MLB 2012 Thread

[Islayphile]

jv gave the game to the nl in the first:rolleyes:

he wants the yankees to start on the road in the world series. ;)

fify

:d

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

He wants to start on the road in the World Series. ;)

He's not very smart then:D

[icehog3]

He's not very smart then:D

3.5 back and it's early July. Don't count your konerkos before they hatch. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

3.5 back and it's early July. Don't count your konerkos before they hatch. ;)

Don't worry Tom, I'm not counting any eggs right now.. I didn't think we were gonna win back in 2005 until we actually did.. even though we dominated every team we faced in the end. I'm a little pessimistic with the Sox. I'm just happy we have done as well as we have... We were picked by many to be the worst in the Central. I think if the Sox can snag a starter, they we at least put themselves in the running.

[icehog3]

Word is the Tigers are trying to get either Dempster or Garza from the Cubs for prospects.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Word is the Tigers are trying to get either Dempster or Garza from the Cubs for prospects.

I know a bunch of teams are in the hunt for either guy, including the Sox.. My brother in law is a cubbie fan and seems to think they are looking to trade away either starter as a package though.

[icehog3]

Fielder was standing at 1st base tonight (during the Tigers-Angels game) next to Albert Pujols. The ESPN guy pointed out that the contracts the two of them signed this off-season were collectively worth over HALF A BILLION DOLLARS!

I remember my jaw dropping when Pete Rose signed for a million a year. Holy shikey.

[Malakai]

"Half a Billion Dollars" That's just ridiculous.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Giants 9-0 over the braves.

[CigarSquid]

Loving the A's games..

[icehog3]

Tigers in 1st place in the AL Central to start the day. :wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Tigers in 1st place in the AL Central to start the day. :wo

Chicago needs to avoid a sweep today... Not a happy Sox fan today:(

[icehog3]

Chicago needs to avoid a sweep today... Not a happy Sox fan today:(

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/sweeping.gif

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/sweeping.gif

very sad day:(

[icehog3]

very sad day:(

Depends on your perspective.

Tigers on the left....ChiSox on the right.

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dempster to the Braves

[jonumberone]

Confirmed: Ichiro to the Yanks!

The veteran outfielder will likely help to fill the role of Brett Gardner, who will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Raul Ibanez and Andrew Jones have played left field in his absence.

Ichiro, the 2001 AL MVP in his first season in America, made 10 straight All-Star teams from 2001 to 2010. He is a free agent after the season.

But Ichiro has struggled this season. He is hitting only .261 with a .288 on-base percentage. It seems likely that he would be part of a platoon in left field. The Yankees may be hoping that playing in New York for a title contender will rejuvenate Ichiro.

The Yankees and Mariners play a three-game series in Seattle starting tonight. It’s unclear whether Ichiro will make his debut this evening, but it would seem likely his first game with the Yankees will come in Seattle.

[icehog3]

Confirmed: Ichiro to the Yanks!

Can we have Granderson back then? :D

[Starscream]

More and more trades happening. Is it nine days left till the deadline?

[jonumberone]

Can we have Granderson back then? :D

Not for all the cigars in your collection! :D

More and more trades happening. Is it nine days left till the deadline?

7 days, 21 hours, 8 minutes! :noon

[icehog3]

Not for all the cigars in your collection! :D



He is a good one, ain't he? I miss my lil Curtis.

[GreekGodX]

Was reading about this proposed trade by ESPN.
Trade No. 1: Miami Marlins third baseman Hanley Ramirez, starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez and second baseman Omar Infante to Detroit Tigers for third baseman Nick Castellanos, starting pitcher Jacob Turner and outfielder Delmon Young.
That would have been amazing...

Then read Tigers traded Turner for Infante and Sanchez :hm Infante gives us someone reliable at 2nd and Sanchez will shore up our starting rotation. He's a big strikeout guy so I think he'll fit in quite well. Although he has never pitched in the AL which makes me nervous. Now we'll have to wait and see what happens with the roster since the Tigers are taking on 2 major league players, and Dirks should be coming back soon as well.

[jonumberone]

He is a good one, ain't he? I miss my lil Curtis.

It's real hard not to like Curtis Granderson.
Even without the stats, he seems like a hell of a guy!

[icehog3]

Was reading about this proposed trade by ESPN.
Trade No. 1: Miami Marlins third baseman Hanley Ramirez, starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez and second baseman Omar Infante to Detroit Tigers for third baseman Nick Castellanos, starting pitcher Jacob Turner and outfielder Delmon Young.
That would have been amazing...



Wow, I only saw when the true trade was complete. The final deal still improved the club, especially in the infield.

[Starscream]

Was reading about this proposed trade by ESPN.
Trade No. 1: Miami Marlins third baseman Hanley Ramirez, starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez and second baseman Omar Infante to Detroit Tigers for third baseman Nick Castellanos, starting pitcher Jacob Turner and outfielder Delmon Young.
That would have been amazing...

Then read Tigers traded Turner for Infante and Sanchez :hm Infante gives us someone reliable at 2nd and Sanchez will shore up our starting rotation. He's a big strikeout guy so I think he'll fit in quite well. Although he has never pitched in the AL which makes me nervous. Now we'll have to wait and see what happens with the roster since the Tigers are taking on 2 major league players, and Dirks should be coming back soon as well.

A quick look at his interleague ERA over the past two years doesn't look bad. Not one game against the AL with an ERA of 4.00 or above.

[icehog3]

A quick look at his interleague ERA over the past two years doesn't look bad. Not one game against the AL with an ERA of 4.00 or above.

:banger:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dempster has still not approved the trade to the Braves.

The deal the Tigers did is just fine with me fwiw. While Infante is a very nice upgrade for their infield, Sanchez is inconsistent, so he's a bit of a wild card it seems. Does it make the Tigers better able to compete? Yeah for sure. But I still can't believe the kitties gave up thier best pitching prospect in Turner, a Top 20 MLB pospect. Half a season of Sanchez over 6 or more from Turner? I like this deal as a Sox fan. I guess you can make sense of this as the Tigers owner.. He wants a WS before he dies I guess. Make the moves that will help you win NOW, money/long term team building no object. This deal will boil down to Sanchez performing. While I said he's inconsistent, which he is, he also has NOT been seen in the AL so this could prove trouble for hitters..

Will Kenny make another move for the Sox? My guess is yes. In Kenny We Trust!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-sox-game-day-staying-the-course-20120723,0,5229971.story

[Starscream]

If Dempster does go to the Braves, will it sit well with their management that he's denying that any trade has even been discussed? It's almost as if he's calling the Braves liars (or perhaps someone did falsely report it)...:hm

Nevermind...

He has yet to veto the trade, but has expressed great interest in joining the Dodgers. I guess he's holding out for as long as he can.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-dempster-wants-20120724,0,5100450.story

[icehog3]

Will Kenny make another move for the Sox? My guess is yes. In Kenny We Trust!!

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120723/sports/707239616/

[357]

Dempster has still not approved the trade to the Braves.

The deal the Tigers did is just fine with me fwiw. While Infante is a very nice upgrade for their infield, Sanchez is inconsistent, so he's a bit of a wild card it seems. Does it make the Tigers better able to compete? Yeah for sure. But I still can't believe the kitties gave up thier best pitching prospect in Turner, a Top 20 MLB pospect. Half a season of Sanchez over 6 or more from Turner? I like this deal as a Sox fan. I guess you can make sense of this as the Tigers owner.. He wants a WS before he dies I guess. Make the moves that will help you win NOW, money/long term team building no object. This deal will boil down to Sanchez performing. While I said he's inconsistent, which he is, he also has NOT been seen in the AL so this could prove trouble for hitters..

Will Kenny make another move for the Sox? My guess is yes. In Kenny We Trust!!

To be honest I don't think Turner is going to be the player we all hoped. He was in spring training and couldn't beat Smyly for the 5th spot. Worse yet, he was bad and had what was described as a "dead arm". He lost his velocity and struggled to locate his fastball in both the minors and his starts in the bigs. Thank God he pulled it together in his last start as a Tiger to help us move him. Because Sanchez is not signed, the Tigers also swapped pics with Miami moving up a round or two next year to help offset the fact Sanchez could be a rental. In addition, if he does not re-sign, the Tigers are supposed to get another pick of some kind. At least that's what I read.

Current stats combined for the Tigers at 2B, .175 BA, sub .200 OBP, etc. Infante is hitting .287, with an OBP over .310 I believe. Big upgrade offensively and defensively compared to K-Burn I mean Raburn. I hope both Sanchez and Infante work out and that we're able to re-up with Sanchez.

[Blak Smyth]

Sounds like the Dodgers are making some bold moves, I hope it works out.
Kemp and Ramirez could be great on the same line up (Gotta stay optimistic!).
Could be a great HR & SB tandem!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Any thoughts on deadline deals getting done? Greinke is a Halo now, Josh Johnson is the best SP left on the market

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Danks may be put down for the year for surgery, key word may. No link to this just close people the the ChiSox organization. Frankie better show up to play, that's all I can say.. I assume if Danks does need surgery, we will here the news this week. Also, KW needs to move Floyd imo..

[icehog3]

I heard Hawk (my Buddy) saying that the Sox would be moving to a 6 man rotation, maybe he wants y'all to keep Floyd. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

We have enough SP's for a 7 man rotation right now:r I guess that's a good thing right now... Sox can't be done "buying", not sure what is next though.

[CRIMPS]

With the pitching injuries to the Rangers and the price of Josh Johnson still being close to the moon, apparently, it sounds like the rangers are looking for a reliever and then move Ogando back to the rotation.

Just when you think you have all the pitching depth in the world :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

With the pitching injuries to the Rangers and the price of Josh Johnson still being close to the moon, apparently, it sounds like the rangers are looking for a reliever and then move Ogando back to the rotation.

Just when you think you have all the pitching depth in the world :r

You guys had your offense shut down by the Sox for 3 games this past weekend too;)

What's up with Josh Hamilton? Talk about hitting a brick wall..

[jonumberone]

Just when you think you have all the pitching depth in the world :r

Can never have enough starting pitching!!!!!!!!!!
I remember spring training when the Yanks rotation looked like
1) Sabathia
2)Nova
3)Michael Pineda
4) Hiroki Kurroda

5) Aj Burnett or Freddy Garcia or Phill hughes
Then they went and signed Andy Pettite

That seems like such a long time ago! :2

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cooper on Liriano. Interesting..
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-williams-sox-not-done-with-moves-20120729,0,2563686.story

[CRIMPS]

You guys had your offense shut down by the Sox for 3 games this past weekend too;)

What's up with Josh Hamilton? Talk about hitting a brick wall..

Uhh, as much as I would like to give credit to the sox... this team has been shut down by everyone in July. Crazy how bad the offense has been. No idea how we have put together wins.

Josh Hamilton is so lost right now. Last night was the best I have seen him this month and he didn't even have a hit. As bad as he has been, Michael Young is right there with him. Of Course, Michael Young isn't in a slump... he is just done. Done!!!

Worst team, EVER!!! (even though we are 5 games up).

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Uhh, as much as I would like to give credit to the sox... this team has been shut down by everyone in July. Crazy how bad the offense has been. No idea how we have put together wins.

Josh Hamilton is so lost right now. Last night was the best I have seen him this month and he didn't even have a hit. As bad as he has been, Michael Young is right there with him. Of Course, Michael Young isn't in a slump... he is just done. Done!!!

Worst team, EVER!!! (even though we are 5 games up).

5 game lead is amazing for how bad Texas has played recently. I think the Sox are 4-2 against Texas this year, so we've played well against them anyways:D

[CRIMPS]

Adam Dunn clearly loves playing in our Park.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Deadline is almost here, still seems like a lot of guys left to be moved..

[CRIMPS]

Deadline is almost here, still seems like a lot of guys left to be moved..

Was thinking the same thing. Curious to see which prices are dropped significantly in the next few hours.

[kelmac07]

Victorino to the Dodgers and Kemp says he will move to left field. :hm

[BigAsh]

....and now Pence to the Giants!....FIRE SALE!!!!!

[CRIMPS]

Victorino to the Dodgers and Kemp says he will move to left field. :hm

I don't watch the Phillies often at all... however, I'm thinking Kemp would be a much better center Fielder than Victorino.

Am I high? :tf

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dbacks looking at Garza pretty seriously

[BigAsh]

I don't watch the Phillies often at all... however, I'm thinking Kemp would be a much better center Fielder than Victorino.

Am I high? :tf

Defensively I think Victorino is better...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Reds and Twins discussing Denard Span... Hoping this gets done!! Span kills the Sox:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

1 hour left.

Cardinals trade their 6th ranked prospect for Mujica from Miami

[CRIMPS]

Broxton to the Reds. Seems like a good fit. Somehow, KC unloaded a reliever who isn't striking out batters at a high rate.

9 minutes to go...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

LAD now out on Dempster? I'll laugh my ass off if the Dumpster starts tonight for the Cubs:r

[jonumberone]

Still time left, but IMO winner thus far is SF!
Pence is a BALLPLAYER!, and exactly what that team needs!
If Lincecum ever figures it out, they'll be real tough.
I thought they were the team to beat in the NL before today. :2

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just heard Yanks get the Dumpster.. not confirmed yet

[jonumberone]

Dempster trying to land with yanks.
Larry Rothschild is his old pitching coach

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

lol someone else just said Rangers?:r

[jonumberone]

lol someone else just said Rangers?:r

We must be on the same twitter feed! :r:r

[Blak Smyth]

So LA has Victorino, confirmed?
Not happy to hear about Pence going to SF, he is a good player but damn I hate SF this year.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

We must be on the same twitter feed! :r:r

social media is killing me:r:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

So LA has Victorino, confirmed?

yes

[Blak Smyth]

Nice, I think if they don't hurt anybody's feelings with position shifts he will be a nice fit.

[CRIMPS]

Dempster to the Rangers. Wow.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Demp to Rangers. Done deal

[jonumberone]

Last tweet I saw Rangers getting Dempster, still not confirmed

[CRIMPS]

Two A prospect pitchers to the Cubs for Dempster

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Last tweet I saw Rangers getting Dempster, still not confirmed

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/07/rangers-acquire-ryan-dempster.html

[CRIMPS]

And the Yankees send Chad Qualls to the Pirates for McGehee

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I expected the Cubs to get more from their "big chips" to move.. nothing really great in return for them

[CRIMPS]

High A prospects: 3B Cristian Villanueva and RHP Kyle Hendricks.

Per scout Jason Parks: In Christian Villanueva,*#Cubs*get a slick glove at 3B, with a good stick and some legit pop. Quality kid; quality major league prospect.

So, enjoy, Cubs.

[Blak Smyth]

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/3K1OTYV8m7KE0FfpyBrpSQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTMxMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusmlbexperts/victorino731.jpg

[kelmac07]

And the Phiresale begins...sorry Keith. :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Danks may be put down for the year for surgery, key word may. No link to this just close people the the ChiSox organization. Frankie better show up to play, that's all I can say.. I assume if Danks does need surgery, we will here the news this week. Also, KW needs to move Floyd imo..

Danks is done for the year, my source was right:gary

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Curious what your thoughts are Tom?
http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/8221340/source-detroit-tigers-file-complaint-rain-shortened-game-boston-red-sox

[icehog3]

The "unnamed" ifficial? :tf

I like the way Leyland handled it, and I don't put a lot of credence in anonymous sources. If the Tigers miss the playoffs by one game, then I will ask that they refile this complaint immediately. ;) :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hopefully Pauly will be ok. Chicago needs him to win
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/14446150-574/concussed-paul-konerko-will-be-examined.html

[icehog3]

Though I am a Tigers fan, hoping the best for Konerko, good ball player and a good guy.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Though I am a Tigers fan, hoping the best for Konerko, good ball player and a good guy.

Yeah, he's one of the good guys in baseball. Hope he will be ok and return soon:sad
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnOXFgxggQo/TkMZRiq7iQI/AAAAAAAAR-0/ZELSm6kOKSY/s1600/paul-konerko.jpg

[icehog3]

Good guy....just not a Prince. :r

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Prince had his best years with the brew crew;s, at least that's my hope:D

[icehog3]

Prince had his best years with the brew crew;s, at least that's my hope:D

Huh? He has played 2/3rds of one season for the Tigers...little early to be making that call, Nate. :2 :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Huh? He has played 2/3rds of one season for the Tigers...little early to be making that call, Nate. :2 :r

I know, it's my hope though:r

[357]

Though I am a Tigers fan, hoping the best for Konerko, good ball player and a good guy.

Agreed. I have respect for Konerko. He and Thome always get the best of the Tig's. Was Konerko hit by a pitch? What caused his concussion? I read the article at the link but it didn't say.

[357]

Huh? He has played 2/3rds of one season for the Tigers...little early to be making that call, Nate. :2 :r

As Tiger's fans we have 9 years to find out.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Agreed. I have respect for Konerko. He and Thome always get the best of the Tig's. Was Konerko hit by a pitch? What caused his concussion? I read the article at the link but it didn't say.

His temple got hit by an elbow. The baserunner was hugging the inside line pretty well and clipped his head running through first.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Here's a clip
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=23777743

[CRIMPS]

meanwhile, the Angels have fallen 8 games back of the Rangers... Enjoying that feeling for now.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

meanwhile, the Angels have fallen 8 games back of the Rangers... Enjoying that feeling for now.

Must be nice to have a large lead:r

[CRIMPS]

Must be nice to have a large lead:r

Today, it feels nice, but most of the season the lead has felt incredibly small and at any given time, I expect the angels to catch us.

No lead is safe...

[TJarv]

Should be a good game tonight in the Bronx, hope we get to see Dempster get a W

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

There's some hope for Captain Paul
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/ct-spt-0814-white-sox-konerko--20120814,0,3657179.story

[CRIMPS]

Should be a good game tonight in the Bronx, hope we get to see Dempster get a W

Yikes :(

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

What a shame
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120815&content_id=36734312&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

[kelmac07]

Congrats to Felix Hernandez on the 23rd perfect game in MLB history. :tu :tu

As for the Melkman...:td :td I knew this year was just a little too good to be true.

[CRIMPS]

Congrats to Felix Hernandez on the 23rd perfect game in MLB history. :tu :tu

As for the Melkman...:td :td I knew this year was just a little too good to be true.

Bipolar baseball Wednesday. :r

[CigarSquid]

How about the A's triple play????

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=24107935&topic_id=17807232&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_24107935&v=3

[Dave128]

Triple plays are awesome to watch!

[CigarSquid]

Yes they are, especially when it's your favorite team!

[theonlybear4CORT]

Giants sweep la! 2.5 games in the lead lets sweep the braves too!!!!

[kelmac07]

Colon suspended 50 games...same substance Melkman was using. :hm

[elderboy02]

Reds = World Series! I feel it! :banger

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Reds = World Series! I feel it! :banger

:po

[357]

Colon suspended 50 games...same substance Melkman was using. :hm

Do they have the same private trainer? ;s

[icehog3]

Do they have the same private trainer? ;s

Both in the Bay area... ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's no wonder big ole Colon is still throwing:r

[icehog3]

It's no wonder big ole Colon is still throwing:r

Yeah, wasn't he with the Sox in the 70's? :lr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeah, wasn't he with the Sox in the 70's? :lr

lol, the guy seems old enough:r He had a hell of an 2005 though.

[icehog3]

lol, the guy seems old enough:r He had a hell of an 2005 though.

I actually rooted for the Sox that year.

Tigers win, 1 1/2 back. :fu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I actually rooted for the Sox that year.

Tigers win, 1 1/2 back. :fu

Hey, the Sox took 3 of 4 from the Jays recently. Jays aren't special. Try sweeping the Yankees:r

[CigarSquid]

Colon suspended 50 games...same substance Melkman was using. :hm

Both in the Bay area... ;)

Looks like a Bay Area thing..

[357]

Hey, the Sox took 3 of 4 from the Jays recently. Jays aren't special. Try sweeping the Yankees:r

Didn't the Tig's sweep the ChiSox last time they played?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Didn't the Tig's sweep the ChiSox last time they played?

They did. In fact, we play the Tigers like we play the Royals. Hopefully they can turn it around. I think we play the Tigers 6 more times this year, and the Royals 6 more times. 12 games that will decide the Central I think.

[357]

They did. In fact, we play the Tigers like we play the Royals. Hopefully they can turn it around. I think we play the Tigers 6 more times this year, and the Royals 6 more times. 12 games that will decide the Central I think.

This we can agree on. How the Tigers & Sox play the rest of the central will decide it.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Go Giants!

[Cav22]

Go Giants!

Hell Yeah! Its nice to see we swept the Dodgers!

[theonlybear4CORT]

And it's 5-2 giants ^ of the 9th.



And it's over

[icehog3]

I think we play the Tigers 6 more times this year, and the Royals 6 more times. 12 games that will decide the Central I think.

7 more against the Tigers, 4 at Cellular. I will be at at least one of those.

This we can agree on. How the Tigers & Sox play the rest of the central will decide it.

Yuppers.

[VirtualSmitty]

Looks like the BoSox are waving the white flag, monster deal in the works. Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawfod, and Nick Punto looking to go to the Dodgers for prospects and cash.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

7 more against the Tigers, 4 at Cellular. I will be at at least one of those.



Yuppers.

The only game I can make would be in October unfortunately, and that's an "if" for me even. Had plans for July, fell through:gary First year since 06 I haven't made a game yet IIRC

[icehog3]

The only game I can make would be in October unfortunately, and that's an "if" for me even. Had plans for July, fell through:gary First year since 06 I haven't made a game yet IIRC

Two games for me so far this season, Tigers/Cubs at Wrigley and Red Sox/Yankees at Fenway. I have tickets for Tigers/Sox on Sept. 10th, and may try to make another in that series.

[jonumberone]

Looks like the BoSox are waving the white flag, monster deal in the works. Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawfod, and Nick Punto looking to go to the Dodgers for prospects and cash.

Looks like this is a done deal!
Though not officially announced, reports have Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, and Nick Punto on a plane, in the air, and on the way to LA!

There were some grumblings a few weeks ago that Valentine would be fired after this season.
I think this deal seals him coming back.
The Sox are calling it a move about "Payroll Flexibility", to me this move is to clearly indicate to the team "Who's the boss".
The answer is clearly Bobby V and not Ben Cherrington! :2

[357]

Dom, that was definitely a strange move. I get the "who's the boss" part but I can't believe LA took on all that salary. Unreal.

[icehog3]

Dom, that was definitely a strange move. I get the "who's the boss" part but I can't believe LA took on all that salary. Unreal.

ESPN.com is saying that the move may look good this season, but is ultimately going to be a disaster.

[Blak Smyth]

ESPN.com is saying that the move may look good this season, but is ultimately going to be a disaster.

If we do not win this season all is for nothing. Nice to see the Dodgers want to go for it but if we fail, then what?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sox start a crucial road trip, 4 @ O's, then the weekend against the Kitties in Detroit.

[icehog3]

Sox start a crucial road trip, 4 @ O's, then the weekend against the Kitties in Detroit.

Kitties should maul the White Sux. :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Kitties should maul the White Sux. :)

"should" key word:D

[icehog3]

"should" key word:D

Yeah, Sox seem to play their best agianst good teams, I wish they were playing the Royals the rest of the season. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeah, Sox seem to play their best agianst good teams, I wish they were playing the Royals the rest of the season. :r

If you look at the Sox last games of the season, I'm sure you will smile:r

[CigarSquid]

How about that run the A's are on..

Last night winning, 2-20 at home against the Red Soxs!

[CRIMPS]

yeah, the A's are starting to worry me, being a Ranger fan.

[CigarSquid]

I like it!

[theonlybear4CORT]

Romo!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Another reason why ESPN is shi+
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/22322/most-accurate-predictions-on-the-internet

[icehog3]

Yeah, Sox seem to play their best agianst good teams, I wish they were playing the Royals the rest of the season. :r

please please please please :lr :lr

[Justinphilly]

Nothing like my Phillies getting hot only to run into thy buzz-saw of a team the Houston Astros!! How could you lose 3 out of 4 to Houston while you're trying to convince your fans that you're making a push for that final playoff spot? Bologna.

[kelmac07]

Newsflash...my beloved Mets still suck. :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

please please please please :lr :lr

I'm calling a White Sox win tonight, Floyd goes 8, Dunn hits a HR:D

Seriously, I'll be happy taking 1 game from them:r:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bacoooon

[Justinphilly]

Newsflash...my beloved Mets still suck. :D

Yes they do indeed. ;s

[theonlybear4CORT]

Giants 8 games in the lead about to make it 8.5 suckas!
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/183/593/1781322_crop_650x440.jpg?1335750680

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Giants 8 games in the lead about to make it 8.5 suckas!
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/183/593/1781322_crop_650x440.jpg?1335750680

Don't jinx them!:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sox play the Royals tonight. If they win, they knock off the Royals for the season and only have Detroit left to eliminate.

[icehog3]

Sox play the Royals tonight. If they win, they knock off the Royals for the season and only have Detroit left to eliminate.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/bunnycry-1.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bite me bunny:D
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnOXFgxggQo/TkMZRiq7iQI/AAAAAAAAR-0/ZELSm6kOKSY/s1600/paul-konerko.jpg

[icehog3]

Bite me bunny:D
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnOXFgxggQo/TkMZRiq7iQI/AAAAAAAAR-0/ZELSm6kOKSY/s1600/paul-konerko.jpg

I figured Konerko was into fisting.

[CRIMPS]

Dear Detroit. Thank you.

[icehog3]

Dear Detroit. Thank you.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/DelmonYoung.png

"No need for thanks, it was our pleasure...."

[kelmac07]

2012 MLB Season is over for me...I'm done watching. Mets have been horrible since after the All Star break...almost comical and these guys are MLB players. :bh :bh

[CigarSquid]

Dear Detroit. Thank you.

DISLIKE, Go A's!

[icehog3]

DISLIKE, Go A's!

Dislike, lather, rinse and repeat.

[CigarSquid]

We are up right now.. And it needs to stay that way!

I went to the Tiger game in Oakland in May.. I was yelling all kinds of smack to Cabrera about his busted eye.. He did look at me and point while talking to another player..

Man how I love sitting right behind home plate!

[icehog3]

You're lucky he doesn't wanna get sued. ;) :r

[The Poet]

Ichiro had a good week yesterday.

[CigarSquid]

You're lucky he doesn't wanna get sued. ;) :r

I was wishing to get under his skin!

[icehog3]

I was wishing to get under his skin!

Yeah, no offense to you personally, Garry, but I wish athletes could go into the stands and beat the tar out of fans who say dumb sh!t to them. :2

A's took it to the Tigers in a big way. At least now I have my first team to root against if the Tigers miss the playoffs. :r

Let's Go Royals!!

[CigarSquid]

I would get my ass beat. I'm a huge... Heckler, would be a nice way to put it.

[theonlybear4CORT]

and my Giants just keep on winning!

[icehog3]

I would get my ass beat. I'm a huge... Heckler, would be a nice way to put it.

Yeah, at least hockey fans have some glass between them and the players! ;r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Some interesting numbers that concern Tiger and Sox fans:

Since heading into Detroit on July 20 for the first sweep:
The Sox have gone 31-26
Record vs. Detroit: 2-8 (lost six games in standings)
Record vs. KC: 3-9
Record against all others: 26-9
Games left vs. KC and Det: 0


The Tigers have gone 30-26
Record vs. the Sox: 8-2 (picked up 6 games in standings)
Record against all others: 22-24
Games left vs. Sox: 0

On paper, it looks good for the White Sox. However, the game isn't played on paper right??


This was posted yesterday:
"The Tigers are now what they have been all year: Good starting pitching, a few fat guys who hit the ball well, and cripplingly horrible defense."

Ask me what I think and I'll tell you that I'm starting to remember 2003. I've said it all year, but I still think whoever wins this AL Central race will win by a very small margin, 1 or 2 games at most. I'm glad to at least be worried about winning the damn thing, after all the Sox were picked to lose 90+ games this season and finish last. I'll take this over already thinking about next year. As always, once the post season teams are locked, it's up for grabs by any team.

[CRIMPS]

Not sure if anyone caught the pitching duel between Zack Greinke and Yu Darvish last night. Absolutely brilliant pitching. Both deserved the win.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeah, no offense to you personally, Garry, but I wish athletes could go into the stands and beat the tar out of fans who say dumb sh!t to them. :2


This would wipeout the entire Cub fan base though:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Not sure if anyone caught the pitching duel between Zack Greinke and Yu Darvish last night. Absolutely brilliant pitching. Both deserved the win.

Tunnel vision right now for me. There's only one thing concerning Sox fans at this point. Making the post season and proving the critics wrong.

[icehog3]

I see a one game playoff being a real possibility.

Cabrera's not fat, he's big boned!

Young's not fat, he's big boned!

Prince's not fat, he....oh, OK. :r

[CRIMPS]

I see a one game playoff being a real possibility.

Cabrera's not fat, he's big boned!

Young's not fat, he's big boned!

Prince's not fat, he....oh, OK. :r

:r

Who needs speed when you can slug.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:r

Who needs speed when you can slug.

Cabrera is a beast, but the other two?:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I see a one game playoff being a real possibility.

Cabrera's not fat, he's big boned!

Young's not fat, he's big boned!

Prince's not fat, he....oh, OK. :r

If that is the case, you and me both know the Tigers will win.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

More food for thought.. Well, really just comfort for me:r

In 2006, the Tigers lead or were tied for the lead in the division from May 20th until the last day of the season. They lost their last five at home to finish one game behind the Twins.

In 2009, the Tigers lead the division by three games with four to play, blew it to finish in a tie with the Twins and lost the one game playoff.

Jim Leyland was manager of both of those clubs.

[icehog3]

In 1971, the Sox dropped 11 of their last 15 games.

Is that scary? Yes.
Is that true? I dunno.
Is it relevant? Not even a little.

:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

In 1971, the Sox dropped 11 of their last 15 games.

Is that scary? Yes.
Is that true? I dunno.
Is it relevant? Not even a little.

:D

Is it relevant? No.
Why? It's the 70's:r

My stats...true, relevant, and apparently scary to Tom:lr:lr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'll try to dig up some more scary stuff later:r

[icehog3]

Is it relevant? No.
Why? It's the 70's:r

My stats...true, relevant, and apparently scary to Tom:lr:lr

Not even a little. ;)

If the last years' stats meant anything, the Hawks would have won the Stanley Cup in 2011.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Not even a little. ;)

If the last years' stats meant anything, the Hawks would have won the Stanley Cup in 2011.

True, that doesn't stop people from using history to help predict future events though. Not saying something will or won't happen. Just offering a small correlation.

[The Poet]

Is it relevant? No.
Why? It's the 70's:r


That's true, but not as true as the fact's it's not relevant because you're talking the White Sox and the Tigers here. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That's true, but not as true as the fact's it's not relevant because you're talking the White Sox and the Tigers here. :r

:r:r

[icehog3]

That's true, but not as true as the fact's it's not relevant because you're talking the White Sox and the Tigers here. :r

True, just because the Tigers pounded the Yankess in the playoffs in 2011 doesn't mean it will happen in 2012.



But it probably will. :lr

[The Poet]

True, just because the Tigers pounded the Yankess in the playoffs in 2011 doesn't mean it will happen in 2012.



But it probably will. :lr


Yeah, even a blind (ice)hog finds an acorn every now and then, or even a couple dozen. But finding a couple dozen WS Rings is a different thing entirely. :D

[icehog3]

Yeah, even a blind (ice)hog finds an acorn every now and then, or even a couple dozen. But finding a couple dozen WS Rings is a different thing entirely. :D

I'm all Janet Jackson-y. What have you done for me lately? ;)

[The Poet]

I'm all Janet Jackson-y. What have you done for me lately? ;)


Lately, your Tigers have tried to make a move on 1st place in the garbage AL Central . . . which is their ONLY shot at the playoffs, as they've not a snowball's chance for a wild card. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lately, your Tigers have tried to make a move on 1st place in the garbage AL Central . . . which is their ONLY shot at the playoffs, as they've not a snowball's chance for a wild card. :r

Hey, the AL Central is not garbage. We just like to keep things interesting:D

[The Poet]

Hey, the AL Central is not garbage. We just like to keep things interesting:D


True dat, seeing as how teams just above .500, which would put them mid-pack in the East or West, remain in contention for the division crown. :r

[icehog3]

True dat, seeing as how teams just above .500, which would put them mid-pack in the East or West, remain in contention for the division crown. :r

Yup...win the Garbage division, then smoke the Yankees in the playoffs, ala 2011. I can live with that. :lr :lr :lr

[theonlybear4CORT]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_masbbn7Q151rrldiro1_500.png

[357]

Yup...win the Garbage division, then smoke the Yankees in the playoffs, ala 2011. I can live with that. :lr :lr :lr

This is what I'm hoping for too. Yeah the AL Central sucks, but the Cards won it all last year after winning what, 87 games, in the regular season?

[icehog3]

White Sox, Tigers ....who wants it less? :lr

[The Poet]

White Sox, Tigers ....who wants it less? :lr

Yeah, while the Yanks and O's are fighting tooth-and-nail to win the East, those two are both trying to back the other into the playoffs. Guess that's what's supposed to pass for excitement and competition in the Central. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeah, while the Yanks and O's are fighting tooth-and-nail to win the East, those two are both trying to back the other into the playoffs. Guess that's what's supposed to pass for excitement and competition in the Central. :r

The later is far more exciting. Either way, Yanks and O's both will make the postseason. Who cares about that? Once you're in, it's anyones game.

[The Poet]

The later is far more exciting. Either way, Yanks and O's both will make the postseason. Who cares about that? Once you're in, it's anyones game.


I guess that's a matter of opinion, but to me the only thing which makes the Central "more exciting" is the fact that you either win the division or go golfing, as there will be NO wildcard for the loser. And speaking of which, do not forget that, with the new wildcard format, there will be only ONE play-in game, so the value of winning one's division has more importance today than it has had since the old days before the playoffs expanded. That added, for instance, even more significance to the Yanks/A's series which just ended, as it potentially meant either one or the other team would have to travel 2500 miles to compete in a "sudden death" game.

But with myopic "homer" loyalty, I'd not expect you guys to see that for yourselves. :D

[icehog3]

At least you admit your perspective is myopic, Thomas. :lr

Regardless of the circumstances I am just happy the Tigers are still in the hunt the last 10 days of the season. Unlike the Yankees, Detroit hasn't been in then playoffs 73 times in the last 64 years. :)

[The Poet]

People don't seem to understand that most Yankee fans have no problem with others making the playoffs, and even winning it all. We've no problem with sharing the wealth. In fact, a friend of mine, a HUGE Yankee fan, recently told me he'd like to see the O's and the Nats in the World Series, because Baltimore's not had a shot in 15 years, and DC's not had one since 1933!

Of course, there are those idiot Yankee fans who want it all every year, but an idiot is an idiot, no matter WHO they root for.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

People don't seem to understand that most Yankee fans have no problem with others making the playoffs, and even winning it all. We've no problem with sharing the wealth. In fact, a friend of mine, a HUGE Yankee fan, recently told me he'd like to see the O's and the Nats in the World Series, because Baltimore's not had a shot in 15 years, and DC's not had one since 1933!

Of course, there are those idiot Yankee fans who want it all every year, but an idiot is an idiot, no matter WHO they root for.

Why not want to win it all every year? What's the point in cheering for your team when you just don't care if they win or not?

[The Poet]

Why not want to win it all every year? What's the point in cheering for your team when you just don't care if they win or not?

Jesus Christ, you guys are absolutely hopeless! Of course I root for the Yankees, and want them to win! But make up you damn mind, if you have one to make up! Do you want me to be wrong, just because the Yanks are my team? What nonsense is that? In your eyes, if the Yanks win it all, I and my fellow NY fans are all @$$holes. If NY loses, we are @$$holes who got what they deserved. Get over your damn selves, stop worring about what happens in The Bronx, and concentrate on winning your own damn games, instead of trying not to lose as many as the next guy, and backing into the playoffs!

Sheesh.

Sorry, but I can only take so much foolishness before I pop.

;s

I'm logging off now, as I've had enough for one day. Bye.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Jesus Christ, you guys are absolutely hopeless! Of course I root for the Yankees, and want them to win! But make up you damn mind, if you have one to make up! Do you want me to be wrong, just because the Yanks are my team? What nonsense is that? In your eyes, if the Yanks win it all, I and my fellow NY fans are all @$$holes. If NY loses, we are @$$holes who got what they deserved. Get over your damn selves, stop worring about what happens in The Bronx, and concentrate on winning your own damn games, instead of trying not to lose as many as the next guy, and backing into the playoffs!

Sheesh.

Sorry, but I can only take so much foolishness before I pop.

;s

I'm logging off now, as I've had enough for one day. Bye.

Where do I begin with this one:r:r Let me finish up some work and I'll get back with my response:r

[TJarv]

Rangers magic number = 7

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Jesus Christ, you guys are absolutely hopeless! Of course I root for the Yankees, and want them to win! But make up you damn mind, if you have one to make up! Do you want me to be wrong, just because the Yanks are my team? What nonsense is that? In your eyes, if the Yanks win it all, I and my fellow NY fans are all @$$holes. If NY loses, we are @$$holes who got what they deserved. Get over your damn selves, stop worring about what happens in The Bronx, and concentrate on winning your own damn games, instead of trying not to lose as many as the next guy, and backing into the playoffs!

Sheesh.

Sorry, but I can only take so much foolishness before I pop.

;s

I'm logging off now, as I've had enough for one day. Bye.

I'm flattered you feel that I'm so concerned about your beloved Yanks.. not really.. Why don't you review what you've been posting recently in this thread? You are the one that is so damn worried about other teams like the Tigers and Sox... Take a chill pill, the Central is not taking any press away from the Yanks.. You're not going to lose any bandwagon fans because of the Central... Get over yourself and your team. For you to post such a crazy response is hard to understand, I mean, your team is making the postseason right?? Anyway, don't worry about what happens in the AL Central, Tom and I can take care of that for you:r:r Maybe you are just a bit worried about the Tigers walking on you guys again;);)

[kelmac07]

Thomas...my two favorites teams are STILL my beloved, no matter how dysfunctional they may be, Mets and anyone playing the Yankees. :D

[icehog3]

Jesus Christ, you guys are absolutely hopeless! Of course I root for the Yankees, and want them to win! But make up you damn mind, if you have one to make up! Do you want me to be wrong, just because the Yanks are my team? What nonsense is that? In your eyes, if the Yanks win it all, I and my fellow NY fans are all @$$holes. If NY loses, we are @$$holes who got what they deserved. Get over your damn selves, stop worring about what happens in The Bronx, and concentrate on winning your own damn games, instead of trying not to lose as many as the next guy, and backing into the playoffs!

Sheesh.

Sorry, but I can only take so much foolishness before I pop.

;s

I'm logging off now, as I've had enough for one day. Bye.
Seriously, Thomas? You needed to log off then, you are wound just a little tight today. :rolleyes:

I couldn't care less what the Yankees do, unless they are playing the Tigers or someone in contention with the Tigers.

[theonlybear4CORT]

ahhhhhhhhh not having to worry about my team making it to the playoffs or not is great I can actually go out side and have a life now.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachments/ootp-mods-rosters-photos-quick-starts/148202d1237635118-gambo-t_wil1-photo-minnie_minoso_1961_wsx.jpg

[357]

Fister set a new AL record with 9 consecutive strike-outs. Still pitching to the 10th.

[CRIMPS]

Yankees fans.... :rolleyes:

Rangers/A's day game has started off very well... 5-0 after the first. Rangers need to split the series. Magic number is still sitting at 5.

[icehog3]

Tigers get the 4 game sweep vs the Royals, no thanks to J. Benoit.

[kelmac07]

Dickey strikes out 13 and gets win #20 as the Mets win 6-5 against the Pirates. He has officially put himself in contention for the NL Cy Young award. Tied for 1st in wins, 1st in strikeouts, and second in ERA. :tu

[TJarv]

Dickey strikes out 13 and gets win #20 as the Mets win 6-5 against the Pirates. He has officially put himself in contention for the NL Cy Young award. Tied for 1st in wins, 1st in strikeouts, and second in ERA. :tu

I hope he gets it

[CRIMPS]

Magic number down to 3.

[Blak Smyth]

So can the Dodgers win out to try and win a WC spot?
Prolly not but I can hope.

[Justinphilly]

So can the Dodgers win out to try and win a WC spot?
Prolly not but I can hope.

Although neither your Dodgers nor my Phillies are technically eliminated, I'd say now is a good time to give up on both teams. :td

[TJarv]

:noonMagic number down to 3.:noon

[jonumberone]

This season is coming down to the wire!
Yanks, now, are the 1 seed, but could slide all the way down to a wild card.
Texas is only up by 1, with 2 left to play with Oakland.
They could end up a wildcard or the one seed.
In fact all 4 teams fighting could end up with the 1 seed or a wildcard berth!
Crazy when you think about it!
Tigers lock up the Central. I always thought they would win it, but it shouldn't have taken them this long.
Kudos to Ventura! I'm sure he gave ChiSox fans more than they were hoping for.
I doubt the end of this season will match the drama of last year's, but this is fun.
I need a way to see the Oakland Vs Texas game tonight.
I hope MLB Network or ESPN airs it.

[CigarSquid]

Go A's! Playoffs for them since 5 years. Such a fun game to watch last night. I hope we sweep Texas and win the division!

[CRIMPS]

Go A's! Playoffs for them since 5 years. Such a fun game to watch last night. I hope we sweep Texas and win the division!

Die.

[Blak Smyth]

Although neither your Dodgers nor my Phillies are technically eliminated, I'd say now is a good time to give up on both teams. :td

Well the Dodgers have won 6 straight so I would say we are putting up a fight. Let's keep it going Blue!
A bit to late to be turning it up though.

[CRIMPS]

I would actually really like to see the dodgers in the playoffs.

But, then, I hope the team craters for another year or so because I want them to unload Kershaw to Texas.

Hey, pipe dreams can be fun.

My respect for the A's was and is high. Best drafting/developing team in the league. Just think how good it would be for baseball if they ever were able to get out of Oakland. They probably scare me more than any other team in the AL right now.

[icehog3]

Best smile all season.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Prince3.jpg

[357]

This season is coming down to the wire!

Tigers lock up the Central. I always thought they would win it, but it shouldn't have taken them this long.
Kudos to Ventura! I'm sure he gave ChiSox fans more than they were hoping for.


Best smile all season.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Prince3.jpg

I'm glad the Tigers finally sealed the deal. I hope Miggy can wrap up the triple crown and the MVP in these next two days, we can get Scherzer healthy, then bring on the Yankees. :wo

[kelmac07]

Adam Greenberg got his at bat tonight and Dickey struck him out. I was really hoping he got a hit.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Wake me up when it's post season
http://www.strictlyfitteds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/new-era-x-mlb「san-francisco-giants-2012-playoffs」59fifty-fitted-baseball-cap-1.jpg

[icehog3]

Wake me up when it's post season
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Prince3.jpg

Yeah, me too.

[CigarSquid]

How about them A's? What a game. One more for the division... Yes, we can!

Let's Go Oakland!

Go A's!

[icehog3]

How about them A's? What a game. One more for the division... Yes, we can!

Let's Go Oakland!

Go A's!

Going to be an awesome game tomorrow...I don't have a dog in this fight, but I hope the A's keep Hamilton from hitting the long ball. ;)

[Blak Smyth]

Well we tried.

[Justinphilly]

Well we tried.

That's more than I can say about my Phillies. I can't believe we didn't even finish .500 let alone make the playoffs. All that talent. Oh well, like C from the Bronx Tale said, "Nothing worse than wasted talent."

[Islayphile]

Well we tried.

I was rooting for Donnie baseball and the Dodgers to make it.

[jonumberone]

I was rooting for Donnie baseball and the Dodgers to make it.

:tpd:

I'll always root for Donnie baseball! :tu

I spent nine innings Mutha Fcukin the Yanks.
I was furious at them!
With their fate in their hands, they could only muster one lowly run, against the hapless Red Sox.
After they tied it in the ninth, I was still furious that they didn't win it right there.
They had bases loaded, one out, with Tex and Cano coming up, and neither one of those jabronies could get the run home.
By the time they finally won it in the 12th, I was spent.
I wish I had the energy to watch the Oakland game!

[CigarSquid]

Going to be an awesome game tomorrow...I don't have a dog in this fight, but I hope the A's keep Hamilton from hitting the long ball. ;)

Game is at 12... Damn work.. I really want to watch this one too.

Same here, just to help the A's win. If this game wasn't for the division, I would like him to hit a few just so he would pass Cabrera for it.

Not a fan of Cabrera at all....

[Islayphile]

:tpd:

I'll always root for Donnie baseball! :tu

I spent nine innings Mutha Fcukin the Yanks.
I was furious at them!
With their fate in their hands, they could only muster one lowly run, against the hapless Red Sox.
After they tied it in the ninth, I was still furious that they didn't win it right there.
They had bases loaded, one out, with Tex and Cano coming up, and neither one of those jabronies could get the run home.
By the time they finally won it in the 12th, I was spent.
I wish I had the energy to watch the Oakland game!

Last nights game was certainly an emotional roller coaster with all of the lost opportunities.

I watched every pitch and every swing.

I was spent too.

Agreed on the Oakland game...too old for that shite

;)

[357]

Game is at 12... Damn work.. I really want to watch this one too.

Same here, just to help the A's win. If this game wasn't for the division, I would like him to hit a few just so he would pass Cabrera for it.

Not a fan of Cabrera at all....

Why no love for Miggy?

[icehog3]

Why no love for Miggy?

Yup...by all reports, a pretty good guy besides being the best hitter in the Majors.

[jonumberone]

Yup...by all reports, a pretty good guy

Not by all reports ;)
http://voices.yahoo.com/miguel-cabrera-drunk-domestic-violence-episode-4587125.html

Some say this incident and the 0-11 that followed cost the Tigers the division that year.

[icehog3]

Not by all reports ;)
http://voices.yahoo.com/miguel-cabrera-drunk-domestic-violence-episode-4587125.html

Some say this incident and the 0-11 that followed cost the Tigers the division that year.

Police reported that it was determined that both parties were "aggressors" in the fight.

Some might say da b*tch done gone berserk! ;)

[CigarSquid]

Why no love for Miggy?

Not really sure.. Him and Young, I can't stand on the team!

[kelmac07]

Congrats to the A's and their fans.

[CigarSquid]

How bout that.. What an exciting game. I was listening to it while I was working.. or tryinh to work.

Great job Oakland! Keep rolling! I'm so juiced!

[GreekGodX]

Miguel Cabrera is the first Triple Crown winner since '67 :wo

Austin Jackson hit .300 for the first time in his career :)

Tigers vs. A's first round

[theonlybear4CORT]

Going to the Giants game this Saturday!

[icehog3]

Miguel Cabrera is the first Triple Crown winner since '67 :wo

Austin Jackson hit .300 for the first time in his career :)

Tigers vs. A's first round

Miguel Cabrera is just a phukkin' beast. :2

A's were the last team I was hoping the Tigers would play in the first round, they are about the only A.L. team hotter than the Tigers the last couple weeks. Hoping that our starters can go deep, and the bats stay alive. Should be a great series.

[kelmac07]

Congrats to Miguel Carbrera on the Triple Crown. :tu :tu

[alloy]

No luv for my Nats, eh? Best record in MLB and my boys have to go on the road for two games? WTF! Sorry azz Selig!

[Gophernut]

Congrats to Miguel Carbrera on the Triple Crown. :tu :tu

Only the 2nd time in my lifetime, and the first I was a newborn! Congrats to Mr. Cabrera!

[CigarSquid]

Miguel Cabrera is just a phukkin' beast. :2

A's were the last team I was hoping the Tigers would play in the first round, they are about the only A.L. team hotter than the Tigers the last couple weeks. Hoping that our starters can go deep, and the bats stay alive. Should be a great series.

Should be a good series. I'm excited.

[357]

Not really sure.. Him and Young, I can't stand on the team!

I can't stand Delmon either. I had enough of his brother and his time here back when.

Congrats to Miggy. What a feat. A's are hot. Like you Tom I hope our starter can go deep and the bats stay alive. Should be a great series.

[688sonarmen]

Watched what may have been Lance Berkmans last at bat last night. Pretty touching as he should still be on the DL but limped out to the batters box and all the way to 1st after hitting into a ground out. The fans were cheering the whole time while the ump stood back to update his book to give Berkman time for the moment.

[Dave128]

Bobby V did not deserve to be fired.

[Ahbroody]

Miguel Cabrera is just a phukkin' beast. :2

A's were the last team I was hoping the Tigers would play in the first round, they are about the only A.L. team hotter than the Tigers the last couple weeks. Hoping that our starters can go deep, and the bats stay alive. Should be a great series.

hoping the As keep playing out of their minds and The Giants keep rolling. Bay Bridge series :noon no earthquake. As a long time hater of SoCal teams it was a great year. :gary

[icehog3]

Go back to the NHL thread, Mike. :fu :r

[NeuRon]

I really want to congratulate Miggy Cabrera for what seemed like such an unrealistic feat. I am not old enough to remember the last one (thank god for that, ayy :) ) but i remember seeing people come somewhat close and whiff out as the year got stronger.. Well Miggy got stronger as the season got longer and tougher!..

Kudos to One of the best Pure Hitters in the game!!

[Ahbroody]

Go back to the NHL thread, Mike. :fu :r

I'm dying man trust me. I love baseball and hockey. Those are my two. When baseball ends and there is no NHL I will be lost. At least the boys hockey is keeping me busy.

Here's to the Detroit :gary A's

[jonumberone]

Pretty good games last night, despite the debacle in the ATL.
I had liked the O's, but never thought the Cards would beat the Braves.
In fact, I had the Braves going all the way to the series.
Looks like I'm gonna have to find another NL team to root for.

The 2 division series get under way today, with the higher ranked teams opening on the road.
Anyone have any thoughts about the teams starting on the road?
I personally don't think it's a big deal.
Unless the Yanks open 0-2, then I'll be screaming about it! ;) :r

[kelmac07]

I too thought the Braves would win and the O's would buckle.