MLB 2013 Thread

[Innovator]

I can't wait for the stat comparing Soriano's numbers to the rest of the Yankees

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>BREAKING: Royals infielder Miguel Tejada has been suspended 105 games for testing positive for an amphetamine.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/368795174182199297">August 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[road doggy dogg]

Welp, looks like he's retiring.
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[YOUR Hero]

Well he made over 100 million, so mission accomplished

[The Fraze]

Currently using the Marlins to bust our load, I mean slump.

[RoXer]

What do you think, The Fraze? Do you think the Giants can make a comeback for the division or are you ready to call it quits? 17 games back is hard to make up but there's a lot of division games left. I suppose anything can happen.

[RoXer]

Only 13.5 for the wild card. Seems doable.

[The Fraze]

What do I honestly think? Season's over, probably. What will I keep saying because I won't ever give up on any of my teams no matter how bad they are? We're not out until the math says so.

Used to watch all the games with my dad in the mid-90's when we were bottom dwellers.

[RoXer]

Yeah. Seems like the wild card is the best chance. Obviously the Dbacks are in a better position to take the the division than the Giants and I still don't like their chances. But you never know. All it takes is a blowup from the Dodgers. Or the enivitble blowup from Pittsburgh. How great would it be if they choked and wound up 80-82. Hilarious.

One thing we're both in agreement about: Fuck the Dodgers.

[The Fraze]

I will not be able to stand the Dodgers going to/winning the WS. It will make me legitimately angry, they're the Raiders of baseball. I don't think the Giants will end up in last place in the NL West, maybe third. Not that the third place team in the NL West isn't embarrassing, it's just "less" embarrassing. Hoping the Pirates don't collapse. They deserve it.

[The Fraze]

We're doing well beating ourselves down in Miami right now.

[road doggy dogg]

Miggy is just a bad, bad man.
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[DaveWadding]

Every time Max pitches these days, I want to stab a fork in my eye. Worst trade ever.

[The Condor]

Ryan CumDumpster

[screech]

Cumming all over A-Rod

[screech]

Holy shit the Phillies won

[McLegend]

Lol A-Rod is the man

[McLegend]

That's one of the greatest FU Home Runs ever.

[Emperor Smeat]

:mad: Dempster tonight.

[RP]

Ive watched Dempster several years. Establishing his fastball my ass. Lol

[RP]

All this shit seriously makes me root for Arod

[RP]

That's one of the greatest FU Home Runs ever.

Agreed. That was two middle fingers and a crotch grab basically.

[SammyG]

The Dodgers are good and will win the WS.

[The Condor]

All this shit seriously makes me root for Arod

For the first time in years I actually defended ARod to to friends last night. 4 fucking pitches thrown at him only to get a warning? That was horrid judgment by the ump.

[Innovator]

I hope the Yankees can get the next Commissioner in their payroll. It must be nice to continuously hit other batters and never get ejected.

[road doggy dogg]

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[The Fraze]

Well, damn.

[ClockShot]

Yankees with a rare Tuesday afternoon game today.

Just weird.

Oh, doubleheader today. Nevermind.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>THIS JUST IN: Ryan Dempster receives 5-game suspension and undisclosed fine for throwing at Alex Rodriguez.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/369897555129147393">August 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[The Condor]

Swept a double header last night. Jayson Nix as the surprise hero. The WildCard is within reach somehow.

[Innovator]

I wake up to the sound of the house alarm, which is the voice of Bob Sheppard saying, "Num-ber Two, Der-ek Je-ter. You are in grave dan-ger. Num-ber Two." I look at the security monitor by my bed.

There's a stretch Hummer in my driveway. Mounted on top of the Hummer is a giant fiberglass head. Wearing a Yankees hat. The head is smiling. I can see that because it's illuminated by spotlights.


"Hey, Jetes," booms a voice from the speaker in the giant head's mouth.


I speak into the intercom. "Are you in there, Alex?"


"Nope. Still in Boston. Did you see the game tonight?"


"I did."


"They hit me, Jetes."


"I know they did."


"Hit me for playing baseball."


"It might be more complicated than that."


"I'm just exercising my collectively bargained right to play, Jetes. They know that."


"It was very upsetting."


"Did you see my home run?"


"I did."


"Total bomb. A-bomb for A-Rod."


"Very impressive."


"I'm back, Jetes."


"That's great, Alex."


"They've awakened the sleeping giant."


"OK."


"The sleeping giant is me, Jetes."


"That's good to hear. We could use it."


"Centaur mode."


"A centaur's not a giant."


"It's a giant centaur."


"I'm going back to bed, Alex."


"Giant centaur mode activated."


"Yeah, I got it. Can I go back to bed now?"


"Fine."


"Good night, Alex,"


"Sweet dreams, Jetes."


I watch as the top of the giant A-Rod head slowly splits opens to reveal a smaller A-Rod. An A-Rod torso mounted on a horse's body.


It's holding a bow.


And it fires a tiny fireworks arrow that explodes over the house.


Bob Sheppard's voice booms through the mansion again.


"Num-ber Two, Der-ek Je-ter. You are in grave dan-ger."


"Num-ber Two."


I put a pillow over my head, roll over, and go back to sleep.

[screech]

Lol what the hell?

[Adder]

love it

[Boomer]

Braves losing Heyward (possibly for the early playoffs) is awful. He's been the only decent leadoff hitter the Braves have had all year. Schafer is going to have to produce, and BJ needs to figure his shit out right now.

[Skippord]

that was not the most pleasant hit by pitch I've ever seen

[Boomer]

It looked like it could have been worse, too.

[Skippord]

Jason Heyward's quite a tough dude apparently

feel like most people would not have gotten up as quick as he did.

[DaveWadding]

Boomer expects Bossman Junior to figure his shit out...:lol:

[The Condor]

Jayson Nix goes from hero to DL casualty tonight. Yankees season has been hilariously and ridiculously karmic for the previous seasons of dominance.

[The Condor]

Can we say that BJ Upton has an offensive form of Steve Blass Syndrome?

[Boomer]

Boomer expects Bossman Junior to figure his shit out...:lol:

I expect no such thing, it's what any Braves fan wants right now. It's not like he's going anywhere for the next four years (most likely).

[Boomer]

I just don't like players like him (and frankly this goes for any sport) who seem to blame their troubles so much on stupid things like the umpire calling strikes that they think are balls. That mentality is basically evident every time BJ comes up to the plate.

But, you know, BJ figured himself out in the second half last year, so it could happen. It's just not likely, having watched 95% of his at-bats this year.

[Boomer]

Also, at this point, I fully expect a Mets fan to accidentally murder Chipper Jones in a hunting accident to complete the trifecta of unintentionally taking out Braves players this year.

[DaveWadding]

I hate BJ so much. Hate his guts.

J Up is still my favorite though <3

[The Condor]

I hate BJ so much. Hate his guts.

J Up is still my favorite though <3

Pretty much my sentiments. Justin is a fine player.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets sign Daisuke Matsuzaka and he is starting against the Tigers tomorrow.

Heh. That came out of nowhere.</font>

[Boomer]

Brandon Beachy going to see Dr. Andrews next week. Better not be out a year again :(

[Emperor Smeat]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets sign Daisuke Matsuzaka and he is starting against the Tigers tomorrow.

Heh. That came out of nowhere.</font>

According to ESPN its because the Indians still weren't willing to offer Dice-K a spot on the main roster and the Mets top prospects are too close to their innings limit. Nobody else was really interested in Dice-K besides the Mets once he became available.

The team does not want to promote its top pitching prospects at Triple-A Las Vegas, Rafael Montero and Jacob deGrom, because both are facing team-imposed innings caps. In Montero's case, he does not need to be added to the 40-man roster this offseason for Rule 5 protection, either.

[Skippord]

Rafael Betancourt has blown two saves in two nights and has also probably blew out his elbow. So that's not cool.

[The Fraze]

19 games back in the West, another loss tonight, still going and sitting 1st row on Sunday. This is just part of being a genuine fan, you don't give up on your team when they're not winning.

Helps being in love with the city your team is from.

[screech]

Hey the Phillies won :)

[screech]

I know they are "out of it," but I still get pumped when they win games, especially comebacks. Hate to see teams give up toward the end of the year (or ever, really).

[Skippord]

hey they only won because Rafael Betancourt's arm exploded

[DaveBrawl]

Saw the score was 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th, thought we had one and turned off the tv, little notice popped up on my phone as I made my way across the house telling me the score was 5-4.

Just shook my head in sadness.

[DaveBrawl]

Gonna say this whole season turned sour the day the Nats took out Tulo, Cargo and Fowler.

[screech]

hey they only won because Rafael Betancourt's arm exploded

Hey this season, I'll take wins whenever/however they come

I do like Betancourt, though and feel bad for him :(

[screech]

Still can't understand why Charlie was fired. Love him.

[screech]

Feel like Amaro was all "we finished strong going into the break, no improvements needed!" Then brought the axe when "somehow" things still didn't go well.

[Evil Vito]

According to ESPN its because the Indians still weren't willing to offer Dice-K a spot on the main roster and the Mets top prospects are too close to their innings limit. Nobody else was really interested in Dice-K besides the Mets once he became available.

<font color=goldenrod>Dice-K wasn't very good in his debut. :( But as long as he can eat some innings that's all they really need him for.

Would have been interested in seeing Jacob deGrom since he's Rule 5 eligible and needs to be added to the 40-man roster this offseason anyway, but I can see why they wouldn't bother at this point. There will be spots open soon enough.

The Mets' 40 man is maxed out as is, and as best I can tell their only way to free up more room would be to transfer Hefner and Mejia to the 60 day DL since their will pitch again this year anyway. I imagine they'll do that to call up Matt den Dekker and probably some random veteran guy who had a good year in the minors.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

FoxSports reports that the Angels are preparing to fire their manager and/or GM this offseason. Both have been bickering at each other ever since 2011 to the point the owner can't stand it anymore.

According to the report, ongoing philosophical differences between manager Mike Scioscia and GM Jerry Dipoto are likely to lead to owner Arte Moreno replacing one or both men.

The report states Scioscia and Dipoto have a strained relationship due to Scioscia's involvement in personnel matters. Dipoto expected autonomy when he was hired in October 2011, FoxSports.com reported, citing unnamed sources.

[The Condor]

Austin Romine with superhero base running skills.

[road doggy dogg]

JV shouldn't even start a playoff game at this rate. [/Detroit sports radio]
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[ClockShot]

FoxSports reports that the Angels are preparing to fire their manager and/or GM this offseason. Both have been bickering at each other ever since 2011 to the point the owner can't stand it anymore.

Scioscia should be out since the Angels are pretty much the Titanic. As for DiPoto, he made his bed when he gave Pujols all that money when he got in. He should stay there and suffer. Yankees fans and Cashman are going through it right now with the A-Rod deal.

[The Condor]

I'll take Scioscia over Girardi, even with the great job he's done this year.

[The Condor]

Also, CC and his 1 big inning per game are becoming as predictable as Phil Hughes with an 0-2 count.

[Innovator]

Or the Hughes 2-2 home run

[The Condor]

Or the Hughes 2-2 home run

Inno Knows

[OssMan]

Haven't watched a game in a while

[road doggy dogg]

You know who is good at hitting baseballs? Mr. Miguel Cabrera.
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[Hanso Amore]

I wasn't so impressed with the triple crown last year but as I sit here today I am blown away. First time since 67. Fucking amazing.

[road doggy dogg]

The triple crown doesn't "sound" that good, but if you think about it... it basically means you combine two really good types of hitters. Most hitters who hit for contact/batting average generally aren't good power hitters. Most power hitters usually are "boom or bust" and have middling BA. To lead the league in both BA and HR is pretty incredible. And to even be in the discussion of doing it again this year is simply astounding. Not to get too ahead of anything, but by all accounts it looks like he will finish the season leading in BA and RBIs, and is currently 4 back of Davis for HR. It's not feasible to think he could do it again.

Such a ridiculous player right now. If, by some cruel act of some higher power, it came out that Cabrera was on PEDs of any kind I would actually just give up on baseball because the sport would not be fun for me anymore. HEARTBREAKING, if you will.
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[weather vane]

Peavy.

[road doggy dogg]

Keep forgetting he's on Boston
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[road doggy dogg]

also damn, hot series. Boston/LAD? Wish I knew that was going on this weekend
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[RP]

Cubs are so bad. Why not bring up Baez?

[The Fraze]

Yeah, we're in last place. But gotta stay loyal and it was an awesome game today. Vogelsong pitched great, gave up only two hits and really had command of his pitches. Cool to see McCutchen and the Pirates play too.

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Keep forgetting he's on Boston
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Me too. I don't know why :rofl:

[Hanso Amore]

The triple crown doesn't "sound" that good, but if you think about it... it basically means you combine two really good types of hitters. Most hitters who hit for contact/batting average generally aren't good power hitters. Most power hitters usually are "boom or bust" and have middling BA. To lead the league in both BA and HR is pretty incredible. And to even be in the discussion of doing it again this year is simply astounding. Not to get too ahead of anything, but by all accounts it looks like he will finish the season leading in BA and RBIs, and is currently 4 back of Davis for HR. It's not feasible to think he could do it again.

Such a ridiculous player right now. If, by some cruel act of some higher power, it came out that Cabrera was on PEDs of any kind I would actually just give up on baseball because the sport would not be fun for me anymore. HEARTBREAKING, if you will.
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I feel like the "moneyball era" had tainted the triple crown a bit. People look at those stats as outdated but still, even with appreciating other advanced metrics, the feat of leading the league in the 3 Old standard stats is fucking AMAZING. Cabrera put together perhaps the best hitting season of the last 50 years.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Matt Harvey has a tear of his UCL and is probably getting Tommy John Surgery...

I'm just at a loss for words. Just when it was looking like 2014 might finally be the year to climb back into contention, this happens.</font>

[Innovator]

numba 2, Derek Jetah, numba 2

[The Condor]

Phil Hughes will eventually pitch like numba 2

[The Condor]

Didn't even make the 5th. Typical.

[screech]

Hey the Phillies won :)

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Still can't get over Harvey. I mean he said he's gonna try to avoid surgery if at all possible. But let's be real, it's a torn UCL. It will always be a concern. I imagine Tommy John is inevitable and it'll knock him out for all of next year.

It's not even the importance of Harvey from a results/contention standpoint. He was legitimately fun to watch. Now to know we probably won't get to watch him do his thing again until 2015 is just deflating.</font>

[Boomer]

Beachy was my favorite Braves' pitcher last year, and I was pretty sad when he went out for Tommy John. I'm hoping news comes out soon that his arm isn't fucked again, but if it is, I'll be sad to miss watching him for basically two years. He pitched some this year, but he never looked great. Guess you can just hope that he comes back stronger after the (probable) surgery.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The thought with Harvey is that the constant 90+ MPH sliders he was throwing are what tore up his elbow. He might have to scale it back when he returns, which would be a shame as it's his best pitch.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>And with the news that Harvey is out, the Mets have put about 5 players through waivers. Marlon Byrd has been claimed by a National League team and a trade is being worked out. Mets were hoping to keep everybody and shoot for .500 but with Harvey gone those plans have evaporated.

Was gonna go Thursday to see Harvey pitch against the Phillies. Doubt I'll bother now. No Wright, no Harvey, probably no Byrd, two bad teams, Carlos Torres pitching. Not really worth the $100+ investment when you factor in tickets, parking, food, gas, tolls, etc.</font>

[road doggy dogg]

If I see one more mouthbreather suggest that Verlander be benched for the playoffs I think I am going to throw my computer out the window
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[The Condor]

Seems like Vito Cruz is going to be found in his basement, cowering in a corner in the fetal position dressed like Mr. Met.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

We have a meme for that.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets trade Marlon Byrd and John Buck to the Pirates for 19 year old Single A 2B Dilson Herrera. Sounds like a decent prospect. Played in the Futures Game.</font>

[screech]

Vito, do you own the Mr. Met pillow pet?

[screech]

Sweet deal for the Pirates. Love Marlon Byrd.

[screech]

Indifferent on John Buck.

[Skippord]

DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON

[ClockShot]

Fonsie's starting to make me believe we got a shot at the 2nd wild card spot. I know ALOT of things need to happen with other teams in order to pull this off. But I think the Yankees can do this.

[The Condor]

I agree. I have a feeling that each of the teams involved (Bal, TB, Cle, KC, Oak) could falter and give us a decent chance. Won't believe it til I see it, but it feels possible

[Adder]

Pretty good read


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/are-mlb-teams-trying-to-make-contracts-more-like-the-nfl-s--132156423.html

What do you guys think?

[Corndad]

Justin Morneau to Pirates for Alex Presley. Wow.

[screech]

Did not see that coming.

[parkmania]

Justin Morneau to Pirates for Alex Presley. Wow.

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[The Condor]

Super-fuckin-Nova!

Great move by PBurgh, that's a fantastic move by them

2nd WC spot looks like it may be up for grabs in the AL. NYY getting hot at the right time.

[ClockShot]

If the Pirates win the division and got a round or 2 in the playoffs, I think Neal Huntington saved his job for another year or 2.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>THIS JUST IN: <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers">@Dodgers</a> acquire Michael Young from Phillies. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSports">@FoxSports</a>)</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/374010303127621634">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dodgers&amp;src=hash">#Dodgers</a> will send a minor league pitcher to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Phillies&amp;src=hash">#Phillies</a> for Michael Young once deal is finalized. Wrapping up final details now.</p>&mdash; Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaysonst/statuses/374010609710690304">September 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[The Condor]

Wonder how screech feels about that trade...

[screech]

I liked Michael Young :(

[The Condor]

And he speaks! Naw, I agree, I like Mike Young and I don't like seeing him with the Dodgers.

[road doggy dogg]

Tigers called up Castellanos wooooooo. I love me some #ANDYDIRKSBASEBALL but having Castellanos in LF would be amazing
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[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ike Davis strained oblique, likely done for the year. Assuming that's the end, he'll finish with a line of .205/9/33. 101 K's in only 317 AB. He only just got over the Mendoza line for the first time all season like 2 weeks ago.

I had such high hopes for Ike. But with him eligible for his 2nd year of arbitration, I'd say there's a 50/50 shot of him getting non-tendered. Depends on if the Mets feel they can make a play for Abreu or find an acceptable alternative for around the same price Ike will be making (roughly $3.5 million).

What's kinda fucked is that $3.5 million would be an INCREASE for Ike after such a shitty year. Technically, the Mets can offer him the exact same salary as this year, or even 80% of this year's salary. But it never happens. Regardless of what the rules say, everybody gets an increase in arbitration whether they deserve it or not.</font>

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The Astros first team officially eliminated from Division and Wildcard. Miami has a magic number of 2 to be the second.

[The Condor]

Can't wait for the Yankees to close the season against the 'Stros.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Daisuke Matsuzaka is not a good pitcher.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Red Sox hand Max Scherzer just his 2nd loss of season in 2-1 win over Tigers. Jon Lester (7 IP, ER, 9 K) improves to 13-8.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/375078080907198465">September 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Bad News Gertner]

Arizona Diamondbacks?

More like Arizona DiamondHACKS!!!!


Woooo Go Blue Jays

[The Condor]

Phil Hughes to the bullpen...


FUCK YES!!!

[The Condor]

Billy Hamilton makes his first SB. Awesome

[ClockShot]

Mission partially accomplished for the Buccos.

They broke the streak last night.

[Keith]

The Rays are pissing me off.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Daniel Bard claimed off waivers by Chicago Cubs <a href="http://t.co/d5kXDrsa72">http://t.co/d5kXDrsa72</a></p>&mdash; ESPNBoston (@ESPNBoston) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNBoston/statuses/375330190039068672">September 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Been pretty dreadful even in the minors the past couple of years.

[Innovator]

I remember when he was the national treasure and could do no wrong.

[ClockShot]

Theo's boy.

[The Condor]

Keith showed his face again. Perfect timing too.

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL, no fucking way did I turn to the Detroit game and see the score reading 20-4, Boston...did I?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Dunno man I wasn't in the room with you.

[road doggy dogg]

God dammit Porcello.
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[Innovator]

Of course the Yankees will make a run at the Wildcard and get my hopes up.

[The Condor]

Yankees-Pirates WS matchup in which the 7th inning stretch is a street fight between Yogi Berra and Bill Mazeroski.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Dunno man I wasn't in the room with you.

Strange...I could've sworn you were.

[weather vane]

Come on BoSoxxxxx this game is yugeeee

[weather vane]

Hahaha Soriano

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Victorino

[weather vane]

Booooom

[The Condor]

Joe West is a scourge upon humanity.

[The Condor]

Plus, Joba Chamberlain can fuck off once and for all.

[OssMan]

Feel bad for not watching baseball in seriously months

[Emperor Smeat]

http://bit.ly/1e15WCg

[The Condor]

Games like the Red Sux-Yanks games the last 2 nights are the reason a large amount of people dislike baseball. Exciting if you have a rooting interest, but long and boring in a lot of spots. That's why I praise NL West baseball so much. Give me some games under 3 hours.

[RoXer]

jinjxjinxjinxjinxjinxjinxjinxijxni

[RoXer]

oh jesus

[RoXer]

ok good

PHEW

[Skippord]

womp womp

[DaveWadding]

Fucking h8 that the DBacks sucked me in early this year by pretending to be good when they are who I thought they were.

[The Condor]

Allegedly, the MLB season will be continuing until late October.

[Corndad]

Finally.... Win 82 for the Pirates!!!!

[Corndad]

Yeah. Gerrit Cole was the winning Pitcher tonight. That being said...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The last time <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23pirates&amp;src=hash">#pirates</a> reached 82 wins, Gerrit Cole was four days old.</p>&mdash; Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) <a href="https://twitter.com/BiertempfelTrib/statuses/377259029908971520">September 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[The Condor]

Congrats to Corndad, parkmaina, and Schlomey. If I forgot any PBurgh fan posters, I apologize.

[screech]

That's neat. They deserve it.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays AAA team with special appearances by Double E is looking pretty good.

[RP]

Is it 2014 yet?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Reds win 6 of 7 from Cards/Dodgers, get shut out by the Cubs.

H8 baseball

[ClockShot]

So, I missed the game. I read on the Sportscenter ticker this morning that Girardi and Showalter had "heated words".

Something big happen last night during the Yankees/O's game? Where's droford with the scoop?

[Innovator]

Girardi thought the O's third base coach was giving location away to the hitter

[Evil Vito]

Aaaaand the Mets are off of WFAN for the first time since the station's inception in 1987. The Yankees are taking over.

Damn...that's gonna feel weird. It's just not gonna be the same driving home from Mets games and not hearing a Steve Somers monologue after the post game.

Bet Francesa loves this. He hates having his show cut short by an awful Mets team.

[ClockShot]

WFAN bought the radio rights? How much?

[OssMan]

GOOD EVENING TO YOU AND HOW YOU BE STEVE SOMERS HERE AND YOU THERE AT 3:47 AND 15 SECONDS IN THE MORNING ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 21ST TWO THOUSAND AND THIRTEEN

That guy sounds like he is drunk all the time

[OssMan]

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[The Condor]

Want to have Soriano's babies.

[Frank Drebin]

Be careful what you wish for.

You might win a trip to the Arizona Fall League.

[Skippord]

I just watched the Rockies come back from 6 runs down in San Francisco

so that's something that I've never seen before

[Frank Drebin]

Almost like your attempted comeback on Monday night against me in fantasy. Not even a trade for AP could have saved you. :p

[The Condor]

I want Frank Drebin's babies

[Skippord]

Almost like your attempted comeback on Monday night against me in fantasy. Not even a trade for AP could have saved you. :p
fucking Ryan Matthews couldn't finish the job

[DaveWadding]

ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE, CONDOR.
FEEL THE EXCITEMENT!

[RoXer]

Go Oakland!

[Skippord]

I've adopted Oakland as my back up team, so yes! Go Oakland!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I just watched the Rockies come back from 6 runs down in San Francisco

so that's something that I've never seen before

And with that the champs are eliminated from the National League West competition. Magic number from total elimination is one. Mets season total elimination is two.

Totally Eliminated to Date:

NL: Brewers, Cubs, Marlins.

AL: White Sox, Houston.

[DaveBrawl]

So what you're saying is there is still a chance for Rocktober?

[Evil Vito]

WFAN bought the radio rights? How much?

<font color=goldenrod>Not sure, but it's a multiyear agreement. Francesa confirmed it today. Mets are expected to announce their new radio home within 6 weeks, but really I can see them simply going to 880 AM where the Yankees are now. Basically just swapping stations.

I don't even think that much will change. The Mets announcers work for WFAN, but I'd imagine they'll be let out of their deals to follow the Mets to whatever station they're going to be on. The thing I will miss most is the jingle during games. This has been the jingle as long as I can remember, even when I was a little kid:</font>

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[The Condor]

Yankees continue their Bataan Death March to the WildCard playoff game.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Grand Slam Mike Carp. Sox take four run lead going into the bottom of the 10th! Three outs away from a 9.5 game lead for the American League East over the Rays.

[Frank Drebin]

Woooooo! Going to see the Arizona Fall League and my boy DaveWadding!

Will Crazy Edgar join us? Will we need to open a kickstarter account? Stay tuned.

[DaveWadding]

FIST PUMPS AND HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND.

[YOUR Hero]

Baseball really sucks

[Bad News Gertner]

This season has been fun.

Lol Encarnacion is now out for the season. That leaves Adam Lind and J.P Arencibia as the only strting players who haven't missed significant time.

[Frank Drebin]

Anyone else taken a look at the rosters for the AFL? Any fun prospects to look out for?

[DaveWadding]

FALL GUYS
The following Top 100 MLB prospects are scheduled to play in the Arizona Fall League this year.
Rank Player Org AFL team
1 Byron Buxton Twins Glendale
9 Javier Baez Cubs Mesa
19 Addison Russell A's Mesa
22 Aaron Sanchez Blue Jays Salt River
23 Albert Almora Cubs Mesa
25 Danny Hultzen Mariners Peoria
27 Jorge Soler Cubs Mesa
33 Alex Meyer Twins Glendale
35 Austin Hedges Padres Peoria
37 Kris Bryant Cubs Mesa
38 Mason Williams Yankees Scottsdale
41 Alen Hanson Pirates Scottsdale
44 Kyle Crick Giants Scottsdale
49 Corey Seager Dodgers Glendale
50 Andrew Heaney Marlins Glendale
57 Jorge Alfaro Rangers Surprise
64 Eddie Rosario Twins Glendale
67 Brian Goodwin Nationals Mesa
69 Tyler Austin Yankees Scottsdale
74 Colin Moran Marlins Glendale
76 Delino DeShields Astros Peoria
85 Garin Cecchini Red Sox Surprise
87 Eduardo Rodriguez Orioles Surprise
92 Jorge Bonifacio Royals Peoria
94 Marcus Stroman Blue Jays Salt Rive

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Haven't watched one second of Mets baseball this week. Doesn't seem like I've missed much other than that they've practically locked up a protected draft pick.

They have zero excuses to not sign a quality free agent this winter. Shin-Soo Choo is the guy I'm hoping for as I think his style of play would be perfect for Citi Field and he'll be much cheaper than Ellsbury. But they have to at least get somebody.</font>

[The Condor]

Soriano's got a nice smile. Our babies would be cute.

[screech]

Soriano's got a nice smile. Our babies would be cute.

But would he Fear the Deer?

[ClockShot]

Pretty big series for the Yankees right now. Get a nice cushion for the Wild Card spot, and play some catch-up with Boston for the AL east.

Next couple weeks are critical.

[The Condor]

But would he Fear the Deer?

Undoubtedly.

[toxic rooster]

we had a catcher stay at our folks' place this past christmas by the name of cody clark. 31yo, playing in our offseason league and was off contract at the time and contemplating giving it up...got picked up by the Astros organisation and spent most of the year at their AA affiliate

couple of 7 day DLs to their big league catchers and he gets his brief stint in the bigs. something like crash davis' story in bull durham. point is he nabbed his first hit for the astros today and we're all popping champagne corks down here. nicest guy on the planet

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol J.P Arencibia is now hitting .203. Worst batting average in Jays history.

[The Condor]

Tell me, Gertner... under the Mendoza line or no for J.P. this year?

[RoXer]

we had a catcher stay at our folks' place this past christmas by the name of cody clark. 31yo, playing in our offseason league and was off contract at the time and contemplating giving it up...got picked up by the Astros organisation and spent most of the year at their AA affiliate

couple of 7 day DLs to their big league catchers and he gets his brief stint in the bigs. something like crash davis' story in bull durham. point is he nabbed his first hit for the astros today and we're all popping champagne corks down here. nicest guy on the planet

Weird, I know of one of those dudes who went on the 7 day DL

[toxic rooster]

Small world eh. Tell him we said thanks for getting slightly hurt

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets/Marlins in the most pointless double header ever today.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

:cool: Red Sox beat the Yanks. Magic number is now just 6 to lock up the division.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wright is still working his ass off to get back before the end of the year. I give him credit for it, but I hardly see the point. He'll be at 3rd base next year, and Zack Wheeler will be in the rotation. Those are literally the only guarantees for next year's roster given that Harvey could very well get TJS and d'Arnaud has struggled so mightily they may sign a veteran to push him for the starting job.

Duda is playing for a job right now. He can never go to the outfield again. It'll be either him or Ike at 1B next year. I can't see how both make the roster.</font>

[Innovator]

I hate baseball right now

[OssMan]

hate baseball

[DaveWadding]

LOS D'BACKS

[OssMan]

Caught an inning of the O's/Blue Jays game... sigh...

[OssMan]

"Zach Duke" means "handkerchief" in Dutch lol

[RoXer]

Might have been shown on the ROOT broadcast, will check later

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Leyland must be on something. Fielder on first base with 2 outs, down 1-0 in the 9th. Infante doubles to left. Fielder unsurprisingly gets thrown out at home to end the game.

Practically everybody in the league is faster than Prince Fielder, so I'd find it hard to believe that there wasn't SOMEBODY that could have pinch run. Especially with expanded rosters.</font>

[Frank Drebin]

Highest percentage of team wins saved by a single player:

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[Skippord]

Todd Helton is retiring and I am sad

[Schlomey]

Todd Helton is retiring and I am sad

I have seen him play in his rookie and final year (and once in between). He had a good career.

[The Condor]

Only saw Todd play once, a few years ago at Yankees Stadium. I hope the Cooperstown contingent doesn't screw him over like they've done with Larry Walker.

[screech]

Love Todd Helton :(

[DaveWadding]

Mo, Todd Helton, Vladdy...:'(

[Bad News Gertner]

Ohhhhhhh Blue Jays. What a waste.

[Bad News Gertner]

Tell me, Gertner... under the Mendoza line or no for J.P. this year?

J.P will bat .195 for the season.

[Keith]

Only saw Todd play once, a few years ago at Yankees Stadium. I hope the Cooperstown contingent doesn't screw him over like they've done with Larry Walker.

They will.

Vlad, on the other hand, has a good shot at making it. Not 1st ballot, but eventually.

[The Condor]

That's a crock if they shaft Helton like that. Vlad should be a first ballot guy; in his prime there was no one like him in that he was a 40/40 guy with an arm not seen since Clemente and perhaps the best hand-eye coordination we may ever see. 10 great years and arguably the best at his position for that time.

[Frank Drebin]

Think I've said it before - Vlad was my favorite non-Cub growing up. Remember being so pissed that the Cubs had Sosa and weren't going to try to sign him prior to his deal with the Angels.

[Damian Rey]

Andrew Cashner with a 1 hit perfect game. 27 up, 27 down.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Which is not a thing. He faced the minimum. Great outing.

[Innovator]

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[Damian Rey]

I know it's not a REAL perfect game, but I'll take it.

[The Condor]

Padres still trying to nail down that elusive no-hitter/perfect game.

[Damian Rey]

It's a luck thing. Cash's outing was just as dominant as some previous no hitters. He just got unlucky that Tabata fisted a fastball through for a lucky knock. Same with Shelby Miller giving up a leadoff hit then set down 27 straight. Just as dominant, sans the one blemish.

[screech]

Vlad was my favorite player ever. So grea

:(

[Bad News Gertner]

R.A Dickey just shut out the Yanks.

Wow.

[screech]

Niceeee

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

R.A Dickey just shut out the Yanks.

Wow.

Awesome. Drive the knife into the Yankees dwindling wild card hopes a little bit deeper. I love it!

[Bad News Gertner]

Arencibia is now down to .199!!!!!

[The Condor]

Unfortunate that this thread has been eschewed since the NFL season got underway.

[The Condor]

Games last night were fantastic, got that pennant race feeling flipping between 3-4 games that were all intertwined and meant something. And I wish Damian Rey would explain how in the hell the Padres are able to win 14 of their last 15 in Pittsburgh.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Did you guys see my best friend Billy Hamilton last night?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

We're best friends.

[OssMan]

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What's more intriguing is why is this filmed in a baking tray

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dodgers become the first team to lock up a playoff spot this season.</font>

[SammyG]

ANYONE WANNA GO SWIMMING? WOOOOO

[Schlomey]

<font color=goldenrod>Dodgers become the first team to lock up a playoff spot this season.</font>

Red Sox at 2

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol Jays are missing Joey Bats and Encarnacion, threw out a rotation consisting of R.A Dickey who hasn't been able to keep the ball in the park all year, J.A Happ who walks 100 guys a game and Todd Redmond and they managed to take 2 of 3 against the Yanks and those three only allowed 2 runs combined.

[ClockShot]

Andrew Eugene Pettitte is set to retire again after the season is over.

[Evil Vito]

Some NY columnist wrote a story about how the Mets need to try to get Tulowitzki from the Rockies this offseason.

Yeah because clearly the Mets have a ton to offer beyond Wheeler and Syndergaard, neither of whom the team can afford to lose right now.

[screech]

Plus didn't Tulo just sign a massive contract?

[DaveBrawl]

Why is everyone always trying to pillage the Rockies? :'(

[Frank Drebin]

They seem like a small market team that could afford to get rid of some assets, but if I'm them, Tulo is untouchable unless you get the farm and go all in for a full on rebuild.

[The Condor]

The Mets never cease to amaze me.

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol here's an awesome stat. J.P Arencibia is hitting .147 on the road. That's the worst in MLB history by 13 points!

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Nation is back on top!
Red Sox clinch AL East for first time since 2007. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BostonStrong&amp;src=hash">#BostonStrong</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/381245498856075264">September 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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:cool:

[weather vane]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[weather vane]

Blood, Sweat, and Beards babbbyyyyyyyy

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

<img style="-webkit-user-select: none" src="http://quavid.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/cheers-we-win.jpg">

[screech]

Niceeee :y:

[Bad News Gertner]

Colby Rasmus got knocked out of the game by a ball thrown to him by Anthony Gose. Hit him right in the face because he wasn't looking. If that doesn't sum up the Jays season I don't know what does.

[Bad News Gertner]

Oh and J.P Arencibia went 0 for 4 again. Struck out 3 times. Average down to .195. The chase is on!

[DaveWadding]

So, can we reverse that trade so the D'Backs get Scherzer back? FUCK.

[weather vane]

Haha this years Red Sox team is full of beauties. How can you not like them? Love them so much.

[weather vane]

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[weather vane]

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[Corndad]

There has been a lot of Heartbreak in the last 20 years for the Pirates but last night had to be up there with the worst. Leading 5-2 going into the 9th against the team you are fighting for a playoff spot. Somehow lose 6-5 in 10. Oy vey.

[screech]

Love it

[screech]

My post @ spilchuck, not corndad

[The Condor]

Pedroia looks like a guy that wears a tracksuit and drives around Beantown in a windowless white van full of tootsie rolls.

[Innovator]

Super Nova showed up today