~ 2012 MLB Off-Season Thread ~

[NickyL0885]

The new Reyes


http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/jose-reyes-dreadlocks-trimmed-mlb-network-meet-miami-marlins-rules-article-1.1016890

Never understood the whole "looking proper" rule teams have. If they hit good and field good, they could look like cavemen for all I care.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Give me a that contract and I'll shave my balls on MLB Network

[A.J.]

Never understood the whole "looking proper" rule teams have. If they hit good and field good, they could look like cavemen for all I care.

That's about the only thing the Marlins will ever have in common with the Yankees.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Im surprised the Yankees being so conservative allowing people with visible tattoos to have them shown. I thought they would have made them cover up

[hanso]

Looks like the Marlins got the Cuban dude. Prob put him in outfield.

[newport king]

Pussyjuice?!?

[cougarjake13]

Pussyjuice?!?

Yum yum

[hanso]

Pussyjuice?!?

Yeah but I still don't see the name match.

[hanso]

Heard wrong they just had him in for a look today.

[Snoogans]

Yeah but I still don't see the name match.

he made a highlight video and sent it to all MLB teams and he had uncensored rap music and one of the parts he does this thing and the song goes PUSSY JUICE really loud. So we just started callin him Pussy Juice

[Earlshog]

I am shocked

MLB.com reports that free agent SP Rich Harden will miss the entire 2012 season, as he had surgery to repair a torn shoulder capsule last week. The injury has reportedly been bothering Harden for the last five seasons, and over that span he had never made more than 26 starts in a season. Last year, Harden went 4-4 with a 5.12 ERA for Oakland.

[Earlshog]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/dennis-oil-boyd-claims-used-cocaine-majority-games-145936921.htm


Dennis ‘Oil Can’ Boyd claims he used cocaine before a majority of his games
:drunk:

[A.J.]

I'm not surprised.

[cougarjake13]

I'm not surprised.



Maybe that's what he used the oil can for

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Maybe that's what he used the oil can for

:laugh:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Yanks looking to move Burnett?


pirates do seem willing to consider aj burnett, at a price, as @Ken_Rosenthal reported. -- JonHeymanCBS (@JonHeymanCBS)

[cougarjake13]

Yanks looking to move Burnett?


pirates do seem willing to consider aj burnett, at a price, as @Ken_Rosenthal reported. -- JonHeymanCBS (@JonHeymanCBS)

Why wuld they spend the money ?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Why wuld they spend the money ?

Maybe the Yanks will eat most of the contract?


I thought Burnett would have a limited no trade clause or allow trades only to specific teams

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Did NY bring back Russell Martin? I know he had a 1 yr deal.


I wonder if Romine will get some time behind the dish since Montero was traded.

[spoon]

Never understood the whole "looking proper" rule teams have. If they hit good and field good, they could look like cavemen for all I care.

it's stupid, it should now forever be called the paterno/sandusky policy

less hair the better

[cougarjake13]

Maybe the Yanks will eat most of the contract?


I thought Burnett would have a limited no trade clause or allow trades only to specific teams



those deals never made sense to me


we hate you so much we'll continue to pay you to not be on our team

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Cespedes signs with Oakland


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7570918/yoenis-cespedes-agrees-4-year-36-million-deal-oakland-athletics

[hanso]

Cespedes signs with Oakland


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7570918/yoenis-cespedes-agrees-4-year-36-million-deal-oakland-athletics

Marlins offer was same money @ 6 yrs. They got him 4 yrs 9 mil per.




Heard some team took Burnett off the Yanks hand's also.

Blister Burnett is no longer a Bronx Bomber. Better Headlines!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Marlins offer was same money @ 6 yrs. They got him 4 yrs 9 mil per.




Heard some team took Burnett off the Yanks hand's also.

Blister Burnett is no longer a Bronx Bomber. Better Headlines!

:clap::clap:

Looks like Pirates are in the running still

[cougarjake13]

They had a deal with angels but he doesn't want to go to west coast bc he wife hates to fly

[hanso]

:clap::clap:

Looks like Pirates are in the running still

Blister Burnett bound for the Buc's.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Didnt know this about Tony Gwynn. Hope he makes a full recovery.


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7574999/hall-famer-tony-gwynn-having-malignant-growth-removed-mouth

[joeyballsack]

http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gary-carter-brain-tumors.jpg

Gary Carter, dead at 57. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2012-06-30/Gary-Carter-dies-brain-cancer-hall-of-fame/53122190/1)

[WRESTLINGFAN]

RIP Kid.

I know he went in as an Expo. I wonder if the Mets will wear something on their Jerseys to remember him. Even though he was there 5 years he posted some good #s and was an all star many years as a Met.

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Mets would retire Carter's #8, but they lost all of it's 401K in the Madoff thing.

[cougarjake13]

R.i.p. Kid

[underdog]

The Mets would retire Carter's #8, but they lost all of it's 401K in the Madoff thing.

Is this supposed to be a joke?

[cougarjake13]

Is this supposed to be a joke?

Apparently

Lame attempt and doesn't even make sense

[Earlshog]

The Mets would retire Carter's #8, but they lost all of it's 401K in the Madoff thing.

:thumbdown:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Manny signs Minor league deal with Oakland

[cougarjake13]

Manny signs Minor league deal with Oakland

Wow


Not surprised thou those are the kinda moves beans makes and if it works out he looks like a genius

I'm surprised he's still the gm with all the lack of success he's had

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Wow


Not surprised thou those are the kinda moves beans makes and if it works out he looks like a genius

I'm surprised he's still the gm with all the lack of success he's had

Its a 500K deal so not that much money.


Oakland is extending Beane until 2019. I think they are still pushing for a new stadium

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Pujols does not want to be called el hombre


http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7602635/los-angeles-angels-albert-pujols-objects-team-el-hombre-billboards

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Oswalt is saying that he would come back midseason.

He fucked himself over , he did have some guaranteed offers but turned them down

[Earlshog]

Oswalt is saying that he would come back midseason.

He fucked himself over , he did have some guaranteed offers but turned them down

So now everytime a pitcher gets hurt we are going to hear the name Roy Oswalt.. Heck he may even get his own little tab on ESPN's ticker haha

[WRESTLINGFAN]

His punishment? Just force him to watch every Mets game this year


http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7598551/new-york-mets-ex-clubhouse-manager-charlie-samuels-admits-stolen-gear

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I know Damon, Vlad, Matsui , Pudge are all up in age but none of them have gotten any offers, not even a minor league deal.

[cougarjake13]

Brauns suspension reversed


Finally something for epo to be happy aboot

[Snacks]

Brauns suspension reversed


Finally something for epo to be happy aboot

mlb not too happy about it either.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/4048/ryan-braun

Major League Baseball said Thursday in a statement that it "vehemently disagrees" with arbitrator Shyam Das' decision to overturn Ryan Braun's PED suspension.
Das made the decision Thursday evening after hearing an appeal from Braun last month in New York City. According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "the appeal went Braun's way not so much on contesting the result" but through "some kind of technicality." This story is far from over, but Braun will be in Brewers camp on Friday and a free man when the regular season opens in early April. It's a major victory for the Brewers and for the 2011 NL MVP himself.

[underdog]

Brauns suspension reversed


Finally something for epo to be happy aboot

Damn. Didn't see that one coming.

[epo]

The MVP has been exonerated. All is right with the world.

[HBox]

I would love to hear why they came to that conclusion.

[Fallon]

Wow, he'll be at spring training tomorrow and miss no games.

[cougarjake13]

I wuld def be interested in how they came to the decision but I don't think they'll ever tell us

[newport king]

I heard it took them 2 days to deliver the sample. He still failed but got off ob a technicality. If only there was a Dexter for dirty athletes

[HBox]

Well that's pretty big load of bullshit. There were all these leaks following the positive test from the Braun camp with a bunch of different excuses and in the end they don't even question the test and get off on a technicality.

Boo.

[Kevin]

Typical Wisconsin, Selig bullsyt

[NickyL0885]

It doesn't matter if his test was overturned, Braun will never get into the HOF, even if his numbers warrant induction.

[A.J.]

The MVP has been exonerated. All is right with the world.

Free Manny!

[epo]

It doesn't matter if his test was overturned, Braun will never get into the HOF, even if his numbers warrant induction.

Exonerated.

If the numbers dictate it, he's first ballot.

[underdog]

Exonerated.

If the numbers dictate it, he's first ballot.

No way. He got off on a technicality. It will follow him forever.

[Earlshog]

No way. He got off on a technicality. It will follow him forever.

I agree, Unless there is a shift in voting in the future, just the accusation is enough to keep you out.

[King Imp]

Free Manny!

Speaking of, how long before someone starts screaming racism over this?

[Earlshog]

Speaking of, how long before someone starts screaming racism over this?

Jews always get the best Lawyers

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Ron Gant walks into a bar...


http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/21/that-time-ron-gant-and-connie-mack-got-into-a-bar-fight/

[Earlshog]

Ron Gant walks into a bar...


http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/21/that-time-ron-gant-and-connie-mack-got-into-a-bar-fight/

He was on the Phillies when they were terrible in the late 90's. We had seats in left field and taunted him so bad that he flipped us the bird. I should have antagonized him a little more, maybe could have made a few bucks :laugh:

[JimBeam]

2 things about this Braun thing bother me.

One is how nobody has explained how a vial of urine sitting for a few days can somehow increase it's level of testosterone.

This chain of custody argument is nonsense. The cain was never broken. Maybe it took longer than it was supposed to but as far as I know it never went into anybody hands that shouldn't have had it.

Also the argument that his numbers didn't change much.

OK well maybe he took the stuff and he didn't get the results he wanted.

Just taking a banned sunstance isn't going to make you Barry Bonds ( who I still believe is innocent and a victim of the Man ).

[HBox]

Ryan Braun SHOULD, at the very least, quietly slink away and be grateful he got away with it. He shouldn't be going out all broad chested and claiming his innocence. You failed the test. You cheated. Everyone knows this. If I piss in a cup and leave it in my fridge over the weekend the testosterone in it isn't going to increase twenty-fold. Feel grateful you have a lawyer who found a great loophole. Don't be the incredible, Rafael Palmeiro-level douchebag you are starting to be.

[Kris10]

Ryan Braun SHOULD, at the very least, quietly slink away and be grateful he got away with it. He shouldn't be going out all broad chested and claiming his innocence. You failed the test. You cheated. Everyone knows this. If I piss in a cup and leave it in my fridge over the weekend the testosterone in it isn't going to increase twenty-fold. Feel grateful you have a lawyer who found a great loophole. Don't be the incredible, Rafael Palmeiro-level douchebag you are starting to be.

Completely agree! He should keep his mouth shut, report to camp (check), & get on with ST. His press conference was ridiculous & he needs to stop drawing attention to himself.

[Snoogans]

i think he should get some better shit next time. He was prob a fag and took the shit and then just ran all day and never lifted weights and just stayed skinny. I bet he can run a marathon in like 2 hours though

[brettmojo]

Completely agree! He should keep his mouth shut, report to camp (check), & get on with ST. His press conference was ridiculous & he needs to stop drawing attention to himself.
He did make one good point... When he said the players are held to such a high standard when it comes to testing and the league and people administering the tests should be held to the same.

[cougarjake13]

I'd think they'd have a mobile test center and test it right there at the stadium

Mere minutes after collection and no worries bout fed ex and possible tampering

[Kevin]

Memo to everyone

Do not waste your breath talking to epo about anything against Wisconsin sports.

He is a bat shit insane sports Homer.

The end

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Mets will wear a patch on their right sleeve. Its in the shape of home plate with the #8 in the middle of it and KID underneath it

[cougarjake13]

And to honor him they'll only win 8 games

[Earlshog]

And to honor him they'll only win 8 games

:clap:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Nats lock up Zimmerman until 2019. $100mm extension

[Snacks]

Nats lock up Zimmerman until 2019. $100mm extension

another bad, overpaid signing by the nats. where are they getting all this money from and why spend it so foolishly?

[A.J.]

another bad, overpaid signing by the nats. where are they getting all this money from and why spend it so foolishly?

Phillies fans who come down and sell out the ballpark.

[cougarjake13]

Phillies fans who come down and sell out the ballpark.


I thought it was from Obama

[Earlshog]

another bad, overpaid signing by the nats. where are they getting all this money from and why spend it so foolishly?

You might not like the signing but they definitely did not over pay. He goes to Free Agency he gets way more than that.

[Snacks]

You might not like the signing but they definitely did not over pay. He goes to Free Agency he gets way more than that.

its the 2nd highest contract ever paid to a 3rd basemen (ARods is #1). He has never done anything is the majors, he has been an AS 1 time, 1 GG, hes coming off a terrible season, he has injury problems, he has 1 year of 30 plus hrs, his avg .288 BA, 21 hrs, 80 rbis and runs a year with no speed at all. I think at $17 million a year that is overpriced. Hes not a stud that would get that from other teams. Hes not a top 20 player in the league so how could he have gotten more as a free agent because he is now being paid as 1!

[Kevin]

They were afraid that the Mets with their MASSIVE money would sign him away.

[Earlshog]

its the 2nd highest contract ever paid to a 3rd basemen (ARods is #1). He has never done anything is the majors, he has been an AS 1 time, 1 GG, hes coming off a terrible season, he has injury problems, he has 1 year of 30 plus hrs, his avg .288 BA, 21 hrs, 80 rbis and runs a year with no speed at all. I think at $17 million a year that is overpriced. Hes not a stud that would get that from other teams. Hes not a top 20 player in the league so how could he have gotten more as a free agent because he is now being paid as 1!

I agree with you the injury problems are troublesome, however he is 27 and if he stays healthy is top three third baseman, and it's a weak position.

You might think he is overpriced (who is to say) but the Nats did not overpay. If he went into free agency he would have gotten much more (provided he says healthy and plays well this season) dough.

[Snacks]

I agree with you the injury problems are troublesome, however he is 27 and if he stays healthy is top three third baseman, and it's a weak position.

You might think he is overpriced (who is to say) but the Nats did not overpay. If he went into free agency he would have gotten much more (provided he says healthy and plays well this season) dough.

you keep saying he would get more as a free agent but what backs that up? No other 3rd has ever gotten a contract that big except Arod and his #s are a dime a dozen at that position. .288 21 80 and 80 can be had much cheaper so why would someone else give him $17 million a year? Its not like he hits 40 hrs a year with 110 rbis so hes not a huge power guy and hes not a specialist like an ichiro or reyes or even crawford who will steal 50 bases and hit .300 while scoring 100 runs. He at best has avg #s.

[Earlshog]

you keep saying he would get more as a free agent but what backs that up? No other 3rd has ever gotten a contract that big except Arod and his #s are a dime a dozen at that position. .288 21 80 and 80 can be had much cheaper so why would someone else give him $17 million a year? Its not like he hits 40 hrs a year with 110 rbis so hes not a huge power guy and hes not a specialist like an ichiro or reyes or even crawford who will steal 50 bases and hit .300 while scoring 100 runs. He at best has avg #s.

What difference does it make that no other third baseman got that? Should he make 2 million cause that’s what Mike Schmidt made? I don't get your point? Adrian Beltre got almost the same money and he was older and had a rep of being a malcontent who only tried when he was in a walk year. Zimmerman is a gold glove caliber third baseman. Well within his skill set (if he gets healthy) and hits his prime, for the Nats to anticipate he will hit over .300 thirty jacks and knock in and score 100 runs. Now that he has some bats in the lineup, I honestly would not be surprised if (again healthy) he flirts with .320 35 120 100 50 2b gold glove type season. What kinda of money those numbers get ya? More than 17 mil a year I can assure you. The Steroid era is over.

[underdog]

The amount of pub that the Red Sox drinking beer in the clubhouse is still getting is fucking retarded.

[Snacks]

What difference does it make that no other third baseman got that? Should he make 2 million cause that’s what Mike Schmidt made? I don't get your point? Adrian Beltre got almost the same money and he was older and had a rep of being a malcontent who only tried when he was in a walk year. Zimmerman is a gold glove caliber third baseman. Well within his skill set (if he gets healthy) and hits his prime, for the Nats to anticipate he will hit over .300 thirty jacks and knock in and score 100 runs. Now that he has some bats in the lineup, I honestly would not be surprised if (again healthy) he flirts with .320 35 120 100 50 2b gold glove type season. What kinda of money those numbers get ya? More than 17 mil a year I can assure you. The Steroid era is over.

he has hit .300 1 time, never hit 35 hrs only hit over 25 hrs 1 time only had 100 runs 1 time and hit over 100 rbis 2 times all in 6 full major league seasons (7 overall). He has the same amount of seasons with 51 rbis or less as he does with 100 rbis. What makes you think any of those numbers healthy or not could happen? He has had 4 seasons where he played more then 140 games and over 500 ab's thats 4 years of full seasons and he has never come close to those #s that you pulled out of nowhere.

And no he shouldnt get $2 million because of a guy from 25 years ago but he should get the going rate of a guy who hits .288 and 20 hrs. There is nothing special about him compared to others at his position. And even if he hit the #s you made up that he hasnt come close to ever getting in his life he still wouldnt get $17 mil per because only few teams would pay that much for any player and those teams either have their 3rd or wont add another guy at that price. Once again we arent talking about a guy who has proven to have those fake #s you made up we are talking about a guy who has underachieved and has avg #s at a power position. You make it seem like he gave the nats a hometown discount and he would have gotten more as a free agent and thats laughable.

[cougarjake13]

They were afraid that the Mets with their MASSIVE money would sign him away.



And what move him or David wright to outfield ?

[Snacks]

And what move him or David wright to outfield ?

isnt he a free agent after this year? if so he should be happy as can be that zimm got the contract he got because wright is all around better.

[epo]

Memo to everyone

Do not waste your breath talking to epo about anything against Wisconsin sports.

He is a bat shit insane sports Homer.

The end

Yes and Jeremy Lin is a Hall of Famer.

Just stop talking like an idiot.

[Kevin]

Yes and Jeremy Lin is a Hall of Famer.

Just stop talking like an idiot.

I have never said he was.

You are a smart person but when it comes to sports, you are just an over the top insane homer, thats the truth.

[razorboy]

isnt he a free agent after this year? if so he should be happy as can be that zimm got the contract he got because wright is all around better.

I hate to get stat nerdy, but Zimmerman is 27 and his metrics since '09

.296/.370/.499, .374 wOBA, 132 wRC+, 24.6 UZR, 5.6 BSR, 17.1 fWAR 1737 PA

are certainly nothing to sneeze at, and are much better than Wright's since '09.

.284/.364/.463, .360 wOBA, 125 wRC+, -19.8 UZR, 0.9 BSR, 9.5 fWAR, 1735 PA

Seriously, a lot better.

[Earlshog]

he has hit .300 1 time, never hit 35 hrs only hit over 25 hrs 1 time only had 100 runs 1 time and hit over 100 rbis 2 times all in 6 full major league seasons (7 overall). He has the same amount of seasons with 51 rbis or less as he does with 100 rbis. What makes you think any of those numbers healthy or not could happen? He has had 4 seasons where he played more then 140 games and over 500 ab's thats 4 years of full seasons and he has never come close to those #s that you pulled out of nowhere.

And no he shouldnt get $2 million because of a guy from 25 years ago but he should get the going rate of a guy who hits .288 and 20 hrs. There is nothing special about him compared to others at his position. And even if he hit the #s you made up that he hasnt come close to ever getting in his life he still wouldnt get $17 mil per because only few teams would pay that much for any player and those teams either have their 3rd or wont add another guy at that price. Once again we arent talking about a guy who has proven to have those fake #s you made up we are talking about a guy who has underachieved and has avg #s at a power position[/B]. [B]You make it seem like he gave the nats a hometown discount and he would have gotten more as a free agent and thats laughable.



As a healthy 24 year old he hit 292 33 HR 106 rbi 110 runs. If he is healthy at 27 my fake numbers are conservative.

You are right its laughable Boston or the Yanks or the Dodgers or the Cubs, etc wouldn't give the second best third basemen, a good looking, squeaky clean star more money.

[Earlshog]

I hate to get stat nerdy, but Zimmerman is 27 and his metrics since '09



are certainly nothing to sneeze at, and are much better than Wright's since '09.



Seriously, a lot better.

Zimmerman sucks he is a dime a dozen. :innocent:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

The amount of pub that the Red Sox drinking beer in the clubhouse is still getting is fucking retarded.

yup


http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7619791/terry-francona-says-boston-red-sox-alcohol-ban-backfire

[A.J.]

he has hit .300 1 time, never hit 35 hrs only hit over 25 hrs 1 time only had 100 runs 1 time and hit over 100 rbis 2 times all in 6 full major league seasons (7 overall). He has the same amount of seasons with 51 rbis or less as he does with 100 rbis. What makes you think any of those numbers healthy or not could happen? He has had 4 seasons where he played more then 140 games and over 500 ab's thats 4 years of full seasons and he has never come close to those #s that you pulled out of nowhere.

And no he shouldnt get $2 million because of a guy from 25 years ago but he should get the going rate of a guy who hits .288 and 20 hrs. There is nothing special about him compared to others at his position. And even if he hit the #s you made up that he hasnt come close to ever getting in his life he still wouldnt get $17 mil per because only few teams would pay that much for any player and those teams either have their 3rd or wont add another guy at that price. Once again we arent talking about a guy who has proven to have those fake #s you made up we are talking about a guy who has underachieved and has avg #s at a power position. You make it seem like he gave the nats a hometown discount and he would have gotten more as a free agent and thats laughable.

It's as much a symbolic gesture as it is substantive. He's been the face of this franchise and its best player since the team moved to Washington in 2005. He's home-grown talent and essentially a "local" since he came out of UVA. And for the reasons mentioned before, it really isn't overspending -- like Werth was.

[Earlshog]

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7622232/source-boston-red-sox-jason-varitek-retire-thursday

Jason Varitek to retire

[A.J.]

I hope Tek stays on as a coach.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Still bitter about that 2000 WS Loss ?


http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7626289/2012-spring-training-bobby-valentine-takes-jabs-yankees-alex-rodriguez-derek-jeter

[brettmojo]

Still bitter about that 2000 WS Loss ?


http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7626289/2012-spring-training-bobby-valentine-takes-jabs-yankees-alex-rodriguez-derek-jeter
He's trying too hard.

[A.J.]

Ugh. Shut the fuck up already.

[JimBeam]

Still bitter about that 2000 WS Loss ?


http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7626289/2012-spring-training-bobby-valentine-takes-jabs-yankees-alex-rodriguez-derek-jeter

But he's right and everybody but a Yankee homer has said that whenever that play is shown as a " great " play.

Oh and if that fat slob Giambi slid we wouldn't have any of this nonsense.

In fairness he did stick it to Francona too w/ regards to Francona's somments about banning the beer as being a PR move.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Varitek didnt beat anyone up. He was too much of a pussy to take his mask off .

[underdog]

Varitek didnt beat anyone up. He was too much of a pussy to take his mask off .

Yankees fans, of course, have always viewed Varitek's actions in that fight through a different prism: Namely, if he was such a tough guy, why didn't he take off his mask before mixing it up with A-Rod?

:bye:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Valentine wasn't a manager for something like 8 years in MLB. It's not like he was such a hot commodity. Ballclubs like the Orioles passed him over.

[underdog]

Valentine wasn't a manager for something like 8 years in MLB. It's not like he was such a hot commodity. Ballclubs like the Orioles passed him over.

Manny Ramirez is playing for the A's now.

[JimBeam]

I'm loving that this Braun thing is blowing up again.

I keep hearing about MLB being able to appeal the decision.

Any news on that ? Who hears the appeal ?

[Earlshog]

There is "momentum" for Major League Baseball to expand the playoffs to include 10 teams, five from each league, beginning in 2012, CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman has learned. Nothing is finalized but a deal is "extremely likely" and expected to be done soon. A Fox Sports report says the deal is a "go" without specifying further.

The expansion of the playoffs to include two wild cards per league was agreed upon by the MLB Players Association and the owners in the new collective bargaining agreement, but the decision hadn't yet been made whether it would start in 2012 or 2013. Commissioner Bud Selig had set a deadline of March 1 on when there would be an announcement, so evidently he's taking full advantage of Leap Day.

The new playoff format is expansion in the number of teams, but it also puts more emphasis on the regular season, in terms of winning the division. With this new format, the two wild cards will play a one-game playoff. The winner will then have to turn around -- possibly after having to use their ace -- and play the team with the best regular-season record in the LDS.

This new format should appease most clubs. The titans will be happy that a wild card can't slip in on equal footing (see the Phillies vs. Cardinals series last season) and clubs in loaded divisions like the AL East and NL East have a shot at getting into the one-game wild card round.

[hanso]

There is "momentum" for Major League Baseball to expand the playoffs to include 10 teams, five from each league, beginning in 2012, CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman has learned. Nothing is finalized but a deal is "extremely likely" and expected to be done soon. A Fox Sports report says the deal is a "go" without specifying further.

The expansion of the playoffs to include two wild cards per league was agreed upon by the MLB Players Association and the owners in the new collective bargaining agreement, but the decision hadn't yet been made whether it would start in 2012 or 2013. Commissioner Bud Selig had set a deadline of March 1 on when there would be an announcement, so evidently he's taking full advantage of Leap Day.

The new playoff format is expansion in the number of teams, but it also puts more emphasis on the regular season, in terms of winning the division. With this new format, the two wild cards will play a one-game playoff. The winner will then have to turn around -- possibly after having to use their ace -- and play the team with the best regular-season record in the LDS.

This new format should appease most clubs. The titans will be happy that a wild card can't slip in on equal footing (see the Phillies vs. Cardinals series last season) and clubs in loaded divisions like the AL East and NL East have a shot at getting into the one-game wild card round.

No time to rest starter? Then they might play the next best one in wildcard, save ace for the top dog team.

[cougarjake13]

No time to rest starter? Then they might play the next best one in wildcard, save ace for the top dog team.

U can't worry bout what might happen you gotta use the ace to get into next round otherwise it won't matter

[Earlshog]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story/_/id/7634109/pittsburgh-pirates-aj-burnett-undergo-surgery-orbital-fracture

A.J. Burnett has orbital fracture

Way to get off on the right foot

[cougarjake13]

He wasn't seeing eye to eye with his new team

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Yadier Molina gets 75mm extension w/ Cards

[spoon]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story/_/id/7634109/pittsburgh-pirates-aj-burnett-undergo-surgery-orbital-fracture

A.J. Burnett has orbital fracture

Way to get off on the right foot

pitchers batting is hilarious...especially when it's the guy who once formed the awesome band Bad Ink bunting a ball into his own face!

[hanso]

Bucs Blister Burnett now Blinky Burnett.

[spoon]

Tito is awful, but JP was HILARIOUS! (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7635029)

:lol:

[Kevin]

Tito is awful, but JP was HILARIOUS! (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7635029)

:lol:

He fucking sounded just like him.

Tito is pretty terrible.

[A.J.]

Tito is awful, but JP was HILARIOUS! (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7635029)

:lol:

That's great!

[spoon]

Finger staches for all!

http://www.brettlawriefacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tumblr_m04vwoSljr1qbj4v1.jpeg


This guy has so much talent but you just KNOW he's going to be trouble in Toronto!

As if Edward 40 hands wasn't enough...as this guy has some of the DUMBEST tattoos I've ever seen! And yes, I know ESD! Funny, sure...but wtf man!?

:wallbash:

[epo]

Finger staches for all!

http://www.brettlawriefacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tumblr_m04vwoSljr1qbj4v1.jpeg


This guy has so much talent but you just KNOW he's going to be trouble in Toronto!

As if Edward 40 hands wasn't enough...as this guy has some of the DUMBEST tattoos I've ever seen! And yes, I know ESD! Funny, sure...but wtf man!?

:wallbash:

Goofy Canadian isn't a blanket excuse?

[spoon]

Goofy Canadian isn't a blanket excuse?

you tell me, isn't Wisconsin a Canadian Territory?

[epo]

you tell me, isn't Wisconsin a Canadian Territory?

Almost....

Canada is a Wisconsin province.

[spoon]

Almost....

Canada is a Wisconsin province.

And here I thought you lived in the Methwest Territories which is a part of the queen mum's empire no?

[epo]

And here I thought you lived in the Methwest Territories which is a part of the queen mum's empire no?

You are thinking of the Dakotas.

[spoon]

fanning?



wtf kind of name is that anyway?

[A.J.]

God it was so nice to hear baseball on the radio again. I caught some of the Nats-Astros game on the former WJFK while running some errands before.

[cougarjake13]

not even spring training baseball


still hard to listen anyway

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Dykstra sentenced to 3 years


In Prison

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7648923/former-new-york-met-lenny-dykstra-sentenced-3-years-prison

[hanso]

Dykstra sentenced to 3 years


In Prison

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7648923/former-new-york-met-lenny-dykstra-sentenced-3-years-prison

Where are the mock GTA covers with his face on it?

[KingModem]

So I got hoodwinked by Verizon.

Got the new Droid Bionic, and after being told it was unlimited (grandfathered-in because I joined my girl's phone plan) , they now tell me I have a data limit (2GB a month....seriously). I had already went out and bought MLB.TV premium subscription, thinking that I can watch games on my phone.

Now I find out that according to message boards on the internet, that streaming a single game on my phone will eat 2GB of data.

So, I will be able to watch a half of a game a month, otherwise I will be punished dearly by Verizon Wireless.

Sprint is looking good right now....and I am fucking pissed. I have this fast as fuck phone that I cant use barely at all. It seems that every time I pay for anything in this country, there is always a fucking catch and it is never the right service I wanted.

[cougarjake13]

So I got hoodwinked by Verizon.

Got the new Droid Bionic, and after being told it was unlimited (grandfathered-in because I joined my girl's phone plan) , they now tell me I have a data limit (2GB a month....seriously). I had already went out and bought MLB.TV premium subscription, thinking that I can watch games on my phone.

Now I find out that according to message boards on the internet, that streaming a single game on my phone will eat 2GB of data.

So, I will be able to watch a half of a game a month, otherwise I will be punished dearly by Verizon Wireless.

Sprint is looking good right now....and I am fucking pissed. I have this fast as fuck phone that I cant use barely at all. It seems that every time I pay for anything in this country, there is always a fucking catch and it is never the right service I wanted.

Had the same prob they said I was grandfathered in and now I'm only 2 gigs

And nothing I can do about it

[Snacks]

you could also use it with wifi so if you are at work, restaurant or anywhere you can usually get free wifi.

depending on where you live you could also save a ton of money and switch to metro pcs. i know some have complained about their service but i had it for a year and it worked great. their 4g data speeds arent as good as verizons but they are fast and its $60 a month with no taxes or other fees for unlimited everything.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Papelbon says Phillies fans smarter

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7661787/2012-spring-training-jonathan-papelbon-says-philadelphia-phillies-fans-smarter-boston-red-sox-fans

[Earlshog]

Papelbon says Phillies fans smarter

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7661787/2012-spring-training-jonathan-papelbon-says-philadelphia-phillies-fans-smarter-boston-red-sox-fans

tell him to click on the fanatic when he blows a couple saves in June.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Swarm of bees delays D'Backs SF game


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/giants-diamondbacks-swarm-of-bees-spring-training_n_1320529.html?ref=sports

[Earlshog]

Swarm of bees delays D'Backs SF game


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/giants-diamondbacks-swarm-of-bees-spring-training_n_1320529.html?ref=sports

were they wu-tang killa beez? if it was 94 we all would have had a good laugh...

[spoon]

UH OH!

Don't look now, but the Jays are...wait for it...10-2! Even in the preseason, this HAS to be a good thing if they can win tomorrow and hit that magic 11-2!

[hanso]

Anyone want to join a RFN baseball fantasy league head to the Fantasy Sports Talk thread for info.

Please give the info to others to help fill it up by the Apx. 1 week to draft start (league id# and password) TY

There are 3 players now, can have up to 12, draft is set for next Sat. MLB to start the Wed. after.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I was talking to one of my buddies who thinks that the Yankees should abandon the long hair, facial hair and traveling in suits rule. While I dont think this should be league wide, I think each team should have the right to set their own rules.

While theres no rule about addressing the media, Players should still use judgement. Heres an example.


http://scni.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2012/02/04/2-4joshhamilton_t300.jpg?

Josh Hamilton addressing the media earlier this year about his relapse The guy is making like 12MM per year and hes dressed like hes going to the beach. He could have worn a shirt with collar

[A.J.]

Josh Hamilton addressing the media earlier this year about his relapse The guy is making like 12MM per year and hes dressed like hes going to the beach. He could have worn a shirt with collar

Dad?

[underdog]

Dad?

:laugh:

[sailor]

I was talking to one of my buddies who thinks that the Yankees should abandon the long hair, facial hair and traveling in suits rule. While I dont think this should be league wide, I think each team should have the right to set their own rules.

they can and do set their own rules and your friend wasn't suggesting otherwise.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Dad?



The meth user dolls herself up when in court

Sometimes people have to look like they at least give a damn about their perception

This was Hamiltons 2nd relapse and he shows up like he's off to the gym. Sometimes it's necessary to go out with hat in hand and look the part

[realmenhatelife]

The meth user dolls herself up when in court

Sometimes people have to look like they at least give a damn about their perception

This was Hamiltons 2nd relapse and he shows up like he's off to the gym. Sometimes it's necessary to go out with hat in hand and look the part

But he's not in court, perception doesn't mean anything. Sports is fully accepting of active substance abuse as long as you are 1. still performing and 2. smart enough to dodge a drug test and or pay the resulting fine.

[underdog]

The meth user dolls herself up when in court

You obviously have never met a meth user.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

But he's not in court, perception doesn't mean anything. Sports is fully accepting of active substance abuse as long as you are 1. still performing and 2. smart enough to dodge a drug test and or pay the resulting fine.

Look at Hamiltons past. He fucked up early in his career almost ending it for good. He makes a comeback in a couple of years, plays in Cincy for a bit and then goes to Texas. where he becomes a star He has 2 relapses. I know being an addict isnt easy and theres always temptation but there needs to be some responsibility. Doesnt he have a chaperone? Not sure if it includes the offseason, maybe it should

There was talk about giving him a 5 yr extension at about 75 million. If I was an owner I am looking to him as not worth that after the 2nd relapse. Theres all those possibilities that he is still drinking even though he isnt being caught even if he puts up respectable numbers. I wouldnt trade him but I would take a year off the contract or maybe offer less money. If there was a 3rd confirmed relapse then I would trade him. You want to give 2nd chances but as an owner sometimes you gotta cut losses


If That was me, I wouldnt be going in front of the cameras looking like that.

[A.J.]

Hamilton's a regular Steve Howe.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

If Hamilton is on the trading block and gets sent to NY, LA Chicago , or any other big market he will really face temptation.

[spoon]

11-2!!!!!!!

[Earlshog]

You obviously have never met a meth user.

he saw one on intervention, it's like the same thing.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Mainly cokeheads in this part of the country

[hanso]

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I was talking to one of my buddies who thinks that the Yankees should abandon the long hair, facial hair and traveling in suits rule. While I dont think this should be league wide, I think each team should have the right to set their own rules.

While theres no rule about addressing the media, Players should still use judgement. Heres an example.


http://scni.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2012/02/04/2-4joshhamilton_t300.jpg?

Josh Hamilton addressing the media earlier this year about his relapse The guy is making like 12MM per year and hes dressed like hes going to the beach. He could have worn a shirt with collar

[spoon]

Had meeself a lil fun with this one...loaded with Brewer homers (for Kev) and spankee apologists to boot! (http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120316&content_id=27330022&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb)

Guess who I am!? :unsure:

[hanso]

The first game is this coming Wed. not much buzz at all. Does anyone follow/watch MLB net? Or is everyone still caught up in NFL FA.?

[Earlshog]

Reds closer Madson will miss season with torn elbow ligament


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/03/24/cincinnati.reds.ryan.madson.ap/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a6&eref=sihp

[spoon]

The first game is this coming Wed. not much buzz at all. Does anyone follow/watch MLB net? Or is everyone still caught up in NFL FA.?

Not really into OPENING SERIES 03/28 (in Japan no less with shit teams)...followed by...OPENING NIGHT 04/04 (cards v marlins)...followed by "OPENING DAY"

MLB is even worse than the NFL with this shit!

HATE how MLB runs shit too, but what can one actually expect from BUD SELIG really.

[spoon]

Surprised nobody mentioned yet ANOTHER DOUCHE MOVE by the yank skipper, and it's seriously an entitled fucking cunt attitude if I ever saw one. LOVED how Valentine handled it too!

Fucking spanks just irk me at every turn.

[cougarjake13]

Surprised nobody mentioned yet ANOTHER DOUCHE MOVE by the yank skipper, and it's seriously an entitled fucking cunt attitude if I ever saw one. LOVED how Valentine handled it too!

Fucking spanks just irk me at every turn.


What he do ?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

What he do ?

I think it was Girardi wanting the game called due to a tie.

[hanso]

Not really into OPENING SERIES 03/28 (in Japan no less with shit teams)...followed by...OPENING NIGHT 04/04 (cards v marlins)...followed by "OPENING DAY"

MLB is even worse than the NFL with this shit!

HATE how MLB runs shit too, but what can one actually expect from BUD SELIG really.

Looking at it from fantasy sports POV it kicks it off. If anyone picks from those two bad teams they will win for that week..weird.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Valentine has an axe to grind and is still bitter about losing in 2000. Expect a lot of beaners being thrown if any of the Yankee big bats go yard against BoSox pitching

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Rangers to offer 2 footer


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/26-hot-dog-texas-rangers-serve-2-foot-173601862.html

[hanso]

Valentine has an axe to grind and is still bitter about losing in 2000. Expect a lot of beaners being thrown if any of the Yankee big bats go yard against BoSox pitching

Bobby V calls for beanballs in Beantown! ...

[razorboy]

Rangers to offer 2 footer


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/26-hot-dog-texas-rangers-serve-2-foot-173601862.html

Eh, I thought maybe Pedroia had a brother playing in the independent leagues.

[spoon]

Valentine has an axe to grind and is still bitter about losing in 2000. Expect a lot of beaners being thrown if any of the Yankee big bats go yard against BoSox pitching

what Joe did was fucking bush, as the rule is all spring training games go 10 innings, he had plenty of pitching left and waited until Bobby V had a kid up and throwing plenty of pitches...a kid trying to make the team and about to get a big opp/test in a tie game late vs the f'n yanks

f joe g for being an entitled baby cunt

bobby v is/was right no matter which way you look at it

unlike his stupid take on Jeter's play earlier in the year...he's not 1 for 2.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Dodgers sold to a group of investers led by Magic Johnson


http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7745566/los-angeles-dodgers-selling-team-magic-johnson-group-2b

[spoon]

The dodgers have aids

Los aids

L Aids

[WRESTLINGFAN]

LA T Cells

[hanso]

Is Thu. Bloods or Crips night?

[spoon]

Is Thu. Bloods or Crips night?

Not positive...

[A.J.]

Not positive...

HIV positive.

[cougarjake13]

HIV positive.



Just do a cash infused blood transfusion and ull be okay

[Earlshog]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/03/28/blue-jays-vizquel.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a5


DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Omar Vizquel has played his way into yet another season in the majors.

Boosted by an excellent showing in spring training, the backup infielder was told Wednesday that he'd made the team and would be added to the roster.

Vizquel found out a month before his 45th birthday, making him the oldest active position player in the big leagues.

[spoon]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/03/28/blue-jays-vizquel.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a5


DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Omar Vizquel has played his way into yet another season in the majors.

Boosted by an excellent showing in spring training, the backup infielder was told Wednesday that he'd made the team and would be added to the roster.

Vizquel found out a month before his 45th birthday, making him the oldest active position player in the big leagues.

What little I saw of him, I have to say I liked so far in Toronto. Can he keep up the statistical hitting he put up in spring training, no fucking way...yet he's not here for that. We need a guy who can play all infield spots in a pinch and that's one thing he can do still easily. He's not GG caliber any longer, but he's no liability.

The biggest thing he'll bring is preparation and mentorship to this VERY young Jay's team, especially in the infield. With Hechavaria coming up soon, it will only get younger too. I like the move more than I thought I would, and if he falters he's a simple cut with that low salary and we have a few guys in the minors ready to fill the role...but with a ton less past/leadership abilities.

[Earlshog]

What little I saw of him, I have to say I liked so far in Toronto. Can he keep up the statistical hitting he put up in spring training, no fucking way...yet he's not here for that. We need a guy who can play all infield spots in a pinch and that's one thing he can do still easily. He's not GG caliber any longer, but he's no liability.

The biggest thing he'll bring is preparation and mentorship to this VERY young Jay's team, especially in the infield. With Hechavaria coming up soon, it will only get younger too. I like the move more than I thought I would, and if he falters he's a simple cut with that low salary and we have a few guys in the minors ready to fill the role...but with a ton less past/leadership abilities.

159 hits for 3,000

[spoon]

159 hits for 3,000

no shot, he'll be in as a starter once a week or less until we have injury concerns and or later in the season when guys need spells

he'll need about 3 years to get that, which seems unlikely

he's HOF at this point anyway bc of his glove too, so it's not that big a deal

I'm sure he'd LOVE to get there, but likely won't

plus getting there at 50 takes a TON of that clout away from the stat.

[Earlshog]

no shot, he'll be in as a starter once a week or less until we have injury concerns and or later in the season when guys need spells

he'll need about 3 years to get that, which seems unlikely

he's HOF at this point anyway bc of his glove too, so it's not that big a deal

I'm sure he'd LOVE to get there, but likely won't

plus getting there at 50 takes a TON of that clout away from the stat.

Maybe he will get his 3,000th hit the night Jaime Moyer gets his 300th win.

[realmenhatelife]

Maybe he will get his 3,000th hit the night Jaime Moyer gets his 300th win.

I wish the phillies had invited Moyer to camp. I'd love that old bastard in the rotation again.

[A.J.]

I wish the phillies had invited Moyer to camp. I'd love that old bastard in the rotation again.

I wanted Wakefield back for one last year. Someone in that rotation is going to get hurt during the season and have Wake there was always a nice insurance policy.

[Earlshog]

I wish the phillies had invited Moyer to camp. I'd love that old bastard in the rotation again.

I agree he could have held down the 5 spot.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I wish the phillies had invited Moyer to camp. I'd love that old bastard in the rotation again.

Does Philly want Ibanez back? Damn another bad signing by Cashman

[hanso]

I wish the phillies had invited Moyer to camp. I'd love that old bastard in the rotation again.

He hs beaten up on the Marlins enough, let him stay out in Col. (think that's where he is.)

[Earlshog]

Does Philly want Ibanez back? Damn another bad signing by Cashman

If he sucks in the regular season you just cut him.

He blew for the Phillies the first half of last year, but there was a point in the middle / end of the season when everyone was either hurt or slumping and he carried them.

[spoon]

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Wow, great rip!

Yet the Jays have quite the buzz up there again...FINALLY!!


First time I can recall since the fucking strike!

[cougarjake13]

He's no Kelly gruber

[BoondockSaint]

I wanted Wakefield back for one last year. Someone in that rotation is going to get hurt during the season and have Wake there was always a nice insurance policy.

He still could be. I mean he could probably roll out of bed and throw 100 knucklers.

[brettmojo]

Sounded more like, "let's go club gays..." Damn homophobic Canadians.

[hanso]

If he sucks in the regular season you just cut him.

He blew for the Phillies the first half of last year, but there was a point in the middle / end of the season when everyone was either hurt or slumping and he carried them.

Ibanez can get on a hot streak out of nowhere.

[spoon]

Sounded more like, "let's go club gays..." Damn homophobic Canadians.

http://www.carinsurancecomparison.com/Images/car-crash.jpg

club, blue...sound so close

[A.J.]

Off to Nats Park for the Sox-Nats exhibition game!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Matt Cain gets 6 year 147mm deal

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-giants-cain

Wait until Cole Hamels becomes a free agent. He will get atleast 20mm per year and if he has a cy young type season that number will definitely go up

[hanso]

Ali is throwing out first pitch to open Marlins park. (on now)

They said it would take 5 Min., man is he shaking bad poor guy has to be all excited.

[joeyballsack]

Wow, that was brutal. No way Ali makes it until Christmas.

[hanso]

Maybe they should have cranked on the home run sculpture to calm him down.

[A.J.]

Fucking ESPN. The Cardinals have a no-no going through 7. They throw up a stat about Bob Feller throwing the only no-no on Opening Day and then, on cue, Reyes pokes a single.

They do this shit all the time.

[cougarjake13]

Fucking ESPN. The Cardinals have a no-no going through 7. They throw up a stat about Bob Feller throwing the only no-no on Opening Day and then, on cue, Reyes pokes a single.

They do this shit all the time.


Yep or the ever popular this qb hasn't thrown an int in 300 attempts or this rb hasn't fumbled in 300 carries and boom it happens

[Earlshog]

Wow, that was brutal. No way Ali makes it until Christmas.

Yeah he dosen't look good, but I guess you could have said the same thing in 1998 and he is still around.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Votto gets 12 years 251 Million,



http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/05/SPFI1NUP6C.DTL

[hanso]

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Ment to post this for opening day.



Fucking ESPN. The Cardinals have a no-no going through 7. They throw up a stat about Bob Feller throwing the only no-no on Opening Day and then, on cue, Reyes pokes a single.

They do this shit all the time.

Wonder if this ever happened at the opening of a park.

[spoon]

BOMB!



Wooooooo!

[spoon]

Mets win and Santana right back on the horse(didn't get the W though)...just less innings compared to his old norm.

Halladay with his 10th straight opening day start and goes 8 scoreless with only 2 hits and no walks. Fucking amazing pitcher year in and year out. Unreal.

[spoon]

It's official, Jays came back from 4-1 down in the 9th and just won the longest opening day game in MLB history in 16, 7-4.

Nice comeback and JP finally connects and it's the difference.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Doc will win the Cy young this year

[cougarjake13]

Weird stat


Mets have the best opening day winning percentage

Too bad that's usually where the goodness stops

[TripleSkeet]

Mets win and Santana right back on the horse(didn't get the W though)...just less innings compared to his old norm.

Halladay with his 10th straight opening day start and goes 8 scoreless with only 2 hits and no walks. Fucking amazing pitcher year in and year out. Unreal.

Hoping for a big year from him. Got him on my fantasy team along with Pujols and Longoria.

[spoon]

CC that ball go a LONG LONG WAY!

Yanks down 4 IMMEDIATELY.

Love the start to this year already.

[spoon]

It only gets better...Mo blows save opp #1 of the year AND gets the loss on his magical retirement tour!

Suck it spanks!

[hanso]

CC that ball go a LONG LONG WAY!

Yanks down 4 IMMEDIATELY.

Love the start to this year already.

Game ended about the same.

TB was tied?, loaded bases ball hit outfield yellow line but only one run was winning score. Why no grand slam?

[hanso]

It only gets better...Mo blows save opp #1 of the year AND gets the loss on his magical retirement tour!

Suck it spanks!

C'mom mahn that's my fantasy closer.

[cougarjake13]

Game ended about the same.

TB was tied?, loaded bases ball hit outfield yellow line but only one run was winning score. Why no grand slam?

I'm guessing the ump didn't signal home run and since it's fair anyway other than the stat line no one cares

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Like Mo has never blown a save before.

[cougarjake13]

C'mom mahn that's my fantasy closer.



Don't cry H.O.

[spoon]

Like Mo has never blown a save before.

he never blew one today before

so yah, suck it you Jackie Robinson number stealing spank!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

When your Jays closer is sitting home watching Mo pitch in the postseason you won't be so brash

[cougarjake13]

When your Jays closer is sitting home watching Mo pitch in the postseason you won't be so brash



Negative sir
Yanks and sawx both miss playoffs

Rays n jays !!!

[spoon]

When your Jays closer is sitting home watching Mo pitch in the postseason you won't be so brash

blah blah blah...my name is wrestlingfan and my team spends more than your team so I'll act like I win too

MO BLEW IT!

ahahahahahahaaaahahaaaa!

suck it Panama

let's see you make a canal out of that

[spoon]

Negative sir
Yanks and sawx both miss playoffs

Rays n jays !!!

sign me up!

Madden is from my area of PA and is a great guy. Can't root against him unless the Jays have something clearly on the line versus them.

[spoon]

When your Jays closer is sitting home watching Mo pitch in the postseason you won't be so brash

and on this completely bs point you posted....



Almost everything can be bought, not everything can truly be won.

[spoon]

even when they yanks win, is it really a win?

yet what the Rays do is clearly an amazing feat and I applaud it even in my team's division and against my team as well

I don't expect spoiled brat yank fans to even get what I mean, much less agree...yet their is a HUGE difference.

[hanso]

I'm guessing the ump didn't signal home run and since it's fair anyway other than the stat line no one cares

Helps my closers era. :smile:

Yanks pitching was being heralded, few weeks later they say it's in shambles. The guy that looks like he was in The Warriors movie will save the day.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Spoiled brat Yankees fans are the ones post 1995. I was at the old stadium plenty of times in the 80's when they were lucky if they drew 30K at a game


Shit talk about the Yanks, that's expected but ragging on the best closer bar none is just hack

[spoon]

Spoiled brat Yankees fans are the ones post 1995. I was at the old stadium plenty of times in the 80's when they were lucky if they drew 30K at a game


Shit talk about the Yanks, that's expected but ragging on the best closer bar none is just hack

bullshit

he can suck your mexican balls!

[hanso]

I replayed the ball hitting the yellow line, was a good call. Unlike all those missed strike calls the Rays had in their own park!

[spoon]

I replayed the ball hitting the yellow line, was a good call. Unlike all those missed strike calls the Rays had in their own park!

it's against the yankees, it's a constant

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I'm not worried about the Yankees they'll be fine. All the pressure is on the Halos and Fish btwn those 2 clubs they spent about half a billion . If Anaheim doesn't get at least 2 rings that Pujols signing is gonna suck horse cock

[spoon]

I'm not worried about the Yankees they'll be fine. All the pressure is on the Halos and Fish btwn those 2 clubs they spent about half a billion . If Anaheim doesn't get at least 2 rings that Pujols signing is gonna suck horse cock

again, bullshit

especially from a guy rooting for a team that does this almost yearly

both clubs had reasons for doing so

it's pathetic that Florida...er Miami does this every 5-7 years or so, but they lost more than they resigned of late over the last few years

the angels are clearly going for it and trying to capture the LA southern Cali market with SD being WAY DOWN and the Dodgers were a steaming pile mess

[WRESTLINGFAN]

again, bullshit

especially from a guy rooting for a team that does this almost yearly

both clubs had reasons for doing so

it's pathetic that Florida...er Miami does this every 5-7 years or so, but they lost more than they resigned of late over the last few years

the angels are clearly going for it and trying to capture the LA southern Cali market with SD being WAY DOWN and the Dodgers were a steaming pile mess

They are going to win 90+ games this year. They won 97 with a rag tag rotation in 2011. Of course I want a 28th WS and they need to focus on their pitching but Its not like its the end of the world if they dont win it all.

All eyes are on Anaheim and Miami even the Phils. Anaheim is looking very strong and they inked a huge TV deal but dont count Texas out yet. As far as the Dodgers, I dont see a mass exodus of Dodger fans switching over to the Angels, The McCourt nightmare is over and they are moving on. Theyre going to have money to spend.


As a Yankee fan, I'll admit since 2002 with the Giambi signing their payroll exploded but theyre not the only team who should be accused of trying to buy a title.


I take no shame in saying kudos to the Rays as they are able to put playoff contenders ith a small payroll.


If youre a team like the Nats and the Braves you got a decent shot at the WC but with not the huge microscope that Miami, Philly and Anaheim has.

[razorboy]

So far the Trumbo at third experiment is working out pretty much exactly as I expected it would for the Halos.

[TripleSkeet]

They are going to win 90+ games this year. They won 97 with a rag tag rotation in 2011. Of course I want a 28th WS and they need to focus on their pitching but Its not like its the end of the world if they dont win it all.

All eyes are on Anaheim and Miami even the Phils. Anaheim is looking very strong and they inked a huge TV deal but dont count Texas out yet. As far as the Dodgers, I dont see a mass exodus of Dodger fans switching over to the Angels, The McCourt nightmare is over and they are moving on. Theyre going to have money to spend.


As a Yankee fan, I'll admit since 2002 with the Giambi signing their payroll exploded but theyre not the only team who should be accused of trying to buy a title.


I take no shame in saying kudos to the Rays as they are able to put playoff contenders ith a small payroll.


If youre a team like the Nats and the Braves you got a decent shot at the WC but with not the huge microscope that Miami, Philly and Anaheim has.
I dont think the Phils have that same pressure the Marlins and Angels do. Simply because they lost their 3 and 4 hole hitter indefinitely before the first game of the season. Sure they still have enough talent to win and make the playoffs but if they do I think the story will be how they overcame injury rather then it was expected.

[cougarjake13]

Spoiled brat Yankees fans are the ones post 1995. I was at the old stadium plenty of times in the 80's when they were lucky if they drew 30K at a game


Shit talk about the Yanks, that's expected but ragging on the best closer bar none is just hack


Stay on topic no one said anything bout Trevor Hoffman

[Snacks]

I dont think the Phils have that same pressure the Marlins and Angels do. Simply because they lost their 3 and 4 hole hitter indefinitely before the first game of the season. Sure they still have enough talent to win and make the playoffs but if they do I think the story will be how they overcame injury rather then it was expected.

Wont Howard be back before may and utley has been avg at best the past 2 years and an injured 3 seasons in a row. Its not like you have been able to count on him all that much anyway. If the phillys dont make the playoffs it will be a much bigger deal. Florida built a decent team and should compete but they dont have anywhere near the pitching the phils have but they do have some pretty decent bats but in a huge new stadium that looks like from the dimensions should be a pitchers park.

[hanso]

Bet you could choke somebody with that rally monkey.

[TripleSkeet]

Wont Howard be back before may and utley has been avg at best the past 2 years and an injured 3 seasons in a row. Its not like you have been able to count on him all that much anyway. If the phillys dont make the playoffs it will be a much bigger deal. Florida built a decent team and should compete but they dont have anywhere near the pitching the phils have but they do have some pretty decent bats but in a huge new stadium that looks like from the dimensions should be a pitchers park.

Howard could be back in May but many sources say that kind of injury takes a year at least to get back to 100%. Utley when healthy is great. Problem is, it seems the knee injury that sidelined him til July last year may have happened in his other knee now. Even surgery doesnt guarantee it could fix the problem.

They have the pitching, but its gonna be tough having Thome, Wigginton, Juan Pierre and Mayberry platooning all over the field.

[hanso]

We told you Ibanez was good WF.

[spoon]

We told you Ibanez was good WF.

no no, he sucks bc the vet didn't hit .400 in spring training!

[A.J.]

the angels are clearly going for it and trying to capture the LA southern Cali market with SD being WAY DOWN and the Dodgers were a steaming pile mess

I blame Norv for this.

[spoon]

I blame Norv for this.

who doesn't!



:down:

[spoon]

Jays and Tribe go deep again, in more than one way...good guys get another extra inning 3 run lead!

Morrow went too deep in counts as is his normal issue, yet allowed 0 earned over 7.

Jays got tied up late when Santos grooved one to Kipnis in the bot 9 after taking their first lead of the game in the top of the inning.


edit...now 4 run lead bottom 12 coming up

[A.J.]

Oh good -- off to another great start.

[NickyL0885]

Mets 2-0! Just give us the WS Trophy already. =p

[A.J.]

Let's see if we can top last year's 0-8/2-10 start!

[disneyspy]

Mets 2-0! Just give us the WS Trophy already. =p

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[cougarjake13]

Mets 2-0! Just give us the WS Trophy already. =p


The duda abides

[hanso]

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[cougarjake13]

Who does this guy think he is the wolverine ? ( Luke Scott )



Fuck yeh he's the wolverine

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Fielder is adapting to his new team good so far. 2 HR today.

[newport king]

Pussy Juice Cespedes has been killing the ball.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Let's see if we can top last year's 0-8/2-10 start!

That might be the Yanks doing that this year

[cougarjake13]

That might be the Yanks doing that this year



9-2 or theyre done

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Viva Fidel!!!!


Apology already happened



http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/miami-marlins-manager-ozzie-guillen-apologizes-comments-cuban-dictator-fidel-castro-article-1.1058644

[Earlshog]

Viva Fidel!!!!


Apology already happened



http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/miami-marlins-manager-ozzie-guillen-apologizes-comments-cuban-dictator-fidel-castro-article-1.1058644


Good thing Miami doesn't have a large Cuban population

[hanso]

Good thing Miami doesn't have a large Cuban population

No red scare there at all. :rolleyes:

[razorboy]

Barry Zito just threw a complete game shut out? Did I fall asleep last night and wake up in 2002?

[Snacks]

Barry Zito just threw a complete game shut out? Did I fall asleep last night and wake up in 2002?

Maybe its his contract year and he is trying to steal more money from his next team like he did from SF?!