MLB 2008 Season Thread

[Hanso Amore]

Yanks are getting hot, I think they are going to pass the Sox the 2nd Half.

Matsui is coming back, Hughes is rehabbing, and Damon is hitting off a tee. The Yanks are hot and have HELP coming.

If they add Damaso Marte or Fuentes, they will be Nasty.

[Hanso Amore]

RIP Bobby

[RP]

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<font color=goldenrod>LOL @ the girl</font> :o

Wow are the Brewers a bunch of fucking retards. The guy is sitting there with his child and they come pouring beer all over him and her. That makes me kinda mad too.

[Skippord]

well they are the Brewers

[YOUR Hero]

Wow are the Brewers a bunch of fucking retards. The guy is sitting there with his child and they come pouring beer all over him and her. That makes me kinda mad too.

Yeah I felt the same way.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>As I guessed, Justin Morneau is the final HR derby participant. Ichiro had said he would have participated if asked...that would have been awesome to watch.

And Carlos Marmlol will replace Kerry Wood on the NL AS Game roster.</font>

[RP]

<font color=goldenrod>As I guessed, Justin Morneau is the final HR derby participant. Ichiro had said he would have participated if asked...that would have been awesome to watch.

And Carlos Marmlol will replace Kerry Wood on the NL AS Game roster.</font>

If Carlos Marmol is replacing Wood, then some lucky American League late inning pitcher will be getting a win.

[Evil Vito]

If Carlos Marmol is replacing Wood, then some lucky American League late inning pitcher will be getting a win.

<font color=goldenrod>Yep, between Carlos Marmlol and Brian Wilson I don't really see how the NL can win.

My guess is that the AL is down in the 8th but they manage to take the lead off of Lidge (he hasn't surrendered a HR yet this year so he's due) and that sets up the Rivera save that MLB wants.</font>

[Skippord]

Brian Wilson is reasonably good

[Skippord]

I wonder if the Rockies powerful offense can get more than one hit tonight :|

[RP]

<font color=goldenrod>Yep, between Carlos Marmlol and Brian Wilson I don't really see how the NL can win.

My guess is that the AL is down in the 8th but they manage to take the lead off of Lidge (he hasn't surrendered a HR yet this year so he's due) and that sets up the Rivera save that MLB wants.</font>

Lidge could never surrender a HR for the rest of his life and i'd still remember him for the Puljos HR in the playoffs

[Supreme Olajuwon]

followed by the camera moving to Andy Pettitte going "Oh my God"

classic moment

[SammyG]

Fucking Dodgers. I want to cut Andruw Jones' head off.

[OssMan]

Wow the Phillies are fucking gay

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Gay, Phillies in first heading into the break and Tampa is gonna fall to 2nd. Had a bad feeling that Tampa would play out of their minds for awhile and then fall off. Eh whatever, still a whole other half to go. We'll see.</font>

[ClockShot]

Did a few cogs come out of the machine that is the Tampa Bay Rays?

[Hanso Amore]

There is 1 more team under .500 in the NL West than in the entire AL.

What the Fuck

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Red Sox back in first, Ortiz coming back after the All Star break. Lugo on the DL!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fucking D-Backs, the Mets would totally be in first if they had won today :(

Man, talk about shitty ASB timing...I'd rather not have 3 days off while the Mets are in the middle of their hottest streak in ages. But Thursday should be awesome, pretty sure it'll be Santana vs. Volquez</font> :cool:

[SammyG]

lol Rockies get shutout. WHAT A POWERFUL OFFENSE.

[Skippord]

TWICE IN A ROW, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Skippord]

2 runs in the past 4 games RADICAL!!!!!

[OssMan]

Mets on a 9-0 run

[Nervous Ferret]

Damn just heard about Bobby Murcer now RIP :(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fucking hell it's gonna be a long 3 days. Ah well, at least I usually have fun watching the AS game. Don't really see how the NL can win though since most of their starters are gassed and potentially unavailable.</font>

[Skippord]

Aaron Cook is totally winning the All Star Game

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The lineups have been announced:

AL starting lineup:

1: Ichiro Suzuki, RF, Mariners
2: Derek Jeter, SS, Yankees
3: Josh Hamilton, CF, Rangers
4: Alex Rodriguez, 3B, Yankees
5: Manny Ramirez, LF, Red Sox
6: Milton Bradley, DH, Rangers
7: Kevin Youkilis, 1B, Red Sox
8: Joe Mauer, C, Twins
9: Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox

SP: Cliff Lee, Indians

NL starting lineup:

1: Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins
2: Chase Utley, 2B, Phillies
3: Lance Berkman, 1B, Astros
4: Albert Pujols, DH, Cardinals
5: Chipper Jones, 3B, Braves
6: Matt Holliday, RF, Rockies
7: Ryan Braun, LF, Brewers
8: Kosuke Fukudome, CF, Cubs
9: Geovany Soto, C, Cubs

SP: Ben Sheets, Brewers</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Rivera blows the save in the 9th

[Dragon]

The NL starting lineup looks so much better than the AL one this year.

[OssMan]

Hey, Albert Pujols is actually gonna play this year

[FakeLaser]

Yeah NL shits on the AL this yr

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Who guys got in the Homerun derby? Me I am going with Josh Hamilton because I just heard on SportsCenter that God said so

I remember at my stay over college orientation before my freshman year we wall watched Bobby Abreu go off in that one round a few years back, now I am about to a senior. HOW TIME FLIES :'(

[Hanso Amore]

I like Hamilton because of the left handedness.

I am going Braun though.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ah fuck Steve Phillips just picked Josh Hamilton, that means he's not gonna win.

Also, this Pirates HR call from Saturday has to be one of the best HR calls ever:</font>

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200807123124803

[ClockShot]

Nobody in the derby really interests me.

But if I had to pick, gonna go with Ryan Braun.

[Hanso Amore]

Braun has that Jew Magic.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Seizmore with some HUGE upper deck shots :eek:

[Hanso Amore]

I cant wait until Ichiro starts stroking. Its weird seeing him jack them, but he will probably park around 8.

I watched his BP once, I dont think any stayed in the park.

[Hanso Amore]

Thought for you....


2 of the 8 guys in the derby are 2B.

I remember when no 2B had ANY pop. Things are changing.

[Evil Vito]

I cant wait until Ichiro starts stroking. Its weird seeing him jack them, but he will probably park around 8.

I watched his BP once, I dont think any stayed in the park.


<font color=goldenrod>Except Ichiro isn't in it.</font>

[ClockShot]

Single digits so far.

[ClockShot]

LOL. George Brett flipping out.

Ah, the good ol' days.

[Dragon]

LOL, did anyone see Utley say "fuck you" to the crowd after he was booed during introductions. Must be a ton of Mets fans there today.

Also, was just reading something about Papelbon saying he thinks he deserves to close the All-Star game. Besides the fact that it is the last year in Yankee Stadium and the fact that Mariano will probably go down as one of the best closers ever, Rivera is having a better year than him this year anyway. I could only imagine the reaction at Yankee Stadium if Papelbon comes running out during the 9th; it'd be mayhem lol.

[Dragon]

Hamilton up now. Was looking forward to seeing him hit the most.

[Dragon]

Wow, off the sign in right field. Ridiculous

[McLegend]

Abreu's record is gone :(

[Evil Vito]

LOL, did anyone see Utley say "fuck you" to the crowd after he was booed during introductions. Must be a ton of Mets fans there today.

Also, was just reading something about Papelbon saying he thinks he deserves to close the All-Star game. Besides the fact that it is the last year in Yankee Stadium and the fact that Mariano will probably go down as one of the best closers ever, Rivera is having a better year than him this year anyway. I could only imagine the reaction at Yankee Stadium if Papelbon comes running out during the 9th; it'd be mayhem lol.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah that's what I was saying a few weeks ago, Francona would get blasted by EVERYONE. That's why they should have just let Rivera start to avoid that whole thing.

Holy shit Hamilton</font>

[Dragon]

LOL, that old man threw 54 pitches.

Hamilton pretty much made this HR derby worthwhile with that first round

[FakeLaser]

Holy fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Josh Hamilton

Never seen anyone blast homers like that EVER

[ClockShot]

Hamilton laid siege to the House. Ouch.

[Dragon]

Probably one of the more ridiculous things I've seen. He must have been up there close to half an hour.

Pretty hilarious seeing that cop strangle that kid trying to get the ball in the black seats too

[Sepholio]

Probably one of the more ridiculous things I've seen. He must have been up there close to half an hour.

Pretty hilarious seeing that cop strangle that kid trying to get the ball in the black seats too

ROFL yes. It will be on CNN tomorrow with the kids family suing NYPD. It was a bit extreme tbh.

[OssMan]

lol the guy who got the ball in the black seats ran down the tunnel which leads to who knows where and the cop chased him down

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Why are those seats even there? Concerts?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Damn.</font> :(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The funny thing about the whole Papelbon situation...really, the AL also has Rodriguez, Nathan, Soria, Sherrill.....I bet if any of them said the same thing as Papelbon, Yanks fans would give it a pass as "eh he wants to shine in the spotlight, who wouldn't?"

but a Red Sox player says it, so it is total bullshit and disrespectful to the Yankees</font> :o

[FakeLaser]

Why are those seats even there? Concerts?
People used to sit there but batters complained it was right in the batting eye so they blacked out the section and don't let anyone sit there. There's not even seats there anymore. It's just kinda like sidewalk painted black - steps with the bleachers removed.

Also, Justin Morneau is the biggest buzzkill ever. First he steals Derek Jeter's MVP award and now this

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Oh yeah and one other thing...maybe this just annoyed me because I'm a Mets fan....but during the ESPN game yesterday, at Shea Stadium....a stadium that's gonna get torn down, they spent like 3 minutes tops talking about how it was the last year at Shea but spent a solid 2-3 innings harping on about all the experiences at YANKEE Stadium.

Now don't get me wrong...I get that Yankee Stadium obviously has a lot more history, is more heralded, and the AS Game is gonna be there...but christ, you'd think absolutely nothing happened at Shea in its 44 years listening to the ESPN guys. Hell, one of the most replayed moments in baseball history happened there. I know they are idiots, but that just pissed me off. Not to mention, they were just at Yankee Stadium the week earlier so they could have talked about that then.

Guess I'm just a little annoyed of the NY media not giving a shit about Shea. Again, it might just be because I'm a Met fan and have a personal attachment to the stadium.</font> :-\

[FakeLaser]

Shea is a fucking dump, that's why.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I realize its a dump, and for that I'm glad a change is coming. But it just annoys me that they seemed to make it look like Shea was a one year rental stadium...as if NOTHING had ever happened there. :o

Meh, whatever, not expecting much more out of Joe Morgan.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wow, apparently Bonds' agent has said he's now willing to sign for the league minimum. I'm normally not big on conspiracy theories but even I have to say now that MLB told each team to not sign him. I doubt ALL 30 teams would pass on him for such a cheap price.

I can see a big market team not wanting him, but a team like the Royals could draw a shitload of publicity and possibly even avoid the cellar with the Tribe sucking hard.</font> :o

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL Wade Boggs wore a Yankees hat and there were no Red Sox or Mets representatives there (since gayass Gary Carter decided to wear an Expos hat)</font>

[OssMan]

For some reason FOX thinks it's cool to use the Jurassic Park theme for the allstar game

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wow this game is terrible so far...no score through 3 1/2...guys are just swinging at everything.</font>

[Skippord]

Matt HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLIDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[OssMan]

Michael Young is gonna hit another triple

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Going into the 7th, I have a horrible feeling that Wagner will give up a 3-run bomb in the 8th and that'll set up Rivera for a 3-2 AL win.

PLEASE tell me I'm wrong.</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Hey did you hear Josh Hamilton used to do drugs?

[OssMan]

Yeah Yankee Stadium!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol now Wagner's gonna give it up and be the losing pitcher</font>

[OssMan]

YEAH WAGNER!

[Skippord]

well played Billy Wagner

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I knew Wagner was giving it up the second he gave up a hit to Sizemore</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>FUCK YOU UGGLA</font>

[OssMan]

What the hell Uggla

[Skippord]

oh so it wasn't Aaron Cook's fault

[Corndad]

Uggla made sure to get that out.

[Corndad]

Nice play by Tejada

[OssMan]

Holy fucking shit how did the NL get out of that inning.

[Skippord]

Aaron Cook > The World

[Skippord]

that's how

[Corndad]

Do they bring back Rivera for another inning?

[Corndad]

oh please dear god not another tie.

[Skippord]

Aaron "Houdini" Cook

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Best ASG ever</font>

[Skippord]

Woah is Nate McClouth a jackrabbit?

[Skippord]

so Double Play here?

[SammyG]

Honestly, FUCK YOU UGGLA.

[SammyG]

By the way, my boy Russell Martin is the fucking shit. That was a tough one hopper on that throw from center.

[Corndad]

Nate is like the only high spot on the Pirates. We take pride in our one All-star every year lol

[Skippord]

Dan Uggla is going to kill himself after this game

[SammyG]

Can you tell me why Aaron Cook is an all star?

[Skippord]

uh Clint, mind getting the ace of our pitching staff the fuck out of the game

that would be great

[Skippord]

could someone tell me who the hell taught Dan Uggla how to field a ball

[Corndad]

Uggla just needs this game to end.

[Skippord]

seriously does Dan Uggla have a personal vendetta against Aaron Cook

[SammyG]

Can someone tell me why Russell Martin did not start this game?!

[SammyG]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, GOT OUTTA THAT ONE TOO.

[FakeLaser]

goddddddddddddddd

[Corndad]

I just pray to god this doesn't end in a freakin tie.

[Skippord]

Aaron Cook for MVP!!!!

[Skippord]

actually Dan Uggla for MVP!!!!

[Corndad]

actually Dan Uggla for MVP!!!!

Yea if the AL wins...

[SammyG]

God Damnit, you stupid faggot. LAY DOWN A GOD DAMN BUNT

[SammyG]

Come on COREY HART. Think of ur teammates showering you with beer while you hold ur daughter.

[Skippord]

Dan Uggla will end up winning this game for the NL somehow

[SammyG]

No. Russell Martin will.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Can someone tell me why Russell Martin did not start this game?!

The starters are determined by a fan ballot. Whoever receives the most fan votes is named the starter for his respective position. The reason Russell Martin did not start this game is because he did not receive the greatest number of fan votes for a National League Catcher.

Hope that helps:y:

[Corndad]

Oh poor Danny boy.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>WTF Uggla</font>

[Skippord]

ok I don't even blame him for that one but for God's sakes Dan

[OssMan]

Uggla :|

[Corndad]

Good Lord. Will someone score already?

[Corndad]

Oh shit. nice try Nate

[Skippord]

Matt Holliday wants out of there

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>FUCK YOU LIDGE, COME ON</font>

[OssMan]

Lidge sucks

[OssMan]

COME ON

[OssMan]

Good thing they took out Martin cause he definately wouldn't have made that tag

[Skippord]

that was a really lackluster ending

[IC Champion]

Good thing they took out Martin cause he definately wouldn't have made that tag

Exactly what I thought, that guy was fucking great back there.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I bet Hurdle just put McCann in there because he felt bad that he would have been the ONLY player not used. Fucking Hurdle.

The only chance the NL ever has at winning an AS game again is getting lucky and blowing out a pitcher for 5 runs or something....ONLY chance. You can't let the AL hang in there.

I hope Lidge sucks the rest of this year.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Interesting to note: McCann was the catcher when the AL took the lead in 06, 07, and now 08. :o Fuck him.</font>

[Dragon]

Crazy game. Weak ending though with a sac fly after 15 innings. I have a feeling if Morneau was within 20 feet of the bag he would have been called safe. Would have been a terrible situation for Francona to be in having to throw Kazmir out there again. Francona's reaction was pretty great, he was probably the happiest person there when it was done.

I also thought Lidge might give up a huge HR and then suck for the next year.

[Dragon]

I actually liked all the pre-game stuff too. The game is definitely a lot more interesting when its in your own team's stadium though.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

JD Drew winning the All Star MVP in Yankee Stadium...YESSS

Also, I read on another message board that JD was the next in line to pitch - that would have been great.

But I agree about changing the catcher, they should have taken out Wright and let McCann DH for one at bat instead. Never realized Martin was so good behind the plate (also never see Dodgers games since I live in Boston...)

[Nervous Ferret]

lol at Uggla 0-4 3Ks 6LOB and 3 fielding Errors

He's an All-Star

[Nervous Ferret]

Also lol the one AB that was not a K was a GIDP with the bases loaded

[Skippord]

When someone finds Dan Uggla hanging in a closet tomorrow...

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

http://images.sportsline.com/u/uspresswire/photos/20080715_jla_sr6_166_lower.jpg
THE HOUSE THAT JD DREW BUILT

Like no chance of this happening but I hope the Yankees flatter in the second half and finish in like a distant 3rd in the AL East with the last memorable Yankee Stadium moment being JD Drew getting on base 4 times (+ a 2 run homer) and locking up the MVP award in the 15 inning All Star Game.

[SammyG]

All I know is that Russell Martin is the fucking man. Amazing player, people need to start realizing that just because the Dodgers suck, doesn't mean we can't produce an amazing catcher.

[ClockShot]

Wow. Didn't think this would go extra innings.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Here's a neat little stat that might be important for the end of the year: of the Rays, Sox, and Yanks, only New York is at .500 on the road. Tampa is 6 games under and Boston is 7 games under. If only the Yankees were better at home they'd have a legit chance of winning the East.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Destiny-wise the Yankees pretty much have to win the World Series this year. Everything is set up so perfect for them to win. It's Yankee Stadium's last year, they held the All Star Game at Yankee Stadium and had a nice ceremony for past greats before the game, Goose Gossage is the only player going into the Hall of Fame this year, everything is set up for them to have a magical World Series run. Don't fuck up.

[YOUR Hero]

Jays

[Loose Cannon]

nice game, althought I went to bed in the 15th :(

lol @ the crowd getting all over Papelbum, but cheering for JD Drew. I don't know if they cheered him when he won the MVP though.

Felt bad for Ugla. I know how that feels.

[Innovator]

I loved the crowd when Papelbon came in

[McLegend]

Woah Brad Lidge got up 6 times in the pen and threw over 100 pithces...

I really don't like it.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Gonna be interesting to see how guys like Lidge, Kazmir, Webb, Sherrill, etc. all respond immediately after the break. Wouldn't shock me at all to see new rules next year on who can be eligible to pitch and how pitchers can be used, etc.

Ultimately, I think they should scrap the entire home field advantage in the WS rule and accept that it's an exhibition game. It's meant to be a break from the season but the players all looked stressed to hell yesterday. If they insist on putting home field on the line, they need to let the managers of each league get together and pick everyone on the team...no fans, no players, none of that.

Still don't see what's wrong with giving home field to whoever has the best record going into the WS (in a case of a tie they use head to head, vs. division, etc. as tiebreakers)...it'd most likely be an AL team anyway but at least it makes more sense. MLB would never do it because it would complicate ticket sales but that's how it should be done.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Also, I have to say, if the Yanks go onto win the World Series in Game 6 or 7 at home...they have the ghosts of Babe, Gehrig, and Mantle to thank for pushing McLouth's ball back in...thought that thing was headed for the upper deck when it came off his bat.</font> :o

[Loose Cannon]

John Kruk went off this morning on ESPN saying the whole thing with pitching these guys like Kazmir is ridiculous. He said more guys should be brought to the game to help in situations like this.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah there are definitely gonna be some rule changes for next year. I think the easiest is to just get rid of the stip because that would just make the whole thing more relaxed and you wouldn't have to worry about it.

Hell, since the AL usually wins anyway, just make home field based on interleague play. It would at least avoid the AS Game drama with the availability of pitchers.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Out of boredom, here are the venues (and rumored venues) for the next few ASGs:

2009: St. Louis (confirmed)
2010: Anaheim (confirmed)
2011: Arizona (rumored)...I've also heard Kansas City rumored
2012: Citi Field (rumored but strong chance)
2013: One of the new Florida ballparks most likely</font>

[RoXer]

Arizona is a HORRIBLE venue for an All-Star game.

[SammyG]

Dodger Stadium, come on now, hella historic ballpark.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol Can't believe someone on TPWW just seriously called him Papelbum, that's hilarious

Also Chase Utley is now one of my new favorite players
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[SammyG]

lol, did he say fuck you?

[Loose Cannon]

lol Can't believe someone on TPWW just seriously called him Papelbum, that's hilarious


it was the front cover of the NY Daily News there guy. they showed the paper like 5 times last night.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Heard a good idea on ATH just now. Select your AS team as usual...but then, each starting pitcher has to agree to pitch at least 3 innings unless they rack up a ton of pitches through those 3 (which is usually not a problem in the AS game)...if not, they can come to get introduced and all that but they have an alternate picked to pitch instead. Eliminates any pitching problems and avoids having David Wright vs. JD Drew for homefield.

And most of the panel said that putting home field in the WS is a good idea. I know the numbers prove otherwise but I don't really see what the big deal about homefield is unless you get a tie game in the 9th or something. Maybe I only think that because I saw the Giants win 11 straight on the road so I know that homefield doesn't matter to some people.</font>

[FakeLaser]

Papelbon and Wagner both blow it, amazing

[Skippord]

Aaron Cook should have lost that game like 4 times last night

I have no idea how he got out of those jams

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

it was the front cover of the NY Daily News there guy. they showed the paper like 5 times last night.Yeah I saw it guy - I don't see what that has to do with anything though?

Navarro overthrew on a steal attempt and allowed the runner to get to 3rd who then scored on a sac fly - I really don't see how that's blowing it either.

I kind of wish the game went longer just because I am now hearing more and more positional guys who where willing to step up and pitch. Would be hilarious if home field advantage in the World Series (gotta be one of the stupidest things ever too) was decided by David Wright or J.D. Drew on the mound. Drew probably would have struck out the side though to add to the greatest All Star game performance in Yankee Stadium ever. ;)

[Loose Cannon]

you made it sound like I came up with it out of nowhere or something. Like I'm Gertner

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>According to WFAN, the Yanks are about to sign Richie Sexson</font>

[Dragon]

<font color=goldenrod>According to WFAN, the Yanks are about to sign Richie Sexson</font>

Doesn't seem like a terrible move I guess. He's hit lefties this year so hopefully thats the only time he plays.

[Loose Cannon]

haha, as soon as I read he got released on ESPN, i said to myself watch the Yankees pick him up. such a Yankee move.

[FakeLaser]

We already have 800 DHs, what the fuck

[Loose Cannon]

you know a Bonds signing is in the works

[ClockShot]

Hideo Nomo calls it a career after 12 seasons.

Tony Clark is going back to Arizona. Got traded for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Phillies get Joe Blanton for 3 minor leaguers</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ouch, awful start by Santana tonight. 4 IP, 5 ER...nearly all the runs came with 2 strikes on the hitter. Just didn't have it today...eh, this is prolly only like the 2nd legit bad game he's had all year and it also came with a full week's rest.

Hopefully he pitches better on normal rest against the Phillies or the short-minded Mets fans will boo him.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Holy shit, the offense is on fire. Overcoming a bad day by Santana and a bullpen meltdown. :love:

10 in a row, tied for first.</font> :love:

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I want to make fun of the Sexson pick up so bad but I will withhold judgment until the season over.

And before anyone says anything I know its a low risk signing

I hope they pick up Bonds though, would be great. Maybe everyone would then get off the "Classiest Organization in Baseball the NEW YORK YANKEES!" BS because guys can't have facial hair...nah probably not

[YOUR Hero]

I sort of thought the Jays were going to take a risk on Sexson.

[ClockShot]

This is either laughable, or interesting.

Francisco Liriano's agent is asking the players union to investigate the Twins as to why he hasn't been called back up to the roster from AAA. He's 7-0 with a 2.73 ERA in 9 starts down there.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yep, that happens all the time. The union nearly did that with Matt Wise this year, he was set to return to the Mets' pen but they didn't activate him for awhile.

It'll prolly happen with Luis Castillo too as Damion Easley and Argenis Reyes are > him so the mets aren't rushing.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ugh I hate the New York media...Santana said like 5 or 6 times yesterday "I have no excuses"...but they kept pressing him into talking about the 8 days off and the fact that he couldn't throw a bullpen over the AS break.....and so of course once they press him into talking the headlines are all like SANTANA COMES UP WITH EXCUSES!!!</font>

[Nervous Ferret]

Richie Sexson up Greg Smith

[Skippord]

Gonna go to the Rockies game 2niteeeeeeeeeeeeeee, I want to see Nate McClouth play

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Streak over and the gayass Phillies are winning :( Ah well</font>

[SammyG]

Wow. After 1, in Arizona, 4-3. That's usually about as many runs as the Dodgers can score in a game, 3.

[DaveWadding]

LOL Kuroda.

[Skippord]

Seth Smith inside the park home run :cool:

[SammyG]

LOL Kuroda.
DODGERS WIN

[ClockShot]

Ian Kinsler's 25 game hit streak came to and end.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Adam Loewen, who was at one point the top pitching prospect in the Orioles' system...is pulling an Ankiel and reinventing himself as an outfielder/first baseman.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Watching Beckett get roughed up...his ERA now over 4....seems so weird how his career has a pattern. Odd numbered years he does well, even numbered years he sucks. :o

Also watched the Yanks game while it was on...I dunno, I think they are gonna go on a huge tear in the coming weeks so they'll decide against trading for a bat. Don't really see them NOT making the playoffs but then again I felt that same way about the Braves since I grew up with them in the playoffs every year until they finally missed it in 2006.</font>

[Dragon]

Walk-off HBP for Molina in the 12th. Kinda leaned into it but it got the job done.

Actually feeling really good about the Yankee pitching right now. If they have one more guy step up for the 4th spot in the rotation they will be in good shape. Moose/Pettitte/Joba have all been solid.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wow, the Mets and Reds were originally going to start at 7:30, it got pushed back to 7:40 because Barry Larkin is getting inducted into the Reds' HOF and he was going to give a short speech, fair enough.

Well apparently his speech went long and even after it was done they took AGES to get the podium off the field and they are standing around taking pictures. Meanwhile, Oliver Perez has already completed his warmups for the game meant to start at 7:40 and is just standing around and apparently he's not allowed to go back into the bullpen to continue warming up.

Prolly gonna be ice cold by the time he actually gets to the mound in the bottom of the 1st. :( Bad timing.</font> :o

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm hearing Street may have been traded to the Brewers</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Boston papers all over this Manny Ramirez non-sense. Tuned into a sports talk radio show for like 15 seconds today and the first caller I heard was some guy saying "Enough is enough we gotta trade Manny!!" Damn some people are so stupid. There is no possible trade out there that makes this Red Sox team better without Manny Ramirez.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah the Sox would be beyond retarded to trade him, though I doubt they'll pick up his club options. Imagine if he went to the Yanks. :o It's funny because most Yankee fans say they want nothing to do with Manny but if he signed there I'm sure they'd do a 180.</font>

[MVP]

There's a good chance the Sox will pick up Manny's option.

[Innovator]

I'm really liking the Ken Singleton & David Cone announcing team, I hope Kay stays on vacation

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>ESPN reports the Brewers have acquired Ray Durham. It's not yet known what they received in return, although according to the Milwaukee Sentinel, OF prospect Darren Ford was removed from his class-A Brevard County starting lineup yesterday "with indications he is being traded." MLBTR covered movement on this yesterday.

Durham, a switch hitter, brings his bat to the Brewers bench and could take over Rickie Weeks' spot on the depth chart if Weeks continues to struggle in the second half.</font>

[Dragon]

Nice little sweep of the A's. Pitching was great the whole series and Cano is on fire like he usually is after the break.

[Innovator]

Someone has to tell Cano the season doesn't start in July

[ClockShot]

Not bad, Bombers.

Come on Angels, ice the cake for us tonight.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nice, going into a 3 game set with the Phillies' tied for first. :cool: Hopefully the starting pitching will be better this time around now that everyone will be back on their regular rest.</font>

[Hanso Amore]

Cano has the skills and tools to be the best 2Bman in the AL. He just needs to put it together for a whole season.

[Big Fat Mike]

God I want to punch Jason Giambi in the head and then shave that dead rat off his lip.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wow the Rays and Red Sox both sucking serious dick. I can see the Yankees right on the verge of first by this time next week. Like I said, I really can't see the Yankees NOT making the playoffs somehow...just a feeling.

lol imagine if the Yanks won the WS in Game 6 or 7 at Yankee Stadium...I bet every fan in the world who isn't a Yankees fan would probably resemble that Family Guy ep where they had a puke-a-thon.</font> :o

[ClockShot]

:yes:

[Gertner]

Jays finally win. So sad when friggen Marco Scutaro is one of your rbi leaders

[Hanso Amore]

I wish i could grow a Giambi like Stache. God it is amazing.

[MVP]

Time for the Sox to send Manny Delcarmen back to AAA and call up Masterson to work out of the bullpen. Starting to get that Eric Gagne chill every time he comes out of the pen.

[Skippord]

solid 8 run first inning for the Dodgers today :|

[ClockShot]

Come on, Seattle.

*insert live audience laughing here*

[ClockShot]

I wanna go swimming in that waterfall.

[ClockShot]

Nice game.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL ok so...this is easily the biggest fanboy ever:

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=2000206&topic=44412249

The sad thing is, a lot of my friends have said the SAME thing. For those who don't feel like looking at the link...they think the Yanks could maintain the same roster as is throughout the season and just win the WS based on it being the last year at the Stadium. :o I believe in karma and all...but goddamn.

The Yanks are playing damn good ball right now, but they can't kid themselves into thinking the offense is gonna suddenly click and that Ponson and Rasner are gonna be enough...they need to make a move, not something huge, but something to bolster the team.
Being a Mets fan, I feel the same way about the Mets' current hot streak...as great as guys like Easley and Tatis are playing, there's simply no way it's gonna last. I really want them to get Nady or something. I love that guy.</font>

[Innovator]

Yankees need a veteran pitcher for the 4th or 5th slot, not an ace just someone competent

[SammyG]

lol Rockies.

[SammyG]

HAHA, 15-3 now.

LOONEY SHOWWW

[Skippord]

this is a fun game to watch *kills self*

[SammyG]

When Andruw Jones has a hit, you KNOW your team is terrible.

*prays for D-bags to lose*

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Lester no ER through 7 so far, Red Sox gotta pick up a W here can't drop 4 in a row..

[Skippord]

When Andruw Jones has a hit, you KNOW your team is terrible.

*prays for D-bags to lose*
well when you play in the NL West you can be pretty sure your team is terrible

[Hanso Amore]

The Yanks needed Wang this year. if he can somehow rebound quicker, and be ready for the playoffs, then its fucking on.

But I agree, they just need to nab a solid 3 or 4 for the playoff rotation. I will take Pettite/Muss/Joba/Pickup as the 4 man group based on experience and Joba's studliness.


Offensively, they are slumping this year, so they dont need to make a move, they need to stop fucking up.


seriously

Damon is amazing this year
Jeter is an All Star
Abreu is a great producer
A Rod is fucking amazing as always
Giambi provides solid power, OBP and runs, wears out pitchers, but low BA
Matsui should be back before too long and he is a great hitter
Cano is his usual 2nd half stud
Melky is the yanks Eckstein. Always gets it done with no flashy numbers.
Posada is still a solid hitter
Sexson/Molina are a good bench combo (Sexson is hitting like 320 this year against lefties, so he has a spot starter/Pinch Hitter use)

The Yanks have as good and offense as anyone, they just need to all click at once like they always do the 2nd half.

Now, we need to figure out who the pitcher is. I imagine we will rent Burnett since he is going to opt out, and they will overpay.

I wouldnt mind seeing a guy like Aaron Cook as our 4th starter.

[Hanso Amore]

Think this year we will see a sub 500 team in the playoffs again? man that NL west sucks....even though they have 3 really talented teams.

[ClockShot]

Godzilla declines surgery and he's gonna try to come back.

Posada on the other hand, is on the fence on season ending shoulder surgery.

[Dragon]

I'm not expecting Matsui or Posada back this year.

The Yankees definitely should make a couple little moves and suprisingly it doesn't have to be with the bullpen. The pen has been really good so far and the final piece is getting rid of Hawkins and bringing Bruney up.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Astros acquire Randy Wolf.....not quite sure what they are thinking there since Wolf is meh and they are way out of it with the Cubs, Brewers, and Cardinals ahead of them.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nationals get: IF Emilio Bonifacio
Diamondbacks gets: RHP Jon "The Wookie" Rauch</font>

[SammyG]

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[SammyG]

Well, looks like it's LA's turn to get hammered today.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fuck this team. This bullpen is shit.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>This game was a fucking microcosm of last September in one night. Santana probably should murder everyone in the bullpen because he should have 12 wins by now but he's going to still be stuck at 8.</font>

[Nervous Ferret]

Yankees up to 10 games over .500 :cool: Another sweep tommorrow going into the Sox series would be jAwesome

Bullpen has been ridiculously good lately, as Micheal Kay would tell you. Great outing by Rasner doesn't hurt either

[Nervous Ferret]

also lol@ mets

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Bah, fuck it. I need to pick a secondary team to follow. I don't care that the Mets are only gonna be 1 game back...I don't trust this bullpen AT ALL. I'll gladly eat crow if they turn it around but after that one hot stretch it seems like they remembered they are Mets relievers, and so sucking comes in the job description.</font>

[McLegend]

:cool:

[Skippord]

Ian Stewart just annihilated a ball

[Gertner]

Adam Fucking Lind

[Skippord]

Ok after these past 2 or 3 games Ian Stewart has shown me why he's the Rox best offensive prospect

[Skippord]

wow fuck you Matt Kemp

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Cool I picked up Ubaldo Jimenez cause I badly needed an extra starter...but after the Rockies got smackded around I opted to not start him yesterday.</font> :mad:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Still reeling from last night's loss...that might have been the most gutting loss for me since Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS. Sure last September was beyond depressing but that happened like every day so I got used to it.

I REALLY want the Mets to swing a deal for Nady and Marte now, but I doubt it'll happen because the Pirates want 2 prospects for each and as it is, all of the Mets' prospects are in AA.</font>

[Dragon]

Another good game for the Yanks, nice to sweep two teams that are right there in the WC race.

Mussina is a machine right now. 8 innings of shut-out ball today. 13-6, 3.26 ERA for the year.

And Cano has raised his average from .246 to .265 since the AS break.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yankees get: LHP Jarrod Washburn, DH/IF Jose Vidro
Mariners get: LHP Kei Igawa and a low-level prospect

Could be finalized soon...would seem like ass rape and I don't know why the fuck the Mariners would want Igawa...but Washburn is due $10.35M next year and Vidro has a vesting option that vests at either 400 or 450 ABs (which it probably won't vest since Vidro would barely play)</font>

[ClockShot]

Washburn is 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA at the moment. 5th in the league for losses but got a complete game under his belt.

Someone give me some insight on this. I'm all for unloading Igawa, but something don't feel right.

[Boomer]

Chipper and Hudson have possible injuries in the same game. Great.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wooooo nice win tonight. While I can't help but feel that the Mets should be 2 games out in front, it's all tied up and last night's debacle can be erased.</font> :cool:

[McLegend]

Brett Myers does suck.

[Hanso Amore]

Washburn used to be a borderline number 2.

He still can have flashes, and maybe with the yanks hewill ignite and have a few good games. But honestly, I pray Wang can make it back for the playoffs. Washburn just might help us get there though.

Vidro will be a nice bat off the bench.

Minor deal, we really needed something better, and might have to make another move.

[OssMan]

Delgado threw a bat at Jamie Moyer. Phillie fans are gonna explode

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah I saw that...then Delgado tried to bunt when he came up to bat.</font> :lol:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Alone in first :eek:

Amazing game by Perez today. Delgado is beastin' right now.</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Delgado threw a bat at Jamie Moyer. Phillie fans are gonna explodeWhat? I gotta see this lol

[Evil Vito]

What? I gotta see this lol

<font color=goldenrod>It wasn't anything special. Basically Moyer was at bat and he lost control of it and the bat flew. Delgado was closest to it so he picked it up and chucked it back.....not AT Moyer.....he just lobbed it in his general direction to speed things up. Delgado laughed it off, Moyer looked pissed though.

Then later on when Delgado came to the plate Moyer threw somewhat inside...then the next pitch Delgado tried to bunt and that pissed Moyer off even more for some reason.</font>

[VonErichLives]

there is some random reports that Halliday has told the Blue Jays he wants a trade... and they're talking to NL teams.

[YOUR Hero]

I wouldn't be completely surprised as Hallady has voiced over the last 1 1/2 that he's tired of mediocrity. He's been saying that to spark his team, but at some point I'd bet he'd get frustrated and want out. They just signed him though to a multi year multi $$$ contract so they'll do everything they can to keep him.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Crazy brawl at a minor league game. No sound but here's a vid of it...the pitcher who threw the ball wound up getting arrested cause it hit a fan, causing injuries.</font>

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1418565565/bctid1688297742

[ClockShot]

Bonds to the Bronx?

SAY IT AIN'T SO, JOE!

[SammyG]

wow @ the idea of Bonds going up to bat in Yankee Stadium as a Yankee. No way, do not do this.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

New York Yankees the Classiest Organization in the history of the game! Look at them without any facial hair, so classy

[Loose Cannon]

didn't I just say this on like the last page.

But I heard this morning that basically it was just talk. They were basically going through every single player available out there and giving thoughts. It's like they had a list of players and went through the names one by one

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Really hope they sign Bonds, would be amazing. I know they won't, but it would be awesome.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nady just got pulled from the Pirates game and Marte was shown in the dugout shaking hands as well. And supposedly the Yanks pulled their pitcher from a AA game. Hmm...</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Rays minor leaguer Reid Brignac also got pulled...we'll see.</font>