MLB 2012 Season Thread

[Keith]

Why the fuck would the Dodgers want Crawford? Didn't he just get TJS? I've heard it takes even longer than pitchers for some position players to recover from it.

I don't even know why the Dodgers would entertain the thought of involving him and his large contract in this trade.

The earliest he can return is after the All Star Break next season, if he plays at all in 2013.

[Hanso Amore]

The idea is la is taking a shitty deal in Crawford off their hands which makes the deal better for Boston. It also dropped prospect requirements to be even.

Like an MBA salary dump

[Keith]

Ok, Oakland wins the 2nd game of the series.

Rubber match tomorrow.

We're still in 2nd place in the East, 1.5 games up over 3rd place Baltimore, and 1st in the Wild Card.

[Keith]

MLB Network's Brian Kenny thinks he knows it all.

Arguing with Harold Reynolds and Al Leiter.

Fuck him.

[SammyG]

This shit is seriously crazy. I love this ownership. Our outfield next year is gonna be disgusting, Crawford Kemp and Ethier. And hell, even this year, the middle of the lineup is gonna be Kemp-Ethier-Gonzo-Hanley. Come on, DEFINITELY need to win the NL West.

[Triple Naitch]

Yankees fans should worry about my Rays, who are 2.5 games behind them in the AL East.

No time to laugh.

The Rays should be worried about all of their prospects being busted for meth.

[Keith]

At least we don't used PED's.

All natural, baby!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

At least we don't used PED's.

All natural, baby!

This post is a perfect example of why people using "we" is retarded. Not looking to start that debate again, but I still think you're all retarded.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

You retards.

[Skippord]

we are not amused

[owenbrown]

Wow, so Skip Bayless actually implied Derek Jeter may be using PED's?


Derek Jeter: Maybe test Skip

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8294309/derek-jeter-laughs-skip-bayless-ped-use-insinuation

CHICAGO -- Derek Jeter laughed off insinuations by Skip Bayless of ESPN's "First Take" that his excellent 2012 season has been the result of performance-enhancing drug use.

Speaking on "First Take" on Wednesday morning, Bayless said, "I am shocked by what I'm seeing from Derek Jeter right now. They all said he was washed up. All of a sudden, this man has turned 38 years of age in June and already he has more hits than he had last year. ... I'm seeing a whole new guy this year from last year ... Are you kidding me? You would have to have your head in the sand or your head somewhere else not to at least wonder, 'How is he doing this?' "

When Bayless' remarks were presented to Jeter in the clubhouse before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, the Yankees' captain smiled and spread his arms in bemusement.
"What do you want me to say?" he said. "Maybe Skip should be tested. I don't know him, but ... "

Jeter entered Wednesday night third in the American Leading in batting average (.324) and leads the majors with 168 hits. Through 123 games, the shortstop already has twice as many home runs (12) as he did last year.

Bayless engaged in a heated debate in which he quoted BALCO founder Victor Conte as saying synthetic testosterone use is "rampant" in the majors today. He then asked, "If you are Derek Jeter, would you think about using HGH right now?," Bayless backed off accusing him of any wrongdoing.

"I am not saying he uses a thing," Bayless said. "I have no idea. But within the confines of his sport, it is fair for all of us, in fact you are remiss, if you don't at least think about this."

Jeter said he hadn't viewed "First Take," nor had he heard ablout Bayless' statements.

"That's the unfortunate thing these days," he said. "Anytime you bring this to light with guys that are doing things now, you have everybody questioning everything. You can say whatever you want to say these days. No repercussions."

Asked if he was insulted -- or flattered -- by the suggestion he might be using HGH, Jeter raised his arms to display his lanky 6-foot-3, 195-pound physique.

"You tell me," he said
Bayless is obviously juicing.

Skip Bayless sucks.

[Keith]

This post is a perfect example of why people using "we" is retarded. Not looking to start that debate again, but I still think you're all retarded.

Well the Tampa Bay Rays don't use PED's, and I don't use PED's either.

So in fact, we don't use PED's. I don't see the problem.

[Keith]

The Red Sox/Dodger trade has been finalized, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

[Gertner]

Pretty cool article by Jeff Passan "25 Things You Didn't Know About Baseball" on yahoo today

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/25-things-you-didn-t-know-about-baseball.html

[SammyG]

Wow, we are stacked.

[Keith]

I'd lol if the Dodgers don't even win the West after doing so much.

[SammyG]

as long as we make the playoffs... God I can't wait for next year's lineup

[Innovator]

Sammy, you probably won't get Crawford back until at least July FYI

[SammyG]

I'm aware.

[RoXer]

Go Raays!

[Emperor Smeat]

Dodgers also end up having about $250 million locked up until 2018 with only $30 million off after 2 years assuming Beckett isn't resigned. Getting A-Gon was the gem for the Dodgers but don't expect anything from Beckett especially once the LA media starts to complain about him.

For the Red Sox the big news is they now can easily lock up Ellsbury who probably was going to be gone due to horrible screw ups by management over the years. Also gets rid of the headcase that is Beckett from all his drinking and non-stop excuses anytime he did something wrong.

[Damian Rey]

Adrian just makes them so much better. Crawford and Beckett are big risks. Especially Crawford. A .280avg\.300obp slap hitting left fielder isn't worth $20 mil.

[ClockShot]

Has this been "officially" finalized yet? Seems like everyone's jumping the gun but I haven't read any updates from mlb or espn.

[Innovator]

Beckett is trying to get waffles added to the chicken and beer rider.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

So this is a done deal? I am glad Dodgers have quickly become my favorite team in the National League. So I am happy about this. The Dodgers sure won this deal......in the short term at least. In the long term with Loney and the 3 prospects going to Boston I can certainly see the Sox being the favorite of the deal in the long term.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It's a done deal. The players have been switched to their respective teams on MLB.com and Gonzalez is in tonight's Dodgers lineup.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>And with the trade, the Dodgers now have roughly $194 million in payroll obligations for 2013. Included in that is $8.3 million to Manny Ramirez and $3.2 million to Andruw Jones.</font>

[ClockShot]

Just spotted over Fenway Park.

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/business/2010/08/white_flag_portobeseno.jpg

[Droford]

Mike mussina is in the orioles hall of fame...

*pukes*

[Emperor Smeat]

Seriously its starting to become a joke right now, Red Sox got rid of one head case and now might have another issue considering ESPN has reported Aceves has been given a 3 game suspension by the team.

Apparently he tried to blame his meltdown against the Angels as a "team effort" which pissed off everyone. Then stormed off and demanded a meeting with the GM and Bobby V which both refused. Then supposedly got bad once he found out yesterday he wasn't closing the Royals game due to high pitch count against the Angels (37ish).

Probably means he's getting traded once the August deadline appears considering Bailey just got promoted as closer now.

[Droford]

The onlynthing better than a PHN breakdown would be a MFY breakdown..

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>A-Gon 3 run HR in his first at bat with the Dodgers.</font>

[Droford]

Ben Maller @benmaller

Dodgers went from 12/1 to 8/1 to win World Series after trade with Red Sox, Boston goes from 75-1 prior to deal, to 110/1 in Vegas

[Droford]

Rays lose, Yankees lose, Jays are obviously going to lose and Boston blew a 6 run lead to kc, probably going to lose

orioles are king of the al east again!

[Droford]

I am excited over the chance that the Sept 6th game vs the Yankees that I'm going to could be for the division lead..

[Keith]

If Adrian Gonzalez hits like he's capable of, Matt Kemp is going to benefit most from it, because he'll see more pitches. So if he puts together a nice little run, he could still win the NL MVP.

Also, Josh Beckett is slated to pitch on Monday over at Coors Field.

Oh gawd.

[ClockShot]

I guess Hawk Harrelson popped another gasket and went crazy over a bad call.

Does Selig have the authority to fire broadcasters?

[Gertner]

Bautista back on the DL. Fantastic.

In other news, Edwin Encarnacion is amazing.

[screech]

I guess Hawk Harrelson popped another gasket and went crazy over a bad call.

Does Selig have the authority to fire broadcasters?

They're employed by the teams (pretty sure?), so I'm thinking no. But he (Selig) should be able to "influence" a decision, especially since hawk is calling out umpires for "not knowing about the game," and not just yelling about the calls themselves.

[ClockShot]

Yeah. I know Selig already called him once and pretty much warned him.

It'll be interesting to see what happens over the next few days.

[YOUR Hero]

LA is known as a good place to be a pitcher. Beckett may rebound because of both atmosphere changes

[RoXer]

Joe Saunders traded to Baltimore.

Again, why do we bother with a trade deadline?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>They really should just make the trade deadline August 31st. That's when your playoff roster eligibility is set anyway.</font>

[YOUR Hero]

they have to go though waivers now, so anyone can claim them. I like it. I like the tiered system.

[Droford]

Joe Saunders traded to Baltimore.

Again, why do we bother with a trade deadline?

The Guthrie trade landed Jason hammel an Joe Saunders since they traded lindstrom who they got from the Rockies for Saunders. I don't know too much about Saunders though..

[RoXer]

He's a pitcher

[DaveWadding]

a shitty pitcher.

[Skippord]

once pitched for the Diamondbacks

[SammyG]

So he's a shitty pitcher

[ClockShot]

Yankees aquire Steve Pearce from the Astros for cash. They DFA Brandon Laird to make room.

Whatever.

[Droford]

O's win another 1 run game 3-2 over Chicago. 24-6 in 1 run games, 13 straight wins. 15-8 in august

Yankees tied with jays in 10th and rays down vs rangers

[Droford]

Rays and Yankees both lose 1 run games within 5 minutes of each other.

#backto2ndplace

[Keith]

Tough for me to knock Baltimore, being a Buck Showalter fan.

We're going to make the playoffs, though.

[ClockShot]

Yankees should have won last night.

Thanks alot, Soriano.

[Innovator]

How about Lowe throwing the ball into right field?

[Keith]

I wonder: How long before Adrian Beltre tests positive for PED's and is suspended 50 games?

All of a sudden he's hitting like Melky Cabrera.

[Triple Naitch]

Adrian's been having three great seasons in a row. Maybe he's finally living up to his potential?

[screech]

Yeah dude this isn't a new thing. Beltre is nasty.

[ClockShot]

Pirates release Erik Bedard.

O's sign Randy Wolf.

[Innovator]

Do the Dodgers want a third baseman?

[ClockShot]

According to one of the Minnesota newspapers, the Twins got the All-Star game for 2014.

[Droford]

Os got 4 runs off sale in 4 innings and are up 5-0 through 7 with Tillman throw a 1 hitter

[screech]

Howard and Utley have both homered. Nice to see that.

[YOUR Hero]

Do the Dodgers want a third baseman?
talk of them going after A-Rod

[Droford]

They should get some Rays players too while they're pilaging the al east..

[Keith]

Why would they want Rays players?

We can't even score a fucking run.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Looks like someone's off the bandwagon!

[Keith]

Off the bandwagon?

I live here, nigga!

I'm a Rays fan good or bad, whether Joe Maddon has white hair, brown hair or black hair.

We'll make the playoffs, don't worry. Better to slump now than at the end of September.

[Droford]

Yankees 2012 = Red sox 2011

Super collapse 2

[Keith]

That could happen, actually.

[Droford]

7 of the next 12 o's games vs Yankees..catching them t the right time to go at least 5-2

[YOUR Hero]

Jays pulled off another loss today :y:

[RoXer]

D-Backs are done. With the Dodgers and Giants beating up on each other earlier in the week now was the time to gain some ground in the west with some crappy teams coming in and they blew it.

Go A's!

[RoXer]

Granted, practically all of next month is filled with divisional games but they played like crap this homestand so I'm not optimistic.

[RoXer]

Ohh, I should go to the game tomorrow.

Since downloading the At The Ballpark app I am 7-0 at games I've checked in to.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

nah u dont wanna go

[RoXer]

Yeah you're right

[Keith]

You're probably the reason they're losing.

I say go to every game. I mean, you're 7-0 when you check in.

Go save Arizona's season.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Reds have the best record in baseball!
Give Cueto the Cy Young!
Give Frazier ROTY!
Give Chapman whatever they give closers!
Yeah!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Rolaids Relief Award

I knew that. Come on man

[Keith]

No love for Dusty and the NL Manager of the Year?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Nope

[Droford]

Buck better win for al manager

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Don't get me wrong I think Dusty is better than people give him credit for, but he's got a guy with a .287 OBP as his leadoff hitter and a guy with a .288 OBP as his #2 hitter.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I don't think there's any doubt Showalter's winning unless the O's have a huge collapse and they give it to Ventura or Melvin.

[Keith]

Davey Johnson will win the NL Manager of the Year and Buck Showalter will the the AL Manager of the Year.

It's like it's 1995 all over again. There's something to be said for two old school managers still being in the game and having success.

I like it.

Jim Riggleman's gotta be like "Why did I quit on the Nationals last year, man?"

[Emperor Smeat]

:foc: Aceves. Lost track how many saves and leads he's blown this season. Idiot always blows it the moment he puts someone on base.

The day he comes back from suspension and Bailey needed the day off, he's back to his usual shit.

[RoXer]

Don't get me wrong I think Dusty is better than people give him credit for, but he's got a guy with a .287 OBP as his leadoff hitter and a guy with a .288 OBP as his #2 hitter.

inexcusable :n:

[DaveWadding]

Can't wait til Johnny Cueto's arm falls off at the elbow a la Mark Prior.

[owenbrown]

I don't think it's quite time for Droford to start ordering O's 2012 World Series Champs t-shirts

[screech]

Are you kidding? He's got six already.

[Innovator]

Showalter should get AL Manager, fantastic job this year.

[YOUR Hero]

:foc: Aceves. Lost track how many saves and leads he's blown this season. Idiot always blows it the moment he puts someone on base.

The day he comes back from suspension and Bailey needed the day off, he's back to his usual shit.
did he?

ahaha....


this gives me some comfort. in fact the whole Red Sox year gives me, a Jays fan comfort

[Triple Naitch]

Am I the only guy here who thinks Ventura should win? He came in with no experience and a locker room full overpaid underachievers and got them to play great baseball.

[Innovator]

True. I guess it depends on where the Orioles finish up. If they make the playoffs, then I'd give Buck the nod.

[Evil Vito]

Kelly Shoppach has been on the Mets for 2 weeks. He already has as many home runs as they've gotten from Josh Thole, Mike Nickeas, and Rob Johnson combined.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I don't think it's quite time for Droford to start ordering O's 2012 World Series Champs t-shirts

but is it time for owenbrown to make a ban request thread? I think so

[Innovator]

Cole Hamels is shitting himself today, won't start against the Mets.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

In their first two games against the 1st place White Sox, the Orioles have drawn crowds of 10,000 and 12,000, respectively.

Way to support your team, Baltimore.

[Innovator]

Ouch.

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[Triple Naitch]

Rays of the North

[Triple Naitch]

Cole Hamels is shitting himself today, won't start against the Mets.

Chan Ho Park syndrome?

[Innovator]

"Gastrointestinal illness". Chan Ho manned up and just said he had diarrhea.

[Innovator]

Also, I feel the expression "explosive diarrhea" can get you out of most problems.

[Emperor Smeat]

Am I the only guy here who thinks Ventura should win? He came in with no experience and a locker room full overpaid underachievers and got them to play great baseball.

I'd give it to Showalter mostly for guiding the Os to their potential first playoff appearance since 1997 and having a realistic chance at taking the division in probably the toughest division in all of baseball.

Ventura has done a great job but them underachieving might be related more to Ozzie's style as a manager. The team he inherited was talented enough to be competitive and did benefit from Detroit's failures this season so far.

Although if the Os end up falling out of the playoffs considering how close the Wild Card races are, can see Ventura winning it if the White Sox make the playoffs.

[Droford]

In their first two games against the 1st place White Sox, the Orioles have drawn crowds of

10,000 and 12,000, respectively.

Way to support your team, Baltimore.

School is back in

Plus half the roads in downtown are closed for the grand prix on sunday

They've been averaging better crowds than Tampa, Oakland and Chicago

[Droford]

Also, there is incentive for the O's to win the divsion..they'd likely play Chicago and they are 5-1 so far against the pale hose

[Droford]

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/DuckAround/5FE7E882-437C-432F-895A-B53E9304D6E3-10104-000012779469AB8A.jpg

[SammyG]

I want to kill the Dodgers. so frustrating. The rockies fucking suck and we can't beat them

[Droford]

Yankees gonna lose 2 out of 3 to the jays who have lost 9 of last 11..those two wins being vs yankees

[Droford]

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/994/a37/554/resized/hulk-hogan-we-comin-for-you-meme-generator-new-york-we-comin-fo-you-nigga-872bd2.jpg

Just imagine Booker is wearing an Os hat

[ClockShot]

I got a bad feeling about September.

About time Girardi and Jeter call a team meeting and get everyone on the same page.

[Keith]

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/DuckAround/5FE7E882-437C-432F-895A-B53E9304D6E3-10104-000012779469AB8A.jpg


Well, the scoreboard reads "Chicago White Sox 8 Baltimore Orioles 1" right now.

Looks like the Rays will win while the Yankees and the Orioles lose.

[Droford]

Dylan axle rod..I was prematurely excited when the pale hose opted to push peavy back I guess

[Emperor Smeat]

Joe Mauer placed on the waiver wire by the Twins although nobody expects him to be taken or traded away. Red Sox are being teased about potentially considering claiming him but it would go against with their recent promise of showing good fiscal spending instead of once again splurging on potentially bad contracts (Mauer's numbers are down this year).

Red Sox placed Dice-K on waivers with the full intent of trading him if any offer is given.

Ozzie Gullien says next year there will be less patience for players on the team who refuse to rehab or get surgery when asked. Lots of players for the team this year kept holding off or refusing only to end up on the DL longer than expected.

[Keith]

Finally Evan Longoria wakes up, hitting 2 Homers today.

You go, girl. Keep it up now.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Hey guys I'm the first to win 80 games this season. You're so jeal. It's kinda sad.

[Keith]

Whoa, Baltimore is 3.5 game out of 1st in the AL East and my Rays are 4 back.

At what time does New York push the panic button?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Reds are so lucky.

They get the Astros after the series with Arizona.

why did u delete this post

[Keith]

FML

[Supreme Olajuwon]

they play the Astros on Friday

[Keith]

Ok, I officially need glasses.

So the original post stands.

[screech]

Will you please stop saying my rays

[Keith]

I just feel detached when I say "the Rays", or "them", "they".

I live in the Tampa Bay area, understand me!

[Keith]

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/994/a37/554/resized/hulk-hogan-we-comin-for-you-meme-generator-new-york-we-comin-fo-you-nigga-872bd2.jpg

Just imagine Booker is wearing an Os hat


Booker T clearly decided he's going after the Yankees, but Stevie Ray doesn't seem too sure.

He's like "I'm not sure I want to do this. I kinda like New York".

[screech]

It's dumb. You don't see Droford saying my orioles and his sports world doesn't extend past Baltimore.

[Keith]

So if Droford jumps off a bridge, would you jump off too?

Get off my back, screech!

Ok, I'll try to not do so. But the night they clinch a playoff berth, all bets are off!

[screech]

So if Droford jumps off a bridge, would you jump off too?

That has nothing to do with anything.

[Skippord]

if Droford jumps off a bridge, would you be that surprised?

[Droford]

It's dumb. You don't see Droford saying my orioles and his sports world doesn't extend past Baltimore.
hey now im a capitals fan
#baltimorehasnonhlteam

[SammyG]

My Dodgers, My Lakers, My Kings, My Rams

[owenbrown]

but is it time for owenbrown to make a ban request thread? I think so

only if he starts turning into SammyG in this thread
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/DuckAround/5FE7E882-437C-432F-895A-B53E9304D6E3-10104-000012779469AB8A.jpg

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/994/a37/554/resized/hulk-hogan-we-comin-for-you-meme-generator-new-york-we-comin-fo-you-nigga-872bd2.jpg

Just imagine Booker is wearing an Os hat

....and it's happened... brb

[owenbrown]

My Dodgers, My Lakers, My Kings, My Rams


I didn't realize you were fucking filthy rich and had all these teams :shifty:

[Evil Vito]

4 game win streak! Break up the Mets!!!

Harvey looks like he belongs. He's one of only about 6 or 7 guys that should be assured of spots on next year's Opening Day roster.

[YOUR Hero]

yeah Harvey looked real good yesterday

[The Fraze]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405852_10151001969916254_1569564538_n.jpg

[Scott Roberts]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405852_10151001969916254_1569564538_n.jpg

Needs more hat pics.

[ClockShot]

Astros scouts will be in the building to watch Roger Clemens' next start.

Let the speculation begin.

[ClockShot]

Yankees, O's, and the Rays are about to kickoff a 10 game set that can determine the future of the AL east and wildcards.

Gonna be a crazy week.

[Droford]

http://www.knower.org/cc/spidey.jpg

And then it was 2
And the rays lost..whoo

[Emperor Smeat]

If the Yankees blow that division lead, they would trigger a lot of bad records according to ESPN.

Just blowing the lead would be the worst ever in team history (previous is 5-6 games) and worst in Wild Card era (1978 was pre-WC era).

Blowing it and then failing to make the playoffs would top last year's Red Sox (9 games) for any team (Braves hold the NL record at 8.5) and the 2007 Mets for division leaders (7 games).

[Droford]

I would love nothing more than to see the Yankees miss the playoffs but the wc race is slowly becoming a 4 team race and I don't know if det or tb can unseat them out of a wc spot if the Os got the division lead. Guess I can root for Tampa since they play head to head down the stretch..

[RoXer]

Missed the extraa point I guess

[RoXer]

D-Backs are also making me put my foot in my mouth. If they sweep the Dodgers and carry that momentum into San Francisco... who knows.

[SammyG]

Dodgers don't deserve to make the playoffs. Embarrassing.

[ClockShot]

Thanks for showing up last night, Yanks.

[ClockShot]

Rangers call up Jurickson Profar, the top prospect in the MLB, according KLaw.

[Innovator]

Can't believe I'd say it, but I miss 2012 A-Rod

[Droford]

Supposedly a rod and Tex will return next Thursday in Baltimore

Funny thing is, by Thursday the Yankees could be in THIRD place.

[Innovator]

Wouldn't surprise me, Yanks have been playing 500 ball since June ended.

[Innovator]

Good to see Cervelli, Wade, and Dickerson up again

[Droford]

Sub .500 (18-22) since July 18 which is how a 10 game lead is now 2.

[Innovator]

Orioles should be good for a Wildcard at least, maybe the division. Way I feel about them is the way I feel about the Rays in 2008, "good for them".

[Droford]

Grander son just grabbed his bat/glove in dugout and left..out of game in 3rd inning no one knows why

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Another shutout for Dickey yesterday. Has about 6 starts left to get to 20 wins. Him and Cueto are having a nice battle for the Cy Young.</font>

[Keith]

Edwin Encarnacion has 36 Home Runs.

Fuck that shit.

Dude did his homework in the Dominican Republic during the offseason.

[YOUR Hero]

he hit a little one today against the rays

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Kelly Shoppach just hit a 2 out, base-clearing, ground ball triple to center field. Ended up being correctly changed into a double and error, but still funny.

Gotta love baseball.</font>

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Supposedly a rod and Tex will return next Thursday in Baltimore

Funny thing is, by Thursday the Yankees could be in THIRD place.

Don't know about Tex but from what I heard A-rod will be back in the lineup by Monday. I hope to see him back to his regular form. I really think they need to keep Nunez up this time. It might help them to have a couple young guns on the team. And I think he did pretty good today.

[Keith]

he hit a little one today against the rays

Yeah, but the Rays won.

About fucking time.

[Droford]

Today was a shitty day all around...hope tomorrow is better

[Triple Naitch]

Dunno about this whole Optomistic Droford gimmick going on.

[Keith]

This month should be exciting.

No clear AL MVP (Trout is still doing his thing, but the Angels are as inconsistent as that other LA team, the Dodgers) and no clear NL MVP (Matt Kemp is still hitting way over .300 but his power has gone way down, he's still stuck on 17 Home Runs and has only 54 RBI's).

Maybe this is the year Miguel Cabrera wins the AL MVP. Adrian Beltre has gotten hot and a hot finish could make him MVP. Or perhaps Josh Hamilton gets the nod. Or Robinson Cano gets redemption after not winning it last year (barring an epic Yankee September collapse). Or maybe Derek Jeter finally gets an MVP.

In the NL, well. I have no idea. The Cincinnati Reds are going to the playoffs even with Joey Votto hurt most of the season, but I'm not sure Brandon Phillips' 15 Home Runs and 71 RBI's make him an MVP. Matt Holliday has kept the St Louis Cardinals in the hunt and has had a monster season, maybe he gets some MVP consideration. Carlos Beltran looked to be on his way to an MVP season before he cooled off. A hot finish could put him over the top.

We will have to wait and see how things go down.

[owenbrown]

Dunno about this whole Optomistic Droford gimmick going on.

That will end come October when the O's miss the playoffs

[Gertner]

Ricky Romero is sad to watch.

[Keith]

Right now, I love Ricky Romero.

[Emperor Smeat]

:nono: Every game in the Red Sox road trip so far starts with them giving up runs in the 1st and that streak continued today. Starting out September as bad as they did last year although August this year was a lot worse than August last year.

[Droford]

That will end come October when the O's miss the playoffs

They are back to 2 back of NY and 1.5 up on Tampa for the 2nd wc by taking 2 of 3 from the Yankees.

The craziest thing s Oakland is only 3 back of Texas..I'm really hoping Oakland cools off and doesn't put the Rangers in the wc picture because they're really the only team that as clobbered the orioles really bad this year.

[SammyG]

WOOOOOOOOOOO WALK OFF

[Droford]

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6651/failuet.jpg

O's gonna get anther manager fired...lol

[Droford]

Keith needs to root hard for his rays..I want the o's and Yankees either tied or a 1 game Yankee lead on Thursday so I can be at the game the o's take 1st.

[Keith]

I'm going to St Pete tomorrow, and it'll be CC Sabathia vs James Shields.

Tuesday will be Freddy Garcia vs Alex Cobb, and Wednesday the series finale will feature Hiroki Kuroda vs Matt Moore.

I like our chances for either a 2 out of 3, or even a sweep.

I'm sorry, their chances.

It's September, and the Rays are always a good team come season's end.

[Innovator]

I know the Yankees will get Tex and A-Rod back, BUT


http://gifsoup.com/view7/3517582/panic-button-gif-o.gif

[Droford]

For the orioles

http://eprmarketing.com/marketingblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/staples-easy-button.png

[Boomer]

Gonna miss Chipper.

[Keith]

I saw his walk-off homer.

Geez that gave me chills.

Also, LOL @ Papelbon.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

The Yankees had yesterday won. Phil Hughes and their bullpen fucked it up. GOD, I can't stand Phil Hughes or about 50 percent of their bullpen.

[Innovator]

Return of the prodigal sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/418650_10151062079242781_1729425830_n.jpg

[Innovator]

Stupid cowbells are back, Rays "fans" are back

[Triple Naitch]

What about the blue Mohawks? So cool.

[Innovator]

I like Lou as an announcer, good analysis. Get rid of Kay and just let him and Singleton call it

[Keith]

Why the fuck would Joe Maddon take out Evan Longoria at the Top of the 8th and in a tied game?

[Keith]

Boom!

Ha!

Rays lead 4-3 in the Bottom of the 8th.

[Wehttam]

thank you, espn bottomline

[Innovator]

GRANDERSON IS ON DECK

[Innovator]

Dammit.

[Keith]

You're welcome, Baltimore.

[Innovator]

I'd love to see Jeter or Cano lay out for a ball once in a while.

[ClockShot]

Pitchers better get their Jeff Nelson over and done with. This is the last month to do it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Yankees lead now down to just 1 in the division since Baltimore won earlier. If they were to get swept by the Rays, might even have the double whammy occur of not holding onto a Wild Card spot.

[ClockShot]

If they hold on, they hold on. If they don't, they don't.

They deserve one or the other regardless, I'm fed up with this bullshit play these last couple months.

[Innovator]

I'm gonna have Droford's hair if I keep watching the Yankees play like this.

[YOUR Hero]

never heard a 1st place team's fans whine so much, LOL

[Droford]

never heard a 1st place team's fans whine so much, LOL

theyre not far from being a 3rd place team

[ClockShot]

John Henry flew to Seattle with the Red Sox on what he calls a "fact finding" trip.

So let's get it out there. Does Bobby V and Benny C survive the full season? Or, is the ax gonna fall very, very soon? On one, the other, BOTH?

[RoXer]

Fun game to lose, watched mostly the whole thing

[Keith]

John Henry flew to Seattle with the Red Sox on what he calls a "fact finding" trip.

So let's get it out there. Does Bobby V and Benny C survive the full season? Or, is the ax gonna fall very, very soon? On one, the other, BOTH?

Bobby V's career shouldn't end like this. He deserves better.

[Emperor Smeat]

John Henry flew to Seattle with the Red Sox on what he calls a "fact finding" trip.

So let's get it out there. Does Bobby V and Benny C survive the full season? Or, is the ax gonna fall very, very soon? On one, the other, BOTH?

Bobby V will last the season although probably gets fired considering he's pretty much lost the will to coach after all the constant bickering and problems from the players. Henry doesn't like to fire managers before a season ends and pretty much doesn't like to interfere with daily activities unless all hell starts to break lose (ex. Aceves becoming a nutcase now).

Cherrington pretty much cleared out most of the baggage from the Theo era (both players and bloated contracts) with two trades so it wouldn't make sense to drop him.

Biggest loser is Lucchino since he wasted a month handpicking his manager but not giving him complete control while loosing power to Cherrington to run the team. He's also the reason why Bard was a starter this year, barely allowed Cherrington to clean the mess from last year's disaster, the debacle over Theo's compensation to Chicago, and the main source of dirt tossed to the media against Francona. Also the dumbass that waited a year or so before Fenway's 100th to actually put in a special request to host the All-Star game.

[Keith]

Damn, I've already read an article where an ESPNNewYork.com writer is saying that the reason Robinson Cano didn't get to the ground ball hit by Rays Catcher Chris Gimenez better be due to him being injured, because otherwise, it was due to the fact that he didn't try hard enough.

If these Yankees finally do collapse, it's not going to be pretty. It's going to be even worse than the 2011 Red Sox collapse. The media will be on the team like white on rice.

[Keith]

Here's the article, for those interested:

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8334205/new-york-yankees-robinson-cano-tough-figure

[screech]

Stupid cowbells are back, Rays "fans" are back


Must be September.


Pitchers better get their Jeff Nelson over and done with. This is the last month to do it.

His slider was lethal. That's all I really remember about Jeff Nelson.

[ClockShot]

Must be September.




His slider was lethal. That's all I really remember about Jeff Nelson.

Invented and/or innovated the fake to third throw to first pickoff. After this season, pitchers aren't allowed to do it.

[ClockShot]

Nomad Yankees just wrapped up their season.

Hope they can go home now.

[Droford]

Damn, I've already read an article where an ESPNNewYork.com writer is saying that the reason Robinson Cano didn't get to the ground ball hit by Rays Catcher Chris Gimenez better be due to him being injured, because otherwise, it was due to the fact that he didn't try hard enough.

If these Yankees finally do collapse, it's not going to be pretty. It's going to be even worse than the 2011 Red Sox collapse. The media will be on the team like white on rice.

I like the orioles will be a major factor in the mayhem again

[Droford]

Wonder how many people would have beleved the AL playoff teams could be Texas, Oakland, Chicago, Baltimore and Tampa...no angels, no tigers, no red sox..no Yankees

[Keith]

LOL "Casual Cano"


http://i.imgur.com/TrLFz.png

[Droford]

http://www.hooptywagon.com/img/ani/Walken%2520Cowbell.gif

Rays fan take that to heart

[Innovator]

Yankees/Red Sox/Chicago/Baltimore fans don't need help getting loud.

[Skippord]

Baltimore fans need help getting to games

[Innovator]

Well I included Baltimore in the loudness because half of the crowd is Yankees fans

[Keith]

Alex Cobb going for the Rays tonight.

The Rays have won the last 6 games he's started, and Cobb himself has gotten the win in 4 of those 6 games, with 2 no decisions.

I like our chances.

I mean, sorry. Their chances. Silly me.

[Innovator]

Ah Keith jinxing his own team! Let's see who the Yankees have starting tonight...nevermind.

[Keith]

A word of caution, though. The Yankees are going to come out tonight swinging, they're not going to go down easy and risk having the Orioles tie them for first.

Hope Cobb's got his A-stuff tonight.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

The way the Yankees play has been very frustrating for me. But I am not gonna bitch or moan or anything. I mean the Yankees go to the playoffs almost every single year and will probably even get there next year. So, 2012 if the Yankees don't make it at least I can have a little satisfaction in knowing the Red Sox or Phillies won't be there either. It would be nice for us to be in the playoffs again, but the O'S have not been to the playoffs since god knows when. All that I am truly saying is that if the Yankees don't make it to the playoffs I will be OK, I might try to steer clear from ESPN, and others for a while but other teams deserve a chance too.

Besides, the Dodgers have been my second favorite team for like 3 years now, and if the Yankees don't get in it just means I'm gonna have to cheer for the Dodgers that much more.

Still hoping the Yanks can get in, but they had each and every opportunity to not let the lead dwindle down like this. If the Yankees wind up in third place then I am sorry to say, that they never deserved to be in the playoffs in 2012 to begin with.

[Droford]

Lol might have a rain delay in Toronto
Edit _ or they can just re-close the dome

[Droford]

Ahhh..Reynolds hits a 3:run hr at the same time longora hit a 2 run hr for the rays..yes!

[Droford]

Lol the dome is stuck open

[Droford]

Now the fire alarm is going off

[Droford]

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First Place Tie...only the 2nd time in 6 division format a team has coughed up a 10 game lead in July...

[Innovator]

But they've done it slowly and painfully, unlike Boston who choked it away in a month. Honestly its going to take the Yankees in 2nd to get them to wake up.

[Keith]

That Yankee team is starting to look a lot like last season's Boston team.

You could see the frustration in Joe Girardi when he got tossed. It wasn't just about that call by the umpire, you could see it was just plain frustration about what has happened to the team.

[Droford]

But they've done it slowly and painfully, unlike Boston who choked it away in a month. Honestly its going to take the Yankees in 2nd to get them to wake up.
The Yankees were 10 games up on July 18th. 19-25 since, o's have gone 29-15.

Crazy thing is the red sox were .5 gb of the os, they've gone 15-29...the Yankees have BARELY been better than the red sox over that stretch...only teams better than the o's over that stretch are reds, nats and A's.

[Keith]

The Tampa Bay Rays were 10 1/2 games back in the AL East on July 18.

Now they're within 1.5 games. The beauty in this is that not only do they make life miserable for the Yankees, they climb up as they do so.

[Droford]

The Tampa Bay Rays were 10 1/2 games back in the AL East on July 18.

Now they're within 1.5 games. The beauty in this is that not only do they make life miserable for the Yankees, they climb up as they do so.

Os have $4 turn back the clock to 1992 seats for next week vs the rays, I might go Wednesday..

I'm convinced now the al east will come down to the last series down in tb in October.

[Droford]

Buck Holt should face buchholz at least once sometime

Lol the angels sell red fish hats for Trout..

[YOUR Hero]

damn Jays.. just win sometimes

[Keith]

When you play in a stadium with a retractable roof, and rain still affects the game because you're having problems with the roof and it won't close, you know it's just not your season.

Along with all the injuries they've had.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I beat the Phillies tonight, 2-1. I got to go to the game tonight. It was fun watching me play. I did great.

[Keith]

You can call them "My Reds", go ahead.

[Droford]

Aaron hill a 3b short of his 3rd cycle this year

[Supreme Olajuwon]

You can call them "My Reds", go ahead.

That's so impersonal. As a better fan than all of you, I have earned the right to use first person.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I definitely deserve to win Rookie of the Year although I think they're going to give it to Wade Miley. That's fine though cause he definitely deserves it. As long as I don't lose to Bryce "The Faggot" Harper, I won't be that upset.

[Keith]

That's so impersonal. As a better fan than all of you, I have earned the right to use first person.

Ok, so how'd it feel to hit your 31st Home Run of the season and pick up your 12th win, along with recording your 35th save?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Ok, so how'd it feel to hit your 31st Home Run of the season and pick up your 12th win, along with recording your 35th save?

I feel good about all those things. I was pretty skeptical when I traded my best prospects to the Padres for me, but I have definitely worked out. I'm excited to see what I can do in the postseason. Having me followed by me is a powerful 1-2 punch.

[Keith]

So, why don't you support yourself for Manager of the Year, eh?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Because fuck Dusty ok? Jeez.

[Keith]

Hahaha well, I guess everything has limits.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

This nigga has already said he's gonna bench Todd Frazier when Votto comes back. Is nigga serious? Yes, he is.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Nah, Dusty's alright. He just irks me. Fucking playing Drew Stubbs everyday. This nigga must be out his damn mind.

[Keith]

At least they're not still being Managed by Dave Fucking Miley.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Poor Uncle Dave. It wasn't his fault someone gave him authority. Big mistake.

[Keith]

Wow, hadn't noticed the Yankees and Orioles have a 4-game series coming up this weekend.

Interesting.

Tampa Bay has Texas at home, then Baltimore and New York on the road.

Fuck. If they do well these three series, they outta win the AL East.

[The Fraze]

Something special going on at AT&T Park right now...

[Innovator]

Wow, hadn't noticed the Yankees and Orioles have a 4-game series coming up this weekend.

Interesting.

Tampa Bay has Texas at home, then Baltimore and New York on the road.

Fuck. If they do well these three series, they outta win the AL East.

Lots of Baseball left in the division.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

JOEY'S BACK

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Keith]

Lots of Baseball left in the division.

I know, right? That means the Yankees' collapse may even be larger than it already is.

[Evil Vito]

Dickeyyyyyyyyy! 18-4 :love:

[RoXer]

When should I start Votto on my fantasy team? A couple days?

[Droford]

I got a ticket for next wed vs the rays..the o's in conjunction with the orioles forum I post at had section 8 tickets regularly $45 for 1992's price of $13. 2 games in 1 week, I think thats a first for me..

[Adder]

Jays are going to win tonight