Sports debate.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
What are you doing at ESPN then? If its so great and you actually went there then where is your fame in broadcast journalism? Lol.

During college, my love of film grew more than my love of sports. So, after graduation, I moved to Los Angeles and worked in the film business instead of pursuing a career in sports journalism.

BTW, simply because the NHL lost its flavor with me in the mid-90s that does not mean that I never followed hockey (after I graduated in 1994 and decided to go into the film business, I didn't have to follow every sport anymore so I stopped following hockey as I developed a different view of the NHL as an adult that I had when I was younger). I was actually a pretty big NHL fan growing up and used to be completley on top of the NHL. However, as an adult, I made the choice to stop following hockey - it is that simple. You don't see me discussing the NHL in this topic, because I don't follow the sport. I never claimed to be a hockey fan.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
During college, my love of film grew more than my love of sports. So, after graduation, I moved to Los Angeles and worked in the film business instead of pursuing a career in sports journalism.
Why would you do such a thing? I would never turn down a thing like that but I know I could never do broadcasting in any way because i dont like speaking in front of people, I dont know why, I just dont. I am going to take Sports Literature and Society next year for Sports journalism, it should be interesting.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Why would you do such a thing? I would never turn down a thing like that but I know I could never do broadcasting in any way because i dont like speaking in front of people, I dont know why, I just dont. I am going to take Sports Literature and Society next year for Sports journalism, it should be interesting.

It was a very difficult choice to make at the time especially since I did just graduate from the best broadcast journalism school in America (especially for sports) and had the summer MSG TV intership under my belt. However, I changed a great deal from my Freshman year to the end of the my Senior year and realized that what was once very important to me was longer as important.

Personally, I knew I would always be a sports fan, but I simply couldn't devote a career to sports.

Also, I never wanted to give up being a fan by being in the business. I like to go to the ballpark with my friends or watch NFL football all Sunday in the bar or go tailgating at a college football game, etc... and when you work in the business you give that up (it is the same reason that I left the film business in 99 because I was sick of having to read every script before they were films and wanted to simply be able to enjoy movies again).

[Illchill]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Syracuse (the best broadcast journalism school in the country BTW)

I want to go there.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Illchill
I want to go there.

I like to hear this!

It is a good school and also a very fun school as well (Plus, being a New England guy you are used to the cold and snow so you don't have to sweat the weather)

I made some really good friends from the Boston area at Syracuse as it seems a lot of your peeps go there....

[Illchill]

Any suggestions on how to get in?Or just the same ol' get good grades thing, which is obvious.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Illchill
Any suggestions on how to get in?Or just the same ol' get good grades thing, which is obvious.

Syracuse has a New York City office, so I took the opportunity to have a formal meeting with one of the Syracuse NYC reps my Junior year in college that I believe helped me quite a bit. I had done some very small local radio stuff and put togther a tape for this meeting. This was 1988 before people had access to much of the recording/computer stuff that is readily available today, so the fact that I did this in H.S. impressed.

Honestly, I found that meeting with Syracuse reps in NYC and then at the university and showing them my stuff helped me, so I would start to get a package together.

I don't really know what other advice to give you (besides the normal GPA and test score advice) other than demonstrating what you have done already in this area, i.e. school newspapaer articles, radio tape, TV tape, etc...

[reggiebar]

The NFL schedule was released yesterday and I couldn't be happier with Miami's games...

Ulike the last decade, NO trips to Buffalo or New England or even New York in December! Miami plays at New England and then at Buffalo on October 10th and 17th and then New York Jets on November 1st...YES!

Okay Miami does have to go to Denver on December 12th, but the rest of our December games are NOT in the Northeast and 3 of 4 are at home and their last game of the season is at Baltimore on Jan 2nd.

It seemed like for the last 2 decades Miami had at least 2 road games in the Northeast in December - Not this year!!!!

I know it is only April and a little early to talk about the NFL, but....

[PoAnTimRSexi]

The Eagles got a nice schedule. While you can never rest easy with certain perennially "bad" teams(the Bengals were a good example of this last year), the Eagles got a break in having most of their games against mediocre teams scheduled back-to-back. Hence, I could see a lot of big winning streaks.

Anyone watch the Flyers game last night? Robert Esche looked incredible. 35 saves, 0 Goals allowed. Looking like the Goalie they thought he'd be when Bobby Clark traded Brian Boucher and a 3rd round pick for him. 3-1 is the series, Flyers have a shot at closing the door at home on Saturday... which I'm planning to attend. Go Flyers! :)

[LarryLegend]

Go Wolves

[Slipknot]

New England Patriots
2004 Schedule


PRE SEASON

Fri 08/13 08:00 PM Eagles
Sat 08/21 07:30 PM at Bengals
Sat 08/28 08:00 PM at Panthers
Wed 09/01 08:00 PM Jaguars


REGULAR SEASON

Thu 09/09 09:00 PM Colts
Sun 09/19 04:15 PM at Cardinals
Sun 10/03 01:00 PM at Bills
Sun 10/10 01:00 PM Dolphins
Sun 10/17 01:00 PM Seahawks
Sun 10/24 04:05 PM Jets
Sun 10/31 04:15 PM at Steelers
Sun 11/07 04:15 PM at Rams
Sun 11/14 08:30 PM Bills
Mon 11/22 09:00 PM at Chiefs
Sun 11/28 01:00 PM Ravens
Sun 12/05 01:00 PM at Browns
Sun 12/12 01:00 PM Bengals
Mon 12/20 09:00 PM at Dolphins
Sun 12/26 04:05 PM at Jets
Sun 01/02 01:00 PM 49ers

Closing the season against the 49ers at home should be fun, I like when they play new teams that they havent played in a while.

[reggiebar]

Looks like New England is going to have another very good year - bastages!!!!

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Looks like New England is going to have another very good year - bastages!!!!
Hopefully.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Hopefully.

Hopefully not, for me...so, what do you think about the NFL flip-flopping the Pats/Fins games this year with the Miami home game in December and the New England home game in October?

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Hopefully not, for me...so, what do you think about the NFL flip-flopping the Pats/Fins games this year with the Miami home game in December and the New England home game in October?
I dont really care, its just an advantage for Miami... but I think we can deal with AJ Feely this year and rough him up a bit.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I dont really care, its just an advantage for Miami... but I think we can deal with AJ Feely this year and rough him up a bit.

It could prove to be a huge advatage for Miami if it helps to stop the typical late season Miami collapse in December...however, Miami still needs to actaully get it all together (OL play and such) so I am not putting the cart before the horse, simply digging the schedule

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
It could prove to be a huge advatage for Miami if it helps to stop the typical late season Miami collapse in December...however, Miami still needs to actaully get it all together (OL play and such) so I am not putting the cart before the horse, simply digging the schedule
if the OL doesnt do well then the Patriots are just going to walk all over Feely, they need the Offensive Line to play well for Feely's sake, for R. Williams sake, and for all the Wide Recievers... it will effect the whole entire offense if they dont play well.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
if the OL doesnt do well then the Patriots are just going to walk all over Feely, they need the Offensive Line to play well for Feely's sake, for R. Williams sake, and for all the Wide Recievers... it will effect the whole entire offense if they dont play well.

No doubt....the OL will determine Miami's season....

[PoAnTimRSexi]

Originally posted by reggiebar
No doubt....the OL will determine Miami's season....

Draft Vernon Carey out of Miami U, kid's a hoss. Can line up at RT, LT, RG and LG, and play them all equally well. There've been talks about Andy Reid wanting to draft him, but the Dolphins or Patriots should take him at #20 or #21.

[PoAnTimRSexi]

Holy Christ, the Phillies won a game. Getting 2-hit and shut out by Jose Acevedo, the Phillies broke out in the 7th and 8th for 6 runs. About damn time the bats made a little thunder.

Cubs are beating the Pirates 9-1, too. :up:

[reggiebar]

Slipknot, you are a Boston cat so you must know The Sports Guy...read his latest NBA playoff column and it might shed some light on just how good Carmelo really is...

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/040416

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Slipknot, you are a Boston cat so you must know The Sports Guy...read his latest NBA playoff column and it might shed some light on just how good Carmelo really is...

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/040416
I will when I get home tonight, I am kind of getting ready and on my way out right now. I think Carmelo is great but I just think you over hype hima bit too much.

[!~INSANITY~!]

I hope the Senators and Lightning win tonite.Theyre facing two teams that I hate with a passion :mad:

[PoAnTimRSexi]

Flyers win 3-1, and take the series four games to one. Nothing sweeter than knocking the damn Devils out of the Playoffs. Robert Esche = The Jesus.

[Slipknot]

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ACQUIRE COREY DILLON FOR A SECOND ROUND PICK! AWESOME!

[Captain America]

And Clarett lost his case! That means no Mike Williams in this year's draft!

http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=2333294

Edit: Oops, not lost. He & Clarett won't be in this week's draft, still awaiting decision.

[Captain America]

..Oh yeah and LeBron James won rookie of the year.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1784618

:D

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ACQUIRE COREY DILLON FOR A SECOND ROUND PICK! AWESOME!

I hate the Bengals management!!! :mad:

[Soundwave]

That was probably the best deal they could get for Dillon. No other team was offering a second round pick for him. He obviously wanted out of Cincy and he was starting to become a cancer in the locker room. They really didn't need his negativity in the locker room. They are an up and coming team and they have pieces to build around in Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson, Rudi Johnson and Peter Warrick. You can get a pretty good player with a second round pick. Just hope the Bengals don't screw it up like they always seem to do.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Soundwave
That was probably the best deal they could get for Dillon. No other team was offering a second round pick for him. He obviously wanted out of Cincy and he was starting to become a cancer in the locker room. They really didn't need his negativity in the locker room. They are an up and coming team and they have pieces to build around in Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson, Rudi Johnson and Peter Warrick. You can get a pretty good player with a second round pick. Just hope the Bengals don't screw it up like they always seem to do.

I am not debating that the deal was not good for Cincy (it was)...I simply HATE the Pats and hate the fact that Dillon wound up in New England.

[Soundwave]

Originally posted by reggiebar
I am not debating that the deal was not good for Cincy (it was)...I simply HATE the Pats and hate the fact that Dillon wound up in New England.

Yeah I hate that too(considering that the Jets are my second favorite team behind the Cowboys)

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Soundwave
Yeah I hate that too(considering that the Jets are my second favorite team behind the Cowboys)

*barfs* The goddamned-jets??

Pats fans are retarded. They were all saying they didn't want to get a "head-case" running back, now that they have one they're saying "oh it doesn't matter Bill will make him behave"

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
*barfs* The goddamned-jets??

Pats fans are retarded. They were all saying they didn't want to get a "head-case" running back, now that they have one they're saying "oh it doesn't matter Bill will make him behave"
Lol, theres not enough Miami fans to really call them retards... there too busy on the beach to actually watch a sport.

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, theres not enough Miami fans to really call them retards... there too busy on the beach to actually watch a sport. not when it comes to the Canes

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, theres not enough Miami fans to really call them retards... there too busy on the beach to actually watch a sport.

There's plenty of Dolphin and Canes fans. As far as the beach goes, I'm not sure if that was an insult. I'd rather be on the beach with hot girls than freezing my ass off in New England.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, theres not enough Miami fans to really call them retards... there too busy on the beach to actually watch a sport.

if you ever make it to Miami, you will understand how easy it is to forget sports down there ;)

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
There's plenty of Dolphin and Canes fans. As far as the beach goes, I'm not sure if that was an insult. I'd rather be on the beach with hot girls than freezing my ass off in New England.

and believe me I have been to Boston many, many times and although the food and drink is fantastic and I enjoy the city I must say the hot women are far and few between

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheAlmightyFuzz
not when it comes to the Canes
I never said the Canes, the Dolphins not the Canes.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
and believe me I have been to Boston many, many times and although the food and drink is fantastic and I enjoy the city I must say the hot women are far and few between
Thats because some of the hot girls like to flock down to Miami. Both in New York and Boston.

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I never said the Canes, the Dolphins not the Canes. Yes, but you implied that people in Miami just sit at the beach all day. If so, they'd all have cancer. :)

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheAlmightyFuzz
Yes, but you implied that people in Miami just sit at the beach all day. If so, they'd all have cancer. :)
I meant Miami Dolphin fans, because well... there hard to come by down there unless there having a wicked good year then you dont see many. Theres quite a few band wagoners down there.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I meant Miami Dolphin fans, because well... there hard to come by down there unless there having a wicked good year then you dont see many. Theres quite a few band wagoners down there.

Actually that's really not true. I mean for one we always have wicked good seasons. Two, I see Dolphins fans all the freaking time, it's pretty difficult not to see Dolphins gear all over the place. There's also not too many band wagoners. Most Dolphins fans have been Dolphins fans for a long while, our seasons don't vary enough to have drop offs or bandwagoners.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Actually that's really not true. I mean for one we always have wicked good seasons. Two, I see Dolphins fans all the freaking time, it's pretty difficult not to see Dolphins gear all over the place. There's also not too many band wagoners. Most Dolphins fans have been Dolphins fans for a long while, our seasons don't vary enough to have drop offs or bandwagoners.
I have watched games down there... they dont ever seem to get that crazy about there team, just sort of like a regular crowd, some with there shirts off sleeping as I have seen before. I just know they dont compare with fans up here in the North, Jets, Giants, Patriots, and Bills all draw TONS of fans that go crazy.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I have watched games down there... they dont ever seem to get that crazy about there team, just sort of like a regular crowd, some with there shirts off sleeping as I have seen before. I just know they dont compare with fans up here in the North, Jets, Giants, Patriots, and Bills all draw TONS of fans that go crazy.

Correct.....ever since the Dolphins left the Orange Bowl it has never been the same....

on a side note, football in the Northeast is NFL territory and down South it is college land...hence the above

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Correct.....ever since the Dolphins left the Orange Bowl it has never been the same....

on a side note, football in the Northeast is NFL territory and down South it is college land...hence the above
Very true.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Very true.

Living in Atlanta for the past 4 years now has been wierd as I am used to the day of football being Sunday and down here it is Saturday

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Living in Atlanta for the past 4 years now has been wierd as I am used to the day of football being Sunday and down here it is Saturday
Yeah, that is weird.

I just heard the Jets are getting a new stadium, good.. the Meadow Lands Stadium sucks soooo bad.

[The Green Goblin]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Living in Atlanta for the past 4 years now has been wierd as I am used to the day of football being Sunday and down here it is Saturday

In the deep south college football rules. ;)

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Yeah, that is weird.

I just heard the Jets are getting a new stadium, good.. the Meadow Lands Stadium sucks soooo bad.

My only fond memories of Giants Stadium are the huge summer concert tours that I have seen over the years...Giants and Jets fans are pretty deplorable - Jets fans worse of course...I describe it as this, "Giant's fans go to the stadium and get sloppy drunk and make fools of themselves - Jet's fans go the stadium and get sloppy drunk and make fools of themselves and then they puke"

[Slipknot]

Patriots RB Corey Dillon Conf. Call Transcript 4/19/2004


Q: Are you excited to be coming to New England and happy to be a New England Patriot?

CD: Exactly. I think it is a great move for me. It is a great move for the organization. I am just happy to be a New England Patriot.



Q: How do you see yourself fitting in with the Patriots offense?

CD: Any way that I can. I know they are a predominantly passing team and I know they like to run the ball occasionally and whatever I can do to help the team win is fine with me.



Q: Did you have long discussions with either Bill Belichick or Scott Pioli before the deal was made?

CD: We had long discussions. They just wanted to get to know me and reassure themselves and they concluded that I am a good guy and everything went smooth.



Q: When did things start to heat up to the point where you thought this deal might go through?

CD: Speaking with my agent Steve Feldman, I met with him on Friday, and he [Steve] said 'Here is our ideal situation. Look it over and tell me what you think about it.' It was a no-brainer for me. That is exactly what I wanted to do and we just made it happen.



Q: Was there some contract restructuring that needed to be done?

CD: Yes. To get me under the cap, I think they were over the cap and my [current] salary would make the deal not happen, so we restructured it in a good manner that is beneficial for both of us. After we did that, everything was fine.



Q: Where did the perception of Corey Dillon being a bad guy come from?

CD: That perception came from Cincinnati. To tell you the truth, I am not a bad person. I am just a competitor and I love to compete and win. It just wasn't getting done there. There are a lot of things that were done back and forth in Cincinnati that I left there. That is in the past. What is in the past is in the past. As you see me and as the years go along, you will get to know me and you will recognize that I am a good guy. I am just happy to be a part of the Patriot family and am happy to move forward in my career.



Q: How hard is it to shed the reputation of being a 'cancer'?

CD: I don't think it is going to be hard because I wasn't a cancer. It was just a point of my having a deep passion for winning. People view that in a different manner. That is in the past and as you get to know me, you will see that I am good person. I am just happy and excited to be part of a winning organization and I am looking forward to the season.



Q: What is your perception of Bill Belichick?

CD: He is a great coach. He is a genius. He is smart. He knows what he is doing. He prepares the team well and I am excited just to be working with him. I think he is, hands down, the best coach in the NFL.



Q: Can you talk a little bit about coming to a new team especially a team that has won the Super Bowl twice in three years?

CD: Well there really is no pressure on me because the team was basically set and they were winning Super Bowls without me. There is really no pressure on me to come in and have the weight of trying to carry the load. The team was well off before I even got here. My main focus is to come there and go to work and be productive.



Q: Were there some other teams that were in the mix there that you know of?

CD: There were a couple of other teams in the fold but as you can see 'if you snooze you lose' and that is basically what happened. I am pretty glad that they did because I couldn't be happier.



Q: How much did your groin affect your running last year in your productivity and how are you right now?

CD: It affected me a lot. I think any athlete with a groin injury and trying to do the things that I like to do, cutting and running with a lot of power and speed, is going to affect you in some way. But in the later part of the season, I think the last eight games of the season, the groin was fine and I was healthy. I was back out there running and doing the things that I like to do. It was just a point of getting touches and I wasn't getting the touches that I was used to getting, which was fine with me because it kept me pretty healthy. It helped my groin really heal. Everything, as of right now, is great. I am in great condition. The groin is fine. No pain. No anything. I am just ready to play ball.



Q: Are you going to come in early and be a part of the offseason workout program?

CD: Exactly. I will be there soon and get acclimated to my surroundings and meet some of my teammates and try to get into it with the offense.



Q: What kind of question did Belichick ask you, Corey?

CD: It was just your basic questions. It wasn't really him asking me questions, but more him trying to get a feel for me and I think he got a great vibe from me and realized, 'Hey, this guy is a good guy and maybe the situation in Cincinnati was just blown way out of proportion.' As we sat down and met for a long time, him and Scott Pioli got to know me, and everything was fine. I think that kind of threw away the perception that I was a bad guy.



Q: When did you meet with them?

CD: I think it was Saturday.



Q: Is it fair to say that you're the kind of running back where the more carries you get in a given game, the more effective you are?

CD: I think that applies with anybody. I can do what I can do with 10 carries. It just depends on the situation. I think a lot of running backs get more comfortable as the game goes along with more carries, but, like I said, I'm a team player. That team is set. I'm just one of the guys. When I come in, I want to be just one of the guys that helps the team win. Carries and my workload, it really doesn't even matter.



Q: To just be another guy on a team that has been successful over the last couple of years, to have Rodney Harrison, Tom Brady and Tedy Bruschi, for you not to be the focal point, is this something that you look forward to?

CD: Being [the focal point], it can get tiresome and it kind of wore on me. Coming to the New England Patriots, there are so many talented guys on this team. I am not going to be the focus point of the offense. You have Tom Brady. He is the best quarterback in the game right now. He has a great offensive line. He has a great receiver core. I don't have to worry about carrying the load. The offense speaks for itself. I think it is a great situation for me because I don't have to worry about all of this other stuff. All I have to worry about it coming in and playing football.



Q: Scouts have mentioned in the past that your ability to pick up the blitz and the blocking as one of your more underrated characteristics. Do you feel that is a fair way to characterize that, one of the things that doesn't get talked about that much?

CD: I think so. As a rookie I wasn't that good at picking up the blitzes and the blocks. As time progressed, I got pretty good at it. I worked on it and worked on it hard. I enjoy doing it. Anything that I can help the team in, in any fashion, I am going to do it. If it is picking up a blitz or picking up a couple of blitzes that is what I am going to do.



Q: How difficult was it for you to run for 1,000 yards every year, having a good individual year, but the team never came to amount to anything in the post season? How frustrating was that for you?

CD: It was pretty frustrating. You can have all of the accolades in the world but the ultimate goal is getting to the Super Bowl and winning. Year in and year out, you get all of the stats but at the end of the day, you didn't reach your goal. It kind of frustrates you in some aspects but it didn't really get me truly frustrated.



Q: As you watched the Patriots this year from afar as an NFL player and watching them through the playoffs, what were your thoughts about the way they were playing as a team and just maybe what your thoughts were on the possibility of playing for them?

CD: It was just one heartbeat, offense and defense. They just play well together. The chemistry here is great and they know to win football games. I never thought I would be a Patriot but I was sitting back and saying, 'This team is good. It is very good. I wouldn't mind if I had an opportunity to find out what the Patriots are about.' It is a done deal and I am very happy. I am very proud. I would like to thank the Kraft family, Scott Pioli, and Coach Belichick for taking the time to do a thorough investigation on Corey Dillon and finding out that he is a really good guy and in bringing me in.



Q: How long is this deal that you have now? You had two years left on your original deal.

CD: They picked up the current two years under my contract and they restructured the first year for cap reasons, which is fine with me. Everything is beneficial for not only myself but the Patriots as well. I think that everyone is comfortable with the situation and that is all I could ask for.



Q: Do you have two years left with the Patriots or did you extend it a couple of years?

CD: It is just two years. We will see how the first year goes and hopefully we can do something long term. I truly feel like this is the place I want to be and I am happy and I am looking forward to retiring as a Patriot.



Q: Corey, what stands out about your time in Cincinnati?

CD: Believe it or not, I still have love for Cincinnati and the fans. I'd like to thank Mike Brown, Katie Blackburn, Troy Blackburn, Coach [Marvin] Lewis … I had some great times there. I set a couple of records in Cincinnati. I'm always going to have love for Cincinnati and that fan base. But, today is a new day. I'm happy to be a Patriot and I'm just going to finish what I started in Cincinnati in New England.



Q: Corey, is there a sense of relief to be out of Cincinnati? Are you relieved with the way things turned out?

CD: I couldn't be happier. It's a big relief, not only to me but [also] to my family. Everybody's happy and they're excited. This is the first time I've been excited about a season since I was in college. I can't wait to get down there and get started.



Q: After going on the Best Damn Sports Show, were you ever worried that maybe that would hinder your trade prospects?

CD: Not really, because what was said on the show was done so in a joking manner. It was just kind of, “Okay, Willie [Anderson] said something about me, now I'm going to say something about Willie.” It wasn't really anything that intense or personal. But, that's all in the past. I wish Willie and Marvin Lewis the best of luck and I wish them well in their season. I'm just happy to be part of a winning program where things can get even better.



Q: Corey, the Patriots play in Cincinnati in August. What kind of reception do you expect?

CD: I'm not too worried about that. I'm pretty sure I'll get a couple of boos, but that's the nature of the game. My whole focus is going out there and winning football games. I'm not too concerned about how those fans perceive me or not. That's not my focus. I just want to win football games and help the team win.



Q: Do you think the Patriots got a bargain? You've been a very productive guy and they get you for a second-round pick.

CD: I think everybody pretty much broke even. We're talking about the New England Patriots. This is a Super Bowl team. They're the defending Super Bowl champs. They got exactly what they wanted. I guess Cincinnati got exactly what they wanted. Corey Dillon got exactly what he wanted. I'm happy and I'm a part of a great organization. It's a good deal all around.



Q: Corey, you said you want to go to a winner and now you're on a winner. What was it about Cincinnati that made you think this couldn't be done in Cincinnati?

CD: I'd been there for seven years. Our best record was 8-8. You can kind of do the mathematics from that. It just didn't add up. Just being me and being a competitor, I wanted to be put in a situation where I could chase down my goals and my dreams. This is an ideal situation for me. I'm happy about it and I can't wait. I'd like to thank the Cincinnati Bengals for making it happen.



Q: If you had to describe Corey Dillon as a football player, what would you say about yourself?

CD: A blue-collar worker, tough, and someone who comes to work and gives 110 percent.



Q: Talk about what your relationship was with Coach Lewis.

CD: It wasn't as bad as everybody perceived it was. It was just a process of feeling each other out. I'm sure as things progressed if I was still in Cincinnati, things would have been fine, but that's not the case. I'm a Patriot and I'm happy. Coach Lewis is a great coach and I'm pretty sure he's going to do great things. He's going to move on and I'm going to move on.



Q: Other than the groin injury, did you miss any games with any other injuries in your seven years there?

CD: Not at all.


http://www.patriots.com/news/fullarticle.sps?id=28404&type=general

[TheCheshireCat]

Why did my trade get vetoed :mad:

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Why did my trade get vetoed :mad:
Don't know, I think the Hudson one should have been vetoed. You did give a lot for Halladay and Suzuki though.

[Illchill]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Why did my trade get vetoed :mad:

Wrong thread, and I told you on AIM, or it mighta been Tuki i told, ask him.Sox are looking great, esepcially after tonites beatin of the Yanks.

[Illchill]

Chargers "officialy" on the clock.Let's see what's happen.Re-post your mock draft posts if you want and see how accurate you are.

[TheCheshireCat]

LOL!! I love the Chargers

[Illchill]

ELI SUCKS! ELI SUCKS!......Musta been uncomfortable for poor Eli, thoguh I disagree on the fact that picks have the position to be able to "pick" their team.

[Illchill]

Didnt see big Rob gettin picked by the Raiders.

[TheCheshireCat]

HOLY !!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS???

1st 3rd and 3rd plus Rivers for Manning???

edit: Oh 5th, still....man

[cyborg ninja 14]

I knew Eli would goto the Giants:)

*checks watch* The Broncos first pick is a ways away....

[Slipknot]

The Patriots got a good defenseive Vince Wilfork, and got a pick coming up.

[Illchill]

Lets go Sox:)

[Illchill]

OK, anybody else tired of all this fuss over the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry? The two teams played last weekend for the first time since the ALCS, and ESPN, FOX and every other sports outlet of note were all over it. I mean, People wouldn't have paid as much attention to the second coming of Princess Di.

Hey, I admit it. I watched. But rivalry? Excuse me, shouldn't that come with quotation marks? Call me simple-minded, but how's this a rivalry when one team has won 26 World Series since 1919 and the other has won diddly, nada, squat, zero, zilch?

Duke-North Carolina basketball, that's a rivalry. Michigan-Ohio State football. Heck, give me the Cubs and Cardinals in baseball. A rivalry implies an even competition. Red Sox-Yankees? Hey, I got a better one -- Wile E. Coyote vs. the Roadrunner.

Yeah, yeah, yeah -- I know all about how the fans, the players, the front offices, even the owners don't care for each other. So what? There wasn't any love lost between Custer and the Sioux either, but that didn't make Little Big Horn a rivalry.

Two words for you: media hype. And who can blame us? The Bambino in 1919, Joe DiMaggio in 1949, Bucky Dent in 1978, The Boss for the past 30 years -- the Sox and Yankees certainly share a fascinating history. So when they get together (only 15 more games this season, starting Friday), it's OK to get excited.

Just don't call it a rivalry.

----CNNSI.com

Am I the only one who thinks this guys needs to visit Baseballology 101?

[Illchill]

OK, have been really sick the last few days, abd stomach flu, btu I excpect you guys to keep this above page 10.C'mon now.

Is the NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, Celts hiring Doc Rivers, the best couple of nights of baseball this year, and everything else not important enough to you?

Anyways, Spurs vs. Lakers, whose your pick?I am hoping for Spurs as I hate the Lakers, but Spurs IMO are outmatched.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Illchill
OK, have been really sick the last few days, abd stomach flu, btu I excpect you guys to keep this above page 10.C'mon now.

Is the NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, Celts hiring Doc Rivers, the best couple of nights of baseball this year, and everything else not important enough to you?

Anyways, Spurs vs. Lakers, whose your pick?I am hoping for Spurs as I hate the Lakers, but Spurs IMO are outmatched.

I think part of it might be that there are threads dedicated to both the NBA playoffs and the NHL playoffs

[Illchill]

Sigh, shoulda put 'official' in the title name.

[Soundwave]

I'm loving the baseball season so far. Mostly because my Rangers are actually competitive. They have a terrific young infield and they play hard all the time. I know it's early and it probably won't last all season but the future looks very bright here. If they can devlop some pitching watch out!

Going to the game tonight to watch them take on the mighty Red Sox.

[Illchill]

Oh, sorry about tongiht then;).No, just playing, should be a great game.But I believe you are facing Pedro.I am actually jealous of the Rangers infield.Blalock, Young, Soriano, AND Texiaria??!!Wow, that is unbeliavble.Even WITH Nomah, and Ortiz at 1st, they match up great with the BoSox infield.And remember, the Angels won the Series with a crappy rotation, you just need one real Ace to appear.Too bad it is Boston's year.No, really it is.Seriously.This year.I'm telling you:mad:

[Illchill]

Oopz, my bad, your facing Arroyo.But dont let the numbers fool.He went up against Kevin brown twice so far and Sox won both games, while he 4-hit them last time I think.When he locates his breaking stuff he can be very reliable.

[Illchill]

Big news peepz.Mr. Boston Herald reports that Pedro Martinez VOWS to be testing the market next year.

[the overtaker]

Boston Red Sox rule:)

[Soundwave]

Rangers sweep the Red Sox out of Arlington!! Everything is right with the world. Or is it?!!

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Illchill
Big news peepz.Mr. Boston Herald reports that Pedro Martinez VOWS to be testing the market next year.

The Marlins will get him =)

[Illchill]

Wait a sec now. manny says he will defer 5 million dollars each year to the Sox to pay for a new Pedro contract.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Originally posted by Illchill
Big news peepz.Mr. Boston Herald reports that Pedro Martinez VOWS to be testing the market next year.

Mabye hell sign with Arizona;) :D

[TheCheshireCat]

Your team is gay slipknot

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Your team is gay slipknot
Blow me.

[Illchill]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Your team is gay slipknot

1st place right?

[Illchill]

Does the NBA playoffs mean nothign to you?

[Illchill]

Kerry Collins will sign this week with the Raiders and it won't be as a backup, according to the New York Daily News.



Gannon


Collins



Rich Gannon, the Raiders' longtime starter who is coming back from a shoulder injury, will be released, according to Saturday's edition of the Daily News. The paper did not disclose the source of its report.


The paper reported that Collins has decided to accept a three-year contract offered by the Raiders and that it should be finalized this week.


While the Raiders could attempt to restructure Gannon's contract for less than the $7 million he's due, the Daily News reports they're more likely to release him.


This would open up the starting position for Collins, who has a stronger arm than Gannon, is younger than Gannon, and is a better fit for the historical profile of an Al Davis quarterback than Gannon.


While Gannon picks away with short passes, Davis has long advocated the vertical passing game that Collins is much more suited for.


Collins, who was released by the Giants when he declined to serve as a backup to No. 1 draft pick Eli Manning, had been thought to be too pricy for the Raiders. It had at first appeared likely he would to go to the Packers, but Collins then skipped a meeting with Green Bay and seemed headed to the Ravens as a backup.


ESPN.com

[Assassin32]

I don't buy it.

[Illchill]

Well buy it, it has happened.

[Assassin32]

No, it hasn't. Gannon is still on the roster and he's still the #1 QB.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by Assassin32
No, it hasn't. Gannon is still on the roster and he's still the #1 QB.
It has been all over ESPN, Gannon is going to FA, Collins is your new starting QB. Atleast you will have more money to spend on other players and you might actually compete this year.

[Assassin32]

Norv said he gets to stay.:mad: What the hell is FA? Free agency?

[Illchill]

Originally posted by Assassin32
Norv said he gets to stay.:mad: What the hell is FA? Free agency?

Yea

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by Assassin32
Norv said he gets to stay.:mad: What the hell is FA? Free agency?
Yes, free agency.

[Assassin32]

The Raiders will own you all.:cool:

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Good thing that the World Series isn't played in April, huh?

Seriously, you can't really even begin to look at baseball records until at least the end of April, if not the end of May....I wouldn't worry too much about the above....

bump

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by reggiebar
bump

bump again you punks...

Let's see....Yankess in first place 5 games up in the loss column to Boston, The Phillies only 1 game back (same number of losses though), Texas cooling off as Oakland is now in first....

Hate to say I told you all so, but I did. Let me lay it out again, "you can't really even begin to look at baseball records until at least the end of April, if not the end of May"

[Cobra Kai]

R.I.P. Ralph Wiley

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=1821759

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
bump again you punks...

Let's see....Yankess in first place 5 games up in the loss column to Boston
Let's see... Boston Red Sox were missing Nomar Garciaparra, Trot Nixon, Bill Mueller and we still maintained first place for a long time... now that your big boy Brown has hit his anual DL stint maybe you'll see how injuries can kill you.

[The Lizard]

That moron who dived over the benches and pushed aside the 4-year-old boy to grab the foul ball at that Rangers game last Sunday needs a severe beatdown. :mad:

[TheOmegaman]

leave the guy alone for chissakes.hell burn in hell soon enough........

[The Lizard]

No! His ass must be kicked in this life! :mad:

Although I'm sure someone in his home town is already going to do that. Last I read, people had posted his home address and phone online, and his home was deserted when the news crews came looking for him.

Oh well, at least the little boy that got pushed down got all that signed memorabilia and free tickets.

If the stupid obnoxious jerk had just given the kid the ball, or even NOT sat there grinning like an a-hole, people wouldn't be screaming for his blood now.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Let's see... Boston Red Sox were missing Nomar Garciaparra, Trot Nixon, Bill Mueller and we still maintained first place for a long time... now that your big boy Brown has hit his anual DL stint maybe you'll see how injuries can kill you.

Have you learned anything from the past 86 years?

[Brodie Bruce]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Have you learned anything from the past 86 years?

Heh ,I laughed, cause it was funny.

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

The Devil Rays are on a 7 game winning streak and are now 3rd in the division.:eek: 17-6 since May 20th.:eek:

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Have you learned anything from the past 86 years?
You can say the same about the Jets and Knicks.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
You can say the same about the Jets and Knicks.

I am not a Jets fan for one.

Two, I don't talk smack about the Knicks winning it all in November. Do I?

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
I am not a Jets fan for one.

Two, I don't talk smack about the Knicks winning it all in November. Do I?
Oh, my bad, those mighty Dolphins...

Secondly, do you see me talking smack about the Red Sox winning it all either? I never once said the Red Sox were going to win it this year or any other year, I don't make assumptions like that.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Oh, my bad, those mighty Dolphins...

Secondly, do you see me talking smack about the Red Sox winning it all either? I never once said the Red Sox were going to win it this year or any other year, I don't make assumptions like that.

Because they never will, hahahha :D

Fuzzy: Who cares? We're going to beat them in a few weeks ;)

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Oh, my bad, those mighty Dolphins...

Secondly, do you see me talking smack about the Red Sox winning it all either? I never once said the Red Sox were going to win it this year or any other year, I don't make assumptions like that.

Why the "F" did you respond to my post then?

I was simply reminding all of the cats at the Hype who back in April were freaking out that their team was losing or going crazy because their team was winning that baseball records don't mean jack until the end of May (if I remember you were one of the people going off about a win being a win no matter what time of the year).

If you didn't want to drag the sorry BoSox into this conservation, you should have left my post well enough alone as I was spot on with my observation about people over-reacting about baseball standings in April.

BTW, I am far too knowledgable about football and the Miami Dolphins to ever speak Superbowl in September and October when as they always start the season strong.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Because they never will, hahahha :D
Who got there asses kicked in fantasy baseball last week by a team named the Red Sox? Oh yeah it was you. You should be talking with that big sports market down in Miami.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Why the "F" did you respond to my post then?
Because you were acting like a cocky little bastard when I never even disagreed with you and lots of others didnt either about you saying April doesn't matter.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Because you were acting like a cocky little bastard when I never even disagreed with you and lots of others didnt either about you saying April doesn't matter.

Here is a little Hype history lesson for you kid....

Originally posted by PoAnTimRSexi
The Phillies fall to 1-6, after a pathetic offensive output(against Paul Wilson, for Christ's sake). Death to them all.

The Cubs are losing 7-2, to the Pirates. Death to them all, too.


Originally posted by reggiebar
Good thing that the World Series isn't played in April, huh?

Seriously, you can't really even begin to look at baseball records until at least the end of April, if not the end of May....I wouldn't worry too much about the above....

Originally posted by PoAnTimRSexi
Yeah, I agree, but it's still just as frustrating. Even more so when you consider the Phillies were one of the best teams in baseball halfway through the season last year, and then choked in the last 2 months. I'm afraid if they get off to an awful start, they'll never recover. :(

Originally posted by Illchill
Besides certain momentums, a win in April and a win in September both put a 1 in the win column and are the same.If the Phillies won maybe two more early last year, then the Marlins wouldnt have won the World Series probably.

Originally posted by reggiebar
The Marlins? Let me remind you that the Marlins were 19-29 on May 22nd last year.

Not for nothing, but "typical Boston fan" who believes that April and May mean anything in the long run of a baseball season....

When the Yankees started out 1-4 in 1998 were you counting them out? (They won 114 games that year BTW)

Please.....

Originally posted by Illchill
I am in school and should be doing spreadsheets, so I'll keep it short, but a win now counts the same as a wn later in the year, it helps the same, except for maybe certain momentum depending on who its against and when.

Originally posted by reggiebar
bump again you punks...

Let's see....Yankess in first place 5 games up in the loss column to Boston, The Phillies only 1 game back (same number of losses though), Texas cooling off as Oakland is now in first....

Hate to say I told you all so, but I did. Let me lay it out again, "you can't really even begin to look at baseball records until at least the end of April, if not the end of May"

[Slipknot]

PoAnTimRSexi agreed with you... Illchill stated a true fact that a win in Arpil is a win in September and didnt even disagree with you, not one person said no your wrong or anything like that so I don't see how you can be bragging right now. It seems by reading that, it is YOU who is the one trying to start a arguement by starting with Illchill when he didnt even come out and say your wrong, he just disagreed with a tiny portion of what you said... and now your making a big deal out of it.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
PoAnTimRSexi agreed with you... Illchill stated a true fact that a win in arpil is a win in september and didnt even disagree with you, not one person said no your wrong or anything like that so I don't see how you can be bragging right now.

Wrong again.

Let's see...

PoAnTimRSexi said, "I'm afraid if they get off to an awful start, they'll never recover."

Have they recovered?

Also, Illchill said, "it helps the same, except for maybe certain momentum depending on who its against and when."

You still think that the early Boston wins against the Yankees matter?

PLEASE

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Wrong again.

Let's see...

PoAnTimRSexi said, "I'm afraid if they get off to an awful start, they'll never recover."

Have they recovered?

Also, Illchill said, "it helps the same, except for maybe certain momentum depending on who its against and when."

You still think that the early Boston wins against the Yankees matter?

PLEASE
No you are wrong... PoAnTimRSexi said "Yeah, I agree" to you, did you not see that or what? He was frustrated and obviously wasn't serious when saying his team wouldn't rebound in April.

Are you a god damn idiot? Obviously the Boston wins against New York matters... if it comes down to a tie in the division or anything like that the Red Sox are now up what 6-1 in the series so a tie breaker as of now would go to the Red Sox. Then theres the factor of being confident playing the Yankees... if you beat them six times during the year and only lost once don't you think you would feel good about playing them again? I would, so now they have confidence in themselves playing against the Yankees and dealing with the hype of it. So yes it does matter, everything matters.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
No you are wrong... PoAnTimRSexi said "Yeah, I agree" to you, did you not see that or what? He was frustrated and obviously wasn't serious when saying his team wouldn't rebound in April.

Are you a god damn idiot? Obviously the Boston wins against New York matters... if it comes down to a tie in the division or anything like that the Red Sox are now up what 6-1 in the series so a tie breaker as of now would go to the Red Sox. Then theres the factor of being confident playing the Yankees... if you beat them six times during the year and only lost once don't you think you would feel good about playing them again? I would, so now they have confidence in themselves playing against the Yankees and dealing with the hype of it. So yes it does matter, everything matters.

Talk to me in September/October when you are drowning in more of your tears from the Yankees knocking Boston out of the playoffs or contention.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Talk to me in September/October when you are drowning in more of your tears from the Yankees knocking Boston out of the playoffs or contention.
It took you from 02:59 PM to 03:15 PM (16 minutes) to come up with that witty and intelligent response... wow.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
It took you from 02:59 PM to 03:15 PM (16 minutes) to come up with that witty and intelligent response... wow.

My girl called me (I have a life. You got one?)

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
My girl called me (I have a life. You got one?)
Lol, can't type when on the phone now? Of course I have a life, everyone has one... I go out on weekends with my friends just like you probably do or did do when you were my age.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, can't type when on the phone now? Of course I have a life, everyone has one... I go out on weekends with my friends just like you probably do or did do when you were my age.

No, to be honest, when I am talking to the woman that I love I give her my undivided attention.

Back to the topic at hand, Boston will be lucky to get a wild-card this year, let alone actually do anything in the playoffs.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
No, to be honest, when I am talking to the woman that I love I give her my undivided attention.

Back to the topic at hand, Boston will be lucky to get a wild-card this year, let alone actually do anything in the playoffs.
I could have posted what you posted with my eyes closed... it wasn't a very intelligent post and neither is this one. Your posts get weaker and weaker as the day goes on reggiebar.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I could have posted what you posted with my eyes closed... it wasn't a very intelligent post and neither is this one. Your posts get weaker and weaker as the day goes on reggiebar.

So do the Boston Red Sox.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
So do the Boston Red Sox.
Very witty.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Very witty.

Thanks. It was very witty if I say so myself.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Thanks.
You are very welcome.

[Illchill]

To be honest, the Yankees and the Sox have been way underahieving. The Sox have been playing like 500 baseball the past month and a half or so (I know there have been BIG injuries, but they shouldnt cost you so many wins), and the Yankees, yea they got the best record, but with that team they should have about 10 games on the Sox this year.


Glad to see someone bumped this thread up, it was on the brink of death;)

[Illchill]

It is almost the one year aniversary for my thread here, my pride and joy of Hypedom, maybe the only thing I ever did that was worth much on this place.

And why not discuss about the all-star picks, or more specifcally your all-star picks, just like this thread started off as.

[TheCheshireCat]

AL
1B: Frank Thomas
2B: Soriano
3B: Blalock
SS: Tejada
C: I-Rod
OF: Guerrero, Crawford, Manny

NL
1B: Casey
2B: Kent
3B: Lowell
SS: Scary as it is, I think Jack Wilson might be playing the best..lol
C: Barret
OF: Abreu, Bonds, Cabrera

[Slipknot]

Well... it is finally the demise of the Lakers, Jakcson is gone and Shaq wants a trade and Kboe opts out... wow what a day for LA, that sucks for them.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=lakersbreakup&prov=st&type=lgns

Jackson out as Lakers coach, Kobe opts out, O'Neal seeks trade

June 19, 2004

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) - The demise of the Los Angeles Lakers, hastened by the Detroit Pistons, gained shocking momentum Friday with the departure of coach Phil Jackson, a trade demand by Shaquille O'Neal and the free agency declaration of Kobe Bryant.

Jackson officially ended his five-year tenure in Los Angeles following an afternoon meeting with owner Jerry Buss.

"The experience of the past five years has been great," Jackson said in a statement released by the team. "Three (championship) rings and a fourth opportunity makes this a bittersweet ending, but it's time to pause and reflect."

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Jackson was offered another position with the organization but is not expected to stay on with the team he guided to three straight NBA titles from 2000-02.

Buss called Jackson the best coach in NBA history, adding, "Not only did he help lead us to three more championships, but he helped the Lakers regain our status as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, franchises in all of sports."

O'Neal has two years and more than $58 million left on his contract but told the Los Angeles Times he wants to follow Jackson out of town.

"The direction they're going in, if they're going to continue to go in the same direction, I don't want to be a part of this," O'Neal told the newspaper. "This team, it ain't about me, it ain't about Phil. It's supposed to be about team.

"When I was brought here by Jerry West, there was a team concept. ... It was something I wanted to be a part of. Now no one cares. I told you I'm all about winning championships. Now the organization is different. It seems right now they're trying to pit one person against another."

General manager Mitch Kupchak said Thursday he will try to satisfy O'Neal's demand but ruled out a sign-and-trade deal involving Bryant before the 25-year-old opted to become an unrestricted free agent.

"I want you guys to write that if any GM out there wants a hard-working big man who wants to win championships, call Mitch Kupchak because he'll entertain offers," O'Neal told the Los Angeles Times.

Jackson, 58, has won nine championships as a coach, tying him with Red Auerbach for the NBA record. His .725 winning percentage (832-316) is tops in league history.

But Jackson's last game with the Lakers was Tuesday's 100-87 loss to the Pistons, who completed a startling five-game triumph in the NBA Finals against a team with a roster boasting four sure-fire Hall of Famers.

[Slipknot]

AL
C: V. Martinez, I. Rodriguez, J. Varitek
1B: D. Ortiz, F. Thomas, T. Hafner
2B: A. Soriano, M. Bellhorn, J. Uribe
3B: M. Mora, A. Rodriguez, H. Blalock
SS: C. Guillen, M. Young, M. Tejada
LF: M. Ramirez, M. Lawton, C. Crawford
CF: C. Beltran, J. Damon, L. Ford
RF: V. Guerrero, J. Dye, J. Jones


NL
C: M. Barrett, J. Estrada, J. Kendall
1B: A. Pujols, S. Casey, J. Thome
2B: J. Kent, M. Loretta, L. Castillo
3B: S. Rolen, A. Ramirez, M. Lowell
SS: J. Wilson, R. Clayton, E. Renteria
LF: B. Bonds, L. Berkman, A. Dunn
CF: S. Posednik, K. Griffey Jr., S. Finley
RF: B. Abreu, M. Cabrera, J. Burnitz

[Illchill]

AL
1B-Ortiz and Thomas arent really 1B, more liek DH, but for 1B I would probably put Ken Harvey (Kinda wierd)
2B-Soriano or Uribe (Sorry Mark:(, no defense).
3B-A-Rod
SS-Nomar and Jeter shouldnt even be considered, Tejada all the way.
C-I am gonna pick I-Rod over Martinez, though I like Martinez.
OF-Vladdy
OF-Manny
OF-Carl Crawford
DH-Ortiz
SP-Huddy
SP-Mulder
SP-Schilling
RP-Mariano Rivera
RP-Keith Foulke barely over Cordero

[Illchill]

And I am also gonna make my picks for the end of the year, I know this sounds biased, but before the year started I was telling everyone Manny will win the MVP, and despite being behind Ortiz in that category as of now, i stand by my inital pick.I also think that since there will be no DL for Schil, he'll pull ou the Cy Young.Not cuz they are from Boston, but just lookit the facts.

Anyone else LOVE interleague play? I definately do, it is great. Pedro strking out Bonds on the 3-2 pitch was great.

[the overtaker]

barry bonds 0 for 3 nice

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by Illchill
SS-Nomar and Jeter shouldnt even be considered, Tejada all
OF-Carl Crawford

Uhhh Carlos Guillen is doing MUCh better than Tejada with a BREAKOUT year with Detroit and then theres SO many better players than Carl Crawford to pick... I mean Carlos Beltran is doing much better and is a center fielder to go along with Guerrero and Ramirez.

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Because they never will, hahahha :D

Fuzzy: Who cares? We're going to beat them in a few weeks ;) Who cares? look at the last 10 games column, peaches. :) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/standings

Carl Crawford,Rocco Balldelli, and Aubrey Huff make me cream my pants.:o

[Illchill]

Guillen

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
66 254 49 81 16 7 10 47 141 28 44 3 3 .385 .555 .319

Tejada
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
64 258 33 77 10 0 10 51 117 23 22 0 0 .356 .453 .298


Agreed, while i dont think a breakout year matters when it comes to votes, I'll give you the Guillen over Tejada thing. My bad Slip.

[Illchill]

Crawford

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
63 264 45 80 13 8 1 19 112 16 33 29 9 .342 .424 .303

Beltran

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
65 249 47 70 17 2 13 48 130 36 40 14 3 .372 .522 .281


Up to this point in the season, I'll admit Beltran is a better player, but with the offensive talent on the team, I would take the Crawford whose speed could be extremely useful to Torre. And it isnt exactly a big margain this year between Cawford and Beltran.
Crawford has 10 more hits, over 20 points on BA, over 2 times on SBs, and pretty much the same runs. If Crawford wasnt hitten leadoff/number 2 and hitting number 3 or 4 like Beltran, his BI would be greatly improved.










Also I dont really like Beltran.:)

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by Illchill
Also I dont really like Beltran.:)
I do and theres a possibility of him coming to Boston.

[Tukiluka]

Hey you Boston *****es! Dodgers beat up the Yanks on Friday. I was at the game. Biggest regular season crowd ever at Dodger Stadium. I threatened many a Yankee fan. It was very good. :)

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by Tukiluka
Hey you Boston *****es! Dodgers beat up the Yanks on Friday. I was at the game. Biggest regular season crowd ever at Dodger Stadium. I threatened many a Yankee fan. It was very good. :)
What about Saturday, I wanted a god damn sweep. Dodgers must win today.

[Slipknot]

Well, Griffey finally got to 500.

[The Sperminator]

He did? Bout damn time... that story was starting to bore me.

[RedStrikeForce]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Well, Griffey finally got to 500.
He should of done that like 2 or 3 years ago if he didn't get injured. He had a chance to hit 700 when he was 30.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by RedStrikeForce
He should of done that like 2 or 3 years ago if he didn't get injured. He had a chance to hit 700 when he was 30.
He should still make the Hall Of Fame, he needs to go to a AL team to just play DH.

[RedStrikeForce]

Originally posted by Slipknot
He should still make the Hall Of Fame, he needs to go to a AL team to just play DH.
Why??

Didn't he win like 6 gold gloves with Seattle? If he stays healthy for the rest of his career he should make it as a centre fielder.

[The Sperminator]

Originally posted by Slipknot
He should still make the Hall Of Fame, he needs to go to a AL team to just play DH.

Being a position player does increase the likelihood of injuries but I think DHing him right now would be a waste. He still has talent and value as a fielder.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by RedStrikeForce
Why??

Didn't he win like 6 gold gloves with Seattle? If he stays healthy for the rest of his career he should make it as a centre fielder.
He won't stay healthy.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Well, Griffey finally got to 500.

And tommorow hell probably get a career ending injury:o

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by The Sperminator
Being a position player does increase the likelihood of injuries but I think DHing him right now would be a waste. He still has talent and value as a fielder.
I mean more down the line of his career, like in a couple years or so... if he stays as a Center fielder for the rest of his career then he won't play very long.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by cyborg ninja 14
And tommorow hell probably get a career ending injury:o
He almost did diving for a ball a couple days ago.

[RedStrikeForce]

Originally posted by Slipknot
He won't stay healthy.
Then nobody would want a frail 33 year old as their DH.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by RedStrikeForce
Then nobody would want a frail 33 year old as their DH.
... he won't say healthy playing Center field, pretty much all of his injuries have come from the hardship of running around and diving in the outfield.

[The Sperminator]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I mean more down the line of his career, like in a couple years or so... if he stays as a Center fielder for the rest of his career then he won't play very long.


I'm surprised Bonds hasnt tried to switch leagues at this stage of his career to do what you're suggesting.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by The Sperminator
I'm surprised Bonds hasnt tried to switch leagues at this stage of his career to do what you're suggesting.
Yeah, he suprisingly hasn't had any big injury problems though... he would probably end up going to the Yankees or something if he did switch because you know Boston is too racist for him, he has never talked to Mo Vaughn, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, or even Nomar Garciaparra before obviously... all different ethnicities. I would never want Bonds on my favorite team just because of the jackass type things he says.

[The Sperminator]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Yeah, he suprisingly hasn't had any big injury problems though... he would probably end up going to the Yankees or something if he did switch because you know Boston is too racist for him, he has never talked to Mo Vaughn, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, or even Nomar Garciaparra before obviously... all different ethnicities. I would never want Bonds on my favorite team just because of the jackass type things he says.

Yeah, you have to appreciate Bonds strictly as an athlete because his off the field demeanor is horrible.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by The Sperminator
Yeah, you have to appreciate Bonds strictly as an athlete because his off the field demeanor is horrible.
Oh well, he has gotten his, he has gone 0 for 7 in the series against the Red Sox and Pedro struck him out.

[Tukiluka]

Originally posted by Slipknot
What about Saturday, I wanted a god damn sweep. Dodgers must win today. yeah, me too. I was at a weddign yesterday all day though, so I didn't have to suffer through ANOTHER Nomo debacle. Screw Nomo up his stupid Japanese ass! :mad:

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

Originally posted by Illchill
Crawford

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
63 264 45 80 13 8 1 19 112 16 33 29 9 .342 .424 .303

Beltran

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
65 249 47 70 17 2 13 48 130 36 40 14 3 .372 .522 .281


Up to this point in the season, I'll admit Beltran is a better player, but with the offensive talent on the team, I would take the Crawford whose speed could be extremely useful to Torre. And it isnt exactly a big margain this year between Cawford and Beltran.
Crawford has 10 more hits, over 20 points on BA, over 2 times on SBs, and pretty much the same runs. If Crawford wasnt hitten leadoff/number 2 and hitting number 3 or 4 like Beltran, his BI would be greatly improved.










Also I dont really like Beltran.:) **** Beltran, he hasn't even been the Royal's best player, and that's saying a lot http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v78/luckytrix/100_0044dub.jpg I cringed, really I did. Ken Harvey like a mo fo.

Oh and there's a correction, the game just ended, that's 11 now. :o

[Illchill]

Nomah with a grand salami, first longball of year.

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

Originally posted by Illchill
Nomah with a grand salami, first longball of year. Nomar shouldn't be on the all-star ballot.

[Illchill]

Originally posted by TheAlmightyFuzz
Nomar shouldn't be on the all-star ballot.

I alreayd said that, Jeter shouldnt even be in top 3 either.But of course the fans get to vote so they are 1 and 2.

[reggiebar]

Jose Contreras has finally been reuinted with his family that he left behind in Cuba when he defetced to play for the Yankees.

Watch out MLB as he is going to light up the second half of the season since all of his worries about his family are now behind him.

Mark my words, this is going to change the face of the Yankees and secure a spot in October.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Jose Contreras has finally been reuinted with his family that he left behind in Cuba when he defetced to play for the Yankees.

Watch out MLB as he is going to light up the second half of the season since all of his worries about his family are now behind him.

Mark my words, this is going to change the face of the Yankees and secure a spot in October.
Lol, wow... what about listening to ESPN news huh? I mean damn the Yankee fans have been saying Contreras is there man since they got him and hes sucked and used the excuse that it was his family not being here.... right, thats convincing.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, wow... what about listening to ESPN news huh? I mean damn the Yankee fans have been saying Contreras is there man since they got him and hes sucked and used the excuse that it was his family not being here.... right, thats convincing.

Wait and see.....you have no idea what it is like to be away from your family with the possibilty that you may never see them again....BTW, I didn't watch any TV over the past few days, so I have no idea what you are talkinh about in regards to ESPN News.

FYI, eat those sour grapes of yours as Boston isn't even making the playoffs this year.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I mean damn the Yankee fans have been saying Contreras is there man since they got him and hes sucked and used the excuse that it was his family not being here.... right, thats convincing.

LOL, foolish Red Sox fans have been saying for over 80 years "this is finally the year" LOL "yeah right"

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Wait and see.....you have no idea what it is like to be away from your family with the possibilty that you may never see them again....BTW, I didn't watch any TV over the past few days, so I have no idea what you are talkinh about in regards to ESPN News.

FYI, eat those sour grapes of yours as Boston isn't even making the playoffs this year.
Lol, a guy making millions of dollars is going to ***** and whine about not having his family there to confort him, oh poor baby... how old is he again? Yeahhhh, aren't baseball players supposed to be tough.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
LOL, foolish Red Sox fans have been saying for over 80 years "this is finally the year" LOL "yeah right"
right

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, a guy making millions of dollars is going to ***** and whine about not having his family there to confort him, oh poor baby... how old is he again? Yeahhhh, aren't baseball players supposed to be tough.

One day you might be lucky enough to find love and have a family and you will understand that money has nothing to do with happiness.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
right

Truth hurts, doesn't it? Maybe next year.....

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
One day you might be lucky enough to find love and have a family and you will understand that money has nothing to do with happiness.
He is supposed to perform... if money means nothing then why not just give up the money for the years he sucked. If he was so worried about his family then he shouldn't have been playing!

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Truth hurts, doesn't it? Maybe next year.....
Right...

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Right...

we will see in October

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
He is supposed to perform... if money means nothing then why not just give up the money for the years he sucked. If he was so worried about his family then he shouldn't have been playing!

You are such a little boy who has no idea about adult relationships.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
You are such a little boy who has no idea about adult relationships.
Lol, are you married? Right...

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, are you married? Right...

I was married once (I have been divorced for 5 years now) and I am in a committed relationship with a woman I love...have you ever even kissed a girl, little boy?

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
I was married once (I have been divorced for 5 years now) and I am in a committed relationship with a woman I love...have you ever even kissed a girl, little boy?
Lol, wow, can't hold up a relationship old man? You best be taking that viagra or you might be out another woMAN.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, wow, can't hold up a relationship old man? You best be taking that viagra or you might be out another woMAN.

you know nothing......

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
you know nothing......
I wish you and Butch a happy and loving relationship.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I wish you and Butch a happy and loving relationship.

Wow, you talk about your Mom that way....that isn't nice.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Wow, you talk about your Mom that way....that isn't nice.
Lol, all I have to say to that is wow...

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, wow, can't hold up a relationship old man? You best be taking that viagra or you might be out another woMAN.

So, you are not only racist, but a homophobe - that's nice.

[Miss Kitty]

I hate homophobes and racist. Is there a difference?

Kitty

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Miss Kitty
I hate homophobes and racist. Is there a difference?

Kitty

Many times they are one in the same, but there is certainly a difference.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
So, you are not only racist, but a homophobe - that's nice.
Lol, you keep sinking lower and lower.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, you keep sinking lower and lower.

Simply pointing out the obvious (you were the one who made the 'joke' about me and men - don't make racist and homophobic remarks and I won't point them out)

You truly are a little boy who has much growing up to do before you are a man.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Simply pointing out the obvious (you were the one who made the 'joke' about me and men - don't make racist and homophobic remarks and I won't point them out)

You truly are a little boy who has much growing up to do before you are a man.
Go for the viagra to releave tension in the relationship. :up: :)

[Brodie Bruce]

Packers Picking Up Tim Couch, scale of 4 to 11, what's your call?

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by BrodieBruce
Packers Picking Up Tim Couch, scale of 4 to 11, what's your call?
He's no Brett Favre, in any case the QB will ALWAYS be a let down to all Green Bay fans after Favre retires... no matter who they get. On a scall 4 to 11 I give Couch a 7.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Go for the viagra to releave tension in the relationship. :up: :)

You used that line about 10 posts ago (find some original material)

[Spider-Gamer]

Originally posted by reggiebar
You used that line about 10 posts ago (find some original material)
LOL!:D

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
You used that line about 10 posts ago (find some original material)
Lol, this coming from Mr. Original, oh man.

[Brodie Bruce]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, this coming from Mr. Original, oh man. His name is reggiebar:confused:

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by BrodieBruce
His name is reggiebar:confused:
Good observation.

[Spider-Gamer]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Good observation.
I have to agree! :o

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by BrodieBruce
Packers Picking Up Tim Couch, scale of 4 to 11, what's your call?

As a back-up he is great to have on your bench, but as a starter, I question if he will ever live up to his potential (perhaps learning from Brett Favre for a year will help him?)

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by BrodieBruce
His name is reggiebar:confused:

Mr. October, not Mr. Original

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Good observation.

Yes, I forgot how "orginal" Slipknot is :rolleyes:

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Mr. October, not Mr. Original
Why didn't you sign up for SHH fantasy baseball on yahoo? I would have loved to kick your ass in it, quite the shame.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Why didn't you sign up for SHH fantasy baseball on yahoo? I would have loved to kick your ass in it, quite the shame.

I have a life

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Yes, I forgot how "orginal" Slipknot is :rolleyes:
Don't take it out on me just because your username sucks.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Don't take it out on me just because your username sucks.

okay

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
I have a life
I saw that one coming... I love it when people say that like they have no free time and they post on a comic book message board. Playing fantasy baseball doesn't take much time just to let you know, takes about two minutes to set your lineup for a week in advance... I think you could spare the two minutes.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I saw that one coming... I love it when people say that like they have no free time and they post on a comic book message board. Playing fantasy baseball doesn't take much time just to let you know, takes about two minutes to set your lineup for a week in advance... I think you could spare the two minutes.

If they do a NFL football one in August, I will certainly sign up (honestly, I had no idea that there was a baseball one or a may have entertained the idea)

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
If they do a NFL football one in August, I will certainly sign up (honestly, I had no idea that there was a baseball one or a may have entertained the idea)
Oh... I think there will be a football one, not sure though.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Good observation.
FYI, Mr. Orignal, that Slipknot quote of yours may be a lyric in a Slipknot song, but it is actaully based on a very old quote "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger" and can't be attributed to that crappy band, so if you want to discuss original ideas make sure you have some.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Oh... I think there will be a football one, not sure though.

It would be good to put our NFL knowledge to the test.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
FYI, Mr. Orignal, that Slipknot quote of yours may be a lyric in a Slipknot song, but it is actaully based on a very old quote "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger" and can't be attributed to that crappy band, so if you want to discuss original ideas make sure you have some.
Yes, I know it is a old phrase, that is why indeed I put it in the quote you jackass... Slipknot used that in one song that was well used. I liked the phrase and always did like it and thats why it is in the quote.

[CheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Playing fantasy baseball doesn't take much time just to let you know, takes about two minutes to set your lineup for a week in advance.

This is true, but you're still retarded.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by CheshireCat
This is true, but you're still retarded.
Do retards kick your ass in fantasy baseball often?

[Illchill]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Do retards kick your ass in fantasy baseball often?

I am not feeling the love guys.

Reggiebar, I head up the fantasy league, too bad you didnt join.
I think Malice might head up the football one this year again.


I hate when you guys say us Bostonians say 'this is the year' every year, cuz we don't.I don't know why you guys say that, but we have learned, and are extremely skeptical, with little optimism.The you guys always bring up the past, cuz you know, it really has nothing to do with the present, but whatever.

Just a idea for this thread, why not post your all-time teams for your favortie teams, whetehr it be NBA, MLB, NFL, or NHL.That could bring up some good discussion, instead of just Slipkont and Reggiebar flirting for 2 pages;)

[Illchill]

Star center fielder Carlos Beltran was traded from Kansas City to the Houston Astros on Thursday night as part of a three-way deal that also sent closer Octavio Dotel to Oakland.


Carlos Beltran
Center Field
Kansas City Royals
Profile


2004 SEASON STATISTICS
GM HR RBI R SB AVG
68 15 51 51 14 .278




The Royals wound up with three prospects: highly touted third baseman Mark Teahen and right-hander Mike Wood from Oakland, and catcher John Buck from the Astros.


"This is obviously huge for our organization," Astros general manager Gerry Hunsicker said. "Carlos Beltran is one of the most exciting, complete players in our game today.


"He's the prototype we've been looking for for a long time. He's going to be a very exciting force for us in the middle of our lineup," he said.


The A's also got cash from Kansas City, an amount under $1 million.


The trade is Houston's second in as many Thursdays. The Astros last week sent outfielder Richard Hidalgo to the Mets for relief pitcher David Weathers.


The 27-year-old Beltran, the biggest prize on the trade market, can become a free agent after the season. He is represented by Scott Boras, who usually does not have his players re-sign before testing the free-agent market.


The multitalented Beltran is hitting .278 with 15 homers, 51 RBI and 14 steals. He would succeed Craig Biggio as the Astros' center fielder, with Biggio likely moving to left.


Dotel, 30, is 0-4 with a 3.12 ERA and 14 saves in 17 chances in his first year as a closer following the trade of Billy Wagner to Philadelphia in the offseason. He takes over as the closer in an Oakland bullpen that has more blown saves (14) than saves (13).




WOW!

Out of the blue.

[Brodie Bruce]

out o fthe blue? Didn't you read all the articles tht said that Beltran was gonna be traded?

[TheAlmightyFuzz]

The Royals couldn't do any worse, good riddance, but don't get rid of Sweeney and Randa like you wanted to. :up:

[Illchill]

Not to the Stros though, Dotel wasnt even mentioned in trade rumors to my knowledge.

[Illchill]

Dotel is on ym fantasy team, I hope his does good with the A's, btu we may be battling them for a wildcard spot, and the real baseball goes before fantasy.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Do retards kick your ass in fantasy baseball often?

Only in leagues where I autodraft because the draft is saturday night.

[Illchill]

Wow, I had school and some people had work, that was the best night Chesire. I am sure you are an unbeliable pimp and the life of every party, btu 2 hours ona Saturday ngiht isn't too much.Just one night.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Illchill
Wow, I had school and some people had work, that was the best night Chesire. I am sure you are an unbeliable pimp and the life of every party, btu 2 hours ona Saturday ngiht isn't too much.Just one night.

I really don't care, but saying I'm getting my ass kicked with my team composed of players I didn't pick, is retarded. I don't rearrange my schedule for fantasy baseball either. I did have a party that night actually, and I wouldn't have missed it to draft a fantasy baseball team :rolleyes:

[Illchill]

Make adjustments.Trade.Free agents.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Only in leagues where I autodraft because the draft is saturday night.
But you got your ass kicked terribly, I mean damn that was a ass kicking.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Illchill
Make adjustments.Trade.Free agents.

:rolleyes: Look at the team I drafted compared to what I have now. It still doesn't beat drafting the best players when they're available.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
I really don't care, but saying I'm getting my ass kicked with my team composed of players I didn't pick, is retarded. I don't rearrange my schedule for fantasy baseball either. I did have a party that night actually, and I wouldn't have missed it to draft a fantasy baseball team :rolleyes:
Whining won't help the ass kicking now.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
But you got your ass kicked terribly, I mean damn that was a ass kicking.

What the hell are you even talking about? The season isn't even over moron.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
What the hell are you even talking about? The season isn't even over moron.
I am talking about our matchup when we played against eachother... what are you talking about?

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
I am talking about our matchup when we played against eachother... what are you talking about?

Oh, who the hell cares. Not only do I not remember the week, but one week doesn't determine the season and who cares. I'm talking about the season as a whole, which you haven't won yet and probably won't, so shut up.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by TheCheshireCat
Oh, who the hell cares. Not only do I not remember the week, but one week doesn't determine the season and who cares. I'm talking about the season as a whole, which you haven't won yet and probably won't, so shut up.
Denial.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Anyone out there want Roberto Alomar? He said he wants out of Arizona and I dont care if he leaves.

[Illchill]

Originally posted by cyborg ninja 14
Anyone out there want Roberto Alomar? He said he wants out of Arizona and I dont care if he leaves.

Not me. Maybe Yankees.

[Soundwave]

My Rangers are in first place!! It probably won't last all year, but they are a great story. They play hard every night and they are exciting to watch. I'm going to see them take on the Astros tonight(if it doesn't rain) and their new outfielder Carlos Beltran. I guess that's why Houston traded Hidalgo, because they wanted to make a run at Beltran. Should be a great series.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Denial.

I never denied you won. How is that denial?

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, wow... what about listening to ESPN news huh? I mean damn the Yankee fans have been saying Contreras is there man since they got him and hes sucked and used the excuse that it was his family not being here.... right, thats convincing.

Let's see, first game that Contreras gets to pitch in front of his family was today...so, how did the outing go for Jose?

6IP, 2H, 10K, 0 ER

Also, they recorded his fastest pitch today at 101 MPH

As the wins keep comingthis summer, I will continue to serve you the crow...bon appetiete.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Let's see, first game that Contreras gets to pitch in front of his family was today...so, how did the outing go for Jose?

6IP, 2H, 10K, 0 ER

Also, they recorded his fastest pitch today at 101 MPH

As the wins keep comingthis summer, I will continue to serve you the crow...bon appetiete.
Lol, I figured you were someone like this... one start good then you will go and talk like you know it all but when he does ****ty it will be because of a injury or something else. Even with the start yesterday he still has 5.53 ERA.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Lol, I figured you were someone like this... one start good then you will go and talk like you know it all but when he does ****ty it will be because of a injury or something else. Even with the start yesterday he still has 5.53 ERA.

Obviously, that ERA was when his family was still in Cuba...

wait and see...wait and see....

BTW, Contreras is a second half pitcher anyhow, so I wouldn't get too excited about the nonsense that you spout out on a daily basis.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Obviously, that ERA was when his family was still in Cuba...

wait and see...wait and see....

BTW, Contreras is a second half pitcher anyhow, so I wouldn't get too excited about the nonsense that you spout out on a daily basis.
Well, atleast I don't have to worry about you guys adding Freddy Garcia to your pitching staff anymore.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Well, atleast I don't have to worry about you guys adding Freddy Garcia to your pitching staff anymore.

I never wanted the guy...I don't buy him as a big time post season pitcher and couldn't see him handling the pressure of the pinstripes.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
I never wanted the guy...I don't buy him as a big time post season pitcher and couldn't see him handling the pressure of the pinstripes.
Did you hear about what Randy Johnson said when asked if he would like a trade to the New York Yankees? Lol, he siad the clam chowder is better in Boston... I laughed so hard when I saw that, he pretty much said screw New York and said trade me to Boston.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Did you hear about what Randy Johnson said when asked if he would like a trade to the New York Yankees? Lol, he siad the clam chowder is better in Boston... I laughed so hard when I saw that, he pretty much said screw New York and said trade me to Boston.

Funny! It would be too wierd to have Randy Johnson in New York as he kileld us for so long, it would really feel like cheating since we can't seem to beat the guy.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
Funny! It would be too wierd to have Randy Johnson in New York as he kileld us for so long, it would really feel like cheating since we can't seem to beat the guy.
I hope he comes to boston in a way but then again he is so damn old that we would probably have to give up someone very good to get him... but I cannot imagine us having Martinez, Schilling, R. Johnson, Lowe and Wakefield in the same pitching rotation... it would be amazing.

[reggiebar]

Originally posted by Slipknot
but I cannot imagine us having Martinez, Schilling, R. Johnson, Lowe and Wakefield in the same pitching rotation... it would be amazing.
and I don't "want" to imagine it ;)

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by reggiebar
and I don't "want" to imagine it ;) You guys might end up with Russ Ortiz, he hasn't been that good this year but he was a 20 game winner... and I just read on ESPN.com that the Sox and the Braves are discussing a trade involving Andruw Jones but its one of those damn ESPN insider sotries so I cannot read the story, I assume they mean the Red Sox by saying Sox. Damn ESPN Insiders.

[Illchill]

No, I thnk it was White Sox, I remember soemthing about it vaguely.

[Illchill]

I am waiting for the Randy to come back on the hill. 2 more K's and I can sit back, knowing have just watched history, turn off my tv and let my night of 'net surfing commence.

[Illchill]

Congrats Randy.

[Poeman]

someone back me up here in the Yankees or redsox thread. TCC thinkgs Yankees vs Redsox isnt the biggest rivalry but Jets vs dolphins is :confused:

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Poeman
someone back me up here in the Yankees or redsox thread. TCC thinkgs Yankees vs Redsox isnt the biggest rivalry but Jets vs dolphins is :confused:

Learn to read. I never said Dolphins vs Jets is the biggest rivalry.

[TheCheshireCat]

Originally posted by Illchill
Congrats Randy.

I traded D-Train and some hitter for him in a league at the beginning of the season :D

[Illchill]

I like the Red Sox, and hate the Yankees. We all know this. I am nto an idiot though, i know the Sox will always find ways to lose and that the Yankees are a dominant team, better than the Sox. My other Sox fan friend is a naive one sadly:(.Says the Yankees are overrated in their lineup. Will someone agree with me, that the Yanks lineup is way not overrated and is in fact pretty dominating.

[the overtaker]

Originally posted by Illchill
I like the Red Sox, and hate the Yankees. We all know this. I am nto an idiot though, i know the Sox will always find ways to lose and that the Yankees are a dominant team, better than the Sox. My other Sox fan friend is a naive one sadly:(.Says the Yankees are overrated in their lineup. Will someone agree with me, that the Yanks lineup is way not overrated and is in fact pretty dominating.

Maybe your friend says that because its true, I hate people that always jump back and forth on issues pick a side pal.

[Illchill]

Red Sox is my team, but Yankees are better, that is my side.

And in other news, the streak is over.

[Poeman]

Originally posted by Illchill
I like the Red Sox, and hate the Yankees. We all know this. I am nto an idiot though, i know the Sox will always find ways to lose and that the Yankees are a dominant team, better than the Sox. My other Sox fan friend is a naive one sadly:(.Says the Yankees are overrated in their lineup. Will someone agree with me, that the Yanks lineup is way not overrated and is in fact pretty dominating.

I was listening to sports radio yesterday, and the topic was brought up, and no the Yankees lineup isnt overrated. 21 games over 500 isnt overrated. Best record in baseball isnt overrated. So your friend was wrong :)

Overtaker is just a annoyed Redsox fan also who just doesnt come to realize the actual truth as you do. :)

[cyborg ninja 14]

Originally posted by Illchill
I like the Red Sox, and hate the Yankees. We all know this. I am nto an idiot though, i know the Sox will always find ways to lose and that the Yankees are a dominant team, better than the Sox. My other Sox fan friend is a naive one sadly:(.Says the Yankees are overrated in their lineup. Will someone agree with me, that the Yanks lineup is way not overrated and is in fact pretty dominating.

The yankees lineup is dominating but there weakness is the pitching, and we all know that pitching wins games. In other news Gagne blew a save but the D-backs lost again:(

[Illchill]

Originally posted by Poeman
I was listening to sports radio yesterday, and the topic was brought up, and no the Yankees lineup isnt overrated. 21 games over 500 isnt overrated. Best record in baseball isnt overrated. So your friend was wrong :)

Overtaker is just a annoyed Redsox fan also who just doesnt come to realize the actual truth as you do. :)

It's not that I like the Yankees as a team, I just realize, we lose, they win. I have lived through too many Sox falls, despite being just 15. Last year was a backbreaker.I am still one of the Fenway Faithful, and a Champ is still possible, but hard to reach, but let's go Sox. And Yankees still suck immensely.

[the overtaker]

Originally posted by Poeman
I was listening to sports radio yesterday, and the topic was brought up, and no the Yankees lineup isnt overrated. 21 games over 500 isnt overrated. Best record in baseball isnt overrated. So your friend was wrong :)

Overtaker is just a annoyed Redsox fan also who just doesnt come to realize the actual truth as you do. :)

A's swept by the red sox, realize that pal.

[Poeman]

yeah but how far are the red sox

what really counted was RedSox swept by yankees

[the overtaker]

No what really counted was the yanks swept by the mets.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by Poeman
yeah but how far are the red sox

what really counted was RedSox swept by yankees
Yankees swept by the Red Sox and the Mets... two sweeps beats one.

[the overtaker]

Originally posted by Slipknot
Yankees swept by the Red Sox and the Mets... two sweeps beats one.

The man does have a point.