~ 2012 MLB Off-Season Thread ~

[TripleSkeet]

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

Sarcasm cuz.

[spoon]

ok, just making sure

this is rf.net and all

[A.J.]

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

I hope the Sox light Papelbon up this weekend.

[realmenhatelife]

I hope the Sox light Papelbon up this weekend.

They probably will, the phillies usually get their asses kicked in during interleague play.

[hanso]

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Thunder Dan

[spoon]

Ha!

Mets using their catcher to pitch in tonights debacle for them, and he's been their best on the night thus far!

Desi Relaford suck it!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Almost a 3rd no hitter for Verlander, fell 2 outs shy of it

[TripleSkeet]

I hope the Sox light Papelbon up this weekend.

Not exactly.

But this made my night...
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[spoon]

WPIX :flush:

great coverage!

:wallbash:

[A.J.]

Not exactly.

But this made my night...
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He deserved that for making Bard a starter.

[OGC]

Have I mentioned what an asshole Joe Buck is lately ?

[spoon]

Have I mentioned what an asshole Joe Buck is lately ?

no need really

[hanso]

The only one that started to get to me is THE Yankees broadcaster.

[hanso]

Two birds and a fish stand over the Soxs and Yankees in the Al East. Don't you just love it.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

A team who spent over 300 million during the offseason has one of the most feared hitters hovering around a .200 BA and in the cellar

[spoon]

A team who spent over 300 million during the offseason has one of the most feared hitters hovering around a .200 BA and in the cellar

well to be fair, a whole lot is wrapped up in one guy...the next highest and really the only other acquisition was Wilson at 77.5 million

your point?

[deliciousV]

The Reds just went back to back to back on Atlanta, starting with Leake, the pitcher!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

well to be fair, a whole lot is wrapped up in one guy...the next highest and really the only other acquisition was Wilson at 77.5 million

your point?

All the hype about the Angels being major contenders in the AL West. Pujols never getting off to this bad of a start, While I agree that the Pujols signing took front and center, there was excitement about C J Wilson.

They have to win at least 2 WS to validate the Pujols deal. Plus backloading it just to get Wilson might pan out bad if Pujols is 42 and making 30+ million as someone who will be past his prime.


Wouldnt surprise me if he doesnt play the entire contract in Anaheim

[hanso]

They have a ton of injuries.

[spoon]

They have a ton of injuries.

And Wilson is 4-4 with a 3.35 and pretty much as advertised in the end. The team is 7 under .500 with Pujols off and the team injured like you said. Yet WF likes to just say nonsense like they have to win at least 2 WS titles to make it worth it, which is NUTS! You want to compete, make playoff runs to and in them and have that leader they did not have outside of aging Hunter who is now dealing with his kid's crap.

Bottom line is, IT'S FUCKING MAY! Why would I think a Yankee fan would actually understand baseball anyway?

:wallbash:

[hanso]

He had been just hammering Pujols, but now added Wilson. Your right he's not doing that bad.

And I think Pujols had HR 2 days in row few days back.

Also I was gonna bring up his Yankees when it comes to spending huge and dropping wins.

[hanso]

Stanton hits a GS off scoreboard ( temp busted) like he was Roy cobbs in a movie, few games back.

[Dirtbag]

It really sucks knowing your season is over in May.

[hanso]

Yakees win..chilla thirrla dilla..lmao.

[A.J.]

Stanton hits a GS off scoreboard ( temp busted) like he was Roy cobbs in a movie, few games back.

Or Ty Hobb.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

He had been just hammering Pujols, but now added Wilson. Your right he's not doing that bad.

And I think Pujols had HR 2 days in row few days back.

Also I was gonna bring up his Yankees when it comes to spending huge and dropping wins.

Those 2 were brought in not to just put people in seats but to also win a couple of WS titles.

4 HR for pujols but still batting .213


Texas is gonna win the division, and if they extend Hamilton they got a lock for the next 5 years

[Earlshog]

Or Ty Hobb.

:lol:

[hanso]

Never watched that movie, and heard the name off the radio. The name is from a movie though.... Band of Brothers.

Stanton almost hit the Bud sign as I wrote this, a pop about 430 ft

[Adolf]

i predict rangers & dodgers for the world series

if i'm right you all have to paypal me $35

[IamFogHat]

Fucking christ almighty, how do you not swing at that with two strikes and two outs when you're down in the 9th?:furious:

[spoon]

Toronto has been making a TON of transactions this year it seems, and they still don't have a bonafide closer or full-time left fielder....yet the sweep of Baltimore was nice after being beat up recently on the road.

Hope the Jays pick it up and get on top of this messed up AL East with all their kids getting better.

[A.J.]

The O's have been sloppy lately but the Jays have been most impressive.

[hanso]

Yep, I have a few of their players that are keeping me in the fantasy league.

[hanso]

Marlins had some month of May 22 wins, Stanton hits 12 HR's.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Marlins had some month of May 22 wins, Stanton hits 12 HR's.

Gotta be the name change to Giancarlo.

[spoon]

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

Marlins had some month of May 22 wins, Stanton hits 12 HR's.

Gotta be the name change to Giancarlo.

no no, Nats wrapped this up in April remember.

:innocent:


the major difference is that the big acquisitions took ~ a month to kick in for one team, over a year for another and this being said WAY too early even now.

[spoon]

A team who spent over 300 million during the offseason has one of the most feared hitters hovering around a .200 BA and in the cellar

this point is being thrashed now too...a mere week and a half later

seems like your thing huh WF?



Angels hot as HELL now (pun intended) and Pujols nearing .250 and up to 8 hrs (hit in 9 of last 10 for a .375 clip and a hr every other game over same span).

[hanso]

no no, Nats wrapped this up in April remember.

:innocent:


the major difference is that the big acquisitions took ~ a month to kick in for one team, over a year for another and this being said WAY too early even now.

Getting used to a new park also. Big bats with bad wheels.

[Snoogans]

Im actually REALLY happy for Johan right now. I could care less about the mets first no hitter but he has been FUCKED by the pen in his time there. And from that horrible injury to this, good on you Johan


He threw a no hitter, incase you guys didnt get that

[razorboy]

I guess the Padres win the no-no-hitter last man standing championship.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Anyone see the fan wearing the Carter jersey join the celebration then get taken down by security?

[TripleSkeet]

Congrats Mets fans. As long as it wasnt against the Phillies or my fantasy team Im happy for you.

[spoon]

not only did the bullpen kill Santana here in NY, they didn't give the guy much run support when he pitched much either

love the fact it was done versus a VERY good hitting team and he had to go through the 3/4/5 hitters in the 9th in the 120-130 pitch range to close it out too! Had to fight with some ahole yank fans just to get the game switched for the fucking top of the 9th to see history for the Mets...50 years in the making.

[Snoogans]

not only did the bullpen kill Santana here in NY, they didn't give the guy much run support when he pitched much either

love the fact it was done versus a VERY good hitting team and he had to go through the 3/4/5 hitters in the 9th in the 120-130 pitch range to close it out too! Had to fight with some ahole yank fans just to get the game switched for the fucking top of the 9th to see history for the Mets...50 years in the making.

i would like to add that he actually did give up a hit. a ball landed right on the line and kicked up chalk 2 feet in front of the 3rd base ump and he called it foul. it was like the 4th or 5th inning

but, 3 months from now no one will remember that, but they will remember johan threw it.

And that shit happens all the time, every game a call is wrong. So fuck it, to me, its still a no hitter

[TripleSkeet]

i would like to add that he actually did give up a hit. a ball landed right on the line and kicked up chalk 2 feet in front of the 3rd base ump and he called it foul. it was like the 4th or 5th inning



Oh well in that case forget it. It dont count then.:smoke:

[hanso]

In an interview with R. A, Dickey of all players look what showed up in the background during an interview about Santana's no-no.

http://static03.mediaite.com/sportsgrid/uploads/2012/06/Mets-Unit-628x471.jpg
NSFW

[spoon]

snausages!

:lol:

[spoon]

time to do some laundry

[spoon]

that was NOT a hit

f'n terrible for Drabek and he HAS to be pissed on that call, while Rasmus gets a bs pass

i really have a problem with how things are called in the outfield...they can pretty much do anything and barely get charged with errors barring a bad throw (which is hard for an OF)

:wallbash:

[cougarjake13]

Love the donger

[hanso]

that was NOT a hit

f'n terrible for Drabek and he HAS to be pissed on that call, while Rasmus gets a bs pass

i really have a problem with how things are called in the outfield...they can pretty much do anything and barely get charged with errors barring a bad throw (which is hard for an OF)

:wallbash:

Think Drabek has bottomed out his last start was something like 7 ER todays game don't look much better.

[spoon]

Think Drabek has bottomed out his last start was something like 7 ER todays game don't look much better.

he's never really been lights out just yet, but this start wasn't half as bad as it would look

4 earned runs almost 7 (6.2) innings versus Boston in the hitting friendly Rogers Center isn't 7 runs in 2 innings like his worst start ever last week giving up 9 ER in only 3 innings getting just destroyed in Texas. yet they have a way of doing that with their mashing lineup.

he simply isn't looking as good as people thought he was overall...but others we got are looking REAL good (catcher and CF, Gose we turned Taylor into with another two moves).

[hanso]

Saw on highlights the CF made a bad play so maybe he could bounce back. Thought Clipard RP for SD was done he went lights out tonight.

[spoon]

"When it comes to the Mets, it seems, even big success comes with plenty of pain." (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-santana-says-shoulder-ok-191032067--mlb.html;_ylt=Ag4QxKeTNF3XPWvxi4DNm5QRvLYF)

Baxter I get, but Ramon...Ha! Only the mets!

[mdr55]

Went to the Mets game yesterday and they showed highlights of the no-hitter the day before calling it No-Han.

I've always been a fan of knuckle-ball pitchers such as Phil Niekro, Tim Wakefield and Tom Candiotti. I finally got to see a knukle-ball pitcher pitch with R.A. Dickey of the Mets who pitched a complete game shut-out. It was awesome.

[hanso]

Saw on highlights the CF made a bad play so maybe he could bounce back. Thought Clipard RP for SD was done he went lights out tonight.

Ment Dale Thayer and he is still on his ass.

http://static03.mediaite.com/sportsgrid/uploads/2012/06/Dispatch.jpg

Above is a photo the St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran in its newspaper

(Carlos Beltran’s line drive was a fair ball.)

[newport king]

"When it comes to the Mets, it seems, even big success comes with plenty of pain." (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-santana-says-shoulder-ok-191032067--mlb.html;_ylt=Ag4QxKeTNF3XPWvxi4DNm5QRvLYF)

Baxter I get, but Ramon...Ha! Only the mets!

The worst thing i read in that article was that Bay might be back next week.

[cougarjake13]

The worst thing i read in that article was that Bay might be back next week.



I still don't understand that signing

[underdog]

I still don't understand that signing

Red Sox fans were pissed when he left.

Everyone thought the Pirates had three great studs (Bay, Nady, McLouth) and they're all bums now.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Halladay might lose his vesting option due to injury


http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20120603_Injury_could_cost_Halladay_vesting_option .html

[spoon]

Lawrie caught just outside of mall shooting in Toronto this past Saturday! (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d7FN6?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=toronto-blue-jays)

I'm not sure how ESPN and elsewhere doesn't at least even note this, but I guess it's not 50 minutes straight of why the Heat are into saltines or Tiger has a splinter and changed his shoelaces!

[Earlshog]

Halladay might lose his vesting option due to injury


http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20120603_Injury_could_cost_Halladay_vesting_option .html

i feel bad, we should all kick in a few bucks.

[spoon]

i feel bad, we should all kick in a few bucks.

ha!

funny enough, that's WF's political stance!




:lol:

[newport king]

Halladay is hurt, so is Pelfrey. Where will the similarities end?!??!!

[spoon]

Halladay is hurt, so is Pelfrey. Where will the similarities end?!??!!

hahahahaha!!

:lol:




now THAT'S a callback!

[hanso]

Lawrie caught just outside of mall shooting in Toronto this past Saturday! (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d7FN6?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=toronto-blue-jays)

I'm not sure how ESPN and elsewhere doesn't at least even note this, but I guess it's not 50 minutes straight of why the Heat are into saltines or Tiger has a splinter and changed his shoelaces!

They don't have guns there.

[Earlshog]

They don't have guns there.

Jesse Barfield had one.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Oops

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/jeff-manship-jersey-plagued-spelling-mihsap-055022148.html

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Seattle had a combined no hitter last night from multiple pitchers. I think the last time that happened was when the Astros did that to the Yanks back in 2003

[spoon]

Toronto somehow lost 3 fucking starters recently over the course of 4 games, so sweeping the Phils is a crazy good outcome after falling below .500 for the first time. Nice rebound boys. Get back in this WC race and top of the East.

[hanso]

Saw this about them. Romero needs to get his ass back in gear, K Johnson also.

Also saw some team with about enough players on DL to field a team, forget what team though Phils maybe? or Mets

No excuses for the Marlins though, just playing like crap on offense the only players batting over 300 are the two call ups.

What a differance a month makes.

[cougarjake13]

Prob phils

No utley no Howard

[spoon]

Prob phils

No utley no Howard

Halladay

[hanso]

It was the Rays pretty sure.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Clemens walks. Not guilty on all charges.

[Earlshog]

Clemens walks. Not guilty on all charges.

On earth two that trial was an effective use the courts time and of the taxpayers' money

[spoon]

this earth 2 sounds awesome

[cougarjake13]

It was the Rays pretty sure.



Besides longo the rays aren't missing much else

[NickyL0885]

RA Dickey! 11-1 2.00ERA. Back to back 1 hitters.

[cougarjake13]

RA Dickey! 11-1 2.00ERA. Back to back 1 hitters.



Fucking nutz

[spoon]

Fucking nutz

told you he may do it!

[Kevin]

Thank You Mets for growing the Yankee lead.

You beat the Rays now the O's.

Of course getting swept by the Yankees.

[spoon]

homerun derby out here in epo land

bad guys up one after that cheapie down the line hr, while E5 and Bautista have absolute BOMBS...yet only 3 outs from a loss

[Kevin]

Ouch Spoon....
(http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8070062/toronto-blue-jays-pitcher-kyle-drabek-undergo-tommy-john-surgery)
Wasn't he the main piece in the Halladay deal?

These pitchers seem to come back even better than they were after it though...

[hanso]

Besides longo the rays aren't missing much else

He makes # 8.

My point was numbers not powerhouse players. Longo has setback in rehab ffs! (my 3b in fantasy ):wallbash:

[Earlshog]

this earth 2 sounds awesome

It is! The Phillies are in first place and the Knicks are a well oiled machine. Only problem is the Giants keep losing in the super bowl to the Patriots.

[spoon]

Ouch Spoon....
(http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8070062/toronto-blue-jays-pitcher-kyle-drabek-undergo-tommy-john-surgery)
Wasn't he the main piece in the Halladay deal?

These pitchers seem to come back even better than they were after it though...

An equal part I'd argue, as all three were big prospects, just Drabek had the hype tied to a name. As you can see, he's not exactly living up to it after being touted the closest to MLB ready and he just can't locate his pitches on every level. He's still a good pitcher in the making, needs time and work, but this can't help.

In the end, we have Gose via other moves and he's the speedster of this league soon, write that on a rock/remember I said it. The guy is FASSST to the tune of 70 steals in limited games last season (137) and already 24 this year, but isn't MLB ready behind the plate just yet due to discipline (not a good sign at low levels/for a leadoff prospect). Think next year and possible injury/september call up. He's stellar in the field, fast as hell and has decent power (20s hr top out/10-15 avg). I'm stoked on how they moved the original guy in the Halladay trade Taylor->for Wallace->for Gose...the guy the Jays actually wanted. He's currently ranked 7th overall for MLB outfield prospects, and #48 overall. (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/)

The final piece is looking REAL good in the minors and continues to develop. Travis d'Arnaud is now the Top ranked catching prospect in MLB (ranked 20 overall) (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/), and is beyond solid in every aspect of the game, including leading and working with the pitchers. He's a future calm (ying) to Lawrie's fury (yang) to lead this team into the future. He looks to be the true prize of the trade, drabek the failure thus far and Gose up in the air, but at least a future disruption speedster/D stud at a position that makes it plenty worth it (CF).

[spoon]

It is! The Phillies are in first place and the Knicks are a well oiled machine. Only problem is the Giants keep losing in the super bowl to the Patriots.

ha!

I would have thought the Bengals would be playing the Rams on Earth 2, but perhaps that's Mars 6.

[Earlshog]

ha!

I would have thought the Bengals would be playing the Rams on Earth 2, but perhaps that's Mars 6.

Ha-ha guess that’s true...more like the Browns, the Bengals have had at least some semblance of getting it together the past decade.

You must have been so pissed when Mitch Williams struck out Joe Carter.

[Kevin]

ha!

I would have thought the Bengals would be playing the Rams on Earth 2, but perhaps that's Mars 6.

I'd assume the Bobcats would be just about wrapping up their 3pete in the NBA

The Blue Jackets and Nash just won their cup

And the Royals are the premier team in MLB With those dreadful Yankees still looking for their first World Series.

I'm not sure how they think they can compete with a 27mil payroll every year.

[spoon]

Ha-ha guess that’s true...more like the Browns, the Bengals have had at least some semblance of getting it together the past decade.

You must have been so pissed when Mitch Williams struck out Joe Carter.

Yah, and seeing successful businessman Lenny Dykstra's business "Nailtown" take over the home improvement market and crushing Lowes/HD is just heart warming knowing how much he does for charities.

[spoon]

I'd assume the Bobcats would be just about wrapping up their 3pete in the NBA

The Blue Jackets and Nash just won their cup

And the Royals are the premier team in MLB With those dreadful Yankees still looking for their first World Series.

I'm not sure how they think they can compete with a 27mil payroll every year.

Fuck, Toronto is the dirtiest US city too!

[Earlshog]

Yah, and seeing successful businessman Lenny Dykstra's business "Nailtown" take over the home improvement market and crushing Lowes/HD is just heart warming knowing how much he does for charities.

Jim Kramer and Warren Buffet doubted he could do it, but he showed them.

[spoon]

Jim Kramer and Warren Buffet doubted he could do it, but he showed them.

Here's a look into that world now!

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2009/09/lennydykstracramer.jpg

[Kevin]

Fuck, Toronto is the dirtiest US city too!

And Det is the cleanest and safest.

And DS isn't an old creep.

But that's prob Earth 15.

[Earlshog]

Here's a look into that world now!

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2009/09/lennydykstracramer.jpg

check out that head of hair on Cramer. Like Stalin!

[hanso]

The Jag's are the team on Earth 2, and drafting a punter 3rd round out of this world.

[spoon]

rasmus, bautista and E5 go deep back to back to back

only to have rasmus and bautista do it again in the 9th on the road to win it 10-9



well pitched game

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Eddie Murray being investigated for Insider trading


http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2012-06-21/eddie-murray-investigation-insider-trading-hall-of-fame-baltimore-orioles?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl1|sec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D172115

[brettmojo]

Eddie Murray being investigated for Insider trading


http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2012-06-21/eddie-murray-investigation-insider-trading-hall-of-fame-baltimore-orioles?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl1|sec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D172115 (http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2012-06-21/eddie-murray-investigation-insider-trading-hall-of-fame-baltimore-orioles?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D172115)
GODDAMNIT... WHERE IS BEEKS?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Financial trouble for Schilling


http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061140662&srvc=rss

[hanso]

Rockies going with 4 pitcher rotation that should be OK in that park......

:rolleyes:

[cougarjake13]

They released Moyer who was claimed on waivers by Baltimore

[WRESTLINGFAN]

no no, Nats wrapped this up in April remember.

:innocent:


the major difference is that the big acquisitions took ~ a month to kick in for one team, over a year for another and this being said WAY too early even now.

Marlins record in June not too good.

Halos in 2nd place, Wilson has been good sub 3 ERA However Pujols .259 11 HR

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Carlos Lee to Dodgers possible

[cougarjake13]

Marlins record in June not too good.

Halos in 2nd place, Wilson has been good sub 3 ERA However Pujols .259 11 HR

by yrs end he'll be at .305

[cougarjake13]

Carlos Lee to Dodgers possible



that'd be awesome
even as a mets fan I liked Donnie matts
and I hope he can do what that fag torre couldn't as long as its ot at the expense of the mets

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Thome traded to Baltimore


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/phillies-trade-thome-orioles-minor-230022407--mlb.html

[hanso]

LHP Ricky Romero allowed seven hits and an alarming six walks and nine runs (eight earned) in three-plus innings at a place where he has known grief before, Fenway Park.

Spoon your guy is killing me on fantasy gonna have to bench him.

[hanso]

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This is the wildest play I've seen in a long time. Got an RBI to boot.

[hanso]

Dickey has gone limp.

[spoon]

LHP Ricky Romero allowed seven hits and an alarming six walks and nine runs (eight earned) in three-plus innings at a place where he has known grief before, Fenway Park.

Spoon your guy is killing me on fantasy gonna have to bench him.

yah he's been AWFUL, but yet still looking good in the win/loss column SOMEHOW!

Morrow going down has really hurt, not to mention Drabek, Hutchinson, Santos....wTF!

:furious:

[spoon]

Dickey has gone limp.

feels like home for you right?

[hanso]

yah he's been AWFUL, but yet still looking good in the win/loss column SOMEHOW!

Morrow going down has really hurt, not to mention Drabek, Hutchinson, Santos....wTF!

:furious:

I went and dropped him, he will prob throw lights out now.

Aaron Hill (Arz) Hit For Cycle Twice in 11 Games, that's something else.

[hanso]

Thome traded to Baltimore


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/phillies-trade-thome-orioles-minor-230022407--mlb.html

Smaller park more hum dinggers?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Howard back with Philly


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/07/06/ryan-howard-phillies.ap/index.html?section=si_latest

[Kevin]

Remember when Epo said Weekes in a few years was gunna be better than Cano?

Yea... 194... 7hrs

317.... 20 hrs

good times...

At least take some of Brauns roids Rickie!

[Snoogans]

Remember when Epo said Weekes in a few years was gunna be better than Cano?

Yea... 194... 7hrs

317.... 20 hrs

good times...

At least take some of Brauns roids Rickie!

neither one is anything near dan uggla, right hanso?

[epo]

Remember when Epo said Weekes in a few years was gunna be better than Cano?

Yea... 194... 7hrs

317.... 20 hrs

good times...

At least take some of Brauns roids Rickie!

Please note that Weeks destroyed his ankle last fall. I'm sure that has nothing to do with his dogshit season.

[Kevin]

Please note that Weeks destroyed his ankle last fall. I'm sure that has nothing to do with his dogshit season.

Please note that if you are on the field you are ready to play.

His brother is dogshit and so is he.

[cougarjake13]

neither one of them is as great as their older brother Kevin

[Kevin]

neither one of them is as great as their older brother Kevin

You mean token?

[cougarjake13]

You mean token?


is he a former NHL goalie ?


then yes

[Donnie Iris]

What are people's thoughts regarding the Pirates playoff chances for those outside of Pittsburgh?

[spoon]

none

[A.J.]

What are people's thoughts regarding the Pirates playoff chances for those outside of Pittsburgh?

I don't think playoffs but I'm hoping they can finish above .500 for the first time in 20 years.

McCutcheon is the NL MVP as far as I'm concerned.

[cougarjake13]

What are people's thoughts regarding the Pirates playoff chances for those outside of Pittsburgh?



well they are in the right division

and the extra wild card doesn't hurt either

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Speaking of the Bucs, A J Burnett is having a great year

[A.J.]

Speaking of the Bucs, A J Burnett is having a great year

That city was a perfect fit for him. Karstens too.

[Donnie Iris]

none

Ha, I love your curmudgeonly responses that come without fail on here. I mean that honestly. But, I don't think anyone beyond you thinks that their chances are nil. Simply doesn't add up. I'm not saying it's a lock by any means, but their play has been more than encouraging. We saw similar success from these guys last year but this team is stronger top to bottom. The Pirates have the best home record in baseball. Also, since May 12, they are tied with the Yanks and Angels for the best records in baseball.

The second half of their schedule is far easier than the first. The pitching outside of Bedard has been phenomenal. James MacDonald and A.J. Burnett should be All-Stars, especially the former. Surely they can't keep hitting at the pace they are now, but I don't see them regressing to where they were in May. Also, at this point, Cutch is the NL MVP. Period.

There is talk of them getting Upton in Arizona but I personally would like them to hold off at least until the deadline and then if anything it all, get a solid starter to replace Bedard.

Anyway, I'm cautiously optimistic about their chances.

[A.J.]

The way they're winning now with what they've got, and given the awful moves in the past, you're almost better not making any moves. Well, except dumping Clint Barmes who is worthless.

The manager at my bar is a Buccos fan so he puts the games on. They have been a fun team to watch this year, especially the last few weeks. They made some great comebacks and they even have a bit of a swagger about them.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4hrlgtUQP1ronciso1_500.jpg

[Donnie Iris]

The way they're winning now with what they've got, and given the awful moves in the past, you're almost better not making any moves. Well, except dumping Clint Barmes who is worthless.

The manager at my bar is a Buccos fan so he puts the games on. They have been a fun team to watch this year, especially the last few weeks. They made some great comebacks and they even have a bit of a swagger about them.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4hrlgtUQP1ronciso1_500.jpg

I agree on both fronts. No move is probably the better move. And yes, Barmes is pretty awful. Josh Harrison splits time with him and is decent, but not a whole lot better.


That's good to hear. I was wondering how their success was translating beyond Pittsburgh. You're right, the past few weeks have been chalked full of exciting games. There's definitely a buzz 'round these parts. Fuck, I hope I get to see post-season baseball at PNC.

[A.J.]

Well, that's just here anyway. The fact that Cutch wasn't elected to be an NL starter was a fucking crime -- and that might be partly due to the the small market he plays in.

[Kevin]

Ha, I love your curmudgeonly responses that come without fail on here. I mean that honestly. But, I don't think anyone beyond you thinks that their chances are nil. Simply doesn't add up. I'm not saying it's a lock by any means, but their play has been more than encouraging. We saw similar success from these guys last year but this team is stronger top to bottom. The Pirates have the best home record in baseball. Also, since May 12, they are tied with the Yanks and Angels for the best records in baseball.

The second half of their schedule is far easier than the first. The pitching outside of Bedard has been phenomenal. James MacDonald and A.J. Burnett should be All-Stars, especially the former. Surely they can't keep hitting at the pace they are now, but I don't see them regressing to where they were in May. Also, at this point, Cutch is the NL MVP. Period.

There is talk of them getting Upton in Arizona but I personally would like them to hold off at least until the deadline and then if anything it all, get a solid starter to replace Bedard.

Anyway, I'm cautiously optimistic about their chances.

He is just bitter that YET ANOTHER team in doing what his bums can't do, and that's build through the draft and actually get players who don't suck balls and pan out...

[hanso]

What are people's thoughts regarding the Pirates playoff chances for those outside of Pittsburgh?

No blisters for AJ then a better chance.

And sorry I picked him up in fanatasy of course he had that bad game.

I dropped both Jay players so they should be blasting out of the basement later this week.

[spoon]

well they are in the right division

and the extra wild card doesn't hurt either

sure, but feel free to buy that fool's gold

[spoon]

Ha, I love your curmudgeonly responses that come without fail on here. I mean that honestly. But, I don't think anyone beyond you thinks that their chances are nil. Simply doesn't add up. I'm not saying it's a lock by any means, but their play has been more than encouraging. We saw similar success from these guys last year but this team is stronger top to bottom. The Pirates have the best home record in baseball. Also, since May 12, they are tied with the Yanks and Angels for the best records in baseball.

The second half of their schedule is far easier than the first. The pitching outside of Bedard has been phenomenal. James MacDonald and A.J. Burnett should be All-Stars, especially the former. Surely they can't keep hitting at the pace they are now, but I don't see them regressing to where they were in May. Also, at this point, Cutch is the NL MVP. Period.

There is talk of them getting Upton in Arizona but I personally would like them to hold off at least until the deadline and then if anything it all, get a solid starter to replace Bedard.

Anyway, I'm cautiously optimistic about their chances.

Ha! That sounded as you stated, but in reality I was just saying I have no thoughts on it right now versus their actual chances. :lol:

However, it's not that far from my actual thoughts on said chances bc they've almost been here last year and wilted in the second half. I know it was not this late and there weren't doing quite this well, but close enough. I can't think AJB would be enough of an edge to quell that void in the late summer and early fall when the pressure comes, much less AM continuing the pace and percentage of Pitt's offence to keep up this pace.

[hanso]

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Alright spoon time to watch joey bats home run derby. (to bad Stanton got hurt)

[spoon]

He is just bitter that YET ANOTHER team in doing what his bums can't do, and that's build through the draft and actually get players who don't suck balls and pan out...

ahahahahahahaahahahaahaha!


someone is getting awfully loud in a sports thread, one guess who's team is doing well and he thinks that translates into his own life!?

Too bad the Jays are looking fine and have developed their team in a MUCH different way than Pitt, and the divisions are COMPLETELY different. If they were in the AL East I'd give them zero shot, yet even in their division it's not very likely.

And for Kev, the Jays have been under .500 ONCE since 2006 in easily the toughest division in baseball. So yah, let's start comparing to Pitt then too while we're at it. So stupid, as you normally are.

For the record, I'll be rooting for Pitt all the way but just don't see it happening.

[spoon]

Alright spoon time to watch joey bats home run derby. (to bad Stanton got hurt)


he did better than I thought he would so far, as his timing is key and this seemingly wouldn't fit his style as he's not some pure masher like others

trumbo just CRUSHED one

[Manning, Esq.]

Evenin' Boppers!

With all the desparate father-son clutching every year, it’s like those poor little leaguers are part of an Ultimate Weekend Dad experience. How much y’think their immature net worth grows after spending three rare days until October with “my Dad’s a major league baseball player”?

[spoon]

boo kemp

[Kevin]

Clearly I don't feel important because My Yankees are in 1st.

I AM IMPORTANT BECAUSE MY FOOTBALL TEAM ARE SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5dE-E5vVE0k/Tl0A5IFf_AI/AAAAAAAAAEs/kWPXLTEOA9M/s1600/ric-flair-8.jpg

[spoon]

you wouldn't say

what team is that again?

the albanian anteaters?

[cougarjake13]

sure, but feel free to buy that fool's gold



he said make playoffs not world series

[brettmojo]

Flyover states... Pfff.

[razorboy]

Berman is such a hack. Two outs in a row he practically jizzed himself erroneously announcing as HRs.

[spoon]

kc fucking rules!

think they're pissed about butler and YEARS of historic rapings at the hand of past yankee owners

fuck nyy

[spoon]

http://sugarmtnfarm.com/blog/uploaded_images2008/MotherGooseFosterEggs1803.jpg

:clap:

[cougarjake13]

kc fucking rules!

think they're pissed about butler and YEARS of historic rapings at the hand of past yankee owners

fuck nyy


what happened with butler?

[razorboy]

what happened with butler?

Cano picked Trumbo over Butler.

[cougarjake13]

Cano picked Trumbo over Butler.



ahhh

good reason to boo him then

[spoon]

ahhh

good reason to boo him then

especially bc this thing is purely for the fans and it's in K fucking C

stupid call by Cano, bc one slot can be for the only local guy there



and for history hate...

Arnold Johnson, owner of the Kansas City Athletics, was a longtime business associate of then-Yankees co-owners Del Webb and Dan Topping. Because of this "special relationship" with the Yankees, he traded them young players for cash and aging veterans. Invariably, these trades ended up being heavily tilted in the Yankees' favor, leading to accusations that the Athletics were little more than a Yankee farm team at the major league level. Kansas City had been home to the Yankees' top farm team for almost 20 years before the Athletics moved there from Philadelphia in 1954.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Kruk is downing those ribs like its his last meal

[spoon]

what a professional Kruk is!

live broadcast and he's pigging out on ribs and not saying a word with a legend next to him and we even had dead air for a while too bc Nomar and Berman were fearing their arms might get bit off...well Berman not talking is a plus

[razorboy]

Nomar and Berman were fearing their arms might get bit off.

I was afraid Adam Jones was going to lose a finger on live TV.

[brettmojo]

Classy.

They probably just wanted a bigger set from the Zach Brown Band... I know I sure did.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Back Back Back Back....... for more ribs

[brettmojo]

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[spoon]

Back Back Back Back....... for more ribs

Man Berman needs to just stop that. To call it played out is putting it lightly.

[spoon]

looks like royalty is going to be the home run king at the home of the royals

Prince!

a gee gee gee!

[Dirtbag]

I can't even watch because of Berman. He's atrocious.

[Donnie Iris]

No blisters for AJ then a better chance.

And sorry I picked him up in fanatasy of course he had that bad game.

I dropped both Jay players so they should be blasting out of the basement later this week.

I have no idea what this means.

[Snoogans]

I have no idea what this means.

i think he means the pirates have a chacne so long as AJ burnett doesnt get any blisters.

then i think he dropped the 2 bluejays who were on his fantasy team and so they should start gettin hot now

[underdog]

i think he means the pirates have a chacne so long as AJ burnett doesnt get any blisters.

then i think he dropped the 2 bluejays who were on his fantasy team and so they should start gettin hot now

You speak hanso?

[hanso]

Kruk is downing those ribs like its his last meal

Darn I whished I set the dvr now

[Donnie Iris]

Kruk is downing those ribs like its his last meal

I was loving that. He's one of maybe two or three people at that network I find to know their sport and be engaging. Everyone seems so plastic and devoid of humor that it makes ESPN a real challenge for me to watch at any length.

[A.J.]

Kruk is downing those ribs like its his last meal

I wanted some of that shit too.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Kauffman stadium was going ballistic each time Cano got an out during the derby.

[spoon]

you wouldn't say


i guess fox news finally reported it




















:wink::bye:

[ozzie]

Kauffman stadium was going ballistic each time Cano got an out during the derby.

I couldn't make out what the fans were chanting when he first came up.

Anyone?

[ozzie]

Never mind... found it.

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"Bil-ly But-ler"

Duh.

If Berman and the rest of the heads would have shut up for two seconds, I might have made it out.

And fuck ESPN and the MLB tonight bunch for making KC fans out to be just a bunch of assholes, rather than explaining to the casual fans tuning in, exactly why they were booing him, and cheering against him.

They were actually trying to say that it was just because he played for the Yanks, and because of their rivalry from the 70's?

[spoon]

Never mind... found it.

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"Bil-ly But-ler"

Duh.

If Berman and the rest of the heads would have shut up for two seconds, I might have made it out.

And fuck ESPN and the MLB tonight bunch for making KC fans out to be just a bunch of assholes, rather than explaining to the casual fans tuning in, exactly why they were booing him, and cheering against him.

They were actually trying to say that it was just because he played for the Yanks, and because of their rivalry from the 70's?

in all fairness, that's the only thing Berman could remember bc he's been stammering since the fucking 70s and having his ass kissed for it too

[spoon]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1247265-blue-jays-add-shortstop-richard-urena-to-international-haul?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=toronto-blue-jays

AA (Toronto's GM) is really turning up the international scouting and signings to say the least. I like it in theory, but will it pay off like in the late 80s when the Jays had a similar approach? I sure hope so, even if the system here is a HUGE PILE OF SHIT! It puts US/North American kids/players in such a lesser position financially and in choice, while others can just pick and choose while locking in HUGE contracts at f'n 15-16? What's next? Signing of 13 year olds in Panama bc they are already tossing the ball at 80mph? MLB is such a fucking train wreck.

[spoon]

And being that the Jays are still at .500 with this going on in the AL East to boot, yah, it's actually impressive. I would blast the team if it warranted, but read these for a better feel on it. I fully expect Kevin to tell me my team drafts bad and sucks randomly based on zero facts.

Perez becomes the seventh Jays pitcher from the major league roster on the DL, joining Jesse Litsch, Dustin McGowan, Sergio Santos, Brandon Morrow, Kyle Drabek and Drew Hutchison.

The Blue Jays have not announced his replacement on the roster. When that announcement comes, it will be the 80th roster move — and 61st involving a pitcher — for the Jays since the season started. Many of the up-and-down names have been the same, but the shuffle has been relentless.

“We came out of spring training looking to get three first-year pitchers established in the rotation, which is daunting in its own right, and yet probably compounded even further in the AL East,” manager John Farrell said in Chicago on Sunday.

Now tack on the injuries and I don't even know how they are at .500.

[spoon]

Just a little more for our boy Kev and his stupid blurts/quips on my favorite teams. This article sure speaks strongly to his point.

Are the 2012 Toronto Blue Jays the most unlucky team in sports this year?

Stuck in a division with two teams sporting triple-digit payrolls and merchandising revenues larger than the GDP of a small country, the Jays just might be.

Let me explain, Cubs fans.

You are certainly the most unlucky sports franchise of all-time, but in 2012, the Jays have an argument.

Not only do they have to compete with the evil empires in New York and Boston, but also the "we-sucked-for-a-decade-and-now-we're-incredible" Tampa Bay Rays. It only took four first-overall draft picks to turn that franchise around.

And while the Rays were floundering in the depths of the AL East for the majority of the 2000s, the Jays were fielding competitive teams. But the Jays were never really in contention to qualify for the playoffs and here's why.

In 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series. They posted a regular season record of 83-78, winning the NL Central by 1.5 games.

In contrast, the 2006 Toronto Blue Jays posted a record of 87-75.

The difference being, the Jays were 10 games back of the New York Yankees in the AL East and 8 games back of the Detroit Tigers for the wild card.

That's just not fair.

Can the Jays Ever Compete in the AL East?
Yes
No
Submit Vote vote to see results
After 162 games, the Jays had clearly proven themselves to be significantly better than the 2006 St. Louis Cardinals. The Jays, had they been placed in the NL Central, would have easily won the division.

But the Jays didn't even get a chance to play important baseball in September because of the ridiculously competitive American League. Toronto finished fourth in the wild-card standings with 87 wins.

In 2008, a very similar thing happened to the team: they won 86 games and finished fourth in the AL East. And now, in 2012, it looks as though the Jays will have a winning record, but finish at the bottom of their division.

Dear readers, tell me in what universe—or even what other division in sports— does that happen?

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles were copying Tampa Bay this entire time. Every year it was simply implied that the Orioles would finish in fifth and that it was just a matter of time before the Jays' deep, talented pool of prospects panned out...

Yah it happens to other teams too, but it happens every year to teams in the AL East. So yah, perhaps Pitt had a great May to July in a lesser league/division every 25 years or so, but let's not act like they didn't lose trip digits games a whole lot on the way from their good seasons in the early 90s/late 80s. Yet another difference comes to mind, the Jays actually won some World Series back then as a starting point too, not just playoffs. So let's not act like Kevin has a point, much less a faint hint of one. It's just his normal spout off bullshit bc it's his best attribute...and he likes wrestling so take that into account.
:innocent::bye:

[A.J.]

And being that the Jays are still at .500 with this going on in the AL East to boot, yah, it's actually impressive. I would blast the team if it warranted, but read these for a better feel on it. I fully expect Kevin to tell me my team drafts bad and sucks randomly based on zero facts.





Now tack on the injuries and I don't even know how they are at .500.

Same as my Sox. Except that our suckiness is clearly the fault of Terry Francona and beer and chicken in the clubhouse.

[spoon]

Same as my Sox. Except that our suckiness is clearly the fault of Terry Francona and beer and chicken in the clubhouse.

Kruk 2013?

I mean, KRUK 2013!

[hanso]

Kauffman stadium was going ballistic each time Cano got an out during the derby.

Did he not hit any HR's?

[cougarjake13]

Did he not hit any HR's?



zero

[cougarjake13]

ken rosenthal looks like what I'd imagine Daniel Bryan looks like if he shaved his beard and lost 50 lbs

[WRESTLINGFAN]

So who had the best looking cleats last night?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/8098_10151033114172451_1183027557_n.jpg


My caption for this


"Just another reason to boo me tonight"

[cougarjake13]

I get it if they didn't know each other but they were teammates and supposedly still talk so that's kinda fucked

[hanso]

I don't know Cano.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Strasburg and innings limit


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8160443/washington-nationals-all-star-stephen-strasburg-not-keen-innings-limit

[spoon]

E5 signed for 3 at about 9 million per with 10 million option for 4th

hmmmm


i sure hope that's trade friendly enough

[A.J.]

Strasburg and innings limit


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8160443/washington-nationals-all-star-stephen-strasburg-not-keen-innings-limit

I forgot they did the same thing with Jordan Zimmerman last year. Plus they still have John Lannan down in the minors who they can bring up if needed.

[realmenhatelife]

I get it if they didn't know each other but they were teammates and supposedly still talk so that's kinda fucked

I think if he slaps his hand he gets it for slapping the hand of the guy on the other team while your team is getting reamed. It was a no win situation for him, and it looks like he's smiling at him so it seems more playful than a snub.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Aramis Ramirez to Dodgers??




http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d7YZd?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=mlb

[epo]

Aramis Ramirez to Dodgers??


http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d7YZd?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=mlb

We'll take a bag of balls and he's all theirs.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Greinke to do something for the 1st time since 1917


http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_13_pitmlb_milmlb_1&mode=preview&c_id=mlb

[A.J.]

Bring back the Deadball Era!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Maybe there will be another Black Sox scandal

[Kevin]

GET YOUR MLB BUMPER STICKERS!!!

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0712/play_e_bumpers11_576.jpg

[A.J.]

The Red Sox one is SO untrue: the doctors on M*A*S*H* were actually good and healed people correctly.

[hanso]

Marlins is right and soon to have JC.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Showtime has one of those behind the scenes series about the Marlins called The Franchise.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

How about Honk if you slept with Jeter

[hanso]

Showtime has one of those behind the scenes series about the Marlins called The Franchise.

Did you watch? I liked it, but I'm pretty biased. Got game on now Buehrle is mowing them down tonight.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Did you watch? I liked it, but I'm pretty biased. Got game on now Buehrle is mowing them down tonight.

Yep, I knew Loria was an art dealer but didnt know his son in law who runs the day to day ops was such a fitness freak. He did 2 marathons in 1 day

[Dirtbag]

They care so little for Arizona that they have to use a basketball reference.

[spoon]

real cool site on pro salaries and value

I just wish we could look up Igawa in the past, including his fee to parent club and how much per pitch, inning, game....etc he cost

Here's Janssen from the Jays. The guy I wanted closing for a while now, but instead we paid a price to get another injured Ryan wannabe. Oof. Compare Janssen to Santos and see my issue.

Top Value (http://baseballplayersalaries.com/players/85_Casey_Janssen)

[spoon]

Not So Much (Value) (http://baseballplayersalaries.com/players/479_Jason_Bay)


:wallbash:

[hanso]

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[cougarjake13]

awesome

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Votto out 4 weeks for ligament repair in his knee


Spoon wont be happy. Joey Bats might be going on the DL

[deliciousV]

Votto out 4 weeks for ligament repair in his knee


Spoon wont be happy. Joey Bats might be going on the DL

FUCK! The Reds are in the hunt in a big way, this blows.

[Donnie Iris]

They haven't won yet, but something seems to be happening with the Pirates this season. Watch the highlights. Again, they still have work to do, but to tie as they just did is something unseen from this team in a number of years.

Also, hate to see anyone get hurt, but Votto going down only helps Pittsburgh's chances going forward.

[Donnie Iris]

Yep, all for naught. Alas.

[A.J.]

I thought the Buccos were going to pull off another comeback last night when Pedro Alvarez hit that game-tying shot after the rain let up.

[Donnie Iris]

I thought the Buccos were going to pull off another comeback last night when Pedro Alvarez hit that game-tying shot after the rain let up.

Yeah, me too.

[deliciousV]

Barry Larkin, a Cincinnati born and career Reds player gets inducted into the Hall on the 22nd, one of my favorites. I hope BlowHard approves.

[cougarjake13]

real cool site on pro salaries and value

I just wish we could look up Igawa in the past, including his fee to parent club and how much per pitch, inning, game....etc he cost

Here's Janssen from the Jays. The guy I wanted closing for a while now, but instead we paid a price to get another injured Ryan wannabe. Oof. Compare Janssen to Santos and see my issue.

Top Value (http://baseballplayersalaries.com/players/85_Casey_Janssen)



yanks paid 26 mil post fee
then a five yr deal for 20 mil

[hanso]

I thought the Buccos were going to pull off another comeback last night when Pedro Alvarez hit that game-tying shot after the rain let up.

He's been hot for about a month now.

[A.J.]

Barry Larkin, a Cincinnati born and career Reds player gets inducted into the Hall on the 22nd, one of my favorites. I hope BlowHard approves.

I don't know. I didn't watch Reds games just to see him play. I mean, he wasn't as deserving as Phil Rizzuto.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Another Blue Jay might go on the DL so far hes day to day



Brett Lawrie tried to make a catch in foul territory off Mark Teixiera went over the railing and dropped about 3 feet bruising his calf

[spoon]

Woah!? (http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120720&content_id=35239442&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor)

Gave a whole lot up to get a few pieces to keep the team in the WC race. I know they have some talent this year, but half of it is injured and I don't see the value in moving the kids (fuck Cordero and Ben...those were salary dumps) unless they are overall part of freeing up money too for a decent name move like Upton out of Arizona.

I do however like that this frees up the space to call up Snider and Gomes again

And carpenter and lyons are REALLY needed in the pen, while Happ is better than most of the fill in pitchers we have right now with 3 starters down.

[A.J.]

I agree spoon: sounds to me that they were freeing up some money.

[ozzie]

Time for Theo to earn his money.

I'm praying I'm looking back at the Dempster trade of '12 one day and saying THAT is when it all came together!

[A.J.]

Time for Theo to earn his money.

I'm praying I'm looking back at the Dempster trade of '12 one day and saying THAT is when it all came together!

Well he DID trade Nomar. Problem was, he then traded away the guys he got for them to go after a bunch of busts.

[ozzie]

Well he DID trade Nomar. Problem was, he then traded away the guys he got for them to go after a bunch of busts.

I'm hoping this is our Herschel-Walker-trade/Cowboys-dynasty-beginning moment!

[epo]

I'm hoping this is our Herschel-Walker-trade/Cowboys-dynasty-beginning moment!

Isn't that a bit much to hope for as compensation for Ryan Dempster?

[ozzie]

Isn't that a bit much to hope for as compensation for Ryan Dempster?

They're 14 - 5 since they called up Anthony Rizzo on June 26.

They're already putting together a nice crop of younger players.

Now I'm hoping that Magic and the new Dodger ownership is desperate enough for a playoff spot to give the Cubs their future pitching rotation for Dempster.

And if not the Dodgers, it could be the Tigers.

[epo]

They're 14 - 5 since they called up Anthony Rizzo on June 26.

They're already putting together a nice crop of younger players.

Now I'm hoping that Magic and the new Dodger ownership is desperate enough for a playoff spot to give the Cubs their future pitching rotation for Dempster.

And if not the Dodgers, it could be the Tigers.

A 35-year old Ryan Dempster doesn't have that much value.

If a team has the prospects and the will....wouldn't they try to buy a Hamels or Greinke type arm?

[ozzie]

A 35-year old Ryan Dempster doesn't have that much value.

If a team has the prospects and the will....wouldn't they try to buy a Hamels or Greinke type arm?

I'm not sure that either Hamels or Greinke will be traded, or what someone would have to give up to get either of them.

Dempster, though, is definitely on the table, and available to the highest bidder.

And in addition to the Dodgers and Tigers... the Braves and/or Nationals could also be in the market for another SP.

[epo]

I'm not sure that either Hamels or Greinke will be traded, or what someone would have to give up to get either of them.

Dempster, though, is definitely on the table, and available to the highest bidder.

And in addition to the Dodgers and Tigers... the Braves and/or Nationals could also be in the market for another SP.

Its absolutely Theo's job to maximize return on Dempster, I just don't see the wisdom in having expectations for high returns.

A couple of solid B-level prospects would likely be appropriate. If Theo gets more than that for Dempster, then he's worth more than they pay him.

[ozzie]

Its absolutely Theo's job to maximize return on Dempster, I just don't see the wisdom in having expectations for high returns.

A couple of solid B-level prospects would likely be appropriate. If Theo gets more than that for Dempster, then he's worth more than they pay him.

There's no wisdom in choosing to be a Cubs fan, period.

[hanso]

I'm not sure that either Hamels or Greinke will be traded, or what someone would have to give up to get either of them.

Dempster, though, is definitely on the table, and available to the highest bidder.

And in addition to the Dodgers and Tigers... the Braves and/or Nationals could also be in the market for another SP.

Yes I have seen both of those SP getting big contract offers from their teams.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Newest episode of that Marlins miniseries focused on Stantons surgery and Infante coming off the DL was only 30 min this time

[hanso]

Newest episode of that Marlins miniseries focused on Stantons surgery and Infante coming off the DL was only 30 min this time

Think you ment Boni off DL. Was the first one 1 hr.? and they will all be 30 min?

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Think you ment Boni off DL. Was the first one 1 hr.? and they will all be 30 min?

My bad it was Bonifacio. Yup 1st ep was an 1hour. Im guessing the rest will be 30 min

On the 2nd ep they also focused on Justin Ruggiano who spent most of career in the minors who was called up and was productive.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

8 episodes in all. 2nd show til finale will be 30 min.


http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/11/2890258/the-franchise-will-offer-inside.html

[hanso]

My bad it was Bonifacio. Yup 1st ep was an 1hour. Im guessing the rest will be 30 min

On the 2nd ep they also focused on Justin Ruggiano who spent most of career in the minors who was called up and was productive.

Oh yeah, they had him and his wife with 2 kids living out of hotels. The guy has had the best Avg from when Stanton went under the knife. Hope he can keep it up and make it.

Good show, folks should check it out on Showtime airs Wed.

[cougarjake13]

My bad it was Bonifacio. Yup 1st ep was an 1hour. Im guessing the rest will be 30 min

On the 2nd ep they also focused on Justin Ruggiano who spent most of career in the minors who was called up and was productive.



he came up a few times when he was in the rays org

[WRESTLINGFAN]

LA interested in Garza


http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8187491/los-angeles-dodgers-now-pursuing-trade-chicago-cubs-matt-garza-sources-say

[Snoogans]

Pussy Juice hit a bomb today

[spoon]

how the fuck do the Jays look so fucking pathetic in NY and then do what they are on their way to doing in Boston? I was lucky enough to catch the best shutout last week too, the one rained out with storms/lightning after 100+ temps at the stadium.

fuck


yet I am happy with the trade for multiple reasons despite it being some lower level MLB players for long term prospects...it allowed Snider and Gomes to come up and hopefully Snider gets a LONG look/starting gig in left bc I can't take Davis there much longer...AWFUL

Gomes gives a good power bat from the bench and can play both corners and the outfield.

[A.J.]

how the fuck do the Jays look so fucking pathetic in NY and then do what they are on their way to doing in Boston?

That's Boston being Boston: mediocre and inconsistent.

[spoon]

ha nm

Toronto is looking to do their best Luke Scott impression today...wow Alvarez!

:wallbash:

[spoon]

jp

lead restored


lot of good pitching here in this one

[spoon]

oh davis

thanks for making me look prophetic and feel disgusted all in one

you suck fielding even with all that fucking speed

how MLB has never made that a fucking error perplexes me? the pitcher induced an easy fly out and Davis "lost" it in the sun/fielded it awful again...and the pitcher takes a hit, literally, while the batter gets a fucking double?

yah, not sure how they haven't AT LEAST made a category such as team error for plays like that bc the pitcher should not get taxed bc of it, and the hitter most definitely shouldn't get a single, much less a double. infielders get errors for throws on close plays if it pulls the first baseman off the bag or dive and get some glove on a ball but it would have been unreal if they cleanly caught some, but an outfielder just needs to misread and miss the ball badly and it's a hit...so the worse you are, the less gloves you get on balls you should have and get less errors out there.

[spoon]

oh the great pitching just continues

[epo]

Dear Doug Melvin, please do the firesale now.

Thanks.

[Gvac]

Oh how I love sweeping those American League rejects!

[epo]

Oh how I love sweeping those American League rejects!

Piss off grandma.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Dempster to Braves

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8192150/sources-atlanta-braves-close-deal-chicago-cubs-ryan-dempster

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Fish trade Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante to Tigers

Hanso whats your take on this move?

[hanso]

Fish trade Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante to Tigers

Hanso whats your take on this move?

Dumb, in that these two did their parts in playing well. I get that moves are to be made sometimes if thats the way the Org. wants to go, but do it with the ones that got you in the spot.

The others could follow a package of Ramirez and Bell was said to be offered for Crawford (Bos) before, and that could still be the case for what ever sucker / team wants them.

[spoon]

Dempster to Braves

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8192150/sources-atlanta-braves-close-deal-chicago-cubs-ryan-dempster


nope