*2009 MLB Thread*

[MedicCook]

Pretty impressive. I was waiting to see if he could toss a 2nd perfect game in a row. Only 1 player has ever thrown back to back no-hitters.

[icehog3]

Pretty impressive. I was waiting to see if he could toss a 2nd perfect game in a row. Only 1 player has ever thrown back to back no-hitters.

Who was that, Ryan?

[VirtualSmitty]

Who was that, Ryan?

Nope, Johnny Vander Meer did it for the Reds back in the 30's.

[MedicCook]

Nope, Johnny Vander Meer did it for the Reds back in the 30's.

:tu

[icehog3]

Who was that, Ryan?

Nope, Johnny Vander Meer did it for the Reds back in the 30's.

:tu

:r :r

MedicCook's name is Ryan, Joe, I was personalizing the question!

[MedicCook]

I can see where he thought you meant Nolan Ryan.

[icehog3]

I can see where he thought you meant Nolan Ryan.

Me too. :r

[VirtualSmitty]

:r :r

MedicCook's name is Ryan, Joe, I was personalizing the question!

Whoops :r

[kelmac07]

Shame to see Burhle lose it the way he did. My Mets have won FOUR in a row...woo-hoo!!!

[MedicCook]

Cliff Lee may be going to the Phillies.

Wang's Yankee season is over with shoulder surgery.

[VirtualSmitty]

Cliff Lee may be going to the Phillies.

Wang's Yankee season is over with shoulder surgery.

Bad news about Wang. Seems like there are a number of teams interested in Lee right now, will be interesting to see how the next couple of days play out.

[MedicCook]

With both Lee & Doc and if the Yankees & Red Sox actually get heavy into the bidding.

[MedicCook]

Just reported.

The Phillies have reached agreement with the Indians on a trade that would bring them left-hander Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco for Class A right-hander Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson, according to major-league sources.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9866900/Sources:-Phils-reach-deal-for-Indians'-ace-Lee

[MedicCook]

More trade news.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt shortstop Jack Wilson and right-handed pitcher Ian Snell to the Seattle Mariners for shortstop Ronny Cedeno, first baseman Jeff Clement, and right-handed pitching prospects Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock, the Pirates announced Wednesday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4363900

[yourchoice]

Just reported.

Didn't give up any of the "key chips" the Jays were looking for either (Happ, Drabek and Brown) or Taylor.

Not saying they'll go for Doc too, but.... well.... one can dream!

[kelmac07]

The Phillies have reached agreement with the Indians on a trade that would bring them left-hander Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco for Class A right-hander Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson, according to major-league sources.

This makes the Phillies a lot stronger!!! DAMNIT!!

[MedicCook]

For the type of players the Jays are wanting I am fine with letting someone else other than the Yankees get him.

[MedicCook]

There is a rumor about the Yankees looking to trade for Jarrod Washburn.

[yourchoice]

For the type of players the Jays are wanting I am fine with letting someone else other than the Yankees get him.

I agree. JP Riccardi (sp?) is writing his ticket out of a job. I'm hearing the Phils called the Jays before finalizing the deal with the Indians, offering the same package along with Happ, and the Jays said no. Moving on...

[scoot]

Now if Amaro will toss Happ, Drabek, and Brown to the Jays for Doc we can go ahead and win back-to-back titles.

[The Poet]

Now if Amaro will toss Happ, Drabek, and Brown to the Jays for Doc we can go ahead and win back-to-back titles.

Yeah - if they toss in Rollins and Howard as extras maybe. :ss

[yourchoice]

Now if Amaro will toss Happ, Drabek, and Brown to the Jays for Doc we can go ahead and win back-to-back titles.

0.05% chance of that, but I think they have a very good chance (3/1 ~ 4/1) with just this move.

Don't forget they finally got a right-handed bat off the bench along with Lee too! Ben Francisco (http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=450204)

[Darrell]

We are the Wild Card, just took the Pirates at the bottom of the 10th.

Tomorrow starts the series against Philly, it's going to be insane. I'll be at the game Sunday.

[scoot]

0.05% chance of that, but I think they have a very good chance (3/1 ~ 4/1) with just this move.

Don't forget they finally got a right-handed bat off the bench along with Lee too! Ben Francisco (http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=450204)

Yeah I know, but I think it would be better than keeping Happ and Drabek. Happ is good, but its unlikely that he'll develop into a number one guy, teams are going to start hitting him one they see more of him. Drabek is a prospect and as such is largely unproven, plus he's only 21 and has already had Tommy John surgery. I'd gladly give them both away for Halladay in the rotation for the remainder of this year and next season. It would make the likelihood of a world championship that much higher. Plus he'd be more than likely to resign if he gets a ring while he's here.

But, the big downside to Halladay is his 15M+ contract for next year which Amaro will almost definitely not take on after getting Lee and with other financial issues, such as Blanton, to handle. I'd still love to see it happen though.

[scoot]

Yeah - if they toss in Rollins and Howard as extras maybe. :ss

No, they would most likely accept as it was the Jays original offer.

[yourchoice]

Yeah I know, but I think it would be better than keeping Happ and Drabek. Happ is good, but its unlikely that he'll develop into a number one guy, teams are going to start hitting him one they see more of him. Drabek is a prospect and as such is largely unproven, plus he's only 21 and has already had Tommy John surgery. I'd gladly give them both away for Halladay in the rotation for the remainder of this year and next season. It would make the likelihood of a world championship that much higher. Plus he'd be more than likely to resign if he gets a ring while he's here.

But, the big downside to Halladay is his 15M+ contract for next year which Amaro will almost definitely not take on after getting Lee and with other financial issues, such as Blanton, to handle. I'd still love to see it happen though.

For the most part, I agree. Happ is a major league pitcher, but probably realistically will develop into a solid 3. Drabek is supposedly a stud (top of the rotation guy) but actually, I think he's had two surgeries (one in HS). The guy you left out that the Jays wanted, Brown, is supposedly a super prospect too. From what I heard he's one of three outfielders presently in A ball who is projected to be a MLB All-Star (a guy in the Braves system and a guy in the Marlins system are the other two). It would have been an awful lot for Doc, but I still would have loved to got him. If last year's AL Cy Young winner was the back-up plan, I'm not complaining.

It's crazy to think this is the same ownership that was in place in the late '90s.

[Darrell]

So we traded Tim Alderson for Freddy Sanchez.

I am not 100% behind this trade.

I have concerns about Sanchez and his knee problems, though he bats .300 for his career. We can def use some hitters.

Alderson was a good prospect pitcher, but we have enough pitchers.

My biggest concern again, is Sanchez's knee problems.

[yourchoice]

There's a report that Manny and Ortiz were both on the list of those who tested positive in 2003.

Link. (http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2009/07/manny_ramirez_and_david_ortiz.html)

Let's see what spin Faux-Sox Nation has! :D The only thing I'd rather hear less than that is what the Weasel Empire has to add! :r

[Darrell]

There's a report that Manny and Ortiz were both on the list of those who tested positive in 2003.

Link. (http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2009/07/manny_ramirez_and_david_ortiz.html)

Let's see what spin Faux-Sox Nation has! :D The only thing I'd rather not hear is what the Weasel Empire has to add! :r

Good!

Now they need to be barred from the HOF.

[kelmac07]

So we traded Tim Alderson for Freddy Sanchez.

I am not 100% behind this trade.

I have concerns about Sanchez and his knee problems, though he bats .300 for his career. We can def use some hitters.

Alderson was a good prospect pitcher, but we have enough pitchers.

My biggest concern again, is Sanchez's knee problems.

But Sanchez is a gamer, excellent hitter and he plugs the hole at second for the Giants...they have PLENTY of pitching already. I think this trade makes you guys stronger.

[PeteSB75]

Good!

Now they need to be barred from the HOF.

Now we need to bar everyone who played before 2004. Because they were ALL using them.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees are looking to pick up Corey Patterson off wavers since Gardner is out with a broken hand for a while.

[VirtualSmitty]

The Yankees are looking to pick up Corey Patterson off wavers since Gardner is out with a broken hand for a while.

Bah, he sucks. Not even the freakin' Nats wanted him :r

[MedicCook]

Bah, he sucks. Not even the freakin' Nats wanted him :r

Off of waivers he is pretty much free to the Yankees and they could use another bench player while Gardner is out. It would be a no lose pick up.

[VirtualSmitty]

Off of waivers he is pretty much free to the Yankees and they could use another bench player while Gardner is out. It would be a no lose pick up.

I'd rather see them bring up Austin Jackson or give Shelley Duncan another chance.

[MedicCook]

Austin Jackson needs to be playing everyday though. I think he has a great shot at opening day roster in 2010 though.

[VirtualSmitty]

Austin Jackson needs to be playing everyday though. I think he has a great shot at opening day roster in 2010 though.

Eh, I don't think a trip to the majors would be a bad thing for him. If they platooned him on and off with Melky he'd get enough at bats. Patterson just seems like a waste of time, Gardener is only going to be gone for two weeks.

[Darrell]

But Sanchez is a gamer, excellent hitter and he plugs the hole at second for the Giants...they have PLENTY of pitching already. I think this trade makes you guys stronger.

Aren't you concerned about the knee?

[The Poet]

Mike's Mets were rained out last night. Too bad. Not only were they on a roll, I heard that Omar Minaya was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first reporter. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Aren't you concerned about the knee?

Well worth the risk. The Giants need bats, they won't miss one pitching prospect. And Sanchez can hit, I think it was a pretty good trade.

Dodgers picked up Sherill today. Good move, he was pretty tough on hitters here in the AL East.

[Darrell]

Well worth the risk. The Giants need bats, they won't miss one pitching prospect. And Sanchez can hit, I think it was a pretty good trade.

Dodgers picked up Sherill today. Good move, he was pretty tough on hitters here in the AL East.

Yeah, you're right. We do need hitters. Right now the only big hitter we really have is Pablo and he has not been doing much as of recent.

[kelmac07]

Aren't you concerned about the knee?

Not with his bat!!!

Mike's Mets were rained out last night. Too bad. Not only were they on a roll, I heard that Omar Minaya was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first reporter. :D

We beat the Rockies behind an outstanding pitching performance from Santana this afternoon...FIVE IN A ROW!!!!! See if we can keep it up tonight with game #2 of the doubleheader. As for Minaya...TOO FUNNY!!! I really think he is the damn problem...the younger Wilpon wants to send his sorry a$$ packing...I am all for it!! :tu

[VirtualSmitty]

As for Minaya...TOO FUNNY!!! I really think he is the damn problem...the younger Wilpon wants to send his sorry a$$ packing...I am all for it!! :tu

He really does need to get the boot.

[Darrell]

Man, Gigantes are showing Philly -- WHAT'S UP!

[kelmac07]

Mets couldn't make it six in a row...

[icehog3]

Cubs and Tigers both in 1st place in their divisions. :)

[VirtualSmitty]

Tigers got Washburn from the Mariners. Solid trade for Detroit, gives them an even tougher rotation.

[MedicCook]

Unless a miracle happens today Doc will be staying in Toronto.

[Darrell]

So, second game against the Phillies tonight. I hope we win again, we have Sadowski starting.

Last night was 7-2, great game.

[MedicCook]

Twins have acquired shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the A's for Class A shortstop Tyler Ladendorf.

[Darrell]

Ryan, what happened with you guys losing to the A's the other night?

[MedicCook]

They can't win every game. The goal is to win the series.

[Darrell]

They can't win every game. The goal is to win the series.

It's the A's though.

[MedicCook]

It's the A's though.

You have to give them something to hang on so they don't give up completly.

[Darrell]

You have to give them something to hang on so they don't give up completly.

:r

Yeah, that's true. That's OK, we lost to them at the battle of the bay and to this day have no idea why.

[VirtualSmitty]

It's the A's though.

Even bad teams win a few here and there. The Giants lost a game to the Nats last month and they are the worst team in the League :r

[Darrell]

Even bad teams win a few here and there. The Giants lost a game to the Nats last month and they are the worst team in the League :r

It's because we let Barry Zito START!!!!!

[MedicCook]

It's because we let Barry Zito START!!!!!

That is always a good way to lose a game.

[VirtualSmitty]

That is always a good way to lose a game.

He was well worth all that money :tu

[Darrell]

That is always a good way to lose a game.

Sadly, it's Bruce Bochy's favorite way.

[MedicCook]

Red Sox acquire Victor Martinez from Cleveland.

[PeteSB75]

Red Sox acquire Victor Martinez from Cleveland.
Where the heck are they putting him?

[MedicCook]

Where the heck are they putting him?

cbssports.com has it confirmed.

[MedicCook]

Where the heck are they putting him?

They have him for 1B, C & DH. It is definately a good pick for them. A nice bat and now relief for their older players that are breaking down.

[PeteSB75]

They have him for 1B, C & DH. It is definately a good pick for them. A nice bat and now relief for their older players that are breaking down.

He's 30, soon to be 31. Not exactly young. And he can't be an every-game catcher because of knee problems, so he's sitting basically in the same spot that Laroche was yesterday. He's there to sub for Youkilis, Lowell Ortiz or Varitek. I suppose that gives them a bit more versatility in resting people, but still. What they really needed was a SS with a bat and at least a little bit of fielding prowess. You know, the kind of guy who won't make the closer blow a three-run lead in the 9th by making two absurd errors...

[MedicCook]

I kind of like it when Pap blows leads in the 9th. :r

[VirtualSmitty]

Hearing reports that the Yankees got Jerry Hairston Jr :(

[MedicCook]

Hearing reports that the Yankees got Jerry Hairston Jr :(

Is he the new bat boy? :r

[kelmac07]

My head is spinning from all these last minute moves!!! LaRoche back to the Braves...what did they trade him to Pittsburgh to begin with??? Martinez to the Red Sox...like others, where is he gonna play, especially with them just picking up Kotchman. Peavy to the White Sox for four un-proven minor leaugers? Sounds like a GREAT deal for the White Sox, terrible for the Padres. And there are still a few hours until midnight!!

[Darrell]

We got smoked tonight.

Hold my hand, I'm not doing so well.

:r

[Darrell]

Timmy was an animal tonight!!!

GO GIGANTES!!! GO!!!

[kelmac07]

Thanks for helping us by beating those Phils!!

[scoot]

A little late because I was away this weekend, but I have to say that Cliff Lee is an animal. If that first start was a sign of things to come, I think I might be in love. Shame the rest of the team isn't swinging the bat very well all of the sudden.

[Darrell]

I had a blast at the ball park today, we smoked Philly!

[kelmac07]

I had a blast at the ball park today, we smoked Philly!

Nothing better than a day at the ballpark!!!

:D

[The Poet]

Well, the Yankees stop their slide, with Melky hitting for the cycle. If he can just do that every night, we might stay inna race.

[PeteSB75]

Well, the Yankees stop their slide, with Melky hitting for the cycle. If he can just do that every night, we might stay inna race.

Telling games coming up for both the Yankees and the Sox this weekend, 4 game series at that park in the Bronx that was not built by Ruth.

[The Poet]

The House That Jeter Built has been kind so far. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Telling games coming up for both the Yankees and the Sox this weekend, 4 game series at that park in the Bronx that was not built by Ruth.

It will be a good series I think. Boston is playing better and the Yankees win in streaks so who knows. If they get swept again i think i'll just throw in the towel for the year :r

[Darrell]

We scored 7 mins into our first game of the series against HOU. :tu

[scoot]

We scored 7 mins into our first game of the series against HOU. :tu

The Giants have been looking pretty good as of the past few games. They certainly didn't make the Phillies look too good, well aside from the game that Lee pitched. It will be interesting to see what happens if we meet you guys in a playoff series.

[Darrell]

The Giants have been looking pretty good as of the past few games. They certainly didn't make the Phillies look too good, well aside from the game that Lee pitched. It will be interesting to see what happens if we meet you guys in a playoff series.

Yeah, we managed to lose last night 4-3. I don't know what went wrong.

Anyway, game 2 of the series tonight.

You guys have CO starting tonight, they are on fire with a 4 game winning streak.

[kelmac07]

I believe my Mets are done this year...10 games back and not putting anything together.

[Darrell]

I believe my Mets are done this year...10 games back and not putting anything together.

Damn 10 games back, that hurts.

[The Poet]

The 10 games back would not bother me as much as the fact that there are 3 teams ahead of them in the NL East, and 6 in the wild card. Now, that hurts.

[kelmac07]

The 10 games back would not bother me as much as the fact that there are 3 teams ahead of them in the NL East, and 6 in the wild card. Now, that hurts.

Thanks Thomas...you always know how to shed a glimmer of hope on things. LOL!!!

[MedicCook]

Damon just hit a HR off of Doc!!

3-1 lead for the Yankees!!

[MedicCook]

Teixeira just went back to back with Damon off of Doc!!

4-1 Yankees!!

[MedicCook]

Yankees win 5-3 against the Blue Jays.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees win 5-3 against the Blue Jays.

And the Sox lose in extra innings :banger

[MedicCook]

And the Sox lose in extra innings :banger

1.5 game lead now.

[Darrell]

We took Houston 8-1 tonight.

[VirtualSmitty]

I'd be pretty scared if this (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090805&content_id=6254876&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) big guy came after me :r

[Darrell]

I'd be pretty scared if this (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090805&content_id=6254876&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) big guy came after me :r

Yikes!

That could have turned ugly FAST!

[MedicCook]

That was a perfect hit batter for Mota. Fastball below the waist. He did not go up and in around the head. He earned respect from his teammates after they got hit twice the inning before. It is all part of the game.

[kelmac07]

That was a perfect hit batter for Mota. Fastball below the waist. He did not go up and in around the head. He earned respect from his teammates after they got hit twice the inning before. It is all part of the game.

:tpd: I agree and Prince should know this!!

[Darrell]

Eli Whiteside never hit a MLB home run.

Today the bases were loaded and his first MLB HR, just happens to be a GRAND SLAM!!!!

[The Poet]

Thanks Thomas...you always know how to shed a glimmer of hope on things. LOL!!!

Just sayin'. With 70+ games left, one can make up 10 games (well, 9.5 for the moment). You can ask the '51 Giants if you don't believe me. But passing all those teams means they all have to slide, or your Mets need get solar hot.

BTW, how the hell do you manage to get on the DL by entering the dugout? :r

[kelmac07]

Just sayin'. With 70+ games left, one can make up 10 games (well, 9.5 for the moment). You can ask the '51 Giants if you don't believe me. But passing all those teams means they all have to slide, or your Mets need get solar hot.

BTW, how the hell do you manage to get on the DL by entering the dugout? :r

Tell me about it...paid millions of dollars, but can't walk into the damn dugout. Maybe he misses the other half of the team and wanted to join them on the DL. As for making some ground up? I don't see it happening...we can't seem to piece a series together to save our a$$es. David Wright and Johan Santana can't do it all by themselves. Besides those two and Angel Pagan, the rest of the team is asleep.

[VirtualSmitty]

Real nice win for the Yankees last night, despite the bad pitching from Mitre. If they keep playing the way they are now and manage to win a few games against Boston there gonna start running away with the division.

[MedicCook]

Yankees & Red Sox start a 4 game series tonight. Joba vs Smoltz to start it off.

[The Poet]

Real nice win for the Yankees last night, despite the bad pitching from Mitre. If they keep playing the way they are now and manage to win a few games against Boston there gonna start running away with the division.

Please do not tempt the baseball gods, my friend - they will bite. :ss

[VirtualSmitty]

John Smoltz and Billy Traber are my two favorite new pitchers :D

[taltos]

John Smoltz and Billy Traber are my two favorite new pitchers :DWould you like them?:D

[VirtualSmitty]

Would you like them?:D

We already had Traber, glad to see he's doing just as well with the Sox as he did with us :r

[The Poet]

And what is up with Mike Lowell? I remember him as a decent 3-rd baseman when he was with my Yankees, but he has the range of a statue now. Did that surgery lame him that much, or does he just not care anymore?

[MedicCook]

Yankees got lucky last night. Joba had nothing last night. Luckily Smoltz had even less.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees got lucky last night. Joba had nothing last night. Luckily Smoltz had even less.

None of the Yankees pitchers were good. We gave up twelve walks!

[MedicCook]

Melky had a great HR though. That was a huge HR.

[gettysburgfreak]

Smoltz needs to go, that 8 ERA is doing nobody good.

[Darrell]

Giants and Reds start a 3 game series tonight, Bailey and Timmy are starting out. This will hopefully be 3 easy wins, I'll be at the game Sunday when Matt Cain starts. :tu

[kelmac07]

Smoltz needs to go, that 8 ERA is doing nobody good.

Smoltzies better days are long behind him!!! someone, please stick a fork in my Mets...they are done...11 games back.

[VirtualSmitty]

Now THAT was a game! A-Rod picked a good time to end that home run drought :banger:tu:wo

[MedicCook]

That was an amazing game for both teams.

[Darrell]

When the batter swings through his knee, that's NOT a ball.

and Mike Winters is an asshole. He might have made some better calls if he pulled his head out of his ass.

[Starscream]

This will hopefully be 3 easy wins

:tg:tg

[Darrell]

:tg:tg

:sad

[Darrell]

God hates the Giants.

:td :td

[Starscream]

God hates the Giants.

:td :td

They're still not as bad as us.
Reds friggin stink b/c of the old Giants manager. Fire Dusty!

[MedicCook]

Yankees have extended their lead to 4.5 games.

[SmokinDuck]

I'm ready to give up.

[gettysburgfreak]

God I hate A Rod

[taltos]

And what is up with Mike Lowell? I remember him as a decent 3-rd baseman when he was with my Yankees, but he has the range of a statue now. Did that surgery lame him that much, or does he just not care anymore?The joint damage that led to the surgery did slow him up that much. He still cares as much as any player in baseball. How much of an impression of him could you get in 8 games, 3 started when he was with the Yankees in 1998?

[floydpink]

I fell asleep last night but awoke to find out the Yankees won.:banger

[MedicCook]

Yankees / Red Sox are on Fox today at 4pm.

[MedicCook]

With the big Yankees/Red Sox game last night this little news headline got burried.

Oakland Athletics released 1B Jason Giambi.

[The Poet]

God I hate A Rod


So do the Yankee fans, most nights. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

With the big Yankees/Red Sox game last night this little news headline got burried.

Heard about that. Heard Alex Rios got picked up on waivers too, though I don't who claimed him or if it went through.

And Ortiz is pulling a Clemens and denying steroid use. Cause the tests lie :r

[The Poet]

The joint damage that led to the surgery did slow him (Mike Lowell) up that much. He still cares as much as any player in baseball. How much of an impression of him could you get in 8 games, 3 started when he was with the Yankees in 1998?

I'm easily impressed. :ss

[kelmac07]

Heard about that. Heard Alex Rios got picked up on waivers too, though I don't who claimed him or if it went through.


This one doesn't make any sense to me. Rios is a young stud who just signed a multi-year deal. And they put him on waivers??? Why???

[VirtualSmitty]

This one doesn't make any sense to me. Rios is a young stud who just signed a multi-year deal. And they put him on waivers??? Why???

My guess is that they don't want to pay that 65 million dollar contract.

[Darrell]

God loves the Giants again. :D

:tf

[VirtualSmitty]

Yankees won again! Sabathia pitched pretty damn good :banger

[floydpink]

Kinda early to say this, but this August is starting to remind me of the Augusts of my youth; Red Sox pack it in and the Yankees pull away.

[MedicCook]

Another good game and big win for the Yankees.

[kelmac07]

Yankees are playing really good ball...and some great pitching the past few games. If they keep this pace up (much as I hate to say it), they are gonna be tough to beat. As for my Mets...there's always next year!!!

[MedicCook]

I am glad that they are getting some wins against the Red Sox right now. It takes the Sox down a few pegs from their recent domination over the Yankees.

[floydpink]

I wouldn't mind seeing the Red Sox NOT score today until the 3rd inning.

That way it will be 20 consecutive scoreless innings.;s

[VirtualSmitty]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeep! :banger

[Darrell]

It was a sad weekend for Giants baseball.

[MedicCook]

Yankees are looking great right now. Hopefully they can roll this streak for the next 51 games then on into the postseason.

[floydpink]

Yankees just activated Chad Gaudin and now have an extra pitcher I read this morning.

I like their chances this year.

[MedicCook]

Yankees just activated Chad Gaudin and now have an extra pitcher I read this morning.

I like their chances this year.

I think they sent down Mark Melancon to make room for Gaudin. He is a nice pick up since he can do short or long relief and he can start.

[The Poet]

I wouldn't mind seeing the Red Sox NOT score today until the 3rd inning.

That way it will be 20 consecutive scoreless innings.;s

It ended up at 31 innings before that 2-run homer put them on top last night - for about 15 minutes. :r

[VirtualSmitty]

It ended up at 31 innings before that 2-run homer put them on top last night - for about 15 minutes. :r

It was ten minutes ;):D:tu

[darkninja67]

That was a huge series for the Yankees. They will be even more confident for the rest of the season.
We have done nothing until we do damage in the post season.
Still, it feels good to be in Boston with the Yankees doing so well.
I am hoping I can wear my jersey and cap proudly in a few months, keep it rolling Bombers.

[MedicCook]

30 mins until the Yankees/Blue Jays game. Tonight is the Yankees week link in the rotation with Mitre going.

[floydpink]

Icing on the cake is when the Rays take over second place in the AL East, the Red Sox miss the playoffs, and things go back to the way the have always been before this brief period of Red Sox non-suckiness.

[MedicCook]

Going into tonight the Rangers are tied with the Red Sox for the Wild Card.

[Darrell]

Beat LA!

[Darrell]

Bill Hahn is one of the sorriest Umpires to ever have MLB service. :td

[MedicCook]

Bill Hahn is one of the sorriest Umpires to ever have MLB service. :td

What happened Darrell?

[Darrell]

What happened Darrell?

Freddie Sanchez was WELL on the base before the 1st baseman had the ball and Hahn said he was out. You could not have mistaken that unless you are a total idiot.

[MedicCook]

Mickey Mantle's widow died today at 77.

[Darrell]

Holy ****. Hahn did it again.

This time the 1st basemen tried to catch the ball off the plate and it bounced out, he scooped it up, the runner past first, and Hahn called him out.

Bruce Bochy came out and Hahn ejected him.

[MedicCook]

He must be on the payroll.

[darkninja67]

Back to back dingers once again for the Bombers. That offense is simply awesome.

[Darrell]

This is not a good week for Giants Baseball.

[VirtualSmitty]

Back to back dingers once again for the Bombers. That offense is simply awesome.

That was very awesome! Great finish to the game.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees are playing like they did during their 4 WS in 5 years. There is not a game that they feel they should lose no matter how far down they may be.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

sox came back in the 9th inning last night and actually won.

By the way, anyone see Kevin Youkilis charge the mound last night?:r

[kelmac07]

sox came back in the 9th inning last night and actually won.

By the way, anyone see Kevin Youkilis charge the mound last night?:r

Yes...is it just me or did Porcello get the better of him? Porcello threw him to the ground, not the other way around. The whole helmet throwing thing was unclassy, at best. There is etiquette in mound charging...drop the bat, keep the helmet on or get rid of it (crazy not to keep it on) and throw some fisti-cuffs ( you gonna get suspended anyways, make it worth while...LOL!!). But Porcello went towards the first base side (Sox dugout)...he should have gone towards the third base side. Brandon Inge did have a nice assisted tackle though...LOL!!! I see them both getting 5-10 games suspension for their actions.

[MedicCook]

Yankees playing a day game today. Will most likely miss it.

[MedicCook]

sox came back in the 9th inning last night and actually won.

By the way, anyone see Kevin Youkilis charge the mound last night?:r

Porcello got the 2 oints for the take down.

[VirtualSmitty]

Yes...is it just me or did Porcello get the better of him? Porcello threw him to the ground, not the other way around. The whole helmet throwing thing was unclassy, at best. There is etiquette in mound charging...drop the bat, keep the helmet on or get rid of it (crazy not to keep it on) and throw some fisti-cuffs ( you gonna get suspended anyways, make it worth while...LOL!!). But Porcello went towards the first base side (Sox dugout)...he should have gone towards the third base side. Brandon Inge did have a nice assisted tackle though...LOL!!! I see them both getting 5-10 games suspension for their actions.

Porcello held his own. Youk throwing the helmet was def unclassy, I think that will be reflected in the suspension he gets.

[LookAtBigErn82]

sox came back in the 9th inning last night and actually won.



Glad I stayed up and watched the ninth. Was considering turning it off since they were 0-49 when trailing after the eigth, ouch.

What'd you think of the Alex Rios aquisition? I'm glad we didn't have to give anything up for him besides his salary. Should allow some of the vets to get a few days off here and there or if Quentin goes down again.

[Darrell]

and Bochy was tossed, again.

These umpires have sucked ****ing ass on this series.

[The Poet]

But Porcello went towards the first base side (Sox dugout)...he should have gone towards the third base side.

Right you are, Michael - he should have pulled a Pedro there in Fenway. Martinez was infamous for mouthing off, plunking batters, starting fights, then running into his dugout to hide behind the big boys. :r

And yeah, both players got a five-game hook from the Commish.

[The Poet]

Yankees win 4-3 in 11. :banger

Oh, and both Jeets and A-Rod got plunked, and nobody started a brawl. Guess you have to be a BoSox to have the right to plunk yet not GET plunked.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Glad I stayed up and watched the ninth. Was considering turning it off since they were 0-49 when trailing after the eigth, ouch.

What'd you think of the Alex Rios aquisition? I'm glad we didn't have to give anything up for him besides his salary. Should allow some of the vets to get a few days off here and there or if Quentin goes down again.


I think we are in good shape as far the salary is concerned. Rios is due about 70million over the next 5 years I think. It definately complicates the outfield for us, but with CQ injury prone, Rios could take his spot. I would hate to see Pods or JD leave. We have a some guys with contracts that end next year, so who knows what will happen.

[MedicCook]

The Bronx has been walk-off city this season.

[MedicCook]

The Yankees crush Seattle tonight 11-1.

[VirtualSmitty]

The Yankees crush Seattle tonight 11-1.

That they did. Missed most of the game (traveling again) but caught the highlights. CC pitched great and Matsui was a beast! :banger

[The Poet]

Matsui was a beast! :banger

Yeah, when Godzilla hits the ball, it sure stays hit. :tu

[MedicCook]

New York & Seattle tied at 2 right now.

[MedicCook]

Yankees win 4-2. They are now 30 games over 500.

[kelmac07]

Mets actually beat a team with a winning record...sorry Darrell!!! :tu

[MedicCook]

Yankees win again!!

[kelmac07]

:< :< :< :<
David Wright placed on the 15 day DL, and may possibly be out for the season. Mets are finished for the year.

[MedicCook]

That was a hard hit he took off the head. Hopefully he will be healthy soon.

[The Poet]

Yeah, it's one thing to get moved off the plate, and getting drilled every now and then is to be expected as part of the game. But the beanball, intended or not, should be a no-no no-go with an automatic suspension. Just :2.

Sorry, Michael - better luck next season.

[MedicCook]

I don't agree with suspending players for beanballs. It would make it unfair to the pitchers because you are now telling them that they can't pitch inside because if a pitch gets away from them they are going to be suspended. Accidents happen. A pitcher can not always control where the ball is going.

[Darrell]

Matt Cain did not bean him on purpose, Cain is not THAT guy.

With that said, anyone who has ever pitched a baseball knows that once it leaves your hand, you may have a general idea where it's headed, but the smallest snap of the wrist at release or lack thereof can send it completely off course, let's not forget wind plays a big factor in all of the pitching.

I disagree with an automatic suspension, **** happens. If it's blatant that the pitcher beaned the player intentionally, that's another story. You don't suspend a player for an accident.

[MedicCook]

With the speed these MLBer's are throwing a 1/4" difference in release point on a 95MPH fastball is more than you can believe.

[VirtualSmitty]

Quite the busy day yesterday. Number of teams came to terms with their draft picks, with the biggest being Strasburg deciding to sign on with the Washington Nationals (who by the way are 11-4 since the allstar break lol).

Yankees lost a stinger, beat by a guy we just released. Maybe if Tomko had outched like that with us he wouldn't have been cut :r

[kelmac07]

By no means was Matt Cain trying to hit David Wright, it just got away from him. I do not believe there should be an automatic suspension either, it's part of the game. But I do not believe in the "head hunting". The backside, legs, back just NOT the head. Hell with all the armor these players wear today, they don't fell it half the time anyways...LOL!!

[MedicCook]

Wright said that he is going to come back this season. The Mets would be smart to just tel him to stay home and get ready for spring training. No use rushing him back to play in a lost season.

[kelmac07]

Wright said that he is going to come back this season. The Mets would be smart to just tel him to stay home and get ready for spring training. No use rushing him back to play in a lost season.

But did you hear his interview? He said he was embarrassed to be on the DL and that he needs to be on the field with his teammates. David Wright is a GAMER!!!! He has been the bright spot of this otherwise dismal season for us. :tu

[Darrell]

Tonight we go against the Reds.

[MedicCook]

Pudge going back to the Rangers.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4407445

[kelmac07]

Pudge going back to the Rangers.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4407445

That's a great move for the Rangers and they try to hold on to that wildcard spot.

[VirtualSmitty]

Pudge going back to the Rangers.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4407445

Good move for them. Pudge will fit in nicely with that lineup.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

pale hose win today:banger

[The Poet]

I like Pudge. I think he was one of the best all-around catchers in the last 20 years. But that was is was. I don't see him helping Texas much. Could be wrong - we'll see.

[kelmac07]

I like Pudge. I think he was one of the best all-around catchers in the last 20 years. But that was is was. I don't see him helping Texas much. Could be wrong - we'll see.

He was 3-4 last night...hmmmmmmmmm :confused: I'd say he's helping out just fine.

[The Poet]

He was 3-4 last night...hmmmmmmmmm :confused: I'd say he's helping out just fine.

Yep, 3-4 with 1 RBI -- in a loss that put them behind Baaston in the wild card. With friends like these . . . :ss

[MedicCook]

The Yankees won 5-2 tonight after a 3-R HR in the bottom of the 10th by Robinson Cano.

[MedicCook]

Scott Kazmir was traded to the Angels from the Rays. A very good pick up for the Angels. The Rays get left-hander Alex Torres and infielder Matt Sweeney.

[kelmac07]

Mets lose another one...it's becoming comical on how we drop games now. :(

[MedicCook]

I would say the Mets could call up the Triple-A team on the 1st but they are already on the team.

[MedicCook]

Yankees killed the White Sox today 10-0 while giving up 1 hit.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yankees killed the White Sox today 10-0 while giving up 1 hit.


We are too nice to the Yankees sometimes. We figure that letting you guys beat us, it will take a little heat off the steroid thirdbaseman you have:r

[MedicCook]

We are too nice to the Yankees sometimes. We figure that letting you guys beat us, it will take a little heat off the steroid thirdbaseman you have:r

How about Ozzie being Ozzie after the game. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How about Ozzie being Ozzie after the game. :r

Ozzie is Ozzie. He has won a world series so he has a handle on things.

By the way, is there even heat on Alex?

[MedicCook]

Ozzie is Ozzie. He has won a world series so he has a handle on things.

By the way, is there even heat on Alex?

Nope none at all.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Nope none at all.

I kind of figured that.

[MedicCook]

I kind of figured that.

It is the same thing with Ortiz in Boston. A-Rod is also in a good situation where the players around him are producing and the team is not leaning on him to do it all.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It is the same thing with Ortiz in Boston. A-Rod is also in a good situation where the players around him are producing and the team is not leaning on him to do it all.

Im sure if Ortiz was hitting homeruns, things would be different in Boston right now. Or maybe the fans would over look it, I know thats kind of what LA has done with Manny.

[Bruins Fan]

It is the same thing with Ortiz in Boston. A-Rod is also in a good situation where the players around him are producing and the team is not leaning on him to do it all.
Hey...hey..A-rod admitted to steroid use, Ortiz's name was on a list along with 103 other players, big difference? Nothing was proved, until the list comes out it don't mean jack.
Who ever is leaking this stuff has some kind of ax to grind? names get dropped at opportune times before the start of the season, before the all star break.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hey...hey..A-rod admitted to steroid use, Ortiz's name was on a list along with 103 other players, big difference? Nothing was proved, until the list comes out it don't mean jack.
Who ever is leaking this stuff has some kind of ax to grind? names get dropped at opportune times before the start of the season, before the all star break.


Ortiz is on a list of people that have tested positive for ped's. That was proved. We just don't know what drug/steriod he took.

[MedicCook]

Yankees finished a sweep of the White Sox today.

[Bruins Fan]

Sox sweep the Jays out of town :D

[kelmac07]

Mets salvage a win in the series.

[kelmac07]

Giants pick up Penny...not sure if this helps. Especially the way he pitched for the Red Sox. Maybe the change of scenary will do him some good.

[Bruins Fan]

Giants pick up Penny...not sure if this helps. Especially the way he pitched for the Red Sox. Maybe the change of scenary will do him some good.

The guy throws 95-96 and gets hammerd the fast ball has no movement on it?
He will probably do well in the NL ?

[MedicCook]

Yankees win tonight. Andy Pettitte had a perfect game going for a while tonight.

The guy throws 95-96 and gets hammerd the fast ball has no movement on it?
He will probably do well in the NL ?

:tpd:

The NL is a much easier league for pitchers.

[kelmac07]

Dodgers pick-up Jim Thome and John Garland...makes them a little tougher.

[icehog3]

Dodgers pick-up Jim Thome and John Garland...makes them a little tougher.

White Sox trade Thome and Contreras....looks like they have thrown in the towel. ;) :<

[MedicCook]

Thome's bat is a great pick up, but he is going to hurt them at firstbase.

[kelmac07]

I don't see how Contreras helps the Rockies though. He has pitched horrible this year.

[kelmac07]

Thome's bat is a great pick up, but he is going to hurt them at firstbase.

With James Loney there...he will never see first base.

[MedicCook]

With James Loney there...he will never see first base.

Then where are they going to play him? Will he be the #1 pinch hitter?

[kelmac07]

Then where are they going to play him? Will he be the #1 pinch hitter?

That's all I see him doing there. A big left handed bat off the bench. Pinch hitter extraordinare!!

[MedicCook]

That's all I see him doing there. A big left handed bat off the bench. Pinch hitter extraordinare!!

Well that is not going to help get to 600 HRs.

[kelmac07]

Well that is not going to help get to 600 HRs.

He'll only be there til the end of the year. Dodgers need some more pop for the playoffs. In the off season, he'll be traded back to the AL.

[icehog3]

I don't see how Contreras helps the Rockies though. He has pitched horrible this year.

Change of scenery? Works for some. :)

[MedicCook]

He'll only be there til the end of the year. Dodgers need some more pop for the playoffs. In the off season, he'll be traded back to the AL.

He can only hope.

I also like Contreras going to Colorado. I can't wait to see how far his pitches go at that altitude. :r

[kelmac07]

Change of scenery? Works for some. :)

Hope it works...Rockies need a kick.

He can only hope.
I also like Contreras going to Colorado. I can't wait to see how far his pitches go at that altitude. :r

LOL!!

[VirtualSmitty]

That's all I see him doing there. A big left handed bat off the bench. Pinch hitter extraordinare!!

Isn't that why they signed Giambi?

I've always liked Garland and Thome will certainly add in some oomph.

[kelmac07]

Giambi is a Rockie not a Dodger. May be LAs answer to Colorados signing of Giambi.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Glad to see Contreras get out of chicago actually. He played like ass this year(I loved Jose in 05 though:D). I hate to see Thome leave. LA is getting a great bat and also a great guy in the clubhouse. I guess people can look at this as throwing in the towel. The cubs threw theirs in a while ago, so why not us;)

Thome will be missed:sad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YYj8O8rYKQ
(by the way, I was at the game when Jim hit his 500th)

[icehog3]

The cubs threw theirs in a while ago, so why not us;)



The Cubs didn't throw the towel in. They had it thrown at them, and it hit them square in their yambags...what a disappointment. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

the pale hose win again today against the bosox:tu

[MedicCook]

Yankees won tonight.

[kelmac07]

Alright...my Mets have been done for some time now. So, who wins it all? Angels, Cardinals, Yankees, Dodgers??

[yachties23]

Isn't that why they signed Giambi?

I've always liked Garland and Thome will certainly add in some oomph.

Thome turns the Dodger Lineup into an AL lineup in the AL park during the WS, not sure they should be looking that far ahead tho.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Alright...my Mets have been done for some time now. So, who wins it all? Angels, Cardinals, Yankees, Dodgers??

Yankees

[MedicCook]

Alright...my Mets have been done for some time now. So, who wins it all? Angels, Cardinals, Yankees, Dodgers??

Yankees.

[Bruins Fan]

Yankees.

Red Sox :D

[MedicCook]

Yankees play a double header today.

[The Poet]

Yankees played a double bone-header yesterday. Glad it was a foreign nation they were stinking up.

[floydpink]

Red Sox :D

I'd worry about the wild card first.

[MedicCook]

Yankees sweep the double header againt the Rays.

[kelmac07]

The Rays are done...

[MedicCook]

With Pena out for the rest of the year I would say so.

[MedicCook]

Fernando Rodney of the Tigers was suspended for 3 games today for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration after a game. What is wrong with MLB?

[MedicCook]

Yankees win tonight with a walk off HR from Nick Swisher in the bottom of the 9th inning. It was the 13th walk off win for the Yankees this season.

[yachties23]

Yankees win tonight with a walk off HR from Nick Swisher in the bottom of the 9th inning. It was the 13th walk off win for the Yankees this season.

But Jeter is pressing....

[MedicCook]

But Jeter is pressing....

I think you are right.

[yachties23]

I think you are right.

I was watching both Mets/Yanks games as I drafted fantasy football team #3 tonight, with the benefit of not having to listen to the broadcasts. I saw 2 of the three strikeouts, he looked terrible, but his last atbat with the lineout to left, he finally looked as if he had his swing back.