MLB 2006 Season Thread - Page 25

**Joey Slugs** · 06-09-2006, 09:31 PM

~~FUCKING~~ BLUE JAYS!

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 06-09-2006, 11:19 PM

Papelbon would blow a save then end up getting the win in the end. PAPELBON IS GOD

**The Miz** · 06-10-2006, 03:22 PM

Chacin out for at least a month... good look with Taubenheim and Downs, yikes

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 06-10-2006, 03:28 PM

Wow it is raining in Boston for like the 100th day

Somehow it is bright and sunny in New York though? NY is only like 4 hours away

**The Miz** · 06-10-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L L Cool G

i'll agree with the miz on that one. wells and ichiro over vlad.

But we can all agree that Chone "I play 6 positions and suck at all of them" Figgins and his .322 OBP from the leadoff spot should be the leading vote getter

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 06-10-2006, 04:39 PM

Yeah fan voting is pretty bad in all sports, but this baseball one seems to be really awful. You can blame the promotional departments of the teams though, have been advertising the all star voting a lot (Well I can speak for the Red Sox anyways) If I was MLB I'd just lie and say they were was a fan vote and not even count them

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 06-10-2006, 04:41 PM

We do that shit at the store I work at, we get these "Give aways" from Budweiser, like Jerseys, Snowboards, Grills, all types of shit. Never even give them away though, I just laugh at people when they fill out the little form.

**YOUR Hero** · 06-10-2006, 05:24 PM

Josh Towers is doing really good in AAA and he'll be called up for Chacin's spot. The JAys have also called up a pair of bullpen guys since they've been using their bullpen a ton as of late.

**The Icon of Elisim** · 06-10-2006, 07:50 PM

Burnett is also due back in two weeks

**MVP** · 06-11-2006, 12:17 AM

Damn, I can't believe I forgot about Wells on the All-Star team. Yeah he's pretty deserving.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 06-11-2006, 12:17 AM

Well Red Sox top prospect Lester did kinda what I expected him to do. Only gave up 3 earned, but could only get through 4.1 innings after throwing 100 pitches. Not really surprised since he has had some control issues in the minors and has always seemed to throw a lot of pitches to get guys out. Not bad for his first start in the majors though

**Joey Slugs** · 06-11-2006, 04:02 AM

I swear.... once the switch happens in the AL Central.... there is no looking back.

Tigers are hanging on by the skin of their teeth now.

Hey Toronto, do me a favor will ya? Finish these fuckers off. Bad enough I have to root for the Cubs next weekend.

06-11-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOUR Hero

Josh Towers is doing really good in AAA and he'll be called up for Chacin's spot. The JAys have also called up a pair of bullpen guys since they've been using their bullpen a ton as of late.

Good to see the Chulkster back up

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 06-11-2006, 04:28 PM

David Ortiz is the most clutch hitter in baseball

3 run jack in the 9th...suck it Otsuka

**ct2k** · 06-11-2006, 04:33 PM

He's also a fat heff

But yeah i like Ortiz, even though he's a red sock

**The Outlaw** · 06-11-2006, 05:39 PM

Batting like .260.

**ct2k** · 06-11-2006, 05:46 PM

Thats still a lot better than Frank "I used to be a 300 guy but now i hit like Jose Canseco" Thomas, poor fella

**The Miz** · 06-11-2006, 06:23 PM

Why are you comparing Ortiz to Thomas? A 30-year-old in the prime of both his natural and chemical career vs. a 40-year-old 10 years past his prime?

And I cannot believe that there are still people other than Joe Morgan that don't realize this, but it does not matter what your batting average is if you get on-base at the rate that those sluggers do. But if you want a nice .303 hitter like Pudge Rodriguez (.336 on-base) over a guy hitting in the .230-.260 range with a .360-.380 OBP, be my guest.

**The Miz** · 06-11-2006, 06:28 PM

And for $500,000 (not a typo), Thomas has provided 16 home runs, an OBP of .352, and a slugging percentage of .525. He puts up these numbers in the cleanup spot where he provides protection for Eric Chavez, who for the first time in his 8-year MLB career is getting off to a great start (.362/.518, 13 homers). He has single-handedly carried the A's the last month while Chavez and Swisher came back to earth and the rest of the team still couldn't hit.

If only he could get that average up.

**BCWWF** · 06-11-2006, 08:43 PM

Twins dropped the ball when they let Thomas go, those numbers would have fit in perfectly with us, and it would have been a hot-point when we play the Sox. Meh, at least we got Rondell White!

**Joey Slugs** · 06-11-2006, 11:26 PM

wow. a 6 run ninth and we get the winning run on deck after being down 10-2. a loss is still a loss... but if that doesn't jump start this offense, nothing will.

**SammyG** · 06-12-2006, 08:47 AM

Kemp has 15 RBIs in his first 13 games in the big leagues.

**YOUR Hero** · 06-12-2006, 10:00 AM

The only thing, Miz about your post is this. An Ortiz or a Thomas are not signed to draw walks. They're there to put the ball in play with power. Don't get me wrong, as you are correct... certain type of players excluded.

We could debate the finer points of this if you like, but you know what I'm saying.

**The Miz** · 06-12-2006, 03:16 PM

What do you expect them to do when pitchers don't throw them strikes? There are two types of hitters that draw alot of walks, the big sluggers who are feared by the pitchers (Bonds, Pujols, Ramirez, Giambi, etc.) and the guys who have amazing plate discipline and will gladly take 1st if the pitcher doesn't throw them something they can drive (BGiles, Hatteberg, Youkilis, NJohnson, etc.). Thomas was signed to hit home runs and drive in runs, you are right. And he's doing that, 16 homers and 37 RBI. But what's great is when he isn't hitting the ball out or driving in runs, he's getting on base. And getting on base is never a bad thing no matter how big and slow you are.

If Thomas was getting on base at a great rate but not hitting with lots of power, I would agree with you completely. He was signed to hit home runs. But he's doing both things very well and that's why he's been extremely valuable.

**ct2k** · 06-12-2006, 03:36 PM

You're right Miz, but i wasn't comparing them so much as having a pop at Thomas, but not a particularly serious one seeing as i like the guy.

**Joey Slugs** · 06-12-2006, 06:06 PM

I love the fact that Grimsely is now suspended for 50 games yet he is no longer in the league.

**BCWWF** · 06-12-2006, 08:39 PM

Know what's funny, the Twins easily could have traded for Thome or Blalock last summer or else signed Thomas. We are such cheap asses, we have pitchers galore in the minors, some who will be ready to pitch in the Majors real soon but we wouldn't trade Lohse or Baker.

**YOUR Hero** · 06-12-2006, 09:18 PM

I was making a general statement, not picking on anyone in particular. It only came up by me now, because it was topical. It seems to me, we agree on this point and have simply gone into finer detail about it.

**The Outlaw** · 06-12-2006, 10:47 PM

I'm not sure if that was directed at me or ct2k, but ok.

**ct2k** · 06-13-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey Slugs

I love the fact that Grimsely is now suspended for 50 games yet he is no longer in the league.

Well it would be a stretch too far for the MLB to actually suspend a major player now wouldn't it

**BCWWF** · 06-13-2006, 02:26 PM

!!!!!

I was just reading the newspaper and I got to the end where they have the lines. I usually check just to see what the Twins are, and I was kind of surprised because we had the line over the Red Sox. Going to the game, I got excited because I figured Johan must be pitching, but then I find out not only is he pitching, but against Schilling! I've seen Johan pitch three times I think, but never against such strong competition. Looking forward to tonight.

That's my story.

**The Miz** · 06-13-2006, 02:52 PM

Clemons?

**ct2k** · 06-13-2006, 02:59 PM

lol, Roger Clemons, that paves the way for all kinds of citrus related jokes

**Loose Cannon** · 06-13-2006, 03:00 PM

lol what. You mean Schilling?

**MVP** · 06-13-2006, 03:13 PM

Schilling vs. Santana tonight

**ct2k** · 06-13-2006, 04:24 PM

I've always been curious as to why they're called pitching matchups, when you can't really pitch against another pitcher (apart from at bats obviously)...I dunno i'm a nitpicker

**BCWWF** · 06-13-2006, 05:02 PM

Fixed. I had Clemons in my mind because he is the biggest pitcher I've seen (long time ago when he was w/ the Red Sox). My bad. Still pumped.

**MVP** · 06-13-2006, 05:27 PM

Yeah it should be a good game. Hopefully it'll be on at the gym tonight.

**The Miz** · 06-13-2006, 06:23 PM

Adam Kennedy is heavily rumored to be traded before the deadline, possibly to the Blue Jays. Jeff Weaver (

) has also been rumored to the Jays but I don't see that happening

**The Icon of Elisim** · 06-13-2006, 07:24 PM

Ya they've been talking about a Hillenbrand for Kennedy trade for a while, especially after the Jays moved Russ Adams to the minors and moved Aaron Hill to SS. Adams just got called back up and is starting at second. They arent going to give up on him but Im sure they would send him back to AAA if he struggles some more.

I guess if Hillenbrand is traded we'd have Hinske as our regular DH which is pretty bleh

06-09-2006, 09:31 PM	#961
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	~~FUCKING~~ BLUE JAYS! Last edited by Joey Slugs; 06-09-2006 at 10:38 PM.

06-13-2006, 02:26 PM	#991
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	!!!!! I was just reading the newspaper and I got to the end where they have the lines. I usually check just to see what the Twins are, and I was kind of surprised because we had the line over the Red Sox. Going to the game, I got excited because I figured Johan must be pitching, but then I find out not only is he pitching, but against Schilling! I've seen Johan pitch three times I think, but never against such strong competition. Looking forward to tonight. That's my story. Last edited by BCWWF; 06-13-2006 at 05:01 PM.

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06-09-2006, 11:19 PM	#962
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Papelbon would blow a save then end up getting the win in the end. PAPELBON IS GOD

06-10-2006, 03:22 PM	#963
The Miz Clutch Poster Posts: 11,997	Chacin out for at least a month... good look with Taubenheim and Downs, yikes

06-10-2006, 03:28 PM	#964
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Wow it is raining in Boston for like the 100th day Somehow it is bright and sunny in New York though? NY is only like 4 hours away

06-10-2006, 04:39 PM	#966
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Yeah fan voting is pretty bad in all sports, but this baseball one seems to be really awful. You can blame the promotional departments of the teams though, have been advertising the all star voting a lot (Well I can speak for the Red Sox anyways) If I was MLB I'd just lie and say they were was a fan vote and not even count them

06-10-2006, 04:41 PM	#967
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	We do that shit at the store I work at, we get these "Give aways" from Budweiser, like Jerseys, Snowboards, Grills, all types of shit. Never even give them away though, I just laugh at people when they fill out the little form.

06-10-2006, 05:24 PM	#968
YOUR Hero Adminstigator Posts: 102,491	Josh Towers is doing really good in AAA and he'll be called up for Chacin's spot. The JAys have also called up a pair of bullpen guys since they've been using their bullpen a ton as of late.

06-10-2006, 07:50 PM	#969
The Icon of Elisim Elitist Member Posts: 15,438	Burnett is also due back in two weeks

06-11-2006, 12:17 AM	#970
MVP Mas Vagina Porfavor Posts: 11,343	Damn, I can't believe I forgot about Wells on the All-Star team. Yeah he's pretty deserving.

06-11-2006, 12:17 AM	#971
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Well Red Sox top prospect Lester did kinda what I expected him to do. Only gave up 3 earned, but could only get through 4.1 innings after throwing 100 pitches. Not really surprised since he has had some control issues in the minors and has always seemed to throw a lot of pitches to get guys out. Not bad for his first start in the majors though

06-11-2006, 04:02 AM	#972
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	I swear.... once the switch happens in the AL Central.... there is no looking back. Tigers are hanging on by the skin of their teeth now. Hey Toronto, do me a favor will ya? Finish these fuckers off. Bad enough I have to root for the Cubs next weekend.

06-11-2006, 04:28 PM	#974
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	David Ortiz is the most clutch hitter in baseball 3 run jack in the 9th...suck it Otsuka

06-11-2006, 04:33 PM	#975
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	He's also a fat heff But yeah i like Ortiz, even though he's a red sock

06-11-2006, 05:39 PM	#976
The Outlaw Unofficial Legend Posts: 11,931	Batting like .260.

06-11-2006, 05:46 PM	#977
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	Thats still a lot better than Frank "I used to be a 300 guy but now i hit like Jose Canseco" Thomas, poor fella

06-11-2006, 06:23 PM	#978
The Miz Clutch Poster Posts: 11,997	Why are you comparing Ortiz to Thomas? A 30-year-old in the prime of both his natural and chemical career vs. a 40-year-old 10 years past his prime? And I cannot believe that there are still people other than Joe Morgan that don't realize this, but it does not matter what your batting average is if you get on-base at the rate that those sluggers do. But if you want a nice .303 hitter like Pudge Rodriguez (.336 on-base) over a guy hitting in the .230-.260 range with a .360-.380 OBP, be my guest.

06-11-2006, 06:28 PM	#979
The Miz Clutch Poster Posts: 11,997	And for $500,000 (not a typo), Thomas has provided 16 home runs, an OBP of .352, and a slugging percentage of .525. He puts up these numbers in the cleanup spot where he provides protection for Eric Chavez, who for the first time in his 8-year MLB career is getting off to a great start (.362/.518, 13 homers). He has single-handedly carried the A's the last month while Chavez and Swisher came back to earth and the rest of the team still couldn't hit. If only he could get that average up.

06-11-2006, 08:43 PM	#980
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Twins dropped the ball when they let Thomas go, those numbers would have fit in perfectly with us, and it would have been a hot-point when we play the Sox. Meh, at least we got Rondell White!

06-11-2006, 11:26 PM	#981
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	wow. a 6 run ninth and we get the winning run on deck after being down 10-2. a loss is still a loss... but if that doesn't jump start this offense, nothing will.

06-12-2006, 08:47 AM	#982
SammyG LAKE SHOW HOES Posts: 25,764	Kemp has 15 RBIs in his first 13 games in the big leagues.

06-12-2006, 10:00 AM	#983
YOUR Hero Adminstigator Posts: 102,491	The only thing, Miz about your post is this. An Ortiz or a Thomas are not signed to draw walks. They're there to put the ball in play with power. Don't get me wrong, as you are correct... certain type of players excluded. We could debate the finer points of this if you like, but you know what I'm saying.

06-12-2006, 03:16 PM	#984
The Miz Clutch Poster Posts: 11,997	What do you expect them to do when pitchers don't throw them strikes? There are two types of hitters that draw alot of walks, the big sluggers who are feared by the pitchers (Bonds, Pujols, Ramirez, Giambi, etc.) and the guys who have amazing plate discipline and will gladly take 1st if the pitcher doesn't throw them something they can drive (BGiles, Hatteberg, Youkilis, NJohnson, etc.). Thomas was signed to hit home runs and drive in runs, you are right. And he's doing that, 16 homers and 37 RBI. But what's great is when he isn't hitting the ball out or driving in runs, he's getting on base. And getting on base is never a bad thing no matter how big and slow you are. If Thomas was getting on base at a great rate but not hitting with lots of power, I would agree with you completely. He was signed to hit home runs. But he's doing both things very well and that's why he's been extremely valuable.

06-12-2006, 03:36 PM	#985
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	You're right Miz, but i wasn't comparing them so much as having a pop at Thomas, but not a particularly serious one seeing as i like the guy.

06-12-2006, 06:06 PM	#986
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	I love the fact that Grimsely is now suspended for 50 games yet he is no longer in the league.

06-12-2006, 08:39 PM	#987
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Know what's funny, the Twins easily could have traded for Thome or Blalock last summer or else signed Thomas. We are such cheap asses, we have pitchers galore in the minors, some who will be ready to pitch in the Majors real soon but we wouldn't trade Lohse or Baker.

06-12-2006, 09:18 PM	#988
YOUR Hero Adminstigator Posts: 102,491	I was making a general statement, not picking on anyone in particular. It only came up by me now, because it was topical. It seems to me, we agree on this point and have simply gone into finer detail about it.

06-12-2006, 10:47 PM	#989
The Outlaw Unofficial Legend Posts: 11,931	I'm not sure if that was directed at me or ct2k, but ok.

06-13-2006, 02:52 PM	#992
The Miz Clutch Poster Posts: 11,997	Clemons?

06-13-2006, 02:59 PM	#993
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	lol, Roger Clemons, that paves the way for all kinds of citrus related jokes

06-13-2006, 03:00 PM	#994
Loose Cannon I'm all there is Posts: 31,811	lol what. You mean Schilling?

06-13-2006, 03:13 PM	#995
MVP Mas Vagina Porfavor Posts: 11,343	Schilling vs. Santana tonight