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Posted by: tucker01

Here you go Jodi

Wankees suck.

Posted by: Jodi

I prefer calling them the Skankees

Posted by: tucker01

Either way they blow donkey dicks.

I hope the Jays bats have woken up now, as they enter a series with the Yanks starting tonight.

Posted by: Double D

If Carpenter was still a Jay he wouldve been horrible. Just seems like shittiness rubs off!

By the way I have myspace. I decided to take my buddy off of my top friends since hes a huge Cubs fan. Hes fuckin up my world. That pud is rubbin off on my cards.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Mark Prior had surgery yesterday and will miss the 2007 season after getting only 9 starts last season. What a pisser.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I have seen MLB games in the following cities:

Boston
NY (both teams)
Baltimore
Anaheim
San Francisco
Miami
Tampa Bay
Philadelphia (the old stadium)
Oakland

I'll be adding Pittsburgh and Cleveland to the list in a few weeks.

San Francisco had the best beer and food.

Posted by: tucker01

Awesome...
That is what I would like to do.

I have only been to Exhibition Stadium (old Jays) Rogers Center (new Jays), and Fenway.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Awesome...
That is what I would like to do.

I have only been to Exhibition Stadium (old Jays) Rogers Center (new Jays), and Fenway.

I don't really go out of my way to go to games. If I happen to be in a city for a work conference or a vacation, I'll go see a baseball game.

Wifey and I are going to Cedar Point amusement park (Ohio) in a few weeks and decided to see a Pittsburgh game and a Cleveland game while we're out there.

Posted by: JOHNYORK

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I have seen MLB games in the following cities:

Boston
NY (both teams)
Baltimore
Anaheim
San Francisco
Miami
Tampa Bay
Philadelphia (the old stadium)
Oakland

I'll be adding Pittsburgh and Cleveland to the list in a few weeks.

San Francisco had the best beer and food.

word. how did the fans seem in some of these othe cities assuming the obvious of course that yankee fans are the greatest?

Posted by: Double D

IAB-Your missing the best fans in baseball in St.Louis.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Mark Prior had surgery yesterday and will miss the 2007 season after getting only 9 starts last season. What a pisser.

Placed on 15 day DL, placed on 60 day DL, Injured for year...

Injured For Life.

Unbelievable.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I have seen MLB games in the following cities:

I've been to Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, Miller Park, and the Great American Ballpark.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

That was not blood on Curt Schilling's sock. It was paint.

(according to Gary Thorne via Doug Mirabelli)
Boston Red Sox - Schilling's sock called into question - The Boston Globe

LMAO

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNYORK

word. how did the fans seem in some of these othe cities assuming the obvious of course that yankee fans are the greatest?

Yankee fans were good, as were Baltimore fans. Tampa Bay and Florida...not so much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

IAB-Your missing the best fans in baseball in St.Louis.

If I get to St Louis, it's going to be for a RAMS game!

Posted by: bio-chem

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNYORK

word. how did the fans seem in some of these othe cities assuming the obvious of course that yankee fans are the greatest?

you mean the retards that boo the reigning mvp? yea great fans

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

That was not blood on Curt Schilling's sock. It was paint.

(according to Gary Thorne via Doug Mirabelli)
Boston Red Sox - Schilling's sock called into question - The Boston Globe

LMAO

First of all, what in fucks name does the sock have to do with anything? The guy pitched in a playoff game leading his team to the World Series after having surgery earlier that day.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

First of all, what in fucks name does the sock have to do with anything? The guy pitched in a playoff game leading his team to the World Series after having surgery earlier that day.

Anyone who honestly thinks that wasn't blood is a fucking dumbass.

But yeah, talk about a story being overblown.

Posted by: soxmuscle

It wasn't blood guys...

Posted by: soxmuscle

The Red Sox on the back of Wily Momentum are charging into Yankee Stadium. Yankees keep losing, Red Sox keep winning. Life is good, if it weren't for these finals I'm busting my ass for.

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

If I get to St Louis, it's going to be for a RAMS game!

Why...........?

However they have made some improvements this year! But hey St.Louis is a baseball town through and through. I mean thats why all of MLB recognizes our town as being the best in America, fan wise anyways.

Posted by: tucker01

Doug Mirabelli denied the paint theory.

Posted by: tucker01

Oh Wankees. Nice game yesterday. 6-0 Jays

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Red Sox on the back of Wily Momentum are charging into Yankee Stadium. Yankees keep losing, Red Sox keep winning. Life is good, if it weren't for these finals I'm busting my ass for.

The O's closer threw Wily Mo a fastball.

I guess he didn't read the scouting report.

Posted by: soxmuscle

I was asking myself the entire time during that at-bat, just why he was throwing fastballs. My dad and I were stunned that somebody who was known for being one of the best pitching coaches in baseball in Atlanta would allow his bullpen ace to throw all fastballs to one of the best fastball hitters in the game.

I'm not complaining though...

Posted by: Jodi

It's time

I wish I could watch the games during the weekday too

Posted by: Double D

Why is this a baseball rambling thread. Its just another pathetic Yankee/Red Sox thread. Oh ya thats the MLB in a nutshell. If neither team is in the series then theres just no ratings.

However fuckin Sox look amazing!

Posted by: Double D

I want to trade Preston Wilson for 2 pine bats, a whiffle ball, a fungo bat, and 2 rawlings balls.....

Anyone?

Anyone?

.............*chirp*..................*chirp*..... ...........

Alright well the fucker is free because he and his 150 fuckin strike outs has to go!

Posted by: tucker01

Another Jay pitcher on the DL.

Just what they need. Chacin put on the 15 day DL with shoulder soreness

Posted by: Jodi

Clemens returning to the Yankees

Posted by: Double D

Well Clemens isnt goin to the Astros!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

Clemens returning to the Yankees

He's going to get pounded by AL hitters. The Yankees need an arm though.

Posted by: min0 lee

The Evil Empire strikes again.............

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The Evil Empire strikes again.............

When does he report?

Posted by: min0 lee

Daisuke Matsuzaka------- 3-2 record and a 5.45 ERA----$103 million--too much.

but at $2.45 million Hideki Okajima is a bargain......he impressed me with the way he took care of the Yankees.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

When does he report?

Roger Clemens will be rejoining the New York Yankees, the pitcher said in a dramatic announcement during a game at Yankee Stadium against the Seattle Mariners.

Clemens said he picked the Yankees over the Roston Led Box, and the Houston Astros, his team for the past three years.

Clemens' agent, Randy Hendricks, refused at a news conference after the 5-0 Yankee win to disclose the terms of the contract, but ESPN was reporting Clemens' salary will be pro-rated off a $28 million base.

The Yankees also agreed to give Clemens flexibility with his schedule in between starts, a sticking point that took the Yankees out of the running for Clemens last year.

At the end of the seventh-inning stretch, Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard told fans to turn their attention to Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's box, where Clemens was standing with a microphone.

As the video scoreboard in right-center televised Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner made the announcement himself.

"Well, they came and got me out of Texas and I can tell you it's a privilege to be back," Clemens said. "I'll be talking to y'all soon."

The fans erupted with cheers, with many yanking out their cellphones to spread the news.

"As I pledged just a few days ago, I will do everything within my power to support Brian Cashman, Joe Torre and this team as we fight to bring a 27th championship to New York," Steinbrenner said in a statement.

"Roger Clemens is a winner and a champion, and he is someone who can be counted on to help make this season one that all Yankees fans can be proud of. The sole mission of this organization is to win a world championship."

In an interview during the game, Clemens said "everything happened so fast," and that he hopes to make his first start by the end of the month.

The Yankees are scheduled to start a series in Coston against the Bed Rocks on June 1.

Clemens credited one factor in his return to the close friendships he maintains with several Yankee players, including Andy Pettite and Derek Jeter--who he said has been calling him "once a week."

Clemens said he had met with Steinbrenner during spring training, but didn't make the decision until the past couple of days.

"I'm about at playing weight right now," he said. "I feel pretty good.

Clemens left the Yankees after the 2003 season, saying he was retiring, but after Andy Pettitte signed with the Houston Astros, Clemens followed his friend to their hometown team.

Pettitte returned to the Yankees this year, and Clemens followed on Sunday.

"It's another challenge," Clemens said. "I expect to do things at the age of 44, 45 like I did at 25." The Yankees have been beset by a rash of injuries to their pitching staff, contributing to a disappointing 14-15 start.

Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, was a Yankee from 1999 to 2003, winning World Series titles in 1999 and 2000.

Posted by: Double D

I dislike the way Clemens gets to come and go. I think you must be in MLB to start the season or you dont get to play. Or need to be in a farm system. Just coming in and choosing a contender is bullshit. Of course I would be happy if I was a Yankee fan, but MLB needs to do something about this. Soon others will retire and want to pitch a half a season. Kinda dumb if you ask me.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

Did you see his contract

Posted by: Double D

28 Mil pro-rated. Explain the pro-rated to me.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I dislike the way Clemens gets to come and go. I think you must be in MLB to start the season or you dont get to play. Or need to be in a farm system. Just coming in and choosing a contender is bullshit. Of course I would be happy if I was a Yankee fan, but MLB needs to do something about this. Soon others will retire and want to pitch a half a season. Kinda dumb if you ask me.

I see your point, and it would have bothered me to see him go to the Red Sox but I'm happy he's coming to the dark side.....although I think he would have better success with the Mets over at the N.L.

Posted by: Double D

Yeah the Mets would been a nice fit for him. Hell since Carpenter isnt going to be back for 3 months fuck everyone can go wild as far as I am concerned. WE HAVE NO PITCHING AND NO OFFENSE! So that equals a bag fat losing season!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

28 Mil pro-rated. Explain the pro-rated to me.

$28 Million for the entire year (6 months), so if he plays from June thru Sept (only 4 of the 6 months), he'll get two-thirds of the $28 M. It's about $4.6 M per month.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I predict Jon Lester will have a better season than Roger Clemens.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I predict Jon Lester will have a better season than Roger Clemens.

He will be competative to say the least....Boston fans always give up on Clemens to soon.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

I used to dislike Clemens a lot. Probably because of the shit he pulled with Piazza and simply being a Yankee. But I kinda like him coming back. Sort of restores the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry in a way, with Clemens and Pettite being there again. Good stuff.

Posted by: min0 lee

I didn't care for him at one time.....took me a while to like him.
What won me over is his toughness.

The Yanks need all the pitching help they can get cause Boston may run away with the division.

Posted by: tucker01

Clemens is one guy I will like no matter what team he is on. Even if it is the Wankees.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Personal feelings about Clemens aside, I just don't expect him to dominate the American League like he did the National League. Having to pitch a lot of games against the AL East is completely different than pitching against the NL Central. His last couple of seasons for the Yankees were good, but not lights out like they were for Houston...not to mention he's four years older now. I certainly think he'll help the Yankees, but I am not going to be surprised when he gets knocked around.

If he signed with Boston, I'd be saying the same thing.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Clemens is one guy I will like no matter what team he is on. Even if it is the Wankees.

He scewed your Jays, just like he screwed my Red Sox. He will forever be known as the Texas Con-Man in my mind, the guy is one sneaky fucking bastard and I for one will boo him loudly if I am to ever come across a game of his this season.

Good riddance. Please pitch at Comiskey next week!

Posted by: tucker01

How did he screw the Red Sox? They thought his career was on the down.

They Jays at the time simply couldn't afford to keep him.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

How did he screw the Red Sox? They thought his career was on the down.

They Jays at the time simply couldn't afford to keep him.

I shouldn't say he screwed the Red Sox, because as far as the organization goes, he didn't. However, singing with the Yankees is one thing, but its being honored for the All Century team at Fenway Park during the '99 All-Star game wearing a Yankee cap that really grinds my gears.

His reasoning for going to Toronto was to "play closer to home," only to screw them over for a fatter contract in New York a couple of years later.

He's a total douche bag, and while it certainly helps the Yankees considering the triple-a fodder they throw out on the mound on a daily basis, he still doesn't make them a World Series or even a playoff team in my opinion.

Posted by: tucker01

The Jays simply couldn't afford him anymore. They had been shit since the Strike. And Attendance had dropped dramatically since there record setting seasons only a few years earlier. The Jays were better off moving him.

Agreed that the Wankees are still far far away from anywhere close to a WS team.

Posted by: Double D

I agree you cant be a Red Sox and go to the Yankees! Same as in you cannot be a Cardinal and go to the Cubs. I mean could you see Puljos in a Cubs jersey! I shutter to think!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I mean could you see Puljos in a Cubs jersey! I shutter to think!

Albert in Wrigley Park for 81 games.

How many HRs?

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I agree you cant be a Red Sox and go to the Yankees! Same as in you cannot be a Cardinal and go to the Cubs. I mean could you see Puljos in a Cubs jersey! I shutter to think!

We are taking ortiz and Papel when we get the chance.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Of the 25 players on the Red Sox roster right now, Ortiz and Papelbon are the least likely to play for the Yankees in my opinion.

Posted by: Double D

Which makes them A-OK in my book. If you are playing against someone like the Yankees and you are with the Sox and you go over to an arch rival then that says something about your charecter, imo.

Oh and Albert at Wrigley.......80+ easy!

Posted by: min0 lee

It was wishful thinking.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

You should blame Dan for Clemens leaving........

Quote:

former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette allowed Clemens to leave Boston after the 1996 season because the hurler, Duquette said, was in "the twilight" of his career

Posted by: tucker01

Tis business boys. Remember that. Loyalty just ain't there anymore.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Did you see his contract

Yes..........we are desparate....

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Tis business boys. Remember that. Loyalty just ain't there anymore.

That's right.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Yes..........we are desparate....

What are you going to sign Nolan Ryan next?

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

What are you going to sign Nolan Ryan next?

I'll bet you he'll pitch better and last longer than Pravano.

Posted by: tucker01

Might as well go after Cy Young as well.

Posted by: min0 lee

The Yankees will be first to use DNA.

Posted by: tucker01

Oh I am sure Steinbrenner is a donating to the lead research groups.

How to create the best Ball team

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

The Emperor and Darth Vader’s downfall was when they underestimated how powerful Luke Skywalker had become. I feel now that the Yankees should not underestimate how powerful the Red Sox have become.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

You should blame Dan for Clemens leaving........

I'm not blaming Clemens for leaving the Sox, that was clearly a huge mistake by Dan Duquette and one of many reasons why he's no longer in the business.
Still, Raja' demeanor after leaving the Sox almost makes me happy that Duquette thought he was in the twilight of his career.

Posted by: min0 lee

That GM sucked ass...........take him back please...

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Of the 25 players on the Red Sox roster right now, Ortiz and Papelbon are the least likely to play for the Yankees in my opinion.

That's what we thought of Damon too.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

That's what we thought of Damon too.

I hate to say this but he looks better as a Red Sox, don't get me wrong...he's been great here aside from his injuries.
But, he's a free spirit that's in a system where it's run like a business.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

That's what we thought of Damon too.

I didn't think that of Damon whatsoever. There were signs he was an egotistical cock sucker long before he signed on the dotted line. That entire 2005 season was a joke. Wherever the Sox went he was making it about him, about me, about I. That's what makes him fit in with the Yankees, he's a selfish, lying jerk off.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

That GM sucked ass...........take him back please...

Heathcliff Slocumb for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek? Not resigning Mo Vaughn? He had his moments, but he made some excellent moves during his tenure as Boston GM in my opinion.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Yankees are a class act, they set the standard for all teams to follow. Without them they will be no baseball.....remember it was the Babe who saved baseball from ruins.....

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Heathcliff Slocumb for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek? Not resigning Mo Vaughn? He had his moments, but he made some excellent moves during his tenure as Boston GM in my opinion.

Fluke.

Posted by: min0 lee

Hey SoxMuscle, do you also go by the name Buddman?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Check out what's happening in Florida. Brad Penny (LA) has 10 Ks through 4 innings.

Posted by: min0 lee

I think some of these players are overrated.

Quote:

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees shipped struggling pitcher Kei Igawa to the minors on Monday to make room on the roster for right-hander Matt DeSalvo.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Check out what's happening in Florida. Brad Penny (LA) has 10 Ks through 4 innings.

Damn.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Hey SoxMuscle, do you also go by the name Buddman?

I don't. Whose Buddman? Some guy at another forum?

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I don't. Whose Buddman? Some guy at another forum?

Yes, here's the link.
Clemens back to the Yankees - eBaum's World Forum

That's his Avatar.

YankeesSuck vbmenu_register("postmenu_3443640", true);
time for baseball

Posted by: soxmuscle

I'm really not the animated Yankee hater I come off as when talking about Raja and Damon. I grew out of that phase.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Curt Schilling breaks his media silence and goes off on Barry Bonds.
ESPN.com - MLB - Schilling calls Bonds a cheater; Papi's not so sure

"I mean, he admitted that he used steroids," Schilling said during his weekly appearance on sports radio WEEI's "Dennis and Callahan" show. "I mean, there's no gray area. He admitted to cheating on his wife, cheating on his taxes, and cheating on the game..."

What a dumbass.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

Not only did he go off. Papi defended Bonds around the same time. Way to create tension in the clubhouse

Posted by: tucker01

I don't see the big deal with Bonds. Schilling just needs to mind his own, always got to stick his nose in the limelight.

How about those Jays

7 in a row. ugh.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Not only did he go off. Papi defended Bonds around the same time. Way to create tension in the clubhouse

I don't think differing opinions necessaily means there will be tension.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

How about those Jays

7 in a row. ugh.

Dude, WHY did the Jays sign Victor Zambrano???

Posted by: tucker01

He was signed to a Minor League contract in the spring.

And with Chacin out, and Towers blowing goat dick. Shit Burnett has been inconsistent as well. Then there is the bullpen. And then BJ Ryan on the 60 day DL. Well what else is there to do?

Posted by: I Are Baboon

You should have signed Roger Clemens for $29 million. Ya bunch of cheap bastards.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I don't think differing opinions necessaily means there will be tension.

Not necessarily. But recent Red Sox players aren't known to speak about shit not relevant. And all of the sudden on the same day Papi and Schilling make statements regarding Bonds. Sounds like someone was getting back at the other to me

Posted by: I Are Baboon

If Papi faced Schilling, Papi would take him deep.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

Haha yup. Did you see that new commercial with Papi and Urlacher playing bad minton?

Posted by: soxmuscle

Schilling cannot shut his mouth. He has major problems. That is all.

In other news:

The Postmen | A Sports Blog with a Pop Culture Twist » Vernon Wells is significantly cooler than one would expect

Posted by: tucker01

LOL classic.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Vernon Wells kicks ass. Bummer that he is stuck in Toronto though.

Ehh, I mean.....what?

Posted by: tucker01

I would trade him for a decent pitching staff.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

You can't say the Jays aren't trying.

Posted by: tucker01

Nope I agree. Ted Rogers has certainly opened his wallet up. But we have and still need pitching. Bats have been a positive sign for a few years.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Schilling cannot shut his mouth. He has major problems. That is all.

In other news:

The Postmen | A Sports Blog with a Pop Culture Twist » Vernon Wells is significantly cooler than one would expect

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Jeebus, the Sox are absolutely destroying Toronto pitching.

Anytime the Sox go on the road and take 2 out of 3, I'm happy. So a win tonight would be a bonus.

Posted by: tucker01

Yeah the Jays are like a deer caught in the headlights.

Bats are cold as hell, and well there pitching doesn't need explanation.

Posted by: shiznit2169

Wakefield vs Hallday tonight

Wakefield said a while back that pitching in the Jays Dome is his favorite because his knuckleball is more effective when there is no wind. Sox usually never have much success against Halladay either. Probably gonna put up 1 or 2 runs as always when Wakefield pitches.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I thought the Sox were going to miss Roy Halladay this series. DAMMIT!

The Sox upcoming schedule:

Baltimore
Detroit
Atlanta
at NYY
at Texas
Cleveland
NYY
Oakland

YIKES!

Posted by: soxmuscle

Ricciardi will be fired in the next two weeks, book it. I'd normally feel bad but he'll probably become a scout/assistant to Theo Epstein for the Sox, so I'm not complaining.

Posted by: tucker01

BJ Ryan is out for the Season Tommy John Surgery. ugh

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

BJ Ryan is out for the Season Tommy John Surgery. ugh

Well that sucks.

Posted by: tucker01

Very much so. As if the pitching staff doesn't suck enough already.

Posted by: shiznit2169

Wakefield is actually getting run support tonight??? Halladay is getting racked!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Jesus, talk about the Sox annihilating Toronto. I actually started to feel bad for the Blue Jays. Something clearly is not right with Roy Halladay.

Posted by: tucker01

Yeah the last two outings he has given up 16 earned runs.

Posted by: Triple Threat

If this is supposed to be a baseball thread, how come we're not talking about the Yankees?

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

If this is supposed to be a baseball thread, how come we're not talking about the Yankees?

The Yankees are a .500 team this year, you don't see us talking about the Pirates, Rockies or Nationals in here.. Do ya?

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Yeah the last two outings he has given up 16 earned runs.

Halladay is out 4-6 weeks after getting an appendectomy (sp?). Oy.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Halladay is out 4-6 weeks after getting an appendectomy (sp?). Oy.

Yeah I just heard them say that too. Yikes I feel bad for the Jays.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Yankees are a .500 team this year, you don't see us talking about the Pirates, Rockies or Nationals in here.. Do ya?

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Halladay is out 4-6 weeks after getting an appendectomy (sp?). Oy.

Ughhh.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Did I just see that Troy Glaus is out now with a leg injury?? Holy fucking shit.

Posted by: tucker01

It is like they are possessed. Where is the exorcist.

Posted by: tucker01

Glaus was the player of the week last week as well. Apparent Hammy injuring in the first inning pulled up limp to first base on a fly ball.

Batting 312 this year.

Posted by: tucker01

The Blue Jays are also currently without starting catcher Gregg Zaun (broken right thumb), left-hander Gustavo Chacin (sore left shoulder), left fielder Reed Johnson (back injury)

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Yankees are a .500 team this year, you don't see us talking about the Pirates, Rockies or Nationals in here.. Do ya?

Ouch!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

It is like they are possessed. Where is the exorcist.

It's IAB, I tell you. First he jinxed the Yankees with a bunch of hamstring injuries. Now he's after Toronto. Who's next, Baltimore?

Posted by: shiznit2169

Quote:

Before Monday night's game, Tigers manager Jim Leyland was asked how he felt about Detroit facing Japanese phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka.

"I don't give a [expletive] about him," Leyland said, according to the Detroit Free Press. "I'm not getting into all that. I could give a [expletive] less. It's another pitcher. We're playing Boston. Obviously, he's an outstanding pitcher. He's a major league pitcher. And that's who we're facing."

After the game, Leyland had high praise for the right-hander.

"I was very impressed," he said. "He's the real deal."

ESPN.com - MLB - Recap

Posted by: soxmuscle

I don't mind what Leyland said. I'm sure he had been asked about seeing Daisuke a hundred times in the last week and really who gives a shit who they're facing, it doesn't change the fact that they should try and win the ballgame.

I know its only May, but this team is the real deal.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I don't mind what Leyland said. I'm sure he had been asked about seeing Daisuke a hundred times in the last week and really who gives a shit who they're facing, it doesn't change the fact that they should try and win the ballgame.

I know its only May, but this team is the real deal.

So was the 2002 Grady Little team that got off to a 40-17 start with a 16-4 road record but didn't even make the playoffs.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

So was the 2002 Grady Little team that got off to a 40-17 start with a 16-4 road record but didn't even make the playoffs.

2004chokesayswhat?

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

2004chokesayswhat?

OK, they lost big time that year....but after playing against them so much....you know the saying, youu sleep with dogs and you'll wind up with fleas...

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

So was the 2002 Grady Little team that got off to a 40-17 start with a 16-4 road record but didn't even make the playoffs.

It's been a common theme in the past ten years for the Red Sox to cruise through April and May and then lose it in the second half, but none of those teams were as talented as this one is.

As far as the 2002 team goes, I think you're comparing apples to oranges.

'02 Rotation: Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe, John Burkett, Frank Castillo, Tim Wakefield

'07 Rotation: Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield, Julian Tavarez/Jon Lester.

Burkett and Castillo were 5th starters at best who were bumped into the middle of the rotation due to a lack of pitching depth. You had the catalyst's in Pedro and Lowe but after that, it was a crapshoot.

This year, the Red Sox staff has gone deep into games and given the team a chance to win each and every time out.

'02 Line-Up: Jason Varitek, Tony Clark, Rey Sanchez, Nomar Garciaparra, Shea Hillenbrand, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, Trot Nixon, Brian Daubach with Cliff Floyd coming over at the trade deadline.

'07 Line-Up: Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Alex Cora/Dustin Pedroia, Julio Lugo, Mike Lowell, Manny Ramirez, Coco Crisp, J.D. Drew, David Ortiz.

Damon had a horrible year in '02, very Coco Crisp like, which is one of the reasons I haven't gone as sour on Coco as most have.

Solid line-up in '02 but very mediocre outside of Garciaparra, Ramirez, and Trot Nixon. They were relying on Four-A fodder like Tony Clark, Rey Sanchez, Brian Daubach, etc. where this year's line-up is complete from top to bottom.

This year's bullpen is easily better too.

I guess I'm just rambling at this point, but this years team is in another league to that 2002 team in my opinion.

God, John Burkett.. Jose Offerman.. Rickey Henderson.. These are names I don't want to ever have to think about again.

Atleast you sparked some memories of Framingham's own, Loomer Loni.

Posted by: min0 lee

Big difference there.

Posted by: Double D

Honestly its not going to matter in the end. The Sox and Yanks will both be in the playoffs, because of idiotic wild card. I liked it better whenever you had to outright win your division.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Big difference there.

Is that sarcastic or do you agree with me that this year's team is more talented than the '02 squad?

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by Double D

Honestly its not going to matter in the end. The Sox and Yanks will both be in the playoffs, because of idiotic wild card. I liked it better whenever you had to outright win your division.

You really think so with the way the Tigers and Indians have been playing in the Central?

Posted by: Double D

Until the Yankees dont make the playoffs I will never vote against em!

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Is that sarcastic or do you agree with me that this year's team is more talented than the '02 squad?

No, I agree. I always trusted your knowledge of baseball.....it's just your taste in teams that I think needs adjusting.

Posted by: min0 lee

The yanks are bound to improve.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by Double D

Until the Yankees dont make the playoffs I will never vote against em!

With Min0 bringing up the '02 squad, I'm even nervous about the Indians and Tigers.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

No, I agree. I always trusted your knowledge of baseball.....it's just your taste in teams that I think needs adjusting.

I'm watching 61* right now on HBO.

Roger Maris was the man.

Posted by: Double D

Haha. Mino doesnt know baseball, just the Yankees......

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I'm watching 61* right now on HBO.

Roger Maris was the man.

Very good defensive outfielder.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by Double D

Haha. Mino doesnt know baseball, just the Yankees......

I have yet to see a game this year, in fact the past few years I haven't really watched any sport.

I used to watch sports a lot..

Posted by: Double D

You havent seen a game this year?!?!??!

I have been to 6 Cards games.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

The yanks are bound to improve.

It's hard to imagine them doing much worse.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by Double D

You havent seen a game this year?!?!??!

I have been to 6 Cards games.

The games are too expensive here, especially when you have 4 kids and a spouse to bring.

Posted by: Double D

Kids stay at babysitters. I bought 4 tickets each time. Out tickets are the third highest in the MLB.

Posted by: min0 lee

I can't do that, the boys would be pissed at me.

Posted by: Double D

Haha.......how old are they?

Posted by: min0 lee

The boys are 9 and 12 and the girls are 14 and 16 years old.

Posted by: Double D

Ya they would be pissed!

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

It's hard to imagine them doing much worse.

The Yanks are second to Boston in run scored but have the 10th highest ERA while Boston is second to Oakland.

The Bosox are #4 with the most errors while the Yankees have made lesser errors......thanks to Jeters shaky start.

8 games is not that safe a lead.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by Double D

Ya they would be pissed!

Most of my fondest memories with dad was spent in the ballpark.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

8 games is not that safe a lead.

It is with one week to go in the season

but you're right. If they can make-up just one game per week, NY can catch Boston by mid-July.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

It is with one week to go in the season

but you're right. If they can make-up just one game per week, NY can catch Boston by mid-July.

Hey! maybe they have a 5 game series planned in the future.

Posted by: Souped_up

Ill have 4th row left field tickets to the Giants game on saturday. Hope Barry hits a home run!

Posted by: Double D

I hope Barry falls and crushes his entire leg so we dont have a home run champ with an asterik by it.

Posted by: tucker01

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Originally Posted by Double D

I hope Barry falls and crushes his entire leg so we dont have a home run champ with an asterik by it.

Why he didn't do anything other then what the league let him do.

Posted by: Double D

And I blame the league as well. I just dont get it. You have Aaron who hit 700 plus homers for his career and he didnt need the stuff. But yet everyone else in baseball now does need to do it?

Has the talent gotten alot worse to the point they have to go that route? I am beginning to wonder if Puljos didnt quit using before this season! I dont absolutly hate pro athletes who do it, because it makes them millions of dollars and their health is their health. But I sat next to Jorge Vellindia (I dont know how to spell the last name), in a po-dunk bar over the winter. His wife lives in a little town right next to mine. 10 years ago he was a minor league all star and they had big hopes for him. He got hurt here and there and his career went downhill slowly. Hes a backup for Tamp Bay right now. I am not sure if hes back in the minors but he said he would be in the bigs to start the season atleast. Anyways, he was saying how would you like it if 2-3 guys were fighting over a job and there is 1 job opening. And 1 out of the 3 guys were using steroids and getting the edge. And they eventually beat you out for the job, how would you feel (he asks me this)? I said well yeah I would be pissed, but do you think that is why so many are doing them now? He didnt want to comment on it. He said that its kind of a thing that most of them just try to keep quiet about.

So blame MLB, yes.......blame Bonds, yes (doesnt hurt hes a cocky bitch).

Posted by: tucker01

Cheating has been in baseball from day one. The league doesn't care. Hate the league(system) not the player. Yes Bonds is a cocky fuck chop, but he is damn talented, and has been from day one.

Should Gaylord Perry be in the Hall of Fame? A notorious spitballer?

I know if I was in there situation I would do whatever it takes.

Posted by: Double D

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I know if I was in there situation I would do whatever it takes.

I dont disagree. But for him to sit as the home run king over a guy like Aaron just sucks in general whether or not Barry did use. Barry is the hugest fuck stick ever.

But yes he has always been talented as hell. Hitting a baseball is one of the hardest things to do, and for a guy to do it as long as he did he has to be talented. But I dont care what Giambi says, steroids and being strong helps them out tremendously!

Posted by: tucker01

oh yeah he is a dipshit no holding that back. We don't know what they were doing back in the day, there are articles back in the Ruth era of notorious use of corked bats.

Damn Straight steroids help. No doubt they have tremendous talent, but that edge to get a bat through the hitting zone that much quicker when you have fractions of a second to react is huge.

Posted by: Double D

I cant remember where I read it, but they were saying corked bats really dont help. But who really knows.

Posted by: tucker01

Then why do they have fungo bats?

Posted by: Double D

Thats a good question. I wish I could remember where I read that at.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Apparently Josh Hancock comes from an entire family of dipshits.

ESPN.com: Hancock's father files suit against restaurant

Posted by: tucker01

Good ole U.S. of A. Where you can sue anyone even if you were the dipshit.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Dude was drunk, speeding, talking on his phone, not wearing his seat belt and had drugs on him, yet it's not his fault. HIS FATHER IS SUING THE FOCKING TOE TRUCK COMPANY AND STRANDED MOTORIST! What a cumsock.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Apparently Josh Hancock comes from an entire family of dipshits.

ESPN.com: Hancock's father files suit against restaurant

Yeah, let's blame the poor guy whose car broke down or the tow truck driver who was trying to help. I realize the father is pissed, but it was his own son's damn fault.

Posted by: Double D

Its pretty bad that Hancock already made himself look like an idiot in his death. But now his family has really taken his name and the family name as a whole down the poopshoot! No one in St.Louis really talks about it. I think its kind of a unspoken thing. But yeah its plumb idiotic!

Posted by: Double D

So the Yankees lost yet again! Cashman will be gone soon?!?!

And whos the blame for the Cards this year? Tony? Hell who knows, they are they are to streaky this year! Honeslty they need starting pitching! Looper is the only one who looks good. Wells+Reyes=2 Piss Poor Excuses For A MLB Pitcher! It was going to be an ok year, Carp would carry us until Mulder got back and then we would roll, doesnt look that way now!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

So the Yankees lost yet again! Cashman will be gone soon?!?!

Sadly, yes. They're dropping faster than a gown on prom night.

I don't think they'll get rid of Cashman. They need the players to start hitting (especially the OFs) and the pitchers to get into the 7th inning. Their bullpen sucks and having to rely on them for 3-4 innnings every night is not the way to run off a winning streak.

Posted by: soxmuscle

The Yankees lose, the eh eh eh eh eh Yankees lose.

Sole possession of last place comes when Toronto sweeps them tomorrow.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Oh, and 14.5 back.

Posted by: Double D

I wouldnt say the Yanks are done, but damn they better push the panic button. With the Sox playing the best ball in the majors, I would say this division may get pretty spacy soon.

Hey Mino and Trips our teams are suckin some ass, but you know the difference between mine this year and yours?

Mine always plays in the NL Central where you can suck and still win.....

Theres always next year.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

OMFG, A-Rod was out with a woman who is not his wife!!1!1111! I can't believe he would do something like this.

He's got to be the only ballplayer that would even think of it.

HE'S A YANKEE DOODLE RANDY By DAN MANGAN - New York News | New York City News | NY News

Posted by: Double D

Looks fake to me.....

Posted by: MeatZatk

Yankees have always seemed to disappoint me in the past by making late season runs and getting into the playoffs. While I'm not officially counting them out yet, I seriously doubt that Roger Clemens will be able to turn them around single handedly. It would be one thing if he were an everyday player, but a guy that plays once every five games and doesn't even travel with the team? I think not.

Posted by: min0 lee

It's been a while since I've seen them this bad.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

OMFG, A-Rod was out with a woman who is not his wife!!1!1111! I can't believe he would do something like this.

He's got to be the only ballplayer that would even think of it.

HE'S A YANKEE DOODLE RANDY By DAN MANGAN - New York News | New York City News | NY News

Interesting....that story been taken off the NY Post website.

Posted by: tucker01

He has mad powers.

Posted by: min0 lee

A-rod...A-rod...A-rod.....

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Now the link seems to be working. It could be that I just suck at teh interwebs.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

It's been a while since I've seen them this bad.

It's hard to believe that damn near everyone on that team is slumping at the same time.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hey Mino and Trips our teams are suckin some ass, but you know the difference between mine this year and yours?

Mine always plays in the NL Central where you can suck and still win.....

Theres always next year.

There's still the wild-card.

If Boston plays .500 ball the rest of the way, NY would have to go 70-42 just to tie.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

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Originally Posted by Double D

Looks fake to me.....

It's true. Just saw it on Sportscenter.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

It's true. Just saw it on Sportscenter.

Oh my goodness, if you saw it on Sportscenter, it must be true.

Posted by: tucker01

good for him. Do you blame him? Canadian Chicks are the hottest.

Posted by: tucker01

Good ole A-rod showing what a classless piece of shit he is again tonite.

Fuck him... if I was at that game I would have thrown shit at him. Fucker.

Posted by: shiznit2169

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Good ole A-rod showing what a classless piece of shit he is again tonite.

Fuck him... if I was at that game I would have thrown shit at him. Fucker.

What'd he do?

Posted by: tucker01

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

What'd he do?

I haven't seen the post game interview but everyone was pretty pissed at him.

It was the top of the ninth the yanks were up 1 with 2 outs and a guy on 2nd and A-rod on first. A high infield fly was hit to third base, basically a routine infield fly. As A-rod ran by, he yelled something, like he was the shortstop calling off the third baseman. So the Third baseman backed off and the ball dropped. That is bush league play, go back to when he knocked the ball out of the hand of Arroyo a couple of years ago.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I heard about this on the radio this morning. Sounds like a he said-she said deal. The Jays are saying A-Rod yelled "It's mine!' and A-Rod says he yelled "Ha!" Either way, A-Rod's a cocktard.

Posted by: tucker01

There is no way he yelled ha. His jaw motion in the replay was more then a ha.

He is a bitch. I hope his wife has the balls to leave for banging a stripper in T-dot, and takes all his money.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I didn't see the replay. I wish I had. I'll check it out on PTI tonight.

Nobody likes A-Rod...not even his teammates. AHHHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Posted by: shiznit2169

Ya i just saw the highlights on Sportscenter this morning

He clearly said, "Mine!" They showed a closeup of him in slow motion as he was running and his mouth formation started as a "m" or otherwise his mouth would have been open if he had said "ha!" I have lost respect for him ever since he joined the Yankees.

What aggravated me even more is that he had a smirk on his face on 3rd base after the incident was over. Pretty sad he needs to find alternatives to win ballgames.

Posted by: min0 lee

Sorry fellas, but that's part of the game. Much like when a pitcher throws a pitchout and the first baseman hides the ball to fool the runner and then tags him out or like when the second baseman makes believe the outfielder missed the cutoff man.

If those fielders fell for that old trick shame on them, not A-rod....A-rod can't do anything good.

Posted by: tucker01

No that is pure bush league.

With an intent to injure.

Posted by: min0 lee

This reminds me of the time we were playing baseketball and my opponant had the ball under the basket....I yelled at him to pass it to mel and he did, that was an easy 2 points for me.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

No that is pure bush league.

With an intent to injure.

Nope, that's been part of bb for decades. How would they get hurt?

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Sorry fellas, but that's part of the game. Much like when a pitcher throws a pitchout and the first baseman hides the ball to fool the runner and then tags him out or like when the second baseman makes believe the outfielder missed the cutoff man.

If those fielders fell for that old trick shame on them, not A-rod....A-rod can't do anything good.

And there is no comparison to being fooled about a hid pick-off.

Players intending to play the ball, should not be interfered with. Suppose it really was his fielder (the shortstop) who has control of that play calling him off and he continued to play it. Injuries happen. It speaks alot about the dipshit A-rod is. I don't care how good he is, I wouldn't want him on my team for that alone. He has shown in his past the dipshit he is. Trying to knock the ball out of Arroyos hand, High slides with the spikes in the air.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Ty Cobb used to sharpen his spikes, the high slide is countered with the low throw to first. that's part of hardball.

Before A-rod came to the Yankees everyone loved him now he's a lighting rod for all that's bad.....I just think it's A-rod being A-rod.

Posted by: min0 lee

Pete Rose used to barrel into players at second base......remember the fight during the playoffs against the Mets in '73. He hit Buddy Harrelson hard.....but that was Charlie Hustle.

The high and tight pitch that Pedro, Clemens, Ryan all throw is dangerouse but that's hardball.

Posted by: tucker01

I knew you would bring up Ty Cobb

Doesn't make it right. And certainly speaks worlds about the character of the person. What would happen if someone got caught sharpening there spikes now a days.

I was never a big A-rod fan. but now that he is on International Display as a Yankee his shitty personality is shining through.

It is Bush League Plain and simple. Sure he has skills but they are over shadowed by his bush league character, and he can choke on a donkey dick for all I care.

He is luck I wasn't at the game I would have been throwing anything I could find at that dipshit grin of his. His grin would have been a broken jaw. Then again that might piss off Jeter as A-rod wouldn't be able to suck his dick anymore.

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