Official 2009 MLB Thread

[Spidey-Bat]

Damn. Hope he's alright. It sucks when a team loses one of their announcers.

[Go Web Go!]

ESPN is announcing that he has passed :(

[NewYorkSpider]

RIP Harry. http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[Spidey-Bat]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4064793

WASHINGTON -- Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has died at the age of 73, team president David Montgomery said Monday.

Kalas, who also filled a voiceover role for NFL Films since 1975, was taken to a hospital Monday after passing out in the broadcast booth before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.

The 73-year-old Kalas, known for his distinctive "Outta here!" call on home runs, was found by the Phillies director of broadcasting at about 12:30 p.m., Montgomery said.

Kalas joined the Phillies in 1971. Before that, he was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.

In 2002, he received the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for his contributions to the game.

[Dark Donnie]

Talk about terrible news :(. Arguably one of the best announcers ever, plus the voice of NFL Films.

Thoughts and prayers to the Kalas family.

[ih8nyy]

That is unfortunate. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[Kingfish]

That's pretty sad about the Phillies broadcaster. RIP.

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.

I don't buy that Beckett had no control over where that pitch went. He threw it just off Abreu's head on a pitch that had no impact on the game situation whatsoever. He wasn't doing it to back him off the plate or anything like that. He just got pissed that time was granted and let his pitch fly up and in. Then he has the stones to walk to the plate yelling and screaming at Abreu.

I used to kind of like him in Florida, then had no real problems with him in Boston. But that display honestly made me lose all respect for him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4063800

Apparently, Manny already wants to be somewhere else.

[BlackLantern]

Harry is the voice of NFL Films....this frakkin sucks....Joe Buck said it best during the WS last year...."If I had his voice I would just sit at home and talk out loud"

[Raiden]

RIP Harry. Like Chick Hearns, it's terrible for the sports world to lose such a legendary voice. Phillies fans were lucky to have a announcer like him.

Btw, why is it that Mets never seemed to be able to score when Johan Santana is on the mound?

[Darthphere]

Kruk is crying on Sportscenter right now.

[Dark Donnie]

Kruk is crying on Sportscenter right now.

he meant alot to the players on that 93 team.....huge loss

[Spidey-Bat]

Btw, why is it that Mets never seemed to be able to score when Johan Santana is on the mound?

In this case, he just ran into a pitcher having just as good a day. He would have got the win if Murphy had caught the ball. The short and simple answer is, it's because he's a Met :o

Good quote from Manuel on Santana: “They normally say he’s a second-half guy. Well, then we’ve got a lot to look forward to.”

[War Party]

Sad day for Philadelphia sports and baseball in general. Lost a great man today. I'm completely bummed right now.

[Immortalfire]

How sad :csad:

[sinewave]

Rip

[Showtime]

I don't buy that Beckett had no control over where that pitch went. He threw it just off Abreu's head on a pitch that had no impact on the game situation whatsoever. He wasn't doing it to back him off the plate or anything like that. He just got pissed that time was granted and let his pitch fly up and in. Then he has the stones to walk to the plate yelling and screaming at Abreu.

I used to kind of like him in Florida, then had no real problems with him in Boston. But that display honestly made me lose all respect for him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4063800

Apparently, Manny already wants to be somewhere else.

I certainly think he had control over the pitch, I just didn't think it was really all that close to cause such a big fuss, that's all. The delay in the time out certainly wasn't Abreu's fault, Beckett was taking his sweet ass time on the mound. I just didn't think it was all that bad compared the antics of one Pedro Martinez and Lowe, nevermind Roger when he was here.

Manny really doesn't have all the wires connected up there.

[Darthphere]

Dude, that Beckett pitch is on par with that Clemens pitch he threw at Manny that started the Pedro versus Zim cage match back in the day. Nowhere near as bad as they wanted to make it.

On the other hand, Beckett should've been tossed for getting in...well everybody's face.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Harry Kalas was a great announcer with a very cool and distinct voice. RIP.

[NewYorkSpider]

Ted Lilly has a no-hitter threw 6.

[Nightmare]

5-1 Dodgers in the 4th, Randy Johnson in trouble.

[NewYorkSpider]

Ted Lilly has a no-hitter threw 6.

I jinxed it. :o

[Holiday]

Today gets even sadder; former Major League pitch Mark Fidrych has passed away.


http://www.thebostonchannel.com/sports/19169543/detail.html

[Go Web Go!]

Bad week for the MLB. Damn.

[NewYorkSpider]

RIP Mark. :csad: Just horrible news today.

[Dr. Evil]

RIP Mark and Harry.

I read on MLB.COM that every uniformed personnel in baseball will wear #42 on Wednesday.

[Nightmare]

Orlando Hudson hits for the cycle today.

[Shemtov]

RIP Harry Kalas

[Shemtov]

RIP Harry Kalas
At least he died when the Phils were Champions.
And for those who never heard him the final call of the WS:
DBk3wTs-t2A

[cyborg ninja 14]

I say this to Carlos Pena, Orlando Hudson and Paul Konerko today

"holy **** on a **** sandwich with **** on top!"

[NewYorkSpider]

Yankees :facepalm

[Spidey-Bat]

Went to the Met opener tonight. Left after the 7th b/c my sister has to get a 5am train tomorrow.

The Wright HR was awesome. Figures the only time Duaner Sanchez doesn't let the first 3 runners he faces on base it is against the Mets.

[NewYorkSpider]

Went to the Met opener tonight. Left after the 7th b/c my sister has to get a 5am train tomorrow.

The Wright HR was awesome. Figures the only time Duaner Sanchez doesn't let the first 3 runners he faces on base it is against the Mets.

They showed the pre-game ceremonies on ESPN. Tom Seaver threw out the first pitch with Mike Piazza behind the plate. Pelfrey pitched an awful game.

[Kingfish]

Did the Yankees just send Nick Swisher to the mound? Whatta team.

EDIT: Actually, the sad part is Swisher was more effective then any of the Yankee pitchers.

[NewYorkSpider]

Did the Yankees just send Nick Swisher to the mound? Whatta team.

Yeah. He struck out Gabe Kapler. Yankees are playing like **** right now. They're probably worse than the Blue Jays.

[Dark Donnie]

Did the Yankees just send Nick Swisher to the mound? Whatta team.

EDIT: Actually, the sad part is Swisher was more effective then any of the Yankee pitchers.

Yeah....actually got a K

[Kingfish]

Lester's getting pounded in Oakland. Not a great night for the beasts from the east.

[Spidey-Bat]

They showed the pre-game ceremonies on ESPN. Tom Seaver threw out the first pitch with Mike Piazza behind the plate. Pelfrey pitched an awful game.

That was very cool to see.

One thing I was disappointed about was Santana wasn't there (his wife gave birth). Last year at opening day, my dad and I were late and go to our seats just after they announced his name and everyone cheered (I always like seeing that). We did get to see Scott Schoeneweis get booed. Speaking of booing, Heath Bell got booed when they announced him but he laughed and then lifted his cap. Cliff Floyd got cheered a lot.

[cyborg ninja 14]

The best part about the opening of Citi Field was that a stray cat managed to get on the field somehow.

[Excel]

Ah, now theres a name/face I hadnt seen/heard in a while. Our former boy.

When did Nomar sign with oakland?

[NewYorkSpider]

Ah, now theres a name/face I hadnt seen/heard in a while. Our former boy.

When did Nomar sign with oakland?

I think he signed a few weeks before the season started up.

[Go Web Go!]

The best part about the opening of Citi Field was that a stray cat managed to get on the field somehow.

Luckily for the Mets, it wasn't of the black variety.

[The Riddler]

damn the marlins look good.

i had bonifacio and josh johnson picked up in my fantasy league early on and they are paying off.

the giants are depressing me. if they can win the next two against the doggies, i'll be happy.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Luckily for the Mets, it wasn't of the black variety.

Good job leaving race out this:up:

[ih8nyy]

Lester's getting pounded in Oakland. Not a great night for the beasts from the east.

It's the Blue socks. :fail:

[The Incredible Hulk]

ughh sad day yesterday for baseball. While I'm not from Philly, I've lived here for 8+ years now and am married to a life-long Phillies fan so I grew quite fond of Kalas over the years. He and Vin Scully were always my favorites in addition to Ernie Harwell.

Tragic news about Fydrich as well. One of my first Halloween costumes when I was 3 or 4 years old when I was growing up in MI was Mark Fydrich. The guy was so insanely popular for like a 3 year span and then just completely flamed out after a knee injury but was still always around the Tigs organization through the years. I sat in a sky box right next to one he was in during the 2006 World Series.

[ih8nyy]

Here's one way to try and end a curse. :up:

Dead goat found hanging on Wrigley Harry Caray statue.

April 13, 2009
BY MAUREEN O'DONNELL AND ROSE SOBOL Staff Reporters

The Friendly Confines became the Freaky Confines Monday.

There was a Dead goat found hanging on the Wrigley Field Harry Caray statue.

A similar incident occurred in 2007, in what many perceived as a bizarre attempt to lift the notorious Billy Goat curse.

Police said they received a 911 call about the goat around 2:40 a.m. Monday.

The goat was dangling from a rope on one of Caray's outstretched arms, according to Town Hall District police, who took the animal down and disposed of the remains. It was not known how the goat died, police said.

In 2007, police found a skinned, butchered goat attached to the Caray statue at Addison and Sheffield.

A Cubs spokeswoman said club officials didn't know much about Monday's incident. "We won [4-0 over the Colorado Rockies], so that's all that matters," said Dani Holmes.

Police Sgt. Antoinette Ursitti called the find a "deceased goat." Town Hall District Lt. Dragan Lakich said it was his understanding it was just a goat head.

In a multi-ethnic town such as Chicago, "You can get them at any butcher shop," Lakich said.

Chicago Sun Times.

[Spidey-Bat]

That's disgusting

[Immortalfire]

Cubs fans

:facepalm

[Go Web Go!]

Good job leaving race out this:up:

It's a cat...

[cyborg ninja 14]

It's a cat...

It's a fish

:huh:

[Darthphere]

Luckily for the Mets, it wasn't of the black variety.

Good job leaving race out this:up:

It's a cat...

:huh:

[Go Web Go!]

:huh:

Referring to a cat that ran onto Citi Field last night.

[Darthphere]

I know, I'm just figuring out if he meant the race thing as a joke or if he was serious.

[Go Web Go!]

That I do not know. BTW, Josh Beckett suspended 5 games, so says local radio.

EDIT: Make that 6 games.

NEW YORK (AP) - Boston pitcher Josh Beckett has been suspended for six games and fined by Major League Baseball, which determined he intentionally threw a pitch near the head of the Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu last week.

If Beckett appeals, any penalties would be delayed until after a hearing.

Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher was suspended for one game and fined, and he was to serve the penalty Tuesday night. In addition, Watson fined Angels manager Mike Scioscia and players Torii Hunter and Justin Speier.

[Darthphere]

He'll appeal, make his next start and then serve out the 6 games and make his next start.

[Erzengel]

Here's one way to try and end a curse. :up:



Chicago Sun Times.

That's disgusting

Cubs fans

:facepalm
Yeah that makes what Red Sox fans did pale in comparison, although elaborate in nature.

[Erzengel]

Went to the Met opener tonight. Left after the 7th b/c my sister has to get a 5am train tomorrow.

The Wright HR was awesome. Figures the only time Duaner Sanchez doesn't let the first 3 runners he faces on base it is against the Mets.
Heard from the radio, that a lot of Mets fans were complaining about the stadium how it was more like a shrine to the Brooklyn Dodgers than for the NY Mets? :huh:

What was your experience?

[Showtime]

I personally think the suspension is ridiculous and I am not a homer by any means. Sure I love my home team, but I'd call it if I thought it was that malicious.

[Erzengel]

Between that and football, I'm wondering how long it'll be when we start playing with foam balls and playing touch. :huh:

[Darthphere]

I personally think the suspension is ridiculous and I am not a homer by any means. Sure I love my home team, but I'd call it if I thought it was that malicious.

Yeah, I think 3 games would've been better but 6 games makes sense for a pitcher because it forces him to miss one if not two starts.

[Spidey-Bat]

Heard from the radio, that a lot of Mets fans were complaining about the stadium how it was more like a shrine to the Brooklyn Dodgers than for the NY Mets? :huh:

What was your experience?

Other than the rotunda and this one place called the 'Ebbets Club', there's nothing else that's Dodger related. They do have some Brooklyn Dodger stuff in the store but it's 99% Mets.

If you sit in your seat and look around at the stadium, there isn't much that says Mets but that was the case in Shea, too.

I think it will feel more like the Mets' home stadium as the season goes on.

I personally think the suspension is ridiculous and I am not a homer by any means. Sure I love my home team, but I'd call it if I thought it was that malicious.

To me, it looked like Beckett was in his delivery as the ump called time and just lost control of the ball. The ump should not call time when the pitcher isn't looking towards home plate (Beckett was facing 2B and only turned to the plate to start his delivery).

[Showtime]

Between that and football, I'm wondering how long it'll be when we start playing with foam balls and playing touch. :huh:

Wussification of all are sports. :cmad:

Yeah, I think 3 games would've been better but 6 games makes sense for a pitcher because it forces him to miss one if not two starts.

I could see a fine, but a suspension. I don't know. It would have to be 6 though.


To me, it looked like Beckett was in his delivery as the ump called time and just lost control of the ball. The ump should not call time when the pitcher isn't looking towards home plate (Beckett was facing 2B and only turned to the plate to start his delivery).

It was a mess. Meanwhile Soscia is camping on the field for 3 innings.

[Erzengel]

Wussification of all are sports. :cmad:



I could see a fine, but a suspension. I don't know. It would have to be 6 though.



It was a mess. Meanwhile Soscia is camping on the field for 3 innings.
Because of what happened to Brady last year, I remember hearing they want to fine/suspend similar acts. :huh:

[The Incredible Hulk]

Other than the rotunda and this one place called the 'Ebbets Club', there's nothing else that's Dodger related. They do have some Brooklyn Dodger stuff in the store but it's 99% Mets.

If you sit in your seat and look around at the stadium, there isn't much that says Mets but that was the case in Shea, too.

I think it will feel more like the Mets' home stadium as the season goes on.



Now they just need to get rid of the stupid black they've added to their uniforms. Their plain blue pinstripes are such good-looking uniforms. If they want keep the black as an accent around the numbers and "Mets" script but lose the black jerseys, black hats, etc.

[Excel]

Beckett is a Texas punkass, always has been. Cant say I was surprised.

[Go Web Go!]

Beckett is a Texas punkass, always has been. Cant say I was surprised.

Yeah, except nobody gave a damn when he was in Florida.

[Spidey-Bat]

Now they just need to get rid of the stupid black they've added to their uniforms. Their plain blue pinstripes are such good-looking uniforms. If they want keep the black as an accent around the numbers and "Mets" script but lose the black jerseys, black hats, etc.

There has been some speculation they will do away with their black jerseys this season. They still have the black/blue hats which I loathe. Their road unis look really good with their blue hats and socks.

https://secure.nypost.com/photos/galleries/sports/yankees/20080627_yanks_mets/photo01.jpg

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/yankees/docs/images/500_delgado-jubi.JPG

[Kingfish]

Suspension couldn't have happened to a nicer piece of headhunting gutter trash.

It was a mess. Meanwhile Soscia is camping on the field for 3 innings.

Yeah. Because Beckett was screaming at him. Beckett was also cited for his incredibly over aggressive actions towards Abreu and Scioscia.

[Spidey-Bat]

Yeah. Because Beckett was screaming at him. Beckett was also cited for his incredibly over aggressive actions towards Abreu and Scioscia.

Scioscia is how old? He needed to control himself, his staff, and his players better but he didn't.

[Kingfish]

Scioscia is how old? He needed to control himself, his staff, and his players better but he didn't.

If you want to play it that way, Beckett is more than old enough not to play some bush league bull**** and then go stomping towards the plate screaming at the guy he just headhunted for no reason.

And Scioscia did order his players and coaches off the field. Since when has that ever worked in the history of baseball? He only got pissed when Beckett started screaming again and the umps began tossing Angels.

[Spidey-Bat]

If you want to play it that way, Beckett is more than old enough not to play some bush league bull**** and then go stomping towards the plate screaming at the guy he just headhunted for no reason.
I really doubt he was headhunting and that it was intentional. The real problem was the umps. MLB needs to start holding them accountable.

[Showtime]

Yeah. Because Beckett was screaming at him. Beckett was also cited for his incredibly over aggressive actions towards Abreu and Scioscia.

If Beckett was being an idiot, why does the manager of a baseball team come out and do the same, for a couple innings no less. I can understand arguing and trying to understand why the umpires didn't eject Beckett, but it was a little overboard. The whole thing was really blown out of proportion if you ask me.

[Darthphere]

I like how some pitcher throws at some guy's head once (allegedly) and now he is "headhunting gutter trash". Amazing.

[Kingfish]

If Beckett was being an idiot, why does the manager of a baseball team come out and do the same, for a couple innings no less. I can understand arguing and trying to understand why the umpires didn't eject Beckett, but it was a little overboard. The whole thing was really blown out of proportion if you ask me.

Scioscia didn't come out and be an idiot. His team was defending Abreu, and then he ordered them to clear the field. Beckett instigated the benches clearing by stomping towards home plate. Then, when it was over and done with, Beckett approached Scioscia and started the whole thing again.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4067947

Beckett's pitch sailed over Abreu's head, leading to both benches clearing in the first-inning incident. Scoscia remained on the field while his players returned to the dugout, then was approached by Beckett. The teams returned to the field, pushing and shoving ensued, and Hunter, Hatcher and Speier were ejected.

Even if you go with the theory that he wasn't headhunting (which I don't) his actions deserved a suspension.

[Kingfish]

I like how some pitcher throws at some guy's head once (allegedly) and now he is "headhunting gutter trash". Amazing.

So I hyperbolize sometimes. Sue me. He's still a jackass and I lost any respect I once had for him.

[Spidey-Bat]

The only guy who seems to have throw at heads intentionally is Joba Chamberlain and he's only done it against Youkilis.

[Darthphere]

Scioscia didn't come out and be an idiot. His team was defending Abreu, and then he ordered them to clear the field. Beckett instigated the benches clearing by stomping towards home plate. Then, when it was over and done with, Beckett approached Scioscia and started the whole thing again.

Wait, so if some dude is crying to an ump about being throw at the head, the guy he is accusing should just stand there and do nothing? I bet Beckett said something along the lines of "Bobby stop being a pussy and get back to the plate."

[Darthphere]

So I hyperbolize sometimes. Sue me. He's still a jackass and I lost any respect I once had for him.

For one incident? Wow. I mean, you must not respect many ball players then.:whatever:

[Excel]

Socisia* made himself look like an idiot. He was going more nuts than Beckett was ( :lmao: at the guy who said Beckett was "screaming"). Had Socisa remained calm and left Hunter prob. doesnt get thrown out.

[Showtime]

Scioscia didn't come out and be an idiot. His team was defending Abreu, and then he ordered them to clear the field. Beckett instigated the benches clearing by stomping towards home plate. Then, when it was over and done with, Beckett approached Scioscia and started the whole thing again.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4067947



It was a little dramatic if you ask me. I've seen guys actually get it near the head and just trot towards first base. This ball sailed well over his head and the whole Angels bench goes apehouse. Seems like leftover emotion from what happened with the tragic death of one of their players more then anything. I mean if Beckett wanted to hit Abreu in the head or even dust him off, he would have done it. That wasn't really all that close at all.

[Kingfish]

Wait, so if some dude is crying to an ump about being throw at the head, the guy he is accusing should just stand there and do nothing? I bet Beckett said something along the lines of "Bobby stop being a pussy and get back to the plate."

Batter takes one step towards the mound. Tossed. Beckett comes all the way to the plate. Gets to stay. Bull****.

For one incident? Wow. I mean, you must not respect many ball players then.:whatever:

The combination of his intent, actions, repeated actions, and post game comments leave nothing to be respected. Period.

I'm done with this. No one here agrees with me, which is cool. MLB apparently did and handed down a much deserved suspension. End of story.

[Spidey-Bat]

Batter takes one step towards the mound. Tossed. Beckett comes all the way to the plate. Gets to stay. Bull****.
Some of it is probably because a batter is holding a baseball bat.

[Darthphere]

Some of it is probably because a batter is holding a baseball bat.

:hehe:

[Spidey-Bat]

Slow day, here's some news

Harry Kalas died of heart disease
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Al4qLD3hJ7Q_D1dLROyB71ERvLYF?slug=ap-kalasdeath&prov=ap&type=lgns

Glavine resting shoulder for 2 weeks (He's done. Even if he comes back he's just going to be tatooed)
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AgDyhKJ_.t53pegCjHcx.O8RvLYF?slug=ap-braves-glavine&prov=ap&type=lgns

White Sox signed Scott Podsednik to a minor league deal (he still sucks)
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AtP3BMT.ZCI79gNaewOUr8QRvLYF?slug=ap-whitesox-podsednik&prov=ap&type=lgns


Also, tomorrow is Jackie Robinson Day. ALL 330 players will wear 42. Honestly, this is getting out of hand. It was fine 2 years ago when 1 person per team wore it. I thought having some teams have everyone wear it was too much last year. Now they do this? I hope this is the last of it. But I guess selling 330 "player worn 42 jerseys" makes the MLB a lot of money. I'm sure Jackie would be very happy to see MLB milking his legacy to make some extra cash on some merc.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090413&content_id=4246882&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[Go Web Go!]

Also, tomorrow is Jackie Robinson Day. ALL 330 players will wear 42. Honestly, this is getting out of hand. It was fine 2 years ago when 1 person per team wore it. I thought having some teams have everyone wear it was too much last year. Now they do this? I hope this is the last of it. But I guess selling 330 "player worn 42 jerseys" makes the MLB a lot of money. I'm sure Jackie is very happy to see MLB milking his legacy to make some extra cash on some merc.

Ugh. Bud Selig has made his legacy just a publicity ploy to make himself look good.

[Spidey-Bat]

Ugh. Bud Selig has made his legacy just a publicity ploy to make himself look good.

What would really make him look good is a mirror and comb :o

[Go Web Go!]

Well, that just goes without saying.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I know, I'm just figuring out if he meant the race thing as a joke or if he was serious.

Oh cmon? really?

[cyborg ninja 14]

Slow day, here's some news

Harry Kalas died of heart disease
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Al4qLD3hJ7Q_D1dLROyB71ERvLYF?slug=ap-kalasdeath&prov=ap&type=lgns

Glavine resting shoulder for 2 weeks (He's done. Even if he comes back he's just going to be tatooed)
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AgDyhKJ_.t53pegCjHcx.O8RvLYF?slug=ap-braves-glavine&prov=ap&type=lgns

White Sox signed Scott Podsednik to a minor league deal (he still sucks)
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AtP3BMT.ZCI79gNaewOUr8QRvLYF?slug=ap-whitesox-podsednik&prov=ap&type=lgns


Also, tomorrow is Jackie Robinson Day. ALL 330 players will wear 42. Honestly, this is getting out of hand. It was fine 2 years ago when 1 person per team wore it. I thought having some teams have everyone wear it was too much last year. Now they do this? I hope this is the last of it. But I guess selling 330 "player worn 42 jerseys" makes the MLB a lot of money. I'm sure Jackie would be very happy to see MLB milking his legacy to make some extra cash on some merc.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090413&content_id=4246882&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Sucks for Kalas.

Glavine, he done.

Pods? haha

Who cares if players want to honor him? Do not question the money machine:cmad:

[Nightmare]

David Wells has Joined TBS crew.

Charles Barkley just said on TNT, "Im glad they hired him cause now they got someone fatter than me"

[Go Web Go!]

David Wells has Joined TBS crew.

Charles Barkley just said on TNT, "Im glad they hired him cause now they got someone fatter than me"

:hehe:

[Showtime]

"That's Terrible."

[Spidey-Bat]

Burnett has a no hitter going. Which is going to happen first: He give up a hit or get injured?

[Go Web Go!]

Marlins start their 9-game road trip with a win over the Braves. :)

[Bunker]

WOOO!

Great win by the Mariners.

[Darthphere]

Good start to the road trip.

[Excel]

diceks hurt

[NewYorkSpider]

When Beckett was coming through with his delivery, the backplate umpire was calling time. I think this may have screwed up Beckett when he was throwing the ball. Why on earth would Beckett throw at someone's head like that?

[Excel]

Becketts a collosal goon.

[Spidey-Bat]

He's never quit on his team like your idol.

[Kingfish]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9455788/Braves%27-Glavine-considering-retirement

Looks like you were right. I wouldn't expect him back.

[Excel]

Manny, who isnt my idol, was a huge part in ending the appearently now forgotten curse; he can do wrong :up: :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9455788/Braves%27-Glavine-considering-retirement

Looks like you were right. I wouldn't expect him back.

Even if he comes back, I just don't see him being effective enough to last. He'll have avoided having to return to New York after his disgraceful outing 2 years ago :o

[Kingfish]

Manny, who isnt my idol, was a huge part in ending the appearently now forgotten curse; he can do wrong :up: :up:

Glad to see you can finally admit that.

[NewYorkSpider]

Tori Hunter fouled off three pitches that hit Kenji Johjima in the face off his catchers mask. Johjima then flipped Hunter off. :lmao:

[cyborg ninja 14]

Tori Hunter fouled off three pitches that hit Kenji Johjima in the face off his catchers mask. Johjima then flipped Hunter off. :lmao:

Damn, they didn't show that on Baseball Tonight.

[The Incredible Hulk]

was cool to see the ovation that Griffey got back in Seattle :up:

[Showtime]

Becketts a collosal goon.

Manny is one of the biggest goons in baseball. Also without Beckett your Red Sox don't win their 2nd WS. Beckett may be a punk but the Red Sox are lucky to have him.

He's never quit on his team like your idol.

Manny is a fantastic hitter and that is about it.

[BlackLantern]

Damn, they didn't show that on Baseball Tonight.

yes they did....Ravech and Kruk were laughing about it....they blocked out his finger but they did show that he gestured at him

[Spidey-Bat]

Xavier Nady is out for the season.

This only hurts Nady; he was likely to be traded during the season. Makes their lineup easier to set up with one less OF since they can now just move Swisher's hot bat into RF.

[NewYorkSpider]

The Swisher trade now looks like a pure genuis move from Cashman.

Damn, they didn't show that on Baseball Tonight.

Johjima flipped him off in a joking matter. It was hilarious to watch.

[BlackLantern]

Dbag move or not....6 games is a little excessive

[Spidey-Bat]

The Swisher trade now looks like a pure genuis move from Cashman.

More like a stroke of luck. Swisher was coming off a down year and was probably in Ozzie's dog house. Kenny Williams always gets rid of those guys (he did with Vazquez and Boone Logan). Swisher obviously has talent.



Also, Yankees are being suit for their "you can't move during God Bless America" policy.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spyfan0416,0,3181629.story

[The Incredible Hulk]

More like a stroke of luck. Swisher was coming off a down year and was probably in Ozzie's dog house. Kenny Williams always gets rid of those guys (he did with Vazquez and Boone Logan). Swisher obviously has talent.


I think Swisher's bad year was more due to Ozzie than anything else. Guillen is kind of an ass and there are many players who have had issues with him in the past.

[sinewave]

Also, Yankees are being suit for their "you can't move during God Bless America" policy.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spyfan0416,0,3181629.story

:huh: it's going a bit too far if you eject a paying customer for to going to the bathroom during that song.

[sinewave]

I think Swisher's bad year was more due to Ozzie than anything else. Guillen is kind of an ass and there are many players who have had issues with him in the past.

i think he was just incredibly unlucky on balls hit in play last year. he's never been a big average guy, but he just got really unlucky last year.

[Spidey-Bat]

I think Swisher's bad year was more due to Ozzie than anything else. Guillen is kind of an ass and there are many players who have had issues with him in the past.

He seems like the manager where he judges you before you get to know him and there's no way to get on his good side once he decides he doesn't like you.

:huh: it's going a bit too far if you eject a paying customer for to going to the bathroom during that song.

DO NOT QUESTION THE GESTAPO! :cmad:

i think he was just incredibly unlucky on balls hit in play last year. he's never been a big average guy, but he just got really unlucky last year.

His BAbip was .249 last year which is very unlucky.

[sinewave]

DO NOT QUESTION THE GESTAPO! :cmad:

:csad:

His BAbip was .249 last year which is very unlucky.

i knew it was pretty low but didn't feel like looking it up. :up:

[Excel]

Manny wouldnt have quit on the sox had he not bene traded, he was about to be a free agent, he wanted to get paid :hehe:

Manny is one of the biggest goons in baseball. Also without Beckett your Red Sox don't win their 2nd WS. Beckett may be a punk but the Red Sox are lucky to have him.

No doubt, and Manny is prob. baseballs BIGGEST goon.

[Kingfish]

Manny wouldnt have quit on the sox had he not bene traded, he was about to be a free agent, he wanted to get paid :hehe:

There are so many things wrong about this sentence that I wouldn't even know where to begin.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Tigs smack down the vile Pale Hose 9-0, as Miggy goes deep once again!



Also, Wakefield with a no-no through 6 innings

[Kingfish]

Yeesh, Wakefield's never gonna get that no-hitter. It's like his seventh close call.

[Spidey-Bat]

If he were on the Mets, Phillies, or Braves, he'd be no-hitting the Nationals and Marlins all the time.

[Spidey-Bat]

Chris Carpenter may be out 4-8 weeks. So much for him being healthy and making the Cards a threat to the Cubs. Guess it's still just up to Pujols.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArxEayWQD5ns9P5US0haLT8RvLYF?slug=ap-cardinals-carpenter&prov=ap&type=lgns

[Excel]

This is the 1st time Wakes knuckler worked in 2 years. Attagirl Wake :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

You really should show more respect to Wakefield. He's pretty much pissed on the Union to stay in Boston for way below market value for years. He's the anti-Manny.

[Spidey-Bat]

EDIT: Double post

[ih8nyy]

You really should show more respect to Wakefield. He's pretty much pissed on the Union to stay in Boston for way below market value for years. He's the anti-Manny.

You got that right.

[Dark Donnie]

Lenny Dykstra Broke (http://www.zillow.com/blog/former-pro-baseball-player-lenny-dykstra-facing-foreclosure/2009/04/15/)

[Showtime]

No doubt, and Manny is prob. baseballs BIGGEST goon.

It's too bad, because he is such a fantastic hitter.

Yeesh, Wakefield's never gonna get that no-hitter. It's like his seventh close call.

Close but no cigar, but he's made a fine little career for himself.

This is the 1st time Wakes knuckler worked in 2 years. Attagirl Wake :up:

Wow. Wakefield is the definition of a team player, he is the Bizzaro Manny if you will.

[BlackLantern]

Mets just scored 2 runs on a wild pitch/pass ball....one run from third and Jose scored from first

[NewYorkSpider]

Mets just scored 2 runs on a wild pitch/pass ball....one run from third and Jose scored from first

The Padres looked lost on that play.

[Spidey-Bat]

Wow. Wakefield is the definition of a team player, he is the Bizzaro Manny if you will.

I beat you to it.


Atlanta's pen melted against the Marlins; 5 runs in the 9th when they were down 5-4.

[Darthphere]

Andrew Miller: I hate pitching with a 3 run lead.

[Go Web Go!]

I get nervous whenever Miller's on the mound. Good win, though. Hard to believe that's the first time the Marlins take a series at Atlanta since 1997. Sheesh.

[Kingfish]

Kinsler hit for the cycle. Man the Orioles got spanked.

[cyborg ninja 14]

You really should show more respect to Wakefield. He's pretty much pissed on the Union to stay in Boston for way below market value for years. He's the anti-Manny.

The opposite of Manny because he's American:up: Oh wait Manny is also American. I can't believe it...IN AMERICA
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[NewYorkSpider]

It's been interesting start to the season. Blue Jays are leading the AL East at 7-3, the Mariners are about to go 7-2 and the Marlins are 7-1.

[danielisthor]

I get nervous whenever Miller's on the mound. Good win, though. Hard to believe that's the first time the Marlins take a series at Atlanta since 1997. Sheesh.

The bullpen put together a good game. Hayden Penn pitched well. I was iffy on the trade, but so far so good.

[Spidey-Bat]

The opposite of Manny because he's American:up: Oh wait Manny is also American. I can't believe it...IN AMERICA
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Yeah...let's not use that outside of AIM :dry:

[The Incredible Hulk]

Atlanta's pen melted against the Marlins; 5 runs in the 9th when they were down 5-4.


I, for one, welcome our new Marlin overlords.

[FaT_tONle]

You can't really tell who the suprise teams are until the break... if you got a team like TB last year that's hanging around in late June/July then you have something. Not sold at all on the Jays or Mariners.

[Go Web Go!]

Break up the Marlins. 8-1 after sweeping the Braves at Turner for the first time in franchise history.

[Immortalfire]

My lord, we suck :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

Break up the Marlins. 8-1 after sweeping the Braves at Turner for the first time in franchise history.

If their starters can avoid injury/dead arm, they will be dangerous. With young starters and a shaky pen, their hot run right now may be their only one.

[ih8nyy]

Kinsler hit for the cycle. Man the Orioles got spanked.

I would say 6 for 6 with 13 total bases is a pretty good day.

[Go Web Go!]

If their starters can avoid injury/dead arm, they will be dangerous. With young starters and a shaky pen, their hot run right now may be their only one.

Staying healthy in order to succeed goes without saying, and I'm with you on the shakey bullpen (though they've looked great the last few games), but I don't buy in to the "starters are too young" argument that people throw out. With the exception of Miller & Volstad, the rest of their starters have been with the team since 05/06 at the back end of the rotation.

By the way, 10-1 Indians @ Yankee Stadium. :hehe:

[BlackLantern]

My lord, we suck :up:

so what's it like to see your team get made into a prison ***** barely 2 weeks into the season?

[Spidey-Bat]

Staying healthy in order to succeed goes without saying, and I'm with you on the shakey bullpen (though they've looked great the last few games), but I don't buy in to the "starters are too young" argument that people throw out. With the exception of Miller & Volstad, the rest of their starters have been with the team since 05/06 at the back end of the rotation.
Johnson has only pitched 100 innings the past 2 years. Sanchez has only pitched 81 the past 2. Even Nolasco missed time in 2007.

By the way, 10-1 Indians @ Yankee Stadium. :hehe:
At least the Mets only lost 6-5 in their opener.

[Kingfish]

so what's it like to see your team get made into a prison ***** barely 2 weeks into the season?

I would imagine that it is actually slightly preferable to seeing your team get made into a prison ***** in the last two weeks of the season.

[Spidey-Bat]

I would imagine that it is actually slightly preferable to seeing your team get made into a prison ***** in the last two weeks of the season.

That's slightly preferable to seeing your team get made into prison ***** in the playoffs year in and year out. By the same team no less.

[BlackLantern]

I would imagine that it is actually slightly preferable to seeing your team get made into a prison ***** in the last two weeks of the season.

Touche, good sir.....well played

[Kingfish]

That's slightly preferable to seeing your team get made into prison ***** in the playoffs year in and year out. By the same team no less.

I'll take a Playoff collapse to a September collapse any season.

[NewYorkSpider]

I'm glad Posada got the first HR in the new Yankee Stadium. I'm upset that the Yankees lost. The bullpen imploded.

[Spidey-Bat]

Damaso Marte has been awful since he went to the Yankees. They should have just offered him arb instead of signing him for 3 years.

[NewYorkSpider]

They'll probably look for bullpen help toward the trade deadline. With the exception of Rivera, the bullpen is awful. The offense should be alright once A-Rod comes back.

edit: I see Russ Ortiz is pitching for the Astros. Where in the hell has he been?

edit#2: That pitch that Delgado got caught looking was pretty close.

[Christopher Nolan]

veras and marte were totally ****...

[Kingfish]

I'd say their new Stadium is perfectly symbolic of the 2009 New York Yankees. Big, expensive, and nothing special.

[FaT_tONle]

These ticket prices are ridiculous... my radio guy was crunching through the numbers the other day... the Cubs most expensive ticket doesn't even crack 100... and that's Chicago. With the Mets and Yanks... it's like 500 for decent seats. New Yorkers can never get enough baseball though that's for sure, so it's a wise business move for both teams.

As far as the Yanks bullpen... it's only a matter of time before the Joba talk starts heating up again. Hoping he stays in the rotation though... or better yet... move him back and forth and **** up his career like a Kerry Wood. I can only hope.

[ih8nyy]

I'd say their new Stadium is perfectly symbolic of the 2009 New York Yankees. Big, expensive, and nothing special.

They must not have gotten all of that Papi jersey out of the cement.

[Spidey-Bat]

These ticket prices are ridiculous... my radio guy was crunching through the numbers the other day... the Cubs most expensive ticket doesn't even crack 100... and that's Chicago. With the Mets and Yanks... it's like 500 for decent seats. New Yorkers can never get enough baseball though that's for sure, so it's a wise business move for both teams.


The seats I had at Opening Day were valued at $27 (of course my dad didn't pay that price). While you lost the LF corner (unlike most people, I don't ***** and moan about the blindspots. 99% of the action occurs on the diamond anyway), they were good seats. I recall reading the average ticket price was around $35 at Citi Field. It was around $76 at Yankee Stadium.

I really doubt that it's less than $100 at Wrigley Field while $500 for a comparable seat at Citi Field or New Yankee stadium.

[Christopher Nolan]

funny that most visitors went home early yesterday, as the yankees went to los ethier opening game..., ypu pay 2k dollars for a great seat, and leave early because the game is over..., I call that fan...

[Spidey-Bat]

I'd leave early if it were 10-2, too.

[Christopher Nolan]

well..., everyone for himself. but would not be my way. anyway spidey-bat a met's fan?

[The Incredible Hulk]

These ticket prices are ridiculous... my radio guy was crunching through the numbers the other day... the Cubs most expensive ticket doesn't even crack 100... and that's Chicago. With the Mets and Yanks... it's like 500 for decent seats. New Yorkers can never get enough baseball though that's for sure, so it's a wise business move for both teams.

As far as the Yanks bullpen... it's only a matter of time before the Joba talk starts heating up again. Hoping he stays in the rotation though... or better yet... move him back and forth and **** up his career like a Kerry Wood. I can only hope.


you reap what you sow. If your team is intent on gobbling up big money free agents like it's Galactus, then you have to be prepared for those costs to be passed on to you, the fan.

[Spidey-Bat]

It's about what market the team is in that determines the prices. Sometimes how well they are doing at the time factors in.

[FaT_tONle]

Maybe 500 is overblown... probably for the interleague series... or those Philly/Sox series... but it's still almost three times as much as those other big markets... unless my radio guy was pulling numbers out of his ass, which obviously wasn't the case.

[BlackLantern]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123992851955927591.html#mod=rss_Sports

good post here by Julia Stiles (Mets fan) about CitiField

[Go Web Go!]

Julia Stiles blogging about the Mets? Talk about random.

[BlackLantern]

well, she's a fan...seen her at some of the games during SNY broadcasts...Glenn Close is a Mets fan too

[Darthphere]

10 Things I Hate About You: The Blog.

I got this weird feeling that the Marlins are going to lose tonight.

[Go Web Go!]

10 Things I Hate About You: The Blog.

I got this weird feeling that the Marlins are going to lose tonight.

I find your lack of faith disturbing...but yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if they drop a game this weekend. They're not going to remain on this hot streak all year, though now is a good time to build on it with the Nationals and Pirates coming up.

[Darthphere]

I find your lack of faith disturbing...but yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if they drop a game this weekend. They're not going to remain on this hot streak all year, though now is a good time to build on it with the Nationals and Pirates coming up.

I mean, the Marlins are notorious for laying eggs versus bad teams.:csad:

[The Incredible Hulk]

well, she's a fan...seen her at some of the games during SNY broadcasts...Glenn Close is a Mets fan too

Jerry Seinfeld too

[danielisthor]

I mean, the Marlins are notorious for laying eggs versus bad teams.:csad:

Pirates have been a thorn in our sides a few years now.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Today Derek Jeter proved yet again he is still the clutchiest clutch to have ever clutched.

[Spidey-Bat]

Today Derek Jeter proved yet again he is still the clutchiest clutch to have ever clutched.

Actually, we learned the only way Jeter can hit for power is by going the other way and praying the wind carries the ball that 100 ft to the fence in Yankee Stadium's RF.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Actually, we learned the only way Jeter can hit for power is by going the other way and praying the wind carries the ball that 100 ft to the fence in Yankee Stadium's RF.

Do not question the abilities of the captain:cmad:

:bh:

[Kingfish]

Perfect. Like the Angel offense really needed to lose Vlad for a month.:cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

Sheffield hit his 500th HR :up:

Most importantly, tied the game.

[Spidey-Bat]

EDIT: Double post

[BlackLantern]

and KA-POW!!! Sheffield hits 500 as a Met....

[Spidey-Bat]

I loved how the fan who caught it just got the hell out of there.

[BlackLantern]

Sheffield will hunt him down.....any respectful fan would turn that ball in....in exchange for a signed bat and jersey

[Spidey-Bat]

I doubt he will "hunt him down." I'm sure some Met rep will speak to him and ask him what he'd like to give up the ball. I'd ask for a team-signed ball, a personalized signed ball from Sheffield, a signed bat, and signed jersey.

[BlackLantern]

I doubt he will "hunt him down." I'm sure some Met rep will speak to him and ask him what he'd like to give up the ball. I'd ask for a team-signed ball, a personalized signed ball from Sheffield, a signed bat, and signed jersey.

that sounds fair to me....I might forgo the team signed ball and try to get some tickets for marquis games....Braves, Yankees, etc

[Go Web Go!]

Marlins comeback to force extra innings & take another from the Nats. 9-1, best start in franchise history. Damn good effort by the BP yet again.

[Spidey-Bat]

that sounds fair to me....I might forgo the team signed ball and try to get some tickets for marquis games....Braves, Yankees, etc

Team signed ball is worth a helluva lot more.

[Kingfish]

Jason Kubel hits for the Cycle. Remind me to throw something at Jason Bulger the next time I go to a game.

BTW, how the heck many Cycles is that already this year? Things are becoming more common then Sac Flies...

[NewYorkSpider]

That's 4-5 cycles I believe that have been done this year. Yanks win with Jeter's late inning heroics. Marlins 9-1 :dry:

[Go Web Go!]

Marlins 9-1 :dry:

:woot:

[Spidey-Bat]

Let's see how they do in a few more months.

[NewYorkSpider]

I knew they had a decent team. I just didn't think they'd be off to an outstanding start.

[cyborg ninja 14]

That's 4-5 cycles I believe that have been done this year. Yanks win with Jeter's late inning heroics. Marlins 9-1 :dry:

I believe there have been just 3 with Hudson, Kinsler and now Kubel.

[NewYorkSpider]

You're right. I thought someone from Tampa hit for one this year. They don't have anybody in franchise history that has hit for the cycle.

[Go Web Go!]

Hitting for the cycle has to be one of the hardest things to accomplish in all of sports. It's crazy that there have already been 3 in the first 2 weeks of the season. I could've sworn there were more than 3 though. Guess not.

[ih8nyy]

Sheffield will hunt him down.....any respectful fan would turn that ball in....in exchange for a signed bat and jersey

Oh he'll hunt him down alright.

[BlackLantern]

I believe there have been just 3 with Hudson, Kinsler and now Kubel.

but all 3 have been in the past 7 days

[Spidey-Bat]

That fan gave Sheffield the ball back.

"Matcovich gave Sheffield the ball in exchange for signed jerseys for he and a few friends, and he posed for a photo with the 22-year veteran, who held the specially marked ball in one hand and raised five fingers with the other."


Jed Lowrie may be out for the season
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view.bg?articleid=1166423&srvc=rss

[sinewave]

Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie might miss the rest of the season with a wrist injury. Drag. At least they've still got Lugo as a backup... whenever he's healthy again. :csad:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4079263

edit: oops, i missed s-b's post above.

[Spidey-Bat]

I'm always on top of things. Just ask the ladies.



Mets win their first 1-0 game since June 2007. Santana pitched 7 scoreless innings; Mets were shutout until bottom 7th when they got a runner to 3rd on an error. Reyes hit a line drive that knocked the pitchers glove off that brought in the run. Putz pitched a perfect 8th, then K-Rod gave up a leadoff hit. Got Fielder to whiff. The game ended on a strikeout-throw 'em out DP.

[BlackLantern]

and Yankees fans cry because they missed out on Johan.....

[NewYorkSpider]

The Marlins with some late inning heroics again.

[Spidey-Bat]

and Yankees fans cry because they missed out on Johan.....

The Twins actually DFA'd one of the pitchers they got from the Mets in the deal.

[BlackLantern]

I can't wait till the Mets go to play Arizona....please please please put Schoeneweis(sp?) in so we can shell the crap out of that loser

[Spidey-Bat]

Arizona is the Mets' *****.

[BlackLantern]

I really want to beat the jesus out of them if he gets put in....Im talking 11 runs in an inning type massacre

[Raiden]

I'm always on top of things. Just ask the ladies.



Mets win their first 1-0 game since June 2007. Santana pitched 7 scoreless innings; Mets were shutout until bottom 7th when they got a runner to 3rd on an error. Reyes hit a line drive that knocked the pitchers glove off that brought in the run. Putz pitched a perfect 8th, then K-Rod gave up a leadoff hit. Got Fielder to whiff. The game ended on a strikeout-throw 'em out DP.

Mets were smart to have gone after Santana when they had the chance. If they have done something to upgrade the bullpen two years away they won't have had two consecutive years of collapse.

[NewYorkSpider]

Chien-Ming Wang :facepalm

[Immortalfire]

Braves...what the hell

:facepalm

[Raiden]

Chien-Ming Wang :facepalm

It's just a matter of time that he'll be sent to AA to work out his problem.

[Spidey-Bat]

Mets were smart to have gone after Santana when they had the chance. If they have done something to upgrade the bullpen two years away they won't have had two consecutive years of collapse.

I'm so glad they got him when they did. They would have gotten him or CC last offseason since Santana was also a FA had he not been traded or re-signed.





Yankees down 14-2 now. Wonder when Nick Swisher is going to come out of the pen.

[NewYorkSpider]

It's just a matter of time that he'll be sent to AA to work out his problem.

It looks like the whole pitching staff needs to be sent down. 14-2 Indians :dry: All 14 runs scored in the 2nd inning. :dry:

[BlackLantern]

Cleveland is running up the score like they need BCS points

[Immortalfire]

Cleveland is running up the score like they need BCS points

LoL

[Spidey-Bat]

It looks like the whole pitching staff needs to be sent down. 14-2 Indians :dry: All 14 runs scored in the 2nd inning. :dry:

They could use Kei Igawa today.

[Christopher Nolan]

hahha..., stadium will be empty by the 4th inning...

[FaT_tONle]

It looks like the whole pitching staff needs to be sent down. 14-2 Indians :dry: All 14 runs scored in the 2nd inning. :dry:

That's embarassing... Yankees won't make the playoffs if Wang and CC don't give them AT LEAST 15 wins each. Unless a younger guy steps up which is possible... but I didn't think Wang, CC, and even Joba would be this inconsistent this early.

[Nightmare]

Manny 2 homers so far today. :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

If the season ended today...

Blue Jays vs Royals
Mariners vs Orioles*

Marlins vs Padres*
Cardinals vs Dodgers*

MLB would commit suicide if those were the playoff teams.

[Christopher Nolan]

so, pitching is still a problem for us, and don`t forget hitting with runners on...

[BlackLantern]

Not really....you get the big LA tv market and a portion of the midwest....

Jeezus....its like Rhino vs. Baby at Yankee Stadium today

[Spidey-Bat]

The last time the Indians beat the Yankees this bad was at the Battle of Little Big Horn.

[Kingfish]

How bout them Yankees? Wow...

Also, the Angels put Vlad and Dustin Mosely on the DL. They have now lost an entire rotation of starting pitchers.

[Spidey-Bat]

They may get Darren O'Day back. The Mets need to bring in someone to make Pelfrey's start tomorrow and he may be the odd man out.

[Kingfish]

I think at this point they would gladly take him back.

[Spidey-Bat]

He's pitched well with the Mets. He had 2 bad outings but those were after Adenhart got killed so I doubt he was still over it mentally to pitch well. He hasn't pitched in a few days so if the Angels got him back, he'd be fresh.

If the Mets want to keep him, they could send a player to essential trade for O'Day. I don't think they'd trade a starter; at least a good, young one. Depends on how desperate the Angels are.

[Kingfish]

Honestly I don't really know why they let the Mets grab him anyway. He had a couple bad outings last year but otherwise was a pretty good reliever. Actually, I hope they do get him back. The bullpen has been terrible.

[Spidey-Bat]

The Mets have DFA'd O'Day. So unless the Angels don't want him, they'll get him back.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090418&content_id=4326288&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

[Kingfish]

I'll be surprised if they don't.

[ih8nyy]

The last time the Indians beat the Yankees this bad was at the Battle of Little Big Horn.

That made me chuckle.

[Immortalfire]

Wow. Way to go Yankees...:lmao:

[NewYorkSpider]

That's embarassing... Yankees won't make the playoffs if Wang and CC don't give them AT LEAST 15 wins each. Unless a younger guy steps up which is possible... but I didn't think Wang, CC, and even Joba would be this inconsistent this early.

The Yankees have to pray their asses off that Burnett doesn't hit the DL. Especially if Wang, Sabathia and Joba pitch like this for some time. This is by far the worst Yankees team I've ever seen to start a season.

[The Incredible Hulk]

If the season ended today...

Blue Jays vs Royals
Mariners vs Orioles*

Marlins vs Padres*
Cardinals vs Dodgers*

MLB would commit suicide if those were the playoff teams.

those two series were the 1985 AL and NL Championship Series

[Showtime]

Sox up 6-0, Beckett looks strong.

[Spidey-Bat]

Wow. Way to go Yankees...:lmao:
The Yankees would have a worse pen than the Braves if it weren't for Rivera.

The Yankees have to pray their asses off that Burnett doesn't hit the DL. Especially if Wang, Sabathia and Joba pitch like this for some time. This is by far the worst Yankees team I've ever seen to start a season.
It'd be hilarious if Burnett pulls something or feels discomfort in his elbow and has to leave after 3 innings tomorrow.

those two series were the 1985 AL and NL Championship Series
The Padres and Dodgers have the same record now so it'd go either way.

[NewYorkSpider]

It'd be hilarious if Burnett pulls something or feels discomfort in his elbow and has to leave after 3 innings tomorrow.

I'd kill myself. :csad:

[Kingfish]

This is horrific. I've never seen the Angels bullpen just be so pathetic. Darren Oliver is the only one throwing well, and he's actually had to be pressed into the rotation. Unbelievable.

[Spidey-Bat]

This is horrific. I've never seen the Angels bullpen just be so pathetic. Darren Oliver is the only one throwing well, and he's actually had to be pressed into the rotation. Unbelievable.

They're getting O'Day back at a good time. I'm disappointed the Mets had to let him go. Best of luck to him :up:

At least the Angels will only have to pitch 8 innings tonight :O

[Kingfish]

Hell, at this point, I'd welcome Schoeneweis back.

[Raiden]

The Yankees have to pray their asses off that Burnett doesn't hit the DL. Especially if Wang, Sabathia and Joba pitch like this for some time. This is by far the worst Yankees team I've ever seen to start a season.

I agree. What makes it worse is that they just opened a new stadium. Not the kind of inaugural season I had in mind.

[Caped Crusader]

Never in my life have I left a game early..

Until today.. :(

[BlackLantern]

Hell, at this point, I'd welcome Schoeneweis back.

bite your tongue.....anyone would be forced to question his orientation considering the amount of games he's blown....him and Armando Benitez can burn in hell

[Showtime]

Was that a Giants-Browns game?

[NewYorkSpider]

I agree. What makes it worse is that they just opened a new stadium. Not the kind of inaugural season I had in mind.

There's still time to fix it. I thought the offense would struggle in the first month without A-Rod. Instead, it's the pitching.

[Spidey-Bat]

bite your tongue.....anyone would be forced to question his orientation considering the amount of games he's blown....him and Armando Benitez can burn in hell

Did Schoeneweis kill your family or something?

[Caped Crusader]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/vinrich/Yankees/YS2.jpg

[Raiden]

This is horrific. I've never seen the Angels bullpen just be so pathetic. Darren Oliver is the only one throwing well, and he's actually had to be pressed into the rotation. Unbelievable.

Angels should've kept K-Rod. He may have his faults, but he's better than what Angels' got right now.

[Shemtov]

Lidge's save streak is broke.

[Showtime]

I need a save from Paps.