Major League Baseball Thread 2006 Season
09-22-2006, 02:45 PM
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09-24-2006, 12:24 AM
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whenever you pass a guy like Jimmie Foxx your damn good and doing something right.Jimmie had some great years with the A's also.(not Oakland though)
Quick Read for everyone:
When the Great Depression hit, A's owner Connie Mack softened the blow to his pocketbook by selling off some of his star players. In 1936, Mack sold Foxx's contract to the Boston Red Sox for $150,000 following a contract dispute.
Foxx played six years in Boston, including a spectacular 1938 season in which he hit 50 home runs, drove in 175 runs, batted .349, won his third MVP award, and narrowly missed winning the Triple Crown. In 1939 he hit .360, his second all-time best annual batting average. His 50 home runs would remain the single-season record for the Red Sox until David Ortiz hit 52 in 2006.
Quick Read for everyone:
When the Great Depression hit, A's owner Connie Mack softened the blow to his pocketbook by selling off some of his star players. In 1936, Mack sold Foxx's contract to the Boston Red Sox for $150,000 following a contract dispute.
Foxx played six years in Boston, including a spectacular 1938 season in which he hit 50 home runs, drove in 175 runs, batted .349, won his third MVP award, and narrowly missed winning the Triple Crown. In 1939 he hit .360, his second all-time best annual batting average. His 50 home runs would remain the single-season record for the Red Sox until David Ortiz hit 52 in 2006.
09-24-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Anyone went to this Orioles game last night when about 1000 fans walked out of the game? Talk about disgruntled.
09-24-2006, 09:01 PM
#1490
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
As weak as they have been, the years they won the series they had some really powerful rosters. Then they had fire sales.
09-25-2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
We have a great scouting organization. So many studs come out of here. We're a factory. Plus we've had 2 great GM's. Dombrowski turned around the Tigers and Beinfest has a WS ring and this year under his belt. Both WS teams were with a combo of prospects and vets.
).........plus signing Ivan Rodriguez for the other title.
09-25-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Hmmm, isn't 
a Sox fan? I trust your talking plenty of smack? 
a Sox fan? I trust your talking plenty of smack? 
He'll take it and like it.
09-25-2006, 03:59 PM
#1494
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
Girardi will be coming to the Cubs next season! Woo woot!
09-25-2006, 04:01 PM
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Let's hope Wood doesn't come back and Prior gets traded. The Cubs could also use Aramis as trade bait to get some healthy quality pitchers for a change.
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
09-25-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Let's hope Wood doesn't come back and Prior gets traded. The Cubs could also use Aramis as trade bait to get some healthy quality pitchers for a change.
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
on trading Wood. I'm not quite yet ready to give up on Prior. But, if he's injured yet again...
Immediate shopping list: Leadoff hitter, a starter, and a closer. The only thing I like about them is their middle relief.
09-25-2006, 04:07 PM
#1497
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Let's hope Wood doesn't come back and Prior gets traded. The Cubs could also use Aramis as trade bait to get some healthy quality pitchers for a change.
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
Yumchah and I would both be rooting for the Cubs. 
This is like the whole matter/anti-matter annihilation scenario.
09-25-2006, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
Please, no! If the Cubs play the White Sox in the series Yumchah and I would both be rooting for the Cubs. This is like the whole matter/anti-matter annihilation scenario.
Yumchah and I would both be rooting for the Cubs. This is like the whole matter/anti-matter annihilation scenario.That'd be like...like...yeah, it'd be cataclysmic.
However, on that note, if the two Chicago teams ever did meet, I'd be just fine if either won. It'd be kinda a yay-aw/aw-yay kinda thing since I'm one of those weirdos that cheer for both Chicago teams.
09-25-2006, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
on trading Wood. I'm not quite yet ready to give up on Prior. But, if he's injured yet again...Immediate shopping list: Leadoff hitter, a starter, and a closer. The only thing I like about them is their middle relief.
09-25-2006, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Let's hope Wood doesn't come back and Prior gets traded. The Cubs could also use Aramis as trade bait to get some healthy quality pitchers for a change.
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
Then we could hope that both the Cubs and White Sox get into the playoffs in the same year much like the Mets and Yankees are doing this yr. I want to see an Chicago World Series! (But probably not going to happen)
09-25-2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
on trading Wood. I'm not quite yet ready to give up on Prior. But, if he's injured yet again...Immediate shopping list: Leadoff hitter, a starter, and a closer. The only thing I like about them is their middle relief.
What, Ryan Dumpster not doing the job for ya?
And I thought Wood was planning to comeback and be your closer
09-25-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, probably. And considering how one-sided the relationship likely is, does he even ever have a comeback...?
He'll take it and like it.
He'll take it and like it.
We all know who wears the pants.
09-25-2006, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
What, Ryan Dumpster not doing the job for ya?
And I thought Wood was planning to comeback and be your closer
And I thought Wood was planning to comeback and be your closer
Hey, feeling a little hawt around the collar with those Astros creeping up...!??!?!??
09-25-2006, 07:15 PM
#1504
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Hey, feeling a little hawt around the collar with those Astros creeping up...!??!?!??
Puh-lease. Enjoy the cellar, punk. And who knew Griffey was such a good pinch-hitter after not playing for 3 weeks 
And it must be tough being a White Sox fan these days.
09-25-2006, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Puh-lease. Enjoy the cellar, punk. And who knew Griffey was such a good pinch-hitter after not playing for 3 weeks And it must be tough being a White Sox fan these days.
09-25-2006, 10:16 PM
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Yeah, thank goodness the whole White Sox WS champion thing is over. Cubs are never gonna win one, but at least I dont have them bashing me 24/7.
Scottman, the Reds will be right there with the Cubs watching the games and saturday morning cartoons at home too. For shame
Scottman, the Reds will be right there with the Cubs watching the games and saturday morning cartoons at home too. For shame
09-25-2006, 10:21 PM
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Yup. Nice way to go too for the ChiSox. The Indians scored two TDs on them.
09-25-2006, 11:09 PM
#1509
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
09-26-2006, 11:14 AM
#1511
Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
Yeah, thank goodness the whole White Sox WS champion thing is over. Cubs are never gonna win one, but at least I dont have them bashing me 24/7.
Scottman, the Reds will be right there with the Cubs watching the games and saturday morning cartoons at home too. For shame
Scottman, the Reds will be right there with the Cubs watching the games and saturday morning cartoons at home too. For shame
thanks for reminding me. I know I don't have any room to talk...I just like getting Yumchah excited
09-26-2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
thanks for reminding me. I know I don't have any room to talk...I just like getting Yumchah excited
Go read some Bengals-getting-jail-time articles, mkay...?
09-26-2006, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
So, how about them Bears!?
09-26-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, probably. And considering how one-sided the relationship likely is, does he even ever have a comeback...?
He'll take it and like it.
He'll take it and like it.
Whats there to say back? Detroit kicked ass this season... they derserved it.
Sox trailed behind them the whole season.
09-26-2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
I hate you.
Go read some Bengals-getting-jail-time articles, mkay...?
Go read some Bengals-getting-jail-time articles, mkay...?
Stay on topic you fools :troutslap
Where's IlliNorge at when I need him...he's pretty good at getting you Chicago guys fired up
09-26-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Stay on topic you fools :troutslap
Where's IlliNorge at when I need him...he's pretty good at getting you Chicago guys fired up
Where's IlliNorge at when I need him...he's pretty good at getting you Chicago guys fired up
This is between you and me, bucko. You keep him out of this. I don't need anything from the peanut gallery.
Ol' squirrel-face is already quite smug as it is...I don't need him to toss in his two-cents to the little discussion you and me are having.
09-26-2006, 10:52 PM
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O'RLY? Look who comes in here with their own little Chicago gang for backup...You probably PM'd gocubsgo and 04EuroAccordTsx when you heard me bashing your teams, huh?
And don't make me bring seattle dale into this, we both know that wouldn't be pretty. Remember, he's just a PM away
And don't make me bring seattle dale into this, we both know that wouldn't be pretty. Remember, he's just a PM away
09-26-2006, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
O'RLY? Look who comes in here with their own little Chicago gang for backup...You probably PM'd gocubsgo and 04EuroAccordTsx when you heard me bashing your teams, huh?
And don't make me bring seattle dale into this, we both know that wouldn't be pretty. Remember, he's just a PM away
And don't make me bring seattle dale into this, we both know that wouldn't be pretty. Remember, he's just a PM away
Not my fault no one else here cheers for sports teams in Cincy...?