~ 2012 MLB Off-Season Thread ~

[Kevin]

Not a good debut for Darvish.

[BoondockSaint]

Not a good debut for Darvish.


He's tired from his delivery.












Job.














On a scooter.

[Kevin]

He's tired from his delivery.












Job.














On a scooter.


You oda po fri rice?

[spoon]

Not a good debut for Darvish.

I kind of expect that from him as it's the first game for him in the states really and he had some BAD luck too. Overthrowing norm for a hyped up guy on nerves. I'll reserve judgement for a while, but if he is a bust I will feel better about being the team rumored to have the second highest bid in on.

[spoon]

You oda po fri rice?

easy tenbats!

:wink:

[BoondockSaint]

I no thro jirobal!!!!!!!

[spoon]

Alvarez dealing in Toronto!

Sox, down 2-0 top 6th.

[Kevin]

easy tenbats!

:wink:

Hey!I was just following boony!

[spoon]

Hey!I was just following boony!

ok, got it eva braun

[Kevin]

ok, got it eva braun

Did she do steriods and get away with it too?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Not a good debut for Darvish.

One of the few smart moves by the Yankees over the past few years for not putting in a bid

[Kevin]

One of the few smart moves by the Yankees over the past few years for not putting in a bid

Yea they followed it by trading a potential 50hr guy for a pitcher that you have no idea how he will be.

[spoon]

Did she do steriods and get away with it too?


hahahahahahha!


how did I just KNOW that was coming


:lol::lol::lol:

[spoon]

Yea they followed it by trading a potential 50hr guy for a pitcher that you have no idea how he will be.

not only do we have NO CLUE on Darvish yet...why do you care when the yanks spend money? even if they miss they can bury the mistake and add more

and on the Montero thing, where was he going to play? he's not a good catcher and you have 2 better behind the plate who hit close to Montero's ability and first is all locked up. DH is about to be locked up with AROD getting close to taking it over full time. And you truly need arms right now, especially starter quality types with live/power stuff...you got it. He's not the immediate, every day impact starter just yet, but be patient. I'd like to have him as he's Morrow-esque in a lot of ways. Trade made sense to me on both ends to be honest.

[Kevin]

not only do we have NO CLUE on Darvish yet...why do you care when the yanks spend money? even if they miss they can bury the mistake and add more

and on the Montero thing, where was he going to play? he's not a good catcher and you have 2 better behind the plate who hit close to Montero's ability and first is all locked up. DH is about to be locked up with AROD getting close to taking it over full time. And you truly need arms right now, especially starter quality types with live/power stuff...you got it. He's not the immediate, every day impact starter just yet, but be patient. I'd like to have him as he's Morrow-esque in a lot of ways. Trade made sense to me on both ends to be honest.

I understand it. But he was perfect for the park.

And I just feel if you are going to deal a top prospect like that you should be taking less of a gamble than they did with Pineda.

Idk, i hope im wrong but I just don't have a good feeling about him..

Esp with the way we handle young arms...

[spoon]

Alvarez dealing in Toronto!

Sox, down 2-0 top 6th.

Alvarez did his job 6 innings 1 run on 4 hits.

Bullpen (middle/setup relief) did its job, 0 runs over their 2 innings.

Closer, ooooooof. Fuck you Santos. UNREAL levels of bad.

[Earlshog]

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

No I think he still has like 6 years 374 mil left on his original deal :laugh:

[CountryBob]

The Braves once again look to be one of the worst hitting teams in the MLB. I dont understand why they keep going this route without making many changes. SOmething isnt working.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Guillen suspended for 5 games. Management felt that was the right amt of punishment.. I dont believe in boycotts.


Im not sure why Guillen originally made favorable comments about Castro. I remember last year he made some comments criticizing Chavez

[TripleSkeet]

Guillen suspended for 5 games. Management felt that was the right amt of punishment.. I dont believe in boycotts.


Im not sure why Guillen originally made favorable comments about Castro. I remember last year he made some comments criticizing Chavez

Basically he was saying he admires him for the fact hes been able to stay in power so long with so many people trying to take him down. He also said he doesnt agree with his philosophy. I dont see what was so bad about what he said. I agree with him.

Just because people are pieces of shit dont mean you cant be impressed with certain things about them. Bin Laden was a piece of garbage but how can anyone say its not impressive to evade the entire US military for a decade in countries made up of mostly caves, mountains and desserts? Im not saying I want the guy to christen my kids or anything.

[A.J.]

Basically he was saying he admires him for the fact hes been able to stay in power so long with so many people trying to take him down. He also said he doesnt agree with his philosophy. I dont see what was so bad about what he said. I agree with him.

Just because people are pieces of shit dont mean you cant be impressed with certain things about them. Bin Laden was a piece of garbage but how can anyone say its not impressive to evade the entire US military for a decade in countries made up of mostly caves, mountains and desserts? Im not saying I want the guy to christen my kids or anything.

Maybe MLB was afraid that the Cuban fans would boycott games if Ozzie wasn't punished in some way.

Then again, would anyone have even noticed?

[TripleSkeet]

Maybe MLB was afraid that the Cuban fans would boycott games if Ozzie wasn't punished in some way.

Then again, would anyone have even noticed?

Exactly.

[spoon]

Guillen suspended for 5 games. Management felt that was the right amt of punishment.. I dont believe in boycotts.


Im not sure why Guillen originally made favorable comments about Castro. I remember last year he made some comments criticizing Chavez

bc that's a leader that impacted him, from his home

Guillen isn't the smartest guy with his mouth (understatement of the year), and he may not survive this to be honest. The Marlins HAD TO KNOW this was what they were getting, but saying what he did in the Castro hate capital of the world simply isn't smart in any way, shape or form. I can see them on Ozzie till the day he leaves, if not longer. And a LOT of those people in Miami have long suffered due to Castro, so it's very personal having a coach of the team you're looking to sell there say something so offensive.

How do you think someone with pro-Hitler quotes going over in New York?

Sorry, it's as dumb as you can be based on what he said overall, only to be trumped by where he said it.

[hanso]

One of the few smart moves by the Yankees over the past few years for not putting in a bid

Kuroda's one year contract worth around $10–11 million was much better right?

[disneyspy]

Kuroda's one year contract worth around $10–11 million was much better right?

i dropped that bum from my fantasy league team if you want him

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Kuroda's one year contract worth around $10–11 million was much better right?

Nope. Im very Leary of Japanese pitchers especially for the Yankees. Igawa and Irabu are examples.

However he wont be around next year if he sucks which most likely he will

[A.J.]

very Leary

Timothy's brother?

[hanso]

i dropped that bum from my fantasy league team if you want him

Nope, need a spot for Hudson's return around the end of the month.

[hanso]

Nope. Im very Leary of Japanese pitchers especially for the Yankees. Igawa and Irabu are examples.

However he wont be around next year if he sucks which most likely he will

Chen is the great yellow hope imo

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Timothy's brother?

:laugh:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Generally speaking Japanese pitchers dont do good in MLB. The only one who had somewhat success is Hideo Nomo.

[deliciousV]

C'mon Cinci! I thought Y'all were gonna be good this year.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Who the fuck calls a club a disco anymore? Is this 1978 ?


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7795766/vladimir-guerrero-turns-self-disco-incident

[cougarjake13]

Generally speaking Japanese pitchers dont do good in MLB. The only one who had somewhat success is Hideo Nomo.



What's ur definition of success cause dice k was very good that first yr and helped them win a title

[WRESTLINGFAN]

What's ur definition of success cause dice k was very good that first yr and helped them win a title

Agreed to that but look what happened to him since then.

A successful pitcher has a decent winning pct over many years. Japanese Pitchers have a different pitching rotation in their home countries, when they pitch in MLB they have to adjust their mechanics. Many teams there use a 7 man rotation

[spoon]

http://thestar.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341bf8f353ef016764e0213f970b-800wi

[spoon]

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[newport king]

nice video. Itll be another 4th place finish. They should move that team. Baseball in Toronto, for me at least, is like having hockey teams in Florida.

[A.J.]

http://thestar.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341bf8f353ef016764e0213f970b-800wi

I'm liking the "throwback" unis though.

[underdog]

nice video. Itll be another 4th place finish. They should move that team. Baseball in Toronto, for me at least, is like having hockey teams in Florida.

The team will never move out of Canada until Rogers sells it. It's a corporately owned team, it's not going anywhere.

[cougarjake13]

Agreed to that but look what happened to him since then.

A successful pitcher has a decent winning pct over many years. Japanese Pitchers have a different pitching rotation in their home countries, when they pitch in MLB they have to adjust their mechanics. Many teams there use a 7 man rotation


Yeh that's why I asked
Quick short term success but sucks overall
Successful over a long period but may or may not be great

[spoon]

nice video. Itll be another 4th place finish. They should move that team. Baseball in Toronto, for me at least, is like having hockey teams in Florida.

Or baseball (TB/Florida), or football (Jags)...in conclusion fuck your grey haired lady and steroid laden beach fags, Toronto has as many titles as your whole fucking state in MLB!

Viva TORONTO!

[spoon]

The team will never move out of Canada until Rogers sells it. It's a corporately owned team, it's not going anywhere.

This isn't even it overall. It's Canada's only team, sells plenty of merch and only needs a little winning to get the fans back now as the strike and steroid issues are lost in the minutia of time. Sorry, but this place was packed from the late 70s on until that fucking strike, then they decided to get pushed around by money with the spanks and sox, and the system is to blame too. Yet now they are poised to do something about it finally. If they didn't fold in the last fucking 20, it's not going to happen.

[A.J.]

Or baseball (TB/Florida), or football (Jags)...in conclusion fuck your grey haired lady and steroid laden beach fags, Toronto has as many titles as your whole fucking state in MLB!

Viva TORONTO!

Spoon is a self-hating American.

[spoon]

Spoon is a self-hating American.

Fuck that, go San Diego and Colorado too!

:tongue:

[spoon]

Yet you have to admit, Florida would be great if not for the people who live there!

Even Ozzie Guillen agrees!

:innocent:

[sailor]

This isn't even it overall. It's Canada's only team, sells plenty of merch and only needs a little winning to get the fans back now as the strike and steroid issues are lost in the minutia of time. Sorry, but this place was packed from the late 70s on until that fucking strike, then they decided to get pushed around by money with the spanks and sox, and the system is to blame too. Yet now they are poised to do something about it finally. If they didn't fold in the last fucking 20, it's not going to happen.

Do you know why Rogers doesn't spend more? They've got to have the money, I'd think.

[A.J.]

Colorado too!

:tongue:

They will always be the Quebec Nordiques to me!

[spoon]

Do you know why Rogers doesn't spend more? They've got to have the money, I'd think.

It's simple, they aren't going to spend just to spend bc the other teams in division do. On top of that, they routinely speak to the point they'll spend up to the point of at least making some profit and their first responsibility is to keep this team afloat and find other ways than spending foolishly to compete. I think they hold out hope of some better MLB system, and will push their agenda more and more as their mlb face/image grows. Yet right now, they and I am content to keep on AA's plan. It's been a very solid approach to this system, as opposed to flushing money left and right bc you have it. I think they'll be able to spend more soon as well due to their now increasing attendance, interest and support by Rogers overall. They took over at the turn of the century, but really have got their people in place now and even bought the stadium mid 2004. Sportsnet is now putting a huge focus on the Jays as well, which puts more asses in the seats and helps develop fans too.

[spoon]

They will always be the Quebec Nordiques to me!

ok

[newport king]

Or baseball (TB/Florida), or football (Jags)...in conclusion fuck your grey haired lady and steroid laden beach fags, Toronto has as many titles as your whole fucking state in MLB!

Viva TORONTO!

Im not from florida. My point was fuck toronto. Move that team. While we're at it, Chargers can kiss my balls too. I hope Norv gets a lifetime contract

[A.J.]

While we're at it, Chargers can kiss my balls too. I hope Norv gets a lifetime contract

http://www.retrojunk.com/img/art-images/ohsnap.jpg

[newport king]

Dont get it

[underdog]

Do you know why Rogers doesn't spend more? They've got to have the money, I'd think.

Canadians are cheap.

[underdog]

It's simple, they aren't going to spend just to spend bc the other teams in division do. On top of that, they routinely speak to the point they'll spend up to the point of at least making some profit and their first responsibility is to keep this team afloat and find other ways than spending foolishly to compete. I think they hold out hope of some better MLB system, and will push their agenda more and more as their mlb face/image grows. Yet right now, they and I am content to keep on AA's plan. It's been a very solid approach to this system, as opposed to flushing money left and right bc you have it. I think they'll be able to spend more soon as well due to their now increasing attendance, interest and support by Rogers overall. They took over at the turn of the century, but really have got their people in place now and even bought the stadium mid 2004. Sportsnet is now putting a huge focus on the Jays as well, which puts more asses in the seats and helps develop fans too.

They don't spend money because they're a massive corporation that just uses the team for marketing and to make even more money. Why would they spend more?

They've been smart about it, at least. But let's not act like Rogers is doing anything other than watching their profits here.

[spoon]

They don't spend money because they're a massive corporation that just uses the team for marketing and to make even more money. Why would they spend more?

They've been smart about it, at least. But let's not act like Rogers is doing anything other than watching their profits here.

I will bc they have been building this team up since coming here and will spend when needed. I can honestly say they spent plenty up to now being they were never really close or only a piece or two away from top line competing. This new WC and young exciting team now changes that and we'll see. The constant Canada wide promotional push of late, sportnet full time schedule and so much more are HUGE improvements and they seriously are pushing this team now in a big way. It is KILLING the push SD and Colorado get respectively by the Spanos and Kroenke families overall. I'm seeing good things here.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Yeh that's why I asked
Quick short term success but sucks overall
Successful over a long period but may or may not be great

I think success overall can have a lot of different factors. For example Mike Mussina didnt win a world series or Cy Young but pitched 18 seasons or so with 270 wins.


Another Example is Mattingly, Even though borderline HoF he had 5 excellent years won an MVP and 9 Gold gloves.


The whole Japanese pitcher thing really doesnt make sense fiscally. I know DiceK won a WS in his 1st year but the long term investment was a bust. Boston spent a ton of money not only on the contract but also just to talk to his former team.


Texas did the same thing with Darvish. Im not sure how he will pan out. Maybe he will be the exception but who knows.

[underdog]

I will bc they have been building this team up since coming here and will spend when needed. I can honestly say they spent plenty up to now being they were never really close or only a piece or two away from top line competing. This new WC and young exciting team now changes that and we'll see. The constant Canada wide promotional push of late, sportnet full time schedule and so much more are HUGE improvements and they seriously are pushing this team now in a big way. It is KILLING the push SD and Colorado get respectively by the Spanos and Kroenke families overall. I'm seeing good things here.

I just hate Rogers.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Why cant they put real grass up there already?

[hanso]

Blue Jays won 3+ WS?

Just looked it up 92-93 took 15 years. Marlins won 2 a lot faster. First one in just 4 years. 97, then 03.

[spoon]

faster! HAHAHAhaHA! no difference in eras, buildup and the help MLB gave Florida to start too right? Free agent era full-blown versus not even close. Good point...Ooooof!

they bought almost every fucking players on BOTH those teams and I laugh at both of those "titles"...fuck, even the yankees had SOME homegrown players on their last few title teams, less as each year went on. Florida basically is a textbook answer of what's WRONG with MLB overall. The mere fact they go from nothing, to WS, to nothing, to WS again is a fucking joke. Florida can suck me balls matey! ARrrrrrrrgh!

[hanso]

faster! HAHAHAhaHA! no difference in eras, buildup and the help MLB gave Florida to start too right? Free agent era full-blown versus not even close. Good point...Ooooof!

they bought almost every fucking players on BOTH those teams and I laugh at both of those "titles"...fuck, even the yankees had SOME homegrown players on their last few title teams, less as each year went on. Florida basically is a textbook answer of what's WRONG with MLB overall. The mere fact they go from nothing, to WS, to nothing, to WS again is a fucking joke. Florida can suck me balls matey! ARrrrrrrrgh!


Marlins have one of the best farm systems in MLB

[spoon]

Marlins have one of the best farm systems in MLB

Cuba isn't your farm team.

[Snoogans]

Cuba isn't your farm team.

you never know, maybe ozzie knows more than he is lettin on

[hanso]

Cuba isn't your farm team.

Tor. didn't pay to bring anyone on? Mia did for a few players. I remember they had Pudge can't remember anyone else payed to join. (an OF can't remember name) must not have done much.

Pudge was a beast leading up to and in the second WS.

Huizenga made it possible to even have it in the first place.

[Snoogans]

Tor. didn't pay to bring anyone on? Mia did for a few players. I remember they had Pudge can't remember anyone else payed to join. (an OF can't remember name) must not have done much.

Pudge was a beast leading up to and in the second WS.

Huizenga made it possible to even have it in the first place.

as much as i dont care that he did it, cause i dont give a shit, lets not act like pudge was a beast and then conveniently not mention he took more steroids than a horse

[TripleSkeet]

Tor. didn't pay to bring anyone on? Mia did for a few players. I remember they had Pudge can't remember anyone else payed to join. (an OF can't remember name) must not have done much.

Pudge was a beast leading up to and in the second WS.

Huizenga made it possible to even have it in the first place.

Nah they definitely bought a bunch of players. Gary Sheffield, Moises Alou, Kevin Brown and Jeff Conine off the top of my head. Also they grabbed Dutch Daulton and Eisenreich from the Phillies that first year also.

I wouldnt fault them for it as much if they didnt completely dismantle each team right after they won the WS so they didnt have to keep paying them.

[A.J.]

you never know, maybe ozzie knows more than he is lettin on

EDIT: eh, spoon beat me to it.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Damon close to signing with Cleveland


http://cleveland.sbnation.com/cleveland-indians/2012/4/12/2943485/johnny-damon-cleveland-indians-contract

[Earlshog]

Nah they definitely bought a bunch of players. Gary Sheffield, Moises Alou, Kevin Brown and Jeff Conine off the top of my head. Also they grabbed Dutch Daulton and Eisenreich from the Phillies that first year also.

I wouldnt fault them for it as much if they didnt completely dismantle each team right after they won the WS so they didnt have to keep paying them.

Im pretty sure Conine was an original Marlin...

Don't forget Bobby Bo!

[Snoogans]

Nah they definitely bought a bunch of players. Gary Sheffield, Moises Alou, Kevin Brown and Jeff Conine off the top of my head. Also they grabbed Dutch Daulton and Eisenreich from the Phillies that first year also.

I wouldnt fault them for it as much if they didnt completely dismantle each team right after they won the WS so they didnt have to keep paying them.

in fairness, if they coulda got more than 20K people in that shit building, they mighta had the money to keep a few of those guys.

And like someone else said, im pretty sure Conine was always there. And having Dutch Daulton was more a handicap than a help. He was a fuckin bum by then

[A.J.]

Edgar Renteria too.

[realmenhatelife]

There has been some phenominally head scratching calls in the Phillies-Marlins series.

[cougarjake13]

They will always be the Quebec Nordiques to me!



How horrible must it be to be a fan of a team who leaves and then wins a title in new city shortly thereafter (ravens / cleveland ) and also here ( Quebec / av's )

[cougarjake13]

I think success overall can have a lot of different factors. For example Mike Mussina didnt win a world series or Cy Young but pitched 18 seasons or so with 270 wins.


Another Example is Mattingly, Even though borderline HoF he had 5 excellent years won an MVP and 9 Gold gloves.


The whole Japanese pitcher thing really doesnt make sense fiscally. I know DiceK won a WS in his 1st year but the long term investment was a bust. Boston spent a ton of money not only on the contract but also just to talk to his former team.


Texas did the same thing with Darvish. Im not sure how he will pan out. Maybe he will be the exception but who knows.

But how much did Boston make in the Japanese market by having dice- k on the team ?

If the all jersey revenue and MLB tv subs jap ads etc made them break even on the 50 mil talking fee then it's just a wash and u paid a guy a contract like any other player and he helped u win a title but I'm sure they made a shit ton more then that 50 mil fee

[cougarjake13]

in fairness, if they coulda got more than 20K people in that shit building, they mighta had the money to keep a few of those guys.

And like someone else said, im pretty sure Conine was always there. And having Dutch Daulton was more a handicap than a help. He was a fuckin bum by then


Drafted by royals but was on marlins from 93-97 left for a few yrs and came back in 2003

[spoon]

How horrible must it be to be a fan of a team who leaves and then wins a title in new city shortly thereafter (ravens / cleveland ) and also here ( Quebec / av's )

Quebec fans to this day pretty much support the Avs, but now they just want a team of their own again and I can't blame them. I guess they wish they coughed up some money for a new rink last time in the end, bc getting a team back isn't so easy. Yet how funny will it be if the Yotes come next year as the Cup champs!? What a story that would be, meaning they'd be the only team...probably EVER, to have a team win right after and before playing in Quebec.

:wacko:

if that isn't the definition of cursed, I don't know what is

[cougarjake13]

Quebec fans to this day pretty much support the Avs, but now they just want a team of their own again and I can't blame them. I guess they wish they coughed up some money for a new rink last time in the end, bc getting a team back isn't so easy. Yet how funny will it be if the Yotes come next year as the Cup champs!? What a story that would be, meaning they'd be the only team...probably EVER, to have a team win right after and before playing in Quebec.

:wacko:

if that isn't the definition of cursed, I don't know what is

They'd be the don mattingly of hockey

[spoon]

They'd be the don mattingly of hockey

nah, Don Mattingly did that to himself and had PLENTY of shots to win...Quebec was never in full control

[cougarjake13]

wolverine does it again !!!


4-0 rays

[hanso]

wolverine does it again !!!


4-0 rays

Did you hear what he had to say about Fenway? He just 'dump'ed it over the wall.

[cougarjake13]

Did you hear what he had to say about Fenway? He just 'dump'ed it over the wall.



haha yeh

[hanso]

Good to see Hellboy back out there he got a baseball to the eye no long ago.

[hanso]

Ha! they boo him at every at bat now. (wolverine)

[hanso]

wolverine does it again !!!


4-0 rays

This has been a very good game..missed how the Soxs pulled ahead.

[A.J.]

They will always be the Quebec Nordiques to me!

How horrible must it be to be a fan of a team who leaves and then wins a title in new city shortly thereafter (ravens / cleveland ) and also here ( Quebec / av's )

Carolina Hurricanes. :furious:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Anyone have Jamie Moyer on their fantasy team? He became the oldest pitcher to win a game last night

[cougarjake13]

Anyone have Jamie Moyer on their fantasy team? He became the oldest pitcher to win a game last night


What does him being on a fantasy team have to do with his win ?

It's not like u get bonus points for wins over 45 yrs old

[hanso]

Anyone have Jamie Moyer on their fantasy team? He became the oldest pitcher to win a game last night

I gave it some thought, but had to shore up RP with Bell blowing saves. I just read that JM is not even breaking 80 mph pitches.

[TripleSkeet]

Phillies lack of hitting is fucking killing me. How do you blow a 10 inning shutout performance by Lee????

[razorboy]

Philip Humber.

[cougarjake13]

Fucking Christ


Another former met throws a no no or perfect game for another team


Wtf!!!!!!

[spoon]

Two world series though...I'd think that's more important overall.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Cliff Lee placed on 15 day DL due to oblique strain

[danlaroe]

Nigga needs to do some planks

[spoon]

Phillies lack of hitting is fucking killing me. How do you blow a 10 inning shutout performance by Lee????

Halladay definitely not with his best stuff today, yet another awful performance by the Phils behind the plate. They can't hit Luebke? AT ALL?! I like the kid's makeup, don't get me wrong. Yet 2 hits?! And one BY HALLADAY! Philly is in trouble unless they get some guys back healthy soon or a kid comes up and lights it up soon. What a terrible hitting lineup right now!

:wallbash:

[TripleSkeet]

Halladay definitely not with his best stuff today, yet another awful performance by the Phils behind the plate. They can't hit Luebke? AT ALL?! I like the kid's makeup, don't get me wrong. Yet 2 hits?! And one BY HALLADAY! Philly is in trouble unless they get some guys back healthy soon or a kid comes up and lights it up soon. What a terrible hitting lineup right now!

:wallbash:

Losing Lee isnt gonna help matters. I dont even know what they could do to fix things. I would bring up Dom Brown and give him another chance. But 3rd base is killing us. Polanco cant hit and Wiggington cant field.

[Kevin]

Despite the comeback I am really worried about this awful Yankee pitching.

They have Nova and CC thats it.

You don't know what you will get from Pettite and Pineda was shut down again.

Buenellos is on the DL.

This org just can not develop or handle any young pitching.

Nova excluded..

[hanso]

Just keep blasting the bats.

[spoon]

Despite the comeback I am really worried about this awful Yankee pitching.

They have Nova and CC thats it.

You don't know what you will get from Pettite and Pineda was shut down again.

Buenellos is on the DL.

This org just can not develop or handle any young pitching.

Nova excluded..

Nova does have his blow up runs too, so you have that to look forward to!

Name the last good Yank starter the Yankees actually developed! Yah, you just got that young buck back!

[spoon]

who would have though the junk baller of the three aces according to bdc would be the best...good thing he's the only one you moved at this point. but hey, two aces to go with CC isn't so bad.

:innocent:

[Kevin]

Nova does have his blow up runs too, so you have that to look forward to!

Name the last good Yank starter the Yankees actually developed! Yah, you just got that young buck back!

That's why i hated the Pineda deal.

They dealt a stud prospect (granted he is off to a slow start but its Seattle) who was tailor made for your park for a big if in Pineda.

When you take into effect the poor track record of them developing young arms, Its just a huge gamble.

Nova has won 15 in a row but a lot of that can be attributed to run support.

[hanso]

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[underdog]

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You're as bad as wrestlingfan.

[Snoogans]

You're as bad as wrestlingfan.

hey, UD, did you happen to catch this? This was fuckin epic:

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[WRESTLINGFAN]

Matt Kemp is definitely paying dividends after his contract extension. 9 HR already and April isnt over yet

[Earlshog]

Matt Kemp is definitely paying dividends after his contract extension. 9 HR already and April isnt over yet

Just keep that Rhianna pussy away from him and he'll be fine.

[cougarjake13]

Matt Kemp is definitely paying dividends after his contract extension. 9 HR already and April isnt over yet


Hope he gets to 15-20

[hanso]

Matt Kemp is definitely paying dividends after his contract extension. 9 HR already and April isnt over yet

Swisher has same, but there is talk of not resigning him.

[hanso]

Make that RBI

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Swisher has same, but there is talk of not resigning him.

I think they are going to let him walk. The Steinbrenners want to cut payroll. Swisher is probably going to ask for at least 15MM

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I know its only April but Pujols still has 0 HR. He hit 7 during Spring Training. Does he usually get off to a slow start?

[cougarjake13]

Not this slow

[spoon]

Matt Kemp is definitely paying dividends after his contract extension. 9 HR already and April isnt over yet

he paid dividends last year too when he was the true NL MVP

on a related note, anyone even NOTICE the way Braun looks right now!? It's so different and it's fucking comical the change was so quick.

[Kevin]

he paid dividends last year too when he was the true NL MVP

on a related note, anyone even NOTICE the way Braun looks right now!? It's so different and it's fucking comical the change was so quick.

Shhhh! You are making a really white Wisconsinite cry right meow.

[spoon]

http://gentlemint.com/media/images/2012/03/10/fe8f1ee7.jpg.650x650_q85.jpg

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Brandon Inge released by Tigers. That was expected since Cabrera is the every 3-B now.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Guess Delmon Young wont be in the lineup vs Yanks tonight


http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/detroit_slugger_delmon_young_busted_qabDrrRJ45eBxo ay6qou1O?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Manhattan

[disneyspy]

Guess Delmon Young wont be in the lineup vs Yanks tonight


http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/detroit_slugger_delmon_young_busted_qabDrrRJ45eBxo ay6qou1O?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Manhattan

looks like young is back to his old ways

[hanso]

Brandon Inge released by Tigers. That was expected since Cabrera is the every 3-B now.

Guess Delmon Young wont be in the lineup vs Yanks tonight


http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/detroit_slugger_delmon_young_busted_qabDrrRJ45eBxo ay6qou1O?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Manhattan

Brandon Inge, come back!

[Earlshog]

Guess Delmon Young wont be in the lineup vs Yanks tonight


http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/detroit_slugger_delmon_young_busted_qabDrrRJ45eBxo ay6qou1O?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Manhattan

a jewish panhandler, man the economy really is in the shithouse.

[Earlshog]

looks like young is back to his old ways

he is the black John Rocker!

[brettmojo]

http://cdn.wl.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Homers.jpg

[razorboy]

I guess Delmon was never a Hank Greenberg fan.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Halos release Abreu. Maybe Detroit will pick him up

[cougarjake13]

Halos release Abreu. Maybe Detroit will pick him up


If cheap enough rays might take a look

[brettmojo]

The kids mooning during Bryce Harper's first major league hit BRAVO...

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/brettmojo/2012-04-28_22-58-19_406.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/brettmojo/2012-04-28_22-59-10_127.jpg

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Nats in 1st place and they spent about 300 million less than Miami

[cougarjake13]

Nats in 1st place and they spent about 300 million less than Miami



Don't see them outlasting Philly in long run but I think they'll get a wild card

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Don't see them outlasting Philly in long run but I think they'll get a wild card

Once Philly gets their big bats and Cliff Lee back they will remain a favorite but I will say all the pressure is on them and Miami. The Nats are going out there and just playing and not worrying about being that team to take it all. I thought they would be a contender for the postseason starting next year, I know its late April but they are holding their own in a tough division.

[Snacks]

Nats in 1st place and they spent about 300 million less than Miami

Didn't they spend close to that much last off-season on players?

[A.J.]

The kids mooning during Bryce Harper's first major league hit BRAVO...

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/brettmojo/2012-04-28_22-58-19_406.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee103/brettmojo/2012-04-28_22-59-10_127.jpg

I was watching the game and totally missed that.

[Snoogans]

I was watching the game and totally missed that.

the best part is they were dodger fans mooning and distracting their own fuckin pitcher

[IamFogHat]

I was watching the game and totally missed that.


Haha I missed it too.

[cougarjake13]

the best part is they were dodger fans mooning and distracting their own fuckin pitcher



No one said dodger fans were smart

Hell I'm surprised they were still there to moon anyone

[hanso]

Missed it also was watching my RP blow up.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Didn't they spend close to that much last off-season on players?



The only big transactions I remember are the Zimmerman extension and the trade for Gio.

[A.J.]

Didn't they spend close to that much last off-season on players?

The only big transactions I remember are the Zimmerman extension and the trade for Gio.

And the Werth deal the year before.

[cougarjake13]

And pudge last yr also

[A.J.]

And pudge last yr also

I don't think Pudge's deal was THAT big (2 year $6M).

[Snacks]

The only big transactions I remember are the Zimmerman extension and the trade for Gio.

Zim got 6 year $100 million extension ( I think it totals out at $150 with whats left on his previous deal)
Werth 7 years $126
Gio 5 years $42 million
LaRoche 3 year $35 million

So yes they spent a lot too, sometimes it takes a year to pay off. It is also still pretty early and although Miami spent a lot too I like their signings better. Werth, LaRoche are not worth close to what they got and to be honest I dont like how much they gave Zim either.

[hanso]

Santana does a great job on the mound @ COL only to have the bullpen blow up.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Santana does a great job on the mound @ COL only to have the bullpen blow up.

He could have won a 3rd Cy Young his 1st year with the Mets if their 'pen didnt ruin many of his games. He was on pace to win something like 25 games

[cougarjake13]

He could have won a 3rd Cy Young his 1st year with the Mets if their 'pen didnt ruin many of his games. He was on pace to win something like 25 games


Not to mention staying in contention and winning the division or wildcard

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Brandon Inge to sign with Oakland


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7870967/report-brandon-inge-sign-oakland-athletics

[spoon]

good matchup in the Toronto

Darvish really has some sick stuff, but Drabek has 5 K's in a row now after settling down

[spoon]

just tossed one at Kinsler's head to back up E5 getting hit

perhaps just a little too high, but love the team backup mentality (2 outs/none on pitch)

E5 answered too, with his 4th hr in 4 games...he's ripping the cover off it right now

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Vlad a D'Back. Possible



http://sports.yahoo.com/news/diamondbacks-vp-says-team-interested-185541035--mlb.html;_ylt=AsFcZEm8VyU6Vxu42CJKZgkRvLYF

[spoon]

Darvish real close to going 4-0 now

Nathan with a 3 game lead going into the bottom of the 9th vs my Jays

time to test that remodeled arm!

:annoyed:

[cougarjake13]

Vlad a D'Back. Possible



http://sports.yahoo.com/news/diamondbacks-vp-says-team-interested-185541035--mlb.html;_ylt=AsFcZEm8VyU6Vxu42CJKZgkRvLYF



Suldnt he go to an al team ?

[spoon]

you would think

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Suldnt he go to an al team ?

Would have made more sense. TB signed Matsui , however he would have been a good fit with TX for a 2nd run

[WRESTLINGFAN]

No Hitter for Jered Weaver. Thats after Harold Reynolds kept talking about a possible no no on MLB last night, guess he didnt curse him


speaking of the Angels

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/01/sports/la-sp-0502-angels-notes-20120502

[Snoogans]

good work, Mariano

[Snacks]

What an idiotic way to end your career!!! A 42 year old career closer who has done nothing but pitch for the last 17 years and he catches fly balls during batting practice? As stupid as that is he was actually running 1 down at the wall going awkwardly from the grass to the dirt? Why?

Not smart and sad seeing the best Closer ever go out like that.

[spoon]

eh, it's the shit teams/players do to break the monotony of a long year

it's a freak accident and what can you do?

I don't blame him, but who fills that role now for NYY?

Robertson I guess?

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Why the fuck did the idiot yank bp continue when they were helping Mo in need? If you watch the vid, they are constantly getting spooked by balls going over and close to them while out there. Fucking idiots.

[spoon]

worst call up ever

Jayson Nix

[hanso]

If he wasn't on my fantasy team wouldn't care as much.

[underdog]

What an idiotic way to end your career!!! A 42 year old career closer who has done nothing but pitch for the last 17 years and he catches fly balls during batting practice? As stupid as that is he was actually running 1 down at the wall going awkwardly from the grass to the dirt? Why?

Not smart and sad seeing the best Closer ever go out like that.

He's apparently been doing it for 20 years.

It's just a freak accident.

[hanso]

He's apparently been doing it for 20 years.

It's just a freak accident.

Not like that never happens in baseball.

Have to admit the guy is impressive, everyone knew what pitch to expect to no avail.

[hanso]

Heath Bell latest top tier (40 plus saves last three seasons) Relief Pitcher to cash and burn.
Bell blew his fourth save in seven chances on Friday night against the Padres and is now sporting an 11.42 ERA on the year, pulled as closer for time being.

[cougarjake13]

U know the rays have a good system

Nvr pay for a closer

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Bell looks like he got a bit more portly during the offseason

[hanso]

Did he always have that non/wind up? It looks horrible.

[hanso]

U know the rays have a good system

Nvr pay for a closer

As do the Marlins they had Leo Nunez who did well but had legal status issues and is now Juan Carlos Oviedo (real name)

He looks to be on the team still and could come back at some point.

update: he is on the team just not with the team. After he gets a visa he will have an 8 week ban for having a fake name.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/01/2776325/juan-carlos-oviedos-mlb-ban-will.html

[hanso]

nvm wrong thread.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Finalmente


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pujols-hits-first-hr-angels-224234340--mlb.html;_ylt=Aj31846Krf70YGvjiMD.5dE5nYcB

[hanso]

Now he can try to get his BA. over 200.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Watching the game on ESPN


Bryce steals home against Hamels tonight. Philly is going to avoid the sweep but the Nats are making a statement with one of the best records in MLB so far.

[hanso]

Saw that steal home when pitcher kept runner on first, great move by the kid. (someone dropped him on our fantasy league)

[Adolf]

so..... the twins are my team :flush: how embarrassing



i think this year i'm gonna root for the nationals, mets, and cubs. and the yankees........


fuck my mouth

[realmenhatelife]

I didn't see that the Nat's GM is making an idiot of himself over his Hamels/Harper thing. He's been in baseball for 30 years but has apparently never seen anyone get plunked. I guess he's never seen Chase Utley take an at bat in that park. Or probably didn't watch the rest of the game when they threw at Cole.

[spoon]

I didn't see that the Nat's GM is making an idiot of himself over his Hamels/Harper thing. He's been in baseball for 30 years but has apparently never seen anyone get plunked. I guess he's never seen Chase Utley take an at bat in that park. Or probably didn't watch the rest of the game when they threw at Cole.

I read Hamels got a 5 game suspension too?! WTF is that? All of a sudden a toss at a batter is suspension worthy? A toss that didn't even got to the head, but the back where you're SUPPOSED to hit a guy and has been a part of this game for over a century?! Is MLB now going to protect batters with names like the NHL with it's players? That would be fucking garbage, and I hope not the case. Anyone have the footage/whole rundown in case I'm missing something?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I read Hamels got a 5 game suspension too?! WTF is that? All of a sudden a toss at a batter is suspension worthy? A toss that didn't even got to the head, but the back where you're SUPPOSED to hit a guy and has been a part of this game for over a century?! Is MLB now going to protect batters with names like the NHL with it's players? That would be fucking garbage, and I hope not the case. Anyone have the footage/whole rundown in case I'm missing something?

Agreed, this was basically a welcome to the big leagues kid, you gotta earn respect. Besides Hamels already got his penalty. Harper was awarded 1st base.

[TripleSkeet]

Ridiculous. What he really got suspended for was being honest. How fucking weird is it that we are a society that WANTS these people to lie to us? And if they dont? Punish them. Its just so dumb.

[realmenhatelife]

Ridiculous. What he really got suspended for was being honest. How fucking weird is it that we are a society that WANTS these people to lie to us? And if they dont? Punish them. Its just so dumb.

Yeah if he hadn't admitted to it he probabyl wouldn't have been suspended, which is just idiotic. Cole's mouth has gotten him in trouble before.

One of the things he said was about being old school and the Nats GM jumped all over it. But I have to agree, it does seem kindof old school to just say 'yeah I threw at him.'


It's more of a non suspension though, with the off day he may not miss a start.

[sailor]

Ridiculous. What he really got suspended for was being honest. How fucking weird is it that we are a society that WANTS these people to lie to us? And if they dont? Punish them. Its just so dumb.

He essentially confessed to what he did (based only on this thread, I haven't seen it). It's like the asshole kids committing crimes and posting vids online. Plus a five game suspension is nothing for a pitcher.

[underdog]

I read Hamels got a 5 game suspension too?! WTF is that? All of a sudden a toss at a batter is suspension worthy? A toss that didn't even got to the head, but the back where you're SUPPOSED to hit a guy and has been a part of this game for over a century?! Is MLB now going to protect batters with names like the NHL with it's players? That would be fucking garbage, and I hope not the case. Anyone have the footage/whole rundown in case I'm missing something?

He won't even miss a start. Stop calling it a suspension.

He came out and said he hit him on purpose. Of course MLB was going to do something about it. It could have been any batter and MLB would have pretended to suspend the pitcher.

[spoon]

He won't even miss a start. Stop calling it a suspension.

He came out and said he hit him on purpose. Of course MLB was going to do something about it. It could have been any batter and MLB would have pretended to suspend the pitcher.

A suspension is a suspension no matter what you think of the logistics of it. It's a bullshit statement overall, I could care less what you call it. People get hit every fucking day and just bc he said he hit the guy it's a call...stupid.

[underdog]

A suspension is a suspension no matter what you think of the logistics of it. It's a bullshit statement overall, I could care less what you call it. People get hit every fucking day and just bc he said he hit the guy it's a call...stupid.

What could they do? You can't yell "fuck you boss!" and think nothing will happen.

I really hope they start suspending pitcher a minimum of 10 games soon, though.

[underdog]

And how is it a suspension if it does nothing? He doesn't lose money, he doesn't miss a start. He gets an extra day of rest. How is this a suspension?

[spoon]

And how is it a suspension if it does nothing? He doesn't lose money, he doesn't miss a start. He gets an extra day of rest. How is this a suspension?

I believe he does lose money.

edit...Hamels ended up getting a five-game suspension and was fined an undisclosed amount of money.

[underdog]

I believe he does lose money.

Oh, then at least that's something. I didn't think MLB players lost money on suspensions.

[spoon]

Oh, then at least that's something. I didn't think MLB players lost money on suspensions.

I'm actually not sure on it, but I do think it's only common sense to lose 5/162 of your pay for a 5 game suspension right? Like in the NHL and NFL? The fine is listed separately so I'd love for someone to chime in for sure on it. I think it just means he got a suspension AND fine, like many in the NHL. I could be wrong here, and if so MLB is worse than I thought.

[underdog]

I'm actually not sure on it, but I do think it's only common sense to lose 5/162 of your pay for a 5 game suspension right? Like in the NHL and NFL? The fine is listed separately so I'd love for someone to chime in for sure on it. I think it just means he got a suspension AND fine, like many in the NHL. I could be wrong here, and if so MLB is worse than I thought.

I just assumed the MLBPA had so much power that they didn't lose money when suspended.

[underdog]

So, I keep seeing he was "fined", but no number. This article (http://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2012/05/08/cole-hamels-pays-a-468750-price-for-honesty/) is the closest thing I found, but that amount is only if he missed a start, which he won't.

If he did lose half a million dollars for it, I would think that is absolutely ridiculous and overstepping by the MLB.

[TripleSkeet]

I found this article about the whole Hamels thing interesting...

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/05/08/spike-eskin-says-the-bryce-harper-incident-was-cole-hamels-free-agency-audition/

[spoon]

ooof

can we just finally make this the end of Cordero ever taking the mound for the Jays again

sooooo awful! I didn't like Cordero in the setup role and now HATE him as a fill in closer.

[Snacks]

I found this article about the whole Hamels thing interesting...

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/05/08/spike-eskin-says-the-bryce-harper-incident-was-cole-hamels-free-agency-audition/

That article actually seemed ridiculous. Cole Hammels is being talked about because what happened, yes but he isnt now ranked higher or better then the other 2. We dont know whats in Hammrels mind but I highly doubt he hit Bryce to get national attention for free agency. For one reason it wont help him and this whole story will be a non issue by the time the season is over. What do they think his agent is going to call up other teams and say he deserves more money for hitting Bryce and stupidly admitting to it? No I doubt it.

[A.J.]

Stay classy Philly.

Meanwhile, former Phillie Jayson Werth said he could hear Phillies fans taunting him as he walked off the field Sunday night with a broken left wrist, suffered after he slid to catch a fly ball. Werth underwent surgery Monday at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., performed by Richard Berger, to repair a distal radius fracture. He will miss roughly 10 to 12 weeks.

In an e-mail to the Post, Werth, a member of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies, vowed he would return, motivated to keep Phillies fans from ever seeing another title parade.

“After walking off the field feeling nauseous knowing my wrist was broke and hearing Philly fans yelling ‘You deserve it,’ and, ‘That’s what you get,’ I am motivated to get back quickly and see to it personally those people never walk down Broad Street in celebration again,” Werth wrote (http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/nationals-phillies-rivalry-intensifies-after-cole-hamels-drills-bryce-harper-with-pitch/2012/05/07/gIQAX2P58T_story.html).

[realmenhatelife]

Stay classy Philly.

Please, it's like 5 drunk guys sitting in right field, if there's one game this year for any team where some assholes dont get drunk and yell some dumb shit it's a miracle.

Werths trying to distract anyone from realizing that he's now going to burn up the second year of that monster contract without contributing.

[realmenhatelife]

That article actually seemed ridiculous. Cole Hammels is being talked about because what happened, yes but he isnt now ranked higher or better then the other 2. We dont know whats in Hammrels mind but I highly doubt he hit Bryce to get national attention for free agency. For one reason it wont help him and this whole story will be a non issue by the time the season is over. What do they think his agent is going to call up other teams and say he deserves more money for hitting Bryce and stupidly admitting to it? No I doubt it.

He hit him because the phillies have been playing like shit and blowing leads etc. He's just trying to shake it up. I would believe he's trying to show he's able to anchor a rotation and be a leader, but I doubt this is all a machiavellian scheme to up his free agency price. It's going to be pretty damn high, as is.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Hamilton is definitely gunning for a mega contract. 4 HR for him last night

[TripleSkeet]

That article actually seemed ridiculous. Cole Hammels is being talked about because what happened, yes but he isnt now ranked higher or better then the other 2. We dont know whats in Hammrels mind but I highly doubt he hit Bryce to get national attention for free agency. For one reason it wont help him and this whole story will be a non issue by the time the season is over. What do they think his agent is going to call up other teams and say he deserves more money for hitting Bryce and stupidly admitting to it? No I doubt it.

I dont think he meant ranked higher as in everyone thinks hes better then those other 2 now. I think he meant hes gotten his exposure level up alot more then it was. I mean in 08 he was World Series MVP, but once Halladay and Lee got here you hardly hear his name anymore, even though hes pitched brilliantly the last 2 years. I think what he was saying was this was his way of getting the country to remember, hes still here, and still pitching great.

[Earlshog]

Stay classy Philly.

So he wasn't trying before?

[Earlshog]

He hit him because the phillies have been playing like shit and blowing leads etc. He's just trying to shake it up. I would believe he's trying to show he's able to anchor a rotation and be a leader, but I doubt this is all a machiavellian scheme to up his free agency price. It's going to be pretty damn high, as is.

The Phillies better lock him down cause he gets to free angency he is gonna get paaaaaaaaiiiiiiid cash american!

[realmenhatelife]

The Phillies better lock him down cause he gets to free angency he is gonna get paaaaaaaaiiiiiiid cash american!

Yeah he is, I see them trading him for a bat or prospects, depending on where they are later in the season.

[hanso]

Please, it's like 5 drunk guys sitting in right field, if there's one game this year for any team where some assholes dont get drunk and yell some dumb shit it's a miracle.

Werths trying to distract anyone from realizing that he's now going to burn up the second year of that monster contract without contributing.

Hasn't he been injury prone all along?

[cougarjake13]

I hate when pitchers get game suspensions

Everyone knows that starters pitch every fifth game soca five game suspension is really at most a 1 game suspension vs a position player who gets the same suspension will actually get a 5 game suspension
So starters suld get a start suspension not game

[NickyL0885]

I hate when pitchers get game suspensions

Everyone knows that starters pitch every fifth game soca five game suspension is really at most a 1 game suspension vs a position player who gets the same suspension will actually get a 5 game suspension
So starters suld get a start suspension not game

Agreed. I guess one could argue "with if the team is getting blown out or it's an extra inning game and you need to use one of your starters." But still, pitcher suspensions are dumb.

[cougarjake13]

Yeah that an extreme case and rarely happens


Most times he's only gonna miss that one start

[NickyL0885]

How about them Mets?! Sweeping the Phillies, who are in last place! :clap:

[cougarjake13]

How about them Mets?! Sweeping the Phillies, who are in last place! :clap:



FuckIng asesome

[spoon]

it's awesome too

[spoon]

ooof

can we just finally make this the end of Cordero ever taking the mound for the Jays again

sooooo awful! I didn't like Cordero in the setup role and now HATE him as a fill in closer.

FINALLY they went away from Cordero and it was 1,2,3 for Janssen and a Tor win!

[hanso]

How about them Mets?! Sweeping the Phillies, who are in last place! :clap:

If I move back to Vermont they might win the WS like the first time I was there.

[cougarjake13]

If I move back to Vermont they might win the WS like the first time I was there.


then do it


do it now

[hanso]

Time for the Marlins to take the broom back from the Mets.

Sweeeeeeep.

[BoondockSaint]

Time for the Marlins to take the broom back from the Mets.

Sweeeeeeep.

What? Do you even watch the games?

[cougarjake13]

Time for the Marlins to take the broom back from the Mets.

Sweeeeeeep.

Sup jinxy

[hanso]

So much for that.. they almost swept all the their road games last time out.

Need to get used to the new park.

[Kevin]

What? Do you even watch the games?

He is from Fla, of course he doesn't.

[hanso]

He is from Fla, of course he doesn't.

Yes, but I like to lay in bed watching games and often fall asleep.


Mia took 2-3 both wins came from behind.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Bell blows another save today, but he gets the win.

[hanso]

Bell blows another save today, but he gets the win.

Wow that was twice in the same series I think.

[hanso]

And 2 more wins than their ace pitcher has..yesh!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

So does anyone think Hamilton will break Bonds 73 HR or at least hit 62 and set the AL Record ?

[cougarjake13]

So does anyone think Hamilton will break Bonds 73 HR or at least hit 62 and set the AL Record ?



I think he can but I think injury will prevent him

[brettmojo]

I think he can but I think injury will prevent him
Yeah. If he stays healthy he has as great a chance as anyone has.

[deliciousV]

Votto with the walk off grandslam, Reds win 9-6. No better way to end a game than the walk off GrandSlam!

[hanso]

Votto with the walk off grandslam, Reds win 9-6. No better way to end a game than the walk off GrandSlam!

Stanton did the same with 2 outs, the guy is in beast mode saw him hit one out breaking the bat.

[deliciousV]

Stanton did the same with 2 outs, the guy is in beast mode saw him hit one out breaking the bat.

2 walkoff GS's on the same day, a great baseball day I say.

[hanso]

So does anyone think Hamilton will break Bonds 73 HR or at least hit 62 and set the AL Record ?

Wasn't thinking on those terms they hyped the triple crown on baseball tonight, it could happen.


They should have signed him before his last relapse.

[deliciousV]

Stanton did the same with 2 outs, the guy is in beast mode saw him hit one out breaking the bat.

by the way, Votto topped off a 3 homerun day with the walkoff GrandSlam.

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[hanso]

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They say it went 420 something.

[spoon]

Yes, but I like to lay in bed watching games and often fall asleep.


Mia took 2-3 both wins came from behind.

All wins for you and people in miami come from behind.

[spoon]

I think he can but I think injury will prevent him

or relapse

or killing people with his foul balls

[Kevin]

or relapse

or killing people with his foul balls

Or killing people with a game of catch...

[WRESTLINGFAN]

For anyone who has Torii Hunter on their fantasy team


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/torii-hunter-football-star-son-arrest-leads-mlb-114513849.html

[cougarjake13]

He played in minny and now la of Anaheim

Why is his kid in school at Texas?

[Snoogans]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17mpl31s6nn4njpg/original.jpg

[WRESTLINGFAN]

He played in minny and now la of Anaheim

Why is his kid in school at Texas?

Not sure about that, But in regards to Anaheim what a disappointment. The hype of Pujols and hes now sub .200 They are near the bottom of almost every offensive category, they cant score runs and cant move the runner over like in previous years.

Was listening to Mike Francesa and he made a good point. Teixiera has 5 HR and the media wants to run him out of town, Pujols is a 240mm man and is subpar.

I think Bostons media is tougher than NY. Imagine if he had signed with the Sox and he was posting those awful #s there

[Snoogans]

Not sure about that, But in regards to Anaheim what a disappointment. The hype of Pujols and hes now sub .200 They are near the bottom of almost every offensive category, they cant score runs and cant move the runner over like in previous years.

Was listening to Mike Francesa and he made a good point. Teixiera has 5 HR and the media wants to run him out of town, Pujols is a 240mm man and is subpar.

I think Bostons media is tougher than NY. Imagine if he had signed with the Sox and he was posting those awful #s there

only for the red sox. the boston media isnt like that with anything else really.

[TripleSkeet]

Not sure about that, But in regards to Anaheim what a disappointment. The hype of Pujols and hes now sub .200 They are near the bottom of almost every offensive category, they cant score runs and cant move the runner over like in previous years.

Was listening to Mike Francesa and he made a good point. Teixiera has 5 HR and the media wants to run him out of town, Pujols is a 240mm man and is subpar.

I think Bostons media is tougher than NY. Imagine if he had signed with the Sox and he was posting those awful #s there

Hes FUCKING KILLING me in fantasy.

[cougarjake13]

Not sure about that, But in regards to Anaheim what a disappointment. The hype of Pujols and hes now sub .200 They are near the bottom of almost every offensive category, they cant score runs and cant move the runner over like in previous years.

Was listening to Mike Francesa and he made a good point. Teixiera has 5 HR and the media wants to run him out of town, Pujols is a 240mm man and is subpar.

I think Bostons media is tougher than NY. Imagine if he had signed with the Sox and he was posting those awful #s there



I wouldn't think so ny's is much more brutal ESP with Yankees were nothing short of a title is a failure

Also every team in Boston has won at least one title in the last ten years where the yanks and giants are the only ny teams to do it
Knicks haven't won since 70s
Mets since 86
Islanders since 83-84
Rangers in 94 and 1940 before that
Jets since 69

Point is more distraught fans and media
Yeh more teams but still a lack of championships

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Hes FUCKING KILLING me in fantasy.

I'm just speculating but maybe hes playing with an injury and doesnt want to go on the DL. It seems like hes just swinging at everything. I know it was only spring training but he was killing the ball. he had 7 HR.

It just seems very odd that someone whos a .300 career hitter with power all of a sudden goes downhill. I know its only May but he was never off to a start like this.

[Snoogans]

I'm just speculating but maybe hes playing with an injury and doesnt want to go on the DL. It seems like hes just swinging at everything. I know it was only spring training but he was killing the ball. he had 7 HR.

It just seems very odd that someone whos a .300 career hitter with power all of a sudden goes downhill. I know its only May but he was never off to a start like this.

maybe he hasnt had his random MLB drug test yet so he cant start taking the shit.

He always starts slow and then goes on a tear once that drug test is over

[hanso]

He played in minny and now la of Anaheim

Why is his kid in school at Texas?

Ooh, let me try......to rape them?

[hanso]

Not sure about that, But in regards to Anaheim what a disappointment. The hype of Pujols and hes now sub .200 They are near the bottom of almost every offensive category, they cant score runs and cant move the runner over like in previous years.

Was listening to Mike Francesa and he made a good point. Teixiera has 5 HR and the media wants to run him out of town, Pujols is a 240mm man and is subpar.

I think Bostons media is tougher than NY. Imagine if he had signed with the Sox and he was posting those awful #s there

They have the Rally Monkey their fine.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=5033156766598184&id=37a9a0899a8221b215c3c3ae2d96215a

[hanso]

Alledgedly.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Angels fire hitting coach



http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/05/15/angels.hatcher.fired.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a4

[cougarjake13]

Angels fire hitting coach



http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/05/15/angels.hatcher.fired.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a4


Yeh cause he was the problem

[A.J.]

only for the red sox. the boston media isnt like that with anything else really.

This. Red Sox ownership uses the media to blame everyone else for the team's fuck ups.

[spoon]

Hes FUCKING KILLING me in fantasy.

hot

[hanso]

Angels fire hitting coach



http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/05/15/angels.hatcher.fired.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a4

The Rally Monkey Lives.

Brake out summer maybe they will deck it out in a speedo.

[Earlshog]

After a poor extended start to the season, Adam Lind has been sent to the minors. He'll report to Triple-A Las Vegas, the Blue Jays announced Thursday.

Adam Dunn 2012

[TripleSkeet]

Pujols is finally starting to wake up. Maybe it WAS the batting coach.


In other news...how bout those Fightin Phils and their 5 game win streak? God their bullpen is fucking atrocious. :smoke:

[spoon]

After a poor extended start to the season, Adam Lind has been sent to the minors. He'll report to Triple-A Las Vegas, the Blue Jays announced Thursday.

Adam Dunn 2012

Adam Dunn? Completely different stories, reasons and more. Lind did earn his trip down to the minors, just SHOCKED he can't play better at the dish, as his fielding at first has been a pleasant surprise since moving there from LF last year.

[spoon]

Pujols is finally starting to wake up. Maybe it WAS the batting coach.


In other news...how bout those Fightin Phils and their 5 game win streak? God their bullpen is fucking atrocious. :smoke:

wait, you think a day working with a new hitting coach fixed Pujols?