The official 2008 MLB thread - Page 37

sterlingice · 09-28-2008, 04:40 PM

White Sox have gone final, winning 5-1

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Karlifornia · 09-28-2008, 04:51 PM

Lincecum= 3 IP, 9 K's...He's thrown a lot of pitches, but it could be an all-timer, folks

Crapshoot · 09-28-2008, 05:05 PM

The Mets are going home!

Izulde · 09-28-2008, 05:07 PM

White Sox will need to win their next game and the one-game playoff it looks like, but at least we've stayed alive.

Young Drachma · 09-28-2008, 05:16 PM

CC is the real deal. Period. Wow. Congrats to the Brewers now and the Rays too. Now they'll be the only team in MLB to have banners up from the postseason of both leagues.

Sad that the Mets choked again, but...it's not like they didn't have chances.

zums · 09-28-2008, 05:24 PM

sooo.... by my calculation CC can go on 3 days rest again and pitch in game 2 of the NLDS, which would then allow him to come back on regular rest for game 5. scary thought if you are the phillies.

a cubs-brewers NLCS would be absolutely crazy.

ISiddiqui · 09-28-2008, 06:25 PM

Oh well, guess I'll root for the Rays in the playoffs (my AL team). And, why not, the Brewers too (they haven't been there since '82 after all)

molson · 09-28-2008, 06:29 PM

It is just me or do the playoffs just seem really awesome this year:

Rays v. Twins/White Sox
Red Sox v. Angles

Cubs v. Dodgers
Phillies v. Brewers

Lots of new blood, the champs defending their title, old-school and new-school.

Young Drachma · 09-28-2008, 06:40 PM

Nice mix of old and new, like you said, but without it being devoid of major markets. Should be fun to check out.

Buccaneer · 09-28-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

It is just me or do the playoffs just seem really awesome this year:

Rays v. Twins/White Sox
Red Sox v. Angles

Cubs v. Dodgers
Phillies v. Brewers

Lots of new blood, the champs defending their title, old-school and new-school.

Absolutely, esp. if the Twins can get in.

MikeVic · 09-28-2008, 07:15 PM

I'm looking forward to the playoffs for sure.

Karlifornia · 09-28-2008, 07:19 PM

oh yeah..playoffs will be sweet

MrBug708 · 09-28-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

And I'm watching Tim Lincecum strike out the side again. Man, nothing beats baseball at times like this.

Co-Signed. The Dodgers in the postseason and the Giants sitting at home

Crapshoot · 09-28-2008, 07:25 PM

Well hey, when you spend $40M more, one would expect you to do a little better. That's okay - I'm happy to have the Dodgers run by Colletti in perpetuity.

Buccaneer · 09-28-2008, 07:44 PM

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The Pirates tied the 1933-48 Philadelphia Phillies' major league record of 16 consecutive losing seasons - the longest losing run in any of the four major pro sports leagues.

Wow. With 95 losses, it wasn't close to not tie the record.

Dr. Sak · 09-28-2008, 08:25 PM

They'll extend that streak next year.

Logan · 09-28-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

So Pinella pulls his starter after 2 innings.

I know it is his perogotive to rest guys, get guys work, etc... but that doesnt sit well with me.

No problem with it from me.

molson · 09-28-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

So Pinella pulls his starter after 2 innings.

I know it is his perogotive to rest guys, get guys work, etc... but that doesnt sit well with me.

It's a tough balance.

But I think if you win 97 games you earn the right to set yourself up for the playoffs however the hell you want.

It's more annoying when teams who are out of it don't put out there best efforts against teams that are still contending (and it that sense it was cool to see the Royals and Indians and Marlins show up.)

sterlingice · 09-28-2008, 09:08 PM

Sorry, we ran out of good pitchers in the Twins series with Meche and the newly-pitching-good Davies in games 1 and 2. Greinke is gassed and needed to stop for the season so Ducky pitched and, while he hasn't been bad, he's not up to the caliber of Mecher or Greinke or even Hiram (Kyle Davies) by a long shot.

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rowech · 09-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Why do people think teams MUST play their good players in these situations? If I've got my playoff spot, I can do whatever the heck I want to do with my team.

Lathum · 09-28-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

Why do people think teams MUST play their good players in these situations? If I've got my playoff spot, I can do whatever the heck I want to do with my team.

I didnt mean to come off wrong, I completely agree with that. As a Met fan it just gave me a creepy feeling.

stevew · 09-28-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Wow. With 95 losses, it wasn't close to not tie the record.

well, to have a winning record they needed to turn 15 of those wins into losses. There were certainly enough times they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this year.

Like, honestly, if they had one more consistent pitcher they would have been close to 500.

Anyways, Andy Laroche did a helluva job when they handed him the 3b job.

nothing like a .144/.220/.235 line in 160AB following the Bay trade.

I knew they'd have a hard time after the Bay deal, but I didn't anticipate they would be this bad.

BishopMVP · 09-29-2008, 12:38 AM

Josh Beckett pushed back to at least Game 3. Not the biggest deal because Lester had been the better pitcher the last 5 months, but Beckett's postseason resume is impeccable. Plus it does potentially line him up to go 1-4-7 in the ALCS if we get by the Angels in 4 or 5. Which will not be easy, seeing as we're 1-8 against them this year and 2 of our important hitters - Drew/Lowell - are questionable right now.

Young Drachma · 09-29-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

It's more annoying when teams who are out of it don't put out there best efforts against teams that are still contending (and it that sense it was cool to see the Royals and Indians and Marlins show up.)

Yeah, but it could explain part of why they're out of it in the first place. They didn't care enough and are dealing with their own issues.

miami_fan · 09-29-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by molson

It's a tough balance.

But I think if you win 97 games you earn the right to set yourself up for the playoffs however the hell you want.

It's more annoying when teams who are out of it don't put out there best efforts against teams that are still contending (and it that sense it was cool to see the Royals and Indians and Marlins show up.)

Why do the best teams have the opportunity to do whatever the hell they want but the teams who are out it don't? Especially in baseball where the dynamics of many of these teams has changed due to September call-ups.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-29-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

It's more annoying when teams who are out of it don't put out there best efforts against teams that are still contending (and it that sense it was cool to see the Royals and Indians and Marlins show up.)

In all fairness, the Royals have been a much better team this year than in past years. They won 75 games with a VERY young roster (and likely would have won yesterday had Greinke pitched). Considering they were around 60 wins only 2 years ago, that's a pretty significant improvement in what is a very competitive division. Here's to hoping the Royals continue the upward trend next year.

molson · 09-29-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

In all fairness, the Royals have been a much better team this year than in past years. They won 75 games with a VERY young roster (and likely would have won yesterday had Greinke pitched). Considering they were around 60 wins only 2 years ago, that's a pretty significant improvement in what is a very competitive division. Here's to hoping the Royals continue the upward trend next year.

Sure, that's my point, they showed up and played very well at the end of the year, and actually caused this White Sox game this afternoon to matter by taking 2 of 3 from the Twins.

Coffee Warlord · 09-29-2008, 10:56 AM

By the way.

I have tickets to Game 1 of the Cubs - Dodgers. Whooooooo!

MikeVic · 09-29-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

By the way.

I have tickets to Game 1 of the Cubs - Dodgers. Whooooooo!

Don't make any comments about the Cubs doing good while at the game.

Coffee Warlord · 09-29-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Don't make any comments about the Cubs doing good while at the game.

My powers only apply to posting in threads here. We're safe.

lungs · 09-29-2008, 11:53 AM

As a Brewer fan, yesterday was absolutely unreal.

Sweed · 09-29-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

By the way.

I have tickets to Game 1 of the Cubs - Dodgers. Whooooooo!

If you are in the front row STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM ANY FOUL POPUPS WHILE THE CUBS ARE IN THE FIELD! Thanks.

molson · 09-29-2008, 02:43 PM

So what happens if they can't get this game in today? They might be playing this thing in the early AM.

DeToxRox · 09-29-2008, 02:47 PM

Chuck Hernandez was fired yesterday and still has to coach today. Must be awkward in the clubhouse.

Coffee Warlord · 09-29-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweed

If you are in the front row STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM ANY FOUL POPUPS WHILE THE CUBS ARE IN THE FIELD! Thanks.

Bleachers, thank you.

EagleFan · 09-29-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

My powers only apply to posting in threads here. We're safe.

In that case if the NLCS happens to be the Cubs and the Phillies could you post here everytime it looks like the Cubs are doing well.

FWIW, if the Phils lose I'll be backing the Cubs.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 06:17 PM

I'm on the edge of my seat watching the game.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 06:54 PM

Ugh. Fucking Floyd... gets out of a jam only to overthrow the ball to first resulting in a 2-1 Tigers lead thus far top the 6th.

Neuqua · 09-29-2008, 07:01 PM

The Cubs led the NL in strikeouts for the 8th consecutive season. Considering how much the pitching staffs have turned over in those 8 years, I think that is rather remarkable.

Anyone know what the record is?

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:04 PM

Garcia's pulled in bottom of 6th. Tying run on 2nd.

Come on White Sox!

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:07 PM

Galarraga (sp) replacing Garcia. So from one starter to another.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:12 PM

YES!!!

Back to back wild pitches!!

2-2 tie!

Dye on first 0 outs!

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:12 PM

Another pitcher for the Tigers.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:19 PM

Runners on 1st and 2nd after IBB of Konkerko. 1 out.

Griffey up to bat!

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:22 PM

Griffey walks on 4 straight pitches!

Bases loaded!

Alexei Ramirez up to bat!

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:22 PM

Another pitching change for the Tigers.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:25 PM

HOLY SHIT!!!
HOLY SHIT!!!

GRAND SLAM!!!

GRAND SLAM!!!!

6-2 WHITE SOX!!!!

ALEXEI!!!!

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:35 PM

Thornton was in for a couple batters until a throwing error by Cabrera. Dotel pitching for White Sox now.

Griffey's been replaced by Brian Anderson in CF.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:52 PM

Linebrink in to pitch for White Sox top 8th.

Izulde · 09-29-2008, 07:59 PM

Linebrink strikes out the side!!!!

3 outs left!!!

09-28-2008, 04:40 PM	#1801
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	White Sox have gone final, winning 5-1 SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-28-2008, 04:51 PM	#1802
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09-28-2008, 05:07 PM	#1804
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09-28-2008, 05:16 PM	#1805
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	CC is the real deal. Period. Wow. Congrats to the Brewers now and the Rays too. Now they'll be the only team in MLB to have banners up from the postseason of both leagues. Sad that the Mets choked again, but...it's not like they didn't have chances. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

09-28-2008, 06:25 PM	#1807
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09-28-2008, 05:05 PM	#1803
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	The Mets are going home!

09-28-2008, 05:24 PM	#1806
zums H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Dec 2000	sooo.... by my calculation CC can go on 3 days rest again and pitch in game 2 of the NLDS, which would then allow him to come back on regular rest for game 5. scary thought if you are the phillies. a cubs-brewers NLCS would be absolutely crazy.

09-28-2008, 06:29 PM	#1808
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	It is just me or do the playoffs just seem really awesome this year: Rays v. Twins/White Sox Red Sox v. Angles Cubs v. Dodgers Phillies v. Brewers Lots of new blood, the champs defending their title, old-school and new-school.

09-28-2008, 06:40 PM	#1809
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Nice mix of old and new, like you said, but without it being devoid of major markets. Should be fun to check out.

09-28-2008, 07:15 PM	#1811
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I'm looking forward to the playoffs for sure.

09-28-2008, 07:19 PM	#1812
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	oh yeah..playoffs will be sweet __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#1814
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Well hey, when you spend $40M more, one would expect you to do a little better. That's okay - I'm happy to have the Dodgers run by Colletti in perpetuity.

09-28-2008, 08:25 PM	#1816
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	They'll extend that streak next year.

09-28-2008, 09:08 PM	#1819
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Sorry, we ran out of good pitchers in the Twins series with Meche and the newly-pitching-good Davies in games 1 and 2. Greinke is gassed and needed to stop for the season so Ducky pitched and, while he hasn't been bad, he's not up to the caliber of Mecher or Greinke or even Hiram (Kyle Davies) by a long shot. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-28-2008, 09:27 PM	#1820
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Why do people think teams MUST play their good players in these situations? If I've got my playoff spot, I can do whatever the heck I want to do with my team.

09-29-2008, 12:38 AM	#1823
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Josh Beckett pushed back to at least Game 3. Not the biggest deal because Lester had been the better pitcher the last 5 months, but Beckett's postseason resume is impeccable. Plus it does potentially line him up to go 1-4-7 in the ALCS if we get by the Angels in 4 or 5. Which will not be easy, seeing as we're 1-8 against them this year and 2 of our important hitters - Drew/Lowell - are questionable right now.

09-29-2008, 10:56 AM	#1828
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	By the way. I have tickets to Game 1 of the Cubs - Dodgers. Whooooooo!

09-29-2008, 11:53 AM	#1831
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	As a Brewer fan, yesterday was absolutely unreal.

09-29-2008, 02:43 PM	#1833
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	So what happens if they can't get this game in today? They might be playing this thing in the early AM. Last edited by molson : 09-29-2008 at 02:44 PM.

09-29-2008, 02:47 PM	#1834
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Chuck Hernandez was fired yesterday and still has to coach today. Must be awkward in the clubhouse.

09-29-2008, 06:17 PM	#1837
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I'm on the edge of my seat watching the game. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 06:54 PM	#1838
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Ugh. Fucking Floyd... gets out of a jam only to overthrow the ball to first resulting in a 2-1 Tigers lead thus far top the 6th. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:01 PM	#1839
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09-29-2008, 07:04 PM	#1840
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Garcia's pulled in bottom of 6th. Tying run on 2nd. Come on White Sox! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:07 PM	#1841
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Galarraga (sp) replacing Garcia. So from one starter to another. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:12 PM	#1842
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	YES!!! Back to back wild pitches!! 2-2 tie! Dye on first 0 outs! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:12 PM	#1843
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Another pitcher for the Tigers. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:19 PM	#1844
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Runners on 1st and 2nd after IBB of Konkerko. 1 out. Griffey up to bat! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:22 PM	#1845
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09-29-2008, 07:22 PM	#1846
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Another pitching change for the Tigers. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:25 PM	#1847
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!!! GRAND SLAM!!! GRAND SLAM!!!! 6-2 WHITE SOX!!!! ALEXEI!!!! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:35 PM	#1848
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Thornton was in for a couple batters until a throwing error by Cabrera. Dotel pitching for White Sox now. Griffey's been replaced by Brian Anderson in CF. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:52 PM	#1849
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Linebrink in to pitch for White Sox top 8th. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-29-2008, 07:59 PM	#1850
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Linebrink strikes out the side!!!! 3 outs left!!! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

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