MLB 2010 Season Thread

[Supreme Olajuwon]

good job Florida fan

[RP]

I hate this Reds vs Brewers series. I want the Reds to lose badly, but the Brewers are quietly red hot and creeping up the central.

[ClockShot]

Greinke and the Royals are getting fucking mauled by the Twins right now.

[RP]

Brewers win. 8-2 in there last 10

[RP]

Cubs still have 16 total games left against the Reds and Cards. Maybe they're not out. They need to win every single one though lol.

[DaveWadding]

Watching the Angels game. I hate this.

[Emperor Smeat]

Dan Haren hurt in 1st game after being traded from D'backs to L.A. Angels.

Line drive hit back to him hits his pitching arm and forces him out of the game in the 5th inning.

[Droford]

He ain't called Big Game Garza for nothing.

Congrats.
Last start was vs the Os and he gave up 4 hr, 7 runs on 10 hits.

kinda funny

[Skippord]

Chris Coghlan with a new contender for stupidest injury of the season

http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100726&content_id=12663932&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla

[YOUR Hero]

That whole shaving pie thing has lead to a few injuries.

[Innovator]

That whole shaving pie thing has lead to a few injuries.
It also led to Tim McCarver disecting AJ Burnett's pie throwing to Swisher when Burnett was injured...later to be found he punched a door.

"IT HAD TO HAVE BEEN FROM THE PIE"

[DaveWadding]

Last start was vs the Os and he gave up 4 hr, 7 runs on 10 hits.

kinda funny

So on what planet is any game against the Orioles a big game?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I don't think that's what he was saying. I believe he was just looking for any reason to take a baseball story that does not involve the Baltimore Orioles to try to relate it to the Baltimore Orioles.

[Triple Naitch]

Droford's Six Degrees of Baltimore Orioles Separation

In theaters this fall.

[Legendary624]

Big Matchup tonight. Braves and Nats.

First time we will get to see "The Phenom" Steven Strasburg vs. "The Kid" Jason Heyward. Who's ready?

[ClockShot]

Big Matchup tonight. Braves and Nats.

First time we will get to see "The Phenom" Steven Strasburg vs. "The Kid" Jason Heyward. Who's ready?

Pfft. Alex Rodriguez vs. Cleveland's "new guy" Josh Tomlin is more interesting than that.

[Legendary624]

Strasburg scratched....gotta feel for the thousands of bandwagon fans who paid just to him pitch.

[RP]

Lilly is pitching great again and suprise! No run support

[Droford]

I don't think that's what he was saying. I believe he was just looking for any reason to take a baseball story that does not involve the Baltimore Orioles to try to relate it to the Baltimore Orioles.
I just found it funny that the guy can go out and give up 4 hrs and 7 runs to the anemic Orioles offense that can't do shit lately and then come back 5 days later and pitch a no hitter vs a Tigers team that is much better offensively. You would think he'd pitch the no hitter vs the Orioles and get blasted by the Tigers. Its just funny how baseball works, no real explanation for it.

[Skippord]

the Tigers offense is beaten to death though

[Droford]

The Os are on the verge of losing to the Blue Jays again, moving to 0-11 this season. I cannot find the info on when the last time a team lost a season series to another team within their own division since they started playing unbalanced schedules and playing each other 18 times a year.

Rep for someone who can find out if going 0-18 would be a record or not.

Yankees went 0-12 vs the A's in 1990.

[OssMan]

Strasburg scratched....gotta feel for the thousands of bandwagon fans who paid just to him pitch.

Yeah that was the biggest ripoff I have ever been a part of. What a joke. The fucking GM decided to pull him while he was warming up. How is that not the most transparent ploy for money in the history of sports

[Emperor Smeat]

The Os are on the verge of losing to the Blue Jays again, moving to 0-11 this season. I cannot find the info on when the last time a team lost a season series to another team within their own division since they started playing unbalanced schedules and playing each other 18 times a year.

Rep for someone who can find out if going 0-18 would be a record or not.

Yankees went 0-12 vs the A's in 1990.

I only checked going back to 2003 with the Tigers and 2004 with the Dbacks since both owned the worst records (ESPN only goes back to 2002 for extended records), Diamondbacks managed 3 wins in 19 games vs Dodgers.

Tigers only managed 4 wins in 19 games while both teams did end the season win-less against a club but not to a divisional team. A few clubs matched the 4 to 5 wins in 18 to 19 games but nobody tied or went worse than the Dbacks in 2004 with divisional rivals.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

The Pirates went 1-14 against the Brewers in 2008.
The Rays went 1-11 against the Yankees in 1998.
The Mariners went 2-17 against the A's in 2006.
The Orioles went 2-16 against the Red Sox in 2009.
The Marlins went 2-11 against the Phillies in 1999.
The Padres went 2-11 against the Diamondbacks in 1999.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Cannot believe Jose Bautista is still pounding the ball. 4 homers and 9 rbi in his last 3 games.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I really wish the Yanks would just sack up and trade for Dunn. Do you realize what kind of monster they'd be unleashing on that right field fence at Yankee Stadium?

I really just want good things to happen for Adam Dunn. He's never hit in a good lineup in his entire career or played a meaningful game. Come on New York. Be cool.

[MVP]

I've been crossing my fingers for the Red Sox to make a move for Adam Dunn, but that probably won't happen until the offseason.

[Innovator]

Everyone assumes Yankees will get Carl Crawford, I don't know where he'll play. Gardner has been great this year.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah Crawford to the Yanks isn't really a lock. Plus, having played with the Rays his whole career it's not exactly unfathomable that he wouldn't want to play with a team he's always viewed as a huge rival.

Would fucking love him in right field for the Mets.

But Lee to the Yanks I'm willing to say is a lock, unfortunately</font>

[Jeritron]

I really wish the Yanks would just sack up and trade for Dunn. Do you realize what kind of monster they'd be unleashing on that right field fence at Yankee Stadium?

I really just want good things to happen for Adam Dunn. He's never hit in a good lineup in his entire career or played a meaningful game. Come on New York. Be cool.

I think the White Sox are a top contender for him, and he'd probably be a great fit there for them.
They have Konerko, but they could slide Dunn to DH and have massive power in the middle of that lineup.

Speaking of the White Sox, I was at the beatdown they served the Mariners last night.

[McLegend]

Victrino to the 15 day DL and Domionic Brown to be called up.

Yeah boi

[Jeritron]

I've been crossing my fingers for the Red Sox to make a move for Adam Dunn, but that probably won't happen until the offseason.

I think they'll go for Prince Fielder to be honest

[Innovator]

Red Sox are gonna be lacking soon in the fatass lefty department.

[Legendary624]

Yeah that was the biggest ripoff I have ever been a part of. What a joke. The fucking GM decided to pull him while he was warming up. How is that not the most transparent ploy for money in the history of sports

Wow. So you actually went?! That's tough luck bro. Hopefully next game he will be back and ready to go....without the stiffness in his throwing arm :shifty:

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Dunn would be a great fit in Chicago and Boston too. I wish he would stop being a butthole about DHing and just accept that he's not meant to play defense. Nobody would think less of him.

[OssMan]

Wow. So you actually went?! That's tough luck bro. Hopefully next game he will be back and ready to go....without the stiffness in his throwing arm :shifty:

Yeah I hadn't seen Strasburg pitch yet so my friend and I decided to go "on a whim." We had no tickets and there were actually more people trying to buy then sell, but this one scalper tried to sell me two $10 standing room seats for $40 a piece. I was like fuck that and offered him $40 for both of them. Ended up paying $50. We got in right as they were announcing the lineup and the guy was like "And here's today's starting pitcher, Miguel Batista" and everyone was just like huh and I immediately started yelling to everybody that it's all a scheme and the Nationals are a fraud of an organization

[MVP]

I think they'll go for Prince Fielder to be honest

Yeah I'll take Fielder first any day, and I hope they do. I just figured if Dunn hits the FA market that the Red Sox will have an interest in him.

[Boomer]

Yeah I hadn't seen Strasburg pitch yet so my friend and I decided to go "on a whim." We had no tickets and there were actually more people trying to buy then sell, but this one scalper tried to sell me two $10 standing room seats for $40 a piece. I was like fuck that and offered him $40 for both of them. Ended up paying $50. We got in right as they were announcing the lineup and the guy was like "And here's today's starting pitcher, Miguel Batista" and everyone was just like huh and I immediately started yelling to everybody that it's all a scheme and the Nationals are a fraud of an organization

I was there too. My first game as a visiting fan. The Braves ended up not showing up anyway, so I guess you have something to be happy about.

But I got to see Strasburg pitch in Atlanta, so if I had gone just to see him, I'd be pretty pissed too. No way 40,000 people go to Nationals Park on a Tuesday night without SB pitching.

[Legendary624]

I was there too. My first game as a visiting fan. The Braves ended up not showing up anyway, so I guess you have something to be happy about.

But I got to see Strasburg pitch in Atlanta, so if I had gone just to see him, I'd be pretty pissed too. No way 40,000 people go to Nationals Park on a Tuesday night without SB pitching.

Yeah. I was in Atlanta as well. Huge crowd. Made it feel like a playoff atmosphere which we haven't had at Turner Field in a few years. He is starting to turn into the traveling circus that the Yankees have become. Wherever he goes, whenever he plays, that ballpark will be packed with fans that usually wouldn't come out that night (including Washington). Props to yall guys for making it out there. Hopefully next time he will be able to go at 100%.

[OssMan]

I was there too. My first game as a visiting fan. The Braves ended up not showing up anyway, so I guess you have something to be happy about.

But I got to see Strasburg pitch in Atlanta, so if I had gone just to see him, I'd be pretty pissed too. No way 40,000 people go to Nationals Park on a Tuesday night without SB pitching.
Sitting where

[FakeLaser]

Saw Boomer today

[Legendary624]

Back to the same old National's Park tonight. Management should be happy that they at least stole a sell out.

[ClockShot]

Tigers aquire Jhonny Peralta and cash from the Indians for minor league catcher Giovanni Soto.

[ClockShot]

Dodgers aquire Scott Podsednik from the Royals for Lucas May and Elisaul Pimentel.

Gonna be a crazy couple of days.

[McLegend]

Dominic Brown

[MVP]

Damn I was hoping the Red Sox would land Podsednik since Cameron should be on the DL with his sports hernia and who knows when the hell Ellsbury will be back. Plus, he'd be great off the bench and/or pinch running in the playoffs if the Sox get there.

[Gertner]

Peralta is fucking horrible. Just throw him down and away and watch him whiff.

[Gertner]

Lol Brad Mills just shut out the O's wow. Mills is about 9th on our starting pitching depth chart. 12-0 against Baltimore. At least Jose didn't knock out another couple bombs tonight.

[Skippord]

if the Rockies keep playing like this I may have to shoot myself in the face

[Boomer]

Sitting where

I was in Section 318, but actually spent a lot of time on the 200 level talking with some friends I knew who were in DC for the summer. About the 5th inning onward, I wasn't in my seat.

[Boomer]

Saw Boomer today

How's that?

[Jeritron]

lol Mets

[Legendary624]

lol Mets

I was about to post about the poor Mets. They make this GRAND comeback and then decide to pitch to Pujols with first base open. Jerry Manuel watch 2010 can officially start up once again.

[Droford]

Lol Brad Mills just shut out the O's wow. Mills is about 9th on our starting pitching depth chart. 12-0 against Baltimore. At least Jose didn't knock out another couple bombs tonight.

He had a 1 hitter going til the 7th when he gave up another hit and they pulled him because it was still a 1-0 game at the time.

At this point with 61 games left, the Os are 31-70. I could easily see them not winning 10 more games to avoid the 40 win mark for futility. They're just that bad right now and I dont see any signs of them getting better if they trade guys like Wigginton and Scott away before the deadline since thats the majority of their offense gone and they barely manage to average 3 runs a game.

[DaveWadding]

Apparently the Phils have a deal done for Oswalt, he just needs to waive his no trade.

[Droford]

They should never have gotten rid of Cliff Lee. Oswalt isn't going to be the answer.

[DaveWadding]

Roy 1 & Roy 2

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I abandoned hope of a Mets playoff run this season after that horrible road trip. I could never outright root for the Braves but I would def prefer they win the division instead of the Phillies. I'm sick of the Phillies.

But, if they get Oswalt they'll probably win it. They are already on their way without him there. His W-L record sucks but that's mostly the Astros' fault.

It's not out of the realm of possibility that all 8 playoff teams from last year wind up there again this year. God that'd be boring.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol I love the crazy stories of notable AAAA players, like Mike Hessman who the Mets called up. 329 career minor league homers, but can't hit for crap once he is called up to the bigs.

In Hessman's last game with the Toledo Mud Hens last year, he played an inning at every position in one game. Started at catcher, then moved around the diamond at each spot, then in the outfield. Then he went onto the mound to close the game out, blew the save, and took the loss.</font> :lol:

[YOUR Hero]

Mills and his 86 mph fastball handled the O's last night. Thing is though, he's got a great change up and curve. Last night he didn't look out of place. The Jays have some pitching depth right now, that's for sure.

[RP]

Cubs are dead and Derrick Lee should stay cause he's been dead all season so he fits right in.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

When I went to the Reds/Nats game last week when Strasburg was pitching, the comment was made that if Dusty Baker got too close to him, he might destroy his arm. We all had a light chuckle. But it turns out Dusty's witchcraft isn't so funny after all.

[McLegend]

Oswalt OKs trade to the Phillies.

I like that.

[McLegend]

Also Pedro I think it's time to start throwing.

[DaveWadding]

Miguel Tejada to Padres for relief prospect Wynn Pelzer.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Rangers get Jorge Cantu for minor league RHPs Evan Reed and Omar Poveda</font>

[Adder]

Oswalt OKs trade to the Phillies.

I like that.
So was he traded?

[McLegend]

Yes he was traded.

Phillies gave up J.A Happ and two other prospects. Plus Astros have to pay 11 million of Oswalt's salary.

[Adder]

Not keeping Lee was dumb, but that's history now. This is a nice move. Oswalt is still a top tier pitcher.

[ClockShot]

Heard on the way home the O's hired Buck Showalter.

Give that guy all the freedom in the world, and let Angelos spend some cash, he can bring that team back to promience in a few years.

[Droford]

Miguel Tejada to Padres for relief prospect Wynn Pelzer.
The Josh Bell era has arrived again, for real this time!

[Droford]

Oh, not to mention Buck Showalter is in for the Os manager next week.

a couple of small positives I guess

[Innovator]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/07/500x_bananasuit_01.jpg (http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/07/bananasuit_01.jpg)

[Emperor Smeat]

Something seems wrong about that picture.

The toilets and floor look too clean to be a public sporting event and there is ads on the wall.

[Gertner]

Jays deal Brett Wallace to the Astros for Anthony Gose.

Was kinda shocked to see this at first. Thinking about it though, I imagine the Jays are gonna move Lind to first once Overbay leaves, and have an outfield of Snider, Wells and Bautista with Lewis off the bench. Wallace has a lot of pop but is slow as fuck and terrible defensivley. Gose has a ton of speed which we lack outside of Mastronianni on the farm and is awesome with the glove. I can see what AA was doing there. Definitley a ballsy move that JP would never have done.

[Droford]

The Rangers still owe a couple of former/current Orioles players some money.


• Mickey Tettleton, $1.4 million (right): Using that memorable narcoleptic stance (http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AjSuWn8bIaYm5Q6yriurd5arO4d4/SIG=11mefsk55/**http%3A//www.battingstanceguy.com/2008/05/10/tigers), Tettleton hit 59 homers for the Rangers over two-plus seasons from 1995-97. Thirteen years later, the bill for his services rendered still hasn't come off the books.


• Mark McLemore, $970,051.97 (and not a penny less!): The old utility man has been retired since 2004 and hasn't put on a Ranger uniform since playing for the franchise's division winner in 1999. But he's still due a nice sum that's just a bit bigger than the Social Security check he won't be seeing for awhile.



• Kevin Millwood, $12.9 million: The pitcher was traded to the Baltimore Orioles (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/bal/;_ylt=Akm07ZXa12UOk10XV3hCEzirO4d4) in the offseason. But let's presume he left behind a forwarding address just in case anyone found an extra $13 million lying around.

They also still owe A-Rod about 25 million.

[DaveWadding]

Twins trade Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps

lol

[Triple Naitch]

Wasn't he supposed to be the centerpiece for Cliff Lee? Now he's going for a new set-up guy.

[Droford]

Twins trade Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps

lol

fuck..there goes the one saves guy I have on one of my fantasy teams.

Drew Storen time!

[SammyG]

Alright, fuck you George Sherill.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Question for AL fans: I saw tonight that the Yankees burned their DH in the 9th when they put Swisher in right. Is this something that happens often cause I've never actually seen it done

[Aguakate]

Hey I got a question...

...I remember that back in the day, in the 90's-early 2000's, nobody in the Home Run Derby hit alot of home runs in a single round...I think the record for a while was 13 by McGwire in '99...the Home Run Derby winner would win with just 8-10 homers in each round...but nowadays, we have guys hitting 10, 15, 20 homers in a single round...and to ME, that's weird, because the 90's is a big part of what is called "The Steroid Era", and the guys everyone associates with steroids (McGwire, Sosa, Canseco, Bonds) were active...yet none of them hit as many home runs in the HR Derby as some guys do today, when supposedly the Steroid issue is being taken care of...

...why do u think this is?

[Emperor Smeat]

They changed the rules a few years ago that switched from only taking top 2-4 hitters per individual round to accumulated HRs over the entire contest. It ended up changing how batters played the derby since now if you have a dominating 1st round, you would need less in the 2nd round regardless if 2 other players hit more in the 2nd round than you.

In 1999 those derby hitters were not just hitting home runs but demolishing distances and the Green Monster since it was assumed leading to the contest the Green Monster might cut down on the total number of home runs. Once one guy managed to get it over the Monster it became a game of who could launch it over the farthest and into the next street.

[Aguakate]

Yeah, but in '08 Josh Hamilton had 28 in ONE ROUND at Yankee Stadium...

...it's just weird to me that in ONE ROUND we have guys now hitting so many HR's, when in the 90's, the most one guy hit was 13 in one round, and it was McGwire at Fenway (a right handed hitter vs the Green Monster...short distance). It's just weird that during the steroid era no one was hitting 15, 20, 28 HR's, yet now they ARE, when the steroid issue is being taken care of, and when we have seen 5 no hitters this season.

[Dragon]

Question for AL fans: I saw tonight that the Yankees burned their DH in the 9th when they put Swisher in right. Is this something that happens often cause I've never actually seen it done

I've seen Girardi do it a couple times since he's been here. But he micromanages to the extreme sometimes so its not really that surprising. Been far too many games I've seen where the Yankees will be up by 10 runs and Girardi will still be playing detailed matchups and using lefties for one batter and stuff like that.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Rangers offered their top 3 prospects for Josh Johnson, Marlins said no.

Lee and Johnson would have been ridiculous.</font>

[RP]

lol

Johnson is going to be amazing for about 6 to 7 years.

[ClockShot]

White Sox aquire Edwin Jackson from the D-Backs for Dan Hudson and David Holmberg.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I've seen Girardi do it a couple times since he's been here. But he micromanages to the extreme sometimes so its not really that surprising. Been far too many games I've seen where the Yankees will be up by 10 runs and Girardi will still be playing detailed matchups and using lefties for one batter and stuff like that.

Has he ever done it when the score was close? I would love to see what would happen if he did it and the Yanks blew the lead and the game went into extras. People would flip.

[Jeritron]

Hey I got a question...

...I remember that back in the day, in the 90's-early 2000's, nobody in the Home Run Derby hit alot of home runs in a single round...I think the record for a while was 13 by McGwire in '99...the Home Run Derby winner would win with just 8-10 homers in each round...but nowadays, we have guys hitting 10, 15, 20 homers in a single round...and to ME, that's weird, because the 90's is a big part of what is called "The Steroid Era", and the guys everyone associates with steroids (McGwire, Sosa, Canseco, Bonds) were active...yet none of them hit as many home runs in the HR Derby as some guys do today, when supposedly the Steroid issue is being taken care of...

...why do u think this is?

This is because back then the players were juiced, but not the baseballs. I think they started making the baseballs a bit smaller and tailored for pop to appeal to the fans.
That's pretty obvious considering McGwire held the record with 13 homers in a home run friendly Fenway park, and then guys with far less prolific power started hitting 25 regularly.
It was at it's worse in the early 2000s. That's probably because the balls and players were both juiced.
Now it's mainly just the baseballs.

[Jeritron]

Question for AL fans: I saw tonight that the Yankees burned their DH in the 9th when they put Swisher in right. Is this something that happens often cause I've never actually seen it done

Occasionally I suppose, but not often at all. It's pretty rare that you'd want all your outfielders in the lineup over the designated hitter. I don't think I've seen it happen any time recently elsewhere.
The Yankees are probably one of the only teams you would see that happen with currently, because of what their outfield and DH situation is. Their outfield is pretty strong, and they don't really have a lot riding on the DH spot like lots of teams do in the AL.

[Jeritron]

Has he ever done it when the score was close? I would love to see what would happen if he did it and the Yanks blew the lead and the game went into extras. People would flip.

It's probably because the majority of the Yankees offensive threats are in the infield, and taking the DH out of the equation for a defensive replacement wouldn't take a huge component out of the lineup.
Texiera and A Rod are still in there. With other teams you'd probably be taking a middle of the lineup guy out, so you'd get second guessed way more.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Nah I meant the possibility of having to pinch hit for the pitcher in an AL ballpark.

[DaveWadding]

Maybe I'm a little fickle, but the 2 deals the D'Backs have done so far I would say have netted them fair value. Daniel Hudson plus other pieces was what I was expecting for Haren. and they got that plus Joe Saunders and cleared Edwin Jackson off the books.

I've always liked Jackson, but he was way too inconsistent for me this year. I think the Sux will use him to get the Donkey.

[Dragon]

Has he ever done it when the score was close? I would love to see what would happen if he did it and the Yanks blew the lead and the game went into extras. People would flip.

Yeah, I remember a couple times where Mariano was in the lineup because of moves like that. Usually never came down to him getting up to bat, and if it did he's pinch hit for him.

[ClockShot]

So Adam Dunn is too hot of a target. What does Cashman do? Go after Lance Berkman. Word is we ain't giving up too much.

[Dragon]

Yankees close to acquiring Berkman. Hasn't been amazing this year but still better than what we've had going through the DH spot. Hopefully he can get hot these last couple months.

Apparently its no big prospects and basically salary relief and some minor guys so seems like a good deal.

Jeter
Swisher
Tex
A-Rod
Cano
Berkman
Posada
Granderson
Gardner

Pretty stacked lineup, especially if Granderson can keep up his solid hitting as of late.

[SammyG]

Unless the Dodgers sweep the Giants and win the series against SD, they are basically done.

[McLegend]

I wonder if Ed Wade told anyone in the Astros front office that he was still on The Phillies payroll when they gave him the GM Job.

[Adder]

Edwin sure gets traded a lot. Seems like every year he's on a new team.

[Emperor Smeat]

Yankees close to acquiring Berkman. Hasn't been amazing this year but still better than what we've had going through the DH spot. Hopefully he can get hot these last couple months.

Apparently its no big prospects and basically salary relief and some minor guys so seems like a good deal.

Jeter
Swisher
Tex
A-Rod
Cano
Berkman
Posada
Granderson
Gardner

Pretty stacked lineup, especially if Granderson can keep up his solid hitting as of late.

Sort of surprised Yankees were able to get him for almost nothing for this season since Astros are paying $4 million out of the $7 million deal and don't get anyone of "quality" to replace his bat (even if he's having a down year). ESPN is reporting Astros might even be paying for part of his option salary next year as well but not confirmed.

[DaveWadding]

Berkman is being traded on the condition that the Yankees dont pick up his option for next year.

[Schlomey]

This Reds vs Braves game is pretty intense. Braves up early. Then Reds take over. Then Braves go up. Then Joey Votto hits a solo shot to tie it up going in to the ninth.


THIS is the kind of game I love and the reason I love the sport.


it makes it better that they are both division leaders ~!

[Dragon]

So the deal is Mark Melancon and Jimmy Parades for Berkman. Parades wasn't in their top 30 prospects and Melancon was around #15. I think Melancon's gonna be a solid bullpen arm, but for some reason he's struggled this year. Also 25 years old, so not a huge loss. Yankees kind of killed his confidence the past couple years in the way they handled him. Never really got much of a shot in the bigs so a change of scenery should do him good.

Still, pretty absurd that the Astros traded their two best players and really haven't gotten anything significant in return. I guess they turned one of those players around and got Wallace but that seems like it. Not to mention the fact they're paying more than half of Berkman's salary and some of Oswalt's.

Seems like the Astros just waited too long to trade these guys and rebuild. It should have happened two years ago.

[Dragon]

Yankees also get Austin Kearns.

[McLegend]

Ed Wade isn't very good at trades.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Rangers offered their top 3 prospects for Josh Johnson, Marlins said no.

Lee and Johnson would have been ridiculous.

And don't forget about Tommy Hunter. The dude is like 8-0 with a 2 ERA. The guy is young but that's pretty damn good with a rotation with Lee/Johnson/Hunter. You might as well not even have a World Series. Just wrap up the World Series trophy and send it to Texas now.

[Jeritron]

Just finished an insane week of baseball games

[Skippord]

And don't forget about Tommy Hunter. The dude is like 8-0 with a 2 ERA. The guy is young but that's pretty damn good with a rotation with Lee/Johnson/Hunter. You might as well not even have a World Series. Just wrap up the World Series trophy and send it to Texas now.
and CJ Wilson has also been very good

[Skippord]

wish I would have gone to the Rockies game today

[DaveWadding]

Chris Snyder traded to the Pirates, pending Commish approval cause of $. I think the D'Backs are going to have to pick up all his remaining salary and next year's buyout to get it done.

LaRoche doesn't look like he's moving right now, but after Adam Dunn gets solved, he could be gone too.

Qualls was great tonight vs the Mets, think he raised his stock enough to be dealt.

Kelly Johnson staying.

[ClockShot]

I assume Austin Kearns is for the bench. Seeing as how Pena, Curtis, and Miranda are holding it down right now, some depth will do.

Now maybe add an extra bullpen arm, we'll be good to go.

[Triple Naitch]

Chris Snyder traded to the Pirates, pending Commish approval cause of $. I think the D'Backs are going to have to pick up all his remaining salary and next year's buyout to get it done.

LaRoche doesn't look like he's moving right now, but after Adam Dunn gets solved, he could be gone too.

Qualls was great tonight vs the Mets, think he raised his stock enough to be dealt.

Kelly Johnson staying.

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd Qualls goes to Tampa.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Gonna be a boring-ass trade deadline for the Mets. They aren't willing to sell (not that they have much worth selling), but teams are asking too much for them to buy.

I would love to get Adam Dunn and stick him out in left while Bay is out with his lingering concussion (Pagan can play right), it'd be worth the defensive downgrade. Then when Bay's healthy Jerry will have plenty of options to play the hot hand (Beltran-Bay-Dunn-Pagan, Davis could be spelled at first by Dunn too). But I know it would never happen, they probably haven't even considered it.</font>

[ClockShot]

Yankees aquire Kerry Wood.

Indians and D-Backs are big time sellers this year.

[Emperor Smeat]

Braves get Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth from the Royals.

[ClockShot]

Braves get Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth from the Royals.

:rofl:

[ClockShot]

And the inevitable DFA of Chan Ho Park has happened.

[Boomer]

Did you see what they gave up? Nothing, basically. Tim Collins is probably the only useful piece, and he's with the freaking Royals so it probably won't matter anyway. Farnsworth is having a good year, and had one of his best with the Braves, and Ankiel is better than Gregor Blanco. And the Royals sent some money too.

[ClockShot]

Red Sox aquire Jarrod Salt(y)alamacchia from the Rangers.

I know Vic Martinez is on the DL. But what about Varitek?

[RP]

Derrik Lee just crushed one about 430 feet for 3 run HR. See yah next month Derrik Lee.

[McLegend]

I hate how it's so hard for the Phillies to get the last 3 outs of a game.

Just pay Pedro Martinez a lot of money to be the closer. Just do something.

[McLegend]

That was really gay. It was made even gayer becasue I knew it was going to happen when Brad Lidge came out with a 1 run lead.

[RP]

fuck my life

[Skippord]

Carlos Gonzalez is pretty good you guys

[Emperor Smeat]

Red Sox aquire Jarrod Salt(y)alamacchia from the Rangers.

I know Vic Martinez is on the DL. But what about Varitek?

Varitek still on the DL list but this trade was more about overall depth for catchers since Varitek wasn't the everyday catcher for the Red Sox this year.

This trade allowed Red Sox to send 1-2 catchers back to Pawtucket who is struggling with a depleted roster. At one point in the season, Pawtucket was missing 11 players and played games with barely anyone available on the bench.

A few players injured at a time is normal for a season but not 11 which wrecked Pawtucket. They use Portland and the other minor league teams for specific development and not overall team play which is why no call ups went to Pawtucket.

[SammyG]

lol how the fuck did we get Lilly and Theriot for Dewitt and minor leaguers. Word.

[McLegend]

Brad Lidge coming in with a 2 run lead in the bottom of the 11th. Can he do it?

[McLegend]

Yes he can.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ugh, holy shit Mets.

Games on the road against the Braves and Phillies this week. My guess is the final nail will be put in the coffin. Hope I get proven wrong.</font>

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Welcome to the National League Daniel Hudson.

[FakeLaser]

The Yankees needed to add a better bullpen arm than Kerry Wood but maybe he'll pan out. Change of scenery or whatever.

I would have liked adding a utility infielder. Ramiro Pena has been garbage this year.

Berkman is a nice fit for the price. I think he'll thrive in that lineup. I like the Kearns pick up to. Yankee bench is horrible this year.

[Legendary624]

Hitting up the Giants vs. Braves series this weekend in Atlanta. Pretty excited about getting to see the Giants pitching staff live in person for the first time. All of a sudden this series will feature two teams fighting for playoff position so I expect to see a great 4 game set.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

The Yankees needed to add a better bullpen arm than Kerry Wood but maybe he'll pan out. Change of scenery or whatever.

I would have liked adding a utility infielder. Ramiro Pena has been garbage this year.

Berkman is a nice fit for the price. I think he'll thrive in that lineup. I like the Kearns pick up to. Yankee bench is horrible this year.

I agree. But, I can't blame them. From what I heard the Yankees went above and beyond trying to get Soria. They were giving Kansas a Montero package for him. But the Royals said no. They tried to get Downs but Downs was asking for to much as well. Now, why Kansas didn't take the Montero package for Soria is beyond me.

[Innovator]

The Yankees needed to add a better bullpen arm than Kerry Wood but maybe he'll pan out. Change of scenery or whatever.

I would have liked adding a utility infielder. Ramiro Pena has been garbage this year.

Berkman is a nice fit for the price. I think he'll thrive in that lineup. I like the Kearns pick up to. Yankee bench is horrible this year.
I'm not a fan of switching Swisher to 6th and Berkman 2nd, Swisher was killing it in the 2 hole.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Carlos Zambrano is back and shittier than ever. Watching Fat Z struggle is one of the greatest joys one can get in sports.

[Droford]

And don't forget about Tommy Hunter. The dude is like 8-0 with a 2 ERA. The guy is young but that's pretty damn good with a rotation with Lee/Johnson/Hunter. You might as well not even have a World Series. Just wrap up the World Series trophy and send it to Texas now.
They'll lose to the Yankees in the ALDS like they did in 1996, 1998 and 1999 when they last had a decent team, with former Orioles player and manager Johnny Oates (RIP). Coincidentally enough, Ron Washington, the current Rangers manager, played 1 year with the Orioles in 1987 and was preceded as Texas' manager by Buck Showalter who is the new Orioles manager as of later on today.

6 degrees of Orioles Separation! Gotta love it!

[ClockShot]

I agree. But, I can't blame them. From what I heard the Yankees went above and beyond trying to get Soria. They were giving Kansas a Montero package for him. But the Royals said no. They tried to get Downs but Downs was asking for to much as well. Now, why Kansas didn't take the Montero package for Soria is beyond me.

Because Soria had a no-trade clause and the Yankees were on his list.

[DaveWadding]

They'll lose to the Yankees in the ALDS like they did in 1996, 1998 and 1999 when they last had a decent team, with former Orioles player and manager Johnny Oates (RIP). Coincidentally enough, Ron Washington, the current Rangers manager, played 1 year with the Orioles in 1987 and was preceded as Texas' manager by Buck Showalter who is the new Orioles manager as of later on today.

6 degrees of Orioles Separation! Gotta love it!

No one cares.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Ryan Howard sprained an ankle yesterday. This is terrific news for Joey Votto's triple crown campaign.

[Hanso Amore]

Hey Skippord. Carlos Gonzalez is the shit. I really like him.

Im going to love it in a few years when he is playing for the Yankees.

[Skippord]

the Rockies will re-sign him, probably

[Schlomey]

So the Reds surprised everyone by taking 2 out of 3 from the Braves. I assumed that the Cardinals would sweep the Pirates and the Reds might get 1 from the Braves. Part of that prediction was right! Now the Reds get a crack at the Pirates to keep/maintain their lead. The Reds SHOULD be able to put my Pirates to sleep and regain the lead in the division.

Its a good week to be a fan of this division a lot of good games have happened surprisingly.

[Triple Naitch]

Schlomey, how's that fair weather in your neck of the woods?

[Schlomey]

I grew up loving the reds and pirates how is that fair weather? They are both close to home loves of mine.

[Schlomey]

pirates will always be my number 1 but if my number 2 has a shot at the playoffs i am going to turn my attention to them for the time being.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I miss the days of the bitter Reds/Pirates rivalry. Of course I wasn't around in the 70s when it was at its peak, but the early 90s was pretty intense too.

[Schlomey]

yes i sided with the pirates back in 90-92 when it was HOT. I remember goin to those games in Pitt and the crowds being very mixed and heated. It wasa great time to be a Pirates fan. My dad was a Reds fan and picked on me and I remember my Grandpa being an Indians fan..which was just laughable to me and him.

I no longer hold the grudges and honestly have zero respect for the pirates..just ya know..a whole lifetime of being a supporter I'm not gonna quit now...

[YOUR Hero]

AJ Burnett with another gem.

[Schlomey]

Damn the White Sox are just MURDERING the Tigers. :/

[Innovator]

AJ Burnett with another gem.
It's great to see he shows up against his old team.

[Schlomey]

Reds vs Pirates - Game 2.

Starting right now.

Just ate a pound of meat. Beer in hand. No Joey Votto.


Mike Leake (7-2) vs Paul Maholm ( my favorite Pirates pitcher for absolutely no reason)

[Triple Naitch]

Wow the Angels are moving Torii Hunter, the best defensive centerfielder for the past decade, to right field permanently.

[McLegend]

Ryan Howard on 15 day DL.

So now Supreme can be even happier.

[Schlomey]

Is that a move of desperation or is that a move because they assume since he is so amazing defensively that he could handle the switch better than another younger guy?

[Schlomey]

Ryan Howard on 15 day DL.

So now Supreme can be even happier.



Poor Phillies have been struggling with tons of injuries this season. Bad timing to see him go out! :$

[McLegend]

Dan Uggla has 8 home runs in 11 games.

Meanwhile A-Rod still can't hit 1.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

UGHHHHHHHHHHHH I hate when Dusty does this.

Normally the Reds starting lineup has Cabrera hitting 2nd, Votto 3rd, and Stubbs 7th. But tonight Janish, Cairo, and Heisey are playing in their places. So how does Dusty switch the lineup? HE DOESN'T. He just subs the players into the lineup based on the guy they're replacing. So Janish is hitting 2nd, Cairo is 3rd, and Heisey, clearly the best hitter of the three, is 7th.

[Schlomey]

Yeah a shitty start to this Reds game. Yes I am a Pirate "lifer" but comon the Reds need this!

[Schlomey]

And McCutchen is barely conscious........

[Skippord]

well that was the worst possible Rockies game to go to

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Oh looky Ellsbury is finally ready to play baseball again. Let's hope there's no strong gusts of wind during the game tomorrow or else he might relapse.

[Droford]

Os are 1-0 under Buck Showalter! HOORAH

[YOUR Hero]

It's great to see he shows up against his old team.

That's just Burnett being Burnett.

So much talent, so much potential, yet his record almost every year is the same; @ 500, high Ks, high whip/era.

[RP]

Jose Bautista has been sippin on some Ron Ron juice.

[Innovator]

AN A-BOMB

FROM A-ROD!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Congrats to A-Rod on his ill-gotten gains.

[McLegend]

Gay

[Schlomey]

I hope Anybody Thrilla is watching this game it is revenge on the game last night. Reds vs Pirates I mean.

Andrew McCutchen has been banged up the last 2 games. Last night he took a shot to the head and was laid out and today he jammed his leg into the ground while chasing a fly ball. Goober.

[Innovator]

Gay
When Lidge comes out of the bullpen, does he come out to the Smallville theme?


somebody SAAAAAAAAAAAAVE MEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[McLegend]

Actually no it's not.

How many of A-Rod's 600 home runs came with the help of PEDs? 250? 300?

[Innovator]

Yeah those HRS were only 385, not 405. Probably 50-75.

[SammyG]

Dodgers, you suck. Theriot is HORRIBLE.

[McLegend]

Phillies get Mike Sweeney for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

[ClockShot]

Little news going down in Texas right now and I'm curious to get some opinions from us baseball fans.

So, as some of you may have heard, the Rangers are bankrupt. The auction for the team is going on today and only 2 groups are going back and forth. One is the group led by pitching god Nolan Ryan, MLB's "preferred buyer" and current Rangers president. The other is Mark Cuban's group, bad boy owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

As of right now, Cuban leads the bidding. And it'll probably go back and forth through the night.

Now think hypothetical. IF Cuban or Ryan wins the bidding. You think MLB will approve the sale? Will the Rangers be the team to beat come next year? Will Mark Cuban take MLB ownership to the next level?

Just curious. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, GO!

[Triple Naitch]

They most likely won't approve Cuban's bid. I believe Ryan will win the bid. Even if Cuban did get it, he still can't compete with the Yankees and Red Sox $ wise.

[Droford]

Mark Cuban is worth $2.5 Billion

Steinbrenner, when he died, was only worth $1.15 Billion

I think if Cuban wanted, he could outspend the Yankees and Red Sox combined, but the problem is the fanbase isn't the same. If there wasn't a salary cap in the NBA Im sure he'd have the Mavericks spending a lot as well.

But it wouldn't be hard for Cuban, who already owns HDNET, to set up some sort of Mavericks/Rangers Sports Network similar to YES which would help expand the fanbase.

[Droford]

I dont know what Showalter said/did in the past 72 hours, but the Orioles are playing some really inspired baseball right now for a team thats like 35 games under .500.

Its 8-1 Os over the Angels in the 4th. Luke Scott just hit his 20th HR. Felix Pie has been the most improved of all..hes looked great the last two games.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Definitely don't think MLB would approve a sale to Cuban. Baseball owners are a bunch of crotchety old men. Cuban would probably be seen as as a young whippersnap who will mess everything up.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>And Mike Pelfrey continues to prove that his first half was nothing more than a fluke.</font>

[OssMan]

Orioles knocked out Erwin Santana on 9 runs in 4 innings damn

[RP]

THE O'S ARE GOING TO THE SERIES!

[McLegend]

Having a baseball team in South Florida is dumb enough, but having a baseball team in South Florida without a dome is just idiotic.

[Droford]

Orioles knocked out Erwin Santana on 9 runs in 4 innings damn

What are the odds he throws a no hitter next time out?

[Innovator]

Droford the Yankees are worth 3 billion alone, between the team, ballpark, and YES.

[Emperor Smeat]

Droford the Yankees are worth 3 billion alone, between the team, ballpark, and YES.

YES Network alone is $3 billion or based on the buying price when it was rumored for sale a few years ago.

Based on the team wealth list for 2010, Yankees are worth $1.6 billion and the stadium barely contributes to the value since the state "owns" it (in terms of 30-year payback deal to get money for the new stadium).

To put that all in perspective, Red Sox are #2 in the team wealth list but almost 50% less in value than Yankees while Fenway Park is worth some money but won't reach a top wealth level until it celebrates its 100th anniversary. NESN barely reaches $500 million in terms of wealth.

[Droford]

lol

Charlie Sheen paid almost $100,000 for the ball that went through Bill Buckner's legs in the 1986 WS on this date in 1992.

[McLegend]

Dan Uggla is the worst defensive 2nd basemen ever.

[Boomer]

Medlen is out with a UCL injury. Tommy John...stay away.

And signs are pointing towards Mike Minor getting the call and Kenshin getting the shaft.

[YOUR Hero]

Who will land Dunn?

[SammyG]

lol @ Padilla somehow having a no hitter through 5 1/3

[ClockShot]

Nolan Ryan's group wins the Texas Rangers auction.

[ClockShot]

Also, Pirates claimed our buddy Chan Ho Park off waivers. :shifty:

But I hear that the Red Sox put Papelblown on waivers and an AL team went and claimed him. But I'll bet they'll just pull him back.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Rumor has it the Reds will soon be calling Aroldis Chapman up to the majors as bullpen help.

Chapman has been working with the coaches at Louisville on tightening up his throwing motion to get better weight distribution. The result? His last game he was clocked twice at 103 MPH. YOU HEAR THAT, ALBERT. 103

[Innovator]

I hope the Pirates have plenty of Pepto ready for CHP.

[Skippord]

like the Pirates even care at this point

[Gertner]

John Buck on the 15 dl, which means us Jays fans get to see the future: J.P ARENCIBIA!!!!!!!!!

[Evil Vito]

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<font color=goldenrod>Just more proof that the Japanese are ninjas.</font>

[Schlomey]

I had a dream about Nolan Ryan last night. I fell asleep watching Sports Center where the featured story was him buying the Texas Rangers..

So the dream...


He was driving his car in front of me and blew a tire. I pulled over and changed his tire for him and told him that I loved watching him play the game. He invited me back to his house and we played pool in his basement. End dream.

[McLegend]

That is the best catch I have ever seen.

Also Roy Oswalt sounds a little like Billy Bob Thorton from Slingblade.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

lol @ Padilla somehow having a no hitter through 5 1/3

You aren't supposed to mention that when it's happening. :shifty:

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Kevin Youkilis's season might be finished, fml.

:foc:

[McLegend]

Phillies should have lost that game, but because of a bad call they win.

BOOM

[Skippord]

Jesus, the Rockies should just concede every road game that Ubaldo Jimenez doesn't pitch

[Aguakate]

HORRIBLE call in that Phillies/Marlins game. And the umpire has the audacity after the game to reaffirm that it WAS a foul ball. He cost the Marlins the game and is so hard-headed that he won't accept he made a mistake.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Reds are back at Wrigley this weekend. Last time they were there, they outscored the Cubbies 30-8. Let's get some of that action again.

[DaveWadding]

damned Cubs offense.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

damned Reds defense :cool:

[DaveWadding]

what's your opinion on Heisey vs. Stubbs? do you think Heisey could be the CF of the future instead of Stubbs?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Marlins have by far the whiniest announcers in baseball. I understand being upset about a call, but god DAMN that's annoying (watch the vid, obv):</font>

http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100805&content_id=13080100&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla

[DaveWadding]

and his name is DAN UGGLA!!!!

The Marlins and Rangers have the most godawful announcers. I swear.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

what's your opinion on Heisey vs. Stubbs? do you think Heisey could be the CF of the future instead of Stubbs?

nah Heisey's future is in left, which is fine

but right now Heisey should be starting over Stubbs, Bruce, and Gomes everyday

[DaveWadding]

Votto, Phillips, Bruce, Stubbs, Heisey...

makes my stomach turn. Ugh.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

WELLLLLLLLLLL the lineup could be Phillips, Votto, Hamilton, Dunn

so let's all count our blessings

[Miotch]

I fucking LOVE that no one is talking SAWX/YANX in here right now.

Carry on with what you were discussing.

[Aguakate]

I look at the National League, and it looks so weak in comparison to the American League...

...I'll go as far as to say that whoever wins the NL Pennant will lose to whoever wins the AL.

You look at the Yankees and Rays, for example, and then look at the Braves or Reds or Padres, and it's not even close.

[Triple Naitch]

Not to mention that the Red Sox are in third place in their division and have a better record than all but 3 teams in the NL.

[ClockShot]

And Boston is pretty banged up in the injury dept.

[Boomer]

Injuries are destroying the Braves right now. That, and Glaus hasn't shown anything at all since after the All-Star Break. Its sad, because he still leads the team by far in RBIs. The Braves pitching continues to keep them in games.

Mike Minor will be pitching for the Braves on Monday. Don't know what Kawikami did to warrant being sent down to the minors for three weeks. Losing Medlen is huge. He would have been amazing in long-relief for the playoffs. That is, if the Braves even make it there.

Thank the gods for All-Star Omar Infante.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Oh look, the Mets fell apart again.

Ugh. Fuck this shit. I've got tickets for Wednesday :( I really wish I didn't love baseball so much, I'd love to stop giving the fucking Wilpons money.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Buccholz.

[McLegend]

Hey guys the Phillies are pretty good again, and the best players on the team aren't even playing.

[Boomer]

Hey guys the Phillies are pretty good again, and the best players on the team aren't even playing.

The Braves are giving you the lead, you might as well take it. They just lost to the Giants, allowing them to score two runs in the 9th and 11th without getting a hit.

[DaveWadding]

<font color=goldenrod>Oh look, the Mets fell apart again.

Ugh. Fuck this shit. I've got tickets for Wednesday :( I really wish I didn't love baseball so much, I'd love to stop giving the fucking Wilpons money.</font>

I gave up on the D'Backs. No desire to even go again this year, unless a really amazing pitcher is scheduled.

[McLegend]

The Braves are giving you the lead, you might as well take it. They just lost to the Giants, allowing them to score two runs in the 9th and 11th without getting a hit.

I'll gladly take it.

Also it's nice to see that the Braves erected a statue of Chipper Jones at 3rd base. Nice to see that kind of dedication from an organzation.

[Boomer]

The Phillies start winning and suddenly you are all jokes, huh?

[Droford]

Someone break up the Orioles!

This just makes me wish they had gotten Showalter hired sooner instead of dicking around with Samuel for as long as they did.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada called up to the bigs

Wonder who's going down then. My hope says Francouer and Castillo...though Francoeur and Cora would do just fine. At least Cora's vesting option for 2011 won't be an issue.

Not really sure why they'd bother calling Tejada back up if they are just going to stick him on the bench, though. Omar hasn't got the balls to cut bait with guys like Castillo and Perez (or at least, the Wilpons won't let him). But it's better than nothing.</font>

[McLegend]

The Phillies start winning and suddenly you are all jokes, huh?

I always try and bring the jokes.

[YOUR Hero]

If (middle word of LifE) the Jays hadn't lost 12 of 14 at one point.... :nono:

[SaskatchewanChamp]

If (middle word of LifE) the Jays hadn't lost 12 of 14 at one point.... :nono:

Not too mention the 6 out of 10 games lost to the Indians :nono:

[SaskatchewanChamp]

If they didn't leave the bases loaded in the 1st, this game could easily be 10-2.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Arencibia looks good this afternoon as well, HR and base hit in his first two MLB at bats. Get some son!!!

[ClockShot]

Boston sorta kinda plays the desperation card and sign Carlos Delgado to a minor league deal.

If Delgado is not on the big league roster by September 1st, he can opt out and become a free agent.

24 days to get from Pawtucket to Boston, I can see it happening. Kinda curious if he's been keeping himself in playing shape or if he's got some rust on him.

[DaveWadding]

WELLLLLLLLLLL the lineup could be Phillips, Votto, Hamilton, Dunn

so let's all count our blessings

Pretty sure the Reds are better off with Volquez rather than Hamilton and some other crappier pitcher.

[Gertner]

Arencibia!!!!!!!!! I was jacked about him getting called up and in his debut through 6 he's 4 for 4, 2 home runs, a double, and a single with 3 rbi's.

[Gertner]

Overbay hits a 3 run jack. 8 home runs now this game vs the Rays.

[ClockShot]

Joe Buck and Tim McCarver need to be fired from Fox.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Joe Buck and Tim McCarver need to be fired out of a cannon.

[Jeritron]

So we're all in agreement then. Joe Buck and Tim McCarver won't be allowed near the phone again

[Emperor Smeat]

I stopped watching MLB on Fox ever since they started to push the scoreboard too far up on the screen. I don't have a flat screen or HD style TV so all I get to see is part of the pitch count and the outs number (TV is maybe 5-6 years old itself).

They are horrible when it comes to the playoffs similar to ESPN and NBA playoffs since its non-stop talking about a select few players and/or Yankees and hyping up matches they only care for.

[OssMan]

lol @ Pierzynski falling on his ass

[McLegend]

A-Rod got hit by a Lance Burkeman hit in batting practice and was hurt. A-Rod was got hit because he was distracted by Joe Buck trying to say "Hi!" to him.


Omg that is the funniest and greatest thing I ever heard. I now love Joe Buck. He's the man.

[Skippord]

damn, insanely tough loss for the Colorado Rockies today

[Emperor Smeat]

A-Rod got hit by a Lance Burkeman hit in batting practice and was hurt. A-Rod was got hit because he was distracted by Joe Buck trying to say "Hi!" to him.


Omg that is the funniest and greatest thing I ever heard. I now love Joe Buck. He's the man.

:lol: I can see a lot of opponent fans and players try to say "hi" to him as the new taunt or way to get him distracted during a game.

So basically Berkman still sucks at hitting since the trade and needed someone to be distracted to get a hit.

[Schlomey]

damn, insanely tough loss for the Colorado Rockies today

they are making up for it early in todays game. :nono:

[Gertner]

Morrow with a no hitter through 7 plus 14 k's. If the Jays were in any other division they'd be playoff bound.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Morrow with a no hitter through 7 plus 14 k's. If the Jays were in any other division they'd be playoff bound.

THIS :yes:

[Gertner]

No hits, 16 k's thru 8!!!!!

[SammyG]

lol Rays how many times will you be no hit this season