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Posted by: soxmuscle

Barry Bonds tested positive for... oh wait. That didn't happen.

Well anyways, how about this is the thread for anything and everything baseball this season?

Posted by: soxmuscle

Mike Hampton threw to hitters Friday and will only be restricted during fielding practice at the beginning of camp.

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It's looking like Mike Hampton will be back to 100% for the Braves this year. The Mets are the clear favorite in that division, but with the addition of Tom Glavine to go along with John Smoltz and Tim Hudson, this could be a very good year for the Braves IMO.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Asked Thursday about who will start for the Red Sox in center field, manager Terry Francona replied "I don't know" before adding that "we're not going to forget as an organization that [Coco Crisp] is the incumbent."

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It's becoming a real possibility that Crisp will start the year as the starting centerfielder for the Red Sox w/ Ellsbury beginning the season in Pawtucket. The reasoning is that if Ellsbury can stay in the minor leagues for just over a month, his service clock won't start and the Red Sox will have him under their control for an extra season. It also wouldn't be too bad to showcase Coco Crisp during the first month and get top value for him. I like this.

Posted by: soxmuscle

The Chicago Tribune speculates that Kerry Wood enters spring training favored to become the Cubs' closer.

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Former Cubs closer, Ryan Dempster, has already guaranteed a World Series victory for the Cubs this season.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Ian Kinsler indicated Thursday that he's in talks with the Rangers regarding a possible five-year contract.

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You're starting to see an awful lot of teams do this with their young studs. Save a couple million dollars in the long run and pay more money now. Smart business.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that Barry Zito will be the Giants' Opening Day starter.

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Do the Giants do anything right?

Matt Cain > Barry Zito
Tim Lincecum > Barry Zito

Start your best pitcher on Opening Day.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Francisco Liriano is having visa problems stemming from a 2006 DUI arrest, and expects to miss the first week of spring training.

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Let the big guy in the states, for christs sake.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said there's a "strong possibility" Brandon Inge will get traded.

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He's owed a lot of dough, but he'd make a great super-utility man for a competitive team ala the Red Sox. Unlike most utility players, Inge is a catcher by trade, only switching to third base because his job was stolen from him by Pudge.

Posted by: soxmuscle

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Padres have signed Josh Bard to a one-year contract worth $2.2375 million.

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Theo Epstein's worst move of his career? Perhaps.

Posted by: soxmuscle

The Los Angeles Daily News suggests that Juan Pierre will enter camp behind Andre Ethier in their competition for the starting job in left field.

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What a terrible signing that was from day one for the Dodgers. With Ethier, Kemp, etc. they had no need for a useless outfielder like Pierre.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Aramis Ramirez admitted to raising roosters for fighting in an interview with a Dominican cockfighting magazine.

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Spaniards use bulls, Michael Vick uses dogs, Dominicans use their cocks.

Whatever floats your boat.

Posted by: soxmuscle

And to make you Yankee fans happy...

ESPN - Teammate Mike Mussina hopes that Andy Pettitte is ready to answers all of the questions regarding Roger Clemens and human growth hormone this spring, according to Associated Press.

"You know, this is a different animal than anything that he's had to deal with before," Mussina said Thursday. "Do I think he can deal with it? Sure I think he can deal with it. But until you actually are put in the situation and have to deal with it, you really, really don't know. We'll just have to move forward and see how it plays out."

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Fuck Roger Clemens.

Posted by: IainDaniel

BJ Ryan will be back as closer with the Jays for opening day from Tommy John Surgery last year.

Hopefully the Injury woes will be gone this year.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

BJ Ryan will be back as closer with the Jays for opening day from Tommy John Surgery last year.

Hopefully the Injury woes will be gone this year.

The Jays could be real good this year.

They have some solid players to go around the core of Wells and Rios, something they never had when it was Delgado/Wells.

They have a prolific 1-2 punch and a very capable bullpen with or without Ryan as we saw last year.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming season?

Posted by: IainDaniel

I am optimistic much like last year. And the year before.

2 years ago there bats were untouchable, but the bullpen blew donkey balls.

Last year there pitching was on fire, and there bats blew chunks.

So hopefully they can put together a solid season. Injuries was a killer last year. Need Wells and Rios to come back strong. A good young team.

Posted by: soxmuscle

A good young team, but a solid crew of veterans too.

Rolen, Thomas, and Overbay are professional hitters.

Eckstein, while he sucks, is a very capable hitter at the bottom of the order.

Aaron Hill was excellent last year, Fresno State's own.

I don't know, I kind of like your roster this year.

Posted by: IainDaniel

Yeah there is a good mix.... They just need to put it all together for the whole season. Hopefully Halladay will be able to complete a full season without some type of injury or illness, and the young pitchers continue to progress like last year.

It will be interesting to see how the Rolen-Glaus deal works out.

I am not a big fan of Frank Thomas, at least in a Jays uniform. He was ok last year.

I have been excited about this team the last few years, I am hoping they can finally make that run.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Mike Hampton threw to hitters Friday and will only be restricted during fielding practice at the beginning of camp.

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It's looking like Mike Hampton will be back to 100% for the Braves this year. The Mets are the clear favorite in that division, but with the addition of Tom Glavine to go along with John Smoltz and Tim Hudson, this could be a very good year for the Braves IMO.

I hate Hampton and the Braves just bore the shit out of me.
Glavine....

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Chicago Tribune speculates that Kerry Wood enters spring training favored to become the Cubs' closer.

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Former Cubs closer, Ryan Dempster, has already guaranteed a World Series victory for the Cubs this season.

If my team doesn't make it I hope the Cubs do.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Padres have signed Josh Bard to a one-year contract worth $2.2375 million.

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Theo Epstein's worst move of his career? Perhaps.

Who were the players involved?
I thought it was the Brandon trade that was bad.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Who were the players involved?
I thought it was the Brandon trade that was bad.

Remember how short the leash was on Bard catching Wakefield? ESPN made a big fuss about it.

The trade was Cla Meredith (who has been excellent for San Diego) and Josh Bard for... ugh.. Doug freakin' Mirabelli.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

I hate Hampton and the Braves just bore the shit out of me.
Glavine....

He wanted to pitch close to home, so I can't really blame him. The only thing I blame him for is leaving home in the first place to make an extra couple million to go to his home teams arch rival.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

He wanted to pitch close to home, so I can't really blame him. The only thing I blame him for is leaving home in the first place to make an extra couple million to go to his home teams arch rival.

So true.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Frustrated that he's going to arbitration with the Angels, free-agent-to-be Francisco Rodriguez believes he's entering his last season in Anaheim.
"Yeah, probably. Probably," he said. "If they wanted me here, they would have done something a long time ago. But, in the meantime, I have to put that out of my head. I can't be thinking they don't want me here or anything like that. Just do my job." As emotional as K-Rod gets, it's not a good sign that he might enter the season disgruntled. The Angels have the money to pay him and still figure to make him a large offer at some point. He'll probably want $13 million-$15 million per season for at least four years.

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One of the best closers in baseball.

Posted by: min0 lee

Hmmm.....A-rod and K-Rod on the same team.

Posted by: A Black Guy

Just a note, the women in the media covering the Mets this spring training are unfuckingbelievable.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Unless her face is busted, the girl in picture three is the hottest.

ABG: How much does a polar bear weigh?
HAB: Oh! I don't know! How much!?
ABG: Enough to break the ice, Hi I'm A Black Guy.

Posted by: Rubes

id bang the chicks covering the mets spring training.

and ive so used that line before

Posted by: soxmuscle

Cubs expected to get Brian Roberts from Orioles, also showing interest in Coco Crisp of the Red Sox according to the Chicago Tribune.

It's odd to me how Lou Pinella refuses to play youngsters, despite their potential breakout.

I mean, where would the Red Sox be without Dustin Pedroia last season, or better yet, Jacoby Ellsbury, or even Jon Lester to an extent?

Gallagher, Cedeno, Pie, Marshall, etc. could be those types of players and make those types of contributions without having to add salary.

Posted by: IainDaniel

Or the Jays with there Young pitching staff shining through last year

Posted by: soxmuscle

Hey, I'm not discounting the Jays. I like that roster, but I think it will be tough to get past the Red Sox.

Posted by: IainDaniel

I know you aren't.

But alot of people aren't However the Jays need to find a way to put the package together for the whole season. Should be interesting to see how the Devil Rays do as well.

Posted by: soxmuscle

What if they get Bonds?

Posted by: IainDaniel

Yeah I heard they are practically the only team interested in his services. LOL

Posted by: soxmuscle

I heard a rumor that he was considering going over to Japan to make a Beckham-like splash on Japanese baseball. He'd certainly make a lot of dough.

Posted by: IainDaniel

Fucking right he would.

It is hilarious how no one wants him over here.

A black guy in Japan is gold.

Posted by: A Black Guy

Plus roids and hgh are legal in Japan.

He'd really be huge in Japan.

Today's the home opener for the Mets. I'll take a pic from the booth.

Posted by: soxmuscle

NY Times:

"For his part, Hank betrays no worry about the competition in the American League, whether it’s the Cleveland Indians, who eliminated the Yankees last year; the Detroit Tigers, who added Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis this winter; or, above all, the Red Sox, who have not only won the World Series twice in the last four years but are arguably becoming a national phenomenon. 'Red Sox Nation?' Hank says. 'What a bunch of [expletive] that is. That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans. Go anywhere in America and you won’t see Red Sox hats and jackets, you’ll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We’re going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order.' ”

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This guy literally cannot stop talking and he's wrong here, just like he is 99% of the time.

Posted by: min0 lee

I only started seeing Boston hats when they won the World Series...especially Dumbmenicans here in NY.

Posted by: A Black Guy

In the elevator today.

Ron Darling: Nice kicks, are those volleyball shoes?
ABG: Yep, non-marking soles and lightweight.
Ron Darling: I didn't think of that. What size are those?
ABG: 13.
Ron Darling: Perfect, you better not leave those anywhere.

Posted by: min0 lee

The Real Story.

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Black Guy

In the elevator today.

Ron Darling: Nice kicks, are those volleyball shoes?
ABG: Yep, non-marking soles and lightweight.
Ron Darling: I didn't think of that. What size are those?
ABG: 13.
Ron Darling: So....um....is it true what they say about big feet..

Posted by: A Black Guy

View during David Wright's first at bat.

Posted by: A Black Guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The Real Story.

I'm sure he knows. He's a good 6'3"-6'4".

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Black Guy

I'm sure he knows. He's a good 6'3"-6'4".

Posted by: A Black Guy

What a beautiful and majestic peacock.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I only started seeing Boston hats when they won the World Series...especially Dumbmenicans here in NY.

Same goes for Yankee hats when they were winning, White Sox hats when they won... Blacks and Dumbmenicans are fair weather fans I guess.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Same goes for Yankee hats when they were winning, White Sox hats when they won... Blacks and Dumbmenicans are fair weather fans I guess.

There are a lot of transplanted New Yorkers all over the States.
I think there are more Met/ Yankee fans in Florida than there are Marlin/Tampa fans.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

There are a lot of transplanted New Yorkers all over the States.
I think there are more Met/ Yankee fans in Florida than there are Marlin/Tampa fans.

Same goes for the Red Sox though too..

The Red Sox go to Tampa and the stadium is probably more filled than any Yankee game in Tampa.

Posted by: A Black Guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

There are a lot of transplanted New Yorkers all over the States.
I think there are more Met/ Yankee fans in Florida than there are Marlin/Tampa fans.

Absolutely this is true.

When the Marlins aren't in the WS, I have NEVER seen someone out with a fish hat on. NEVER.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Josh Hamilton had a two-run triple off Shawn Estes on Monday night to become the second player to 10 RBI this spring.
The other? If you said Jolbert Cabrera, you're even more into this stuff than we are. Hamilton is 9-for-20 with a homer, two triples and two doubles in eight games.

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The comeback continues, hopefully now in a starting role.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Ryan Braun appears set to enter the season as the Brewers' cleanup hitter.
Prince Fielder will be moved up to the third spot in the lineup. Manager Ned Yost said the key to this scenario is Braun being a selective hitter, and considering he had a 112/29 K/BB ratio last season, this hardly seems etched in stone.

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Sleeper team.

Posted by: soxmuscle

18th March, 2008 - 5:07 pm

News 8 - Orioles' Manager Dave Trembley has named pitcher George Sherrill the team's closer, according to News Channel 8.

Baltimore acquired Trembley in the same trade that sent Erik Bedard to the Mariners.

Posted by: section8

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

18th March, 2008 - 5:07 pm

News 8 - Orioles' Manager Dave Trembley has named pitcher George Sherrill the team's closer, according to News Channel 8.

Baltimore acquired Trembley in the same trade that sent Erik Bedard to the Mariners.

Unless the Orioles surprise me, I have a feeling that I will have to endure pretty much the same thing that I endured last year. Another crummy season.

Posted by: soxmuscle

The Orioles are rebuilding, but they still have some nice chips (Brian Roberts, etc.) to go along with some stud youngsters (Nick Markakis, etc.)

Posted by: min0 lee

The only improvement you'll get from the Orioles would be the removal of Peter Angelos.

Posted by: section8

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The only improvement you'll get from the Orioles would be the removal of Peter Angelos.

Very true. Used to be one of the best ran organizations around.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Ryan Zimmerman walked his fans out of the ballpark in style last night in the first ever game at Nationals Park as the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves.

Baseball all day today - Other than my test tonight, I'll be watching.

Posted by: IainDaniel

Yep watched that game last night. Good finish, with Atlanta tying it up on the passed ball, then the bottom of the inning Zimmerman doing that.

Hopefully a sign of things to come for an exciting season.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Hopefully a sign of things to come for an exciting season.

Hopefully, but more than likely the highpoint of their season will be last night... before April..

Posted by: IainDaniel

LOL True enough. I was just speaking of the season in general though.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

LOL True enough. I was just speaking of the season in general though.

Ah yes, well in that case. I am extremely excited.

Posted by: IainDaniel

Except for the Wankees, I hope they all choke on each others cum shots.

Posted by: soxmuscle

The Marlins and Hanley Ramirez have reportedly come to terms on a six-year, $70 million contract.

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It's a step in the right direction...

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