MLB 2009 Season Thread

[Splaya]

Official thread, now that the WBC is over. I'm sure Vito will give us his picks as to who he thinks will win it.

I think this season should be the best season yet.

[Triple Naitch]

My predictions for 2009

AL East: Red Sox
AL Central: Royals
AL West: Athletics
AL Wild Card: Yankees

NL East: Mets
NL Central: Cardinals
NL West: Dodgers
NL Wild Card: Phillies

AL MVP: Matt Holliday
NL MVP: Albert Pujols
AL Cy Young: Daisuke Matsuzaka
NL Cy Young: Johan Santana
AL Manager of the Year: Don Wakamatsu
NL Manager of the Year: Jerry Manuel
AL Rookie of the Year: Scott Lewis
NL Rookie of the Year: Jason Motte

World Series: Red Sox over Dodgers in 6

[Splaya]

The Royals, you are out of your god damn mind son. Tigers all the way

[Triple Naitch]

You'll see

[RatedGSuperstar]

I think the Royals could sneak into .500 territory, but I wouldn't go that far. It is a pretty wide open division, though, so I wouldn't be too shocked. They just need Gordon (and Butler, to a lesser extent) to start playing up to his talent level.

[WestNZ]

My predictions for 2009

AL East: Red Sox
AL Central: Royals
AL West: Athletics
AL Wild Card: Yankees

NL East: Mets
NL Central: Cardinals
NL West: Dodgers
NL Wild Card: Phillies

AL MVP: Matt Holliday
NL MVP: Albert Pujols
AL Cy Young: Daisuke Matsuzaka
NL Cy Young: Johan Santana
AL Manager of the Year: Don Wakamatsu
NL Manager of the Year: Jerry Manuel
AL Rookie of the Year: Scott Lewis
NL Rookie of the Year: Jason Motte

World Series: Red Sox over Dodgers in 6

i agree with most of this, but i do think that the dodgers will win, them or the Mets

[SammyG]

Our pitching is nowhere near good enough right now to win a WS. We'll see

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Kansas City has a pretty decent lineup that could win them more than a few games. They have a perfect small ball lineup and if they actually try to use it, they could do a lot of damage. I don't think they have the pitching to go to the playoffs, but you never know.

[parkmania]

Angels could do some damage, depending on how much health problems they have with their #1 and #2 starters.

[Heros Welcome]

American League:
East: Red Sox
Central: Indians
West: Angels
Wild Card: Rays
M.V.P: Grady Sizemore
CY Young: Jon Lester
Comeback Player: Fausto Carmona
Rookie of the Year: Matt Wieters
Manager of the Year: Eric Wedge


National League:
East: Mets
Central: Cubs
West: Dodgers
Wild Card: Phillies
M.V.P: Manny Ramirez
CY Young: Johan Santana
Comeback Player: Troy Tulowitzki
Rookie of the Year: Tommy Hanson
Manager of the Year: Jerry Manuel

World Series: Mets over Red Sox in 6

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I've found out that FIVE, the channel that for the past 11 years has broadcasted matches here in the UK, is cutting back due tot he recession and all and won't be showing any of the 2009 season. This annoys the hell out of me. I'm not even a big baseball fan, but I want to be able to watch it, especially as I have a fantasy team this year.

I have officially been hit by the recession, and to tell you, i don't like it one bit.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Why watch baseball on tv like a sucker when the internet can offer you everything you need?

http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=baseball

[RatedGSuperstar]

What the hell, here's my predictions that are bound to be wrong:

AL
East: Boston
Central: Cleveland
West: LA of Anaheim
Wildcard: New York
Sleepers: Oakland, Kansas City

NL
East: Philly
Central: Chicago
West: Los Angeles
Wildcard: New York
Sleepers: Atlanta, San Francisco (if they can get ANY offense at all)

World Series: Boston over the Cubs.

[Triple Naitch]

Kansas City has a pretty decent lineup that could win them more than a few games. They have a perfect small ball lineup and if they actually try to use it, they could do a lot of damage. I don't think they have the pitching to go to the playoffs, but you never know.

I actaully prefer their pitching than their hitters. Soria is one of the top closers, Meche is a steady reliable guy, Grienke is going to have a huge year, and Hochevar should develop well this year.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Daniel Murphy is officially the Mets #2 hitter...REALLY like that move. No offense to Luis making him bat 8th, I feel better about him clearing the pitcher in the 8-hole than Brian Schneider.</font>

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I actaully prefer their pitching than their hitters. Soria is one of the top closers, Meche is a steady reliable guy, Grienke is going to have a huge year, and Hochevar should develop well this year.
I think most people focus on Gordon and Butler struggling and assume that all of KC's success rests on their bats when really, if they didn't play at all, KC would still have a good lineup. They've got Crisp as a quality leadoff man, Dejesus and Aviles who are both .300 hitters, Guillen who always provides some pop, and Jacobs who hit 32 homers playing in Pro Player last year. It's not a household name lineup, but it's also a lineup that doesn't have any glaring weaknesses either.

[Triple Naitch]

Don't forget that Mark Teahen is going to try second base for them this year.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

well there you go

[Triple Naitch]

Surprisingly today, Gary Sheffield got released by the Tigers 1 home run short of 500. I wonder who will pick him up? Blue Jays?

[D Mac]

Royals will be at least .500 I swear this time. :shifty:

[parkmania]

Who has the better chance of getting above .500 for a season first - KC (5 consecutive losing seasons, 13 out of last 14 seasons)or PIT (16 consecutive losing seasons)?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

KC easily

Pittsburgh is a mess.

[WestNZ]

i wouldnt count PIT out though, after 16 losing seasons they bound to have a good one sooner or later.

[Triple Naitch]

Just not this year....

[Splaya]

Sheffield getting released, where it was a surprise, was essential to the Tigers. We had not that many roster spots, and Leyland and Dombroski didn't believe Sheff could play the field anymore. The Tigers are going with a more versatile lineup this year, and Sheff did not fit into the mix.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Yeah I'm sure Leyland and Dombrowski, two WHITE MEN btw, thought they could replace that old nigger Sheffield in the field with a younger boy with a stronger back.

[Splaya]

LOL Supreme.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Honestly though, would anyone be surprised if he says something about how they didn't cut Todd Jones because Jones is white

[RatedGSuperstar]

Gary Sheffield is a pathetic excuse for a human being, and I'm actually kind of amused that the narcissistic roid-raging headcase got let go one home run shy of 500. I'd be surprised if anyone gives him much of a chance. He's done.

Then again, I'm a Milwaukee fan. I'll always be biased against that shithead after what he pulled to get out of town.

[Boomer]

In typical Braves fashion, we managed to get some good years out of Sheffield and let him go at a good time. Unfortunately, that tends to be how the Braves have found and eventually lost all their clean-up hitters.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm usually always in pre-season optimism mode...so with that I do feel the Mets will be playing playoff baseball...hopefully as division winners, but either way I see the WC coming out of the East in both leagues. The Phillies won it by 3 games despite the Mets blowing 20-something saves last year, if they had a remotely relevant bullpen they would have at least walked away with the division. New year though, we'll see.

Reyes, Murphy, Wright, Delgado, Beltran, Church, Schneider, Castillo

Santana, Pelfrey, Perez, Maine, Hernandez

Rodriguez, Putz, Green, Feliciano, Parnell, O'Day, Stokes

Castro, Tatis, Cora, Reed, Anderson

---

Plus Nick Evans for the first four games until they activate Livan...I'd rather see him keep a spot and cut Marlon cause they are really lefty heavy on the bench, but he's young so I get why they want him playing everyday in the minors.

4 days.</font> :love:

[OssMan]

There was a time when I kept up with every offseason move that every team made. Now I don't even know a bunch of these guys on the Mets. I just don't care that much anymore :-\

[The Gold Standard]

American League:
East: Red Sox
Central: Twins
West: Oakland
Wild Card: Yankees
M.V.P: Justin Morneau
CY Young: Jon Lester
Comeback Player: Erik Bedard
Manager of the Year: Ron Gardenhire
Surprise of the Year: The A's make the playoffs and the Angels and Rays don't.

National League:
East: Mets
Central: Cubs
West: Dodgers
Wild Card: Giants
M.V.P: Manny Ramirez
CY Young: Johan Santana
Comeback Player: Todd Helton
Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochey
Surprise of the Year: The defending World Series Champs do not make the playoffs as the Giants beat them out for the Wild Card.

1 Bold Prediction: There will be no 100 win or 100 loss teams this year.

[OssMan]

Holy shit opening day is in 4 days? I honestly thought Spring Training was just starting

[Supreme Olajuwon]

American League
East: Boston
Central: Minnesota
West: Los Angeles
Wildcard: New York
MVP: Josh Hamilton
Cy Young: Jon Lester
Rookie: Koji Uehara

National League
East: Philadelphia
Central: Chicago
West: Los Angeles
Wildcard: New York
MVP: Albert Pujols
Cy Young: Johan Santana
Rookie: Cameron Maybin

World Series: Boston over Philadelphia

[Hanso Amore]

IS Maybin Rookie Eligible still?

[Hanso Amore]

American League
East: Tampa Bay
Central: Detroit
West: Los Angeles Angels
Wildcard: New York
MVP: Mark Teixeria
Cy Young: Cliff Lee
Rookie: David Price

National League
East: Philadelphia
Central: Chicago
West: Los Angeles
Wildcard: New York
MVP: Albert Pujols
Cy Young: Johan Santana
Rookie: Clayton Kershaw

World Series: Mets Over Angels

Predictions: Tampa proves they are legit, leaving Boston and NY to duke it out for the wild card. Yanks pull it out in the end after they surge with Arod back.

Not much changes in the NL.

This is going to be the year of stud rookie pitchers.

Mets Bullpen takes them through the playoffs and locks down the WS win.

[RatedGSuperstar]

IS Maybin Rookie Eligible still?

Yeah, I think so. He's been called up twice, but he hasn't gone over the 130 AB mark and I don't think he's been on a 25-man roster for more than 45 days. Both of his call-ups were in September. He's going to be beast...hard to believe he's only like 21 years old.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Dusty wants Sheffield. Oh boy.

[DaveWadding]

I'm going to Wrigley Field!!!

7/27/09

Astros @ Cubs

BLEACHER BUMS 4 LYFE

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Mets are supposedly very interested in Sheffield...

God I hope not. Sheff would shit all over the "team first" approach that Manuel has taken.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>aaaand according to Francesa it's pretty much done. Sheffield to the Mets for the league minimum.

shit. I have a feeling he will whine and bitch if he isn't the everyday right fielder (since the Mets love Murphy, as do I, and want to keep him in left field batting 2nd everyday)...but that would be a big "fuck you" to Ryan Church and Citi Field has really unique right field dimensions...I really don't want to see Sheff out there.

The only positive would be that Marlon Anderson gets cut and the bench would be more balanced.</font>

[Dragon]

I wonder how long before Sheffield is on the bench for a few days and Jerry Manuel is accused of hating black people.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Early reports show its meant to rain in Cincy on Monday. Hope it doesn't cause I plan on skipping class to watch Opening Day.</font> :shifty:

[Boomer]

Huge jack for McCann to start the season off. Guess I'll be the only one watching.

[Boomer]

lol 3 homers for a Braves team with no power in their lineup. One as a first ML hit.

[OssMan]

World Champion Phillies vs Most Hated Team of All Time Braves. Yeah, that's almost as bad as the Yankees/Braves WS. Also Sheffield, come on

[McLegend]

Phillies are the worst team ever in April.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fuck it's supposed to snow all day in Cincy. :mad: If it gets canceled I pray they reschedule it for a Tuesday night game, can't watch it during the day.</font> :(

[OssMan]

John Smoltz is on the Red Sox what

[Supreme Olajuwon]

IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! IT'S OPENING DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Also Vito right now it's cold but it's not snowing or raining.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Oh wait, it is raining. But I just went outside and it's not that cold. Like right around 50. Definitely not snowing.

[OssMan]

Time for K Rod to blow one

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Poor offensive game for the Mets, but in a way I'm glad because it gave the bullpen a chance to be tested early, and they came through. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come, so happy meaningful baseball is back.</font> :love:

[Supreme Olajuwon]

What a shitty game. Yeah I know the weather was bad but god that was boring. Like 3 well hit balls all game. Also LOL @ Manuel afraid to leave Johan in to face Encarnacion. Sure Edwin got lucky against him last year but come on.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah that really surprised me...I'm sure he'll say something about the cold weather and nearly 100 pitches having something to do with it, but yeah I probably would have left him in...I kinda think he wanted to stay in but whatever. Thankfully, Green got it done.

Hoping this bullpen can bring me back to 2006, when I didn't really need to pace around my room during the late innings.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL wow watching the Rockies/D-Backs on the free MLB Extra Innings preview, total slugfest. 9-8 D-Backs in the 8th.</font>

[ClockShot]

Hmmmmm. O's giving the Yankees a run for their money.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Florida is beating the fuck out of Washington right now. 12-5 in the 7th.

How bout this line for Emilio Bonifacio: 4-4, 4 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 SB

watch the fantasy FA wire go nuts

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I remember when Corey Patterson had I think 8 rbi on Opening Day and everyone picked him up.

[Loose Cannon]

Matsui just fuckin blasted one

[RatedGSuperstar]

Thanks to the Giants being incredibly stupid and scheduling an exhibition on Sunday night, the Brewers/Giants series doesn't start until Tuesday afternoon. Why the hell would you schedule one last exhibition game the same night of the Phillies/Braves opener? And if it's an exhibition game, why the hell do you need an extra day to "rest" for the opener?

[Skippord]

The Rockies/D-Backs game was weird as hell

exciting though. Didn't think the Rox would have an offense this year

[Hanso Amore]

FUCK

[Gertner]

Jays are laying out the Tigers right now. Travis Snider for ROY.

[The Gold Standard]

Tigers have so much potential in that lineup, but no pitching.

[The Gold Standard]

GRIFFEY HOMERED!!

[parkmania]

Pirates: 1 win down, 81 to go.









YEAH RIGHT!

[Gertner]

Adam Lind has 6 rbi's already

[Gertner]

Jays win 12-5. Gonna be a long year for Detroit. Verlander got pounded.

[Triple Naitch]

Raise your hand if you picked up Emilio Bonifacio for your fantasy team today...

:wave:

[DaveWadding]

:wave: CNM

[SammyG]

Dodge show

[Triple Naitch]

Beckett is pitching a gem right now.

[Dragon]

LOL, it still amazes me that Kyle Farnsworth got as much money as he did this winter.

[Gertner]

Whoooo, Jays win again!

[SammyG]

Shouldn't be scoring hella runs...

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I love the MLB Network. So happy we get it here. They're doing a special on home runs. This is awesome.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

still the best commercial ever

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although now it's kinda ironic since Maddux and Glavine will get in the Hall long before McGwire ever will

[Supreme Olajuwon]

CINCINNATI -- Muhammad Ali, Bill Cosby and Henry Aaron have been chosen by Major League Baseball for this year's Beacon Awards, to be presented as part of this year's Civil Rights Game.

The game originated in Memphis, Tenn., in 2007 as an exhibition and will be played during the regular season for the first time on June 20, when the Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago White Sox.

Baseball officials say the awards are intended to honor individuals whose lives are emblematic of the civil rights movement. The honors will be presented at a luncheon before the game.

Previous Beacon Award winners include filmmaker Spike Lee, actress Ruby Dee and baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

<hr>

Cosby? Really? You couldn't think of anyone like say Larry Doby to give this award to?

Also LOL @ Cosby getting this award in Cincinnati where he refused to go because of race issues.

[Loose Cannon]

will John Stockton ever win this award?

[Splaya]

So pissed about the Tigers right now. It might be time to fire Jim Leyland

[Supreme Olajuwon]

lol 2 games into the season

[Supreme Olajuwon]

http://wordspacing.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/pete-rose-jockey.jpeg

[SammyG]

The fuck?

[Splaya]

I get where you are coming from Supreme, but the problem is, he brought Brandon Lyon on in the 8th inning, Lyon gave up 3 runs in that half of the inning, and then he proceeds to have him pitch in the 9th as well. You have Fernando Rodney, and Ryan Perry both in the bullpen. It was bullshit

[McLegend]

Yeah Phillies

[Nervous Ferret]

So how exactly am I supposed to watch Yankee games on my computer again? :shifty:

[Nervous Ferret]

I think I figured it out anyway. Yay Yankees :roll:

[Loose Cannon]

ahahaha, Fanrsworth served a 3 run shot up to Thome today. fucking goof

[ClockShot]

Good god. I hope the rest of the rotation doesn't have stage fright.

[Loose Cannon]

meh, the Yankees are notorious slow starters. at least in this decade. they'll com around, hopefully not too late though.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>WOW. Much more action in this game, total opposite of Monday. I've heard K-Rod is notorious for keeping a lot of his saves close...shame he had to throw so many pitches though, might not be available for the afternoon game with Oliver "Jekyll and Hyde" Perez pitching. Gotta give props to Pelfrey for at least being able to settle down and get through 5.

Tomorrow should be interesting...12:30 game a night after a 4 hour game in which the bullpens were used heavily. Might be glad I have to miss that one due to class/work.</font> :shifty:

[Skippord]

Dexter Fowler first major league home run :cool:

[Triple Naitch]

Nick Adenhart died in a hit and run accident this morning. He was the top pitching prospect for the Angels and started last night.

[Kris P Lettus]

Heard that this morning on ESPN.. Pretty fucked up..

RIP

[Loose Cannon]

what a sad story. jesus christ.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>WOW. That's really sad. :( RIP

I actually am in a ridiculousy deep fantasy league and had him spot start last night, too. Really eerie.</font> :(

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Man Vito you weren't kidding about Jekyll and Hyde Perez. Perfect in the first 2 innings with 4 Ks and then he just implodes in the 3rd.

Also JOEY VOTTO :love: :love:

[Dragon]

Wow, just saw that about Adenhart. Crazy.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Hey Yankees fans, if it makes you feel any better, Carl Pavano is getting his shit rocked right now.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

1.0 IP, 6 H, 9 ER, 3 BB

yikes

[Adder]

Sad news about Nick Adenhart.

[Evil Vito]

Man Vito you weren't kidding about Jekyll and Hyde Perez. Perfect in the first 2 innings with 4 Ks and then he just implodes in the 3rd.

Also JOEY VOTTO :love: :love:

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah Votto is a beast...I definitely see some All Star Games in his future.

Crazy thing about Ollie is that you just never know which Ollie you're going to get and when he'll settle down or implode. I didn't see today's game but I read that he was two outs and one strike away from getting through the third and his implosion happened then? He's known for that...one little thing goes wrong and he loses his focus.

Still, 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Bullpen looked a little shaky last night but at least they gave the three main guys a day off today and they'll all be fresh for Florida. Hopefully John Maine can come through. I think the Mets have enough offense and relief pitching to get by, so I'd say their season comes down to Pelfrey, Perez, and Maine.</font>

[Gertner]

So pissed about the Tigers right now. It might be time to fire Jim Leyland

lol you were expecting a different result?

[ClockShot]

Wow. Only 2-3 games into the season and we already have sad news.

R.I.P.

[SammyG]

Dodgers bullpen is horrible.

[Hanso Amore]

I remember seeing Votto in AAA a few years back. I really thought he was going to be special.

I think he will be a .300 30 HR 100 RBI guy for the next few years.

[Innovator]

Here We Go BDC,

Pettite vs. the pride of the Netherlands Sidney Ponson

[ClockShot]

Damn. Kauffman Stadium is pretty. Nice touch-up job.

[Loose Cannon]

.500 ball. awesome

[Innovator]

Better being .500 now than in September

[Innovator]

Also, becomming a big fan of Swisher

[The Gold Standard]

.500 ball. awesome

WOOO!! Slowly climbing up the standings.


Also, becomming a big fan of Swisher


I think Swisher is going to be a great spark off the bench.

[Gertner]

Whooo Jays 4-1!

Destroyed the Injuns

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Last night's game looked painfully familiar. But whatever, too early to worry. Still some positives coming out of the game, especially rallying to tie it in the 9th. No Mets starter has thrown 6 innings this year...really hope Livan can change that because that's gonna be his job as the 5th starter.

I will say though, that if this bullpen morphs into the 2008 bullpen and loses every game, I don't think it will even hurt anymore...because I'd have come to expect it.</font>

[The Gold Standard]

How strange is it that Figgins is the only remaining position player from the 2002 Angels

[Hanso Amore]

I have loved the Yankees all my life. They are my favorite team in any sport.

But it makes me smile everytime the Jays win. I would love to see them make the playoffs. I used to watch games with my Grandpa all the time, he was a huge Jays fan, and he died recently. So they are the only team I will ever root for other than the Yanks.

[Gertner]

Fucking Jays baby!

Wonder how long it's gonna take for League to take over the closer job from Ryan.

[Hanso Amore]

Swisher!

Put him in a good lineup and he is 2000 Giambi - Lite!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nice game from Livan today, finally a starter going over 6. Also glad to see Marlon Anderson get DFA'ed for him. He was a good clubhouse guy but he's been pretty much useless since 2007.

Hopefully Johan can send the Mets to Citi at 4-2. Really stoked for Monday.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Johan Santana:

7 IP
3 H
1 BB
2 R
0 ER
13 K

...and a loss. Unreal. Baseball is a cruel game sometimes.</font> :(

[ClockShot]

Yankees had that game today.

Pirates get the first triple play of the season.

[Triple Naitch]

Matt Stairs :y:

[The Gold Standard]

Matt Stairs :y:

He screams Roids

[Triple Naitch]

He screams Roids

He screams extra cheese

[McLegend]

He is a wonderful human being.

[SammyG]

Dodgers winnn

[Loose Cannon]

holy shit, Reed Johnson just made this amazing catch robbing Prince of a Grand Slam.

[DaveWadding]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

[SammyG]

We will sweep you again 3-0 Wadding.

[DaveWadding]

again?

[SammyG]

Uh. Dodgers? Cubs? Last year playoffs? Or have you already forgotten about that?

[DaveWadding]

As a Cubs fan, it has become reflex to forget about losing unless something utterly catastrophic happens in the process (see: Bartman, Steve).

Also, you lost to the Phillies, so shut your fucking mouth.

kthxbye

[SammyG]

Uh. at least beat your bitch asses.

[RP]

As a Cubs fan, it has become reflex to forget about losing unless something utterly catastrophic happens in the process (see: Bartman, Steve).

Also, you lost to the Phillies, so shut your fucking mouth.

kthxbye

I expect it every year. And i'm ok with it. I've been a Cubs fan for 13 years. If they win, i'll shit myself drunk, but if they lose, i'll be ok with it, because i expect it .

That play Reed Johnson made to rob Feilder last night was soooo sick. I love the tip of the cap by Feilder too. Cubs vs Brewers is kinda turning into a little rivalry. It'll never been Cubs Cards, but its still good. Reed Johnson.. seriously. Fresh off the bench and he's robbin niggs.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Citi Field :love: Going to my first game there on April 28. Can't wait.

Interested to see the pre-game introductions tonight...hopefully nobody gets booed this early but I can definitely see Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo getting it. Gary Sheffield might also hear some boos from the people that didn't want him signed. Darren O'Day has looked bad so far but I really hope the crowd spares him, he was close with Adenhart so I'd guess that was on his mind.

Hoping Pelf and the offense can step up.</font>

[DaveWadding]

Uh. at least beat your bitch asses.

You beat a team with 4 playoff appearances since 1990, and only once didnt get swept out of the 1st round. Good job.

[DaveWadding]

I expect it every year. And i'm ok with it. I've been a Cubs fan for 13 years. If they win, i'll shit myself drunk, but if they lose, i'll be ok with it, because i expect it .

That play Reed Johnson made to rob Feilder last night was soooo sick. I love the tip of the cap by Feilder too. Cubs vs Brewers is kinda turning into a little rivalry. It'll never been Cubs Cards, but its still good. Reed Johnson.. seriously. Fresh off the bench and he's robbin niggs.

Pretty much.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Harry Kalas died :'(

No more awesome voiceovers

[McLegend]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah that sucks :( I'll always associate him with those epic NFL Films packages.

RIP, great career</font>

[screech]

Growing up in the Philly area, I grew up listening to Harry. Although I wasn't alive to hear Schmidt's 500th HR call, hearing him do it when he came to my school was truly special. I remember 1993, when he was in the clubhouse celebrating with the team. I remember 2002, when he was rightfully inducted into the Hall of Fame. I remember 2007, when they clinched the division. And I of course remember 2008, when the city finally got her trophy. I'm going to miss the voice, I'm going to miss "the call," and I'm going to miss his passion for the game. Phillies games won't be the same without him.

I had the opportunity to interview Harry Kalas for my school newspaper last year. He was a class act and he seemed to really enjoy talking to me. He had some great stories to tell, and some great advice to give. It was a wonderful experience and I'll never forget it.

Rest in Peace, Harry Kalas :'(

[McLegend]

Could be Lidge's first blown save here

[McLegend]

Nevermind.

[Loose Cannon]

Sad day or week even for baseball.

Mark Fidrych dead @ 54.

[screech]

Sad day or week even for baseball.

Mark Fidrych dead @ 54.

RIP The Bird :(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>UGH :o Jody Gerut gets the first hit AND home run in Citi Field history, as the leadoff batter.

I had a feeling a Pad would hit one out first, but my money was on Adrian Gonzalez.</font>

[Loose Cannon]

LOL hillarious.

I saw the inside of the park. It's so weird for me to see a Met or Yankee Stadium without seeind the inside looking like a dump. Looks really nice. It's got a Cooperstown type feel to it.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah the inside looks amazing from the pics/videos I've seen. Going on April 28th, can't wait to see it for myself.</font>

[ClockShot]

Sweet. Yankees train station opens May 23rd.

[OssMan]

Mets are wearing those ugly rectangular patches

[Loose Cannon]

Awesome. I can finally take the train from New Rochelle to the Stadium when I am down there.

[Dragon]

Ah, of course Upton had to come back against the Yanks.

So far he's stole two bases, got a bunt single and made a Willie Mays over the shoulder type catch in CF.

[ClockShot]

Holy shit.

But then again, it's Tampa Bay.

[Dragon]

And Wang comes through with a Pavano-esque 8 runs in 1+ inning.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>DAVID WRIGHT</font> :love:

[OssMan]

This season has already seen a triple play and a cycle

[YOUR Hero]

O-Dog :heart:

[SammyG]

^^^^^^^^^^

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Heath Bell is going to record the first save at Citi Field. I'm going to puke.</font>

[SammyG]

Dodgers lookin good lately. If our pitching/bullpen can be DECENT we have a shot at making the WS this year.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>...and in addition to that, Duaner Sanchez put up a far better 8th inning than JJ Putz. What an insult to injury.</font> :mad:

[Dragon]

LOL. I leave for a half hour, come back and see that Nick Swisher is pitching for the Yankees.

[Dragon]

And apparently he is the only Yankee "pitcher" to not give up a run.

[Gertner]

TRAAAAAAAAVIS SNIIIIIIIIIIIIIDER!

[Loose Cannon]

yea, lol @ Swisher. are you kidding me here?

[Loose Cannon]

and why are Peter Gammons and John Kruk wearing sunglasses @ 11:30 at night

[RatedGSuperstar]

Brewers get 10 hits and 8 walks, and only score 6 runs. 2 of 12 with RISP. Lose by one to Cincy.

Aaaaagh. Still early, though.

[Innovator]

Nick Swisher, 0.00 ERA

[Supreme Olajuwon]

The ball was really carrying tonight at Miller. Edinson looked like shit and kept hanging his changeup but hey a wins a win. Also :eek: @ Rickie Weeks getting drilled in the chest/face and then walking it off.

[RatedGSuperstar]

Weeks getting hit reminded me of when Mike Matheny was drilled in the face about 10 years ago, spit out a mix of blood and teeth, walked down to first base without touching his face once, and acted like everything was fine. Milwaukee trainers had a hell of a time getting him to leave the field.

Matheny was one tough bastard.

[OssMan]

I'm pretty sure Albert Pujols is gonna have the best season of all time this year.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Johnny Mize once hit 51 homers and struck out 42 times in a season. I bet Pujols can beat that.

[OssMan]

Scott Boras shows emotion

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[parkmania]

Scott Boras shows emotion


I truly believe that the emotion was over the loss of a paycheck more than the loss of a person.

[Adder]

don't be a dick, parkmania.

[ClockShot]

Burnett is earning his money. Pretty nice bounceback from yesterday's nightmare.

[RBM]

6-2 Mariners. Won't keep it up, but it's a nice surprise.

[The Gold Standard]

So many close no hitters this year already

[ClockShot]

Damn fine game today. Too bad X-Man gotta go to DL.

[Gertner]

Jays baby!!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yay, the good Ollie showed up tonight</font> :love:

[Loose Cannon]

lol Carl Ravich (sp) just confused the deaths of Roberto Clemente and Jackie Robinson on Baseball Tonight. nice job moron

[Innovator]

Have I mentioned how much I love Nick Swisher?

[ClockShot]

Of the all the days they open up the house, it's a god damn afternoon game.

AND I GOTTA GO TO WORK NOW!

[Jeritron]

Thrilled to have Ichiro getting back in action, for my fantasy team.

Dice K has dissapointed, and gone down on the 15 day DL though.

[Innovator]

First HR in the new house goes to JORGE

[parkmania]

When the hell are the Yankees gonna start giving some support to Sabathia? Yeah, he looked like crap on opening day, but since then he's gotten no help from his teammates. I really need to get some fantasy stats from him soon.

[Loose Cannon]

ugh, god dammit, what the fuck. The Yankees Bullpen just got shelled. I know it's early still, but they are playing very inconsistent right now.

[SammyG]

YAAAAAAAAAANKS SHOWWWWWWWWWW

[ClockShot]

What is this? Somebody went around to all the new and updated ball parks and curse them? First the Mets, now us.

[Big Fat Mike]

Jose Veras is far from clutch. And I can't believe Marte got a 3 year deal after the terrible summer he had for the Yanks after the trade from the pirates. Robertson looked good though.

Also, Cody Ransom needs to go. The guy couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. There's a reason he was a career minor leaguer before 2008

[Droford]

This just might be the Orioles season with the way the Yankees and Red Sox are stinking things up early on..if only they had halfway decent pitching they'd be alright.

[The Gold Standard]

Jose Veras is terrible. The Yankees always have the problem getting to MO, and with Joba in the Starting Rotation, there will always be the problem

[DaveWadding]

GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYD

[Droford]

They should let Swisher Pitch...he is their 2nd best pitcher in the bullpen at this point haha

[Dragon]

Hopefully the Yanks bring up Melancon for the bullpen soon. He is gonna be a monster in the pen. Have a feeling it won't be til after the May 15th arbitration date or whatever.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Albert Pujols said he will compete in the Home Run Derby this year. Wooooooooooo

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It's only 9 games into the season...so too early to panic, but the Mets right now are showing the same signs they did during the last two years. Failure to score with RISP, and when they do, they give the lead right back within an inning. One step forward, two steps back.

Still plenty of time to right the ship though, obviously. The Marlins are shit hot though...I think they might be for real this year.</font>

[Evil Vito]

Albert Pujols said he will compete in the Home Run Derby this year. Wooooooooooo

<font color=goldenrod>That's fucking awesome.</font> :love:

[YOUR Hero]

It's only 9 games into the season...so too early to panic, but the Mets right now are showing the same signs they did during the last two years. Failure to score with RISP, and when they do, they give the lead right back within an inning. One step forward, two steps back.

Still plenty of time to right the ship though, obviously. The Marlins are shit hot though...I think they might be for real this year.

Marlins are under most people's radar. I don't *think* they'll break out this year, but they are young and have decent pitching. They are rising.

Wish I could count on my Jays to keep this up. They're hitting has been red-hot and I think it'll be good all year, but the pitching this year is so full of holes. Be nice if they tried to adress it by going after Pedro or something.

[Gertner]

Who needs Pedro when you have SCOTT RICHMOND!!!! Only reason he's on the team is ebcause he's canadian. I'm fully convinced.

[YOUR Hero]

He pitched pretty damn good so far. Him being on the team shows their need for more depth. Can't believe the difference a year makes.

[parkmania]

Well, it took 9 games before the Pirates were a sub-.500 club. Will they get back to a winning record this year?

[SammyG]

Pujols said if he's healthy he'll do it..

[Hanso Amore]

I think this is the year Cano finally puts it together for 162.

He has never had a good start.

[OssMan]

Is Willie Randolph on the Brewers?

[Innovator]

Yeah he's the bench coach

[The Gold Standard]

I think this is the year Cano finally puts it together for 162.

He has never had a good start.

He played well 2 years ago when he was 2nd in batting with 341, but I do agree he will have a bounce back year this year

[Loose Cannon]

Hey, did you guys see the schedule?

Sunday @ 1:05

NY Yankees vs Cleveland Indians

AJ Burnett

VS



ready



ready











CARL PAVANO :mad:



:naughty:

[The Gold Standard]

I hope Pavano gets destoryed

[Dragon]

Jason Kubel hits for the cycle. Pretty crazy thats its already the 3rd guy to hit for the cycle this year.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Sheffield hit 500. Hooray who gives a shit

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It was pretty awesome. Game tying, pinch hit home run. The players all came out of the dugout to congratulate him too, which is surprising. He's fit in so far. Hoping he can continue the team-first mentality though I have my doubts.</font>

[Splaya]

That won't continue, but oh well.

Tigers lose tonight. Very disappointing.

Also, I started out in fantasy baseball this week, hitting .154 and an obp of .175.

Right now I am batting .326 and an obp of .389. Absolutely sickening

[Gertner]

Ugh. Damn Jays. Especially you Brandon League.

[SammyG]

6 IN A ROW NIGGAASSS

[Gertner]

6 IN A ROW NIGGAASSS

SammyG. That offends me as I once shopped at a store where an black person worked. Please be more senstive to my feelings in future posts.

[SammyG]

Shut up you stupid Mormon Jazz fan

[Gertner]

lol

[Hanso Amore]

Hey, did you guys see the schedule?

Sunday @ 1:05

NY Yankees vs Cleveland Indians

AJ Burnett

VS



ready



ready











CARL PAVANO :mad:



:naughty:

I swear to god, if he pitches a gem I will fucking kill everything in this world that he loves.

[Innovator]

We must light up Pavano

ITS THE RIGHT THING TO DO, FUCKER OWES US MONEY

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>J Santana (W, 2-1) 7.0 5 0 0 0 7 0 102-68 0.46
J Putz (H, 3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 11-8 1.29
F Rodriguez (S, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 16-11 0.00</font>

:love:

[Innovator]

How happy is Santana is have a bullpen this year?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Now he just needs the offense to score some runs. Right now, he's paired off against everybody's ace so hopefully once the schedules differ they can start scoring.</font>

[Loose Cannon]

Wang getting shelled again

[Innovator]

WHAT THE FUCK WANG

[Loose Cannon]

oh my god, this is like Major League the movie right now when Vaugn is getting ripped apart

[Loose Cannon]

Wang is done. call up Hughes

[Innovator]

Yup

Someone get Wang some glasses

[Innovator]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesus

[Dragon]

Wow.

I have a feeling Wang will be going on the DL with an "injury" after this start.

33.00 ERA after 3 starts.

[Loose Cannon]

what the fuck, I come back and it's 14-2 now. holy shit

[Dragon]

14 runs on 13 hits in one inning.

[Dragon]

This game probably has more to do with shitty pitching but it seems like the new stadium is a launching pad.

There's been 21 home runs already in 4 games plus this one. Thats counting the two Cubs exhibition games.

[YOUR Hero]

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[Innovator]

Wang is either going on the DL or is gonna get run out of town

[ClockShot]

Holy hell! What on earth happened to Wang during the offseason? He's usually lights out at home.

LC is probably right. Hughes might be getting the call, and more importantly, his last chance.

[Loose Cannon]

I think that one play over Swisher's head was an error on his part. I know how hard it is to make those catches because I play right field when I play, but he was right there and totally mistimed it. I'm surprised he didn't catch an error for that.

[Dragon]

Holy hell! What on earth happened to Wang during the offseason? He's usually lights out at home.

LC is probably right. Hughes might be getting the call, and more importantly, his last chance.

You really think it'd be his last chance? He's only 22 still, I don't think its close to his last chance.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>How many Indians will Nick Swisher strike out in this game?</font>

[Innovator]

Good thing the Indians kicked those field goals, if the Yankees can get some points besides for a safety they can get back in this

[Gertner]

Jays baby!

[SammyG]

Dodgers baby! 7 in a row.

[SammyG]

LOL what yanks allowed 14 in an inning?!

[Hanso Amore]

Seriously, if they let Wang start his next game I will fucking lose it.

[Loose Cannon]

Humiliator lined to left

Eliminator lined to right

That looked like the Terminator, only slower. Maybe it was his out-of-stater, or it could have been the Hibernator--that baby is definitely going away for the winter. Whatever for Wang, it might be see-ya-later. He's probably gonna become a spectator.

[Hanso Amore]

Cabera got to rename it the Masturbator

[Big Fat Mike]

Brien Taylor