MLB 2006 Season Thread - Page 42

**Joey Slugs** · 07-18-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BCWWF

Liriano vs. Kazmir tonight

Games like that are the reason to get the MLB package on digital cable.

**BCWWF** · 07-18-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey Slugs

Games like that are the reason to get the MLB package on digital cable.

Random question...Do you have Mediacom? If so, does FSC come on the normal digital cable package or do you have to buy a premium package for it? They have possibly the worst Web site ever.

**Joey Slugs** · 07-18-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BCWWF

Random question...Do you have Mediacom? If so, does FSC come on the normal digital cable package or do you have to buy a premium package for it? They have possibly the worst Web site ever.

Sorry man, we have Comcast here.

**BCWWF** · 07-18-2006, 06:07 PM

Also, would it make sense to try to move A-Rod to first base? I wouldn't call him awful in the field, but it seems like he wouldn't have as much trouble at first.

**Dragon** · 07-18-2006, 06:53 PM

Wow, pretty weak lineup tonight for the Yanks.

Damon CF
Cairo 2B
Jeter SS
Giambi DH
Williams RF
Phillips 1B
Cabrera LF
Green 3B
Stinnett C

With Sir Sidney pitching this will more than likely not be good news.

**Ruby** · 07-18-2006, 07:21 PM

ARod's a good 3rd basemen. As far as I'm concerned he's unfairly treated by alot of Yankee fans and media.

**Joey Slugs** · 07-18-2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby

ARod's a good 3rd basemen. As far as I'm concerned he's unfairly treated by alot of Yankee fans and media.

Just not a Gold Glove 3rd baseman.

**Boomer** · 07-18-2006, 07:42 PM

I kinda miss Nick Green. The wonders of the Braves farm system.

Jermaine Dye
Jason Schmidt
Kevin Millwood
Andruw Jones
Larry Jones

Blahblhablahlkha

**Ruby** · 07-18-2006, 07:44 PM

Did he win a gold glove at 3rd?

**BCWWF** · 07-18-2006, 08:07 PM

I do agree, but they said today that he has more errors than any other third baseman this year, so that is something to consider, especially if they are throwing errors.

**BCWWF** · 07-18-2006, 08:09 PM

BTW, I though Chicago/Detroit was on ESPN today? I have poker instead

Anyway, Liriano opens up with a four pitch K

**Ruby** · 07-18-2006, 08:43 PM

Arod's pressing. Both on offense and on defense. I don't know. He's a great talent, but because he makes so much cash, people are holding that against him because he isn't hitting a HR every at bat. That's the sense of it, as I see it.

**Dragon** · 07-18-2006, 09:05 PM

Yeah, A-Rod does get a lot of flack from fans and the media. I go to a couple Yankees forums and they will pick something wrong he does out of every game and it does get tiresome. At the same time he is pressing too hard and thinking too much about everything, all his problems are mental. He has something like 16 errors I think right now, he just has to relax and play the game.

It is ridiculous when I hear other Yankees fans saying we should trade A-Rod though, a lot of people take him for granted here. It seems like the people that don't appreciate him in NY are few and far between and that is pretty sad. I appreciate all he's done for our team and stuff but it seems other fans don't.

But hey, we could always have Aaron Boone and his 1 clutch hit off the Sox lol.

**Dragon** · 07-18-2006, 09:09 PM

BTW, Ponson impressed me tonight against the Mariners. He had a shaky first inning giving up a 3 run shot to Sexson but after that he settled down nicely and only gave up 1 more run. His line for the night was -

6 2/3 innings, 5 hits, 3 BB, 5 K's, 4 ER

Obviously not phenomenal but much better than I expected. But he did start off good for the Cards too but then struggled so we'll see how the next start goes with him.

**Triple A** · 07-18-2006, 10:11 PM

Godddddd, Yankees game, mad dramatic. Tied it up 4-4 in the 9th during a fucking thunderstorm. A-Rod at the plate with 2 outs and a runner on second with a 3-1 count, and they call for the tarp.

**Triple A** · 07-18-2006, 10:12 PM

Also, something I noticed is that all Red Sox games are blacked out here for some reason. Every time there is a Boston game (in Boston I think), they don't air it. Doesn't make any sense since it isn't airing on any other channel.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 07-18-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple A

Also, something I noticed is that all Red Sox games are blacked out here for some reason. Every time there is a Boston game (in Boston I think), they don't air it. Doesn't make any sense since it isn't airing on any other channel.

What do you mean it is blacked out? Like do they have every game on and they black it out or what?

I know they can't show out of market games, so IE they can't show every Yankees game in Boston area/they can't show every Red Sox game in the New York area. If they did that they'd have to cut a percentage to MLB, like what happens when a game is on ESPN or whatever (anything televised outside of the "home markets" is like that) So I am pretty sure The Braves have to pay MLB money because all of their games are nationally televised on TBS.

I'm not totally sure what they do with grey areas like the western part of Connecticut, I don't even think they show Red Sox games there. Just Yankees, but I am not positive.

But good showing by Lester tonight, 8 IP with only 1 hit. Granted it was the Royals, still good to see. I'd like to see some more runs againest KC though, only got one run

Oh yeah, about the Ortiz for MVP debate, if he played a below average 1st base (like he probably would if he wasn't a DH) would you think he'd be more of a MVP canidate?

**MVP** · 07-19-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sTiMa34

But good showing by Lester tonight, 8 IP with only 1 hit. Granted it was the Royals, still good to see. I'd like to see some more runs againest KC though, only got one run

Lester is on fire right now. Hopefully he can stay consistent, but I have a feeling he's gonna have some tough outings sooner or later.

I don't get how our offense is struggling against KC pitching. Score is 1-0 into the 6th right now.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 07-20-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sTiMa34

Oh yeah, about the Ortiz for MVP debate, if he played a below average 1st base (like he probably would if he wasn't a DH) would you think he'd be more of a MVP canidate?

Figured I'd re-post this since it got past up cuz I wrote about like 3 other things in the same post.

**Evil Vito** · 07-18-2006, 10:19 PM

Great game today. Pelfrey looked real solid and Beltran with a ridiculous shot (his second Grand Slam in as many games)

**Dragon** · 07-18-2006, 10:26 PM

Got lucky with that call on Posada at first. You would have figured they would have let A-Rod finish his at bat though before putting the tarp on.

**Dragon** · 07-18-2006, 11:21 PM

In western CT we get the YES Network, and could get NESN in some parts of this area. Don't have it though.

What do you mean by all Red Sox games are blacked out? Like I noticed something on the free MLB Extra Innings thing yesterday, all the games played except the Sox and Yankees so I'm guessing they just play it on the market stations? (NESN/YES)

**Boomer** · 07-18-2006, 11:27 PM

I would like to requote myself, but I see no need.

Carpenter holds the Braves to under double digits tomorrow.

**Dragon** · 07-19-2006, 12:38 AM

Nice, Melky with a walk off homer in the 11th to give the Yankees the win.

**FakeLaser** · 07-19-2006, 02:35 AM

Pretty happy with Ponson tonight. If he pitched like he did tonight for the remainder of the season I'd be pretty happy. He pitched into the 7th and didn't get crapped on. That's all we need out of our number 5. Of course I doubt he'll keep it up but who knows, he's low risk. If he starts to suck we'll just throw Chacon out there again, hopefully he'll come around.

I can't believe they called for the tarp on a 3-1 count. It was raining really hard though, and after they called it they showed this picture of the upper deck getting struck by lightning. Could have had something to do with it.

A-Rod needs to chill. Even if he's pressing he's still having a pretty good season, offensively anyway. Without Sheffield and Matsui he feels he's gotta carry the team offensively but we still have plenty of offense.

It's going to be a really exciting second half in the AL. I feel like it's going to come down to the final week. It's a great season to be a baseball fan, a lot more competitive than past seasons and there's a shitload of great young players to watch.

**Joey Slugs** · 07-19-2006, 04:09 AM

White Sox beat Detoit AGAIN

**ct2k** · 07-19-2006, 05:47 AM

Melky

Like FakeRazor and Dragon i'm pretty happy with Ponson's performance, it was the walks that let him down, but he kept us in the game and went 6 2/3, thats far more than we've generally gotten from the 5th spot this year

**FakeLaser** · 07-19-2006, 01:24 PM

Outside of that hanging curve that Sexson hit out of the park he pitched a pretty damn good game.

**ct2k** · 07-19-2006, 01:37 PM

I always remember he used to generally pitch pretty well against us despite whatever kind of disastrous season he'd be having so maybe he's got a thing for the pinstripes

**Dragon** · 07-19-2006, 04:03 PM

Well, you were facing All-Star Mark Redman lol

**Joey Slugs** · 07-19-2006, 06:29 PM

Tonight @ Wrigley:

667 Wins
11 Cy Youngs
7, 644 Strikeouts
83 Combined Years
44 Combined Seasons

**The Outlaw** · 07-19-2006, 07:17 PM

Yeah, Maddog vs. Rocket is a pretty hot matchup. I pick Maddux, just because I can.

The Braves are freaking ridiculous right now. I don't think they can keep the production up obviously, but I do think they can keep winning and actually make the division interesting.

**mrslackalack** · 07-19-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Outlaw

Yeah, Maddog vs. Rocket is a pretty hot matchup. I pick Maddux, just because I can.

The Braves are freaking ridiculous right now. I don't think they can keep the production up obviously, but I do think they can keep winning and actually make the division interesting.

Rumors are the Braves instead of trading away everyone have thought about being buyers because they might get the wildcard.

**Joey Slugs** · 07-19-2006, 07:19 PM

Tony Gwynn Jr. got his first major league hit (double) today, 24 years to the day that his dad got his first career hit (also a double).

Good to be a Gwynn today.

**OssMan** · 07-19-2006, 07:57 PM

Mets traded 2B Jeff Keppinger (AAA) who should have been called up 2 months ago to the Royals for 2B Hispanic Ruben Gotay (AAA)

**Evil Vito** · 07-19-2006, 08:56 PM

Mets obviously had no faith in him, and neither do the Royals apparently as he's still gonna be in the minor leagues

07-19-2006, 10:58 PM

damn blue jays. boy do they ever miss rios and hillenbrand

**Evil Vito** · 07-19-2006, 11:05 PM

Damn, props to Trachsel for coming back out after a 2 hour rain delay. He lasted a couple more innings but then fell apart, so Darren Oliver got to be the man and save the day

It's remarkable what Oliver and Valentin have done this year, great stories. Both guys were considering hanging them up this off-season after terrible years and each have thus far turned in a great season.

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EDIT

As soon as I say that, Oliver's next pitch is knocked out of the park by Rich Aurilia to tie the game

**Dragon** · 07-19-2006, 11:21 PM

Shea Hillenbrand designated for assignment by the Jays.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5799358

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 07-19-2006, 11:36 PM

"Trade me now faggot" - Shea Hillenbrand after being traded by Red Sox GM Theo Epstein

07-19-2006, 11:05 PM	#38
Evil Vito President of Freedonia Posts: 58,332	Damn, props to Trachsel for coming back out after a 2 hour rain delay. He lasted a couple more innings but then fell apart, so Darren Oliver got to be the man and save the day It's remarkable what Oliver and Valentin have done this year, great stories. Both guys were considering hanging them up this off-season after terrible years and each have thus far turned in a great season. ------- EDIT As soon as I say that, Oliver's next pitch is knocked out of the park by Rich Aurilia to tie the game Last edited by Evil Vito; 07-19-2006 at 11:11 PM.

07-18-2006, 06:07 PM	#4
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Also, would it make sense to try to move A-Rod to first base? I wouldn't call him awful in the field, but it seems like he wouldn't have as much trouble at first.

07-18-2006, 06:53 PM	#5
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Wow, pretty weak lineup tonight for the Yanks. Damon CF Cairo 2B Jeter SS Giambi DH Williams RF Phillips 1B Cabrera LF Green 3B Stinnett C With Sir Sidney pitching this will more than likely not be good news.

07-18-2006, 07:21 PM	#6
Ruby Member Posts: 172	ARod's a good 3rd basemen. As far as I'm concerned he's unfairly treated by alot of Yankee fans and media.

07-18-2006, 07:42 PM	#8
Boomer The Wretched Posts: 4,690	I kinda miss Nick Green. The wonders of the Braves farm system. Jermaine Dye Jason Schmidt Kevin Millwood Andruw Jones Larry Jones Blahblhablahlkha

07-18-2006, 07:44 PM	#9
Ruby Member Posts: 172	Did he win a gold glove at 3rd?

07-18-2006, 08:07 PM	#10
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	I do agree, but they said today that he has more errors than any other third baseman this year, so that is something to consider, especially if they are throwing errors.

07-18-2006, 08:09 PM	#11
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	BTW, I though Chicago/Detroit was on ESPN today? I have poker instead Anyway, Liriano opens up with a four pitch K

07-18-2006, 08:43 PM	#12
Ruby Member Posts: 172	Arod's pressing. Both on offense and on defense. I don't know. He's a great talent, but because he makes so much cash, people are holding that against him because he isn't hitting a HR every at bat. That's the sense of it, as I see it.

07-18-2006, 09:05 PM	#13
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Yeah, A-Rod does get a lot of flack from fans and the media. I go to a couple Yankees forums and they will pick something wrong he does out of every game and it does get tiresome. At the same time he is pressing too hard and thinking too much about everything, all his problems are mental. He has something like 16 errors I think right now, he just has to relax and play the game. It is ridiculous when I hear other Yankees fans saying we should trade A-Rod though, a lot of people take him for granted here. It seems like the people that don't appreciate him in NY are few and far between and that is pretty sad. I appreciate all he's done for our team and stuff but it seems other fans don't. But hey, we could always have Aaron Boone and his 1 clutch hit off the Sox lol.

07-18-2006, 09:09 PM	#14
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	BTW, Ponson impressed me tonight against the Mariners. He had a shaky first inning giving up a 3 run shot to Sexson but after that he settled down nicely and only gave up 1 more run. His line for the night was - 6 2/3 innings, 5 hits, 3 BB, 5 K's, 4 ER Obviously not phenomenal but much better than I expected. But he did start off good for the Cards too but then struggled so we'll see how the next start goes with him.

07-18-2006, 10:11 PM	#15
Triple A Triple A Posts: 133,040	Godddddd, Yankees game, mad dramatic. Tied it up 4-4 in the 9th during a fucking thunderstorm. A-Rod at the plate with 2 outs and a runner on second with a 3-1 count, and they call for the tarp.

07-18-2006, 10:12 PM	#16
Triple A Triple A Posts: 133,040	Also, something I noticed is that all Red Sox games are blacked out here for some reason. Every time there is a Boston game (in Boston I think), they don't air it. Doesn't make any sense since it isn't airing on any other channel.

07-18-2006, 10:19 PM	#20
Evil Vito President of Freedonia Posts: 58,332	Great game today. Pelfrey looked real solid and Beltran with a ridiculous shot (his second Grand Slam in as many games)

07-18-2006, 10:26 PM	#21
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Got lucky with that call on Posada at first. You would have figured they would have let A-Rod finish his at bat though before putting the tarp on.

07-18-2006, 11:21 PM	#22
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	In western CT we get the YES Network, and could get NESN in some parts of this area. Don't have it though. What do you mean by all Red Sox games are blacked out? Like I noticed something on the free MLB Extra Innings thing yesterday, all the games played except the Sox and Yankees so I'm guessing they just play it on the market stations? (NESN/YES)

07-18-2006, 11:27 PM	#23
Boomer The Wretched Posts: 4,690	I would like to requote myself, but I see no need. Carpenter holds the Braves to under double digits tomorrow.

07-19-2006, 12:38 AM	#24
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Nice, Melky with a walk off homer in the 11th to give the Yankees the win.

07-19-2006, 02:35 AM	#25
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	Pretty happy with Ponson tonight. If he pitched like he did tonight for the remainder of the season I'd be pretty happy. He pitched into the 7th and didn't get crapped on. That's all we need out of our number 5. Of course I doubt he'll keep it up but who knows, he's low risk. If he starts to suck we'll just throw Chacon out there again, hopefully he'll come around. I can't believe they called for the tarp on a 3-1 count. It was raining really hard though, and after they called it they showed this picture of the upper deck getting struck by lightning. Could have had something to do with it. A-Rod needs to chill. Even if he's pressing he's still having a pretty good season, offensively anyway. Without Sheffield and Matsui he feels he's gotta carry the team offensively but we still have plenty of offense. It's going to be a really exciting second half in the AL. I feel like it's going to come down to the final week. It's a great season to be a baseball fan, a lot more competitive than past seasons and there's a shitload of great young players to watch.

07-19-2006, 04:09 AM	#26
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	White Sox beat Detoit AGAIN

07-19-2006, 05:47 AM	#27
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	Melky Like FakeRazor and Dragon i'm pretty happy with Ponson's performance, it was the walks that let him down, but he kept us in the game and went 6 2/3, thats far more than we've generally gotten from the 5th spot this year

07-19-2006, 01:24 PM	#28
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	Outside of that hanging curve that Sexson hit out of the park he pitched a pretty damn good game.

07-19-2006, 01:37 PM	#29
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	I always remember he used to generally pitch pretty well against us despite whatever kind of disastrous season he'd be having so maybe he's got a thing for the pinstripes

07-19-2006, 04:03 PM	#30
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Well, you were facing All-Star Mark Redman lol

07-19-2006, 06:29 PM	#31
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	Tonight @ Wrigley: 667 Wins 11 Cy Youngs 7, 644 Strikeouts 83 Combined Years 44 Combined Seasons

07-19-2006, 07:17 PM	#32
The Outlaw Unofficial Legend Posts: 11,931	Yeah, Maddog vs. Rocket is a pretty hot matchup. I pick Maddux, just because I can. The Braves are freaking ridiculous right now. I don't think they can keep the production up obviously, but I do think they can keep winning and actually make the division interesting.

07-19-2006, 07:19 PM	#34
Joey Slugs Second City Saint Posts: 5,806	Tony Gwynn Jr. got his first major league hit (double) today, 24 years to the day that his dad got his first career hit (also a double). Good to be a Gwynn today.

07-19-2006, 07:57 PM	#35
OssMan The Classic Dylan Staples Posts: 51,487	Mets traded 2B Jeff Keppinger (AAA) who should have been called up 2 months ago to the Royals for 2B Hispanic Ruben Gotay (AAA)

07-19-2006, 08:56 PM	#36
Evil Vito President of Freedonia Posts: 58,332	Mets obviously had no faith in him, and neither do the Royals apparently as he's still gonna be in the minor leagues

07-19-2006, 10:58 PM	#37
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	damn blue jays. boy do they ever miss rios and hillenbrand

07-19-2006, 11:21 PM	#39
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Shea Hillenbrand designated for assignment by the Jays. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5799358