MLB: 2008 Season Discussion Thread...
07-09-2008, 10:58 AM
#642
Originally Posted by paz840
Harden!!! 
...the NL Central is starting to get more interesting
...the NL Central is starting to get more interesting
The oft-injured righty missed a month earlier this season because of a right shoulder strain. It was his sixth trip to the disabled list in his six-year career.
I like Gaudin though.
07-09-2008, 11:03 AM
#643
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Yo, OdellThurman111...! The Cubs just slapped your Reds up and down Wrigley Field today...YOU LIKE THAT!?!?? 
Pfft, obviously a fluke
And please, act more like gocubsgo please
07-09-2008, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Pfft, obviously a fluke
07-09-2008, 07:28 PM
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Nice...so, the BoSox scored 2 TDs and had 2 safeties against the Twips today.
07-09-2008, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Nice...so, the BoSox scored 2 TDs and had 2 safeties against the Twips today.
Come on Twins, a healthy Liriano is waiting in the wings.
07-09-2008, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
Well, when your starting QB is Livan Hernandez....
Come on Twins, a healthy Liriano is waiting in the wings.
Come on Twins, a healthy Liriano is waiting in the wings.
with ChiSox...IT'LL HOLD. 
And oh, they beat the Royals.
07-09-2008, 10:05 PM
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Yo, KiJanaCarterman111...! The Cubs just Zambranowed your Reds up and down Wrigley Field again today...YOU LIKE THAT!?!??
07-09-2008, 10:12 PM
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Oooo...kick@$$!...
The Twips and the Tigers get to kill each other for a series soon...
The Twips and the Tigers get to kill each other for a series soon...
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07-10-2008, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
So, like I said about with ChiSox...IT'LL HOLD.
And oh, they beat the Royals.
with ChiSox...IT'LL HOLD. And oh, they beat the Royals.
Plus they should stick Alexei Ramírez higher in the batting order and stick Konerko at the end or in AAA until he learns how to hit.
I'm sure they could get someone who hits better than .214 in the 6 hole.
He's the worst 1st basemen in batting average in the major leagues with 200+ at bats, hell you could even reduce that to 83+ at bats.
I'd go 82, but then Ben Broussard is hitting a nice BUCK FIFTY NINE.
07-10-2008, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Yo, KiJanaCarterman111...! The Cubs just Zambranowed your Reds up and down Wrigley Field again today...YOU LIKE THAT!?!??
I hope the trade for Hardin pays off. Also what's happened to Derek Lee? ..he's been stuck on 15 homers for ages..
8 homes in April, 5 in May, 2 in June, 0 in July...... isn't that opposite of his normal trend?
Zambrano is the man, and he got another basehit which lowered his BA to a cool .358....
07-10-2008, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by meaphool
Plus they should stick Alexei Ramírez higher in the batting order and stick Konerko at the end or in AAA until he learns how to hit.
I'm sure they could get someone who hits better than .214 in the 6 hole.
He's the worst 1st basemen in batting average in the major leagues with 200+ at bats, hell you could even reduce that to 83+ at bats.
I'd go 82, but then Ben Broussard is hitting a nice BUCK FIFTY NINE.
I'm sure they could get someone who hits better than .214 in the 6 hole.
He's the worst 1st basemen in batting average in the major leagues with 200+ at bats, hell you could even reduce that to 83+ at bats.
I'd go 82, but then Ben Broussard is hitting a nice BUCK FIFTY NINE.
So obviously you are wrong. And Joe Crede is the best third baseman in MLB.
07-10-2008, 01:32 PM
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Joe Crede is the 3rd best HITTING 3rd basemen in MLB (besides chipper and a-rod).
yes hes had some issues with errors this year but its a fluke... the guy has some of the most amazing defensive plays at 3rd base in the last 4 years.
yes hes had some issues with errors this year but its a fluke... the guy has some of the most amazing defensive plays at 3rd base in the last 4 years.
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07-10-2008, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX Wisc Badger
Joe Crede is the 3rd best HITTING 3rd basemen in MLB (besides chipper and a-rod).
yes hes had some issues with errors this year but its a fluke... the guy has some of the most amazing defensive plays at 3rd base in the last 4 years.
yes hes had some issues with errors this year but its a fluke... the guy has some of the most amazing defensive plays at 3rd base in the last 4 years.
he is very good defensively despite the stats, i'll give you that
07-10-2008, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX Wisc Badger
and pauly is coming off a rib injury... take it easy, he'll have his swing back soon.
And Thome seems to be getting his stroke back...all we need is Paulie to get back to what he's capable of and we just may have a team that matches the 2005 WS version.
Mind you, this team is already doing some nice work considering their offense is kinda meh when it comes to batting average.
07-10-2008, 02:14 PM
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Oh nice...Detroit seems to be laying the 
on the Twits...
on the Twits...
07-10-2008, 02:52 PM
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Crede's batting .260 16HR 49RBI
The following players have arguably better overall stats:
ARod
David Wright
Miguel Cabrera
Aramis Ramirez
Chipper Jones
Garrett Atkins
Mike Lowell
Evan Longoria
Jorge Cantu
Aubrey Huff (I think he's DHing though)
Mark Reynolds
I like Crede and he's on my fantasy team. He's a good power hitter but his career batting average is around .260.
The following players have arguably better overall stats:
ARod
David Wright
Miguel Cabrera
Aramis Ramirez
Chipper Jones
Garrett Atkins
Mike Lowell
Evan Longoria
Jorge Cantu
Aubrey Huff (I think he's DHing though)
Mark Reynolds
I like Crede and he's on my fantasy team. He's a good power hitter but his career batting average is around .260.
07-10-2008, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Oh nice...Detroit seems to be laying the on the Twits...
on the Twits... How can you let stupid Minny tie the game...!???
07-10-2008, 03:15 PM
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Yo, KiJanaCarterman111...! The Cubs just Zambranowed your Reds up and down Wrigley Field again today...YOU LIKE THAT!?!??
Good! One loss closer to Dusty Baker getting fired.
07-10-2008, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by paz840
you forgot the red text...there are probably 10 mlb 3rd basemen with better offensive numbers than crede
he is very good defensively despite the stats, i'll give you that
he is very good defensively despite the stats, i'll give you that
hes a top 5 3rd baseman for sure.
07-10-2008, 04:05 PM
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Freddy Dolsi am the suck too. Thank-you Detroit for choking. 
07-10-2008, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Freddy Dolsi am the suck too. Thank-you Detroit for choking.
07-10-2008, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Good! One loss closer to Dusty Baker getting fired.
Ted Lilly and the boys are allowing your Reds to feel good about themselves for one game. I mean, when you have Dempster and Zambrano hold Cincy to a .065 average (or something like that) over a span of 2 days...OUCH!
07-10-2008, 04:09 PM
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...right here.
Keep underestimating us. Chicago has been doing it since 2002....
:ib2005worldseriesandstillinfirstcomments:
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Oh nice...Detroit seems to be laying the on the Twits...
on the Twits... :ib2005worldseriesandstillinfirstcomments:
Not even your mod status can erase that post.
07-10-2008, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
Way too late. The cat's out of the bag. The horse is out of the barn. I think I'll respond to this post.....
Oh well, there's always tomorrow. Here's hoping they kill each other in this series.
07-10-2008, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
...right here.
Keep underestimating us. Chicago has been doing it since 2002....
:ib2005worldseriesandstillinfirstcomments:
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Keep underestimating us. Chicago has been doing it since 2002....
:ib2005worldseriesandstillinfirstcomments:
Not even your mod status can erase that post.
Sooooo...I guess it's no big accomplishment for your Twits to beat them.
07-10-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Okay...but, it was against the Tigers and please remember, the ChiSox padded their numbers nicely by spanking them up and down the baseball diamond when they played each other too.
Sooooo...I guess it's no big accomplishment for your Twits to beat them.
Sooooo...I guess it's no big accomplishment for your Twits to beat them.
The Tigers are much better now, even without Magglio Ordonary. You'll see when you have to play them some 10 times from here on.
It IS a big accomplishment to come from 6-2 down after blowing three straight in Boston. You thought a Tigers win was a done deal.....
07-10-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
The Tigers are much better now, even without Magglio Ordonary. You'll see when you have to play them some 10 times from here on.
It IS a big accomplishment to come from 6-2 down after blowing three straight in Boston. You thought a Tigers win was a done deal.....
It IS a big accomplishment to come from 6-2 down after blowing three straight in Boston. You thought a Tigers win was a done deal.....
-ish and lose to your ON PAPER inferior team? I was really just following the press hype. Bad move on part. My bad. I'll actually never underestimate your team again when they play Detroit...Actually...any team. I think even the Mariners could slap the Tigers around.
And no worries...I actually look forward to when Detroit plays Chicago. I think the ChiSox has Detroit's number for the last couple'll seasons.
07-10-2008, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well c'mon. Any competent team in the League should be able to beat another if they are up by 4 runs late in the game. Who knew that the BEST TEAM BASEBALL MONEY COULD BUY would be so -ish and lose to your ON PAPER inferior team?
I was really just following the press hype. Bad move on part. My bad. I'll actually never underestimate your team again when they play Detroit...Actually...any team. I think even the Mariners could slap the Tigers around.
-ish and lose to your ON PAPER inferior team? I was really just following the press hype. Bad move on part. My bad. I'll actually never underestimate your team again when they play Detroit...Actually...any team. I think even the Mariners could slap the Tigers around.
The Twins are inferior on paper to most AAA teams. Kevin Slowey? Breslow? Guerrier FTW? Nick Punto? Denard Span? The Twins batted a washed up backup catcher in the 3-hole today. 
Justin Morneau 5-for-5, GW HR.
And no worries...I actually look forward to when Detroit plays Chicago. I think the ChiSox has Detroit's number for the last couple'll seasons.
Let's hope Sheffield is still on the DL so I don't have any problems pulling for them.
07-10-2008, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
That's better. You've been properly rebuked. The Twins are inferior on paper to most AAA teams. Kevin Slowey? Breslow? Guerrier FTW? Nick Punto? Denard Span? The Twins batted a washed up backup catcher in the 3-hole today.
Justin Morneau 5-for-5, GW HR.
I'm still afraid of Detroit. Which is good because they'll be battling Chicago for second place in September. Let's hope Sheffield is still on the DL so I don't have any problems pulling for them.
The Twins are inferior on paper to most AAA teams. Kevin Slowey? Breslow? Guerrier FTW? Nick Punto? Denard Span? The Twins batted a washed up backup catcher in the 3-hole today. Justin Morneau 5-for-5, GW HR.
I'm still afraid of Detroit. Which is good because they'll be battling Chicago for second place in September.
Let's hope Sheffield is still on the DL so I don't have any problems pulling for them. Naw...as much as it would've been nice to see your Twips fall further back of the ChiSox...watching the GREATEST TEAM MONEY CAN BUY AND 2008-2009 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS choke to a team of no-names is just as good.
Heck...if your team won all 4 against Detroit wouldn't be a terrible thing either. After all, I'm sure the ChiSox can take care of the Twips again just like last time if the meet up later in the season.
So...yeah. Sweep the Whiggers.
07-10-2008, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX Wisc Badger
there aren't 10 better... maybe 4 and a few who are very close.... longoria comes to mind.
hes a top 5 3rd baseman for sure.
hes a top 5 3rd baseman for sure.
...if you are talking about 2008 hitting stats, there are at least 10 3rd basemen as good or better than Crede
07-10-2008, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by paz840
see post #661
...if you are talking about 2008 hitting stats, there are at least 10 3rd basemen as good or better than Crede
...if you are talking about 2008 hitting stats, there are at least 10 3rd basemen as good or better than Crede
stats vs all 3B in the MLB
#18 in AB's (so he's had less opportunities to hit/score than most other guys in consideration)
#7 in HR's
#11 in RBI's
#27 in SO (lower rank is good in this case)
and yes he's only batting .260 right now but hey.... the team is scoring, they are winning and he just got into his 1st AS game so he's doing something right.
Also compared to 3B in the AL he's tied for 2nd in HR's , 4th in RBI's and #7th in slugging.
He might be semi-slumping right now but he's a quality 3B who if he stays healthy and consistent is a clutch performer. Any guy who's on pace for 32-35 HR's is frickin good in my eyes, despite batting .260
07-10-2008, 08:13 PM
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No way Crede is an All-Star. Only you and Harrelson believe that. Francona put him on the team because only one White Sox would have been too embarassing.
And thanks to America, neither is Dye (although I did vote for him).
And thanks to America, neither is Dye (although I did vote for him).
07-10-2008, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
No way Crede is an All-Star. Only you and Harrelson believe that. Francona put him on the team because only one White Sox would have been too embarassing.
And thanks to America, neither is Dye (although I did vote for him).
And thanks to America, neither is Dye (although I did vote for him).
pshhhhh yeah thats an intelligent statement.
If Francona wanted to put one on just to make it look better... he'd have picked Dye over Crede... hell, I'm a HUGE Crede fan and I would have picked Dye over him.
07-10-2008, 08:36 PM
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and thats total crap america ... way to fuck up the vote... Longoria is good, i'll admit that but Dye is SO hot right now.... how can you pass that up?