*2009 MLB Thread*

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How about Colon last night? He actually looked pretty good from the few highlights I saw. A lot better then his last outing.

He looked a ton better. Maybe he is turning things around. You never know, he could get back to his 2005 status:D

[SmokinDuck]

Here's something I've never seen before.

7th inning...

MIN...Starting catcher ejected.
MIN...Head Coach ejected.

Next inning, a few minutes later...

BOS...Starting catcher ejected.
BOS...Head Coach ejected.

[kelmac07]

Umps seem to have some quick trigers lately...

[PeteSB75]

Nah, just that particular ump. Must have had a fight with his wife that morning. Everyone interviewed was mystified as to why he ejected everyone soo quickly. At least Varitek hit a couple homers before he got the boot. The MIN catcher was arguing a safe call at home, while Tek was arguing the strike zone to keep Beckett from starting in on the ump about it. In both cases, the ump tossed them after less than 10 seconds of talk.

[Bruins Fan]

Here's something I've never seen before.

7th inning...

MIN...Starting catcher ejected.
MIN...Head Coach ejected.

Next inning, a few minutes later...

BOS...Starting catcher ejected.
BOS...Head Coach ejected.


Rookie ump. Them guys have to realize the game is not about them.
Terry Francoina had to be treated by the EMT'S for high blood pressure in the club house after the game.:(

[VTDragon]

Terry Francoina had to be treated by the EMT'S for high blood pressure in the club house after the game.:(
I'm surprised that Tito hasn't exploded prior to this. He has the patience of a Saint with the starting pitchers. DiceK alone is enough to induce heart trouble in anyone.

[SmokinDuck]

Redmond had a very close play. It was his first ejection ever. I don't think he would have ever tried to argue if he didn't think he got the tag, he's better than that.

Yeah, I found out tonight that the ump was called up from the minors to fill in because a regular was out sick or something.

That ump is only about 32 years old. Aren't most umps somewhere around 45 to 50? That guy needs to stay umping in the minor league until he is old enough to not flip out and toss someone when someone gets in his face for 10 seconds, couldn't take it so toss them, meh.

LOL, at least whoever was in the sound booth missed the button when Beckett when off, I heard all the cuss words on the TV, I love that. But, I will say that Beckett did throw a strike and that ump was so very wrong.



I like my team but I don't like it when the opposing team gets terrible calls.

AND wtf is up with the O's, I see them actually winning a few games. :D

[taltos]

That ump is a temporary call up from Triple A and is being used as a fill in for another real umpire who is on leave right now. He is just more proof that for the past several years the younger umpires have been becoming more confrontational and are seeking out excuses to get into beefs with players and coaches. They seem to think that the game is about them. Redmond, first ejection, Varitek, only the fourth ejection in his long career and the first since 2005. Makes you think.

[Bruins Fan]

David Ortiz makes me want to scratch my eyes out,
Between him and Lugo them two have cost us at least 6 games?
How much longer can this continue?

[gettysburgfreak]

David Ortiz makes me want to scratch my eyes out,
Between him and Lugo them two have cost us at least 6 games?
How much longer can this continue?

Sox need to make a move. At this point you cant let feelings for the guy get in the way.

[kelmac07]

Umps need to be sent back down...just like the players!!

[SmokinDuck]

Umps need to be sent back down...just like the players!!

YUP!!

David Price (Rays) has a wicked fast ball (very respectfully) and Francisco Liriano should join that ump in triple A.

I was not impressed with Liriano last fall and not impressed with him this spring. I think he needs to go. He gives up one home run then falls apart. 47 pitches in the 3rd inning, sad, very sad.

It's funny, MN pitching last year was pretty good and batting suffered a little, this year it seems the opposite.

OH the intricate nuances of this game will have us all pulling our hair out.

[kelmac07]

Liriano was a stud before his tommy john surgery...is he really healthy?

[SmokinDuck]

Yeah, he's healthy. He seems to start the game out good then he just loses something, focus, who knows, and then his pitches are all over the place.

[VTDragon]

Well, Tito finally shook up the Sox lineup and they scored some runs! Lester was terrific too, 12 K's. Unfortunately it was too late to get anything more than one win in the Jays series and the Evil Empire is in first place :(.

On to Motor City, (at least they used to make cars there), tomorrow to try to tame the Tigers.

[VirtualSmitty]

18 straight error less games for the Bombers (new MLB record), first place in the division a game ahead of the BlowSox, all is right in the world :D

[MedicCook]

18 straight error less games for the Bombers (new MLB record), first place in the division a game ahead of the BlowSox, all is right in the world :D

:tu

[kelmac07]

DAMN Yankees!

[MedicCook]

What is up with JJ Putz?

[Bruins Fan]

18 straight error less games for the Bombers (new MLB record), first place in the division a game ahead of the BlowSox, all is right in the world :D
The wankeey can have first place all summer, the Sox will take it back in October :tu

[kelmac07]

Putz is killing us!!!!

[WildBlueSooner]

The wankeey can have first place all summer, the Sox will take it back in October :tu

:tpd: Watching the wankyees suck all year is not as fun as watching them blow at the end :r

[PeteSB75]

:tpd: Watching the wankyees suck all year is not as fun as watching them blow at the end :r

They can take a cue from the Mets' playbook of the last couple years.:ss

[VTDragon]

DiceK survived 5 innings against the Tigers for his first win of the year. Sox bullpen was great as usual, though Papelbon has got to learn to bear down when not in a save situation.

Unfortunately the Evil Empire also won and they are still in first place. Sox will take care of that next week when they visit Friendly Fenway.

[gettysburgfreak]

Beckett looked outstanding tonight. I really wanted him to get that No No as he is my idol but that 2 seam he threw to Granderson tailed right over the middle. Oh well, at least Boston won.

[kelmac07]

McLouth is going to make the Braves a little stronger..HUGE pick-up for Atlanta. makes you wonder if Pittsburgh is gonna stick with Nyjer Morgan (playing great) or bring up prized prospect Andrew McCuthen.

[Bruins Fan]

Beckett looked outstanding tonight. I really wanted him to get that No No as he is my idol but that 2 seam he threw to Granderson tailed right over the middle. Oh well, at least Boston won.

The game was not even close, the back to back errors made it look like a game.
I hope Youk is ok?
Eck was funny, he is not reading Youks lips any more :r

[kelmac07]

White Sox just called up Gordon Beckham...there #1 pick from last years draft. The kid is a stud, but damn, that's quick. Anyone think they are rushing him?

[Bruins Fan]

No doubt the white Sox must be hurting for pitching? Bringing a kid up to soon could ruin his confidence if he gets lit up it?
The other night the Red Sox faced the Tigers hot young stud pitcher Porcello, he got a welcome to the bigs :r

[kelmac07]

But...Beckham is a shortstop!!! I might understand it if he was a pitcher.

[Bruins Fan]

But...Beckham is a shortstop!!! I might understand it if he was a pitcher.
Well you can tell I don't follow the White Soxs :r

[St. Lou Stu]

White Sox just called up Gordon Beckham...there #1 pick from last years draft. The kid is a stud, but damn, that's quick. Anyone think they are rushing him?

Rushed like a virgin on prom night..... It'll be over before he knows what happened.

[Bruins Fan]

My Red Sox got a tuff stretch this next week, the Sox just swept the division leading Tigers on their home turf.
Now we have another division leader Texas Rangers coming in tonight with the Yanks Tuesday. We got some great games coming up in Old Fenway Park:D

[kelmac07]

My Mets are faling apart...just got swept by the lowly Pirates!! But on that note, Damn if Andrew McCuthen didn't look good in his MLB debut.

[Bruins Fan]

My Mets are faling apart...just got swept by the lowly Pirates!! But on that note, Damn if Andrew McCuthen didn't look good in his MLB debut.
With all the money the Mets spend and choke, I can't understand how Minaya keeps his job?

[VirtualSmitty]

I'm still scratching my head over AJ Burnett's suspension. He gets six game for throwing at and missing the guy, before the benches were warned, while Padilla hit Tex twice and got nothing. I mean, Josh Beckett threw intentionally at Bobby Abreu's head after he called time and got less of a suspension. Seems overly harsh given the circumstances :confused:

[Bruins Fan]

I'm still scratching my head over AJ Burnett's suspension. He gets six game for throwing at and missing the guy, before the benches were warned, while Padilla hit Tex twice and got nothing. I mean, Josh Beckett threw intentionally at Bobby Abreu's head after he called time and got less of a suspension. Seems overly harsh given the circumstances :confused:
Beckett also got six appled and and got it down to five.
Oh don't worry Burnett will be reduced as long as as Yankee suck pump Bob Watson is in the MLB office.

[VirtualSmitty]

Beckett also got six appled and and got it down to five.
Oh don't worry Burnett will be reduced as long as as Yankee suck pump Bob Watson is in the MLB office.

Methinks Bob Watson is still sore over George firing him when he was the GM. The league always comes down hardest on the Yanks.

That being said, Beckett's play was a major douchebag move. Burnett's play was just old fashioned retaliation. No reason the punishment should be equal given the circumstances.

[kelmac07]

With all the money the Mets spend and choke, I can't understand how Minaya keeps his job?

Tell me about it. I know it is the players on the field that must get the job done, but damn, he is the one who went out and got them!!

[VirtualSmitty]

Tell me about it. I know it is the players on the field that must get the job done, but damn, he is the one who went out and got them!!

Well, he is still better than Steve Phillips and Jim Duquette. Which really says something about Mets management over the course of the last decade lol.

[Bruins Fan]

Julio Lugo must sit, he cost us a game last night again. Penny pitched a good game Lugo lets a ball go under his glove that let a run in we should have been out of the inning, next batter hits a three run shot.
Later in the game Lugo can't make routine a play to his left that cost a run.
Lugo is responsible for three of Penny loses this season I am surprised Penny hasn't given him a beating?
Tito caved in and played him this week after Lugo was crying to the media, I think whining won't do him any good now?
Rant over:D

[Bruins Fan]

Red Sox take back first place, Jon Lester was dominant trowing a 12 k two hit complete game.
The weather is heating up so are the Red Sox starters.
No team in baseball has a 1-2 punch like Beckett and Lester.:D

[PeteSB75]

Sox lost yesterday to Texas. Hope they can get their asses back in gear for the Yankees tomorrow to re-take that lead. I'll be at Fenway rooting them on :ss

[Bruins Fan]

Sox lost yesterday to Texas. Hope they can get their asses back in gear for the Yankees tomorrow to re-take that lead. I'll be at Fenway rooting them on :ss
Should be a great game Beckett-Burnett.

[kelmac07]

Seems my Mets are piecing a few wins together (seems like everyone is on the DL)...but then again, it was against the nats.

[VTDragon]

Should be a great game Beckett-Burnett.
This is what Major League Baseball is all about. Looking forward to a great series. Sox vs Evil Empire in a battle for 1st place on the tube, a great cigar and an adult beverage .... ahhh, sometimes life is good.

[VTDragon]

Sox vs Evil Empire, game one goes to Sox. :ss
Great game for Beckett, 1 infield hit in 6 innings!

AL East now a dead heat. Game two tonite....can't wait to see what Wakefield will dish up.

[VirtualSmitty]

Sox vs Evil Empire, game one goes to Sox. :ss
Great game for Beckett, 1 infield hit in 6 innings!

AL East now a dead heat. Game two tonite....can't wait to see what Wakefield will dish up.

That was tough to watch. Burnett was absolutely terrible, the bullpen did a decent job, but with Wang on a tight pitch count we could be in some trouble :(

[Bruins Fan]

If Wake has the knuckler working it will be a fun night, only thing I worry about sometimes he gives up hits in bunches.
Tito should be a little bit quicker with the hook if that happens with best bullpen in baseball. :banger

[kelmac07]

Mets "pulled" one out last night against the Phillies...YEAH!!

[Bruins Fan]

Sox are having their way with the wankeeys tonight :r

[kelmac07]

Sox definetly have the Yankess number this year...and I LOVE IT!!

[MedicCook]

Damon HR makes it 6-4 Red Sox.

[MedicCook]

Mark Teixeira HR makles it 6-5. Back to back.

[Bruins Fan]

Oh my back to back :(

[MedicCook]

Teixeira is having a good night.

[Bruins Fan]

Sox's hang on to win it, thats seven straight :D

[taltos]

Nice win for the Red Sox. Ryan, your grape Swishers will be in the mail soon.:D

[MedicCook]

Nice win for the Red Sox. Ryan, your grape Swishers will be in the mail soon.:D

The Yankees made it a game in the end at least. Tomorrow CC will tie up the standings again.

[Bruins Fan]

It was just reported on Boston radio Johnny Damon stagger into the hotel at 4:45 this morning listing a little to port.
He will probably hit for the cycle tonight :D

[kelmac07]

Mets blow another lead!!!

[MedicCook]

It was just reported on Boston radio Johnny Damon stagger into the hotel at 4:45 this morning listing a little to port.
He will probably hit for the cycle tonight :D

:r :banger

[MedicCook]

Mets blow another lead!!!

Now there is a shocker. :rolleyes:

[Bruins Fan]

The pressure is on. Is CC a stopper, is he worth all the bucks the yanks paid?
The Sox's have always handled him before 2-4 lifetime.
What do you think Yankee fans?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

the sox got a win:rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

Mets piss another one away!!!

[Bruins Fan]

The Red Sox get into the yanks bullpen, and that's all she wrote another sweep :banger

[VTDragon]

Great series with the Evil Empire, especially as my beloved Sox SWEPT 'EM.

In game three Penney and Sabathia both pitched great games, the only differences were: Big Papi's home run, (wow it feels great to type that) and the fact that the Yankees had to leave CC in for too long because of their lack of confidence in their bullpen. I expect the bullpen will ultimately be their demise this year.

Next up for the Sox ... the World Champion Phillies ... it doesn't get any easier!

[MedicCook]

The Yankees won tonight in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs, Jeter on 2nd Teixeira on 1st and A-Rod up. A-Rod hits a pop up to shallow right/center for the 2nd baseman. Both Jeter & Teixeira are running full out for what should have been the final out of the game when all of a sudden the popup pops out of his glove and falls to the ground with the running crossing home plate with out a throw home. Yankees Win 9-7.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Yankees won tonight in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs, Jeter on 2nd Teixeira on 1st and A-Rod up. A-Rod hits a pop up to shallow right/center for the 2nd baseman. Both Jeter & Teixeira are running full out for what should have been the final out of the game when all of a sudden the popup pops out of his glove and falls to the ground with the running crossing home plate with out a throw home. Yankees Win 9-7.

I just watched the replay:jd

[MedicCook]

I just watched the replay:jd

Getting lucky is nice every now and then.

[Bruins Fan]

Red Sox take it in the 13th, Lester was dominate again 2 hits and 11 k's in seven.
Saito gives up the game tier in the 9th ,but the Sox win it in the 13th.
Jon Lester what can you say about this kid the best lefty in the game, 34 k's in his last three games.
I don't feel good about today with Dice-K, pitching he want's to make me scratch my eyes out, I would like to see him gone but the Sox are stuck with him for three more years,he has a no trade maybe a west coast would take him closer to Japan;)

[kelmac07]

My Mets give new meaning to losing...and to that yanks no less!!! I am walking around with my head hung low today!

[VTDragon]

Sox take 2 of 3 from Phillies. Still in first by 2 games:ss. Beckett had a bad day Sunday, but I guess they can't all be good ones. The team looks very tired right now.

Next up after a much needed day off; the Marlins. Media is projecting John Smoltz will start against them on Thursday. The big question for the Sox is: who goes to make room for Smoltz, both on the team and in the rotation? Gee .... I wonder if Dice-K hurt his arm/shoulder/wrist/earlobe in his rain delayed 4 inning stint on Saturday?

[PeteSB75]

Sox take 2 of 3 from Phillies. Still in first by 2 games:ss. Beckett had a bad day Sunday, but I guess they can't all be good ones. The team looks very tired right now.

Next up after a much needed day off; the Marlins. Media is projecting John Smoltz will start against them on Thursday. The big question for the Sox is: who goes to make room for Smoltz, both on the team and in the rotation? Gee .... I wonder if Dice-K hurt his arm/shoulder/wrist/earlobe in his rain delayed 4 inning stint on Saturday?

Hey, don't hate on him too much. He was over-tired coming in to the season. He worked too much in the WBC. Give him a couple weeks off and I think you'll see him return to something closer to last year's form. They can spare him easily, with Smoltz starting back from surgery and Buckholtz and Masterson both able to start if needed.

I find it interesting how long Sox fans will hold on to the slightest glimmer of hope that Papi is not done, but they start turning on Matsuzaka the moment he shows any weakness. He was our best pitcher last year.

[VTDragon]

... I find it interesting how long Sox fans will hold on to the slightest glimmer of hope that Papi is not done, but they start turning on Matsuzaka the moment he shows any weakness. He was our best pitcher last year.
Well he had a lot of wins, that does not necessarily make him the best pitcher. He rarely got out of the sixth inning and had the most run support of any Sox pitcher. I admit to being one of Papi's fans who don't want to give up on him and your'e right, I'm almost eager to throw Dice-K under the bus.

Why? I think it's a combination of the fact that it is really hard to dislike Ortiz and it's really hard to watch Dice-K pitch.

Papi is a genuine big kid playing a game he loves and you can't help but root for him. At one point during his slump he was very frustrated and did not want to talk to the media. He simply said to them "Just put down that Papi stinks". Hard to picture many other major leaguers saying that. We also remember all his contributions to the series wins in 04 and 07. As for Matsuzaka, he fiddles and diddles and nibbles the corners and never seems to bear down and challenge a hitter until a couple of guys are on base. He seems to shake off Variteck more than he listens to him and is downright stubborn in his approach to pitching. Sometimes it is downright excruciating to watch. Finally, he seems downright distant to the average fan. Yea, I know there is a big language and cultural gulf there, but that doesn't change this fans' perceptions.

[PeteSB75]

I'm not trying to start an argument or put you on the defensive. I am a Boston fan myself. I was just pointing out the difference in fan treatment of the two.

In Ortiz's case, he has obviously been frustrated and pushing for most of this season. He's had a few homers and a few hits, but he's not close even to his form of last year, which was down quite a bit from the year before. I would let him rest for a week or two and maybe play a week or two at the farm teams before bringing him back up and seeing where he stands. He's the DH, with no contribution to the team but his hitting, which is just not doing it. He'll get some rest anyway over the next few weeks with inter-league play, but I would put Lowell in the DH spot and get another bat in there.

In Daisuke's case, between the language issue and the fact that no-one in the US media or fan base bothers to even try to spell his name, can you blame him for being distant? I guess I don't have a problem with him being stubborn and shaking off Varitek. Tek is good, but he's obviously not always on the same wavelength as Masuzaka. He's also struggled this year, mostly due to overwork during the WBC. I'd let him rest on the DL for a bit. With Smoltz back from surgery shortly and Buchholz and Masterson both waiting in the wings and able to start, they can definitely spare him.

It's a long season, and a few weeks off won't hurt either guy when they need him to perform at his peak, in September and October, not June.

[VTDragon]

In Daisuke's case, .... I'd let him rest on the DL for a bit. With Smoltz back from surgery shortly and Buchholz and Masterson both waiting in the wings and able to start, they can definitely spare him.
I agree about Matsuzaka, but think they should keep Papi in the lineup as much as possible. Hey, 3 HRs in the last 7 games ..maybe he is coming out of it :) .... hmmmm, I guess that proves your first point.

[PeteSB75]

I agree about Matsuzaka, but think they should keep Papi in the lineup as much as possible. Hey, 3 HRs in the last 7 games ..maybe he is coming out of it :) .... hmmmm, I guess that proves your first point.

Ortiz has also been hitting about .320 over the last 10 games, (9 hits in his last 28 at bats) so I think this discussion would have more meaning a week or two ago, but still. I think he would have gotten back to good form sooner had he had time on the bench sooner. Francona only sat him for what, 3 games?

[VTDragon]

I think he would have gotten back to good form sooner had he had time on the bench sooner. Francona only sat him for what, 3 games?
You may be right, though I read a report (in the Herald I think) that it was his father coming to visit him that lifted him out of his funk.

Who knows? All I know is that the Sox have been a lot of fun to watch so far this year.:ss

[kelmac07]

You may be right, though I read a report (in the Herald I think) that it was his father coming to visit him that lifted him out of his funk.

Who knows? All I know is that the Sox have been a lot of fun to watch so far this year.:ss

Ortiz was homesick??? Is that what a reporter wrote??? I've heard it ALL now.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees had a good weekend. First win was a gift, second win was an absolute beat down. I think that was easily the worst start of Santana's career so far.

I have tickets to Thursdays game against the Nats, hope the freakin' rain lets up for a bit.

[Bruins Fan]

Conspiracy or Not?
Clay Buchholz gave an interview were he basically came out and said bring me up or trade me.
Clay was supposed to pitch last night in Pawtucket,
The game was rained out but it did not rain?
At game time there were a few sprinkles but the rain system had already passed? :confused:

[PeteSB75]

Conspiracy or Not?
Clay Buchholz gave an interview were he basically came out and said bring me up or trade me.
Clay was supposed to pitch last night in Pawtucket,
The game was rained out but it did not rain?
At game time there were a few sprinkles but the rain system had already passed? :confused:

He had one perfect game and did jack **** otherwise while in the majors. Seems a bit much to base your demands on. I mean, I guess they could bring him up for some bullpen help, but it sounds like the kid wants to start. Doesn't look likely unless someone gets hurt. <sarcasm> And shenanigans like that will, of couse, quickly endear him to the fan base </sarcasm>

[VTDragon]

Conspiracy or Not?
Clay Buchholz gave an interview were he basically came out and said bring me up or trade me.

He is pitching lights out in AAA and wants another shot at the majors. I really can't blame him for that.

As the trading deadline approaches it will be interesting to see what the Sox will do. They obviously have a surplus of pitchers, (which most everyone needs) and just as obviously need a big bat at DH, (assuming Big Papi continues his decline). I would not be surprised to see Brad Penney traded for a hitter, DiceK sent to the bullpen and Buchholz promoted ... all just before the trading deadline.

[Bruins Fan]

I have read Saito's name has come up for trade, he almost went to Texas for Blalock but Hamilton went down.
I could see him or Delcarmen going for a power hitter.
Ortiz is done, what is on a pace to hit 12 hrs?

[Bruins Fan]

Sammy Sosa was on steroids, who would have thunk :D
What a fraud corked bats, steroids, it kind of make you look at all the Dominican ball players?
Manny, A-rod, Sosa, and who knows who else?

[kelmac07]

They need to quit BSing and just release the entire list of 104...STOP singling out specific players.

[Bruins Fan]

They need to quit BSing and just release the entire list of 104...STOP singling out specific players.
The list was supposed to be confidential and not for release.
The MLB offices have a major leak.

[kelmac07]

The list was supposed to be confidential and not for release.
The MLB offices have a major leak.

Exactly...if ARod and Sosa have been released...release the whole list!!! It isn't fair to those two to get hammered in the media...let all the names out, or none at all. As much as I can't stand Arod, not a big fan of Sosa either...but these guys should have been protected by MLB offices. I agree with you, their offices have a major leak...but selective.

[VTDragon]

...Ortiz is done, what is on a pace to hit 12 hrs?...

Believe in Big Papi, homer and 2 run single in the same inning last night. Hope springs eternal.

[VTDragon]

Sox took 2 of 3 from Marlins, rain shortened third game precluded a comeback. Oh well, Braves up next and then the Nationals. I'm heading down to DC for vacation next week and plan on seeing the game Wednesday.

I expect it will be a week without sitting in front of a computer. I'll check in after vacation.

[Bruins Fan]

The game should have never been played.
The Sox just wanted to sell hot dogs and beer? To make people sit two hours in the rain is BS, no excuse for that they knew the rain was coming.
Mike Lowell was not to happy in the interview on NESN. plus they lost the game :(

[kelmac07]

How about the Yankess & Nats last night..rain delay for 5 1/2 hours!!!

[VTDragon]

The game should have never been played.
The Sox just wanted to sell hot dogs and beer? To make people sit two hours in the rain is BS, no excuse for that they knew the rain was coming.
:(

You're right, neither the Sox nor Yankees games should have been played last night. I believe though that the decision to play or not is in the umpire's hands. Not to say that they as representatives of MLB are not just as greedy.

[taltos]

The game should have never been played.
The Sox just wanted to sell hot dogs and beer? To make people sit two hours in the rain is BS, no excuse for that they knew the rain was coming.
Mike Lowell was not to happy in the interview on NESN. plus they lost the game :(The decision of whether or not to start the game is in the hands of the home team ownership (John Henry, Hank Werner). Once the game is started, continuance of the game or stoppage is up to the umpires. In this case, I feel that Red Sox ownership screwed up and the game should never have been started. Hope that this information helps. :tu The ownership group could have and should have called the game at about 3 pm Boston time but greed wins every time.

[MedicCook]

Yankees are winning!!

[Bruins Fan]

Sox are getting hammed, Dice-K blows another game, I hope we have seen the last of him?

[MedicCook]

The Yankees beat the Mets 5-0 tonight. The Mets managed 1 hit!!

[kelmac07]

We need to do what that Nats did...send everyone down to AAA and bring those kids up!!! They can't do any worse!!

[MedicCook]

The injury bug is really hurting the Mets also right now.

[MedicCook]

The Mets are almost guarenteed a win tomorrow night with Wang starting.

[VirtualSmitty]

The Mets are almost guarenteed a win tomorrow night with Wang starting.

He pitched ok his last start. Wasn't pretty, but definitely an improvement over where he was. And the Mets just look bad right now.

[VirtualSmitty]

And the Yankees sweep the Mets :D

[kelmac07]

And the Yankees sweep the Mets :D

I am still hangin my head over this series!!

[MedicCook]

And the Yankees sweep the Mets :D

:wo :banger

[kelmac07]

Thanks for rubbing it in Ryan!!!

[MedicCook]

Thanks for rubbing it in Ryan!!!

No problem. I defiantely hope the Mets can get some healthy players soon. I am always waiting for a rematch of 2000.

[MedicCook]

Mike Lowell is headed to the DL for the Red Sox.

The Yankees made a trade for Eric Hinske.

[kelmac07]

Mike Lowell is headed to the DL for the Red Sox.

The Yankees made a trade for Eric Hinske.

And what are they gonna use Eric Hinske for? They already have Matsui that they are not using!!

[VirtualSmitty]

And what are they gonna use Eric Hinske for? They already have Matsui that they are not using!!

He can play first base, third base, left, and right field. Useful for when Tex wants to DH, A-Rod needs a day off, pinch hitting, Melky/Swisher get cold, or Damons knees get sore. I think it's actually a pretty good trade, we gave up nothing really and Hinske does have a little power in his bat.

Sucks if your a Pirates fan though. Even the players are pissed off at all the moves lol.

[MedicCook]

Yankees win tonight and Mo gets his 501st save.

The Red Sox are now losing in the 9th inning 11-10 after leading 10-1.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees win tonight and Mo gets his 501st save.

The Red Sox are now losing in the 9th inning 11-10 after leading 10-1.

Talk about a great night! Yankees win an exciting game. Boston takes a loss in most spectacular fashion. And the Mets lost again. :D:tu

[MedicCook]

Are baseball Umps getting worse every year. Here is a quote taken from Jeter after he was called out while trying to steal 3rd base. There is a great video on yankees.com showing that he was never tagged.

"I was just baffled by the explanation," Jeter said. "I was told I was out, because the ball beat me, and he didn't have to tag me. I was unaware they had changed the rules." ~ Derek Jeter

[Darrell]

SF won 5-4, the top of the ninth was a close one. Brian Wilson did not completely screw up though.

[MedicCook]

Don't you hate it when a closer likes to make things interesting.

[kelmac07]

My Mets better do something before the trade deadline...or we're gonna find ourselves in the cellar!!!

[VirtualSmitty]

Don't you hate it when a closer likes to make things interesting.

The Yankees need to stop having to constantly catch up all the time.

How bout them Reds? Worst loss in their 140 year history :jd

[MedicCook]

The Blue Jays are starting to take trade offers for Doc Halladay. He has a no trade clause but has agreed to look at possible trades that are in the best interest of the team.

[VTDragon]

The Blue Jays are starting to take trade offers for Doc Halladay. He has a no trade clause but has agreed to look at possible trades that are in the best interest of the team.
He can go anywhere except to the Yankees as far as I'm concerned.

[kelmac07]

He can go anywhere except to the Yankees as far as I'm concerned.

Mets would LOVE to have him!!!!

[MedicCook]

He can go anywhere except to the Yankees as far as I'm concerned.

I don't think the Yankees are going to trade for him. It will cost way too much of the farm that Cashman is trying to rebuild.

Mets would LOVE to have him!!!!

I don't think the Mets have enough in the farm to even offer.

[VirtualSmitty]

I don't think the Yankees are going to trade for him. It will cost way too much of the farm that Cashman is trying to rebuild.



I don't think the Mets have enough in the farm to even offer.

I dunno, the Yankees haven't gotten much out of Wang and he's hurt again. Chamberlain hasn't been great as of late and they want to keep Hughes in the pen, so there really isn't anyone to fill the gap. They might make a move for him. I could see the Red Sox willing to pony up a nice offer as well as Smoltz is quite the question mark in their rotation. The Mets I doubt could offer anything worthwhile for him.

It'll be interesting to see how it goes, but i'm banking on the Bluebirds keeping him.

[The Poet]

Well, Doc could go to the Yanks, and maybe help them win. Or he could go to the Mets, but I don't know if he can help them win. You don't win many 0-0 games.

[kelmac07]

Well, Doc could go to the Yanks, and maybe help them win. Or he could go to the Mets, but I don't know if he can help them win. You don't win many 0-0 games.

So true...we NEED to be able to put some runs across the plate first.

[MedicCook]

Yankees beat up on the Twins tongiht 10-2 getting 16 hits in the process!!

[kelmac07]

Mets lose another one...this is getting OLD...and FAST!!!

[MedicCook]

Mets lose another one...this is getting OLD...and FAST!!!

The only positive thing is that you won't have to suffer from a 1st place collapse in September. :rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

The only positive thing is that you won't have to suffer from a 1st place collapse in September. :rolleyes:

Thanks Ryan...that helps!!

[MedicCook]

Does it help that if the Yankees could have won at least one game against the Red Sox so far they would be in first place.

[kelmac07]

Does it help that if the Yankees could have won at least one game against the Red Sox so far they would be in first place.

YES!!! Seeing that my two favorite teams are the NY Mets and who ever is playing the Yankess!!! :fu:wo:dance::D

[VirtualSmitty]

YES!!! Seeing that my two favorite teams are the NY Mets and who ever is playing the Yankess!!! :fu:wo:dance::D

Really? A Mets fan who hates the Yankees more than the Phillies? That's just, I dunno, wrong :r

[The Poet]

Wrong, but typical. After all, he's a Mets fan - you expectin' logic?

[VirtualSmitty]

Wrong, but typical. After all, he's a Mets fan - you expectin' logic?

No, I suppose not :D

[MedicCook]

Congrats to Jonathan Sanchez of the Giants who pitched a no-hitter tonight.

[kelmac07]

Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur...I like this trade for us!!! Hopefully a change of scenary wakes Francouer up and he starts producing again...still love his arm in right field!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Maybe the NL can beat the AL this year.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&content_id=5868954&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[MedicCook]

AL all the way!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

AL all the way!!

Im with you Ryan:tu The Doc is starting tonight for us!

[kelmac07]

NL hasn't won since 1997...11 years in a row!!! Let's go NL!!!

[MedicCook]

It will be interesting to see who gets the 9th inning for the AL team.

[Bruins Fan]

It will be interesting to see who gets the 9th inning for the AL team.
My bet would be Tim Wakefield if the AL has the lead.
The problem is someone to catch him :D

[MedicCook]

I think you will see Wakefield pitch if the score is tied since he can pitch many innings and they have to save a pitcher for extra innings.

[Darrell]

Come on NL!

Too bad Matt Cain is out with a messed up elbow. At least we have Lincecum!

[MedicCook]

Come on NL!

Too bad Matt Cain is out with a messed up elbow. At least we have Lincecum!

That kid is an amazing pitcher. He definately does not look like much and then he throws the ball and that changes.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Come on NL!

Too bad Matt Cain is out with a messed up elbow. At least we have Lincecum!

He has some nasty stuff

[Darrell]

That kid is an amazing pitcher. He definately does not look like much and then he throws the ball and that changes.

Cain and Lincecum are both great pitchers.

We need guys like that, it keeps Barry Zito off the mound.

[MedicCook]

Cain and Lincecum are both great pitchers.

We need guys like that, it keeps Barry Zito off the mound.

They just need to toss Zito into the bay.

[Darrell]

They just need to toss Zito into the bay.

I was at the game on Sunday, I was ready to toss him into McCovey cove.

I hope he decides to retire after this contract is up. You only need 10 yrs for your pension.

He's a piece of crap.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cain and Lincecum are both great pitchers.

We need guys like that, it keeps Barry Zito off the mound.

I remember Zito had a nasty curveball with the A's, but he hasn't done much with the Giants.

[MedicCook]

Zito got big money and seemed to be injured all the time. He has Pavanoitis I think.

[Darrell]

Zito got big money and seemed to be injured all the time. He has Pavanoitis I think.

If I recall he got 126m for 7 years?

He has not done ANYTHING for SF, except give up runs.

[kelmac07]

They just need to toss Zito into the bay.

They can't, for what they paid for him!!!

[MedicCook]

All-Star pre-game is starting. They just showed Obama in the clubhouses chatting it up with the players.

[MedicCook]

AL - 2
NL - 0

Bottom of the 1st.

[St. Lou Stu]

Pujols.... Geesh.

Suck it up fellas!

[MedicCook]

NL takes a 3-2 lead.

[Bruins Fan]

Halladay gets lit up.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Burls is pitching:banger

[MedicCook]

Nice inning for Mark.

[kelmac07]

Phillies sign Pedro and immediately place him on the 15 day DL...sounds like his days with the Mets!!

[Bruins Fan]

Phillies need pitching, I would not be surprised if they move on Halladay?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Phillies need pitching, I would not be surprised if they move on Halladay?

The Jays are asking for a lot to get Doc. Possible 2-3 mlb players right now with AAA players on top of that. You will have to give up a lot to get him. But good pitching beats good hitting anyday. Any team would love to have him. One of the best pitchers in baseball today.

[Bruins Fan]

The Jays scouts have been doging the Sox Buchholz, Buchholz has a start Friday night in Toronto.
I don't thing Boston will make a serious effort for him the price is to high?
One thing the Sox will do is drive up the price in case the Yanks want him:banger
JP will not let any club negotiate an extension until after a trade, that can be a deal killer for any team?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Jays scouts have been doging the Sox Buchholz, Buchholz has a start Friday night in Toronto.
I don't thing Boston will make a serious effort for him the price is to high?
One thing the Sox will do is drive up the price in case the Yanks want him:banger
JP will not let any club negotiate an extension until after a trade, that can be a deal killer for any team?

Lets put it this way......Kenny Williams(GM for the Sox) has said that they(himself and the Jays) have talked together about getting Doc. To get him we would need to give up 3 mlb players right now. John Danks, Gavin Floyd and A. Ram. And possibly toss in our #1 rated prospect Gordon Beckham. Would it be worth it for one pitcher? Maybe. But down the road I believe Gordon Beckham will be an allstar. John Danks and Floyd are part of our starting rotation. So from the point of a Sox fan, I think it is safe to say that we will not end up with him, but whoever does, will being giving up a LOT to get Doc.

[Darrell]

Is anyone trying to watch the Giants game on CSN-BA? It was supposed to start at 4:05 and it's 4:20 and they're still showing the GMag weekly show. WTF!

[kelmac07]

Halladay isn't a great second half guy either...

[Bruins Fan]

I was reading out of Halladays next 16 starts 11 will be against Red Sox, Yanks and Rays.

[MedicCook]

Yankees won tonight!!

[Darrell]

Timmy pitched his ass off tonight, but we could not get any good hits. Tomorrow.

Tim Lincecum is the best pitcher in the MLB right now.

[Darrell]

Giants need to get out of this slump. Zito pitched well tonight, he did not give up a **** load of runs (just 2), our offense on the other hand. Ugh.

[kelmac07]

Mets finally hung on to win one!! WOO HOO!!!

[MedicCook]

Yankees tonight. A-Rod hit a HR to put them up 1-0 late in the game. Great pitching duel between CC & Verlander.

[kelmac07]

Alright, let's hear it...who's gonna get Halladay? Anyone goona bite on Matt Holiday? What's your team need before the deadline?

My Mets need a complete pitching staff overhaul (minus Santanna), some hitters with pop, a few RBI guys, and the fences at Citifield brough in about 10 feet...LOL!!!

[Bruins Fan]

Halladay went 9 today to beat the Sox 3-1.
The guy is a very good pitcher, I listened to JP on a pre game interview yesterday, the guy wants the moon with a fence around it.
I don't think the Sox will pay that kind of price?
I am more concerned about our offense,it's spotty at best we need someone to come off the bench to hit a homer.

[kelmac07]

Although Halladay is a great pitcher...I personally wouldn't give away the farm for him.

[MedicCook]

Yankees won again today. Red Sox lost so it is only a 1 game lead now for the Sox.

[Darrell]

Well we won against the Pirates today, but still lost the series. :(

[The Poet]

So the Sox don't want Doc, the Mets don't want Doc - guess that only leaves my Yanks. Anybody want to but a lightly-used stadium. refurbished in the mid-70s? If the Big Dig is finally done, shouldn't be a problem hauling it to Yawkey Way.

:ss

[MedicCook]

I am not sure I really want the Yankees to trade for Doc. They will have to dump a lot of young players for him. I say stay within the organization for now.

[kelmac07]

Mets might be in the market...cause I am just waiting fo news of the FIRE SALE!!!

[The Poet]

I am not sure I really want the Yankees to trade for Doc. They will have to dump a lot of young players for him. I say stay within the organization for now.


Yeah, and the Yankees have never done this sort of thing before, so why start now? :r

[MedicCook]

Yeah, and the Yankees have never done this sort of thing before, so why start now? :r

If Cashman has the control like he say's he does then they will leave Doc alone. The guy is going to be in his declining years if the Yankees get him now. They already have Andy Pettitte to fit that role.

[The Poet]

If Cashman has the control like he say's he does then they will leave Doc alone. The guy is going to be in his declining years if the Yankees get him now. They already have Andy Pettitte to fit that role.

But we still need somebody to replace Pavano! ;)

[MedicCook]

But we still need somebody to replace Pavano! ;)

We already have that. DL Wang.

[Darrell]

Not a bad first 1/2 inning for Sanchez pitching, considering he has not pitched since his no hitter.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees won 2-1 after a walk off HR by Matsui. That gives them 3 straight win with a final score of 2-1. The Red Sox are losing so so it may be a 1st place tie fr tomorrow morning.

[Darrell]

We got ****ing smoked tonight, it sucked ass.

[kelmac07]

We got ****ing smoked tonight, it sucked ass.

Darrell...your boys got whooped last night. At least Sanchez looked good in the 6 innings he threw.

[PeteSB75]

The Yankees won 2-1 after a walk off HR by Matsui. That gives them 3 straight win with a final score of 2-1. The Red Sox are losing so so it may be a 1st place tie fr tomorrow morning.

Smoltz pitched 5 good ones and then blew it out of the water in the sixth. Very ugly inning for the Sox. Dunno why Francona left him in so long.

[kelmac07]

Smoltz pitched 5 good ones and then blew it out of the water in the sixth. Very ugly inning for the Sox. Dunno why Francona left him in so long.

Isn't that his calling card?

[yourchoice]

Alright, let's hear it...who's gonna get Halladay? Anyone goona bite on Matt Holiday? What's your team need before the deadline?

My Mets need a complete pitching staff overhaul (minus Santanna), some hitters with pop, a few RBI guys, and the fences at Citifield brough in about 10 feet...LOL!!!

I keep hearing the Phils are the best match for Halladay, but the Jays sure sound like they're asking for a ton. I heard that Pat Gillick (no longer the GM, but still involved with the Phils organization) is in Toronto scouting him. Jays scouts are (supposedly) all over the Phils teams (MLB, AAA, AA, A) scouting.

Would I love to have him? YES! And the Phillies have several guys who are major league ready that have no place to play (Donald, Marson, Taylor) and have some pretty exciting minor league talent too (Brown), but what pitching would they have to give up to get him? Happ, Drabek, Corasco, Knapp? It's nice to be in the position to talk about it, and even nicer to have the talent other teams want making it possible, but how much is too much for Doc? Man, I don't know...

[taltos]

Smoltz pitched 5 good ones and then blew it out of the water in the sixth. Very ugly inning for the Sox. Dunno why Francona left him in so long.

Isn't that his calling card?I can live with it considering his track record of 2 World Series and 1 AL Championship Series that went to game 7.:D

[Darrell]

Jesus, the Gigantes are in some weird slump we need to get out of -- it's making me crazy.

[yourchoice]

So the Sox don't want Doc, the Mets don't want Doc - guess that only leaves my Yanks. Anybody want to but a lightly-used stadium. refurbished in the mid-70s? If the Big Dig is finally done, shouldn't be a problem hauling it to Yawkey Way.

:ss

I highly doubt the Jays would trade him in the Division...maybe not even the AL.

[MedicCook]

Yankees win, the Red Sox lost, that means the Yankees are now in 1st place 1 game ahead of the Red Sox.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees win, the Red Sox lost, that means the Yankees are now in 1st place 1 game ahead of the Red Sox.

Good news indeed. Gonna be back and forth the whole way out I think, we're in for some good baseball the second half (as long as everyone stays healthy!).

[MedicCook]

The AL East will go down to the last day of the season batteling for the Division and/or Wild Card. Either way they will both be in the Postseason and hopefully meet in the ALCS. Baseball needs the Yankees/Red Sox playing each other in the postseason. Those two teams equal big ratings.

[Bruins Fan]

The Mets need to do some house cleaning?
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/111252-mets-vp-challenges-farmhands-to-fight?eref=fromSI

[VirtualSmitty]

The Mets need to do some house cleaning?
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/111252-mets-vp-challenges-farmhands-to-fight?eref=fromSI

Damn, as if the Mets didn't already have enough problems :r

[The Poet]

Damn, as if the Mets didn't already have enough problems :r


Look on the bright side, Mets fans - you don't seem to be heading to a third straight September collapse.

:D

[VirtualSmitty]

Sox made some moves. LaRoche from Pittsburgh and Duncan from St Louis. Shoring up the bench I guess, neither strikes me as much of an impact player.

[MedicCook]

The Red Sox getting rid of Lugo was a great move.

[VirtualSmitty]

The Red Sox getting rid of Lugo was a great move.

No doubt. But neither move makes much sense to me. LaRoche isn't all that great a hitter and can only play first base. Which Kotsay was doing just fine when he needed to. And Duncan they just sent down to the minors :confused:

[MedicCook]

No doubt. But neither move makes much sense to me. LaRoche isn't all that great a hitter and can only play first base. Which Kotsay was doing just fine when he needed to. And Duncan they just sent down to the minors :confused:

The LaRoche move seems to be a just in case move which cost them nothing and the Lugo for Duncan move was just to get rid of Lugo who they have been shopping all year.

[kelmac07]

Beat a man when he's down..I see how it is. :<

[MedicCook]

Yankees win their 6th in a row and now have a 2 game lead on the Red Sox.

[The Poet]

Yankees win their 6th in a row and now have a 2 game lead on the Red Sox.

I am pleased, but not shocked. Aside from that blip in Anaheim they have been playing great ball for a month now. As for the Sox, I am shocked they've lost 5 of 6, but it's way too early to be pleased. It is late July, not September.

[kelmac07]

As much as I despise the Yankees...they are playing some great ball, along with Atlanta and Philly.

[pnoon]

Perfecto! ! !

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/07/23/buehrle.cnn/index.html?cnn=yes

[Darrell]

As much as I despise the Yankees...they are playing some great ball, along with Atlanta and Philly.

Yes, ATL has been playing top notch against us (SF). We won today, but sucked ass the rest of the series.

[rack04]

As much as I despise the Yankees...they are playing some great ball, along with Atlanta and Philly.

Don't forget the Astros. :banger

[darkninja67]

Congrats to Mark Buehrle on his perfect game. Wise made an incredible catch in the 9th to keep it intact.

[GHC_Hambone]

Congrats to Mark Buehrle on his perfect game. Wise made an incredible catch in the 9th to keep it intact.

Congrats to him!

[kelmac07]

Dewyane Wise made an incredible catch to save it!!

[icehog3]

Watched the last 2 innings of Buehrle's perfect game....he better buy Wise a steak dinner and a $500 hooker tonight!

[kelmac07]

Watched the last 2 innings of Buehrle's perfect game....he better buy Wise a steak dinner and a $500 hooker tonight!

Better be a $ 1,000 hooker for that catch!!

[MedicCook]

Better be a $ 1,000 hooker for that catch!!

He better be getting 2 or 3 for that catch. That was also the 1st time someone has hit a grand slam during a perfect game.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees beat the A's 6-3 tonight giving them 7 wins in a row and extending their lead to 2.5 games.

[kelmac07]

My Mets were off today...WOO HOO!!! Can't lose a game that isn't played!!!!

[MedicCook]

What are the Mets going to do? They need something to give them a reason to show up to the ballpark.

[VirtualSmitty]

They need something to give them a reason to show up to the ballpark.

They need to stay ahead of the Nats :r

[MedicCook]

They need to stay ahead of the Nats :r

You know the Mets are having a bad season when they get an entire ESPN segment showing all the screw ups. :r

[kelmac07]

There you two go again...beating a man when he's on the ground. They had better stay ahead of the Nats!!!

[MedicCook]

Hopefully the Mets can hang in there and watch the Phillies have a September collapse.

[The Poet]

To be fair to kelmac, the Mets are doing about what you'd expect with all the injuries they've had. Hang in there, Michael. :tu

[kelmac07]

To be fair to kelmac, the Mets are doing about what you'd expect with all the injuries they've had. Hang in there, Michael. :tu

Yeah...with Reyes, Delgado, Beltran, Putz, and Maine all the DL we have been getting hammered. Reyes, Delgado & Beltran were supposed to be back afte the All Star game...that was 18 games ago??? Being 10.5 games down does not look good right now...especially with these guys all eeding rehabd assignments before coming back. My fear is that we are too far down to crawl back up. And the minor league system doesn't have enough to keep us afloat. Being a die hard Mets and with the current payroll...I DON"T WANT TO HEAR EXCUSES from Minaya. I want some butts!!

[The Poet]

That's what you got now - butts. :r

(Sorry - hang a curve like that, I gotta swing.)

[MedicCook]

The Mets forcast just got a little worse. The Phillies and Blue Jays are getting close to a deal for Doc.

[kelmac07]

The Mets forcast just got a little worse. The Phillies and Blue Jays are getting close to a deal for Doc.

Ryan...not sure it can get any worse...unless of course, David Wright gets hurt. If tha happens...stick a fork in us!!

[MedicCook]

Ryan...not sure it can get any worse...unless of course, David Wright gets hurt. If tha happens...stick a fork in us!!

He is by far my favorite Mets player.

[MedicCook]

Yankees just won their 8th straight game. Red Sox also won so the lead on them remains at 2.5 games.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees just won their 8th straight game. Red Sox also won so the lead on them remains at 2.5 games.

They looked good tonight. Robertson wasn't so hot in the ninth, but a solid effort overall.

[MedicCook]

They looked good tonight. Robertson wasn't so hot in the ninth, but a solid effort overall.

He does not get much work out there with Hughes, Aceves & Rivera doing most of the work. That was a good 8th inning for the Yankees also.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yanks won a nice one today and Smoltz pitched another gem for the Sox. Good times :D

[kelmac07]

What do you know...the Mets won!! We beat the red-hot Astros..but still 10.5 games out (because the Phillies keep winning). Might be too little, too late.

[VirtualSmitty]

Sox dealt Kotsay to the White Sox for Brian Anderson. Don't know why they would want that whiner lol.

[Darrell]

Gigantes played well last night, we still have a good shot at the wild card.

Tim pitched his ass off last night, let's hope Zito does not blow it.

[MedicCook]

Gigantes played well last night, we still have a good shot at the wild card.

When is he a free agent?

[MedicCook]

There is talk that the Yankees are looking at Bronson Arroyo from the Reds and Ian Snell from the Pirates.

[Darrell]

When is he a free agent?

Who? Tim?

[MedicCook]

Who? Tim?

Yeah.

[Darrell]

Yeah.

After 2013.

[MedicCook]

After 2013.

I wonder how he likes NYC?

[Darrell]

I wonder how he likes NYC?

He doesn't. ;)

[The Poet]

He doesn't. ;)

Does he like 9-figure contracts? :r

[kelmac07]

Sox dealt Kotsay to the White Sox for Brian Anderson. Don't know why they would want that whiner lol.

Brian Anderson has never lived up to his potential. What the hell are the Sox gonna do with him? At least with Kotsay, you had a reliable bat and the veteran presence....with Anderson, you get a unproven, .240 hitter with some speed.

[MedicCook]

Yankees lost to the Rays tonight.

[Bruins Fan]

Kotsay would have been outright released, the Sox would be happy to get anything they could.

[icehog3]

MINNEAPOLIS -- Chicago White Sox ace Mark Buehrle has set a major league record by retiring 45 straight batters.

Coming off a perfect game in his last start against Tampa Bay, Buehrle retired the first 17 Minnesota Twins batters to surpass the record of 41 straight set by and San Francisco's Jim Barr in 1972 and tied by teammate Bobby Jenks, a reliever, in 2007.