Official 2009 MLB Thread

[Spidey-Bat]

you'd think they'd have realized that it's not working for them to go out and buy all the best talent rather than building more from within and augmenting with the occasional star free agent, but i guess they're slow learners, plus their youngsters haven't panned out all that well lately.

They tried that. But it didn't happen overnight so they abandoned ship.

They better enjoy their rotation as it is currently constructed. It won't be fun when Burnett and Joba are on the DL.

[TMC1982]

http://www.fangsbites.com/2009/04/2009-mlb-on-fox-schedule.html

New York & Los Angeles – FOX Sports launches its 14th season this Saturday, April 11 (4:00 PM ET), once again bringing fans Major League Baseball’s top weekend matchups with regional coverage of the FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK. Week 1 includes a replay of last year’s thrilling ALDS as American League MVP Dustin Pedroia and the Boston Red Sox travel west to face Vladimir Guerrero and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Other action includes the Minnesota Twins taking on the Chicago White Sox, who last season squared off in a one game playoff for the AL Central title, and the Houston Astros visiting the St. Louis Cardinals, opponents in both the ’04 and ’05 NLCS.

This season features a new on-air time and new-look pregame and postgame shows. The pregame originates live from one of the regional games on the FOX SATURDAY GAME OF THE WEEK schedule and is hosted by the versatile Chris Rose. In addition to his wide-ranging work on FSN, Rose has served as pregame, halftime and postgame host for FOX Sports’ Bowl Championship Series coverage and has filled in as a co-host of FOX NFL SUNDAY. In his new role with MLB on FOX, Rose brings fans late-breaking baseball news and notes and sets the scene for the day’s MLB action. Once the game begins, Rose joins the FOX broadcast team on location, serving as a field reporter. This season, FOX Sports’ new broadcast window begins at 4:00 PM ET, with the exception of three weeks when FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK directly precedes NASCAR on FOX race coverage. On those Saturdays, MLB on FOX goes on-air at 3:30 PM ET. (see the schedule above.)

Returning as the MLB on FOX’s lead broadcast team for the 14th straight season are six-time Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Buck and two-time World Series Champion and three-time Emmy Award-winning analyst Tim McCarver. Joining them for the fourth consecutive year as field reporter is Ken Rosenthal. Former Cubs and Diamondbacks first baseman Mark Grace teams with play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman, while Kenny Albert joins analyst and LA Dodgers all-time home run leader Eric Karros in the booth to comprise MLB on FOX’s other two stellar broadcast teams.

[Go Web Go!]

Fish up 8-0 on the Nats 4 1/2 innings in. :)

[NewYorkSpider]

Braves are off to a hot start. One game away from a sweep.

[Spidey-Bat]

Phillies' starting pitching is not that good; especially without Cole Hamels. Myers sucks, Moyer was lucky last year, Blanton is a 4th starter, and Chan Ho Park...'nuff said.

[Dark Donnie]

Same can be said about The Mets rotation.

Pitching isn't the problem though....are offense is off to a slow start...as usual.

[Spidey-Bat]

Same can be said about The Mets rotation.


Where is the post where I said the Mets' rotation was perfect and the best in the league? I can't seem to find it :o

[Dark Donnie]

Where is the post where I said the Mets' rotation was perfect and the best in the league? I can't seem to find it :o

:cmad: While Moyer, Blanton, Myers, and Park are no CY Young candidates I think they're still a pretty solid rotation.

Myers sucks at times, but is great at others. He needs to use his fastball more instead of trying to get that off speed pitch over....that generally results in BP like Sunday Nights game.

[Spidey-Bat]

Moyer and Blanton are no better than #3 starters. Park is a 5th starter on a good day. Their rotation is more likely to be worse than the Mets; especially in CBP. Have to see how it plays out.

[Kingfish]

Hmmmmm

Hamels
Myers
Moyer
Blanton
Park

versus

Santana
Pelfrey
Perez
Maine
Hernandez

That's a tough one. Neither rotation is top of the line and both feature some pitchers that can be pretty damn awful. I say toss-up.

[Spidey-Bat]

Your analysis rivals that of Steve Phillips.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Hmmmmm

Hamels
Myers
Moyer
Blanton
Park

versus

Santana
Pelfrey
Perez
Maine
Hernandez

That's a tough one. Neither rotation is top of the line and both feature some pitchers that can be pretty damn awful. I say toss-up.

Hm...

Santana > Hamels (barely)
Pelfrey > Myers
Perez and Moyer is a toss up. Moyer is old as hell but Perez can sometimes get pretty crazy yo
If Maine pitches like he did in 07 then > Blanton.
Park and Livan both suck :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

I'd take Livan over Park simply because he has a better track record. Park was a creation of Dodger Stadium. Other than Livan's 2008 (which he spent in 2 hitters parks), he's been a serviceable 5th starter. However, Park will be replaced by Happ who I would take over Livan. Until then, slight edge to Livan.

[Kingfish]

Your analysis rivals that of Steve Phillips.

That's what happens when you couldn't give a **** about either team. ESPN is famous for it.

The A's are an enigma within a riddle wrapped in a burrito. Last night they can barely manage 3 hits, and tonight they toss up 15. Without Holliday. They just feel like a weird team.

[Spidey-Bat]

"The A's scored 6 runs tonight because the Angels pitchers were not afraid to throw strikes because Holliday was not in the lineup."
-Joe Morgan

[Kingfish]

...Joe Morgan makes my brain hurt.

[Spidey-Bat]

I made that up. But that is something he would say. And it is supposed to make your brain hurt.

[NewYorkSpider]

I made that up. But that is something he would say. And it is supposed to make your brain hurt.


I didn't think it was true since the A's/Angels weren't on ESPN. It is something he would say.

[Spidey-Bat]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmArwyVOHn2UE95BuOahCeYRvLYF?slug=ap-bluejays-beerban&prov=ap&type=lgns

TORONTO (AP)—Beer and alcohol sales were banned at the Tigers-Blue Jays game Tuesday night, a day after their season opener was delayed when unruly fans littered the field with baseballs and debris.

The clubhouses were cleared of booze, too, after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario suspended the liquor license at Rogers Centre for three dates because of past infractions.

The panel cited five broken rules at baseball and football games and concerts dating to the Canadian Football League championship game in 2007. The stadium will also be dry on April 21 when Toronto plays Texas, and for a CFL game on Aug. 1.

Both affected baseball games fell on dates when the price of upper deck seats was cut to $4, a promotion called “Messin’ With Recession.” The ban covers everything from concessions, vendors and restaurants to the beer refrigerators in both locker rooms.

Signs posted Tuesday at stadium entrances listed five reasons for the license suspension: permitting drunkenness, permitting the use of narcotics, selling and serving to apparent minors, failure to request approved identification and permitting illegal liquor on the premises.

The Blue Jays’ 12-5 win Monday was delayed nine minutes in the eighth inning when fans threw two baseballs in the direction of Detroit left fielder Josh Anderson and tossed a handful of paper planes and empty beer cups onto the field.

Anderson was pleased to hear alcohol would not be sold Tuesday.

“That’s good,” he said. “These people can’t handle it.”

Mario Coutinho, vice president for stadium operations and security, said the three dry dates were jointly selected in talks between stadium staff and the alcohol commission.

“We proposed some dates that were suitable to their criteria,” Coutinho said. “They came with ‘X’ number dates of suspension and we suggested some proposed dates based on the events that we’ve had in the past.”

Fans who want to exchange their tickets for the affected dates will be allowed to, subject to availability.

Last season, the Blue Jays halted alcohol sales in the upper deck for three games in May and June after fans brawled in the stands, leading to almost 100 ejections.

On Tuesday, the team increased security by checking bags and patting down fans in a bid to stop alcohol from being smuggled into the stadium.

Tuesday’s ban meant little to Tigers manager Jim Leyland.

“That has no bearing on me,” Leyland said. “I don’t drink beer, particularly not during the game.”

Beer should be banned at all major league games, IMO. But of course it's all about the $$$.

Leyland may not drink but he smokes. He has a cigarette between every inning.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I'd take Livan over Park simply because he has a better track record. Park was a creation of Dodger Stadium. Other than Livan's 2008 (which he spent in 2 hitters parks), he's been a serviceable 5th starter. However, Park will be replaced by Happ who I would take over Livan. Until then, slight edge to Livan.

Tim Redding:up:

[NewYorkSpider]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmArwyVOHn2UE95BuOahCeYRvLYF?slug=ap-bluejays-beerban&prov=ap&type=lgns



Beer should be banned at all major league games, IMO. But of course it's all about the $$$.

Leyland may not drink but he smokes. He has a cigarette between every inning.


I remember the Cubs were gonna ban beer during the playoffs last season(or was it if they got to the World Series?). Most stadiums have plastic cups when giving out beer. PNC Park did when I went there in '07.

[Spidey-Bat]

Shea Stadium gave out plastic cups, too. They would also take caps from plastic bottles. Cause you know those bottle caps can cause bad injuries....

[Dark Donnie]

Moyer and Blanton are no better than #3 starters. Park is a 5th starter on a good day. Their rotation is more likely to be worse than the Mets; especially in CBP. Have to see how it plays out.

I would agree that both are 3's. Myers is the key. If he can find is location and stop with the constant off speed pitches then are rotation moves up a notch...that's a big if though.

Yeah, Happ will be the five but I think they wanted to give Park a shot first, plus he had the better spring. Happ can help out in the bullpen till JC returns.

[Immortalfire]

Shea Stadium gave out plastic cups, too. They would also take caps from plastic bottles. Cause you know those bottle caps can cause bad injuries....

They do that at the UGA events too..it's freakin stupid.

Fortunately, I often sneak a cap into the stadium with me beforehand.

[ih8nyy]

They do that at the UGA events too..it's freakin stupid.

Fortunately, I often sneak a cap into the stadium with me beforehand.

Yeah they did that at a Bruins game a few months back. I was like, wtf? So here I am carrying a boatload of food along with 2 beers and a bottle of water with no cap. Annoying. But on the bright side I didn't spill a drop of beer. The same can not be said of the water.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Where is the post where I said the Mets' rotation was perfect and the best in the league? I can't seem to find it :o

Mets success or failure is going to hinge in large part on guys like Pelfrey and Perez having decent seasons.

I like Pelfrey. I have him as a breakout guy this year and drafted him in fantasy leagues accordingly (well ones where I actually made the draft thst is.) Ollie Perez on the other hand, scares the bejeesus out of me.

[Immortalfire]

It was probably just some random, one person throwing a cap onto the playing area...so now they punish us all.

The random jackass in question better pray he never runs into me :cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

Yeah they did that at a Bruins game a few months back. I was like, wtf? So here I am carrying a boatload of food along with 2 beers and a bottle of water with no cap. Annoying. But on the bright side I didn't spill a drop of beer. The same can not be said of the water.

I can understand taking the cap at a hockey or basketball game. The players are constantly moving across the ice/court and could slip on them an injure themselves.

But at baseball games, you first have to be really strong to throw them and even if you do, no one is going to trip on it. Even if it landed on the basepaths, they can quickly remove it.

At Citi Field, the vendor with soda took caps but I saw some people walking around with their caps on their bottle.

Like Immortalfire, I try to remember to bring some.

[Go Web Go!]

Damn these noon starts. Today's the perfect day to go to the stadium & by the time I get off work they'll be 4 innings in. :cmad:

[ih8nyy]

I can understand taking the cap at a hockey or basketball game. The players are constantly moving across the ice/court and could slip on them an injure themselves.

But at baseball games, you first have to be really strong to throw them and even if you do, no one is going to trip on it. Even if it landed on the basepaths, they can quickly remove it.

At Citi Field, the vendor with soda took caps but I saw some people walking around with their caps on their bottle.

Like Immortalfire, I try to remember to bring some.

I understand the idea of not wanting people to chuck them on the playing surface, but if you are doing that you shouldn't be at the game in the first place. A person can just as easily throw a penny on the ice and do just as much damage.

I just try and drink beer anyway. No hassle with a cap with that. :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

It was probably just some random, one person throwing a cap onto the playing area...so now they punish us all.

The random jackass in question better pray he never runs into me :cmad:

Do you remember the Brave/Met game at Shea 2 years ago where someone was shining a flashlight or laser pointer at Edgar Renteria? A few weeks later, the Mets had a free mini flashlight giveaway. WTF?

[BlackLantern]

Your analysis rivals that of Steve Phillips.

at least they threw him on the Sunday night crew so I don't have to see him nightly on 'Baseball Tonight'...by the way I love the new trimmed down show....no Orestes Estrada (because who really cared about him anyway) and that other guy they had last year.....just Ravech, Kruk, and Gammons on occasion...Im good with that

[Immortalfire]

Do you remember the Brave/Met game at Shea 2 years ago where someone was shining a flashlight or laser pointer at Edgar Renteria? A few weeks later, the Mets had a free mini flashlight giveaway. WTF?
That sounds familiar...and I recall something similar happened in Atlanta awhile back...some dumbass shining a light in Tim Hudson's face.

[The Incredible Hulk]

at least they threw him on the Sunday night crew so I don't have to see him nightly on 'Baseball Tonight'...by the way I love the new trimmed down show....no Orestes Estrada (because who really cared about him anyway) and that other guy they had last year.....just Ravech, Kruk, and Gammons on occasion...Im good with that

I've given up on BBTN and have gone over full time to watching the MLB Network's Studio Show nightly. It's just like BBTN except it's on from 7 rto midnight and the analysts aren't full of crap.

One crew does the 7 to 9 PM shift and then harold reynolds and Al Leiter come on from 9 -12.

[BlackLantern]

umm Harold Reynolds is full of crap....and he's a total creep.....Ill stare at Hazel Mae though

[Spidey-Bat]

I've given up on BBTN and have gone over full time to watching the MLB Network's Studio Show nightly. It's just like BBTN except it's on from 7 rto midnight and the analysts aren't full of crap.

One crew does the 7 to 9 PM shift and then harold reynolds and Al Leiter come on from 9 -12.

Is Mitch Williams on one of those? I can't stand him; he knows nothing.

[The Incredible Hulk]

umm Harold Reynolds is full of crap....and he's a total creep.....Ill stare at Hazel Mae though

:confused: Reynolds was a great analyst. Probably the best one on BBTN

Is Mitch Williams on one of those? I can't stand him; he knows nothing.

Havent seen him on there yet. Although I used to suffer through his ramblings on a regular basis on the Phillies post game show on Comcast Sportsnet so I feel ya on that one.

[BlackLantern]

:confused: Reynolds was a great analyst. Probably the best one on BBTN

I met him on an ESPN studio tour (I live in CT and know someone that works there) he's a total DBag.....maybe that was just my impression of him, but I heard some people were relived when he got the boot

[The Incredible Hulk]

I met him on an ESPN studio tour (I live in CT and know someone that works there) he's a total DBag.....maybe that was just my impression of him, but I heard some people were relived when he got the boot


he may be a douche IRL but I've always liked him as an analyst.

[sinewave]

:confused: Reynolds was a great analyst. Probably the best one on BBTN

yeah, he's one of the better ex-jock commentators out there, imo.

Havent seen him on there yet. Although I used to suffer through his ramblings on a regular basis on the Phillies post game show on Comcast Sportsnet so I feel ya on that one.

williams is on the mlb network now.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Webb is gonna skip his start on Saturday due to shoulder stiffness. Sorry NewYorkSpider.

[Go Web Go!]

Marlins sweep the Nationals to start the year. Day off tomorrow before the Mutts come to town.

[danielisthor]

Marlins sweep the Nationals to start the year. Day off tomorrow before the Mutts come to town.

Nice way to start the season. Sanchez on Friday and then Nolasco and Johnson to finish it up. Hopefully Nolasco doesn't repeat his issues against the Mets from last year. GO MARLINS.

[BlackLantern]

Marlins sweep the Nationals to start the year. Day off tomorrow before the Mutts come to town.

You just beat up on the neighborhood retard....don't get too excited

[Spidey-Bat]

Marlins sweep the Nationals to start the year. Day off tomorrow before the Mutts come to town.

Wow, how clever! :whatever:

[Go Web Go!]

You just beat up on the neighborhood retard....don't get too excited

I'm not throwing confetti in the air, but a win's a win. Sourpuss. :o

Wow, how clever! :whatever:

I thought so too.

[Immortalfire]

Atlanta's bullpen has done a great job in giving this game away. Was 10-3, now Phillies lead 11-10 :whatever:

[Panophobia]

Great, the Braves are now the Mets of last year.

[Spidey-Bat]

Great, the Braves are now the Mets of last year.

The Mets' pen was not THAT good.

[BlackLantern]

Great, the Braves are now the Mets of last year.

no....you have to do things like that for at least 4 seasons.....

as a Mets fan I want two things....win the NL East so the Braves can't and make the post-season....anything else is a bonus

[cyborg ninja 14]

For anyone who wants to bash the Mets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch0vwls1XTA

3:26:up:

[Go Web Go!]

Ah, how I love Triumph.

[Dark Donnie]

Just got back from the Phils game....great game for the last 3 innings. Awesome comeback.

Today was also the ring ceremony so Pat Burrell was there and he got a great ovation....Adam Eaton not so much :)

[Spidey-Bat]

When was the last time the Braves had a good bullpen? It had to be when Hank Aaron was on the team.

[Panophobia]

no....you have to do things like that for at least 4 seasons.....

as a Mets fan I want two things....win the NL East so the Braves can't and make the post-season....anything else is a bonus

Shouldn't Mets fans have a bigger bone to pick with the Phillies than the Braves?

It's not like the Braves have done **** in the past couple years.

[BlackLantern]

Shouldn't Mets fans have a bigger bone to pick with the Phillies than the Braves?

It's not like the Braves have done **** in the past couple years.

for most Mets fans yes....I despise Philly, its sports and fans in general....but when it comes to baseball....I absolutely LOATHE the Atlanta Braves.....

[NewYorkSpider]

Pelfrey gives up a 3-run HR to Votto

[cyborg ninja 14]

When was the last time the Braves had a good bullpen? It had to be when Hank Aaron was on the team.

John Rocker:up:

[Spidey-Bat]

Way to reach for that ball, Delgado.......

[ih8nyy]

For anyone who wants to bash the Mets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch0vwls1XTA

3:26:up:

Robert Smigel is out of his mind. He's one funny sob.

[Darthphere]

You just beat up on the neighborhood retard....don't get too excited

Does that make the Marlins the kid in the wheelchair or the kid with ADD?

[Spidey-Bat]

Robert Smigel is out of his mind. He's one funny sob.

He should be taking over Late Night. Fallon will just be laughing at his "jokes" for an hour and a half.

[cyborg ninja 14]

How about the O's taking it to the Yanks? Markickass does not disappoint:up:

[JTStarkiller]

Cubs are kicking the living **** out of the Astros. Fukudome is 3-3. Feels good.

[Immortalfire]

When was the last time the Braves had a good bullpen? It had to be when Hank Aaron was on the team.

Anywhere from 1990 to 2004.

[BlackLantern]

saw Pudge just put one over the tracks in Houston

[JTStarkiller]

Yeah, the game's a little closer than I'd like now. Still a 4-run lead though.

[danielisthor]

saw Pudge just put one over the tracks in Houston

Quick, somebody get a urine sample.

[NewYorkSpider]

Yankees getting killed by the O's. That lineup missses A-Rod. Pitching isn't off to a good start either.

[Caped Crusader]

This sucks.

[Bunker]

Can anyone explain to me why the Mariners keep getting blacked out on Extra Innings? It happened to about 90% of their games last season, too.

[Excel]

lets go bay geez

[Caped Crusader]

Can anyone explain to me why the Mariners keep getting blacked out on Extra Innings? It happened to about 90% of their games last season, too.

Their on my tv now.

[NewYorkSpider]

Can anyone explain to me why the Mariners keep getting blacked out on Extra Innings? It happened to about 90% of their games last season, too.

You can read about that here.

http://www.timewarnercable.com/SanDiego/learn/programming/sports/packages/mlbextrainningsblackout.html

[Caped Crusader]

Tex!

[Bunker]

You can read about that here.

http://www.timewarnercable.com/SanDiego/learn/programming/sports/packages/mlbextrainningsblackout.html

Well this sucks.

They're never on my local FSN anymore, so I guess I'm SOL.

[BlackLantern]

yea Schneider....nice line drive and a 3 RBI double.....9-4 Mets

[The Riddler]

i love that the yankees are 0-2.

their starting pitching has been horrendous so far.

[Kingfish]

That unbeatable juggernaut of a Yankees squad is sure off to a great start...

[Caped Crusader]

Damn you Matsui

[Caped Crusader]

lol Yankee haters are out in full force tonight :up:

[NewYorkSpider]

lol Yankee haters are out in full force tonight :up:

I love when they bash the Yankees. It's entertaining.


Yanks make a bit of a comeback. Fall short and lose to the O's 7-5.

[BlackLantern]

as a Mets fan, I don't have to worry about blackout issues as they have their own channel

[Caped Crusader]

I love when they bash the Yankees. It's entertaining.

I see :funny:

[The Riddler]

I love when they bash the Yankees. It's entertaining.

only thing more entertaining than a yankees loss is a dodgers loss. :up:

[NewYorkSpider]

Well this sucks.

They're never on my local FSN anymore, so I guess I'm SOL.

You should get MLB.TV.

[Spidey-Bat]

only thing more entertaining than a yankees loss is a dodgers loss. :up:

You think Zito is going to win the Cy Young? That's some quality stuff you're smoking :up:

[BlackLantern]

if Zito makes it through the whole season without being on the DL, he should get something....like a certificate or a cookie

[Caped Crusader]

You think Zito is going to win the Cy Young? That's some quality stuff you're smoking :up:

if Zito makes it through the whole season without being on the DL, he should get something....like a certificate or a cookie

:lmao:

[NewYorkSpider]

I just saw the Braves/Phillies highlights. 4 straight bases loaded walks. :dry:

[sinewave]

Man, Greg Amsinger from MLB Tonight is so ****ing cheesy. I can't stand that guy. I could picture him being some idiotic correspondent on E!.

[Spidey-Bat]

Wow, Carlos Delgado has been a defensive retard tonight.

Kingfish, before you start drinking your K-Rod Haterade, Delgado put him in the jam he is currently in.

[Kingfish]

There's no part of me that hates K-Rod. Never has been and never will be.

But that Ball to Strike ratio is practically vintage K-Rod.

[BlackLantern]

the bullpen takes a shot in the nose....but they manage to push the game to over 4 hours and get the win

[NewYorkSpider]

Wow, Carlos Delgado has been a defensive retard tonight.

Kingfish, before you start drinking your K-Rod Haterade, Delgado put him in the jam he is currently in.

Was that the second error for Delgado? Despite his error(s), he did knock in 4 tonight.

[Spidey-Bat]

His first gaffe was an error charged to Reyes.

For those who don't know what he did, Phillips was stealing, Encarnacion grounded out to Wright. Wright threw to Delgado. Delgado stepped off the bag and went forward to throw at 3B b/c Phillips ran past 2B to try to get to 3B. The score was 9-7 so that run meant nothing.

[Kingfish]

Nick Adenhart looking pretty solid after a pretty dangerous first inning. Now if the bats can just wake up.

[BlackLantern]

just saw the Tampa/Boston highlights....looks like Tampa picked up where they left off last year

[Spidey-Bat]

There's no part of me that hates K-Rod. Never has been and never will be.

But that Ball to Strike ratio is practically vintage K-Rod.

It's not much different than Wagner. Wagner would throw more strikes but he'd get ahead of guys 0-2, then they'd foul off pitches and then he'd throw a couple sliders in the dirt that they'd have to jump out of. Then he'd hang one and they'd hit it.

[Kingfish]

It's just what I claimed about K-Rod so many pages ago. He succeeds but it's rarely easy. Two walks and a terrible ratio are just what he does.

Great to see Napoli driving the ball.

[The Riddler]

You think Zito is going to win the Cy Young? That's some quality stuff you're smoking :up:

haha, yeah it's a joke.

i'd use lincecum as my icon but zito is funnier.

[Go Web Go!]

Feels good.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff173/coolalira/spider-man-3-20070417024828417.jpg

[NewYorkSpider]

Fuentes just got killed in the 9th.

[The Riddler]

damn, can't believe randy johnson gave up a 3 run jack to the pitcher.

gallardo is a decent hitting pitcher but my god...

[Kingfish]

Fuentes just got killed in the 9th.

And Shields got killed in the 8th. My confidence in the bullpen is incredibly low after the last two games.

[Spidey-Bat]

And Shields got killed in the 8th. My confidence in the bullpen is incredibly low after the last two games.

K-Rod may have made it interesting but at least he got the save :oldrazz:

[NewYorkSpider]

And Shields got killed in the 8th. My confidence in the bullpen is incredibly low after the last two games.

I know Fuentes is a downgrade from K-Rod, but he has value since he's a left handed closer. I think the bullpen will eventually pull it together.

[Kingfish]

K-Rod may have made it interesting but at least he got the save :oldrazz:

WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SAYING ABOUT THE GUY, AND ALWAYS WILL.

Maybe one of these days you'll quit trying to paint me as despising him.

[LegendaryCaleb]

my boys, the rangers are off to a good start...

[cyborg ninja 14]

If the Rangers can pitch. They would win the West.

[Kingfish]

That's a big could.

[Spidey-Bat]

Teixeira is hitting .111 with 1 RBI.

[ih8nyy]

I find it amazing that neither Yankee starter has recorded a K and the entire staff only has 4 K's total.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Can anyone explain to me why the Mariners keep getting blacked out on Extra Innings? It happened to about 90% of their games last season, too.

your local teams are always blacked out on Extra Innings.

Man, Greg Amsinger from MLB Tonight is so ****ing cheesy. I can't stand that guy. I could picture him being some idiotic correspondent on E!.

he is sort of douchey, but MLB Tonight is a great show. Love the constant live look-ins on games as well as the almost instant highlights. Reynolds, Leiter, and Plesac are pretty good though.

[ih8nyy]

Angels Starting Pitcher Killed After Ball Game

TMZ has learned Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a felony hit-and-run car accident in Fullerton, California early this morning -- hours after he pitched in a game last night.

Cops say someone driving a minivan blew through a red light, causing the Mitsubishi that Adenhart and three others were riding in to hit a light pole. Three of the four people in the Mitsubishi were killed in the crash: Nick, another man and a woman.

Cops say the person driving the van fled the scene -- but was later caught and charged with felony hit-and-run. The suspect is currently being treated for injuries in a local hospital.

We're told one of the other men killed in the crash was also affiliated with the Angels organization.

Nick was 22 years old.

This is awful. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

[MSwift]

Angels Starting Pitcher Killed After Ball Game

TMZ has learned Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a felony hit-and-run car accident in Fullerton, California early this morning -- hours after he pitched in a game last night.

Cops say someone driving a minivan blew through a red light, causing the Mitsubishi that Adenhart was riding in to hit a light pole. Three people were killed in the crash, including Nick.

Cops say the person driving the van fled the scene -- but was later caught and charged with felony hit-and-run. The suspect is currently being treated for injuries in a local hospital.

We're told one of the other men killed in the crash was also affiliated with the Angels organization.

Nick was 22 years old.

http://www.tmz.com/

What a terrible story. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

edit- ih8nyy beat me to it

[Go Web Go!]

Terrible news. T&P are with the family and Angels organization :(

[BlackLantern]

that's horrible news....I will pray for his family

[Dark Donnie]

Wow, that is terrible news.

[Darthphere]

Damn, he was my age. Terrible stuff.

[Immortalfire]

Man, how horrible :csad:

[The Incredible Hulk]

God, that's awful. So young and with such a bright future ahead of him. :(

I swear if it turns out that the person that hit him was some dumbass who didnt have sense enough to call a taxi after drinking too much, I hope they fry him.

[terry78]

You never know when your time comes, man. RIP.

[JTStarkiller]

The fact that he fled the scene is just awful. :(

[Spidey-Bat]

Very unfortunate and sad news.

[The Apatow Crew]

A hit and run, thats just horrible. People are jusr horrible now a days.

[Holiday]

This is really f**king sad. The kid had a bright future ahead of him, a future Ace even. I feel for his family, friends and teammates.

[Darthphere]

If you hit, and you run, you're done. This guy killed 3 people so maybe he panicked but he should be locked up for good.

[Excel]

1 big **** up shouldnt equal life, even if he was drunk.

Killing 3 people on accident and living with it is FAR worse than killing 3 on purpose and living with it.

[BlackLantern]

1 big **** up shouldnt equal life, even if he was drunk.

Killing 3 people on accident and living with it is FAR worse than killing 3 on purpose and living with it.

Yes it should....it most certainly should.....he did it and then RAN

[Darthphere]

If I shoot Excel in the face (accidentally), I shouldn't get life because its one big **** up?

[The Incredible Hulk]

On another note, Oliver Perez is freaking horrible....

[BlackLantern]

indeed....he sucks....even more than Schoenweiss

[Spidey-Bat]

His problem is he walks all these ****** hitters. Wily Taveras, Darnell McDonald, etc. The last thing you want to do is put the runners on for the big hitters.

indeed....he sucks....even more than Schoenweiss

No. Perez can at least get righties out. Schoeneweis couldn't.

[Kingfish]

I...don't even know what to say right now. Waking up and seeing that all of a sudden is a complete shock to me. From all I've ever seen, he was a great guy with a bright future ahead of him. What a terrible tragedy.

Including the guy who was killed in the brawl on opening day, that's 4 people who have died in 3 days.:csad:

RIP Nick

[Raiden]

Adenhart is only 22, and has a long career ahead of him, and it is just terrible that he'd die from a hit-and-run. I don't care that it was only an accident; the driver ran a red light (probably long after the light turned red), and he ran away from the site of the accident. I hope they throw the book at him.

[BlackLantern]

Mets take the first loss today but win the series against Cincy....Cordero closed it up nice for them....on to Florida

[Spidey-Bat]

Mets take the first loss today but win the series against Cincy....Cordero closed it up nice for them....on to Florida

Helped my fantasy team.

[Excel]

If I shoot Excel in the face (accidentally), I shouldn't get life because its one big **** up?

nah, their intent must be considered

[The Incredible Hulk]

Intent isnt a component to vehicular homicide however, especially one thats part of a DUI

[Darthphere]

nah, their intent must be considered

Um, no it doesn't.

His intent was to break a law running a red light. His intent was running from a crime scene where he killed 3 people. His intent is clear. His intent was to try to run.

[Raiden]

Personally, as far as I'm concerned, if you are drunk and drive a vehicle, you might as well be operating a dangerous weapon that can either kill yourself or other innocents on the road. I don't buy the excuse that he weren't intend to hurt anyone. This guy was drunk, ran a red light, escaped after hitting those 2 cars, and he even has suspended license. He should not receive the benefit of the doubt.

[BlackLantern]

http://deadspin.com/5205745/man-who-caused-adenhart-crash-had-prior-arrest-record

update on the guy who was driving and fled the scene......arrest record and a suspended license....real winner

[cyborg ninja 14]

I...don't even know what to say right now. Waking up and seeing that all of a sudden is a complete shock to me. From all I've ever seen, he was a great guy with a bright future ahead of him. What a terrible tragedy.

Including the guy who was killed in the brawl on opening day, that's 4 people who have died in 3 days.:csad:

RIP Nick

RIP Nick Adenhart. I really feel for all the Angels and their fans.

[cyborg ninja 14]

The great Carl Pavano gave up 9 runs in his 1 inning of work today. ERA currently at 81.00.

[TMC1982]

Since I have AT&T U-verse, I can't get MLB Network:cmad::
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/04/mlb_net_adds_live_saturday_gam.php (http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/04/mlb_net_adds_live_saturday_gam.php)
MLB Net Adds Live Saturday Games
By Jon Lafayette

MLB Network said it is adding a package of live Saturday evening games
to its broadcast schedule, doubling the number of games it will carry
in its first season.

The first Saturday night game will air April 11 and feature the Los
Angeles Dodgers at the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB Network previously had a package of 26 Thursday night game
telecasts.

Adding these Saturday night games will allow us to further our
commitment to showcase all 30 Major League clubs at the national
level, said Tony Petitti, president and CEO of MLB Network. Having
two national games each week will also help us augment our already
robust MLB Tonight studio programming.

[BlackLantern]

I have Comcast and Comcast owns a chunk of the MLB Network....I'm good....Ill never get phone company TV....EVER

[Kingfish]

RIP Nick Adenhart. I really feel for all the Angels and their fans.

Wow. I just saw the photos of the scene. I know exactly where that intersection is and often drive that way to school. Crazy.

[Immortalfire]

Very sad.

[terry78]

Personally, as far as I'm concerned, if you are drunk and drive a vehicle, you might as well be operating a dangerous weapon that can either kill yourself or other innocents on the road. I don't buy the excuse that he weren't intend to hurt anyone. This guy was drunk, ran a red light, escaped after hitting those 2 cars, and he even has suspended license. He should not receive the benefit of the doubt.


Yeah, but since so many people drive "buzzed" they don't want the laws on that to be too harsh.

[Excel]

If the broseph was cocked and had no license, I would agree, his intent was irrelevant.

[NewYorkSpider]

Thoughts and prayers are with Adenhart and his family. :csad: RIP Nick.

[Spidey-Bat]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AkwWl1DXXrJ45chvjdQ3dC8RvLYF?slug=ap-angels-pitcherkilled&prov=ap&type=lgns

Don't know if you knew already, but the driver was drunk.

The link also says that Adenhart's dad went to the stadium and spoke with the players.

[The Incredible Hulk]

If the broseph was cocked and had no license, I would agree, his intent was irrelevant.


Intent is irrelevant if you kill someone with a car while drunk regardless of your license status. It's codified into the laws. It's a statutory crime, same as being an adult and having sex with someone under the age of 16. It doesnt matter what you thought you were doing or what you intended to do. If you;re over the legal limit driving a car, and that car is the proximate cause of someone dying then you're ****ed.

[Spidey-Bat]

I can't see the first hour of the Mets/Marlins game tomorrow b/c there are some restrictions with Fox and MLB and a ****ing Flo Rida concert.

[Darthphere]

Hahaha! It's Super Saturday! Flo Rida is performing after the game. It's not being televised here either.

[Spidey-Bat]

So the Marlins might crack 100 in attendance.

[Darthphere]

The fact that they're playing the Mets guaranteed at least 20,000 in attendance. All these ****ing displaced New Yorkers.

[The Incredible Hulk]

about damn time the Tigs woke up. Miggy with a salami!

[Kingfish]

That probably more like what we can expect from Texas pitching.

[Spidey-Bat]

That probably more like what we can expect from Texas pitching.

Or Indians pitching :o

[cyborg ninja 14]

about damn time the Tigs woke up. Miggy with a salami!

I thought Miggy usually refered to Miggy Tejada?

[Spidey-Bat]

Cole Hamels' line so far: 3.2 IP 11 H 7 ER 1 K

[Dark Donnie]

Cole Hamels' line so far: 3.2 IP 11 H 7 ER 1 K

Obviously still hurt.

[Go Web Go!]

Dammit to hell. Marlins/Mets appears to be blacked out locally. WTF GIVES?! :cmad:

[Go Web Go!]

Took 6 innings for the network to realize the game wasn't being broadcast. Incredible. 3-3 game so far.

[BlackLantern]

what channel are you watching on, Web?

[Spidey-Bat]

Yahoo Sports' box score is terrible. Apparently Fernando Tatis hit a sac fly with 2 outs....

Then there was that game last year where Mike Napoli had about 30 ABs and hit for both teams.

[Go Web Go!]

what channel are you watching on, Web?

Fox Sports FL, which is notorious for these kind of F-Ups :o

[Kingfish]

Yahoo Sports' box score is terrible. Apparently Fernando Tatis hit a sac fly with 2 outs....

Then there was that game last year where Mike Napoli had about 30 ABs and hit for both teams.

Something must have been up with the reporting for it then, since ESPN did the exact same thing. I was wondering what the hell was up with that.

[Go Web Go!]

Marlins back on top 4-3 after a double by Hanley. :)

[BlackLantern]

Fox Sports FL, which is notorious for these kind of F-Ups :o

that sucks....it's nice when your team has its own channel...don't have to worry about that

[Go Web Go!]

that sucks....it's nice when your team has its own channel...don't have to worry about that

Why I oughta :cmad:

[FaT_tONle]

Mets are on SNY? All you guys in the FLA region or what?

[ih8nyy]

Nice ceremony for Adenhart.

Red Sox, socks are Blue? WTF? :fail:

[BlackLantern]

Mets are on SNY? All you guys in the FLA region or what?

I'm in Connecticut and the Mets are always on SNY here....except for when they do national tv games or are on WPIX the local ny station

[Spidey-Bat]

Same here. I hate when they are on Fox or ESPN.

I accidentally turned the TV off while watching. I hate how it takes about a min for the black bar at the top which shows the input and screen ration to go away. Blocks out the score at the top.

[danielisthor]

Marlins split their games between Fox Sports Fl and the Sunshine Network.

And Marlins win. Not suprised that both bullpens blew the game.

[Spidey-Bat]

I see Hanley stopped being a whiny ***** and cut his hair.

[Showtime]

The Red Sox new away alternate jerseys look better in play than I thought. The new double sock hats are horrid.

Finally put a run on the board off Weaver but Wakefield is shaky.

[Go Web Go!]

Fun game. 4-0 for the first time in franchise history, the Marlins are. Just noticed there's a free week of the MLB package, so I'm currently on Blue Sox/Angels.

[Kingfish]

Man the Angels sure like to leave runners on base.:csad:

Nice play by Figgins.:woot:

[Darthphere]

Man, I'm not even going to say anything to Spidey-Bat.

[danielisthor]

Fun game. 4-0 for the first time in franchise history, the Marlins are. Just noticed there's a free week of the MLB package, so I'm currently on Blue Sox/Angels.


Sat and Sunday's games will tell alot. We had medium success against Santana last year but Nolasco wasn't so hot against the Mets. I'm looking forward to seeing how well Nolasco and Johnson perform this weekend.

[Kingfish]

Good to get the win tonight. It was a nice tribute for the kid who was taken way too early.

[Panophobia]

And Gonzalez blows the save! WOO! I love this bullpen.

[Spidey-Bat]

And Gonzalez blows the save! WOO! I love this bullpen.

Yikes, they're still playing and it's 1am.

How come Lowe got taken out after 3 innings?

Good to get the win tonight. It was a nice tribute for the kid who was taken way too early.

I watched Boras at that press conference. It was weird to see him so choked up. He gets portrayed as a bad guy (sometimes fairly), but he does seem to have a close relationship with his agents (A-Rod said he was like a father).

[Kingfish]

Yikes, they're still playing and it's 1am.

How come Lowe got taken out after 3 innings?

I would assume it had something to do with the two hour rain delay.

I watched Boras at that press conference. It was weird to see him so choked up. He gets portrayed as a bad guy (sometimes fairly), but he does seem to have a close relationship with his agents (A-Rod said he was like a father).

Yeah, that was...surreal. Very strange to see a man who has been ripped apart by pretty much everyone break down and cry.

[Spidey-Bat]

I would assume it had something to do with the two hour rain delay.
Didn't know it was delay. Jeez, Yahoo's box scores are terrible this year.

[Kingfish]

Eric Karros is just terrible in the broadcast booth.

EDIT: Mike Napoli sure has some King Kong power.

[Go Web Go!]

Eric Karros is just terrible in the broadcast booth.



His hair his just as bad.

[Kingfish]

The Angels made it about as tough as they ever have against Papelbon, but came up just short.

I blame Justin Speier.

[NewYorkSpider]

Kendrick had a nice at bat there in the end. Fouled off 7 straight pitches.

[BlackLantern]

Reyes gets his first homer, Ryan Murphy has 2 doubles so far....the offense seems to be clicking

[Excel]

Like what I saw from bay and penny; aye papi, aye

[NewYorkSpider]

Ortiz will pick it up towards the end of the month. He had a slow start last season.

[Showtime]

So far David Ortiz has sucked it up. Sox would be better off pulling Mo Vaughn out of retirement at this stage. I'm sure he'll right the ship eventually but the Red Sox need to get this guy out of the 3rd spot and reshuffle the lineup. Francona's whole loyalty bit is a little extreme.

So far Bay and Youk are on fire, the starting pitching is sort of average besides Beckett. Tek is swinging a much better bat this year for sure.

I dig the road grays. I'm waiting for Jim Rice and Dewey Evans to step in the box with the navy blue script and numbers.

[Go Web Go!]

Down goes the last of the unbeatens. No team in the MLB will have a perfect season this year.

[Darthphere]

What's our record on Super Saturdays? It seems like we lose a lot of these.

[Spidey-Bat]

Indians and Nationals still without a win.

[NewYorkSpider]

Phillies stand a good chance of starting 1-4.

[Go Web Go!]

I'll be in California for a week in September and just booked our hotel - which apparently is only 4 miles from the ballpark. I just may be able to catch an Angels game. :woot:

[Spidey-Bat]

I'm watching MLB Tonight. I don't like how it goes to games live.

They need to get rid of Mitch Williams. They showed the Mets' highlights and he whined about Reyes' handshakes twice.

He also made the most brilliant analysis; Wright snagged a line drive and dove to double up the runner on 3rd and Williams said "He is a a baseball player!" No ****ing ****.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I'm watching MLB Tonight. I don't like how it goes to games live.

They need to get rid of Mitch Williams. They showed the Mets' highlights and he whined about Reyes' handshakes twice.

He also made the most brilliant analysis; Wright snagged a line drive and dove to double up the runner on 3rd and Williams said "He is a a baseball player!" No ****ing ****.

Not just a baseball player.

A Baseball player

[BlackLantern]

I love the live look-ins that MLB Tonight does....but Mitch Williams needs to go

[Go Web Go!]

Sloppy game defensively in Florida, but the pitchers are on point. Marlins on top 2-0 through 7.

[Darthphere]

Damn, we about to get this.

[Darthphere]

Looks like I spoke too early.

[Darthphere]

Now it's over.

[Spidey-Bat]

Manuel needs to swap Beltran and Wright.

[danielisthor]

Josh Johnson pitched one hell of a game against Santana. Marlins take 2 of 3 from the Mets and are 5-1 to start the early season.

[Spidey-Bat]

Santana was better :o

[Kingfish]

Benches cleared in Anaheim.

Was Beckett always this big of a douche hole?

[Kingfish]

Wow. The Angels get four ejections for Josh Beckett being a head hunting little *****. Hardly seems fair.

[Darthphere]

Santana was better :o

Santana got the loss.:o

Yes, I know, they scored off of two errors blah blah blah Santana struck out 27 blah blah blah. They still lost.:o

[Spidey-Bat]

Santana got the loss.:o

Yes, I know, they scored off of two errors blah blah blah Santana struck out 27 blah blah blah. They still lost.:o

Is it really that hard for you to admit Santana pitched better than Johnson?

[Darthphere]

Is it really that hard for you to admit Santana pitched better than Johnson?

I don't think he did actually. Sure Johnson gave up a run and two more hits but when it came down to get an out after giving up a double or an error he did it. Santana did not.

[BlackLantern]

people are still bitter because their team lost the bidding war for Johan Santana

[Darthphere]

people are still bitter because their team lost the bidding war for Johan Santana

I hope by "people" you're not referring to me. :huh:

[Kingfish]

Yeah, I'm not sure who you're actually talking about with that comment.:huh:

[Darthphere]

Yeah, I'm not sure who you're actually talking about with that comment.:huh:

I mean, I'm a Marlins fan. I never expected us to be anywhere close to getting him.:huh:

[Kingfish]

I'm an Angels fan and while they missed out on Johan, I don't think that anyone (especially me) actually cares about that.

[Darthphere]

I think we're both going to stay confused.

[Kingfish]

I'll assume it was just a blanket "Naner naner naner. The Mets are better then Jesus." argument that we seem to hear so often around here.

[Spidey-Bat]

I don't think he did actually. Sure Johnson gave up a run and two more hits but when it came down to get an out after giving up a double or an error he did it. Santana did not.

I won't bother to argue with you because you'll stop caring about the Marlins in a month.

I'll assume it was just a blanket "Naner naner naner. The Mets are better then Jesus." argument that we seem to hear so often around here.

You wouldn't hear it if people here actually gave them credit for being a good team.

[Darthphere]

I won't bother to argue with you because you'll stop caring about the Marlins in a month.

:whatever:

I shouldn't even bother, but I've been going to Marlins games since day one. Through the good times and the bad. I'm sorry that I don't think a pitcher that lost the game performed better. Santana was damn near perfect today, I'll give him credit. But Josh Johnson showed incredible composure and maturity today and ultimately, that's what got them the win. With all those big hitters in the the Mets line-up, it's a pretty big feat to keep them to one run IMO.

[Kingfish]

I won't bother to argue with you because you'll stop caring about the Marlins in a month.

You wouldn't hear it if people here actually gave them credit for being a good team.

Only you, Spidey, could try and chastise me for calling people out on that argument while (In the same post no less. Impressive!) using that very same argument to try and discredit an (evidently) die hard Fish fan.

[Darthphere]

I mean, I really don't want to get into this, but how are we supposed to give them credit for being a good team that melted down at the end and missed the playoffs two years in a row. :huh:

[BlackLantern]

it was a good game in general and the Mets came up short....it happens....the race for the NL east title is a 4 team race as far as I am concerned

[FaT_tONle]

Marlins do this every year... their SP keeps them a float.... they have some decent young players that drive in runs. But the bullpen just implodes in the most inopportune, critical junctures of the season, and they never got over that hump since 2003. If they can stay healthy they'll be in it, but unless they make a move the bullpen will keep them out of the playoffs.

[Darthphere]

it was a good game in general and the Mets came up short....it happens....the race for the NL east title is a 4 team race as far as I am concerned

I honestly think the top two teams in the NL East will be the Phillies and the Mets. We're a week into the season. I'm not celebrating yet.

[Spidey-Bat]

I mean, I really don't want to get into this, but how are we supposed to give them credit for being a good team that melted down at the end and missed the playoffs two years in a row. :huh:

Because other than 6 position players and 3 pitchers, they are a completely different team. It's also a new season.

[Darthphere]

Marlins do this every year... their SP keeps them a float.... they have some decent young players that drive in runs. But the bullpen just implodes at the most inopportune critical junctures of the season and they never get over that hump. If they can stay healthy they'll be in it but unless they make a move the bullpen will keep them out of the playoffs.

Basically. They're actually looking from some help in the bullpen.

[Darthphere]

Because other than 5 starters and 3 pitchers, they are a completely different team. It's also a new season.

Yeah, it's a new season so what are we basing them being a good team on exactly? Like I said, the Mets will probably make the playoffs and the Marlins won't, but right now, they're only a good team on paper. I fully expect them to cut loose soon however.

[Spidey-Bat]

Whatever, let's move on.

News we can both celebrate over is that the Yankees came back and then blew their lead to the Royals. Joakin Soria struck out the side to close the game.

[Kingfish]

I'd just like to reiterate one last time that Josh Beckett is a headhunting little punk and I absolutely couldn't be happier that he took the loss today.

[Darthphere]

Whatever, let's move on.

News we can both celebrate over is that the Yankees came back and then blew their lead to the Royals. Joakin Soria struck out the side to close the game.

Man, I love when the Yankees lose against teams like the Royals.:woot:

I'd just like to reiterate one last time that Josh Beckett is a headhunting little punk and I absolutely couldn't be happier that he took the loss today.

Josh Beckett, serious SOB. I miss him.:csad:

[BlackLantern]

I'd just like to reiterate one last time that Josh Beckett is a headhunting little punk and I absolutely couldn't be happier that he took the loss today.

He may be, but most teams would kill to have him

[Go Web Go!]

Sweet GS saving catch in the Chicago/Milwaukee game.

[Spidey-Bat]

That was a hell of a catch.

[Spidey-Bat]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/A-Rod-hooks-up-with-Housewives-reality-star-in;_ylt=Agn6Np0G5Jc1IW4vTv_L1lARvLYF?urn=mlb,15512 0

Rehabing New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is back in Florida and was stepping out this weekend in Miami with Bethenny Frankel, one of the reality stars of "The Real Housewives of New York City," according to the New York Daily News.

Alex Rodriguez and the sexy chef shared an intimate dinner on Friday night at a local restaurant, a spy told the Daily News. Rodriguez dropped off Frankel at the Fontainebleau Hotel around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Word is the third baseman was due to make reservations for another dinner with Frankel Saturday night.

A source told The News' Gatecrasher column last month that Frankel and A-Rod hooked up "three months ago" but that, after quickly rounding the bases, "A-Rod cut it off."

Source: New York Daily News

I wiki'd this chick and she was on Martha Stewart's Apprentice; she was hideous. Jeez, A-Rod has awful taste in women. Isn't there some young, 20-something model he can hook up with? If Brady can get Giselle there's no reason A-Rod can't get someone just as good looking.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Spies work for the Daily News, I wonder who they got, James Pond?:o

[Bunker]

The Mariners are looking good early.

The real test comes Tuesday, though.

[cyborg ninja 14]

The real test comes when Hanley and others take their American citizenship test? What does that mean.

[Bunker]

They play the Angels...on Tuesday...the Angels are good...so it will be a test.

[Showtime]

I'd just like to reiterate one last time that Josh Beckett is a headhunting little punk and I absolutely couldn't be happier that he took the loss today.

Meh. To be honest I don't think he was head hunting at all. It wasn't even really that close. Red Sox have had their share of headhunters over the years, Beckett not so much.

[cyborg ninja 14]

They play the Angels...on Tuesday...the Angels are good...so it will be a test.

I thought you said Marlins. I now feel foolish for my previous post.

[Dark Donnie]

Matt Stairs coming through big again :up:

[sinewave]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/A-Rod-hooks-up-with-Housewives-reality-star-in;_ylt=Agn6Np0G5Jc1IW4vTv_L1lARvLYF?urn=mlb,15512 0



I wiki'd this chick and she was on Martha Stewart's Apprentice; she was hideous. Jeez, A-Rod has awful taste in women. Isn't there some young, 20-something model he can hook up with? If Brady can get Giselle there's no reason A-Rod can't get someone just as good looking.

yeah, lousy taste in women. on the plus side, she appears to be about as deep as he is.

[Dark Donnie]

http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20090413_Kalas_passes_out__taken_to_hospital.html

Kalas passes out, taken to hospital
Philadelphia Daily News

Daily News Staff Report

WASHINGTON - Legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has been taken by ambulance to a Washington area hospital after he was found passed out in the press box at Nationals Park.

Team president David Montgomery said Kalas, 73, was found at about 12:30 p.m. by Rob Brooks, the Phillies' director of broadcasting. Emergency medical personnel were called and took Kalas to George Washington University Hospital.

Team president David Montgomery characterized the situation as "serious," but did not have any further information.

The Phillies' announcers were brought to the team's clubhouse at about 1 p.m., and they and the players were told about Kalas.

He missed most of spring training after undergoing surgery in early February. The team declined to provide specifics of the surgery at that time, saying only that it was a "minor medical procedure" and that there was no reason for concern. It is unknown if that is related to the current situation.

Kalas 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.

:csad: