2012 MLB Season

What a great pitched game by Verlander!!!!  But damn it, I hate leaving a winning game disappointed.  2 batters away from seeing my first no-hitter (if you don't count Galarraga's perfect game plus one very bad umpire call). 

horsewithteeth11 wrote: I'd also like to point out that's the first time I've ever been completely objective in my opinion of the Yanks. Do I get a prize for it?

Sadly yes, it probably is prize worthy.


It's part the fans fault as well, we all have become addicted to spending (hey oh that's shocker amirite)
If by some chance the team doesn't spend, there's a fan revolt. Not that management should succumb to our whims, but it plays a role obviously.
 I fear it's gunna be this way forever now.


But hey, there's still the game. Like I said, I'm holding some hope for the pitching. CC is always a beast, Nova is pretty good, if we can get quality out of Andy and Hughes well it aint too shabby..
The offense will eventually get on track. I've spoken before of my issues here but that's not being very optimistic of me is it?



Edited by JJLehto - May 18 2012 at 22:01

JJLehto wrote: Well that's partially the point MoM. No one seems to care much about those other teams with ridiculous payrolls. You're right though, so much sunk into these players that really are wasting it... and really hurts these days when we have a Jesus Montero that has to be traded (or be wasted sitting or playing minor league)...since we're tied up with these f**king huge contracts. And seriously, what good is that money right now? It's taken playing the Reds to finally be up in a game The offense will get hot as it always does near mid season, the real question is the pitching. If Hughes can get going and stable, and if Pettitte has a good year then we're not looking too bad...

Yeah, I haven't understood why the Yanks continue to sink so much into an aging roster when their farm system is finally starting to become somewhat decent. I guarantee if George was still alive and running the show, some major things would change.

Well to be fair, we have the 2nd highest paid player in the majors now in Votto (although thankfully that contract is front-loaded). So I guess we can somewhat relate in having players that want more money than anyone else. Also, the Reds' hitting has gone from awful to mediocre at best. That one game we won against the Braves recently was when Homer fu**ing Bailey was pitching.

I also think they need to work Chapman into the starting rotation sometime soon. It sounds like endurance might be an issue, so here's to hoping they can build that up soon. Because if he works out, he's going to be a beast, especially in the NL Central.

As a side note, I found out the other day that Votto is building a new $2 million house about 5 minutes from where I live. Maybe I could stand outside and wait for an autograph at some point....

I liked your idea Jody, maybe this will get my team back in shape. 

TheProgtologist wrote: The Truth wrote: Tonight there will be no aces. Royals are on a win streak, swept the Rangers in a two game series. We're 15-20 right now and considering we had a 12-game home losing streak I think the record looks pretty good. We'd be well over .500 without some of those silly losses. That was a hard fought 15 innings wasn't it?The Orioles have had like 7-8 games go into extra innings. Nice to see the Birds get another win.

I fell asleep.

Well played game.

Hopefully Hochevar pitches like he did last outing.


Edited by The Truth - May 17 2012 at 13:10

True, but the difference between the Tigers and Yankees salaries is still higher than the total salary of 6 or 7 teams.   

Go Mariners

rushfan4 wrote: I hate the Yankees.  Now on to their 3rd option at closer, and he just happened to lead the league in saves 2 or 3 years ago.  Such an embarassment to the sport.  I hope that he falls flat on his face too.

 

Goodness, I get it but some of yall hate on the Yanks more than you like your team.
Also sorry, in this case I'm sincerely confused as to your anger. What is it this time exactly?

As I've said a million times, you people need to give it up. What f**king good does all this money do??
The playoffs every year? Teams with smaller pay rolls have managed such. Yanks always choke anyway.
2 WS appearances and one win in the last 10 years. That's great but others have managed better with less money.

The top 3 payrolls all crashed last year, and the Orioles are kicking our divisions ass right now.
I know I know, and I usually let it go, but sometimes yall gotta STFU. What good has this butt ton of money done for us? Not any better than teams with a tenth the payroll.....sheesh




Edited by JJLehto - May 16 2012 at 20:23

Equality 7-2521 wrote: RoyFairbank wrote: RoyFairbank on April 5th wrote: BTW Red Sox are gonna suck this year. Since when were Buchholtz and Beckett reliable pitchers, plus the new kid and the converted reliever? Our Bullpen seems wiped. Our offense is going to be lackluster too. I've simply no 'opes, for 'em. And since when was a healthy Beckett not reliable?

I already barked up that tree...notice he never even bothered to come back, just wanted to post his pessimism.
These Boston fans are just a depressing bunch I tell ya.



Still early Jody
But yeah, this has been a crazy start for the Os.