MLB: 2008 Season Discussion Thread...
07-20-2008, 03:05 PM
#721
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Brewers deal for Giants second baseman Durham
07-21-2008, 02:06 PM
#723
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
^ So is it good riddance Willie for Mets fans?
But, I'm a METS fan and I support the 9 guys on the field and not the crap that always happens behind the scene.
07-21-2008, 02:07 PM
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07-21-2008, 04:08 PM
#725
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I don't come in here very often, but I don't see too many Massholes posting this weekend, either. 
I just hope the Angels aren't reverting back to their former (pre-Scioscia) habit of falling apart at the end of the season - or their recent (Scioscia) days of getting taken out in early post season round by the BoSox.
So, who's going to pick up K-Rod at the end of the season and for how much?
I just hope the Angels aren't reverting back to their former (pre-Scioscia) habit of falling apart at the end of the season - or their recent (Scioscia) days of getting taken out in early post season round by the BoSox.
So, who's going to pick up K-Rod at the end of the season and for how much?
07-21-2008, 04:20 PM
#726
Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Not for me. I don't blame Wille for what the METS went through at the end of last year and this season. I still think he is the best person for the job, but for some reason he wasn't the right person for right now. They needed a switch, of for no other reason, than a switch. Personally I feel the METS did a horrible job in how they got rid of him. It's shameful.
But, I'm a METS fan and I support the 9 guys on the field and not the crap that always happens behind the scene.
But, I'm a METS fan and I support the 9 guys on the field and not the crap that always happens behind the scene.
Yeah, that was pathetic. I mean, at least have some class and give the guy what he deserves when you're making a coaching change.
And sometimes I guess a change like that is all a team needs to get hot...you guys have looked good lately.
07-21-2008, 04:22 PM
#727
Originally Posted by moeronn
I don't come in here very often, but I don't see too many Massholes posting this weekend, either.
I just hope the Angels aren't reverting back to their former (pre-Scioscia) habit of falling apart at the end of the season - or their recent (Scioscia) days of getting taken out in early post season round by the BoSox.
So, who's going to pick up K-Rod at the end of the season and for how much?
I just hope the Angels aren't reverting back to their former (pre-Scioscia) habit of falling apart at the end of the season - or their recent (Scioscia) days of getting taken out in early post season round by the BoSox.
So, who's going to pick up K-Rod at the end of the season and for how much?
I would be weary of signing him to anything long term. It seems like everytime he pitches his elbow is going to explode.
Those guys just don't last as long as other types of pitchers...but there are exceptions.
07-21-2008, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
I would be weary of signing him to anything long term. It seems like everytime he pitches his elbow is going to explode.
Those guys just don't last as long as other types of pitchers...but there are exceptions.
Those guys just don't last as long as other types of pitchers...but there are exceptions.
Also, if you don't have a decent pitching and hitting staff for him to support, then it's a waste.
07-22-2008, 10:21 AM
#731
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
:ibanothercubsmeltdown:
SHOULD BE WINS, RIGHT?!??!???
07-22-2008, 10:25 AM
#732
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You would think the last three home games against the Royals and Rangers would be wins too.
Unfortunately, with 3 wins since 2002 in Yankee Stadium, the Twins are proving they shouldn't be winning there now.
Unfortunately, with 3 wins since 2002 in Yankee Stadium, the Twins are proving they shouldn't be winning there now.
07-22-2008, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
You would think the last three home games against the Royals and Rangers would be wins too.
Unfortunately, with 3 wins since 2002 in Yankee Stadium, the Twins are proving they shouldn't be winning there now.
Unfortunately, with 3 wins since 2002 in Yankee Stadium, the Twins are proving they shouldn't be winning there now.
Ahem.
Zipit, Squirrel-lips...last time I checked, the ChiSox were still looking DOWN on your Twips.
07-22-2008, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
I would be weary of signing him to anything long term. It seems like everytime he pitches his elbow is going to explode.
Those guys just don't last as long as other types of pitchers...but there are exceptions.
Those guys just don't last as long as other types of pitchers...but there are exceptions.
07-22-2008, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
Yeah, that was pathetic. I mean, at least have some class and give the guy what he deserves when you're making a coaching change.
And sometimes I guess a change like that is all a team needs to get hot...you guys have looked good lately.
And sometimes I guess a change like that is all a team needs to get hot...you guys have looked good lately.
Plus, now he has a vacation for the rest of the year and he collects a couple million bucks. I'll take that deal.
I think the players stepped it up. Whether or not it was the change, that's why the METS are hot.
07-23-2008, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
Let me be the first to say that the Twins have laid down like a bunch of bedwetters in Yankee Stadium again. 
So, when do our teams play again...?
07-23-2008, 03:01 PM
#740
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Just like they did against the ChiSox in the last series they had too.
So, when do our teams play again...?
I don't know when the Twins play the Cubs next.
07-23-2008, 03:03 PM
#741
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
Or they got beat by a good team who has had some great pitching as of late.
07-23-2008, 08:12 PM
#742
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
Rodriguez helps. Watching him this series, he's probably twice as good as the next best player in MLB.
Oh lookee...ChiSox won. Further back your team goes.......
07-23-2008, 08:13 PM
#743
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to Quentin's 2-HR day...AL-leader in bombs, right? 
07-23-2008, 10:13 PM
#744
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Oooo...ChiSox against Tigers soon.
This should be a telling series if Detroit is ever going to have a chance at anything or amount to being the greatest MLB-bust...evar.
This should be a telling series if Detroit is ever going to have a chance at anything or amount to being the greatest MLB-bust...evar.
07-24-2008, 11:00 AM
#750
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No...seriously. Knowing the history of the guy we're dealing with, Kerry Wood figures to become the first player whose blister requires season-ending Tommy John surgery.
07-24-2008, 03:48 PM
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IlliNorge: Question for you about Liriano...why are your Twips taking their merry time in calling him up? He's really go nothing to prove down in AAA...? 
And in the meantime, Hernandez is not exactly lights out.
And in the meantime, Hernandez is not exactly lights out.
07-24-2008, 03:55 PM
#753
^
I read his agent is getting pissed. Accusing them of limiting his starts so he doesn't meet a standard on his contract, therefore them not having to pay him...? Can't remember the whole story.
I read his agent is getting pissed. Accusing them of limiting his starts so he doesn't meet a standard on his contract, therefore them not having to pay him...? Can't remember the whole story.
07-24-2008, 03:56 PM
#754
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Originally Posted by Scottman111
^
I read his agent is getting pissed. Accusing them of limiting his starts so he doesn't meet a standard on his contract, therefore them not having to pay him...? Can't remember the whole story.
I read his agent is getting pissed. Accusing them of limiting his starts so he doesn't meet a standard on his contract, therefore them not having to pay him...? Can't remember the whole story.
They filed an appeal to the MLBPA I think...
07-24-2008, 04:09 PM
#755
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
IlliNorge: Question for you about Liriano...why are your Twips taking their merry time in calling him up? He's really go nothing to prove down in AAA...?
And in the meantime, Hernandez is not exactly lights out.
And in the meantime, Hernandez is not exactly lights out.
His agent is a schmuck. He filed a grievance with the MLBPA alleging the Twins haven't called him up to save money and delay arbitration rights on him. It pissed off Gardenhire.
07-24-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by IlliNorge
They definitely will not tinker with the four young guys in the rotation. Which leaves Hernandez, who has 10 wins and is the mentor for the rest of the rotation. And for some crazy reason the team scores 6 runs a game for him.
His agent is a schmuck. He filed a grievance with the MLBPA alleging the Twins haven't called him up to save money and delay arbitration rights on him. It pissed off Gardenhire.
His agent is a schmuck. He filed a grievance with the MLBPA alleging the Twins haven't called him up to save money and delay arbitration rights on him. It pissed off Gardenhire.
Personally, it's fine by me that the Twips are keeping such a valuable asset off the team but I'm just absolutely puzzled by their logic with keeping him in Triple A...
07-24-2008, 04:29 PM
#757
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Oof...and no spot in the bullpen even? I'd say Liriano could do well as a setup for Nathan then? Or maybe someone right now in the rotation?
Personally, it's fine by me that the Twips are keeping such a valuable asset off the team but I'm just absolutely puzzled by their logic with keeping him in Triple A...
Personally, it's fine by me that the Twips are keeping such a valuable asset off the team but I'm just absolutely puzzled by their logic with keeping him in Triple A...
07-26-2008, 01:23 AM
#758
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Lotsa thanks to roll out tonight.
First and foremost: Thank-you, Jermaine Dye.
Thank-you also, Todd Jones for serving up that gift...
And last but not least...thank-you to the overrated Indians for finally giving all the early preseason experts who picked them to be a possible division winner something to crow about.
First and foremost: Thank-you, Jermaine Dye.
Thank-you also, Todd Jones for serving up that gift...
And last but not least...thank-you to the overrated Indians for finally giving all the early preseason experts who picked them to be a possible division winner something to crow about.
07-26-2008, 02:57 PM
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It's incredibly frustrating seeing the Cubs pitching so well and the offense doing jack crap to support them. I can't see the Cubs putting up anything else today.
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07-27-2008, 02:12 AM
#760
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
It's incredibly frustrating seeing the Cubs pitching so well and the offense doing jack crap to support them. I can't see the Cubs putting up anything else today.
/rant
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