MLB in-season thread (1 Viewer)

[Billy Bats]

Behind Doc Halladay's 1-0 complete game shutout, Phils become first team to clinch a playoff berth.

 

[Smack Tripper]

The Bill Buckner curb your enthusiasm is awesome and must see TV for all you chuckleheads.

 

[beaux]

Behind Doc Halladay's 1-0 complete game shutout, Phils become first team to clinch a playoff berth.

Which isn't a good thing. I think I saw on ESPN that since the beginning of the wild card in 1995, the team that has clinched first had won the World Series three times while losing in the first round six times.

 

[Billy Bats]

Behind Doc Halladay's 1-0 complete game shutout, Phils become first team to clinch a playoff berth.

Which isn't a good thing. I think I saw on ESPN that since the beginning of the wild card in 1995, the team that has clinched first had won the World Series three times while losing in the first round six times.

I bet none of those teams had Halladay, Lee, Hamels and a team on a mission!

 

[beaux]

Behind Doc Halladay's 1-0 complete game shutout, Phils become first team to clinch a playoff berth.

Which isn't a good thing. I think I saw on ESPN that since the beginning of the wild card in 1995, the team that has clinched first had won the World Series three times while losing in the first round six times.

I bet none of those teams had Halladay, Lee, Hamels and a team on a mission!

There have been a lot of teams trying to buy championships.

 

[Billy Bats]

Behind Doc Halladay's 1-0 complete game shutout, Phils become first team to clinch a playoff berth.

Which isn't a good thing. I think I saw on ESPN that since the beginning of the wild card in 1995, the team that has clinched first had won the World Series three times while losing in the first round six times.

I bet none of those teams had Halladay, Lee, Hamels and a team on a mission!

There have been a lot of teams trying to buy championships.

Don't hate!

 

[Thunderlips]

Behind Doc Halladay's 1-0 complete game shutout, Phils become first team to clinch a playoff berth.

Which isn't a good thing. I think I saw on ESPN that since the beginning of the wild card in 1995, the team that has clinched first had won the World Series three times while losing in the first round six times.

I bet none of those teams had Halladay, Lee, Hamels and a team on a mission!

Come on...Maddux, SMoltz, Glavine? Philly should be the overwhelming favorite to win this thing....but they could lose three games in the NLDS 3-1, 2-0 and 3-2.

 

[culdeus]

How pissed are the redsox going to be if the Rangers take a knee this weekend and let the Angels back into the playoffs.

 

[Bogart]

How pissed are the redsox going to be if the Rangers take a knee this weekend and let the Angels back into the playoffs.

My "Taking A Knee" Lineup for Texas:Starting pitchers for the series:HamburgerKirkmanFeldmanLineup:Martin - CFChavez - RFYoung - 1BMoreland - 3B (just for the experience)Gentry - LFGerman - 2BBlanco - SSTranor - CYorvit - DH

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I really do think the Royals are gonna be good next year. At least offensively, they have some serious talent establishing themselves this year and waiting in the wings for next. If they add a few vet arms to solidify the rotation, they are gonna be good pretty soon.

 

[ctdub]

How pissed are the redsox going to be if the Rangers take a knee this weekend and let the Angels back into the playoffs.

Rangers would rather play the Red Sox than Detroit or Tampa at this point. Let's hope we don't take a knee...

 

[Doctor Detroit]

How pissed are the redsox going to be if the Rangers take a knee this weekend and let the Angels back into the playoffs.

Rangers would rather play the Red Sox than Detroit or Tampa at this point. Let's hope we don't take a knee...

Rangers have zero chance of playing Detroit, it's not possible until the ALCS.

 

[ctdub]

How pissed are the redsox going to be if the Rangers take a knee this weekend and let the Angels back into the playoffs.

Rangers would rather play the Red Sox than Detroit or Tampa at this point. Let's hope we don't take a knee...

Rangers have zero chance of playing Detroit, it's not possible until the ALCS.

AL East Champ Yankees Best recordAL Central Tigers

AL West Rangers

Wild Card Angels (as responded to in previous post)

ALDS Matchups

Yankees-Angels

Tigers-Rangers

Unless I am missing something???? Chances are low, but greater than zero.

Actually according to coolstandings under the "dumb" playoff picture chances of that matchup are 1.2%. My link

 

[Eephus]

I really do think the Royals are gonna be good next year. At least offensively, they have some serious talent establishing themselves this year and waiting in the wings for next. If they add a few vet arms to solidify the rotation, they are gonna be good pretty soon.

I'm interested to see if the club thinks they're entering their window and spends some money this offseason.

 

[scoobus]

I really do think the Royals are gonna be good next year. At least offensively, they have some serious talent establishing themselves this year and waiting in the wings for next. If they add a few vet arms to solidify the rotation, they are gonna be good pretty soon.

I'm interested to see if the club thinks they're entering their window and spends some money this offseason.

Isn't their entire rotation pretty horrible though? I mean Hochevar is alright I guess as a 4/5, but then who? I haven't been impressed with Duffy at all the 3 times I saw him this year. Chen? Francis? Am I forgetting someone?I also think some of their bats (Melky, Francouer) come back down to Earth next year as well.

 

[shadyridr]

I really do think the Royals are gonna be good next year. At least offensively, they have some serious talent establishing themselves this year and waiting in the wings for next. If they add a few vet arms to solidify the rotation, they are gonna be good pretty soon.

I'm interested to see if the club thinks they're entering their window and spends some money this offseason.

Isn't their entire rotation pretty horrible though? I mean Hochevar is alright I guess as a 4/5, but then who? I haven't been impressed with Duffy at all the 3 times I saw him this year. Chen? Francis? Am I forgetting someone?I also think some of their bats (Melky, Francouer) come back down to Earth next year as well.

pretty sure they have two top pitching prospects still not called up. Is Montgomery one?? Forgot the other one

 

[Doctor Detroit]

How pissed are the redsox going to be if the Rangers take a knee this weekend and let the Angels back into the playoffs.

Rangers would rather play the Red Sox than Detroit or Tampa at this point. Let's hope we don't take a knee...

Rangers have zero chance of playing Detroit, it's not possible until the ALCS.

AL East Champ Yankees Best recordAL Central Tigers

AL West Rangers

Wild Card Angels (as responded to in previous post)

ALDS Matchups

Yankees-Angels

Tigers-Rangers

Unless I am missing something???? Chances are low, but greater than zero.

Actually according to coolstandings under the "dumb" playoff picture chances of that matchup are 1.2%. My link

1.2% is pretty close to zero.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I would prefer the Tigers play Texas though, so GO ANGELS!

 

[Eephus]

I really do think the Royals are gonna be good next year. At least offensively, they have some serious talent establishing themselves this year and waiting in the wings for next. If they add a few vet arms to solidify the rotation, they are gonna be good pretty soon.

I'm interested to see if the club thinks they're entering their window and spends some money this offseason.

Isn't their entire rotation pretty horrible though? I mean Hochevar is alright I guess as a 4/5, but then who? I haven't been impressed with Duffy at all the 3 times I saw him this year. Chen? Francis? Am I forgetting someone?I also think some of their bats (Melky, Francouer) come back down to Earth next year as well.

pretty sure they have two top pitching prospects still not called up. Is Montgomery one?? Forgot the other one

Duffy hasn't been great at the MLB level. Montgomery walked way too many at AAA but still has good looking stuff. Crow looks better suited for relief.Their 2011 staff numbers are near the bottom of the AL in almost every category so they need help from somewhere to even threaten .500 next year.

 

[the moops]

Their 2011 staff numbers are near the bottom of the AL in almost every category so they need help from somewhere to even threaten .500 next year.

I doubt they would spend the money for CC to opt out, but they could go after pitchers like Bedard, Kuroda, or Buehrhle.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Their 2011 staff numbers are near the bottom of the AL in almost every category so they need help from somewhere to even threaten .500 next year.

I doubt they would spend the money for CC to opt out, but they could go after pitchers like Bedard, Kuroda, or Buehrhle.

Bedard's made of ######Kuroda's not leaving left coastBuehrle...... Can't see him going anywhere but STL or staying with CHW. Retiring after this contract has been the talk since the ink went on it.

 

[Bogart]

I would prefer the Tigers play Texas though, so GO ANGELS!

Be careful what you wish for.

 

[RnR]

Cards =

 

[Limp Ditka]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.

Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

 

[boubucarow]

Matt Moore is filthy.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

WTF??????

 

[Wrigley]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

WTF??????

In related news, it was discovered that Albert Pujols is actually 38, instead of his reported 31 years of age.

 

[RnR]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

WTF??????

In related news, it was discovered that Albert Pujols is actually 38, instead of his reported 31 years of age.

Wouldn't that make the Cubs the front runners to give him a ridiculous contract? "Give him the Soriano special..."

 

[Dr. Awesome]

I'm not surprised to see a latin player lied about their name or age. But only shaving 1 year off? C'mon LeOviedo.

 

[boubucarow]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

WTF??????

In related news, it was discovered that Albert Pujols is actually 38, instead of his reported 31 years of age.

Wouldn't that make the Cubs the front runners to give him a ridiculous contract? "Give him the Soriano special..."

We Cub fans have a small glimmer of hope that things are actually changing in Wrigley. Let us have that at least until the next regime starts makings its own obvious mistakes.

 

[Smack Tripper]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

I wonder if they won't face stiff fines as an employer. How could they not be more proactive in finding a solution to that situation?

 

[Eephus]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

I wonder if they won't face stiff fines as an employer. How could they not be more proactive in finding a solution to that situation?

It's unlikely Nunez/Oviedo will be able to get a visa to pitch in the US. When Alexi Ogando pleaded guilty to other immigration offenses, he was barred from entering the US for five years.

 

[Smack Tripper]

According to the Associated Press, Leo Nunez was sent back to the Dominican Republic this week because he was found to have been using a fake name.Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and is not expected to return to the major leagues this season. According go the AP's sources, the right-hander's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's actually a year older than his listed age of 28. The Marlins have reportedly known about the issue for several months, but it's not yet clear how they plan to resolve it.

I wonder if they won't face stiff fines as an employer. How could they not be more proactive in finding a solution to that situation?

It's unlikely Nunez/Oviedo will be able to get a visa to pitch in the US. When Alexi Ogando pleaded guilty to other immigration offenses, he was barred from entering the US for five years.

Adjust your Japanese fantasy leagues accordingly, in that case?

 

[shadyridr]

Not enough people talking about Matt Kemp being 5 pts & 1 HR away from a triple crown

 

[ctdub]

Not enough people talking about Matt Kemp being 5 pts & 1 HR away from a triple crown

PM me when he makes up those 5 points and 1 hr and I'll talk.

 

[Limp Ditka]

at the DBacks going out and celebrating in the pool

 

[Card Trader]

at the DBacks going out and celebrating in the pool

The celebration was a bit over the top, but for as bad as they were last year I say let em celebrate, glad they could get it out now well before the playoffs. Hopefully they can stay focussed and be somewhat pesky to the Brewers/Phillies.

 

[igbomb]

Not enough people talking about Matt Kemp being 5 pts & 1 HR away from a triple crown

PM me when he makes up those 5 points and 1 hr and I'll talk.

He made up the homer and is now only 3 points back. Newsworthy yet?

 

[Billy Bats]

@russellmartin55 ejected for "a joke," asked HP Ump if he had stretched because "u seem a little tight." And JoeG laughed!

 

[Dr. Awesome]

That's a pretty good one. I just know the old standard of "Hey blue, does your wife know you're screwing us?"

 

[ctdub]

Not enough people talking about Matt Kemp being 5 pts & 1 HR away from a triple crown

PM me when he makes up those 5 points and 1 hr and I'll talk.

He made up the homer and is now only 3 points back. Newsworthy yet?

He's 10 points back on BA. I don't think he makes it up. So not really news worthy.Saying that, Kemp is a stud! No doubt about it...

 

[BRONG]

Wow, Boston's payroll is $140 million more than Tampa's. That's hilarious.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

#### YOU MIKE SCIOSCIA!

 

[Billy Bats]

Tie-breaking games have been set. If Sox/Rays need a one game playoff, it will be played Thursday in Tampa. Braves/Cards would play in St Louis on Thursday as well.

 

[BRONG]

Hey why don't runners, when tagging up, get a running start? Against the rules.. What's the rule exactly?

Holy Christ is Jerry annoying, that accent is pathetic. They are look to have my old GB Orsillo to balance things out.

 

[shadyridr]

TB just pulled off the biggest triple play in baseball history

 

[Doctor Detroit]

TB just pulled off the biggest triple play in baseball history

Bill Wambsganss disagrees.

 

[the moops]

Looking like Lester and Price going tomorrow for a playoff birth.

I hope they both either win or lose.

 

[the moops]

Hope I didnt speak too soon.

 

[Eephus]

Tying runs on base for Baltimore w/ one out in the 9th