MLB 2009 Season Thread

[Evil Vito]

Trade deadline is over. But you can still pull off DFA trades until the end of this month.

<font color=goldenrod>Even longer actually...teams can continue making DFA moves throughout the remainder of the regular season, although anybody not in your organization by the end of August 31st is ineligible for the postseason. So really the only reason to make a move is if you are in an extremely tight race and need an extra body to even get you into the playoffs, or if you are picking up a guy under contract for the next season, etc.

I seem to remember a couple years ago the Red Sox acquired Mike Stanton in the second to last day of the season for a couple of minor leaguers...a move nobody could quite figure out as he was ineligible for the postseason and only under contract through the rest of that year.</font>

[Loose Cannon]

this is what kills me about not living in NY anymore. 14th inning and I can't watch a thing. well just Baseball 2 night

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>This Yanks/Sox game is one of the best I've ever seen.</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Tazawa Mania!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sox needed a run in that top half though, they are running out of options with pitching here. Yanks still got a few arms in the pen - and the top of the order coming up

[Innovator]

DAMON WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT, LEARN TO BUNT

[Innovator]

ITS AN AAAABOMB

FROM AAAAAAAAAAA-ROD

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Was hoping the winning hit wouldn't have been either Jeter or A-Rod...but ah well. Damn good game.

Now to flip over to the Mets to see if K-Rod blows a save to the lowly Padres.</font>

[Loose Cannon]

WOW, we love you A-ROD :shifty:

[Dragon]

Wow, ridiculous game. Would have sucked to lose that one.

[Loose Cannon]

was that Byung-Hyun Kim on the mound

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Was hoping the winning hit wouldn't have been either Jeter or A-Rod...but ah well. Damn good game.

Now to flip over to the Mets to see if K-Rod blows a save to the lowly Padres.</font>

<font color=goldenrod>...and he does. Without even getting an out.

I'd like to re-do my wisdom teeth operation again. It would be less painful.</font>

[Evil Vito]

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs132.snc1/5650_1187201515211_1083480490_30620722_2237526_n.jpg

[Heros Welcome]

LOL! God these Mets are a joke.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol just said on ESPN A-Rod is a "True Yankee" now, shut the fuck up seriously. This true Yankee stuff is so retarded, he is the best player on the team.

Plus I'm pretty sure he's already hit a walk off home run against the Red Sox. I know for a fact he's at least hit a homer off of Papelbon in the top of the 9th at Fenway to put the Yankees a head.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Also on ESPN they played both local announcers when A-Rod hit the homer back to back. Just made the Yankee's guy sound so much more ridiculous, he is like a cartoon or something. AN A-BOMB FOR A-ROD! THE NIGHT THAT TURNED INTO EARLY MORNING!

[Loose Cannon]

Michael Kay is Clockshot's hero

[Skippord]

I would like to request the Rockies be moved to the NL central

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Woo the Reds score 10 runs in a game for the first time since May 13. And it came in a game with Lincecum pitching.

[Skippord]

also woo the Reds beat the Giants

[ClockShot]

Michael Kay is Clockshot's hero

:wtf: Uh....no. I'm included in the group that can't stand him as well.

And FYI, that was Junichi Tazawa that was on the hill for Boston. Poor bastard got called up from AAA yesterday.

[RP]

not this season

Trust me he does. There's more to it then just stats.

[Triple Naitch]

John Sterling is so much worse than Michael Kay.

A.J. Burnett may be the worst pie assassin in baseball. He barely got A-Rod's ear.

[YOUR Hero]

So I walked away from baseball here in the last little bit as I have been realbusy and the Jays are killing my soul. So.

So...

So I find out today they traded Rolen to Cincy?

WTF?

Why did Cincy want him? What did the Jays get? Was it Encarnationne (sp?) ... is that it?... was there more to the deal??

Don't quite get it. Does Cincy have a chance this year?

Hmmm.

And the Jays put Rios on waivers, he was claimed and the Jays poulled him off. OK. Um... They just went through a big deal of signing him to a 64+ million dollar 6 year deal and they are fishing him? .... any idea who claimed him? Rios is a bit of a headcase. Can be very unfocused, but I would still say he has a lot of upside.

BAh. Whatever. JP is a goof, imho.

[DaveWadding]

was that Byung-Hyun Kim on the mound

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

[DaveWadding]

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/pg2/2002/0318/photo/a_grace_i.jpg

Ahh, that's better.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

:wtf: Uh....no. I'm included in the group that can't stand him as well.

And FYI, that was Junichi Tazawa that was on the hill for Boston. Poor bastard got called up from AAA yesterday.
Sucks he gave up that HR to A-Rod but I mean he did do pretty well the inning before when they put him in during the 14th. He struck out Texeria with a running in score position among other things. I'll admit I never really heard of this guy before last night but some of my friends where saying they have been waiting for his debut so maybe he will stick around for a while.

So I walked away from baseball here in the last little bit as I have been realbusy and the Jays are killing my soul. So.

So...

So I find out today they traded Rolen to Cincy?

WTF?

Why did Cincy want him? What did the Jays get? Was it Encarnationne (sp?) ... is that it?... was there more to the deal??

Don't quite get it. Does Cincy have a chance this year?

Hmmm.

And the Jays put Rios on waivers, he was claimed and the Jays poulled him off. OK. Um... They just went through a big deal of signing him to a 64+ million dollar 6 year deal and they are fishing him? .... any idea who claimed him? Rios is a bit of a headcase. Can be very unfocused, but I would still say he has a lot of upside.

BAh. Whatever. JP is a goof, imho.
They probably just put Rios on waivers hoping he would clear them, that way they could have some options later on in the season. It happens to tons of players, I heard the Yankees put Cano on waivers, and I'm sure if anyone made a claim on Cano they would just pull him off. I doubt the Yankees plan on trading Cano later on this month but it just gives them some options when he does clear them.

[Innovator]

Bard was pretty impressive last night for the little I saw of him, if he can control his fastball he'll be a solid closer

[Innovator]

And honestly someone needs to feed these Red Sox farm guys, Buckholz and Bard look like they haven't eaten in a week

[YOUR Hero]

Sucks he gave up that HR to A-Rod but I mean he did do pretty well the inning before when they put him in during the 14th. He struck out Texeria with a running in score position among other things. I'll admit I never really heard of this guy before last night but some of my friends where saying they have been waiting for his debut so maybe he will stick around for a while.


They probably just put Rios on waivers hoping he would clear them, that way they could have some options later on in the season. It happens to tons of players, I heard the Yankees put Cano on waivers, and I'm sure if anyone made a claim on Cano they would just pull him off. I doubt the Yankees plan on trading Cano later on this month but it just gives them some options when he does clear them.

Clear them and then what? Put him in AAA?

I don't think so.

They did it to see if there was interest for him. Like I said, all that investment in himand celebration just a year ago and already looking to move him? Makes little sense.

Anywayz.

Don't understand the Rolen move. Unless it was Rolen wanting to move. Neither team is going anywhere and Rolen is a way better defensive 3B not to mention he's hitting really good (albeit not with much power) this year.

Odd moves by the Jays, from my perspective.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

No I think if they clear waivers then they can just trade them to whoever without the waiver process coming into play.

So say if they put Rios on waivers, he clears them, they are now free to trade him to whoever they want. With the waiver process I think another team can make a claim on a guy and screw up a potential trade or something - to be honest I'm not 100% sure (obviously) but I think it's something like that.

Basically putting a player on waivers isn't a big deal, if the player clears them (most do) it just gives the team an option for trades for the rest of the month.

[YOUR Hero]

But that's just it. The Jays made sucha big deal in his long term signing. Now they want to trade him off? He's not doing anything different this year than what got him the big contract. Except a bit of a lower batting avg.
Maybe they (Jays) finally see he's peaked and the potential isn't there anymore and they are hoping others haven't figured it out yet.

Rios' yearly #'s have never been all that impressive but yet he's raved upon. I'm not calling him a scrub, I like him well enough, but people seem to think he's a 35/35 guy. Don't know why.

Last 3 years, including this year.

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR class=yspsctbg><TD class=ysptblhdr height=18 colSpan=19>Batting</TD></TR><TR class=ysptblthbody1 align=right><TD class=yspdetailttl height=18 width="18%" align=left> Last 3 years</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl width="6%" align=left>Team</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>G</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>AB</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>R</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>H</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>2B</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>3B</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>HR</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>RBI</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>BB</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>K</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>SB</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>CS</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>AVG</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>OBP</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>SLG</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>OPS</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2 align=right><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left> 2007</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left>TOR</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>161</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>643</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>114</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>191</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>43</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>7</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>24</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>85</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>55</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>103</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>17</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>4</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.297</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.354</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.498</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.852</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16> </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1 align=right><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left> 2008</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left>TOR</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>155</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>635</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>91</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>185</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>47</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>8</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>15</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>79</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>44</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>112</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>32</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>8</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.291</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.337</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.461</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.798</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16> </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2 align=right><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left> 2009</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left>TOR</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>106</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>429</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>51</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>112</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>25</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>2</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>13</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>60</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>30</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>77</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>19</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>3</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.261</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.314</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.420</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.734</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[YOUR Hero]

I see the A's released Giambi.

Wonder if anyone else will pick him up for a playoff run. Is he still on the DL?

LOL. Jays were considering him at the start of the year. Jays gotta do something about Overbay. He's not good enough production wise.

[ClockShot]

Speaking of the Blue Jays, word going around is that the White Sox claimed Alex Rios.

Think they'll pick him up?

[YOUR Hero]

Wonder what the trade would be? Their SS (Ramirez?) has that potential. Not like Scutaro will be a fixture past this year. Dunno what the WSOX would think about moving him.

[YOUR Hero]

So I went looking for some older news on the Rolen tradeto Cincy. The JAys also picked up 2 pitching prospects. That makes the deal make more sense,but I wonder just who these prospects are. - as in the chances of them actually ever doing anything.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

But that's just it. The Jays made sucha big deal in his long term signing. Now they want to trade him off? He's not doing anything different this year than what got him the big contract. Except a bit of a lower batting avg.
Maybe they (Jays) finally see he's peaked and the potential isn't there anymore and they are hoping others haven't figured it out yet.

Rios' yearly #'s have never been all that impressive but yet he's raved upon. I'm not calling him a scrub, I like him well enough, but people seem to think he's a 35/35 guy. Don't know why.

Last 3 years, including this year.

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR class=yspsctbg><TD class=ysptblhdr height=18 colSpan=19>Batting</TD></TR><TR class=ysptblthbody1 align=right><TD class=yspdetailttl height=18 width="18%" align=left> Last 3 years</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl width="6%" align=left>Team</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>G</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>AB</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>R</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>H</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>2B</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>3B</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>HR</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>RBI</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>BB</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>K</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>SB</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>CS</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>AVG</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>OBP</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>SLG</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>OPS</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2 align=right><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left> 2007</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left>TOR</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>161</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>643</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>114</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>191</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>43</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>7</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>24</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>85</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>55</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>103</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>17</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>4</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.297</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.354</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.498</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.852</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16> </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1 align=right><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left> 2008</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left>TOR</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>155</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>635</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>91</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>185</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>47</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>8</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>15</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>79</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>44</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>112</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>32</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>8</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.291</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.337</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.461</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.798</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16> </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2 align=right><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left> 2009</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16 align=left>TOR</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>106</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>429</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>51</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>112</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>25</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>2</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>13</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>60</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>30</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>77</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>19</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>3</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.261</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.314</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.420</TD><TD class=yspscores height=16>.734</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
It just gives them some options, like I mentioned I heard the Yankees put Cano through waivers - 0.1% chance of the Yankees moving Cano - but just makes some options.

Also if a team claims Rios they are also claiming his huge contract, so maybe the Jays regret their decision with that?

[Innovator]

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGHES

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Good thing Ramirez got ejected for hitting A-Rod in a 2-0 game in the 7th. Fantastic umpiring right there

[Innovator]

probably had to do more with the high inside pitch to Tex also, ump went a little too far though

[Innovator]

I love how Molina hits a bullet down the left field line and gets a single, slow boy

[Loose Cannon]

JETAAAAAAAA

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

He didn't even hit Texeria

Not that it matters now though, his minor league replacement walked in a run and now gave up a homer. DYN-O-MITE

At least the Rangers lost

[Innovator]

Ballgame over Yankees Win


THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEES WIN

[ClockShot]

Sweet game. CC earned his money big time. BACK TO BACK SHUTOUTS!

And yes Jacoby Ellsbury, we're gonna get you one way or another for being a spoilsport.

[RP]

Nice win last night Cubbies. D. Lee still carrying this team hardcore. MVP consideration please.

[Hanso Amore]

The y are making way too big a deal out of this Hamilton shit

[Triple Naitch]

Those pictures only make me love Hamilton more.

[YOUR Hero]

Hamilton handled/handling it well.

So Peavy is a WSOX now? Wow, missed that. If he gets back healthy. wow wow wow.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Looking forward towards the offseason. Looks pretty bleak for the Mets tbh. Despite having a shitload coming off the payroll even when you account for the raises that guys like Santana and Wright are getting in their contracts, its being said there might only be around $20 million to spend and that they will need to have a smaller payroll than this year. Madoff is forcing the Wilpons to stay on a budget.

They are going to need a big bat. I was always against getting Holliday because his numbers would go way down outside of Coors, but he's been insane ever since he came back to the NL. Cards are hoping to re-sign him though. And with Damon/Matsui coming off the books, you can bet the Yankees will be a big player to sign him...especially if their offense falls short in the playoffs or something. Plus getting Holliday will cost the Mets a first rounder and I think they need all the draft picks they can get at this point.

Gonna need a starting pitcher too, but most of the really good potential FA starters have options that will certainly be exercised (Beckett, Lee, etc.) Probably gonna come by the way of a trade if they can get anything. Not that they have much to trade.

FIRE OMAR! :shifty:</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

The y are making way too big a deal out of this Hamilton shitDid you see the pictures? I think it was a bigger deal because he's married...

http://cache-foo-01.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/11/2009/08/504x_Josh-Hamilton-008.jpg

http://cache-foo-10.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/11/2009/08/504x_Josh-Hamilton-012.jpg

http://cache-foo-08.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/11/2009/08/504x_jh2.jpg

I'm sure players are doing much worse shit obv, but it isn't getting photographed. I also haven't heard that much about this honestly, so I don't think people are making THAT big of a deal about it.

[Hanso Amore]

There are just as bad as pics of Big Ben and others.

They deal being made is because of his addiction issues.

They keep calling him relapsed....

WTF, one relapse night 5 months ago. And he haspicked up the pieces quite well. THey need to let it go, putting that in his face daily is going to push him closer to another incident.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Hamilton's also real big on Jesus and his faith. When he was a Red he got them to start a Faith Day promotion. So this is kinda inconsistent with being a good Christian.

Also if I remember correctly his wife is really hot.

[YOUR Hero]

Being a good Christian does not = never fuck*ng up.

[YOUR Hero]

Seriously. If Peavy gets healthy, the WSOX are going to be murder.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Shane Victorino was ejected from center field today for throwing his hands up in the air.</font> :rofl:

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6014957

[YOUR Hero]

Big Vito.

Sup

[YOUR Hero]

Is Mark Reynolds for real?

Wow.

I would love to see him run like the wind in this late 2nd half and get to 40 Sbs.

He's going to get 40 HRs by tommorow night the way he's going.

[Skippord]

he's a good hitter

[Skippord]

wtf is with the Cubs defense though

[Skippord]

two entirely separate thoughts by the way

[Hanso Amore]

Hamilton's also real big on Jesus and his faith. When he was a Red he got them to start a Faith Day promotion. So this is kinda inconsistent with being a good Christian.

Also if I remember correctly his wife is really hot.

he is a born again, who got into religion as a savior from his addictions. So that has nothing to do with this. He lapsed, and religion was out the door.

its not like he isnt a good christian still. I mean, its not like he is fucking kids and still holding mass.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yanks are probably opening their new park with #27. Don't think even the Angels could stop them in a short series.</font>

[Innovator]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

A JOHNNY ROCKET AND A TEX MESSAGE

[Loose Cannon]

fucking losng it

[Loose Cannon]

LOSING IT

[Loose Cannon]

NICK SWISHER SAYS GIVE ME 2 RBI

[ClockShot]

Double play ball...........please.

[ClockShot]

BREAK OUT THE BROOMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Innovator]

BALLGAME OVER, YANKEES WIN

THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEES WIN

[Loose Cannon]

fuckin A

[Hardkore Kidd J]

A much needed sweep for us. I am glad that Joe decided not to throw Mitre in that series though. I don't know if we could have done that if Joe had done that. Great series all around for the Yankees. We at least for now have the best record in all of baseball.

[Gertner]

Rios to the White Sox......for nothing...........God damn it.

[Triple Naitch]

Wow, they couldn't wait until the end of the season to try and get something for him?

[ClockShot]

$60+ million off the books. J.P. Ricciardi is laughing right now.

[YOUR Hero]

Rios to the White Sox......for nothing...........God damn it.

JP is terrible

Wow, they couldn't wait until the end of the season to try and get something for him?

JP is terrible

$60+ million off the books. J.P. Ricciardi is laughing right now.

JP is terrible

[McLegend]

I couldn't agree more. Cliff Lee is a nice consolation prize though.

[Skippord]

Troy Tulowwwwwwwwwwitzki!

Cycle and 7 RBI

[Droford]

I wonder who will claim JJ Hardy from the Brewers.

I hope to hell not the fn Red Sox.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

I wonder who will claim JJ Hardy from the Brewers.

I hope to hell not the fn Red Sox.

I wouldn't worry if I were you. The Red Sox have just just at least tried to claim Guzman off the Nationals. Now , I really don't think Boston would claim 2 short stops. Guzman is a pretty good shortstop isn't he?

[Jeritron]

JP is terrible



JP is terrible



JP is terrible


He really is. I can't believe how badly he fucked up with Halladay. He could have dumped him easily at the deadline and gotten some real value in return to build for the future.
Instead he decided to get a big head about the fact that he had the biggest asset of the trade-talks, and scoffed so much at deals that he didn't get anything.
I bet that's a regret. In a year he'll be on one of the teams that was bidding for him anyways, since they'll have the free agent dollars.
Only difference is they won't have shit for it

[Dragon]

Yankees win and Youkilis embarasses himself. Good day.

Hilarious seeing Youkilis toss his helmet like a little girl and then getting flipped on his back by a 20 year old kid.

[Innovator]

Pretty solid judo throw by the Tigers pitcher

[Dragon]

If he's seriously gonna charge the mound and throw his helmet at the guy he at least has to get a punch in or something. Not just wrap yourself around the guy and get pushed to the ground.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Porcello really saved face with that takedown because you could tell he was shitting himself when Youkilis started charging. Good for him though.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Although I'd much rather see what would've happened if Cabrera went after Tazawa cause Cabrera easily has 60 pounds on him.

[Evil Vito]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/80343/Best_Infield_Ever.jpg

<font color=goldenrod>Can we get a time machine to bring these guys back to their primes? Anyone? Bueller?</font> :(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>But yeah seeing Youk get taken down by a 20-year old was hilarious. Youk was a dick though, Porcello clearly wasn't trying to hit him.</font>

[Loose Cannon]

lol Youkilis. if there's one guy I've wanted to see that happen too.....

[Loose Cannon]

that pitcher was kind of a pussy running away though.

[Skippord]

The Rockies lost to the Pirates

now I feel like killing myself

[Skippord]

not really actually, not surprised they lost

Chacin making his first major league start was bound to be bad

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Youk was a bitch that take down, damn - pitcher was running away too.

Whatever though at least they won, going tomorrow night :cool:

[RP]

lol Youkilis getting owned.

he threw like a girl too.

[YOUR Hero]

Porcello looked like he was going to cry. But them BAM. Walker, Texas Ranger style.

...well OK no, but he sure made up for what was a bad appearance.

[Jeritron]

It was a missed tackle. I don't think Porcello really did anything. Sometimes the person who goes for a take down ends up on the ground first

[Gertner]

Jesse Carlson needs to be designated. Fuck is he awful

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

It was a missed tackle. I don't think Porcello really did anything. Sometimes the person who goes for a take down ends up on the ground first
lol come on, Youk tossed his helmet at him and then blew it on the tackle. Why was he trying to tackle him anyway? He should have come in throwing blows like Coco Crisp

[DAMN iNATOR]

It was a missed tackle. I don't think Porcello really did anything. Sometimes the person who goes for a take down ends up on the ground first

Yeah, and who does the ump toss, instead of just Youk, like it should have been? Youk and Porcello BOTH, and I will guarantee beyond a shadow of a doubt that's what cost my boys their game last night, and subsequently allowed the White Sox, with their victory last night, to scoot closer to us in the AL Central.:nono:

[DAMN iNATOR]

lol come on, Youk tossed his helmet at him and then blew it on the tackle. Why was he trying to tackle him anyway? He should have come in throwing blows like Coco Crisp

LOL, if he had done that, he'd've been stretchered off the field instead of walking off.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Hope we get Detroit and Boston matched up in the ALDS now.

[Loose Cannon]

no, please no

[ClockShot]

All eyes are on Wrigleyville tonight. Pedro returns. I may just tune in and watch this one.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

lol right that'd mean the Yankees get the Angels

[Triple Naitch]

Does anybody else find it pointless when a starting pitcher gets suspended for 5 games? They're really only missing just one game.

[ClockShot]

:lol:

Mets put Gary Sheffield on waivers and a team actually claims him. Mets pull him back, however.

A. Which team(s) would be interested in him?

2. Why put him out waivers in the first place?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nearly every player in the big leagues is put on waivers, just for the hell of it, to gauge potential interest. Claims rarely ever occur though, mostly out of fear that the team could say "okay then, you can have him" like what the White Sox did with Rios. Back in the day the Yankees were forced to take Jose Canseco and his salary even though they only claimed him to keep him away from Boston.

My guess would be a team needing a bat off the bench would have claimed Sheffield. Really not sure why the Mets wanted to keep him other than that they are hoping they can get some sort of miracle run as they still have a ton of games against NL East opponents.

I also read that Manuel would be interested in bringing Sheffield back for 2010...which, as good as he's been this year, if he is on next year's Mets, something has gone drastically wrong. They need to get younger and more athletic.</font>

[Triple Naitch]

Pedro 5 innings, 3 runs, 5 k's, in line for the win.

[Boomer]

While I certainly think the Braves and Marlins will give the Phillies a run for their money, I think the Phillies have done the best they can to make a run throughout the rest of the year.

[Terra Ryzin]

:lol:

Mets put Gary Sheffield on waivers and a team actually claims him. Mets pull him back, however.

A. Which team(s) would be interested in him?

2. Why put him out waivers in the first place?

A. Sheff was having a very good year. his biggest problem was he is playing too much due to alllll of the mets injurys. he started breaking down himself as expected. most contending teams would love to have garys bat coming off the bench.

2. just to see what they could get probably...or they would have let him go but it as a team like the phils or the marlins and the mets didnt want him goin there


they did the same with feliciano

[Terra Ryzin]

<font color=goldenrod>Nearly every player in the big leagues is put on waivers, just for the hell of it, to gauge potential interest. Claims rarely ever occur though, mostly out of fear that the team could say "okay then, you can have him" like what the White Sox did with Rios. Back in the day the Yankees were forced to take Jose Canseco and his salary even though they only claimed him to keep him away from Boston.

My guess would be a team needing a bat off the bench would have claimed Sheffield. Really not sure why the Mets wanted to keep him other than that they are hoping they can get some sort of miracle run as they still have a ton of games against NL East opponents.

I also read that Manuel would be interested in bringing Sheffield back for 2010...which, as good as he's been this year, if he is on next year's Mets, something has gone drastically wrong. They need to get younger and more athletic.</font>


i know your a big mets fan...did you ever check out www.nyfuturestars.com
its a great site for all the minor league news and player updates and crap. its not my site or anything..just though id share :)

[DAMN iNATOR]

Dammit all, fucking Tigers lost again to the Red Sox (:nono:), and the sad thing is we probably should have won at least one or 2 games in this series already. I hope the fucking White Sox lose and at least allow us our 2 games of breathing room.:(

[YOUR Hero]

Wonder if the Jays put Wells on waivers, if there would be any takers?

[Jeritron]

lol right that'd mean the Yankees get the Angels

the same Angels that the Red Sox steamroll every year in the ALDS? Any team thats worth its playoff salt should have no trouble beating them.

[Jeritron]

They're good again this year, but they always win a shit division and find themselves overwhelmed in the ALDS

[Triple Naitch]

They always seem to have the Yankees' number in the postseason, though.

[SammyG]

God I love Dodgers-Giants baseball

[Evil Vito]

Wonder if the Jays put Wells on waivers, if there would be any takers?

<font color=goldenrod>Vernon has more than likely already cleared. Like I said, teams often put their entire rosters on waivers for the sake of masking their intentions. But in most cases those players will go unclaimed because it's obvious the team doesn't want to trade them and would just pull them back in the event of a claim.

In Vernon's case, he probably cleared because nobody wants that contract. It's unfortunate but he seems like a case of "alright, got my big deal, later guys..."</font>

[YOUR Hero]

The Mets need him.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Shane Victorino is pressing charges against a Cubs fan who threw beer on him while he was making a catch.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/77/fullj.ef999069f4230eae7304570caf92b426/ef999069f4230eae7304570caf92b426-getty-85139944jd021_philadelphia_.jpg

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Is there really any doubt that Cubs fans are just the worst, least classy pieces of shit?

[DaveBrawl]

I want to say Padres fans, but I have yet to find one. :shifty:

[Evil Vito]

The Mets need him.

<font color=goldenrod>God no. I would have had an interest in Rios, but not Wells.</font>

[DaveWadding]

I would have thrown that beer at Victorino too. I f beer at Wrigley wasn't like 8 bucks a pop.

Ironically, Phillie fans are bigger pieces of shit than Cubs fans.

[Triple Naitch]

Example?

[Jeritron]

Example?

They throw batteries at players they don't care for

[Jeritron]

and dirty toilet paper

[Triple Naitch]

That was over 10 years ago. Pretty much every city has piece of shit fans.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol the wrong guy got ejected from Wrigley. Watching the video you can clearly see someone else threw the cup. The fans in that area must be douches cause they didn't stick up for him and point out the actual guy...must have been a case of nobody seeing.

And the only Phillies fan in the bleachers threw a peanut on the guy on the way down the stairs.</font>

[Jeritron]

<font color=goldenrod>
And the only Phillies fan in the bleachers threw a peanut on the guy on the way down the stairs.</font>

lol that's amazing

[DaveWadding]

<font color=goldenrod>lol the wrong guy got ejected from Wrigley. Watching the video you can clearly see someone else threw the cup. The fans in that area must be douches cause they didn't stick up for him and point out the actual guy...must have been a case of nobody seeing.

And the only Phillies fan in the bleachers threw a peanut on the guy on the way down the stairs.</font>

I read they ejected a bunch of people.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Nothing will ever top that guy at Fenway who shot put tossed a slice of pizza at another fan.

[Jeritron]

Nothing will ever top that guy at Fenway who shot put tossed a slice of pizza at another fan.

lol that was amazing. It was such a dick move. Literally can't think of one reason why he did it other than shits and gigs.
Remy and Orsillo got a fuckin kick out of it though

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Wish I could find the video that hasn't been taken down by the MLB

[RP]

I would have thrown that beer at Victorino too. I f beer at Wrigley wasn't like 8 bucks a pop.

Ironically, Phillie fans are bigger pieces of shit than Cubs fans.

Fuck Victorino. Have some beer bath bitch! :lol:

[Emperor Smeat]

Closest video i could find of the Pizza Incident. Remmy and Orsillo can make any game amazing with their jokes and antics. Best was the feud between Remmy and the Rays mascot.

http://www.owned.com/videos/funny/Red_Sox_Fan_Pizza_Toss.html

[SammyG]

lol I had forgotten all about that

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Red Sox are trying to reaquire Alex Gonzalez from the Reds. Gonzalez hasn't shown much of anything since his knee injury that made him miss all of 08, but maybe getting put back on a contender will give him the spark he needs.

[Boomer]

Phillies - Braves is the series to watch this week. Hopefully going to be some good competitive games.

[Hardkore Kidd J]

Red Sox are trying to reaquire Alex Gonzalez from the Reds. Gonzalez hasn't shown much of anything since his knee injury that made him miss all of 08, but maybe getting put back on a contender will give him the spark he needs.

I guess they may not be going after JJ after all. I heard Boston might try to get Hardy.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Trade is final: Gonzalez for minor leaguer Kris Negron

[Triple Naitch]

Negron, please.

[DaveWadding]

I just want to point out that Derrek Lee drove in SEVEN runs today against Shittsburgh. SEVEN.

[Droford]

Felix Pie hits for the Cycle for the Os.

I have seen it all.

Its also 16-6 Os but still..

FELIX PIE HITS FOR THE CYCLE

never thought Id hear that ever..

and Cesar Izturis is a HR away from the cycle too.

[OssMan]

FUck yeah Kris Negron, saw him play on the Salem Red Sox :shifty:

[DaveWadding]

also:


DODGEEEEEEEEEE SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Great game from Parnell today in his second big league start. I'd really love to see him pitch well the rest of the year, it'd help him state his case for the 2010 rotation.</font>

[Gertner]

Closest video i could find of the Pizza Incident. Remmy and Orsillo can make any game amazing with their jokes and antics. Best was the feud between Remmy and the Rays mascot.

http://www.owned.com/videos/funny/Red_Sox_Fan_Pizza_Toss.html

lol amazing.

[Gertner]

Doc Halladay!!!!!

[ClockShot]

Vintage Andy Pettitte decided to show up and strikeout 10 last night.

Wish he could be like that the rest of the season, but I think that's too much to ask.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets made some nice changes to Citi Field, hanging up famous Mets images around the park (which was sorely lacking through the first few months) as well as moving the championship banners out to left field rather than hiding them near the gate of the least-used entrance into the park. :cool:

Only thing I don't like is they were asked point blank if Mike Piazza's number is going to be retired and they said there are no immediate plans. Not really sure why, he's the best hitter they've ever had...it speaks volumes that they had him catch Seaver for the last pitch at Shea and the first pitch at Citi. I'm thinking maybe they are waiting for him to be inducted into the HOF but they retired Seaver's basically the instant that he retired from baseball.</font> :o

[YOUR Hero]

Pee-A

Not Pie.

Felix Pee-A

[DaveWadding]

yeah, but Mike Piazza was juiced to the gills.

Sayin.

[Jeritron]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets made some nice changes to Citi Field, hanging up famous Mets images around the park (which was sorely lacking through the first few months) as well as moving the championship banners out to left field rather than hiding them near the gate of the least-used entrance into the park. :cool:

Only thing I don't like is they were asked point blank if Mike Piazza's number is going to be retired and they said there are no immediate plans. Not really sure why, he's the best hitter they've ever had...it speaks volumes that they had him catch Seaver for the last pitch at Shea and the first pitch at Citi. I'm thinking maybe they are waiting for him to be inducted into the HOF but they retired Seaver's basically the instant that he retired from baseball.</font> :o

They'll probably wait until the HoF, which he'll make providing he doesn't wind up on the steroid shitlist in the next few years.

I wouldn't be suprised if the Mets holding out until the steroid thing blows over and he's hopefully not implicated. I'm not saying he took steroids. I hope he didn't but everyone from that era is under the microscope, especiallly a beast like him.
I'm sure the Mets would rather avoid the fiasco

[McLegend]

Brad Lidge should no longer be allowed to close games.

[DaveWadding]

DODGEEEEEEEEEE SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Aaaaand David Wright is on the disabled list with post concussion syndrome. Wright felt he'd be good to play in a couple of days but with the Mets out of playoff contention, they learned their lesson from the Ryan Church fiasco last year.

Their disabled list now consists of:

Carlos Beltran
Carlos Delgado
John Maine
Fernando Martinez
Ramon Martinez
Jonathon Niese
Fernando Nieve
J.J. Putz
Jose Reyes
Billy Wagner
David Wright

All 4 core guys in their lineup on the DL at once, 3 of whom are probably in the top 20 or so in the game. If I had known that would happen heading into the season I would have lost all expectations.</font> :(

[ClockShot]

Aaaaand David Wright is on the disabled list with post concussion syndrome. Wright felt he'd be good to play in a couple of days but with the Mets out of playoff contention, they learned their lesson from the Ryan Church fiasco last year.

Their disabled list now consists of:

Carlos Beltran
Carlos Delgado
John Maine
Fernando Martinez
Ramon Martinez
Jonathon Niese
Fernando Nieve
J.J. Putz
Jose Reyes
Billy Wagner
David Wright

All 4 core guys in their lineup on the DL at once, 3 of whom are probably in the top 20 or so in the game. If I had known that would happen heading into the season I would have lost all expectations. :(

Kuroda takes a liner on the head while on the hill and wearing a cap and he's peachy keen, Wright is at the plate and wearing a helmet and goes to the DL.

Hell of a medical staff you got there.

[ClockShot]

And what the hell happened to Al Aceves?

[Evil Vito]

Kuroda takes a liner on the head while on the hill and wearing a cap and he's peachy keen, Wright is at the plate and wearing a helmet and goes to the DL.

Hell of a medical staff you got there.

<font color=goldenrod>The medical staff has been terrible at injury evaluation this year, but I agree with this one. After the Ryan Church debacle there's no real reason to risk Wright feeling woozy even when he thinks he can play. If they were still in the hunt they'd probably let him play, but at this point it's not worth it.

They are also talking about shutting Santana down once he gets to around 190-200 innings. He threw more innings than he ever has last year, no point in having him throw that many this year in meaningless games.</font>

[SammyG]

Poor Juroda, jesus.

[DaveWadding]

Even I feel bad about Kuroda. Jesus that liner smoked him .

[ClockShot]

Everybody get your draft picks signed yet? You got till midnight tonight.

Like to see the Natinals sign Strasburg, but I doubt it's gonna happen.

[YOUR Hero]

He'll end up flipping burgers at McD's 2 summers from now.

[Innovator]

that'd be one fast burger flip

[ClockShot]

John Smoltz gets released from the Red Sox. You can play the guessing game where he ends up.

Tigers aquire Aubrey Huff from the Orioles for minor league pitcher Brett Jacobson.

[Droford]

The Os could have dealt Huff last year and got way more back..its a shame.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Alex Cora to have season-ending surgery to repair the torn ligaments in both of his thumbs. They are gonna run out of minor leaguers to call up pretty soon.</font>

[ClockShot]

Hey Tomko, nice to see you again.

[Innovator]

Good ol Tomko, if he two hits us i'll eat my hat

[YOUR Hero]

The Os could have dealt Huff last year and got way more back..its a shame.

Wait?

What?!

You mean you can get a player back for a player?

Do the Jays know this?!?!

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

He'll end up flipping burgers at McD's 2 summers from now.

I doubt that, Boras will be fronting him money until he signs for millions more than he's worth, whether that's this year or next year or the year after I dunno. Dude will be getting paid

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

15 million dollar signing bonus, so much for those burgers...

[YOUR Hero]

There was a dude that didn't sign two drafts/years in a row and ended up in a WalMart. Anyone remember who that dude was?

[YOUR Hero]

I doubt that, Boras will be fronting him money until he signs for millions more than he's worth, whether that's this year or next year or the year after I dunno. Dude will be getting paid
That's dumb. Because if it's about the cash, the real cash is at free agencies. The longer you keep yourself off the clock, thelonger before the 'reamoney' kicks in.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Not if you are getting a huge bonus up front because what if he doesn't pan out? Another Boras guy Craig Hansen got 1 million a year deal right off the bat and I don't think he'll be a very big player once he can hit free agency. I bet his initial deal will total more than he will ever for the rest of his career.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

There was a dude that didn't sign two drafts/years in a row and ended up in a WalMart. Anyone remember who that dude was?
Matt Harrington

[Supreme Olajuwon]

rejected $4.9 million, then hired Boras as his agent and rejected $1.2 million the next year, then got offered less than $20,000 the next year

[Supreme Olajuwon]

And now according to SI, he's making $11.50 an hour at Costco.

[Gertner]

Jays sign 1 of their top 4 picks. That's just wonderful.

[RP]

I'm fucking besides myself right now. i cant believe that walk off just fucking happend. Fuck me being a cubs fan.

[Loose Cannon]

they showed the top four prospect signings on ESPN of like the last 10 years and one was Mark Prior. The other two I had no clue who they were. and then Stratsburg.

[ClockShot]

Rangers re-aquire Ivan Rodriguez from the Astros for 2 minor leaguers.

[Savio]

Yankees up 5

[YOUR Hero]

Matt Harrington

Yeah that's the guy.

Costco eh?

[YOUR Hero]

Not if you are getting a huge bonus up front because what if he doesn't pan out? Another Boras guy Craig Hansen got 1 million a year deal right off the bat and I don't think he'll be a very big player once he can hit free agency. I bet his initial deal will total more than he will ever for the rest of his career.

point taken.

However I don't think these guys are protecting themselves against failure. I'm sure they are all coming into this with the thoughts that they are going to be a star.

[ClockShot]

Smoltz to the Cardinals.

[Droford]

Mets fans might find some humor in this (http://www.3rdbasecoachoflife.com/?or=mlb.480&partnerId=ed-2845502-55414418&source=ed-2845502-55414418).

or not.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

point taken.

However I don't think these guys are protecting themselves against failure. I'm sure they are all coming into this with the thoughts that they are going to be a star.I'm sure every top pick envisions themselves as a star so I don't really get your point?

[YOUR Hero]

If they envision themselves as a star, why hold up the free agency years where the big money is.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mets activate Billy Wagner from the 60-day disabled list and release Livan Hernandez. Livan's overall numbers are misleading.

Hernandez was 7-8 with a 5.47 ERA for the Mets in 2009, but posted a 7.33 ERA in July and an 11.30 ERA in August.

He had a really good first half, but as I expected, he trailed off...didn't think he'd trail off THAT much though, damn. But it was time for him to go. They need to start auditioning guys who could potentially be on the 2010 staff, which they've already done with Bobby Parnell.</font>

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Gary Sheffield is throwing a fit because the Mets aren't going to give him a contract extension.

Cock. Sucker.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

If they envision themselves as a star, why hold up the free agency years where the big money is.

Oh.

I'm sure they all envision themselves as stars but why be stupid? You never know what could happen, it takes a lonnng time to become a free agent. Even if you are a "super free agent" (that's a legitimate term in the world of the MLB) The MLB free agent rules are so complicated it's crazy, as are the anti-trust laws that are associated with them.

[Evil Vito]

Gary Sheffield is throwing a fit because the Mets aren't going to give him a contract extension.

Cock. Sucker.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, I guess it was only a matter of time before he acted up...he's been a model citizen the rest of the year, probably just to angle for a new contract.

As good as he's been this year, I figured that if Gary Sheffield was on the Mets in 2010, something went horribly wrong during the offseason.</font>

[ClockShot]

Billy Wagner gets claimed off waivers. Team is unknown at the time.

Let's see how Omar handles this one along with the Sheffield situation going on now.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Jerry Remy back in the booth tonight. Red Sox sweeping this series :shifty:

[ClockShot]

Billy Wagner gets claimed off waivers. Team is unknown at the time.

Let's see how Omar handles this one along with the Sheffield situation going on now.

Red Sox claim him.

More panicing by Theo.

[McLegend]

Cole Hamels isn't going to be right for this entire year. He's like Josh Beckett last year.

[Evil Vito]

Billy Wagner gets claimed off waivers. Team is unknown at the time.

Let's see how Omar handles this one along with the Sheffield situation going on now.

<font color=goldenrod>Mets will probably deal him, which I agree with.

I even read that if the Mets agree to pay the majority of the $3.5 million left on his deal, they might be able to net a decent prospect from Boston. Not a huge prospect or anything obviously...but someone who at least projects into a Major Leaguer.</font>

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Red Sox claim him.

More panicing by Theo.

How is it in panicking? If the season ended right now the Red Sox are in the playoffs, well unless the Rangers come back to win cuz Red Sox aren't coming back tonight. The AL East is pretty much out of reach, especially with the loss tonight. They are right there for the Wild Card, will be real surprised if they lose their spot to the fucking Texas Rangers. Only thing I could see happening is the Rays making a run and jumping both of them.

[SammyG]

WADDING DOOOOODGE SHOOOWWW

[Innovator]

Who pissed off Godzilla tonight?

[Hanso Amore]

YANK SHOW



/ faggy sammy g

[YOUR Hero]

score 11 runs but loose but 9

Wow

[Skippord]

Troy Tulowitzki is sick :(

Aaron Cook is hurt :'(

The Rockies are getting beaten by 5 by the Giants :( :'(

[Gertner]

Woo Jays win.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

score 11 runs but loose but 9

WowBrad Penny can only throw a fast ball apparently, with it going right down the middle.

Another example of a decent NL guy moving over to the AL and getting shelled, his last 5 starts have been a disaster.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Tiges (yes, I left out the 'r', I'm not the only Detroit fan who has ever done that...) win and the White Sox lose, pushing the lead out to 3.5 in the AL Central...at least that's a little more like it...like to see my boys get ahead by at least another 2 or 3 games though, just for insurance going into the final 40 (41, if tomorrow is counted though.)

[SammyG]

Fuck you Cubs, again.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Fuck you Cubs, again.

I agree 1,000% with this statement, 24/7/365. No team that has gone as long as they have without a World Championship is worthy of a single ounce of my respect.

[OssMan]

I agree 1,000% with this statement, 24/7/365. No team that has gone as long as they have without a World Championship is worthy of a single ounce of my respect.
What? did you say the same thing for the Red Sox and the White Sox prior to 2004/2005? why would a team "not be worthy of a single ounce of respect" just because they haven't won a championship. the Cubs have had good teams, been to like 7 WS since they last won.

[YOUR Hero]

Brad Penny can only throw a fast ball apparently, with it going right down the middle.

Another example of a decent NL guy moving over to the AL and getting shelled, his last 5 starts have been a disaster.

I believe the only reason people thought Penney was decent was because of his LA stats. Playing in a pitcher friendly park made him look better than he really is/was. Big park, thick air...

[SammyG]

Yeah wtf haha, that's not the reason I said that. It's because of Wadding's fat ass.

[YOUR Hero]

What players do you guys think were (so far) the biggest surprise as a bust or as a gem this year?

[ClockShot]

Zach Greinkie (gem)
Ben Zobrist (gem)
John Smoltz (Bust, but could rebound now that he's back in the NL)
Bobby Abreu (gem)

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Considering all the crap they went through in the offseason, Abreu and Dunn have both been huge this year.

Aaron Hill's been a nice surprise too.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also I don't think anyone had Mark Reynolds on pace to hit 50 homers this year

[DaveWadding]

Mark Reynolds...I mean I wasnt TOTALLY surprised, but he is a fucking monster right now.

[DaveWadding]

fuck you Supreme.

[DaveWadding]

Russell Branyan has been a gem.

and I doubt anyone on the planet expected Brandon Webb to make just one start. Epic bust.

[YOUR Hero]

Reyes was a bust. Quentin, and Lidge also. Oh and Millege. Wonder if Millege will ever doanything?

[YOUR Hero]

Vernon Wells, epic bust.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Lastings Milledge has been such a huge bust even Peter North is impressed.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Who pissed off Godzilla tonight?

Who pissed off Youk today?

:shifty:

[ClockShot]

Ol' Burnett got a bad case of Fenway Fright today.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I hope he wasn't panicking out there...

[Loose Cannon]

Ol' Burnett got a bad case of Fenway Fright today.

lol Fenway Fright. what

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Fenway Fright, any move by the Red Sox = panic, this dude is gold

[Skippord]

Clint Barmes has been a positive surprise this year

[Skippord]

Tim Lincecum vs Ubaldo Jimenez could be a really good pitching matchup today if anyone cares...which they don't

[Boomer]

Tommy Hanson has looked superb. Don't think he'll get ROTY but I think he is very deserving.

[Triple Naitch]

Gems
Kung Fu Panda, Pablo Sandoval, has been a huge gem for the Giants.
J.A. Happ
Ben Zobrist
Aaron Hill
Russell Branyan

Busts
John Smoltz
Geo Soto
J.J. Hardy

[Triple Naitch]

Jason Giambi signs with the Rox. One last chance for him, I guess.

[Skippord]

I will be spending the rest of my day trying to figure that signing out

[Skippord]

upon further review the aforementioned signing makes sense

[SammyG]

lol a 4 game sweep would be badass.

[Skippord]

the Cubs are pretty brtl

[SammyG]

Yeah, for real. It'd be nice for LA to go on a tear here this last month

[SammyG]

ROFFFFLLLLLLL @ Manny in the field today. Fucking hilarious.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Logged on today to see the Mets lost with the game ending on an unassisted triple play. Fucking ridiculous.

And right underneath that is an article saying Omar is 100% back next year. I figured they'd write off the year due to injuries and would be unwilling to cut him since they stupidly gave him an extension after last year...was kinda hoping they'd make him more of a co-GM though.</font>

[SammyG]

That was a sweet triple play

[SammyG]

is anyone watching the umps giving the Cubs everything in this 8th inning? fuck's sake.

[Triple Naitch]

So Smoltz strikes out 9 in 5 scoreless innings in his first start for the Cards. :wtf:

[Innovator]

Padres = AAAA

[Innovator]

We need to stop having Posada catch Burnett

[YOUR Hero]

Burnett is great at deflecting.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Red Sox got CC to a high pitch count already but Beckett is giving up bombs, god damn it.

[Innovator]

This game could be done in under 4 hours, new record

[Skippord]

Yeah, for real. It'd be nice for LA to go on a tear here this last month
any tear they go on will be stopped on Tuesday anyway ;)

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

OutKast's BOB song should stand for Bombs off Beckett

[DaveWadding]

DODGEEEEE SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW