Yumcha

So, anyone think Buchholz is cheating? Some announcers recently accused him of doctoring the ball before he throws...

EhkoXC

I haven't seen him pitch yet this year, but I did see a clip of his routine on Sportscenter.

He is pitching really well, but the complaints aren't coming from opposing hitters, so I'm not sure I buy the idea of him doctoring the ball. To me this just sounds like some announcer trying to get his name in the news.

Scottman111

Has been an interesting year so far. Had a great time in Florida for spring training...saw the Tigers @ Phillies in Clearwater and Rays @ Orioles in Sarasota.

Have been to a few Reds games so far, on of which was a 15-0 ass whipping of the Nats. Might go tomorrow night against the Braves.

Also, headed to Pittsburgh at the end of the month to watch the Reds vs. Pirates for two games

Scottman111

As for Buchholz, I think there was something more than just rosin and water on his arm. If Jack Morris is calling somebody out on it I'll listen.

I lost most of whatever respect I had for Dennis Eckersley because of some of the stupid stuff he was saying about this. If you didn't hear it, he was talking down to anybody that wanted to question it because they weren't in the Hall of Fame...was throwing insults like a cocky teenager

RaviNJCLs

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I agree.

Interesting comments on MLB Radio earlier about it. They said that they are not sure that any of the younger pitchers will even know what to do with a foreign substance.

Scottman111

Inevitably, the Mike Stanton trade rumors have been flying. Interesting proposed trade to the Reds for a bunch of our top prospects. I can't say I'm completely against it either since it would be more than a rental.

I'm not panicking yet but our offense is sputtering with Ludwick in LF, and who knows when he'll be back and how effective he'll be when he is. I wasn't aware of how low our OF depth was in the minors until now.

In Walt Jocketty I trust!

Scottman111

Forgot to mention the "change of scenery" aspect for him that I've always felt was underrated when talking about trades like these (see Justin Upton as a recent example).

Imagine the tear he'd go on when he got here...worst team to one of the best, launching pad with a short left field as your home stadium, easier field to play defense in,...

RaviNJCLs

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"Harvey's better!"

9 innings
1 hit
0 walks
12 strike outs
1 bloody nose

And a fucking no decision. At least the METS won.

Scottman111

^ Nice effort, but yeah that ND has to sting. What happened with the bloody nose?

Speaking of injuries, sucks to see another pitcher get blasted in the head with a line drive (J.A. Happ).


Also, I recommend watching the Braves @ Reds game recap!!!

RaviNJCLs

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He was pitching with a bloody nose in the first inning.

MLB is looking at it as a foreign substance.

subinf

Oakland got fucked on the call today.

Scottman111

I don't know how long I've hated Angel Hernandez, but as long as I can remember. I remember a poll of MLB players in Sports Illustrated or something that voted him one of the worst umpires in the league. He really is awful, and a cocky fuck at that.

Watching Baseball Tonight, there were at least two other blown calls today. The one in the Jays/Rays game was comical.

There needs to be an overhaul of the whole thing in my opinion...replays, umpires, everything.

subinf

Apparently the Oakland feed showed the ball going over, the Cleveland one had the wrong angle. Shitty.

Not like Oakland is playing great, but yeah.

Scottman111

^ If one angle is obvious that it was a HR why does the other feed matter?

subinf

^ - It wasn't looked at by the umpire.

Yumcha

Another nice starting pitching by the ChiSox...and without Floyd and Danks.

Here's hoping they can win a few more and recover after such a horrid start.

Yumcha

Sigh. But, yeah...let's just admit that MLB is full of dopers and just make it legal.



http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb...3_a3&eref=sihp

Yumcha

Biggest hits would be to A-Rod, Braun, and Cabrera...



Mind you, A-Rod's career is over and his rep's in shambles anyhow.

Moog-Type-S

Remember kids:

If you're not cheating, you're not trying!

Yumcha

Full grades to A-Cheat and Braun for trying so hard!

civicdrivr

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I briefly heard about the possible suspensions, but are they lifetime? Hoping so so we can finally get rid of ARod once and for all

RaviNJCLs

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I doubt it will be a lifetime ban. Maybe 50 games. I think they need to make the first offense 1 season and a voided contract.

Scottman111

I'd like to know what Bartolo Colon is on this year!

BeezleTL85

Rangers got this tonight. Going with the over so beltre better keep smackin em

Gfaze

RaviNJCLs

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This just in.....The METS still suck. That is all.

That said....Wheeler will be here soon.

Scottman111

Had a good time in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. Watched the Reds whip some ass on May 31st and June 1st. It's a neat stadium, but not as a cool as some people have described it

Probably going to a day game against the Pirates on Thursday.

97BlackAckCL

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Sorry I missed you Scottie, it is a beautiful stadium, mainly because of the city view across the river. Always enjoy going there

Yumcha

Anyone else find it funny that A-Cheat got told to STFU by Cashman?

subinf

^ - Yes. And he isn't listening.

subinf

Damn, 51 pitch inning for STL in the A's game...

Gfaze

Bartolo is pitching like a Cy Young candidate.

Yumcha

Nice to see ChiSox pitching greatness in that 19-10 loss.

Gfaze

All you need to know about tonight's homerun derby:

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Yoenis Cespedes KILLED the ball!!!!

97BlackAckCL

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He was hitting awesome ^ I only made it through the first round, but he was very impressive

subinf

He was a beast. Very impressive to watch.

Gfaze

His title clinching hit to dead center was a thing of beauty.

http://wapc.mlb.com/play?content_id=28925839

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97BlackAckCL

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RaviNJCLs

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Miami has not scored a run since July 14th. 37 innings.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-bi...035810231.html

97BlackAckCL

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Ryan Braun