*2011 MLB Thread*

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

*2011 MLB Thread*

Here it is guys. Spring training is not far off. Some big moves in late 2010 has made me excited for 2011. I think its hard not to mention the BoSox transactions, and how they have improved for this year. And yes, the Phillies are ballers. KW came through for the south side, and I like the moves we made.

How's your team looking for 2011 so far?

[kelmac07]

My Mets are looking pretty sad. Pitching might not make it through Spring Training. :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

My Mets are looking pretty sad. Pitching might not make it through Spring Training. :D

When will Johan Santana be ready?

[MedicCook]

Go Yankees!

[kugie]

Red Sox are looking good aquiring Crawford and Gonzales

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Reds on Sunday agreed to terms on a three-year, $38 million contract with first baseman and National League Most Valuable Player Joey Votto.

Also, I think it's interesting that Pujols is so unwilling to speak about his status after 2011, which is his last year on the contract. I suspect he may want to play somewhere else after this year.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Go Yankees!

Ryan, the Yankees have a tougher road to the playoffs this year for sure. I see the AL east being a close battle this year.

[VirtualSmitty]

Some big things going on right now. Looks like the Angels might be swapping Juan Rivera and Mike Napoli for Vernon Wells of Toronto, and it looks like Damon and Manny heading to Tampa Bay!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Billy Butler and the Royals have agreed to a four-year, $30 million contract extension, the first baseman said on Saturday.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Alexei Ramirez and the Sox have agreed to a contract extension, four years, $32.5 million, with a $10 million option for the fifth year. I like it. The kid has some serious skills at shortstop, and should continue to get better at the plate.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110131&content_id=16542940&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

[jonumberone]

I always liked Alexei :tu

When I watch him play I feel like his numbers should be better.
A lot of talent there.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I always liked Alexei :tu

When I watch him play I feel like his numbers should be better.
A lot of talent there.

I guess with his great glove you expect great numbers at the plate. I actually feel the same way you do about him. He will get better at the plate with time. And even better at SS, he has one of the greats to mentor him.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Five teams hope to cash in after going all in, Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers, Phils, Brewers play to win in 2011. The question is will it payoff. For me I don't see why it won't for the Red Sox and Phils. I see big improvements on the south side too. The Tigers and Brewers improved, but I'm still not sure on them. Time will tell. Come on Spring Training!!
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110131&content_id=16537102&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb


Brewers nearing deal with veteran Kotsay from the White Sox..
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110201&content_id=16550276&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb


Also, the Tribe are in talks with Bonderman??

[The Poet]

Five teams hope to cash in after going all in, Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers, Phils, Brewers play to win in 2011.


Also, the Tribe are in talks with Bonderman??


Just my :2 , and worth every penny, but until somebody proves me otherwise, I will stick with the Twinkies in the AL Central.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just my :2 , and worth every penny, but until somebody proves me otherwise, I will stick with the Twinkies in the AL Central.

Yeah, it seems that the Twins have a legit team every year. The AL central should be a nice fight to watch this year. The wild card could come out of the central.

[357]

I like the moves the Tigers made in the offseason. Matinez and Benoit look like good additions. If Brennan Boesch can even hit for the same numbers as last year without all the ups/downs, they'll be in pretty good shape.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I like the moves the Tigers made in the offseason. Matinez and Benoit look like good additions. If Brennan Boesch can even hit for the same numbers as last year without all the ups/downs, they'll be in pretty good shape.

What about their pitching? That may be an issue for them:2

[357]

What about their pitching? That may be an issue for them:2

Starters:
J. Verlander
M. Scherzer
R. Porcello
P. Coke
B. Penny

I think 1-2 are rock solid. Porcello is extremely talented, but not sure if we'll see the 2009 version (14-9 3.96 ERA) or the 2010 version (10-12 4.92 ERA). To be honest I think he's more than capable of blowing away his rookie numbers. Coke was great for us in the pen last year. Not sure how that transition will work out. Penny seems to be a good pickup for a 5th starter.

Bullpen:
J. Valverde
J. Benoit
R. Perry
B. Thomas
J. Zumaya
D. Schlereth
A. Alburquerque

I think again, 1-2 are lights out. Perry is similar to Porcello in that he has all the talent in the world, just hoping he takes that next step. His ERA is decent, but I'd like to see him cut down on walks. Thomas has been good for us, and Zumaya could just be gravy. They aren't counting on him at all. So, if he can eat some innings up, so be it. If he returns to old form, even better. Shlereth has some promise.

Lineup looks good, especially the heart of it:
1. A. Jackson CF
2. W. Rhymes/C. Guillen 2B
3. M. Ordonez DH
4. M. Cabrera 1B
5. V. Martinez C
6. B. Boesch RF
7. D. Kelly/R. Raburn LF
8. J. Peralta SS
9. B. Inge 3B

[VirtualSmitty]

Starters:
J. Verlander
M. Scherzer
R. Porcello
P. Coke
B. Penny

I think 1-2 are rock solid. Porcello is extremely talented, but not sure if we'll see the 2009 version (14-9 3.96 ERA) or the 2010 version (10-12 4.92 ERA). To be honest I think he's more than capable of blowing away his rookie numbers. Coke was great for us in the pen last year. Not sure how that transition will work out. Penny seems to be a good pickup for a 5th starter.

Bullpen:
J. Valverde
J. Benoit
R. Perry
B. Thomas
J. Zumaya
D. Schlereth
A. Alburquerque

I think again, 1-2 are lights out. Perry is similar to Porcello in that he has all the talent in the world, just hoping he takes that next step. His ERA is decent, but I'd like to see him cut down on walks. Thomas has been good for us, and Zumaya could just be gravy. They aren't counting on him at all. So, if he can eat some innings up, so be it. If he returns to old form, even better. Shlereth has some promise.

Lineup looks good, especially the heart of it:
1. A. Jackson CF
2. W. Rhymes/C. Guillen 2B
3. M. Ordonez DH
4. M. Cabrera 1B
5. V. Martinez C
6. B. Boesch RF
7. D. Kelly/R. Raburn LF
8. J. Peralta SS
9. B. Inge 3B

Tigers have a good team, no doubt about that. As good at the White Sox and Twins, well that remains to be seen. AL central should be fun to watch this year :tu

[357]

Agreed. AL Central is usually fun to watch.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Here are a few thoughts from some members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame on todays big game:

Cal Ripken Jr.: Green Bay, 27-24. They're both really solid teams. Hard to pick. End of the day the edge goes to the Packers offense by a slight margin."

Dennis Eckersley: "Packers 28-24 -- Packers defense can stop Big Ben easier than the Steelers can stop Rodgers."

Bill Mazeroski: "Pittsburgh,27-17. I think the Pittsburgh defense will shut down the Green Bay offense and will play a pivotal role in the outcome."

Yogi Berra: Green Bay, 23-20. The best team should win, and it could also be Pittsburgh."

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Feb. 16 appears to be deadline for Pujols talks

It will be interesting to see what comes of this.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110208&content_id=16599038&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

[MedicCook]

Maybe he will become the Yankees next DH.

[VirtualSmitty]

The Michael Young situation is actually pretty interesting. Curious to see if he does indeed get traded, he been a very solid player throughout his career. The Yankees are on his to trade list, but I have no idea where they could stick him.

[MedicCook]

He would be the highest paid backup in baseball on the Yankees.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Michael Young situation is actually pretty interesting. Curious to see if he does indeed get traded, he been a very solid player throughout his career. The Yankees are on his to trade list, but I have no idea where they could stick him.

Young has been very very good through his career.

[jonumberone]

A lot of players list the big markets as no trade in their contract for the sole purpose of negotiating an extension if they are traded.
That said the yanks have no use for Young.
I think Posada will have a monster year at DH :2

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Getting closer.

[kelmac07]

Pitchers and Catchers report today! :wo :wo

[CRIMPS]

Pitchers and Catchers report today! :wo :wo

For this Rangers fan, this has been the shortest/longest off-season ever!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

MRI reveals Utley has tendinitis in right knee
If this gets worse for him and carries on through the season, it could be a big hit for the team.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110227&content_id=16751780&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb#

[kelmac07]

Duke Snider passed away this morning at the age of 84.

RIP Duke

[gravelman]

It's been great watching preseason ball on TV. Glad to see the weather turning and the season fast approaching!!

[357]

Looks like Coco might be stealing some of Miggy's negative press. What a mess.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's been great watching preseason ball on TV. Glad to see the weather turning and the season fast approaching!!

:tpd:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:tt

[MedicCook]

Can't wait for opening day!!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Can't wait for opening day!!!!

The Yanks gonna win tomorrow Ryan?

[MedicCook]

The Yanks gonna win tomorrow Ryan?

Of course they are. :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Of course they are. :D

How's Sweaty Freddy been doing this spring?

[MedicCook]

How's Sweaty Freddy been doing this spring?

He looked good. I like him in the rotation better than Colon. I think Colon will break down with a heavy innings load.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

He looked good. I like him in the rotation better than Colon. I think Colon will break down with a heavy innings load.

Yeah I'd take Freddy over Colon.

[MedicCook]

And they have Millwood getting ready in the minors if something happens.

[gettysburgfreak]

LETS GO RED SOX! Going to see the Mariners vs. Indians at Safeco Field on April 8th. Got seats behind home plate 20 rows up and it will be my first MLB opening day and can't wait.

[kelmac07]

:wo :wo Opening Day!!!

Best of luck to your team!!

[kugie]

YES!:tu

[Tarks]

Go Jays!!!! :)

[Coach Deg]

Go Rays!!!!

[N2 GOLD]

GO ANGELS!!!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=713&pictureid=5507

[awsmith4]

Go Braves!!!

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/tomachop.gifhttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/tomachop.gifhttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/tomachop.gif

[Coach Deg]

Go Braves!!!

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/tomachop.gifhttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/tomachop.gifhttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/tomachop.gif

Off to a good start!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Tigers lost:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Watching the Giants play on ESPN.

[VirtualSmitty]

How bout them Brewers? :r

Caught the highlights, what a roller coaster of a game.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How bout them Brewers? :r

Caught the highlights, what a roller coaster of a game.

Brew Crew will be good.

[Tazziedevil]

Opening day is exciting... I happen to be a Mariners fan so there's not a lot to get excited about.

But baseball is back!
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[MedicCook]

The world is back to normal today.

[Coach Deg]

Opening day is exciting... I happen to be a Mariners fan so there's not a lot to get excited about.

But baseball is back!
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The Mariners GM jack syrandzck is a good baseball mind. He was the scouting director with the brewers that drafted all these guys playing now. I think they just went overboard spending and we know that doesn't always work.

[357]

Tigers lost:tu

:fu2

[Starscream]

Good to see Mattingly get his first win.:tu

[BigAsh]

Exciting Phillies comeback win!!:noon

[Coach Deg]

On the way to the opener for the Defending American League East Champs!!! Go Rays!!!

[Bruins Fan]

RIP Lou Gorman former GM for the Red Sox and several other teams.
Lou was a true baseball man, the story's he would tell you could listen to him talk for hours. He will be greatly missed.

[gettysburgfreak]

Lester isn't looking so good today. :confused:

[Bruins Fan]

Neither is big pop up, Crawford looks lost,AG is as advertised.
Lester is not a good April pitcher :rolleyes:

[gettysburgfreak]

Neither is big pop up, Crawford looks lost,AG is as advertised.
Lester is not a good April pitcher :rolleyes:


At least Ortiz finally got on the board with a dinger. Crawford looks absolutely terrible today. He should not be batting third, I would like to see AG hitting in that spot and Crawford hitting fifth.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:fu2

Sox got a win today. Pitching fell apart towards the end though. Still a win.:tu

[kelmac07]

Exciting Phillies comeback win!!:noon

:td :td

[druturn]

My Rangers clinched the game!! Today just got alot better! :D

[SilverandBlue88]

My Rangers clinched the game!! Today just got alot better! :D

Good start to the season. Faliz doin what he does best!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sox won again today:tu

[Starscream]

Smoltz compares '11 Phillies to the '90s Braves. I see the similarity.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110401&content_id=17273732&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[Coach Deg]

Dam!!! Just leaving Rays game! This stinks!! Ends on a shot by Zobrist caught at the wall!!!

[kelmac07]

Mets finally win one...after trying to give it away.

White Sox offense looks CRAZY!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm loving it Mac! Hope the season brings a lot of wins.
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[druturn]

How bout them RANGERS!!

[gettysburgfreak]

I'm beginning to think all the question marks surrounding Bostons pitching are true.

[taltos]

The Boston players are too busy reading their preseason press clippings. Time to play some baseball guys.

[Starscream]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-yankees-handsignals

Cheating?

[kelmac07]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-yankees-handsignals

Cheating?

Only the Yankees!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sunday Night Baseball

Giants vs. Dodgers


Should be a good game to watch:tu

[kelmac07]

Mets win their first series of the season...surprised me!! :tu :tu

[CRIMPS]

What a great baseball weekend for the Rangers. Not just a sweep, but a complete stomping of them BoSox... Love it!

[kelmac07]

What a great baseball weekend for the Rangers. Not just a sweep, but a complete stomping of them BoSox... Love it!

Their offense looked CRAZY!!

[druturn]

What a great baseball weekend for the Rangers. Not just a sweep, but a complete stomping of them BoSox... Love it!

That's right!!! Sent those Red Sox back to Boston where they belong!!

Hopefully this is a start to OUR season!

[VirtualSmitty]

What a great baseball weekend for the Rangers. Not just a sweep, but a complete stomping of them BoSox... Love it!

I rather enjoyed it myself :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Red Sox 0-4?

I know, way too early to talk. But still 0-4?

[druturn]

Can this start to the Rangers' season get any better?? :)

[Darrell]

Giants are 1-4. :td

[kelmac07]

Mets WHOOPED the Phillies last night!! 3-1...better enjoy it while I can. :D

[Bruins Fan]

What a great baseball weekend for the Rangers. Not just a sweep, but a complete stomping of them BoSox... Love it!

I would not get to jacked up,lets see if you can do it in September :sh

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Listening to the Giants on KNBR

[Darrell]

Listening to the Giants on KNBR

:tu

They are kicking some ass right now. Good offense and defense. :tu

[Coach Deg]

Had to listen to The Mad Scientist Joe Maddon do his post game. Guy should be shot!!!! He is a guy that always plays the numbers, righties, lefties..... and today he says Manny- 16yr vet .300 something lifetime hitter, WS MVP- is pressing too hard and benches him against a guy he is hitting .514 against (18-35) not just 2 atbats 18 for 35 3 hrs and you bench him!! Look that one up in your numbers!!!!


Sorry!!! Had to rant!!!

[kelmac07]

Coach...looks like it's gonna be a long year for your Rays.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Home Opener for the Sox today.
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[Coach Deg]

Coach...looks like it's gonna be a long year for your Rays.


Hopefully, the Mets will keep giving me something to cheer about!

[kelmac07]

Hopefully, the Mets will keep giving me something to cheer about!

Don't mortgage the house on it. :D

[BigAsh]

Sox get first win....beat yankees 9-6! :noon:noon

[kelmac07]

Seems Manny is done...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110408&content_id=17514236&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

[jonumberone]

Sox get first win....beat yankees 9-6! :noon:noon

Good thing you never got around to that wanna bet a fiver PM ;)

[BigAsh]

Good thing you never got around to that wanna bet a fiver PM ;)

:r:r

[Starscream]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110424&content_id=18223284&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

Unexpected visitor on the field at Miller Park.

[Coach Deg]

Liriano pitches no no!

[Gophernut]

Liriano pitches no no!

It was certainly an eventful one too! 123 pitches, only 66 of them strikes. 6 walks, 2 strikeouts. Came into the game with a 9.13 era. Never would have guessed it. He's never pitched a complete game shutout in the Majors or Minor leagues. It helped that the Twins finally played some stout defense behind him. Hopefully it will help turn the season around for them.

[kelmac07]

Crazy season so far.

[Coach Deg]

Crazy season so far.

Very!!!! I am enjoying it though since the first 6games.

[N2 GOLD]

BIG Mike got his 1K Win... :tu

[kelmac07]

Very!!!! I am enjoying it though since the first 6games.

That's because you Rays have turned it around...can't say the same for my Mets. :D

[Coach Deg]

We are playing well!

[357]

No-No by Verlander. Missed this one. I saw him throw his first a couple years ago. Walked one in the 8th to miss out on a perfect game, and he was throwing in triple-digits in the bottom of the 9th. Just like he was in his first no-no.

[N2 GOLD]

Anyone know of any MLB Field that allows CIGAR Smoking??? -(P

[jonumberone]

I believe the Trop has a cigar bar :tu

[357]

Anyone know of any MLB Field that allows CIGAR Smoking??? -(P

Last I heard the Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers) had a Comacho Cigar lounge. I think the Pirates had something similar, but it may have closed with the smoking ban. Cigar bars are exempt in Michigan's smoking ban, and hence the Comacho lounge is exempt.

Info:
http://camachocigars.com/camacho-vip-club/

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content=tigerclub
Located inside of beautiful Comerica Park, the Tiger Club offers luxurious amenities with a spectacular view of the game. Club members and their guests enjoy a private VIP entrance, gourmet cuisine, a full-service bar, and an elegant standard of service. Tiger Club memberships also permit access to the private Camacho Cigar Bar at Comerica Park.

The Tiger Club serves a daily buffet dinner. The menu changes each day and often has specialties of the city whom the Tigers are playing. Prior to Sunday games, the Tiger Club offers a brunch buffet.

Call (313) 471-2582 for dinner reservations.

Enjoy all that the Tiger club has to offer and more when you host your event at Comerica Park!

Pics:
http://camachocigars.com/camacho-vip-club/cigar-bar-photos/

[icehog3]

Hottest team in baseball?

That's right...The Detroit Tigers.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Neo_Whoa.jpg

[357]

Hottest team in baseball?

That's right...The Detroit Tigers.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Neo_Whoa.jpg

:wo

[icehog3]

:wo

Life after Curtis Granderson.

I miss him anyway.

[357]

Life after Curtis Granderson.

I miss him anyway.

Austin Jackson is pretty good, and he wasn't the only player included in that deal.

[icehog3]

Austin Jackson is pretty good, and he wasn't the only player included in that deal.

I like Jackson, but he hasn't made me forget Curtis, Mike.

[kelmac07]

Curtis Granderson is a STUD!!!! And one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He gave my wife a pair of game used batting gloves and signed them when we was in AAA.

[icehog3]

Curtis Granderson is a STUD!!!! And one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He gave my wife a pair of game used batting gloves and signed them when we was in AAA.

Agreed on all accounts....miss seeing him in Tiger colors, Mac. :(

[kelmac07]

Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez resigns. Injuries decimated his team this year. I believe this man is a good manager.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm hoping Ozzie or Greg Walker get the boot. Or both. Hopefully JR can wake up and get some fire under this team.

[kelmac07]

Everyone see last nights "fight"? Big Papi and Kevin Gregg throwing haymakers and not hitting a damn thing. :r :r :r

[chippewastud79]

Anyone else watch a drunk Justin Timberlake interviewed at the All-Star Game?

"Beer is perfect" :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u96cSFibS58

[kelmac07]

NL wins 5-1...goes to show you that good pitching stops good hitting. :D

[The Poet]

NL wins 5-1...goes to show you that good pitching stops good hitting. :D


How can you say that, and still claim to be a loyal Mets fan? :r

[kelmac07]

How can you say that, and still claim to be a loyal Mets fan? :r

Am a very loyal Mets fan...and we don't have good pitching...or good hitting. :r :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

What do ya know, the White Sox won tonight:D

[jonumberone]

At what point will everybody start watching Dan Uggla closely?
Now that he's passed 30 my interest has perked up.
If he approaches 40, I'll be completely wrapped up in it!

[kelmac07]

What's he hitting now? .210?? :r :r :r

[jonumberone]

What's he hitting now? .210?? :r :r :r

Good enough to start for the Mets :r

[kelmac07]

Good enough to start for the Mets :r

That's a big negative Ghost Rider!! :su

[area51]

Sounds like the truth to me haha.

[357]

Tiger's are beginning their meltdown. Unbelievable that they can't win this crappy division. Not a week after they extended Dombrowski and Leyland. I can't complain about Dombrowski, but Leyland should have had to wait to see if he won the division this year. No win, no contract. His resting of 4 starters when playing the 2nd place Indians in a 3 game series is rediculous. Their 4 game lead could turn into a 1 game lead if they don't get their crap together tonight. Having Verlander on the mound should help.

[jonumberone]

At what point will everybody start watching Dan Uggla closely?
Now that he's passed 30 my interest has perked up.
If he approaches 40, I'll be completely wrapped up in it!

Dan Uggla led off the second with a Homerun!
32 games, I'm more into this than I thought! :tu

[kelmac07]

Only 25 more to go. :D

[kelmac07]

Uggla gets a single...33 in a row.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Curtis Granderson is a STUD!!!! And one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He gave my wife a pair of game used batting gloves and signed them when we was in AAA.

Well he was born and raised in a south suburb of Chicago and went to U of I Chicago. That would explain his good nature:r Wish he would come back home and play for the Sox:D

[kelmac07]

And so the streak ends at 33.

[The Poet]

And so the streak ends at 33.

I will be surprised when somebody breaks DiMaggio's streak.

I'll be dead looooong before somebody breaks Cy Young's. ;)

[kelmac07]

Tigers acquire Delmon Young from the Twins.

[kelmac07]

Jim Thome hits his 599th & 600th HR tonight. :tu :tu Great accomplishment from one of the games good guys. Thome always did it the right way.

[3SmokesaRound]

Jim Thome hits his 599th & 600th HR tonight. :tu :tu Great accomplishment from one of the games good guys. Thome always did it the right way.

Congrats Jim!

[Starscream]

Thome's the man.:tu

[Gophernut]

Jim Thome hits his 599th & 600th HR tonight. :tu :tu Great accomplishment from one of the games good guys. Thome always did it the right way.

Definitely a class act! Congrats to Mr. Thome!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Jim Thome hits his 599th & 600th HR tonight. :tu :tu Great accomplishment from one of the games good guys. Thome always did it the right way.

I was at the game when he hit 500. It was even Jim Thome bobble head night. It was the only game I could make it to in 2007, guess I was lucky to go to that one:tu

[taltos]

Congratulations on number 600 from a Red Sox fan. You have always been a worthy opponent who was fun to watch. Your place in the Hall of Fame is secure.:tu

[76GTFan]

Braves don't fear the Beard!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The White Sox had 5 triples last night. JP had a great game including a dinger:r Ozzie still pissed me off last night..

[kelmac07]

Mets still suck...I know...complete shocker. :r :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Mets still suck...I know...complete shocker. :r :r

You can root for the Yanks this fall Mac.:r

[kelmac07]

You can root for the Yanks this fall Mac.:r

That ain't happening!! Everyone knows my two favorite teams are the Mets and whomever is playing with Yankees. :D

[357]

My Tigs are clinging to that first place spot. Although 2009 is still fresh in my mind. I wish Verlander could pitch everyday.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That ain't happening!! Everyone knows my two favorite teams are the Mets and whomever is playing with Yankees. :D

Yeah I know. That would be like me rooting for the damn chubbies:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

My Tigs are clinging to that first place spot. Although 2009 is still fresh in my mind. I wish Verlander could pitch everyday.

Not worried about the Sox making a run?

Me either to be honest:r

[357]

Not worried about the Sox making a run?

Me either to be honest:r

Sox or Indians, just praying for no collapse (which they have done every year for the past 5). 2009 took the cake; losing the tie breaking game 163 to the Twinkies after being up 7 games with 15 left (I think). Brutal.

[The Poet]

Sox or Indians, just praying for no collapse (which they have done every year for the past 5). 2009 took the cake; losing the tie breaking game 163 to the Twinkies after being up 7 games with 15 left (I think). Brutal.


Brutal? From the outside, it looked more hilarious. It was like the old Alphonse and Gaston joke: "You take it! No, you first! No, you sir! No, I insist, you take it! No, you!" :r

[jonumberone]

Beckett Vs Shields tonight is a much watch!
If not for the injury, this is a game Beckett would win.
He made his career coming up big in spots like this.
I just don't know how much missing a start and the ankle will effect him.
Even if it does, I still expect a gutty performance.

Shields is no slouch either!

[kelmac07]

Alright...so the debate begins to heat up...who wins the AL/NL MVPs?

AL: Granderson isn't hitting for high enough average, but Cano has come on real strong lately. Does Verlander even garner votes being a pitcher? Do Gonzalez and Elsbury cancel each other out? Michael Young has got to be given some consideration.

NL: This race is wide open.

[The Poet]

Alright...so the debate begins to heat up...who wins the AL/NL MVPs?

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NL: This race is wide open.


I can think of a few Mets who qualify . . . for other teams. :D

[357]

Alright...so the debate begins to heat up...who wins the AL/NL MVPs?

AL: Granderson isn't hitting for high enough average, but Cano has come on real strong lately. Does Verlander even garner votes being a pitcher? Do Gonzalez and Elsbury cancel each other out? Michael Young has got to be given some consideration.

NL: This race is wide open.

In the AL, you could consider three Tigers:

Verlander
23 W
5 L
236 IP
53 BB
238 K
2.36 ERA
0.92 WHIP
.192 BAA

Miguel Cabrera
.334 BA
26 HR
97 RBI
.438 OBP
.563 SLG
1.001 OPS
102 Runs
100 BB (20+ intentional)
44 Doubles

José Valverde
44 Saves
0 Blown Saves
65.1 IP
33 BB
60 K
2.48 ERA
1.22 WHIP
.199 BAA

[kelmac07]

Cabrera should receive plenty of consideration as well. Not sure how I missed him.

[357]

Tigers win the AL Central!!! Champagne is flying!

[icehog3]

Tigers win the AL Central!!! Champagne is flying!

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Special_Ed.jpg

[jonumberone]

Tigers win the AL Central!!! Champagne is flying!

Congrats to the Tigers!
I know I would be excited too if my team took near a quarter century to finally win the division,
no matter how weak that division is! :tu ;)

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/forum/smileyvault-stirthepot.gif

:D

[kelmac07]

Congrats to the Tigers and their fans.

[Tredegar]

Tigers celebrated with cigars also. Not sure what brand they are but it looks like some form of Ashtons.

http://mlb.mlb.com/photos/gallery.jsp?content_id=24816642&c_id=mlb

On the slideshow look at slide #5.

[icehog3]

Tigers celebrated with cigars also. Not sure what brand they are but it looks like some form of Ashtons.

http://mlb.mlb.com/photos/gallery.jsp?content_id=24816642&c_id=mlb

On the slideshow look at slide #5.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Tigercigar.jpg

[BigAsh]

PHILLIES clinch 5th straight NL East crown!!....Great locker room scene....players waited til Hunter Pence came in the surrounded him with a champagne bath!!...fun to watch!!

[kelmac07]

Congrats to the Phillies...BAH HUMBUG!!! :D

[BigAsh]

Congrats to the Phillies...BAH HUMBUG!!! :D

You know there's a World Series shirt waiting for you in November....:r

[jonumberone]

You know there's a World Series shirt waiting for you in November....:r

I didn't know they sold Yankee's gear in Philly! :sh :noon:D

[BigAsh]

I didn't know they sold Yankee's gear in Philly! :sh :noon:D

hahaha.....dollar store.....:r

[The Poet]

You know there's a World Series shirt waiting for you in November....:r

I didn't know they sold Yankee's gear in Philly! :sh :noon:D


You don't get it, Dom. See, they print up those shirts and caps before the fact, since they have to have them handy. When a team loses, the merchandise is normally shipped off as a charitable contribution to some Third World location . . . like Philadelphia. :D

[kelmac07]

You don't get it, Dom. See, they print up those shirts and caps before the fact, since they have to have them handy. When a team loses, the merchandise is normally shipped off as a charitable contribution to some Third World location . . . like Philadelphia. :D

Third world location. :r :r :r

[357]

You don't get it, Dom. See, they print up those shirts and caps before the fact, since they have to have them handy. When a team loses, the merchandise is normally shipped off as a charitable contribution to some Third World location . . . like Philadelphia. :D

:=: :r

BTW, I hope my Tigers whip some Yankee A$$ in the post season.

[357]

For the Tigers fans out there. Gruff old skipper enjoying a stogie during the divisional champ celebration and getting a little choked up.

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?UUID=d824b518-0e0f-49db-902f-b5700bb41a2b

[Don C]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Tigercigar.jpg

Also could be a Camacho; they sponsor the cigar lounge at Comerica Park.

[icehog3]

The White Sox released managaer Ozzie Guillen from his contract tonight. They expect compsensation if he signs as a manager for 2012, as he was committed to the WS for one more season. I expect him to be managing the Marlins in '12.

Now let's go Angels! :D

[The Poet]

With Ozzie leaving the Windy City, what will the papers and radio jocks do? :r

[icehog3]

With Ozzie leaving the Windy City, what will the papers and radio jocks do? :r

Continue to pretend the Bears are contenders. ;)

[357]

Continue to pretend the Bears are contenders. ;)

:r:r

[The Poet]

Continue to pretend the Bears are contenders. ;)


:r

You mean somebody still gives Ditka about Da Bears? :D

[icehog3]

:r

You mean somebody still gives Ditka about Da Bears? :D

True fans are true fans, even when the team stinks. ;)

[kelmac07]

Managers being traded? What's next? Clubhouse attendants? :r :r

[icehog3]

Managers being traded? What's next? Clubhouse attendants? :r :r

Batboys. :)

[kelmac07]

Mets exercise Terry Collins option for 2013. He's done a bang up job with that hes had this year. Love to see what he could do with a decent pitching staff. :D

[Dave128]

True fans are true fans, even when the team stinks. ;)

Got that right!!

[MedicCook]

Got that right!!

And you have suffered a lot of crappy seasons Dave. :r

[Dave128]

And you have suffered a lot of crappy seasons Dave. :r

:gary

[The Poet]

Jose Reyes leaves Citi Field today, in what may be his last appearance as a Met, to a chorus of boos. Why? Well, he bunted for a hit in his first at-bat, raising his average to .337057, or 2 1/2 points above Milwaukee's Ryan Braun for the NL lead. He was then lifted for a pinch-runner, and went into the dugout, to the total disappointment of the partisan crowd, who likely came to this otherwise meaningless drizzly afternoon game for the sole purpose of watching Reyes fight for that honor.

Exactly 70 years ago today, on September 28 1941, Ted Williams started the first of a double-header and got a hit in his first at-bat to lift his average to a lofty .400. He then continued to play the remainder of both games, went 6-for-8 on the day, and finished at .406 for the last season he had before a pair of wars put a crimp in his career. Even a Yankee fan like me can't deny, here was a man.

I shall not disparage Reyes for what happened today, yet I will admit I would be delighted if Braun goes 5-for-5 tonight, and takes that narrow "victory" away from Jose.

[icehog3]

I am completely with you on that one, Thomas, and I am not even a Ryan Braun fan.

[jonumberone]

Reminds me of 86, when Boggs sat the last 4 games against the Yanks, to beat Mattingly for the batting crown.

Shame on Reyes, and shame on Terry Collins!

[kelmac07]

Being a Mets fan...I am completely torn on this one. While I want to see Reyes become the first Met to win a batting title...I respect the game enough to wish he did it the right way. He should have played the entire game, as he was 4-5 lifetime against the Volquez. In true Mets fashion and a typical ending to this disaappointing season...Braun will go 4-4 to snatch the title away from Reyes. :bh :bh

[BigAsh]

Reminds me of 86, when Boggs sat the last 4 games against the Yanks, to beat Mattingly for the batting crown.

Shame on Reyes, and shame on Terry Collins!



....and Tex for President!!....Go Yankees! (now I gotta shower...)

[BigAsh]

....and Tex for President!!....Go Yankees! (now I gotta shower...)

oops...spoke to soon...Rays a strike away from defeat and pinch hit HR....now the 12th inning....whew....and Sox trying to close out the O's in the 9th.....Phils win in 13....Man great nite to be a baseball fan!!!!!:banger

[BigAsh]

Papelbon blown save!....Oh no!!....Sox Lose!!!.....LETS GO YANKEES

[BigAsh]

AND LONGORIA GETS A WALK-OFF....Sox are out....:td

[icehog3]

What an awesome last day with both Wild Card spots providing big drama.

[jonumberone]

..Man great nite to be a baseball fan!!!!!:banger

Wow, what a night to be a baseball fan.
Going into the night I was convinced there would be at least one playoff game today, hoping for two.
Now that it's over, I wouldn't change a thing!
All the drama one could ask for from a seasons end.
I need to replace the batteries in my remote, as I was constantly flipping between the games.
I couldn't settle on which one to watch.
The best part is, now that the playoffs are starting, things will only get better!:banger

[yourchoice]

Incredible night of baseball. The best day of regular season baseball I can remember. Drama everywhere. My thumb hurts from switching channels. :)

[357]

What an awesome last day with both Wild Card spots providing big drama.

Very fun to watch. Can't wait for tomorrow night!

[icehog3]

When Yankees in this world appear,
And break the laws that they should fear,
And frighten all who see or hear,
The cry goes up both far and near for
Underdog,
Underdog,
Underdog,
Underdog.

Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
Underdog, Underdog.

Let's Go Underdogs!! :D

[The Poet]

What an awesome last day with both Wild Card spots providing big drama.

Wow, what a night to be a baseball fan.
Going into the night I was convinced there would be at least one playoff game today, hoping for two.
Now that it's over, I wouldn't change a thing!
All the drama one could ask for from a seasons end.
I need to replace the batteries in my remote, as I was constantly flipping between the games.
I couldn't settle on which one to watch.
The best part is, now that the playoffs are starting, things will only get better!:banger

Incredible night of baseball. The best day of regular season baseball I can remember. Drama everywhere. My thumb hurts from switching channels. :)


What else can I say? I likened it elsewhere as Bobby Thompson hitting home runs off Ralph Branca three times in three games, all within minutes of each other. Wow.

[CRIMPS]

I couldn't stop laughing last night. Ranger fan here. So, that means I watched Mike Napoli sweep the Angels by hitting four homeruns in the last two games, including batting in all the runs in last nights game to seal home field advantage in the first round.

Then, to watch the next games.... wow. To witness just one game with that much drama in the last night of the season is amazing... but last night... just wow.

[kelmac07]

Rays ROCKED CJ Wilson tonight.

[kelmac07]

Matt Moore looked AWESOME last night.