The Official MLB Discussion Thread

[Mr. Blue]

This is a new fresh MLB thread to replace the other one that had a poll. A poll is not needed.

Anyways, carry on with the discussion in this new thread

[Mr. Pink]

Is anyone else kind of pissed at why everyone says that the Rays are a good team? It's only because they sucked for so many years that they got first pick each year!

And no I am not angry about the ALCS from last year

[lpmoora]

Is anyone else kind of pissed at why everyone says that the Rays are a good team? It's only because they sucked for so many years that they got first pick each year!

And no I am not angry about the ALCS from last year

I agree, but that is the other side for me. My battle is with the Mariners and Angels :p. I hope the A's continue to build the pitching staff. It's hard to pay attention to the A's roster cause they keep calling up players from Sacramento.

[Mr. Blue]

I see the Blue Jays are dong really great this season...go Blue Jays!

[ger9119]

the jats brought back there old manager and there very good i need my mets starting pitching to get going again

[Mr. White]

Well the Angels are doing pretty meh their just losing to the dang Yankees oh well.

GO ANGELS!!!

[lpmoora]

go angels!!!

booooooooooooo we bleed green and gold!!!!!

:D :D :D

[Mr. Green]

GO METS!!!

We beat the Braves tonight :)

[Mr. White]

booooooooooooo we bleed green and gold!!!!!

:D :D :D

Haha im on the A's right now for my little league and let me tell you were giving any A's team a bad name:p

[Mr. Pink]

woot Sox beat the Evil Empire!

[lpmoora]

Haha im on the A's right now for my little league and let me tell you were giving any A's team a bad name:p

That's good lol.

[Mr. Pink]

Sox better creme the Evil Empire

[lpmoora]

Sox better creme the Evil Empire

Red Sox with the sweep!!!! I root for every team that plays the Yanks...that includes the Angels/Mariners/Rangers lol.

[Mr. Pink]

lol... not happy tonight...

Celtics aren't playing on TV apparently
Red Sox are on NESN plus which I dont have...
The only one I can watch is my least favorite of the three (Bruins on NESN)

[Mr. Green]

lol... not happy tonight...

Celtics aren't playing on TV apparently
Red Sox are on NESN plus which I dont have...
The only one I can watch is my least favorite of the three (Bruins on NESN)

The Celtics are on TNT.

[Mr. Pink]

thanks. i figured it out after i posted that. i checked online and didnt see a channel listed for the celtics so i got very confused as i was expecting one of the games to be blacked out with all three playing the same night at the same time

[Mr. Green]

It figures that this happened while the board was down:

LOS ANGELES -- Manny Ramirez (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=2974) joined a growing lineup of All-Stars linked to drugs Thursday, with the dreadlocked slugger banished for 50 games by a sport that cannot shake free from scandal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=lad) star said he did not take steroids and was prescribed medication by a doctor that contained a banned substance.
"It's a dark day for baseball and certainly for this organization," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti told reporters on the field at Dodger Stadium. "This organization will never condone anything that isn't clean."
The commissioner's office didn't announce the specific violation by the 36-year-old outfielder, who apologized to the Dodgers and fans for "this whole situation."
However, testing by Major League Baseball showed that Ramirez had testosterone in his body that was not natural and came from an artificial source, two people with knowledge of the case told ESPN's Mark Fainaru-Wada and T.J. Quinn. The sources said that in addition to the artificial testosterone, Ramirez was identified as using the female fertility drug human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG.
The sources said Ramirez was suspended for using hCG because baseball had documentation to prove his use of the drug. A Major League Baseball source said Ramirez's representatives indicated they would fight a suspension for using artificial testosterone.


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4148907

[lpmoora]

It figures that this happened while the board was down:

LOS ANGELES --

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4148907

If I was the owner/bench manager/ and GM of the Dodgers, I would prpobably be pretty steamed. Paying Manny how much money again?

[Mr. Pink]

Im so happy we dumped his ***!

[Mr. Green]

greenhouse, don't look now, but the Rays are killing the Sox 14-5.

Also,

http://i41.tinypic.com/24zyyo7.png

Wahoo! :D

[Mr. Pink]

one game won't hurt right? I would be more worried if it was the Yanks!

tampa and yanks r both 5.5 behind toronto... sox r only 1 behind... its fine.

how r the cubbies doing? they are my National League team... them and the Mets whenever they face any of the American League East teams

[lpmoora]

The Blue Jays..YEAH YEAH lawl. The A's have a very shaking bullpen right now, rookies in and out EVERY game.

[Mr. Pink]

REDSOX WOOT!!!!

ITS AN AWESOME NIGHT IN BOSTON!!!!!!

B's, C's, and Sox won!

[Legacy]

I see the Blue Jays are dong really great this season...go Blue Jays!

Finally a Jays fan! :D :p Poor Jay he think he is special because a team is named after him :p

[Mr. Pink]

ugh... Toronto *raises angry fist*

[lpmoora]

ugh... Toronto *raises angry fist*

Ugh to Oakland right now. It's painful seeing how shaky the bullpen is right now, cause I know the A's are a pretty solid team.

[Mr. Pink]

I thought u were for the Angels?

I want my sox to win!

Are there any cubs fans on here?

[lpmoora]

I thought u were for the Angels?

I want my sox to win!

Are there any cubs fans on here?

No way!!!! Anaheim has the best hockey team in the world, but I can't stand the Halo's. I grew up watching the A's, so I've been bleeding green and yellow since.

[Mr. Green]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Andy Sonnanstine delivered after a pregame mistake forced the pitcher to bat Sunday, hitting an RBI double in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

The game was delayed 13 minutes before the bottom of the first due to a lineup card error by the Rays that listed both Ben Zobrist and Evan Longoria as the third baseman. Longoria was supposed to be the designated hitter, but Tampa Bay lost the DH position because of the snafu and was forced to put Sonnanstine in the third spot of the lineup.

Sonnanstine (2-4) went 1 for 3, including a run-scoring double in the fourth. He also reached on a failed sacrifice in the first and struck out looking in the third.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290517130

Memo to the Rays: Interleague play starts next weekend ;)

[Mr. White]

I thought u were for the Angels?

I'm the Angels fan here:p

[Mr. Pink]

i only thought that because lpmoora likes them because off the ducks thing

[Mr. Pink]

Toronto is going down! Its about time they play American League East!

[BanditHiro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVUQw-TJYCM&feature=fvst

[Mr. White]

Did you guys here about the dude that missed 3rd base lol?
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Morning-Juice-Impossible-to-spell-Mets-withou?urn=mlb,164252

[Mr. Pink]

Im a hardcore sox fan, but the cubbies are my NL team

[Mr. Pink]

sox swept the jays@@@@@@@@

[RedTigerRanger]

NEW YORK YANKEES 9 Game winning streak. Going for 10th tonight playing the phillies. They are 1 game away from the red sox. If they win they would be tied for second with the red sox in the AL East division. AJ burnet is probably going to do good against phillies.

[Mr. Pink]

Yankees lost.... I have a feeling the Sox will too

[Mr. White]

Dodgers playing the Angels tonight if the Dodgers win some of my friends that are dodgers fan will rub it in but if they angels win its the opposite:smug:

[Legacy]

Yankees lost.... I have a feeling the Sox will too

So did Red Sox, so Im happy. lol.

[Mr. Pink]

Baltimore is winning.. and the Rays are Creaming the Marlins... hopefully the Braves can beat the Jays

[Mr. White]

Angels and Dodgers game is on time to watch it

[Mr. Pink]

Atlanta beat the Jays.... so Jays, Sox, and Yanks remain the same while the Rays and Orioles move up

[Mr. White]

YES!!!!!! Angels Beat the Dodgers 3 to 1! take that!:p

[Mr. Pink]

doesnt look we will be friends come september Crim haha!

[Mr. Green]

Look what Carlos Zambrano did today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZb0niKFI5A

That poor, poor Gatorade machine :p

[Mr. White]

^Lol I cracked up hard:lol:

[Mr. Pink]

im so behind in the world of sports lately... all i know is that the sox are still 0.5 games ahead of the yankees

[Mr. White]

Lol Seagulls help Indians win against Royals:lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBc9SZ0CbrE

[Legacy]

Lol....Yankees won, fantastic ending.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADs6kV2428M

[Mr. Green]

I'm so pissed at Castillo for that. How the heck do you drop an easy pop-up?

Now that's snatching defeat from the jaws of victory if I ever saw it.

[Mr. Green]

I think I saw the Web Gem of the year tonight:

http://mfile.akamai.com/22206/wmv/sny.download.akamai.com/22206/2009/daily/07/070809_lannyn_murphy_defense_800.wmv

My goodness.

[Mr. White]

I think I saw the Web Gem of the year tonight:

http://mfile.akamai.com/22206/wmv/sny.download.akamai.com/22206/2009/daily/07/070809_lannyn_murphy_defense_800.wmv

My goodness.

Awsome play:) and TAKE THAT DODGERS:p :lol:

[Mr. Green]

And in more bizarre news, Joel Hanrahan got the win for the Nationals yesterday against the Astros... while playing for the Pirates.

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290505120

[lpmoora]

I don't know what's more disappointing coming at the half (The A's are not playing up to what I would blindly say expectations, or the Giants are playing really well grrr).

[Mr. Green]

I don't know what's more disappointing coming at the half (The A's are not playing up to what I would blindly say expectations, or the Giants are playing really well grrr).

And speaking of the Giants, Jonathan Sanchez threw a no-hitter today (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290710126).

[Mr. White]

Anyone watch the All Star Game today? Ehh I saw a little bit of it like in the bottom of the 5th

[Mr. Green]

Yeah, I watched it. AND THE AL WON AGAIN. :angry:

[Legacy]

So where is Roy Halladay going to finish the season with and Several teams are interested in him like the Yankees and Red Sox, however I think he is going to stay with the Blue Jays.

[lpmoora]

Only saw one A's sweater, but it's ok. AL again xD!

[Mr. Green]

BREAKING NEWS!

Mark Buehrle has thrown a perfect game for the White Sox against the Rays (http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290723104).

[Mr. Pink]

I'm glad there is healthy competition between the Yanks and Sox this year

[Legacy]

Discuss anything realted to the MLB here.


Wooo! Playoffs are comming, and the Yankees are in them!!!!

GO Yankees! BOO Red Sox!

[Simango]

The ALDS and NLDS have been locked so here's what we have


ALDS #01

Twins Vs Yankees

ALDS #02

TBD

NLDS #01

Rockies Vs Phillies

NLDS #02

Dodgers Vs ?

Three games round #1 will air on cable channel TBS today.

[Legacy]

Twins are gonna gets grilled by the Yankees.

[Mr. Blue]

Apparently people don't talk much about baseball or don't watch baseball that much on tv...the original MLB discussion thread was on the 9th page...last reply was was August 2nd lol I just merged both threads.

[Legacy]

Thanks Jay.

Anyway, Yanks are kill'n the Twins. 6-2! w00t!

[Mr. Pink]

Francona really shouldn't have used both Bard and Wagner up... he really mismanaged the bullpen...

Why do I have the feeling I am going to be rooting for the National League again this year?

I'm not sure, but this could be the first time the Red Sox have been eliminated in the post season by the Angels

I hope Papelbon gets traded too


Well on the bright side I don't have to hear David Ortiz's last name butchered any more... You think TBS would have figured it out by now

[Mr. White]

If the Angels win it this year I will be happy:p

[Mr. Pink]

I hope the Twins make it and then ultimately lose

[Green Guardian]

Relatively boring postseason so far. Only exciting games have been game 3 of Boston and Los Angeles and game 2 between New York and Minnesota. And 3 out of 4 of the LDS have been sweeps. At least Philly is getting tested.

[Mr. Green]

I hereby predict an Angels\Dodgers World Series.

[Mr. Pink]

I am not looking forward to a west coast version of the subway series....

[Legacy]

Yankees and Phillies at the World Series!!! w00t! Go yankees!!!

[Legacy]

Yankees lead 2-1. :) What a great win for the so called "Evil Empire" on Halloween. Maybe we reealy are evil. muwahahahahaha lol :p

[Mr. White]

Looks like the "Evil Empire" wins the World Series:p

[Legacy]

YEAHHH!!!!!! 27 babay!

[Mr. Green]

SEATTLE -- San Francisco Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state.

Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former star at the University of Washington was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30.

An officer approached Lincecum's 2006 Mercedes and smelled marijuana as the pitcher rolled down his window. Schatzel said Lincecum immediately complied with a request to hand over the drug and a marijuana pipe from the car's center console.

The amount measured was 3.3 grams. Schatzel said police consider that a small amount for personal use, well below the maximum of 40 grams before possession is classified differently and carries a more severe penalty.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4627319

[Mr. Green]

And welcome to the first edition of the 2010 MLB Hot Stove Report! I'm your host, Mr. Green. And now for the moves thus far:

Brewers trade Hardy to Twins for Gomez: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4629260

Red Sox acquire Hermida from Marlins: http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/news/story?id=4627147

White Sox get Teahen from Royals: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4625441

Angels re-sign Abreu: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4626679

[Legacy]

Matsui and Damon better resign back with the Yankees.

[lpmoora]

Congratulations to Nick Swisher.

[Mr. Green]

NEW YORK -- Mark McGwire (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=1738) finally came clean, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998, but he also said he didn't need performance-enhancing drugs to hit the long ball.
McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade. Later Monday, however, he disputed that the drugs gave him more power to hit homers.
"I was given a gift to hit home runs," he told Bob Costas on MLB Network.
He told Costas that studying pitchers and making his swing shorter led to his increase in home runs and that he could have hit them without PEDs.
"I truly believe so," McGwire said. "I believe I was given this gift. The only reason I took steroids was for health purposes."


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4816607

[Legacy]

I knew it! haha. lol

[Gumdrops]

Big Angels fan here. I'm hoping they'll win it all this year.

Damn Lackey. If he would've went to any other team I wouldn't have cared. The Red Sox though. Gods, I hate them.

[Jimmy Jones]

I like baseball and all, but why does it have to be the number one sport where players using steroids is at an all-time high number?! That sad fact keeps turning me off from watching games, even when they get interesting, cause you never know if the strongest player is naturally strong or is using a stupid cop out to amplify more strength into a pitch or a bat strike...

For the record, if i ever do play baseball for a team, i swear i will NOT fall victim nor tempted to take even ONE of those horrid performance enhancers! I could care less about how many fans i had or what my average is, if i played pro baseball i just wanna play and make my strength as a pitcher or a hitter as natural as humanly possible! In other words, lots of man hours at the gym lifting weights and running the treadmill.

[Mr. Blue]

How the heck did this get on page 14? Is there no love for baseball on this board? lol

If you guys are going to talk about MLB, then keep it alive! lol

[Legacy]

Yankees are the best.... nuff said.

[Dragon Caesar]

Have not followed baseball in years, but do have some personal favorites, some that can desparately use a manager change, swinging batters, and better pitching.

[Mr. Pink]

its kinda sad how little faith i have in the sox this year... stupid rays...

[Legacy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoY1OD57E4k

OUCH! Accidents happen, but my god that hurt watching it. I was happy to see him talking though.

[Mr. White]

Read about that... glad he was ok though.

[Qarlf]

So if anyone seen espn today a Pefect game has been broken up today by the umpire. Game was Detriot vs Clevland the pitcher Armando Galarraga went 9 1/2 inning before it was over. It was clearly a perfect game cause even Espn showed the out in slow motion but the umpire for some odd reason didn't see it. It made me very angry. Also Ken Griffey Jr. retire. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5244661 is the link.

[Mr. Green]

And in sad news, Ken Griffey Jr. has called it quits at age 40.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5244661

[Qarlf]

Beat you to it Mr. Green :p But yeah here the link to the not perfect game http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300602106

[Mr. White]

So if anyone seen espn today a Pefect game has been broken up today by the umpire. Game was Detriot vs Clevland the pitcher Armando Galarraga went 9 1/2 inning before it was over. It was clearly a perfect game cause even Espn showed the out in slow motion but the umpire for some odd reason didn't see it. It made me very angry. Also Ken Griffey Jr. retire. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5244661 is the link.


Wow I would be pissed off.

Anybody here about Kendry Morales getting hurt after his Grand Slam? Man that must've suck lol.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIwmcDe-Ni4

[Qarlf]

Yeah being a Seattle Mariner fan I had to live with my friends rubbing it in my face twice. But I still think it was pretty sweet.

[Mr. Green]

Bud Selig won't reverse the call that ruined Armando Galarraga's bid for perfection: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5248118

What a joke.

[Dragon Caesar]

Commisioner's office is a joke. Galarraga deserves better. Go Tigers!

[ForeverGreen]

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5375561


Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning, his family confirmed in a statement.

"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80," the family said in a statement.

"He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family -- his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren.

"He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again."

The Steinbrenner family said that funeral arrangements will be private, however details about an additional public service will be announced at a later date.

The New York Daily News reported that Steinbrenner died around 6:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in Tampa, Fla.

WABC-TV in New York reported that Steinbrenner, the Yankees' owner since 1973, suffered a massive heart attack.
Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4, was taken to a Tampa hospital after emergency crews responded to his home Monday night.

Steinbrenner gave his sons, Hal and Hank, day-to-day control of the team in late 2007.

He told The Associated Press last week that he was "feeling good" after spending a couple hours in his office at the Yankees' spring training complex.

Under his ownership, the Yankees have won 11 AL pennants and seven World Series titles.

[Digifiend]

I assume Hal and Hank are the new owners then? RIP George

[Dragon Caesar]

Yes, ownership is assumed to stay in the family.

Second loss to Yankess nation. Their annoucner for ages passed away Sunday.

[jedibloo]

As a huge yankee fan, my condolences r with his wife, Elizabeth, his four children: Hank, Hal, Jessica, and Jennifer, and several grandchildren.

[Legacy]

R.I.P To the best owner ever. We Yankees fans are saddened, we have lost a true genius. :(

[The Deadman]

Oswalt traded to Philly


Roy Oswalt officially has accepted his proposed trade to the Philadelphia Phillies.

After considering his options and speaking with friends familiar with the Phillies' situation, including former teammate Brad Lidge, the Houston Astros' staff ace waived his no-trade clause Thursday in order to be dealt for left-handed starter J.A. Happ and two prospects, the Phillies said in announcing the trade.




Fantasy Spin: Philadelphia Freedom
Roy Oswalt was already having a solid season despite the Astros' shortcomings, posting his best strikeout rate since 2001. And he's likely to get better run support from his new team, writes Eric Karabell. Blog

"I'm glad it worked out for both of us. I wanted to go to a contender, and Houston gets some good prospects in return who will hopefully allow them to build a winning team," Oswalt told ESPN.com's Amy K. Nelson.

"The hardest part about it is cleaning out my locker. I've been in the same place for 10 years and having to say goodbye and clean out the locker is the toughest part," he said.

Oswalt, who was previously scheduled to start Friday against the Brewers, said he will fly to Washington on Thursday night and start for the Phillies on Friday against the Nationals. Coincidentally, Happ was scheduled to start Friday for the Phillies.

The Phillies, who had won seven straight and were 3½ games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves entering Thursday's games, get one of baseball's best right-handers and a pitcher with playoff experience.

Oswalt said his goal was to land with a contender with a chance to play in October.

"I'm at a point in my career where I just want a chance to get back to the World Series like I did in '05 with Houston," he said. "I'm excited to be going to Philly. I love watching Roy Halladay pitch and I think with him and [Cole] Hamels the three of us can feed off each other."


Decade of Dominance
Since breaking into the big leagues in 2001, Roy Oswalt has 143 victories -- 28 more than any other NL pitcher. And his 1,593 strikeouts are the most for any NL pitcher with 100 starts since 2001.

Category Oswalt NL Rank
Wins 143 1st
ERA 3.24 5th
Strikeouts 1,593 1st
Innings 1,958 2/3 2nd

The Astros will pay $11 million of the approximately $23 million that the 32-year-old Oswalt is guaranteed through 2011, sources said.

Oswalt did not demand that his 2012 mutual option for $16 million be picked up by the Phillies, a baseball source told Nelson. Instead, if either he or the Phillies chose not to pick it up, his $1 million buyout will increase to $2 million.

If Oswalt or the Phillies decline to exercise the option, then the pitcher will make $18 million next season. But both Oswalt and the Phillies must agree on the option for 2012 for him to stay with the team that season, the source told Nelson.

"I didn't want [the option] to be a deal breaker. It wasn't about the money, it was about getting a chance to go somewhere and win," Oswalt said. "I was confident that we could always find a way to overcome that."

He said his conversation with Lidge made him confident that he'd chosen the right destination.

"We played together for seven years and I trust his opinion. He told me that the clubhouse was great and that I was going to love it over there. His opinion means a lot to me," Oswalt said.

Although the Phillies prospects have not been publicly identified, sources said the Astros will receive outfielder Anthony Gose as part of the deal and then send him to the Toronto Blue Jays. Gose is currently at Class A Clearwater in the Florida State League, where he was batting .263 with a team-high 110 hits.

Sources said the Astros pressed hard for first baseman Jonathan Singleton, considered the team's best minor league hitting prospect. Singleton is currently at Class A Lakewood in the South Atlantic League, where he was hitting .312 with 18 doubles and 12 home runs as of Thursday.

The Astros were off to a National League-worst 14-27 start when Oswalt asked for a trade May 22. As of Thursday, he was 6-12 with a 3.42 ERA.

A baseball source told ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick that the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres both made late efforts to land Oswalt, but got involved in the process too late.

For his career, Oswalt is 143-82 with a 3.24 ERA.

[ForeverGreen]

I completely forgot this thread was here lol

Hope Cuban Buys the Rangers

[Mr. Green]

As a Mets fan, Halladay and Oswalt both being on the Phils scares the living crap out of me.

[The Deadman]

that 6-12 record shouldnt though

[jedibloo]

since the trading deadline is over, which team will have a bigger impact down the stretch?

[ForeverGreen]

THA TEXAS RANGERS Fool

[jedibloo]

4 me, I pick the Yankees because by getting Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns, it will boost the lineup behind Jeter, Texiera, Cano, and A-Rod; and with the acquisition of Kerry Wood as a setup, they'll win the world series.

GO YANKEES!!!!

[Mr. Pink]

i've lost faith in my team...

[ForeverGreen]

4 me, I pick the Yankees because by getting Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns, it will boost the lineup behind Jeter, Texiera, Cano, and A-Rod; and with the acquisition of Kerry Wood as a setup, they'll win the world series.

GO YANKEES!!!!
That's a cop out pick The yankees are always good and spend the most lol


i've lost faith in my team...

Never lose Faith in the Red Sox lol

[jedibloo]

That's a cop out pick The yankees are always good and spend the most lol

I've been a yankee fan since I was 12 and I finally witness them winning a world series, but except I don't want the Rays to win the AL East right now ;)

[Dragon Caesar]

4 me, I pick the Yankees because by getting Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns, it will boost the lineup behind Jeter, Texiera, Cano, and A-Rod; and with the acquisition of Kerry Wood as a setup, they'll win the world series.

GO YANKEES!!!!

Berkman and Kearns are great additions for the Yankees, but Wood has been damaged goods toward the end of his stay with the National League Cubs. However, with the death of George Steinbrenner, the Bronx Bombers are motivated to win a World Series in memoriam.

[Dragon Caesar]

I've been a yankee fan since I was 12 and I finally witness them winning a world series, but except I don't want the Rays to win the AL East right now ;)

The Rays and Yankees are now tied for first in the AL East. I must give credit to the Rays who are finally competing above a respectable level.

The Diamondbacks had early success winning the World Series in their fourth year of play, but the organization needs a complete overhaul.

[Blueranger]

As a Mets fan, scares the living crap out of me.

Fixed.

Let's face it. We suck.

It's like watching the Knicks in 2006 all over again. You get destroyed by Arizona and then lose to Atlanta the next night? That's inexcusable.

[Legacy]

I hope im not the only Yankees fan here?

[jedibloo]

I hope im not the only Yankees fan here?

don't worry, I'm a yankee fan too :)

[jedibloo]

Berkman and Kearns are great additions for the Yankees, but Wood has been damaged goods toward the end of his stay with the National League Cubs. However, with the death of George Steinbrenner, the Bronx Bombers are motivated to win a World Series in memoriam.

its true that the deaths of Bob Sheppard and George Steinbrenner really took the toll on the team, but at the end of the day, the yankees need to move forward and win.



The Rays and Yankees are now tied for first in the AL East. I must give credit to the Rays who are finally competing above a respectable level.

The Diamondbacks had early success winning the World Series in their fourth year of play, but the organization needs a complete overhaul.

well now the rays are leading the yankees by 1 game, and this is gonna be tough for the yankees down the stretch, unless A-Rod could hit 600

[Dragon Caesar]

well now the rays are leading the yankees by 1 game, and this is gonna be tough for the yankees down the stretch, unless A-Rod could hit 600

The Red Sox are behind the Rays at 6.5 games. If the Yankees and Rays go on a bad streak while the Red Sox goes on a good streak, you will have an AL East race of the two dominant powers and the new guys. Toronto and Baltimore head toward their perennial bottom dwelling posts.

[jedibloo]

The Red Sox are behind the Rays at 6.5 games. If the Yankees and Rays go on a bad streak while the Red Sox goes on a good streak, you will have an AL East race of the two dominant powers and the new guys. Toronto and Baltimore head toward their perennial bottom dwelling posts.

well the O's got their new manager in case u didn't kno. idk if the red sox could keep going just because most of the players were injured so we'll just wait and see. in the meantime, rivalry this weekend

[Dragon Caesar]

well the O's got their new manager in case u didn't kno. idk if the red sox could keep going just because most of the players were injured so we'll just wait and see. in the meantime, rivalry this weekend

I am aware of Showalter's tenure as the Oriole's manager began Monday. I wish him success in coaching a winning team in time. Too bad his predecessors failed horridly.

The Orioles organization has been a joke the past 13 years, and need a complete makeover.

[jedibloo]

I am aware of Showalter's tenure as the Oriole's manager began Monday. I wish him success in coaching a winning team in time. Too bad his predecessors failed horridly.

The Orioles organization has been a joke the past 13 years, and need a complete makeover.

yea the O's hadn't been the same, even with Cal Ripken Jr retiring, so I guess its time for them to rebuild

[Dragon Caesar]

yea the O's hadn't been the same, even with Cal Ripken Jr retiring, so I guess its time for them to rebuild

They should hold onto a manager for four or more seasons. Since Earl Weaver, each succeeding managers's tenure is 1 to 3 seasons.

Next, Andy MacPhail, the Oriole's General Manager and President of Baseball Operations, needs to bring in players who can swing the bat, bat in runs, and throw the ball.

[Mr. Green]

Congrats to A-Roid... I mean A-Fraud... I mean A-Rod for 600 homers.

[Mr. Pink]

well the O's got their new manager in case u didn't kno. idk if the red sox could keep going just because most of the players were injured so we'll just wait and see. in the meantime, rivalry this weekend

yeah i dont have much faith in the sox even though one should never count them down

[Legacy]

ARod 600! w00t!

[jedibloo]

"an A-bomb...from A-Rod" finally he hits his 600 HR. now since the rays lost and the yankees win, they're tied...again

[ForeverGreen]

Nolan Ryan is the new owner of the Rangers....EPIC WIN!!!!!

[The Deadman]

They should hold onto a manager for four or more seasons. Since Earl Weaver, each succeeding managers's tenure is 1 to 3 seasons.

Next, Andy MacPhail, the Oriole's General Manager and President of Baseball Operations, needs to bring in players who can swing the bat, bat in runs, and throw the ball.

we have players that can hit the ball and score runs, we need PITCHING. Kevin Milwood is a joke, and its sad how our young pitchers get called up, sent down, called up, sent down, yet Milwood still has a job with a 1-10 record. its pathetic, if we had guys that could control a game, we wouldnt have to outslug teams just in the hopes that the bullpen wouldnt screw it up.

in other news, the Rockies placed Todd Helton on waivers

[ForeverGreen]

in other news, the Rockies placed Todd Helton on waivers

He's a big bat isn't he? He could be good for a DH on an AL team

[jedibloo]

in other news, the Rockies placed Todd Helton on waivers

this might be interesting since the nationals also place Adam Dunn on waivers. wonder which team will get the players...?

[Mr. Green]

I hope the Mets pick one of the two up. We could use a bat the way the offense has been lately.

[ForeverGreen]

Man how bout them Rangers...I think we may have a legit shot at the Series this season

[jedibloo]

Man how bout them Rangers...I think we may have a legit shot at the Series this season

I don't kno if I were u, some of the teams may have a chance of winning the world series...we just have 2 wait and see ;)

[jedibloo]

in other news, did anyone watch the brawl between the reds and the cardinals? I think there is gonna be tensions in all divisions until the playoffs starts.

[The Deadman]

well to be fair the Reds player did state in a interview that he hated the Cardinals and called them all complainers. i would punch a guy in the face for that too. side note...going to Philly tonight to watch the Dodger game, weather permitting

[Legacy]

O's put Ty Wigginton on waivers. Which is quite shocking since he was a key player for them early in season.

[The Deadman]

apparently no ones scooped him up yet. the Reds got Jim Edmonds from the Brewers though

[jedibloo]

even the part when the Giants acquired Jose Guillen from the Royals

[jedibloo]

as the season for the AL East gets interesting, the yankees and the rays were tied... again and the Orioles were 10-3 under Buck Showalter. plus Bryce Harper was signed by the nationals before midnight

[Legacy]

Nationals signed Bryce Harper to a 9.9 million deal!

Dang that is ridiculous

[Mr. Green]

Derrek Lee to the Braves: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5473305

[jedibloo]

Nationals signed Bryce Harper to a 9.9 million deal!

Dang that is ridiculous
was the deal higher that Stephen Strasburg's contract?


Derrek Lee to the Braves: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5473305
I knew about it via Twitter and sportscenter. Lee is expected 2 make his Braves debut either 2morrow or Friday due 2 injury soreness

[jedibloo]

from wat happened yesterday is that Albert Pujols hit his 400th career home run. how long can he go to 500?

[ForeverGreen]

from wat happened yesterday is that Albert Pujols hit his 400th career home run. how long can he go to 500?

Don't call me crazy but maybe 3 seasons from now If he hit 30 the next 3 years that'd be 90 and he has the rest of this season plus I think he could do 40 or so in a season or 2

[jedibloo]

Don't call me crazy but maybe 3 seasons from now If he hit 30 the next 3 years that'd be 90 and he has the rest of this season plus I think he could do 40 or so in a season or 2

that is a very good point ForeverGreen


in other news, Stephen Strausburg is required 2 have Tommy John surgery so we won't see him for at least 2 years. your thoughts about this.

[ForeverGreen]

Not only a big loss for The entire Nationals organization but a big loss for baseball

[jedibloo]

I know it late already but... the hunt for October begins :D

[Dragon Caesar]

in other news, Stephen Strausburg is required 2 have Tommy John surgery so we won't see him for at least 2 years. your thoughts about this.

Why do you need the same procedure done twice on the same arm at the same time? It does not make sense.

Yes, Strausburg is having the procedure. He will be out for several months. He is likely to return for Nationals' spring training.

[Blueranger]

^ No he's not. If he is luckily, he will be back by spring training if not, he will miss all of next season or return by the Playoffs of 2011...which is not happening since the Nationals will not be making any sort of playoff run in the near future...

[Dragon Caesar]

The time missed with a tommy john procedure is usually six months to a year. Stepping outside the forum of personal opinions, only Strausburg and his medical care providers can determine if he is ready to return.

[jedibloo]

The time missed with a tommy john procedure is usually six months to a year. Stepping outside the forum of personal opinions, only Strausburg and his medical care providers can determine if he is ready to return.

actually it takes 12-18 months to recover from the proceedure and most pitchers coming back from surgery pitch very well right before

[ForeverGreen]

Man the Rangers beat the Yankees twice without Josh Hamilton this is good news for Rangers fans lol

[Dragon Caesar]

In the National League's East Division, the Phillies and Braves are tied for the lead and wild card race.

[jedibloo]

and now the Giants and Rockies r moving closer to pass the Padres in the NL West

[The Deadman]

Joe Torre retires from the Dodgers


LOS ANGELES -- Three seasons in the sun with the Los Angeles Dodgers rekindled Joe Torre's love for baseball.

They also provided the former Yankees manager with the chance to leave the bench on his own terms -- and that's exactly what he'll do next month.

Torre's Turning Point

Torre Once dubbed "Clueless Joe" by a New York tabloid, Joe Torre turned that perception on its head as manager of the Yankees and until this season, the Dodgers.
Managing record Before 1996 Since 1996
Winning pct. .471 .590
Division titles 1 12
Pennants 0 6
World Series 0 4

Torre said Friday he will retire at the end of the season, although the 70-year-old skipper couldn't say with certainty that he'll never manage again. The Dodgers immediately announced hitting coach Don Mattingly will replace him in 2011.

Torre shed no tears at a news conference in Dodger Stadium before his club opened a six-game homestand against Colorado and San Diego, which have both blown past the fourth-place Dodgers in the NL West standings this season.

"Baseball has been my life, and hopefully will continue to be my life in some capacity," Torre said. "When I came out here, it was just to find out if managing can be fun again, and it's been fun. ... But you have to make some decisions by instinct, and my instinct tells me it's time to go."

Torre became one of the most famous and respected coaches in American sports during 12 winning seasons that included four championships with the Yankees, but he walked away from the club following the 2007 season, New York's fourth straight without a World Series appearance. The Yankees made a lowball contract offer that insulted Torre with its bonuses for advancing in the postseason, effectively forcing Torre to depart with his pride.

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He left New York feeling frustration and burnout -- but a call from the Dodgers persuaded him to return to the NL, where he spent most of his playing career. Although he never matched his Bronx success in Hollywood, Torre still revitalized the Dodgers while reaching the NL championship series twice.

His current club began the penultimate homestand of its season at 72-75 and in fourth place, its playoff chances all but erased.

"Three years have gone by very quickly," said Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, whose highly public divorce trial resumes Monday. "You've done some marvelous things for this organization. I know this year was a disappointment, but what you achieved is something that hasn't been achieved here in 32 years."

McCourt referred to the Dodgers' back-to-back playoff appearances and NL West titles in 2008 and 2009. Los Angeles lost both times to Philadelphia in the NL championship series.

Torre suggested he'll accept another job with the Dodgers, saying he plans to speak with general manager Ned Colletti next month about a role. The Brooklyn native plans to keep living in Southern California with his wife, who has run their charity foundation from the West Coast.

Torre also is almost certain to get quick admission to the Hall of Fame: Every manager with at least four championships except him already is in Cooperstown.

"I know that he had talked about [retiring]," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who played for Torre in New York. "It'll be interesting to see how he feels in December -- if he stays retired. Joe has been doing it a long time, and I'm sure there's other things Joe wants to do with his life. Am I surprised by it? I don't think I would have been surprised either way, because I know how much he loves to manage, but I also know how much he loves his family."

Torre turned 70 in July, and has been rumored to be interested in returning to the broadcast booth -- or even in owning a team. He has a 2,318-1,990 regular-season record in 29 major league seasons as a manager that included stints with the New York Mets, Atlanta and St. Louis.

Torre now will lead the unusually large parade of famous managers ending their careers this season. Lou Piniella walked away from the Cubs in late August, while Atlanta's Bobby Cox and Toronto's Cito Gaston also plan to hang up their caps next month.

"I'm happy that [Torre] gets an opportunity to do it when he wants to do it," Yankees captain Derek Jeter said. "[Mattingly] worked hard and put in a lot of time and effort being a coach and hitting coach for a long time, and now bench coach. Now he's got a chance to manage, and I'm happy for him."

Mattingly was Torre's bench coach with the Yankees, but lost out to Girardi for the top job three years ago. He then followed Torre to California, and has long been assumed to be the heir apparent.

Colletti confirmed that arrangement Friday, saying he told Torre three years ago that he wanted Torre's successor to be on his staff. Colletti and Torre then met before this season and "figured out a plan" for Mattingly to succeed Torre.

"We wanted continuity here," Colletti said. "We wanted somebody who understood our players and understood our organization."

Colletti said the Dodgers received permission from Major League Baseball to hire Mattingly without interviewing any minority candidates.

Mattingly, the former Yankees first baseman and 1985 AL MVP, has been groomed since 2004 for his first major league managing job, although he still plans to manage a team in the Arizona fall league. "Donnie Baseball" thinks he's more prepared for a top job than he was three years earlier in New York.

"It's baseball, and I've been around the game a long time," Mattingly said, citing Billy Martin, Piniella, Yogi Berra and Dallas Green alongside Torre as influences on his managerial style. "In my heart, I know I can do this. It's a belief in myself that I can do anything I put my mind to."

The Dodgers' tumultuous front-office status likely helped Torre make up his mind to leave, with owners Frank and Jamie McCourt mired in a messy, ongoing divorce trial that has affected the team's entire operation.

Los Angeles allowed slugger Manny Ramirez to leave on a waiver claim by the Chicago White Sox last month, effectively running up the white flag on a season that has gone south since the All-Star break.

"Am I going to miss it? Sure, I'm going to miss it," Torre said. "I just felt this ballclub needed a different voice, a younger voice, and there's nobody I feel more secure about turning it over to than Donnie."

[jedibloo]

I think its time for him to take a break from baseball. due to wat happen to the dodgers this season bc of McCourt divorce proceedings, it goes downhill

[Dragon Caesar]

I think Torres is taking more than a break. Being involved in professional baseball for 50 something years of his life, I think he rather step away to enjoy other aspects of life.

He is the third manager to retire this season. Bobby Cox of the Braves will retire at season's end. Lou Pinella of the Cubs retired to spend time with his terminally ill mother.

[jedibloo]

Congrats to the Twins for winning the AL Central

[jedibloo]

Congrats to the Texas Rangers for winning the AL West and Bobby Cox for winning his 2500 career win as a manager :D

[Dragon Caesar]

Congrats to the Texas Rangers for winning the AL West and Bobby Cox for winning his 2500 career win as a manager :D

I may pull for the Texas Rangers to win the American League and World Series championships this year.

Congratulations to Bobby Cox for hitting a milestone. Unfortunately, it came later than sooner. If his team would swing the bat for a couple runs, the Braves could have won games against the Phillies and Nationals to obtain the National League East championship. Too late now, and it is either wild card or die.

Having read the article above concerning Joe Torre retiring from the Dodgers and not ruling out the possibility of managing again, would one expect him to replace Bobby Cox as the Braves manager? Torre did play for the Braves.

[jedibloo]

Congrats to the Reds, Rays, Yankees, and Phillies for clinching the playoff spot

-Reds for winning the NL Central by Jay Bruce's walkoff homer
-Yankees and Rays for clinching their playoffs spot from their aces
-Phillies for winning the NL East by Roy Halladay's pitching performance

[Dragon Caesar]

The Phillies won the NL East after sweeping the Braves, who failed to show up against the Nationals.

The Braves need to learn not to give up your division lead, then battle for the wild card position to save your season. Consistent late season meltdowns were reasons why Bobby Cox should have been fired over the past four seasons. Retiring makes up for it.

[jedibloo]

the only spots are left are the AL East, AL Wildcard, and the NL Wildcard

[Mr. Green]

the only spots are left are the AL East, AL Wildcard, and the NL Wildcard

And the NL West.

[Dragon Caesar]

Assuming the regular season ends this weekend, the remaining positions for the LCS playoffs will come down to the wire.

[Blueranger]

Am I the only one not exactly sold on the Reds?

[jedibloo]

the race is heating up for the AL East as the Yankees and the Rays are tied coming in 2 the final weekend of regular season

[Dragon Caesar]

I like to see the Rays win the division.

[Mr. Green]

Playoffs are set. Here are the first round matchups:

Rays vs. Rangers
Twins vs. Yankees
Phillies vs. Reds
Giants vs. Braves

And I put a poll up, too.

[jedibloo]

Game 1 start at Tuesday and Wednesday. so the pitchers who are starting at Game 1 are:

Rays (Price) vs. Rangers (Lee)
Twins (Liriano) vs. Yankees (Sabathia)
Phillies (Halladay) vs. Reds (Volquez)
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Braves (Lowe)

[Dragon Caesar]

Responding to the current poll question, the American League, having the fewer teams, has better quality of baseball and produces more World Series champions. I think the Rangers, having new ownership under pitching legend Nolan Ryan, and the Yankees, defending championships playing inspired baseball in honor of the late George Steinbrenner, will advance to the American League championship finals. Whoever wins will advance and handle any National League club.

I would like to see the Braves go all out and win, sending Bobby Cox into retirement as a winner. Their late season decline of play, giving up the division lead and barely holding on to the wild card lead, will give them a first round exit, concluding an era in baseball.

[jedibloo]

Here are my picks for teams that are going to advance to the LCS:

Rays vs. Rangers -by 5 games
Twins vs. Yankees -by 4 games
Phillies vs. Reds -by 4 games
Giants vs. Braves -by 3 games

[Mr. Green]

No-hitter for Roy Halladay!

[ForeverGreen]

OMG! Someone has to beat the Phillies so my Rangers don't seem them in the Series

[Mr. Pink]

Rangers better win it all... theyre the only team up there i dont mind

[ForeverGreen]

That and we haven't had a championship since the Stars....I'm gonna go crazy if The Rangers win

[Mr. Green]

That and we haven't had a championship since the Stars....I'm gonna go crazy if The Rangers win

No Goal! :p

[Blueranger]

That and we haven't had a championship since the Stars....I'm gonna go crazy if The Rangers win

The Rangers is strong but I don't see them winning it all when the spotlight is on the World Series. Yankees vs. Rangers is really possible but the Phillies are looking good.

[jedibloo]

here's the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (TEX leads 1-0)
Twins vs. Yankees (NYY leads 1-0)
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 1-0)
Giants vs. Braves- tomorrow game 1

tomorrow's matchups:

Rays (Shields) vs. Rangers (Wilson)- Game 2
Twins (Pavano) vs. Yankees (Pettitte)- Game 2
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Braves (Lowe)- Game 1

and congrats to Roy Halladay for pitching his 2nd no-hitter this season (inc. postseason)

[Dragon Caesar]

That and we haven't had a championship since the Stars....I'm gonna go crazy if The Rangers win


No Goal! :p

The Stars were not suppose to win the Stanley Cup; neither were the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975. Mr. Green and I have strong blue and gold connections. (Thank you, New Jersey Devils, for defeating them both en route to the 2000 Stanley Cup Championship.)


The Rangers is strong but I don't see them winning it all when the spotlight is on the World Series. Yankees vs. Rangers is really possible but the Phillies are looking good.

Blueranger, you confuse me. The Yankees and Rangers will likely play each other for the American League championship, not the World Series championship. The Phillies look very good, and will likely advance to the National League championship series.


here's the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (TEX leads 1-0)
Twins vs. Yankees (NYY leads 1-0)
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 1-0)
Giants vs. Braves- tomorrow game 1

tomorrow's matchups:

Rays (Shields) vs. Rangers (Wilson)- Game 2
Twins (Pavano) vs. Yankees (Pettitte)- Game 2
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Braves (Lowe)- Game 1

and congrats to Roy Halladay for pitching his 2nd no-hitter this season (inc. postseason)

Lincecum and Lowe should be a good matchup.

Halladay is a great product of the Toronto Blue Jays. (It is sad his former club failed to compete and attempt to keep him. Realistically, the American League's East Division is dominated by the Yankees, the Red Sox, and the serious Rays.) I wish him well.

[ForeverGreen]

The Stars were not suppose to win the Stanley Cup; neither were the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975. Mr. Green and I have strong blue and gold connections. (Thank you, New Jersey Devils, for defeating them both en route to the 2000 Stanley Cup Championship.)


Didn't Bret Hull score the game winning goal in OT to give the stars the cup? Even if it wasn't a goal the game would have kept going right lol

[Dragon Caesar]

Didn't Bret Hull score the game winning goal in OT to give the stars the cup? Even if it wasn't a goal the game would have kept going right lol

He was credited with the goal even though it was not one. The game was in triple overtime.

[ForeverGreen]

Well it was a goal it just shouldn't have counted lol

[Dragon Caesar]

Well it was a goal it just shouldn't have counted lol

Agreed. I think Brett Hull and Dominik Hasek resolved their differences in 2002. They were on the same Stanley Cup champion team.

[jedibloo]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (TEX leads 2-0)
Twins vs. Yankees (NYY leads 2-0)
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 1-0)
Giants vs. Braves (SF leads 1-0)

tomorrow's matchups:

Reds (Arroyo) vs. Phillies (Oswalt)- Game 2
Giants (Cain) vs. Braves (Hanson)- Game 2

[ForeverGreen]

One more game and the Rangers are in the ALCS baby!!!!!!!!!

[Dragon Caesar]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (TEX leads 2-0)
Twins vs. Yankees (NYY leads 2-0)
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 1-0)
Giants vs. Braves (SF leads 1-0)

tomorrow's matchups:

Reds (Arroyo) vs. Phillies (Oswalt)- Game 2
Giants (Cain) vs. Braves (Hanson)- Game 2

The next time a local sports reporter claims the Braves win when they lose needs to have his or her head examined by a neurosurgeon.


One more game and the Rangers are in the ALCS baby!!!!!!!!!

I am not denying that. The Rays played average at the end of the regular season, and were lucky to win the division.

[ForeverGreen]

I am not denying that. The Rays played average at the end of the regular season, and were lucky to win the division.

The Rangers stomped the Rays twice and Garza is their last chance and even if he wins they have nothing really after him in the rotation.

[Dragon Caesar]

The Rangers stomped the Rays twice and Garza is their last chance and even if he wins they have nothing really after him in the rotation.

History repeats itself. The Rangers will sweep.

[jedibloo]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (TEX leads 2-0)
Twins vs. Yankees (NYY leads 2-0)
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 2-0)
Giants vs. Braves (Tied 1-1)

tomorrow's matchups:

Twins (Duensing) vs. Yankees (Hughes)- Game 3
Rays (Garza) vs. Rangers (Lewis)- Game 3

[Dragon Caesar]

Yankees and Rangers complete their sweeps.

[jedibloo]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (TEX leads 2-1)
Twins vs. Yankees (NYY leads 3-0) advance to the ALCS WOOT WOOT!!!
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 2-0)
Giants vs. Braves (Tied 1-1)

tomorrow's matchups:

Giants (Sanchez) vs. Braves (Hudson)- Game 3
Rays (Davis) vs. Rangers (Hunter)- Game 4
Phillies (Hamels) vs. Reds (Cueto)- Game 3

[Dragon Caesar]

Philles will complete the sweep today.

Hudson will pitch a great game, helping the Braves gain a 2-1 lead in their series.

The Rays may be motivated from delaying the inevitable, and will have to play perfectly to take the series. I doubt they can overcome a righted Rangers club today.

[jedibloo]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (Tied 2-2)
Phillies vs. Reds (PHI leads 3-0) advances to the NLCS
Giants vs. Braves (SF leads 2-1)

tomorrow's matchup:

Giants (Bumgarner) vs. Braves (Lowe)- Game 4

[Dragon Caesar]

The Braves' botch job after a good game will not go duplicated. Unfortunately, the Braves wait to the last minute to recover. Win or die time for Bobby Cox's career.

[jedibloo]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (Tied 2-2)
Giants vs. Braves (SF leads 3-1)-SF advances to the NLCS. They will face the Phillies

tomorrow's matchup:

Rays (Price) vs. Rangers (Lee)- Game 5

Good Luck Bobby Cox. we will miss you onfield :)

[Dragon Caesar]

The NLCS will bore me this year. I look forward to the ALCS.

Thank you, Bobby Cox, for one World Series championship. The last five years of your career were pathetic, but your career as a whole will put you in baseball's hall of fame swiftly.

[Mr. Pink]

come on Rangers!!!

[ForeverGreen]

come on Rangers!!!

Come on Cliff Lee!!!!!!!

[ForeverGreen]

RANGERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!RANGERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jedibloo]

here are the leads right now:

Rays vs. Rangers (Tied 3-2) Texas advances to the ALCS. they will now face the Yankees

LCS matchups (Best of 7)- starts Friday

Rangers vs. Yankees -Friday
Giants vs. Phillies -Saturday

GOOOOOO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ForeverGreen]

BOOOOO Go Rangers!!!!!!!!!!

[jedibloo]

this is gonna be a great matchup :D

according to MLB:

NYY vs. TEX ALCS: G1 Fri, G2 Sat, G3 Mon, G4 Tue, G5 Wed, G6 Fri, G7 Sat
SF vs. PHI ALCS: G1 Sat, G2 Sun, G3 Tue, G4 Wed, G5 Thus, G6 Sat, G7 Sat

games 5-7 if nec

[ForeverGreen]

What I want is Rangers beating the Giants in the series

[jedibloo]

here are my picks for teams that go 2 the World Series:

Rangers vs. Yankees - by 7 games
Giants vs. Phillies- by 5 games

Friday's matchups:
Rangers (Wilson) vs. Yankees (Sabathia)

[jedibloo]

here are my picks for teams that go 2 the World Series:

Rangers vs. Yankees - NYY leads 1-0
Giants vs. Phillies- game starts tomorrow

Tomorrow's matchups:
Rangers (Lewis) vs. Yankees (Hughes)- Game 2
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Phillies (Halladay)- Game 1

[jedibloo]

here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - Tied 1-1
Giants vs. Phillies- SF leads 1-0

Tomorrow's matchups:
Giants (Sanchez) vs. Phillies (Oswalt)- Game 2

[ForeverGreen]

Wow SF beat Halladay

[jedibloo]

here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - Tied 1-1
Giants vs. Phillies- Tied 1-1

Tomorrow's matchups:
Rangers (Lee) vs. Yankees (Pettitte)- Game 3

[ForeverGreen]

I think the Yankees go down 2-1...It's Cliff Lee

[jedibloo]

the Yankees develop a game plan against Lee. if they lose, its up to Burnett

[ForeverGreen]

You know they had a gameplan against him last season in The World series Game 1 and got dominated

[jedibloo]

I know that and it didn't work :(

[jedibloo]

here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - TEX leads 2-1
Giants vs. Phillies- Tied 1-1

Tomorrow's matchups:
Giants (Cain) vs. Phillies (Hamels)- Game 3
Rangers (Hunter) vs. Yankees (Burnett)- Game 4

[ForeverGreen]

Cliff Lee Dominated Again and the Yankees just fell apart in the 9th

[jedibloo]

I have no comment right now :(

[ForeverGreen]

Well if it weren't for the pen in the 8th in game 1 the Rangers would be up 3-0 right now

[jedibloo]

which I was happy for... at least

[ForeverGreen]

If Hunter can give a decent start I think the Rangers can beat Burnett and go up 3-1....Josh Hamilton has been a BEAST this series

[jedibloo]

all I need is Burnett have a strong inning and then 3-2

[Dragon Caesar]

Lee's performance last night against the Yankees adds more power to the Rangers.

[ForeverGreen]

all I need is Burnett have a strong inning and then 3-2

Two Words....Josh Hamilton lol

[Dragon Caesar]

Two Words....Josh Hamilton lol

Hamilton vs. Burnett will be exciting.

[FieryRed]

AJ Burnett will have a chance to redeem himself (and justify his huge payroll) if he can win Game 4 for Yankees. If New York loses the next game, they are pretty much done for.

[jedibloo]

and the fate of Jeter's, Rivera's, and Girardi's contracts bc they need to do it ASAP

[ForeverGreen]

Ummm Jeter is gonna retire a Yankee

[jedibloo]

Ummm Jeter is gonna retire a Yankee

I kno that.
here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - TEX leads 3-1 :(
Giants vs. Phillies- SF leads 2-1

Tomorrow's matchups:
Giants (Bumgarner) vs. Phillies (Blanton)- Game 4
Rangers (Wilson) vs. Yankees (Sabathia)- Game 5

[Mr. Green]

Hoping for the Giants and Rangers to win :)

[jedibloo]

even if the Yankees r gonna b eliminated, I go for the Giants as of now

[Dragon Caesar]

I doubt the Giants can outlast the Rangers.

[ForeverGreen]

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!! If they beat CC today we're in the World Series

[jedibloo]

here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - TEX leads 3-2
Giants vs. Phillies- SF leads 3-1

Tomorrow's matchups:
Giants (Lincecum) vs. Phillies (Halladay)- Game 5

[Dragon Caesar]

I am anxious for ALCS' game six.

[jedibloo]

here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - TEX leads 3-2
Giants vs. Phillies- SF leads 3-2

Tomorrow's matchups:
Rangers (Lewis) vs. Yankees (Hughes)- Game 6

[ForeverGreen]

RANGERS WIN RANGERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WE'RE GOINNNNGGGGG TOOOOOOOOO THE SERIESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


So Happy as if you couldn't tell

[jedibloo]

I get through it. it hurts thats why :(

here are the scores right now:

Rangers vs. Yankees - TEX leads 4-2 (advances to the WS)
Giants vs. Phillies- SF leads 3-2

Tomorrow's matchups:
Giants (Sanchez) vs. Phillies (Oswalt)- Game 6

[Mr. White]

Congrats to the Rangers for beating the Evil Empire. :D

[jedibloo]

again I'll get through it. it hurts so much for me and other yankee fans :( btw congrats to the Rangers

[Dragon Caesar]

NLCS' game six will be interesting. Whoever wins struggles against the Rangers.

[ForeverGreen]

Whoever wins has to face Cliff Lee game 1 :D

[jedibloo]

here are the scores right now:

Giants vs. Phillies- SF leads 4-2 (advances to the WS)

World Series matchups:
Giants vs. Rangers- Game 1 starts Wednesday

[Dragon Caesar]

Are we anticipating a Lincecum vs. Lee matchup?

[Blueranger]

Giants/Rangers. Two teams we probably may not see in the World Series again in the next 5 years and I can't watch it. Wonderful.

[ForeverGreen]

The Rangers are winning this!!!!!!!! If they win I'm buying a Championship hat the next day

[Mr. Pink]

its kind of interesting to see who made it through... thank god the evil empire is gone

[ForeverGreen]

Yes it is and now the Texas Rangers are winning it all!!!!!!!!!!!

[jedibloo]

I'll ignore the part about the yankees being eliminated and focus on the WS. it is comfirmed that Cliff Lee and Tim Lincecum will start Game 1.

[Dragon Caesar]

The Rangers are winning this!!!!!!!! If they win I'm buying a Championship hat the next day

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