MLB: 2011 Season Discussion Thread
#81
Yea, its so intense two Dodger fans put a 42yr old Giants fan in the hospital:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...paramedic.html
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lano...paramedic.html
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A crowd of supporters, some dressed in Los Angeles Dodgers attire, held a candlelight prayer vigil Wednesday night outside the hospital where a San Francisco Giants fan was taken after he was savagely beaten in a Dodger Stadium parking lot.
Faith leaders, community activists and residents joined the family of Bryan Stow for an emotional vigil that included prayers and moments of silence.
Stow, a 42-year-old paramedic and father of two from Santa Cruz, was punched in the back of the head by two assailants wearing Dodgers gear and fell to the pavement after the Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the Giants in the March 31 season opener.
Stow remained in a medically induced coma at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. He suffered a severe skull fracture and bad bruising to his brain's frontal lobes. Doctors removed the left side of his skull to relieve pressure on his swollen brain.
Dodgers fan Jennifer Hernandez attended the season opener, but did not witness the attack. Hernandez said she wanted to show her support for Stow and to counter perceptions raging on Internet message boards about Dodgers fans.
"It's disgusting what happened," said the 33-year-old Los Angeles resident. "It only takes a couple of bad apples to ruin the whole scene."
Stow's family cried and held on to one another when the John Lennon song "Imagine" blasted out of loudspeakers. Sniffles were heard in the crowd.
Police have been following up on dozens of leads since releasing composite sketches of the two suspects and urged witnesses to come forward. A $100,000 reward including contributions from the Dodgers and Giants is offered for information leading to the arrests of the attackers.
"If you're man enough to attack someone from behind, at least you should be man enough to face the consequences of your actions," first cousin John Stow said after the vigil.
The incident prompted the Dodgers to hire former Los Angeles police chief William Bratton to assess the team's security policies. Bratton, who quit the police chief job in 2009 to go work for a security consulting firm, will help the club develop a security blueprint that extends to both the stadium and its parking lots.
"There's no question that people ought to be able to go to a game, a Dodger game or any game, with their families and not be terrorized in the way this individual was, " Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said earlier in the day.
The vigil was organized by The Wall-Las Memorias Project, which helps Latinos with HIV and AIDS. The group is urging the public to combat violence and alcohol abuse among young adults.
"It's only a baseball game, " said Richard Zaldivar, the project's executive director.
The Giants will dedicate Friday's home opener at AT&T Park to Stow and pay tribute to the injured man in a special ceremony before the game.
Faith leaders, community activists and residents joined the family of Bryan Stow for an emotional vigil that included prayers and moments of silence.
Stow, a 42-year-old paramedic and father of two from Santa Cruz, was punched in the back of the head by two assailants wearing Dodgers gear and fell to the pavement after the Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the Giants in the March 31 season opener.
Stow remained in a medically induced coma at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. He suffered a severe skull fracture and bad bruising to his brain's frontal lobes. Doctors removed the left side of his skull to relieve pressure on his swollen brain.
Dodgers fan Jennifer Hernandez attended the season opener, but did not witness the attack. Hernandez said she wanted to show her support for Stow and to counter perceptions raging on Internet message boards about Dodgers fans.
"It's disgusting what happened," said the 33-year-old Los Angeles resident. "It only takes a couple of bad apples to ruin the whole scene."
Stow's family cried and held on to one another when the John Lennon song "Imagine" blasted out of loudspeakers. Sniffles were heard in the crowd.
Police have been following up on dozens of leads since releasing composite sketches of the two suspects and urged witnesses to come forward. A $100,000 reward including contributions from the Dodgers and Giants is offered for information leading to the arrests of the attackers.
"If you're man enough to attack someone from behind, at least you should be man enough to face the consequences of your actions," first cousin John Stow said after the vigil.
The incident prompted the Dodgers to hire former Los Angeles police chief William Bratton to assess the team's security policies. Bratton, who quit the police chief job in 2009 to go work for a security consulting firm, will help the club develop a security blueprint that extends to both the stadium and its parking lots.
"There's no question that people ought to be able to go to a game, a Dodger game or any game, with their families and not be terrorized in the way this individual was, " Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said earlier in the day.
The vigil was organized by The Wall-Las Memorias Project, which helps Latinos with HIV and AIDS. The group is urging the public to combat violence and alcohol abuse among young adults.
"It's only a baseball game, " said Richard Zaldivar, the project's executive director.
The Giants will dedicate Friday's home opener at AT&T Park to Stow and pay tribute to the injured man in a special ceremony before the game.
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Unbelievable...poor guy. Whoever did it needs curb stomped.
#82
Senior Moderator
Nice game thrown by Jackson against the Rays...
#83
Senior Moderator
:shakehead @ thugs...I hope they catch those cowards.
#85
on to the next one...
Our new 2baseman, Nishioka, out 6-8 weeks with a broken leg.
not a good start...
On a side note - Home opener is here and I've got my tickets in hand!
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On a side note - Home opener is here and I've got my tickets in hand!
#94
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Thank you for blowing a great game by Buerhle, Mr. Pierre.
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#95
In three starts, Edinson Volquez's first-inning ERA is 27.00. His ERA after the first is 1.38.
Guy gives me a heart attack every time he pitches.
Still can't believe we gave up Josh Hamilton for him, even though at the time Hamilton was a huge question mark for obvious reasons
Guy gives me a heart attack every time he pitches.
Still can't believe we gave up Josh Hamilton for him, even though at the time Hamilton was a huge question mark for obvious reasons
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#97
i-vtec soo good
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In three starts, Edinson Volquez's first-inning ERA is 27.00. His ERA after the first is 1.38.
Guy gives me a heart attack every time he pitches.
Still can't believe we gave up Josh Hamilton for him, even though at the time Hamilton was a huge question mark for obvious reasons![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
Guy gives me a heart attack every time he pitches.
Still can't believe we gave up Josh Hamilton for him, even though at the time Hamilton was a huge question mark for obvious reasons
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where is Aroldis Chapman for the Reds?
#100
Wow, both guys hurt on head first slides. I've said it before and I'll say it again, they're nothing but trouble.
I read the whole article on Hamilton...he's really blaming the 3B coach but I don't think that's fair, especially saying something about it to the press. If you have a problem with it, keep it internal and talk to him and Ron Washington about it.
#101
For instance, his second start this year. He got shelled in the first inning and kept moping around the mound, looking over at the dugout waiting to get pulled, but Dusty made it clear that he was gonna eat innings no matter what, and he ended up settling down and I believe we eventually won and he pitched four or five more scoreless innings.
Chapman is the man, I've seen him pitch in person twice, hitting 102, 104, 105 and mixing in a 90 mph slider making guys look stupid. Unreal when you see it in person. Only person I can say was anywhere in his area was a guy named Matt Anderson that played for the Tigers when I was a kid. Saw him at Riverfront hitting 100+ constantly.
In May, 2002, Anderson tore a muscle in the armpit of his throwing arm. After returning from the injury, he was unable to hit 90 mph on his fastball in his remaining days in Detroit, after regularly topping 100 mph on the radar gun, including a high mark of 103 mph twice.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotsto...rry&id=6036763
Anyways, I'm a little confused with how we're using Chapman. We signed him to be a starter, and he wants to start like he used to, yet this much time has passed and we're still using him in middle relief?!? Nick Masset proved again last night that he's not cut out for the job of setup man, so I think that promotion needs to come immediately, and then soon after that move into the starting rotation. But that's not Dusty's style, which is stick with guys until the bitter end while they keep failing hard
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#102
Eh, I've been critical of Dusty, but I don't blame just him for the stuff that happened in Chicago. Wood's arm was destined to explode, just by the violent delivery. While Prior had the better delivery, some arms just go out. Look at Volquez, Wainwright and countless others. Plus, nothing crazy happened in all those years he was in San Fran.
Some blame him for overusing them, but you know he was being pressured from above to keep running them guys out there during their playoff run in 2003. Things weren't the same back then, even though it wasn't that long ago.
My problem with him is, like I mentioned in the post above, sticking with guys that are messing up and not making any changes. We have three or four guys that would be great in the setup role, but he keeps running Masset out there to blow it in close games, and then our offense has to save us (exactly like last night). Why wouldn't he move Masset down and give him some confidence building innings in middle relief??![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
Sorry, I'm just ranting
Some blame him for overusing them, but you know he was being pressured from above to keep running them guys out there during their playoff run in 2003. Things weren't the same back then, even though it wasn't that long ago.
My problem with him is, like I mentioned in the post above, sticking with guys that are messing up and not making any changes. We have three or four guys that would be great in the setup role, but he keeps running Masset out there to blow it in close games, and then our offense has to save us (exactly like last night). Why wouldn't he move Masset down and give him some confidence building innings in middle relief??
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Sorry, I'm just ranting
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#104
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I'd sure love to have a closer for the ChiSox...
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#105
Lt. Gamble
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I love Furcal, but due to injuries, he's been on the decline the last few seasons. He's not as quick laterally as he used to be and he doesn't have that rocket arm anymore. As a Dodger fan, I don't think he makes or breaks our team, but when he is playing well, its a definite boost.
#106
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Well done Mr. Lee. Well done.
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#107
My Garage
#109
on to the next one...
#110
Three Wheelin'
#111
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And here's something to feel good about! (from SI)
New York Mets
The Mets need feel-good stories and in Jason Isringhausen they have one. The once ballyhooed New York pitching prospect (part of the mid-90s trio of pitching prospects, along with Paul Wilson and Bill Pulsipher, dubbed Generation K) has come full circle from his first team from whom he was traded in 1999. In between 293 career saves, he's had six elbow surgeries -- three of them Tommy Johns, the last of which required the ligament from a cadaver because he had exhausted his own -- not to mention several more operations on his shoulder and hip. But in first appearance with the Mets this year after signing a minor league deal in the offseason, he retired both hitters he faced.
The Mets need feel-good stories and in Jason Isringhausen they have one. The once ballyhooed New York pitching prospect (part of the mid-90s trio of pitching prospects, along with Paul Wilson and Bill Pulsipher, dubbed Generation K) has come full circle from his first team from whom he was traded in 1999. In between 293 career saves, he's had six elbow surgeries -- three of them Tommy Johns, the last of which required the ligament from a cadaver because he had exhausted his own -- not to mention several more operations on his shoulder and hip. But in first appearance with the Mets this year after signing a minor league deal in the offseason, he retired both hitters he faced.
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#114
Team Owner
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I'll tell you one thing about Izzy....you run him out there and have him throw the 8th inning if you have a lead until he physically cannot do it anymore. Mentally he is tougher than any of the other pitchers on the METS.
#115
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center today, accused of theft.
Leake, of Ludlow, was arrested after Macy's department store loss prevention employees stopped the Reds pitcher today after they say he took $59.88 in property from the store.
Police said the incident was caught on security cameras at the Downtown Macy's.
Leake, 23, was the Reds’ first-round draft pick in 2009, the eighth selection overall. He made his debut with the Reds last season, becoming just the 21st player since the draft was instituted in 1965 to make the majors without playing a single game in the minor leagues.
Leake went 8-4 with a 4.23 ERA last season. He’s 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA in three starts this season.
Leake, of Ludlow, was arrested after Macy's department store loss prevention employees stopped the Reds pitcher today after they say he took $59.88 in property from the store.
Police said the incident was caught on security cameras at the Downtown Macy's.
Leake, 23, was the Reds’ first-round draft pick in 2009, the eighth selection overall. He made his debut with the Reds last season, becoming just the 21st player since the draft was instituted in 1965 to make the majors without playing a single game in the minor leagues.
Leake went 8-4 with a 4.23 ERA last season. He’s 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA in three starts this season.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...Leake-arrested
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Last player I'd expect this from
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#116
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Who knew Bengals players played baseball...?
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#117
on to the next one...
#118
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Race you to last!
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#119
Go Dodger BLUE!!!!!!!!!!
Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Wed, April 20, 2011 -- 5:25 PM ET
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Major League Baseball Takes Over Operation of Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said Monday that he would appoint someone to oversee all operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers because of his "deep concerns" about the state of the marquee franchise.
But two people with knowledge of the situation said that he is also strongly considering forcing the sale of the team by invoking his "bests interests of baseball" powers to wrest the team from Frank McCourt, the owner since 2004, who he believes has mismanaged the franchise while enriching himself.
Selig said in a statement that he informed McCourt of his decision, which he said was made to "protect the best interests of the club, its great fans and all of Major League Baseball."
Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/sp...rs.html?emc=na
Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Wed, April 20, 2011 -- 5:25 PM ET
-----
Major League Baseball Takes Over Operation of Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said Monday that he would appoint someone to oversee all operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers because of his "deep concerns" about the state of the marquee franchise.
But two people with knowledge of the situation said that he is also strongly considering forcing the sale of the team by invoking his "bests interests of baseball" powers to wrest the team from Frank McCourt, the owner since 2004, who he believes has mismanaged the franchise while enriching himself.
Selig said in a statement that he informed McCourt of his decision, which he said was made to "protect the best interests of the club, its great fans and all of Major League Baseball."
Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/sp...rs.html?emc=na