MLB 2010 Season Thread [Archive] - Page 7

ClockShot

06-10-2010, 11:42 AM

OMG my worst nightmare. Only way it would be worse if it was Mets

Yankees might possibly acquire Cliff Lee if he doesn't sign extension with the Mariners.

:'(

Ain't happening. If Vazquez can continue to pull his weight, there's no point to go after Lee. If anything, we'll be looking for a bat around the trade deadline to fill in for Nick Johnson.

But it does baffle me that all the cash Seattle threw around this offseason they wouldn't be this bad.

Innovator

06-10-2010, 11:42 AM

I dunno about Lee, I'd be for it but he needs to sign an extension or a new contract, I don't want to give everything up just to get him for three months.

And where is he gonna go? Javy isn't bad lately, Hughes is awesome, and the other 3 are solid.

McLegend

06-10-2010, 11:48 AM

In case you guys didn't realize this

Cliff Lee> Jaiver Vazquez

Adder

06-10-2010, 01:47 PM

Sometimes the Yankees have been kown to acquire guys simply to stop their competitors from signing them. Other teams too I'm sure, but the Evil Empire is far more known for it.

Innovator

06-10-2010, 01:53 PM

Sometimes the Yankees have been kown to acquire guys simply to stop their competitors from signing them. Other teams too I'm sure, but the Evil Empire is far more known for it.
PITCHING AND DEFENSE

ClockShot

06-10-2010, 08:52 PM

Coaching staffs were announced for the All-Star game today.

Joe Girardi is bringing A's manager Bob Geren and Angels manager Mike Scioscia(hmmmmmm).

Charlie Manuel is taking along Giants manager Bruce Bochy and Padres skipper Bud Black.

Evil Vito

06-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Jon Niese was almost perfect tonight. Complete game, 1-hit shutout. The only baserunner he allowed was a double to Chris Denorfia in the 3rd.

Awesome. :cool: Maybe some day they'll get that elusive no-no.

McLegend

06-10-2010, 09:34 PM

The Phillies really suck.

McLegend

06-10-2010, 09:39 PM

I would be as useful as Chase Utley and Jayson Werth in the line up right now.

Skippord

06-11-2010, 12:03 AM

Hey they're going to be starting for the NL in the all star game

McLegend

06-11-2010, 12:27 AM

Guess I don't like the NL's chances.

Skippord

06-11-2010, 12:37 AM

that's why fan voting is a joke

FakeLaser

06-11-2010, 12:41 AM

mark teixeira starting 1B AL All-Stars

Evil Vito

06-11-2010, 01:05 AM

The All Star game is something I hope the new Commish changes up in 2012, cause we all know Selig won't do anything. MLB defends the fan vote saying "it's the fans' game" - fine, but if you're going to allow the fans to pick the lineups (and often times wind up with undeserving players participating), you can't put something of importance on the line in it.

06-11-2010, 08:40 AM

FUCK LOU PINELLA

Droford

06-11-2010, 01:36 PM

Im still trying to figure out who the one Os rep in the ASG will be. Probably Ty Wigginton, but he's been on a slide for the past month. Plus Ty Wigginton, ALL STAR just sounds odd. We dont even have a pitcher that could get added and not used.

Evil Vito

06-11-2010, 02:11 PM

And this is why I want Wally Backman as the next manager of the Mets:

http://boston.barstoolsports.com/random-thoughts/must-watch-wally-backman-gets-ejected-and-unloads-a-giant-can-of-awesomess/

Droford

06-11-2010, 07:08 PM

Camden Yards is full of Mets fans..

ugh

ClockShot

06-11-2010, 07:40 PM

That's South Bronx. But for the next 3 days in your case, South Queens.

Evil Vito

06-11-2010, 10:31 PM

R.A. Dickey's been a great pickup. Also glad to see The Animal hit one out.

If the Mets drop the next two to the Orioles, I'll give up hope on them winning a single road series this year.

Skippord

06-11-2010, 10:59 PM

after a two hour rain delay Ubaldo Jimenezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz takes the hill

Skippord

06-11-2010, 11:13 PM

with the rain and Ubaldo throwing 98, a Blue Jay might die

Evil Vito

06-12-2010, 09:50 PM

A road series win! Back to back road wins! Am I dreaming?

DaveWadding

06-12-2010, 10:01 PM

Yes, the Mets still suck.

Droford

06-12-2010, 10:07 PM

But the Os suck much much worse!

Dragon

06-12-2010, 10:18 PM

About that Cliff Lee stuff, I highly doubt the Yankees go after him.

They've passed on Santana, Sabathia (via trade) and Halladay in recent years. And those were all in years where their rotation was much less stable. Right now they have 5 solid starters. Barring a big injury to one of the 5 starters I see them passing since it really isn't even necessary right now. The way the lineup has been going with injuries I see that as their main concern.

I think its a given that they go after him in the offseason as a free agent though.

Dragon

06-12-2010, 10:19 PM

Also, what are the chances Lee actually signs an extension with a team that trades for him? Wasn't he traded from Philly because he wasn't interested in discussing an extension and wanted to hit the market as a free agent?

McLegend

06-12-2010, 10:30 PM

He was interesed in an extension. I think the Phillies thought his agent was asking for too much.

The Yankees can easily win the World Series without Cliff Lee, but if you get Lee that's like the best ever Postseason rotation. No way they lose.

Cliff Lee is so good.

Splaya

06-12-2010, 10:38 PM

mark teixeira starting 1B AL All-Stars
Yeah pretty much bullshit

DaveWadding

06-13-2010, 01:19 AM

Figured I should crosspost this from my drunken thread...

Going to the D'Backs/Cardinals game tomorrow. Was looking at some "stats" the other night and found this. Pretty fucking scary.

Rank Player (age) Adjusted OPS+ Bats
1. Babe Ruth+ 207 L
2. Ted Williams+ 190 L
3. Barry Bonds 181 L
4. Lou Gehrig+ 179 L
5. Rogers Hornsby+ 175 R
6. Mickey Mantle+ 172 B
7. Albert Pujols (30) 171 R
8. Dan Brouthers+ 170 L
Shoeless Joe Jackson 170 L
10. Ty Cobb+ 168 L

Assume he has 7-8 more good years left (a la Manny) and....damn.

Hardkore Kidd J

06-13-2010, 07:36 AM

Boomer

06-13-2010, 05:20 PM

I'm so glad this ridiculous Braves road trip is over. They've played the fewest home games in baseball, and have had one of the best home records so far this year. Not to mention they've played for 20 straight days...the off day tomorrow is well needed.

And I think its getting pretty close to the point where Chipper needs to figure his shit out or go home. At this point, I'm not sure he will ever get back to form...he's never had a slump this bad in his career.

Evil Vito

06-13-2010, 05:30 PM

First 3-game road sweep since September 2008. Nice. I'm not used to the Mets actually cashing in against bad opponents.

ClockShot

06-13-2010, 06:50 PM

Jorge Posada making his case for DH next year. 2 Grand Slams in 2 games.

DaveWadding

06-13-2010, 11:43 PM

Walkoff win for the D'Backs. Pretty awesome live. Too bad the bullpen sucks ass. Poo Holes delivered the goods though.

Skippord

06-14-2010, 03:34 AM

I like when Chris Young is successful for some reason

I have no idea why though

ClockShot

06-14-2010, 09:02 PM

ESPN Magazine conducted a poll after the Galarraga perfect game. 100 random MLB players took a poll on the best and worse umps in the game, instant replay, should the Galarraga game be overturned. Interesting results.

Survey Says ...

Results from ESPN The Magazine's Baseball Confidential poll of 100 major league players. For best/worst umpire, players were asked to list their top three in each category. For a closer look at the survey, check here (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5276200).
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0610/mlb_g_jjoyce_sy_65.jpg Baseball's best ump:
1. Jim Joyce (53%)
2. Tim McClelland (34%)
3. Jim Wolf (15%)

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0610/mlb_u_cbbucknor_65.jpg Baseball's worst ump:
1. CB Bucknor (37%)
2. Joe West (35%)
3. Angel Hernandez (22%)

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0610/mlb_u_jwest_65.jpg Baseball's quickest hook:
1. Joe West (35%)
2. Rob Drake (12%)
3. Bill Hohn (9%)

Grade the umps:
1. B: 29%
2. C: 20%
3. A: 16%
Average grade: B

Replay on the bases?
Yes: 22%
No: 77%
Maybe: 1%

Replay on fair/foul calls?
Yes: 36%
No: 62%
Not sure: 2%

Overturn calls in Galarraga game?
Yes: 13%
No: 86%
Not sure: 1%

Emperor Smeat

06-15-2010, 12:43 AM

The apology and him knowing he made a huge blunder helped Joyce a lot since it confirmed a lot of the reasons why he is well liked by the players.

From what I read, a lot of the players hate the antics Bucknor does on certain calls and strike-outs more than a general "hatred" on Joe West for his ego/eagerness to toss anyone out of a game.

Droford

06-15-2010, 12:52 AM

The SF Giants having orange jerseys playing the Os on "Halloween night in June" is amusing. The O's getting spanked 10-2 is not.

Plus the Os got hosed on a call at 1st, runner beat the ball to the bag by about 5 feet but its 10-2 in the 9th with 1 out..

OssMan

06-15-2010, 02:52 AM

Did they do that because they knew they wouldn't be playing on or near Halloween anytime soon

ClockShot

06-15-2010, 01:44 PM

Mark Mulder hangs up the spikes.

McLegend

06-15-2010, 07:38 PM

The Phillies are down 2-0 in the bottom of the 2nd to the Yankees.

It's safe to say this game is over.

ClockShot

06-15-2010, 09:02 PM

Sergio Mitre to the DL. Boone FUCKING Logan gets called up.

God help us Yankee fans.

McLegend

06-16-2010, 07:19 PM

Moyer is going to get lambasted tonight.

DaveWadding

06-16-2010, 07:42 PM

Holy God. Justin Upton just hit it completely out of Fenway.

MVP

06-16-2010, 09:17 PM

The damn Uptons always hit well against the Red Sox...

06-16-2010, 09:19 PM

Alfonso Soriano just layed down a sacrafice bunt. I dont know how to live in a world where Soriano lays down sacrafice bunts.

Innovator

06-16-2010, 09:24 PM

Yankees hit Roy Halladay, but can barely touch Jamie Moyer

Baseball ladies and gents

Skippord

06-16-2010, 10:37 PM

the Rockies struck out 12 times against Scott Baker today

incredible

Emperor Smeat

06-16-2010, 10:42 PM

Selig awards 2012 All-Star game to Kansas City which means Fenway lost out on celebrating its 100th anniversary with the All-Star game. I think another AL West team was the only other contenders.

:lol: Selig said Boston had good reasons in their bid but decided Royals had a better bidding package.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5294572

MVP

06-16-2010, 11:06 PM

I think a team should make a playoff appearance in the last 10 years to be able to host the All-Star Game, or at least post a winning record.

McLegend

06-16-2010, 11:12 PM

:eek: Boston didn't get something for once

Good for Kansas City

Emperor Smeat

06-16-2010, 11:22 PM

I think a team should make a playoff appearance in the last 10 years to be able to host the All-Star Game, or at least post a winning record.

Or not have an owner who is a penny pincher.

One reason KC had a new stadium built was the owner/group made a promise to bring an all-star game to the city since Selig has been known to give out all-star games to teams with new stadiums as an "econimic boost" to owners/cities.

DaveWadding

06-16-2010, 11:23 PM

I think a team should make a playoff appearance in the last 10 years to be able to host the All-Star Game, or at least post a winning record.

83-79 in '03.

DaveWadding

06-17-2010, 12:06 AM

seems to me that Hunter Wendelstedt had it out for the Reds tonight.

Jeritron

06-17-2010, 01:58 AM

Good for KC. I haven't been there, but my brother has and he say it's a great park.

As a Boston fan, obviously I'd like to see it in Fenway, but whatever. It will be back eventually.

I would contend that it would have been nice to have the 100th Anniversary gimmick, and then Kansas City could host it any other AL year...
Then again, Boston did host it in 1999, and as a baseball market we have plenty to be happy about, so I am happy for the KC fans.

Skippord

06-17-2010, 02:09 AM

I would love to go to KC for that game

might have to get money before 2013 so I can

Jeritron

06-17-2010, 02:15 AM

I am currently wearing a throwback Orioles shirt. I just thought Droford would like to know that.

ClockShot

06-17-2010, 07:50 AM

Kaufman Stadium is a pretty ballpark. Good for them.

Looking at Wikipedia, Boston had it last in '99, the Royals in '73. The team going the longest without hosting, the Mets. Who hosted back in 1964.

MVP

06-17-2010, 09:36 AM

I think a team should make a playoff appearance in the last 10 years to be able to host the All-Star Game, or at least post a winning record.

Looking back this sounds a bit ridiculous. Kauffman Stadium is a very nice stadium and I'm happy for the fans in Kansas City. Hopefully they get to see an AL victory since their team has been so terrible for so many seasons (except '03 :$ ).

06-17-2010, 09:44 AM

Evil Vito

06-17-2010, 09:45 AM

So what do we have now?

2011: Arizona
2012: Kansas City

And that's it? Hope Citi Field gets 2013.

Jeritron

06-17-2010, 05:09 PM

It probably will Vito. Although the NL has a few great new parks

Jeritron

06-17-2010, 05:16 PM

I was just reading that Citi Field is favored to get it in 2013 by far, and Minnesota's new Target field in 2014.

I guess The Cubs are also making a push to get it in 2014, to commemorate Wrigley's 100th anniversary? That's an AL year though. I doubt they'd spring for that if they didn't choose Fenway for 2012.

The Marlins and Nationals are both requesting the 2015 game. Marlins have a new park opening in a couple years.

OssMan

06-17-2010, 05:26 PM

If they didn't have the allstar game at gay ass old Yankee Stadium in 2008, then it would make more sense for New York to get one in 2013, but if they do that in it's in New York twice in five years. They have to give one to Citi Field and of course the new Yankee Stadium, so that's gonna be 3 times in no more than 10 years that it's in New York.

Supreme Olajuwon

06-17-2010, 05:41 PM

fuck New York, they still need to have one at Great American

Skippord

06-17-2010, 05:44 PM

that would be an awesome Home Run Derby

Supreme Olajuwon

06-17-2010, 05:45 PM

you know what would be the worst homerun derby ever

Citi Field

Boomer

06-17-2010, 05:47 PM

Chipper Jones is holding a presser in 15 minutes. Enjoy your Larry chants while you have them.

Jeritron

06-17-2010, 05:50 PM

I'd like to see a Fenway Park Home Run Derby outside of the steroid era

Jeritron

06-17-2010, 05:52 PM

Now I really wish the AllStar Game was coming here again soon. I didn't get to go to the game or derby last time around, but I did attend FanFest and it was fantastic.

Skippord

06-17-2010, 05:53 PM

you know what would be the worst homerun derby ever

Citi Field
Petco

Evil Vito

06-17-2010, 07:36 PM

Yeah, Petco would be worse than Citi for a Derby.

Citi really hasn't been all that bad power-wise. The Mets just haven't hit for much power in general.

Though I will say, I love it when the Phillies come in and they hit like 2,732,093 balls to left field that would have been 10 rows deep in Philly but are innocent fly-outs at Citi. :lol:

glanville6

06-17-2010, 10:29 PM

As crazy as it seems, I dont think the Cubs are out of the division yet. 6.5 back dont sound so bad considering Lee and Ramirez havent been hitting. Fukudome and Soto have cooled off. Dempster cant go past the 7th without imploding and Zambrano...fuck i dont even know what the fuck is wrong with Zambrano.

They're still in it though. The N.L is completely up for grabs.

You're right- I know we probably sound like the stereotypical never die Cubs fan, but in a division that the Cards could be running away with, with our win today, we're 6 back of the Cards, and 6.5 from the Reds, who I don't take as a real threat. We just got to expand on this amazing 2 game winning streak. Keep pitching well- if we could somehow win yet another series from an AL West team, things could be looking up.

Droford

06-18-2010, 12:04 AM

Rumor is that the Os might get Jason Nix and potentially Carlos Quentin from the White Sox for a AA Pitcher.

hmm

Also, Buck Showalter is the leading candidate for the Manager spot.

McLegend

06-18-2010, 12:09 AM

Hey how bout the Phils taking 2 out of 3 from the Yanks. Pretty good yo

Evil Vito

06-18-2010, 12:44 AM

Mets 10 games over .500

Nice.

Skippord

06-18-2010, 12:48 AM

I forgot to mention this earlier but

UBALDOHHHHHHHHH

Evil Vito

06-18-2010, 12:34 PM

Mariners bullpen catcher Jason Phillips is getting married in the bullpen on Sunday:

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/seattle-mariners-jason-phillips-to-marry-woman-he-met-in-stands?GT1=39002

Awesome story. Couldn't help but like him while he was on the Mets.

DaveBrawl

06-18-2010, 03:55 PM

Sweet got some tickets a few rows up from the Sox dugout. Strasburg will likely no hit them. :lol:

Well so much for that, apparently he pitches tonight and J.D. Martin pitches tomorrow against Peavy.:(

Skippord

06-18-2010, 07:03 PM

Troy Tulowitzki is out for 4-8 weeks

I have to go contemplate suicide for awhile

Nervous Ferret

06-18-2010, 07:56 PM

Nats/White Sox on MLB Network. Good god Stephen Strasburg, good god. 7Ks in 4 innings with a good pitchcount. He appears to be "toying" with a semi-legitimate Major League lineup. Natinals are still losing 1-0 though

Innovator

06-18-2010, 09:54 PM

Can we DOA Park?

Innovator

06-18-2010, 10:15 PM

WHAT THE FUCK, WILL SOMEONE WAKE THE FUCK UP AND HIT THE BALL

ClockShot

06-18-2010, 10:20 PM

Dammit. Andy and Javy gotta take baseball bats to everybody in that bullpen not named Mo or Dave. No way in hell do they deserve this.

Ace gotta get back pronto.

Emperor Smeat

06-18-2010, 10:42 PM

Nice pitchers duel between Nats and White Sox sort of ruined by the last Nats bullpen pitcher who ended up throwing as many balls/hit balls as he did with strikes. Obama was at the game since even he wanted to see Strasburg pitch.

Red Sox win today in Manny's return to Fenway. Not liking how Bard still having issues with the random HR he likes to give up but at the same time he's getting much better in the closer role when they need him.

Evil Vito

06-18-2010, 11:03 PM

8 in a row. Fuck yeah.

Great game for Tak.

Droford

06-18-2010, 11:04 PM

LOL (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/stephen-strasburg-all-star-game-makes-sense-061810)

Apparently people (READ FOX) want Strasburg in the All Star Game.

Despite the fact that Capps is shoe in to be the Nats rep and thats all they'll probably get.

Not to mention the fact he's only played in 3 games...hardly worthy of ALL STAR label.

Nervous Ferret

06-18-2010, 11:11 PM

Remember when Liriano was robbed of being an All-Star because he only had 10 or 11 starts and then he was in the last man vote and AJ Piersynski beat him?

Remember Joey Slugs? And remember The Miz "ripping him a new arsehole"

Nervous Ferret

06-18-2010, 11:12 PM

Liriano was on the roster anyway though because a couple guys had pitched that Sunday before

Droford

06-18-2010, 11:24 PM

Liriano was on the roster anyway though because a couple guys had pitched that Sunday before

If they have to add Strasburg because pitchers cant play, then fine. But he shouldnt be picked as a part of the first 34 man roster.

Dragon

06-19-2010, 12:38 AM

Hopefully the Yankees get their #3 and 4 hitters back sometime this year.

Girardi needs to do something to shake up the lineup but there really are only 3 guys hitting at all right now. Moving Tex and his .220 average out of the 3 spot for a while would be a good start. Kind of amazing how bad he is still doing this late in the season.

MVP

06-19-2010, 11:14 AM

I can't believe the AL East right now. The best record in baseball is shared by the Rays and Yankees, and the Red Sox have the 2nd best record and are only 1 game back now.

Going to the Sox/Dodgers game today for my first interleague game. Hopefully they get to Vicente Padilla early since Wakefield will probably need all the run support he can get.

Evil Vito

06-19-2010, 02:19 PM

Ugh, I knew I shouldn't have started Pelfrey today. But after being awesome all season and doing really well against the Yanks last time, I figured he earned the benefit of the doubt. :(

Evil Vito

06-19-2010, 02:54 PM

Pretty sure if I was a manager, I'd make a policy on swinging at the first pitch. Every time you swing at the first pitch and it results in an out - you get a fine. Fine is doubled if it results in a double play.

Proceeds go to charity of course. :shifty:

Emperor Smeat

06-19-2010, 07:00 PM

Emperor Smeat

06-19-2010, 07:01 PM

Pirates fire one of their giant racing wieners for criticizing management giving contract extensions to the GM and manager of the club.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5306012

Skippord

06-19-2010, 08:11 PM

that guy is a professional racing hot dog

Droford

06-19-2010, 09:23 PM

Even crazier is Torono in 4th place in the A.L. East is in the top 6/7 for records in the A.L. and around top 10/11 in all of MLB.
Dont forget the team thats on pace to lose the most games in a 162 game season.

Current Record 1962 Mets 40-120-1
Record through 67 Games: 19-48
2010 Orioles through 67 games 18-49

The Os worst season ever was 1988 when they started 0-21 and finished 54-107. Through 67 games that season they were 18-49, same as this year. But at that point, the 1988 Orioles were 9-11 over their last 20 games, this year they are 3-17.

Nervous Ferret

06-19-2010, 09:30 PM

Can't believe they lost 21 straight games to start the season

Nervous Ferret

06-19-2010, 09:31 PM

20 games under .500 after their first win

Rev. Hallowell

06-19-2010, 11:05 PM

Today I'm watching the Pirates blow it from my mom's house in West Virginia. Tomorrow I'll get to see them blow it from behind right field.

Is it Football season yet?

Droford

06-19-2010, 11:27 PM

the Os are about to blow another 9th inning lead to the Padres, this time a 2 run lead instead of last nights 1 run lead.

Holy Crap..they didnt blow it. Millwood finally wins his 1st game.

wow

Cooler Tom Schuler

06-19-2010, 11:34 PM

Minnesota comes back from a 5 run deficit, scoring 9 runs after the 8th inning to beat the Phils. Absurdulous.

Skippord

06-19-2010, 11:56 PM

Chris Nelson is the most gangster Rockies player ever I think

Rev. Hallowell

06-20-2010, 12:38 AM

Buccs nearly blow a 5-1 lead, but win 6-4

OssMan

06-20-2010, 01:21 AM

I miss Thug Life Ronnie Belliard and Elijah Dukes on the Nationals.

Supreme Olajuwon

06-20-2010, 02:51 AM

Marlins had vuvuzela night tonight

and they lost. good. fucks.

YOUR Hero

06-20-2010, 12:02 PM

weird game last night between the Marlins and Rays

Skippord

06-20-2010, 03:50 PM

Tommy LaSorda just called Todd Helton Tim Helton

MVP

06-20-2010, 05:29 PM

Kind of like when Tim McCarver says "Luis Pujols".

Evil Vito

06-20-2010, 05:40 PM

Mets finally send Jenrry Mejia down to the minors

He's been good in the bullpen, but it's pretty doubtful that Hisanori Takahashi and R.A. Dickey will be able to continue pitching out of their minds in the rotation all season. Hopefully Mejia can get stretched out and continue pitching well, he could wind up in the rotation in August.

Rev. Hallowell

06-21-2010, 01:01 AM

It's official, the Pirates are undefeated in game I've attended...1-0

And my Daughter has a souvenier courtesy of Andrew McCutchen (http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=457705):

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs121.snc4/36399_1273051197985_1581066615_30554544_2913156_n.jpg

DaveWadding

06-21-2010, 02:16 AM

Got tickets for D'Backs/Yankees tomorrow. D'Backs are going to get the shit kicked out of them probably. Depends on both teams' pitching.

Dragon

06-21-2010, 02:40 AM

Burnett could just as easily get demolished as he could throw up a gem so tomorrow's game could go either way.

ClockShot

06-21-2010, 10:14 AM

Yeah. Nowadays with Burnett, you get either Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. No inbetween.

Innovator

06-21-2010, 10:16 AM

Yeah AJ is either going 7 strong or struggling to get through 4

YOUR Hero

06-21-2010, 10:30 AM

Yeah. Nowadays with Burnett, you get either Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. No inbetween.
Nowadays?

Check out the guy's career.

Innovator

06-21-2010, 03:20 PM

Wow Hero is closing in on 100k

Innovator

06-21-2010, 10:25 PM

Well didn't take AJ long to flame out

ClockShot

06-21-2010, 10:28 PM

Mr. Hyde is in the building.

Innovator

06-21-2010, 10:32 PM

Hyde didn't hit traffic, got there by the 1st

Schlomey

06-21-2010, 11:21 PM

Got tickets for D'Backs/Yankees tomorrow. D'Backs are going to get the shit kicked out of them probably. Depends on both teams' pitching.

quite the opposite :(

DaveWadding

06-22-2010, 01:37 AM

J-Up loves Noo Yawk.

Pretty pathetic showing by D'Backs fans though. Consistently outcheered by the Yankees fans (of which there were far too many) in attendance.

Schlomey

06-22-2010, 01:55 AM

the reds game against the A's was pretty tight. Back to back homers in the tenth with almost a third one....pretty tight.

DaveWadding

06-22-2010, 02:32 AM

Best moment of the night by far was the organization announcing Gonzo for the "Legends Race" gimmick during the game because they showed the 2001 World Series clip. Every Yankees fan in the building got sick to their stomach then tried to boo and got crushed by the loudly cheering D'Backs fans. FAN-tastic.

Supreme Olajuwon

06-22-2010, 07:50 AM

Reds about to sign Lil Sarge to a minor league contract. Vito will be thrilled.

Evil Vito

06-22-2010, 09:43 PM

GMJ probably put his cap on backwards to convince Reds management that he was actually Junior coming out of retirement.

Evil Vito

06-22-2010, 10:48 PM

Holy shit this game is a mess. Mets up 14-6 in the bottom of the 6th

Dragon

06-23-2010, 12:43 AM

Pretty interesting stat. Ubaldo Jimenez has as many wins on the road as the Orioles do this year. Interesting for all non-Orioles fans at least.

Evil Vito

06-23-2010, 12:21 PM

Marlins fire Fredi Gonzalez

Hanley got pull

Dragon

06-23-2010, 12:46 PM

Joba was throwing 98 MPH fastballs and 91 MPH sliders last night. Not sure what was going on with him but I haven't seen that in a long time from him. Definitely good news for the Yankees if he's gaining some velocity back.

Boomer

06-23-2010, 12:52 PM

Marlins fire Fredi Gonzalez

Hanley got pull

Wouldn't surprise me at all if he were managing the Atlanta Braves next year.

Hardkore Kidd J

06-23-2010, 04:04 PM

Have you guys heard about this Ariel Antigua kid? The kid is only 5 fuckin years old.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100616&content_id=11241826&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

That is unbelievable .

ClockShot

06-23-2010, 04:14 PM

Marlins fire Fredi Gonzalez

Hanley got pull

Fredi denies the Hanley Ramirez incident had nothing to do with him getting fired. Besides, the bench coach and hitting instructor.

This is more of early spring cleaning.

OssMan

06-23-2010, 07:34 PM

No run support for Strasburg. Here we go

Emperor Smeat

06-23-2010, 07:44 PM

Evil Vito

06-23-2010, 11:41 PM

Woooooo. Was 0-4 at Mets games last year, and am now 2-0 this year.

R.A. Dickey's been incredible. Was hilarious when K-Rod's music hit before the 9th and the stadium erupted in boos because everybody wanted to see Dickey to go for the CG shutout.

Emperor Smeat

06-23-2010, 11:45 PM

:foc: Papelbon.

4th loss for him and all might have been blown saves or roughly 4 out of 19/20 save chances. Normally he usually averages a blown save every 10-20 saves but last couple of years he's been blowing too many games before All-Star break.

DaveWadding

06-23-2010, 11:49 PM

Woooooo. Was 0-4 at Mets games last year, and am now 2-0 this year.

5-1 this year for me at D'Backs games

DaveWadding

06-24-2010, 01:21 AM

Haven't said this very often this year, but here it is:

Fuckin' Heilman.

Dragon

06-24-2010, 02:03 AM

Amazing that Mariano still does what he does.

Intentionally walking Montero to load the bases with no outs and a one-run lead. Pop-up, pop-up, strikeout.

Not many closers you would walk the bases loaded in that situation and expect no damage.

Supreme Olajuwon

06-24-2010, 07:25 AM

If Strasburg gets picked as the Nats All Star representative and keeps Adam Dunn out of another Home Run Derby, I'm gonna be awfully sore.

Supreme Olajuwon

06-24-2010, 07:38 AM

In the history of major league baseball, there have been a grand total of TWO players that have had multiple 40+ home run seasons and only made one all star team: Adam Dunn and Jay Buhner.

Triple Naitch

06-24-2010, 08:04 AM

How could you trade Jay Buhner?

Innovator

06-24-2010, 08:23 AM

The Grandyman can

Skippord

06-24-2010, 03:18 PM

I love Jason Giambi

Innovator

06-24-2010, 03:53 PM

GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIAMBI

Boomer

06-24-2010, 04:21 PM

The Braves have had nothing offensively against the ChiSox. Haven't lost a series in like a month in a half, so I can't same I'm all that upset. Would have preferred not to get swept.

And I'm planning on seeing Strasburg on Monday in Atlanta. Hopefully the Braves bats will wake up from their brief slumber.

Gertner

06-24-2010, 09:38 PM

Brendan Morrow has been on fire lately. Dominant again tonight.

Skippord

06-25-2010, 01:51 AM

whoa, Dustin Pedroia went crazy

MVP

06-25-2010, 05:06 PM

Someone had to. The bullpens of both teams were terrible last night. Hopefully Pap comes out of this funk.

DaveWadding

06-25-2010, 08:15 PM

RoXer

06-25-2010, 08:54 PM

Is that real?

Evil Vito

06-25-2010, 10:00 PM

Holy shit Edwin Jackson

Evil Vito

06-25-2010, 10:00 PM

6 no-hitters in under a year including 3 perfect games :eek:

DaveWadding

06-25-2010, 10:03 PM

EDWIN JACKSON!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

06-25-2010, 10:06 PM

Mount Zambrano erupted. Who didnt see that coming? How does Pinella have a job. Seriously, i'd bet my car and job on Pinella getting fired before the 2nd half of the season.

Boomer

06-25-2010, 10:18 PM

Congrats to Billy Wagner on his 400th save. Happy he isn't in a Mets uniform this year.

Emperor Smeat

06-25-2010, 11:02 PM

Hate to the Rays, last 2 years they were the losers of 1 perfect game and 2 no hitters.

McLegend

06-26-2010, 11:34 AM

I'm no expert, but a 149 pitches sounds like a lot of pitches.

Droford

06-26-2010, 06:20 PM

Strausburg Autographed Rookie Card can be yours for $1/2 million (http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-Bowman-Stephen-Strasburg-Red-Autograph-1-1-AUTO-/200485213281?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Baseball&hash=item2eadd99461)

I saw an article on yahoo sports which linked to the auction at the time it was only $101,000. I think someones bid is fake.

Boomer

06-26-2010, 11:53 PM

Thanks to the ump that won the Braves the game today. The last strike call was outside by a mile, and would have tied the game.

Evil Vito

06-27-2010, 10:44 AM

Thanks to the ump that won the Braves the game today. The last strike call was outside by a mile, and would have tied the game.

Wow. Just saw it. that really was horrible.

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100626&content_id=11615534&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det

Could the ump make it any more obvious that he didn't want the game to be tied and potential extra innings?

Umpiring gets worse and worse every year.

ClockShot

06-27-2010, 11:48 AM

Dear Dave Eiland,

Please hurry back as soon as possible and fix A.J. Burnett.

From,

The Yankees Fanbase.

ClockShot

06-27-2010, 11:50 AM

Indians send Russell Branyan back to the Mariners for prospects Ezequiel Carrera and Juan Diaz.

Evil Vito

06-27-2010, 12:06 PM

Indians send Russell Branyan back to the Mariners for prospects Ezequiel Carrera and Juan Diaz.

Pretty puzzling move on the part of the Mariners. I'm guessing their goal is to hope Branyan heats up and then they'll trade him for more than they gave up for him, but I dunno.

Think that Carrera guy was traded to the Mariners from the Mets during the three-way Mets/Mariners/Indians JJ Putz disaster.

Evil Vito

06-27-2010, 03:43 PM

The fact that the Mariners traded for Branyan makes me think they are trying for one more run before officially giving up on the season. I don't exactly blame them, but it's a stretch to think they can crawl back into it with the way the Rangers have been playing.

I still think the Twins have the edge since Wilson Ramos is expendable due to being blocked by Mauer. Even if Mauer doesn't catch throughout the length of his contract, I'd have to figure he still has at least 5 years behind the plate.

I don't think the Mets will even try to make a trade for him until just before the deadline. They have to see if their starting pitching can continue to hold up, and if Beltran can come back full-strength. I'm extremely hesitant to give up Mejia, the guy got big league hitters out at 20 years old. It's been a long time since they had a legit ace in the making in the minors. I also can't see them trading Pagan unless Beltran came back and raked right out of the gate, which I can't really see happening.

DaveWadding

06-27-2010, 05:07 PM

Triple Naitch

06-27-2010, 09:23 PM

Shit, Josh Hamilton has 47 hits in June.

Innovator

06-27-2010, 11:57 PM

ROBBIE CANO! DON'T CHA KNOW?!

Hardkore Kidd J

06-28-2010, 06:18 AM

WOW, I didn't think we'd get 4 runs off Broxton.

Evil Vito

06-28-2010, 09:26 AM

AL won the overall interleague series yet again, but it was closer this year than it had been the last several. Ordinarily I'd be annoyed seeing the Yankees get a come-from-behind win like that, but not when it's against any NL team that looks like it will be a playoff contender. :cool: Mets went 13-5 in interleague, their best ever.

Jason Bay has 4 HRs and 5 Triples on the year :o Bizarre. Citi Field can partially be to blame, but he just doesn't seem to have his HR swing working this year. Hopefully 3 days in humid Puerto Rico will help. At least Citi hasn't seemed to effect Wright and Davis this year :love:

Innovator

06-28-2010, 10:13 AM

Good thing is that Dave Long Eiland is coming back Tuesday, hopefully he can fix whatever the fuck is wrong with AJ Burnett

Evil Vito

06-28-2010, 11:31 AM

I keep forgetting about draft pick compensation. Makes the thought of getting Cliff Lee even more tempting. He'll be 32 after this year and is going to want over $100M. Letting him walk and grabbing two top draft picks wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, even if you do have to part with Mejia.

2 (hopefully 3) months of Lee, Santana, Pelfrey, Niese (and Dickey if he continues his amazing run) is hard to pass up. Plus factor in the potential for the return of a healthy Beltran, a bounce-back second half for Bay, and a manager and GM who will probably be fired if they don't make the playoffs...I think they might have to go for it.

Innovator

06-28-2010, 02:21 PM

The Orioles are +100000 for winning the AL East.

Triple Naitch

06-28-2010, 08:32 PM

Yeah, but what's their magic number?

Innovator

06-28-2010, 08:46 PM

Orioles magic number is 112.

Evil Vito

06-28-2010, 08:47 PM

Go figure that Dickey would have his first bad start now that I picked him up in fantasy :(

Evil Vito

06-28-2010, 09:49 PM

Jason Bay has 4 HRs and 5 Triples on the year :o Bizarre. Citi Field can partially be to blame, but he just doesn't seem to have his HR swing working this year. Hopefully 3 days in humid Puerto Rico will help. At least Citi hasn't seemed to effect Wright and Davis this year :love:

Well, 2 dingers tonight :D

Rev. Hallowell

06-28-2010, 11:31 PM

Fucking Marmol. But I'll take it.

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We used to be successful :'(

Kinda telling that this video starts and has lyrics about players who were, surprise surprise, traded.

Evil Vito

06-28-2010, 11:33 PM

Shit. That was scary looking. Joel Zumaya threw a 99 MPH pitch and then immediately went down to his knees, screaming in pain, his pitching hand visibly shaking.

Dude gets injured so often, but nothing like that. Kinda wonder if he'll ever be able to be a flamethrower again.

Evil Vito

06-28-2010, 11:36 PM

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/386732/Zumaya1.gif

Boomer

06-29-2010, 01:03 AM

Braves game was awesome tonight. That crowd was just pumped as hell. Strasburg was great, but his team just sucks right now.

Heyward to the DL. May not see the light of the All-Star game. Hasn't been playing well at all with that injured hand for two months.

Supreme Olajuwon

06-29-2010, 01:40 AM

Should Strasburg be an NL All-Star?

The debate is on whether baseball's top phenom belongs in the Midsummer Classic

Jeritron

06-29-2010, 01:55 AM

As far as business and pleasing the fans is concerned, I'd say yes. By the normal standards though, it would be out of place.

I'd allow it but I don't take all star games and appearances very seriously

Splaya

06-29-2010, 02:58 AM

If Zumaya's season is not over, I would be shocked. Furthermore, if his career is not over, I would be shocked

Innovator

06-29-2010, 11:42 AM

Carlos Zambrano isn't dead, but he must let everyone think he is...until he can control the rage within.

Triple Naitch

06-29-2010, 11:48 AM

ClockShot

06-29-2010, 01:24 PM

If Charlie Manuel is going to put together the best all star team like he said, then Strasburg may be that guy to get outs for him. In any case, I would make him an alternate and not a member of the original 40 or so NL guys.

Manuel is either gonna cave in from the pressure of the fanbase/media and add him on, or Bud Selig is gonna call him up and "convince" him to put in. Only thing that can stop Strasburg really is if he pitches the sunday before the game.

Mr. Pierre

06-29-2010, 04:10 PM

I hope Strasburg makes the team as he's pretty much the only thing interesting and fun to watch from the Nationals.

The entire baseball world is talking about him, so why not showcase his talent? Just a week ago, the AL starting first basemen was batting .230, so it's obvious (as it's been the past several years) that the All-Star game is all about marketing baseball's biggest stars, regardless of stats. So, if that's the case, why not let him throw an inning against some stars?

Triple Naitch

06-29-2010, 04:27 PM

Finally got around to submitting my All-Star ballot.

AL
C Mauer
1B Youkilis
2B Pedroia
3B Beltre
SS Andrus
DH Vlad Guerrero
OF Hamilton
OF Choo
OF Alex Rios

NL
C Pudge Rodriguez
1B Pujols
2B Rickie Weeks
3B Wright
SS Hanley
OF Braun
OF Eithier
OF Rasmus

As for the pitchers, I'd go with Clay Buchholz and Ubaldo.

ClockShot

06-29-2010, 04:42 PM

Shit. That was scary looking. Joel Zumaya threw a 99 MPH pitch and then immediately went down to his knees, screaming in pain, his pitching hand visibly shaking.

Dude gets injured so often, but nothing like that. Kinda wonder if he'll ever be able to be a flamethrower again.

Zumaya is out for the season, again. Fractured his Olecranon. It's that piece of bone of the end of your elbow right under your skin.

DaveWadding

06-29-2010, 05:08 PM

Did my ballots:

AL:
C: Mauer
1B: Morneau
2B: Cano (Would have taken Pedroia, but he's injured so bleh)
SS: Alex Gonzalez
3B: Longoria
OF: Ichiro, Jose Bautista, Josh Hamilton
DH: Vlad

NL:
C: Montero
1B: Votto (Pujols doesn't need my vote)
2B: B. Phillips (Again, would have voted Utley, but he was DLed today)
SS: Hanley (would have voted Tulo)
3B: Wright
OF: Ethier, Byrd, Upton

Evil Vito

06-29-2010, 05:08 PM

I still think fan voting is retarded if the game is actually supposed to mean something. If you want it to be a popularity contest, that's fine...but don't put home field advantage on the line.

Anyway, all I really care about this year is getting Wright into the starting role. He'll probably be there anyway with Polanco just being put on the DL...but Wright he deserves more than the title of "fill-in". I'd also love to see Mike Pelfrey make the team, but I think Strasburg is gonna swipe his spot. Hopefully he can at least be a Final Vote candidate.

Guys like Pujols are so far ahead that I usually give my votes to a guy like Joey Votto. I also couldn't help but vote for Junior since he's still on the ballot. Would have been hilarious if he had won and his last game was the ASG.

Emperor Smeat

06-29-2010, 06:28 PM

Fan voting would be much better if it wasn't for the fact of MLB allowing around 25 votes per person/IP address and probably releasing an official voting list later in the season instead of at the start of the season.

It seems all MLB does with the lists is place the default popular names and then add a few new ones instead of waiting a few months then release the lists based on Top 10 or season stats.

NBA has a worse problem than MLB with fan voting to be fair but NBA is marketed all around star players than teams or players who deserve a chance that year.

McLegend

06-29-2010, 09:41 PM

I'm kind of getting tired of Brad Lidge. Starting to get old.

McLegend

06-29-2010, 09:43 PM

Also Polanco and Utley going on the DL

Evil Vito

06-30-2010, 09:11 PM

This "field" in Puerto Rico is a joke. It's not even good enough to qualify for a spring training stadium.

06-30-2010, 09:44 PM

FIRE LOU PINELLA WHAT IN THE FUCK!

This fat old dumb washed up prick cant even beat the fucking Pirates. Everyone wants to blame Zambrano. BLAME THE FUCKING DIPSHIT MANAGER THAT HAS NO FUCKING CLUE WHAT THE FUCK HE"S DOING RIGHT NOW!

ClockShot

06-30-2010, 10:00 PM

Giants are about to send Bengie Molina to the Rangers.

Matt Treanor and Max Ramirez are behind the plate for Texas now. Word is that Chris Davis or Salty ain't gonna be involved. Interesting....

Droford

06-30-2010, 10:11 PM

It took 78 games for an Orioles player playing first base to hit a home run, but Wigginton did it tonight finally.

They are playing better over the last week or so, but against the As and Nationals so it doesn't count.

Skippord

06-30-2010, 10:22 PM

The Rockies sent Franklin Morales to Triple A

possibly the best news I've heard all season

Jeritron

06-30-2010, 10:42 PM

I wish the Red Sox would send Manny Delcarmen home

Emperor Smeat

06-30-2010, 11:05 PM

Delcarmen is good for only 1 thing and that is to end extra inning games so Francona can save his bullpen for a future game. He's such a weird player since most of the time he sucks but then once in a while gets hot or does a great job which makes it hard to just release him.

This is the same guy who complained last year about Billy Wagner eating up innings that might have normally been his when Red Sox made the trade last year.

Skippord

06-30-2010, 11:24 PM

I've voted for the all star game like 400 times trying to get Carlos Gonzalez into the game and it is not going smoothly

DAMN iNATOR

07-01-2010, 01:49 AM

This poor guy...:(
http://www.chrisoleary.com/projects/baseball/pitching/Images/Examples/Example_HipsRotatingBeforeShoulders_JoelZumaya_2006_016.jpg
Fuckin' out for another season. Snapped something in like his wrist or somewhere Tuesday night during the Minnesota game suddenly, as in just from throwing 1 pitch. And Joel Zumaya is like one of my favorite Detroit pitches right now, not just because of his pitch speeds, but also because he was the perfect set-up guy for us before bringing in the closer.

3 straight years, who the fuck would've thunk lightning would strike 3 damn times in a row? I hate to say this but I'm beginning if it would even be worth the bother to even keep him around next year.

ClockShot

07-01-2010, 08:28 AM

Cliff Lee and King Felix throw back to back complete game wins against the Yankees at home.

Ouch.

Evil Vito

07-01-2010, 01:53 PM

Apparently Cliff Lee told his Mariners teammates that he's pretty certain Tuesday was his last start as a Mariner.

Twins don't really want to trade Ramos, Yankees aren't being aggressive, Dodgers and Rangers aren't financially stable. That leaves the Mets and Phillies...and it wouldn't shock me if Lee told the Mariners GM that he really doesn't want to go right back to the team that dumped him for Halladay.

Also, Lee pitched on the same day as Hisanori Takahashi, so he could go right into his slot. Tak is better in the bullpen, anyway.

C'monnnnnnnn Omar!

Innovator

07-01-2010, 02:07 PM

Who would the Mets give up for Lee?

Supreme Olajuwon

07-01-2010, 02:08 PM

Peter Gammons has been saying the Reds might be willing to part with Yonder Alonso to get Lee. I don't think that's a bad idea. Mike Leake's gonna get shut down eventually, Homer Bailey's arm is still acting up, Volquez is coming back but he's a big question mark, and who knows what will happen with Harang. So really the Reds only have Arroyo and Cueto as set starters for the rest of the season. Plus Alonso has to move to left field to ever crack the Reds starting lineup. This could work.

McLegend

07-01-2010, 02:13 PM

Peter Gammons is also reporting that Chase Utley could need surgery on his finger, and he could miss 6 weeks.

Innovator

07-01-2010, 02:14 PM

Peter Gammons is also reporting that David Ortiz's balls are extra salty today.

Evil Vito

07-01-2010, 02:19 PM

Who would the Mets give up for Lee?

The only guys Omar's taken off the table completely in terms of young players are guys already playing a major role on the big league roster (namely Ike Davis and Jon Niese). They also don't want to trade Pagan unless they know for sure that Beltran is back to normal...and even then, Pagan's a perfect 4th OF.

I think Omar will have to part with one of 20 year old RHP Jenrry Mejia or 18 year old 3B/SS Wilmer Flores...but I don't think he'd include both. I'm pretty sure C Josh Thole would be gone as well. There would also probably be a 3rd player, probably either RHP Jeruys Familia (if they trade Flores) or OF Fernando Martinez (if they trade Mejia).

Innovator

07-01-2010, 02:32 PM

I think the Mariners would ask for Pagan

Evil Vito

07-01-2010, 02:50 PM

Probably. The one thing the Mets have going for them is that the Mariners are mainly looking for guys that will help them a couple years from now. That fits the bill of the majority of the Mets prospects right now.

07-02-2010, 08:50 AM

Bobby V would be the perfect manager for the Cubs

Supreme Olajuwon

07-02-2010, 09:04 AM

Diamondbacks clean house. AJ Hinch and GM Josh Byrnes are out. Who's the new manager?

http://www.stilettosetsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kirk-gibson2.jpg

oh yeah

Evil Vito

07-02-2010, 09:41 AM

Last night's game makes me wonder whether or not trading for Cliff Lee is even worth it. The Mets once again failed to give Santana any run support, it's disgusting. You're paying the dude $130M and can't even take advantage when he pitches his heart out. The offense probably would fold when Lee is pitching, too.

Fortunately, Strasburg's had the same problem the last two starts...hopefully that'll continue on Saturday. :o

Skippord

07-02-2010, 09:44 AM

Now you know how every pitcher for the Giants feels

Evil Vito

07-02-2010, 10:23 AM

Yeah, the Giants habitually have a shitty offense. Every offseason is the same thing. They'll add a middle-of-the-road bat and consider it to be enough of an improvement. For their sake I hope Buster Posey pans out.

At least that means Matt Cain will be a FA soon enough :shifty:

Jeritron

07-02-2010, 10:24 AM

Randy Johnson spent most of his career feeling that way

Evil Vito

07-02-2010, 10:28 AM

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9566093

LOL WTF. Are umps purposely fucking up calls so they can get instant replay and have less responsibility or something? This year might be the worst year of umpiring I've seen.

Supreme Olajuwon

07-02-2010, 11:28 AM

LOL that was all Shoppach right there

great acting job

Supreme Olajuwon

07-02-2010, 11:35 AM

Reds/Cubs ended on a bad call yesterday too, but nobody seems to be making a big deal about it, not even in Chicago.

Evil Vito

07-02-2010, 12:12 PM

lol damn. I'm taking a look at Monday's reveal of the ASG polling (polls closed yesterday). Assuming the voting tallies stay where they're at now, and everybody with injuries (Utley, Polanco, Heyward), get replaced...here's the lineups I came up with (I just used whoever was runner-up in the poll at each position):

National League
Starting Lineup
SS – Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins
2B – Martin Prado, Atlanta Braves
1B – Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
DH – Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
3B – David Wright, New York Mets
RF – Andre Ethier, Los Angeles Dodgers
LF – Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
CF – Jayson Werth, Philadelphia Phillies
C – Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals

American League
Starting Lineup
RF – Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners
SS – Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
1B – Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins
3B – Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays
2B – Robinson Cano, New York Yankees
CF – Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
DH – Vladimir Guerrero, Texas Rangers
C – Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
LF – Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Rays

---

AL lineup is downright scary and shits all over the NL one. Nothing like having a guy batting .230 in the ASG. I could also probably see Charlie Manuel making Ryan Howard his DH instead of Joey Votto, but fuck that noise.

Also with the AL lineup you're going to get three lefties in a row at some point no matter what, so I was tempted to flip Jeter and Crawford's spots...but I can't see Girardi batting Jeter 9th.

I'll be bored today, so I'll probably take a guess at the full rosters later on.

ClockShot

07-02-2010, 12:18 PM

Diamondbacks clean house. AJ Hinch and GM Josh Byrnes are out. Who's the new manager?

http://www.stilettosetsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kirk-gibson2.jpg

oh yeah

I see a fire sale at the trade deadline. Dan Haren's name is being thrown around right now. Come the end of the season, probably start from square one.

07-02-2010, 12:25 PM

Reds/Cubs ended on a bad call yesterday too, but nobody seems to be making a big deal about it, not even in Chicago.

When you lose like 20 series to the Pirates.....who cares.

Skippord

07-02-2010, 02:46 PM

as incredibly biased as I am I think Carlos Gonzalez deserves to be in the all star game

Evil Vito

07-02-2010, 02:47 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/29/magazine/rivera-pitches.html?ref=magazine

Awesome video breaking down Mo's cutter. Insane how he can dominate for so long when everybody knows what pitch he's going to throw. There will probably never be another pitcher like that.

I remember when he signed his current deal he said he was planning on it being his last...but I'm not sure even he realized he'd still be this good at age 40. He could go another 3-5 years at max efficiency if he wanted to.

DaveWadding

07-02-2010, 02:58 PM

Diamondbacks clean house. AJ Hinch and GM Josh Byrnes are out. Who's the new manager?

http://www.stilettosetsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kirk-gibson2.jpg

oh yeah

I'm not of the opinion that you can blame Hinch and Byrnes for the bullpen for being THIS bad. Because that's basically what this is. When they hired Hinch, I figured that he would be around for a while, trying to build something long term....they should have been contending for the NL West this year, but mostly because of the bullpen, they haven't.

That said, Jerry DiPoto (and Peter Woodfork) has been one of the more sought after GM candidates in the past few years, so it's good to see them get a little shine. And I can't complain about Gibby. :love:

Supreme Olajuwon

07-02-2010, 03:23 PM

Manuel might end up with 5 first basemen on his roster. Dunno how you couldn't take any of Pujols, Votto, Gonzalez, Glaus, and Howard.

Evil Vito

07-02-2010, 03:49 PM

I think Glaus might be left behind or relegated to the Final Vote so as to not load up too much on one position, but I dunno. I expect the combo of Pujols, Votto, Gonzalez, and Howard to hold down the 1B and DH spots throughout the game. I'd also have to guess they will definitely be bringing along 3 3B, with Wright starting and Rolen/Zimmerman on the bench. Zimmerman pretty much has to go as the Nationals rep unless Manuel's decided he's definitely taking Strasburg. I kinda see Manuel letting the fans decide on Straburg via Final Vote tho.