The Official MLB Discussion Thread

[jedibloo]

even though I'm Californian, I go for the Giants

[ForeverGreen]

I will likely buy the team's cap, jersey, pants, boots, and spurs.

You know no one in Texas ever wears boot and spurs unless they work on the farm

[Dragon Caesar]

You know no one in Texas ever wears boot and spurs unless they work on the farm

Funny you say that. I am sure Chuck Norris wore them in Walker, Texas Ranger. Those kung fu kicks in the face are sharp and painful.

I guess the Rangers' minor leaguers do.

[ForeverGreen]

Funny you say that. I am sure Chuck Norris wore them in Walker, Texas Ranger. Those kung fu kicks in the face are sharp and painful.

I guess the Rangers' minor leaguers do.
Walker Texas Ranger was out in the early 90's. I lived/grew up there for 16 years....I think I know more

[jedibloo]

Tomorrow is the WS!!! :D

Tomorrow's WS matchups:
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Rangers (Lee)- Game 1

[jedibloo]

Giants lead 1-0

Tomorrow's WS matchups:
Giants (Cain) vs. Rangers (Wilson)- Game 2

[Dragon Caesar]

Giants won? Ugh.

Wilson will deliver for the Rangers.

[jedibloo]

Giants lead 2-0

Saturday's WS matchups:
Giants (Sanchez) vs. Rangers (Lewis)- Game 3

[jedibloo]

Giants lead 2-1

Tomorrow's WS matchups:
Giants (Bumgarner) vs. Rangers (Hunter)- Game 4

[Mr. Pink]

come on Rangers!

Go Go (Power) Rangers!

[ForeverGreen]

come on Rangers!

Go Go (Power) Rangers!

Amen QFT !

[Mr. Pink]

Its kind of Sad that the Rangers are the only team people voted for that is still up there

[jedibloo]

Giants lead 3-1

Tuesday's WS matchups:
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Rangers (Lee)- Game 5

[Mr. Green]

Giants lead 3-1

Tuesday's WS matchups:
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Rangers (Lee)- Game 5

Actually, Game 5 is tomorrow.

[Mr. Green]

The San Francisco Giants are World Champions!

[Mr. Pink]

gosh darn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jedibloo]

congrats 2 the Giants for winning the World Series. I feel sorry for the Rangers though

[Mr. White]

Damn.. Oh well. Congrats to the Giants.

[Mr. Pink]

That was very quick...

[Dragon Caesar]

Congratulations to the Giants. That was a quick series win by the underdogs.

Has anyone heard of MLB expanding the playoffs from 8 teams to 10? That would be ridiculous.

[Mr. Pink]

they should just redo the divisions... the red sox were crap this year but they were better than a lot of the national league division leaders

10 teams would mean at least one team per league would play twice

[Mr. Green]

They should have an NFL-style division structure (though it would require adding 2 more teams as well as moving an NL team to the AL). Something like this (Bold denotes expansion city):

AL East

Baltimore
Boston
NY Yankees
Toronto

AL North

Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Detroit
Minnesota

AL South

Kansas City
Memphis
Tampa Bay
Texas

AL West

Arizona
LA Angels
Oakland
Seattle

NL East

Montreal
NY Mets
Philadelphia
Washington

NL North

Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh

NL South

Atlanta
Houston
Miami
St. Louis

NL West

Colorado
LA Dodgers
San Diego
San Francisco

[Mr. Green]

Also, new poll.

[Mr. Green]

Red Sox get:

Adrian Gonzalez

Padres get:

Casey Kelly
Anthony Rizzo
Reymond Fuentes
Player to be named later

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5882356

[jedibloo]

also the White Sox sign Adam Dunn, and the Yankees bring back Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter :D

[jedibloo]

an unexpected news: Jayson Werth signs with the Nationals to a 7-year deal

[Mr. Green]

And the winner of the Carl Crawford sweepstakes is....

























The Boston Red Sox.

[jedibloo]

wonder where Cliff Lee will sign?

[jedibloo]

BREAKING NEWS: Cliff Lee signs with the Phillies

[jedibloo]

looks like Zach Greinke got traded to the Brewers

[jedibloo]

All Time Saves Leader Trevor Hoffman retires

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110111&content_id=16420686&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

[Legacy]

With closing to 2010 season gone...a new season is on the horizon.... opening day!!!

Les go Yankees! We didn't get the big FA, but we still are elite... Can't wait to see this so called rebuilt team of Red Sox.

[Qarlf]

Just happy the Mariners are doing well in spring training, now lets just turn that into wins in the regular season.

[Mr. Green]

new poll's up.

And GO METS! :D

[jedibloo]

as the old saying goes.....GO YANKEES!!! :D

[ForeverRanger]

Alas the Royals get the same treatment as the Chiefs.

[Legacy]

I think Orioles surprises me the most. For a team that has suffered and had countless terrible seasons, it is not a bad start, so thats the influence of Buck.

[Mr. Green]

I went with the O's, too.

[jedibloo]

couple of surprises for me. Red Sox's slow start, Pujol's performance, and an unexpected retirement for Manny Ramirez

[Legacy]

I found this too be very funny. So I would like to share with you guys.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e57dlq7ZA4&feature=youtu.be

[Mr. Pink]

my nation weeps

[jedibloo]

I'm very surprised that the Indians and the Rockies are having a hot start right now

[Legacy]

Historic moment.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35pfllMiLag

[jedibloo]

never knew it until I came back home and was surprised by it

[Legacy]

Orioles go from slow start to normal Orioles? Damn!

[Mr. Pink]

i thought you didnt root for the orioles you evil empire member!

[Legacy]

Yuck, never will dawn orange and black on me.

[Legacy]

Pittsburgh Pirates drafted UCLA pitcher Gerrit Cole with #1 overall pick in MLB draft.


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110606&content_id=20114288&vkey=draftcentral2011

[Legacy]

I like the realignment idea. Astros and D-Backs, one would most likely shift to the AL.
ESPN said this about Astros

Two highly ranked executives believe the Houston Astros would be a possibility, because a switch to the AL for Houston would foster a rivalry between the Astros and the Texas Rangers.

Now that is a good way to get money with in state rivals. I also like the idea of the idea of having the divisions removed just being a 15 team league it will be more fair opportunity.

[Mr. Green]

They only need one team to switch to the AL to even the two leagues out.

[jedibloo]

we'll just wait and see if it goes well

[Legacy]

So Jack McKeon is back on interim basis for Marlins and 1 of his first acts was benched Ramirez for showing up late to a meeting. Good or bad move?

[jedibloo]

that depends if the Marlins are trying to snap their losing streak. so I think its a good move because it would help them pull themselves together.

also in other news Albert Pujols will be out 4-6 weeks with a fractured forearm. tough loss for the Cards

[Mr. Green]

Terrible news out of Arlington: A Rangers fan died after falling 20 feet in an attempt to catch a foul ball.


ARLINGTON, Texas -- A male fan has died after falling over the outfield railing and landing on the concrete behind the out-of-town scoreboard at the Rangers Ballpark during the second inning of Thursday's game between the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics.


"We are deeply saddened to learn that the man who fell has passed away as a result of this tragic accident," Rangers president/CEO Nolan Ryan said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."


The Rangers closed the clubhouse to the media after their 6-0 win. They haven't released the name of the fan because they aren't sure if all the family members have been notified.


The left-field wall is 14 feet high and the fan went over the railing, which is a few feet higher, for an approximately 20-foot drop.


The fan, wearing a blue Rangers cap and white Rangers shirt, was seated in the front row and, according to others seated near him, was yelling at Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton for a foul ball that was hit by Conor Jackson and landed on the field. Hamilton flipped the ball toward the fan and the fan leaned over, caught it and toppled over in the gap between the railing and the back of the scoreboard on the left-field fence.


Fan dies after falling out of stands at Texas Rangers game - ESPN Dallas (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=6747510)


Here's the vid (the fall is about a minute in):

http://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/watch-a-rangers-fan-go-tumbling-over-the-outfield-fence/

[Legacy]

Just watching the fall makes me cringe my teeth. UGH!!! However in respect...

R.I.P to Texas Rangers Fan.

[Mr. Green]

Jeter got his 3,000th hit today. Hard to believe he's the FIRST Yankee ever to reach that mark.

[jedibloo]

And the second player to hit a HR for 3000th hit. Congrats to the Captain

[Mr. Green]

Mets trade K-Rod and cash to Brewers for two players to be named: http://twitter.com/#!/MLB/status/90994471654785024

[Legacy]

Happy for Jeter on 3000 and Congrats to Cano for HR Derby. Making us Yankee fans proud!

[jedibloo]

^indeed, they make us proud

The National League wins 5-1, which means they got home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

[Legacy]

With NFL and NBA lockout and NHL season over. I am very disappointed in how much popularity the MLB is NOT getting from fans. I thought with lockouts then baseball would be the next sport for fans desperate for sports would go and watch MLB.

[Mr. Green]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in sole possession of first place in the NL Central. Yes, the PIRATES. Un****ingbelievable.

[jedibloo]

After 19 years since their last winning season, the Pirates are leading the NL Central. Kudos to them and Clint Hurdle.

[Legacy]

I guess its about time with Penguins and Steelers always winning. Its the pirates turn.


Any watch the Yankees come back and beat the Rays tonight?

[jedibloo]

^ well I did and watch the whole thing lol. The Rays did good in the end but the 16th inning game against the Red Sox on Sunday did tired them though.

[Mr. Green]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZRGe9Rjzek

He was out by a mile! Terrible, terrible call. (Also, note the batter faceplanting on his way to first!)

[ForeverGreen]

Actually if you watch the slow mo replay it looks like the catcher missed the tag. BUT it should have been called out on the field from the umps angle.

[Mr. Green]

The Angels' Ervin Santana has no hit the Indians!

[jedibloo]

The Mariners snapped their 17-game losing streak against the Yankees. Not a surprise for me except I'm disappointed in Phil Hughes though.

[jedibloo]

Congrats to Jim Thome for hitting his 600th HR.

[jedibloo]

Congrats to Mariano Rivera for getting his 600th save.

[Mr. Green]

One more and he'll tie Trevor Hoffman for the all-time lead.

[Dragon Caesar]

It has been awhile since we spoke about baseball.

Yes, I do think MLB needs to realign itself. MLB is reaching the point where it can add two more clubs with all the talent available, and those clubs should be in the Carolinas and Canada. Then, it is time to decide whether to keep two competing leagues, or unify into one league.

[jedibloo]

Teams that clinch the division:

Phillies: NL East
Tigers: AL Central
Yankees: AL East
Brewers: NL Central
D-Backs: NL West
Rangers: AL West
Rays: AL Wild Card
Cardinals: NL Wild Card

[TheReverend]

Can't wait for my Rangers to clinch!

[Mr. Green]

The first-round playoff matchups are set:

AL:

(4) Tampa Bay Rays vs. (2) Texas Rangers
(3) Detroit Tigers vs. (1) New York Yankees

NL:

(4) St. Louis Cardinals vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers

[jedibloo]

These matches are very interesting. I'm hoping the Yanks will advance.

[Dragon Caesar]

I hate to see both the Braves and Red Sox miss the postseason. Both struggled at stretches for a time, and that doomed their runs.

For the Braves, one mistake was holding on to pitcher Derek Lowe longer than they should have. He was arrested for a DUI in the preseason, and lost just about every start. The Braves were unable to trade him because he played bad, had a hefty contract, could not get a fair return for him, and clubs did not want a liability. The only way Lowe leaves Atlanta is a trade, which a club has to take on payroll, or a buyout.

[jedibloo]

Starting Pitchers: Game 1 Friday

AL:

(4) Tampa Bay Rays (Moore) vs. (2) Texas Rangers (Wilson)
(3) Detroit Tigers (Verlander) vs. (1) New York Yankees (Sabathia)

[TheReverend]

Hmmm.....

I smell a ALCS rematch.

But it all starts with game one of the ALDS.

[OujaStrike]

let's go Tigers

[Mr. Green]

Yanks/Tigers Game 1 suspended; will resume tomorrow. Game 2 now on Sunday.

[jedibloo]

Game 1 summary
AL:

(4) Tampa Bay Rays vs. (2) Texas Rangers- TB leads 1-0
(3) Detroit Tigers vs. (1) New York Yankees - game 1 suspended

Tomorrow's matchups:

AL:

Game 2: (4) Tampa Bay Rays (Shields) vs. (2) Texas Rangers (Holland)
(3) Detroit Tigers (Fister) vs. (1) New York Yankees (Nova) - game 1 resumed

NL: Game 1

(4) St. Louis Cardinals (Lohse) vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies (Halladay)
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks (Kennedy) vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers (Gallardo)

In other news, Red Sox manager Terry Francoma will return next season.

[jedibloo]

Game summary

AL:

(4) Tampa Bay Rays vs. (2) Texas Rangers- Tied 1-1
(3) Detroit Tigers vs. (1) New York Yankees - NYY leads 1-0

NL: Game 1

(4) St. Louis Cardinals vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies - PHI leads 1-0
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers - MIL leads 1-0

Tomorrow's matchups:

AL: Game 2

(3) Detroit Tigers (Scherzer) vs. (1) New York Yankees (Garcia)

NL: Game 2

(4) St. Louis Cardinals (Carpenter) vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies (Lee)
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks (Hudson) vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers (Greinke)

[OujaStrike]

my Tigers better play better in Game 2 maybe it will be like 2006 lose game 1 & win the next 3

[jedibloo]

Game summary

AL: Game 2

(3) Detroit Tigers vs. (1) New York Yankees - Tied 1-1

NL: Game 2

(4) St. Louis Cardinals vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies - Tied 1-1
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers - MIL leads 2-0

Tomorrow's matchups:

AL: Game 3

(4) Tampa Bay Rays (Price) vs. (2) Texas Rangers (Lewis) - Tied 1-1
(3) Detroit Tigers (Verlander) vs. (1) New York Yankees (Sabathia) - Tied 1-1

[Mr. Green]

Rangers and Tigers take 2-1 leads in their respective series.

[ForeverGreen]

They both better finish it off....I want that ALCS to happen BAD

[jedibloo]

Tomorrow's matchups

AL:

(4) Tampa Bay Rays (Hellickson) vs. (2) Texas Rangers (Harrison) - TEX leads 2-1
(3) Detroit Tigers (Porcello) vs. (1) New York Yankees (Burnett) - DET leads 2-1

NL: Game 1

(4) St. Louis Cardinals (Garcia) vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies (Hamels) - Tied 1-1
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks (Collmenter) vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers (Marcum) - MIL leads 2-0

[OujaStrike]

1 more win tigers you can do it

[ForeverGreen]

Yea Tigers you can do it one more then you can lose to the Rangers(If they beat Tampa) in the ALCS

[jedibloo]

I'm just hoping that Burnett will do well in his start and then finishing off in New York. Though I do want to see if the Brewers will beat the D-backs and advance.

[jedibloo]

Game summary

AL:

Rangers advance to the ALCS
(3) Detroit Tigers vs. (1) New York Yankees - Tied 2-2

NL: Game 1

(4) St. Louis Cardinals vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies - PHI leads 2-1
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers - MIL leads 2-1

Tomorrow's matchups:

NL: Game 4

(4) St. Louis Cardinals (Jackson) vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies (Oswalt)
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks (Saunders) vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers (Wolf)

[jedibloo]

Game summary

NL: Game 1

(4) St. Louis Cardinals vs. (1) Philadelphia Phillies - Tied 2-2
(3) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. (2) Milwaukee Brewers - Tied 2-2

Tomorrow's matchup:

Tigers vs. Yankees

[Mr. Green]

Tigers advance to the ALCS.

[OujaStrike]

so happy right now for my Tigers

[ForeverGreen]

^ Don't get too happy for them....They gotta go down to Arlington to face my Rangers.

[OujaStrike]

My tigers will be ready

[jedibloo]

The Yanks fought valiantly but alas, they were defeated because the Tigers hold them off. But I'm ok with it. Now I have to focus on other teams.

[Burajira]

I am a die hard Rangers fan! :)
I want to see them go all the way!

Let's Go Rangers!

[Mr. Green]

Brewers advance to the NLCS.

EDIT: And so do the Cardinals.

[jedibloo]

Game 1 of the ALCS starts tomorrow.

[ForeverGreen]

Let's go Rangers!

[jedibloo]

Rangers and Brewers lead Game 1

[Mr. Green]

Texas leads ALCS 2 games to 1.
NLCS tied at a game apiece.

Also, former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has been hired by the Cubs in the same position: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7091803/sources-theo-epstein-agrees-five-year-deal-chicago-cubs-leave-boston-red-sox

[TheReverend]

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa NELLY!!! Making history. Bud Selig has made it official. Nelson Cruz officially OWNS the Tigers!

[OujaStrike]

^^^
sad but true

[jedibloo]

Rangers advance to the World Series

[ForeverRanger]

Lets go Cards!!! And I agree that Cruz owns the Lions. Just when you think the Lions are going to hold on to a good lead, Cruz smacks a HR to put the Rangers back in it. My heart dropped when he got that Grand Slam.

[OujaStrike]

congrats to the Rangers hope they win the World Series

[TheReverend]

I was NOT expecting for the Tigers to go down like that.

[jedibloo]

Cardinals advance to the World Series

[Mr. Pink]

Come on Texas!

[Mr. Green]

^This. Rooting for Texas, too.

[ForeverGreen]

1-1....I don't think it needs to be said who I'm rooting for

[Purple Creator]

Despite where I'm from, I am a New York Yankees fan. Namely by blood. I also like the Nationals. The two teams are facing each other about two weeks after my birthday next season. Can't wait to see them play.

[jedibloo]

I'll just wait and see on Game 6. Since the Cards had a miscommunication the previous game, I don't know if they will pull it off up to Game 7. Despite what happened last year, Texas will win the WS this year.

[Mr. Green]

Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE game in St. Louis! Going to the bottom of the 11th right now after the Cardinals tied it in both the 9th and 10th after being down to their final strike both times!

[jedibloo]

Now its Game 7. Cardinals win by a walk-off fashion

[sentaiforever92]

Cardinals can't do what they did tonight and not win the series at home.

[Mr. White]

Heh. What a game that was.

[Mr. Green]

The St. Louis Cardinals are the 2011 World Series Champions.

[ForeverRanger]

Congrats to the St. Louis Cards.

http://www.joesportsfan.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BettingTicket1-copy1.jpg

This guy must have had a heart attack.

[O.92]

I'm not really a baseball fan, but congrats to the Cardinals. I was rooting for the Rangers to win, but like I said I'm not a fan. All I can say is, it's a great day NOT to be a Rangers fan! They're gonna' be kicking themselves for years over this one!

And now, it's time for St. Louis to turn their attention back to their winless Rams! Have fun with that.

[ForeverRanger]

Thoughts on the picture above? Razor did you make that bet?

[jedibloo]

Congrats to the Cardinals for winning the World Series. David Freese was named MVP.

[Mr. White]

Congrats to the Cardinals.

[Mr. Green]

All I can say is, it's a great day NOT to be a Rangers fan! They're gonna' be kicking themselves for years over this one!

Oh yeah, for sure. Especially after being a strike away from the title in Game 6 on two separate occasions.

[jedibloo]

And now Tony LaRussa retired as a manager after winning the WS

[Mr. Green]

Also, the Braves have traded Derek Lowe to the Indians and the Yankees have signed CC Sabathia to an extension.

[jedibloo]

Albert Pujols signs a 10-year deal with the Angels.

[Mr. Green]

They signed CJ Wilson, too.

[jedibloo]

Prince Fielders and the Tigers agree to a 9-year deal and Jorge Posada announces his retirement.

[jedibloo]

sorry for bumping this thread but who's excited for Opening Day?

[ForeverGreen]

3rd times the charm...Let's get it done Rangers.