MLB 2012 Season Thread

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Apparently Aroldis Chapman got arrested this morning

huh

[Supreme Olajuwon]

WHO DEY

[Skippord]

no Chipper tonight

pretty bummed
it broke the scoreboard, and I am dead inside

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I don't know what it is with the Yankees or what they need to do....... but they better find it really, really, fucking quick.

[Keith]

They're an aging team. They have a roster full of aging veterans. I mean, anytime you have Andruw Jones, Raul Ibañez and Eric Chavez on the bench, alongside a declining ARod and Teixeira, you're gonna have trouble. Also, they sign Pedro Feliciano, he gets hurt, and he's out. They trade for Pineida, he gets hurt, and is out.

Thing is, I doubt the Yankees can even afford to undergo a rebuilding period of even 1 or 2 seasons, so they'll have to figure out what they do.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Stop overpaying for players and invest in their farm system? They've only one one championship since they started "buying everything."

When they had their big championships run they had way more home-grown talent.

[Dragon]

Stop overpaying for players and invest in their farm system? They've only one one championship since they started "buying everything."

When they had their big championships run they had way more home-grown talent.

No they didn't. Those championship years had a ton of guys through trades and free agency. The whole notion that the Yankees don't have homegrown players is wrong now anyway. They only have a couple big FA guys on their team right now. CC, A-Rod, Tex and Soriano. Almost everyone else is a result of their farm system. Either by call ups or trades.

The biggest problem is obviously that A-Rod and Tex are declining. A-Rod isn't a surprise being that he's 36 now. I guess Tex isn't either considering he's been declining since after 2009 but its still surprising he started declining that early in his career. He is really useless right now.

Another problem is just the way their offense is constructed in the first place. Its happened a lot in the postseason in recent years - the team can't score any runs because most of the guys will just swing for the fences every time. The only guys that can realistically hit near .300 are Cano and Jeter.

Injuries haven't helped at all this year with Pineda and Rivera being out for the year. And Gardner, Robertson, etc...on the DL.

All that said I still think they'll be fine and make the postseason. They're in last place and still only 5.5 games out. I expect the whole AL East to continue beating up on each other and no team really running away with it.

[RP]

Ffs, is it too much to ask of the Cubs, not to completely fall out of contention, within the first 40 gam es? Seriously what the fuck?

[Hardkore Kidd J]

No they didn't. Those championship years had a ton of guys through trades and free agency. The whole notion that the Yankees don't have homegrown players is wrong now anyway. They only have a couple big FA guys on their team right now. CC, A-Rod, Tex and Soriano. Almost everyone else is a result of their farm system. Either by call ups or trades.

The biggest problem is obviously that A-Rod and Tex are declining. A-Rod isn't a surprise being that he's 36 now. I guess Tex isn't either considering he's been declining since after 2009 but its still surprising he started declining that early in his career. He is really useless right now.

Another problem is just the way their offense is constructed in the first place. Its happened a lot in the postseason in recent years - the team can't score any runs because most of the guys will just swing for the fences every time. The only guys that can realistically hit near .300 are Cano and Jeter.

Injuries haven't helped at all this year with Pineda and Rivera being out for the year. And Gardner, Robertson, etc...on the DL.

All that said I still think they'll be fine and make the postseason. They're in last place and still only 5.5 games out. I expect the whole AL East to continue beating up on each other and no team really running away with it.

In fact A-rod isn't even a free agent. I think he may have been traded to us for Alfonso Soriano right? I really don't see what their problem is right now, the Yankees seem to be capable. I still am not gonna give up despite it being Mid-May.

[Ermaximus]

Good win last night Supreme. Sorry you didn't get to see Larry Jones play though. :/

[Keith]

Yeah, but nobody remembers Derek Bell. :shifty:



http://i.imgur.com/UqUGF.jpg

[Triple Naitch]

Leonard Washington

[Triple Naitch]

Gio Gonzalez is pitching out of his fucking mind right now. He is easily the NL Cy Young guy right now.

[Triple Naitch]

The Mets all wore hockey jerseys for their first trip to Toronto. Most wore Rangers jerseys, but I'm pretty sure David Wright won this one.

http://www.sportslogos.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mets-hockey.jpg

[SammyG]

lol Dodgers AAA team steamrolling people

[Ermaximus]

Sammy, do you think they could beat Carlos Liston and the Twins? I don't think they can man. Only Scott Bakula and the Buzz could pull off such a feat.

[Innovator]

Every time he comes to bat, I feel like ARod is going to hit a 400 ft homerun, then get equally disappointed when he strikes out/grounds out to short. With Tex...fuck him.

[Adder]

nice bat flip from ARod the other night. Acting like he hit a HR and it was a routine flyball.

[Droford]

Sox win and are now at .500 again. Let's hope they don't drop back down again like they did when they reached .500 awhile back.

um..guess what..you just got beat by Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit! LOL

[Emperor Smeat]

Not going to blame Doubront but yeish at them mustering a whopping total of 2 hits today. Difference today was the bullpen for the Sox returning the favor in stinking when yesterday it was the Os.

Also seems like now Ortiz might be causing problems with his "rant" yesterday where he lashed out on the media and management for saying they have no leaders or not helping them enough (both true in a way).

[Innovator]

nice bat flip from ARod the other night. Acting like he hit a HR and it was a routine flyball.

Any other night that would've been a home run, wind brought a lot of balls back that night. Doesn't excuse how hes been hitting lately though.

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Red Sox take 2 of 3 from the Os and Bard pitched pretty well.

Looks like Padilla kept his streak in tact of anytime he has to pitch a whole inning, he gives up a run or more.

In terms of upcoming series, Baltimore has the edge in keeping or extending their lead considering Tampa is taking on the Sox and the first game is against Lester who's been improving.

[Innovator]

A-Rod 2 for 2 with 2 homers so far

[Supreme Olajuwon]

How come there are 9 million Broncos fans on here but only 1 Rockies fan

What is the deal with that?

[ClockShot]

Yankees grab John Maine out of the bargain bin and sign him to a minor league deal.

O's and Adam Jones all but agree to a 6-year, $85 mil. extension.

Pirates DFA Nate McLouth.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol Nate McLouth. I remember Francesa being obsessed with him in 2008. I distinctly remember him saying the Yankees should trade for him and that he'd be their center fielder for 15 years.</font>

[Skippord]

How come there are 9 million Broncos fans on here but only 1 Rockies fan

What is the deal with that?
I think the other Broncos fans are from out of state or something

[Keith]

These season the Broncos are going to have a whole lot of new fans thanks to Manning.

About the Rockies, they have a beautiful ballpark.

[Gertner]

Well, Morrow, it was nice while it lasted lol

[DaveWadding]

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Diamondbacks and Miguel Montero have agreed on a five-year, $60 million contract extension.


YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Lincecum is done.</font>

[Droford]

Os beat the Royals 9-2 on my birthday last year, 8-2 on my birthday this year.

Also, if Miguel Montero is worth 5 years 80 million,...Matt Wieters is worth 10 years 800 million..

[Nicky Fives]

Really wish the Jays could get all 5 starters clicking at the same time..... not just 2-3 out of 5.....

[Supreme Olajuwon]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xjB33DzP5Ic/T4h8HF_76TI/AAAAAAAAASM/qweWqbdlaCg/s1600/Robert-Andino-Smiling-Graphic-1334179330.jpg

[Triple Naitch]

Andino lost his smile.

[Keith]

LOL @ his 2010 photo.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Johan with a 4 hit shutout today in 96 pitches.</font> :love:

[ClockShot]

Twins put Frankie Liriano back into the rotation.

[Keith]

Twins put Frankie Liriano back into the rotation.

The way their season is going, it's like "Whatever. Let's put him back in and let him find himself".

[ClockShot]

How ya' doin' Tex?

Took ya longer than expected to get here.

[screech]

Kyle Kendrick gettin it done tonight. So confused by this.

[screech]

Also Skip Schumaker is a great baseball name.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>So apparently there is going to be a qualifying round to the World Baseball Classic held in November of this year, featuring a bunch of nations that weren't involved in the first two.

The roster eligibility loopholes were the same as the Olympics - you're eligible if you, a parent, or a grandparent were from the country. However Israel has a nifty loophole to that. Apparently you're instantly an Israeli citizen if you, a parent, or a grandparent is Jewish. As such, even if you're actually 10 generations removed from living in Israel, you'd still be eligible for the team.

Kinda want to see Braun, Kinsler, Youk, and others wind up on the Israel team. Would be hilarious if they somehow wound up being mad good. Also Shawn Green's committed to playing for the team despite being retired for 5 years.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Walk-off HR for Saltalamacchia.

[RoXer]

Go Cubs Go!

[Ermaximus]

Braves have hit their yearly skid. 6 game losing streak.

[RoXer]

is mlb.tv like netflix where you can share an account across multiple devices?

[RoXer]

and if it is than i may just have a follow up question for some of you out there

[Droford]

Adam Jones is getting a big fat contract tomorrow. Im shocked, I really thought he would end up traded. 2nd highest $ for a CF behind Kemp.

[RP]

Go Cubs goooooooooooo!

[RP]

Ryan Dempster is 0-3 this year. Bad right? That's 8 starts. 2.14 ERA and the best stat of all... He's only gotte 12 runs of support this year...


GO CUBS GOOOOOOOOO!

[DaveWadding]

I hope Rafael Dolis dies in a fire.

[RP]

And Marmol dies trying to save him.

[Evil Vito]

Mets shut out the Padres for 26 consecutive innings. Dickey should be an All Star this year.

[Skippord]

the Rockies hit 5 home runs today and still lost

so they've got that going for them

[Emperor Smeat]

:mad: The F is the problem with the Red Sox of every game they have a chance to finally go over .500, they find a new way to lose.

[Keith]

I have Gio Gonzalez going up for me in Fantasy tonight. Hopefully he continues to dominate.

[ClockShot]

Ha. Dr. Jekyll showed up for the Yankees today instead of Mr. Hyde.

Wish I could have watched that.

[ClockShot]

Also, don't know if any of you guys keep an eye on college baseball. But here's a clip if Vanderbilt pulling off a triple steal against Florida yesterday. Credit to the boys at river ave. blues for providing this.

<IFRAME height=315 src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LYcNbBnicm4" frameBorder=0 width=560 allowfullscreen></IFRAME>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dickey has 21 K's and 1 walk in his last 2 starts. That's fucking insane, especially for a knuckleballer.</font>

[Corndad]

Are the Cubs really that bad this year? Yikes.

[DaveWadding]

Pretty sweet DBacks win today over the Brewers.

I've seen every team in the NL play now.

[owenbrown]

Are the Cubs really that bad this year? Yikes.

It's the curse of MLB '12 :shifty:

[RP]

Are the Cubs really that bad this year? Yikes.

They started out at a promising 15-20 and then the shit hit the fan. Now everyone is begging for Anthony Rizzo to be called up.

[RP]

Twitter blew up today because Rizzo left his triple a game early and everyone thought he was called up to the bigs. But in typical Cub fashion, it turned out the news wasnt good. He left with a sore wrist.

I've been a Cub fan for 15 years now. I've never seen our fans clamoring for a prospect like this. Hell, I'm getting wood just thinking about it and I'm not talking about Kerry either. Dude is hitting like crazy. .354 with 17 Home Runs. He's more than ready.

He's the only thing Cubs fans have to look forward too.

FREE RIZZO!

[RP]

He also has 44 rbi in 46 games. Lol

He's ruining young pitchers careers in AAA

[Supreme Olajuwon]

the Rockies hit 5 home runs today and still lost

so they've got that going for them

and a guy on the other team hit a home run despite the noticeable handicap of not holding a bat

so there's that

[Skippord]

I was like half awake when I saw the replay of that and I was deeply confused

also he hit it off Jamie Moyer so it barely counts

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah Moyer's numbers are in the tank now. Would be surprised if he actually sticks around in the rotation for the rest of the year.

Probably kills the dream of him pitching in the bigs at 50 next year.</font> :(

[Skippord]

He'd already probably be gone if Jorge De La Rosa's rehab were going better, either way I'm pretty bummed that my time to see his hot wife is running out.

[Skippord]

oh yeah, I don't know if this is interesting, but I'm going to take batting practice with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Wednesday apparently.

[Triple Naitch]

Camo hats all the teams are gonna wear today.

http://www.sportslogos.net/blog/2012/05/28/camo-caps-to-be-worn-by-all-mlb-teams-full-gallery-here/

Look pretty nice.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Cool. Yet ANOTHER injury for the Mets. Justin Turner probably done for a very long time. I base this on nothing other than the fact that A) it's the Mets and B) it looked like an ankle injury.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>David Wright is now playing shortstop.</font>

[Ermaximus]

Only the Braves could go from first to worst in the span of a week. 8 straight losses.

[Boomer]

Well considering Chipper is on the DL, McCann has had the flu for a week, and Freeman is having really bad eye problems, what do you expect? That's the middle of the lineup gone.

[ClockShot]

Camo hats all the teams are gonna wear today.

http://www.sportslogos.net/blog/2012/05/28/camo-caps-to-be-worn-by-all-mlb-teams-full-gallery-here/

Look pretty nice.

I think I'll grab one of those. They are sweet this year.

[ClockShot]

Also, who's genius idea was it to have the angels/yankees game today be the last game being played? Wern't all the games afternoon games during the holidays?

[Keith]

Only the Braves could go from first to worst in the span of a week. 8 straight losses.

It's not like they haven't done something like this before. Remember last season, when they went from good to bad and missed the playoffs?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Manny Acosta is remarkably bad. He was actually pretty good last year but it's fast being exposed as a fluke. I can only hope he gets dumped in favor of Pedro Beato or Jenrry Mejia before he makes it into another game.</font>

[Keith]

Cardinals starter Lance Lynn has been really good. With Chris Carpenter out, he's been a really nice surprise for them.

[Emperor Smeat]

Aceves with back to back shaky performances but at least he didn't blow a lead like yesterday.

Doubront pitched another good game today and the only one who's been consistent out of the starters this season.

Today was also Trot Nixon appreciation day at Fenway.

[DaveWadding]

HOLY FUCK THE CUBS JUST WON A GAME!!!!

[Keith]

Hawk Harrelson just referred to Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Scott as a "Johnny Damon look-alike".

[ClockShot]

Some baseball news.

Juan Carlos Oviedo AKA Leo Nunez has been suspended by MLB for 8 weeks for age and identity fraud. He's all sorted out in the Dominican Republic and the U.S. has granted him a visa.

Padres sale update: Pro golfer Phil Mickelson has joined Peter O'Malley's group in purchasing John Moores' stake in the team. Also, Padres legend Tony Gwynn is interested in buying the team. He's in a group led by movie producer Thomas Tull. About 5 groups altogether are involving in buying the team.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>WOOOOOO Manny Acosta DFA'ed. They recalled Chris Schwinden though, who is also shit. I think/hope he's strictly a placeholder for when Beato or Mejia are ready.

Also they had to DL Justin Turner and call up Omar Quintanilla and his career .213 batting average.

If they can manage to stay above .500 with this brutal stretch of games coming up they'll make a believer out of me.</font>

[ClockShot]

That Scott Boras holding up the pole behind home plate right now in the Angels/Yankees game?

[ClockShot]

Whoa. Weaver just tweaked something in his knee and left the game.

[Innovator]

I wish Hughes would pull a Rodney Dangerfield from Caddyshack.

"Oooo my arm, it's broken"

[YOUR Hero]

Whoa. Weaver just tweaked something in his knee and left the game.
they're saying it's his lower back

[RP]

HOLY FUCK THE CUBS JUST WON A GAME!!!!

The Cubs scored one less run today than they've scored for Ryan Dempster all year.

[Ermaximus]

Pirates are in 3rd place in their division? O.O HOLY SHIT!

[Nicky Fives]

Jays send Eric Thames down to Las Vegas.....second surprise send down this season.....

[ClockShot]

Rangers win the Roy Oswalt sweepstakes. $5 mil. plus $1 mil. in incentives.

Magglio Ordonez calls it a career. He'll make the official announcement this sunday.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wow that is a pretty cheap pick up by the Rangers. Oswalt wanted something in the $8-$12 million range during the offseason and could of had that if he signed with the Red Sox or another team I can't remember.

[MVP]

Even though half of the Red Sox lineup is minor leaguers or bench players they've rocked Verlander for 5 runs so far.

[Gertner]

Jays send Eric Thames down to Las Vegas.....second surprise send down this season.....

He's looked lost at the plate lately and he's not very good at all in the field. I'd rather have Davis and his speed in left than Thames who hasn't really produced at the plate.

[RoXer]

Remind me to post a picture of the Coco Crisp Chia Pet

[YOUR Hero]

Wow that is a pretty cheap pick up by the Rangers. Oswalt wanted something in the $8-$12 million range during the offseason and could of had that if he signed with the Red Sox or another team I can't remember.
dont forget @ 1/4 of the season is already gone

[Emperor Smeat]

Red Sox finally able to get above .500 for the first time this season.

Have to go back to the pre-Pedro Martinez days when they've waited that long into the season to get a winning record.

[Nark Order]

Melky Cabreraaaaaaa

[RoXer]

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/images/ticketing/y2012/620_june17_fathers_day_1.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3JjLNHQX2uM/T67_EZXlOcI/AAAAAAAATbs/q108XGrn1cM/s1600/coco15.jpg

[Nark Order]

RoXer, acknowledge my favorite team defeating your favorite team for the second time this week, you fucking asshole.

[RP]

Break up the Cubs

[DaveWadding]

The Mayans were right. The Cubs won TWO games in a row. THE APOCALYPSE IS NIGH!

[RP]

The Cubs should trade Dempster to the Phillies and see if they can pry Dominic Brown from the Phillies farm system. He's doing nothing and going no where and clearly needs a change if scenery.

[Ermaximus]

Braves won a game! Woo!

[screech]

The Cubs should trade Dempster to the Phillies and see if they can pry Dominic Brown from the Phillies farm system. He's doing nothing and going no where and clearly needs a change if scenery.

You can have him.

[Keith]

Break out the Cubs! They sweep the Padres and are on a 3-game winning streak.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Hawk Harrelson is at it again. The worst.</font>

http://gawker.com/5914346/ken-hawk-harrelson-melts-down-after-white-sox-pitcher-ejected-for-throwing-behind-a-batter?tag=video

[Keith]

Hawk Harrelson makes baseball games absolutely unbearable unless you're a White Sox fan. I hope MLB fines him for this.

[screech]

Yeah he'd better be at least fined for this. Terrible.

[ClockShot]

Here's the shocker of the day.

Rockies DFA Jamie Moyer.

So let's hear it, fellas. Someone gonna pick up him? Rockies stick him in AAA? Retire?

[screech]

Back to the Phillies?

[DaveWadding]

Beer league softball?

[Droford]

Mariners are half way to 30-3'ing the Rangers, 16-0 in the 3rd

[DaveWadding]

For some reason, the Mariners have Joseph RoXer's favorite player, Choney Figgins, playing right field. I do not understand.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Orioles vs. Rays with first place on the line.

Red Sox win.

[RoXer]

RoXer, acknowledge my favorite team defeating your favorite team for the second time this week, you fucking asshole.

Arizona leads the season series 5-4 and there's nothing you can do about it until September

[Nark Order]

I would have preferred you to have replied to that yesterday. Can you go back and do it again pretending like tonight didn't happen yet?

[DaveWadding]

Paul Goldschmidt owns Tim Lincecum.

[RoXer]

AY YO, I went and got tickets to each and every one of the A's/D-Backs games next week and I don't know which games I should root for whom. Or if I should mix and match A's/D-Backs memorabilia. Or just go all A's since I never have that opportunity.

Here are my Oakland A's hat options:

http://www.sportsblink.com/product_images/oakland-athletics-home-green-yellow-brim-pinch-hitter-adjustable-hat-3110100.jpg

http://www.sport-seasons.com/assets/product_images/PACPAMKHJLJOHFOM.jpg
http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3537643dt.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Uk0M6mA7L._SS500_.jpg

Except I don't have that last one but it's the closest one I could find that sort of resembles it. Imagine the white part to be yellow with a green logo and a green bill. Really really hideous.

And it goes great with my awesome Mitchell and Ness horizontal green and yellow striped sweatshirt but I can't find a picture of it.

I have two other sweatshirts, one of them is really worn out the other is really nice looking, green with yellow sleeves.

Here is the problem, I live in Arizona. It is June. I will not be wearing any of those sweatshirts. Hell, I rarely wear them. I've worn that striped one I think twice because it is funny to see me in it but it mostly stays tucked in my closet. Worn out one is worn out from being worn to work. Nice looking yellow sleeves one was worn maybe 5 times. Sweatshirts in Arizona is a silly decision.

But here are some normal shirts that I have:

http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=%2fproductImages%2f_194000%2fFF_194189_xl.jpg&w=600

http://images.eastbay.com/is/image/EBFL/25879521?wid=300&hei=300


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/716FeyiMKAL._SL1500_.jpg

[RoXer]

And then here are my Arizona Diamondbacks hat options:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NgPL5XVtL._AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Diamondbacks-Authentic-Field-59FIFTY/dp/images/B002TIDP5S/ref=dp_image_1_0?ie=UTF8&color_name=1&img=0&s=sporting-goods)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gq9ntRyNL._AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Diamondbacks-Authentic-Alternate-59FIFTY/dp/images/B002TIGQS6/ref=dp_image_1_0?ie=UTF8&color_name=1&img=0&s=sporting-goods)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Ot8imIMLL._AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Diamondbacks-Batting-Practice-39THIRTY/dp/images/B0026YJVOO/ref=dp_image_x_0?ie=UTF8&color_name=x&img=0&s=sporting-goods)


^^That is my workout hat and do-stuff-outdoor hat so it is all sweaty and grimey and I don't think it's an option.

http://www.cheapwholesalecaps.com/images/cheapcapsandhats/cheap-new-era-hats-ks-New-Era-59fifty-Fitted-Black-Hat-ID1007_145.jpg

^^^ That's not the exact hat but it's similar to one like it. It's kinda neat but I feel the brim is too wide.

http://lf.hatworld.com/hwl?set=sku%5B20381956%5D,c%5B22%5D,w%5B400%5D,h%5B300%5D&load=url%5Bfile:product%5D

^^This is my favorite hat ever. I really like the logo. I saw a red one at the team shop but I hate red hats so I looked around online for a black one and they had this and another one from a very shady website. The one from the very shady website had the logo directly in the middle which looked alright too but I actually like the logo placement of this one more.



And here are shirt options:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/813mDn6ZpwL._SL1500_.jpg



http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HthqJju7L._SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B003XOSJ94/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=3375251&s=sporting-goods)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41B6pAAQaHL._SX385_.jpg

^^^And then I have one similar to that but I don't feel like looking anymore so let's just say that one

[Shisen Kopf]

Well this season sucks so far for the Tigers. Time to get into Arena Football I guess.

[ClockShot]

Yankees get atleast 1 win in LA. Should have been 2 since Monday's game was handed to us on a silver platter.

[Skippord]

CarGo hit 3 home runs last night, helping both my real favorite team and my fantasy team.

I am not exaggerating when I say I would gay marry him if it were legal in Colorado.

[Ermaximus]

Ok, Braves are getting it back together now.

[Gertner]

Colby Rasmus FINALLY starting to hit.

Lol fucking E5. I've been saying for the past two year that he's gonna hit 40 jacks, and the year I give up on this statement he's almost at 20.

[Keith]

Ok, Braves are getting it back together now.

Don't be too sure. Watch them get on a roll, get to first place, and then go on another 8-game losing streak and free-fall.

[Triple Naitch]

http://images.eastbay.com/is/image/EBFL/25879521?wid=300&hei=300

I really like this shirt. Is it made from Under Armor material? Kinda wanna get it.

[RoXer]

http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:170252/sku:25879521/nike-mlb-cooperstown-dugout-logo-t-shirt-mens/athletics/dark-green/white/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

I think that Padres one is kinda neat

[ClockShot]

Kinda goes against everything I stand for, but I'm hoping Boston completes this 4 game sweep of the Tigers tonight so they can fly back and the Yankees can keep them in a bit of a tailspin.

[Keith]

Needless to say, Carlos Gonzalez is hot. Another game, another Home Run.

[Triple Naitch]

http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:170252/sku:25879521/nike-mlb-cooperstown-dugout-logo-t-shirt-mens/athletics/dark-green/white/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

I think that Padres one is kinda neat

So are the Mariners and Astros shirts.

[RP]

GO CUBS GO!

[Nicky Fives]

Carlos Quentin has single-handedly turned around by Fantasy team.....

[Nark Order]

Giants are actually sitting pretty right now. I doubt the Dodgers can keep up this level of ball all year.

[Keith]

I think the NL West is wide-open. The Dodgers just lost Matt Kemp again, and I doubt Jerry Hairston Jr will hit over .360 the rest of the year. So we'll see.

Tim Lincecum's gotta get it together, though.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

pretty crazy that every team in the East divisions has a winning record

[Supreme Olajuwon]

actually it looks like Detroit is the only team in the eastern time zone with a losing record

[ClockShot]

Youk Watch begins. Red Sox have come out and said they intend to trade Kevin Youkilis.

White Sox and Rangers have checked in. Dodgers have some interest, but don't wanna pay his salary and/or surrender a top farm guy for him. Reds are happy with Todd Frazier at 3rd.

[Emperor Smeat]

Makes sense since Middlesbrook is producing some good numbers and Youks rant earlier in the season probably hurt him more than he thought. Also a huge sign management wants Middlesbrook to stay on the roster and not be sent back to the minors as a few expected once Youks returned.

The way things were leaning it was either going to be him or Beckett with last year's fallout playing a small role.

[Keith]

They can't just move Youkilis to LF? I mean, if Adrian Gonzalez can play RF, Youkilis can play some Left.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nava has that spot and he's been playing pretty well. There would be no real benefit in terms of fielding stats or batting to replace Nava with Youks since Nava is a better fielder and their batting stats are almost the same.

Youks real value is at 1B since he's Gold-Glove quality there and above average at 3B although tends to commit a bunch more errors at 3B.

Gonzalez was moved mostly to keep his bat in the lineup and to ensure Ortiz had a bat during Interleague and critical games.

[ClockShot]

actually it looks like Detroit is the only team in the eastern time zone with a losing record

Wanna round the Twins and Royals into that mix? They're worse.

[ClockShot]

Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay this weekend with 1st place in the east on the line.

Who's coming back down to earth? I'm thinking the O's.

[Keith]

Nava has that spot and he's been playing pretty well. There would be no real benefit in terms of fielding stats or batting to replace Nava with Youks since Nava is a better fielder and their batting stats are almost the same.

Youks real value is at 1B since he's Gold-Glove quality there and above average at 3B although tends to commit a bunch more errors at 3B.

Gonzalez was moved mostly to keep his bat in the lineup and to ensure Ortiz had a bat during Interleague and critical games.

Move Nava to RF, put Crawford in CF when he comes back.

But w/e.

[Triple Naitch]

Crawford isn't a centerfielder.

I love Youk, but I think it's time for him to move on for him and the team. He needs to get away from Bobby V.

[Keith]

Bobby V is just what that team needed, a guy who'd come in and ruffle their feathers a little bit. They were too "diva-like". If that means trading Youkilis, so be it. Middlebrooks is doing just fine.

I'm pulling for Bobby, I like him.

[Triple Naitch]

Bobby V is a douche. He tries too hard to be controversial. Like when he started shit talking the Yankees for no reason in the offseason about shit that happened ten years ago.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Kinda goes against everything I stand for, but I'm hoping Boston completes this 4 game sweep of the Tigers tonight so they can fly back and the Yankees can keep them in a bit of a tailspin.

I was happy Detroit won. You wanna know why? The Yankees have a little bit of a problem playing teams who are doing really bad or really good. You wanna know what probably would have happened if Detroit went to play the Yankees with a 4 game losing streak? A bad feeling tells me the Tigers would have either taken 2 of 3 or just down right swept them.

[RoXer]

Thought the Rays/Oriels game was going to be competitive but the Rays put up 5 in the first.

Price has a perfect game going though. (Through 4)

[Keith]

No Hitter for Johan Santana thru 8 innings.

[DaveWadding]

JOHAN SANTANA NO HITTER THROUGH EIGHT INNINGS.

PREPARE FOR METS CURSE & SUBSEQUENT BIG VITO SUICIDE WATCH.


ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!

[Keith]

If he gets it, it'll be the Mets first no-hitter ever. And he'll do it against the World Champions.

[DaveWadding]

Hey, Allen Craig is back. Sweet.

[Triple Naitch]

Way to start jinxing it, guys.

[Keith]

Holy, 2 outs.

[DaveWadding]

Here it comes. I have Big Vito's noose and chair all ready to go.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

1 MORE OUT TO GO!

[Keith]

Hahaha yes!

[DaveWadding]

son of a bitch.

[Triple Naitch]

Awesome.

What a great comeback for Johan.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

He's DONE IT! Johan got the no hitter.

[DaveWadding]

LMFAO at the fan on the field

[Keith]

Haha the Mets celebrating while in the background we see security taking down a fan.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice to see the Mets finally getting their no hitter and breaking the Curse of Nolan Ryan.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>There are no words. I didn't move from the spot in my bed in the 9th inning. My mom came in to talk to me and I remained frozen in silence. Then when he got it I absolutely exploded.

Johan Santana is a Mets legend now.</font>

[Keith]

The Cardinals have a pretty good offense, so no-hitting them is no easy task.

Finally the Mets get back at the Cardinals for the 2006 NLCS (somewhat).

Or maybe not. Still, it's so awesome for Johan, after battling back from surgery.

[OssMan]

go JOHAN Santanagrams

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>They could retire #57 right now and I don't think any Mets fan would object.</font>

[Keith]

Guys like Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, David Cone, Dwight Gooden and Pedro Martinez pitched for the Mets. And we just saw the first no-hitter in team history.

That's crazy. We truly witnessed history.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>My stomach was in knots in the 9th.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>And I'm going to the game tomorrow. R.A. Dickey with no hitter #2!!!</font> :shifty:

[Keith]

The Mets bring the fences in, and they get a no-hitter. They had it wrong all along.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Collins looks distraught as fuck on the post-game. He knew he had to let Johan go for it. But he legit looks concerned about how Johan will feel in 5 days. They were planning on never allowing him to go over 110 pitches this season.

It was worth it no matter what, Terry. That moment can never be taken away.</font> :love:

[McLegend]

Carlos Beltran's foul ball was in fact fair.

[Innovator]

Vito, just remember to go to a doctor tomorrow if your erection is still there.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Beltran play is a rare moment when I'm happy that we don't have instant replay yet. Thank you Selig!</font>

[Nark Order]

lol Dodgers.

[RP]

Cubs trying to come back from 4 runs down in the ninth. Soriano hit a 3 run shot. Now two on with one out.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Colby Lewis can't win. Greendale Humans need a good performance from Dickey and Hamels tomorrow. Being below Droford in the rankings is unsettling.

[Keith]

Collins looks distraught as fuck on the post-game. He knew he had to let Johan go for it. But he legit looks concerned about how Johan will feel in 5 days. They were planning on never allowing him to go over 110 pitches this season.

It was worth it no matter what, Terry. That moment can never be taken away. :love:

Terry Collins is becoming the John Boehner of baseball. He'll get up at a press conference and choke up like it's nothing.

[Skippord]

the Rockies are going ballistic right now

51 runs or something in their last 4 games

[SammyG]

Jesus, Dodgers, free fall.

[ClockShot]

I expected to come in here and see Vito have alot of his posts in caps and large font.

Instead, he was pretty mellow. Congrats to you and your team, Vito.

[Keith]

Alfonso Soriano strikes out a lot, but when he actually gets a hold of one, it's a beautiful sight.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It really does feel like they finally got some measure of revenge on the Cardinals for the 06 NLCS. The symmetry was insane with 3 of the 4 key players from that game being involved. Wainwright gets roughed up. Beltran's blown call. Molina being the closest to getting a hit only to be robbed by Mike Baxter, who grew up in Queens as a Mets fan.

It would not surprise me in the least if the Mets induct Johan into the Mets Hall of Fame at some point down the line just for this. Once he leaves I could even see his number being retired, even if unofficially. This will always be one of my favorite sports moments of all time.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>One of the MLB Network guys was saying that Mets fans should still be waiting for that first legitimate no-hitter. Harold Reynolds pretty much told him he was retarded.</font>

[Nark Order]

The NL East is fucking ridiculous right now.

[RoXer]

http://i.imgur.com/OCGqR.jpg

[Keith]

One of the MLB Network guys was saying that Mets fans should still be waiting for that first legitimate no-hitter. Harold Reynolds pretty much told him he was retarded.

I think that was Matt Vasgersian.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Wanna round the Twins and Royals into that mix? They're worse.

they're not in the eastern time zone, bucko

[ClockShot]

O's aquire Steve Pearce from the Yankees for cash.

Nomad Yankees 1B. Nothing special, but ain't nothing wrong with some extra cash in the pocket when the trade deadline comes around.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://www.tpww.net/forums/image.php?u=14015&dateline=1333423958

Sox finally out of the basement of the AL East

[Evil Vito]

R.A. Dickey for the NL All Star team. Fun game to go to. Love watching him work.

[Keith]

It's good for baseball when the Mets are good. It just is.

[Evil Vito]

Haven't felt this good about the Mets since 2006. They keep finding ways to win despite injuries (2 more to the DL today - Mike Baxter and Ramon Ramirez).

[ClockShot]

Yankees/Tigers were in a rain delay and we got Cubs/Giants to pass the time.

Both teams were sporting throwback jerseys and doing it old school throughout the stadium. What's the occasion today?

[Innovator]

Bases Loaded and one out with a wild Valvoline on the mound and Cano pops up, Cano draws a walk, and Ibanez grounds out. VAULTED YANKEE OFFENSE. They're batting around .150 now with the bases loaded.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Blue Jays claim Chris Schwinden and his 12.46 ERA off waivers for some reason.</font>

[ClockShot]

Draft starts tomorrow.

What's on your team's wish list?

[Gertner]

Draft starts tomorrow.

What's on your team's wish list?

A first and second baseman. Jays have tons of young arms, although you can never have enough.

[Gertner]

<font color=goldenrod>Blue Jays claim Chris Schwinden and his 12.46 ERA off waivers for some reason.</font>

Still better than Francisco Cordero.

[Gertner]

Jays up 5-0 in the second on 1 hit: Bautista 3 run jack. Bard has walked 6 and hit one batter. Wow.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>There have been so many weekday afternoon games this year, and the Mets have 2 more coming up this week. Fucking sucks when your only way to follow the game at work is via phone updates.</font>

[Innovator]

Hughes CG 1 R 4 H

[ClockShot]

Hughes CG 1 R 4 H

Hughes outdueled Verlander?

Just........whoa.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bard stunk badly tonight and was even worse than his usual bad outings he has.

6 walks, 5 runs allowed, and 2 batters plunked in under 2 innings pitched.

[DaveWadding]

<font color=goldenrod>There have been so many weekday afternoon games this year, and the Mets have 2 more coming up this week. Fucking sucks when your only way to follow the game at work is via phone updates.</font>

MLB.TV :shifty:

[ClockShot]

Crazy days for the AL East this week. Rays/Yankees, O's/BoSox. Toronto is in Chicago.

Standings are gonna be changing by the day.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>3 in a row!</font> :love:

[adamndest]

I haven't been watching as of late. How are the Homestead Grays doing?

[Keith]

Golly, could it be these Mets are for real?!

[ClockShot]

Bill Maher was at the game yesterday and got V.I.P treatment. Turns out he bought a piece of the Mets. But he wouldn't say how much of a stake he got in the team.

[Keith]

Yeah, I was surprised when I read about Bill Maher. He doesn't seem like a guy who'd be interested in sports.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Reds minor leaguer Billy Hamilton has 26 stolen bases already. Holy shit.

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=SS&sid=t423&t=p_pbp&pid=571740


Update on this. Hamilton stole his 62nd base last night in his 53rd game.

That's stupid.

[Triple Naitch]

Billy Hamilton is so fucking fast, but with Cozart and Phillips I have no idea where he'd fit in.

[ClockShot]

Rockies release Jamie Moyer after being DFA'd.

[Adder]

If the Jays could just go on a tear.

[Nicky Fives]

Billy Hamilton is so fucking fast, but with Cozart and Phillips I have no idea where he'd fit in.

too bad no DH spot in the NL...... that's crazy speed.....

[screech]

Rockies release Jamie Moyer after being DFA'd.

:(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dammit Rauch. Ah well, 3 out of 4 ain't bad.

Expecting the Mets to take another young bat with their first pick tonight.</font>

[Triple Naitch]

This kid I played baseball with in high school is pitching in the Blue Jays system now with Vlad Guerrero on his team. Has to be fucking surreal.

http://bensbaseballjourney.blogspot.com/

As I was saying, there have been some noteworthy things taking place. A few weeks ago, Vladimir Guerrero signed with the Blue Jays, for those of you who are asking yourselves who the hell that is, I will supply a brief resume. Vladimir Guerrero or Vlad, as he is called by those around the game, has played in the majors for 15 years, been an all-star many a time, won an MVP, hit over 400 home runs and is more than likely a first ballot hall of famer. He is a guy that many of us grew up watching kill pitchers and more personally the Phillies. When he arrived many of us were star-struck. As I turned the corner coming out of breakfast I saw a man at the other end of the hall walking towards me. By man I mean 6'4" brick shit house with dreadlocks, arms as big as my thighs, and appearing as though Wesley Snipes and Wyclef Jean had a baby and fed it steroids until it was finished with puberty. Despite playing in the big leagues for 15 years the man's English is brutal so I was naturally inclined to use the old español on him to achieve a line of communication. The first day he took batting practice, everyone was climbing on top of each other to watch. Security guards were there to keep out the public (they were a joke, glorified use cell phones to call the police if something happens people... I mean lets call a spade a spade here, what jackass is going to mess with Vlad Guerrero when his dumps are bigger than most people?). His batting practice is a laser show, hitting towering home runs off of buildings with relative ease and never meeting a pitch he didn't like.As Vlad began to get back in his groove, he becomes an everyday player for us and my left fielder on days I pitch, its pretty cool.
So now, in the 2nd inning 2 weeks ago against the Yankees, one of their hitters lofts a ball into left field. Vlad begins to pursue it running as if it hurts and his knees will give out at any time. The ball goes under his glove and rolls past him to the fence. I begin to curse him and everyone of his family members in every language I can think of knowing anyone else in the world can make that play. As he loafs after the ball, which is now lying still against the fence, the runner rounds second to go to third. Shouts of 3, 3, 3 echo and it appears as though Vlad hits a switch in his head. He grabs the white ball (looking like an aspirin tablet in his bare-hand) and with the wrath of God, the mammoth Caribbean man unleashes a missile that hits the third basemen in the chest, stopping the runner 15 feet short of the base who raises the white flag admitting defeat. The entire complex starts laughing, struck with amazement and wondering if Vlad had just baited that poor kid into being his lunch. As he walked off the field I gave him a hug and a firm slap on the butt and crossed that off the bucket list. Hands down one of the coolest things I have seen on a baseball field.

[ClockShot]

Draft is underway.

[ClockShot]

God, Selig looks like he's half-asleep.

[ClockShot]

Mets ban Rafael Diaz, the fan who made it into the celebration pile during Santana's no-hitter, FOR LIFE!

YOU'RE ON NOTICE, VITO! NO FUNNY BUSINESS!

[ClockShot]

God, MLB is going batshit crazy as to why Mark Appel is falling.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Gotta be signability.</font>

[Triple Naitch]

But isn't there slot money in the draft this year?

[Skippord]

Jesus Christ Bud Selig takes a million years to announce these picks.

Roger Goodell is disgusted

[Triple Naitch]

And the Pirates get Appel. Pittsburgh is starting to put together a real promising young team.

[Corndad]

The Pirates Rotation in a few years could be pretty sick. Probably will be winning a bunch of 1-0 games lol

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Love the speed potential Gavin Cecchini brings.</font>

[ClockShot]

All these guys are either coming out of the deep south or west coast. With the 2 random guys coming out of puerto rico and Oklahoma.

Come on, Northeast. Represent!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Billy Hamilton is so fucking fast, but with Cozart and Phillips I have no idea where he'd fit in.

I think he's a pretty good candidate to make the transition to CF. Stubbs is ehh and definitely doesn't have the position locked down for the future. And even if he does, Hamilton could do LF.

[Keith]

This Jarrod Parker dude is no-hitting the Rangers thru 6.1 Innings Pitched. MLB just cut to the Rangers/A's game.



EDIT: No-Hitter thru 7IP.

[Keith]

Nevermind. Michael Young broke it up at the Top of the 8th.

However, he no-hit the Texas Rangers (arguably the best line-up in MLB) for 7 innings.

[screech]

At the Phillies game. Actually got here early enough for bp. Juan Pierre threw me a baseball.

[RP]

Dempster has his best stuff tonight.

[ClockShot]

BoSox send Daniel Bard down to AAA to get his shit together.

[Mr. Pierre]

Juan Pierre threw me a baseball.

:)

[RP]

Ryan Dempster is perfect through five innings.

[RP]

Broken up as soon as I switched to Old Style. Just a dumb move on my part. Sorry Ryan.

[Nicky Fives]

BoSox send Daniel Bard down to AAA to get his shit together.

make that AA.....:wave:

[Innovator]

I love Andy.

[Emperor Smeat]

BoSox send Daniel Bard down to AAA to get his shit together.

Good, management was too stubborn to do it earlier when Booby v said during Spring Training it was a big mistake not having him in the bullpen or have more experience at a lower level.

Meanwhile Lester's undefeated streak against the Os continues but 2nd time in a row he was bailed out by the offense. Bullpen also doing its best to give the game away.

[screech]

Juan Pierre threw me a baseball.

I didn't keep the ball, for the record. Gave it to a little girl. Everyone cheered me.

[Droford]

nice win by the os after blowing the save in the 9th...i hope they can play as well vs Beckett tomorrow since ill be there and all

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Mets have the worst bullpen in baseball by far. Already blown it twice. And now they'll likely blow it in the 12th as well to lose.</font>