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Quote from: jonyem on April 06, 2009, 04:22:33 PM
Too early for me to predict anything, need a week or two of real, regular season ball to get a feel.

Quote from: bonebo on April 06, 2009, 03:54:22 PM
Yankees vs. Cubs in the World Series.

Quote from: tet on April 06, 2009, 04:39:28 PM

Quote from: bonebo on April 06, 2009, 03:54:22 PM
Yankees vs. Cubs in the World Series.

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 06, 2009, 04:48:56 PM

Quote from: tet on April 06, 2009, 04:39:28 PM

Quote from: bonebo on April 06, 2009, 03:54:22 PM
Yankees vs. Cubs in the World Series.

That would be very sad... Because the Cubs would have to suffer a loss in the World Series after a 101 year drought...

Quote from: mattstick on April 07, 2009, 03:44:02 PM

'86 Rematch!  Will the ball scoot through Youkilis's legs in game 6?

Quote from: mattstick on April 08, 2009, 09:58:26 AM

I'm re-projecting now that the Jays are 2-0!

PENNANT!

Quote from: mattstick on April 08, 2009, 10:12:26 AM

Our big clunky lefty David Purcey got into trouble then worked his way out of it - LOVE to see that from the young pitchers.  He was decent towards the end of last year but this year I think he can win us 12-14 games.

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"Matt Wieters took batting practice this morning. There were no survivors."

Quote from: cleech74 on April 11, 2009, 10:23:39 PM
O's blanked the Rays, 6-0. :-)  Listened to the last few innings on the way home from work.

Nothing like baseball on the radio! :beers:

Quote from: mattstick on April 11, 2009, 10:11:49 AM

Didn't the Jays supposed "weak" offense pound the Tigers the first 3 games of the year?  What season are you watching?  The Tigers pitching is b r u t a l.

Quote from: Mr Minor on April 13, 2009, 12:14:02 PM

Quote from: mattstick on April 11, 2009, 10:11:49 AM

Didn't the Jays supposed "weak" offense pound the Tigers the first 3 games of the year?  What season are you watching?  The Tigers pitching is b r u t a l.

I don't think the Jays have that weak of an offense, look what they did against the Indians.  13 runs in the first game, 5 and 4 in the 2nd and 3rd. 
The Tigers turned around and swept the Rangers who were touted as being a "great offensive team" by the douchebags on MLB channel.

We'll see how they fare against the White Sox this week.  The Tiger pitching could be great.  Verlander had a tough start, but then again he didn't come on until too late last season.  I just hope he gets his pitches going earlier this year.  Galarraga, Robinson, Minor, and Lyon all looked decent.

It's early. We'll see what happens.

QuoteBY THE INQUIRER STAFF

Harry Kalas, the Phillies' Hall of Fame announcer, died at 1:20 p.m. today, the Phillies announced.

Mr. Kalas was 73.

He collapsed in the press box at Nationals Stadium in Washington at about 12:30 p.m. and was rushed to George Washington University Medial Center.

The cause of the death was not announced. Today's game against the Nationals will be played, but the team will not visit the White House tomorrow.

"We lost Harry today," David Montgomery, the team president, said. "We lost our voice."

Mr. Kalas, who was found unconsious, missed most of spring training after undergoing undisclosed surgery in Feburary. That surgery was unrelated to the detached retina that sidelined him for part of last season.

Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) praised Mr. Kalas in a statement.

"As the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, Harry Kalas was everyone's friend in this region. His incisive commentaries will be sorely missed."

Susan Buehler, president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of NATAS, today issued this statement upon hearing the news.

"The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences sends our heartfelt condolences to Harry's family, his friends, his colleagues and many generations of fans. In 2002, NATAS bestowed our Chapter's most prestigious honor - the Governor's Award honoring his lifetime achievements. He was a beloved and respected broadcaster in the TV industry with a distinguishing voice that will resonate for years to come."

Mr. Kalas, who turned 73 on March 26, has broadcast Phillies games since 1971. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002 as the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award. He is entering the final season of a 3-year contract that he signed in December 2006.

"Comcast SportsNet and the Philadelphia sports community lost a great man today," Brian Monihan, Comcast SportsNet senior vice president and general manager, said in a statement. "Harry Kalas was the voice of the Phillies, and many of us grew up listening to his legendary calls. It was a pleasure to have him as part of our SportsNet family. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kalas family and the Phillies organization."

Jon Litner, Comcast Sports group president, issued this statement: "The passing of Harry Kalas leaves the Phillies, their fans, our viewers and sports fans everywhere without a treasured voice and unique personality. Harry set the tone for the Phillies' successes, hopes and triumphs for 38 seasons and fittingly he died where he lived so large - in the broadcast booth at the ballpark. The sports broadcasting business has lost a legend and on behalf of our employees, our thoughts go out to his family."

Quote from: blatboom on April 13, 2009, 08:08:29 PM
WTF is that cat doing running around Citi Field??  :lol: :lol: :lol:


"im in ur new ballpark.  freakin the fuck out"

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: blatboom on April 13, 2009, 08:08:29 PM
WTF is that cat doing running around Citi Field??  :lol: :lol: :lol:


"im in ur new ballpark.  freakin the fuck out"

He thought it would be full of kitty litter...  :lol:

Quote from: G. Augusto on April 13, 2009, 09:45:42 PM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: blatboom on April 13, 2009, 08:08:29 PM
WTF is that cat doing running around Citi Field??  :lol: :lol: :lol:


"im in ur new ballpark.  freakin the fuck out"

He thought it would be full of kitty litter...  :lol:

Wang's face is that way, cat! >>>>>>>>

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 10:00:38 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on April 13, 2009, 09:45:42 PM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: blatboom on April 13, 2009, 08:08:29 PM
WTF is that cat doing running around Citi Field??  :lol: :lol: :lol:


"im in ur new ballpark.  freakin the fuck out"

He thought it would be full of kitty litter...  :lol:

Wang's face is that way, cat! >>>>>>>>

Wang definitely has earned the EPIC FAIL award for the worst start in baseball so far... 28.9 era... ouch!!!!!!!

Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2009, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 10:00:38 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on April 13, 2009, 09:45:42 PM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: blatboom on April 13, 2009, 08:08:29 PM
WTF is that cat doing running around Citi Field??  :lol: :lol: :lol:


"im in ur new ballpark.  freakin the fuck out"

He thought it would be full of kitty litter...  :lol:

Wang's face is that way, cat! >>>>>>>>

Wang definitely has earned the EPIC FAIL award for the worst start in baseball so far... 28.9 era... ouch!!!!!!!

Are you talkin' about the yankees?  Could you speak up?  I can't hear you from all the way down there in the basement of the A.L. East.

Quote from: cleech74 on April 14, 2009, 06:20:48 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2009, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 10:00:38 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on April 13, 2009, 09:45:42 PM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on April 13, 2009, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: blatboom on April 13, 2009, 08:08:29 PM
WTF is that cat doing running around Citi Field??  :lol: :lol: :lol:


"im in ur new ballpark.  freakin the fuck out"

He thought it would be full of kitty litter...  :lol:

Wang's face is that way, cat! >>>>>>>>

Wang definitely has earned the EPIC FAIL award for the worst start in baseball so far... 28.9 era... ouch!!!!!!!

Are you talkin' about the yankees?  Could you speak up?  I can't hear you from all the way down there in the basement of the A.L. East.

Easy there, Chief. :-P

Quote from: bonebo on April 15, 2009, 11:13:15 AM
Burnett, 8 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 9 strikeouts. Nice.

Quote from: cleech74 on April 16, 2009, 07:57:58 AM
You mean like last night! :roll:  Texas has the O's number.  30+ runs in a game 2 yrs ago, and 19 runs, yesterday.  Ouch! 

And then on to Boston.  We'll see where the chips fall, after this weekend.

Quote from: antelope19 on April 16, 2009, 09:16:28 AM

Quote from: cleech74 on April 16, 2009, 07:57:58 AM
You mean like last night! :roll:  Texas has the O's number.  30+ runs in a game 2 yrs ago, and 19 runs, yesterday.  Ouch! 

And then on to Boston.  We'll see where the chips fall, after this weekend.

Dude, we've taken 2 out of 3 from every team we've played this year.  What are you complaining about?  And I was AT the 30+ run game.  Thanks for reminding me.   :|

Quote from: cleech74 on April 16, 2009, 01:41:05 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on April 16, 2009, 09:16:28 AM

Quote from: cleech74 on April 16, 2009, 07:57:58 AM
You mean like last night! :roll:  Texas has the O's number.  30+ runs in a game 2 yrs ago, and 19 runs, yesterday.  Ouch! 

And then on to Boston.  We'll see where the chips fall, after this weekend.

Dude, we've taken 2 out of 3 from every team we've played this year.  What are you complaining about?  And I was AT the 30+ run game.  Thanks for reminding me.   :|

Yeah, kinda smite-worthy.  Man, I was being a dick.

No complaining at all.  MLB has been awesome this year, so far.  One almost bench clearing brawl, multiple records by two players in one game, and at least 2 players have hit for the cycle.   

All that, with the overwhelming drama of the deaths of Adenhart, Fydrich, and Kalas, looming over.

Oh, and the O's won't go anywhere with pitching that looks like this: :-P
(http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/images/2009/04/15/dJyM38cT.jpg)

Quote from: xanadux3 on April 18, 2009, 09:43:02 PM
...sad day for yankee fans  :lol:

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NEW YORK (AP) - At new Yankee Stadium, the best seats in the park have turned out to be the emptiest.

The most expensive spots in America's costliest ballpark have become an embarrassment packing a financial sting to the proud New York Yankees, as the Legends Suite section in the infield has been filled only once in the six games since the $1.5 billion stadium opened last week.

On most days, the 1,895 seats that cost $500-$2,500 as part of season tickets and go up to $2,625 for individual games haven't been close to full. And as TV cameras pick up the patchy attendance with every pitch, it serves as a little tweak to America's richest baseball team.

"We're done talking about seats," Yankees president Randy Levine said on Wednesday. "We're not talking about seats."

But fans sure notice.

"I remember watching and you couldn't find an empty seat at Yankee Stadium. And now right behind home plate there's 15 to 20," said Aaron Feldstein, who scored a free ticket from a friend for Wednesday's game behind home plate - an area that costs $325 as part of season tickets.

The Legend Suite section was about 80 percent empty, and the upper decks - which have been mostly full - were a quarter empty for the game against the Oakland Athletics on a showery, cold afternoon.

Yet another sign of how the best seats have been overpriced is their resale level.

Legends Suite seats in section 27B, row 2, down the left-field line that originally sold for $500 were available for $225 early Wednesday on the online ticket broker StubHub.com. Tickets in section 23, row 7, behind the visitors' dugout could be had for $263, down from their $850 original price.

"Yeah, we understand it's not full. We actually understand why it's not," left fielder Johnny Damon said. "It's tough for, you know, business owners to justify those seats. It's either have those seats or lay off people from work, and I think that during this tough time, people are going to want to put it back into their companies and put it back into people instead of spending that type of money for seats."

A stadium built in boom times - with top-end seats that give fans access to private clubs and an upscale duplex buffet from white-toqued chefs at carving stations - the Yankees' front office doesn't seem to have counted on the recession dampening enthusiasm for the storied franchise.

The team refuses to talk about the financial impact of the empty seats, but if every spot in the Legends Suite were sold, the club would gross $1.63 million per game, according to AP's calculation.

"I think if anybody in any business had known where this economy was going to go, they would have done things differently," Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said on April 2.

"Look, there's no doubt small amounts of our tickets might be overpriced. You know, we're continuing to look into that. But the bottom line is, the vast majority of them, it seems like they're right on because we've sold 35,000 full season equivalents, and a lot of the tickets have, you know, sold quite well."

So what do the Yankees do until the economy rebounds? Drop prices now and anger fans who paid (very) top dollar? Or wait, endure the jokes, and wonder what the effect on the actual game is?

All those empty cushioned seats with teak armrests translate to less crowd noise, making Yankee Stadium a less-intimidating place to play.

Oakland's Jason Giambi, who spent seven seasons with the Yankees, said the new stadium was "kind of bigger and more spread out than the other one."

In the old ballpark, it felt as if the fans "were on top of you," he said. "That made old Yankee Stadium so great."

Quote from: slslbs on April 25, 2009, 11:10:35 PM
Yanks blow a 6 - 0 lead
Sox 16 Yanks 11
:banana:

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I think a lot of Sox fans feared the worst in Friday night’s game against the Yankees. Mark Teixeira taking responsibility for difference-making runs in his Yankee debut against the Sox? Giving them a series-opening win? Loading the bases over and over, but grounding into double plays and only scoring two runs? That’s the worst thing that could possibly happen!

Of course, it didn’t work out like that, not by a long shot. And of course, that’s not the worst thing that could have possibly happened.

No, Teixeira could have hit four home runs, knocking in 10 RBI, each ball bouncing out of the stands and landing on Pedroia, Youkilis, Beckett, and Lester, instantly paralyzing each for life, but somehow not invalidating their contracts. The Sox would actually battle back to take a 11-10 lead in the late innings. Then, with two out in the ninth, on an 0-2 count, Mark Teixeira would hit a major league record fifth home run and 11th and 12th RBI, giving the Yankees a narrow 12-11 lead and killing Jonathan Papelbon. Rivera would come in and load the bases with nobody out, and Mark Teixeira would have an unassisted triple play to end the game. In his postgame interview, Teixeira would reveal that he was divorcing Leigh in order to marry my wife, who he’s been sleeping with for months. David Ortiz would react so badly to the loss that he would murder the rest of the Red Sox, in the process revealing that he and Dave Roberts were on steroids in 2004 and that Curt Schilling faked the bloody sock. Kim Jon Il would gain control of the Red Sox, escalate his rhertoric, and force Obama to nuke Fenway Park. The blast would kill all my family and friends and my wife would declare Mark Teixeira a superior lover. The Yankees would become America’s team and would win the next 26 championships, and it would be revealed that Ted Williams had actually been a Soviet spy. I would be blamed for the destruction of Fenway Park and would be sent to Guantanamo Bay where Cheney’s old CIA torture team would get to work on me. Away from the computer, my fantasy baseball team would finish in last place.

That would be worse.

But unbelievably, after two games against the Yankees, we actually get to play at figuring out how the games could have possibly gone any better. A ninth inning comeback with two outs in the ninth against Mariano? Retaking the lead ten times yesterday, turning an 0-6 deficit into a 16-11 win? No matter what happens today, the Red Sox will be alone in second place in the AL East (behind the fearsome Toronto Blue Jays, and whoever’s on that team…. they still got Raul Mondesi?) Any which way, Monday will be a bright day in Red Sox Nation and nobody will look at these two teams and automaticlly think of the one from New York as the better.

Quote from: slslbs on April 27, 2009, 09:21:56 PM
you would think that Pettit would have learned his lesson about going from the full wind-up.

Quote from: slslbs on April 27, 2009, 09:21:56 PM
media whoring????

Quote from: slslbs on April 27, 2009, 09:43:45 PM
well, if he got burned in the stretch, chances are that much higher in the full

and yes, I didn't expect anything less
:wink:

Quote from: mattstick on May 02, 2009, 03:57:41 PM

Well the O's have a lead in extras right now... hopefully your bullpen will fail again.

Quote from: mattstick on May 03, 2009, 03:19:22 PM
(http://www.detroitbadboys.com/images/brooms.jpg)

Jays are 18-9.  Sofa King amazing.

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 08:38:47 AM
The Orioles, to the Yankees, are like that girl you know who's slightly overweight with bad self esteem who you can go see any time you need a pick-me-up.  You can have your way with her and she'll even make you a snack afterward before you leave and don't talk to her again for two months.  Thanks Baltimore !  :beers:

Quote from: cleech74 on May 09, 2009, 10:41:22 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 08:38:47 AM
The Orioles, to the Yankees, are like that girl you know who's slightly overweight with bad self esteem who you can go see any time you need a pick-me-up.  You can have your way with her and she'll even make you a snack afterward before you leave and don't talk to her again for two months.  Thanks Baltimore !  :beers:

Hmm.  As it stands, their series is tied 2-2, this year.  We'll see how this plays out, after this weekend.

Sabathia is 1-1 vs O's, and Weng in 0-1.  Teixeira is really working out well for ya, as well.

And hey, with all that the Yankees have spent this year, you must feel pretty good about beating up on Baltimore. :-P

Quote from: cleech74 on May 09, 2009, 10:41:22 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 08:38:47 AM
The Orioles, to the Yankees, are like that girl you know who's slightly overweight with bad self esteem who you can go see any time you need a pick-me-up.  You can have your way with her and she'll even make you a snack afterward before you leave and don't talk to her again for two months.  Thanks Baltimore !  :beers:

Hmm.  As it stands, their series is tied 2-2, this year.  We'll see how this plays out, after this weekend.

Sabathia is 1-1 vs O's, and Weng in 0-1.  Teixeira is really working out well for ya, as well.

And hey, with all that the Yankees have spent this year, you must feel pretty good about beating up on Baltimore. :-P

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 11:17:50 AM

Quote from: cleech74 on May 09, 2009, 10:41:22 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 08:38:47 AM
The Orioles, to the Yankees, are like that girl you know who's slightly overweight with bad self esteem who you can go see any time you need a pick-me-up.  You can have your way with her and she'll even make you a snack afterward before you leave and don't talk to her again for two months.  Thanks Baltimore !  :beers:

Hmm.  As it stands, their series is tied 2-2, this year.  We'll see how this plays out, after this weekend.

Sabathia is 1-1 vs O's, and Weng in 0-1.  Teixeira is really working out well for ya, as well.

And hey, with all that the Yankees have spent this year, you must feel pretty good about beating up on Baltimore. :-P

Of course it feels good, one game at a time.  Anyway I spend more time enjoying games than hating on other teams.  The above post was tongue in cheek and has at least a modicum of comedic value, IMO.  Lighten up.  :lol:

Quote from: cleech74 on May 09, 2009, 11:37:25 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 11:17:50 AM

Quote from: cleech74 on May 09, 2009, 10:41:22 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 09, 2009, 08:38:47 AM
The Orioles, to the Yankees, are like that girl you know who's slightly overweight with bad self esteem who you can go see any time you need a pick-me-up.  You can have your way with her and she'll even make you a snack afterward before you leave and don't talk to her again for two months.  Thanks Baltimore !  :beers:

Hmm.  As it stands, their series is tied 2-2, this year.  We'll see how this plays out, after this weekend.

Sabathia is 1-1 vs O's, and Weng in 0-1.  Teixeira is really working out well for ya, as well.

And hey, with all that the Yankees have spent this year, you must feel pretty good about beating up on Baltimore. :-P

Of course it feels good, one game at a time.  Anyway I spend more time enjoying games than hating on other teams.  The above post was tongue in cheek and has at least a modicum of comedic value, IMO.  Lighten up.  :lol:

Just playing for fun. :-D

It was a good crowd at Camden Yards, last night.  We got good, hot, baseball weather for today.  Good times!

Quote from: mattstick on May 09, 2009, 08:01:48 PM

Red Sox & Yankees getting knocked around today.

Quote from: cleech74 on May 11, 2009, 09:20:08 AM
O's. :frustrated:

Quote from: cleech74 on May 11, 2009, 09:20:08 AM
O's. Tigers :frustrated:

Quote from: mattstick on May 14, 2009, 11:30:53 PM

So much going on in this awesome pic...

AJ looking to Doc for some recognition

Halladay giving AJ the death stare

Vernon Wells thinking "oh shit, it's ON!"

The Toronto fans letting AJ know that taking a huge contract from the Yankees is like selling your soul...

Quote from: mattstick on May 14, 2009, 11:30:53 PM

So much going on in this awesome pic...

AJ looking to Doc for some recognition

Halladay giving AJ the death stare

Vernon Wells thinking "oh shit, it's ON!"

The Toronto fans letting AJ know that taking a huge contract from the Yankees is like selling your soul...

Quote from: bonebo on May 15, 2009, 10:54:28 AM

Quote from: mattstick on May 14, 2009, 11:30:53 PM

So much going on in this awesome pic...

AJ looking to Doc for some recognition

Halladay giving AJ the death stare

Vernon Wells thinking "oh shit, it's ON!"

The Toronto fans letting AJ know that taking a huge contract from the Yankees is like selling your soul...

:roll:

Quote from: antelope19 on May 15, 2009, 11:02:45 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 15, 2009, 10:54:28 AM

Quote from: mattstick on May 14, 2009, 11:30:53 PM

So much going on in this awesome pic...

AJ looking to Doc for some recognition

Halladay giving AJ the death stare

Vernon Wells thinking "oh shit, it's ON!"

The Toronto fans letting AJ know that taking a huge contract from the Yankees is like selling your soul...

:roll:

As for you, I'm not sure what you're rolling your eyes about.  Everything Mattstick said is the truth.   

Quote from: bonebo on May 15, 2009, 04:45:26 PM

What's the color of the sky in your world ?  Is it pretty ?

Do you really believe that fellow athletes dislike each other for getting paid as much as they can ?  Is there a large list of guys staying put and earning less than they can out of loyalty ?  Maybe I'm not paying attention.

Oh, and as far as the Yankees payroll etc., it honestly doesn't mean anything to me other than the organization brings in a lot of money and is also willing to spend it to win.  I just like baseball, the business end of it bores me.  I'm sorry the team I root for brings you such misery.  Maybe it's just you ?  8-)

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 06:28:36 AM

Quote from: bonebo on May 15, 2009, 04:45:26 PM

What's the color of the sky in your world ?  Is it pretty ?

Do you really believe that fellow athletes dislike each other for getting paid as much as they can ?  Is there a large list of guys staying put and earning less than they can out of loyalty ?  Maybe I'm not paying attention.

Oh, and as far as the Yankees payroll etc., it honestly doesn't mean anything to me other than the organization brings in a lot of money and is also willing to spend it to win.  I just like baseball, the business end of it bores me.  I'm sorry the team I root for brings you such misery.  Maybe it's just you ?  8-)

The thing is the Yankees spend a lot of money and don't win.

Halladay is one of those guys staying with an organization and earning less than he could be.  So I guess you aren't paying attention.

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 03:35:58 PM

Wait, what?

You have some kind of Yankee-bashing syndrome.  What exactly do you think I'm blaming the Yankees for?

I think the Yankees are possibly the worst managed sports franchise in HISTORY.

Give that kind of money to JP Riccardi and see if the Jays don't win a WS in a decade - I doubt it.

If Big Papi keeps his slump up, he might be in line for a fat contract with the Yankees...  Wait 3 years and they'll be re-writing the dictionary definition of regret with CC Sabathia's picture.

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 04:03:59 PM

Again, you seem to be projecting thoughts into my head.

CC will be fat and old in 3 years, he looks pretty good right now, yes.

AJ is just a dick - he doesn't take the game seriously and he will never be as good as Halladay, even if he does make more money.  I get the feeling that AJ thinks Doc was his friend but that look from Doc in the pic we're discussing is certainly not friendly.

lol @ the idea that the Yankees have "business acumen".

You can live on the "26 Championships" all you want, but every single Yankee fan out there probably feels ripped off - and if you don't, you should.

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 03:53:20 PM
Um, 26 Championships  ? 

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 04:03:59 PM

lol @ the idea that the Yankees have "business acumen".

Quote from: blatboom on May 20, 2009, 04:18:06 PM
(http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/blinders.gif)

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 04:16:17 PM
You don't go to games, wear shirts or hats, or get YES network?

Must be a big fan...

Quote from: antelope19 on May 20, 2009, 04:34:49 PM
I don't think anyone is obsessed with money here.  It's just that the Yankees personify everything that is wrong with baseball. 

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 04:30:16 PM
Anyway I'm glad I'm not obsessed with $ like some of you, I just enjoy the game.  8-)

Quote from: antelope19 on May 20, 2009, 04:34:49 PM
...the Yankees personify everything that is wrong with baseball. 

Quote from: Rift on May 20, 2009, 04:57:06 PM

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 04:30:16 PM
Anyway I'm glad I'm not obsessed with $ like some of you, I just enjoy the game.  8-)

Whoa now, hold on. Many of us enjoy the game too. My son plays t-ball and it's a blast to watch those kids just having fun trying to learn the game of baseball. In fact I have a game to attend in 2 hours and can't wait. What's sad though is the truth.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 20, 2009, 04:34:49 PM
...the Yankees personify everything that is wrong with baseball. 

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 05:04:04 PM

Quote from: Rift on May 20, 2009, 04:57:06 PM

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 04:30:16 PM
Anyway I'm glad I'm not obsessed with $ like some of you, I just enjoy the game.  8-)

Whoa now, hold on. Many of us enjoy the game too. My son plays t-ball and it's a blast to watch those kids just having fun trying to learn the game of baseball. In fact I have a game to attend in 2 hours and can't wait. What's sad though is the truth.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 20, 2009, 04:34:49 PM
...the Yankees personify everything that is wrong with baseball. 

What does your son's T-ball game have to do with MLB ?  That was cheap.  :roll:

Quote from: Rift on May 20, 2009, 05:48:53 PM

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 05:04:04 PM

Quote from: Rift on May 20, 2009, 04:57:06 PM

Quote from: bonebo on May 20, 2009, 04:30:16 PM
Anyway I'm glad I'm not obsessed with $ like some of you, I just enjoy the game.  8-)

Whoa now, hold on. Many of us enjoy the game too. My son plays t-ball and it's a blast to watch those kids just having fun trying to learn the game of baseball. In fact I have a game to attend in 2 hours and can't wait. What's sad though is the truth.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 20, 2009, 04:34:49 PM
...the Yankees personify everything that is wrong with baseball. 

What does your son's T-ball game have to do with MLB ?  That was cheap.  :roll:

Not trying to take a cheap shot. Just trying to make a point. Sorry.

Kids have no idea of the bullshit and drama that is MLB. Yet they idolize people who play for nothing more than bling, big houses, hot chicks, and as many cars as they can pack into their garage. For my son, he is having the time of his life and when he plays, he plays because he loves the game just like his dad does. That was my only point.

I grew up with a family friend who was quite a few years older than me and a ball player as well. I watched him climb from AAA to the show while he played for the Padres and Angels before quitting. He was a backup catcher and spent most of his time in the bullpen unless they needed him to fill in during a few games. When I asked him why he quit he said he was tired of all the bullshit and most of his teammates were only in it for the money. This was during the late 80s and early 90s. He now runs a construction company and coaches little league simply for the love of the game.

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 05:38:17 PM
The Yanks are a division rival so regardless of their complete ineptitude when it comes to free agent contracts, I'm going to hate them.

The facts are straight though, they haven't developed a decent position player since the mid-90s.  They spend more than 1/2 the league combined and still haven't won a World Series in this decade.

FYI I'm pretty sure the Mariners signed a deal with Japan Television stations before the Yankees did, so it's not really that savvy a move.

Quote from: Blaise on May 20, 2009, 03:48:55 PM
how about those brewers y'all!

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 03:49:50 PM

The Brewers left the AL East a long time ago, they still play major league baseball?

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 11:11:18 AM

Clete's Cougars:

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Quote from: mattstick on May 21, 2009, 03:03:55 PM

Rivalry weekend!

Jays vs. Braves doesn't seem like much of a rivalry...

Quote from: antelope19 on May 21, 2009, 02:55:10 PM
Can we please drop the inter-league play already. 

Quote from: fauxpaxfauxreal on May 21, 2009, 03:52:09 PM
But without inter-league play, when would the Brewers get to play the Mariners?

Quote from: mattstick on May 20, 2009, 05:38:17 PM
The facts are straight though, they haven't developed a decent position player since the mid-90s.  They spend more than 1/2 the league combined and still haven't won a World Series in this decade.

Quote from: mattstick on May 21, 2009, 05:45:53 PM
Navarro had one good season.  He's currently hitting .168, maybe less.
Ross Ohlendorf, really?  He's not a position player.
So you traded Mike Lowell who was washed up in Florida but lives off the green monster now.  Color me unimpressed.

Robinson Cano?  He certainly hasn't lived up to his potential.  At this point he's still pretty much a bust.

My Blue Jays probably use some of the revenue sharing money to develop the young pitching that is the envy of Major League Baseball (Cecil's bad start last night notwithstanding).

The Red Sox spend money creatively, and don't give out stupid contracts.

The Yankees give out insanely stupid contracts and have created a 2-tier league where good franchises develop talent but can't afford to even offer arbitration because Joe Strikeout on the Yankees got a stupid contract in the off-season.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 08:23:55 AM
Snider*

You can't be a flop less than 2 months into your rookie season. 

The O's will continue to find ways to lose, and their young pitching doesn't hold a candle to the Jays.

Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 09:42:47 AM
Wrong Sydner Matt. We are talking about Brandon Synder of the O's. And if you think Lind and Rios, are better than Jones and Markakis you really do live in a box.

Ray projects as a middle reliever/5th starter at best. Romero barley passes as a prospect at 26 and is also destined for the pen. Rzepczynski sinker and breaking pitches are solid though. Cecil has potential but many scouts say he's an innings eater who projects as a 2 or 3 starter.

Think outside the box please. The AL East is STACKED with pitching prospects. The Jays are MAYBE third best.

Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 09:47:55 AM


Ehem, Snyder is currently Batting .353 with 7 HR's and 31 RBI's in double A right now. 

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I stand corrected. His power outage the last 2 seasons in single-A, a combined 24 HR in 977 AB's, is why I've labeled him a bust. But at 22 he has plenty oftime to prove me wrong.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 09:51:52 AM
I'm fine with you guys overlooking the Jays pitching, but look at what they're doing in the bigs RIGHT NOW - compared to these other guys you are projecting to be all-stars but are only chewing up AA innings right now...

Ricky Romero was a 1st round pick and will never pitch out of the bullpen - not sure which scouting reports you're reading but they're wrong.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 22, 2009, 09:51:28 AM

Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 09:47:55 AM


Ehem, Snyder is currently Batting .353 with 7 HR's and 31 RBI's in double A right now. 

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I stand corrected. His power outage the last 2 seasons in single-A, a combined 24 HR in 977 AB's, is why I've labeled him a bust. But at 22 he has plenty of time to prove me wrong.

Nope, you're right.  Before this season, there was alot of talk that he wasn't going to pan out.  But as stated on the O's website, he has "rehabbed" his value this year.  I watched an interview with him recently (rain delay and there was nothing else on) and he gives alot of credit to his time with the major league players this spring.  He said alot of guys reached out to him and he learned alot.  I've got my fingers crossed! 

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 09:51:52 AM
I'm fine with you guys overlooking the Jays pitching, but look at what they're doing in the bigs RIGHT NOW - compared to these other guys you are projecting to be all-stars but are only chewing up AA innings right now...

Ricky Romero was a 1st round pick and will never pitch out of the bullpen - not sure which scouting reports you're reading but they're wrong.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 10:09:05 AM

You clearly didn't watch his first big league starts.  Kid was awesome.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 22, 2009, 10:09:28 AM
Well, we signed Izturis to a 2 or 3 year deal.  He's great in the field; he's won a few gold gloves, but his bat leaves something to be desired to say the least.  Unfortunately, I don't think we have anyone on the farm teams who is projecting to be a major league Short Stop so I wouldn't be surprised if we traded some people.  

And Matt, we commited to rebuilding in 2007 when we hired Andy Macphail as president of baseball operations.  Since he's come on board, we fleeced the Mariners in the Bedard trade and have done pretty well in in the Tejada trade.  He has basically not allowed Angelos to get involved and has moved our focus to developing players rather than overspending on the Sammy Sosa's and Albert Bell's of the world.  Our team, for the first time in years, is heading in the right direction.....  

Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 10:11:39 AM

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 10:09:05 AM

You clearly didn't watch his first big league starts.  Kid was awesome.

1 start means nothing in this game.

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Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 10:11:39 AM

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 10:09:05 AM

You clearly didn't watch his first big league starts.  Kid was awesome.

1 start means nothing in this game.

No, but 3 great starts is promising.  Again, whatever scouting reports you're reading are wrong - he was very, very good before his DL stint.  If the kid was a Yankee you'd have a major boner (except that you've probably forgotten the feeling because the Yankees don't produce young talent - oh snap!).

After you see what the M's get for Bedard later this year I wonder if you'll still feel like you "fleeced" the Mariners - Sherrill is somewhat serviceable, Adam Jones looks good but the M's could get a signifigant haul for Bedard from a team looking for an ace.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 11:00:11 AM

How many MLB games had Jones played when they made that deal? 

You can't look into a crystal ball and say for sure... if Bedard had been injury free and has a great year and Adam Jones pulls a "Lastings" that deal looks lopsided the other way...  If Bedard can get things on track the M's will get a signifigant haul for him at the deadline - regardless of whether you wanted him on your team.  I'm not saying that wasn't a good deal for the O's, I'm saying it could turn out to be a good deal for the M's too.

Alex Rios has had all 5 tools too and the scouts drooled over him for years, don't cream your pants over a couple hot months of Adam Jones d00ds...  and comparing anyone to Willie Mays, well that just screams hype.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 11:18:46 AM

You think Rios is washed up?  You're ready to put Adam Jones in the Hall of Fame but Rios "miscast as a star"?

His 5 tools just disappeared?  LOL.

Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 11:26:47 AM
Are you capable of having a baseball conversation without being so defensive?

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 11:33:18 AM
Fair enough, Rios lost his home run stroke after the '07 Home Run Derby.  His swing is still "under construction" but he's certainly not miscast as a star.  Above average speed, defence and probably the best RF arm in the game.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 11:33:18 AM
Fair enough, Rios lost his home run stroke after the '07 Home Run Derby.  His swing is still "under construction" but he's certainly not miscast as a star.  Above average speed, defence and probably the best RF arm in the game.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 11:42:45 AM
OF assists are kind of a weird stat - if you have a great arm people don't run on you, and if you play LF @ Fenway Park you can rack 'em up.

I don't know if Vladdy will ever be healthy again.

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 12:37:04 PM

Thoughts?

I think that Japanese players should have to go through the draft.  Posting for contracts is absurd and contributes to the 2-tier league.

Quote from: cleech74 on May 23, 2009, 01:11:48 PM
More jay-vee baseball from the O's and Nat's, today. :|

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More jay-vee baseball from the O's and Nat's, today. :|

But at least we won the Jay-vee game last night!!!!   :-D

Quote from: antelope19 on May 24, 2009, 11:17:21 AM
Sooooo......I got to day dreaming at the last O's/Nats game.  I had to do something while no one hit the ball for 5 straight innings, right?   :wink:  Anyway, if you were a Professional Baseball player, playing in your home stadium, what song would you walk out to??? 

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Quote from: antelope19 on May 24, 2009, 11:17:21 AM
Sooooo......I got to day dreaming at the last O's/Nats game.  I had to do something while no one hit the ball for 5 straight innings, right?   :wink:  Anyway, if you were a Professional Baseball player, playing in your home stadium, what song would you walk out to??? 

Bring It On Home by Led Zeppelin.   8-)

Quote from: mattstick on May 25, 2009, 05:32:32 AM

Heath Bell comes in to Hell's Bells.

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Quote from: antelope19 on May 24, 2009, 11:17:21 AM
Sooooo......I got to day dreaming at the last O's/Nats game.  I had to do something while no one hit the ball for 5 straight innings, right?   :wink:  Anyway, if you were a Professional Baseball player, playing in your home stadium, what song would you walk out to??? 

Bring It On Home by Led Zeppelin.   8-)

Hell's Bells

:-D

Quote from: mattstick on May 25, 2009, 05:32:32 AM

Heath Bell comes in to Hell's Bells.

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Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail announced that catching prospect Matt Wieters will be recalled to make his major league debut Friday against the Tigers.

"It's time," MacPhail said. "He's ready." The switch-hitting Wieters, who turns 23 next week, profiles as a middle of the order hitter and will take over as the regular catcher immediately. Ranked by many as the best prospect in baseball heading into the season, Wieters is currently hitting .285/.367/.482 at Triple-A Norfolk. He should be picked up in all fantasy leagues in which he remains available.

Quote from: inourdr on May 27, 2009, 09:27:51 AM
It's about time Wieters got the call but if they were going to wait this long why not wait a few more weeks? It's like the Longoria situation all over again, although the O's have never publicly stated that he was starting the season in the minors for financial reasons.

Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 09:34:18 AM

Jays are struggling something fierce right now.  It's real tough to watch.

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Quote from: inourdr on May 27, 2009, 09:27:51 AM
It's about time Wieters got the call but if they were going to wait this long why not wait a few more weeks? It's like the Longoria situation all over again, although the O's have never publicly stated that he was starting the season in the minors for financial reasons.

That's exactly right. It's like the Longoria and David Price situations. We keep him down for the first 2 months of the season this year and we get an entire extra season with him before we have to negotiate a new contract. Either way, I may try and catch Friday's game.  

Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 09:39:20 AM
It's also why Travis Snider is in Vegas until after the all-star break.  Avoiding "Super Two" status.

8 loses in a row for the Jays.

I have a theory that early in the year they were killing fastballs, as this club hits fastballs really well - the season has progressed and pitchers are more confident with the breaking stuff so the Jays aren't seeing fastballs and are chopping breaking balls into the ground or popping them up. 

I have no explanation why our reliable bullpen is shitting the bed however.

Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 10:17:45 AM
It's sad to watch Vernon Wells miss balls he used to catch, and he doesn't dive anymore which also sucks.  It's time for him to move to RF and Rios should move to CF.

Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 09:34:18 AM

Jays are struggling something fierce right now.  It's really tough special to watch.

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 09:34:18 AM

Jays are struggling something fierce right now.  It's really tough special to watch.

You know!! as a fan of the best team in baseball...

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 09:34:18 AM

Jays are struggling something fierce right now.  It's really tough special to watch.

You know!! as a fan of the best team in baseball...

You're a Dodger fan too, Poster?  :-D

Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
9 in a row - only 2 games out of first.

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9 in a row - only 2 games out of first.

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
9 in a row - only 2 games out of first.

Dude, it's our first 3 game win streak this year.  Let me have my moment in the sun.   :-D

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
9 in a row - only 2 games out of first.

Dude, it's our first 3 game win streak this year.  Let me have my moment in the sun.   :-D

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
9 in a row - only 2 games out of first.

Just happened to be checking out StatTracker earlier and seen that game in progress... It was 8 - 5 Bluejays up... and with in 2 minutes I watched the score of that game go from 8 - 3 to 8 - 8 in the 8th inning... I was like man!.. Ouch!!! So I send Matt a +k for his pain...

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 09:34:18 AM

Jays are struggling something fierce right now.  It's really tough special to watch.

You know!! as a fan of the best team in baseball...

You're a Dodger fan too, Poster?  :-D

LOL!! nope,.. just the manager...

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Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
9 in a row - only 2 games out of first.

Just happened to be checking out StatTracker earlier and seen that game in progress... It was 8 - 5 Bluejays up... and with in 2 minutes I watched the score of that game go from 8 - 3 to 8 - 8 in the 8th inning... I was like man!.. Ouch!!! So I send Matt a +k for his pain...

Sucks for Roy Halladay who could easily be 10-1 at this point.

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 09:06:59 AM

You should correct yourself.  He is consistantly the best pitcher in the world.

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 09:16:43 AM

We lost 9 in a row and we're 1.5 games out of first.

I haven't written the wildcard off this year, don't sleep on the '09 Jays.

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 09:38:46 AM
AJ is a .500 pitcher, we could pick up Paul Byrd for $400K right now and he could be .500 for us...

Young teams win nowadays, the Rays and Phillies both had great young teams last year...  Signing vets to big contracts hasn't produced a winner in years.

And BJ was a mess last year.  Not a giant shitty mess like his now, but a mess regardless.  No one likes a sloppy BJ.

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 09:48:48 AM
The Phils infield is young...

The Yankees are relying on aging vets more than either the Phils or Jays.

re: AJ, he had a career year in an opt-out year of his contract, before that he was certainly no better than .500.

I would set his over/under on games above .500 with the Yankees over the course of his contract at 4 and probably take the under.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 28, 2009, 10:19:01 AM
anyone see Zambrano get tossed?  Dude needs to chill out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwzj4fDE8dg

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 09:16:43 AM

We lost 9 in a row and we're 1.5 games out of first.

I haven't written the wildcard off this year, don't sleep on the '09 Jays.

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 01:34:26 PM

Historically (last few seasons), the Jays have played .500 within the AL East, but really botched things up against the central, and on west coast trips.

This year they've done very well against the central and looked good out west.  One reason I'm still hopeful/positive.

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 04:13:33 PM
We had the discussion about at-bat or bullpen entry music... checkit..

http://www.bugsandcranks.com/davidchalk/fernando-perez-writes-good-has-good-taste-in-music/

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on May 28, 2009, 04:48:03 PM
The only team in the AL east that I'm counting out is the (sorry Antelope)... I mean you still can't count out the Rays they still have a really good team nearly all around if they get some mid season momentum going and I'm still not even close to being ready to wright off the Bluejays... The Yankees are turning up the heat, although at the moment they're weak in bullpen... and the Soxs still look solid... Its The Al Beast again... and its gonna be a tough season for all the teams in that division...

Quote from: mattstick on May 28, 2009, 04:13:33 PM
We had the discussion about at-bat or bullpen entry music... checkit..

http://www.bugsandcranks.com/davidchalk/fernando-perez-writes-good-has-good-taste-in-music/

Quote from: inourdr on May 28, 2009, 12:24:40 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on May 28, 2009, 10:19:01 AM
anyone see Zambrano get tossed?  Dude needs to chill out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwzj4fDE8dg

He's looking at a hefty suspension for throwing the ball into the stands. Idiot.

edit: Attempt to throw the ball into the stands.

Quote from: antelope19 on May 29, 2009, 01:35:11 PM
They did a "Top 10 Meltdowns" today on sportscenter.  Milton Bradley made the list TWICE!!!!   :-o  The number one was the minor league manager who totally lost it and used the rosin bag as a grenade.  Remember that guy?   :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7CCga0nbG8

QuoteZambrano has been suspended for six games for his tirade this week during Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on May 29, 2009, 10:45:12 PM
Got this off of my player sidenotes from our week4paug fantasy league... The basterd is on my team... Ouch!!

QuoteZambrano has been suspended for six games for his tirade this week during Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Quote from: Poster Nutbag on May 29, 2009, 10:45:12 PM
Got this off of my player sidenotes from our week4paug fantasy league... The basterd is on my team... Ouch!!

QuoteZambrano has been suspended for six games for his tirade this week during Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

yeah but it's only one start so it's not too terrible.

Quote from: mattstick on May 30, 2009, 08:26:03 AM

Jays Win!
Jays Win!
Jays Win!

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Jays Win!
Jays Win!
Jays Win!

Quote from: mattstick on June 03, 2009, 08:41:55 PM

"He was a doctor today. You have got to give it to him. He had surgery on all of us."
- Torii Hunter

Quote from: antelope19 on June 04, 2009, 10:08:36 AM
I stayed up to watch the O's game only to see them lose it in the bottom of the 9th.  It was almost 1AM!  Bastards!!!!!!

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Quote from: antelope19 on June 04, 2009, 10:08:36 AM
I stayed up to watch the O's game only to see them lose it in the bottom of the 9th.  It was almost 1AM!  Bastards!!!!!!

Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, well, he eats you.

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Quote from: antelope19 on June 04, 2009, 10:08:36 AM
I stayed up to watch the O's game only to see them lose it in the bottom of the 9th.  It was almost 1AM!  Bastards!!!!!!

Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, well, he eats you.

that some sort of Eastern thing?

Quote from: mattstick on June 04, 2009, 03:53:47 PM

I smell 10 years/$200 million with the Red Sox in 2010.

Quote from: mattstick on June 04, 2009, 03:53:47 PM

I smell 10 years/$200 million with the Red Sox in 2010.

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Quote from: antelope19 on June 04, 2009, 10:08:36 AM
I stayed up to watch the O's game only to see them lose it in the bottom of the 9th.  It was almost 1AM!  Bastards!!!!!!

Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, well, he eats you.

that some sort of Eastern thing?

It's a quote from a movie. What I was getting at is that, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

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NEW YORK (AP)—Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett(notes) was suspended six games Thursday for throwing high-and-tight to Texas' Nelson Cruz(notes) earlier this week.

Burnett appealed the penalty, which had been set to take effect immediately. He can continue to pitch until a hearing is held.

"You kind of expect something to happen when the ball comes that close," Burnett said before New York played the Rangers in the series finale.

Burnett said it was the first time he'd been suspended. He seemed a bit surprised by the severity, and said his first reaction when told was: "Really?"

Burnett sailed a fastball near the head of Cruz during a 12-3 win Tuesday night. Earlier in the game, Texas' Vicente Padilla(notes) twice hit Mark Teixeira(notes) with pitches.

Both Burnett and Padilla were fined undisclosed amounts by Major League Baseball.

Cruz had homered earlier, and plate umpire Doug Eddings warned both teams after Burnett's pitch sailed past Cruz.

"That's a fastball in, man, whether it got knocked down or not," Burnett said after the game. "I mean, that's where it's going.

"Warnings are warnings, man. ... You've still got to go about your business and pitch in, don't pitch in."

Said Teixeira after it was over: "I think there was a little message sent."

Padilla said he did not mean to plunk Teixeira.

"The answer is that it's stupid if he thinks it was an intentional pitch," he said through a translator after the loss.

Burnett is 4-2 with a 4.69 ERA in 11 starts.

Padilla is 3-3 with a 5.57 ERA in nine starts. He has hit seven batters, second in the AL to Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield(notes).

There were reports Wednesday night that the Rangers had released Padilla, but Texas assistant general manager Thad Levine said no move had been made. Padilla was in uniform before the game, and is scheduled to start Sunday at Boston.

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Quote from: antelope19 on June 04, 2009, 10:08:36 AM
I stayed up to watch the O's game only to see them lose it in the bottom of the 9th.  It was almost 1AM!  Bastards!!!!!!

Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, well, he eats you.

that some sort of Eastern thing?

It's a quote from a movie. What I was getting at is that, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

yeah I know, it's from the Big Lebowski.  "is that some sort of Eastern thing?" is what The Dude says to the cowboy.

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Quote from: mattstick on June 04, 2009, 03:53:47 PM

I smell 10 years/$200 million with the Red Sox in 2010.

ehhh...

SER tho he could end up being the greatest catcher to ever play the game, he obv has the potential..

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Quote from: mattstick on June 04, 2009, 03:53:47 PM

I smell 10 years/$200 million with the Red Sox in 2010.

ehhh...

SER tho he could end up being the greatest catcher to ever play the game, he obv has the potential..

IMHO I see him bound for a corner position, mostly likely 1B, due to his height. Which sucks because I really like the way he calls and manages the game. The daily grind of catching can take it's tolls on ones knees.

Quote from: inourdr on June 09, 2009, 09:16:51 AM
Phish/Yankees fan plants grass at Fenway.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06092009/news/regionalnews/yank_fan_put_green_monster_in_fenway_173278.htm (http://www.nypost.com/seven/06092009/news/regionalnews/yank_fan_put_green_monster_in_fenway_173278.htm)

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Quote from: inourdr on June 09, 2009, 09:16:51 AM
Phish/Yankees fan plants grass at Fenway.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06092009/news/regionalnews/yank_fan_put_green_monster_in_fenway_173278.htm (http://www.nypost.com/seven/06092009/news/regionalnews/yank_fan_put_green_monster_in_fenway_173278.htm)

:lol:
Yankees fans, lol.

Quote from: Mr Minor on June 11, 2009, 07:55:21 AM
Verlander is the man.  Dude can pitch.  If you don't think so you are delusional.  He was throwing 96, 97, and 98 on the third out in the 9th inning last night.  He was placing pitches wherever he wanted to throughout the game.  He is a beast.

Quote from: flow00 on June 11, 2009, 09:27:09 AM

Quote from: Mr Minor on June 11, 2009, 07:55:21 AM
Verlander is the man.  Dude can pitch.  If you don't think so you are delusional.  He was throwing 96, 97, and 98 on the third out in the 9th inning last night.  He was placing pitches wherever he wanted to throughout the game.  He is a beast.

Hell, yea. He's on fire. He had a bad start to the year and a bad year last year. But he changed his attitude. Before every game, he gets angry and sees every batter as an enemy. It has worked because he hasn't lost since April. Edwin Jackson, who is pitching tonight, also is very good. Unfortunately the Tigers can't get consistent help from their other three pitchers. But I think the Tigers will easily take the Central.

Quote from: antelope19 on June 12, 2009, 11:57:20 PM
The Mets lose to the Yankees like that?  Really?   :frustrated:

Quote from: slslbs on June 26, 2009, 11:34:59 PM
watch out.
Papi is back.

Quote from: mattstick on June 26, 2009, 11:47:04 PM

Quote from: slslbs on June 26, 2009, 11:34:59 PM
watch out.
Papi is back.

on Roids?

Quote from: bonebo on July 05, 2009, 06:48:56 PM
I know everyone here hates the Yankees because they're, I don't know - Satan or whatever, but how 'bout Derek Jeter ?  Can anyone here recognize ?

Thank you, that is all.

Quote from: antelope19 on July 05, 2009, 07:41:15 PM

Quote from: bonebo on July 05, 2009, 06:48:56 PM
I know everyone here hates the Yankees because they're, I don't know - Satan or whatever, but how 'bout Derek Jeter ?  Can anyone here recognize ?

Thank you, that is all.

Fuck Derek Jeter

Thank you, that is all.

Quote from: inourdr on July 02, 2009, 01:45:07 PM
So maybe I was wrong about this Rickey Romero kid. :frustrated: Other than his 2 starts in May he hasn't given up more than 3 runs in a game. I'll be the first to admit when I'm wrong, and I was definitely wrong here! I hope he keeps it up. He's fun to watch pitch and should make the AL that much more exciting.

Quote from: mattstick on July 06, 2009, 08:15:03 AM

Jeter = Big Cypress.

Solid, but way overrated.

Quote from: mattstick on July 06, 2009, 08:14:22 AM

Quote from: inourdr on July 02, 2009, 01:45:07 PM
So maybe I was wrong about this Rickey Romero kid. :frustrated: Other than his 2 starts in May he hasn't given up more than 3 runs in a game. I'll be the first to admit when I'm wrong, and I was definitely wrong here! I hope he keeps it up. He's fun to watch pitch and should make the AL that much more exciting.

Respek!

Jays 2010 AL East Champs.

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Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Sunday that he's willing to listen to offers for right-hander Roy Halladay.

It's the first time Ricciardi has publicly admitted that his ace is on the block. "We have to see what's out there," said the GM. "I'm not saying we're going to shop him. But if something makes sense, we at least have to listen. We're (leaning) more toward listening than we've ever been." It's going to take a large package of prospects, but the Jays can expect several phone calls.

Quote from: mattstick on July 07, 2009, 10:33:18 AM

Much ado about nothing - of course he'll take offers, that's kind of his job.

Doesn't mean they have any intention of trading him.

Quote from: mehead on July 07, 2009, 11:02:16 AM
he's in a gots to go situation..if he makes it to free agency w/ toronto I don't see him re-signing w/ them..he's a money pitcher and he deserves to go to a contender..toronto is foolish if they don't trade him

Quote from: mattstick on July 07, 2009, 11:31:05 AM

Unless the Yankees sign an insane number of free agents again, we got screwed over losing AJ Burnett and not getting a 1st round sandwich pick.

Quote from: inourdr on July 09, 2009, 02:04:23 PM
I was having a conversation at lunch with friends about MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of Year awards at the half way mark.

here's my picks:

AL:
MVP - Torii Hunter
CY – Zack Greinke
ROY – Rickey Romero

NL:
MVP – Albert Pujols
CY – Tim Lincecum
ROY - Colby Rasmus

End of Season Projections

AL:
MVP – Joe Mauer
CY – Roy Halladay (Greinke if Doc is traded to the NL)
ROY - Nolan Reimold

NL:
MVP – Albert Pujols
CY – Tim Lincecum
ROY - Andrew McCutchin

Whats are your guys?

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Halladay And The AL East
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 10 at 1:14pm CST]
The Red Sox phoned the Blue Jays about Roy Halladay, according to Joe McDonald of the Providence Journal. Jon Heyman hears that the Jays are reluctant to deal within the AL East, but they'll have the option to. McDonald reports that the Red Sox and Yankees are on a list of teams Halladay has told the Jays he would accept trades to. The Blue Jays are scouting "all minor league levels" of the Yankees and Red Sox, according to McDonald.

McDonald says the Rays also phoned the Blue Jays. It's unlikely the Rays would make a play for Halladay, as they have little money to spend. However, as Marc Lancaster of the Tampa Tribune reports, they likely won't have to make in-season payroll cuts.


The Yankees are talking to the Jays about a potential deal, but Heyman says not even the Yanks think they'll actually make it happen.


Blue Jays fans, who haven't cheered on a playoff team since Joe Carter touched 'em all in 1993, would generally be infuriated by an intra-divisional trade.

Quote from: mattstick on July 10, 2009, 03:34:20 PM

I understand Kershaw is untouchable.

Martin has come around a little lately, I think.

Quote from: flow00 on July 10, 2009, 03:45:51 PM
ROY – Rick Porcello (Nolan Reimond)

Quote from: GBL on July 10, 2009, 06:33:44 PM

Quote from: flow00 on July 10, 2009, 03:45:51 PM
ROY – Rick Porcello (Nolan Reimond)

No way RP get its.. One hot month doesnt = ROY in my view

Quote from: mattstick on July 16, 2009, 10:34:17 AM
I feel like my girlfriend has discovered that she's really in love with someone else, but hasn't decided to break my heart yet...

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Red Sox acquired first baseman Adam LaRoche from the Pirates for SS Argenis Diaz and RHP Hunter Strickland.

The Pirates did well to score a couple of young players for LaRoche, a free agent after this season. The 29-year-old first baseman will find playing time on days that Mike Lowell (hip, calf) needs rest, with Kevin Youkilis sliding over to third base. His fantasy value takes a hit because he may only start three or four games a week, but he shouldn't have been on many mixed league rosters in the first place. Despite some reports to the contrary, no cash was sent over from Pittsburgh. The Red Sox are on the hook for his remaining $2.95 million.

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According to Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi, Roy Halladay told the team that he would test free agency when his contract runs up after the 2010 season.

This would explain why the club is so open to dealing one of the league's premier pitchers. "What's changed is Roy has told us that he's going to test the free-agent market," Ricciardi said in a radio interview with The FAN590. The Blue Jays want a decision on a Halladay trade by July 28. Many teams have been linked to trade negotiations involving Toronto's ace, including the Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers, Cardinals, White Sox, Rangers, Red Sox and Yankees.

Quote from: antelope19 on July 23, 2009, 04:14:21 PM
Mark Buehrle pitched a perfect game today against the Rays.   DAMN!!!!

Quote from: inourdr on July 23, 2009, 04:15:35 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on July 23, 2009, 04:14:21 PM
Mark Buehrle pitched a perfect game today against the Rays.   DAMN!!!!

just saw it. Could be the hardest thing to do in any sport IMO.

Quote from: G. Augusto on July 23, 2009, 04:26:30 PM
You guys see that catch?!

I have him on both of my Fantasy teams... 8-)

Quote from: G. Augusto on July 23, 2009, 04:26:30 PM
You guys see that catch?!

I have him on both of my Fantasy teams... 8-)

QuoteSI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Cards are "seriously pursuing"  Matt Holliday, possibly for Brett Wallace.

Quote from: Superfreakie on July 23, 2009, 04:44:07 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on July 23, 2009, 04:26:30 PM
You guys see that catch?!

I have him on both of my Fantasy teams... 8-)

He owes Wise more than a few beers. Not like there aren't any bats in Tampa either.....sick performance.

Quote from: antelope19 on July 23, 2009, 04:49:26 PM

Quote from: Superfreakie on July 23, 2009, 04:44:07 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on July 23, 2009, 04:26:30 PM
You guys see that catch?!

I have him on both of my Fantasy teams... 8-)

He owes Wise more than a few beers. Not like there aren't any bats in Tampa either.....sick performance.

Is it safe to assume you're being sarcastic?

Quote• Mark Buehrle is the 25th person to throw multiple no-hitters, and the 18th to toss a perfect game. (We're startin' easy here. It gets goofier.)

• Buehrle is the only pitcher to throw two no-hitters this decade. Hideo Nomo and Randy Johnson threw the second no-hitters of their careers in the Aughts, adding to their respective no-nos from the '90s.

• He is now one of six perfect-game pitchers to throw at least one other no-hitter: Randy Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning, Addie Joss, and Cy Young.

• The last person to throw two no-hitters over a three-season span was Nolan Ryan, who accomplished this more than a few times, most recently in 1991, when his seventh no-hitter came less than a year over his sixth.

• With Buehrle's gem, the White Sox are now the third team in baseball history to win two perfect games. Charlie Robertson had one against the Detroit Tigers in 1922. The Cleveland Indians did this first, when Joss tossed his game in 1908 for the then-named Cleveland Naps, and Len Barker threw one in 1981 for the Indians. The Yankees were the second team to brag about this meaningless stat, thanks to the Pitchers David in 1998 and '99, Mr. Wells and Mr. Cone, respectively.

• The offense for the White Sox was mostly supplied by Josh Fields's grand slam in the second inning, the first time a bases-clearing homer occurred in a perfect game.

• The last time a grand slam was hit in a no-hitter was ... why, Buehrle's last no-hitter in 2007, when Jermaine Dye slammed one. He was in the lineup yesterday, but went 0-for-4. You have to go all the way back to 1973 when Jeff Burroughs of the Texas Rangers hit one in Jim Bibby's no-no against the A's, 6-0.

• Tampa Bay had never been part of a perfect game in their history. Now that they have, only the Orioles, Royals, and Mariners have been left out of witnessing such a game firsthand, either being the victors or victims.

• One of the quirkiest stats being thrown around was the umpire for both of Buehrle's no-hitters (Eric Cooper). But my favorite meaningless stat is this: yesterday was the first time Ramon Castro caught Buehrle's game, making it the first time a pitcher and catcher made a perfect game the first time they played together.

Quote from: inourdr on July 24, 2009, 02:18:54 PM
He's a little over rated IMO. This trade is huge however because the NL Central is a tight race right now and should make the Brewers more aggressive in their pursuit of Halladay. Sounds like they are willing to part with Mat Gamel (3B) and Alcides Escobar (SS) which, I think, would be more appealing to the Jays. You guys are stocked with young pitching and solidifying the left side of the infield for years to come would be a good move for them. I always love this time of year!

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Reds not giving up on Rolen — 11:51 a.m.
The Reds haven't ruled out acquiring Toronto third baseman Scott Rolen, one major league source indicated Monday night.

But like a lot of things in baseball, those talks hinge on one man whom the Cincinnati Reds aren't pursuing in the least.

You know, Roy Halladay.

"Toronto," the source said, when asked about the Rolen talks, "is still busy with Halladay."

Quote from: antelope19 on July 28, 2009, 01:22:36 PM
Oh, and can you write your GM to convince him NOT to trade Halladay within the division? 

K
Thanx
Bai

Quote from: mattstick on July 28, 2009, 01:36:41 PM

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse tweets that the Dodgers "are in hard on" Orioles closer George Sherrill. The O's, in turn, have been looking at LHP prospect Scott Elbert, "but have reservations about him." Elbert missed just about the entire 2007 season with shoulder surgery, but has recovered nicely to strike out 20 batters in 17.1 big league innings.

Quote9:11pm: Gordon Edes at Yahoo has a pretty big update on the discussions. It appears the Red Sox have amped up their efforts to obtain the Doc, and they're willing to include Buchholz, one of Lars Anderson, Justin Masterson or Michael Bowden, and lesser prospects to fill out the rest of the offer.

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Mariners acquired SS Jack Wilson and RHP Ian Snell from the Pirates for SS Ronny Cedeno, C Jeff Clement and RHPs Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock

Wilson will immediately take over as the starting shortstop in Seattle. He'll be playing in more of a pitcher's park, but it's not like Jack has any power left in his bat. Snell might turn out to be the real catch. He has absolutely dominated since his demotion to Triple-A and will do well in Safeco Field -- behind a crop of good defenders. It might not be a playoff-worthy push for the M's, but they're not exactly losers in the deal either. Then again, the Pirates' farm system just got a whole lot younger and a whole lot more talented.

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Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Phillies have reached agreement on a deal to acquire Cliff Lee from the Indians.

Assuming there are no snags in the pending review of medical records, the Indians would acquire Single-A right-hander Jason Knapp, Triple-A right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson in exchange for Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco. Lee's ERA and WHIP could take a slight hit in the move to hitting-friendly Philadelphia, but any losses in those categories would be offset by increased win potential for the left-hander, who is 7-9 with a 3.14 ERA on the season.

Quote from: mattstick on July 29, 2009, 02:09:28 PM

Can we just mandate that Ben Francisco be traded to San Francisco, for the sake of the fans.

Quote from: mattstick on July 29, 2009, 02:51:31 PM

Dear Phillies,

When you don't make the playoffs, or lose in the playoffs because Cliff Lee is just an above-average pitcher, please remember that you had a chance to get Roy Halladay  - the best pitcher in baseball - but you didn't want to part with Kyle Drabek.

All the best,

Jays fans.

Quote from: mattstick on July 29, 2009, 02:51:31 PM

Dear Phillies,

When you don't make the playoffs, or lose in the playoffs because Cliff Lee is just an above-average pitcher, please remember that you had a chance to get Roy Halladay  - the best pitcher in baseball - but you didn't want to part with Kyle Drabek.

All the best,

Jays fans.

QuoteBy Ken Gurnick / MLB.com

07/30/09 3:37 PM ET

ST. LOUIS -- The Dodgers shored up their bullpen Thursday by acquiring Orioles closer George Sherrill in exchange for two prospects, third baseman Josh Bell and pitcher Steve Johnson, according to baseball sources.

Sherrill can serve as a set-up man, or share the closer role with Jonathan Broxton.

The Dodgers still are hoping to acquire a starting pitcher and are rumored to still be pursuing Toronto's Roy Halladay.

Quote from: G. Augusto on July 30, 2009, 04:06:13 PM
Who is gonna close for the O's?

Quote from: antelope19 on July 30, 2009, 04:08:06 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on July 30, 2009, 04:06:13 PM
Who is gonna close for the O's?

You'll know after I pick him up on the waiver wire.   :-P

EDIT: seriously though, I gotta think it's gonna be either Jim Johnson or Danys Baez.

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Steven Johnson, RHP, Dodgers (Double-A Chattanooga)
Monday's stats: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K
A 13th-round pick in 2005 and the son of former big leaguer and Orioles broadcaster Dave Johnson, Steven has taken a slow-but-steady rise through the Dodgers system. He has taken a big step forward this year, striking out 102 in 96.2 innings for High-A Inland Empire and now 15 in 10 2/3 frames over his first two Double-A starts. He's not a monster by any stretch, but his fastball and breaking ball both rate a tick above average and there's some deception to his delivery. Scouts think he could fit in the back of the rotation when all is said and done.

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Josh Bell, 3B, Dodgers (Double-A Chattanooga)
A fourth-round pick in 2005, Bell has always combined impressive tools with good/not-great performances due to a poor approach. Things have changed considerably for him this year, as his walk rate is way up, his strikeout rate is way down, and that combination is rarely seen suddenly only after a player reaches the upper levels. The exciting thing is that the bat is beginning to explode as well; by going 12-for-21 in his last six games with four doubles and pair of home runs, he's now batting .297/.388/.500. No wonder his name is suddenly coming up quite a bit in trade rumors

Quote from: inourdr on July 31, 2009, 04:26:14 PM
Peavy to the White Sox... pending his approval.

Quote from: blatboom on July 31, 2009, 04:32:42 PM
Rolen to Cinci

QuoteOAKLAND -- Blue Jays have reached an agreement to send third baseman Scott Rolen to the Reds, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. Rolen would have to waive his no-trade clause to approve the deal.

FOXSports.com reported the Blue Jays will receive third baseman Edwin Encarnacion and a Minor League player in return.

The 34-year-old Rolen -- a seven time Gold Glove Award winner -- is hitting .320 with a .370 on-base percentage, eight homers and 43 RBIs in 88 games for the Blue Jays this season. Rolen is under contract for $11 million this season and $11 million in 2010.

Reds general manager Walt Jocketty and Rolen go back to their days with the Cardinals and, prior to being dealt to Toronto by St. Louis two winters ago, the third baseman spent the first 12 years of his career in the National League.

Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi was not immediately available for comment.

Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Quote from: mattstick on July 28, 2009, 01:20:30 PM
Apparently they offered us Edwin Encarnacion... lol

Quote from: GBL on July 31, 2009, 04:29:56 PM

Quote from: inourdr on July 31, 2009, 04:26:14 PM
Peavy to the White Sox... pending his approval.

LOL!

QuoteCHICAGO -- The White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy from the Padres on Friday in exchange for left-handers Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard and right-handers Dexter Carter and Adam Russell.

Two months after the two teams agreed to what is believed to be a similar trade, only to have Peavy use his no-trade clause to scuttle the deal, Peavy agreed to this particular trade.

Peavy was 6-6 with a 3.97 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 13 starts this season with the Padres. Peavy, the 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner, has been on the disabled list since June 13 with a strained tendon in his right ankle. At the time he went on the disabled list, Peavy ranked among the NL leaders in starts (tied for first), strikeouts (third) and opponents batting average (eighth, .228).

He is expected to be able to return as early as late August.

Richard, the only player who was on the White Sox Major League roster, was 4-3 with a 4.65 ERA in 26 games (14 starts) this season and had been scheduled to start Friday night's game against the Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jesse Temple is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Quote from: slslbs on August 02, 2009, 05:24:17 PM
another pitcher's duel at Camden Yards
:roll:

10 pitchers total between both teams

Quote from: cleech74 on August 02, 2009, 07:13:45 PM

Quote from: slslbs on August 02, 2009, 05:24:17 PM
another pitcher's duel at Camden Yards
:roll:

10 pitchers total between both teams

Painful to watch.  The O's are, once again, striving for last place in the AL East. :frustrated:

And to think that a few weeks ago, I told Mattstick that the Jays were on the road to finishing behind the O's.  Silly me.  What was I thinking?

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 05, 2009, 08:48:43 AM
Going to the Tigers/Orioles game tonight.   :banana:

Let's go Jackson!  Last nights game was horrible.  Couldn't catch a break.  And the shortstop for the O's killed us on both sides of the ball.

Quote from: flow00 on August 08, 2009, 08:34:56 AM

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 05, 2009, 08:48:43 AM
Going to the Tigers/Orioles game tonight.   :banana:

Let's go Jackson!  Last nights game was horrible.  Couldn't catch a break.  And the shortstop for the O's killed us on both sides of the ball.

Jackson is on fire. If he didn't have the worst run support in the AL, he'd be a very serious contender for the Cy Young.

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 09:37:19 AM
O's traded Huff to Detroit yesterday.

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 09:46:18 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 09:37:19 AM
O's traded Huff to Detroit yesterday.

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

Quote from: flow00 on August 18, 2009, 09:51:02 AM

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 09:46:18 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 09:37:19 AM
O's traded Huff to Detroit yesterday.

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

Detroit needed a left-handed hitter. Huff isn't great, but he'll fill in well when needed.

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 10:07:35 AM

Quote from: flow00 on August 18, 2009, 09:51:02 AM

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 09:46:18 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 09:37:19 AM
O's traded Huff to Detroit yesterday.

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

Detroit needed a left-handed hitter. Huff isn't great, but he'll fill in well when needed.

He hasn't had the best season, but he does have 70+ RBI's currently and he was sick last year.  If he can find that "silver slugger" swing like he had last year, you all should be in good shape.  But I guess this pushes Guillen back into the field?

Quote from: flow00 on August 18, 2009, 10:29:56 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 10:07:35 AM

Quote from: flow00 on August 18, 2009, 09:51:02 AM

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 09:46:18 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 18, 2009, 09:37:19 AM
O's traded Huff to Detroit yesterday.

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

Detroit needed a left-handed hitter. Huff isn't great, but he'll fill in well when needed.

He hasn't had the best season, but he does have 70+ RBI's currently and he was sick last year.  If he can find that "silver slugger" swing like he had last year, you all should be in good shape.  But I guess this pushes Guillen back into the field?

The Tigers GM said they could use Huff in leftfield, third base and first base. It's an odd trade because it likely will mean Rayburn or Clete Thomas will have to return to the minors to make room for Huff on the 25-man roster. Both of them have been doing well and have comparable numbers to Huff.

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 10:34:05 AM

And you're getting rid of another one of those no-talent hacks who have kept the O's in the basement for years..

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 10:34:05 AM

And you're getting rid of another one of those no-talent hacks who have kept the O's in the basement for years..

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 10:41:12 AM
Yeah, we had this discussion 6 months ago probably... the Jays young arms are better, NYY & Boston will always be good and the Rays have enough young talent to keep them in contention until 2020...

Quote from: mattstick on August 18, 2009, 03:26:23 PM

Hope the O's fans aren't too attached to Dave Tremblay...

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports believes the Orioles should stick with manager Dave Trembley next year because his teams haven't quit; they've just been overmatched. Rosenthal says it looks like Trembley's "a goner." Here are the rest of the rumors:

Rosenthal says Jim Riggleman and even Bobby Cox are among the managers with uncertain futures.

Quote from: mattstick on July 29, 2009, 02:51:31 PM

Dear Phillies,

When you don't make the playoffs, or lose in the playoffs because Cliff Lee is just an above-average pitcher, please remember that you had a chance to get Roy Halladay  - the best pitcher in baseball - but you didn't want to part with Kyle Drabek.

All the best,

Jays fans.

Quote from: antelope19 on August 20, 2009, 09:24:07 AM

Quote from: mattstick on July 29, 2009, 02:51:31 PM

Dear Phillies,

When you don't make the playoffs, or lose in the playoffs because Cliff Lee is just an above-average pitcher, please remember that you had a chance to get Roy Halladay  - the best pitcher in baseball - but you didn't want to part with Kyle Drabek.

All the best,

Jays fans.

Dear Jays Fans,

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to express your concern for our reigning world champion Phillies.  So you thought that picking up Cliff Lee was a bad idea?  Perhaps, but maybe you've noticed that he's posted a 0.82 ERA and is 4-0, 2 of which were complete games, since he's joined our team.  Or maybe you forgot that he won the Cy Young Award last year over your supposed "Best Pitcher in Baseball".  Speaking of "Doc" Halladay, how'd he look last night against the Sawx?  Sorry, I haven't had a chance to check the other game stats because I was too busy watching Cliff Lee pitch a 2 hitter.  But seriously, you probably should have traded the 32 year old righty when you had the chance.  It should be fun watching an aging pitcher on the downside of his career next year from the basement of the AL East. 

Sincerely,

The World Champion Phillies   

:wink:

Quote from: mattstick on August 20, 2009, 09:54:32 AM

Dear Philiadelphia Phillies,

Thank your for your concern for our Doctor, he did struggle last night but we expect to see him back in form in no time.  I spoke with the good Doc shortly after his start and he had this to say: ""I wanna frickin' face a pitcher three times a game!  I wanna face frickin' Augie Ojeda three times a game!".  He also is pretty sure that most AAA pitchers could shut down that DBax lineup on any given night.  We are also pretty sure that Big Papi is back on Steroids, and we would have won the game if MLB were serious about getting drug users out of the game.  That said, we've pretty much given up on the season by now, but hey, we were in first place in the AL East for a month, which is a small victory in our little world.

All the best!

Jays Fans 2010

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 20, 2009, 09:57:16 AM
My buddy was just in Oakland and went to one of the A's/Yanks game.  He said there were ridiculous amounts of Yankee fans.  Great pic.

Quote from: antelope19 on August 20, 2009, 09:58:03 AM

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 20, 2009, 09:57:16 AM
My buddy was just in Oakland and went to one of the A's/Yanks game.  He said there were ridiculous amounts of Yankee fans.  Great pic.

Funny how Yankee "Fans" come out of the woodwork when they're doing well.   :shakehead:

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 20, 2009, 09:59:24 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 20, 2009, 09:58:03 AM

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 20, 2009, 09:57:16 AM
My buddy was just in Oakland and went to one of the A's/Yanks game.  He said there were ridiculous amounts of Yankee fans.  Great pic.

Funny how Yankee "Fans" come out of the woodwork when they're doing well.   :shakehead:

For real.  Eerily similar to the amount of Patriots fans that came out of the wookwork when they started winning all those superbowls.  Not that Pats fans are the same douchebags as Yankee fans, just to be clear.

edit to add:  I am not saying anything bad about Pats fans.

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 20, 2009, 09:59:24 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on August 20, 2009, 09:58:03 AM

Quote from: Mr Minor on August 20, 2009, 09:57:16 AM
My buddy was just in Oakland and went to one of the A's/Yanks game.  He said there were ridiculous amounts of Yankee fans.  Great pic.

Funny how Yankee "Fans" come out of the woodwork when they're doing well.   :shakehead:

For real.  Eerily similar to the amount of Patriots fans that came out of the wookwork when they started winning all those superbowls.  Not that Pats fans are the same douchebags as Yankee fans, just to be clear.

edit to add:  I am not saying anything bad about Pats fans.

Quote from: okelnard on August 20, 2009, 10:13:24 AM
We just have the Lastros who are determined to be mediocre for all of eternity  :frustrated:

Our high point this year: sweeping the cards in a 3 game series.  And there was much rejoicing:
(http://www.geocities.com/fang_club/much_rejoicing.jpg)

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 10:26:47 AM

Quote from: inourdr on May 22, 2009, 10:11:39 AM

Quote from: mattstick on May 22, 2009, 10:09:05 AM

You clearly didn't watch his first big league starts.  Kid was awesome.

1 start means nothing in this game.

No, but 3 great starts is promising.  Again, whatever scouting reports you're reading are wrong - he was very, very good before his DL stint.  If the kid was a Yankee you'd have a major boner (except that you've probably forgotten the feeling because the Yankees don't produce young talent - oh snap!).

After you see what the M's get for Bedard later this year I wonder if you'll still feel like you "fleeced" the Mariners - Sherrill is somewhat serviceable, Adam Jones looks good but the M's could get a signifigant haul for Bedard from a team looking for an ace.

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Mariners transferred LHP Erik Bedard from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
Bedard is out for the rest of the season and likely the first month of 2010 as he recovers from a torn labrum and inflamed bursa. The Bedard trade has been nothing but a disaster for Seattle since the day the trade was made.

Quote from: Alumni on September 26, 2009, 06:29:33 PM
Great start by Matsuzaka today. Too bad Francona basically conceded the game by starting Brian Anderson, Jed Lowrie, and Rocco Baldelli. One clutch hit and it's a tie game . . .  :shakehead:

Quote from: inourdr on September 26, 2009, 07:32:01 PM
But a much better start by CC.  :-D

Quote from: mattstick on April 07, 2009, 08:31:09 AM
AL East winner: Red Sox (that literally hurt to type)
AL Central winner: Twins
AL West winner: A's
AL Wildcard: Rays

Quote from: antelope19 on April 07, 2009, 03:31:29 PM
AL East winner: Red Sox
AL Central winner: Twins
AL West winner: Angels
AL Wildcard: Rays

Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2009, 10:08:01 AM
Are you talkin' about the yankees?  Could you speak up?  I can't hear you from all the way down there in the basement of the A.L. East.

Quote from: antelope19 on April 23, 2009, 10:45:57 AM
Yankees, lol.

Quote from: GBL on April 24, 2009, 02:12:16 AM
a little late to this, but ill still give it a go

AL East winner: Red Sox
AL Central winner: Twins
AL West winner: Angels
AL Wildcard: Rays

Quote from: mattstick on September 27, 2009, 07:35:46 PM
Where are your fearless predictions?

Put up or STFU.

Quote from: G. Augusto on September 27, 2009, 07:51:11 PM
:lol:

Who is this guy again?

Quote from: mattstick on September 27, 2009, 10:37:45 PM

It's gonna be tough for the Yankees in the playoffs with only one legit starter.  Considering how much they spent in the off-season, they could even win the World Series this year and it would still seem like a FAIL.

Quote from: inourdr on September 27, 2009, 09:21:17 PM

Quote from: G. Augusto on September 27, 2009, 07:51:11 PM
:lol:

Who is this guy again?

I'm the guy who knows more about baseball than you!  :-P

Edit: Fixed a spelling error pointed out to me by blat... thanks blat!

Quote from: mattstick on September 27, 2009, 10:37:45 PM

It's gonna be tough for the Yankees in the playoffs with only one legit starter.  Considering how much they spent in the off-season, they could even win the World Series this year and it would still seem like a FAIL.

Quote from: mattstick on October 05, 2009, 12:48:34 PM

Sweet way to end the season Jays, sweet.

Jays in 2010!

Quote from: flow00 on October 05, 2009, 12:42:00 PM
Miguel Cabrera is accused of hitting his wife. Not good just before the platoffs.

http://www.freep.com/article/20091005/SPORTS02/91005019/1319/Police--Cabrera-was-drunk-during-fight-with-wife

Quote from: mattstick on October 06, 2009, 11:06:48 AM
The Tigers would send outfielder Cameron Maybin, pitcher Andrew Miller, catcher Mike Rabelo and minor league pitchers Eulogio De La Cruz, Dallas Trahern and Burke Badenhop to the Marlins.

Well, they're probably not that stoked yet...

Quote from: GBL on October 06, 2009, 04:09:25 PM
We're going to win Twins
We're going to score
We're going to win Twins
Watch that baseball soar
Crack out a home run
Shout a hip-ho-rae
Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today

Quote from: Alumni on October 06, 2009, 08:51:47 PM
What a game!

Quote from: mattstick on October 07, 2009, 08:41:51 AM

Gotta feel for Justin Morneau who is a STUD and has to sit at home and watch his Twins in the playoffs.

Twins in 4.

Quote from: fauxpaxfauxreal on October 07, 2009, 06:18:05 PM
Just wanted to say....
GO TWINS!!!!!!!!

Quote from: antelope19 on October 07, 2009, 08:39:24 AM
Go Twins!!!!  *

*-Antelope19 is the biggest fan of whomever is playing the Yankees

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on October 08, 2009, 09:49:22 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on October 07, 2009, 08:39:24 AM
Go Twins!!!!  *

*-Antelope19 is the biggest fan of whomever is playing the Yankees

Antelope19 should admit that all his teams suck and stop hating the Yankees the way the little boy hates the cute looking girl on the playground...

Quote from: antelope19 on October 09, 2009, 08:44:52 AM

Quote from: Poster Nutbag on October 08, 2009, 09:49:22 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on October 07, 2009, 08:39:24 AM
Go Twins!!!!  *

*-Antelope19 is the biggest fan of whomever is playing the Yankees

Antelope19 should admit that all his teams suck and stop hating the Yankees the way the little boy hates the cute looking girl on the playground...

:lol:

It'll never happen.  My hatred for the Yankees is steadfast.  It's been going on for 30 years.  Seek out my "key your eye out story" for one of the many reasons I truly hate the yankees(and the many of their fans).

Quote from: mattstick on October 10, 2009, 05:24:44 PM

Rig'd.

(http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_mlb_experts__39/ept_sports_mlb_experts-996082855-1255146912.jpg?ymgmZBCDdRZiRvtB)

Quote from: mattstick on October 11, 2009, 10:16:48 PM

So you can come around this thread and boast when the Red Sox win, but get all pissy when there is a pic of Papelbon walking off the field as a loser...

This Red Sox team was pretty weak, cut some of the useless aged talent from that line-up and they'll be ready for 2010.

Quote from: Alumni on October 11, 2009, 11:00:28 PM

Quote from: mattstick on October 11, 2009, 10:16:48 PM

So you can come around this thread and boast when the Red Sox win, but get all pissy when there is a pic of Papelbon walking off the field as a loser...

This Red Sox team was pretty weak, cut some of the useless aged talent from that line-up and they'll be ready for 2010.

Why so defensive?

It was a mild rebuke, made with a smile. Do I need to work on my resentment to continue posting here?

Quote from: G. Augusto on October 12, 2009, 07:00:40 AM
Still got the Mets and Rays in the WS.
Mets in 5.

Quote from: mattstick on October 12, 2009, 06:41:50 AM
LoL @ your attempt at some kind of analysis.

QuoteSo you can come around this thread and boast when the Red Sox win, but get all pissy when there is a pic of Papelbon walking off the field as a loser...

Quote from: Alumni on October 12, 2009, 11:09:46 AM
it's only sports.

Quote from: mattstick on October 11, 2009, 11:16:49 PMif you want to talk about why the Jays suck we can do that, but the fact that Boston was eliminated from the playoffs this afternoon is a little more topical.

Quote from: slslbs on October 12, 2009, 11:12:34 AM

Quote from: Alumni on October 12, 2009, 11:09:46 AM
it's only sports.

ONLY sports???

the next thing you're gonna say, its only music.

blasphemy

Quote from: slslbs on October 12, 2009, 09:19:08 PM
after yesterday, it really is Alumni blues
you can put me (probably redrum, birdman, MB, and a few others) in the same category

Quote from: antelope19 on October 13, 2009, 02:16:05 PM
Go Angels!

I think the only "edge" the Angles have in this series is their starting pitching.  I think they'll give the yankees a run for their $$$, but I still think the yanks take it and move on to the WS.   :|

Quote from: rowjimmy on October 13, 2009, 02:19:32 PM

Quote from: antelope19 on October 13, 2009, 02:16:05 PM
Go Angels!

I think the only "edge" the Angles have in this series is their starting pitching.  I think they'll give the yankees a run for their $$$, but I still think the yanks take it and move on to the WS.   :|

I hope you're wrong.

Quote from: Alumni on October 15, 2009, 10:20:49 AM
Even though I'm a Red Sox fan, I'm almost rooting for New York.  If anything will prompt Boston to take a close look at their roster & hit the hot stove market with a sense of purpose, it'll be having the Yankees rain on their parade. If I were less into strategery, though, I'd be all for the Angels.

Rooting interests aside, my money's on NY. Just too much of everything. Plus, the guys who usually disappear in the postseason (A-Rod, Sabathia) aren't.

Quote from: antelope19 on October 15, 2009, 10:23:20 AM
As a fellow AL East fan, I can't believe you would root for the Yankees.  Consider me thoroughly disappointed in you.    :-P

Quote from: Alumni on October 16, 2009, 11:09:51 PM
Well, that wasn't very exciting. C'mon Anaheim, at least show some fight next time.

Quote from: Alumni on October 18, 2009, 12:04:31 AM
No...this is actually what I had in mind.  :-P

Great job by the Angels. They almost had it. Then A-Rod homered in the bottom of the 11th to even it at 3...

Quote from: Alumni on October 18, 2009, 12:04:31 AM
No...this is actually what I had in mind.  :-P

Great job by the Angels. They almost had it. Then A-Rod homered in the bottom of the 11th to even it at 3...

Quote from: fauxpaxfauxreal on October 21, 2009, 12:14:38 AM
Expect the Angels to win tommorrow, so the Yankees can win at home.

New stadium, new team, new homecoming.

Boring, unless you are a Yankees fan.

Quote from: art vandelay on October 21, 2009, 10:34:33 AM

that makes no sense.

Quote from: antelope19 on October 22, 2009, 04:18:14 PM
Man, if the yankees win, I'm gonna be rooting for a team from Philly.   :|

Quote from: Alumni on October 22, 2009, 10:23:18 PM
Ouch.

But it's like I said. The Yanks just have too much. Can't keep 'em down this year.

Quote from: Alumni on October 22, 2009, 10:38:00 PM
Jinx?  :-D

Quote from: inourdr on October 22, 2009, 10:21:20 PM
What a dumb move by Scioscia to pull Lackey, but I'm not complaining just hoping the Yanks can pull this one out.

Quote from: mattstick on October 22, 2009, 10:38:26 PM

Quote from: Alumni on October 22, 2009, 10:23:18 PM
Ouch.

But it's like I said. The Yanks just have too much. Can't keep 'em down this year.

(http://kevinrobinson.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/epic_fail.jpg)

Quote from: mattstick on October 23, 2009, 07:59:34 AMI thought Red Sox fans were annoying, but I had forgotten about the Yankee fans.  Go Angels.

Quote from: mattstick on October 23, 2009, 08:34:29 AM

Go Angels.

Quote from: Alumni on October 23, 2009, 08:24:25 AM

Quote from: mattstick on October 23, 2009, 07:59:34 AMI thought Red Sox fans were annoying, but I had forgotten about the Yankee fans.  Go Angels.

and what did inourdr do to deserve that? 

ETA: I thought I wrote off the Angels before the series started :? You're right that my timing last night was spectacular, though  :-D

QuoteVicente Padilla?

Biggest game of the year. Season on the line. Elimination game in NLCS. And you put everything you've worked for your entire lives in the hands of Vicente motherfucking Padilla?

I know he was decent down the stretch and all,  but he's still Vicente fucking Padilla.

You know what the Dodgers could have used in these playoffs? A pair of fucking testicles—the balls to have taken off their fucking skirts and sent some prospects to Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay and a chance at a World Series that might not have needed to rely quite so much on the arm of Vicente fucking Padilla.

Serves them fucking right that the team, the Phillies, who actually did step up and part with a few precious fucking prospects for an ace pitcher, beat them and have earned the right to have the piss beaten out of them by the goddamn Yankees.

No, I don't say this because I necessarily wanted Halladay to be moved, I'm just saying it looks good on them, and that this series would likely still be going if the Dodgers hadn't squeezed their little prospects' balls so tightly.