Official 2009 MLB Thread

[BlackLantern]

I think the Post has a good story about it on the front page

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07212009/news/nationalnews/espn_hottie_erin_andrews_in_peep_shocker_180520.ht m

[Darthphere]

The thing is, from what I've read there is really no way to prove it was her. Until the lawyers got involved.

[BlackLantern]

if it gets her off my TV, I really don't care who lawyers up

[Darthphere]

She's hot as hell so she can get off my TV and into my bed. Like that song "Get out of my set, and into my bed!"

[BlackLantern]

I believe its "get out of my dreams and into my car" - Billy Ocean

she annoys me...Ill take Hannah Storm or Suzy Kolber anyday, they actually know what the **** they are talking about and are hot too

[Darthphere]

I believe its "get out of my dreams and into my car" - Billy Ocean

she annoys me...Ill take Hannah Storm or Suzy Kolber anyday, they actually know what the **** they are talking about and are hot too

My version is better. I want to Storm Hannah's vajayjay.

[Spidey-Bat]

The Red Sox need to dump Smoltz and Penny.

[Erzengel]

I just watched those 2 plays more closely at home plate during that Yankee/Oriole game yesterday. It was hard to see it at the restaurant I was at. Very nice though. :up:

[Erzengel]

Also, it shows how much I follow some things but I never noticed they moved Soriano to the outfield and that was 3 years ago? :huh:

[enterthemadness]

Uh, no he didn't. He was clearly safe.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290720111

The Twins totally got jobbed. Not like they actually deserved to win with the way they pitched, but he was still safe.

The ****er was out, dude. It looks close, but 9/10 Ump's would call him out, so he is out.

[Erzengel]

Where do you get your statistics? :huh:

[enterthemadness]

Where do you get your statistics? :huh:

I can't say where...but 6/10 people would not say...

[Spidey-Bat]

The ****er was out, dude. It looks close, but 9/10 Ump's would call him out, so he is out.

He was safe. If 9 of 10 umps called him out, then 9 of 10 umps are wrong.

[Erzengel]

I just watched the replay and he was clearly safe.

[enterthemadness]

I just watched the replay and he was clearly safe.

You guys need some glasses....he clearly was tagged before his feet touched home plate. Remember, he did slide into home plate, BUT WAS TAGGED in the porcess. OUT....like last years swimsuit model.

[Spidey-Bat]

His knee is on home plate before he's tagged.

[Erzengel]

Cuddyer clearly touched the bag with his right foot before Wuertz tagged him. :huh: It's not even close.

[enterthemadness]

Cuddyer clearly touched the bag with his right foot before Wuertz tagged him. :huh: It's not even close.

You guys wouldn't make umps....

[Erzengel]

You guys wouldn't make umps....
Adjectives are our friends.

[Gamma Ray]

Why would the Mets agree to that Halladay deal? They have no chance of winning this season. Jays just suck with trades and contracts.

On another note, Mitre is pitching for the Yankees tonight and he's our new #5, which is a little bit frightening because he kinda sucked in his time in the majors.

[Spidey-Bat]

You guys wouldn't make umps....

Do you have glaucoma? Cataracts perhaps?

[enterthemadness]

Adjectives are our friends.

...:o I was raised in the South.

[enterthemadness]

Do you have glaucoma? Cataracts perhaps?


Well, sometimes I see these weird creatures in front of me, but then I realize 'Oh, midgets' and carry on.

[cyborg ninja 14]

You guys need some glasses....he clearly was tagged before his feet touched home plate. Remember, he did slide into home plate, BUT WAS TAGGED in the porcess. OUT....like last years swimsuit model.

lol no. Look at the replay again from the slo-mo ground view. Cuddyer was safe.

[cyborg ninja 14]

The Red Sox need to dump Smoltz and Penny.

Penny. Just cause.

Oh god. post # 8,000 was about Brad Penny :csad:

[FaT_tONle]

I don't think the Mets can afford to bring in Halladay. Plus they need that money for a bat. They might as well give up nothing for Vernon Wells and bank on Toronto eating a lot of that salary. I'd make the deal if they were able to sign him obviously. Plus who knows what Toronto is really going to ask for when the time comes.

[Spidey-Bat]

Vernon Wells sucks though.

[Kingfish]

You guys wouldn't make umps....

Four people here are telling you that you are wrong. ESPN is telling you that you are wrong. Take the hint.

[FaT_tONle]

Vernon Wells sucks though.

Yeah but if we get him for a double A-player and Toronto eats a lot I'd take him.

[Spidey-Bat]

Have you seen his contract?

08:$0.5M, 09:$1.5M, 10:$12.5M, 11:$23M, 12:$21M, 13:$21M, 14:$21M

He has $98M left on his contract and he's complete garbage.

[Nightmare]

What a horrible contract.

[FaT_tONle]

Have you seen his contract?

08:$0.5M, 09:$1.5M, 10:$12.5M, 11:$23M, 12:$21M, 13:$21M, 14:$21M

He has $98M left on his contract and he's complete garbage.

Damn... guess you have a point. That's an exponential inflation. Why would a team backload like that?

[Spidey-Bat]

Cuz they're dumb.

It's a page late, but did anyone see the Erin Andrews video?

[Darthphere]

No, I mean I'm having ethical questions about it.

[BlackLantern]

ive seen a bit of it and read the story in the NY Post....my theory is that this could drive EA away from ESPN and that's fine by me

[Spidey-Bat]

No, I mean I'm having ethical questions about it.

That made me think of this

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ive seen a bit of it and read the story in the NY Post....my theory is that this could drive EA away from ESPN and that's fine by me

I hope it drives her away from ESPN and right to Playboy.

[Darthphere]

Why would it drive EA away? First, I can't even find it, second I don't think I can watch it and feel good about it. It's not like a sex tape where they were complicit in the act.

[BlackLantern]

some people can't handle being in the public eye like that and all the crazy **** that comes with it...I wonder how she feels knowing that the fat sweaty guy at home watching her during the Cubs game will be fapping it thinking about her later

[Kingfish]

Have you seen his contract?

08:$0.5M, 09:$1.5M, 10:$12.5M, 11:$23M, 12:$21M, 13:$21M, 14:$21M

He has $98M left on his contract and he's complete garbage.

It was funny when they were trying to insist that any team taking Halladay had to take Wells too. That didn't last long.

[Gamma Ray]

Ahhh! Alone in first place! Feels good! Considering we lost 8 games to the Sox, it's pretty impressive that we're first. Or maybe the Sox just suck more ass than we all thought.

[Kingfish]

Of course, even if the Yankees manage to get to the playoffs, they still can't beat the Red Sox OR the Angels. So...good for them?:huh:

[Gamma Ray]

We'll see.

[NewYorkSpider]

This is a must watch.

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[Darthphere]

Oh great, we avoided conceded Yankee fans all season. It had to happen sooner or later.

[Kingfish]

We'll see.

Don't get me wrong. I would absolutely LOVE for the Yankees to make the playoffs and be the Angel's first round opponent. I just don't see it happening.

[Spidey-Bat]

Oh great, we avoided conceded Yankee fans all season. It had to happen sooner or later.

We lasted 6040 posts. Maybe we go longer next year :csad:

[FaT_tONle]

I want the Yanks to acquire Halladay, Wells, and whomever else is available by the deadline... just to see them fall flat on their faces against the Sox. And even if they win it's just going to be bad for baseball in that small market fans will walk away from the game and people will hate the Yankees even more.

[enterthemadness]

Four people here are telling you that you are wrong. ESPN is telling you that you are wrong. Take the hint.

I will admit it...I finally saw the other two angles...yeah, the guy was safe. My bad...:o


Marlins up 3-1 over the Padres. Phillies and Braves are just hot right now...only way Marlins can catch up is by beating them. I know the Marlins are...not good against the Phills this year, what about Braves?

[The Riddler]

wells' contract is so gross.

as for the erin andrews video, i could stand for some better quality. :oldrazz:

[Gamma Ray]

Oh great, we avoided conceded Yankee fans all season. It had to happen sooner or later.


conceited*


When someone roots for any of the 29 other MLB teams it's being a fan. When you root for the Yankees, you're conceited. :whatever:

[Holiday]

some people can't handle being in the public eye like that and all the crazy **** that comes with it...I wonder how she feels knowing that the fat sweaty guy at home watching her during the Cubs game will be fapping it thinking about her later

Fat sweaty guys have already been pleasuring themselves to Erin though. She didn't need to be nude for that to happen.

What she's going to have to deal with is ass holes at baseball, basketball and football games saying crude things to her while she's trying to do her job. She's seems like a tough chick though, so hopefully she can manage.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Have you seen his contract?

08:$0.5M, 09:$1.5M, 10:$12.5M, 11:$23M, 12:$21M, 13:$21M, 14:$21M

He has $98M left on his contract and he's complete garbage.

Did Scott Boras negociate this?

[Spidey-Bat]

conceited*


When someone roots for any of the 29 other MLB teams it's being a fan. When you root for the Yankees, you're conceited. :whatever:

Yes. That is exactly how it works.

[Kingfish]

Whew, that was a lot of Angel games to watch. Good to see them stomp the Royals twice, though (and make Jose Guillen look bad).

[cyborg ninja 14]

conceited*


When someone roots for any of the 29 other MLB teams it's being a fan. When you root for the Yankees, you're conceited. :whatever:

Just face it. Yankee fans are not welcome here. You need to go to the other MLB thread.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Whew, that was a lot of Angel games to watch. Good to see them stomp the Royals twice, though (and make Jose Guillen look bad).

I was watching some of the 1st game. Why does Rex Hudler always hold a baseball?

[Holiday]

Whew, that was a lot of Angel games to watch. Good to see them stomp the Royals twice, though (and make Jose Guillen look bad).

I was happy to see Santana get a win today, even after giving up five runs.

[Kingfish]

I was watching some of the 1st game. Why does Rex Hudler always hold a baseball?

Just one of his things. He's been doing it long as I remember. Usually he tosses them up and down all game and gives them to kids after.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Just one of his things. He's been doing it long as I remember. Usually he tosses them up and down all game and gives them to kids after.

That's cool.

[Kurosawa]

conceited*


When someone roots for any of the 29 other MLB teams it's being a fan. When you root for the Yankees, you're conceited. :whatever:


Meh, it comes with the territory. Glad to see 'em back in first, hope they keep playing good ball. That's really all there is to it, lots of season still ahead. But for today, I'm really happy.

[BlackLantern]

Fat sweaty guys have already been pleasuring themselves to Erin though. She didn't need to be nude for that to happen.

What she's going to have to deal with is ass holes at baseball, basketball and football games saying crude things to her while she's trying to do her job. She's seems like a tough chick though, so hopefully she can manage.

I doubt it...I give her a year max before she cracks

[Dark Donnie]

Great win for The Phils last night....heading down there soon for todays game, hopefully they can keep the streak alive.

[Darthphere]

conceited*


When someone roots for any of the 29 other MLB teams it's being a fan. When you root for the Yankees, you're conceited. :whatever:

Thanks for the spelling tip, I knew it didn't look right. Also, don't do it again, it makes you look petty and you caught feelings.:o

[BlackLantern]

Darth is the only one here that is allowed to be petty

[Darthphere]

And cruel.

[Showtime]

Red Sox Traded for Adam Laroche.

[ih8nyy]

Red Sox Traded for Adam Laroche.

Which is news to Terry Francona during his interview on WEEI. :up:

[Fresh Prince]

I want Halliday to come to the Phillies.

[FaT_tONle]

Imagine the Red Sox winning 80% of the games against the Yankees but losing the division and possibly the wild card. That would be fun to see.

[ih8nyy]

Imagine the Red Sox winning 80% of the games against the Yankees but losing the division and possibly the wild card. That would be fun to see.

I could see that too. Only with Tampa Bay slipping past both the Skanks and Sox.

[Spidey-Bat]

Imagine the Red Sox winning 80% of the games against the Yankees but losing the division and possibly the wild card. That would be fun to see.

What would be really funny is another first round exit by the Yankees. And with all their new guys being completely useless.

[enterthemadness]

Josh Hamilton makes only $555,000 this year (well, something close to that). How much will he get next year if his second half picks up? I know lots of players in the MLB, NFL, NBA get overpaid, but...I feel Hamilton should be making more money. Kinda like Vlad Guerrero (before injuries_ he's one of the few players I can see actually deserving more than 10 million a year. In my mind, most athletes and movie stars should be capped of at 10 million.

[FaT_tONle]

Hamilton is garbage... I am pretty close to dumping him on my fantasy team. He doesn't even have an over .300 OBP this year.

[enterthemadness]

Hamilton is garbage... I am pretty close to dumping him on my fantasy team. He doesn't even have an over .300 OBP this year.


yeah he is having a bad year, hopefully he turns it around he end up with something like his 2007 stats.

[Spidey-Bat]

Hamilton will be eligible for arbitration so he'll probably get a decent raise.

[ih8nyy]

Hamilton is garbage... I am pretty close to dumping him on my fantasy team. He doesn't even have an over .300 OBP this year.

I smell trade!

I'll give you a used pitching screen and a bucket of the mud they use to wipe down the MLB Baseballs.

[enterthemadness]

Hamilton will be eligible for arbitration so he'll probably get a decent raise.

If Hamilton were to have his 2008 numbers or number that close rest of his career, could he make the HOF? Like if he played until he was 40 and still hit at least 25 homers and 100 RBI a season? (which he won't do this year)

[Erzengel]

Wow...just embarrassing...

I'm not sure this story has any relevance, but I'll admit I just found it somewhat hilarious.

The New York Daily News reports that Mets vice president of player development Tony Bernazard recently exploded on the Mets Double-A affiliate Binghamton during a post game meeting.

Supposedly, Bernazard removed his shirt and challenged the team to a fight, specifically the report says he was speaking to second baseman Jose Coronado who has really been struggling. Coronado, 23, is batting .141 in 85 at-bats for Binghamton. Apparently, Bernazard shouted a "slang term referring to a women's anatomy" (please don't try to guess the answer in the comment section) at Coronado directly challenging him to fight him.

Now sources in the story also said that performance was not the only reason for Bernazard's tirade, it seems alleged underage drinking was another factor in his outburst.

Mets GM Omar Minaya was asked about the outburst, and while not admitting anything specific he did say he was aware of the meeting.

"I know he did have a team meeting with them," Minaya told the Daily News. "It was not a 'you-guys-have-been-great meeting.' I know he spoke to them in a stern voice. But as far as what he was wearing, what kind of shoes he was wearing, I don't know anything about that."

The Mets Binghamton team has been awful this year. They're currently in last place with a record of 37-58, which puts them 16 ½ games behind the division lead.

Maybe Bernazard is on to something. Maybe Omar Minaya should rip his shirt off and challenge the Mets to a fight. Who knows it might help them turn things around.

[Spidey-Bat]

They need to get rid of Bernazard but the owners like him. It is because of Bernazard that I don't want Minaya to be fired. I am sure that Bernazard would take his place.

I remember hearing a story that when Delgado was a FA, Bernazard went to talk to him and was apparently talking street Spanish which Delgado didn't like.

[Kingfish]

If Hamilton were to have his 2008 numbers or number that close rest of his career, could he make the HOF? Like if he played until he was 40 and still hit at least 25 homers and 100 RBI a season? (which he won't do this year)

That wouldn't even give him 400 home runs. And he'll never be able to do that.

Look, he's a kinda likable guy (I guess) but this is only his third big league season, and he doesn't even have 60 career home runs yet. And last year was pretty much a fluke/product of Arlington.

[Erzengel]

They need to get rid of Bernazard but the owners like him. It is because of Bernazard that I don't want Minaya to be fired. I am sure that Bernazard would take his place.

I remember hearing a story that when Delgado was a FA, Bernazard went to talk to him and was apparently talking street Spanish which Delgado didn't like.
Isn't Bernazard the reason why Randolph was gone?

[enterthemadness]

That wouldn't even give him 400 home runs. And he'll never be able to do that.

Look, he's a kinda likable guy (I guess) but this is only his third big league season, and he doesn't even have 60 career home runs yet. And last year was pretty much a fluke/product of Arlington.

:dry:

The guy was the #1 pick out of H.S. by Tampa Bay back in 99.

He could hit a baseball over 500 feet in the minors/highschool.

2008 Wasn't no Fluke.

Then again, he never played past AA in the minors, and at that he mostly play A ball before making the Reds opening day roster in 2007.

To me, I'm a fan because he seems likeable and his story is amazing. I imagine if he didn't do drugs (and the injuries in the minors) he could very well be HOF.

It's like Ken Griffrey Jr. If he enevr got injured all the time with the Reds, he'd have well over 700 home runs and be #1 all-time HR King.

[Spidey-Bat]

Isn't Bernazard the reason why Randolph was gone?

Bernazard didn't like him but there were a lot of reasons to fire him.

[Gamma Ray]

Just face it. Yankee fans are not welcome here. You need to go to the other MLB thread.


Screw you. Seriously. It's not even funny. So screw you.

[Spidey-Bat]

Lighten up

[Darthphere]

Man, I love to hate Yankee fans, it's not personal though.

Also, someone put a hit out on Oliver Perez. That second ball the ump threw him was a grenade.

[Spidey-Bat]

Speaking of the Mest, apparently Bernazard is also getting into fights with K-Rod and Santana. And I don't think it was about the greatest British Prime Minister of all time.

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[Darthphere]

How long before we can call him Bernatard?

[Captain Planet!]

Markickass swagged that Yankees fan's ass last night on the jumping catch off of Jeter's bat.

[Spidey-Bat]

How long before we can call him Bernatard?

Like 2 hours ago. That's brilliant, BTW.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Screw you. Seriously. It's not even funny. So screw you.

Oh woe is you with your opression:whatever: Listen, I accept fans of any team. I just don't like ******* fans regardless of said team they root for. Which you are not? Just saying.

And I was making a light-hearted segregation joke. Sheesh:o

[cyborg ninja 14]

Man, I love to hate Yankee fans, it's not personal though.

Also, someone put a hit out on Oliver Perez. That second ball the ump threw him was a grenade.

Ha, I read that as "someone hit on Oliver Perez." Well aint it his lucky day?
http://philliesphorum.mlblogs.com/phightin_phils_phorum/images/oliver_perez.jpg sexy beast

What's wrong with this picture? That pitching motion looks ridiculous.

[Darthphere]

He threw out a peace sign there.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Haha I didn't notice that.

[enterthemadness]

Well, Marlins swept the Padres after being swept by Philly to begin the 2nd Half. Hoepfully we can take 2 at LA over the weekend. 49-47.

And Nolasco was on fire today. 6.1 innings....3 walks, 0 runs, 10 K's, and like 2 hits.

That is how u pitch AA Oliver Perez.

[Kingfish]

Well. Made it a whole 'nother page before a Yankee fan got extremely butt hurt about something. Great...

[Fresh Prince]

Mets are horrendous this year.

[Spidey-Bat]

I hope they get a draft pick in the top 15 so it's protected. Not like they'd make good use of it though.

[Gamma Ray]

Uh-oh, Sox got swept! What are all the front running Sox fans going to root for now. Oh wait, they'll just continue yelling "Yankees Suck" instead of rooting for their team.

[Spidey-Bat]

Where were you when the Yankees sucked the first month and a half?

Don't throw a parade over the standings in July. They don't mean anything for at least another month.

[NewYorkSpider]

The Yankees could easily lose the next 6 games, while the Red Sox win the next 6.

[Gamma Ray]

Where were you when the Yankees sucked the first month and a half?

Don't throw a parade over the standings in July. They don't mean anything for at least another month.



I never said they meant anything in the long run, but for now it's just good to be in first. The Yankees have been struggling for a while now and their hard work and money spent seems to be paying off.

Where was I in the beginning? (1) In school (as usual, summer provides tons of free time to post) and (2) I usually only post in the community forum/didn't know of this forum's existence. Check my posting record if you want. LOL

[Spidey-Bat]

I wouldn't go calling out bandwagon fans when the Yankees undoubtedly have more.

And as for their big spending paying off, BFD. It should be.

[Go Web Go!]

Well, Marlins swept the Padres after being swept by Philly to begin the 2nd Half. Hoepfully we can take 2 at LA over the weekend. 49-47.

And Nolasco was on fire today. 6.1 innings....3 walks, 0 runs, 10 K's, and like 2 hits.


They should have swept the Padres. They've had the worst record in baseball since the beginning of June. Nice way to end the skid. Hopefully they'll fair better against the Dodgers on the road than they did at home.

[enterthemadness]

They should have swept the Padres. They've had the worst record in baseball since the beginning of June. Nice way to end the skid. Hopefully they'll fair better against the Dodgers on the road than they did at home.

It will be a key, just like the Yankees series at home. :yay: and...took 2 out of 3 from those Yanks.

Worst case scenario is that the Marlins win Friday when JJ starts, but lose the next two. I want Johnson to strikeout Manny and make him look silly in the process.

[enterthemadness]

I see that even though Hamilton said he would quit chewing tobacco, he looked to be doing it in tonight's game (saw 3 of his at bats on ESPN during the game). It's not the worse thing he could be doing to himself, but....it's bad for someone who is um,...reborn.

[Spidey-Bat]

Could have been gum.

[enterthemadness]

Could have been gum.

Nah...he was spitting out black stuff in the dugout.

[Spidey-Bat]

Maybe it was black licorice gum

[enterthemadness]

Maybe it was black licorice gum

I guess...if u put a lot in your mouth, will it look like chew and look like juice when spitting it?

I find it cool that MLB still allows Chewing tobacco in the big leagues at least. Yes, it is bad for you, but it's a part of the game dating way back.

[Bob ROARman!]

Never use the reasoning of it dating way back in the game as a reason for keeping anything in the game today.

[enterthemadness]

Never use the reasoning of it dating way back in the game as a reason for keeping anything in the game today.

:huh:

Then why not use metal bats? Really, why not? H.S and college players do (Seriously, why do H.S. and college players use metal bats?)

[Spidey-Bat]

Metal bats are retarded. They're trying to get them out of HS and college.

The use them because they're cheaper (last longer that is so you don't need to buy a lot) and they don't break.

[enterthemadness]

Metal bats are retarded. They're trying to get them out of HS and college.

The use them because they're cheaper (last longer that is so you don't need to buy a lot) and they don't break.

That be good. Some players in college are gonna need to get used to wood if they go pro or have a career in the minors or something like that.

I have two underneath my bed still, hardly use them. Although I like the bigger silver one that the ugly ones at the nearest batting cage.

[Excel]

Mannys pinch hit slam and celebration was teh **** :up:

[enterthemadness]

Mannys pinch hit slam and celebration was teh **** :up:

Damn...pinch hit grand slam? Who he pitch hit for? Pitcher?

[Excel]

2-2 in 6th, manny pinch hits for pitcher on manny bobble head night, sends first pitch into downtown mannywood, celebrates by bobbing his head :up:

[enterthemadness]

2-2 in 6th, manny pinch hits for pitcher on manny bobble head night, sends first pitch into downtown mannywood, celebrates by bobbing his head :up:

Damn, that is gonna be on SC.

[Kaiser]

2-2 in 6th, manny pinch hits for pitcher on manny bobble head night, sends first pitch into downtown mannywood, celebrates by bobbing his head :up:

As a Reds fan, I saw that coming. I woulda fired Baker on the spot if I was Bob Castellini

[The Riddler]

geezus, the giants blow on the road.

my goodness, they've been garbage since the all star break.

[Erzengel]

What's the reason why the Mets turned down Halladay?

[BlackLantern]

because Toronto wanted 2 pitchers and 3 other prospects, and the Mets also had to take Vernon Wells in the deal

[Erzengel]

Seems costly but with Santana and Halladay...not to mention just keeping Hallady away from the Phillies....

[BlackLantern]

more costly than teams are willing to spend....Wells contract is stupidly backloaded and now its looking like Halladay isnt going anywhere

[FaT_tONle]

The Yankees could easily lose the next 6 games, while the Red Sox win the next 6.

I think the Yankees will have their patch of losses soon enough. If it happens during the Rays/Sox series they can easily slip to third. If the Rays were out of it the rest of the year would be a snooze fest... although Texas is still hanging around and the NL Wild Card MIGHT get interesting although I doubt it.

[Kingfish]

If Toronto is seriously insisting on five prospects and forcing Vernon Wells on the other team, then congratulations Canadian fans, Roy Halladay is gonna be a Blue Jay for another couple of meaningless months.

[BlackLantern]

watching both MLB Tonight and Baseball Tonight, and both seem to be saying that the chances of a deal getting done are slowly shrinking because Toronto is asking way too much of other teams

[Erzengel]

So they are probably going to lose Halladay at the end of the year and get nothing. Way to go Toronto. :up:

[Kingfish]

He's signed through 2010. He'd likely be traded in the off season.

[Venom'sDad]

Don't you just love Manny.....

[Spidey-Bat]

I especially love how Manny quits on his team.

[BlackLantern]

Im going to my first CitiField game in a couple weeks

[ih8nyy]

Go Buehrle, Go!

[ih8nyy]

ESPN page 2 has some interesting articles today by Paul Lucas about the Hall of Fame Plaques. The chick that sculpts them and some of the mistakes/typos and how they go about picking the cap for certain players.

[Bob ROARman!]

Of all the pitchers in the league, if you told me that guy had a no hitter and now a perfect game going, I'd say you were lying. He tops out at the mid 80s, literally can't overpower anyone and pitches FOR contact.

[BlackLantern]

Go Buehrle, Go!

SHHHH:cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

ESPN page 2 has some interesting articles today by Paul Lucas about the Hall of Fame Plaques. The chick that sculpts them and some of the mistakes/typos and how they go about picking the cap for certain players.

I'm sure that part involves alcohol.

[Bob ROARman!]

Holy **** what a catch by Wise to save a perfect game! He did it!!!

[ih8nyy]

PERFECT GAME!

Congrats Buehrle

[ih8nyy]

I'm sure that part involves alcohol.

If so I need that job!

[enterthemadness]

At first, I didn't know what game I was seeing top of the 9th on ESPN. I thought I was watching an old game on ESPN Classic. Nope.

Congrats to Buehrle. The perfect game is something so rare, it may even be better than winning a World Series in fact.

[ih8nyy]

At first, I didn't know what game I was seeing top of the 9th on ESPN. I thought I was watching an old game on ESPN Classic. Nope.

Congrats to Buehrle. The perfect game is something so rare, it may even be better than winning a World Series in fact.


It's only the 16th perfect game in modern MLB history. That is quite the accomplishment.

[BlackLantern]

congrats Buehrle....perfect game...wow...great stuff

[Nightmare]

I especially love how Manny quits on his team.

I love how he quit his way into that pinch hit grandslam where Vin Scully said it was the 2nd loudest ovation he's heard since Gibby's in 88'.

[Bob ROARman!]

Under the circumstances, that catch that saved a home run in the 9th by Dwayne Wise may be one of the most amazing catches I've ever seen.

[BlackLantern]

didn't Dwayne Wise just get into the game at the bottom of the 9th??

[Bob ROARman!]

He was put in for defense purposes in the 9th, they moved Podsednik to left and put in Wise in center.

[ih8nyy]

I love how he quit his way into that pinch hit grandslam where Vin Scully said it was the 2nd loudest ovation he's heard since Gibby's in 88'.

That's cause Vin's hearing aid was cranked up to 10 last night. It was on 11 in 1988 for Gibby's HR.

[BlackLantern]

speaking of legendary broadcasters, I grew up listening to Ralph Kiner and now every Sunday at home games, they have him in the booth and its kinda sad to hear him just ramble on and on and on...

[ih8nyy]

speaking of legendary broadcasters, I grew up listening to Ralph Kiner and now every Sunday at home games, they have him in the booth and its kinda sad to hear him just ramble on and on and on...

Yeah that is never good.

Like listening to Fred Cusick the Bruins old announcer. He lost is fastball about 4 years before he was forced out of the booth.

[liesse00]

Congrats Mark Buehrle. White Sox White Sox, Go White Sox!

[Gamma Ray]

Congrats, Mark Buehrle! Quite an achievement. Amazing play by Wise.

[Kingfish]

Congratulations to Mark Buehrle. Hell of a game.

Angels rally AGAIN to take one right out from under Joe Nathan. They're now 10-1 without Hunter or Guerrero. Perfect timing from the rest of the team to get hot.

[Spidey-Bat]

http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/Mark-Buehrle-is-perfect-on-your-fantasy-bench-?urn=fantasy,178417

This is why I never bench a starting pitching. I rather suffer from him being ***** slapped than miss a gem.

[NewYorkSpider]

I never bench a SP unless I forget to set my lineup.

Congrats to Buehrle. A no-hitter, a perfect game and a World Series. Quite a career.

[Bob ROARman!]

Thing about him is that he doesn't rely on overpowering hitters, he's pretty much always topped out at the mid 80s and he can probably, if he really wanted to, pitch another good 8-10 years like that. But again, it all depends on him. He could probably get over 200 wins if he goes that route, and have a real shot at the HoF, but he's stated before that he doesn't want to be a lifer, and that he may actually retire after his contract is up.

[FaT_tONle]

Congratulations to Mark Buehrle. Hell of a game.

Angels rally AGAIN to take one right out from under Joe Nathan. They're now 10-1 without Hunter or Guerrero. Perfect timing from the rest of the team to get hot.

Watch the team cool off once they get their guys back healthy...:hehe:

[Kingfish]

Watch the team cool off once they get their guys back healthy...:hehe:

Probably. Everyone was saying their offense was doomed when they lost both of them, but no one bothered to say that Hunter was pretty cold when he went down, and Vlad still wasn't exactly carrying the team.

[Kingfish]

Oh, and Matt Holliday is a Cardinal.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4353256

[Dr. Evil]

Does Washington still have a baseball team?

[Darthphere]

Yes, the Seattle Mariners.

[Gamma Ray]

Oh, and Matt Holliday is a Cardinal.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4353256


Good. Having to play 3 games without him will be easier on the Yankees.

[Spidey-Bat]

The A's were awful even when he was there.

[Venom'sDad]

Congrats, Mark Buehrle! Quite an achievement. Amazing play by Wise.
Agree all around. :up::up::up:

[Spidey-Bat]

The most amazing thing about Buehrle's perfect game is that he was on the mound for a little over 30 minutes.

[BlackLantern]

Oh, and Matt Holliday is a Cardinal.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4353256

any clue on where he'll bat??

[Dark Donnie]

The A's won in that deal.

[The Riddler]

The A's won in that deal.

you think so?

i think it's fairly even.

i'm surprised the giants didn't go after holliday; a few of their mid-level prospects are ranked about as high as wallace.

i think the trade is good for the cards though as well; huge protection for pujols and they get 2 draft picks if holliday doesn't resign.

[Spidey-Bat]

I think it's a fair trade as well.

[enterthemadness]

Does Washington still have a baseball team?

Yes, some a AAA ball club that plays in the MLB. Called the Washington 'Should had stayed in Montreal' Nationals.

Man, they suck.

Nice ballpark they have though.

[Captain Planet!]

Bret Wallace and two other prospects is a great deal for a two month rental of a player having a very average year for a terrible team.


Also, HELL YES! 11th assist for Markickass. Looks like Jacoby forget to EAT. HIS. WIETIES!


And the Red Sox red jerseys make me nauseated.

[enterthemadness]

Man, Hamilton...2 strikeouts against Grineke.

What a bad year for him. Hope he has a better year next year.

If a player has a bad year, can he win Comeback Player of The Year, or is that for players who were injured for most of the year?

[enterthemadness]

Wow...I don't know if this si good or bad...but mlb.com Gameday...:dry:....has a Twitter option.

[Go Web Go!]

Nice win in LA to start off the series. Johnson improves to 9-2.

[enterthemadness]

Nice win in LA to start off the series. Johnson improves to 9-2.

Offense came through for the Ace. 50-47...2 1/2 games back of the tight Wild Card chase so far. 5.5 back in the East.

Taking 2 out of 3 from LA at LA would be something and what the team needs.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Buerhle pitches a perfect game.

Holliday was traded to the Cardinals.

Vincente Padilla has swine flue.

I'm gone for two days and all this happens:huh: Maybe I should take another trip and come back to see that Halladay finally goes to the Phils.

[Spidey-Bat]

I can't wait until the off-season :):(

[enterthemadness]

I can't wait until the off-season :):(

Yeah, those Mets suck this year. Should be better. Marlins, Braves, Rockies, and Astros seem to be the surprise teams in the NL, while Mets and Cubs aren't up where they should be.

But at least the AAA Nationals are where they should be.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Nats are more like AA

[Dark Donnie]

Bret Wallace and two other prospects is a great deal for a two month rental of a player having a very average year for a terrible team.


Also, HELL YES! 11th assist for Markickass. Looks like Jacoby forget to EAT. HIS. WIETIES!


And the Red Sox red jerseys make me nauseated.

Basically what I felt....Brett Wallace is a monster pickup for Beane. I think Holliday is a good player, but Oak wasn't going anywhere and they just acquired one of the better prospects in all of baseball....plus two other guys that can possibly help.

[enterthemadness]

Nats are more like AA

I heard at times...they play at Rookie level.

[The Riddler]

i know the giants need a bat, but they should go after halladay.

seeing the phillies supposed offer, it's likely the giants could get halladay without giving up their top 2 prospects (bumgarner and posey).

imagine a rotation of lincecum, halladay, cain, zito and randy johnson.

also, giants should make a small trade for freddy sanchez which would help them at 2b.

[Dark Donnie]

i know the giants need a bat, but they should go after halladay.

seeing the phillies supposed offer, it's likely the giants could get halladay without giving up their top 2 prospects (bumgarner and posey).

imagine a rotation of lincecum, halladay, cain, zito and randy johnson.

also, giants should make a small trade for freddy sanchez which would help them at 2b.

They would have to give up Bumgarner or Posey. Also Drabek and Brown are top prospects....both will be in the top 10 to 15 in next years BA rankings.

[Darthphere]

I'm trying to make #incrediblehurk a trending topic on Twitter. Little success so far.

[Go Web Go!]

I got Hurk's autograph at Fan Fest a year or 2 ago. Used it as a coaster one night. Threw it out soon after.

[Darthphere]

How dare you.

[Go Web Go!]

I did the same with Justin Wayne's autograph in 2005. I always get stuck with the ****** no-namers.

[Darthphere]

If Hurk throws a no hitter tonight, you're going to feel like ****.

[Go Web Go!]

You're probably right, but until then I'll feel

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/bwhitker/tony-the-tiger---frosties.jpg

[enterthemadness]

Well, Go Web Go, looks like the Marlins won't make a trade.

Is this good or bad? The team no doubt has talent to finish over.500 for the second year in a row, but without a trade can the Marlins make the playoffs (I think so, but a trade would increase those chances)

And why aren't the Marlins letting Hanely steal more often. He got 51 stolen bases two years in a row not long ago.

[Go Web Go!]

The only big move they'll probably make is bringing Maybin back up within the next few weeks for the stretch run. Hopefully his success in the minors can translate to the big leagues because if the Marlins want to even sniff the playoffs they'll need that bat. They're just fine pitching-wise, but man, Hanley can't do it all on his own on that end. I wouldn't have been opposed to letting a Hermida or Uggla-type go in exchange for a guy like Holliday who's not going to cost you much in terms of money and help you out during the playoff run, but of course, Beinfest and Co. look like they're just going to sit pretty and be happy to even crack .500 instead catching up to the Phillies or snatching the Wild Card.

[enterthemadness]

The only big move they'll probably make is bringing Maybin back up within the next few weeks for the stretch run. Hopefully his success in the minors can translate to the big leagues because if the Marlins want to even sniff the playoffs they'll need that bat. They're just fine pitching-wise, but man, Hanley can't do it all on his own on that end. I wouldn't have been opposed to letting a Hermida or Uggla-type go in exchange for a guy like Holliday who's not going to cost you much in terms of money and help you out during the playoff run, but of course, Beinfest and Co. look like they're just going to sit pretty and be happy to even crack .500 instead catching up to the Phillies or snatching the Wild Card.

Hey, Marlins went 84-77 last year under Fredi's second year as manager. Maybe front office will be just happy with a record similar to that again? I don't want to see though...the front office be 'happy' with .500 or better ball, but not good enough ball to get into playoffs. I'm getting the feeling the front office wait...until 2012...(new stadium) and then increae payroll soon after, and try to always be a playoff team.

If I was the front office, I would have trade Uggla or Hermida. Not bad players (course I would go after a closer, but Holliday....sounds better now u mention it) Also Holliday would probably get fans in the seats than a closer would. There's no question the Marlins can finish 2nd or 3rd this year, hopefully its 1st or 2nd for Wild Card.

Also Cantu and Ross are there behind Hanely, but Hnaely is of course having a better year than those two.

[The Riddler]

They would have to give up Bumgarner or Posey. Also Drabek and Brown are top prospects....both will be in the top 10 to 15 in next years BA rankings.

what?

brown was ranked 48.

why would the giants needs to give up bumgarner or posey? i could see them giving up alderson and some other very strong mid level prospects, but the number 9 and 14 ranked prospect this year will be in the top 5-10 next year.

brown won't be in the top 10 next year of ba's rankings.

edit: i doubt halladay goes anywhere though. i don't see the phillies, or giants for that matter, gutting their farm.

[Spidey-Bat]

Seems like the Phillies have taken themselves out of the Halladay bidding. It's up to the Dodgers and Angels. I hope he goes to the Angels.

[cyborg ninja 14]

If Halladay goes to the Dodgers. I might have a meltdown.

[enterthemadness]

If Halladay goes to the Dodgers. I might have a meltdown.

Dodges = World Series Champs?

[Holiday]

The Phiilies/Cards game is actually being delayed right now because some ass hole fan was pointing a green laser pointer at Julio Lugo.

[Dark Donnie]

Seems like the Phillies have taken themselves out of the Halladay bidding. It's up to the Dodgers and Angels. I hope he goes to the Angels.

They haven't taken themselves out....Philly is still the favorite at this point. They are easily the best fit and the team Haladay wants to go to. The deal itself might change a little from what I've read.

Angels don't have the parts according to some sites. Said they offered Weaver and and a choice of infield and outfield prospects and that wasn't enough.

Dodgers would only get it done if they added Kershaw which they won't.

The Jays want major league ready talent and I don't think The Dodgers have that in the minors.

what?

brown was ranked 48.

why would the giants needs to give up bumgarner or posey? i could see them giving up alderson and some other very strong mid level prospects, but the number 9 and 14 ranked prospect this year will be in the top 5-10 next year.

brown won't be in the top 10 next year of ba's rankings.

edit: i doubt halladay goes anywhere though. i don't see the phillies, or giants for that matter, gutting their farm.

Actually at the mid season rankings BA did Brown was 17 and Drabek and Taylor 23 and 24. Knapp was also in the top 50 (Phillies only team with four in the top 50). Some of the contributors in the comment section said both Brown Drabek and Taylor will make significant jumps again.

The Bluejays are going to want either Posey or Bumgarner it's really that simple. Whoever does this trade they're going to want that teams best prospects. I do agree though...in the end I don't think he'll get moved.

[Spidey-Bat]

They haven't taken themselves out....Philly is still the favorite at this point. They are easily the best fit and the team Haladay wants to go to. The deal itself might change a little from what I've read.

Angels don't have the parts according to some sites. Said they offered Weaver and and a choice of infield and outfield prospects and that wasn't enough.

Dodgers would only get it done if they added Kershaw which they won't.

The Jays want major league ready talent and I don't think The Dodgers have that in the minors.

My post was 3 hours ago so I'm sure it's changed since these things always do.

[Dark Donnie]

My post was 3 hours ago so I'm sure it's changed since these things always do.

Haha basicallly this thing changes every hour. The Jays are getting a little ridiculous with these demands.

The Angels offer was a good offer as was The Phillies original offer.

Both teams offered a major league pitcher off the roster and two-three high end prospects for a guy that will test the FA market in a year and a half.

Halladay is great and will help any team but I don't want to gut the farm system for him.

[BlackLantern]

3 run homer by Francouer

[Dark Donnie]

Jays countered The Angels offer with Joe Saunders, Brandon Wood, Erick Aybar, and one prospect from the group of Trevor Reckling, Peter Bourjos, and Sean O'Sullivan.

[enterthemadness]

Hamilton is 0-3 with 3 K's.


Just..just send him down the minors. Rehab.:csad:

[Kingfish]

Jays countered The Angels offer with Joe Saunders, Brandon Wood, Erick Aybar, and one prospect from the group of Trevor Reckling, Peter Bourjos, and Sean O'Sullivan.

If that was the Jays counteroffer it should have been accepted. I like Saunders, but getting Halladay without giving up Weaver is huge. Wood still hasn't proven he can hit, and he has no position. Aybar would be the biggest loss, but he's easily replaced with Maicer Izturis, and a prospect is a prospect in the end. They should push Bourjos on them though (he has absolutely no plate discipline whatsoever).

It would sting a bit, but the Angels should make that trade. A rotation of Halladay, Lackey, Weaver, Santana, and O'Sullivan (Matt Palmer if they take him) would give the Angels the rotation they need without hurting the offense too badly.

[Immortalfire]

Braves P Tommy Hanson has been sick for days, says he's lost 12 pounds over the past week because of it. And they still made him pitch tonight..wtf?

[Holiday]

Braves P Tommy Hanson has been sick for days, says he's lost 12 pounds over the past week because of it. And they still made him pitch tonight..wtf?

He probably still wanted to go out and pitch even though he'd been ill. Pitched a great game too, I wouldn't have even guessed he had the flu had I not heard during the broadcast.

[Immortalfire]

Yeah, he did ok even though they lost. But it was weird to see, knowing he felt like crap.

[enterthemadness]

Marlins are on a roll right now. Won 4 straight...and up 3-1 tonight over the Dodgers, although LA is making some noise bottom 6th.

[Darthphere]

Hurk should have pitched the 6th.

[FaT_tONle]

Marlins are on a roll right now. Won 4 straight...and up 3-1 tonight over the Dodgers, although LA is making some noise bottom 6th.

They will just end up losing 2 of 3 next time they play the Phillies anyhow so I wouldn't get your hopes up. I don't know how many games they have left against the wild card leaders so that may be your only way in.

And a nice comeback by the Rays today. They will be my number one team I root for the rest of the year.

[enterthemadness]

Hurk should have pitched the 6th.

True, even though his pitch count was at 90 something. I would have just let him pitch it.

FrediFail.

[The Riddler]

Actually at the mid season rankings BA did Brown was 17 and Drabek and Taylor 23 and 24. Knapp was also in the top 50 (Phillies only team with four in the top 50). Some of the contributors in the comment section said both Brown Drabek and Taylor will make significant jumps again.

The Bluejays are going to want either Posey or Bumgarner it's really that simple. Whoever does this trade they're going to want that teams best prospects. I do agree though...in the end I don't think he'll get moved.
oh man, i didn't see those midseason ranks.

bumgarner and posey are ranked 5 and 6 respectively...can't wait till next year when they should both be on the giants.

[Go Web Go!]

Way to **** away a 3-1 lead, Florida.

[Kingfish]

They're Florida. You'd think you would be used to it.

[Go Web Go!]

I said "Florida", not "Washington"

[enterthemadness]

4 words...

Florida Bull Pen Fail.

:o it's funny, until I realize I'm a Marlins fan.

Just win tomorrow and it be fine.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Brian Bannister is the most interesting pitcher in baseball.

http://www.stationcaster.com/player.php?s=26&c=377&f=30683

[Dark Donnie]

The Dodgers and Indians talking about a possible trade that would send Lee and VMart to the Dodgers for Loney and prospects.

[NewYorkSpider]

Phillies are also looking at Lee. They should go after him rather than Halladay.

[Immortalfire]

Braves destroyed Milwaukee today..that's 3 series wins in a row :up:

[BlackLantern]

the Mets win their first series in I don't know how long against Houston

[Dark Donnie]

Phillies are also looking at Lee. They should go after him rather than Halladay.

I like the idea of getting Lee because The Phils wouldn't have to gut the farm system to get him.

[cyborg ninja 14]

The Dodgers and Indians talking about a possible trade that would send Lee and VMart to the Dodgers for Loney and prospects.

V-Mart is a terrible nickname. It's not as bad as Kenyon Martin's "K-Mart" at least.

[NewYorkSpider]

I like the idea of getting Lee because The Phils wouldn't have to gut the farm system to get him


It makes more sense for them to go after Lee. Like you said, they wouldn't be dumping all their good prospects in Toronto's lap for Halladay.

[Immortalfire]

V-Mart is a terrible nickname. It's not as bad as Kenyon Martin's "K-Mart" at least.

Most of these sports nicknames are insanely dumb.

[cyborg ninja 14]

There are few chances for nicknames ending in "Mart" however.

[Immortalfire]

Yup, they all sound like a convenience store.

[Go Web Go!]

Nice to see Florida go 5-1 on the road trip out West. The bullpen needs work though. LA almost got back into the game after being down 8 runs.

[Spidey-Bat]

There are few chances for nicknames ending in "Mart" however.

Jeff Bagwell is lucky his first name didn't start with T.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Jeff Bagwell is lucky his first name didn't start with T.

T-Well

:yay:

[punishermax]

Braves destroyed Milwaukee today..that's 3 series wins in a row :up:

And 6 straight series losses for the Brewers

[enterthemadness]

Nice to see Florida go 5-1 on the road trip out West. The bullpen needs work though. LA almost got back into the game after being down 8 runs.

Nice win and 5-1 on the trip is good for the team. Off day tomorrow...just need to take 2 out of 3 from those Braves. And the pen is shaky, but at least Lindstrom ain't closer again.

Those Phillies are just on fire...maybe when the Marlins face them rest of the year, they can bring water from the cean near Miami and cool them down.


*rim shot*

[BlackLantern]

so I applied for a position at ESPN today...Im qualified for it, but my commute would go from 10 minutes to about 40

[Immortalfire]

Good luck, BL.

Bring me Molly Qerim.

[BlackLantern]

Thanks...I'll make a note of that....I thought you were a Dana Jacobson type of guy? LoL

[Spidey-Bat]

Nice BL. Good luck.

[BlackLantern]

thanks

[enterthemadness]

so I applied for a position at ESPN today...Im qualified for it, but my commute would go from 10 minutes to about 40

Get me a signed Uggla baseball if you get hired. Please? K. Thanks.

[Darthphere]

I have like 10 Uggla signed balls, including one of his errors from last year's All Star game.

[BlackLantern]

Get me a signed Uggla baseball if you get hired. Please? K. Thanks.

It doesn't really work like that....

[cyborg ninja 14]

How is it hard to get signed balls from Marlins players? No one goes to the games, so it would be easier to be the only one asking for autographs.

[BlackLantern]

well, the ESPN office is in Connecticut and the Marlins are in Florida...plus me scavenging for swag on my first day would probably give a bad impression....

[Darthphere]

How is it hard to get signed balls from Marlins players? No one goes to the games, so it would be easier to be the only one asking for autographs.

:whatever:

Actually, believe it or not, I've been to games where it's a lot easier to get the visiting team to sign balls. I got Chipper Jones and David Wright signed stuff.

[Dark Donnie]

Good News for Mets Fans:

Mets Fire Bernazard (http://www.metsblog.com/2009/07/27/news-mets-fire-tony-bernazard/)

[Darthphere]

That's what happens when you take your shirt off.

[Go Web Go!]

:whatever:

Actually, believe it or not, I've been to games where it's a lot easier to get the visiting team to sign balls. I got Chipper Jones and David Wright signed stuff.

David Wright. I thought you were above that. :csad:

[Darthphere]

Don't judge me.

[enterthemadness]

It doesn't really work like that....

ESPNFail:o

How is it hard to get signed balls from Marlins players? No one goes to the games, so it would be easier to be the only one asking for autographs.


I live in Eastern NC...not Miami.

[NewYorkSpider]

I see Bud Selig may lift Pete Rose's suspension. I hope he does. Rose deserved to be in the HoF.

[Erzengel]

Good News for Mets Fans:

Mets Fire Bernazard (http://www.metsblog.com/2009/07/27/news-mets-fire-tony-bernazard/)
Who was the last "prospect" that Bernazard brought up? :huh:

Regardless, whomever replaces him seems like it's going to be a while before they have anyone decent? :huh: