2009 MLB Playoffs Thread - "Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?!?"

[led37zep]

Umm, my opening day in SF Isnt looking too good. It's raining right now with 100% chance of rain at game time.

At least the ballpark has a few good bars around it where I can wait it out.

[razorboy]

At least the ballpark has a few good bars around it where I can wait it out.

Go by Dave's on Third Street and say hi for me.

[epo]

Umm, my opening day in SF Isnt looking too good. It's raining right now with 100% chance of rain at game time.

At least the ballpark has a few good bars around it where I can wait it out.

Plus Milwaukee is only is SF once this season. God forbid they play yesterday.

[Snoogans]

Well here he is trying to get a routine ground ball.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2znu8ic.gif

Hot Sauce would be proud

[razorboy]

Two hours and twenty-one minutes! I'm going to crack a beer in celebratory anticipation.

[razorboy]

Forty-nine minutes. WOOOHOOO!!!

[NickyL0885]

Since we are on the topic of schedules, I would like to point out what a bunch of douches the San Francisco Giants front office are.

Each team that opens the season get 4 days to play the first 3 games. Since it is April, most team scheduled Monday, and left Tuesday or Wednesday open in case of weather. Not San Francisco as they chose to play Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday so that they could squeeze in an extra exhibition game against the Dodgers on Sunday and give their guys a day off.

Now it is scheduled to rain/hail this afternoon in San Francisco and the game is in serious jeopardy of cancellation, which would cause a future doubleheader/or loss of a day off during the grind of the season when those days are valuable. So much for playing on Monday to create a buffer for weather.

Add to this, Thursday is the get-away day and normally is scheduled as a day game for the visiting team. The Giants decided to start their game that day at 4:05 on the West Coast instead of playing a 1pm game like most teams. Why does that suck? After travel, the Brewers should be back in Milwaukee by 2-3am for their home opener at 3pm on Friday against the Cubs.

Seriously, the Giants are a dogshit organization.

but they play in such a lovely stadium. Besides, the Brewers can check out The Castro district if they are bored. :tongue:

[razorboy]

I really like watching José Valverde throw.

[TheMojoPin]

I really like watching José Valverde throw.

Me too. I love crazy players.

[razorboy]

Me too. I love crazy players.

He just has that old school batshit crazy closer thing going on, and it's fun as hell to watch.

[barjockey]

Top 8th Dodgers down 4-2. Time for Padres bullpen to implode.

[led37zep]

Fuck you epo...GIANTS WIN!!!!!!

[Da Fish]

LET'S GO FISH:thumbup:

[razorboy]

Kaz looks like he may have found his slider again (hopefully).

[NickyL0885]

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I'm still loving this Extra Innings preview. Looking forward to the Giants-Brewers game tonight.


Also, I think its hilarious that the Yankees could start the season 0-2.

[TheGameHHH]

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I'm still loving this Extra Innings preview. Looking forward to the Giants-Brewers game tonight.


Also, I think its hilarious that the Yankees could start the season 0-2.

i know, its nuts. who would have thought the Yankees would ever lose 2 games in a row? unthinkable. thankfully 160-2 is still in reach

[NickyL0885]

i know, its nuts. who would have thought the Yankees would ever lose 2 games in a row? unthinkable. thankfully 160-2 is still in reach

I know its only 2 games but with what they spent this off-season and playing a lowly Orioles team, they should be dominating.

[Snoogans]

I know its only 2 games but with what they spent this off-season and playing a lowly Orioles team, they should be dominating.

to some of us, they are dominating

[drjoek]

Can the ESPN baseball anouncers STOP being such Red Sox homers
:wallbash:

[Marc with a c]

Can the ESPN baseball anouncers STOP being such Red Sox homers
:wallbash:

itfouyhbp

[Gvac]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: baseball is a stupid fucking game and I hate it.

[TheGameHHH]

I know its only 2 games but with what they spent this off-season and playing a lowly Orioles team, they should be dominating.

i guess?! i just hope this 0-2 start wont turn out as bad as that shitty 1998 team that started 0-2

[cougarjake13]

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I'm still loving this Extra Innings preview. Looking forward to the Giants-Brewers game tonight.


Also, I think its hilarious that the Yankees could start the season 0-2.




0-2 in baseball is nothing like starting 0-2 in football


it doesnt set you back at all


now if they start 0-20 then you may have something

[scottinnj]

I really like watching José Valverde throw.

Me too. I love crazy players.

It was fun watching Volquez throw tonight for the Reds. He's silly looking and had 4 good innings, too bad he lost his control in the fifth tonight.

One of the best things in baseball is watching a pitcher have a good night. I hate his guts for what he does to us, but Derrick Lowe is another one that just amazes me.

[drjoek]

itfouyhbp


Uh
OK?

[Marc with a c]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: baseball is a stupid fucking game and I hate it.

you should be liking it a little bit more right now.

[lleeder]

Baseball is a good topic for phone calls.

[drjoek]

you should be liking it a little bit more right now.

tfouyhbp

[cougarjake13]

you should be liking it a little bit more right now.

not anymore

[Gvac]

you should be liking it a little bit more right now.

I stand by my original comment.

[jauble]

Can the ESPN baseball anouncers STOP being such Red Sox homers
:wallbash:

Whats your team again?

Take a stroll down memory lane, Doc it wasn't that long ago.

[epo]

Eat the dick Randy Johnson, eat the dick!

Yovani Gallardo just went yard on your ass.

[NickyL0885]

Eat the dick Randy Johnson, eat the dick!

Yovani Gallardo just went yard on your ass.

That was such a shot. He got all of it. That has to be demoralizing.

[epo]

That was such a shot. He got all of it. That has to be demoralizing.

And I want to point out to Snoogans that was a perfect National League moment. The #7 hitter doubles, so the dugout calls for the pitcher to intentionally walk the #8 hitter to face the pitcher.

Then of course, National League magic.

[scottinnj]

Then of course, National League magic.

That's why the NL rules. Designated hitters are for the weak at heart.

[epo]

That's why the NL rules. Designated hitters are for the weak at heart.

Designated hitters are the lamest idea in the history of bad ideas.

[Marc with a c]

Designated hitters are the lamest idea in the history of bad ideas.

not. that would be wisconsin.

[epo]

not. that would be wisconsin.

I hate you and I hate your assface.

[Gvac]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: baseball is a beautiful game and I love it.

[razorboy]

Garza was filthy.
I don't think Longo is worried about the dreaded sophomore slump.
I see what the scouts saw in Joyce when they traded for him.
Carl looks healthy.
Percy still sucks (gotta get Izzy off of the DL ASAP).

[cougarjake13]

Garza was filthy.
I don't think Longo is worried about the dreaded sophomore slump.
I see what the scouts saw in Joyce when they traded for him.
Carl looks healthy.
Percy still sucks (gotta get Izzy off of the DL ASAP).

i dont see izzy being much better, but he's younger so i guess that counts for something

[Gvac]

Nick Adenhart, the 22 year old rookie pitcher for the Angels, was killed last night in a hit and run. A drunk driver ran a red light at an intersection and killed Adenhart and two other passengers. He had pitched six shutout innings against Oakland earlier that night.

[TheMojoPin]

Nick Adenhart, the 22 year old rookie pitcher for the Angels, was killed last night in a hit and run. A drunk driver ran a red light at an intersection and killed Adenhart and two other passengers. He had pitched six shutout innings against Oakland earlier that night.

Really sad story.

[MHasegawa]

A pitcher for SF got cracked in the right temple by a line drive by Mike Cameron about 15 minutes ago. His nose was dripping blood and walked out under his own power. It was a gross sight to see.

[cougarjake13]

A pitcher for SF got cracked in the right temple by a line drive by Mike Cameron about 15 minutes ago. His nose was dripping blood and walked out under his own power. It was a gross sight to see.

im surprised it happens as rare as it does

[Tenbatsuzen]

Nick Adenhart, the 22 year old rookie pitcher for the Angels, was killed last night in a hit and run. A drunk driver ran a red light at an intersection and killed Adenhart and two other passengers. He had pitched six shutout innings against Oakland earlier that night.

oh dear, Gvac's wandering around in his robe outside with one slipper on again.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Carl Pavano's current ERA: 81.

Not 8.1.

81.

1 IP.

9 ER.

[NickyL0885]

A pitcher for SF got cracked in the right temple by a line drive by Mike Cameron about 15 minutes ago. His nose was dripping blood and walked out under his own power. It was a gross sight to see.

I saw it live on tv. I looked like it hit his head more then his nose. Scary site to see though.

[Gvac]

oh dear, Gvac's wandering around in his robe outside with one slipper on again.

I don't get it.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I don't get it.

Already a thread, and 12-hour old news.

[disneyspy]

on WGN its the epos vs the mojos,3-2 mojos in the bottom of the 7th

[disneyspy]

how bout them disneyspies puttin a 15 - 2 whoop ass on the rangers today

[cougarjake13]

on WGN its the epos vs the mojos,3-2 mojos in the bottom of the 7th

and an epic fail followed

[cougarjake13]

how bout them disneyspies puttin a 15 - 2 whoop ass on the rangers today

thats like being normal and winning gold in the special olympics

[disneyspy]

at least they got rid of mr rally killer sheffield to a team that will suck this year

[hammersavage]

Your town is a bankrupt wasteland.

[disneyspy]

Your town is a bankrupt wasteland.

mets will get hammersavaged this year

[hammersavage]

I'll gladly do an avie wager on more wins.

[disneyspy]

I'll gladly do an avie wager on more wins.

one week? im in

[hammersavage]

It's on. You will disneyspy this bet.

[razorboy]

I wish you would both stop epoing around.

[IMSlacker]

and an epic fail followed

I'm glad I wasn't watching the game today. I would have lost my shit. So far, I don't care for this Kevin Gregg character very much.

[cougarjake13]

I'm glad I wasn't watching the game today. I would have lost my shit. So far, I don't care for this Kevin Gregg character very much.

caught the 8th and 9th


they brought him in for the 4 out save


dont know if that fucks up a closer

[TheMojoPin]

I'm glad I wasn't watching the game today. I would have lost my shit. So far, I don't care for this Kevin Gregg character very much.

Eh, I figured Gregg was going to blow at least a few saves this season. I'd still rather keep Marmol out of the closer role unless absolutely necessary. In the end, even if Gregg tanks he'll still be a class A free agent after this season and net them some choice picks.

All I'm glad with today is how well Harden did and that Bradley finally got a hit. Now if we could just Lee out of the #3 spot...

[epo]

I'm thrilled that Gregg is throwing the 9th rather than Marmol. Thanks Uncle Lou!

[TheMojoPin]

I'm thrilled that Gregg is throwing the 9th rather than Marmol. Thanks Uncle Lou!

It would be exceedingly stupid to waste Marmol as the closer.

[epo]

It would be exceedingly stupid to waste Marmol as the closer.

Good. Keep Gregg in that role. I loved the results today.

[TheMojoPin]

As you should.

Closers blow saves. Expecting them never to do it simply isn't realistic. Anyone thinking that a closer blowing the 4th game of the season is indicative of a trend is clearly mentally unstable.

[Snoogans]

As you should.

Closers blow saves. Expecting them never to do it simply isn't realistic. Anyone thinking that a closer blowing the 4th game of the season is indicative of a trend is clearly mentally unstable.

or a mets fan

[TheMojoPin]

Hey, all I know is that even a disaster Gregg gets the Cubs two 1st round picks. Works for me.

[cougarjake13]

Hey, all I know is that even a disaster Gregg gets the Cubs two 1st round picks. Works for me.

unless the yanks sign him along with 4 other type a's

[disneyspy]

the disneyspies beat the rangers today,undefeated at home,someones sig is gonna get hammersavaged

[cougarjake13]

the disneyspies beat the rangers today,undefeated at home,someones sig is gonna get hammersavaged

long season budday

[disneyspy]

long season budday

for the tigers it will be,the mets only 162 games,they got stuck with sheff,he'll hippo that team

[cougarjake13]

for the tigers it will be,the mets only 162 games,they got stuck with sheff,he'll hippo that team

time will tell

[IMSlacker]

unless the yanks sign him along with 4 other type a's

Or the Cubs don't offer him arbitration, like with Wood.

[cougarjake13]

Or the Cubs don't offer him arbitration, like with Wood.



true

[TheMojoPin]

They didn't offer Wood arbitration because there was apparently a good chance he would have accepted it and that would have potentially ended up pretty expensive coupled with his injury risks. There's no way Gregg wouldn't be offered arbitration.

[IMSlacker]

They didn't offer Wood arbitration because there was apparently a good chance he would have accepted it and that would have potentially ended up pretty expensive coupled with his injury risks. There's no way Gregg wouldn't be offered arbitration.

There's a good chance if he's awful, like Bob Howry.

[TheMojoPin]

There's a good chance if he's awful, like Bob Howry.

That's the upside of Gregg...even if Gregg is awful this seaosn, he's almost a lock to get a better deal elsewhere due to his age and his past success as a closer. Howry was clearly hitting the end of his career and was out of gas.

[Gvac]

I'm watching a Cubs-Cards game from 1984 on the MLB channel right now. What a treat seeing all those names from the past: Ryne Sandberg, Larry Bowa, Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, etc.

The one thing that stands out the most, though, is how skinny all the players are.

[Snoogans]

I'm watching a Cubs-Cards game from 1984 on the MLB channel right now. What a treat seeing all those names from the past: Ryne Sandberg, Larry Bowa, Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, etc.

The one thing that stands out the most, though, is how skinny all the players are.

i was 1 year old when that game was on

[Gvac]

i was 1 year old when that game was on

I had just graduated high school.

[Snoogans]

I had just graduated high school.

i graduated HS in 2001

[TheMojoPin]

I'm watching a Cubs-Cards game from 1984 on the MLB channel right now. What a treat seeing all those names from the past: Ryne Sandberg, Larry Bowa, Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, etc.

The one thing that stands out the most, though, is how skinny all the players are.

A lot of players weren't as big as they can get now, but a lot of it is also how creepily tight those uniforms were. Nobody wears it like that anymore, thank God.

Baggy uniform are where it's at, like it was back in the day. Plus the 70's and 80's were when most players stopped wearing high socks, the bastards.

[IMSlacker]

I'm watching a Cubs-Cards game from 1984 on the MLB channel right now. What a treat seeing all those names from the past: Ryne Sandberg, Larry Bowa, Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, etc.

The one thing that stands out the most, though, is how skinny all the players are.

Is it The Sandberg game? I wish I could turn it on, but my parents don't have MLB TV at their house. Damn it! This is the worst Easter ever!

[Gvac]

Is it The Sandberg game? I wish I could turn it on, but my parents don't have MLB TV at their house. Damn it! This is the worst Easter ever!

Yes it is!

Funny how excited I'm getting watching a 25 year old game.

[Gvac]

By the way, it's 11-9 Cards, with the Cubbies coming to bat in the bottom of the 10th.

[A.J.]

Funny how excited I'm getting watching a 25 year old game.

I love when NESN shows Red Sox Classics. It's great to watch Rice and Evans in their primes.

[Gvac]

I love when NESN shows Red Sox Classics. It's great to watch Rice and Evans in their primes.

I caught an All-Star game from '78 over the winter. Seeing those old players and uniforms from my youth was an absolute blast.

[Snoogans]

I caught an All-Star game from '78 over the winter. Seeing those old players and uniforms from my youth was an absolute blast.

I think im gonna watch a classic game from my youth.

Where are those tapes of Jordan's title teams

[Gvac]

Holy Shit!!!

You're not gonna believe it!!!

Ryno just jacked a 2 run homer off of Bruce Sutter in the bottom of the 10th with two out to tie it up at 11!!!

What a game!

He's 5 for 6!

[K.C.]

As you should.

Closers blow saves.


Wait......what??

http://media.philly.com/images/20080507_inq_lidge07z-a.JPG

[K.C.]

Holy Shit!!!

You're not gonna believe it!!!

Ryno just jacked a 2 run homer off of Bruce Sutter in the bottom of the 10th with two out to tie it up at 11!!!

What a game!

He's 5 for 6!

I'm been watching that game too.

Bowa and Sarge looked like they were making plans to do rails after the game by the 5th inning.

[Marc with a c]

Wait......what??

http://media.philly.com/images/20080507_inq_lidge07z-a.JPG

he said people blown saves. are you deaf?

http://www3.allaroundphilly.com/blogs/delcotimes/ryanl/uploaded_images/billybaseball-785751.jpg

http://www.bestsportsphotos.com/images/PF/05LooperBraden01.jpg

http://www.loge13.com/images/Armando_benitez.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

Wait......what??

http://media.philly.com/images/20080507_inq_lidge07z-a.JPG

You're in for some disappointment.

[K.C.]

You're in for some disappointment.

Are they trading him Kevin Gregg?

Because, yeah, that would be pretty disappointing.

[Snoogans]

i cant wait til Pujols crushes him again

[TheMojoPin]

Are they trading him Kevin Gregg?

Because, yeah, that would be pretty disappointing.

Boy, yeah, the comparisons between Gregg and Lidge are flying fast and furious here.

[K.C.]

Boy, yeah, the comparisons between Gregg and Lidge are flying fast and furious here.



You said disappointing earlier, Mojo, but how could I possibly be? Lidge is the reason my team won a World Series. When have you ever been able to say that about ANY Cubs player...ever... in your lifetime?? (now I will prepare for my prompt banning)

[TheMojoPin]

You said disappointing earlier, Mojo, but how could I possibly be? Lidge is the reason my team won a World Series. When have you ever been able to say that about ANY Cubs player...ever... in your lifetime?? (now I will prepare for my prompt banning)

Meaning it's silly to present an anomaly as if it's likely to happen again. Lidge will blow saves this year. With incredibly few excepions, all closers do.

[cougarjake13]

Meaning it's silly to present an anomaly as if it's likely to happen again. Lidge will blow saves this year. With incredibly few excepions, all closers do.

gagne is the last guy to do it more than lidge ( consecutive saves with no blown saves)

[TheMojoPin]

Yup.

[epo]

Everytime Jeff Suppan pitches, a little part of me dies.

[TheMojoPin]

Jesus Christ, Soriano is starting off fucking white-hot.

[Gvac]

Harang tossed a complete game, 3 hit shutout today.

Stand back, kids.

The Big Red Machine is starting to roll!

Next victims? The Milwaukee Blewers!

[razorboy]

My boy Longo is fucking amazing again. What can't he do?

[epo]

Jesus Christ, Soriano is starting off fucking white-hot.

I hate you.

[TheMojoPin]

I hate you.

What did I do?!?

I didn't make your team fuck up two simple double plays in a row.

[Suspect Chin]

I hate you.

Its not too late to start pissing in troughs.

[IMSlacker]

Dempster looks awfully shitty so far. I hope he can pull it together.

[Marc with a c]

holy fuck. that was amazing.

[Suspect Chin]

Catch of the year by Reed Johnson. I loved the way the cameraman tracked the ball all the way up and all the way down into his mitt. Beautiful.

[TheMojoPin]

Reed gets drilled between the shoulders on the first pitch of his first AB after the catch.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

[epo]

Reed gets drilled between the shoulders on the first pitch of his first AB after the catch.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Good. Soriano should have been drilled on the first pitch by Suppan today, but he is too big of a pussy to do it.

[Suspect Chin]

Reed gets drilled between the shoulders on the first pitch of his first AB after the catch.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Let's see if Prince Fielder gets blasted next time he comes up.

[TheMojoPin]

Good. Soriano should have been drilled on the first pitch by Suppan today, but he is too big of a pussy to do it.

For what?

[epo]

For what?

Last night's HR. He pranced around like a dick when he hit it.

[TheMojoPin]

Last night's HR. He pranced around like a dick when he hit it.

No he didn't. Stop presenting your delusions as reality, you madman. He watched it for a second and then jogged down the line and did his usual handclap.

[Marc with a c]

Last night's HR. He pranced around like a dick when he hit it.

so did mojo

[TheMojoPin]

I rode an invisibe horsey around my living room.

[Marc with a c]

we call that a dildo on the east coast.

[epo]

No he didn't. Stop presenting your delusions as reality, you madman. He watched it for a second and then jogged down the line and did his usual handclap.

So he normally acts like a dick?

[Gvac]

Prancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen...

[epo]

Prancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen...

At least you understand me.

Baseball is supposed to have honor. Prancing turds should hit for their antics.

[TheMojoPin]

So he normally acts like a dick?

I didn't know you fellas were so delicate up there. I guess your whole team should have been drilled for acting like the won the WS in game 1.

[epo]

I didn't know you fellas were so delicate up there. I guess your whole team should have been drilled for acting like the won the WS in game 1.

Oh and Soriano gathered the outfielders together after the win and did a mockery of the OF jump at the end of the game.

Face it....Soriano is a douche.

[TheMojoPin]

Oh and Soriano gathered the outfielders together after the win and did a mockery of the OF jump at the end of the game.

Face it....Soriano is a douche.

They've been doing that after almost every win since Soriano joined the team.

[IMSlacker]

Oh and Soriano gathered the outfielders together after the win and did a mockery of the OF jump at the end of the game.

Face it....Soriano is a douche.

You mean like this. I thought they started doing that last season.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/9958/DSC_0490.JPG

[TheMojoPin]

You mean like this. I thought they started doing that last season.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/9958/DSC_0490.JPG

2007.

epo should just be happy they still have their stupid "untuck 'em."

http://upandin.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/soriano-edmonds-fukodome-threeway-booty-bump.jpg

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/11881/DSC_0177_medium.JPG

[IMSlacker]

They've been doing that after every win since Soriano joined the team.

You'd think they'd be used to seeing that up at Wrigley North.

[Suspect Chin]

How do you like Steve Phillips up there with Joe and Jon?

[epo]

You mean like this. I thought they started doing that last season.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/9958/DSC_0490.JPG

Please note....when the Cubs do it the shirts are all tucked....last night Soriano stopped it and made a production out of untucking as the Brewers do.

Either way...it wasn't taken well in the crowd.

[IMSlacker]

How do you like Steve Phillips up there with Joe and Jon?

I think they were looking for someone to make Joe Morgan seem smarter and found him.

[TheMojoPin]

Please note....when the Cubs do it the shirts are all tucked....last night Soriano stopped it and made a production out of untucking as the Brewers do.

Either way...it wasn't taken well in the crowd.

Stop your lies.

[epo]

Stop your lies.

Shut up. I was there.

[TheMojoPin]

Then how could you see through the tears?

[epo]

Stop your lies.

And you've convinced me...Suppan shouldn't have hit Soriano in the back to start the game.

He should've beaned him in the melon.

Fucking Suppan is a pussy.

[TheMojoPin]

I really would love to see a Cubs/Brewers game with you.

[IMSlacker]

And you've convinced me...Suppan shouldn't have hit Soriano in the back to start the game.

He should've beaned him in the melon.

Fucking Suppan is a pussy.

With Suppan's control, he would have hit the umpire.

[TheMojoPin]

With Suppan's control, he would have hit the slide.

Fixed.

[IMSlacker]

Hey, the Cubs found someone who can get outs at the top of the order!

[TheMojoPin]

Hey, the Cubs found someone who can get outs at the top of the order!

I guess they're just skipping Marshall's start again with the offday on Tuesday.

I'll miss him when he's traded for Peavy.

[TheMojoPin]

It's Gathright! Quick, someone get a car!

[razorboy]

It's Gathright! Quick, someone get a car!

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[epo]

Could somebody shut Joe Morgan up?

[TheMojoPin]

That's all he's good for.

[jauble]

epo just has that leftover sabathia taste in his mouth

[TheMojoPin]

Good Lord. Marmol is deliciously filthy.

[IMSlacker]

Good Lord. Marmol is deliciously filthy.

Indeed. Now we pray for insurance runs.

[Suspect Chin]

Don't see Kevin Gregg lasting long.

[TheMojoPin]

Gregg is REALLY getting on my nerves.

Though I do love it when the game ends with Prince striking out.

[IMSlacker]

ohthankgod! I don't think my heart can take a whole season of Gregg closing.

[epo]

Gregg is REALLY getting on my nerves.

I really like Gregg in that role.

[razorboy]

I really like Gregg in that role.

Hmmmm?

[TheMojoPin]

I really like seeing that big slab of blubber jigging with futility.

[Suspect Chin]

Gregg is REALLY getting on my nerves.

Though I do love it when the game ends with Prince striking out.

Thank god they won but why does there have to be such a formality with who is the official "closer"? Marmol was sick tonight but Lou pulled him just so he could get his official closer in for the ninth. Should have just let Marmol finish it out.

[epo]

I really like seeing that big slab of blubber jigging with futility.

And still being more productive than Derrek Lee?

[IMSlacker]

And still being more productive than Derrek Lee?

What are you talking about? Lee and Fielder each had a sac fly tonight.

[epo]

What are you talking about? Lee and Fielder each had a sac fly tonight.

Yes, that .080 AVG of Lee's is quite delicious.

[IMSlacker]

Yes, that .080 AVG of Lee's is quite delicious.

He'll have that up to .125 in no time.

[TheMojoPin]

Oh man, he burned us. I guess the season is screwed. It's not like we have 4 other starting hitters who can easily be switched to cover the 3-4-5 spots without Lee. It's not like we don't have a good first baseman on the bench who can swing the bat. Heavens, whatever will the Cubs do without Lee in the #3 spot?

Shit, they basically just played 6 games wihout him there. Seemed to have went pretty well.

[epo]

Oh man, he burned us. I guess the season is screwed. It's not like we have 4 other starting hitters who can easily be switched to cover the 3-4-5 spots without Lee. It's not like we don't have a good first baseman on the bench who can swing the bat. Heavens, whatever will the Cubs do without Lee in the #3 spot?

Shit, they basically just played 6 games wihout him there. Seemed to have went pretty well.

You really have lost your mind.

[IMSlacker]

I'm hoping that Ryan Theriot can keep his .550 average up for the entire season. That would be really awesome.

[jauble]

Yes, that .080 AVG of Lee's is quite delicious.

Speaking of delicious tell that fat fuck that steak is not a vegetable

[TheMojoPin]

You really have lost your mind.

That's why were people were picking the Cubs despite Lee's decline over the last 2 seasons and despite Bradley's injury history. Bottom line, if Lee produces, it's cake. If not, Hoff-POWER sees more time. Either way, the Brewers go back to missing the playoffs.

[epo]

That's why were people were picking the Cubs despite Lee's decline over the last 2 seasons and despite Bradley's injury history. Bottom line, if Lee produces, it's cake. If not, Hoff-POWER sees more time. Either way, the Brewers go back to missing the playoffs.

If you really think a 29-year old rookie named Micah Hoffpauir has any value, you are nuts.

[TheMojoPin]

We shall see.

[jauble]

Epo was raped by an elderly Roy Hobbs

[NickyL0885]

I have a question for anyone that has MLB Extra Innings. We have Cablevision(iO) here. So, I know the price is $199 but is that at once or is it payable monthly? I loved the free preview week and even though I'm as Mets fan, I'm a huge baseball fan in general and I love watching the games.

[scottinnj]

I have a question for anyone that has MLB Extra Innings. We have Cablevision(iO) here. So, I know the price is $199 but is that at once or is it payable monthly? I loved the free preview week and even though I'm as Mets fan, I'm a huge baseball fan in general and I love watching the games.

It's broken down to 4 payments, if you have comcast. But That's not just comcast, I know Dish and Directv do it too, so I'm sure Cablevision has the same deal.

[razorboy]

Oh man, it's sooooo nice to have Bossman Junior back in the lineup.

[K.C.]

Can we de-list the Nationals from the NL East, like when a stock falls below a certain value for too long a period and it gets booted from its index?

[razorboy]

Oh man, it's sooooo nice to have Bossman Junior back in the lineup.

I'd like to reiterate how AWSOME it is to have B.J. playing again.

[NickyL0885]

Can we de-list the Nationals from the NL East, like when a stock falls below a certain value for too long a period and it gets booted from its index?

I had higher hopes for them. I thought they would be a bit better. But to be this bad so far is......yikes!. I feel bad for the fans there.

[IMSlacker]

Yes, that .080 AVG of Lee's is quite delicious.

He'll have that up to .125 in no time.

.143 bitches.

[cougarjake13]

its still early


him batting 043 now is like a guy batting 400 or higher

[Marc with a c]

but worse

[cougarjake13]

but worse

true

id rather be the 400 then the 040

[K.C.]

Even though I said it in my pre-season predictions, I'll say it again.

The Marlins are DEFINITELY for real. Their starting pitching is ridiculous, and with the speed they have in that lineup they will run teams to death.

If they can refrain from making to stupid defensive mistakes that cost them games last year, and Lindstrom holds up, they've got a really good shot to be there at the end of the season.

[Marc with a c]

they might also set the record for most strikeouts in a season.

also that infield is dreadful, no way that doesn't cost them a handful of games.

[drjoek]

Burnetts gotta hold the lead now

[K.C.]

Burnetts gotta hold the lead now

So much for that.

[IMSlacker]

Even though I said it in my pre-season predictions, I'll say it again.

The Marlins are DEFINITELY for real. Their starting pitching is ridiculous, and with the speed they have in that lineup they will run teams to death.

If they can refrain from making to stupid defensive mistakes that cost them games last year, and Lindstrom holds up, they've got a really good shot to be there at the end of the season.

The Marlins don't stand a chance without super-closer, Kevin Gregg.

[Suspect Chin]

As expected, Chris Carpenter hurt again this year. Let's just hope it's serious...

[TheMojoPin]

As expected, Chris Carpenter hurt again this year. Let's just hope it's serious...

As much as I want the Cardinals to fail, it sucks to see a truly talented pitcher being sidetracked by injuries.

[K.C.]

As much as I want the Cardinals to fail, it sucks to see a truly talented pitcher being sidetracked by injuries.

So that means we shouldn't worry when Kevin Gregg gets hurt?

[Gvac]

Arroyo DOMINATES the Blewers in a 6 -1 Reds victory!

Suck it, epo!!!

[Suspect Chin]

Arroyo DOMINATES the Blewers in a 6 -1 Reds victory!

Suck it, epo!!!


Great I just dropped him from my fantasy team a few days ago.

[TheMojoPin]

So that means we shouldn't worry when Kevin Gregg gets hurt?

Your creepy obsession with Kevin Gregg betrays your mental instability.

[IMSlacker]

Arroyo DOMINATES the Blewers in a 6 -1 Reds victory!

Suck it, epo!!!

And fatso is now batting .179. Delicious!

[Suspect Chin]

Not to mention leaving Daisuke in 1 inning too long tonight. I'm the new Dusty Baker.

[drjoek]

Sox starting pitching continues to struggle mightily
ip h r er bb k hr era
Dice K 1.0 5 5 5 2 0 0 12.79


Date Opponent Score Dec IP H R ER HR BB K
Apr 9 TAM L 3-4 L 5.1 9 4 4 3 3 5

[K.C.]

Your creepy obsession with Kevin Gregg betrays your mental instability.

My creepy obsession is more with the disbelief that anyone finds him suitable on any level.

[led37zep]

How 'bout those Giants?


Sigh










fucking SIGH

[Suspect Chin]

As much as I want the Cardinals to fail, it sucks to see a truly talented pitcher being sidetracked by injuries.

He barely had a limp when he walked off, I'm sure Tony was just being protective of his ace.

[TheMojoPin]

My creepy obsession is more with the disbelief that anyone finds him suitable on any level.

He's perfectly suitable if anyone in baseball realized that having a set closer is stupid, shortsighted and unecessary.

[TheMojoPin]

He barely had a limp when he walked off, I'm sure Tony was just being protective of his ace.

Watching the local coverage here, it looks like it's his ribs, though I'm not sure why that would be the case.

Probably will just miss 1 or 2 starts, tops.

[TheGameHHH]

Arroyo DOMINATES the Blewers in a 6 -1 Reds victory!

Suck it, epo!!!

unfortunately for you Braden Looper is gonna make the Reds his bitch tomorrow cause I just picked him up to start for me in fantasy.

[Suspect Chin]

unfortunately for you Braden Looper is gonna make the Reds his bitch tomorrow cause I just picked him up to start for me in fantasy.

You mustve picked last in your draft eh?

[Suspect Chin]

Thank you Conor Jackson.

[TheGameHHH]

You mustve picked last in your draft eh?

what, no? he's a spot starter in a head to head league

[Suspect Chin]

what, no? he's a spot starter in a head to head league

I watched him faildoze for 3 years in St. Louis. He shouldn't be a starter in any league.

[TheGameHHH]

sorry, what was that about Looper?

[Suspect Chin]

sorry, what was that about Looper?

3 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings. Pretty good for Looper I guess. Thankfully for him the offense had a huge night as well.

[cougarjake13]

I watched him faildoze for 3 years in St. Louis. He shouldn't be a starter in any league.

and to think he used to be the mutts closer

[PD]

I find it interesting.
New arch bishop of NY Dolan was on radio on "mets on deck", and is now being interviewed on the game on SNY.
seems he is real big fan, and close to Stan Musial among others.

he mentioned being a Cardinal fan growing up, and then rooting for Brewers while he was there.

[TheGameHHH]

I find it interesting.
New arch bishop of NY Dolan was on radio on "mets on deck", and is now being interviewed on the game on SNY.
seems he is real big fan, and close to Stan Musial among others.

he mentioned being a Cardinal fan growing up, and then rooting for Brewers while he was there.

he did the yankees press tour yesterday

[Suspect Chin]

Moneyball the movie coming soon:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/

Brad Pitt as Billy Beane?

[cougarjake13]

Moneyball the movie coming soon:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/

Brad Pitt as Billy Beane?

i guess they're going for star power



i woulda went with kevin spacey

[underdog]

It makes me happy to know that as bad as the Red Sox look, the Yankees look even worse.

[cougarjake13]

It makes me happy to know that as bad as the Red Sox look, the Yankees look even worse.



giving up 2 touchdowns will do that

[TheGameHHH]

It makes me happy to know that as bad as the Red Sox look, the Yankees look even worse.

i know youre gonna accuse me of looking at this through pinstripe glasses but i really dont think they look that bad. Wang looks dreadful, 3 of their soon to be 6 losses come from him. One loss the bullpen blew for Joba, which will happen to every team during the course of a season. And C.C. had his now typical awful first start. Basically what I'm trying to say is Wang aside i think C.C., Burnett, Pettitte and Joba all look pretty decent given their spots in the rotation.

[underdog]

Good luck with the bullpen.

[TheGameHHH]

Good luck with the bullpen.

Briant Bruney is on fucking fire and I like Marte as a situational lefty, one batter only. But Girardi made a big mistake when he opted not to take a long reliever out of spring training. Truthfully though, bullpens can be replaced quickly. If you cant pitch in the pen, most teams will just go into the farm and find somebody that can. It's not like losing a key positional player.

[Gvac]

Don't look now, but the mighty Big Red Machine is starting to fire on all cylinders. A half game behind the Cubs and a ton of games in hand to challenge St. Louis.

It's a 25 game season, right?

[disneyspy]

looks like the yankees are about to get their asses wooped again

[Snoogans]

boooo


man i wanted to see pavano throw a no no

[TheGameHHH]

i cant put into words how awesome it was to see Farnsworth give up a walkoff bomb today.

[epo]

Shhhhh.....Ryan Braun is waking up.

[epo]

This bullpen is going to be the death of me.

[K.C.]

This bullpen is going to be the death of me.

I thought bratwursts and Pabst Blue Ribbon were going to be the death of you.

They really could have just re-ran Game 2 of the NLDS last year.

[epo]

I thought bratwursts and Pabst Blue Ribbon were going to be the death of you.

They really could have just re-ran Game 2 of the NLDS last year.

There was 2 outs and Julio had Jamie fucking Moyer on a 1-2 count.
Now its 10-3.

Fuck me.

[K.C.]

There was 2 outs and Julio had Jamie fucking Moyer on a 1-2 count.
Now its 10-3.

Fuck me.

The only thing worse is that this game is probably going to get rain delayed around the Top of the 8th.

Huge thunderstorms and showers are moving through my area right now. They'll hit Philly in another 30-40 minutes.

[NickyL0885]

As much as I like seeing my Mets win, I'm loving that the season so far is upside down. All the bad teams from last years are doing good and the good teams are doing bad. Its awesome to see.

[drjoek]

Is John Kruk missing his lower front teeth?

[lleeder]

Is John Kruk missing his lower front teeth?

He ate them.

[epo]

The Phillies may have lost tonight, but Jimmy Rollins made a couple of sick plays at shortstop. If he doesn't win the Gold Glove in the National League its a joke.

[underdog]

Briant Bruney is on fucking fire and I like Marte as a situational lefty, one batter only. But Girardi made a big mistake when he opted not to take a long reliever out of spring training. Truthfully though, bullpens can be replaced quickly. If you cant pitch in the pen, most teams will just go into the farm and find somebody that can. It's not like losing a key positional player.

Still feeling good about the bullpen?

[TheGameHHH]

Still feeling good about the bullpen?

now, no. but with bruney still there then yes.

im interested to see what Melancon can do.

[Notorious_JC]

First, how the hell does Mojo start a baseball thread without pictures of the World Series Champions?

Second, I'm ready to predict five of the six divisions right now. I won't predict the NL West yet, until Manny signs with either the Dodgers or Giants.

*- denotes Wild Card

NL East
1. Phillies
2. Mets
3. Marlins
4. Braves
5. Nationals

NL Central
1. Cubs
2. Astros*
3. Cardinals
4. Reds
5. Brewers
6. Pirates

NL West
TBD

AL East
1. Yankees
2. Rays*
3. Red Sox
4. Blue Jays
5. Orioles

AL Central
1. Indians
2. Royals
3. Twins
4. White Sox
5. Tigers

AL West
1. Angels
2. Athletics
3. Rangers
4. Marines

how can you leave the red sox out of the playoffs?

[Snoogans]

WOOOOOOOOOO

Elsbury just stole home off Petitte. No gimmicks either, straight steal

[TheGameHHH]

Ellsbury just straight up stole home Benny "The Jet" Rodrigeuz style. It was pretty bad ass, even for a dirty Red Sox player.

[Snoogans]

damn he even stumbled and he still stole that shit

[Knowledged_one]

The Phillies may have lost tonight, but Jimmy Rollins made a couple of sick plays at shortstop. If he doesn't win the Gold Glove in the National League its a joke.

gold glove is a joke markakis led the al in outfield assists last year and didnt win it

[Snoogans]

gold glove is a joke markakis led the al in outfield assists last year and didnt win it

ummm Jeter and David Wright have more than 1. When wasnt it a joke?

[cougarjake13]

how do they decide gold gloves ??


is it by writers ??

[Snoogans]

how do they decide gold gloves ??


is it by writers ??

In American baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball player judged to have the most "superior individual fielding performance" at each position (in each league), as voted by the managers and coaches in each league.[1] Managers are not allowed to vote for their own players.[1] Eighteen Gold Gloves are awarded each year (with the exception of 1985 and 2007), one at each of nine positions to a player in both the National League and American League.

[Knowledged_one]

how do they decide gold gloves ??


is it by writers ??

monkeys, feces, board with faces on it

[cougarjake13]

monkeys, feces, board with faces on it



ahhh

[TonyStark]

Sucks it's decided more or less by a popularity contest because there's no way to ensure that the managers are actually going to vote for the best player.

[razorboy]

Longo is a fucking man!!

[razorboy]

As is Pena!

[cougarjake13]

the rays are making it easier to root for them when they play good

[Pestz4Evah]

Dodgers win 1-0 on a 9th inning bases loaded walk.

I love a pitcher's duel.

[Dave's Cackle]

Cardinals win again. They're now 17-7 with the best record in baseball and a 4.0 game lead over the second place Reds.

[TheMojoPin]

Cardinals win again. They're now 17-7 with the best record in baseball and a 4.0 game lead over the second place Reds.

That's pretty much all you need to know about where the season is at right now.

[Gvac]

Up yours!

We're for real!

[cougarjake13]

Up yours!

We're for real!

they'll be irrelevant once football season starts up again

[razorboy]

they'll be irrelevant once football season starts up again

Because we know how the bengals set that city on fire.