MLB 2012 Season Thread

[Innovator]

I forgot which thread I was in and was about to get angry at Supreme. Carry on.

[Nark Order]

Supreme's jealousy KNOWS NO BOUNDS.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

If when CC and Andy come back, the Yankees are still in first, watch out. Ain't no one overtaking them for the AL East Title if that happens.

I wish the Orioles can hang around long enough for the Wild Card or something. Not because I'm an Oriole fan, but because I am a Buck Showalter fan.

Our pitching has been getting better. I truly believe that we will still be in first place when CC returns. Now, Andy it's gonna be hard to say. Come hell or high water I truly believe we will end up in first place. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if we lay all the chips down for a Hamels piece. I mean it would be a one year rental but still I think the Phillies are like in 4th place. It would be a major haul for the Phillies. And maybe he wouldn't be worth all the talent we give up for one year. But, I truly think it could be a possibility.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>With the All Star Game rosters being announced on Sunday, I went ahead and did my annual roster prediction. I kept off injured guys like Kemp, Dempster, etc. in hopes that, while they get named to the team, their replacements are named almost immediately. Kinda doubt it but whatever. As it is a bunch of the pitchers will probably be replaced due to the Sunday rule:

National League

Batters
2B: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
OF: Carlos Beltran, St. Louis Cardinals
OF: Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
OF: Melky Cabrera, San Francisco Giants
SS: Starlin Castro, Chicago Cubs
SS: Ian Desmond, Washington Nationals
3B: David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals
SS: Rafael Furcal, St. Louis Cardinals
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks
OF: Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
3B: Chase Headley, San Diego Padres
OF: Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
OF: Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
C: Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals
2B: Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds
C: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
C: Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia Phillies
OF: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
1B: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
3B: David Wright, New York Mets

Pitchers
Matt Cain, RHP, San Francisco Giants
Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Cueto, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
R.A. Dickey, RHP, New York Mets
Gio Gonzalez, LHP, Washington Nationals
Cole Hamels, LHP, Philadelphia Phillies
Joel Hanrahan, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
Craig Kimbrel, RHP, Atlanta Braves
Lance Lynn, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals
Wade Miley, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks
Jonathan Papelbon, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
Stephen Strasburg, RHP, Washington Nationals

Final Vote Candidates
Madison Bumgarner, LHP, San Francisco Giants
Chris Capuano, LHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
Zack Greinke, RHP, Milwauke Brewers
Kyle Lohse, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals
James McDonald, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates

THOUGHTS: I don’t think there are any MAJOR snubs in the hitting department. I nearly left out Carlos Ruiz because I think Buster Posey will win the fan vote and Yadier Molina will surely be voted in by his peers. But as much as I hate the Phillies, Ruiz is just having way too good a year and shouldn’t be snubbed in favor of forcing a third 2nd baseman onto the team or something, sorry Aaron Hill/Omar Infante. Only one backup 1B as well, but that’s fine because Votto should really be playing most, if not all, of the game anyway.

But that pitching…holy shit. As it is, I think several of the guys in the final vote have better cases than some guys I have on the final roster. But I tried to figure out who the players were most likely to vote for, as they do elect 5 starters and 3 relievers. Players often don’t really pay attention to the stats and go based on reputation so that explains guys like Kershaw and Papelbon, while good, getting in despite others having better years (such as Santiago Casilla). Also there’s always a token homer pick and I see no way La Russa doesn’t take one of Lynn or Lohse with the other being on the final vote. Feel terrible for not having room on the Final Vote ballot for Vogelsong, Santana, etc. Almost makes me wish there’d be fewer than 5 relievers, but 5 seems to be the norm. If the NL gets a lead, look out.


American League

Batters
OF: Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays
3B: Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers
SS: Asdrubal Cabrera, Cleveland Indians
3B: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
2B: Robinson Cano, New York Yankees
DH: Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox
SS: Alcides Escobar, Kansas City Royals
1B: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers
OF: Curtis Granderson, New York Yankees
OF: Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
SS: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
2B: Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers
1B: Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox
C: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
C: Mike Napoli, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
DH: David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox
C: A.J. Pierzynski, Chicago White Sox
OF: Josh Reddick, Oakland Athletics
OF: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
OF: Mark Trumbo, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Pitchers
Jonathan Broxton, RHP, Kansas City Royals
Yu Darvish, RHP, Texas Rangers
Jim Johnson, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
Jason Hammel, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
Felix Hernandez, RHP, Seattle Mariners
Joe Nathan, RHP, Texas Rangers
Chris Perez, RHP, Cleveland Indians
David Price, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays
Fernando Rodney, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays
Chris Sale, LHP, Chicago White Sox
Justin Verlander, RHP, Detroit Tigers
Jered Weaver, RHP, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
C.J. Wilson, LHP, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Final Vote Candidates
Matt Harrison, LHP, Texas Rangers
Austin Jackson, OF, Detroit Tigers
Jason Kipnis, 2B, Cleveland Indians
Rafael Soriano, RHP, New York Yankees
Josh Willingham, OF, Minnesota Twins

THOUGHTS: There is just a shitload of power on this team – almost to a fault with a bunch of swing and miss type of players, especially Adam Dunn who I see being voted in even though the idea of a guy with a sub-.220 batting average is a bit of a joke. If they need a backup DH, it should be Edwin Encarnacion. Also there is no way Mike Napoli should be anywhere near an All Star team this year, but he had an enormous lead in the voting and is pretty much a lock to start as a result. All in all it’s an intriguing bunch of hitters up against the insane NL pitching.

The pitching was pretty straightforward. Matt Harrison is probably the biggest snub and might be more deserving than Darvish, but I think Darvish would get in based on “name” value if nothing else. Whichever of the two doesn’t make it will wind up as a Final Vote candidate anyway. With the game being played in Kansas City I could see Broxton being the team’s officially designated 9th inning guy regardless of the score.</font>

[Gertner]

Edwin Encarnacion might just sneak in there. That injury to his hand when he got hit by a pitch really hurt his chances.

[ClockShot]

Ugh. Gonna be tough getting to the all-star break.

[SammyG]

It's getting embarrassing to be a Dodgers fan right now. Kemp and Dre need to hurry the fuck back.

[RP]

As much as it pains me to say, Alfonso Soriano should be a All Star.

[Emperor Smeat]

Cook pitched probably the best game out of any game pitched so far by the Red Sox with his 81 pitch complete game against the Ms. New lowest for a complete game this season by about 7-8 pitches.

Bard is struggling badly in Pawtucket now from the bullpen. Small fear of this season making it back-to-back years he's struggled.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Hey guys, apparently it's actually not that hard to get a hit against Matt Cain.

I mean Mike Leake had two for crying out loud!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat @ Aaron Hill hitting his second cycle in 2 weeks

[RoXer]

* recycle

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Looks like Dickey's performance against the Yankees on Sunday was just an aberration. Was back to his Cy Young caliber self last night. Gonna go watch him pitch against the Phillies on Thursday.</font> :love:

[YOUR Hero]

Also whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat @ Aaron Hill hitting his second cycle in 2 weeks

Hitting over 300. Having himself a resurgence

[Nicky Fives]

Double E should be in before Jose, as long as he is healthy.....

[Gertner]

Double E should be in before Jose, as long as he is healthy.....

lol Jose out homered the Dodgers in the month of June 14-6

[Evil Vito]

Dodgers and Astros reach agreement on a Carlos Lee trade. Lee then immediately uses his 10-5 rights to veto it.

Why would anybody willingly stay in Houston?

[YOUR Hero]

because he's established there?

[YOUR Hero]

I don't mean baseball wise

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Dodgers and Astros reach agreement on a Carlos Lee trade. Lee then immediately uses his 10-5 rights to veto it.

Why would anybody willingly stay in Houston?

I don't know maybe he wants to be a DH? Don't forget the Stro's are gonna be in the AL West either 2013 or 2014 I believe. That's probably not a good reason to begin with. But, that might have been a factor.

[ClockShot]

Yankees send Adam Warren back down to the nomads and call up D.J. Mitchell.

Ugh. Wish Betances would get his shit together. We can sure use him.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays: No pitchers - no problems! just score a ton of runs every game.

[ClockShot]

O's aquire Jim Thome from the Phillies. Baltimore is sending 2 A-Ball prospects in exchange.

We now go live to Droford for his 2 cents.

[RP]

Anthony fucking Rizzo

[Droford]

give up bascally nothing for thome is ok i guess..but now theres a logjam at dh so i guess more moves are coming

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Holy shit @ Brian Dozier's RBI single:</font>

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[ClockShot]

Ain't no day like Yankees Old Timer's Day.

[ClockShot]

Braves sign Ben Sheets to a minor league deal. He's stashed away with their AA team and he'll make his first start on the 4th of July.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>David Wright not starting the All Star Game is a big fat fucking joke. The idiotic fan vote strikes again.</font>

[Evil Vito]

No Phillips is even worse. Huge snub. Should have made it over Bruce or somebody.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Phillips and Cueto being left off by LaRussa is definitely for personal reasons. LaRussa is an unprofessional little bitch about that stuff.

[YOUR Hero]

he shouldnt even get to choose

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I didn't even think about Cueto. No excuse at all for him to be left out with Lynn getting in.

Pretty much called Lynn getting in in my predictions though. I knew LaRussa couldn't resist despite Cueto, McDonald, Bumgarner, Vogelsong, and a slew of others being more deserving at this point.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Meanwhile, in the AL Final Vote - Yu Darvish figures to win in a landslide with the Japanese vote plus the fact that Rangers players raked in huge vote numbers this year with every Rangers player finishing top 5 in voting.

The NL Vote will come down to Bryce Harper vs. Chipper Jones. Michael Bourn is on the ballot as well but I don't think it will split the Atlanta votes - no way any Braves fan wouldn't vote for Chipper.</font>

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Weird Ortiz will be the only Red Sox in the All Star Game.

[ClockShot]

How Ortiz got the DH spot for the AL side is beyond me. Even the AL reserves are a joke. Everyone is from the central and west. The 2 east reps are both from the O's (Jones & Wieters.)

NL side looks the most balanced. But lots of top caliber arms on the NL side. Who's gonna kill who just to be the starter?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>If the player selection process is any indication, Lynn will start.</font>

[Dragon]

How Ortiz got the DH spot for the AL side is beyond me. Even the AL reserves are a joke. Everyone is from the central and west. The 2 east reps are both from the O's (Jones & Wieters.)

NL side looks the most balanced. But lots of top caliber arms on the NL side. Who's gonna kill who just to be the starter?

Have you seen Ortiz's numbers this year? They're pretty damn good and obviously the best in the AL for a DH. Encarnacion is the only other one close to him this year.

[Triple Naitch]

Ortiz has been the most consistent player on the Red Sox this year.

[ClockShot]

Have you seen Ortiz's numbers this year? They're pretty damn good and obviously the best in the AL for a DH. Encarnacion is the only other one close to him this year.

Has he been tested as of late?

[ClockShot]

Yankees get Chad Qualls from the Phillies for cash or PTBNL.

Nice.

[YOUR Hero]

Has he been tested as of late?
poor form

[Triple Naitch]

Has he been tested as of late?

This guy.

[Emperor Smeat]

Red Sox came close to giving away a 3rd walk off win for Seattle but with the win now they move just 1/2 game behind the Os for their wild card spot (and 3rd in the East).


Weird Ortiz will be the only Red Sox in the All Star Game.

Yeah NESN had the stat of it being 11 years since the last time they had just 1 all-star (2001, Manny Ramirez).

[RP]

Rizzo

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>La Russa says he didn't take Cueto because he's scheduled to pitch the Sunday before the game and wouldn't have been able to participate anyway.

Still not a good excuse to sub him when he could then easily name a replacement.</font>

[RP]

Again Travis Wood has been sneaky good this year.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm amazed at how much shit the Giants fans are getting from baseball writers and the media around the country. Not just Sandoval, but the fact that Belt, Crawford, Schierholtz, and even Sanchez (who hasn't even played this year) all got really close to starting the game. Would have been funny to see if Selig stepped in and voided out some of the selections, much like what happened when the entire Reds lineup was elected to start way back in the day - which led to the end of the fan vote for a while.

All it really shows is that they are either dedicated or don't have much of a life. Those ballots are tedious as hell and as much as I'd have liked to see Wright start I certainly wasn't about to spend 20 minutes per day voting for him.

I didn't even do a ballot this year because the voting has reached the point where if you don't utilize all 25 ballots you're allowed per day, your one vote is gonna ultimately be meaningless.</font>

[SammyG]

Whoa we won a game

[RoXer]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm amazed at how much shit the Giants fans are getting from baseball writers and the media around the country. Not just Sandoval, but the fact that Belt, Crawford, Schierholtz, and even Sanchez (who hasn't even played this year) all got really close to starting the game. Would have been funny to see if Selig stepped in and voided out some of the selections, much like what happened when the entire Reds lineup was elected to start way back in the day - which led to the end of the fan vote for a while.

All it really shows is that they are either dedicated or don't have much of a life. Those ballots are tedious as hell and as much as I'd have liked to see Wright start I certainly wasn't about to spend 20 minutes per day voting for him.

I didn't even do a ballot this year because the voting has reached the point where if you don't utilize all 25 ballots you're allowed per day, your one vote is gonna ultimately be meaningless.</font>

You're really coming off as a whiney gay baby

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dontrelle Willis retires at 30. Definitely never reached the potential I thought he would.

Farewell, epic leg kick.</font>

[Nark Order]

Eh, fan voting isn't really an exact science in the first place. I'd say Panda was the one who got over mostly on popularity and bay area votes but popularity has always been a part of fan votes.

[ClockShot]

Home Run Derby teams:

Captain Kemp's National League Newbies: Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos Beltran, and Carlos Gonzalez.

Captain Cano's American League Annihilators: Mark Trumbo, Jose Bautista, and Prince Fielder.

Was certain Cano would ask The Grandyman to go with him.

[Emperor Smeat]

<font color=goldenrod>Dontrelle Willis retires at 30. Definitely never reached the potential I thought he would.

Farewell, epic leg kick.</font>

Never really rebounded back from his first 2-3 great years. Still remember him and a young Beckett pulling off the upset and taking down the Yankees in the 2003 World Series.


MLB's fan voting isn't as bad as the NBA's one but all it really needs is a few tweaks such as a minimum amount of games needed to qualify or start the ballot later in the season with a list of qualified players instead of at the start. You still get the big markets dominating the voting and players getting voted because of their names but you'd reduce players going who barely played so far in the season.

[Boomer]

In hilarious news, the Braves still haven't won a game on a Monday this season.

[Corndad]

Suddenly the Buccos have turned back into the Lumber Company. If they make the playoffs or even stay above .500 I may break down and weep.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

God dammit. Adam Dunn is never going to be in a fucking home run derby.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Seeing Adam Dunn would have been worth it for the prospect of him whiffing on a soft toss pitch.</font> :(

[RP]

Cubs have won four straight. Anthony Rizzo might be God. The Mayans don't know what the fuck to do!

[RP]

Its not just Rizzo. Travis Wood has been lights out for the last two months. The bullpen has been very solid and Luis Valbuena has been a revelation at third base. Svuem can't justify giving Ian Kinsler his job back when he comes off the DL.

[RP]

Too bad they won't win five in a row. They're sending Volstad out there to end there own streak.

[Droford]

the os lost to te mariners lol..

team suck so much rght now

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Billy Hamilton swiped his 100th base of the season tonight.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Whenever the Reds call him up he'll be the most exciting player in baseball.

Still think they should call him up August 31st or something. Would be fucking lethal to have him looming on the bench for the playoffs. I know he's only in Single A but he'd still have 3 options years for him to spend in the minors to work on his other areas of the game.</font>

[RP]

Its pretty easy to steal bases in single A ball.

[RP]

You can make a highlight reel for Starlin Castro, running out infield hits to firstbase. He's had alreast three really close ones.

[RP]

I'm sorry, I'm thinking of the third game in the last series.

[RP]

Go cubs goooooo

[RP]

That fucking Home Run Rizzo hit last night was STROKKKKKKE

[Triple Naitch]

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[Supreme Olajuwon]

way to vote for the least deserving guy in the NL

that's a clown vote, bro

[MVP]

Voted for Freese & Peavy. Sounds like a menu item at Dairy Queen.

[Triple Naitch]

Can't believe Frieri is in last place so far. The guy has a 0.00 ERA.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>ERA is a useless stat anyway!!! [/Sabermetrics freaks]</font>

[Keith]

Chipper and Frieri.

Also, fuck the Reds and the Brewers. Especially Cinci. They have 3 guys, and Dusty Baker is pissed that they weren't able to send 2 more, which would've made it 5 Reds players in the NL roster. And Dusty bringing up old shit like "Oh, LaRussa didn't invite 2 Cueto and Phillips because of a brawl we hade back in 2010". (BTW, if that was the case LOL, because back then Phillips called the Cardinals "little bitches". So if in fact LaRussa left them off the roster because of that LMAO!)

Baker and Roenicke need to shut the fuck up, lead their respective teams to the World Series, and then they can make their own rosters and invite as many of their own players as they want.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Quit being a faggot, Keith.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Although you're right, Dusty is being a whiny bitch about this.

[RoXer]

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[Supreme Olajuwon]

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[Keith]

Larry Wayne Jones Jr will be voted into the All Star Game, and will hit a Home Run!

Also, Ernesto Frieri:

24.1 IP, 42 Strikeouts, 10 Saves, and 0.00 ERA.

Just sayin'.

[ClockShot]

BoSox release Bobby Jenks after both agreed to a contract termination settlement.

A's DFA Brian Fuentes.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Chipper has been named to the All Star team as a replacement for Matt Kemp. Kinda odd that Kemp will be in the Derby but not play in the ASG.

I guess Bryce Harper is now the favorite in the NL for the Final Vote.</font>

[Keith]

Chipper has been named to the All Star team as a replacement for Matt Kemp. Kinda odd that Kemp will be in the Derby but not play in the ASG.

I wonder how the Dodgers and their fans feel about Kemp being out for so long and not helping the team, yet participating in the Home Run Derby.

I'd be pissed if my team's star player missed a lot of time, couldn't help the team as they went through a rough stretch, yet participated in the Derby.

[Skippord]

#allyourbasearebelongtoTylerColvin

Wilin Rosario, Colvin, and Cargo are the only reasons to watch the Rockies

[Corndad]

I love the Pirates so much right now. How can you go from not being able to score a run a month ago without a miracle and now your hitting walk off bombs like no ones business. So this is what its like to have a relevant baseball team. Wow. This is fun.

[RoXer]

#allyourbasearebelongtoTylerColvin


That's not an actual hashtag, dick

[Skippord]

you don't know

[Droford]

is there a droford jinx™ on chen's perfect game through 6¿

[Droford]

casper the friendly ghost breaks it up after 6.1

[Droford]

this is like the 4th os perfect game or no hitter ive jinxed so ar this season..youd think i would learn to shut my mouth

[RoXer]

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[OssMan]

#Natitude

[RoXer]

#GodBacks

[Emperor Smeat]

:| 6 games so far in the West coast trip and 3 have ended in walk off wins against the Red Sox.

Aceves also blew another save while the offense blundered soo much the last 2 innings against the As.

[ClockShot]

All I want this season is a win in Tampa Bay. Is that so much to ask?

[Keith]

David Phelps goes against David Price tonight, so of course, Yankees will shock everyone and win!

[RP]

Too bad they won't win five in a row. They're sending Volstad out there to end there own streak.

I heard the third game between ATL and CHI could be canceled if the grounds crew can't clean the shit, that leaked out of Chris Volstad's pants, off the mound. I'll keep everyone up to date on any delays or cancellation.

[YOUR Hero]

I wonder how the Dodgers and their fans feel about Kemp being out for so long and not helping the team, yet participating in the Home Run Derby.

I'd be pissed if my team's star player missed a lot of time, couldn't help the team as they went through a rough stretch, yet participated in the Derby.
Well in fairness, it is a hamstring injury.

[Keith]

I know, but if I was a Dodger fan, I'd just be like "look at him out there trying to hit homers and win the derby, yet not contribuiting to my team, who's lost 12 out of the last 14 games they've played".

IDK, it's probably just me.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Missing out on Bumgarner's start today in fantasy because of the Nats game starting retardedly early. Giants and Nats players locked out already so he's stuck on the bench.</font> :mad:

[ClockShot]

Missing out on Bumgarner's start today in fantasy because of the Nats game starting retardedly early. Giants and Nats players locked out already so he's stuck on the bench. :mad:

Independance Day, brother. Just like the Red Sox start their game at 10 on Patriots Day.

[ClockShot]

Chris Carpenter is done for the season.

Adjust your fantasy rosters accordingly.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Damn. Chris Young's been having a good year but this is the 2nd time in 3 starts that he cruises into the 7th only to give back the lead in a millisecond.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Chris Schwinden DFA'ed for the 4th time in 34 days. Mets, Blue Jays, Indians, Yankees.</font>

[ClockShot]

Sweet Lou and Tim McCarver need to get together and call a game one of these days.

[McLegend]

Good job Cliff Lee

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I knew that would happen. Lee was long overdue for a win and it's just such a typical Mets thing to do to lose to a winless guy.

That being said the Mets need to get bullpen help and fast. Time after time they throw gasoline on the fire and it's pretty much impossible to feel comfortable with less than a 7 run lead.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Also I'm so excited to go watch Dickey pitch tomorrow.</font> :love:

[Triple Naitch]

Marlins get Carlos Lee for Matt Dominguez. Surprised at how much Dominguez has fallen.

[ClockShot]

Yankees break their 9 game losing streak at the Trop today.

[Nicky Fives]

With Carlos Lee getting traded, a member of my fantasy team has been traded during the season for the past 5 years.....

[RP]

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[RP]

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[Ermaximus]

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[RP]

Hey Ermaximus. Quick queston.

[Ermaximus]

Shoot.

[RP]

Shoot.

http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusfantasyexperts/Anthony-Rizzo-finally-gets-the-call-Getty-Images.jpg

[Ermaximus]

That's more of a statement, but I counterpoint with this:

http://mlblogscountingbaseballs.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andrew-mccutchen.jpg

[RP]

No balls. Rizzo is all balls.

[RP]

What's worse honestly. Knowing your going to be bad all year, or knowing you're going the be Cinderella and then choke on it at the end of the night?

[Ermaximus]

No idea. Let's ask a Mets fan.

[screech]

#boom

[RP]

Why wouldn't the Pirates trade for Garza right now? Better yet, Dempster, a veteran having the best year if his career. Ive seen the Pirates AAA team multiple times. They're deep. The Pirates never go all in. This is the most wide open NL in a long time and the most the Pirates will do is trade for someone like Carlos Quentin. That's such a.Pirate move. Garrett Cole, Jameison Tallion and Starlin Marte for Garza! Do it!

[Evil Vito]

While I still think the Mets can implode at any moment primarily due to their bullpen, they've had a far better first half than I thought possible. Genuinely thought they'd have the Phillies' current record at this point. No matter what happens - its been some seriously fun baseball the first few months. I imagine Pirates fans feel similar except for the added pressure of 20 straight losing seasons.

[Evil Vito]

That being said I'm not sure the Pirates should mortgage the future. They finally seem willing to lock up their young guys. Even if they fade this year they're in a great position to compete for years once their top prospects arrive next year.

They've had a 20 year losing stretch, and the sense I get from Bucs fans is that they'd rather wait another year or two if they have to for long term success.

[RP]

But they could seriously win the National League this year. A.J Burnett won't be pitching like this next year. Take advantage. Tell me the Pirates don't win the N.L if they add Greinke and maybe Lahair/Dejesus combo platter.

[RP]

The Phillies will be great next year. The Marlins should be great. The Reds are stacked. St Louis is a year away from bringing up some heavy arms. This is the year.

[Droford]

bah..no team has ever made the playoffs with a negative run differential..rght niw the os have a 1.5 game lead on tampa for the 2nd wild card and are 44-37 with a -26 run differential. they win close games 15-6 in 1 run games and get blown out at about the same rate. indians are the only other team with avwinning record and neg run diff 42-39, -27.

[Nicky Fives]

With Philly's team, I'm having a hard time writing them off.... no matter how many games they are behind.....

[ClockShot]

Darvish and Freese get the final votes in.

[The Fraze]

Ballclubs I "root" for. #Boom


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[Evil Vito]

Dickey doesn't really have it tonight and even then most of the Phillies' hits have been weak dunkers.

[Evil Vito]

Jimmy Rollins. Has a terrible season, still inexplicably kills the Mets.

[DaveBrawl]

Going to the Nats/Rockies game at Nationals Park tomorrow and Strasburg is supposed to be pitching. Colorado beat him last week when they played at Coors, and Atlanta beat him in his last start, so I'm expecting a no hitter tomorrow.

[screech]

With Philly's team, I'm having a hard time writing them off.... no matter how many games they are behind.....

I'm not so sure. Not much about this team makes me think they'll get better.

I hope I'm wrong. I've gotten used to seeing this team be successful lol

[Evil Vito]

Easily the best game I've been to live. Holy shit I love David Wright.

[Emperor Smeat]

Not surprised at Papelbon blowing it today considering this around the time of year he shows signs of blowing a game or making things a lot more difficult than it should be.

Gets worse once he gets up to 30 saves and more likely to see him really struggle if he gets close to 40 saves or chances.

[screech]

He never did that his first couple years. Used to be lights out. Now he "makes it interesting."

[Nark Order]

Man. Tough loss for Giants today.

[SammyG]

Tehe

[Scott Roberts]

Ballclubs I "root" for. #Boom




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You can also name this post "Hats I wear"

#BAM

[Scott Roberts]

bah..no team has ever made the playoffs with a negative run differential..

No team has also made the playoffs with such a negative attitude as you do.

[RoXer]

shut up skippord

[RP]

This sums up the 2012 Mets

http://gif.mocksession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/METS-FAN-FALL-DOWN.gif

[Keith]

What would sum up the 2012 Cubs then?

[Ermaximus]

http://media4.teenormous.com/items/chicagosportsshirts.com/Shirts-Jesus--Black--FT.jpg

[Keith]

Looks planned though:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yviDObpKrfI

[Ermaximus]

I'm just happy that after watching the Pirates for almost 23 years, it's finally paying off. Granted if they did win a World Series, they'd likely do what the Marlins did after they won their first World Series and pretty much trade away every decent player they've got for much shittier guys.

[Keith]

Hell, the Pirates did that in the early 90's without winning the World Series. Just imagine what they'd do if they won.

[RP]

What would sum up the 2012 Cubs then?

http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusfantasyexperts/Anthony-Rizzo-finally-gets-the-call-Getty-Images.jpg

[RP]

http://media4.teenormous.com/items/chicagosportsshirts.com/Shirts-Jesus--Black--FT.jpg

I want that shirt.

[Ermaximus]

I want that shirt.

I kind of do too. Willing to bet they have a similar one for the Pirates. Let me go search the internet.

[Ermaximus]

http://chicagosportsshirts.com/Shirt_Pages/ApocalypseCub.html

Link to the shirt RP.

[ClockShot]

Blue Jays release Jamie Moyer. Didn't do too well with this AAA club.

Same rules apply. Finds another team or retires?

[Keith]

Is Jamie Moyer's wife so bad that he's 49 years old, gets released from every team he signs with, and still won't retire?

[The Fraze]

You can also name this post "Hats I wear"

#BAM


That wouldn't be accurate because those are not the only "hats I wear."

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Is Jamie Moyer's wife so bad that he's 49 years old, gets released from every team he signs with, and still won't retire?

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that teams are still willing to pay the guy $1 million to play a game.

[Skippord]

KAREN MOYER IS AN ANGEL

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yadier Molina pulls out of the All Star Game. Matt Holliday has been named as his replacement.

Keep trolling, La Russa.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>That being said it makes the debate of who will start a little more interesting. La Russa was hinting that he didn't want to start Dickey and wanted to save him until the defensive minded Molina was in the game.</font>

[screech]

Is Jamie Moyer's wife so bad that he's 49 years old, gets released from every team he signs with, and still won't retire?

How dare you besmirch her! To the gallows with you!

[ClockShot]

Yankees/Red Sox round 2 starts tonight. 4 game set for the weekend.

April 21, 2012. Never forget........

[Ermaximus]

Let's spin the Moyer Wheel of Misfortune.

[ClockShot]

Peter O'Malley's group has been selected to buy the Padres. $800 mil.

[RP]

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[Scott Roberts]

I would pay to watch this Rizzo kid play ball. And Scott Roberts does not say that lightly.

[RP]

Rizzo is destroying the Mets tonight.

[Skippord]

Tyler Colvin with 2 more home runs tonight

much as I loved Ian Stewart...

[Droford]

the orioles are "going hard" after greinke now that theyve sent 3/5ths of their rotation to AAA..cant imagine they will part wth much for a 2 month rental..

[RP]

Fuck Ian Stewart!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Damn I really thought the Mets were gonna pull it out.</font>

[Nark Order]

Melkman pulling through.

[Emperor Smeat]

:nono: Red Sox pitching continues to be the biggest problem this season and last 1-2 years overall. Beckett is basically useless as a starter now although won't be surprised if he goes on the DL again as an excuse.

The hitting goes back to normal after the poor road trip but the pitching still stays horrible.

[RP]

<font color=goldenrod>Damn I really thought the Mets were gonna pull it out.</font>

No lead is safe when Marmol is closing.

[RP]

I don't even understand why Marmol was in there. It wasnt even a save situation.

[RP]

Cubs are officially out of last place in the central. They have a good shot at sweeping the Mets too. Samarjida and Dempster on Sat. And sun.

[Keith]

Rizzo is tearing it up.

[RoXer]

Tonight will be my 7th game gone to this year and Trevor Cahill has pitched in 5 of them :|

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Zack Greinke ejected after 4 pitches for throwing a ball into the ground.

Silly Greinke. Doesn't he realize that fans pay to see the umps?</font>

[ClockShot]

Let's do it again, Yankees.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Stanton is getting knee surgery. Out 4-6 weeks. And with that goes any hope of the NL winning the home run derby.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>And the Marlins are apparently not getting a rep in the game this year as Bryce Harper has replaced him on the roster.

Michael Bourn is also in, replacing Ian Desmond.</font>

[RP]

Sucks that the Cubs lost, but man, Rizzo is hitting the piss out of the ball.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Mets are now 4-0 All Time when they field a completely homegrown lineup.</font> :shifty:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Seriously though I'd be more than content with a Jordany Valdespin/Scott Hairston LF platoon for the rest of the season. Valdespin is a spark plug and Hairston just has insane numbers against lefties. Much rather have them out there than Jason Bay.</font>

[Evil Vito]

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_07_milmlb_houmlb_1&highlight_content_id=22921149&c_id=mil

<font color=goldenrod>Vid of Greinke's ejection for those who didn't see it. What a joke. That ump probably needs to be suspended or at least fined. Greinke wasn't even arguing, just frustrated with himself.</font>

[ClockShot]

Fox needs a pitch count tracker. They can sacrifice the mph flame graphic for it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Much better night game than day game for the Red Sox today and luckily for Doubront the bullpen didn't blow it like last time he faced the Yankees (Sox blew a 9 run lead).

[SammyG]

All we do is lose lose lose no matter what

[RoXer]

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[Droford]

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_07_milmlb_houmlb_1&highlight_content_id=22921149&c_id=mil

Vid of Greinke's ejection for those who didn't see it. What a joke. That ump probably needs to be suspended or at least fined. Greinke wasn't even arguing, just frustrated with himself.
hes obviously pissed hes prob getting traded to Baltimore !

[Keith]

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_07_milmlb_houmlb_1&highlight_content_id=22921149&c_id=mil

Vid of Greinke's ejection for those who didn't see it. What a joke. That ump probably needs to be suspended or at least fined. Greinke wasn't even arguing, just frustrated with himself.

Totally unnecessary. A guy spends 4 days preparing for a start, so for an umpire to throw him out after 4 pitches because he feels the pitcher is "showing him up" is a disgrace.

[Triple Naitch]

Don't think he should have been ejected but it was still a dumb move on Grienke's part. If that ball takes a bad bounce, he could have cost his team an extra base. It was a tie at the base anyway. Gotta give Altuve the hustle credit.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Jordany Valdespin is playing CF today. If he ends up looking even remotely competent out there I could see him being the primary CF against righties the rest of the way. Captain Kirk is brilliant defensively but he's come crashing down at the plate and has started to look vastly overmatched.</font>

[RP]

I hope Rizzo has a big game to close it out before all star break. He could be hitting .400 and carrying a 9 game hitting streak. This guy looks and feels like he's going to be one of the great Cubs ever.

[Keith]

Rizzo's played about 2 weeks or something, and he almost has better numbers than "The Chosen One" Bryce Harper.

[RP]

I wouldn't go that far. Give it a few weeks.

[RP]

13 hits in July. Probably the most of anyone.

[Keith]

I wouldn't go that far. Give it a few weeks.

Rizzo's got 4 HR's, Harper has 8. So at least in HR's (and Batting Average), Rizzo's catching up to him quickly.

Prediction: Rizzo will end up with more HR's, RBI's and a better BA than Harper.

[Scott Roberts]

Prediction: Rizzo will end up with more HR's, RBI's and a better BA than Harper.

SCOTT ROBERTS EXCLUSIVE: No, he won't.

[RP]

I think Rizzo will win ROTY. He's eligible right? He's about to blow up today.

[Keith]

I asked Karl Ravech through Twitter if Rizzo was eligible for ROY and he said he wasn't sure.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Even if he is, there is no way the media isn't giving it to Harper.</font>

[RP]

Good to see Dempster will be coming out to a lead. This game is already over.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Damn. 15 pitches into the game and I can already tell Niese just doesn't have it. He was due for a clunker much like Johan was.

Hopefully the Mets bats are ready to go.</font>

[Triple Naitch]

Harper will probably get more of the "on a winning team" votes.

[RP]

OVER

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Shane Victorino saw that he was batting 7th in the order today, he complains, and Manuel then takes him out of the lineup entirely. :lol:

May the implosion of the Phillies continue all year.</font>

[Triple Naitch]

It really is time for Shane to go. He's been the #1 reason by most around here for the Phillies' failures. He smiles walking off the field when his team is getting crushed and then does this shit. Looking forward to the Dom Brown return.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Reading the Phillies' message board is hilarious. So many people calling for Amaro and Manuel to be fired. Saying this next year would be one thing, but when you're having your first losing season in a decade, the first in the Amaro/Manuel era, and after 5 straight division titles it's kinda laughable.</font>

[RP]

I heard Dominic Brown is playing like dog shit in the minors.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Damn, Niese had settled down nicely after the 1st inning but that Castro HR was the death blow. Even with the Mets' never-say-die attitude I can't see them scoring at least 7 over the final 3 innings.

46-40 at the ASB. Much better than I ever could have hoped for going into the year.</font>

[Corndad]

Wow. Why are pitchers not trying to pitch around McCutchen. He is a beast right now.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL Heath Bell</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I know you see some crazy things in the minor leagues, but holy shit...</font>

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[ClockShot]

Anybody catch the Futures Game today?

[Nicky Fives]

Jays finish 43-43 before the ASB..... I'll take it.....

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>All Star lineups are gonna be announced at some point on Monday afternoon. Gonna go ahead and try to predict what TLR and Wash go with:

NL:

LF Cabrera
RF Beltran
1B Votto
DH Braun
CF McCutchen
C Posey
3B Sandoval
2B Uggla
SS Furcal

P Strasburg

Braun and McCutchen are the easy choices for the DH spot and Kemp replacement, respectively. The bottom of that lineup is just unbelievably weak. I hope TLR bats Furcal 9th as he should be rather than forcing him into the leadoff spot. With the pitching I still think Dickey should get the start. He's been the best pitcher in the NL, has an incredible story, and may never get this chance again whereas Strasburg and Cain have plenty of All Star Games left in them. But in any event I see La Russa wimping out and saving Dickey for the middle innings when division rival Carlos Ruiz is in the game to catch.


AL:

SS Jeter
CF Granderson
LF Hamilton
RF Bautista
DH Ortiz
3B Beltre
2B Cano
1B Fielder
C Napoli

P Verlander

Just a ridiculous amount of power in this lineup. I see Washington splitting up the lefties and righties in the middle. This one was a lot harder to put together. The only lock is that Napoli hits last as he really shouldn't be there to begin with. I'm guessing that Verlander and Weaver will be the first two pitchers in and Verlander getting the starting nod is really just a hunch more than anything else.

As an added bonus - if the managers announce their official closer ahead of time I'd guess Kimbrel and Nathan.</font>

[James Steele]

I know you see some crazy things in the minor leagues, but holy shit...

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Holy shit indeed. I hope they film that clusterfuck, and I hope they pay the grounds crew triple. I can only imagine the pain in the ass and rush they will be in to get the field ready for the All-Star Game after that thing in just a day.

[OssMan]

Did they get that idea from MVP Baseball 2005

[OssMan]

Do they lynch somebody from a crane

[RP]

They probably used too.

[Ermaximus]

<font color=goldenrod>All Star lineups are gonna be announced at some point on Monday afternoon. Gonna go ahead and try to predict what TLR and Wash go with:

NL:

LF Cabrera
RF Beltran
1B Votto
DH Braun
CF McCutchen
C Posey
3B Sandoval
2B Uggla
SS Furcal

P Strasburg

Braun and McCutchen are the easy choices for the DH spot and Kemp replacement, respectively. The bottom of that lineup is just unbelievably weak. I hope TLR bats Furcal 9th as he should be rather than forcing him into the leadoff spot. With the pitching I still think Dickey should get the start. He's been the best pitcher in the NL, has an incredible story, and may never get this chance again whereas Strasburg and Cain have plenty of All Star Games left in them. But in any event I see La Russa wimping out and saving Dickey for the middle innings when division rival Carlos Ruiz is in the game to catch.


AL:

SS Jeter
CF Granderson
LF Hamilton
RF Bautista
DH Ortiz
3B Beltre
2B Cano
1B Fielder
C Napoli

P Verlander

Just a ridiculous amount of power in this lineup. I see Washington splitting up the lefties and righties in the middle. This one was a lot harder to put together. The only lock is that Napoli hits last as he really shouldn't be there to begin with. I'm guessing that Verlander and Weaver will be the first two pitchers in and Verlander getting the starting nod is really just a hunch more than anything else.

As an added bonus - if the managers announce their official closer ahead of time I'd guess Kimbrel and Nathan.</font>

Kimbrel is pretty much a lock to close for the NL. Dude is a monster. Really wish Beachy wasn't on the DL so he could pitch too.

[YOUR Hero]

I know you see some crazy things in the minor leagues, but holy shit...

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craziest thing I ever heard of on a baseball field. Hopefully Bud Selig doesn't see this clip

[Supreme Olajuwon]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22975441&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_22975441&v=3

lol

[Keith]

Andrew McCutchen went deep twice yesterday. I wonder if that's a "prelude" to him winning the Home Run Derby tonight.

[Evil Vito]

Justin Verlander and Matt Cain to start the All Star Game.

Fuck you, La Russa.

[Keith]

Wow, R.A. Dickey was robbed. The one season where he dominates after a lengthy career, and he can't get the nod.

[Evil Vito]

Guarantee you in his presser that he says it's because of the knuckleball and the fact that he doesn't have anybody who can catch it.

Nothing against Cain either, but he's got plenty of All Star Games ahead of him. I think Dickey will be good for years, but THIS good? Not as safe of a bet. It's a shame.

[Evil Vito]

The thing I worry about now is that Dickey may not get to pitch at all. The last 3 knuckleballers to make the ASG never got into the game for the same reason. No catcher could handle it.

[RoXer]

omg shut the fuck up

[Keith]

I hadn't seen the full line-up for tonight's Home Run Derby, but it should be good.

You have Jose Bautista, Prince Fielder, Robinson Cano and Mark Trumbo going for the AL, and Carlos Beltran, Carlos Gonzalez, Matt Kemp and Andrew McCutchen going for the NL.

It should be a good one, I'll definitely watch. And Kauffman Stadium is beautiful.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

the batting practice jerseys are pretty slick this year especially the AL

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[Nark Order]

Figured Cain would start. Hopefully his hot wife is there cheering him on again.

[Triple Naitch]

the batting practice jerseys are pretty slick this year especially the AL

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Agree. Wanna get a Carlos Ruiz jersey and maybe a Big Papi one.

[Keith]

the batting practice jerseys are pretty slick this year especially the AL

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They are beautiful. That AL jersey will look awesome with the "home" white pants.

[Evil Vito]

Yeah the jerseys are excellent. I might actually get a Dickey one. Also prob gonna get one next year for the Mets rep since it'll be Mets color based due to being in Citi Field.

[Keith]

That Home Run Derby at Citi Field should be interesting, to say the least.

[DaveWadding]

Goddamnit. The jerseys last year were so fucking ugly. These are amazing.

[Keith]

Yankees to Mr. October: Stay away

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After Reggie Jackson's disparaging comments about Alex Rodriguez and others last week, he was essentially benched by the Yankees and told to stay away from team events indefinitely, according to AL sources.

Jackson was not in Boston over the weekend, where the Yankees played the Red Sox.
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Jackson, a special advisor the Yankees, usually is around the team.
But at this time, there is enough anger at the Hall of Famer from within the organization that the team has decided that he should keep his distance until otherwise determined.

Jackson spent Friday apologizing to Rodriguez and Yankees hierarchy, officials with knowledge of the conversations told ESPNNewYork.com.
Jackson contacted A-Rod, manager Joe Girardi and Yankees officials to apologize for the comments he made in last week's edition of Sports Illustrated. Rodriguez confirmed Jackson called him, but declined to reveal the nature of the talk.

"We're going to keep that very private," Rodriguez said Friday.
Rodriguez and Jackson have been friends for years, which caused the third
baseman to joke about the comments.

"With friends like that, who needs enemies," Rodriguez said.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

what did he say

[Innovator]

Basically said A-Rod shouldn't be in the hall of fame because of steroids.

Thought the story would've been done with him and A-Rod talking.

[Keith]

what did he say

He said that you've got to think ARod's numbers may be tainted because of his admitted steroid use, that if ARod or Bonds or Clemens ever get voted into the HOF the majority of the HOF'ers won't attend the ceremony, etc.

[Adder]

Do you think had he said that about Bonds and Clemens only if this would be the reaction of the Yankee brass?

[Keith]

Of course not.

To be honest, I didn't think the Yankees would go this far.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Is that all he said? God the shit that passes for news in New York.

[Adder]

Is that all he said? God the shit that passes for news in New York.
The real news isn't so much what Reggie said, it's the Yankees reaction.

[Ermaximus]

4 Braves and 2 Pirates in the All Star Game this year. I'm very complacent with this.

[ClockShot]

Brewers announce Jay Gibbons has retired.

Word going around is that Mark Appel, drafted by the Pirates at #8, may not sign with the team. If he goes back to school for his senior season, he's eligible to go back into the draft pool next year.

[Scott Roberts]

Zac Brown Band is gonna play before the HRD. One of my favs.

Hope they play Chicken Fried while I eat my Crossface Chicken Wings.