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

[TheMojoPin]

Since the old MLB was over 100 pages long, figured it was time to bust out a brand-spanking-new one for 2009.

Look!

There's baseball afoot!

Jeter and co.
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r1775657979.jpg

Jeter meeting Burnett
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r4208320493.jpg

Nick Swisher and Burnett
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r3816003397.jpg

Roy Halladay
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r2051732735.jpg

More Jays
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r3184451249.jpg

And more
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r3846891505.jpg


http://d.yimg.com/img.news.yahoo.com/util/anysize/345,http%3A%2F%2Fd.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fap%2F2009021 2%2Fcapt.03411a330a704876a0b534bf99829a42.red_sox_ spring_training_baseball_flsr103.jpg

Clay Bucholtz
http://d.yimg.com/img.news.yahoo.com/util/anysize/345,http%3A%2F%2Fd.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fap%2F2009021 2%2Fcapt.bd1d73d51b974e86b229b92a24495811.red_sox_ spring_baseball_flsr102.jpg

Aaron Hill
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20090212/i/r598786339.jpg


http://d.yimg.com/img.news.yahoo.com/util/anysize/400,http%3A%2F%2Fd.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fap%2F2009021 2%2Fcapt.d08dfc2bc312483d8ed7f01b20166446.red_sox_ spring_baseball_flsr105.jpg

[Tallman388]

The beautiful weather is around the corner, it's about fucking time!! Best time of the year.

[OGC]

The beautiful weather is around the corner, it's about fucking time!! Best time of the year.

give it about another month and I'll agree with you :thumbup: Gotta get around that corner first.

[drjoek]

March 8- 13 I will be in Tampa area for spring training games :thumbup:

[razorboy]

I can't wait. I have to pick and choose alot of my games this spring since the Rays moved the facilities down to Port Charlotte. It's probably best for the franchise but bad for my gas expenses and scouting.

[drjoek]

I can't wait. I have to pick and choose alot of my games this spring since the Rays moved the facilities down to Port Charlotte. It's probably best for the franchise but bad for my gas expenses and scouting.



How far is Poct Charlotte from Tampa? I think I have tickets to a game and didn't realize they had moved.

[razorboy]

How far is Poct Charlotte from Tampa? I think I have tickets to a game and didn't realize they had moved.

Usually about two hours, could be a little worse during spring training. It isn't that it is that far, but I used to go to alot of home games and a few away games in Pinellas and Hillsborough when they were at Al Lang. Now because of gas and driving time (and bullshitting my way away from work) I'm going to end up going to more away games in Pinellas and Hillsborough, and try to make it to a few Rays home games.

[TheGameHHH]

ive been ready for baseball since the day week 17 ended in the NFL. lets get it on

[weekapaugjz]

:clap: for baseball opening day coming up soon!

[joeyballsack]

ive been ready for baseball since the day week 17 ended in the NFL. lets get it on

Testify !

[El Mudo]

Ready to start the Adam Dunn era! Woo Hoo! :clap::clap:

[weekapaugjz]

im gonna be really excited about the mets again this year. then september is gonna roll around...

[K.C.]

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

[hammersavage]

I'm pretty much with you KC but I think the Mets can sneak into the wild card. It's not coming from the West and I don't see the Astros being ready yet.

And I don't think the Yankees win the division. They have the most talent, no doubt, but something about the ARod situation and a key injury and I think they won't make it.

[TheMojoPin]

And I don't think the Yankees win the division. They have the most talent, no doubt, but something about the ARod situation and a key injury and I think they won't make it.

Most talent? Their bullpen still sucks and outside of ARod and Tex their hitting lineup is filled with guys on the decline.

[K.C.]

I'm pretty much with you KC but I think the Mets can sneak into the wild card. It's not coming from the West and I don't see the Astros being ready yet.

Let me put it this way. The Mets SHOULD win the Wild Card fairly easily. Talent-wise, they're no worse than the third best team in the NL.

And this year's NL field is weaker than last year's.

I just can't pull the trigger on picking that team to win anything at this point, though.

[K.C.]

Most talent? Their bullpen still sucks and outside of ARod and Tex their hitting lineup is filled with guys on the decline.

Yeah, but I expect a little bit of regression in Tampa, and I'm not overly impressed by that Red Sox team. Lowell's on the decline, Varitek's on the decline, Ortiz is on the decline... Drew could go either way...

Yanks can ride their starters in that division. Should score enough runs to atone for some bullpen slips this year.

[hammersavage]

Most talent? Their bullpen still sucks and outside of ARod and Tex their hitting lineup is filled with guys on the decline.

CC, Burnett, Wang, Joba, Pettitte. If healthy, big if sure, no one's close. Still have Rivera too.

And you say outside of ARod and Tex. Yeah, take away 2 of the top 10 hitters in baseball and sure, the lineup isn't great. You got a point.

Let me put it this way. The Mets SHOULD win the Wild Card fairly easily. Talent-wise, they're no worse than the third best team in the NL.

And this year's NL field is weaker than last year's.

I just can't pull the trigger on picking that team to win anything at this point, though.

I can't blame you at this point.

[TheMojoPin]

Yeah, but I expect a little bit of regression in Tampa, and I'm not overly impressed by that Red Sox team. Lowell's on the decline, Varitek's on the decline, Ortiz is on the decline... Drew could go either way...

Yanks can ride their starters in that division. Should score enough runs to atone for some bullpen slips this year.

Yeah, but their bullpen is arguably even worse than it was last year.

Plus it's almost a lock Burnett will miss time.

[TheMojoPin]

CC, Burnett, Wang, Joba, Pettitte. If healthy, big if sure, no one's close. Still have Rivera too.

Rivera is one guy. Pettite is getting older and on the sharp decline. Will Joba make it most of the season? Will Wang bounce back from injury? Burnett's almost a lock to miss time.

And you say outside of ARod and Tex. Yeah, take away 2 of the top 10 hitters in baseball and sure, the lineup isn't great. You got a point.



I can't blame you at this point.

Two guys are still just two guys. When you surround them with a bunch of question marks and declining, oft-injured vets, there's only so much they can do.

The Yanks are obviously no slouches, but it's a pretty big leap for them to surge past the Rays AND the Red Sox. There's way too many questions.

[hammersavage]

I put them behind one of those teams, I think their question marks will be enough to keep them out of first, but not the playoffs.

Take the two best hitters off any team and baseball and tell me who doesn't have as big of question marks.

[K.C.]

Yeah, but their bullpen is arguably even worse than it was last year.

Plus it's almost a lock Burnett will miss time.

I don't know...it's hard to forecast most bullpens.

But I agree on Burnett. Still, they've got Hughes and Kennedy still sitting around. That's decent depth, talent wise if Burnett misses time.

And I believe if the bullpen is an issue come May/June, Joba's back in the 'pen.

[hammersavage]

I forgot Hughes and Kennedy were even in the mix. They have to do something eventually or be of some value via trade, no?

[TheMojoPin]

Take the two best hitters off any team and baseball and tell me who doesn't have as big of question marks.

Obviously, but I'm not taking them off the team. I'm talking about the team around them. Again, they can only do so much on their own. How much time is Damon gonna miss? How much time is Matsui gonna miss? Is Jeter going to shit the bed for big chunks of the year again? Giambi's gone. They simply don't have a lot of offensive depth for a team that's had serious DL problems recently with players who are only getting older.

[K.C.]

I forgot Hughes and Kennedy were even in the mix. They have to do something eventually or be of some value via trade, no?

I'm under the impression they'd move Kennedy, but will sit on Hughes until they finally break ties with Pettitte in a year or so.

[TheGameHHH]

Most talent? Their bullpen still sucks and outside of ARod and Tex their hitting lineup is filled with guys on the decline.

still sucks? their bullpen was actually pretty outstanding last year.

[Knowledged_one]

Why does kc hate the marines?
you guys forgot how great cano is and how he will carry the yanks

[midwestjeff]

Less than one page to devolve into a Yankees discussion.

Is this ESPN?

[jauble]

Less than one page to devolve into a Yankees discussion.

Is this ESPN?

YES it is.

[TheGameHHH]

Less than one page to devolve into a Yankees discussion.

Is this ESPN?

to be fair Mojo started it by posting Jeter as the first pic

[hammersavage]

Oh and the Cardinals suck ass too.

[Knowledged_one]

Oh and the Cardinals suck ass too.

not after they sign manny as per my inside source

[midwestjeff]

Oh and the Cardinals suck ass too.

Ok.

[hammersavage]

Quoting midwestjeff as an inside source now?

[Knowledged_one]

Quoting midwestjeff as an inside source now?

you cant get more inside then mwj

[Kevin]

still sucks? their bullpen was actually pretty outstanding last year.

And the Yankees won all their titles that way.

decent pen. Good but not great lineup, and great sp.

[Pestz4Evah]

My Dodgers have Eric Milton, Jason Schmidt, Eric Stults, Claudio Vargas, Ramon Troncoso and Shawn Estes battling for the 5th spot in the rotation. Yippee.

[A.J.]

The season cannot start soon enough.

[Tall_James]

I'm with you pal.

[epo]

I'm damned excited that my Brewers break camp at noon today. I might be developing a case of baseball fever!

[TheMojoPin]

I'm damned excited that my Brewers break camp at noon today. I might be developing a case of baseball fever!

Sorry, that's the Brewers. You've actually got baseball AIDS.

Blame Selig.

[epo]

Sorry, that's the Brewers. You've actually got baseball AIDS.

Blame Selig.

I seriously have to tolerate snide comments from a lowly Cubs fan?

I hate you.

[foodcourtdruide]

And the Yankees won all their titles that way.

decent pen. Good but not great lineup, and great sp.

Great SP? Two of your starters are coming off significant injuries, you're counting on Burnett to stay healthy and Andy Pettitte was not very good last year. The Yankees starting pitching has the potential to be amazing, but they have lots of question marks.

[Knowledged_one]

You mean their starters

[foodcourtdruide]

You mean their starters

No. I consider Kevin to be part of the team.

[razorboy]

Orange face pink lips and his legendary off-season training regimen at Atlantis.


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/AROD1.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

I seriously have to tolerate snide comments from a lowly Cubs fan?

I hate you.

The more and more Selig sounds off on steroids, the more everyone should hate the Brewers.

[cougarjake13]

My Dodgers have Eric Milton, Jason Schmidt, Eric Stults, Claudio Vargas, Ramon Troncoso and Shawn Estes battling for the 5th spot in the rotation. Yippee.

milton still picthes ??

[Pestz4Evah]

milton still picthes ??

He hasn't since 2007.

[cougarjake13]

He hasn't since 2007.

ahh thought so

[Da Fish]

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[Doogie]

Goddamn MLB network is crack. I havent really utilized my favorite channel switch on my tele cause I dont watch a lot of tele. However, that MLB network is tuned in every single night. I think it is already better than ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" and no games have been played yet.

I posted this in the mets thread but I shall repeat myself here: So when does the fantasy leagues start?? I intend to sign up ASAP for them

[cougarjake13]

Goddamn MLB network is crack. I havent really utilized my favorite channel switch on my tele cause I dont watch a lot of tele. However, that MLB network is tuned in every single night. I think it is already better than ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" and no games have been played yet.

I posted this in the mets thread but I shall repeat myself here: So when does the fantasy leagues start?? I intend to sign up ASAP for them

i set up my tv to start on mlb network

fuck baseball tonight



yahoo has theirs up already

tall man started a thread already for his league

[PD]

Goddamn MLB network is crack. I havent really utilized my favorite channel switch on my tele cause I dont watch a lot of tele. However, that MLB network is tuned in every single night. I think it is already better than ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" and no games have been played yet.

I posted this in the mets thread but I shall repeat myself here: So when does the fantasy leagues start?? I intend to sign up ASAP for them

I've been hooked since day 1.

[PD]

Griffey back with Seattle, not ATL.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/400612_griffey20.html

[razorboy]

Griffey back with Seattle, not ATL.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/400612_griffey20.html

Oof. I don't see how this can turn out being any better than a major dissapointment for M's fans, especially in that coffin of a ballpark.

On another note I'm not sure how I feel about Kevin Kennedy being the new color commentator for my Rays. Joe Magrane left some big shoes to fill.

[KojiClutch]

Andruw Jones shows up to Rangers camp weighing 20 pounds lighter. I have high hopes . . . .

[hammersavage]

That's what stopping steroids will do to you.

[Pestz4Evah]

Andruw Jones shows up to Rangers camp weighing 20 pounds lighter. I have high hopes . . . .

You shouldn't.

[Dave's Cackle]

Cardinals might pick up Juan Cruz (http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/commishs-hot-stove/commishs-hot-stove/cardinal-beat-updates/2009/02/carpenter-dishes-while-little-dunc-deals/) in a sign-and-trade with the DBacks getting a prospect in return. Motte-Cruz-Perez makes for a nice 7-8-9 backend of the bullpen if that deal goes down.

The Cardinals noted a recent MLB ruling that allows a so-called “sign-and-trade” that would allow a team to sidestep losing a first-round draft choice when acquiring a Type A free agent. The ruling is pertinent to the Cardinals because of their passing interest in reliever Juan Cruz, who finished last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Under a Commissioner’s Office interpretation, the Cardinals, for example, could acquire Cruz by having the Diamondbacks technically re-sign their own free agent then flip him to St. Louis in a trade. The Cardinals would forfeit a prospect as compensation rather than their first-round draft pick. General manager John Mozeliak said he was still seeking further clarification. However, the ruling would allow a team to reach agreement with Cruz’s agent before having the D’Backs assume the terms. Any snag in the subsequent trade would nullify the deal.

Oh, and fuck the Cubs/Mets/Red Sox :bye:

[led37zep]

I'm excited....even if they only signed him to sell tickets to his 300th win.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/led37zep/6kXzWGHM.jpg

For the first time in my life the giants have pitching...real pitching. Not Atlee Hammaker and Rick Reuschel pitching but a serious rotation.


(Oh, I fully expect randy to get hurt 3 weeks in by the way...so I'm really talking about Timmy and Matt Cain)

[Dave's Cackle]

(Oh, I fully expect randy to get hurt 3 weeks in by the way...so I'm really talking about Timmy and Matt Cain)

Isn't Cain trade bait once the Giants are out of the playoff picture by the trading deadline?

[led37zep]

Isn't Cain trade bait once the Giants are out of the playoff picture by the trading deadline?

Shhhh...you're gonna Ruuuuuuuuin it

[midwestjeff]

Welcome to the Cardinal Rf.net team Mr. Cackle.

Just to catch you up, the enemies are Mojo, IMSlacker, Jauble, and Epo.

They actually root for NL Central teams that aren't in STL.
Basically, they are retards. Deal accordingly.

[weekapaugjz]

I hope puljols gets busted for touching those retarded kids they are always saying he helps out.

[midwestjeff]

I hope puljols gets busted for touching those retarded kids they are always saying he helps out.

I think he actually feeds on their blood.

Fine by me, so long as he keeps his numbers up.

[Dave's Cackle]

Welcome to the Cardinal Rf.net team Mr. Cackle.

Just to catch you up, the enemies are Mojo, IMSlacker, Jauble, and Epo.

They actually root for NL Central teams that aren't in STL.
Basically, they are retards. Deal accordingly.

They root out of self-hate..like most people who post on Whackbag :thumbup:

[Dave's Cackle]

I hope puljols gets busted for touching those retarded kids they are always saying he helps out.

If Catholic priests can get away with it then so can #5...

[TheMojoPin]

Welcome to the Cardinal Rf.net team Mr. Cackle.

Just to catch you up, the enemies are Mojo, IMSlacker, Jauble, and Epo.

They actually root for NL Central teams that aren't in STL.
Basically, they are retards. Deal accordingly.

You left out Jughead and Ritalin.

[PD]

Orlando Hudson to Dodgers.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9238106/Sources:-Dodgers,-Hudson-getting-close-to-deal

also heard on xm175

[PD]

It seems MLB network will do 30 teams in 30 days- previews etc from spring training.

here is schedule:
http://mlb.mlb.com/network/promotions/30_in_30.jsp

[Pestz4Evah]

Orlando Hudson to Dodgers.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9238106/Sources:-Dodgers,-Hudson-getting-close-to-deal

also heard on xm175

IF Manny signs, having Furcal and Hudson hitting ahead of him will be awesome.

But giving up a first round pick to a division rival stinks.

[cougarjake13]

It seems MLB network will do 30 teams in 30 days- previews etc from spring training.

here is schedule:
http://mlb.mlb.com/network/promotions/30_in_30.jsp



effing awesome

[cougarjake13]

Date Time Team Watch
2/20 8:00 p.m. Boston Red Sox
2/21 8:00 p.m. Minnesota Twins
2/22 8:00 p.m. New York Yankees
2/23 8:00 p.m. Detroit Tigers
2/24 11:00 p.m. New York Mets
2/25 11:00 p.m. Florida Marlins
2/26 8:00 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals
2/27 8:00 p.m. Baltimore Orioles
2/28 8:00 p.m. Washington Nationals
3/1 8:00 p.m. Houston Astros
3/2 8:00 p.m. Atlanta Braves
3/3 8:00 p.m. Toronto Blue Jays
3/4 6:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays
3/5 8:00 p.m. Philadelphia Phillies
3/6 8:00 p.m. Cincinnati Reds



Date Time Title Watch
3/7 6:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Pirates
3/8 8:00 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks
3/9 5:00 p.m. Colorado Rockies
3/10 5:30 p.m. Chicago Cubs
3/11 5:30 p.m. L.A. Angels of Anaheim
3/12 8:00 p.m. San Francisco Giants
3/13 11:30 p.m. Seattle Mariners
3/14 11:30 p.m. San Diego Padres
3/15 8:00 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers
3/16 5:30 p.m. Cleveland Indians
3/17 5:30 p.m. Oakland Athletics
3/18 5:30 p.m. Texas Rangers
3/19 5:30 p.m. Kansas City Royals
3/20 12 midnight Los Angeles Dodgers
3/21 9:00 p.m. Chicago White Sox

[RingWraith]

effing awesome

Thanks for the heads up!

[Dave's Cackle]

MLB Network is VERY pro-Red Sox. They're basically ESPN under a new package. The Red Sox get endless coverage on MLBN. That shit needs to change.

[PD]

Thanks for the heads up!

:blink:

as for Red Sox central, I think its way too early to say that.
they do stories based on what people want.

give it until the season starts to see if they are as neutral as I think.

[El Mudo]

Jose Guillen is a freaking nut job (http://www.kansascity.com/sports/royals/story/1043320.html)

he nail was only a slight irritant Monday when Guillen reported to camp but soon worsened from the pounding caused by various workouts.

"The doctor saw me (Wednesday)," Guillen said, "and he said we’ll see how it feels in the morning. If it wasn't any better, he wanted me to have surgery. I thought, 'Whoaaa.'

"So I went on my own (Wednesday) to the pharmacy, got some tweezers, came home and pulled it out myself. Let me tell you, I cried. I had one tough hour. But I got it out."

Guillen said the nail had hooked and twisted deep into the skin.

"I reached in there (with the tweezers)," he said, "and poked around until I got the end of it. Then I counted one, two, three and just pulled …. Oh, my God. It came out, but tears were running down my cheeks."

[Dave's Cackle]

:blink:

as for Red Sox central, I think its way too early to say that.
they do stories based on what people want.

You're assuming people want more Red Sox 24/7...:tongue:

[scottinnj]

Pirates take our world champs today 8-2.

Good news:
Ibanez looks like he is going to live up to his RISP reputation, he got a 2 out RBI today.

[razorboy]

How far is Poct Charlotte from Tampa? I think I have tickets to a game and didn't realize they had moved.

If you still plan on making the trip to Port Charlotte from Tampa, you won't be disappointed. I visited it over the weekend and the facility is absolutely gorgeous, and this is coming from the biggest Al Lang Field fan in the world.

[Pestz4Evah]

ManRam could be signed by tomorrow morning:

The offer is a two-year, $45 million contract, with salaries of $25 million the first year and $20 million the second, but the second year is a PLAYER option so Manny can walk away if he believes he can get more on the open market next winter. If he is injured during the first season, the second year becomes guaranteed. (http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2009/02/dodgers-make-of-2.html)

[Marc with a c]

ManRam could be signed by tomorrow morning:

The offer is a two-year, $45 million contract, with salaries of $25 million the first year and $20 million the second, but the second year is a PLAYER option so Manny can walk away if he believes he can get more on the open market next winter. If he is injured during the first season, the second year becomes guaranteed. (http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2009/02/dodgers-make-of-2.html)

just got rejected.

[hammersavage]

What phantom team does Boras have Manny believing would offer a better deal? Child services should be called in on the way Boras manipulates that big strong man with a child's mind.

[TheMojoPin]

What phantom team does Boras have Manny believing would offer a better deal? Child services should be called in on the way Boras manipulates that big strong man with a child's mind.

My money would be on Manny refusing the deal at this point and not Boras. Boras is abrutally tough agent, but 2 years for $45 fucking million?!? Boras isn't stupid. That's an amazing deal.

[Pestz4Evah]

just got rejected.

"We love Manny Ramirez," said Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt, "And we want Manny back, but we feel we are negotiating against ourselves. When his agent finds those ‘serious offers’ from other clubs, we’ll be happy to re-start the negotiations.

Damn, that is pretty catty towards Boras.

[PD]

What phantom team does Boras have Manny believing would offer a better deal? Child services should be called in on the way Boras manipulates that big strong man with a child's mind.

Maybe he expects Mark Texiera to trip while rounding bases, causing him to be lost for the year.....:laugh:

[brettmojo]

What phantom team does Boras have Manny believing would offer a better deal?
Someone has to be offering him something or he's gotten wind through Boras or whoever that team X is out there. I can't believe though that if another team was pursuing him and able to offer him a ton of money that it could be kept in the dark like this.

[midwestjeff]

I can't believe though that if another team was pursuing him and able to offer him a ton of money that it could be kept in the dark like this.

Manny's gonna love the St. Louis fans!

[brettmojo]

Manny's gonna love the St. Louis fans!
I'd love to see him in St. Louis.

Or the Mets for that matter. But they'd never make a move like that. You know... One that would HELP them.

[midwestjeff]

Yadier stole his first base of the spring today in just his second game.

I think it is pretty obvious that he will swipe 60 to 70 bases this year.

[TheMojoPin]

I'd love to see him in St. Louis.

You shut your goddamn mouth.

[Pestz4Evah]

Boras countered the Dodgers offer with a 2 year deal worth 55 million, but the Dodgers aren't going to add another 10 million on to the contract when they are the only team bidding on him:

http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2009/02/source-boras-as.html

[midwestjeff]

Today is the first Stl. broadcast.
I don't know how I survive the winter months with no baseball on the radio.

Carpenter managed to gtet through two great innings without breaking anything
but so far Franklyn is the pitching star. 5 K's in 3 innings.
Also, look out for Joe Mather.

Manny was in the dugout but didn't suit up.

[K.C.]

Anyone settling in to watch some Sunday afternoon baseball? Red Sox vs. Twins is on MLB Network.

Dodgers vs. White Sox is on at 5 PM.


Can't wait until I get to Florida next weekend to check out some Phils games.

[cougarjake13]

Anyone settling in to watch some Sunday afternoon baseball? Red Sox vs. Twins is on MLB Network.

Dodgers vs. White Sox is on at 5 PM.


Can't wait until I get to Florida next weekend to check out some Phils games.




ITS A BEAUTIFUL STADIUM TOO

[El Mudo]

Jim Bowden resigns (http://www.kxmc.com/Sports/338797.asp)


*crosses fingers*

Please hire Paul DePodesta, please hire Paul DePodesta, please hire Paul DePodesta

[cougarjake13]

Jim Bowden resigns (http://www.kxmc.com/Sports/338797.asp)


*crosses fingers*

Please hire Paul DePodesta, please hire Paul DePodesta, please hire Paul DePodesta



saw that on the espn crawl

something about not paying bonuses to latin players ?

[led37zep]

Zito went two innings without getting lit up the other day. I'm going to put this in the very small "Zito highlights as a Giant" pile I've started.

[El Mudo]

saw that on the espn crawl

something about not paying bonuses to latin players ?



The Feds have him under investigation (and have for some time) for skimming from the bonuses paid to Latin players (they fired Jose Rijo, his top assistant sometime last week). There's also a huge thing with a Latin player they signed that turned out to be significantly older than he was listed as.

[epo]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/77280/bare_handed_braun.jpg

Apparently Ryan Braun has mastered left field to the point in which he won't be wearing a glove this season. BEWARE NATIONAL LEAGUE!

[Pestz4Evah]

The Dodgers signed a big burly bopper to replace Manny:

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/b9/fullj.b8934f7b5fcab3154a5b0cc67210abff/b8934f7b5fcab3154a5b0cc67210abff-getty-84315380kd029_chicago_white.jpg

[hammersavage]

Manny signs. 2 years for $45 million. Coulda done this back in November and saved everyone some time.

[midwestjeff]

Manny signs. 2 years for $45 million. Coulda done this back in November and saved everyone some time.

Welcome to St. Louis Manny!

Woooo Hooooo!!!!!!!!!!

[hammersavage]

St Louis, California

[midwestjeff]

St Louis, California

No dude, it's in Missouri.

I'm so fuckin' pumped!

[Pestz4Evah]

Manny is such a bizarre dude:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-simers-manny-ramirez4-2009mar04,0,948478,full.column

You remember just what made him so endearing a year ago in making the Dodgers relevant in L.A. once again, the last time we spoke yet another joke closing out his stay in town: "Gas is up and so am I."

Reminded now, he laughs. "No, gas isn't up any more, but the price of milk is the same."

"I cannot control what people might think," Manny says. "The economy is making everyone adjust. I will be happy to play for L.A., win and win a couple Gold Gloves just like Andruw Jones."

"Tell everyone Mannywood is coming -- now go call Jeff Kent."

[El Mudo]

Manny is such a bizarre dude:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-simers-manny-ramirez4-2009mar04,0,948478,full.column


If the guy puts up an OPS+ of 150 every year, he could play in a diaper for all I care

[IMSlacker]

Manny Ramirez has finally signed with the Dodgers. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090304&content_id=3916782&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) Two years $45 million with an opt-out clause after the first year.

[brettmojo]

Manny Ramirez has finally signed with the Dodgers. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090304&content_id=3916782&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) Two years $45 million with an opt-out clause after the first year.
It was pretty much win/win.

[joeyballsack]

Manny Ramirez has finally signed with the Dodgers. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090304&content_id=3916782&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) Two years $45 million with an opt-out clause after the first year.

I cant see him not using that opt clause.

[cougarjake13]

I cant see him not using that opt clause.



not unless he gets pissed fast

[brettmojo]

Who the hell would buy an 8.5 million dollar condo in Boston?

[foodcourtdruide]

Manny Ramirez has finally signed with the Dodgers. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090304&content_id=3916782&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) Two years $45 million with an opt-out clause after the first year.

Great, so we'll have to deal with the same exact thing next year.

[A.J.]

Who the hell would buy an 8.5 million dollar condo (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3954112) in Boston?

He bought it for $5.8M back in 2001. Nice looking place.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0305/mlb_ap_manny_condo1_300.jpg

I'm surprised he didn't put it for sale on eBay like he did with that grill of his (http://bostonist.com/2007/03/20/the_easiest_way_to_get_up_in_mannys_grill.php).

http://www.bostonist.com/attachments/boston_jon/mannysellinggrill2.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

Uh, oh, get ready for some serious trade wars, people...JUAN PIERRE WANTS TO BE TRADED.

Juan Pierre has requested a trade from the Dodgers.

"I understand the situation, and if they hadn't signed Manny, it would have been a surprise," said Pierre. "I'm not bitter about it. I totally get it, you know what I mean? But I want to play. So they gave us permission to talk to teams and try to find a situation that can work out for everybody, and that's all I can ask for." It's going to be really, really tough to move him in this economy. The Dodgers would probably have to pick up almost all of the $28.5 million remaining on the five-year, $44 million deal he signed three years ago.

He better hire some extra agents to deal with the flood of offers.

[cougarjake13]

i still cant believe the dodgers signed pierre to that contract in the first place


but they did also sign andruw jones

[Pestz4Evah]

i still cant believe the dodgers signed pierre to that contract in the first place


but they did also sign andruw jones

And Jason Schmidt. And Kevin Brown. And Darren Dreifort.

[cougarjake13]

And Jason Schmidt. And Kevin Brown. And Darren Dreifort.

holy fuck thats right


theyve made horrible moves

[TheMojoPin]

Why are you surprised? Look at their GM. Colletti makes every other GM look like a genius by comparison. I have no idea how he's still employed. He's so bad you just know he's going to be a baseball analyst on ESPN.

[cougarjake13]

Why are you surprised? Look at their GM. Colletti makes every other GM look like a genius by comparison. I have no idea how he's still employed. He's so bad you just know he's going to be a baseball analyst on ESPN.

how long has he been there ??


wasnt depodesta there for awhile

[Pestz4Evah]

Colletti is only responsible for the Pierre, Schmidt, and Jones signings. He became the Dodgers GM after the 2005 season. DePo was there from 04-05.

[TheMojoPin]

how long has he been there ??


wasnt depodesta there for awhile

He's been there for 3 seasons. The only good move he's made was the Manny trade.

[Knowledged_one]

Why are you surprised? Look at their GM. Colletti makes every other GM look like a genius by comparison. I have no idea how he's still employed. He's so bad you just know he's going to be a baseball analyst on ESPN.

he and barry melrose will get a sitcom

[Pestz4Evah]

He's been there for 3 seasons. The only good move he's made was the Manny trade.

Milton Bradley for Andre Either was a good move.

But, yeah, he is pretty terrible.

[KnoxHarrington]

Hey, Bud, can we please pull the plug on this "World Baseball Classic"? Please.

[TheMojoPin]

If anyone is interested:

MLB Players by OPS+ to age of 25:

Cnt Player OPS+ BA OBP SLG PA From To
+----+-----------------+----+-----+-----+-----+-----+----+----+
1 Ty Cobb 180 .366 .414 .513 4343 1905 1912
2 Joe Jackson 177 .365 .434 .527 3086 1908 1915
3 Mickey Mantle 174 .316 .427 .574 4116 1951 1957
4 Jimmie Foxx 171 .339 .435 .638 3938 1925 1933
5 Albert Pujols 167 .332 .416 .621 3428 2001 2005
6 Tris Speaker 166 .340 .412 .492 3231 1907 1913
7 Rogers Hornsby 165 .337 .398 .499 3577 1915 1921
8 Joe DiMaggio 156 .343 .402 .623 3116 1936 1940
9 Eddie Mathews 155 .281 .388 .556 3808 1952 1957
10 Mel Ott 153 .316 .412 .554 4645 1926 1934
11 Hank Aaron 151 .323 .372 .559 3866 1954 1959
12 Mike Tiernan 150 .303 .386 .464 3283 1887 1892
13 Joe Medwick 149 .342 .374 .564 3405 1932 1937
14 Ken Griffey 147 .302 .379 .536 3920 1989 1995
15 Arky Vaughan 147 .334 .424 .491 3712 1932 1937
16 Frank Robinson 146 .302 .384 .561 3792 1956 1961
17 Joe Kelley 146 .346 .441 .511 3344 1891 1897
18 Sherry Magee 145 .296 .367 .431 4091 1904 1910
19 Vladimir Guerrero 144 .319 .378 .587 3044 1996 2001
20 Alex Rodriguez 141 .311 .378 .571 4247 1994 2001
21 Sam Crawford 141 .303 .352 .449 3575 1899 1905
22 Miguel Cabrera 140 .309 .381 .541 3756 2003 2008
23 Orlando Cepeda 140 .310 .352 .537 3847 1958 1963
24 David Wright 139 .309 .389 .533 3047 2004 2008
25 Eddie Murray 136 .291 .354 .493 3148 1977 1981
26 Ross Youngs 136 .326 .399 .442 3028 1917 1922
27 Goose Goslin 134 .330 .393 .503 3107 1921 1926
28 Larry Doyle 134 .303 .371 .433 3235 1907 1912
29 Barry Bonds 133 .265 .358 .479 3009 1986 1990
30 Hal Trosky 133 .314 .372 .559 3379 1933 1938
31 Cesar Cedeno 132 .294 .351 .468 4126 1970 1976
32 Joe Torre 132 .300 .361 .478 3101 1960 1966
33 Rickey Henderson 131 .291 .400 .408 3488 1979 1984
34 Del Ennis 131 .298 .355 .501 3133 1946 1950
35 Greg Luzinski 130 .290 .358 .477 3054 1970 1976

[Pestz4Evah]

Stats are ridiculous.

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[TheMojoPin]

Stats are ridiculous.

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Are you being serious? PECOTA has shown season after seaosn how valuable it is.

[IMSlacker]

Are you being serious? PECOTA has shown season after seaosn how valuable it is.

Harold Reynolds' stupidity is astounding.

[NickyL0885]

Harold Reynolds' stupidity is astounding.

I actually enjoy listening to Harold Reynolds. Hes much better then John Kruk from EPSN, who is such a shill for the Phillies. MLB Networks team is better then EPSNs Baseball Tonight.

[TjM]

Jose Guillen is a freaking nut job (http://www.kansascity.com/sports/royals/story/1043320.html)

YEah I feel his pain. I've done that once myself

[TheMojoPin]

I actually enjoy listening to Harold Reynolds. Hes much better then John Kruk from EPSN, who is such a shill for the Phillies. MLB Networks team is better then EPSNs Baseball Tonight.

I want the MLB Network so bad. ESPN and Fox's baseball analysis is beyond stupid. The fact that men like Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips keep jobs where they analyze baseball should be criminal.

[PD]

I want the MLB Network so bad. ESPN and Fox's baseball analysis is beyond stupid. The fact that men like Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips keep jobs where they analyze baseball should be criminal.

you are really missing out if you dont have it

:innocent:

[TheMojoPin]

you are really missing out if you dont have it

:innocent:

I really wish there was a way for me to select the channels I could add for a smaller fee as opposed to paying for an entire tier of channels. I wouldn't watch probably 95% of the channels I'd get, yet to get the MLB Network I'll need to pay almost an extra $20 a month in cable costs. HORSESHIT.

[Pestz4Evah]

Are you being serious? PECOTA has shown season after seaosn how valuable it is.

Just quoting Harold!

[Pestz4Evah]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090318/capt.568a0be7d88c45b8ac29e02e363d28d2.manny_plays_ cricket_baseball_azpc103.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

Is he supposed to be dressed as a Cricket player?

[NickyL0885]

So, the Marlins got their stadium approved. When it opens in 2012, they will be renamed the Miami Marlins. I dont get the point of the rename.

[TheGameHHH]

So, the Marlins got their stadium approved. When it opens in 2012, they will be renamed the Miami Marlins. I dont get the point of the rename.

it just makes sense, theyve always shared a stadium with the Miami Dolphins. If theyre the baseball equivilant they should be named Miami. To me it just sounds better.

[romanwarhelmet]

Division leaders
mvps?
cy youngs?
rookie of the years?



Im taking a few up and commers to take their divisions with the a's and the reds.

Both have good young pitching with the a's having potential for excellent offense and the reds in a position the truely turn it around once and for all

since arod is out of the mvp race the al is wide open with a lot of oppertunities for someone out of the central to step up, look for the al mvp to go to Miguel Cabrera

but I've got Stephen drew taking it for the nl with the arizona winning the division

al east
rays
al central
detroit
al west
oakland
al wild
yankees (sorry sox)

nl east
mets
nl central
reds
nl west
arizona
nl wild
to close to call between braves and phills


who you got?

[cougarjake13]

So, the Marlins got their stadium approved. When it opens in 2012, they will be renamed the Miami Marlins. I dont get the point of the rename.

it just makes sense, theyve always shared a stadium with the Miami Dolphins. If theyre the baseball equivilant they should be named Miami. To me it just sounds better.

and 3 yrs before making BTTF 2 correct in calling them a miami team

[HBox]

The 43-year old wife of 20-year old Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata is suspected of kidnapping a 2 month old baby from a health clinic in Florida. (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4013539)

Read it, this story is fucking nuts.

[TheGameHHH]

The 43-year old wife of 20-year old Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata is suspected of kidnapping a 2 month old baby from a health clinic in Florida. (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4013539)

Read it, this story is fucking nuts.

Former Yankee right there.

Craziest part about that story, he's 20 and shes 43. she better be smokin hot

[hammersavage]

What the fuck is wrong with Cub fans? I know Mojo has the same shirt.

http://cdn.withleather.uproxx.com-s1.simplecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cubs-fan.jpg

From spring training.

[TheMojoPin]

I can only assume those are the fruits (HIIIIIII-OHHHHHHHH!) of a raid on Jim Edmonds' locker when he was with the club.

That and he loves showing off the chisled abs we all have.

[TheMojoPin]

Dontrelle Willis is mentally unstable?

Tigers placed LHP Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety disorder.

"This is not depression," Willis said Sunday. "This is something totally different. This is something where they saw something in my blood that they didn't like. I'm not crazy, though my teammates might think that I'm crazy." He went 0-2 with a 9.38 ERA in eight appearances this spring and wasn't going to be a factor in April anyway.

Figured he was going to crash pretty hard physically early in his career due to his gimmicky delivery, but damn.

[cougarjake13]

Dontrelle Willis is mentally unstable?





Figured he was going to crash pretty hard physically early in his career due to his gimmicky delivery, but damn.



and he's partly responsible for you not having a world series championship, or at least a appearance

[K.C.]

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


I'm going to revise this a little:

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

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

NL West
1. Giants
2. Dodgers
3. Diamondbacks
4. Rockies
5. Padres

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

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

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


The more and more I look at Florida, the more and more I think that team is being WAY undervalued.

And with the Giants over the Dodgers, the Giants pitching is just sick. They should be able to score a few more runs this year.

[Snoogans]

The Team Marketing Report released its annual survey Thursday and said the average price of a Yankees home ticket was a major league-high $72.97, a 76.3 percent increase from last year's $41.40.

The Boston Red Sox, who had been first for 13 consecutive years, were next at $50.24 following a 0.3 percent rise. The Cubs were third at $47.75 after a 10 percent hike, followed by the New York Mets, who rose 8.6 percent to $36.99 for their first season at Citi Field.

[Gvac]

I can't see anyone in the NL Central (or the entire NL, for that matter) stopping the Reds this year.

[TheMojoPin]

I can't see anyone in the NL Central (or the entire NL, for that matter) stopping the Reds this year.

That's because you're blind and can't read.

[cougarjake13]

I can't see anyone in the NL Central (or the entire NL, for that matter) stopping the Reds this year.

its not the 70's anymore


theyre the big dud machine now

[Marc with a c]

willy taveras nl mvp 2009

put that on a rock.

[TheMojoPin]

willy taveras nl mvp 2009

put that on a rock.

And chain it to Dusty Baker.

Then hurl it into the Ohio River.

[Marc with a c]

mark prior comeback player of the year 2009

put that in your pipe.

[TheMojoPin]

That would be pretty cool.

[IMSlacker]

Is he still with San Diego?

[Marc with a c]

i don't think he's anywhere.

[TheMojoPin]

Nah, the Padres signed him again for one more year.

[cougarjake13]

willy taveras nl mvp 2009

put that on a rock.



is that on earth 2 ??

[barjockey]

Is there going to be a R&F fantasy baseball league this season? I guess I'm too late:sad:

[cougarjake13]

not sure if this is gonna be re named the reg season thread



but anyways




april 6th to april 12th

mlb extra innings will be doing its annual free one week preview



i never buy the package but i always watch as many games as i can when they do this

[razorboy]

Opening night! Opening night! Hot diggity damn, it's opening night!

[Snoogans]

not sure if this is gonna be re named the reg season thread



but anyways




april 6th to april 12th

mlb extra innings will be doing its annual free one week preview



i never buy the package but i always watch as many games as i can when they do this

what channels are these on cable vision

[weekapaugjz]

Opening night! Opening night! Hot diggity damn, it's opening night!

:clap:

too bad it's the braves and the phils though.

[Snoogans]

steve phillips is an asshole

[jauble]

Finally life feels right again.

[weekapaugjz]

steve phillips is an asshole

joe morgan is worse.

how many big red machine references will there be tonight?

[Snoogans]

joe morgan is worse.

how many big red machine references will there be tonight?

this might be the worst 3 man announcing team ever put on a baseball game. I seriously mean that.

[disneyspy]

time to start a real thread,its finally here,now if it it would ever warm up here i'd feel more in the mood,s'posed to snow at commerica tommorow

[Snoogans]

can someone remove the spring training from the thread title


Bobby Cox rules. He never looks like he gives a fuck and then all of a sudden something happens and he flips out like some drunken old grandpa

[razorboy]

:clap:

too bad it's the braves and the phils though.

It isn't ideal for me either, but after a long offseason I'll take what I can get. I'm neglecting work tomorrow and sitting down with some cold beers for Rays @ Sox.

[Snoogans]

what a bomb by McCann

[weekapaugjz]

ha ha. fuck brett myers.

[weekapaugjz]

It isn't ideal for me either, but after a long offseason I'll take what I can get. I'm neglecting work tomorrow and sitting down with some cold beers for Rays @ Sox.

i would love to watch the mets game tomorrow but i don't have cable and don't really feel like going to a bar at 1. being stuck at work tonight, nothing better to do than watch some baseball for the next few hours.

[Snoogans]

Myers is awesome

[weekapaugjz]

myers is having a rough night.

[razorboy]

Shit, that ball got out fast.

[Snoogans]

nice obviously the roids are workin for this scheifer guy since he jumped from AA to MLB

[razorboy]

Brett Myers is pitching like a retard.

[Snoogans]

Ahahahahahaha

[weekapaugjz]

this fucking rules.

[razorboy]

Boom. Outta here.

[weekapaugjz]

nice obviously the roids are workin for this scheifer guy since he jumped from AA to MLB

i'd say that's a fair assessment.

[epo]

Brett Myers is pitching like a retard.

You are really too generous.

[barjockey]

Lets pick the divisions NL East= Phils
NL Cent= Cubs Wild card Mets
NL West=Dodgers
AL East = Yanks
Cent= WSox Wild card TBay
West= Texas

[Snoogans]

ryan howard has a GIANT nose

[barjockey]

I got my tix for the Dodgers at Philly. That ballpark is sweet just cant wear too much Dodger stuff. Manny baseball and cheesesteaks YUMMM:king:

[barjockey]

ryan howard has a GIANT nose

You think its bigger than Patrick Ewings?:blink:

[Snoogans]

You think its bigger than Patrick Ewings?:blink:

its close, and pippen too

[razorboy]

You think its bigger than Patrick Ewings?:blink:

I think it's more dramatic because it turns up so much at the end.

[razorboy]

My HD doesn't look very hot for this game tonight. I wonder if it's my service provider or if ESPN is having problems.

[Snoogans]

My HD doesn't look very hot for this game tonight. I wonder if it's my service provider or if ESPN is having problems.

looks great here

[barjockey]

http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/44a2edde59c2f7eehttp://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/7ad6362762df6e2a

An 8-ball isnt gonna go very far with these dudes:happy:

[razorboy]

That little Asian ball girl is cute.

[razorboy]

An 8-ball isnt gonna go very far with these dudes:happy:

An actual 8 Ball.

[epo]

My HD doesn't look very hot for this game tonight. I wonder if it's my service provider or if ESPN is having problems.

looks great here

I'm with Snoogans on this one.

[razorboy]

I'm with Snoogans on this one.

It's probably a problem with my local cable.

[barjockey]

good thing ron's on vacation. his prediction of the phils to go undefeated doesnt look good.

[razorboy]

Rays@Sox rained out. Boooooooooooooo.

[hammersavage]

God should know better.

[A.J.]

Last night proved why I wanted Boston to get Derek Lowe back.

[TheMojoPin]

God, I love Opening Day.

[razorboy]

God should know better.

MLB should know better. They schedule early season games like a troop of drunken retarded chimpanzees.

[TheMojoPin]

MLB should know better. They schedule early season games like a troop of drunken retarded chimpanzees.

They should have known it was going to rain in Boston today?

[Snoogans]

They should have known it was going to rain in Boston today?

they could have at least used a giant tarp to make a make shift roof so we can get this bitch poppin

[razorboy]

They should have known it was going to rain in Boston today?

When you train in warm weather and have southern teams at your disposal there is no way to explain some of these scheduling decisions. Off the top of my head opening days in Philly, Chicago and Boston in early April make ZERO sense whatsoever.

[TheMojoPin]

When you train in warm weather and have southern teams at your disposal there is no way to explain some of these scheduling decisions. Off the top of my head opening days in Philly, Chicago and Boston in early April make ZERO sense whatsoever.

Eh. The options were between Florida and Boston. If you had to gamble as to which one was more likely to be rained out, you ain't picking Boston most of the time.

[razorboy]

Eh. The options were between Florida and Boston. If you had to gamble as to which one was more likely to be rained out, you ain't picking Boston most of the time.

Unless said Florida team plays in a dome.

[TheMojoPin]

Oh yeah. I was thinking of that other retarded Florida team.

[razorboy]

Oh yeah. I was thinking of that other retarded Florida team.

At least they have both gone to a World Series in the past sixty years.

[TheMojoPin]

At least they have both gone to a World Series in the past sixty years.

Uh, OK.

Sorry to have besmirched your beloved Florida baseball teams.

[foodcourtdruide]

Uh, OK.

Sorry to have besmirched your beloved Florida baseball teams.

Why dont you sign your posts "Spankfully Yours" anymore?

[Fallon]

Rays@Sox rained out. Boooooooooooooo.

A team with a climate controlled dome vs a team in New England in early April. Who's the genius that thought playing at Fenway was the better idea?

The last time they decided the Sox open the season at home it was also rained out.

[TheMojoPin]

Why dont you sign your posts "Spankfully Yours" anymore?

It's too confusing.

Does it mean someone can spank me?

Or am I spanking them?

Is it saying I'm masturbating as a finish up the post?

Is it just a horrible play on "thankfully?"

There's simply too much going on there.

[TheMojoPin]

The most beautiful pitcher in the game is on the mound for the Reds against the Mets right now.

They don't call him "Handsome" Harang for nothing.

[Snoogans]

bring in the Duke. He threw at his own kid in the father son game

[TheMojoPin]

"Aaron Harang: a horse...



































...in recent years."

[joeyballsack]

The MLB channel is like baseball porn.

[cougarjake13]

A team with a climate controlled dome vs a team in New England in early April. Who's the genius that thought playing at Fenway was the better idea?

The last time they decided the Sox open the season at home it was also rained out.

plus the rays were AL CAHAMPIONS and they beat the sawx for the right to go to the world series


why wasnt it played in tampa bay ??

[Gvac]

Fuck the Mets.

And fuck baseball.

I'll never see the Reds win another Series.

[epo]

Fuck the Mets.

And fuck baseball.

I'll never see the Reds win another Series.

The least MLB could do is give the Reds the rights to the first game again......

[Snoogans]

its the curse of pete rose Gvac

[Gvac]

The least MLB could do is give the Reds the rights to the first game again......

Right???

Another long standing tradition destroyed in the ESPN era.

Dirty fuckers.

[epo]

Right???

Another long standing tradition destroyed in the ESPN era.

Dirty fuckers.

I may not like your crappy team...but the Reds should always go first to start the season.

[LyingWhore]

Huh?

[Gvac]

I may not like your crappy team...but the Reds should always go first to start the season.

And the Tigers always started the AL season.

Fuck this shit.

I want Selig's head on a platter!

[Snoogans]

Huh?

the sunday night game used to be the reds. But now they suck so bad no one would watch, esp since griffey is gone, so they got new teams now

[epo]

And the Tigers always started the AL season.

Fuck this shit.

I want Selig's head on a platter!

Go to Gilles Frozen Custard on Bluemound Road in Milwaukee at 1pm any weekday he is in the city....the commissioner will be there.

[Snoogans]

And the Tigers always started the AL season.

Fuck this shit.

I want Selig's head on a platter!

fuck tradition. now its the teams that will make the most money

[cougarjake13]

fuck tradition. now its the teams that will make the most money

and phillies-braves fits that mold ??

[Snoogans]

and phillies-braves fits that mold ??

i think that was last year's world series winner is why. And braves phillies nationally would prob do better then the reds, even playin the mets. Remember they wouldnt get that NY market nationally cause it's blacked out with the mets

[TheGameHHH]

i think that was last year's world series winner is why. And braves phillies nationally would prob do better then the reds, even playin the mets. Remember they wouldnt get that NY market nationally cause it's blacked out with the mets

sadly they werent big enough to get ESPN on opening night, that privledge went to the Womens Final Four! hot

[cougarjake13]

i think that was last year's world series winner is why. And braves phillies nationally would prob do better then the reds, even playin the mets. Remember they wouldnt get that NY market nationally cause it's blacked out with the mets




yeh i understand the phillies , but the braves ?? they werent that good last year

and i dont know what kind of fandom they have countrywide



why not a nlcs rematch ?? phillies - dodgers (with manny) to start off

[NickyL0885]

I love that MLB Extra Innings is doing the free preview. Its nice to check out other games. Dodger-Padre game was pretty good. Mariners-Twins was nice as well.

[TheMojoPin]

Junior homered in his first game back with the Mariners. That's pretty cool.

[Gvac]

Junior homered in his first game back with the Mariners. That's pretty cool.

He probably still plays a better center field than the jerkoff we have now.

[TheMojoPin]

Observe Milton Bradley seemingly attempting to injure every limb as well as his groin, spine, neck and head in a single play:

http://www.sawauto.com/uploader/up1/Milton.gif

[Gvac]

Can you find a gif of some of the fuck ups Darnell McDonald pulled in the field today in Cincy?

Fucking prick.

[barjockey]

I dont mind if the World Series winner opens the season. Dodgers beat Peavy. Pads are aweful.

[TheGameHHH]

I love that MLB Extra Innings is doing the free preview. Its nice to check out other games. Dodger-Padre game was pretty good. Mariners-Twins was nice as well.

You get a nice little peek at NHL Center Ice too if you have Comcast. We ordered Extra Innings yesterday for the "earlybird" price of $169. Now I have that and playoff hockey for the next month or so.

[TheMojoPin]

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff349/GregSavage123/MB.jpg

[Fallon]

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff349/GregSavage123/MB.jpg
What a retard.

[Marc with a c]

What a retard.

you're a brave man. you better hope he doesn't see that.

[Fallon]

you're a brave man. you better hope he doesn't see that.

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

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

[Marc with a c]

and1 baseball.

[razorboy]

why wasnt it played in tampa bay ??

The Rays brass asked to open at home and were flat out denied. Personal opinion? It's Selig throwing 68 pounds of weight around until the RFO lock down a new stadium deal.

[epo]

The Rays brass asked to open at home and were flat out denied. Personal opinion? It's Selig throwing 68 pounds of weight around until the RFO lock down a new stadium deal.

While its possible that Selig did do that, it also seems to me that Selig generally doesn't get involved in schedules. My example would be the Brewers.

Milwaukee requested to NOT have the Cubs as their opening series and got exactly that. Then they also got the Cubs for Mother's Day weekend as well. As a matter of ticket sales, this is horrible scheduling for the Brewers and not even they could get their way when they requested changes.

[epo]

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.