MLB 2007 Season Thread

[Dragon]

Not a good sign when it takes 4 pitchers to get through one inning against the light hitting A's.

Pretty sure all the innings are catching up to Proctor because he sure is sucking lately. Myers has been awful since I can remember. Lefties are batting over .300 against him yet he is still brought into big spots to get out lefties.

While this kid Ramirez has a .68 ERA in AAA, with 47 K's in 26 IP. Definitely is a good idea to leave him down there so the bullpen can continue to suck. No way he could be worse than what we have.

[The Miz]

LOL @ Jason Kendall taking Igawa deep :(

[Dragon]

Yeah, if I didn't know anything about Kendall I would think hes a big power bat based on how he hits off the Yankees. I remember last year he hit his first HR in like a year or something crazy like that against us.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I was bored, so here's my predictions for the All-Star Game rosters.

<u><b>American League</u>
Starting Lineup</b>
CF – Ichiro, Seattle Mariners
SS – Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
3B – Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
1B – David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox
RF – Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
LF – Magglio Ordonez, Detroit Tigers
C – Ivan Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers
2B – Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers

<b>Reserves</b>
OF – Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
SS – Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers
OF – Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins
3B – Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox
1B – Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins
2B – Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox
C – Jorge Posada, New York Yankees
OF – Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox
OF – Alex Rios, Toronto Blue Jays
OF – Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians
OF – Mark Teahen, Kansas City Royals
SS – Michael Young, Texas Rangers

<b>Pitchers</b>
RHP - Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox
LHP - Erik Bedard, Baltimore Orioles
LHP - Mark Buehrle, Chicago White Sox
RHP - Dan Haren, Oakland Athletics
RHP - John Lackey, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
RHP - Jonathan Papelbon, Boston Red Sox
RHP - J.J. Putz, Seattle Mariners
RHP - Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
LHP - C.C. Sabathia, Cleveland Indians
LHP - Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins
RHP - Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers

<b>32nd Man Fan Vote</b>
RHP - Jeremy Bonderman, Detroit Tigers
RHP - Bobby Jenks, Chicago White Sox
C - Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians
OF - Gary Sheffield, Detroit Tigers
1B - Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox

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I dunno, it’d be fairly weird if Leyland batted his 3 starters at the bottom of the order…but I can see it. Definitely some AL Central bias in the 32nd man vote, but ah well. Youkilis deserves to be in the 5-man vote, mainly because Ortiz took up his spot on the ballot at 1B.

<u><b>National League</u>
Starting Lineup</b>
SS – Jose Reyes, New York Mets
2B – Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies
CF – Carlos Beltran, New York Mets
1B – Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers
LF – Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs
RF – Ken Griffey Jr., Cincinnati Reds
3B – David Wright, New York Mets
C – Russell Martin, Los Angeles Dodgers

<b>Reserves</b>
OF – Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
OF - Eric Byrnes, Arizona Diamondbacks
3B – Miguel Cabrera, Florida Marlins
OF – Matt Holliday, Colorado Rockies
1B – Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies
OF – Carlos Lee, Houston Astros
C – Paul Lo Duca, New York Mets
1B – Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
3B – Aramis Ramirez, Chicago Cubs
SS – Edgar Renteria, Atlanta Braves
2B/3B/SS – Freddy Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates
1B/OF – Dmitri Young, Washington Nationals

<b>Pitchers</b>
LHP - Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies
RHP – Trevor Hoffman, San Diego Padres
RHP – John Maine, New York Mets
RHP – Jake Peavy, San Diego Padres
RHP – Brad Penny, Los Angeles Dodgers
RHP – Takashi Saito, Los Angeles Dodgers
RHP – Ben Sheets, Milwaukee Brewers
RHP – John Smoltz, Atlanta Braves
LHP – Billy Wagner, New York Mets
RHP – Brandon Webb, Arizona Diamondbacks
RHP – Chris Young, San Diego Padres

<b>32nd Man Fan Vote</b>
RHP – Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers
2B – Orlando Hudson, Arizona Diamondbacks
RHP - Tim Hudson, Atlanta Braves
1B - Derrek Lee, Chicago Cubs
SS – Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins

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Pretty solid, but I do hate leaving guys like Hanley out (it was a tough call between him and Derrek Lee for the last guaranteed spot) because I need to put Pirates and Nationals on the team. Coming up with a lineup was also tough. It was either gonna be 3rd or 5th for him, and seeing as Beltran is now going on a tear, I put Sori 5th.</font>

[OssMan]

I still don't understand why first base = DH

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, that reminds me I forgot all about Kevin Youkilis. I took Cano out of the 5-man fan vote and put him in. I think they might put him in it as compensation for the fact that barely anybody bothered to write-in vote for him.</font>

[mrslackalack]

Pretty good All-Star list Vito

[mrslackalack]

On ESPNs The Pulse they did talk about the Pirates walkout some.

[mrslackalack]

I dont know who is slumping worse, the Rockies or the Yanks

[Evil Vito]

Pretty good All-Star list Vito

<font color=goldenrod>Thanks.

The more I think about it, I made some more changes. Moved Eric Byrnes onto the team and D-Lee into the 5-man vote. Also, I eliminated Izzy from the vote in exhange for Tim Hudson.</font>

[MVP]

I did not think there was any way to hate Julio Lugo more, since he's basically been relegated to pinch running, but that pathetic attempt to steal 3rd on 2 outs with Youkilis at bat made me hate him that much more. I guess he figured that taking baby steps to 3rd and trying to plow the 3rd baseman over after the throw was going to work. Not sure whose idea it was to steal 3rd there, but if Lugo is so fast and in scoring position then he shouldn't have had to steal and force the last out at 3rd did he?

[RP]

Mike Hargrove lost his smile.

[The Miz]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Chris Young and John Maine got jipped out of an All-Star slots...I mean Fuentes? A guy who just lost his job? Valverde? Seriously? Good one.

Also, apparently Bonds beat Sori out in the vote at the last second so he can start...willing to bet that was rigged.</font>

[The Miz]

lol wtf @ NL team and all those shitty closers. Where the fuck are Lowe, Young, Maine, Hudson, Zambrano etc. But YEAH DUDE Cole Hamels!

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

for some reason Epstein had a woody for Lugo and JD Drew and just HAD to have them this season, they are both overpaid pieces of garbage (well Drew is alright but still)

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Final Vote Canidates:

AL: Jeremy Bonderman, Kelvim Escobar, Roy Halladay, Pat Neshek, Hideki Okajima

NL: Tom Gorzelanny, Roy Oswalt, Brandon Webb, Chris Young, Carlos Zambrano

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Kinda ticked Maine didn't make it, but even if he did I would vote for Young because that is just a snub of epic proportions. I mean the man has like the 2nd or 3rd lowest ERA in all of baseball for fuck's sake.</font>

[The Miz]

Young & Escobar are the picks

[The Miz]

Since I'm in a generous mood, I might as well offer a gift to YOUR Hero as well http://www.wfrfire.com/website/misc/tools/broom.jpg

[MVP]

Oh c'mon guys, Fuentes and Valverde have 20+ saves this season, clearly they deserve to be all-stars no matter how many runs they give up per appearance.

I'm surprised Dan Wheeler wasn't elected with his stunningly horrible 5.87 ERA.

[OssMan]

Where's Jeremy Guthrie on the All Star team? 2nd lowest ERA in baseball couldn't beat out Gil Meche?

[MVP]

for some reason Epstein had a woody for Lugo and JD Drew and just HAD to have them this season, they are both overpaid pieces of garbage (well Drew is alright but still)

Yeah no kidding. I can tolerate Drew though cause he has started hitting well and his fielding is solid (no one can reach home from third on his throws), but Lugo is just a complete waste of money since he can't do anything right. He can't hit, can't field, and we learned yesterday that he has little common sense running bases.

Cora started at SS the last 2 games and hit safely in both those games while playing really well defensively, and he makes a fraction of Lugo's salary.

[OssMan]

It is awesome that Mike Hargrove retired after today's game

[YOUR Hero]

Since I'm in a generous mood, I might as well offer a gift to YOUR Hero as well http://www.wfrfire.com/website/misc/tools/broom.jpg

At least our manager didn't up and quit.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Hideki Okajima

[The Miz]

You think I or any Mariner fan gives a shit about Mike Hargrove quitting

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

NO YOUKILIS ON THE ALL STAR TEAM????????????????????????????????

[YOUR Hero]

You think I or any Mariner fan gives a shit about Mike Hargrove quitting


I'm grasping!

[YOUR Hero]

NO YOUKILIS ON THE ALL STAR TEAM????????????????????????????????

west coast bias.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol just saw a poll for "biggest all star snub" and Youk wasn't even on it

I cant wait for Youk to hit an inside the park home run off your favorite pitcher even though he is a fat first basemen faggots

YOUK FOR MAYOR

[Hanso Amore]

Well, isn't Meche the gimme player for KC? I hate that rule that all teams must have a rep, because alot of guys make it that shouldn't on that clause, and guys like Guthrie get left out.

KC needed a guy in, their best player is Meche, so a pitcher had to get bumped, and Guthrie plays for a shit team and lacks the name of other guyswho stay on.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

You know who shoulda made it instead of Miche? Kevin Youkilis that's who

[Hanso Amore]

Meche = Pitcher
The Greek God of Walks is a position player. Doesn't count. They have to have X amount of pitchers. Youk is having a great year, he should be in but im going to assume the other players that made it over are having better years. Let me check the rosters.

[FakeLaser]

I definitely thought Youk would make the team.

[Hanso Amore]

Honestly, I dont see any position players that should be bumped for Youk. His biggest problem is his own teammate, Big Papi, sucking up a 1st baseman position. No Big Papi might have lead to a Youk All Star appearance.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

How is Freddy Sanchez the Pirates all star over Snell and Gorzelanny? I realize most people can't name 5 players on the Pirates roster but honestly it's not that hard to look at a stat sheet.

[FakeLaser]

Yeah, Gorzelanny is amazing, definitely should be on the team.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Youkilis deserves a spot more than ManRam does.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

also Adam Dunn will never ever ever get to be in the home run derby which is really all his career has ever led up to

[Hanso Amore]

They need to open the Home Run derby to all hands. The Dunk Contest is a place for young guys to make a name. i say get Bonds out of the Derby, Slide in Dunn. They should have a rookie game too. MLB All Star games are about Names over Skills. They need to start opening it up to the new generation to help distance themselves from the steroid era.

I would rather see Dunn, Alex Rios and Jack Cust in a home run derby than Bonds and Girffey these days.

[SammyG]

Russell Martin is the future of baseball.

[YOUR Hero]

I loves me Martin, being that he's a Canuck and all, but pinning the future of baseball on a catcher is a bit much.

Ian Snell for Pirates shoulda made the team. I guess he's not getting enougn of those adored 'wins' that would make everyone sit up and notice.

[YOUR Hero]

I read an interesting little story. It has to do with A-Rod optiong out of his contract next year and landing in San Fran. Something about how next year the Giants will be shedding something like 37 million dollars in payroll off their books. I missed what was said, but A-Rod had said something about San Fran that got a few people speculating.

Good 'ol rumours.

Oh. A-Rod's wife wore a tank top to the game last night that said "fuck you" on it :?:

[The Miz]

He'd fit right in with the gay population

[Dragon]

I read an interesting little story. It has to do with A-Rod optiong out of his contract next year and landing in San Fran. Something about how next year the Giants will be shedding something like 37 million dollars in payroll off their books. I missed what was said, but A-Rod had said something about San Fran that got a few people speculating.

Good 'ol rumours.

Oh. A-Rod's wife wore a tank top to the game last night that said "fuck you" on it :?:

When the Yankees were in SF a couple series back he talked about how he liked the stadium and the city. Thats pretty much all.

And lol yeah. The media seems to be making a huge deal out of A-Rod's wife wearing that shirt but what else is new. The shirt had little lettering near the top that said fuck you.

[ClockShot]

The winds of change seem to be blowing for MLB managers. First Sam Perlozzo was sent packin' out of Baltimore. Then Mike Hargrove calling it a career. And now.....

The Cincinnati Reds fire Jerry Narron.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2922877

[Supreme Olajuwon]

in a related story the Reds are still terrible

[FakeLaser]

A-Rod's wife is the daughter of one of my teachers in middle school.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Meche = Pitcher
The Greek God of Walks is a position player. Doesn't count. They have to have X amount of pitchers. Youk is having a great year, he should be in but im going to assume the other players that made it over are having better years. Let me check the rosters.
haha yeah I know, I was fucking tanked when I posted that last night

Red Sox have been on a terrible stretch for like the last 5 weeks, luckily the rest of the AL East has sucked too

[Hanso Amore]

haha yeah I know, I was fucking tanked when I posted that last night

Red Sox have been on a terrible stretch for like the last 5 weeks, luckily the rest of the AL East has sucked too


As a Die hard Yankees Fan I am glad that they are at least keeping pace. But I am also realistic, and I dont see them making the playoffs. I think it is time to do the opposite ofwhat they usually do....trade names to contenders.

Send Abreu to a contender (LA?) looking for a bat for some pitchign prospects (Never can have too many)

Slide Damon to Right, Insert Melky for the next 10 years. Giambi is good for a DH until his contract is up, I doubt anyone will take it. Until he gets back from Injury just plug anyone in there.

This upcoming offseason Dont resign Clemens, Drop Pettite, Sign a 3B man (Cabrera is a Free Agent this year, right?) when AROD Walks, and Build around the Cabreras and their young pitching staff. jeter will assume the role of Player Coach :)

[Dragon]

Damon would be awful in right. People would be scoring from second on routine flys with his ridiculously awful arm.

Clemens won't be back for another year (at least not here).

Pettitte you definitely have to bring back next year. He's been our best pitcher this year and is getting screwed out of wins because of the offense. He got bombed his last outing but he has given us tons of chances to win.

Bringing back Pettitte also makes sense when you think of our rotation for next year...Wang, Moose (and his 87 MPH fastball), Hughes...from there it drops to a bunch of scrub pitchers because I don't think any of the top pitching prospects will be ready next year besides Hughes. Bring back Pettitte and hope at least one guy steps up for the #5 spot. If not, Karstens or Rasner could be decent #5 starters.

As for A-Rod. Cashman needs to get him back next year. Our only power bat pretty much and theres no way to replace his production. I think he'll go to whoever offers the most money; so even with all the media crap with NY I think he'd come back if the money is right.

[FakeLaser]

I think A-Rod is staying. Who else is gonna give him the money he wants? Cashman would be out of his mind to let him walk. Then again...

I wish we could just get rid of Giambi. Then Damon could DH full time and essentially be what Bernie Williams was. Melky would take over at CF, where he should be starting for a while. He should be the next Yankee lifer (along with Cano and Wang). Posada will re-sign.

What's the deal with Abreu? Do we have an option with him next year or is he signed? If he doesn't turn it around he's gone, I'd say. Torrii Hunter wouldn't be a bad signing for next season if Abreu can be gotten rid of. Shift Cabrera to right. I don't think the Twins are re-signing him.

There's some attractive free agent pitchers out there, unlike these past few years where we've signed pretty mediocre arms. Carlos Zambrano comes to mind. Free agents haven't done shit for our pitching staff since Mike Mussina though. Oh, and Pettitte, but he's not your typical Yankee free agent.

Still, IMAGINE:
Zambrano
Wang
Pettitte
Mussina
Hughes

I don't think it's unreasonable to think that after a disapointing season like this, Steinbrenner will axe Cashman and go after whatever free agents he likes (Ichiro?)

[Dragon]

I think A-Rod is staying. Who else is gonna give him the money he wants? Cashman would be out of his mind to let him walk. Then again...

I wish we could just get rid of Giambi. Then Damon could DH full time and essentially be what Bernie Williams was. Melky would take over at CF, where he should be starting for a while. He should be the next Yankee lifer (along with Cano and Wang). Posada will re-sign.

What's the deal with Abreu? Do we have an option with him next year or is he signed? If he doesn't turn it around he's gone, I'd say. Torrii Hunter wouldn't be a bad signing for next season if Abreu can be gotten rid of. Shift Cabrera to right. I don't think the Twins are re-signing him.

There's some attractive free agent pitchers out there, unlike these past few years where we've signed pretty mediocre arms. Carlos Zambrano comes to mind. Free agents haven't done shit for our pitching staff since Mike Mussina though. Oh, and Pettitte, but he's not your typical Yankee free agent.

Still, IMAGINE:
Zambrano
Wang
Pettitte
Mussina
Hughes

I don't think it's unreasonable to think that after a disapointing season like this, Steinbrenner will axe Cashman and go after whatever free agents he likes (Ichiro?)


The hardest part will be what to do with Damon and Giambi next year. Both really are just DH's at this point.

I think we have a $16 M option or something like that we could pick up on Abreu for next year.

Not really sure about Zambrano here, for some reason I think he'd be awful. Thats probably just a feeling I get after no starter we've picked up via free agency the past 4 years or so has seemed to work out.

Some of the free agent pitchers after the 08 season are crazy though - Peavy, Santana, Penny, Sheets, Sabathia, Lackey. Some will most likely re-up with their current teams but I'd assume a few might hit free agency. Should be really interesting when some of those guys go on the market.

And hopefully Steinbrenner doesn't go crazy this offseason on huge free agent contracts. Its what got us stuck with some of the players we have now.

[YOUR Hero]

I love you guys, Dragon, Razor, etc.. but it makes me sick listening to you talk so casually about bringing in just any name that comes to mind. Sickens me.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm REALLY hoping the Mets make a strong push for Zambrano this off-season. They'll almost certainly save at least $20.5 million just by not executing the options on Glavine, Green, and Alou...that is, at least, assuming Glavine gets his 300 wins and decides to not return to the Mets, since his is a player option. They can also save another $4.6 mil if Jose Valentin doesn't reach 400 PAs this year.

I'd love to get Zambrano...because he's young and he'll be the ace we sorely need. Thing is, he'll probably want 6 years or something and the Mets wouldn't offer Zito more than 5. Hope that won't be an issue. Plus if you get him, then one of those stud pitchers after the '08 season would probably follow suit, and they'd have the money with Pedro, Delgado, El Duque, and others coming off the books after that year.</font>

[ClockShot]

The Rocket brought his A game today. Awesome to watch. Nice fill-in work by Cairo at 3rd today. Completely misjudged him.

Yeah, Abreu sent that ball flying. But I'm still hating him.

[Hanso Amore]

I have always and will always hate the Abreu Trade. Worthless.

I dont like Zambrano. I see him folding hard on either NY team. A guy who fights his catcher in Chicago is going to kill his coach in NY. Some guys arent built for the NY teams. Half of Playing for the Mets/Yankees/Knicks/Giants/Jets/Isles/Rangers is mental. How many Careers have gone to NY to die?

Zambrano needs to stay in Chi Town.

I think that trading Abreu is a must. Someone will take his salary for the year. Get something back and cut the losses.

I do agree that Steinbrenner will be forcing a run for Ichiro to play in right.

[Hanso Amore]

Dont even get me started on Pavano and Igawa. Any chance the O's will take them a la Wright?

The yankees have not made one good signing or trade since A Rod. And before that.....Clemens the first time.

[The Miz]

What about Esteban Loaiza for Jose Contreras

[Hanso Amore]

What about Esteban Loaiza for Jose Contreras

What about it?

[Nervous Ferret]

ok starting NOW Yankees will just win every game here on out

[Dragon]

What about Esteban Loaiza for Jose Contreras

lol

[Dragon]

A-Rod strained his hamstring or something along those lines. If he goes on the DL for any amount of time, any chance of making a run is gone for the Yankees. He is pretty much the whole offense this year.

[Hanso Amore]

Here is a serious question.

What do the Yanks do for 1B in the long run?

Slide Damon to first, Giambi to DH? That could work this year, but what about the future?

I say find a way to send a package for Abreu to the reds for Dunn.

Dunn will hit a million homers in NY. he can play RF/1B and DH for the next 5 years. Once he is here, Find a way to Drop Giambino.

[FakeLaser]

Wow we're fucked if A-Rod's hurt.

[Hanso Amore]

200 Million and only 1 Player worth his money offensively.

That has to change. Outside of Melky, jeter, A Rod, Wang, Hughes, I would put everyone on the block and start over. Of course I might have played too many video games.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Here is a serious question.

What do the Yanks do for 1B in the long run?

Slide Damon to first, Giambi to DH? That could work this year, but what about the future?

I say find a way to send a package for Abreu to the reds for Dunn.

Dunn will hit a million homers in NY. he can play RF/1B and DH for the next 5 years. Once he is here, Find a way to Drop Giambino.

Well we're thinking about Mark T. From Texas for first if I'm not mistaken. I don't know if I want Dunn though. Doesn't he go on the DL a lot? The Yankees have to many DL problems as it is.

And MatthewAllenHanso If you put Posada and Cano and Andy Pettitte on that list of not to be traded even though I do love Johnny Damon I would put the rest of the team on the trade block. But let's face it that's never gonna happen.

Let's hope A-Rod feels better today it's happened to Jeter where he got taken out of the game for leg injury and then was back the next day. Let's all pray this is what happened to A-Rod.

[SammyG]

Hope the Dodgers can finally go 12 games over .500 tonight.

[Dragon]

I think A-Rod is staying. Who else is gonna give him the money he wants? Cashman would be out of his mind to let him walk. Then again...


Yeah. The Yankees also have a huge advantage in that Texas pays a lot of A-Rods contract. The Yankees only pay about 16 million of his 27 million salary. If he opts out though then all that goes out the window. Cashman needs to try and just extend his contract before he opts out. He could definitely offer as much as anyone else, and it would actually cost a lot less.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>A-Rod in the lineup tonight. Drag, was hoping the final nail in the coffin could be made before the All-Star Break.</font> :shifty:

[Dragon]

I dunno. I really don't understand Joe Torre sometimes. Leading 8-0 in the 8th and we bring in Scott Proctor? Joe has some fascination in trying to get Proctor in to every single game no matter the score or situation.

[ClockShot]

I dunno. I really don't understand Joe Torre sometimes. Leading 8-0 in the 8th and we bring in Scott Proctor? Joe has some fascination in trying to get Proctor in to every single game no matter the score or situation.

HE'LL MANAGE HOW HE WANTS TO MANAGE!

Sorry. Kinda hooked on that line from that upcoming "The Bronx is Burning" series. But I know where you're coming from. About a good 60-70% of the time the go-to guy in the pen is Proctor. I much rather prefer Bruney or Villone to have some more time out there and work out their kinks. I don't know. Maybe that bonfire Proctor had a few nights ago sparked something in Torre.

[Dragon]

Yeah, when he's not pitching 6 times a week Proctor is one of our better relievers, so it would make sense for Torre to leave him out of the game every now and then.

[ClockShot]

:eek:

Me likes that closer. :yes:

[BCWWF]

Twins offense is so hit-or-miss. One day they can have the top-6 in baseball, the next day they can't score a run.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

:eek:

Me likes that closer. :yes:

Me too! Edwar Martinez was pretty good today. It's not often a rookie gets 3 straight outs without allowing a hit or walk. Will he be the next closer? I have no idea. I don't really like to base how pitchers and players are gonna be after one game. But if he's as good as he was today. I would say there's a big possibility of that. And to think he was gonna quit but his father talked him out of it.

[The Miz]

LOL @ Rangers rotation

1. Robinson Tejeda, 6.69 ERA
2. Kameron Loe, 5.72 ERA
3. Kevin Millwood, 7.06 ERA
4. Brandon McCarthy, 6.17 ERA
5. Jamey Wright, 6.38 ERA

I bet if we looked back at the beginning of this thread almost every poster here had these clowns in 2nd or 3rd. Best infield in baseball!!!

[YOUR Hero]

their infield is on the DL.

[YOUR Hero]

Save Young.
You know what, I don't think from an offensive point of view there is a better imnfield in MLB. *when healthy*

[RP]

CUBBIES! Man these guys are red hot right now. I'm getting excited in my pants.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Well we're thinking about Mark T. From Texas for first if I'm not mistaken. I don't know if I want Dunn though. Doesn't he go on the DL a lot? The Yankees have to many DL problems as it is.

And MatthewAllenHanso If you put Posada and Cano and Andy Pettitte on that list of not to be traded even though I do love Johnny Damon I would put the rest of the team on the trade block. But let's face it that's never gonna happen.

Let's hope A-Rod feels better today it's happened to Jeter where he got taken out of the game for leg injury and then was back the next day. Let's all pray this is what happened to A-Rod.
Adam Dunn isn't injury prone. He's played at least 160 games the past 3 years. But he can't play first. He is terrible at it. If Dunn goes to the AL he'll be a DH for the rest of his life.

[The Miz]

their infield is on the DL.

If Texieria Blalock and Kinsler were healthy these clowns would still be at least 15 games out of first. And Fielder/Weeks/Braun/Hardy is a much better infield.

[MVP]

AL WEst:

Oakland 91 wins
LAAAAA 89
The Seamen 78
Fags 72

[SammyG]

LA looking soooooo good.

[YOUR Hero]

If Texieria Blalock and Kinsler were healthy these clowns would still be at least 15 games out of first. And Fielder/Weeks/Braun/Hardy is a much better infield.

This year Milwaukee's infield is awesome, Texas' howeevr have a longer track record. Milwaukee's may become the best, but they're playing over their heads in the minds of a lot of people.

[The Miz]

Longer track record of doing what? Not being able to hit outside of that little league field they play on?

2007
Blalock: .950 home OPS, .703 road OPS
Young: .804 home OPS, .678 road OPS
Kinsler: .848 home OPS, .730 road OPS
Teixiera: .998 home OPS, .922 road OPS

2006
Blalock: .756 home OPS, .695 road OPS
Young: .880 home OPS, .749 road OPS
Kinsler: .928 home OPS, .674 road OPS
Teixiera: .791 home OPS, .983 road OPS

With the exception of Teixiera, these guys are useless away from Arlington

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>With about 90 minutes left in the final vote, Okajima is leading with the AL, followed by Bonderman. He's basically a lock with the Red Sox Nation and Japan voting for him.

Chris Young is still leading for the NL, closely followed by Zambrano. Hopefully logic will prevail and Young will win as he deserves. C'mon now, Young and Lee in the same dugout would be hilarious.

No matter what happens with the voting, Roy Oswalt has made the team as a replacement for John Smoltz.</font>

[MVP]

I forgot to vote, but I would have voted for Bondo and Young.

[Joey Slugs]

It's Young and Okajima

[The Miz]

How bout them White Sox

[Joey Slugs]

How bout them White Sox

I am quite aware of their shittiness. Thank you.

It's hard, but I am still going to games at least twice a week (when they are home).

[OssMan]

lmao a Brewers avatar, why not use this avatar instead: http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module14/images/paperbag.jpg

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Johnny Maine with a brilliant game tonight, Delgado's bat coming alive, Beltran hitting a dinger, Wagner still looking dominant, 4-game losing streak over. Happy times.</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

OKAJIMA BABY

[YOUR Hero]

Gaudin pitched a nice game tonight, in fact so did Batista.

[The Miz]

lol remember when I got reamed for saying Chacin was better than Gaudin? Are you guys ready to apologise to me yet? just face facts that your A's comes in second to my Jays and King Gustav
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[YOUR Hero]

what? I've always questioned the decision to trade Gaudin. As a Jay I watched this guy throw sinker after sinker after low fastball after low fastball. I liked him. I didn't like the thought of trading him. You must be thinking of Gertner or something.

[RP]

HERE COME THE CUBBIES 4.5 back feasting on the Pirates today.

Zambrano is the obvious Cy Young right now isnt he?

[RP]

Zambrano or Maine right now.

[RP]

San Diego has a sick 1 and 2 combo in there rotation. That could be a scale tipper in the playoffs.

[SammyG]

the NL West is gonna be such a ridiculous race, all the way to the final game.

[The Miz]

what? I've always questioned the decision to trade Gaudin. As a Jay I watched this guy throw sinker after sinker after low fastball after low fastball. I liked him. I didn't like the thought of trading him. You must be thinking of Gertner or something.

That post was a direct quote from Gertie

[MVP]

Gertie never said anything intelligent

[MVP]

Julio "Domestic Abuse" Lugo finally shows he can run the bases properly and scores a run.

[YOUR Hero]

That post was a direct quote from Gertie

LOL

I just wanted to make sure you remembered my love for Gaudin.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL @ the Twins/ChiSox 20-14 game today</font>

[ClockShot]

Must have been a hell of a battle at that White Sox/Twins game. Yankees/Angels had a good one going until the Yanks just pulled ahead.

[Cooler Tom Schuler]

Now the Twins are up 12-0 in the second game of the double-header.

Twins have scored 32 runs today...and counting...

Almost time to change my avatar back...

[Skippord]

Howbout them Rockies?

[McLegend]

How bout the Phillies and their terrible bullpen :y:

[SammyG]

How bout dumbass Saito blowing a save?

[SammyG]

I also hate Brett Tomko

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I don't get it...one day the Mets look great, the next they are rendered inept against Wandy Rodriguez :| Pelfrey is now 0-7, which is a shame considering he pitched better than his line would indicate.

Thankfully, Oliver Perez is set to come back and pitch in the series against the Reds immediately after the break (probably displacing Pelfrey if Dave Williams does well on Sunday).

But the biggest problem right now is the offense. When we get Alou and Chavez back in a few weeks it should be much better...but right now its just a struggle. I'd like to see them bench Valentin, start Gotay, release Franco, and bring up anyone else.

I'd like to see them send Franco down when they promote Williams. This enables us to use Sandy Alomar as our backup catcher so we can use Castro in pinch-hit situations...the dude can hit.</font>

[mrslackalack]

Twins put up some insane stats in that doubleheader vs the White Sox

[mrslackalack]

How bout the REDS and their terrible bullpen :y:

[BCWWF]

Joey Slugs, why don't you stay and post here more often :D

[OssMan]

Joey Slugs can boast about how his Brewers out slugged my Nationals :y:!

[BCWWF]

Or about Justin Morneau's three home runs, two of which I called on the spot, not to brag.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mark Buehrle's apparently cleaned out his locker in Chicago. Interesting.</font>

[SammyG]

Mets should get him.

[BCWWF]

Just noticed that the White Sox leadoff hitter is batting .208 :|

[YOUR Hero]

Reed Johnson is back for tha Jays, this is a good thing, it should allow for a higher OBP in the lead off spot, I bet they'll keep Wells in the 2 spot for now. Mind you he's heating up now. Rios in the 3. See the 2-3 spots flipping shortly. Big Frank's doing ok. I remember how last year in the first half he was pretty slow, but killed in part deux. Hoping for the same. Have a feeling Glauss will get traded, I just hope if he is that the Jays get the right piece back for him.

[Joey Slugs]

<font color=goldenrod>Mark Buehrle's apparently cleaned out his locker in Chicago. Interesting.</font>

He was cleaning out a bunch of old stuff he had in there "just in case".

[Joey Slugs]

Joey Slugs, why don't you stay and post here more often :D

You know... the Twins scored more runs on friday than the Vikings did points in two games against the Bears last year.

[Joey Slugs]

Joey Slugs can boast about how his Brewers out slugged my Nationals :y:!

eh. Braun is a fucking beast though.

[Joey Slugs]

Ryan Braun just hit another HR. 11th since his call up.

Prince just made it back-to-back.

[McDoogle]

Didn't you cheer the White Sox Joey Slugs?

[Joey Slugs]

Didn't you cheer the White Sox Joey Slugs?

I still root on my beloved White Sox, but for the last 15 years (and moreso since '97) the Brewers have been my adopted 2nd team.

[Dragon]

The Yankees are just awful at coming up with timely hits.

13 inning loss today 2-1. Clemens pitched great, 8 innings and 1 run. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were handing the game to us in the 13th - tying run on third and only 1 out...and of course they don't score that run. Awful.

[Triple A]

Ughhhhhhhhh

[ClockShot]

I knew we had the game lost when Vizcaiano came in. Should have ran with Farnsworth for a tad bit longer. Why we didn't pull a squeeze when Melky came to the plate is beyond me. Fucking 5 strikeouts for him. And he had a hell of a hot streak going as well.

There's always tomorrow. And we need the win before the all-star game.

[mrslackalack]

I know the season is half over, but it seems like the Yankees will prolly not make the playoffs because in my opinion they dropped the ball when they went on that big losing streak after their big winning streak.

[Dragon]

Vizcaino pitched fine, the error that Cairo made gave them that run. And Farnsworth couldn't go out there again because he can't pitch two innings in a row. He really is probably the least flexible relief pitcher ever, he needs everything to be right just to get through an inning cleanly. He can't pitch two innings in a row, can't pitch back to back days, and he has to start the inning (can't come in during the middle of an inning).

There were so many opportunities to get the lead but noone could come up with the timely hit.

[OssMan]

He was cleaning out a bunch of old stuff he had in there "just in case".Did he also burn it in front of the dugout to get rid of the demons

[Dragon]

Proctor has only given up one hit since his little burning ritual. That is the way to go

[OssMan]

lol Beltran on the hill in Houston :cool:

[mrslackalack]

lol

[mrslackalack]

I agree with SammyG. 4 of 5 of the NL West teams could easily win that division right now.

[Skippord]

The Rockies would be amazing if they didnt have to play on the road

[The Miz]

Adrian Beltre 3 home runs in 2 games motherfucker

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>That Mets game today took absolutely everything out of me. I started watching in the 5th and little did I know the game was only a third of the way over. Beltran's catch was amazing.</font>

[McLegend]

Yeah Beltran catch was one of the best catches ever.

[YOUR Hero]

Adrian Beltre 3 home runs in 2 games motherfucker

He was on fire the other night. He's going to get 40+ Doubles.

[OssMan]

That Mets game today took absolutely everything out of me. I started watching in the 5th and little did I know the game was only a third of the way over. Beltran's catch was amazing.word i started watching in the 9th and kinda suspected i'd be watching a whole game :o

[SammyG]

lol, 17 innings. Dodgers, fuck, 2 games out now.

[BCWWF]

Justin Morneau, 3 home runs in 1 game motherfucker

[YOUR Hero]

I thought Morneau would have another good season, but I expected a significant drop off. Looks like he's proving, even in on a team that doesn't offer him much protection (Imagine what he could do with real protection) that he's a chick thrilla.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

You know I gotta be honest, I am really looking forward to watching the Futures game today. I've never watched it with much interest before but this year I dunno. I'm pumped.

[Dragon]

Yeah, looking forward to that. Yankees only have 1 guy going this year I think, but I'm looking forward to seeing him pitch.

[YOUR Hero]

You know I gotta be honest, I am really looking forward to watching the Futures game today. I've never watched it with much interest before but this year I dunno. I'm pumped.

Today?!

what time?!

?!

[Dragon]

Over here its on at 4:00 on ESPN2

[YOUR Hero]

1 o'clock... I wonder if one of my cable companies with carry it.

:y:

[Supreme Olajuwon]

The Reds have two guys in the game including Joey Votto who hopefully by this time next year will have the coolest name in the majors.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

The Yankees are destroying the Angels today. Gotta love the Rod and Wang Show.

[Dragon]

Yeah, they need to get more consistent hitting though. They could score 0 runs one day and then 10 runs the next day easily.

I know its a huge hole to climb out of but I do think the Yankees will make it interesting in the division though. Not taking anything away from the Red Sox but I don't think they are unstoppable. Pretty sure they've had a record under .500 the last month or so.

[MVP]

Red Sox have been really struggling lately against teams over .500. They got swept by Seattle, and are about to be swept by Detroit if they don't pull something out of their asses in the 8th or 9th.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Mets REALLY need some offense. Scary statistic: the last time the Mets won a game in which their starter has given up more than 3 runs is May 17th.</font> :|

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mark Buehrle has signed a 4-year extension with the White Sox.

I dunno, doesn't seem like this year is gonna be a very entertaining trade deadline unless the Yanks fall out of it and start trading everybody.</font>

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Red Sox have been really struggling lately against teams over .500. They got swept by Seattle, and are about to be swept by Detroit if they don't pull something out of their asses in the 8th or 9th.

I don't know they have Dice-K on the mound tonight so they might be able to get a win depending on who's pitching for Detroit. The Yankees have a problem with 1 and 2 run games. It seems like whenever there's a number under 3 they lose. Most of their games have been beaten by a big number. I really don't know about the Red Sox. They are having a great season so far but I always have to wonder after being swept by the Mariners, Texas, and the chance of getting swept by the Motor City Kitties could this mean the Red Sox might have a downfall at some point.

The Yankees have a chance at getting to the playoffs. The chances aren't very good but I think we can at least slide in to the wildcard. It won't be easy but I really don't think the Yankees are going to roll over and die.

Edit: I didn't know the Red Sox all ready lost the game with Dice K on the mound? I was almost positive that the Red Sox game started at 7. Now the Yankees are 10 games back. Really not so bad.

[Dragon]

I don't know they have Dice-K on the mound tonight so they might be able to get a win depending on who's pitching for Detroit.

They already played today and lost.

[BCWWF]

I thought Morneau would have another good season, but I expected a significant drop off. Looks like he's proving, even in on a team that doesn't offer him much protection (Imagine what he could do with real protection) that he's a chick thrilla.

Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer and Torii Hunter aren't protection? Come on.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

They already played today and lost.

I just figured that out when I checked on MSN and sait they lost. Like I said in the above post I originally thought it was a 7 o clock game.

[Splaya]

I'm telling ya, I was a little concerned with the way the Tigers were playing at the beginning of this homestand. After the last 2 against the Indians, and the way they won each game against the Red Sox, they are poised to make a run at the World Series again. There should be no more criticism against them as they beat the top two teams in the AL this week

And whereas there will be criticism, after the All star break we get Rodney back mid month and in either Aug or September, we get Zumaya. Tigers still need to make a big deal at the deadline for a quality reliever. The other trades they have made are decent, but they need a guy that is go to. If Rodney doesnt come back as strong, I'd package him in a deal with a young pitcher (that's the way it is lately with Detroit) and trade him to Texas and either pick up Otsuka or Gagne

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Futures Game was pretty entertaining. Deolis Guerra of the Mets impressed me even though he gave up a dinger. Throwing 95 at age 18.</font>

[YOUR Hero]

Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer and Torii Hunter aren't protection? Come on.

Besides Hunter, they don't offer much protection at all, especially since, you know, they bat in front of him.

[YOUR Hero]

The Futures Game was pretty entertaining. Deolis Guerra of the Mets impressed me even though he gave up a dinger. Throwing 95 at age 18.

i was unable to catch this game :sadmad:

[mrslackalack]

If I had to pick the playoffs at this point

AL

AL East- Red Sox
AL West- Angels
AL Central- Tigers
AL WC- Indians

NL

NL East- Mets
NL West- Dodgers
NL Central- Brewers
NL WC- Padres

[mrslackalack]

My ASB awards

AL MVP- A-Rod
NL MVP- Prince Fielder

NL Cy Young- Jake Peavy
AL Cy Young- Josh Beckett

NL ROY- Hunter Pence
AL ROY- Dice-K

NL manager of the yr- Ned Yost
AL manager of the yr- Eric Wedge

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Fuck Sox got swept by the Tigers, granted 2 of the games where lost by one run still not a good way to wrap up the first half

[SammyG]

1 game back headed into the break. Gonna be a dooogfffiight

[BCWWF]

Besides Hunter, they don't offer much protection at all, especially since, you know, they bat in front of him.

Hunter, an American League All-Star, is hitting .304 with 19 home runs and 68 RBI. There are very few players in the league better than Hunter this season.

And I guess having Cuddyer (.362 OBP) and Mauer (.403 OBP) on base ahead of him doesn't affect the pitches Morneau gets.

Morneau has as strong of a lineup directly before and after him as any player in the league this season, which is why he is among the league leaders in all offensive categories this season.

I don't know what you consider "protection," but if having Hunter behind you this season is not protection I don't know what is. Sure, maybe he would have better stats with Ichiro and A-Rod in front of him and Pujols and Bonds behind him, but as it stands the Twins 1-6 hitters are among the best in the league. Morneau is as "protected" as any player in the league.

[YOUR Hero]

.638 of the time, Cuddyer is not on base and therefore offers no protection to Morneau. .597 of the time, Mauer does not get on base and therefore offers no protection to Morneau. Then there are the times that those two get more than a single and therefore open up 1st base in front of Morneau, which offers him virtually no protection.
I already said Hunter provides protection. He does for every at bat in which he hits behind Morneau.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I dunno if I can get down with that argument Hero. He had the same lineup around him last year and he won the MVP. And Cuddyer really is one of the most underappreaciated players in baseball.

[YOUR Hero]

Morneau provides protection to Cuddyer because he bats behind him. No player on any team offers protection to another player that bats in front of him.
I've never stated that Cuddyer isn't valuable. All I ever said was I expected a drop off in Morneau's production this year. One reason I gave it was that Morneau does not have much protection behind him.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>All-Star Game Lineups:

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Ichiro Suzuki, cf
Derek Jeter, ss
David Ortiz, 1b
Alex Rodriguez, 3b
Vladimir Guerrero, rf
Magglio Ordonez, lf
Ivan Rodriguez, c
Placido Polanco, 2b
Dan Haren, p

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Jose Reyes, ss
Barry Bonds, lf
Carlos Beltran, cf
Ken Griffey Jr., rf
David Wright, 3b
Prince Fielder, 1b
Russell Martin, c
Chase Utley, 2b
Jake Peavy, p

LOL Utley batting 8th. Wright batting ahead of Prince. Bonds batting 2nd. So many things wrong with that lineup.</font>

[The Miz]

Not really. What are you supposed to do when every one of your hitters hits 3rd or 4th normally.

[MVP]

Bonds batting 2nd makes sense cause he gets on base a lot. I'd rather see Griffey or Wright batting 3rd over Beltran.

[Joey Slugs]

* Matt Holliday will replace injured Miguel Cabrera in tonight's HR Derby.

* Dan Haren and Jake Peavy are named as starters for tomorrow night's 78th All Star Game.

[Evil Vito]

Bonds batting 2nd makes sense cause he gets on base a lot. I'd rather see Griffey or Wright batting 3rd over Beltran.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, I'd rather see Wright batting 3rd in the Mets lineup period. I like Beltran, and I think he'll have a great 2nd half...but batting him 2nd just seems like the best move. I'd love to see this lineup to start the 2nd half:

S Reyes
S Beltran
R Wright
L Delgado
R Lo Duca
L Green
S Gotay (will never happen because Willie loves Jose Valentin)
R Milledge

And then when Alou comes back, bat him 5th in place of either Milledge or Green and bump everyone else down. Honestly, if Alou can stay healthy for the rest of the year, I think he's a good enough bat and negates the need to deal for a fill-in.</font>

[FakeLaser]

Jose Reyes, ss
Chase Utley, 2b
Barry Bonds, lf
Prince Fielder, 1b
Ken Griffey Jr., rf
Carlos Beltran, cf
David Wright, 3b
Russell Martin, c
Jake Peavy, p

That's how I'd do it.

[Nervous Ferret]

Yankees next 28 games:

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Hopefully they will go 26-2 in that stretch or something :mad:

[FakeLaser]

We better win all of those.

[Nervous Ferret]

Derby participants:

Prince Fielder
Magglio Ordonez
Vlad
Justin Morneau
Alex Rios
Matt Holliday
Pujols
Grady Sizemore? or Ryan Howard?

My money is on Sizemore if he's in it, otherwise Alex Rios or Magglio

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Nomar Garciaparra will be taking the homerun crown this year

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>My money's on Vlad</font>

[ClockShot]

Holy shit at the cove!

Also, what are they odds Kenny Mayne falls out of that kayak?

[mrslackalack]

Should be a feast for the Yanks in that upcoming sched

[mrslackalack]

HR Derby still has some star power, unlike the Slam Dunk contest in the NBA

[The Miz]

Hey Chris Berman, "BackBackBackBackBack.....GONE" isn't really old or anything

[McLegend]

You know whats a bad idea?

Having a home run derby in San Franciso

[mrslackalack]

HE COULD GO ALL THE WAY!

[Nervous Ferret]

Alex Rios is looking pretty good :tasty:

[mrslackalack]

Especially since the only place a HR king is loved at refused to participate in it.

[mrslackalack]

Rios is looking sharp

[Nervous Ferret]

Is it just me or do those kids get younger and more uncoordinated in the outfield every year?

lol in the beggining when the line drive went right through a little kid's legs

[McLegend]

Probably just you

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>My money's on Vlad</font>

:cool:

[Zen v.W.o.]

How could your money not be on Vlad. What a swing, what a bat, what a talent.

[The Miz]

He hits it to (insert random SF Bay Area town or placemark here)!!!!!

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

It was pretty funny when he said McGwire hit it to the Mass Pike the year it was in Boston, since the Mass Pike isn't all that far away from Fenway, outside of that though............yeah (Like when he said someone hit it to Maine that same year :| )

[mrslackalack]

Vlad The Impaler!

[mrslackalack]

Hope no HR Derby winner gets the Abreu curse

[OssMan]

lol at 0 balls going into McCovey Cove

[Nervous Ferret]

lol

[BCWWF]

Some foul balls went into the cove.

[Skippord]

I am in love with Matt Holliday

closest a Rockie has come to winning anything vaguely importent ever

[CNM]

1997 NL MVP - Larry Walker

[Supreme Olajuwon]

didn't Helton win a batting title once

[Joey Slugs]

Yankees next 28 games:

Jul 13 at Tampa Bay 7:10 pm Buy Tickets WWOR,WXPX
Jul 14 at Tampa Bay 7:10 pm Buy Tickets YES,WXPX
Jul 15 at Tampa Bay 1:40 pm Buy Tickets YES,FSFL
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Hopefully they will go 26-2 in that stretch or something :mad:

7 games against TB... the Yankees are lucky to win 2 of those.

[FakeLaser]

Worst Derby EVER

[SammyG]

NL is gonna win this all star game.

[YOUR Hero]

Yanks will go 12-14 in those games.

[ClockShot]

They could save alot of time without that Taco Bell Contest.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Who ever said the Homerun derby was different then the Slamdunk contest is wrong IMO...I mean Gerald Green won the Slamdunk contest last year, now Alex Rios almost wins the Homerun Derby? Really?

[YOUR Hero]

Slam Dunk stuff is measured by style and flash, homeruns aren't. 325 ft HR ='s a 503 ft HR

[ClockShot]

Anybody keeping a broken bat count?

[mrslackalack]

Its hard to believe that the NL hasnt won the AS game since 96.

[mrslackalack]

I remember when Selig got HUGE heat back in 02 when he made the AS game a tie

[ClockShot]

Woooooooo! Ichiro makes history!

[The Miz]

ROFL @ Eric Byrnes' dog not listening to him

[Loose Cannon]

LOL.

I love watching Ichiro play baseball

[McLegend]

It's great to see A-Rod play in a meaningful game this year.

[ClockShot]

Is that a red carpet I see?

[mrslackalack]

That was a crazy swing for a hit by Ichrio earlier in the game

[mrslackalack]

Does any1 think that Ichiro is the reason Hargrove left?

[OssMan]

So far AL 3 Mets 2

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Another run better be scored. I swear if it ends in 3-2 it means a Tampa Bay Devil Ray has decided the home field advantage in the World Series. :|

After a Texas Ranger did it last year, and a few years earlier.</font>

[The Miz]

Does any1 think that Ichiro is the reason Hargrove left?

:|

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nice one Wagner.

Oh well, this game's over. *click*</font>

[toxic rooster]

woop woop Victor

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>La Russa didn't get the message that Wagner always blows it in non-save situations</font> :o

[The Miz]

Why does the Gay League even bother anymore

[Dragon]

lol @ the National League

[MVP]

I almost died laughing when A-Rod missed that ground ball to third that a little leaguer would have played.

[The Miz]

Junior throwing his gay ass out by 20 feet was much funnier

[McLegend]

It would be hilarious if this game went extra innings

[Dragon]

K-Rod gonna blow it

[OssMan]

lol Rowand

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wow. Aaron Rowand is a fucking idiot.</font>

[OssMan]

freaking Kray-Rod blowing that game would have been the best thing ever

[Dragon]

Probably would've put Pujols in that last inning somewhere no?

[McLegend]

Nice way not to use Albert Pujols that inning

[McLegend]

Yep that's Philadelphia for you :y:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Meh, whatever. Not like home field advantage is all that important. Writers and MLB make it out to be, but it isn't.</font>

[OssMan]

seriously lol @ the best hitter of the last 10 years being benched the entire game. that is whats up, especially when he didnt hit for derek lee.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I bet Tony was afraid Pujols would somehow injure himself or some bullshit.

Eh, oh well. Willie Randolph will do a better job in next year's game.</font> :shifty:

[Skippord]

lol Aaron Rowand

[Nervous Ferret]

Come on LaRussa, you gotta get Pujols in there somewhere. Not like I even care or anything, just pretty lame

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

He was probably too drunk to decide when to put him in

[FakeLaser]

Dumbest shit ever.