MLB 2013 Thread

[icehog3]

I was ready a week ago.

I feel your pain, a little later. :)

Got the smokes today, thank you Garry!

[CigarSquid]

I feel your pain, a little later. :)

Got the smokes today, thank you Garry!

Awesome, Enjoy.

So I see Leyland is retiring. Was this seen coming over in the Detroit world?

[qwerty1500]

If it's a bang....bang play the fielder gets it.


Can't resist a little story .....

Was playing wiffle ball in the back yard with our 5 year old nephew last summer. Great game ... the kid can hit and I was making some amazing out of the trees catches. It all came down to his last at bat ... bases loaded, two outs, two strikes. He hit a line drive right at me. I knocked the ball down, grabbed it and raced to first base. There stood my wife ... she was first base ... kinda looking like a deer in the headlights as we both ran right at her. Tough gal ... she didn't flinch. My nephew beat me by maybe half a step but he was clearly safe. Unfortunately, my left eye collided with the top of my wife's head. She was fine but I walked around for a month with a black eye.

Who says baseball isn't a contact sport?

[icehog3]

Awesome, Enjoy.

So I see Leyland is retiring. Was this seen coming over in the Detroit world?

Well, he is 117 years old, so it was inevitable....but I thought he'd stay a little longer. :)

[Brian D.]

Well, he is 117 years old, so it was inevitable....but I thought he'd stay a little longer. :)

Anybody else think Leyland resembles "Stockburn", the old marshal killed by Clint Eastwood's character at the end of Pale Rider?

[icehog3]

Anybody else think Leyland resembles "Stockburn", the old marshal killed by Clint Eastwood's character at the end of Pale Rider?

Never thought of it, but that's pretty good. Just hope Jim's demise is a little more peaceful, and many years away.

[AdamJoshua]

Watching media day interviews streaming online, if anyone is interested they are on now.

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=39049312&content_id=31168901

Of course asking J. Lester about his fight with cancer and coming back and pitching and raising awareness for the fight against cancer, usually the media day stuff is a lot of filler, but being a cancer survivor myself I hope they milk every second out of it they can and it raises even a few extra bucks or gives one cancer patient hope he didn't have before.

*gets off my soap box*

[Bruins Fan]

I'm watching NESN Farrells presser all live stuff from the Cards work out.

[AdamJoshua]

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1382059_10151932975944486_342751791_n.jpg

[CigarSquid]

I think I am rooting for Boston tonight. I like some of the players as individuals. I have no clue who plays for the Cards.

[kelmac07]

I'm rooting for the Red Sox. I cannot stand Carlos Beltran!! Last time we were in the playoffs...Wainwright caught Beltran looking for the final out. Hope he's caught looking again this year. :su

(in best "soup guy" voice) NO RING FOR YOU!!!

[357]

Awesome, Enjoy.

So I see Leyland is retiring. Was this seen coming over in the Detroit world?

He said he told Dave D. on Sept 7th but they kept it from everyone else. I'm sure Dave was hoping he'd change his mind. Wild and irresponsible speculation around these parts about who the next skipper will be.

[MarkinAZ]

Good morning all:D Thought I'd add a nice piece written by Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis in the LA Times this morning for your review:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-1023-aj-ellis-dodgers-world-series-20131023,0,7703851.story#axzz2iZLJUobW (http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-1023-aj-ellis-dodgers-world-series-20131023,0,7703851.story#axzz2iZLJUobW)

[CigarSquid]

I'm rooting for the Red Sox. I cannot stand Carlos Beltran!! Last time we were in the playoffs...Wainwright caught Beltran looking for the final out. Hope he's caught looking again this year. :su

(in best "soup guy" voice) NO RING FOR YOU!!!


Well.. He is out.

[CigarSquid]

This thread sure died once Detroit was knocked out.

[icehog3]

This thread sure died once Detroit was knocked out.

Tiger Nation is in mourning. :r

[AdamJoshua]

Whoot! Ross is FINALLY starting a game, I can't believe Farrell got a move right =P

[icehog3]

Best of 3. :)

[AdamJoshua]

Love Big Papi holding a huddle in the dugout, mark of a true leader seeing the team getting down and taking control and pumping them up.

From the remarks part of it was touching and a lot of it was "wtf are you guys doing... this isn't just a regular baseball game".

The comments were classic by the team talking about it ... how everyone was quiet paying attention like kindergarteners paying attention to the teacher, etc., and then you get to Pedroia who says "I don't know, I couldn't understand a word of what he said." :r


Edit: Hard to believe the Sox were picked to finish last in their division this year, so yes should be happy no matter what happens...oh if it were only that easy huh?

[AdamJoshua]

To get us all set for the game tonight, I present the classic fight between Earl Weaver and Ump Bill Haller... ROFL NSFW...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkcElfDQafo#t=173

[Bruins Fan]

12th time since 2002 that a Boston team has played for a championship:D

Must be something in the water out here :r

[AdamJoshua]

Yah but .. how do I put this delicately... #@*# the patriots :r

[AdamJoshua]

Love Big Papi, love when you watch guys that are out there having a good time ...


https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/554671_10151693241081766_1097593985_n.jpg

[357]

Hope his back goes out next time.

.....jk

I just hope he loses.....not kidding

[Bruins Fan]

Hope his back goes out next time.

.....jk

I just hope he loses.....not kidding

If it goes out next time...the Red Sox will be World Champions :r

[shilala]

I've really enjoyed this series.
I wanted to see Wainright get lifted the first time he got in trouble, prior to any damage.
When he stayed in the second time he was in trouble, I just shrugged and figured St Louis just didn't want that one last night.
They missed a golden opportunity to go deep in the pen with the night off tonight, I'm not sure why they approached it like a regular season game. Ya gotta play to win.

I really don't care which team wins, but I feel like St Louis is a heavy underdog, so I've kinda been leaning their way.

[icehog3]

They operated on Miguel Cabrera's groin tear today. The surgery was successful. I predict he wins the Triple Corwn again in 2014.

[CigarSquid]

They operated on Miguel Cabrera's groin tear today. The surgery was successful. I predict he wins the Triple Corwn again in 2014.

No on the triple crown.

[icehog3]

No on the triple crown.

Yes on the Triple Crown.

[kelmac07]

Congrats to Red Sox Nation!!! A fitting end to a great season.

And hey Beltran...:=: :=: :=:

[357]

They operated on Miguel Cabrera's groin tear today. The surgery was successful. I predict he wins the Triple Corwn again in 2014.

Word is that it was both a groin tear and a sports hernia. I agree, he wins it again in 2014.

[357]

Congrats to the Sox. Hope to see you in the 2014 ALCS and watch my Tigers get some revenge.

[icehog3]

Congrats to the BoSox fans, nice to win it in Boston after 95 years. :tu

[AdamJoshua]

Hot Stove time, so Dreamboat will probably sign somewhere else for big money, Dennis is hoping Seattle signs him that's for sure, that's ok we have Jackie Bradley Jr. waiting to take over in center, Drew won't be back unless it's a utility role, so you have Xandar ready to take over his natural position at shortstop, you put Middlebrooks at 3rd full time and that's all your holes, well you probably sign Napoli to a couple more years. ... too soon?

Is there any interest in a off season Hot Stove thread?

[AdamJoshua]

Hope his back goes out next time.

.....jk

I just hope he loses.....not kidding

Just for you ;)

http://nesncom.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/concord-monitor.jpg?w=560

[AdamJoshua]

Pictures of bringing the trophy to the Boston Marathon finish line.

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1395390_10151705484341766_284968692_n.jpg

[icehog3]

Tigers decline making a qualifying offer to Jhonny Peralta....he was the only guy to hit consistently in the post season besides A-Mart, but you have your infield set with the new kid and Infante, so I guess it made sense. Still bummed to see him go.

[Bruins Fan]

I love this...Deal with it Yankees Fans:r
Bill de Blasio, who was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, spent his formative years in Cambridge and attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. And he's an unabashed Red Sox fan.:D

[357]

Tigers decline making a qualifying offer to Jhonny Peralta....he was the only guy to hit consistently in the post season besides A-Mart, but you have your infield set with the new kid and Infante, so I guess it made sense. Still bummed to see him go.

You're assuming Infante comes back. I really hope he does, but he'll be in high demand. Benoit is on the FA list too. Bullpen already needed help. We'll need even more if he bolts. Granted Joaquin was a bit shaky at closer, but he was one of the best setup men in the league prior.

[Dave128]

I saw someplace today that the Red Sox are taking a serious look at Beltran. If he's that good, which I still think he's an a$$hat, shouldn't the Cards consider keeping him?

[Bruins Fan]

I saw someplace today that the Red Sox are taking a serious look at Beltran. If he's that good, which I still think he's an a$$hat, shouldn't the Cards consider keeping him?

The reports are that Boston is actively pursuing Beltran?
Being an a$$hat won't fly in Boston he will be put in his place.

Another funny David Ortiz finished third in the Boston mayoral race :r

[icehog3]

You're assuming Infante comes back. I really hope he does, but he'll be in high demand. Benoit is on the FA list too. Bullpen already needed help. We'll need even more if he bolts. Granted Joaquin was a bit shaky at closer, but he was one of the best setup men in the league prior.
Found out after my post that Infante is a FA. Damn.

Benoit was a great set up man except for giving up a HR every other appearance. I'm not sold on him, but he might be the best of what little we have. :r

[qwerty1500]

I saw someplace today that the Red Sox are taking a serious look at Beltran. If he's that good, which I still think he's an a$$hat, shouldn't the Cards consider keeping him?

I know you guys had some problems with Beltran but he turned out to be a real plus in St. Louis. The Cards made a QO for him but I don't think, at his age, the Cards want to commit to the 2-3 year contract that he wants. With his knees, his ability to play RF long-term is iffy. Plus, the Cards already have other plans for RF ... SS, CF and maybe 3rd seem to be their focus at the moment. The problem with Beltran going to Boston is that the Sox already have a pretty good DH.

[icehog3]

Scherzer wins the A.L. Cy Young. Who wins next year, Fister or Sanchez? :D

[357]

Scherzer wins the A.L. Cy Young. Who wins next year, Fister or Sanchez? :D

Bold-ish Prediction: Verlander bounces back for the Cy Young in 2014.

[AdamJoshua]

Scherzer wins the A.L. Cy Young. Who wins next year, Fister or Sanchez? :D

Always satisfying to beat the Cy winner on your way to the World Series Victory :D

[icehog3]

Always satisfying to beat the Cy winner on your way to the World Series Victory :D

Much like beating the King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner and his mates to take the Stanley Cup. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Scherzer wins the A.L. Cy Young. Who wins next year, Fister or Sanchez? :D

Sale:D

[icehog3]

Sale:D

No, we will be keeping both Fister and Sanchez.

Oh, you mean the White Sox guy, Nate? Good luck with that. ;) :r

[icehog3]

*ucking Tigers traded Prince Fielder to Tejas. Not happy right now.

[GreekGodX]

*ucking Tigers traded Prince Fielder to Tejas. Not happy right now.

I'm wondering if it is more of a cap move to resign Scherzer and extend Cabrera. I don't like the move either though. Tigers got the wrong infielder from Texas.

[kelmac07]

*ucking Tigers traded Prince Fielder to Tejas. Not happy right now.

WOW!! Didn't see this coming. Makes sense for both teams. Can you imagine Fielder hitting in Texas??

[CigarSquid]

Great, we still have to worry about him Oakland.

[icehog3]

Understand the implications for resigning Max, Mike, but I still don't like it. Gave up a lot of production when our middle infield seemed pretty solid.

[Bruins Fan]

Pure and simple...he ate his way out of town :r

[mahtofire14]

I think its a lot to do with salary as well as Detroit knowing Cabrera is much less of a liability at first base. Now is that enough to get rid of a guy like Fielder? I'm not sure it is. Gotta say this one blindsided me and I follow the AL Central pretty closely.

[kelmac07]

Kinsler is an upgrade to Infante...more speed and power. Now allows VMart to play first and looks like they still need a DH.

Or you could take Ike Davis/Lucas Duda off our hands. :r :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cool video on Jerry Reinsdorf
http://wapc.mlb.com/cws/play/?content_id=27364081&topic_id=8878818&c_id=cws

[mahtofire14]

Twins finally spending some money on some decent arms. Couldn't get much worse than last year.

[icehog3]

Tigers trade Doug Fister to the Nationals for some scrubs.

If we can just send Cabrera, Verlander and Scherzer to the Cubs for Dave Kingman, the downfall will be complete.

[Smoqman]

*ucking Tigers traded Prince Fielder to Tejas. Not happy right now.



Dumb move on their part in my opinion. But hey, Texas does like to go big!

[Smoqman]

Twins finally spending some money on some decent arms. Couldn't get much worse than last year.



It can't, and I can't believe the coaching staff was re-upped, unchanged.

If I hear one more guy tell me that the "Twins pitch to contact", I'm gonna throw up.

[Smoqman]

And Pierzynski goes to Boston!!!!

[Bruins Fan]

Red Sox sign righthanded reliever Edward Mujica to a two-year, $9.5 million deal.
I like this deal :)

[icehog3]

And Pierzynski goes to Boston!!!!

Good luck with that. :r

[Smoqman]

The the Twins signed Phil Hughes to a 3-year deal worth about 23mil....

[kelmac07]

And the Mets still haven't policed up the pitching staff. :bh :bh

[icehog3]

And the Mets still haven't policed up the pitching staff. :bh :bh

They any closer to getting Granderson, mac?

[qwerty1500]

Red Sox sign righthanded reliever Edward Mujica to a two-year, $9.5 million deal.
I like this deal :)

Hope he had a physical. Mujica was really good until mid-August. Then, he couldn't get my grandma out ... consistently VERY bad.

[Smoqman]

They any closer to getting Granderson, mac?


That would be a great pickup, though he wasn't his "2012" self last year.... still a great player for that team. I've always liked CG.

[icehog3]

That would be a great pickup, though he wasn't his "2012" self last year.... still a great player for that team. I've always liked CG.

If he can return to form, be a great addition to any team. :tu

[kelmac07]

I would LOVE to have Curtis Granderson as a Met.

[Smoqman]

I would LOVE to have Curtis Granderson as a Met.


2011/2012 were great years for him, and I've always liked his spirit as a player. He just looks ready to go, no matter what. 2013 performance aside, I'd take a gamble on him - if you could even call it that.


Now Cano? Errrrrr... I think you could put together a pretty good 2,3 and 4 hitter section for that dough!

[Smoqman]

Then again, Cano might be Jordan-esque in the sense that he might elevate everyone else around him.... so...

[icehog3]

Cano to the Mariners, 10 years 240 million.

[kelmac07]

Granderson to the Mets, 4 years, $ 60 million...I LOVE this deal!! :wo :wo

[mahtofire14]

Gonna be a different looking Yankees team this year....

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Granderson to the Mets, 4 years, $ 60 million...I LOVE this deal!! :wo :wo

Gotta be a good day for Mets fans! And here I still had a little bit of hope he wanted to come home:gary

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cano to the Mariners, 10 years 240 million.

Now this is a hell of a contract. Too much and too long of a contract for him, I like what the Mets did a lot better.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm praying the Sox can somehow dump DUNNNN DUNN DUNN DUNNN. DH Paulie and let's see how Abreu does at first.

Who's left on the market for catchers and 3rd basemen?

[AdamJoshua]

It's getting to where guys are getting paid for their retirement years, isn't cano 31? Good luck with that.

Mike Napoli resigns 2/32 with the Sox, seems he actually turned down more years/ money from Texas(?) to resign with the Sox, love to see that.

[mahtofire14]

I'm praying the Sox can somehow dump DUNNNN DUNN DUNN DUNNN. DH Paulie and let's see how Abreu does at first.

Who's left on the market for catchers and 3rd basemen?

Your club want Mauer? I'd love to see the Twins get rid of that suck hole.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Your club want Mauer? I'd love to see the Twins get rid of that suck hole.

Really wanted AJP back. Yeah we might as well take Mauer, T Flop can't do shi+ behind the plate. Got somebody for third?:D

[icehog3]

Really wanted AJP back. Yeah we might as well take Mauer, T Flop can't do shi+ behind the plate. Got somebody for third?:D

As a Tiger fan, I was hopng you would get AJP back too. And keep Dunn, play Paulie at 1st, and keep Abreu in the minors to develop. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

As a Tiger fan, I was hopng you would get AJP back too. And keep Dunn, play Paulie at 1st, and keep Abreu in the minors to develop. :r

I would expect nothing else Tom!:r

[icehog3]

I would expect nothing else Tom!:r

A least we have the Blackhawks, Nate. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Will be nice to have a little talent back in CF. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2691jfx9UFE
Sad to Hector go though. Now, let's try and grab a legit 3rd baseman and/or catcher and will be looking a little better!

[icehog3]

Will be nice to have a little talent back in CF. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2691jfx9UFE
Sad to Hector go though. Now, let's try and grab a legit 3rd baseman and/or catcher and will be looking a little better!

I thought Eaton was a winger for the Anaheim Ducks? :confused:

[GreekGodX]

Talks that the Tigers are interested in Matt Kemp, or at least have asked about him. Now how did the Prince and Fister deals make any sense if the Tigers turn around and take on Kemp's contract?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Happy with the moves so far from the Sox. Someone said we are in the weeds waiting for Tanaka.

[icehog3]

I just switched to Tanaka, so have a heart. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I just switched to Tanaka, so have a heart. ;)

:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sox vs Tigers - 1986. If you have free time this week, worth watching for sure. Fisk is in left field!!:r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l6qr2gtspQ