MLB Season Thread

Re: MLB Season Thread#349584

By Cider Jim - June 27th, 2011, 8:12 pm

- June 27th, 2011, 8:12 pm #349584

I actually carried 3 Reds fans with me to the game, and the Dad got cursed out for wearing a Reds hat inside Lexington Market before he ever took his first bite of a Maryland crab cake.

Matusz has been injured and has lost about 5 miles on hour on his fastball. Showalter is telling him that he needs to learn how to pitch with the decreased velocity.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#350626

By flamehunter - July 19th, 2011, 10:32 pm

- July 19th, 2011, 10:32 pm #350626

Pirates are 7 games over .500 and in first place. Granted it is the NL central, but hurdle has done a fantastic job. Now if they could get the bats going... Been waiting a long time for them to play like this.

Re: MLB Season Thread#350629

By LUminary - July 19th, 2011, 11:40 pm

- July 19th, 2011, 11:40 pm #350629

Karstens is putting up some amazing numbers for the Bucs. He's impressive.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#350637

By jbock13 - July 20th, 2011, 9:54 am

- July 20th, 2011, 9:54 am #350637

I'm dumbfounded how Karstens has a 2.3 ERA and only 52% owned in fantasy land. Granted he's not a strikeout pitcher but he's had all quality starts but one.

Looks like this year will be a good year for the Rays... just not enough to catch up with the marketing machines...

I wasn't in favor of expanding the playoffs, and I know I sound like a sore loser, but cmon, if the Rays finish with 90 wins and don't get in... that's just lame.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#356016

By jbock13 - September 13th, 2011, 9:43 am

- September 13th, 2011, 9:43 am #356016

Gotta love how ESPN is in total freak out mode today because their beloved Red Sox who they are huge fans of are now only 3 games ahead of the almighty Rays.

I mean even I know the Rays can't catch them. Sure, Boston's rotation is a problem, but the Rays lineup, 7 through 9 spots is an even worse problem.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359127

By jbock13 - September 27th, 2011, 10:07 am

- September 27th, 2011, 10:07 am #359127

How about those Rays!!!!

(As a sidenote, thank you Orioles for becoming relevant at the right time.)

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359133

By ALUmnus - September 27th, 2011, 11:20 am

- September 27th, 2011, 11:20 am #359133

The rays and red sox will just be side notes in the Tiger's run to the World Series.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359135

By jbock13 - September 27th, 2011, 11:25 am

- September 27th, 2011, 11:25 am #359135

ALUmnus wrote:The rays and red sox will just be side notes in the Tiger's run to the World Series.

I know you're right. But it's all about just getting there lol

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359140

By adam42381 - September 27th, 2011, 11:42 am

- September 27th, 2011, 11:42 am #359140

I've been reluctant to post because of the Sox tailspin. It's been an agonizing month to say the least. 2 games left against the suddenly resurgent Orioles while the Rays are playing the Yankees AAA squad. Not looking good right now.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359141

By jbock13 - September 27th, 2011, 12:04 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 12:04 pm #359141

I've seen before though Adam. Never doubt the Rays ability to totally screw up.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359142

By Cider Jim - September 27th, 2011, 12:19 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 12:19 pm #359142

adam42381 wrote: resurgent Orioles.

Two words you seldom see together. I like it!

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359154

By NG33 - September 27th, 2011, 1:20 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 1:20 pm #359154

adam42381 wrote:I've been reluctant to post because of the Sox tailspin. It's been an agonizing month to say the least. 2 games left against the suddenly resurgent Orioles while the Rays are playing the Yankees AAA squad. Not looking good right now.

September has been beyond frustrating for the Red Sox. Even if the Sox happen to make the playoffs I'm not sure they'll win a game.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359155

By adam42381 - September 27th, 2011, 1:44 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 1:44 pm #359155

NG33 wrote:September has been beyond frustrating for the Red Sox. Even if the Sox happen to make the playoffs I'm not sure they'll win a game.

I agree. Unless they miraculously turn things around, they don't have a prayer of making it to the ALCS much less the World Series.

LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.

Re: MLB Season Thread#359161

By jbock13 - September 27th, 2011, 3:32 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 3:32 pm #359161

If I honestly had to guess, I think it will come down to a one game playoff.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359194

By adam42381 - September 27th, 2011, 7:59 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 7:59 pm #359194

jbock13 wrote:If I honestly had to guess, I think it will come down to a one game playoff.

I got an email from the Rays about buying tickets to a one game playoff on Thursday. Seriously considering buying them tomorrow since schools are closed Thursday and Friday here in Ft. Myers for Rosh Hashanah and hurricane make up day we didn't use. Wishful thinking?

LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.

Re: MLB Season Thread#359195

By jbock13 - September 27th, 2011, 8:23 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 8:23 pm #359195

Since you're a Boston fan I prefer you not go

I kid of course. But its looking pretty likely.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359203

By jbock13 - September 27th, 2011, 10:47 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 10:47 pm #359203

Thank you for nothing tonight, Orioles

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359204

By NG33 - September 27th, 2011, 10:50 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 10:50 pm #359204

jbock13 wrote:Thank you, Orioles. Please do that again tomorrow night.

FIFY.

BJWilliams wrote:No we arent talking about keeping it on the "down low", we are moving now to the boys who simply are tasked with stopping the OTHER team from scoring,

Re: MLB Season Thread#359209

By LUminary - September 27th, 2011, 10:58 pm

- September 27th, 2011, 10:58 pm #359209

Cider Jim wrote:
adam42381 wrote: resurgent Orioles.
Two words you seldom see together. I like it!

Yes, but I wish they would re-surge in May or June instead of waiting until the end of the season again. Too little, too late. Just gets hopes up again for next season then nothing but heartache.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359211

By Cider Jim - September 28th, 2011, 6:26 am

- September 28th, 2011, 6:26 am #359211

Last O's game of the season tonight, and I've got TWO church committee meetings. Time to fire up the VCR one last time.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359267

By jbock13 - September 28th, 2011, 8:10 pm

- September 28th, 2011, 8:10 pm #359267

NG33 wrote:
jbock13 wrote:Thank you, Orioles. Please do that again tomorrow night.
FIFY.

Go ahead and thank David Price.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359280

By ToTheLeft - September 28th, 2011, 10:55 pm

- September 28th, 2011, 10:55 pm #359280

2-2 count, 2 outs, bottom 9th, down a run, and you get a home run from a pinch hitter first baseman who's batting under .200

That's why Joe Maddon is Manager of the Year. The great pumpkin strikes again. Time for the Rays to win it in extras!

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359281

By jbock13 - September 28th, 2011, 10:57 pm

- September 28th, 2011, 10:57 pm #359281

I want to believe... I want to believe...

Maddon pinch-hitting with Johnson really didn't surprise me though. He was the only real power threat off the bench. At that point, it was all about going for broke.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359283

By ToTheLeft - September 28th, 2011, 11:12 pm

- September 28th, 2011, 11:12 pm #359283

jbock13 wrote:I want to believe... I want to believe...

Maddon pinch-hitting with Johnson really didn't surprise me though. He was the only real power threat off the bench. At that point, it was all about going for broke.

He's the most clutch player on the team, and probably in the MLB. He can't hit unless it's a big time situation.

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Re: MLB Season Thread#359285

By jbock13 - September 28th, 2011, 11:23 pm

- September 28th, 2011, 11:23 pm #359285

Lobaton

Where's Chirinos? Sure I know its righty vs. Righty but even Proctor knew he got away with that.

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