MLB: 2010 Season Discussion Thread
at Rodriguez...jackass 
08-18-2010, 06:42 AM
#642
Banned
Agree, but some people were going wild about it.
Here's a good article from Joe Posnanski about it (who is one of the best baseball/sports writers around IMO...I read his stuff all the time):
http://joeposnanski.si.com/2010/08/16/the-second-guess/
Here's a good article from Joe Posnanski about it (who is one of the best baseball/sports writers around IMO...I read his stuff all the time):
http://joeposnanski.si.com/2010/08/16/the-second-guess/
fucking TB Rays!
08-18-2010, 11:44 AM
#646
Senior Moderator
08-18-2010, 11:46 AM
#647
Senior Moderator
08-18-2010, 02:29 PM
#648
08-18-2010, 02:29 PM
#649
08-18-2010, 03:00 PM
#650
Senior Moderator
Stupid Hendry. Stupid Hendry giving Zambrano the ace contract and then shooting himself in the foot for every other true ace that became available. Stupid Hendry for trading away good players (like DeRosa). Stupid Hendry for signing free-swinging no-plate displined players like A-Ram and Soriano.
Stupid Hendry for prolonging the drought. Stupid stupid stupid.
08-19-2010, 10:54 AM
#654
on to the next one...
08-19-2010, 11:01 AM
#655
Senior Moderator
08-20-2010, 08:53 AM
#658
Chicago may still have a chance.
That AL central race always goes down to the wire.
Has anyone been to Target field? I don't hear anything about that stadium. I've seen it on TV and it looks nice. Minneapolis/St.Paul is a great city, clean and friendly people.
That AL central race always goes down to the wire.
Has anyone been to Target field? I don't hear anything about that stadium. I've seen it on TV and it looks nice. Minneapolis/St.Paul is a great city, clean and friendly people.
08-20-2010, 12:19 PM
#659
08-20-2010, 02:49 PM
#660
Team Owner
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And 2011 will only be good if there are some changes. Not sure if you caught them this morning, but they broke down the line up an on paper there is not a lot missing. I think the 2010 METS are one of the most under-performing teams in baseball. I hate to say it, but I think Omar did a good job in putting the parts there, but the managers and coaches did not do a great job, and the players have not come together as a team at all. It didn't help that Bay didn't do shit and Beltran was out a lot longer than expected and is still hurt.
Last edited by RaviNJCLs; 08-20-2010 at 02:52 PM.
08-20-2010, 05:54 PM
#661
Senior Moderator
08-20-2010, 08:33 PM
#665
S E L L
This one's a fake but it's still pretty cool. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSGqK...eature=related
I love the stunned look of the catcher and outfielder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSGqK...eature=related
I love the stunned look of the catcher and outfielder.
08-20-2010, 09:57 PM
#666
on to the next one...
And yes, I have row 1 season tickets to Target Field - I've been to about 20 games so far this year. It is absolutely fantastic, especially considering the dump we came from. It was recently ranked #1 baseball venue, and the fact that the team is winning makes it all that much better.
If I were new to this country, this probably wouldn't be my first choice in places to live, but MSP really is great.
08-21-2010, 08:06 AM
#667
^Nice.
Does Target field play like a hitters park or a pitchers park? it looks a bit neutral, but do balls jet out of the stadium?
Our Citifield is huge and i love the fact that it is a true pitchers park.
Im not too crazy about Jerry. I like his style better than Willie's though.
Omar did a decent job and also some mistakes. Castillo, Perez, acting a fool in public(Adam Rubin, firing Willie in CA, etc.) did him in. I have to say though, our farm system that was bad is now actually pretty nice. Mets have a lot of young talent at all positions...
*Sigh. Well, there's that universal saying, "there's always next year."
Does Target field play like a hitters park or a pitchers park? it looks a bit neutral, but do balls jet out of the stadium?
Our Citifield is huge and i love the fact that it is a true pitchers park.
100% agree. I have an app on my phone and I get to listen to WFAN on my commute. I actually think he is a great addition to WFAN. Probably one of the smarter baseball guys.
And 2011 will only be good if there are some changes. Not sure if you caught them this morning, but they broke down the line up an on paper there is not a lot missing. I think the 2010 METS are one of the most under-performing teams in baseball. I hate to say it, but I think Omar did a good job in putting the parts there, but the managers and coaches did not do a great job, and the players have not come together as a team at all. It didn't help that Bay didn't do shit and Beltran was out a lot longer than expected and is still hurt.
And 2011 will only be good if there are some changes. Not sure if you caught them this morning, but they broke down the line up an on paper there is not a lot missing. I think the 2010 METS are one of the most under-performing teams in baseball. I hate to say it, but I think Omar did a good job in putting the parts there, but the managers and coaches did not do a great job, and the players have not come together as a team at all. It didn't help that Bay didn't do shit and Beltran was out a lot longer than expected and is still hurt.
Omar did a decent job and also some mistakes. Castillo, Perez, acting a fool in public(Adam Rubin, firing Willie in CA, etc.) did him in. I have to say though, our farm system that was bad is now actually pretty nice. Mets have a lot of young talent at all positions...
*Sigh. Well, there's that universal saying, "there's always next year."
08-21-2010, 10:52 AM
#670
08-21-2010, 10:56 AM
#672
I know they're still trying to get him to develop his secondary pitches, but he's been lights out starting and in the bullpen at AAA
08-22-2010, 12:59 PM
#673
Team Owner
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Piniella to step down after Sunday's game
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Man....the Cubs really killed his desire for the game.
By Bailey Stephens / MLB.com
08/22/10 11:51 AM ET
Sunday's series finale against the Braves will be manager Lou Piniella's final game at the helm of the Cubs, the club announced on Sunday.
Piniella will step down after Sunday's contest because of family issues. Third-base coach Mike Quade will take over the team for the rest of the season.
"When I previously announced my intentions to retire at the end of the season, a primary reason for my decision was that it would allow me to spend more valuable time with my family," said Piniella in the announcement. "That time has unfortunately gotten here sooner than I could have ever expected. As many know, the several weeks since that announcement was made have been very difficult on a family level, requiring two leaves of absence from the club. While I fully intended to manage this club the rest of the season, a family situation at home now requires my full attention."
The veteran skipper, who had announced his intention to retire after this season, missed several games earlier this season to be with his mother, who is reportedly in declining health.
Piniella compiled a 316-292 record over three-plus seasons with the Cubs. In 2007-08, Piniella became the first Cubs manager in 100 years to lead the team to consecutive postseason apperances.
"Lou helped raise the bar here for this entire organization, and for that we'll be forever thankful," said Cubs GM Jim Hendry. "We understand he needs to be with his family and respect his decision to retire at this time. We salute his tremendous career and wish him and his family long-term health and happiness."
08/22/10 11:51 AM ET
Sunday's series finale against the Braves will be manager Lou Piniella's final game at the helm of the Cubs, the club announced on Sunday.
Piniella will step down after Sunday's contest because of family issues. Third-base coach Mike Quade will take over the team for the rest of the season.
"When I previously announced my intentions to retire at the end of the season, a primary reason for my decision was that it would allow me to spend more valuable time with my family," said Piniella in the announcement. "That time has unfortunately gotten here sooner than I could have ever expected. As many know, the several weeks since that announcement was made have been very difficult on a family level, requiring two leaves of absence from the club. While I fully intended to manage this club the rest of the season, a family situation at home now requires my full attention."
The veteran skipper, who had announced his intention to retire after this season, missed several games earlier this season to be with his mother, who is reportedly in declining health.
Piniella compiled a 316-292 record over three-plus seasons with the Cubs. In 2007-08, Piniella became the first Cubs manager in 100 years to lead the team to consecutive postseason apperances.
"Lou helped raise the bar here for this entire organization, and for that we'll be forever thankful," said Cubs GM Jim Hendry. "We understand he needs to be with his family and respect his decision to retire at this time. We salute his tremendous career and wish him and his family long-term health and happiness."
08-22-2010, 02:39 PM
#674
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yea they did. Things must be really shitty for him at the moment that he cant even finish this month.
I wonder if hes thinking about coming back in a few years.
I wonder if hes thinking about coming back in a few years.
08-22-2010, 10:57 PM
#679
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
The second part of my post still stands though.
