MLB 2007 Season Thread

[Nervous Ferret]

Yankees might as well just name their new stadium Shelley Stadium

[Dragon]

Wow, Rivera has been awful lately.

[Azriel]

Too bad Shelley's home run was put to waste tonight. Thank God the Sox lost though. Let's hope the series with Detroit is good.

[ClockShot]

Yanks had a heartbreaker today.

This series with the Tigers will be good. Great if Sheff. keeps his mouth shut.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays win! Jays win!

[mrslackalack]

At least the Yanks fans had to be relieved that the Red Sox didnt compelte that comeback today.

[mrslackalack]

D-Backs released Kim today.

[Skippord]

THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ROCKIESSSSSSSSSSSSSS WIN

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Too bad Shelley's home run was put to waste tonight. Thank God the Sox lost though. Let's hope the series with Detroit is good.

Yeah, Let's hope Mo comes back to his original self. The last thing is The Mo we saw earlier this season. And I hope Sheffield talks we'll make him shut up for good after this series. I'm hoping we could take 3 from Detroit. I don't know how likely this is. But I'd be happy if we at least split it. About Boston I don't see us catching up. Not Because we can't but because Boston seems to have an easier schedule then us. While we are playing Detroit, Angels, Mariners, Detroit,(At home) Red Sox.

[mrslackalack]

You cannot count out the Cards. They destroyed the Brewers tonight.

[MVP]

Looks like Mo has come down with Eric Gagne syndrome

[Skippord]

THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ROCKIES PITCHING IS GODAWFUL

[YOUR Hero]

Rockies might be picking up Josh Towers. That ought to fix everything for you, Skippy.

[The Miz]

Nats get Wily Mo Pena

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Huge pick up for Washington

[Innovator]

Looks like Mo has come down with Eric Gagne syndromeHe always has a stint where his cutter isn't up to his standard. Better to get it out of his system now instead of ... I dunno the ALCS

[Dragon]

LOL Gagne. Definitely my favorite Red Sox player right now. Another blown save and another game he single handedly loses for the Red Sox.

On the flipside, how about Brandon Webb? He just pitched his 3rd straight shut out and has a 42 inning scoreless streak going, pretty insane.

[mrslackalack]

Nats GM Bowden is a huge fan of Wily Mo. Thats why he always gets former Reds talents like Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez, and Wily Mo because he got them when he was the Reds GM.

[mrslackalack]

Webbs been dominant lately.

[YOUR Hero]

Cy Young again?

[Nervous Ferret]

Webb did this last year too and the run scoresd on an RBI groundout

[Innovator]

JobaMania is running wild

[MVP]

Really missing Kason Gabbard right now

[ClockShot]

Damn good game the Yankees had today. Clemens, Farnsworth, Vizcaino, and Rivera came to play today.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Damn good game the Yankees had today. Clemens, Farnsworth, Vizcaino, and Rivera came to play today.

Yeah, let's just hope Wang comes to play tomorrow. We're facing Bonderman and I really want to win this series. Before we play the Angels at home I feel it's almost mandatory to win this series.

[mrslackalack]

Only 5 weeks left till playoffs!

[SammyG]

Fuck the Division, I'm just hopin' for a Wildcard berth now. Dodgers are ridiculously bad these days.

[Skippord]

The Rockies are evidently terrible

[Skippord]

Rockies/Dodgers really testing my patience

[Nervous Ferret]

Royals 1 game ahead of White Sox :cool:

[YOUR Hero]

I don't think people realize how pretty good the Royals have been playing since around the All-Star Game.

[McLegend]

Russell Branyan is fuckin awsome.

[ClockShot]

Holy shit. Johan Santana on the verge of history with 17 strikeouts. But just got yanked. Bummer.

[Dragon]

Nice. Took 3 of 4 from the Tigers, I'll take that anyday.

I'm kinda liking that Proctor for Betemit trade right now. Betemit has 12 RBI's for the Yanks so far in limited playing time and dealing Proctor allowed Joba to be called up. Been pretty dominant, even if it has been only a couple weeks. Edwar and Joba have been ridiculous out of the pen this last week or two.

Farnsworth has even had 4 straight appearances without giving up a hit. That is unheard of for him. All of a sudden the bullpen looks pretty solid with Mo-Joba-Vizcaino-Edwar-Farnsworth-Villone-Henn

[Loose Cannon]

yea seriously about the bullpen. it's like a miracle. Mariners are ahead right now.

[YOUR Hero]

Halladay went 9 innings, again. Game took 10 innings to settle it. JAYS WIN! Too bad @ Halladay.

[The Miz]

lol @ Jon Garland/Chicago White Sox in general

[ClockShot]

4 games out of the AL East.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

4 games out of the AL East.

I don't know how long that will last. Let's think through this......... The Yankees are taking on the Angels at home and who are the Red Sox facing the fucking Devil Rays. I don't think that we could really catch up to them because like I've said we seem to have the tougher schedule. We normally don't do to well against the Angels especially not when they're at home. I just have a feeling after we start facing Anaheim and Detroit(At home. And by that time they'll have Zumaya back probably) I think we'll be 6 or 7 games back. But like I've said that's because when the Yankees are facing them the Red Sox are facing the Rays and the White Sox before coming to the stadium for the series. Now I hope I'm wrong and we can get away some clean wins. I'm just not expecting a sweep I'd be happy with 2 out of 3.

[mrslackalack]

Impressive showing by Johan today

[mrslackalack]

I think the playoffs right now are

NL

Central- Cubs
West- Padres
East- Mets
WC- D-Backs

AL

Central- Indians
East- Red Sox
West- Angels
WC- Yankees

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I think the playoffs right now are

NL

Central- Cubs
West- Padres
East- Mets
WC- D-Backs

AL

Central- Indians
East- Red Sox
West- Angels
WC- Yankees

You're almost right but since the Mariners won a game today the Yankees are second in the Wild card but they only have 1/2 a game to make up to be at the top of the wild card.

[mrslackalack]

Oh yeah I def know that Hardcore I was giving out who I think will be in it when the seasons over

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Oh yeah I def know that Hardcore I was giving out who I think will be in it when the seasons over

Oh, ok sorry I was just making sure. With the way Yankees are playing I wouldn't be surprised if the Yankees got to the AL East and Boston got the wild card. It's not so likely but there's still a chance if we don't go on another losing streak.

[Hanso Amore]

Nice. Took 3 of 4 from the Tigers, I'll take that anyday.

I'm kinda liking that Proctor for Betemit trade right now. Betemit has 12 RBI's for the Yanks so far in limited playing time and dealing Proctor allowed Joba to be called up. Been pretty dominant, even if it has been only a couple weeks. Edwar and Joba have been ridiculous out of the pen this last week or two.

Farnsworth has even had 4 straight appearances without giving up a hit. That is unheard of for him. All of a sudden the bullpen looks pretty solid with Mo-Joba-Vizcaino-Edwar-Farnsworth-Villone-Henn


Betemit is going to fit in nicely in New York, Along with Shelley. They are both free swingers with low discapline, but in that line up they see meatballs left and right.

Abreu has been stellar since the Break, Melky locked up center field for the next few years, Cano is amazing, and even Giambi has been looking good since coming back. Things are coming together.

You are all going to hate this one. Joba is amazing. Mo is old and has been looking like shit. I say let him walk, give Joba a chance or sign a FA Closer. For what they are going to pay him, Mo doesnt perform anymore. He has had a LONG dominant career, but even he is going to lose it someday (Which might just be now)

Resign Jorge, Let Mo Walk, Resign ARod to 50 mil a year if need be, Drop Damon (who is basically a DH that bats 240, cant run or get on base). Try to sign a solid 1B that can play everyday in the field

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Betemit is going to fit in nicely in New York, Along with Shelley. They are both free swingers with low discapline, but in that line up they see meatballs left and right.

Abreu has been stellar since the Break, Melky locked up center field for the next few years, Cano is amazing, and even Giambi has been looking good since coming back. Things are coming together.

You are all going to hate this one. Joba is amazing. Mo is old and has been looking like shit. I say let him walk, give Joba a chance or sign a FA Closer. For what they are going to pay him, Mo doesnt perform anymore. He has had a LONG dominant career, but even he is going to lose it someday (Which might just be now)

Resign Jorge, Let Mo Walk, Resign ARod to 50 mil a year if need be, Drop Damon (who is basically a DH that bats 240, cant run or get on base). Try to sign a solid 1B that can play everyday in the field

With the exception of your idea of Damon leaving. (He's one of my fave player and could be a great bench player.) About Mo I feel it's time to let him go except I don't want another team picking him up he is basically a legend. Can't we survive one or 2 more year with him? He just wants to pitch at the new stadium. And we don't even need to sign a FA Closer we got Edwar as the 8th inning guy. And Joba as potential closer but don't forget Joba is a starter so by 08 he might be on our 5 man rotation. And the first baseman issue can't agree more. Any suggestion on who we should try to get to play first though?

[FakeLaser]

Mo is going nowhere and they'd be crazy to let him go. He doesn't get anywhere near the amount of chances this year, which accounts for a lot of his inconsistancy. He's shown he can still be dominant. He's a Yankee lifer, and he needs to stick around to mentor the young guys. Look at how he turned Luis Vizcaino around. He's just great for the clubhouse. If he starts to decline, his role can always be altered. He's one of the greatest Yankees of all-time.

Joba is going to start. If anyone is our future closer it's Edwar Ramirez.

Jorge also should go nowhere. They'd be fucking crazy to even let him out on the market.

Damon isn't as bad as you guys are saying either. He's just banged up. If he manned up and went on the DL earlier this year to get some time off he'd be hitting like he's been hitting the past couple weeks all year. That said, he still doesn't have a place in our lineup with Melky Cabrera pretty much pencilled in for the next decade and with Giambi stuck on the team because he's pretty much untradeable. Damon isn't a bench player, he's still a leadoff guy. They should trade Damon for prospects. Plenty of teams need capable leadoff men, and we could always use the prospects, either to help the pitching staff or to bulk up for a monster trade (Johan Santana?).

[Dragon]

Letting Mo leave wouldn't be smart. He obviously isn't the dominant Rivera he once was but he is still better than most other closers out there. I'm pretty sure most teams would be lining up to sign him next year. Its not like he is awful this year. He's had this bad stretch of like 3 games, which he has almost every year around this time. Before that he hadn't blown a save for months. I really think if we let Mo walk we would regret it; I hope Cashman doesn't make that mistake.

I really hope Joba is not in the pen next year. The only reason I was hesitant about Joba coming up this year for the pen was that he would be stuck there long term (think Papelbon). Joba would help a lot more in the rotation and I hope Cashman sticks to his word about putting him there next year. The Yankees have a ton of set-up/closer type relievers in the minors coming up and nobody of Joba's caliber for the rotation.

[Dragon]

Mo is going nowhere and they'd be crazy to let him go. He doesn't get anywhere near the amount of chances this year, which accounts for a lot of his inconsistancy. He's shown he can still be dominant. He's a Yankee lifer, and he needs to stick around to mentor the young guys. Look at how he turned Luis Vizcaino around. He's just great for the clubhouse. If he starts to decline, his role can always be altered. He's one of the greatest Yankees of all-time.

Joba is going to start. If anyone is our future closer it's Edwar Ramirez.

Jorge also should go nowhere. They'd be fucking crazy to even let him out on the market.

Damon isn't as bad as you guys are saying either. He's just banged up. If he manned up and went on the DL earlier this year to get some time off he'd be hitting like he's been hitting the past couple weeks all year. That said, he still doesn't have a place in our lineup with Melky Cabrera pretty much pencilled in for the next decade and with Giambi stuck on the team because he's pretty much untradeable. Damon isn't a bench player, he's still a leadoff guy. They should trade Damon for prospects. Plenty of teams need capable leadoff men, and we could always use the prospects, either to help the pitching staff or to bulk up for a monster trade (Johan Santana?).


I agree with pretty much everything you said. I know its a business but Rivera more than earned whatever he will get this offseason. We would probably overpay but whatever, I don't have a huge problem with that after all the world series he lead us to.

I would be pissed if Joba doesn't start next year. There is a ton of relief pitching prospects able to help out the pen the next couple years. Ohlendorf, Sanchez, Melancon, Britton, Whelan, Edwar...just to name a few. You can't just pass up Joba's potential in the rotation to make him a bullpen arm. There's also a ton of starting pitching prospects in our system coming up but nowhere like Joba.

Cashman has a ton of decisions to make this offseason - A-Rod, Jorge, Mo, Abreu, all the DH's we have, etc...

As much as the current team is nice by having a bench with players like Giambi or Damon I don't think it'll be that way next year. After Abreu's last couple months I would seriously consider picking up his option as well because the only other one to play right would be Melky. Damon would be an absolute catastophe in right and he is pretty bad in center, the only place he can play is left. I dunno, should be interesting how Cashman handles all these decisions.

[RBM]

This article from the Onion pretty much sums up how I feel about this year.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/fucking_yankees_reports_nation

[YOUR Hero]

Fucking Yankees.

[FakeLaser]

Ideally, I'd trade Damon and have a young guy like Kevin Thompson as the fourth outfielder.

We should do what it takes to keep A-Rod. You can't just let the best player in baseball walk away to another contender. He was pretty much the only sign of life on the team for the first half along with Posada and Jeter.

Posada needs to come back. He's the most underrated part of the Yankee dynasty. He has a few good years left in him. You have to keep in mind that he started catching a lot later in life than most catchers, which is why he can still go the way he does. You won't find a better hitting catcher out there on the market and he's done a great job with our erratic pitching staff. He's a clubhouse leader and I can't see him in any other uniform.

I think Abreu's option will be picked up. He's a frustrating player but he seems to pull it all together in the end. If nothing else, he sees a shitload of pitches, gets on base and has a cannon for an arm.

This is a team that's finally starting to really gel together, it's something the Yankees haven't done in years. It'd be a shame to break it up. As bad as we were in the first half, I've gotta say, this is probably my favorite Yankee team this century.

[Hanso Amore]

As for a future first baseman, there really is not any good options out there this offseason on the FA market, so unless they convert someone, or trade damon for one, we might still be hurting defensively next year.

Abreu needs to be resigned. He pisses me off but without him the yanks are 10 games out. He has really pulled it together. Solid all around.

I like damon, but he needs to go. He is now a fourth outfielder and he has value, maybe send him out for a 2nd tier first baseman. I will take a aerage hitter with good fieldign skills, we have tons of offense, a solid D guy not named cairo would be nice.

Joba would be dominant as a closer, but I do see what you say about getting him into the rotation. You were right about him being like Papelbon.

What are the chances Mo takes a Setup role in the next few years? Let Edwar try to take his spot? Mo is like Bernie, I wish he could play forever, but eventually he is going to have to go.

The classic yankees are starting to get old.

I still wish Donnie baseball could have played one more year and gotten that ring. I would give up a few rings just to see him get one.

[YOUR Hero]

Have you guys all forgotten that the Jays are going to win it all anyway?

[Hanso Amore]

Once again.....Unless Mitch Williams pitches every inning for every team the jays play, they will never finish higher than 3rd.

[OssMan]

So is Ankiel CBPOTY or has he not played enough.

[The Miz]

I think this is a special case where you can make an exception for a guy who has not played that much. This is one of the greatest comebacks in recent sports history, so I guess that qualifies for CBPOTY

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Jon Lester came back from Cancer, Ankiel came back from not being able to throw a strike

[Dragon]

God, I really do despise the Angels.

Really tough loss today, but I wasn't expecting much else when I see Sean Henn coming out to pitch the bottom of the 10th.

[Triple A]

ahhhhhh

[SammyG]

I am thinking that LA is really gonna make a run again. We can still win this division

[Hardkore Kidd J]

God, I really do despise the Angels.

Really tough loss today, but I wasn't expecting much else when I see Sean Henn coming out to pitch the bottom of the 10th.

Which Yankee fan doesn't hate the Angels? I may even hate the Angels more then then I hate the fricken Red Sox. SOunds like a really tough loss. I would have rather the Angels schooled us then to have some nobody on the Angels win against Sean Henn.

[mrslackalack]

Angels really want to compete with the Yanks and Red Sox in the big spending catogory

[Hanso Amore]

Jon Lester is a better story than Ankiel.

Carlos Pena is better on the field than either.

Although they are in the AL, and not much in the NL for comebacks. So I guess Akniel Wins the NL, Pena wins the AL.

[SammyG]

Brett Tomko pitching tonight. Chalk up that L

[mrslackalack]

Id say Lester wins AL Comeback

NL IMO its down to Hamilton and Ankiel and I think Ankiel will win that

[Skippord]

I hate the Rockies bullpen

fucking Christ this is like the 3rd time they've fucked up a game

[ClockShot]

Whoa. Dodgers are gonna grab David Wells.

[SammyG]

Yyyyeah... he's starting on Sunday. Dunno how I feel about it, really.

[mrslackalack]

30-3 score of Texas/Baltimore was crazy

[mrslackalack]

Cubs traded for Craig Monroe

[Dragon]

That 30-3 game is ridiculous.

Baltimore goes up by three and then Texas comes back with 30 unanswered runs lol. Also, how about the guy getting the 3 inning save in that game haha

[mrslackalack]

Do you all think MLB should have a mercy rule? I dont think it would ever happen but sometimes games get way too out of hand. Although the Indians back in 01 or 02 had a crazy comeback against the Mariners.

[OssMan]

lol at Texas box score

Catalanotta 3-6, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 R
Kinsler 3-7, 2 RBI, BB, 3 R
Young 2-5, R
Metcalf 1-1, 4 RBI, BB, HR, 2 R
Byrd 2-5, 4 RBI, 2 BB, HR, 4 R
Botts 3-7, 2 RBI, 2 R
Cruz 2-7, 2 R
Murphy 5-7, 2 RBI, 5 R
Salt 4-6, 7 RBI, BB, 2 HR, 5 R
Vazquez 4-6, 7 RBI, BB, 2 HR, 4 R

[mrslackalack]

Their top player Michael Young didnt even have an RBI in the game!

[SammyG]

lol mrslackalack, you are an internet posting Sportscenter baseball analyst I think. Fucking Padres keep winning, Dodgers cant make up any ground in the Wildcard hunt.

[mrslackalack]

LOL SammyG. speaking of ESPN Baseball Analyist Tim Kurkijan was all giddy about that performance last night.

[Skippord]

He freaked out

[SammyG]

I hate the New York Mets :(

[Dragon]

LOL what the fuck.

I just got home, its 3:30 in the morning and the Yankees are still playing...I guess there was a 4 hour rain delay and the game started at 11. And of course its in the 11th inning right now. Pretty damn crazy.

[Dragon]

Sean Henn coming through yet again. Walk off HR for Guillen. What a fucking horrible game to lose.

[Splaya]

What a HUGE game for Detroit to win. Suck it Yankee fans :love:

[Dragon]

Hate Sean Henn so much. Thats the second game he has lost in extra innings for us in the last week or so.

[Dragon]

Hate Sean Henn so much. Thats the second game he has lost in extra innings for us in the last week or so.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

DADADADA YANKEES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!! DADADADADA YANKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEESS WINNNNN!!!!!!!!!!

[Triple A]

God that was brutallllllllll to watch them lose. Fucking 4 AM

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Hate Sean Henn so much. Thats the second game he has lost in extra innings for us in the last week or so.

Yeah, but here's the good news. We did good against a Young Left hander that we had never seen before that's an improvement because the Yankees often would be murdered by those type of pitchers. Sean Henn should be DFA'D as soon as possible. And Clemens he didn't do to good either he gave up six runs you can't do that. But we take the next 3 games all is forgotten. Let's hope Mussina can have a day with no Suckitude.

[mrslackalack]

Suckitude prolly has been the theme for Mussina this year however.

[DAMN iNATOR]

God that was brutallllllllll to watch them lose. Fucking 4 AM

Hey, it takes more than a little bad weather to put the baseball fans in Detroit to sleep. I just wonder how many of the 44,000+ fans there last night fell asleep inside Comerica Park. But, yeah, the Yanks had better be ready for some more whoopin's the next 3 days, because Detroit is taking a playoff spot this year, and the AL Central title. Mark my words. :yes:

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Jon Lester is a better story than Ankiel.

Carlos Pena is better on the field than either.

Although they are in the AL, and not much in the NL for comebacks. So I guess Akniel Wins the NL, Pena wins the AL.

Ankiel overcame a confidence issue. Josh Hamilton overcame a life threatening drug addiction. I'm going with Hamilton

[Innovator]

Time to Man Up

[OssMan]

Oh yeah Lester is obv gonna win the AL award, he'd win it even if he had a 10.00 ERA

[SammyG]

El Duque is kicking our ass rite now.

[Hanso Amore]

Ankiel overcame a confidence issue. Josh Hamilton overcame a life threatening drug addiction. I'm going with Hamilton


yeah, I forgot about hamilton. He one ups Ankiel, although Ankiel seems to get more press.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Okajima 1.17 ERA

[SammyG]

David Wells bunted for a hit yesterday. Did anyone see this?! I marked out like a motherfucker.

[ClockShot]

So I was watching Sportcenter this evening. Yes, they did manage to squeeze in some stuff besides the Mike Vick crap. But anyway, rumor going around is that if Mike Mussina really fucks up again tonight, Joe's gonna send him down to the farm and bring up Kei Igawa again. Anyone hear any news on this?

[Hanso Amore]

So I was watching Sportcenter this evening. Yes, they did manage to squeeze in some stuff besides the Mike Vick crap. But anyway, rumor going around is that if Mike Mussina really fucks up again tonight, Joe's gonna send him down to the farm and bring up Kei Igawa again. Anyone hear any news on this?


I dont know how I feel about that. I hate Muss, always have, and he needs to be out of the rotation, but Kei on a good day isnt as good as a bad moose. Shit, give a farm hadn a chance, with the rus support he will get he might just get by.

[Dragon]

He won't be sent to the minors. I don't know what they will do with him but I know he won't agree to go to the minors. There is no way we can keep sending him out there every 5th day though, its tough to even watch him pitch lately. I hope its not Igawa on the other hand. I'd rather go with White or Kennedy; we know what we will be getting with Igawa and it really isn't much better than Mussina right now.

[mrslackalack]

I'm sure some team would pick up Mussina.

[Hanso Amore]

I'm sure some team would pick up Mussina.


I dunno, be makes like 13 mill, and his era is about that high.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

He won't be sent to the minors. I don't know what they will do with him but I know he won't agree to go to the minors. There is no way we can keep sending him out there every 5th day though, its tough to even watch him pitch lately. I hope its not Igawa on the other hand. I'd rather go with White or Kennedy; we know what we will be getting with Igawa and it really isn't much better than Mussina right now.

It doesn't look like Kennedy is going to be a starter at least not right now. But I am so sick of the Moose right now. I don't care what happens I want him off the team. Hey I was thinking Joba is a starter right? Can't we put him in Mussina's spot? I don't care what happens to Mike.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

so if we were taking bets at the beginning of the season on who would be the major's first 25-25 guy, how many of you would've chosen Brandon Phillips? Because that's the correct answer.

[mrslackalack]

Phillips is a great story this season. He got cut 2 yrs ago by the Indians gets picked up by the Reds and is becoming a rising 2b. He also has been active being one of the few Reds Players traveling and meeting fans on the Reds Caravan Tour before the season started.

[SammyG]

Thanks, Peter Gammons.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

YANKEES RED SOX 2NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITE

Really hope the Red Sox finally just bury the fucking Yankees in this series

[Hanso Amore]

after we sweep the Bosox, we cna thank them for getting us into the playoffs.

[OssMan]

What's with people saying that great young players are "going to be great someday" when they are already great now. No need to say he is a "rising 2B" cause he is having an awesome season right now and no one knows if he is even going to put together a better season.

[Innovator]

Sick pitching match-ups for the series

That Jap Guy vs. Pettite

Beckett vs. Clemens

Schilling vs. Wang

[FakeLaser]

Going to Schilling vs. Wang. Gonna be amazing.

[Splaya]

I have never wanted Boston to beat the Yankees so bad in my life. Detroit is only 3 games back in the wildcard and on the road against KC. Seriously, I'll name my first born after Dice-k if they sweep the Yankees

[OssMan]

I have never wanted Boston to beat the Yankees so bad in my life. Detroit is only 3 games back in the wildcard and on the road against KC. Seriously, I'll name my first born after Dice-k if they sweep the Yankeesok holding you to this Splay

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I have never wanted Boston to beat the Yankees so bad in my life. Detroit is only 3 games back in the wildcard and on the road against KC. Seriously, I'll name my first born after Dice-k if they sweep the Yankees

I got a question why did you pick your first born kid Dice K? Out of all the pitchers pitching for this series why Dice K?

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I have never wanted Boston to beat the Yankees so bad in my life. Detroit is only 3 games back in the wildcard and on the road against KC. Seriously, I'll name my first born after Dice-k if they sweep the Yankees

I got a question why did you pick your first born kid Dice K? Out of all the pitchers pitching for this series why Dice K? If I were a Boston fan I'd name my kid Beckett. I gotta admit that guy has been on fire.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I have never wanted Boston to beat the Yankees so bad in my life. Detroit is only 3 games back in the wildcard and on the road against KC. Seriously, I'll name my first born after Dice-k if they sweep the Yankees

I got a question why did you pick your first born kid to be named Dice K? Out of all the pitchers pitching for this series why Dice K?

[SammyG]

I got a question, why the fuck did you post that 3 times?

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

SammyG lol

You've never seen someone post the same post 3 times in a row like that? Especially when the forum has been fucking up lately...

[SammyG]

Yeah, I think I've done it too. I just thought it'd be a good follow up post.

[Triple A]

I was just walking around outside, wearing a Yankee hat and this guy in a fucking Red Sox hat and Red Sox t-shirt comes up to me and he is like "HEY HOW DO I GET TO YANKEE STADIUM... I GOTTA WATCH THE SOX" and he had a ridiculous Boston accent and it made me smile, then I told him how to get to Yankee stadium and he was like Thank You.

[Azriel]

Damn you Manny. Ah well, Yanks still on top so far

[SammyG]

LA 5.5 outta first, 3.5 back on the wildcard. Still hope.

[Dragon]

Damon with the much needed HR

Should be interesting in the 8th. Joba v. Ortiz

[mrslackalack]

Good game

[McLegend]

Ryan Howard :cool:

[Dragon]

Ian Kennedy getting the start on Saturday for Moose. Definitely thought it would be one of those lesser guys. Kennedy definitely should give us the best chance out of all the options down there.

Never would have thought the Yankees would have a 21 and 22 year old in the rotation and a 21 year old in the bullpen. Especially this year.

[OssMan]

I got a question why did you pick your first born kid Dice K? Out of all the pitchers pitching for this series why Dice K?

I got a question why did you pick your first born kid Dice K? Out of all the pitchers pitching for this series why Dice K? If I were a Boston fan I'd name my kid Beckett. I gotta admit that guy has been on fire.

I got a question why did you pick your first born kid to be named Dice K? Out of all the pitchers pitching for this series why Dice K?

that is not posting the same thing 3 times in a row, that is posting something, then posting it again with an additional sentence, then posting a modified version of the original post

[mrslackalack]

IMO it was great timing for the Yankees to play the Red Sox now considering they had fallen back to 8 games and they could chip away at that lead and the WC.

[SammyG]

IMO The Dodgers are making the playoffs.

[Innovator]

Ian Kennedy getting the start on Saturday for Moose. Definitely thought it would be one of those lesser guys. Kennedy definitely should give us the best chance out of all the options down there.

Never would have thought the Yankees would have a 21 and 22 year old in the rotation and a 21 year old in the bullpen. Especially this year.KENNEDY

[mrslackalack]

haha

[SammyG]

They need to play Kennedy's theme as he takes the mound.

[mrslackalack]

Damon comes out to Bats theme

[SammyG]

Holy shit i am watching an unbelievable Dodgers Nats game right now. 9-9 now. insane.

[SammyG]

10th inning, Proctor in. This game has been rather ridiculous.

[Skippord]

IMO The Dodgers are making the playoffs.
:rofl:

[SammyG]

Sick win. 4 game winning streak, headed to San Diego now. Uh, Skippy, have you checked the standings? we are RIGHT there. We are on a roll right now.

[FakeLaser]

omgggggggggg can't wait for tomorrow

[ClockShot]

10th inning, Proctor in. This game has been rather ridiculous.


I miss Proctor. :(

[ClockShot]

Oh shit. Didn't know Clemens had the no hitter going.

[YOUR Hero]

Papi took care of the no-no

[SammyG]

I love Shea Hillenbrand.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>FUCK FUCK FUCK

I've never been more pissed off by an ending in my life.

Mets down 3-to-2 in the 9th with 1 out. Endy Chavez on 3rd. Marlon Anderson on 1st. Shawn Green at the plate.

Weak grounder to Rollins, flip to Iguchi for the out but there was no chance at turning the double play so the game should be tied. Despite this, Marlon Anderson blatantly pushed Iguchi, interference is called, game over. :|

Mets lead down to 3 games. I seriously expect them to choke this lead away completely. When the pitching is good, they can't hit...when they hit, the pitching sucks. They are erratic as fuck and there's no way in hell I trust these guys.</font>

[McLegend]

Marlon Anderson :cool:

[FakeLaser]

WAY TO GO FARNSWORTH

[SammyG]

"I'm just trying to do my thing -- whatever I can do to help the team win," Hillenbrand said. "We've been taxed a little bit with the schedule, but we're all leaning on each other, and we just have to keep playing hard."

Frazor, Hillenbrand says taxed!

[Dragon]

Farnsworth being Farnsworth

Vizcaino should have had the 8th

[Dragon]

Game over nonetheless

Yanks need the win tomorrow to have any chance in the division now. Tied for the wild card lead at least right now.

[YOUR Hero]

"I'm just trying to do my thing -- whatever I can do to help the team win," Hillenbrand said. "We've been taxed a little bit with the schedule, but we're all leaning on each other, and we just have to keep playing hard."

Frazor, Hillenbrand says taxed!

Shea is a very selfish player. Give him time, you'll see his true colours.

[YOUR Hero]

The Harangutang had an (another) excellent game.

[mrslackalack]

Prolly wont happen but Id love to see Harang get the NL Cy Young. But its tough when Webb, Peavy, Penny among others have had great seasons.

[Innovator]

To Michael Wilbon and that other guy who filled in:

EAT IT

[mrslackalack]

Looked promising for the Yanks tonight when Clemens had a no-hitter going. But Farnsworth typical of him blew it again. I wonder if him and Mussina are BFF right now lol.

[MVP]

Prolly wont happen but Id love to see Harang get the NL Cy Young. But its tough when Webb, Peavy, Penny among others have had great seasons.

Peavy is still the front runner since he's 1st in wins and K's, and 2nd in ERA. Harang is easily a top 5 pitcher in the NL though.

[Dragon]

Looked promising for the Yanks tonight when Clemens had a no-hitter going. But Farnsworth typical of him blew it again. I wonder if him and Mussina are BFF right now lol.

Well they still won so it doesn't matter much.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Well they still won so it doesn't matter much.

Yeah, way I see it a win is a win. Now I don't care if we win by one run or 20 it still goes in the standings as a win. And when we're like 1 game out of the WC(I can't believe I'm saying this but) Let's root for the Angels to win today too. God, did I just say that?

[Azriel]

Yankees going for the sweep today, oh yes they will

[mrslackalack]

and tied for the WC lead as well

[Loose Cannon]

:cool: Baseball is getting real good now. Love this last month.

[MVP]

For the love of god Schill, please don't suck

[OssMan]

Wow I have never hated the mets as much as I hate them right now

[OssMan]

cant say i wasnt expecting a home run from Pat Burrell there

[OssMan]

lol Rowand, come on

[MVP]

For the love of god Schill, please don't suck

Looks like it's the hitting that needs to stop sucking.

[Innovator]

CANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[OssMan]

this is turning into the worst baseball season, ever.

[Splaya]

So when Detroit needs it the most, bonderman pitches. And he doesn't allow a run in the 1st inning.


The Apocolypse is upon us :|

[Splaya]

well there are still 8 innings to go BUT STILL

[Loose Cannon]

JOBA TIME

[Dragon]

Weird ending with Joba getting thrown out, but we still sweep

[Loose Cannon]

nice. what happened Dragon? I'm only watching it at work with yahoo.

[Dragon]

Joba came out for the ninth and got Ortiz out. He was facing Youkilis and threw a couple pitches. Then he threw a pitch way above his head, the next pitch it went to the same exact spot above Youkilis and the ump threw Joba out on the spot.

I have no idea if it was intentional or not, I don't see the reason it would be but it was kind of weird that it went to the same spot on two consecutive pitches.

[OssMan]

Phillies Bloop Hit Count this series: 12

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Fucking Red Sox man, could have absolutely buried the Yankees with this series instead they get swept and give the Yanks a ray of hope

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Phillies 4-game sweep of the Mets. Mets only 2 games up. I seriously wouldn't be shocked if the Mets miss out on the playoffs</font>

[SammyG]

Wow. This shit is getting exciitinnggg. Words can not describe how fucking huge the series against San Diego is starting tommorrow.

[Skippord]

Garrett Atkins FTW

[ClockShot]

Damn good game by the yankees. I wonder if it was that same ump behind the plate that threw Clemens out in Toronto that got Joba today.

[FakeLaser]

GREAT GAME TODAY LIVE IN ATTENDANCE NIGGAAAAAAA

[McLegend]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/richardlikespoo/Untitled-1-6.jpg

[mrslackalack]

Phillies are on a roll

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Joba came out for the ninth and got Ortiz out. He was facing Youkilis and threw a couple pitches. Then he threw a pitch way above his head, the next pitch it went to the same exact spot above Youkilis and the ump threw Joba out on the spot.

I have no idea if it was intentional or not, I don't see the reason it would be but it was kind of weird that it went to the same spot on two consecutive pitches.
Yeah, I would have been more pissed if that Sox player was called safe. Sometime late in the game a tagged runner was called safe at Third when it was clear that he was OUT. I forget which of these Sox players it was but the moment it happened every yankee fan started chanting "Out, Out, Out, Out, Out, Out, Out Out," And finally he was called out. It was at the moment when Terry came out and started arguing about the call and got thrown out himself.All in all I couldn't wish for a better game. First I get to see Joba and see my first Red Sox game then I get to see them sweep the Red Sox. And this was the best of all in my opinion I was up in the N Section in the tier in the second inning until a couple Boston fans with very strong Boston accents come up to me and ask me to trade seats with one of their friends so they could sit together. He had been sitting in the A section. That was a huge improvement for me to see the game better.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

That "out" call on Youk was fucking bullshit but huge surprise what Yankee player was involded with it? A-Rod

[Loose Cannon]

lol, you know you would love him if he was on the Sox

[Innovator]

That "out" call on Youk was fucking bullshit but huge surprise what Yankee player was involded with it? A-RodWhen you start running to third then cut over to the grass, you're out of the baseline.

Francona was right to get tossed out though, have to stick up for your player.

[Azriel]

Great Yankee game yesterday, albeit a bit weird. And yeah, Clockshot, I do believe that was the same ump that threw out Clemens. I tell ya, some of these umps can be real douchebags.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

lol, you know you would love him if he was on the Sox

I don't know if he would . A-rod was gonna go to Boston before signing with the Yankees but the Yankees gave him more money. So I don't know if the Red Sox want him anymore. That's a good thing because if A-rod opts out the last thing I want is him playing Third or Shortstop for the Red Sox.

[Azriel]

Thank you Hughes for such shitty pitching todayu :roll: It's the freakin Devil Rays for Chrissakes. I hope he's ashamed of himself

[FakeLaser]

This would have never happened to Edwar Ramirez.

[SammyG]

Why the fuck is Takashi Saito not considered an elite closer? Kinda pisses me off.

[FakeLaser]

He is pretty nasty, I will admit.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Thank you Hughes for such shitty pitching todayu :roll: It's the freakin Devil Rays for Chrissakes. I hope he's ashamed of himself

Yeah, he's been doing pretty bad tonight. But the way I see it it's his first year let him get settled in by 2008 he's gonna be a star mark my words. One loss after a Boston sweep is pretty good. Boston is on it's way to losing to Baltimore any way.

[Dragon]

Dominated by the Devil Rays. Not a pretty night.

Hughes was actually throwing at decent velocity tonight, his velocity has been down since he came back but it looked a little better today. I really wish we didn't have to rely on Hughes so much this year because its a ton of pressure for a 21 year old kid. Obviously is the case though seeing as we are in a pennant race. Now we have to rely on Kennedy tomorrow to pitch a decent game.

Should be interesting in a couple years with the big three (Hughes, Joba, Kennedy) all possibly in the rotation and in their mid-twenties.

[Dragon]

Also, how about Youkilis getting hit twice in their game. Obviously Joba isn't the only one throwing at him.

[OssMan]

lol you guys didnt hear about what Youkilis did?

[mrslackalack]

Cant wait for the Sox and Yanks to play again

[MVP]

Why the fuck is Takashi Saito not considered an elite closer? Kinda pisses me off.

I think by now a lot of sports writers hold Saito in the upper echelon of closers. I think he's gotta in the top 3 for this year, second to probably J.J. Putz.

[YOUR Hero]

My Jays beat the Mariners. Which makes me feel... I dunno. I want the M's to make the playoffs but this was their 7th loss in a row. Not a good sign.

ANYWAY. Go Jays!

[SammyG]

FUCK. We can NOT afford to lose games to the Pads right now, or the Diamondbacks. COMME ONNNN.

[Azriel]

No, what happened Assman?

[Hanso Amore]

I don't know if he would . A-rod was gonna go to Boston before signing with the Yankees but the Yankees gave him more money. So I don't know if the Red Sox want him anymore. That's a good thing because if A-rod opts out the last thing I want is him playing Third or Shortstop for the Red Sox.

Are you retarded?

The Yankees never outbid the Red Sox, because he signed with Texas, and then was traded to the Yankees. So that point is moot. I dont think Boston was even in the A Rod Sweepstakes, because they had Nomar. It was basically the Mets and the Rangers looking for him.

And you wouldn't want A Rod playing SS or 3B? He is the MVP of the league and a better hitter than anyone on the Sox, and probably just as good in the field as Lugo. Anyone who wouldnt want the best player in the MLB is retarded.

[Skippord]

Ubaldo is filthy

[MVP]

and probably just as good in the field as Lugo.

That really doesn't take much

[YOUR Hero]

My Jays beat the Mariners. Which makes me feel... I dunno. I want the M's to make the playoffs but this was their 7th loss in a row. Not a good sign.

ANYWAY. Go Jays!

redux :cool:

[YOUR Hero]

*8th loss :(

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Are you retarded?

The Yankees never outbid the Red Sox, because he signed with Texas, and then was traded to the Yankees. So that point is moot. I dont think Boston was even in the A Rod Sweepstakes, because they had Nomar. It was basically the Mets and the Rangers looking for him.

And you wouldn't want A Rod playing SS or 3B? He is the MVP of the league and a better hitter than anyone on the Sox, and probably just as good in the field as Lugo. Anyone who wouldnt want the best player in the MLB is retarded.

I never said I didn't want that. Sometimes I have a hard time getting my point across. I am a big supporter of A-rod. I said I didn't want him playing on the Sox. I wasn't saying he's not as good as anyone on the Sox. Me being a Yankee fan just doesn't want A-rod playing in Boston because I know he'd own us if he played there.

[Dragon]

A-Rod was going to the Sox before he came here though. The trade was all set I think between Texas and Boston but MLB denyed the trade because A-Rod was deferring too much money or something like that. The Red Sox will definitely try to get him in the offseason, they wanted him back then and I'm sure they'd still want him now. It doesn't really matter how much "bad blood" is between A-Rod and the Red Sox.

[Dragon]

Good debut for Ian Kennedy - 7 ip 5 h 3 r 1 er 2 bb 6 k

Really had to throw a lot more pitches after the A-Rod error led to those 2 unearned runs. Probably could have gone one more if that didn't happen.

[ClockShot]

Nice little payback game for our loss yesterday. Would have been better if Viscaino wasn't, I guess you can say sleepy.

Nice to meet ya Ian Kennedy. We should grow to like you as we have started to love Joba.

[SammyG]

Kennneeddyyyy

[SammyG]

Buchholz no hitter. First Red Sox Rookie to throw a no-hitter. Mad props.

[mrslackalack]

That was awesome. 3 No Hitters this year. Bucholz, Verlander, Burhele. And almost had 2 more this season that stretched all the way into the 9th Schilling and McGowan

[mrslackalack]

I wonder if its going to get overshadowed by the giant CFB upset however?

[OssMan]

That was awesome. 3 No Hitters this year. Bucholz, Verlander, Burhele. And almost had 2 more this season that stretched all the way into the 9th Schilling and McGowan
Scott Baker took a fricking perfect game into the 9th inning yesterday

[MVP]

Clay Buchholz is my hero right now :heart:

[Splaya]

Quick Question, anyone have video of Encarnacion taking the foul ball to the eye

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Are you retarded?

The Yankees never outbid the Red Sox, because he signed with Texas, and then was traded to the Yankees. So that point is moot. I dont think Boston was even in the A Rod Sweepstakes, because they had Nomar. It was basically the Mets and the Rangers looking for him.
From what I can remember the deal was done for him to come to the Red Sox for Manny Ramirez but the Players Union blocked it due to the reconstruction of his contract, which would have resulted in him losing money or something. The Red Sox where then going to get Magglio Ordonez to replace Manny Ramirez somehow, but I don't remember for who.

That is the reason why Nomar became so sour towards the front office/being on the Red Sox. One thing that probably really set him off was Kevin Millar's reply to this question; "Kevin, this up coming season you're covering first on a ground ball to the shortshop, who's throwing the ball to you to get the runner?"

Millar's reply; "Alex Rodriguez, no doubt in my mind"

Also, I wouldn't be against A-Rod coming to the Red Sox. He is one of the greatest players ever, but he's still a clown. Everytime some stupid shit goes down, he's always involded. Like trying to tag Youk and missing (Youk wasn't out of the base path when A-Rod missed), screaming "HAH" at a Toronto infielder or slapping the ball out of Arroyo's hand like a little fairy when running to first base (Then trying to play it off like he can't believe that isn't allowed) Plus he just seems like an up tight asshole who takes him way too seriously. You're just a baseball player man, you aren't that important - relax a little bit. If A-Rod did come to Boston, I would compare to a current Red Sox player, Curt Schilling. I think Curt Schilling is a huge asshole but I do like what he has done/is doing for the Red Sox.


Also, Clay Buchholz

[SammyG]

Dodgers can suck my cock, fuckin' niggaz.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays are making themselves a contender *sigh* again. Mind you, they play the RedSox next. This year it seemed to me the Jays didn't do well against the teams they needed to beat when they needed to beat them. IF They could sweep or take 2-3 from the Sox AND have the Yankees loose 2 of three or be swept, then I'll get excited. *sigh* again.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

How 'bout that Red Sox farm system?

[ClockShot]

Whoa. Didn't see that loss coming with Pettitte on the hill today.

[OssMan]

How 'bout that Red Sox farm system?
Hanley Ramirez

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Pedro making his season debut Monday 4tw</font> :love:

[OssMan]

crap i am going to fricking RFK stadium for the last time ever. Oh well

[weather vane]

I hope the Jays take the wildcard spot from the Yankees so bad.

[Dragon]

Man, the Yankees are so frustrating this year. They sweep the Red Sox and then lose two of three to the Devil Rays. They're 6-0 against the Indians this year but something like 4-8 against the Orioles. Hopefully with Seattle coming to town they play with that same sense of urgency as they did with Boston.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Man, the Yankees are so frustrating this year. They sweep the Red Sox and then lose two of three to the Devil Rays. They're 6-0 against the Indians this year but something like 4-8 against the Orioles. Hopefully with Seattle coming to town they play with that same sense of urgency as they did with Boston.

The thing with the Yankees I happen to think is that they just misjudge the O'S and the Devil Rays a little bit. I mean when you're facing Seattle, Boston, Mets, Indians, or the Angels you know you're gonna have to be on your A game. But when you're facing Tampa or Baltimore. You think you don't need to try as hard to beat these teams. Torre had said it himself in the New York Times. They just don't try as hard when facing the O'S rays, etc.

I really think we can at least take 2 of 3 from Seattle though. If Clemens pitches like he did when we faced Beckett I think we'll be fine.

[Splaya]

Quick Question, anyone have video of Encarnacion taking the foul ball to the eye

[Dragon]

This last month is pretty much all teams from our division so the Yankees better stop taking them so lightly because beating those teams are the only way into the playoffs.

[mrslackalack]

I read that Torre will be back as manager in 08 regardless what happens.

[mrslackalack]

Watch Seattle is on this big losing streak and will then sweep the Yanks. But I say if the Yanks sweep them they got the WC locked up IMO.

[SammyG]

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Let the Bodies hit the FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR

[YOUR Hero]

Mariners all over the Yankees. :OMGLOVE: Now the Jays just have to do their part later tonight.

[SammyG]

Only 3 outta the wildcard now.

[ClockShot]

So I'm reading over ESPNNews that Clemens gotta get an MRI on his elbow. Something happen during today's game? I missed it.

[Fenix122]

Pedro gets K #3000 today and the Mets are up 5 games on the phils

[ClockShot]

Meanwhile Ichiro gets hit #200 making that 7 straight seasons.

[br0ken]

Toronto making a big come back against my RedSox. Why does Canada even get a team.. It's so stupid.

[SammyG]

Ban this douchebag.

[br0ken]

Sox come back in the bottom of the 6

[MVP]

Whenever Dice-K pitches well he loses cause of no run support, but when he pitches shitty like yesterday he gets all the run support in the world and wins. Hopefully he isn't getting worn out by MLB cause he is used to playing 50 less games in Japan.

[SammyG]

Dodgers could be only 2 outta the wildcard after tonniiiteee.

[Azriel]

I think that squirrel must be good luck. Damn, that A-Rod homerun was SWEEET!!

[Dragon]

LOL, that A-Rod homerun was ridiculous. Upper deck to left and about 10 rows back.

Going to the game tomorrow so hopefully Hughes can pitch a decent game.

[Loose Cannon]

where you from Dragon?

[Dragon]

CT

Not an awful ride though. An hour to an hour and a half on the train probably.

[Loose Cannon]

ah ok. yea, some areas of CT are pretty close.

[mrslackalack]

How many more games do the Red Sox and Yanks have head to head this season? 6?

[Nervous Ferret]

trois

[Azriel]

only one more 3 game series mrslack, so unless the Sox really start sucking the last couple of weeks, the best hope is the wildcard

[MVP]

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