The official 2008 MLB thread - Page 6

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Maine getting squeezed early

saldana · 04-05-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Maine getting squeezed early

how about it....i couldnt believe some of those calls...that said, he seems to be having a hard time getting anything but the fast ball over the plate.

and oh yeah....ballgame over, rays win, thhhhhhhhhhhhhhe rays win!

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 03:48 PM

can they please STFU about Reyes handshakes

saldana · 04-05-2008, 03:51 PM

damn him for having a personality

saldana · 04-05-2008, 03:53 PM

maine just doesnt seem to have it today...he cant throw any breaking pitches, so the braves are just sitting dead red and waiting for the fastballs

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 03:55 PM

Maine looks like he has really good stuff. Nice movement on his fastball and a nasty changeup. I think this is the year he becomes a top line starter and wins 18-20 games.

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 04:02 PM

Maine is reguarly hitting 95 on the gun, I don't understand why he isn't using his changeup more for an outpitch.

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 04:07 PM

Inge is making the most of his playing time

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 04:37 PM

are you fucking kidding me they called that a catch????

what a fuck job, fucking joke

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 04:39 PM

at least they got it correct but it still costs us a potential run

Izulde · 04-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Love that 4 run 6th inning.

Willis was absolutely pissed when that 3rd run crossed the plate.

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 04:47 PM

that call still cost the Mets a run, game should be tied

Izulde · 04-05-2008, 04:54 PM

Oh, I'm watching the White Sox game.

Lathum · 04-05-2008, 05:08 PM

That Peavy guy is pretty good

Izulde · 04-05-2008, 05:10 PM

HR by Dye for the insurance run!

5-3 White Sox going into bottom of 8th.

Izulde · 04-05-2008, 05:27 PM

Here we go... BOBBY JENKS TIME!

Buccaneer · 04-05-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

That Peavy guy is pretty good

Izulde · 04-05-2008, 05:36 PM

White Sox win 5-3!

Yay! We're above .500!

sterlingice · 04-05-2008, 06:34 PM

Gil Meche a bit shaky today. He's getting back to nibbling, it looks like and that needs to turn around.

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MikeVic · 04-05-2008, 06:41 PM

First time through, and at least the Jays' starting pitching has looked good.

Cringer · 04-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Houston blew it today. Glad our ace pitcher has two bad starts and likes to give up RBI hits to the opposing pitch in each game. Yay for Oswalt.

Arles · 04-05-2008, 11:44 PM

Justin Upton, Conner Jackson and Chris Young did some serious damage against the Rockies today. If those three can get it together this year, the DBacks could be a very good team.

sterlingice · 04-06-2008, 02:54 PM

Twins fans need to give the Royals pitching staff a fruit basket or something for getting Morneau going.

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Lathum · 04-06-2008, 03:03 PM

this home plate ump has been horrible in the Mets -Braves game

Karlifornia · 04-06-2008, 03:13 PM

********ATTENTION EVERYONE...I HAVE BREAKING NEWS*******

Barry Zito sucks.

sterlingice · 04-06-2008, 03:15 PM

Oof... I mean, I figured maybe the Giants would get, at worst, a league average pitcher for their insane investment. But this is horrible.

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Buccaneer · 04-06-2008, 03:24 PM

I was talking to my SF brother and he said that the season would be considered a success if they don't lose 100.

sterlingice · 04-06-2008, 03:33 PM

Ah, so that's like the Royals standards. Tho this year, hopes are a bit higher.

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JS19 · 04-06-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

this home plate ump has been horrible in the Mets -Braves game

Yea, that was pretty bad. Seemed like the Braves were getting squeezed much more than the Mets, too bad they couldn't take advantage. Mets offense looked like they were just going through the motions up there.

Lathum · 04-06-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

Yea, that was pretty bad. Seemed like the Braves were getting squeezed much more than the Mets, too bad they couldn't take advantage. Mets offense looked like they were just going through the motions up there.

agree 100%. I really hope these guys don't think they can take off every fifth day because Santana is pitching, he didn't deserve that effort they gave today

sterlingice · 04-06-2008, 03:57 PM

Royals salvage game 3 with the Twins to come home 4-2 after a sweep of the Tigers and then 1-2 vs the Twins. Great defense and good pitching keys the 3-1 win today.

Now it's time for Opening Day vs the Yankees Tuesday on Greater Kansas City Day. I'll be at the game Wednesday night if anyone else is going to be there

SI

Neuqua · 04-06-2008, 04:00 PM

Ping Astros Fans:

Lathum · 04-06-2008, 04:03 PM

I know its early but Cubs fans have to be pleased with Kerry Woods start

terpkristin · 04-06-2008, 04:09 PM

Alas, what a weekened to forget for the Red Sox.

I don't care if he's not what he used to be, you don't load the bases when Frank Thomas is on-deck...

/tk

tucker rocky · 04-06-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

********ATTENTION EVERYONE...I HAVE BREAKING NEWS*******

Barry Zito sucks.

Also, Brett Myers. 2 starts unimpressed.
I'll give him some leeway though, last year a closer, this year back in the rotation.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-07-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Royals salvage game 3 with the Twins to come home 4-2 after a sweep of the Tigers and then 1-2 vs the Twins. Great defense and good pitching keys the 3-1 win today.

Now it's time for Opening Day vs the Yankees Tuesday on Greater Kansas City Day. I'll be at the game Wednesday night if anyone else is going to be there

SI

Yep, great to see the Royals do so well on the opening road trip.

Depending on what happens tonight in the championship game, you may need to adjust your plans accordingly. They may have to cut a hole in the fences to get all the big-headed beaker fans in the stadium.

Chief Rum · 04-08-2008, 12:12 AM

Okay, just start to erect the Torii statue in centerfield right now.

Chief Rum · 04-08-2008, 12:30 AM

BTW, Hunter saved what I think is a pretty impressive streak. We entered the ninth with a chance to extend what is now something like a 160 game winning streak when leading going into the ninth. Obviously, that's a situation that lends itself to victories, but a whole season's worth of wins without a loss? Pretty damn impressive.

K-Rod tried to blow it tonight, but Torii totally saved the Halos.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-08-2008, 07:47 AM

Christ! What is it with the Yankees and rain for home openers? First, they have their own home opener rained out. Now, they come to KC for their home opener and it's expected to pour cats and dogs most of the day.

samifan24 · 04-08-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Okay, just start to erect the Torii statue in centerfield right now.

He's a good player and has always played well against the Tribe. I can't take much more of Joe Borowski, though.

watravaler · 04-08-2008, 01:04 PM

So, should we all be rushing to pick up Carlos Quentin in our fantasy leagues? Why did the Diamondbacks cut bait on this guy? His minor league numbers are about as impressive as they come...

MrBug708 · 04-08-2008, 01:19 PM

Thank goodness Andruw Jones will only be a Dodger for one more year after this one

Cringer · 04-08-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

Ping Astros Fans:

This was meant for me wasn't it mofo?

Astros tried to blow their home opener against the Cards yesterday just as they did the Chicago series. Wandy Rodriguez had a great game pitching yesterday and then new Houston closer had a brilliant first showing in front of Astros fans by blowing it completely. Thankfully it was homerun Monday for the Astros hitters yesterday and Tejada got one to win in the bottom of the ninth.

This season is going to kill me, I might need to go back on the truck.

Arles · 04-08-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by watravaler

So, should we all be rushing to pick up Carlos Quentin in our fantasy leagues? Why did the Diamondbacks cut bait on this guy? His minor league numbers are about as impressive as they come...

Quentin had a hot month, but then struggled with injuries and consistency for over a year. He was going to be part of the Haren deal, but Oakland wanted someone from Chicago instead, so the DBacks sent him to the Sox and used that player in the Haren deal.

I've always liked him, but he had some injury concerns, his FA clock was ticking and he wasn't going to play over Chris Young, Upton or Byrnes - so they dealt him.

Schmidty · 04-08-2008, 04:40 PM

I love the Tigers, but even as a huge fan, I'm getting a sick, twisted sort of delight watching a team with a $130 payroll getting thumped, and looking confused.

I still think they'll pull out of it.

sterlingice · 04-08-2008, 08:03 PM

One hell of a set of games yesterday between the Cubs-Pirates and then walkoffs by the Astros and Angels.

SI

sterlingice · 04-08-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Christ! What is it with the Yankees and rain for home openers? First, they have their own home opener rained out. Now, they come to KC for their home opener and it's expected to pour cats and dogs most of the day.

Fortunately no rain interrupted the game and the Royals won their home opener 5-2. As an aside, the rain put a damper on Greater Kansas City day- I was trying to get a couple of copies of the Star and I couldn't find anyone selling any anywhere.

SI

JonInMiddleGA · 04-08-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Thank goodness Andruw Jones will only be a Dodger for one more year after this one

Understand now why I shed no tears when he left Atlanta?

For those not following, he's hitting .115, .179 OBP, .154 SLG, with 8 strikeouts.

Arles · 04-08-2008, 08:38 PM

Pretty smart extension by the DBacks on Chris Young (5yrs - $28 mil):

"Young will get a $1 million signing bonus plus $1.75 million in 2009, $3.25 million in 2010, $5 million in 2011, $7 million in 2012 and $8.5 million in 2013. There is an $11 million option and $1.5 million buyout for 2014. Young became the first major league rookie ever to have at least 30 home runs and 25 stolen bases last season, with 32 homers and 27 steals."

I think he's going to be a 30-30 stud and getting him for the next 5-6 seasons after this for an average of under $6 mil is a great move for the DBacks.

sterlingice · 04-08-2008, 08:44 PM

How many years of free agency did they buy out? Just 1 and a bunch of arby years?

SI

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04-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#251
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Maine getting squeezed early

04-05-2008, 03:48 PM	#253
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	can they please STFU about Reyes handshakes

04-05-2008, 03:51 PM	#254
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	damn him for having a personality

04-05-2008, 03:53 PM	#255
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	maine just doesnt seem to have it today...he cant throw any breaking pitches, so the braves are just sitting dead red and waiting for the fastballs

04-05-2008, 03:55 PM	#256
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Maine looks like he has really good stuff. Nice movement on his fastball and a nasty changeup. I think this is the year he becomes a top line starter and wins 18-20 games.

04-05-2008, 04:02 PM	#257
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Maine is reguarly hitting 95 on the gun, I don't understand why he isn't using his changeup more for an outpitch.

04-05-2008, 04:07 PM	#258
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Inge is making the most of his playing time

04-05-2008, 04:37 PM	#259
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	are you fucking kidding me they called that a catch???? what a fuck job, fucking joke

04-05-2008, 04:39 PM	#260
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	at least they got it correct but it still costs us a potential run

04-05-2008, 04:47 PM	#262
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	that call still cost the Mets a run, game should be tied

04-05-2008, 05:08 PM	#264
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	That Peavy guy is pretty good

04-05-2008, 06:34 PM	#269
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Gil Meche a bit shaky today. He's getting back to nibbling, it looks like and that needs to turn around. 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!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-05-2008 at 06:34 PM.

04-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#270
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04-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#271
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04-06-2008, 02:54 PM	#273
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Twins fans need to give the Royals pitching staff a fruit basket or something for getting Morneau going. 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!"

04-06-2008, 03:03 PM	#274
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04-06-2008, 03:15 PM	#276
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Oof... I mean, I figured maybe the Giants would get, at worst, a league average pitcher for their insane investment. But this is horrible. 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!"

04-06-2008, 03:24 PM	#277
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I was talking to my SF brother and he said that the season would be considered a success if they don't lose 100.

04-06-2008, 03:33 PM	#278
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Ah, so that's like the Royals standards. Tho this year, hopes are a bit higher. 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!"

04-06-2008, 03:57 PM	#281
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Royals salvage game 3 with the Twins to come home 4-2 after a sweep of the Tigers and then 1-2 vs the Twins. Great defense and good pitching keys the 3-1 win today. Now it's time for Opening Day vs the Yankees Tuesday on Greater Kansas City Day. I'll be at the game Wednesday night if anyone else is going to be there 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!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-06-2008 at 03:58 PM.

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Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	BTW, Hunter saved what I think is a pretty impressive streak. We entered the ninth with a chance to extend what is now something like a 160 game winning streak when leading going into the ninth. Obviously, that's a situation that lends itself to victories, but a whole season's worth of wins without a loss? Pretty damn impressive. K-Rod tried to blow it tonight, but Torii totally saved the Halos. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

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