MLB Baseball Notes

[tpryce93]

just thought about it. talk about anything and everything baseball here. wheter its johnny damon and the yankees the bluejay trade or whatever it needs to go here :beer:

[The Dark Knight]

Baseball sucks.

Also, Mlb should be MLB in your thread title.

[KCLadyFan]

Baseball sucks.

Also, Mlb should be MLB in your thread title.


DARK KNIGHT....Can you please put that other pic back in your avatar? The one

you got there now scares me...........lol......... ;)

[The Dark Knight]

DARK KNIGHT....Can you please put that other pic back in your avatar? The one

you got there now scares me...........lol......... ;)


It's the same guy.

[JWinn]

Didnt we already have an "Official" MLB thread? I thought is WAS stickied all during BASEBALL SEASON................ :eek:

[KCLadyFan]

It's the same guy.


I know but that pic looks scary....the other one is handsome....lol...

j/k......its your avatar......guess I wouldn't want someone to ask me to replace

Tony's pic........

[The Dark Knight]

Didnt we already have an "Official" MLB thread? I thought is WAS stickied all during BASEBALL SEASON................ :eek:


Yeah, I think it was unstickied when the White Sox won.

[The Dark Knight]

I know but that pic looks scary....the other one is handsome....lol...


OK, I'll try and find another one for ya.

;)

[KCLadyFan]

OK, I'll try and find another one for ya.

;)


thanks......that is very kind of you........ :D

[KCLadyFan]

Thank You Dark Knight........ :D

[Gyro]

The blue jay trade for orlando hudson was stupid, o-dog was the heart of that team. Now vernon wells is going to want out.

[tpryce93]

I know but that pic looks scary....the other one is handsome....lol...

j/k......its your avatar......guess I wouldn't want someone to ask me to replace

Tony's pic........
could you please replace tonys pic :D j/k

[Southstander]

The COC prevents me from telling you how I fell about Damon to the Yankees

[bronc_fan23]

Go Mariners!!!!

[*Atwater*]

The COC prevents me from telling you how I fell about Damon to the Yankees

Go Yankees :D.

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

How about the Rangers retaining Mark Teixeira for another two years?
Teixeira is quickly emerging as a superstar in the league..one of the best and most complete players around.
It's big new for an organization that really is on the brink of being a very good team, especially with the acquisition of Kevin Millwood, to re-sign Teixeira.

Things seem like they will be very tight in the AL East with the Yanks, Sox, Jays and Orioles and in AL West with the A's, Angels, Rangers, and Mariners who have also made some moves this offseason.

[Ohio Broncos]

How about the Rangers retaining Mark Teixeira for another two years?
Teixeira is quickly emerging as a superstar in the league..one of the best and most complete players around.
It's big new for an organization that really is on the brink of being a very good team, especially with the acquisition of Kevin Millwood, to re-sign Teixeira.

Things seem like they will be very tight in the AL East with the Yanks, Sox, Jays and Orioles and in AL West with the A's, Angels, Rangers, and Mariners who have also made some moves this offseason.

I agree with you about the AL East, but the Orioles aren't gonna be a factor. They caught lightning in a bottle for half a year, but it's time for them to fall back to earth.

I think the biggest aquisition in that division was the Red Sox getting Beckett. He's so young and so dominant at times. His only problem is that he can't stay healthy (those blisters really screw him up).

The main concern for the Yankees is still their pitching. I'm just not sold on their starters. Mussina is on the decline, same with Johnson. Pavano isn't consistent enough to scare anyone. Chacon pitched well late last season when the Yanks got him from the Rockies, but how will he do for a full year? Wright is a mess. But you guys got Lee Mazzili now (in my eyes the best pitching coach in the bigs). He was able to make something of Wright in Atlanta, maybe he can do it again.

My Cardinals have had a rough offseason. They lost Sanders, Morris, Walker (although he didn't play much last year), Grudzielanek, and some key bullpen guys. They tried to sign A.J. Burnett and I think they tried to sign another big name starter but they couldn't. My main concern this offseason was the outfield and trying to find a #3 starter (to go behind Carpenter and Mulder).

So who did they get? Sidney Ponson. Wow, I feel a whole lot better now. :rolleyes: I'm hoping against hope that he isn't a lot cause and that Dave Duncan (Cardinals pitching coach) can fix him somehow. Although I did like the signing of Encarnacion. His production should make it so we won't miss Reggie Sanders too much.

From now until spring training, my concerns are: (1) Rolen's health, (2) a #3 starter because I hate having either Marquis or Suppan in that spot, and (3) who will be the third outfielder with Edmonds and Encarnacion.

Damn, I love baseball. :beer:

[Gyro]

I'm afraid the Jays are going to mop the floor with everyone this year. They have very solid pitching, and a cy young candidate in roy halladay I might add. They're bull pen is very good, they have gotten some big bats and they play good defence. The only team they have to fear is the yankees because they can never keep up with them, but I don't think that will be a problem this year.


GO JAYS!!!! :D

[Q-niverse]

Go Rockies!!! We Rockies fans this year will get to enjoy the mercy season once again. Rather than suffer the 150+ games of misery and scorn, we will get to rejoice when our season opener is also our last meaningful game of the year :D

Of course this could also be a miracle season too :ugh:

[RunYouOver]

I sure as hell hope Coco Crisp doesn't wind up in Boston :ugh:

[*Atwater*]

I hope the Yankees win it all this year that way at least my favorite baseballl team wins a championship.

[Calif. Bronco]

Go Rockies!!! We Rockies fans this year will get to enjoy the mercy season once again. Rather than suffer the 150+ games of misery and scorn, we will get to rejoice when our season opener is also our last meaningful game of the year :D

Of course this could also be a miracle season too :ugh:

I'm not a Rockies fan, but let me tell you, they are definitely a team on the upswing. If they keep most of those youngsters and get even a little more pitching, they are going to be real good in a year or two. Hang in there!

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

I sure as hell hope Coco Crisp doesn't wind up in Boston :ugh:
It would be a nice addition, but it would still in the end be a downgrade from Damon.

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

So, would you guys be happier seeing the players from your favorite team participating, or sitting it out?
I'm happy Mariano Rivera, Hideki Matsui, Cano, etc have decided not to play and rest themselves for the regular season, personally.

[Gyro]

mlb.com is taking the Jays to win the AL east, I think they have a great shot as long as they stay healthy.

[RunYouOver]

mlb.com is taking the Jays to win the AL east, I think they have a great shot as long as they stay healthy.


I think that's a bold prediction...I don't think it'll happen though.


I do think they'll win the wild card though...they have a very good team...I just don't think they'll beat the Yankees....


So, would you guys be happier seeing the players from your favorite team participating, or sitting it out?
I'm happy Mariano Rivera, Hideki Matsui, Cano, etc have decided not to play and rest themselves for the regular season, personally.


I'm happy they aren't playing....they get their regular spring training, and I think they'll be in better shape for the season.

I do respect those playing though, because I think the World Baseball Classic is a great idea.

[flyeagleschick]

ALL a ima gonna saya isa goa PHILLIES !

[Gyro]

ALL a ima gonna saya isa goa PHILLIES !

YUP......... :duh:

[Gyro]

Blue Jays have reportedly signed catcher Bengie Molina to a 1 year contract, this is the final piece of the puzzle, we're taking the AL east baby!!!!!!!!

GOOOOO JAYS!!!!! :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Blue Jays have reportedly signed catcher Bengie Molina to a 1 year contract, this is the final piece of the puzzle, we're taking the AL east baby!!!!!!!!

GOOOOO JAYS!!!!! :D
good luck! :beer:

[Gyro]

This thread is dead.......... :coffee:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

This thread is dead.......... :coffee:
Baseball hasn't even started yet! What did you expect?!

[horsesense]

The Yankmees are gonna blow as much as the Knicks do... :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

The Yankmees are gonna blow as much as the Knicks do... :D
You know just how to piss me off!

And please, you and i know both know that nobody could blow as much as the knicks do. :D

[horsesense]

You know just how to piss me off!
Its nice to know Im still good for something... :D
FYI= Purchased 4 tickets for 7 Apr 06 (opening night) against you know who. :coffee:

[Gyro]

The blue jays will dethrone the yankees this year!!!

[*Atwater*]

Sammy Sosa probably will retire after rejecting an offer from the Washington Nationals.

"It's more than likely we have seen him in a uniform for the last time," Sosa's agent, Adam Katz, said Wednesday.

The 37-year-old outfielder ranks fifth on the career home run list with 588 but batted .221 with 14 homers and 45 RBIs last year in his only season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Washington offered Sosa a non-guaranteed contract that would have included performance bonus opportunities.

"It wasn't about the money and it wasn't about No. 600," Katz said. "It was a function of Sammy's expectation of his own performance. He didn't want to go out there and underperform like he did last year because it was just too painful for him, and it's just something he doesn't want to go through again."

Sosa became a free agent after last season and will not go on a formal retirement list.

After beginning his major league career with the Texas Rangers in 1989, Sosa was traded to the Chicago White Sox. He was dealt to the Chicago Cubs in 1992 and became a star and fan favorite, captivating the county in 1998 when he and Mark McGwire dueled to break Roger Maris' season homer mark of 61. McGwire hit 70 that year, and Sosa finished with 66. Barry Bonds became the record-holder when he hit 73 in 2001.

Sosa wore out his welcome in Chicago in 2004 and was dealt to Baltimore after the season.

With baseball mired in accusations that star players used steroids, Sosa was among the players called to testify before a congressional committee last March. McGwire refused to answer questions about past steroid use. Sosa said he never used illegal steroids.

"I'm sure something will work out for him," Cubs manager Dusty Baker said earlier Wednesday. "I certainly don't think he's through. Injuries have hurt him the last couple of years. I'm hoping he gets a job."

Baker said the chase for 600 could motivate Sosa to play.

"That's definitely something you got to consider," he said. "That's mighty close to a major milestone."

[Gyro]

Sammy Sosa probably will retire after rejecting an offer from the Washington Nationals.

"It's more than likely we have seen him in a uniform for the last time," Sosa's agent, Adam Katz, said Wednesday.

The 37-year-old outfielder ranks fifth on the career home run list with 588 but batted .221 with 14 homers and 45 RBIs last year in his only season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Washington offered Sosa a non-guaranteed contract that would have included performance bonus opportunities.

"It wasn't about the money and it wasn't about No. 600," Katz said. "It was a function of Sammy's expectation of his own performance. He didn't want to go out there and underperform like he did last year because it was just too painful for him, and it's just something he doesn't want to go through again."

Sosa became a free agent after last season and will not go on a formal retirement list.

After beginning his major league career with the Texas Rangers in 1989, Sosa was traded to the Chicago White Sox. He was dealt to the Chicago Cubs in 1992 and became a star and fan favorite, captivating the county in 1998 when he and Mark McGwire dueled to break Roger Maris' season homer mark of 61. McGwire hit 70 that year, and Sosa finished with 66. Barry Bonds became the record-holder when he hit 73 in 2001.

Sosa wore out his welcome in Chicago in 2004 and was dealt to Baltimore after the season.

With baseball mired in accusations that star players used steroids, Sosa was among the players called to testify before a congressional committee last March. McGwire refused to answer questions about past steroid use. Sosa said he never used illegal steroids.

"I'm sure something will work out for him," Cubs manager Dusty Baker said earlier Wednesday. "I certainly don't think he's through. Injuries have hurt him the last couple of years. I'm hoping he gets a job."

Baker said the chase for 600 could motivate Sosa to play.

"That's definitely something you got to consider," he said. "That's mighty close to a major milestone."

I don't think sosa would get 600 anyway, he was just terrible last year, for sosa's standards.

[horsesense]

Just an average dork without the cork... :coffee:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

The blue jays will dethrone the yankees this year!!!
I would like some of what it is you are smoking my dear friend. :D

[Emancipator]

Go Atlanta Braves.

[Gyro]

I would like some of what it is you are smoking my dear friend. :D

I'm sure you would! :cheers:

[WhoDeyBengals]

Um... go Reds?

:ugh: :heh:

[Gyro]

Here's the latest offseason power ranking from espn

Oakland!! You gotta be kidding me!!! :eek:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking?season=2006&week=1&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1

[*Atwater*]

Just an average dork without the cork... :coffee:
Rember he didint put it there :goofy: .

[In-com-plete]

Here's the latest offseason power ranking from espn

Oakland!! You gotta be kidding me!!! :eek:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking?season=2006&week=1&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1
The A's are going to be killer this year. No joke. They're pretty much the anti-Yankees. Similar to the White Sox of last year and the Marlins team from '97 and a few years ago.

Here's to my boy Milton Bradley lighting it up in Oakland. :beer:

Oh...and GO DODGERS!

[*Atwater*]

The blue jays will dethrone the yankees this year!!!
:huh: :laugh: Go Yankees.

[*Atwater*]

Here's the latest offseason power ranking from espn

Oakland!! You gotta be kidding me!!! :eek:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerranking?season=2006&week=1&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1
Yankees are Third three above the Red Sox :beer: .

[Gyro]

Yankees are Third three above the Red Sox :beer: .

Yankees have no pitching.

[Gyro]

Pedro and Cordero aren't goning to participate in the WBC.

[Emancipator]

The First Woman Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Article here:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-hall28feb28,1,1588080.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports

[Emancipator]

Another Barrier Broken: Woman to Go Into Hall
By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
February 28 2006


Effa Manley, co-owner of the Negro League Newark Eagles, on Monday became the first woman elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Manley and 16 others from the Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues were selected by a 12-person panel and will be inducted July 30 with Bruce Sutter, the only player elected this year by the Baseball Writers Assn. of America.

The class, composed of 12 players and five executives, was narrowed after a five-year study funded by Major League Baseball produced a database of more than 3,000 players and contributors.

From a preliminary list of 39, the special committee selected Negro League players Ray Brown, Willard Brown, Andy Cooper, Biz Mackey, Mule Suttles, Cristobal Torriente and Jud Wilson, pre-Negro League players Frank Grant, Pete Hill, Jose Mendez, Louis Santop and Ben Taylor, and executives Alex Pompez, *** Posey, J.L. Wilkinson, Sol White and Manley.

Outfielder Monte Irvin played 10 seasons for the Newark Eagles when they were owned by Manley and with or against several of the players elected. Don Newcombe and Larry Doby also played for the Eagles.

"I only wish Jackie Robinson were alive to see the fruits of his wonderful pioneering," said Irvin, who played eight seasons with the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973.

Irvin, who turned 87 Saturday, said of Manley: "She was strong, handsome, intelligent. She knew a lot about baseball and tried to improve the lot of Negro Leaguers."

He recalled Manley's inviting the likes of Joe Louis, Ella Fitzgerald and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson to throw out ceremonial first pitches in Newark. Manley, who was white, owned the team with her husband, Abe. She died in 1981.

"She was civic-minded," Irvin said. "She was quite beloved in Newark for years."

Irvin reached the major leagues in 1949, two years after Robinson broke the color barrier with the Dodgers.

"I wish people could have seen Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Buck Leonard play," Irvin said of his fellow Hall of Famers. "The players of today are good, but I wish they could have seen these guys. They were marvelous players."

Noting the dearth of information regarding players from the Negro and pre-Negro leagues, the baseball Hall of Fame, with the help of a $250,000 grant from Major League Baseball, began gathering information and statistics in 2000. Former baseball commissioner Fay Vincent served as nonvoting chairman of the committee that selected the 17 players and contributors, pared from the 39 chosen at a November meeting in Vero Beach, Fla. Buck O'Neil and Minnie Minoso were the only living nominees.

"I'm delighted," Commissioner Bud Selig said. "It's long overdue. It's something that should have been done decades ago. It's the fair and right thing to do. We've taken the first giant step."

[RunYouOver]

It's good to watch spring training again :beer:

Go Yankees!!

[Gyro]

It's good to watch spring training again :beer:

Go Yankees!!

Go Jays!!!! :beer:

Who are the yankees opening against? The red sox probably..... :coffee:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Go Jays!!!! :beer:

Who are the yankees opening against? The red sox probably..... :coffee:
The home opener is against the Royals...all three games of this opening series are week-day day games at yankee stadium.

However, they open up at Oakland for 3 games, and then at the Angels for another three before heading east.

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Yankees have no pitching.
Well, I disagree.
Mike Mussina is still a very very effective pitcher.
Randy Johnson, I'll think he'll bounce back a la A-Rod.
Shawn Chacon pitched as well as anyone in the majors pretty much last year down the stretch.
Chien Ming Wang was also clutch, and there's no reason to believe he can't continue that sort of play.

Then you talk about Carl Pavano or Jaret Wright as the 5th starter? Sounds good to me when you couple it with what might be the most potent offense we'll see in our lifetimes.

[In-com-plete]

I saw this last week and forgot to post it. It's a list of the top 100 prospects in MLB. Here's 1-50 (http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/060223top100c.html) and 51-100 (http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/060222top100b.html). The future looks good for my Dodgers. 9 out of the top 100.

9 Dodgers
7 Angels, Diamondbacks, Marlins
5 Twins
4 Braves, Indians, Orioles, Red Sox
3 Athletics, Brewers, Cubs, Devil Rays, Mariners, Pirates, Rangers, Royals, Tigers, White Sox
2 Astros, Blue Jays, Giants, Mets, Phillies, Reds, Rockies, Yankees
1 Cardinals, Nationals, Padres

[horsesense]

6 days and counting...
Shall we wager? :coffee:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

So the yanks had some problems in their opening series..not to worry though!
The offense looks great, and the starting pitching does as well.

Biggest problems seem to be defense, and then like every other team, depth in the bullpen.

[Gyro]

So the yanks had some problems in their opening series..not to worry though!
The offense looks great, and the starting pitching does as well.

Biggest problems seem to be defense, and then like every other team, depth in the bullpen.

Yea, judging the first few series in baseball is like judging teams the first week in the NFL, it's just stupid. The Jays will finish up their opening series tonight, they were up 4-0 last night but gave it up in the fourth. It's gonna be a dog fight in the AL East this year...

[Booher]

Go O's...Keep it up. :D

[BVP]

Lets go Rocks! 1-1 with Francis on the mound. Watch out D-Backs! :rockon:

[Kapaibro]

How bout them Rockies!

Lost 12-5 to the Diamondbacks!

[bronc_fan23]

Them Mariners are on a roll!!!


They are 2-1 and currently leading the A's 5-2

The pitching has been decent, our offense has been exceptional and our defense is phenomenal.

Cant wait to see King Felix pitch tomorrow!!!

:beer:

[In-com-plete]

What the f...! Same **** different season. The countdown to football has officially started and there's 156 days until September 10th. (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060406&content_id=1387414&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

[Gyro]

What the f...! Same **** different season. The countdown to football has officially started and there's 156 days until September 10th. (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060406&content_id=1387414&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

That's a real shame, I heard about it on Sportscentre this morning, TSN that is, he is Canadian and all so I root for him. The Jays have gotten off to a good start though, their pitching looks pretty solid especially Halladay but he's always good, Cy Young baby! Burnett will return soon and we'll be all set.

Lets go Blue Jays! :beer:

[horsesense]

The Angels are the ONLY team in Baseball with a winning record against the Yankees since the Torre era began in 1996.. Twice eliminating them from post-season play.. :beer:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

The Angels are the ONLY team in Baseball with a winning record against the Yankees since the Torre era began in 1996.. Twice eliminating them from post-season play.. :beer:
Thanks for pointing that out.

[horsesense]

Thats what friends are for... :beer:

[Gyro]

Here's my season award predictions:

AL MVP: Vladamir Guererro
NL MVP: Albert Pujols

AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay
NL Cy Young: Dontrelle Willis

AL and NL rookies of the year: Who cares... :coffee:



World Series Champs: Toronto Blue Jays! :beer: :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Here's my season award predictions:

AL MVP: Vladamir Guererro
NL MVP: Albert Pujols

AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay
NL Cy Young: Dontrelle Willis

AL and NL rookies of the year: Who cares... :coffee:



World Series Champs: Toronto Blue Jays! :beer: :D
Al MVP = Arod

AL CY Young - Probably arod

[Gyro]

Al MVP = Arod

AL CY Young - Probably arod

World Series Champions: Arod

AL ROY: Arod


:D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

World Series Champions: Arod

AL ROY: Arod


:D
Now you're starting to get it! ;)

[broncolitis]

Breaking news!!! The Giants actually won a game yesterday!

[Gyro]

Jays vs Devil Rays today, get ready for a whoopin! :D

[BVP]

How bout them Rockies!

Lost 12-5 to the Diamondbacks!

And then swept the Padres and outscored them 32-12 for the series. Now that's not to bad. :beer:

[RunYouOver]

How 'bout them Yankees?

This is going to be an interesting season---If their offense plays consistantly, like it did today, and in the opener....no other team has ANY shot at the title.

If it plays like it had the games in between EVERY other team has a shot at the title.

If they play in between, they should still be the favorites, as long as their pitching stays healthy.


The last time they started 1-4 (and they're 2-4 after today,) was in 1998, when they went 114-48, and won the World Series.

Go Yankees...and also, just because I told everyone so about Sizemore, and Hafner, GO INDIANS!

[Gyro]

How 'bout them Yankees?

This is going to be an interesting season---If their offense plays consistantly, like it did today, and in the opener....no other team has ANY shot at the title.

If it plays like it had the games in between EVERY other team has a shot at the title.

If they play in between, they should still be the favorites, as long as their pitching stays healthy.


The last time they started 1-4 (and they're 2-4 after today,) was in 1998, when they went 114-48, and won the World Series.

Go Yankees...and also, just because I told everyone so about Sizemore, and Hafner, GO INDIANS!

It'll be a good AL East battle, I want to see how the Jays fair against tougher cometition, if they beat up on the Red Sox like they did last year we should be fine, for some reason the Devil Rats own us though.... :ugh:

[In-com-plete]

What's up with Bronson Arroyo? He just hit his second dong this season. Crazy!

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Going to the yankees game today! First pitch in t-minus 6 and a half hours!

[Gyro]

Time to decide the winner of the Jays/Red Sox series, Ted Lilly plays very well against the Red Sox so we should be in good hands, I think Ortiz is batting under .200 against him! :eek:

[WhoDeyBengals]

What's up with Bronson Arroyo? He just hit his second dong this season. Crazy!
How 'bout them Reds!?

We're doing better than anyone expected us to out of the gate. Looks like the new owners are already doing a great job!

Hey, anyone think we could get another starting pitcher for Freel and/or LaRue?

[Gyro]

How 'bout them Reds!?

We're doing better than anyone expected us to out of the gate. Looks like the new owners are already doing a great job!

Hey, anyone think we could get another starting pitcher for Freel and/or LaRue?

Meh, it's such an early season, remember the Orioles last season? They exploded out of the gate and led the AL East for most of the first half, in the second half they fell apart and fell behind the yankees, sox, and jays, it's way too early to judge my friend. Like judging the first week of the NFL season, and we all know how that works out! ;)

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

The yankees are starting to get into form! Randy Johnson looks like the pitcher the yankees signed 2 years ago!

[Gyro]

Blue Jays gotta smarten up!


Josh Towers is pitching like a fool and AJ and Halladay got injured the first week! :eek:

Luckily we're healthy now and we have the best team batting average in all of the majors, Vernon Wells is on a 12 game hit streak, 13 if you count last year, the Jays should be heating up soon! :beer:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Yanks and jays tonight!
wanna bet some cp al? :D

[Snk16]

Albert Pujols is a beast.

4-4 4 HRs...Wow...:O

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Speaking of beasts, jason giambi was named al player of the week!!!

[In-com-plete]

Speaking of beasts, jason giambi was named al player of the week!!!
Speaking of players of the week, :confused: the Dodgers suck!

[Calif. Bronco]

Speaking of players of the week, :confused: the Dodgers suck!

Oh my God you are so right In-Com! :ugh: They're winning tonight 1-0 in the seventh but they'll figure out a way to blow it. They are so out of sync it's laughable - in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh they killed the ball and got no pitching and ever since they got back home they've been getting great pitching but seem to have forgotten how to hit :confused:

[In-com-plete]

Oh my God you are so right In-Com! :ugh: They're winning tonight 1-0 in the seventh but they'll figure out a way to blow it. They are so out of sync it's laughable - in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh they killed the ball and got no pitching and ever since they got back home they've been getting great pitching but seem to have forgotten how to hit :confused:
All I have to say is...thank god for Drew and Mueller. I can't imagine what they'd look like without them.

I guess 7-8 isn't that bad. I'm just afraid of that turning into 20-30 around Memorial day. If/when Furcal and Kent (who can't catch a break) start hitting like they can, we'll be fine.

[horsesense]

gonna be funny watching that 200 million dollar bag of crap in NY finish in 3rd. :D

[Medford Bronco]

All I have to say is...thank god for Drew and Mueller. I can't imagine what they'd look like without them.

I guess 7-8 isn't that bad. I'm just afraid of that turning into 20-30 around Memorial day. If/when Furcal and Kent (who can't catch a break) start hitting like they can, we'll be fine.


It would be nice if Nomar actually came back for LA. Also Brazoban getting Tommy John is not a good thing for an alreadly thin bullpen. I do not want to see anymore Lance Carter as he sucks.

Hopefully they can win 85 games as last year that was enough in the NL West.

[BVP]

It's nice to see Colorado doing so good. 8-7, they are doing great so far this year, lets hope that they can hold up. If so, they can make a run for the playoffs.

[Medford Bronco]

It's nice to see Colorado doing so good. 8-7, they are doing great so far this year, lets hope that they can hold up. If so, they can make a run for the playoffs.

They are doing better than my pathetic Dodgers at 7-9 and their bullpen sucks without Gagne.

My other team is doing quite well. The Red Sox have pitched great and have not started to hit as of yet. I think they are a force to be reconed with. :coffee:

[Gyro]

They are doing better than my pathetic Dodgers at 7-9 and their bullpen sucks without Gagne.

My other team is doing quite well. The Red Sox have pitched great and have not started to hit as of yet. I think they are a force to be reconed with. :coffee:

It's too early to judge now, but a terrific pitching duel between Beckett and Burnett is set on Friday with the Jays and the Red Sox, I'm looking forward to that one! :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

It's too early to judge now, but a terrific pitching duel between Beckett and Burnett is set on Friday with the Jays and the Red Sox, I'm looking forward to that one! :beer:

We shall see, I predict a 2-1 game. Of course by my saying that it will be 10-9 LOL

[Calif. Bronco]

We shall see, I predict a 2-1 game. Of course by my saying that it will be 10-9 LOL

You're probably right Med because that's baseball for you - did you notice, for example, how high the scores were across the board a few weeks ago on Opening Day when all the teams supposedly trotted out their aces? :confused:

By the way, I was at the game last night when Derik Lee got hurt (along with Scott Eyre) - that really sucks for the Cubs. :ugh:

[Gyro]

Well, my Jays are going for the sweep against the Red Sox tonight, hopefully they put up a better fight than yesterday's 8-1 whooping. But I've also got some sad news, AJ Burnett is once again on the 15-day DL, I really hope he doesn't spend the whole year getting injured on and off... :ugh:

[WorstTrollEver]

Well, my Jays are going for the sweep against the Red Sox tonight, hopefully they put up a better fight than yesterday's 8-1 whooping. But I've also got some sad news, AJ Burnett is once again on the 15-day DL, I really hope he doesn't spend the whole year getting injured on and off... :ugh:

Your Jays' lineup is stacked. Vernon Wells is a beast and Rios is really turning on the ball.

It looks like the Blue Jays will do some serious damage in the AL East all season.

[Gyro]

Your Jays' lineup is stacked. Vernon Wells is a beast and Rios is really turning on the ball.

It looks like the Blue Jays will do some serious damage in the AL East all season.

Vernon Wells usually starts off slow but he's been great so far, Rios has really improved from last year, he changed his stance and now he can really drive the ball deep, hence his 5 HRs thus far. Overbay has been OK, Troy Glaus has been very good, and the rest of the starters are hitting consistently, it looks like it's gonna be a good year! :beer:

[In-com-plete]

:confused: Hmmmmmmm. The Dodgers traded Cody Ross (http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060424&content_id=1415976&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la) to the Reds for a player to be named later. Odds are this is a bad trade. That is if you're a Dodger fan.

[WhoDeyBengals]

:confused: Hmmmmmmm. The Dodgers traded Cody Ross (http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060424&content_id=1415976&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la) to the Reds for a player to be named later. Odds are this is a bad trade. That is if you're a Dodger fan.
Fortunately, I'm a Reds fan, and I love this trade. :D

[RunYouOver]

Fortunately, I'm a Reds fan, and I love this trade. :D

I don't know...if I were the reds I probably would've kept player to be named later....he had a good future.... :ugh:

:D

[In-com-plete]

I don't know...if I were the reds I probably would've kept player to be named later....he had a good future.... :ugh:

:D
He's going to be good for sure. The only thing missing is his name. But he'll have to get one before next season since the Dodgers are changing their uniforms and putting the names on the back of the jerseys again.

[Calif. Bronco]

:confused: Hmmmmmmm. The Dodgers traded Cody Ross (http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060424&content_id=1415976&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la) to the Reds for a player to be named later. Odds are this is a bad trade. That is if you're a Dodger fan.

I don't know - I have a feeling Cody Ross was just another Tuffy Rhodes (remember him?) Baseball is such a long season and one game, or even a 7-for-14 start, doesn't amount to that much in the long run. Of course if they win the division by one game then we'll look back fondly at his contribution that day in Pittsburgh :D

By the way Med and In-Com, how about that win tonight? No-hit for almost 7 innings and still managed to come back against one of the top closers out there. Not bad!

[In-com-plete]

I don't know - I have a feeling Cody Ross was just another Tuffy Rhodes (remember him?) Baseball is such a long season and one game, or even a 7-for-14 start, doesn't amount to that much in the long run. Of course if they win the division by one game then we'll look back fondly at his contribution that day in Pittsburgh :D

By the way Med and In-Com, how about that win tonight? No-hit for almost 7 innings and still managed to come back against one of the top closers out there. Not bad!
I'm hoping that was more than just a "W". Mounting that comeback against the games top closer (outside of Gagne of course). And to finally field the lineup they/we were hoping for on opening day is huge. Nomar being the key. And once Furcal and Kent start hitting....

That triple by Lofton set everything up. Like last week when he was down 0-2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the ninth. He drew that walk, stole second, and the next pitch Drew drove him in for the winning run.

[WhoDeyBengals]

Thanks for beating the Astros. That combined with the Reds 4-2 win over the Nationals puts us a mere .5 game behind them for the lead in the Central.

Go Reds!

[Calif. Bronco]

Thanks for beating the Astros. That combined with the Reds 4-2 win over the Nationals puts us a mere .5 game behind them for the lead in the Central.

Go Reds!

Hey no problem WDB! And as a USC alum thank you for letting Carson learn the system for a year before throwing him out there. :beer:

By the way, I know this is the wrong forum for this, but how's he doing? Will he be ready for training camp?

[WhoDeyBengals]

Hey no problem WDB! And as a USC alum thank you for letting Carson learn the system for a year before throwing him out there. :beer:

By the way, I know this is the wrong forum for this, but how's he doing? Will he be ready for training camp?
Carson is currently walking around fine, but he hasn't forced himself to run. He can throw, and according to his receivers, it's same old Carson, but he isn't dropping back or moving around as though he were in the pocket before throwing. He's still a little heavy on his feet, from what I hear. He should be ready by the end of camp, but the conventional wisdom is to think that he won't start until the 3rd game of the year against the Steelers.

From what he's said, though, all indications are that he's still quite a bit ahead of schedule and should be right back to form. He's working his butt off making sure he'll be ready.

Thanks to USC for producing such a great QB!

[WorstTrollEver]

Carson is currently walking around fine, but he hasn't forced himself to run. He can throw, and according to his receivers, it's same old Carson, ........

..........Thanks to USC for producing such a great QB!

Stop hijacking the thread WhoDey and get back to baseball. :D

BTW, I couldn't believe my Red Sox traded Bronson Arroyo to your Reds for Willie Mo Pena. So far, Willie Mo has been worse than advertised. He's been dreadful in right field and strikes out on a regular basis.

Sox fans already gave Willie Mo a mock cheer when he made a routine play after several ridiculous blunders. He's gonna have a hard time in Boston.

[Gyro]

Jays win again, but unfortunatly Burnett is gonna be out for a month or more, I just hope he's 100% when he does start pitching again...

[WhoDeyBengals]

Stop hijacking the thread WhoDey and get back to baseball. :D

BTW, I couldn't believe my Red Sox traded Bronson Arroyo to your Reds for Willie Mo Pena. So far, Willie Mo has been worse than advertised. He's been dreadful in right field and strikes out on a regular basis.

Sox fans already gave Willie Mo a mock cheer when he made a routine play after several ridiculous blunders. He's gonna have a hard time in Boston.
Castellini and Kribsky have already shown a talent for being able to negotiate with other teams from a position of strength. Every move they've made so far has been great. Between Arroyo, Brandon Phillips, Scott Hatteburg, and now Cody Ross, I already feel better about this team. They're head and shoulders above where they were a year ago. :beer:

As far as Pena goes, he needs to be a DH somewhere else. The guy's a walking calamity in the field.

[WhoDeyBengals]

Anyone who wants to watch a shellacking, today's your day. The Reds are starting Bronson Arroyo against the Nationals, who are starting Ramon Ortiz.

Safe bet of the day: Ramon Ortiz will not make it past the third inning. :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

Anyone who wants to watch a shellacking, today's your day. The Reds are starting Bronson Arroyo against the Nationals, who are starting Ramon Ortiz.

Safe bet of the day: Ramon Ortiz will not make it past the third inning. :beer:

I hope you are right, Go Bronson. BTW I hate Russ Ortiz from when he pitched for the team I can't stand the Steroid Giants :eek:

[WhoDeyBengals]

I hope you are right, Go Bronson. BTW I hate Russ Ortiz from when he pitched for the team I can't stand the Steroid Giants :eek:
Ramon Ortiz pitched for the Reds last year, and quite frankly, I'm glad we get to play him today. His ERA is 7.33!!! :eek:

Hey John, what happened with that game against the 'stros last night? We needed your Dodgers to win that!

[Medford Bronco]

Ramon Ortiz pitched for the Reds last year, and quite frankly, I'm glad we get to play him today. His ERA is 7.33!!!

Hey John, what happened with that game against the 'stros last night? We needed your Dodgers to win that!

This is what happens when your bullpen sucks :eek: The Dodgers will not win more than 84 games topps, unless Eric Gagne has a miracle recovery and gets 25 saves in the 2nd half. (I doubt it)

I am just pissed about my Carolina Hurrcanes sucking so far down 2-0. :heh:
Whodey is your favorite all time hockey team the Cincinnati Stingers? (hint they are a defunct team from what league in the 70s) :confused:

[WhoDeyBengals]

This is what happens when your bullpen sucks :eek: The Dodgers will not win more than 84 games topps, unless Eric Gagne has a miracle recovery and gets 25 saves in the 2nd half. (I doubt it)

I am just pissed about my Carolina Hurrcanes sucking so far down 2-0. Whodey is your favorite all time hockey team the Cincinnati Stingers? (hint they are a defunct team from what league in the 70s)
Actually, my favorite hockey team is about to make a comeback, too bad they're an ECHL team! :ugh: The Cyclones are my team. But the Stingers - didn't they play AHL? I'm pretty sure on that. :beer:

If Gagne comes back and he's in his form from a year ago, I like the Dodgers to win a bunch of games. But time will tell!

[Medford Bronco]

Actually, my favorite hockey team is about to make a comeback, too bad they're an ECHL team! : The Cyclones are my team. But the Stingers - didn't they play AHL? I'm pretty sure on that.

If Gagne comes back and he's in his form from a year ago, I like the Dodgers to win a bunch of games. But time will tell!

I hope you are right Whodey. I will root for your team to win, but I Need your good karma for the Hurricanes to win tonight or it will look like their best reg season in Franchise history as being a fluke and I do not want that to happen.

BTW you are correct the Stingers were in the WHA. You are probably a Blue Jackets fan and with Rick Nash healthy next year they can make a playoff run :beer:

Go Reds today-------------------------------------------< Go Canes okay Whodey :beer:

CP for the Stinger comment :D

[WhoDeyBengals]

I hope you are right Whodey. I will root for your team to win, but I Need your good karma for the Hurricanes to win tonight or it will look like their best reg season in Franchise history as being a fluke and I do not want that to happen.

BTW you are correct the Stingers were in the WHA. You are probably a Blue Jackets fan and with Rick Nash healthy next year they can make a playoff run :beer:

Go Reds today-------------------------------------------< Go Canes okay Whodey :beer:

CP for the Stinger comment
Go Hurricanes! :beer:

The game's about to start - time to fire up the ol' radio during my lunch break!

[Gyro]

Go Hurricanes! :beer:

The game's about to start - time to fire up the ol' radio during my lunch break!

Amen to that, I hope you guys can come back, I hate the habs, being a leafs fan myself, but longterm I'm going for either Calgary or the Avs! :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

Amen to that, I hope you guys can come back, I hate the habs, being a leafs fan myself, but longterm I'm going for either Calgary or the Avs! :beer:

Thanks Al, (Nice Avy btw) I hope they wake up as well. I have always hated the Canadiens. If they win, I will root for Ottawa as Tampa looks horrible.

Out west, go Sharks and Avs (as long as Detriot loses :beer: )

As for baseball good luck to AJ Burnett, as his injury did not look too good :ugh:

[Gyro]

Thanks Al, (Nice Avy btw) I hope they wake up as well. I have always hated the Canadiens. If they win, I will root for Ottawa as Tampa looks horrible.

Out west, go Sharks and Avs (as long as Detriot loses :beer: )

As for baseball good luck to AJ Burnett, as his injury did not look too good :ugh:

Yea, that's a real shame about AJ, but we have the highest team batting average in all of baseball, so hopefully our bats will take us far!! :beer:

[WhoDeyBengals]

REDS WIN! Hahahaha! Bronson Arroyo gave up 1 hit in 8 innings, giving him his second straight 8 inning outing. If this guy doesn't pitch for the NL in the All Star game, it's a crime!

So far, Reds All-Stars (people I'll vote for, anyway):
Brandon Phillips
Felipe Lopez
Edwin Encarnacion

Bronson Arroyo (I can't vote for him, but he belongs)

Agree? Disagree?

[Medford Bronco]

REDS WIN! Hahahaha! Bronson Arroyo gave up 1 hit in 8 innings, giving him his second straight 8 inning outing. If this guy doesn't pitch for the NL in the All Star game, it's a crime!

So far, Reds All-Stars (people I'll vote for, anyway):
Brandon Phillips
Felipe Lopez
Edwin Encarnacion

Bronson Arroyo (I can't vote for him, but he belongs)

Agree? Disagree?

Good trade Red Sox :ugh:

But I am happy for you Whodey as the Reds look good so far :cheers:

On your all-stars I have no idea :heh:

but for MVP of the league Albert Pulujos (spelling) He has been a stud!

[WhoDeyBengals]

Good trade Red Sox :ugh:

But I am happy for you Whodey as the Reds look good so far :cheers:

On your all-stars I have no idea :heh:

but for MVP of the league Albert Pulujos (spelling) He has been a stud!
No doubt. Pujols might be the first guy to get the HR crown in the post steroid era.

[WorstTrollEver]

Good trade Red Sox :ugh:


Yeah, the trade sucks for the Red Sox. Bronson has been terrific so far and he's benefiting from the weaker lineups in the NL. However, Arroyo started 2005 with a 5-0 record and then went 9-10 the rest of the way.

It’ll be interesting to see if Bronson and the Reds can continue to play great baseball for the entire season. I wouldn’t put my money on the Reds pitching staff though.

[WhoDeyBengals]

Yeah, the trade sucks for the Red Sox. Bronson has been terrific so far and he's benefiting from the weaker lineups in the NL. However, Arroyo started 2005 with a 5-0 record and then went 9-10 the rest of the way.

It’ll be interesting to see if Bronson and the Reds can continue to play great baseball for the entire season. I wouldn’t put my money on the Reds pitching staff though.
Still, it's definitely a step in the right direction. We've had the benefit of a few easy series lately (I don't think anyone expects anything out of the Nationals this year, after all), but at the same time, we've had good series against the Cubs and Cardinals, and that's pre-Derek Lee injury. I think that's something that everyone here can point to as an indication that everything Krivsky's done has been solidly positive. Also, we took 3 of 4 from a Brew Crew that came out of the gate fast in its own right, and we were the team to walk away with the momentum. We've got a big series at home this weekend against the Astros, and I think this will be a good litmus test of how far the Reds have really come. If we win this series, I think it's safe to start thinking about the Reds as a serious contender for a playoff spot this year.

[OrangeShadow]

Yeah, the trade sucks for the Red Sox. Bronson has been terrific so far and he's benefiting from the weaker lineups in the NL. However, Arroyo started 2005 with a 5-0 record and then went 9-10 the rest of the way.

It’ll be interesting to see if Bronson and the Reds can continue to play great baseball for the entire season. I wouldn’t put my money on the Reds pitching staff though.

Hes pitching in the national league for god sakes. Of course his numbers are going to be better. How often can you get a 24 year old kid who has un real power(just has to harness it). I STILL like the move for two reasons. 1. Manny and ortiz should be able to help this kid quite a bit and pena has a lot of potential. 2. Clemens is going to sign here anyway so we wont have to worry as much when we have a rotation of Schill,Beckett,Clemens,Wake and clement

[Medford Bronco]

Yeah, the trade sucks for the Red Sox. Bronson has been terrific so far and he's benefiting from the weaker lineups in the NL. However, Arroyo started 2005 with a 5-0 record and then went 9-10 the rest of the way.

It’ll be interesting to see if Bronson and the Reds can continue to play great baseball for the entire season. I wouldn’t put my money on the Reds pitching staff though.

I think Arroyo can win 17 or 18 games. Remember he gets to face the Cubs and Pirates a lot more before the Blue Jays and Orioles. Also no DH benefits him a lot. This was a bad trade for the Sox. :ugh:

WtW by the way nice signature of Bruschi :cheers:
Have you watched any hockey without the stinking Bruins in it? The playoffs have been great so far with exciting games :beer:

[BVP]

Hey, wheres all the NL West fans at? I wanna talk some trash! :D

[WorstTrollEver]

Have you watched any hockey without the stinking Bruins in it? The playoffs have been great so far with exciting games :beer:

Naw, I haven't watched much hockey w/ the Bruins out of the playoffs. You know New England fans Med, we're far too parochial.

I should start watching though. It's gonna be a battle but i think the Stanley Cup Champ will come from the east. Buffalo, NJ or Ottawa.

I'm cheering for the Sabres. Who do you like Med?

[Medford Bronco]

Naw, I haven't watched much hockey w/ the Bruins out of the playoffs. You know New England fans Med, we're far too parochial.

I should start watching though. It's gonna be a battle but i think the Stanley Cup Champ will come from the east. Buffalo, NJ or Ottawa.

I'm cheering for the Sabres. Who do you like Med?

I am a Hurricanes fan and as of right now they have struggled down 2-1, but the Series is far from over. I like Ottawa to get to the Finals vs San Jose (Joe Thornton, nice trade B's :ugh: )

As long as Detroit does not win, I am happy :D

[Jaws]

Bad day for the Red Sox yesterday. Broussard had a monster game :eek:

[Medford Bronco]

Bad day for the Red Sox yesterday. Broussard had a monster game :eek:

the Red Sox need to play better or this will be a stuggling year
They can't hit lately :ugh:

Hopefully a series with Tampa will wake up the bats :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

I STILL like the move for two reasons. 1. Manny and ortiz should be able to help this kid quite a bit and pena has a lot of potential.
Yea, manny is a real student of the game :duh:

[Medford Bronco]

Yea, manny is a real student of the game

NJ you are :laugh: when my son learns to play baseball, I will have him not look at Manny on how to run the bases or play the outfield.

Manny can hit and that is all :eek:

I would like for him to watch someone like Trot Nixon (yes you do not like the Sox, but he is a hard worker) or Jeter from your team as he is a class act and great player as well :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

NJ you are :laugh: when my son learns to play baseball, I will have him not look at Manny on how to run the bases or play the outfield.

Manny can hit and that is all :eek:

I would like for him to watch someone like Trot Nixon (yes you do not like the Sox, but he is a hard worker) or Jeter from your team as he is a class act and great player as well :D
I agree...if I wanted Willy Mo to learn from someone, it would be Nixon, or Varitek...can't beat a great work ethic.

[WhoDeyBengals]

I was at the Reds game last night, and they've FINALLY beaten the Oswalt curse! Previously, the Reds had NEVER beat Oswalt, but Brandon Claussen threw a two run game against the Astros, and the Reds were able to survive a 2 run 9th (on a BS HR, by the way - we saw it go wide of the foul pole and the umps waved 'em around anyhow) to win the game 5-4.

The NL Central's now in the control of Cincinnati!

Woot!

:D

[Gyro]

Jays facing the Yankees today at 1:00pm, I'll be switching between the NFL draft and that, Hillenbrand had a great game yesterday, two HRs and now a victory will put us at the top of the AL East!!! :beer:

[WhoDeyBengals]

Jays facing the Yankees today at 1:00pm, I'll be switching between the NFL draft and that, Hillenbrand had a great game yesterday, two HRs and now a victory will put us at the top of the AL East!!! :beer:
Sounds like someone needs two TV's ;)

I root for the Reds and whoever's playing the Yankees, so go Jays! :)

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Hope you didn't watch too much of the jay's game! ;)

[Gyro]

Hope you didn't watch too much of the jay's game! ;)

Yea, that was pretty bad, Towers has really been bad so far this season, but I'm confident my Jays can bounce back in today's game!!! :beer:

[BVP]

Dang, no NL West fans here. I just wanted to give a shout out and say, GO ROCKIES! 7th best team in the Major Leauges!

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

I can't wait! The yanks are finally starting to hit their stride!!!
Well, rather, the bats are starting to wake up...
The pitching staff has been one of the tops in the Al so far, which is bad news for everyone else when you look at the lineup they have.

[Jaws]

I can't wait! The yanks are finally starting to hit their stride!!!
Well, rather, the bats are starting to wake up...
The pitching staff has been one of the tops in the Al so far, which is bad news for everyone else when you look at the lineup they have.

What time is it NJ? We get an evening game here each Monday and I'm hoping it's this one?

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

What time is it NJ? We get an evening game here each Monday and I'm hoping it's this one?
The game I believe starts at 7 pm standard eastern time.

[In-com-plete]

Dang, no NL West fans here. I just wanted to give a shout out and say, GO ROCKIES! 7th best team in the Major Leauges!
I don't know if there's any Padre or Diamondback or Giant fans on the board, but Medford Bronco, Calif. Bronco, and I are Dodger fans. There's a couple others but I can't remember who they are right now.

Anyways, if our bullpen didn't suck so bad we'd be about a game behind the Rockies. :ugh:

[WhoDeyBengals]

Hope you didn't watch too much of the jay's game! ;)
Man, if you blinked, you missed a Yankee run going across the plate! Yikes!

It still doesn't concern me as much as the NL does, though. Cincinnati took two of three from the Astros, and they head into a little two game affair with the Cards to determine the leader in the central. Overall, it was a great weekend, we just couldn't get enough offense on Sunday - the Reds won't lose very often when the other team's only put three up this year. :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

I don't know if there's any Padre or Diamondback or Giant fans on the board, but Medford Bronco, Calif. Bronco, and I are Dodger fans. There's a couple others but I can't remember who they are right now.

Anyways, if our bullpen didn't suck so bad we'd be about a game behind the Rockies. :ugh:

Yeah and LA sucked this weekend blowing a 5-0 lead in the 9th inning. Lance Carter sucks. They need Gagne back in a hurry :eek:

As for the Sox/Yanks today. I think the Yankees have all the momentum as the Red Sox are struggling mightily. We will see what happens :goofy:

[Medford Bronco]

Man, if you blinked, you missed a Yankee run going across the plate! Yikes!

It still doesn't concern me as much as the NL does, though. Cincinnati took two of three from the Astros, and they head into a little two game affair with the Cards to determine the leader in the central. Overall, it was a great weekend, we just couldn't get enough offense on Sunday - the Reds won't lose very often when the other team's only put three up this year. :beer:

whodey the Reds look awful good this year and for your sake I hope they can perform all year. B Arroyo is the man. :beer:

[WhoDeyBengals]

whodey the Reds look awful good this year and for your sake I hope they can perform all year. B Arroyo is the man. :beer:
Arroyo pitches tonight at 7:10 against the Cardinals. Be sure to tune in as we return to our winning ways :D

[Medford Bronco]

Arroyo pitches tonight at 7:10 against the Cardinals. Be sure to tune in as we return to our winning ways :D

Well I have a softball game tonight and when I get home, I probably will tune in to the Sox-Yanks and then the hockey game.

I will watch the scoreboard though and be happy for Arroyo and yourself when he goes 5-0 :D

[RunYouOver]

It would be an understatment to say Damon got booed in his first at bat at fenway...

[WhoDeyBengals]

It would be an understatment to say Damon got booed in his first at bat at fenway...
And deservedly so. Sellout traitor.

[RunYouOver]

And deservedly so. Sellout traitor.


Actually, entering the inning, fans started throwing money at him...that's absolutely CLASSLESS...

[WhoDeyBengals]

Actually, entering the inning, fans started throwing money at him...that's absolutely CLASSLESS...
:laugh:

Boston fans...

:laugh:

[RunYouOver]

!@#$%^ Ortiz

#@!$^% Red sox......


:mad:

[Gyro]

Ha ha, the Blue Jays won, and also good to see the Yanks lose, great that Damon was booed!!! :beer:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

It would be an understatment to say Damon got booed in his first at bat at fenway...
There were some people cheering though, and he tipped his cap...woulda been nice if he coulda gotten a hit though.

[WhoDeyBengals]

Glad to see Damon put on a show that I'm sure everyone in Boston enjoyed! ;)

Cincinnati did exactly what I said it would though: with Arroyo at the Helm, a big 7th inning did in the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-1. We stand alone at the top of the Central, baby. Look out for the Reds!

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

You guys still got Chris Sabo playing 3rd? :confused: ;)

[WhoDeyBengals]

You guys still got Chris Sabo playing 3rd? :confused: ;)
Edwin Encarnacion, mi amigo. He's the future, and he's damn handy with a bat. But then, so are all of the Reds. :D

[Calif. Bronco]

Edwin Encarnacion, mi amigo. He's the future, and he's damn handy with a bat. But then, so are all of the Reds. :D

But can he field? I know you can't base much one only one game, but I was driving home from Vegas a few weeks ago and my girlfriend was asleep so I put the XM radio on the Reds-Cubs game (God I love XM!!!) and the guy missed practically everything hit his way (that was the game they had like 5 errors in the first three innings or something.)

Sidenote: My best friend is a huge Reds fan and I called him and left this message: "No wonder you guys are always in last place - you've got Juan Encarnacion playing third base?" :duh: Of course I knew it wasn't Juan, but that was the first time I had ever really heard of Edwin Encarnacion. :D

[WhoDeyBengals]

But can he field? I know you can't base much one only one game, but I was driving home from Vegas a few weeks ago and my girlfriend was asleep so I put the XM radio on the Reds-Cubs game (God I love XM!!!) and the guy missed practically everything hit his way (that was the game they had like 5 errors in the first three innings or something.)

Sidenote: My best friend is a huge Reds fan and I called him and left this message: "No wonder you guys are always in last place - you've got Juan Encarnacion playing third base?" Of course I knew it wasn't Juan, but that was the first time I had ever really heard of Edwin Encarnacion. :D
Edwin's starting his first full season this year. I remember the game that you're talking about , and he hasn't had another game like that since it happened. He actually was brought up because of his fielding ability, and I don't think you'll see very many games like that out of him again. I'd chalk that up to butterflies. :)

You'll see when the blue crew runs into my Reds down the road. :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

Edwin Encarnacion, mi amigo. He's the future, and he's damn handy with a bat. But then, so are all of the Reds. :D

Another great win for the Reds last night. Arroyo pitched great as usual :D
Stupid Red Sox, although they beat NY last night when Big Papi hit a bomb

The Dodgers suck as usual though :ugh:

My focus is on tonight with my Canes trying to close out the series hopefully

Cal bronco, what is wrong with the dodgers, they look sucky!

[WhoDeyBengals]

Reds sweep the Cardinals! 3-2, and it was won in the 9th on a clutch hit by Javier Valentin. Colorado, here we come. Hope you enjoyed beating up on the West, because it's over tomorrow.

[Medford Bronco]

Reds sweep the Cardinals! 3-2, and it was won in the 9th on a clutch hit by Javier Valentin. Colorado, here we come. Hope you enjoyed beating up on the West, because it's over tomorrow.

Reds win the division this year as this is a flashback to 1990.

Mario Soto, Tom Browning, Chris Sabo, Rob Dibble, Randy Myers, Norm Charlton
Kal Daniels (just kidding he was earlier) Paul O'Neil

Eric "the Red" Davis wooooooooo

I just love baseball history as I probably know more players from that team than this years Reds team :ugh:

[WhoDeyBengals]

Reds win the division this year as this is a flashback to 1990.

Mario Soto, Tom Browning, Chris Sabo, Rob Dibble, Randy Myers, Norm Charlton
Kal Daniels (just kidding he was earlier) Paul O'Neil

Eric "the Red" Davis wooooooooo

I just love baseball history as I probably know more players from that team than this years Reds team :ugh:
Ah, what a great year! Wire to Wire, the Nasty Boys, Billy Hatcher, sweeping the A's! The memories! :)

This team's actually getting some comparisons to the 75-76 teams around here. Every guy in the line up can hurt you with his bat! :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

Ah, what a great year! Wire to Wire, the Nasty Boys, Billy Hatcher, sweeping the A's! The memories! :)

This team's actually getting some comparisons to the 75-76 teams around here. Every guy in the line up can hurt you with his bat! :beer:

That would be great for you and I would support them as well because my Dodgers suck :ugh:

[WhoDeyBengals]

That would be great for you and I would support them as well because my Dodgers suck :ugh:
What do they need to do to fix that team?! It seems like every year they look good before opening day, and then they just tank it. What's the deal?

[Medford Bronco]

What do they need to do to fix that team?! It seems like every year they look good before opening day, and then they just tank it. What's the deal?

They suck :mad:

No just kidding on that. Their pitching is mediocre and they have a ton of injuries in the bullpen. No Eric Gagne has cost them at least 3 games so far this year.

They are 12-14 and being in a horrific division they still have a chance

Their starting pitching is so-so at best with Lowe, Penny, O Perez and Tomko

bullpen loss of Brazoben (spelling) as a set up man is not good either.

Lance Carter who used to be with Tampa is a nightmare as well :eek:

I will just root against the Giants and for the Reds and Bronson (cy young anyone) :D

[Calif. Bronco]

Cal bronco, what is wrong with the dodgers, they look sucky!

I agree - that game they blew on Sunday is really hurting them. I mean if they win that game and get the sweep then lose last night it's not as bad. I think we're getting about what we expected, aren't we? They do OK against lousy teams in their division (took 2 of 3 against Ariz. and SD, lost 2 of 3 to the Evil Giants) and struggle better teams outside their division (Houston, Atlanta, etc.)

It's actually going to be interesting to see how long Colletti lets this team go. I mean part of me says they're in such a lousy division that they should actually contend all year long if they hang around .500. Another part of me though says it may be time to bring up a few of these kids sooner rather than later. I predict he'll do something in between - namely bring up the kids to fill needs (like bringing Either up tonight cuz Ledee is hurt, Broxton to replace that piece of junk Carter, Loney for Nomar when he was hurt, etc.) but keep the rest of them down in Vegas for most of the season.

[I]Side note: hey there - as I'm typing this they just scored two in the first inning. Alas, though, Perez is on the mound so it probably won't last [I] :ugh:

[Medford Bronco]

I agree - that game they blew on Sunday is really hurting them. I mean if they win that game and get the sweep then lose last night it's not as bad. I think we're getting about what we expected, aren't we? They do OK against lousy teams in their division (took 2 of 3 against Ariz. and SD, lost 2 of 3 to the Evil Giants) and struggle better teams outside their division (Houston, Atlanta, etc.)

It's actually going to be interesting to see how long Colletti lets this team go. I mean part of me says they're in such a lousy division that they should actually contend all year long if they hang around .500. Another part of me though says it may be time to bring up a few of these kids sooner rather than later. I predict he'll do something in between - namely bring up the kids to fill needs (like bringing Either up tonight cuz Ledee is hurt, Broxton to replace that piece of junk Carter, Loney for Nomar when he was hurt, etc.) but keep the rest of them down in Vegas for most of the season.

[I]Side note: hey there - as I'm typing this they just scored two in the first inning. Alas, though, Perez is on the mound so it probably won't last [I] :ugh:


You are right as they blew another 5-0 game. This is the Dodgers right :confused:
Didn't they have pitching at one time in their history.

They look like a bad American League team (the Rangers) with no bullpen and mediorce starting pitching.

For surprises how about the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. It feels like Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris and Darrel Evans are back for Det and for the Red is Johnny Bench playing with Mario Soto, Tom Browning, Rob Dibble, Eric Davis and Billy Hatcher. LOL This is great for Baseball to see small market teams thrive :D

[Calif. Bronco]

You are right as they blew another 5-0 game. This is the Dodgers right
Didn't they have pitching at one time in their history.

They look like a bad American League team (the Rangers) with no bullpen and mediorce starting pitching.

For surprises how about the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. It feels like Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris and Darrel Evans are back for Det and for the Red is Johnny Bench playing with Mario Soto, Tom Browning, Rob Dibble, Eric Davis and Billy Hatcher. LOL This is great for Baseball to see small market teams thrive

It was actually a 6-0 lead :eek: :D Great comparison to the Rangers by the way!

I agree about the small markets. Even though I am obviously a fan of a huge market team, I also like to see these teams do well. Cincy and Detroit both have great baseball heritages and I would love to see those teams keep this up and re-energize the faithful.

[Gyro]

The Jays again beat the Red Sox, what a game, BJ Ryan comes back against Jason Varitek and strikes him out with a man on third, what a play. BJ still has a 0.00 ERA with 6 saves in 6 attempts, what a pickup by my Jays!!!! :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

The Jays again beat the Red Sox, what a game, BJ Ryan comes back against Jason Varitek and strikes him out with a man on third, what a play. BJ still has a 0.00 ERA with 6 saves in 6 attempts, what a pickup by my Jays!!!! :beer:

the Jays look good, but my Dodgers suck :ugh:
They remind me of a bad American league team that can hit with no pitching. Such as the Texas Rangers recently :jawdrop: Odalis Perez sucks as well.

[BVP]

Whodey, how about that Reds vs. Rockies game last night. Pretty good. :D

[Gyro]

Well, Josh Towers is having again a terrible outing, I think it's time we sent him to AAA to teach him a lesson. To go 0-6 is just miserable, assuming the Red Sox beat us tonight, I'd feel alot more comfortable with a minor leaguer on the mound... :mad:

[BVP]

I just saw that Helton is gonna play tomorrow! :rockon:

[WhoDeyBengals]

Whodey, how about that Reds vs. Rockies game last night. Pretty good. :D
Yeah, how about that one tonight? :D We split the series. One more series here, and then good luck the rest of the way. I wouldn't mind seeing a few more games between these two teams. They've been interesting, I'll say that.

How about Aaron Harang, by the way? That's 2 outs away from his second complete game of the year! :eek:

[Medford Bronco]

Well, Josh Towers is having again a terrible outing, I think it's time we sent him to AAA to teach him a lesson. To go 0-6 is just miserable, assuming the Red Sox beat us tonight, I'd feel alot more comfortable with a minor leaguer on the mound... :mad:

Al I watched the Sox game and Josh Towers is almost as bad as Lenny DiNardo :eek:

The Sox are my 2nd favorite team, sorry Al, but I like Toronto a lot more than NY. But my Dodgers are really really sucky and will end up in last place if they do not wake up soon. They are embarassing. :jawdrop:

[Medford Bronco]

Yeah, how about that one tonight? :D We split the series. One more series here, and then good luck the rest of the way. I wouldn't mind seeing a few more games between these two teams. They've been interesting, I'll say that.

How about Aaron Harang, by the way? That's 2 outs away from his second complete game of the year!

What is Harang on :O as he looks like cy young. The Reds look great and for your sake, I hope they win the division :salute:

[WhoDeyBengals]

What is Harang on :O as he looks like cy young. The Reds look great and for your sake, I hope they win the division :salute:
Before the season began, Bob Castellini (the new owner) arranged for all the great living Reds he could find to go down to Florida and help out during spring training. Harang got lots of great tips from Mario Soto (famous for the circle curve!). I think that the Reds are doing better because they had a lot of great talents from the past giving them pointers! Also, I love Billy Hatcher as the first base coach. We average over 1 steal attempt per game now! :D

[Gyro]

Well, Roy Hallady pitched a complete game four hitter last night, looks like he's getting back into form!!! :beer:

[Medford Bronco]

Well, Roy Hallady pitched a complete game four hitter last night, looks like he's getting back into form!!! :beer:


Can somebody say Cy Young :confused:

As for tonight I am looking forward to Sox vs Yanks with Beckett vs Johnson. (yeah the final will probably be 10-9 LOl)

and the Dodgers did not lose last night (they did not play. :jawdrop: )

[BVP]

Well, Roy Hallady pitched a complete game four hitter last night, looks like he's getting back into form!!! :beer:

Oh yeah, well Jason Jennings pitched a Complete Game Shutout. :P

I am against Halladay because he went to my rival highschool.

[RunYouOver]

I HATE the red sox.....

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

That was the worst ball game i've been to since game 7 of the 2004 alcs. :ugh:

[DevilSpawn]

The last time I saw an ass whoopin like that was when my father told me to pick a switch from the tree. Embarrassing, but we'll get em back tonight. Moose vs. Schill, I predict 6-2 Bombers riding on the Bernie Williams emotional factor.

And please A-Rod, DO SOMETHING!!

[horsesense]

being a Raider fan I figured you used to the A$$ kickings.. :D

[Medford Bronco]

That was the worst ball game i've been to since game 7 of the 2004 alcs.

NJ I like you and are a good poster and a good guy but I was happy last night, sorry :heh:

But I do like the Dodgers (who suck) better than the Red Sox. I also respect the Yankees and expect tonight to be a 3-2 game with both Schil and Mussina getting ND's and the bullpen deciding it. I have not idea who will win BTW.

I respect Jeter, Rivera, Posada and Torre. But I hate Johnny Damon. He is whining Here in a Boston Herald Article (http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSox/view.bg?articleid=138675) I respect what he did for the Sox in 03-05. If I was at the game I would not boo, but what does he expect. If Al Wilson went to the Raiders or Chiefs do you think everyone here would like it. :confused:

Anyways, bring back the Yankees of 1996-2000 when they had Jimmy Key, Wettland, O'Neil, Bernie Williams when he could still play, Brosious, Giardi etc. :beer: or couse add Jeter, Rivera and Posada

That team did not have Damon, ARod and Sheffield, all players I would not like on ANY team especially Sheffield.

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Well, I kinda love Sheff, because he doesn't take **** from anyone lol...represents the metropolitan attitude to a tee! :D

But I know what you are saying..i miss those yankees....paul o'neil, scotty b....joe girardi who ran his ass off for that triple in the '96 world series...jim leyritz...i could go on and on!....

always funny to hear people yap about the payrolls etc, because they yanks were winning more when they were spending less!

[Medford Bronco]

Well, I kinda love Sheff, because he doesn't take **** from anyone lol...represents the metropolitan attitude to a tee! :D

But I know what you are saying..i miss those yankees....paul o'neil, scotty b....joe girardi who ran his ass off for that triple in the '96 world series...jim leyritz...i could go on and on!....

always funny to hear people yap about the payrolls etc, because they yanks were winning more when they were spending less!

I agree with you the 96 team was sick with Rivera/Wettland at the end of the bullpen.

I hate Damon because of his attitude btw. It has nothing to do with NY as he is a cocky jerk. :eek:

He should take lessons from Jeter and my all time favorite Ron Francis on how to be a classy athlete :coffee:

[BVP]

I HATE the red sox.....

I HATE the yankees.

[Medford Bronco]

I HATE the yankees.

hey BVP I hope Schilling pitches a shutout tonight :D

[BVP]

hey BVP I hope Schilling pitches a shutout tonight :D

Well, the Sox are kicking ass already. Up 3-0 in the Top of the 3rd. WHEW! Damn, Let's go RED SOX!

[BVP]

Crap. Rocks lost 2 in a row. :(

Now we need to go win 2/3 at the Stro's.

[RunYouOver]

Theeeeeee Yankees win!!!

[DevilSpawn]

Well I was close, I said 6-2 and it was 7-3. Giambi is looking scary right now. :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Well I was close, I said 6-2 and it was 7-3. Giambi is looking scary right now. :D
On-base percentage of aroun .550! :eek:

[In-com-plete]

Hey Nomahh...I think I love you!

[Medford Bronco]

On-base percentage of aroun .550! :eek:

Yeah funny things happen in baseball. My Dodgers won had lost 5 in a row, have just won 5 in a row and Nomar is on Fire :beer:

[In-com-plete]

Funny things do happen Medford. We're a game over .500. :rockon:

I can't believe it! I thought it was the first time all year, but ESPNEWS said we were 4-3 at one point. Hopefully (fingers crossed) we can keep this up. It's amazing that when Kent starts hitting we start winning. :duh:

And Nomahh...I don't think it, I know it!



**Edit:
It's amazing how this thread loses attention once "Red Sox Nation" and "Evil Empire" threads are created.

[WorstTrollEver]

Yeah funny things happen in baseball. My Dodgers won had lost 5 in a row, have just won 5 in a row and Nomar is on Fire :beer:


I'm happy for your Los Angeles Red Sox, I mean Dodgers.

It's great that our cast-offs are working out well for you. :D

[In-com-plete]

I'm happy for your Los Angeles Red Sox, I mean Dodgers.

It's great that our cast-offs are working out well for you. :D
Or you could say the L.A. Giants (Lofton, Tomko, Cruz Jr., Kent, Mueller, Ledee, Ramon Martinez ) or the L.A. Braves (Furcall, Lofton, Drew, Odalis Perez).

[Calif. Bronco]

Or you could say the L.A. Giants (Lofton, Tomko, Cruz Jr., Kent, Mueller, Ledee, Ramon Martinez ) or the L.A. Braves (Furcall, Lofton, Drew, Odalis Perez).

It's about time we started getting some of these cast-offs! After all, the rest of baseball has been doing it for years. I believe the Expos, Mariners and A's have been especially good at stocking other teams' rosters in recent years :D

[BVP]

Uh, The Rockies just SWEEPT the Toronto Bluejays! :beer:

[Gyro]

Uh, The Rockies just SWEEPT the Toronto Bluejays! :beer:

Yea, that sucked.... :mad:




I'm really worried for the Jays right now, our injuries are just killing us and it looks like we're struggling to keep over .500, not good times in TO right now, it's a real shame :(

[In-com-plete]

Did someone say something about a sweep? Didn't L.A. sweep wannabe L.A.(Anaheim) this weekend?

Are there even any Anaheim fans on the board?

Anyway...12 outta 15 baby!

[horsesense]

Im an Angels fan.
Its been an ugly season so far. Hopefully the team will turn things around.

[WABronco]

Im an Angels fan.
Its been an ugly season so far. Hopefully the team will turn things around.
Heh, even the Mariners are better...that's bad.

[WABronco]

Im an Angels fan.
Its been an ugly season so far. Hopefully the team will turn things around.
Well, at least you've got a loaded farm system to look forward to. Outside of 3 or 4 guys there's nothing up in Seattle really (and one of the best is being blocked by that steaming pile known as Adrian Beltre).

[Medford Bronco]

I am happy my Dodgers have won 13 of 16 games. I never saw this coming. Thanks Nomar stay on Fire. :beer:

Brad Penny, JD Drew and this Ethier guy had been great as well. :beer:

[Calif. Bronco]

(and one of the best is being blocked by that steaming pile known as Adrian Beltre).


As a Dodger fan I am soooooo glad he's you guys' problem now. It was insane what he got after basically only one good year (and a few stretches of a nice month mixed in here or there).

[Medford Bronco]

As a Dodger fan I am soooooo glad he's you guys' problem now. It was insane what he got after basically only one good year (and a few stretches of a nice month mixed in here or there).
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Hmm I wonder if Mr. Beltre was taking you know some of those steriod things. :eek:

His AL numbers have been pretty pathetic. :ugh:

I am also glad we got rid of Jeff Weaver, he has been a stiff as well for the Angels with his 6.99 ERA. When will these guys realize it is much easier to pitch in the NL over the AL, just ask Randy Johnson :coffee:

[In-com-plete]

'
Hmm I wonder if Mr. Beltre was taking you know some of those steriod things. :eek:

His AL numbers have been pretty pathetic. :ugh:

I am also glad we got rid of Jeff Weaver, he has been a stiff as well for the Angels with his 6.99 ERA. When will these guys realize it is much easier to pitch in the NL over the AL, just ask Randy Johnson :coffee:
I don't know if easier to pitch in the NL. You'd think it would, but some people pitch better in the AL. Curt Schilling seems to do better over there. I think his best years might have been in AZ, but he seems to do great with the Sox. And look at Pettite. He doesn't seem to be the dominant pitcher anymore.

I did like Weaver while he was in LA. His only problem was mental. If he gets touched up for a couple hits he seems to lose it. Even if he there was an error he'd seem to lose focus. If someone made an E, he was going to give up a dong shortly after.

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

It's definitely easier to pitch in the NL in my opinion.

Take a look at team batting averages...AL teams consistently make up the majority of the top ten as far as average is concerned.

As for specific examples, Pettitte has struggled a little bit, but that's due to injury. In his one full year in the NL, his era was the lowest he's had in his career by almost a full half-run.
He gave up fewer hits in that year than he ever had in the AL (188 vs. 216 in the AL) (while maintaining at least 200 innings pitched)
As far as win totals are concerned, you have to factor in the horrible run support he receives with the astros as compared to the run support he received from the team of the 90's.

Randy might be another good example, but it's hard to say..maybe he's just getting old.

Bronson Arroyo seems to be another one.

Schilling's best years were definitely in the NL, but then again, he too is getting older.

When it comes down to it, you have 8 batters in an NL lineup, 9 in an AL one, and that makes all the difference.

[Calif. Bronco]

When it comes down to it, you have 8 batters in an NL lineup, 9 in an AL one, and that makes all the difference.

And the one thing people always forget is that you can pitch around the #8 hitter if you're in a jam in the NL so in those cases it's like having 7 1/2 batters. :coffee: