2009 MLB Regular Season Thread - Page 3

Logan · 04-06-2009, 04:56 PM

I'm seeing Sabathia pitch as a Yankee for the first time...and while I obviously don't mind seeing them suffer, I hope they put some kind of weight clause in CC's contract. I don't even know if it's possible in baseball, but to give this behemoth that much money for that long of a period without some sort of protection would be insane.

Baltimore is hitting him around nicely.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 04-06-2009, 05:09 PM

7 years for a gargantuan man who pitched 600 innings last year.

ISiddiqui · 04-06-2009, 05:19 PM

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Baltimore is hitting him around nicely.

Well it is pretty cold in Baltimore, so I'm not sure I'd put that much stock in his pitching performance.

Travis · 04-06-2009, 05:22 PM

I hate picking up guys based on a one game sample size, but this Emilio Bonifacio kid is just absolutely tearing it up today. 4-4 with an inside the park home run, a bunt single, 2 or 3 stolen bases and 4 runs scored already. Not a bad start to the season.

Atocep · 04-06-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Whereas I was thinking last night how refreshing an addition he was to Sunday Night Baseball, an analyst that I could actually stand to listen to as opposed to the blithering idiot that sits next to Jon Miller regularly.

I'd much rather listen to Steve Phillips than Joe Morgan. He's easy to listen to and he seems like a very intelligent guy. However, he doesn't know jack shit about baseball and as a Met fan I have a hard time taking any of his analysis seriously.

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They would need to add the great Orel Hershisher for that to happen in my book. He's the best analyst I've ever heard.

Hershiser was amazing his first game in the booth and I believe I even posted about it here. Since then, though, its as if he was told to dumb it down a bit because he's been good, but not great and he doesn't go as in-depth with things as he did.

Butter · 04-06-2009, 05:24 PM

Reds manage 3 hits today. That'll probably be about their average.

Logan · 04-06-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

I hate picking up guys based on a one game sample size, but this Emilio Bonifacio kid is just absolutely tearing it up today. 4-4 with an inside the park home run, a bunt single, 2 or 3 stolen bases and 4 runs scored already. Not a bad start to the season.

A 3B with 2B eligibility, in my Yahoo league at least. Had an open roster spot anyway, worth a flier. Thanks.

ISiddiqui · 04-06-2009, 05:29 PM

Yeah, even if he is the next Tuffy Rhodes, if you have an open spot, why not?

Travis · 04-06-2009, 05:44 PM

There we go. I picked him up after his 4th AB of the day and he promptly grounds out his first AB after.

The jinx is solid and still rolling!

Now to nab some Red Sox players...

samifan24 · 04-06-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

Hershiser was amazing his first game in the booth and I believe I even posted about it here. Since then, though, its as if he was told to dumb it down a bit because he's been good, but not great and he doesn't go as in-depth with things as he did.

I had the same exact reaction. His commentary was so cerebral and focused that I wonder if ESPN told him to tone it down. If so that's a shame because he and Al Leiter have been the two best color guys I've heard in a long time. It's probably not a coincidence that both are recently retired pitchers and also new to the broadcast booth.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-06-2009, 06:54 PM

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I'd much rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboard or a howling dog than Joe Morgan.

Fixed that for you

stevew · 04-06-2009, 06:56 PM

Mlb audio mobile is already broken. Worked earlier. Sigh

terpkristin · 04-06-2009, 06:56 PM

O's finished off the Yankees 10-5. Not a fan of the camera crew on the YES network.

/tk

JonInMiddleGA · 04-06-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

I had the same exact reaction. His commentary was so cerebral and focused that I wonder if ESPN told him to tone it down.

Just off the top of my head, thinking about the games I've caught with Hershiser working, I suspect it might not be so much a case of tone down the intellect as shorten the points. Doing that could have the same effect, harder to make a deep point in less time, but on a weekly/national game there's probably less tolerance built-in for in depth stuff.

I mean, I grew accustomed to, and didn't mind, having some of the discussions during Braves games go on through 2-3 innings but it's easier to get away with that when you have the same audience for 150 games a year.

Lathum · 04-06-2009, 07:58 PM

Fucking Heilman, where was that last year you bum!

Travis · 04-06-2009, 07:59 PM

So it's only opening day and the odds of the Jays doing much this year are pretty low, but it sure is a treat to watch Halladay work. Nice of the guys to give him a cushy lead but he looks like he's in one of those zones where 2 or 3 runs would have been enough.

Now if they can just field a team that'll make him want to stay in Toronto once his contract is up.

sterlingice · 04-06-2009, 08:08 PM

I like Purcey as my "deep" sleeper in fantasy baseball this year.

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DeToxRox · 04-06-2009, 08:12 PM

Jays bats are gonna give teams hell. Not the best offense by any means, but some solid contact guys who can motor a bit. Halladay is the best pitcher in baseball also.

Travis · 04-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Wow, my opening game jinx factor is in mid season form.

Come on Doc, lock it down.

DeToxRox · 04-06-2009, 08:15 PM

And I say that and it's 9-5 now.

sterlingice · 04-06-2009, 09:03 PM

What's going on in Toronto?

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Travis · 04-06-2009, 09:08 PM

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What's going on in Toronto?

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Enough people being idiots and throwing stuff on the field (including baseballs) that Leyland pulled the Tigers off the field. PA announcement that if it continued that the game could be forfeited as well as legal action pursued against those found to be throwing items, then the Tigers retake the field.

Pure stupidity really. I hope the fans around those tossing the stuff are pointing them out for the ushers/security to get rid of.

MizzouRah · 04-06-2009, 10:06 PM

and yet again the Cardinals look for a closer...

stevew · 04-06-2009, 11:03 PM

Woot. This is likely the only time all year the Pirates will be over .500

ISiddiqui · 04-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Btw, loving the fact that ESPN is now including "OPS" in its summary about the batter and obviously they've been telling their commentators to explain it a bit (especially Steve Phillips). Not bad, ESPN. Soon they'll be throwing around Adjusted ERA+ and VORP

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Chief Rum · 04-07-2009, 02:24 AM

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I don't care for it myself, but I thought he just pointed to his lord and savior twice. Pretty tame for him

Haven't thought about it for a bit, but IIRC, Frankie is pointing to his grandmother or grandfather when he does that. He does it after every save. He also fist pumps a lot.

He also usually puts two batters on before trying. He must have been amped today and forgot.

DeToxRox · 04-07-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Haven't thought about it for a bit, but IIRC, Frankie is pointing to his grandmother or grandfather when he does that. He does it after every save. He also fist pumps a lot.

He also usually puts two batters on before trying. He must have been amped today and forgot.

I LOL'd.

stevew · 04-07-2009, 02:35 AM

me too.

Chief Rum · 04-07-2009, 02:36 AM

Heh, I hope you guys are laughing at the second part, because the first part, I am serious (he's pointing to whichever one of his grandparents has passed away, pretty sure it's grandpa).

sterlingice · 04-07-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Btw, loving the fact that ESPN is now including "OPS" in its summary about the batter and obviously they've been telling their commentators to explain it a bit (especially Steve Phillips). Not bad, ESPN. Soon they'll be throwing around Adjusted ERA+ and VORP

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Yeah, in about 30 years

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Ronnie Dobbs2 · 04-07-2009, 08:02 AM

The best part was when Miller was talking about OPS and how Chipper Jones OPS was great last season, Morgan comes in and says "You have to remember he almost hit .400 last season." I chuckled, then cried a tear for the loss of Ken Tremendous.

larrymcg421 · 04-07-2009, 08:12 AM

Nevermind his insanity about the traditional stats vs. sabremetric, I'm simply wondering how 44 points away is "almost".

Ksyrup · 04-07-2009, 08:25 AM

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Mlb audio mobile is already broken. Worked earlier. Sigh

You're on Blackberry? When I looked into ordering it yesterday, it said audio wasn't available until after opening day. Maybe they had issues with it. I'd like to know if it works before getting it for today's games.

Ksyrup · 04-07-2009, 08:29 AM

I wouldn't put too much stock into Sabathia's performance. As I recall, he was terrible in April last year and seemed to recover fairly well. I mean, I hope the guy never wins a game as a Yankee, and yesterday was certainly fun to listen to, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Unfortunately.

ISiddiqui · 04-07-2009, 08:34 AM

From the ESPN bottom line, I believe he was 1-4 with an ERA over 7 last April. So, yah... waaay too early.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-07-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I wouldn't put too much stock into Sabathia's performance. As I recall, he was terrible in April last year and seemed to recover fairly well.

1-4 with a 7.76 ERA. And two more bad starts to begin May after that.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-07-2009, 09:17 AM

Signed up for Gameday Audio. Ready for the White Sox-Royals season opener. Gonna be a cold one.

lordscarlet · 04-07-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

I hate picking up guys based on a one game sample size, but this Emilio Bonifacio kid is just absolutely tearing it up today. 4-4 with an inside the park home run, a bunt single, 2 or 3 stolen bases and 4 runs scored already. Not a bad start to the season.

Ugh. Not only are the Nats the ones that allowed this, but they traded him to Florida in the offseason (in the deal that got Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham).

The only positive not yesterday was that Adam Dunn started his contract off right, with a monster 3 run shot. He apparently has had an opening day homer in 4 of the last 5 seasons.

Karlifornia · 04-07-2009, 12:51 PM

2 hours until Lincecum time. I'm pumped. Just please don't get shelled in the first inning.

Big Fo · 04-07-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Btw, loving the fact that ESPN is now including "OPS" in its summary about the batter and obviously they've been telling their commentators to explain it a bit (especially Steve Phillips). Not bad, ESPN. Soon they'll be throwing around Adjusted ERA+ and VORP

.

I would rather they list OBP and SLG separately, but they are making an effort.

sterlingice · 04-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Kindof ugly game in Chicago. Buehrle has thrown 80 pitches thru 4 but the Royals have left 7 guys on. The White Sox had a runner thrown out at home. 1-1 bottom 4.

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DaddyTorgo · 04-07-2009, 02:30 PM

I can officially confirm that I am disliked by my family.

My father got tickets to yesterday's (now today's) Sox game. First time he's ever had a spare ticket offered to him too. But does he offer to take me...his firstborn son? Nope. He's taking my sister instead

. Just for that I'm going to tell the nursing home attendents to let him sit in his feces for a few extra hours every year on Opening Day.

SackAttack · 04-07-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I can officially confirm that I am disliked by my family.

My father got tickets to yesterday's (now today's) Sox game. First time he's ever had a spare ticket offered to him too. But does he offer to take me...his firstborn son? Nope. He's taking my sister instead

. Just for that I'm going to tell the nursing home attendents to let him sit in his feces for a few extra hours every year on Opening Day.

Are you having a tough time dealing with the reality of not being Daddy's Girl, DT?

DaddyTorgo · 04-07-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Are you having a tough time dealing with the reality of not being Daddy's Girl, DT?

he didn't spend hours in the yard playing catch with my sister, or teaching my sister how to pitch

SackAttack · 04-07-2009, 02:56 PM

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he didn't spend hours in the yard playing catch with my sister, or teaching my sister how to pitch

Could that be because she didn't NEED his tutelage to be good at those things?

Ksyrup · 04-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Apparently AJ Pierzynski stayed out too late last night:

(from MLB GameCast)

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A. Pierzynski singled to left, A. Pierzynski out stretching at second

DaddyTorgo · 04-07-2009, 03:17 PM

MVP...MVP!!

Lil-Petey puts the third pitch he sees into the Monster seats!

sterlingice · 04-07-2009, 03:30 PM

Why does it always have to be Jim fucking Thome

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sterlingice · 04-07-2009, 03:30 PM

And Hillman should be shot for putting in Farnsworth instead of Cruz

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Ksyrup · 04-07-2009, 03:40 PM

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And Hillman should be shot for putting in Farnsworth instead of Cruz

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No, I think the GM bears the blame on this one. When the GM goes out and overspends on a bad setup guy, the manager is pretty much forced to use him, isn't he? That signing was ridiculous, even before Farnsworth threw a pitch this year.

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04-06-2009, 05:22 PM	#104
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	I hate picking up guys based on a one game sample size, but this Emilio Bonifacio kid is just absolutely tearing it up today. 4-4 with an inside the park home run, a bunt single, 2 or 3 stolen bases and 4 runs scored already. Not a bad start to the season. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

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Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Reds manage 3 hits today. That'll probably be about their average. __________________ My listening habits

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Yeah, even if he is the next Tuffy Rhodes, if you have an open spot, why not? __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

04-06-2009, 05:44 PM	#109
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	There we go. I picked him up after his 4th AB of the day and he promptly grounds out his first AB after. The jinx is solid and still rolling! Now to nab some Red Sox players... __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

04-06-2009, 04:56 PM	#101
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'm seeing Sabathia pitch as a Yankee for the first time...and while I obviously don't mind seeing them suffer, I hope they put some kind of weight clause in CC's contract. I don't even know if it's possible in baseball, but to give this behemoth that much money for that long of a period without some sort of protection would be insane. Baltimore is hitting him around nicely.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Mlb audio mobile is already broken. Worked earlier. Sigh

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Fucking Heilman, where was that last year you bum!

04-06-2009, 07:59 PM	#116
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	So it's only opening day and the odds of the Jays doing much this year are pretty low, but it sure is a treat to watch Halladay work. Nice of the guys to give him a cushy lead but he looks like he's in one of those zones where 2 or 3 runs would have been enough. Now if they can just field a team that'll make him want to stay in Toronto once his contract is up. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

04-06-2009, 08:08 PM	#117
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I like Purcey as my "deep" sleeper in fantasy baseball this year. 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!"

04-06-2009, 08:12 PM	#118
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Jays bats are gonna give teams hell. Not the best offense by any means, but some solid contact guys who can motor a bit. Halladay is the best pitcher in baseball also.

04-06-2009, 08:13 PM	#119
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Wow, my opening game jinx factor is in mid season form. Come on Doc, lock it down. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

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DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	And I say that and it's 9-5 now.

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	What's going on in Toronto? 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!"

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MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	and yet again the Cardinals look for a closer...

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Woot. This is likely the only time all year the Pirates will be over .500

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Btw, loving the fact that ESPN is now including "OPS" in its summary about the batter and obviously they've been telling their commentators to explain it a bit (especially Steve Phillips). Not bad, ESPN. Soon they'll be throwing around Adjusted ERA+ and VORP . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	me too.

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Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I wouldn't put too much stock into Sabathia's performance. As I recall, he was terrible in April last year and seemed to recover fairly well. I mean, I hope the guy never wins a game as a Yankee, and yesterday was certainly fun to listen to, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Unfortunately. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	From the ESPN bottom line, I believe he was 1-4 with an ERA over 7 last April. So, yah... waaay too early. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Kindof ugly game in Chicago. Buehrle has thrown 80 pitches thru 4 but the Royals have left 7 guys on. The White Sox had a runner thrown out at home. 1-1 bottom 4. 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!"

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DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I can officially confirm that I am disliked by my family. My father got tickets to yesterday's (now today's) Sox game. First time he's ever had a spare ticket offered to him too. But does he offer to take me...his firstborn son? Nope. He's taking my sister instead . Just for that I'm going to tell the nursing home attendents to let him sit in his feces for a few extra hours every year on Opening Day.

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