandoval! and timmy!
and even though he didn't get a hit last night i love seeing huff in the batter's box. i'm pulling for that guy. :thumbsup:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Oct 25, 2012, 12:53 PM
what a huge night for sandoval! and timmy!
and Zito!!
I just like seeing almost every national sportswriter get it wrong with how Verlander was going to bring the Giants momentum to a screeching halt.
It really was an outstanding team effort. Blanco made two amazing catches in left field! Pagan and Scutaro each had like 8 or 9 pitch at bats in the 3rd inning off of Verlander, which (other than Pablo's first inning shot) was the start of the Giants really doing damage, the start of them getting to Verlander. Zito had another excellent start, and Timmy was just nasty! I was hoping they'd pull him after the seventh, save his arm. It was just an awesome, all-around performance by the Giants.
Bumgarner can do this tonight. He can pitch a strong start at home. Let's GO GIANTS!!!
Great game! I love those close low scoring big games when it's not giving me a heart attack. The tv coverage has been great I think. Happy for Bumgarner to turn it around. I like him. The momentum is just rollin with the Giants. Wow.
Quote from: BH on Oct 25, 2012, 11:40 PM
Great game! I love those close low scoring big games when it's not giving me a heart attack. The tv coverage has been great I think. Happy for Bumgarner to turn it around. I like him. The momentum is just rollin with the Giants. Wow.
That was a great game, and I
was having heart attacks. Every time the heart of the order came back up for the Tigers, it just got TENSE. Bumgarner was awesome though, what a game. He is just a tough kid, straight up. What a fuckin' stud. Fister pitched a great game too. That guy's tall!
I agree BH, I love those close, tense games where both starters are rolling though, and in the WS, they're just amazing drama.
That play at home plate on Fielder in the second was spectacular.
On to Motown! Can't wait for Saturday!
Quote from: bbill on Oct 26, 2012, 12:12 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 25, 2012, 11:40 PM
Great game! I love those close low scoring big games when it's not giving me a heart attack. The tv coverage has been great I think. Happy for Bumgarner to turn it around. I like him. The momentum is just rollin with the Giants. Wow.
That was a great game, and I was having heart attacks. Every time the heart of the order came back up for the Tigers, it just got TENSE. Bumgarner was awesome though, what a game. He is just a tough kid, straight up. What a fuckin' stud. Fister pitched a great game too. That guy's tall!
I agree BH, I love those close, tense games where both starters are rolling though, and in the WS, they're just amazing drama.
That play at home plate on Fielder in the second was spectacular.
On to Motown! Can't wait for Saturday!
There was a stolen base late in game 2. I can't remember who stole the base. But the throw was RIGHT on the money but the runner got in just a split second before the tag. Anyway the slow mo replay was amazing. It's just so cool to see the best of the best playing at such a high level in a competive game. I love baseball. Usually I don't watch after the Cards get knocked out because I'm pouting but I can't get enough this year.
Quote from: BH on Oct 26, 2012, 05:08 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 26, 2012, 12:12 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 25, 2012, 11:40 PM
Great game! I love those close low scoring big games when it's not giving me a heart attack. The tv coverage has been great I think. Happy for Bumgarner to turn it around. I like him. The momentum is just rollin with the Giants. Wow.
That was a great game, and I was having heart attacks. Every time the heart of the order came back up for the Tigers, it just got TENSE. Bumgarner was awesome though, what a game. He is just a tough kid, straight up. What a fuckin' stud. Fister pitched a great game too. That guy's tall!
I agree BH, I love those close, tense games where both starters are rolling though, and in the WS, they're just amazing drama.
That play at home plate on Fielder in the second was spectacular.
On to Motown! Can't wait for Saturday!
There was a stolen base late in game 2. I can't remember who stole the base. But the throw was RIGHT on the money but the runner got in just a split second before the tag. Anyway the slow mo replay was amazing. It's just so cool to see the best of the best playing at such a high level in a competive game. I love baseball. Usually I don't watch after the Cards get knocked out because I'm pouting but I can't get enough this year.
I think that was Pagan, in the 8th.
And yeah, the camera work, on the fly editing and presentation of some of this stuff has been amazing. I don't remember it being this good (could have something to do with me getting a new TV a few months back :grin:). The slow-motion shots of some of the pitchers and their arms whipping around is just unreal!
The great camera work last night also revealed that the umpiring crew has been dead on. They've really been doing a great job through the first couple games.
One more thing about Game 2 (for now)...I was really glad to see Fister shake that ball to the head off and keep pitching. That's always scary, and he was a warrior through the next several innings. Great game for him.
(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Miguel+Cabrera+Sergio+Romo+World+Series+San+6ZpD7nsAjDol.jpg)
Amazing final game. Amazing season. I'll say it, I enjoyed this one more than 2010. Just unbelievable drama, and then a final week and a half of unbelievable domination. Our pitchers were outstanding, every one of them. EVERY ONE OF THEM THAT PICKED UP THE BALL shut down the opposition. I've never seen that, it was just awesome.
:beer:
Quote from: walterfredo on Oct 29, 2012, 11:58 AM
:beer:
::Raises Fifty Fifty growler::
Cheers, Walter! You going to the parade?
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Quote from: walterfredo on Oct 29, 2012, 11:58 AM
:beer:
::Raises Fifty Fifty growler::
Cheers, Walter! You going to the parade?
no dice. But I did drink a growler of Fifty Fifty on Saturday! (Totality Imperial Stout)
Quote from: walterfredo on Oct 29, 2012, 12:47 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 29, 2012, 12:26 PM
Quote from: walterfredo on Oct 29, 2012, 11:58 AM
:beer:
::Raises Fifty Fifty growler::
Cheers, Walter! You going to the parade?
no dice. But I did drink a growler of Fifty Fifty on Saturday! (Totality Imperial Stout)
That's one of their best! You ever try the Eclipse?
We have an office at 3rd and Market, and I might go down and "work" for the day on Wednesday, not sure if I can swing it though. Halloween in San Francisco is a spectacle in it's own right, but throw in a World Series Championship parade, and you've got the makings of an amazing day. I haven't seen what the weather is supposed to be like, hopefully no rain at least.
One other baseball thought...the Giants pitchers were amazing for the last seven games, and the constant with them all was Posey. He didn't hit that well in the WS, but he worked masterfully with our pitchers, and played outstanding defense as well. His HR last night allowed the 10th inning to happen, and no Giants (or Reds) fan will ever forget his Grand Slam in the NLDS. He really did have a great season, especially if you consider the injury he was coming back from. He is your NL MVP.
Oh, and also...
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I'm amazed that it was a sweep. Especially after coming from behind in both playoff series. What a crazy last few weeks. It feels weird now having a team that has won twice in 3 years!
Quote from: bbill on Oct 29, 2012, 01:43 PM
That's one of their best! You ever try the Eclipse?
yep, it's amazing stuff. I still have 4 different bottles from last year left, and I did the Eclipse futures sale this year, I'll have 10 bottles in December.
Quote from: jaye on Oct 29, 2012, 01:48 PM
It feels weird now having a team that has won twice in 3 years!
sure does....after a lifetime of torture.
Quote from: jaye on Oct 29, 2012, 01:48 PM
I'm amazed that it was a sweep. Especially after coming from behind in both playoff series. What a crazy last few weeks. It feels weird now having a team that has won twice in 3 years!
I know, it does, a little. But mostly, it feels wonderful. :beer:
Hey, did you end up going to one of the NLCS games?
Quote from: jaye on Oct 29, 2012, 01:48 PM
It feels weird now having a team that has won twice in 3 years!
Wouldn't know that feeling... :embarrassed:
I got to go to game #2 against the Cardinals. We had nosebleed seats and my husband was a nervous wreck, so we ended up staying on Club level, just moving from window to window. :grin: My 81 year old aunt sells beer on the Club level so we had just asked to run in and say hi to her and we never left. It was a beautiful night!
Quote from: jaye on Oct 29, 2012, 02:11 PM
My 81 year old aunt sells beer on the Club level ...!
THAT is the job i want when i am that age! :beer:
i remember going to games at candlestick and seeing old women there, orange & black afghans across their laps, scorecards open and thinking, "someday i want to be that woman."
also: :beer: :beer: :beer: WHAT A WEEKEND!
bbill, thanks for pointing out Posey. he really has been an anchor on this team. you think he called that last fastball on Cabrera? bad ass! that pic you posted was about my favorite moment of the celebration. it was a split second between buster catching that last pitch and taking his mask off to run to the mound.
and Blanco made 3 difficult CLUTCH catches this series. (remember he had a crazy catch that contributed to saving Cain's perfect game).
still i love that Scoots got the RBI that won the series. most appropritate.
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I don't mean to wreck a good vibe, and this is obviously not representative of a wonderful city and fan base, but can you believe assholes like this?:
(http://winningateverything.com/files/2012/10/LA_winning.jpg) (http://winningateverything.com/15130)
The headline at the linked website is funny: "LOOK HOW HAPPY WE ARE"
Quote from: Crispy on Nov 01, 2012, 11:29 AM
I don't mean to wreck a good vibe, and this is obviously not representative of a wonderful city and fan base, but can you believe assholes like this?:
(http://winningateverything.com/files/2012/10/LA_winning.jpg) (http://winningateverything.com/15130)
The headline at the linked website is funny: "LOOK HOW HAPPY WE ARE"
Even the punks dress well in frisco
Oh man, Ruckus, I just tried to imagine how happy B-more would be if the Orioles won the World Series...
I'm guessing the National Guard might have to be deployed around the entire length of 695 to contain the joy. :wink:
:grin: Not ruining anything Crispy. There are drunk idiots in every town who feel that's how championships are celebrated. It's an unfortunate contingency for cities these days.
Nothing could ruin this, though. :beer:
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The parade and speeches were so good. I honestly can't believe there is another team as goofy, quirky, good looking and talented as these guys are. The gold "broom to the city" was a nice touch too. :grin:
Quote from: Crispy on Nov 01, 2012, 12:10 PM
Oh man, Ruckus, I just tried to imagine how happy B-more would be if the Orioles won the World Series...
I'm guessing the National Guard might have to be deployed around the entire length of 695 to contain the joy. :wink:
You ain't lyin!
Ok guys. I'm done being salty about the O's.
Congrats Jaye, bbill, Ms. Y, Fredo :beer:
Quote from: bbill on Nov 01, 2012, 10:57 AM
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WILLIE FUCKING MAYS! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Dia de los muertos! ¡Viva Los Gigantes!
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Awesome!
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Ahh, a fall morning in san francisco :grin:
Saw Vin Scully at the DMV in Thousand Oaks today. He looked GREAT for a few weeks shy of 85. Looked about 70. I was in a long line, he walked right passed me, and no one noticed or knew who he was. He then drove off in a modest car. A multi-millionaire 85 y/o man drives himself to the DMV in everyman style. :thumbsup:
the Marlins doing Marlin things:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/miami-marlins-toronto-blue-jays-blockbuster-trade-jose-reyes-josh-johnson-mark-buehrle-yunel-escobar-emilio-bonifacio-111312 (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/miami-marlins-toronto-blue-jays-blockbuster-trade-jose-reyes-josh-johnson-mark-buehrle-yunel-escobar-emilio-bonifacio-111312)
Quote from: ItBeats4Jew on Nov 13, 2012, 07:06 PM
the Marlins doing Marlin things:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/miami-marlins-toronto-blue-jays-blockbuster-trade-jose-reyes-josh-johnson-mark-buehrle-yunel-escobar-emilio-bonifacio-111312 (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/miami-marlins-toronto-blue-jays-blockbuster-trade-jose-reyes-josh-johnson-mark-buehrle-yunel-escobar-emilio-bonifacio-111312)
Fucking awesome news... for Jays fans. We gave up non top prospects and a shortstop with ugly baggage. Marlins fans should be furious at the crazy owner.
Admittedly I am a San Fran Giants fan, who lives in Miami (less than 10 minutes from the stadium) and a Marlins season ticket holder.
I really really wanted to believe that with the new stadium (essentially funded by the public) that the ownership would really commit to winning now (as they've stated they would).
However, they really did show their true colors with this move. The front office of this team is full of business men, not baseball men. Their first desire is to make money. There's nothing wrong with wanted to make money, unless you are running a baseball team.
For years they complained that they couldn't put a solid team together because they had no income (from playing in a stadium owned by the Dolphins). They told us that once they got their stadium, they would commit to winning. Because they'd have increased revenue from the concessions, suites, etc. The city basically paid for their stadium based on that promise (and some corruption within the city commissioner's office).
We believed that after their off-season spending spree last year that they really were focused on winning, and not making money.
This however, is so embarrassing. The entire city feels like we've been duped, but we also know that we should have seen this coming, considering the guys who are in the front office, and their track record.
Its all just really sad.
Jeffrey Loria ran the talented Expos and their legacy out of Quebec and has ruined almost everything he touches, including the Marlins eyesore new ballpark. A couple of the Jays prospects could turn into keepers, but Loria will have to keep them when and if they do turn into good MLB players.
That trade was so Marlins. :grin:
Giants re-signed Affeldt. :cool:
Congratulations to Bob Melvin! :beer:
Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 14, 2012, 09:45 AM
Jeffrey Loria ran the talented Expos and their legacy out of Quebec and has ruined almost everything he touches, including the Marlins eyesore new ballpark. A couple of the Jays prospects could turn into keepers, but Loria will have to keep them when and if they do turn into good MLB players.
Jeffrey Loria is the anti-Midas. Everything he touches turns to shit. He's like the G.W. Bush of baseball owners.
Damn?! And here I thought Larry Dolan was a bad owner... :rolleyes:
Glad to see Dickey get the CY Young, much deserved :thumbsup:.
good times in SF! congrats Buster!!!!
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good times in SF! congrats Buster!!!!
Absolutely!
I read an article recently that was questioning whether Posey has had the best start ever to a major league career, which is an amazing claim since he spent a third of it injured. There are a few others (DiMaggio, Musial) that have had better starts, but Posey is up there. I'm not saying his career will be as great as those guys, but as starts have gone (NL ROY, NL MVP, Batting Title, 2 World Series titles), he's been about as hot as you can get.
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This however, is so embarrassing. The entire city feels like we've been duped, but we also know that we should have seen this coming, considering the guys who are in the front office, and their track record.
Its all just really sad.
sorry to hear about this. when i heard about the marlins fire sale i thought they might have been in the same position the padres were in after building their stadium: needing to keep payroll down to pay for the park. took them a few years to start spending for players again.
sounds like the guys in charge of the marlins are in league with the tool that used to own the dodgers. that man was a grade-a greedy creep with no interest in baseball.
i'm not a dodgers fan but i live in los angeles. so happy to see they're front office fortunes are shifting.
bbill: why congrats to bob melvin?! (gonna have to look this one up)
--follow up: congratulations, indeed! big year for bay area baseball! <3
**side bar: just noticed this new function on the board: GLOW! **
Knuckleball! - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGtpS1nJluE#ws)
Giants resigned Pagan and Scutaro in the last week. Not having reliable, effective lead-off guys had been a real problem for the Giants until last year, so I'm really glad to have those two coming back. With Crawford at SS, our middle infield defense is going to be solid, too.
Only free agent that I think hasn't been signed is Brian Wilson. It'd be a bummer to see him go, but I wouldn't want the Giants to give him too much guaranteed money.
What have your teams been up to?
Lotta complaining in Baltimore, since we haven't signed Josh Hamilton, Zack Grienke, Mickey Mantle, Walter Johnson, blah, blah, blah...
The owner hatred (somewhat justified) hits a fevered pitch in the offseason when we don't spend like the Yanks and BoSox. It's all bitching and pitching here in Charm City. :happy:
The Jays are loaded now, but may want to add a relief pitcher and will probably deal a starting catcher since they have two good ones now (with a blue-chip prospect waiting in the weeds).
First Stan the Man and now this! :cry: Carp's out for the year and probably forever.
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That's sad to hear, a lot of respect for Carpenter.
Apparently my Astros have the 4th best farm system in baseball. After 30 or so years of being in the bottom 3 :huh: Just traded Lowrie as well. We're still gonna get massacred now that we're in the AL West, though. :cry:
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That's sad to hear, a lot of respect for Carpenter.
Apparently my Astros have the 4th best farm system in baseball. After 30 or so years of being in the bottom 3 :huh: Just traded Lowrie as well. We're still gonna get massacred now that we're in the AL West, though. :cry:
At least you'll have Alan Ashby back as TV colour analyst to comfort a sketchy upcoming season. The Jays parted ways with him and hired Jack Morris.
I loved Carpenter with the Jays. He, Halladay and Pat Hentgen made a formidable trio of starters. Class act too (all three of them are).
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That's sad to hear, a lot of respect for Carpenter.
I completely agree. Carpenter was a gamer, and hopefully still can be, though it doesn't sound good for him returning.
I'm stoked for baseball season. First Cactus League game is in less than three weeks! :cool:
oh man carpenter was a blow, but we do have joe "sex on a stick" kelly, who impresses the shit out of me
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That's sad to hear, a lot of respect for Carpenter.
Apparently my Astros have the 4th best farm system in baseball. After 30 or so years of being in the bottom 3 :huh: Just traded Lowrie as well. We're still gonna get massacred now that we're in the AL West, though. :cry:
At least you'll have Alan Ashby back as TV colour analyst to comfort a sketchy upcoming season. The Jays parted ways with him and hired Jack Morris.
I loved Carpenter with the Jays. He, Halladay and Pat Hentgen made a formidable trio of starters. Class act too (all three of them are).
I'll miss Deshaies, but I'll take Ashby! Apparently some games crew will be Geoff Blum & Ashby which will be interesting!
Apparently, half of Houston can't actually get Astros games, something about Comcast or whatnot... I'm in NY so it's not a problem for me, but damn that's bullshit!
28 days until I'm on a plane to Tampa for Spring Training... even though the veterans only play a few innings it's a blast... especially at the Phillies stadium in Clearwater... and that's coming from a Yankees fan!
being a poor Mets fan I can honestly say wake me in 2015 when they are trying to compete once again :angry:
This is a picture of the old Seals Stadium - pre-Giants, Pacific Coast League, San Francisco baseball. There's a big retail development there now...Safeway, 24 Hour Fitness, that kind of stuff.
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A bunch of old SF baseball pictures can be found here: http://www.sfgate.com/sports/slideshow/A-photo-history-of-baseball-in-SF-57239.php (http://www.sfgate.com/sports/slideshow/A-photo-history-of-baseball-in-SF-57239.php)
wow! fantastic pic, bbill.
i just got home from my first-ever trip to see some spring training games in arizona! would that i could have stayed there all week. i saw two games at the Giants' park and one at Camelback Stadium, spring home to the White Sox and the Dodgers.
below are pix i took from my seat each game:
Game 1: Giants vs. Diamondbacks
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Game 2: Giants @ White Sox
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Game 3: Giants vs. Indians
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the last two games i had the best seats i've ever had for a ball game. such a crazy perspective so close to the plate.
it was great to see some AL teams. i don't follow AL ball at all unless there is a former Giant i'm tracking.
true highlight of the trip for me: seeing Will Clark pop out of the dugout to chat with Giants manager Bruce Bochy. (!!!)
my W/L record for the trip was 1-2. saw Matt Cain get shellacked. don't care to see that again. :embarrassed: still, i thought the roster might be picked clean b/c of the world baseball classic but i got to see a fair amount of the giants' starting line-up.
(while typing this MMJ cover of "leaving on a jet plane" just came on the radio. :beer: )
Awesome, ms. yvon! That's something I've never been able to do...been asked to go a few times, it's just never worked out. Sounds like you had a great time!
Brandon Belt's been having a good spring! So stoked for baseball!
Well, I might not be able to say it again this season, but the Cubs AND the Indians are both in first place after their season openers! :beer:
Sorry the Tribe spoiled all of that pomp and circumstance up in Toronto for ya Jaimoe including spoiling RA Dickey's less than stellar debut... :beer:
The Jays bats fell asleep. Ah well, tonight is a new game with I believe the awesome Morrow pitching.
And the Cubs and O's are in first!
Jaimoe - I'm really interested to see how your birds do. I'm glad you guys did something for the fan base but the potential for disaster should keep us peering in all season as well.
As for the Cubs, looks like they may have some legit building blocks aside from Castro.
One thing I wanted to talk about were all the prognosticators and sabremetricians guaranteeing a regression by the Orioles regarding their record in one run games and in extra innings. I agree that these numbers can't be repeated but the haters didn't watch how the season ended. The O's were a different team that wasn't relying on close wins and had a deep roster. Whereas other teams are growing older, the entire O's roster aside from Roberts is either entering or in their prime. I like their chances this year.
1 Rays
2 O's
3 Sox
4 Jays
5 Yankees
Could flip flop the Sox and Jays
I have no idea what to expect from the Phillies this year. Either a resurgence or a complete bust. Or maybe something in between. Hell I don't know....
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My Astros are the best team in baseball right now. #1, Undefeated. the undeniable best. Top of the AL.
(Until the other teams get to play...)
Let me have my moment, it'll probably be our only win all year. :grin:
The Astros are your favorite team and you don't know that they're in the National League? Kidding...but damn, I'm out of touch, I didn't realize they moved until yesterday. Congrats on the win, enjoy it! :grin:
I like these guys:
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We didn't get no-hit last night!
It's almost like two wins. one real win, and one "yeah, screw Yu, Darvish" game, which is like a moral victory.
2-0 GO STROS :grin:
My take on the Darvish almost perfect game :grin:
Stay tuned to see how the Astros make it to 3-0 in moral victories tomorrow! :grin:
The Jays have the best starting rotation and strongest 1-5 bats in th AL. What could do them in is the bullpen and injuries. Depth is ok though. Many predict the Jays are the favourite to win the AL, but I think TB will be there til the end.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 03, 2013, 03:47 PM
The Jays have the best starting rotation and strongest 1-5 bats in th AL. What could do them in is the bullpen and injuries. Depth is ok though. Many predict the Jays are the favourite to win the AL, but I think TB will be there til the end.
Ha! So confident? I mean it looks good on paper but for the rotation, Dickey had one great year and Buehrle is old and Josh Johnson can't stay healthy. I am a believer in Morrow. His stuff is great and looks to be durable.
As for the offense Reyes hasn't been great in years and Encarnacion had one good year. I'd be just as worried about all the parts then just the bullpen.
Dickey had two good seasons in a row and Edwin found his old groove last year. Hopefully Romero can find his game from two seasons ago in the minors. The Os always seem to implode, so we'll see how it goes. This division will eat its own.
Yeah Dickey was solid pretty much the entire time he was with the Mets, but due to playing for the Mets not many people noticed as the W/L don't look as good when there are no runs comming your way.
Whats up with the Mets having an offensive outburst on opening day, at home no less, crazy?
Not really expecting any good storylines this year, wake me in 15 when they are trying to compete again.
After today's loss, the Astros seem like they may possibly break the all-time strikeout record! (for their batters) Something to really aspire to. Moral victory.
ASTROS 3-0
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After today's loss, the Astros seem like they may possibly break the all-time strikeout record! (for their batters) Something to really aspire to. Moral victory.
ASTROS 3-0
:grin: :grin: I'd follow your Astros blog to an undefeated season man!
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 03, 2013, 05:10 PM
Dickey had two good seasons in a row and Edwin found his old groove last year. Hopefully Romero can find his game from two seasons ago in the minors. The Os always seem to implode, so we'll see how it goes. This division will eat its own.
Oh I'm not overconfident in the O's at all. I just think they'll do better than the national public expects. Vegas started their w/l o/u at 76.5. It's gone up to 78.5 or higher in most places. As you said, the division will eat its own, except for the Yanks who won't eat anyone. :grin:
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Dickey had two good seasons in a row and Edwin found his old groove last year. Hopefully Romero can find his game from two seasons ago in the minors. The Os always seem to implode, so we'll see how it goes. This division will eat its own.
Oh I'm not overconfident in the O's at all. I just think they'll do better than the national public expects. Vegas started their w/l o/u at 76.5. It's gone up to 78.5 or higher in most places. As you said, the division will eat its own, except for the Yanks who won't eat anyone. :grin:
And so it begins! :wink: I haven't even had a chance to enjoy my March Madness win yet, and two games in, I'm ducking. :grin:
I didn't realize the O's o/u was that low. I'd have put money on the over. I think they're the team to beat in the East.
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After today's loss, the Astros seem like they may possibly break the all-time strikeout record! (for their batters) Something to really aspire to. Moral victory.
ASTROS 3-0
:grin: :grin: I'd follow your Astros blog to an undefeated season man!
Looks like it's time to start one.
http://2013astros.tumblr.com/ (http://2013astros.tumblr.com/)
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My Astros are the best team in baseball right now. #1, Undefeated. the undeniable best. Top of the AL.
(Until the other teams get to play...)
Let me have my moment, it'll probably be our only win all year. :grin:
The Astros are your favorite team and you don't know that they're in the National League? Kidding...but damn, I'm out of touch, I didn't realize they moved until yesterday. Congrats on the win, enjoy it! :grin:
I like these guys:
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We didn't get no-hit last night!
It's almost like two wins. one real win, and one "yeah, screw Yu, Darvish" game, which is like a moral victory.
2-0 GO STROS :grin:
My take on the Darvish almost perfect game :grin:
Stay tuned to see how the Astros make it to 3-0 in moral victories tomorrow! :grin:
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Records were made to be broken.
Signed,
2013 Houston Astros
Kidding aside, I love the Astros, but this is already getting ugly...
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After today's loss, the Astros seem like they may possibly break the all-time strikeout record! (for their batters) Something to really aspire to. Moral victory.
ASTROS 3-0
Hey Fiddle, fwiw I dig the Stro's new unis. Maybe that's enough to get them to 4-0? :cool:
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My Astros are the best team in baseball right now. #1, Undefeated. the undeniable best. Top of the AL.
(Until the other teams get to play...)
Let me have my moment, it'll probably be our only win all year. :grin:
The Astros are your favorite team and you don't know that they're in the National League? Kidding...but damn, I'm out of touch, I didn't realize they moved until yesterday. Congrats on the win, enjoy it! :grin:
I like these guys:
(http://img.phombo.com/img1/photocombo/39/cache/Baltimore_Orioles5_display.jpg)
We didn't get no-hit last night!
It's almost like two wins. one real win, and one "yeah, screw Yu, Darvish" game, which is like a moral victory.
2-0 GO STROS :grin:
My take on the Darvish almost perfect game :grin:
Stay tuned to see how the Astros make it to 3-0 in moral victories tomorrow! :grin:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8620748784_4dec239560.jpg)
Records were made to be broken.
Signed,
2013 Houston Astros
Kidding aside, I love the Astros, but this is already getting ugly...
And the worst thing about it is that the starting pitching has been pretty good, Norris, Harrell and Humber all had decent starts so far.
Ouch. I had to consult my multiplication tables, and after only three games!
The vultures will be circling tonight. Can't wait for John Farrell's first visit back to Toronto after breaking his contract to manage the fucking Red Sox. His reception will be hostile, but hopefully not too violent. The hatred Jays fans have towards that fucker rivals that of Vince Carter and Chris Bosh. I can't recall a baseball manager ever being despised so much.
Hey BH, you ready for the next installment of Giants/Cardinals baseball?
Zito is starting tonight. It's amazing to me how big of a swing his reputation's made with Giants fans. Before last year, he was the biggest bust in Giants free agency history, so bad he didn't even make the 2010 post-season roster. Now, after he pitched one of the greatest starts in Giants post-season history (Game 5 NLCS), after he outdueled Verlander in game 1 of the WS, he's beloved by (most of) the fans.
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Ouch. I had to consult my multiplication tables, and after only three games!
Another 11 tonight :undecided:
The brothers Upton are making braves baseball really exciting to watch this year. Hope they can stay healthy and play together a lot this season. That lineup of Upton Heyward Upton Uggla is dangerous
This is the earliest Ive ever lost interest in the Buccos. Our lineup is atrocious. Only good thing is it looks like I can make some nice coin on betting against them, presumably with under parlays as the other team will be huge favorites upon further notice and not worth just betting them.
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The brothers Upton are making braves baseball really exciting to watch this year. Hope they can stay healthy and play together a lot this season. That lineup of Upton Heyward Upton Uggla is dangerous
Hell yes :thumbsup: Maybe they will start getting enough respect to be shown on nat'l TV instead of having the Yanks/Sox/Rays/Phils shoved down our throats every week. Really excited about Braves baseball this year
Quote from: exist10z on Dec 06, 2012, 12:04 PM
Lotta complaining in Baltimore, since we haven't signed Josh Hamilton, Zack Grienke, Mickey Mantle, Walter Johnson, blah, blah, blah...
The owner hatred (somewhat justified) hits a fevered pitch in the offseason when we don't spend like the Yanks and BoSox. It's all bitching and pitching here in Charm City. :happy:
It's another good season Erik and the beltway series has become a big deal! Cheers from the Yards
The AL East is getting messy, and by messy I mean very competitive.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 07, 2013, 09:23 PM
This is the earliest Ive ever lost interest in the Buccos. Our lineup is atrocious. Only good thing is it looks like I can make some nice coin on betting against them, presumably with under parlays as the other team will be huge favorites upon further notice and not worth just betting them.
Looks like you may have jumped off the bandwagon a bit too early there Cappy! :tongue:
I just spent the weekend camping with some friends from college (all originally from Pittsburgh) and they were cautiously optimistic about how much longer the Buckos can keep their heads above water. I'm feeling the same way about Cleveland as well... :undecided:
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This is the earliest Ive ever lost interest in the Buccos. Our lineup is atrocious. Only good thing is it looks like I can make some nice coin on betting against them, presumably with under parlays as the other team will be huge favorites upon further notice and not worth just betting them.
Looks like you may have jumped off the bandwagon a bit too early there Cappy! :tongue:
I just spent the weekend camping with some friends from college (all originally from Pittsburgh) and they were cautiously optimistic about how much longer the Buckos can keep their heads above water. I'm feeling the same way about Cleveland as well... :undecided:
I'll always be on the Bucco bandwagon, if you could call it that hah. More like the Bucs shipwreck of an organization, but I guess I did pull the trigger a little soon. Hard not to after 20 years of abysmal teams. Ive been following them as much as I can though, after the last couple years of 2nd half meltdowns, I wont feel comfortable until the team is still in the mix like this in mid-September.
Pedro Alvarez has come alive, I think I read the other day in the last 60 games he has 19 HR's, 50 RBI's, and is hitting .272. Jeff Locke has been a huge surprise, he's pitching at an all-star level. In 10 of his 15 starts he's given up 4 hits or less and leading the team with a 2.01 ERA. Liriano is pitching like his old self as well. #1 pick Gerrit Cole has looked quite impressive in his first few starts since being called up. Not like I expect McCutchen to have as great of a year every year as his 2012, but theyve succeeded with even him playing below what is expected of him.
Despite the 2nd half collapses the last couple years, really their biggest roadblock is being in such a tough division. They have the 2nd best record in baseball, and are only 1.5 from not being in the playoffs because of how good CIN and STL, both of which have proven their talent in the last few years as well. It will be interesting to see what happens. I dont expect another collapse, but to settle for their first .500 season in 21 years but no playoffs doesnt seem like enough with how theyre playing. I think this team is more talented than the last couple years, who were sort of playing above their heads early on and beating bad teams. This team has been winning series against all of the best in MLB.
This team is amazing. That is all.
I only have faint memories as an 8yr old of Francisco Cabrera and Sid Bream sliding into home, but our 4 win, 5 game series against the Cardinals last week was the most fun, enjoyable, entertaining series of baseball Ive ever watched in its entirety (sorry BH :wink:). While I still am holding off hope for the end result of this season, this is the first time I feel like I have something to look forward to next season regardless of what happens this year as a Pirates fan. Baseball was my first love as a sport, first game I played as a kid and the sport I played the most often and competitively during that time. Feels good to be back.
LETS GO BUCS!!! :bath:
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I only have faint memories as an 8yr old of Francisco Cabrera and Sid Bream sliding into home, but our 4 win, 5 game series against the Cardinals last week was the most fun, enjoyable, entertaining series of baseball Ive ever watched in its entirety (sorry BH :wink:). While I still am holding off hope for the end result of this season, this is the first time I feel like I have something to look forward to next season regardless of what happens this year as a Pirates fan. Baseball was my first love as a sport, first game I played as a kid and the sport I played the most often and competitively during that time. Feels good to be back.
LETS GO BUCS!!! :bath:
Well, unlike your Buccos, my Tribe has just ripped my heart out again this week. Started 3 games behind Detroit with a 4 game home stand vs. said Tigers. Then Chris Perez blew a 2 run lead in the 9th giving up a 3 run homer to a guy flirting with a .200 batting average after our starter threw 7 1/3 shutout innings?! Then, the next night our aee, Justin Masterson had one bad inning giving up yet another 3 run homer and 5 runs overall in the 5th in a 5-1 loss. And then last night, our young phenom, Danny Salazar pitches brilliantly for 7 2/3 innings and is on the verge of striking out Miguel Cabrera for the 4th time only to see him drive a ball to deep center to give the Tigers a lead in a game they would go on to win 6-4 in 14 innings leaving the Indians now 6 games back. They've now lost 12 of 15 games to the Tigers?! Oh and did I mention the Tigers have Mad Max on the mound tonight??? :rolleyes: ugh... :embarrassed:
i'm hoping the Astros don't win anymore games
#history
Quote from: capt. scotty on Aug 08, 2013, 10:02 AM
I only have faint memories as an 8yr old of Francisco Cabrera and Sid Bream sliding into home, but our 4 win, 5 game series against the Cardinals last week was the most fun, enjoyable, entertaining series of baseball Ive ever watched in its entirety (sorry BH :wink:). While I still am holding off hope for the end result of this season, this is the first time I feel like I have something to look forward to next season regardless of what happens this year as a Pirates fan. Baseball was my first love as a sport, first game I played as a kid and the sport I played the most often and competitively during that time. Feels good to be back.
LETS GO BUCS!!! :bath:
:thumbsup: nice, scotty! it's not tough to root for those guys. #Quality!
I went to my last Giants game of the season a week ago (strong start from Cain, no offense, Giants lost to the Brewers). It's been a frustrating season, but I don't feel too bad about it. The worst thing about this season has been the fact that the Dodgers have been destroying people. I'll be rooting for the Braves, Pirates, Reds, Cards, etc, but the Dodgers are built like a team to win playoff series. Scary...
I think the biggest thing missing has been Pagan. He hit his inside the park walk-off, and hasn't played another game. He'd been such a great producer for us leading off, and that role just hasn't been filled with any consistency since he's been out. Vogelsong getting hurt too, shifted our pen around, stretched everything too thin. Lots of injuries, actually, and then everyone slumping ALL AT ONCE. Posey's been batting below .200 the past month! Maybe they're tired, I don't know...I mean, winning 2 World Series in 3 years is a lot of work. :rolleyes: :grin: It's been a weak season from them though, historically bad I've heard, for a team to perform this bad coming off a WS win.
I'm still getting stoked for September->October baseball though. Love it. It would be cool to see Pittsburgh do something.
Hey Scotty, Marte just got put on the ballot for St. Louis Mayor. He's a shoe in! :wink:
PENNANT TIME!
bbill, this is one of those seasons when you earn your stripes as a fan. :undecided:
but in the last week the giants have been enjoying a real wave of momentum! tonight makes it four wins in a row - including the 19 - 3 drubbing of the dodgers last saturday.
we have a chance to end this season in third place. it would make a big difference to end the season there rather than the cellar. WE CAN DO IT!
the other races are close and exciting.
worth mentioning: did any of you see the tribute the red sox gave mariano rivera at his last game at fenway? it was moving to see the real affection boston fans have for him. it's this big picture of baseball that i love so much. it's the heart that MLB can't squash. :thumbsup:
100 Losses for my boys again! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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PENNANT TIME!
bbill, this is one of those seasons when you earn your stripes as a fan. :undecided:
Sorry Ms. Y, but how long has it been since the Giants won the World Series? Your Giants have only won it all 2 of the last 3 years? Come back when the drought reaches more than one whole season to talk about earning your stripes as a fan. As an Indians fan, we truly know what it is like to earn our stripes as a fan...
This is the time of year that everyone starts moving to the college football thread while me, Sweatboard, Bbill and Ms Y. talk playoff baseball! I guess it may be just me and Brian this year..... :wink:
Quote from: BH on Sep 18, 2013, 04:18 PMplayoff baseball!
that exists!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?? :cry:
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Sep 18, 2013, 04:27 PM
Quote from: BH on Sep 18, 2013, 04:18 PMplayoff baseball!
that exists!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?? :cry:
Can't remember, you a Mets fan Fiddle?
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Sep 18, 2013, 09:15 AM
Quote from: ms. yvon on Sep 18, 2013, 01:47 AM
PENNANT TIME!
bbill, this is one of those seasons when you earn your stripes as a fan. :undecided:
Sorry Ms. Y, but how long has it been since the Giants won the World Series? Your Giants have only won it all 2 of the last 3 years? Come back when the drought reaches more than one whole season to talk about earning your stripes as a fan. As an Indians fan, we truly know what it is like to earn our stripes as a fan...
dear beer, i remember attending games at candlestick park when there were fewer than 1,200 people there. i empathize with your drought. :beer:
Quote from: BH on Sep 18, 2013, 04:18 PM
This is the time of year that everyone starts moving to the college football thread while me, Sweatboard, Bbill and Ms Y. talk playoff baseball! I guess it may be just me and Brian this year..... :wink:
i'm in dave if only b/c baseball is the only sport i follow. when the season ends it's nothing but waiting for spring training to start for me. :wink:
Gotta talk my son down off the ledge. :wink: He's freaking out because for only the 2nd time since he was six (basically since he started tee ball and following the game) the Yanks are not going to be in the playoffs. :shocked:
I've been telling him his whole life that he's living a charmed baseball fan's life, but I don't think it ever sunk in. :grin:
Quote from: ericm on Sep 19, 2013, 10:10 PM
Gotta talk my son down off the ledge. :wink: He's freaking out because for only the 2nd time since he was six (basically since he started tee ball and following the game) the Yanks are not going to be in the playoffs. :shocked:
I've been telling him his whole life that he's living a charmed baseball fan's life, but I don't think it ever sunk in. :grin:
LOL! It is definitely easy to become spoiled. I remember how quickly the success of the Indians in the 90's seemed to erase all of those decades of pain and suffering (well for me it was only a decade or so :tongue:). It wasn't a question of if there would be post season baseball in Cleveland from year to year, it just became a given and it was almost taken for granted. And then it all went away again seemingly just as quickly as it arrived. Needless to say, I don't take post season baseball for granted anymore and with the Tribe fighting for one of the WC spots this season, I'm enjoying every minute of these last couple of weeks! It's almost like the post season is already here as every win is pretty much a must win from here on out for the Tribe!
Quote from: ms. yvon on Sep 19, 2013, 09:52 PM
dear beer, i remember attending games at candlestick park when there were fewer than 1,200 people there. i empathize with your drought. :beer:
Unfortunately, I can't empathize with your celebrating World Series Championships... or any championships for that matter... :undecided:
Well, for the first time since 2007, there will be October baseball in Cleveland!!! :cool:
The Tribe finishes the regular season on a 10 game winning streak and went 21-6 in the month do September to rally past Tampa Bay and Texas to clinch hosting the wild card play in game!!! Also, this team went from losing 96 games a year ago to winning 92 this season! If Tito doesn't win manager of the year for the turnaround this team has made, something is wrong!
Hopefully the Rangers hold on to win so they would have to play TB in a play in game while Cleveland waits to see who they play on Wednesday.
GO TRIBE!!! :beer:
Holy shit, so nervous already for the game tonight. Very happy to have it at home, the crowd should be electric. My sister and her BF actually got tickets for $150 each and I told her I definitely wouldve paid that after 20 years of losing, the first playoff game ever at PNC Park, and who knows when the next might be - hopefully Sunday of course :wink: . Liriano has been lights out, and his home/road splits are noticeably different, but Cueto has been a Pirates killer.
Of course Im glad we ended the 20 season streak of losing seasons, but at this point and with how good this team has looked, I can't say I'll wont be extremely disappointed. After a 162 game season, I think a 1 game playoff for the WC teams is asinine, at least make it 3 game series.
LETS GO BUCS!!!! :beer: :bath: :cheesy:
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Sep 29, 2013, 05:36 PM
GO TRIBE!!! :beer:
Good luck to your Indians! At least you dont have to face Price tonight but it looks like this Cobb guy had a solid year.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 01, 2013, 02:51 PM
Of course Im glad we ended the 20 season streak of losing seasons, but at this point and with how good this team has looked, I can't say I'll wont be extremely disappointed. After a 162 game season, I think a 1 game playoff for the WC teams is asinine, at least make it 3 game series.
LETS GO BUCS!!!! :beer: :bath: :cheesy:
The Tribe's stretch of futility hasn't quite reached the level of the Buccos, but I too am VERY nervous about tomorrow night. I agree with you that I don't like the whole one and done scenario of the wild card game. Especially when you think about the fact that if this were two years ago, we'd already be in the ALDS and the Pirates would be in the NLDS?! As fun of a ride as the Tribe has been on this last month of the season, it most definitely will feel somewhat deflating if they lose tomorrow night...
I'm actually rooting for your Pirates tonight Cappy!
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Congrats to your Buccos Cappy! :beer:
PNC Park was a freaking madhouse last night and it was fun to watch how much those fans got into that game. That crowd definitely had an impact on the game. I think they especially rattled Cueto. The Rangers fans from the AL play in game were a joke in comparison to what we saw last night!
I hope a lot of Cleveland fans were tuned in to that game last night and bring that sort of electric atmosphere to the Jake tonight! :beer:
As a loyal representative of the Rays, it is my duty to inform the forum that one Kevin Kiermaier is on the roster for tonight's game in Cleveland. "Kevin who?" you ask. You know Kevin, he played a handful of games above AA this year during the Durham Bull's championship run. Drafted in the 31st round a few years ago. Stood in the outfield for the final 3 outs of game 163 against Texas for his only major league action ever.
How is he on the roster? The Rays do things like that - they're smarter than you. And knowing JoeMa, not only will he be on the roster, but he will make a key play during a key moment tonight.
(He's the best defensive outfielder in the entire Rays system, by the way).
Thanks ILB! Rooting for your Indians tonight. :beer:
PNC Park was insane last night. When the Pens were making their comeback around 5 years ago, I said/thought them winning a Cup would mean more to me than a Steelers Super Bowl despite football being my favorite sport, because as a fan you just devote so much more time into that 82 game season. I feel the same way about the Bucs right now, but honestly I dont even need a World Series win to get the same enjoyment in this instance.
I think last night's game was the most enjoyable sporting event I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I didnt think simply watching a game caused your body to release adrenaline, but it sure felt like it to me last night. It was a game just to get into the playoffs proper, but had me more anxious than a Steelers Super Bowl or Pens Stanley Cup Finals game ever has.
It was absolutely surreal.
Quote from: BH on Sep 18, 2013, 04:18 PM
This is the time of year that everyone starts moving to the college football thread while me, Sweatboard, Bbill and Ms Y. talk playoff baseball! I guess it may be just me and Brian this year..... :wink:
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I would like to say GL to you BH, but I wouldnt mean it. Waino owned tonight.
Go Dodgers :bath:
Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 09, 2013, 11:33 PM
I would like to say GL to you BH, but I wouldnt mean it. Waino owned tonight.
Go Dodgers :bath:
I'm not Dodgers fan, but I just am so sick of the Cards...
Go Dodgers!
well i was hoping for a Pirates vs A's series. now that that isn't possible i'm just going to ride the wave of these playoffs. i'm NL to the end, even when the Dodgers are playing. too many past SF Giants on that team for me to root against them, but i'm barely over the Cards eliminating the Giants in '87.
GO BASEBALL!
scotty, sorry your bucs didn't make it to the next round. they had a great run!
I just wanted to check in and make sure BH didn't jinx his team again. I started to get worried after last night. :grin:
Seriously though, Cardinals, beat the Dodgers. Beat Kershaw in game 6. I know it sounds difficult, but you guys can do it.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I've been loving these playoffs. Awesome pitching, awesome drama. I know that not everyone likes this kind of baseball, but two strong starters dueling in high tension playoff games is about as good as it gets for me.
I'll use my neighbors as an example. They're TOTAL bandwagon A's fans, and they went to game two in Oakland. This was the first Verlander/Sonny Gray game where Sonny went like 8 innings, outpitched Verlander, A's won. 1-0. Awesome game. I talked to them the next day, all stoked for them, that they got to see a classic game like that, with the Coliseum frothing at the mouth with playoff madness. They were like,"oh, it was kind of boring. Just zero, zero, zero. No runs were scored until the end of the game!"
I couldn't believe it! Idiots! I mean, I knew they were idiots before this, but this absolutely convinced me.
I'm actually rooting for the Tigers at this point. I still can't believe the Sox were up 2-1 after the first three games, with the starts that the Tigers got from their guys. That grand slam from Ortiz was pretty awesome to watch though. Dude's an assassin.
Loving October. Weather's perfect. Playoff baseball.
Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 11:39 AM
I'll use my neighbors as an example. They're TOTAL bandwagon A's fans, and they went to game two in Oakland. This was the first Verlander/Sonny Gray game where Sonny went like 8 innings, outpitched Verlander, A's won. 1-0. Awesome game. I talked to them the next day, all stoked for them, that they got to see a classic game like that, with the Coliseum frothing at the mouth with playoff madness. They were like,"oh, it was kind of boring. Just zero, zero, zero. No runs were scored until the end of the game!"
I couldn't believe it! Idiots! I mean, I knew they were idiots before this, but this absolutely convinced me.
LOL! These playoffs have been awesome for the baseball purists which I consider myself to be. But for some reason, I just can't get into them. Probably still stinging over the Indian's sudden abrupt end to it all is part of it. I mean, going from the joy of watching them reel off 10 straight to end the season just to get into the post season only to have it come crashing to an end in the one game playoff (don't get me started on how ridiculous I think a one game playoff in baseball is) left me disinterested to say the least. And the fact that there wasn't a team left in the playoffs once the Divisional series started that gave me any reason to watch. And now with the LCS's going on and the 4 teams left, there isn't any one of them that I remotely would be happy for if they won. In the NL, I can't stand the Dodgers and I can't stand the Cardinals even more. And the same can be said for the AL as I can't stand the Tigers and I can't stand the Red Sox even more. I know I'm missing some classic pitching matchups and some high drama games, but I just can't bring myself around to care... :undecided:
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 17, 2013, 12:04 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 11:39 AM
I'll use my neighbors as an example. They're TOTAL bandwagon A's fans, and they went to game two in Oakland. This was the first Verlander/Sonny Gray game where Sonny went like 8 innings, outpitched Verlander, A's won. 1-0. Awesome game. I talked to them the next day, all stoked for them, that they got to see a classic game like that, with the Coliseum frothing at the mouth with playoff madness. They were like,"oh, it was kind of boring. Just zero, zero, zero. No runs were scored until the end of the game!"
I couldn't believe it! Idiots! I mean, I knew they were idiots before this, but this absolutely convinced me.
LOL! These playoffs have been awesome for the baseball purists which I consider myself to be. But for some reason, I just can't get into them. Probably still stinging over the Indian's sudden abrupt end to it all is part of it. I mean, going from the joy of watching them reel off 10 straight to end the season just to get into the post season only to have it come crashing to an end in the one game playoff (don't get me started on how ridiculous I think a one game playoff in baseball is) left me disinterested to say the least. And the fact that there wasn't a team left in the playoffs once the Divisional series started that gave me any reason to watch. And now with the LCS's going on and the 4 teams left, there isn't any one of them that I remotely would be happy for if they won. In the NL, I can't stand the Dodgers and I can't stand the Cardinals even more. And the same can be said for the AL as I can't stand the Tigers and I can't stand the Red Sox even more. I know I'm missing some classic pitching matchups and some high drama games, but I just can't bring myself around to care... :undecided:
Yeah, the one-game playoff is pretty weak, and I can understand your frustration, but you should be proud of the Indians (and I'm sure you are). They had a great season, and a strong run at the end to make the playoffs, just a year after losing 94 games. I'd call that a successful season!
Dude, watch the NL game 6. Kershaw/Wacha. It should be a good game.
Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 12:23 PM
Dude, watch the NL game 6. Kershaw/Wacha. It should be a good game.
That WAS a good game. :)
:grin: not according to the people in my neighborhood watering hole. boy, it was tough to see Kershaw lose the zone so completely. well done, Cards!
with both teams having red & white as their uniform colors how will they tell one another apart on the field? :huh:
Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 12:23 PM
Yeah, the one-game playoff is pretty weak, and I can understand your frustration, but you should be proud of the Indians (and I'm sure you are). They had a great season, and a strong run at the end to make the playoffs, just a year after losing 94 games. I'd call that a successful season!
Dude, watch the NL game 6. Kershaw/Wacha. It should be a good game.
No doubt I'm proud of the Indians for what they accomplished this year! No small feat to have the turnaround from 90+ losses to 90+ wins! And they have a good nucleus to build off of going forward. It's just what they do this off season that will be telling...
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Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 12:23 PM
Dude, watch the NL game 6. Kershaw/Wacha. It should be a good game.
That WAS a good game. :)
:grin: You're spoiled!
I will say though, I am glad the Dodgers are out. Getting thrashed in your elimination game is pretty embarrassing too. The only better loss would've been if they lost by one run due to a Puig error.
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Quote from: BH on Oct 20, 2013, 02:41 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 12:23 PM
Dude, watch the NL game 6. Kershaw/Wacha. It should be a good game.
That WAS a good game. :)
:grin: You're spoiled!
I will say though, I am glad the Dodgers are out. Getting thrashed in your elimination game is pretty embarrassing too. The only better loss would've been if they lost by one run due to a Puig error.
Yeah the Puig errorS were a nice bit of icing on the cake. As hard as he makes it to like him, he sure is a special talent. What an athlete! Hope he realizes it someday and changes his approach a bit.
There was a LOT of memories creaping in around here of losing to the Giants after being up 3 games to 1 so it was nice to have a game 6 laugh-er to relax a little for a change. Playoff baseball is tough on my heart.
Kershaw should let Wacha borrow his Cy Young award once in awhile.
Quote from: BH on Oct 21, 2013, 06:10 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 21, 2013, 04:37 PM
Quote from: BH on Oct 20, 2013, 02:41 PM
Quote from: bbill on Oct 17, 2013, 12:23 PM
Dude, watch the NL game 6. Kershaw/Wacha. It should be a good game.
That WAS a good game. :)
:grin: You're spoiled!
I will say though, I am glad the Dodgers are out. Getting thrashed in your elimination game is pretty embarrassing too. The only better loss would've been if they lost by one run due to a Puig error.
Yeah the Puig errorS were a nice bit of icing on the cake. As hard as he makes it to like him, he sure is a special talent. What an athlete! Hope he realizes it someday and changes his approach a bit.
There was a LOT of memories creaping in around here of losing to the Giants after being up 3 games to 1 so it was nice to have a game 6 laugh-er to relax a little for a change. Playoff baseball is tough on my heart.
Kershaw should let Wacha borrow his Cy Young award once in awhile.
Puig is pretty amazing. He wasn't the only reason, but the Dodgers completely turned their season around as soon as he got called up. They had a lot of early injuries (Greinke getting his collar bone broken against the Padres), but Puig's playing paid off immediately and just lit a fire under that team, probably saved Mattingly his job. There was a month stretch somewhere near July or so where they were something like 23-3.
LA is going to sign Kershaw to a longterm deal this winter, and that ownership group doesn't seem to have any ceiling on their payroll. As a Giants fan, it's scary to see them willing to spend like they have been for the past year.
2 votes... :angry:
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2 votes... :angry:
That's a traveshamockery
Outrageous! I bet it's the old catcher-turned-second baseman bias.
haha turned center fielder...
Eh, not sure Id really consider Biggio a HOFer, but he was close enough in voting this year to all but guarantee he'll get in eventually. Seems like him getting in is because all of the known PED guys are being kept out.
Id say Bagwell should be in before Biggio.
It's a joke that Jack Morris, one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, isn't a HoFer. Pathetic.
Arod out for 2014, no pay.
Quote from: rincon2 on Jan 11, 2014, 01:57 PM
Arod out for 2014, no pay.
He's still going with the suit in court to stop the entire thing, should be interesting since this is reportedly his first offense and Braun got less with multiple offenses. I think the MLB is just trying to do the Yanks a favor by getting them out of a year of paying that contract as there are tons of cheaters still playing in today's game.
MLB as an organization is so rotten. their politicking and side-stepping to keep from looking culpable really burns my bacon.
you do not want to burn my bacon.
MLB, you are warned. :evil:
Thanks for the memories Puma.
http://justice4u.mlblogs.com/2014/01/29/berkman-announces-retirement/ (http://justice4u.mlblogs.com/2014/01/29/berkman-announces-retirement/)
:thumbsup:
Great ending to a great series last night. Phish just happened to be rocking the Bill Graham Civic in SF last night, which, for those who have never been there, the venue is right on the Civic Center Plaza where the City of SF had put up the giant screens and was filled with Giants fans watching on the street.
Right about the 3:30 mark of Moma Dance last night, the Giants record the final out and win the series, Phish transitions into 'We are the Champions' then back into Moma Dance. Good stuff...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFdwcwFe_w&t=2m50s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFdwcwFe_w&t=2m50s)
fantastic! there were a few baseball fans in the office - pirates, royals, dodgers, giants - which made the playoffs fun.
last summer when spanish gold was touring in CA i saw them in LA then got up at 6am the next morning to drive to SF to see a 1pm giants game. it turned out to be tim lincecum's 2nd no-hitter! :cheesy: i'd never seen a NH in person.
in the 6th inning we all started to realize what was happening. in response to the weather getting cooler the young guy next to me started to put on a sweatshirt. his dad said, "you can't put that on now." :grin:
i love baseball.