MLB 2007 Season Thread

[SammyG]

Gayyyyyyy

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>ROFL. WFAN is reporting that Pujols is miffed at La Russa and that La Russa may well have left Pujols on the bench to give the AL a better shot at winning cause him and Leyland are friends and the Cards have no chance in hell of making it to the World Series anyway. :lol:

I'd laugh is Pujols demands a trade because of this or something.</font>

[SammyG]

Haha, that is hilarious

[YOUR Hero]

I didn't bother watching the game. Well I watched the first 2 innings but I just wasn't interested in it this year. Same as the HR Derby, I watched some of it, but meh, guess I'm bored of these things. Same as hockey, haven't watched the skills games or the All Star game for a couple years now.

[Loose Cannon]

yea, me too. I use to love watching these things, but they all just bore me now and days. I don't know what happened.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah...MLB used to be really the only one I would watch but now its just fairly boring. I can tolerate it for a bit but then it just gets old.

Probably has to do with the fact that the players, coaches, and umps treat it like an exhibition (like Crawford's HR last night...obvious fan interference non-call by the umps, A-Rod's lazy play, LaRussa being an idiot, etc.) even though it is supposed to be a "meaningful" game. It's basically only entertaining if you are in the ballpark I guess...cause I went to a AAA All Star Game once and it was great.</font>

[Loose Cannon]

I think Interleague play has really taken something out of it as well.

[OssMan]

Mets should get Pujols

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It would be orgasmic...but he would cost basically every remotely decent prospect they have.

I think they should work Interleague Play like this: move an NL team to the AL. This makes it 15 per league. And basically you'll always have one interleague series going on at any given time. However, it won't be in the spotlight usually unless it happens to be Mets/Yanks, Cubs/ChiSox, etc.

Plus this way we don't have both leagues clashing all around for a good two weeks. Annoys the shit outta me cause its so played out.</font>

[The Miz]

Nah terrible idea

[The Miz]

Ichiro 5 year extension :cool:

[MVP]

Aaron Rowand is one of the most overrated players in baseball.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, Ichiro's probably one of the few players who deserves the kinda money he's gonna be making.</font>

[BCWWF]

Interleague has run its course. I would rather see the Twins play the Yankees and Red Sox once or twice more per year than see them play any National League opponent. Most people outside of New York or Chicago would probably agree.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I dunno I like interleague, I like seeing the Red Sox play a different team I haven't seen in a while rather then some team like the Rangers

[BCWWF]

Personally, and I know a lot of Americans don't share this opinion, but I like having things separated. I love how in soccer you have a bunch of domestic leagues, then Champions League and UEFA Cup. When you mix them together for the big tournaments, you get a mixture of different styles, players and cultures. So I think it was awesome in baseball how the American and National leagues have been separate, and I still think there are distinct differences. I can see why NBA does conferences and what not, but that makes the whole playoff system kind of arbitrary. If there is nothing separating the leagues, why not have the two best teams be the top seeds, rather than pitting "east against west"?

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Well in the NBA you play teams in your own conference twice as much as those outside of it, so it kinda makes sense since your records could be skewed due to your oppopents. Also I am assuming travel plays a role in the playoff set up. I personally wouldn't be against the NBA taking the top 16 teams though. Still not a fan of the seperation though, I don't see the point.

[mrslackalack]

Interleague has its adv/disadv

Adv- You get to see your teams play interleague against teams you rarely play. It boosts ticket sales and clubs make more money off the games.

Disadv- The ASG and WS has lost some of its luster because of interleague play.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

The only thing with interleague is some teams get really good draws a play a lot of shitty teams, where as another team might have to face tougher opponents. I think teams within a division play pretty much all the same teams as the other teams in their division don't they though? (well outside of the "natural rivalry" games) While that could still fuck up the wildcard it isn't really THAT bad since you play teams within your division 19 times, so if you are in a weaker division you would benefit from that too where as another team fighting for the same wildcard spot wouldn't.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>NEW YORK -- Rickey Henderson is replacing Rick Down as hitting coach of the New York Mets starting Thursday.

YESSSSSSSSS so glad they got rid of the clown Down</font>

[OssMan]

Rickey Henderson should just play for Rickey Ledee instead of telling him how to hit

[YOUR Hero]

I thought Ricky was looking to make an on field comeback?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Rickey would probably still be better off the bench than Julio Franco. Pretty sure he's a few months younger.</font> :o

[YOUR Hero]

I read an article some months ago where Ricky was trying to make the return. He even commented about being in better condition than most MLB'ers. Conditioning doesn't = success, but he was probably right, I doubt that guy is ever out of shape.

Oh and LOL, he said he would do better than Franco if memory serves me correct.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I could totally see Rickey taking some practice swings/running/conditioning as he's coaching...and then next thing you know they DFA Franco and Rickey becomes a player/coach.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I could totally see Rickey taking some practice swings/running/conditioning as he's coaching...and then next thing you know they DFA Franco and Rickey becomes a player/coach.</font>

<font color=goldenrod>Speaking of which...Julio Franco has been let go to make room for Lastings Milledge on the roster.

24 hours...Down and Franco gone. I'm shocked.</font>

[Supreme Olajuwon]

the Mets are probably preparing for their 4 game beatdown they'll receive this weekend from the Reds

[SammyG]

lol @ David Wells getting suspended for 6 days. Beer rage.

[ClockShot]

Yankees wanted to start up talks with A-Rod this week on an extension before the madness started up at the end of the season. A-Rod's answer, "We'll talk at the end of the season".

Good sign. Or bad sign?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>With Boras as his agent, bad. If A-Rod finishes up with a monster year, he might opt out and get an even BIGGER deal with another team.

Nice pitching by the Mets tonight...hopefully once they select either Henderson or HoJo as their hitting coach, the bats can heat up again. Gotay making a point that he should be playing everyday.</font> :cool:

[Dragon]

Yeah, that definitely isn't a good sign. I don't see him not testing free agency. That means he opts out and would lose the Yankees quite a bit of money coming in from Texas, pretty much saying he wouldn't want to be here. I dunno, I just don't think Cashman will be involved that much if A-Rod opts out.

And Boras is saying he's expecting a minimum of 30 million a year for A-Rod? I never thought I'd see a team give out that much money, but I guess I really wouldn't be all that surprised. Especially with Ichiro just getting 20 million.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

If I was A-Rod I'd be a huge prick about all this contract stuff right now. He got so much shit from everyone and now everyone's sucking his cock like nothing happened.

[mrslackalack]

I bet several teams will make HUGE offers at A-Rod in the offseason. I do not see him back as a Yankee next season. However you know the Yankees will get a nice player to fill the void.

[mrslackalack]

I had heard that Henderson wanted to return as a player. Thats why I was suprised he was hired as hitting coach.

[Dragon]

If I was A-Rod I'd be a huge prick about all this contract stuff right now. He got so much shit from everyone and now everyone's sucking his cock like nothing happened.

Yup, he could really screw the Yankees over if he wanted to. I could only imagine A-Rod signing with Boston (I'm sure they wouldn't mind A-Rod taking over for Lugo). And if he really hates NY that much I imagine there would be nothing better for him then to show up at Yankee Stadium next year as the starting shortstop over Jeter. That would really be the worst feeling ever being a Yankees fan.

All the shit he has gotten has been ridiculous. I hate fans booing there own team at any time and when he's still putting up the numbers he was last year it was even more ridiculous. I've seen it too much as a Yankees fan though; I remember when Mo was actually booed during a huge slump a year or two back. Its just crazy.

[mrslackalack]

A-Rod actually came close signing with Boston before didnt he?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Following the 2003 season, Texas set out to move Rodriguez and his expensive contract. The Rangers agreed to a trade with the Boston Red Sox, but the MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association) vetoed the deal because it called for a voluntary reduction in salary by Rodriguez.</font>

[mrslackalack]

interesting

[BCWWF]

I've always liked A-Rod as a Yankee, I figure the most high-profile player and biggest "bad guy" in the league belongs in pinstripes, but if he is going to demand $30 million it really is time for the Yankees to rebuild.

The Yankees problems will not be solved by A-Rod. As long as they have Jeter and a few of their other guys they will continue to draw and be average. In terms of winning a World Series again, I think they have to take a year to rebuild.

I would guess the new stadium is going to nix that plan though and they will continue to spend too much money and not win the World Series.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Some interesting talks going on about possible big names on the move.

Griffey's been brought up a lot...if the Reds deal him to a contender at this point I'm sure he'd oblige. But I think a lot of teams might be scared by the fact that his contract runs through 2008, where he'll be another year older and he of course has his history of injuries.

Surprisingly, Oswalt's name has been brought up as well. Getting him, however, will mean the team will have to inherit his entire contract (including all 2007 salary). He's said he would waive his no-trade clause if trading him would help the organization...but I don't see how trading him possibly could help the Astros in any way. Doubt anything happens there.

Lidge's name is also continuously thrown around as it has been all season, as is Dontrelle Willis.</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Why the hell would A-Rod wanna stay in New York? If I was him I would want out too

I wouldn't be surprised to see them offer him some ridiculous contract and have him end up staying though.

[MVP]

I heard some speculation that A-Rod may return to Seattle as the starting shortstop. Not sure if there were any bridges burned when he went to Texas, or if they'll trade Yuniesky Betancourt, Adrian Beltre, or someone else to make room for A-Rod and his enormous contract, but stranger things have happened.

[BCWWF]

The Miz will probably correct me, but I don't think there is any way Seattle can afford a $30 million per year player, especially without some other team to eat some of the salary, like Texas has been doing.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

to be fair, A-Rod's contract isn't the problem. Giambi and Pavano's are

[SammyG]

I would love A-rod in LA.

[YOUR Hero]

to be fair, A-Rod's contract isn't the problem. Giambi and Pavano's are

In New York no contract is a problem. I understand what you're saying and I could see the YAnkees if they lost ARod making such an announcement, "that the price is too steep" <font size=1>(then people will look at those contracts you mentioned)</font> but if ARod does leave, I don't think it'll be because of money

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Pretty sure a statement was made yesterday by a Yankees insider that if A-Rod opts out they aren't gonna offer him a bigger deal.

Not sure how many other teams would even be able to afford the kind of money he'd be asking. Boston, Cubs, Angels, Mets, White Sox, Dodgers, Giants? Might even be wrong on some of those.</font>

[FakeLaser]

He's staying

[FakeLaser]

I hope

[The Miz]

Absolutely no chance he will ever be a Mariner again. Probably an Angel :|

3. Rodriguez 3B
4. Guerrero RF

*pukes*

[SammyG]

Clever sick reference. Rep.

[The Miz]

So according to brotha Gary, Joe Torre is a nigga hata

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>That's about as bad of a start to the first half you can have.

John Maine, 1st inning: Double, bunt hit, walk, grand slam.

4-0 Reds before even getting an out. Underachieving Mets offense vs. Harang. Game over after 10 minutes.</font>

[ClockShot]

Heard on ESPN this afternoon that the Phillies are sitting on 9,999 team losses right now.

[SammyG]

Doesn't look like 10,000 is coming today. 7-0 Phillies rite now.

[BCWWF]

If A-Rod doesn't stay in New York, the only places I can possible imagine him are Los Angeles, Chicago or maybe Boston.

[OssMan]

Phillies will never lose 10,000

[mrslackalack]

I read that if the Yankees dont resign A-Rod that the Angels, Red Sox, White Sox, Cubs, and Dodgers are the only realistic places for him to go to with the Giants and Cards as longshots.

[mrslackalack]

I heard on Griffey that the favorites to get him are the Braves, Red Sox, Padres and Cubs

[SammyG]

Billinglsley 6-0 now.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Jake Peavy has been moved from his Sunday start against the Diamondbacks to a Tuesday start against the Mets...

This is just fucking great</font> :|

[YOUR Hero]

I heard on Griffey that the favorites to get him are the Braves, Red Sox, Padres and Cubs

He'd look great in a Mariners uniform again.

[MVP]

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/sports/images/mariners/sikids-griffey.JPG

[weather vane]

Griffey is my favourite player. For him to go to the BoSox ... wow I would die.

I jersey would be bought the second he got traded there.

Drew - RF
Pedroia - 2B
Ortiz - DH
Ramirez - LF
Griffey Jr. - CF
Youkillis - 1B
Lowell - 3B
Varitek - C
Lugo - SS

:sick:

[The Miz]

Not gonna happen

[weather vane]

Oh obvs not. Would be filthy though.

[OssMan]

Thats not filthy, thats nasty

[YOUR Hero]

Reed Johnson (lf)
Alec Rios (rf)
Alex Rodriguez (ss)
Vernon Wells (cf)
Troy Glaus (3b)
Frank Thomas (dh)
Lyle Overbay (1b)
Aaron Hill (2b)
Greg Zaun (c)


:'(

[mrslackalack]

I read that the Reds would want Wakefield and Lester for Griffey though which no way would the Red Sox accept.

[mrslackalack]

Even though hes a HUGE draw for Reds fans, It would be best for them to trade Griff now as hes having a great year and you could get something decent from him. I read one of the problems is teams are not wanting to give up pitching for him and taking his big contract and his age.

[mrslackalack]

I cant believe that the Reds almost traded him a couple of years ago for Phil Nevin straight up lol.

[BCWWF]

Trade him to a team that wants Torii Hunter :mad:

[Nervous Ferret]

Thats not filthy, thats nastyha Greg Zaun got JACKED UP

[The Miz]

JOHJIMA. :love:

I :heart: this team

[SammyG]

Dodgers leading the NL West now. This shit is ridiculous.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Great, Mets win yesterday but now the fans have decided to boo Beltran and Delgado whenever they don't get hits. :|

Fucking stupid. Oh well. Milledge.</font> :cool:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Haha so apparently Kenny Lofton has spoken out, agreeing with Sheffield's comments on Toree and Willie Randolph gave a no comment.</font> :o

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

So according to brotha Gary, Joe Torre is a nigga hata
"If I took what Barry Bonds took why don't I look like him?"

[FakeLaser]

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/sports/images/mariners/sikids-griffey.JPG
OMG I HAVE THAT

[McLegend]

Looks like the Phillies are gonna get loss 10,000 tonight

[YOUR Hero]

Cards are hitting HRs like they're singles.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Beer Muscles

[McLegend]

10,000 :cool:

[YOUR Hero]

125 years and @ 1,200 games under .500

[mrslackalack]

Like they said though, at least they have a WS title and made the WS as recently as 1993.

[McLegend]

Yeah beause 1993 was so recent

[McLegend]

125 years and @ 1,200 games under .500
This takes effort

[Terra Ryzin]

<font color=goldenrod>That's about as bad of a start to the first half you can have.

John Maine, 1st inning: Double, bunt hit, walk, grand slam.

4-0 Reds before even getting an out. Underachieving Mets offense vs. Harang. Game over after 10 minutes.</font>


i was at the game. went with my job with about 55 people, some mets fans some yankees. got there juuust in time the the grand slam.....yeah by the 6th inning we were back at the bus drinking

on another note, milledge and gotay need to stay in the lineup.

[The Miz]

Cubs get:
C Jason Kendall

A's get:
C Rob Bowen
AAA LH relief pitcher

--------------------------------

FINALLY

[The Miz]

Bet Kendall will hit like .350 now that he's back in preschool/the NL central

[YOUR Hero]

Phillies will never lose 10,000

[/Gertner the Phillies fan]

[YOUR Hero]

Piazza must be just ab00t ready.

[The Miz]

He's rehabbing in AAA but they nixed the idea of putting him back behind the plate. The Kurt Suzuki era begins now

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Kason Gabbard for Cy Young

[YOUR Hero]

He's rehabbing in AAA but they nixed the idea of putting him back behind the plate. The Kurt Suzuki era begins now

Doesn't Cust catch as well :?:

[mrslackalack]

Seems like to me that A-Rod will not be a Yankee next season with the recent reports out.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Rick Ankiel is set to get called up to the majors sometime soon as an outfielder. I can't wait.

[mrslackalack]

I believe Cust does catch YH

[mrslackalack]

Ankiel story is great, he was an avg pitcher that got sent to the minors and starting making an impact in batting and now hes gonna return as an OF.

[YOUR Hero]

be interesting to see how well Ankiel does. It's easy to laugh him off, but really this is a great story. Can't help but root for the guy a little.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Kason Gabbard for Cy Young
3 hit shut out

<font size=1>against the Royals</font>

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I dunno what the next model up is from the Howitzer, but apparently that's what Ankiel's arm is like so he should at least be able to hang around with just his defense. I hope he does well to the extent that he makes some cool plays without helping the Cardinals improve at all. That and he rocks the baller socks again.

[SammyG]

LA: Best record in the NL, NIGGA

[Innovator]

About time Yankees got above water

[Dragon]

Kyle Farnsworth is such a joke. How someone can throw 100 MPH and still struggle to get every single person he faces out is beyond me. Seven innings of one run ball by Pettitte and then Farnsworth comes in, that pretty much is the sign we are going to lose.

[YOUR Hero]

well they pulled Halladay too. Not really too happy about that.

[YOUR Hero]

...shoulda let Halladay start the inning.

[Dragon]

Halladay seemed pretty much lights out after that first inning. Haven't watched every inning but from what I saw. Was his pitch count high or what?

[YOUR Hero]

@ 100

that's it.
He was getting stronger. Pettitte pitched well too, but you could tell he was labouring. Gibbons just did the automatic "we have lead, it's the 8th inning" thing...

WOO

Downs got out of that.

Gibbons should have challenged the ground rule double earlier in the game, had h, I'm sure he'd have gotten a run to score. Clayton was running from 1st on a 3-2 count with 2 outs when the ground rule double was hit. That play has resulted more times than not in the runner scoring.

9th inning time.

[YOUR Hero]

PS

do not run on Rios' arm

[Dragon]

Awful idea running on Rios

Out by a mile

[mrslackalack]

Indians are interested in Kenny Lofton and the Braves are interested in Dimitri Young.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays can't stop the stolen base. Big achilles heel all year

[YOUR Hero]

OFFS

A balk.

run scores on a balk

wtf

[Dragon]

Wow, crazy game.

Accardo with the balk to bring the tying run in

[mrslackalack]

You shouldnt try to run against Rios

[YOUR Hero]

I can't believe this

[YOUR Hero]

*phew*

it's not over, but wow. A bit of relief now...

[Dragon]

Couldn't have been a worse day for Mo not to be available. Definitely don't like going bullpen to bullpen against any team.

[YOUR Hero]

not available?

sweet

[Dragon]

I'm assuming really. He has pitched the last 3 days in a row and it would kind of be pushing it pitching him again today.

Ah, perfect double play ball there

[Dragon]

I think if it goes too much longer they will have to use him though.

[YOUR Hero]

fukkkkkk

[Dragon]

Nice, big win for the Yankees with the Sox losing.

[McLegend]

Hahaha

Juan Pierre just got jacked up by the wall in left center.

[ddpBANG]

Doesn't Cust catch as well :?:
Nah, Cust is an OF. Mainly a Left fielder, to be exact.

[SammyG]

lol @ Dodgers losing 15-3. Hendrickson is so terrible. Oh, and the Great Khali is Smackdown's champ, ROFL

[mrslackalack]

Reds and Braves had a pretty good 15 inning game today.

[mrslackalack]

If Helton holds on to his .300 BA then he will have had at least a .300 BA for the last 10 seasons which is a pretty nice feat.

[OssMan]

Holy crap @ Maddux curveball tonight. Mets have no chance

[ClockShot]

Gary Sheffield gets fined an undisclosed amount for criticizing umpires back in june.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Why can't the Red Sox beat the fucking Kansas City Royals?

[ClockShot]

Nice. Another big win today.

[Dragon]

Here come the Yankees...(hopefully)

At a season high 4 games over .500 lol and won 11 of their last 14.

7 back from Boston and 6 from Cleveland. Still a pretty big hill to climb though, hopefully the Sox can help out and keep losing to the Royals.

[ClockShot]

Yeah. The only downer lately, and John Sterling mentioned this on the radio while I was at work a little while ago, is that the last handfull of games have been draging on as of late.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Yeah, I have been really impressed with the Yankees thus far. The Yankees are like 5 games out of the Wildcard. (After Cleaveland lost to the White Sox) And 7 games out of the AL East. For the first half the Yankees were so bad when they weren't leading by at least 4 or 5 runs. But up until tonight they won 4 games all by 1 or 2 runs. I really think The Yankees seem to be on a roll. And if Wang does it tomorrow we would have swept the Toronto Blue Jays. I'm just hoping they keep at this. It seems like things are going well for the Yankees.

[OssMan]

Hooray Maddux is out and now Chlamydia is in to pitch

[Dragon]

The bullpen is still a huge problem though, Cashman really needs to sort that out. They used 4 pitchers to get through 1.1 innings after Roger left and before Mo came in. Mariano can't be pitching 5 out saves everyday.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Some Yankees fans really piss me off.

My area is loaded with them...and when they were struggling, they all acted apathetic towards baseball...and they seemingly couldn't bring themselves to wear the gear or call themselves fans.

5 game winning streak and all the bandwagoners have come out.</font> :|

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>HOLY SHIT David Wright 3-run home run to tie the game as soon as I typed this.</font>

[Hanso Amore]

If Helton holds on to his .300 BA then he will have had at least a .300 BA for the last 10 seasons which is a pretty nice feat.


Being in Colorado has really hurt his career. He is one of the best hitters of this generation and ge gets little respect. Maybe Coors helped his power numbers, but he rakes at home and away.

[YOUR Hero]

Not that the Jays were really in contention, but any hopes I might have had may have just been dashed. They just can't cash in their baserunners.

[FakeLaser]

I don't know if there's any solid middle relief around. Cashman wants to trade Proctor but nobody wants him.

I don't know why they don't just bring up Chris Britton. He's good.

[Dragon]

I really believe getting rid of Myers/Farnsworth and bringing up Britton/Henn would help the pen out a lot. I think a lefty specialist who pitches once or twice a week for one batter is useless. And when the lefty specialist can't get out lefties he's just completely useless.

Proctor is a big part of our pen right now, and if he wasn't used everyday he could be really solid.

[FakeLaser]

I don't get how Farnsworth is so bad. It boggles my mind. I don't think he'll ever suceed in New York. He needs to go. I've been saying for a year that Bruney should be the 8th inning guy.

What's the deal with this Edwar Ramirez guy? He seems ok.

[Skippord]

Being in Colorado has really hurt his career. He is one of the best hitters of this generation and ge gets little respect. Maybe Coors helped his power numbers, but he rakes at home and away.
He never will get the respect he deserves

[SammyG]

GOD DAMNIT, The Dodgers just can't shake the Padres loose! Still a 1 game lead over them. HUGE series against the Mets this weekend

[Dragon]

I don't get how Farnsworth is so bad. It boggles my mind. I don't think he'll ever suceed in New York. He needs to go. I've been saying for a year that Bruney should be the 8th inning guy.

What's the deal with this Edwar Ramirez guy? He seems ok.

Yeah, he is a huge headcase. Like I said before, its amazing a guy could have such a hittable 100 MPH fastball.

The only problem with bringing up the young guys is that they have to gain Torre's trust or whatever. Ramirez has pitched twice since he's been up and the last time was 13 days ago. I understand Torre not wanting to throw him into big situations too quickly but it seems every game since the all-star break has been a close one. And Joe liked to use Proctor in the blow out games before the break, (why, I don't know) which is crazy.

[The Miz]

Pirates get:
SS Cesar Izturis

Cubs get:
PTBNL

[BCWWF]

Well, somebody is probably going to end up with Joe Nathan or Juan Rincon :(

They would be a godsend for any competing team right now.

[ClockShot]

Cubbies are going to work with the trades. How they survived today with 2 Bonds bombs just stuns me. Speaking of which, anybody hear if Mark Cuban is gonna end up grabbing them? I know he filed paperwork, but I've heard nothing since then.

I guess it was a tough loss for the Yankees today. I missed the game entirely, but from what I heard today, Wang was solid up till the 7th then fell apart.

Aside from the bullpen talk I'm hearing about, here's my take on it. Yes, I think Kyle Farnsworth has run his course. I was hoping those spiffy glasses he wears might do something to him, but I think it only made him worse.

Ever since his bonfire, Scott Proctor has been nothing but great.

Brian Bruney is getting better. He just needs some one on one time with Guidry and he might be all set.

Mariano Rivera is getting back into the swing of things, but as Dragon said above, Joe Torre gotta start laying off the panic button and bringing him in with one or two outs in the 8th.

[mrslackalack]

I heard Cuban likely wont become the owner of the Cubs. They said Reinsdorf would def be against it.

[mrslackalack]

I heard Det is the fav to get Gagne.

[Splaya]

I heard Det is the fav to get Gagne.

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[OssMan]

dude Glavine come on

[SammyG]

Wow. 13-9. Wasn't expecting that with Lowe and Glavine pitching

[YOUR Hero]

Lowe and Penny have had poor second halves in their career, Dodgers look out.

[SammyG]

Penny is gonna be fine. CY YOUNG FO SHO

[FakeLaser]

Jake Peavy.

[SammyG]

Brad Penny

[FakeLaser]

.

[MVP]

Chris Young.

[SammyG]

Fuck, Tomko is pitching tonight.

[FakeLaser]

I can't wait for Joba Chamberlain to get called up. He might be able to save the bullpen. Apparently he was hitting 100 MPH during the futures game and has 3 solid pitches. 57 K's in 34 IP at AA with a 1.01 WHIP. He's probably better than anything else we've got out there.

[Dragon]

Do you think he would be called up for the pen this year? I can't wait until he's in the rotation sometime next year, should be fun to actually watch some young guys next season in Hughes and Joba.

[FakeLaser]

I think he'll be up when rosters expand along with Britton.

[Dragon]

I wouldn't mind having him up for that last part of the season when rosters expand. As long as they keep him in the starters role for next year. And I think Britton should be up now. Need to get rid of Myers or Farnsworth, its just not working with them. Hell, get rid of them both and bring Henn up with Britton.

[FakeLaser]

There's probably a market for Mike Myers. I can't see anyone taking Farnsworth though, with the money he makes and how terrible he's been. Mo should try working with him or something. He straightened out Luis Vizcaino.

[ClockShot]

:?:

Uh. What the hell happened to the Yanks. tonight?

[mrslackalack]

Its like they win 9 out of 10 and then lose 9 out of 10 this season. They are getting massacred tonight.

[mrslackalack]

Dodgers are interested in Troy Glaus, but they would have to give up a lot to get him.

[FakeLaser]

Troy Glaus sucks

[Shisen Kopf]

Tigers stunk it up tonight

[mrslackalack]

A lot of teams stunk it up tonight.

[mrslackalack]

Poor Chris Carpenter with Tommyjohn surgery at best he will be back next July.

[ClockShot]

Probably the big story of the day without the name Barry Bonds in it.

Florida Marlins pitcher Scott Olsen arrested saturday morning after refusing to pull over and fighting with officers.

Here's the story. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2944588

Fun little game the Yankees had today. I keep hearing this Shelly Duncan guy has got some power and today he proved it. I think that's the last time we'll be seeing Kei Igawa for a while since he got worked over rather quick. News going around that Phil Hughes and Jeff Karstens are getting loose down at the farm. That's a relief. And Luis Vizcaino with another win. Wow.

Matt DeSalvo is starting the night game tonight. I've got a bad feeling about this.

[OssMan]

Why does Fox have to interrupt every game 4 times to show Barry Bonds potentially hit a meaningless HR?

[Innovator]

:lol: Damon walking out to Batista's theme

btw Damon had a siiiiiiiiick catch, saved 2 or 3 runs

[Nervous Ferret]

I really really want Matt DeSalvo to do well. I really do. But he is pretty awful :'(

[mrslackalack]

Yankees looked sharp today.

[Dragon]

Yeah really, I hope we don't have to see DeSalvo again. Hughes or even Karstens can't come back quick enough for that #5 spot.

Tough day for the Devil Rays today lol. Giving up 24 runs on the day really can't feel good.

And apparently the Yankees acquire Jose Molina for a minor league pitcher. Decent upgrade defensively I guess but really won't make much of a difference for the back-up spot. Cashman better have some plans for a bullpen if he wants to make a difference on this team.

[mrslackalack]

Desalvo was saved by the Yankees offense.

[McLegend]

Ryan Howard is pretty much the closest thing to God on this Earth

[mrslackalack]

Howard it seems turns it up in the 2nd half

[Nervous Ferret]

It would seem

[Innovator]

10 runs in the 4th inning, the rook Shelly Duncan hit his 2nd home run.

[FakeLaser]

SHELLEY DUNCAN GOES YARD AGAIN

[FakeLaser]

This is what the Yankees should have been doing all year.

[FakeLaser]

A-ROD 498TH CAREER HOME RUN

[Loose Cannon]

wow, we are really beating the shit out of them this time around. Like really beating the shit out of them.

[Innovator]

21-3, still can't believe they gave up that field goal to the Devil Rays

[YOUR Hero]

I think the Yankees are trying to make a statement. One that says "we don't always loose to the DRays"

[YOUR Hero]

Hanley Ramirez dislocated his shoulder today.

[McLegend]

J.D. Durbin is the greatest pitcher of all time

[OssMan]

Hanley Ramirez dislocated his shoulder today.This injury could potentially hurt the Marlins

[ClockShot]

21-4 final score in that game.

I'm just speechless right now.

[OssMan]

Yankees could be dangerous if they play the rest of the season like they did today

[Hanso Amore]

Shelley Fuckin Duncan FTW.


Where is this power coming from? I have never heard anything about him in the minors before today.

I heard he played 1st today....How is his fielding? Could he Bump Andy Phillips to AAA.

[ClockShot]

Shelley Fuckin Duncan FTW.


Where is this power coming from? I have never heard anything about him in the minors before today.

I heard he played 1st today....How is his fielding? Could he Bump Andy Phillips to AAA.

I'm hearing when he was sitting down in Triple A all this time, he hit dingers like it was nothing. My guess he's making a point.

[ClockShot]

Some big news for Red Sox fans. Good news for everybody else who has a heart. Red Sox call up Jon Lester from AAA to make a start. His first since his cancer diagnosis.

Here's the details. http://x.go.com/cgi/x.pl?goto=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2945267&name=FPT-2945267-072220&srvc=sz

[Hanso Amore]

While I usually wish Cancer on the Bo Sox, It sucks it did happen to him, but good for him. Hope he doesnt help them out much, we still have alot of ground to gain. Big Papi getting dinged up was a nice start.

Sucks for Hanley, I really like him, GREAT young Shortstop with developing power.

Back to Shelly, Ive have been scouring and still nothing about him. Not really any room for him if he keeps it up, he could be nice trade bait next year at least.

The Yanks farm system has been much better the last few years. Not quite early 90s, but getting there.

[mrslackalack]

I would fire a manager if I was the GM of a losing club if my team got destroyed in 3 games like the D-Rays did the the Yankees.

[mrslackalack]

I hope Lester does well. I know Red Sox Nation will be pumped to see him back on the mound.

[Hanso Amore]

I would fire a manager if I was the GM of a losing club if my team got destroyed in 3 games like the D-Rays did the the Yankees.


First off, you dotn fire a Manager in his first year for a 3 game series in a 162 game season.

Second, Losing to the Highest Payroll in History when your the worst franchise in the league is not that big of a deal. There have been bigger blowout series by other teams this season.

[YOUR Hero]

July

Boston = 10 wins 9 losses
Yankees = 13 wins 6 losses

At this rate I don't think the Yankees would catch the Red Sox.

Cleveland = 9 wins 8 losses (not counting todays game)

6 games back here, maybe a shot if they (Yankees) play .600 baseball and the Tribe plays .500

[YOUR Hero]

besides, Jays are going to win the division!

[Hanso Amore]

There is plenty of baseball left to gain. While it will be hard to do, its possible. Remember when Houston came from like 20 back to take the division and a world series bid. The Yanks are on pace to be within like 2 or 3 games by the end of the year. A few bounces here and there and they have it.

[Nervous Ferret]

Yankees still have 6 games head to head with the Red Sox and they will just be the Yankees and win all 6. So really 2 months or so to make up 1.5 games

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Roger Clemens will lead them to victory!!!

[OssMan]

besides, Jays are going to win the division!Jays will win the World's Series

[Hanso Amore]

Jays will win the World's Series

Joe Carter will take care of that

[YOUR Hero]

Yankees still have 6 games head to head with the Red Sox and they will just be the Yankees and win all 6. So really 2 months or so to make up 1.5 games

Wow

not that that can't happen, but that's a pretty bold statement.

Doesn't matter though, Jays will win the division AND wilcard.

[McLegend]

Joe Carter will take care of that
O STFU

[OssMan]

Jon Lester's return gives hope to cancer patients around the world

[SammyG]

Billingsley attempts to remain perfect tonight.

[mrslackalack]

Gotta give credit to the Yanks for slicing the lead in half in only a month and a half. If they kept it up then come the stretch run the Yanks/Red Sox would be bascially tied.

[mrslackalack]

Nice to see Lester back on the mound and Clemens having a decent night.

[MVP]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LESTER

[SammyG]

Hope we can expand this lead, time to pull away. 2 games now, I think it's like the largest lead we've had over the Padres all year.

[The Miz]

lol @ Maddux stealing 2nd

[mrslackalack]

Biggio is retiring at the end of the season

[OssMan]

lol @ a million people leaving the Giants game after Bonds hit in the 8th inning and now the game is in like the 14th

[SammyG]

Biggio hits a Grand Slam to beat L.A. Meh, he's awesome, not too upset over that loss. SD gained a game on us though.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays are finally healthy, alas, 'tis too late I'm afraid.

[Dragon]

Only 4.5 out of the wild card now. Just need to keep beating up on these teams this month

[ClockShot]

Only 4.5 out of the wild card now. Just need to keep beating up on these teams this month

You know, it's weird. You can thank the Red Sox for having us inch toward the wild card by beating the Indians. Or you can scream at the Indians for not throwing a wrench into Red Sox and not giving us any ground on the AL East.

[Hanso Amore]

You know, it's weird. You can thank the Red Sox for having us inch toward the wild card by beating the Indians. Or you can scream at the Indians for not throwing a wrench into Red Sox and not giving us any ground on the AL East.


I thank the Sox. The Yanks needs to secure the Wild Card before worrying about overtaking the sox. Realistically, I see the Yanks vs sox in round 1 as the yanks as wild card.

[FakeLaser]

We better stay this hot when we start playing Major League teams.

[mrslackalack]

Angels might be getting Korenko from the White Sox.

[Skippord]

Rockies sodomized the Padres today

[Innovator]

A-Rod needs one more for 500 homers

[SammyG]

Rockies sodomized the Padres today
And the Dodgers had to lose a 2-1 game :(

[OssMan]

Not nearly as much hype for A-Rods 500th HR than there was for Frank Thomas, is every channel in the history of the world gonna cut out to show us every A-Rod at bat live?

[SammyG]

I can't wait till A-Rod breaks the alltime record.

[OssMan]

Why, A-Rod is as big of a piece of shit as Bonds

[SammyG]

I love A-Rod. Also, wtf, Lowe is injured now too. That's 5 Dodger pitchers on the DL now. That list topped by Schmidt and Lowe, 2 of our best 3 pitchers. Fuck.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Really hope the Red Sox don't blow the lead in the AL East, they are the best team in that division there is no reason for them not to win it.

[mrslackalack]

Utley broke his hand today and might be out a month.

[mrslackalack]

A-Rod should break the HR record, but I wouldnt be suprised if Ryan Howard one day broke it the way hes been playing if he can stay consisent and healthy throughout his career. He smashed the fastest to 100 HR record.

[mrslackalack]

Really hope the Red Sox don't blow the lead in the AL East, they are the best team in that division there is no reason for them not to win it.

agreed it would be heartbreaking for them to lose the lead but they prolly would be satsifiied with the WC if they got it.

[Dragon]

A-Rod should break the HR record, but I wouldnt be suprised if Ryan Howard one day broke it the way hes been playing if he can stay consisent and healthy throughout his career. He smashed the fastest to 100 HR record.

I doubt it. Howard is like 28 years old already.

Also, Kei Igawa is so awful. He seems to actually have the stuff to get batters out but he has no idea how to pitch here. Everything is up in the zone and when you have a weak fastball you will be crushed.

Phil Hughes can't come back quick enough. I'm not expecting him to be incredible or anything as a young kid but I'm fairly positive he can do better than the nifty 7.00 ERA that Igawa sports

[McLegend]

I'm pretty upset about Chase Utley

[Innovator]

Deport Igawa

[mrslackalack]

Dang, if Howard is 28 years old already, even if he hit 50 HRs 12 years straight until hes 40 then thats only 600 HRs and would put him at a little bit over 700 for career.

[Hanso Amore]

Howard turns 28 in November. I really dont see Anyone breaking the record without the drugs. Arod is going to start slowing down around 600 home runs with age, and I dont see him having the longetivity of Bonds. Bonds would be at about 550 without roids. it makes me sick.

Hank Aaron was a TOP notch Power hitter, but more than that, he was consistent anbd stayed playing for 20 years. Not many guys can hit 40 a year for 2 decades, so I dont see anyone taking it. MAYBE Pujols in 15 years. He started YOUNG and averages around 40 a year.

Howard is too old. You have to get started really young. I mean at the pace Howard is going, he is going to average almost 60 a year during his prime, so He will be up there, but 755 or more? Never

[Hanso Amore]

Deport Igawa


I FUCKING HATE NIP Pitchers.

The next one to come over is getting murdered.

[Hanso Amore]

One last note. IF Howard keeps up his post all star break form, he is going to break 50 again this year. He has the nicest Stroke in the league right now.

[Hanso Amore]

Dang, if Howard is 28 years old already, even if he hit 50 HRs 12 years straight until hes 40 then thats only 600 HRs and would put him at a little bit over 700 for career.


Sadly he got slowed coming up because the Phils traded for Thome. After he won ROY they sent Jim packing.

[mrslackalack]

Gotta wonder what kind of numbers Howard would have put up if he wasnt behind Thome for sev years.

[McLegend]

Barring any major injury Arod is going to kill 755. He will probably hit 800 home runs easily. There is no dobut.

And Ryan Howard is an MVP candiate right now. He's tremendous