MLB 2011 season
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Topic: MLB 2011 season
Posted By: crimhead
Subject: MLB 2011 season
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 13:37
| This could be the year. I actually have hope that the Buccos can break the streak this year. |
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 13:38
Fat chance.  Hope springs eternal though.
I am listening to the Yankees and Tigers game, and the Tigs just gave up their first run of the Spring. ------------- 
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 13:40
Phillies! 
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:03
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Chad Durbin is gone!!!!!!
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:05
| There's talk already if the Cards fall out of contention that Carpenter would be dealt to the Yanks to save the 15M to sign Albert for 2012...but then again if they dump Carpenter why would Albert stay? |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:09
Wow, I hadn't heard about that.
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Equality 7-2521 wrote:Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:10
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:10
Signed with the Indians. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:12
He earned $2 million as a fungible middle reliever. We have a bunch of identical guys ready to start in the majors. He was delaying their development and being overpaid. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:12
It seemed just like yesterday that he was pitching for that other also-ran team the KC Royals. |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:15
Don't even need them. Starter goes 7, Madson, Lidge. C'est tout.
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:19
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Why only seven innings :)
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:20
 Must be nice to have an embarrassment of riches within a pitching staff. I'd kill to have a middle reliever with an ERA under 5.00. Durbin was actually a pretty decent pitcher for the Tigers when he was here in 2007. -------------
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:21
Indeed, every now and then they can throw a CG and give the relief a break.
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 14:23
Yeah everyone around here is giddy with anticipation. Games have been selling out quickly.
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 16:09
| The Cardinals announced today that Adam Wainwrights 'Tommy John' surgery went well. How can it be known until he actually can pitch off a mound? |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 22:09
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I think the Tigers are going to surprise some people this year. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 01:04
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Too early to call Yankees as WS Champions? Wait, of course not. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 01:06
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Oh and really, the Phillies should have quite a year. No way to know how it'll translate into real life, but under 100 wins for them have to be a disappointment. A bit back on a station here, he was comparing the '11 Phillies pitching staff to the Braves of the early 90's and how they are at least equal, plus the offense. Quite a scary team. Amazing what happens when a team spends money!  |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 12:47
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Oh Yeah!! Tigers 2 Phillies 0. :) Also Tigers 1 Blue Jays 1. -------------
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 13:23
| I actually was treated to some Spring training baseball at work yesterday on MLB network. I got to watch part of the Dodgers/White Sox game. Kershaw is looking good already |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 14:05
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I actually enjoy preseason football, but I can't stand spring training games. Reading the reports is good enough for me. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 14:30
| Oh yeah, pre season football is terrible but pre season baseball.....far worse! |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 14:31
| I can barely get excited about the first two months of the season. So it goes without saying that pre-season baseball doesn't even register. |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 14:38
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The Mariners will again finish at the bottom of the AL West toilet with 85-90 losses........oh yea I'm excited. -------------   
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 14:40
I can see that. I always enjoy watching but I guess I don't really get excited over the early season either. Season is so damn long. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 14:43
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I love pre-season baseball, and the first two months of the season are the best, because after that the Tigers are usually eliminated and it doesn't really matter any more. -------------
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:07
In recent seasons I've been watching around 140 games. I get very excited wtih this team. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:12
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The Tigers beat both the Phillies and the Blue Jays 6 to 2. Pretty funny that both games ended with the same score. -------------
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:15
| March: the Tigers time to shine. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:30
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Just a word of warning: To those who are fans of big market teams that are successful (aimed primarily at Pat but its for anyone) I am going to disregard your farm system, and important small time moves that contributed to success and just claim "Yeah it's easy to win when you have a lot of money right?" And I will insist upon it rabidly. Try and defend the team and provide truth if you'd like, I'm just going to ignore it and continue. See how all the Yankee haters like it... I am serious. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:32
Well, you know what they say, "hope springs eternal."
I think the Tigers' chances are better this year, though, with a better pitching staff (with the addition of Benoit and Penny), the addition of Victor Martinez, and another year under the belt for some good rookies from last year. But it 's also the deletions of a helluva lot of dead weight that makes this team better: Gerald "Pop-up" Laird, Adam "Sac-bunt" Everett, Dontrelle "Scared of my shadow" Willis, Jeremy "the operation didn't work" Bonderman, and Armando "I almost pitched a no-hitter, just like I almost pitched in every other start" Gallaraga.
As I stated earlier, I think the Tigers will surprise folks this year. Of course, I've said that every year since 2006 at least. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:33
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:35
Is Detroit really a big market team? I'm not sure but OK I'll put ya on the list bud  If your tigers win prepare for endless BS  |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:37
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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 15:43
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Hmmm...which big market teams went to the World Series last year? San Fran and Texas? ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 16:40
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I love the start of the baseball season. Even for the worst teams out there, at least it signals a change in weather. I'll try to keep my expectations low for the Blue Jays (damn AL East!!), but I'll definitely watch more games this year. I barely had the time last year (at least it felt like it), but would always catch the highlights, and I did catch one live. Jose Bautista signs a big contract, but should I cut his homerun total in half for the upcoming season? I'm not as familiar with the league as I am with the NHL or the MLB, but we supposedly made some upgrades to our bullpen, but we lost Scott Downs. A new manager as well with John Farrell, so this will be an interesting year. ------------- A fun place to review and discuss metal: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - MetalMusicArchives |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 17:13
I would not call myself a Yankee team hater......but more a Yankee fan hater....Yankee fanboyism -------------
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 01 2011 at 17:30
What? But that's like every team man. Regardless of sport! I find it rare, and refreshing, when you meet ANY fan who is logical, rational and not a fanboy about their team. Just admit you hate the team |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 14:38
| It's getting closer. I can smell the hot dogs now and the peanut shells underneath my feet. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 14:41
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We were trying to figure out yesterday how to fit the Opening Day hot dogs into this strict diet that I am on. -------------
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 14:57
Just do the Atkins diet and don't eat the buns. |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 15:05
Pick between Chili and Cheese rather than doing both. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 17:07
Why not both on a hot dog? |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 17:08
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 17:10
??!? On a plate with a fork and knife in one of those all you can eat/drink luxury suites. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 17:12
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 03 2011 at 17:44
Well I would like to. I won some tix last year to an all inclusive area that had hot dogs,nachos,coke and beer. |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 08 2011 at 13:09
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http://mlb.mlb.com/news/?tcid=nav_mlb_news" rel="nofollow - http://mlb.mlb.com/news/?tcid=nav_mlb_news Ya gotta love all these injuries already. Beltran,Zumaya,Carpenter... |
Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 08 2011 at 14:10
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Wonder if I can somehow get into a Pirates game, this year, without giving money to the ownership. Hmmm
Be nice to see all this young talent before it leaves town. -------------  Time always wins. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 09 2011 at 14:26
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Good thing it is only Spring Training:
Ordonez .105
Cabrera .174
Martinez .231
Rhymes .176
Sizemore .222
Inge .200
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 09 2011 at 14:27
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That Cabrera's average or his blood alcohol level? ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 09 2011 at 14:29
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His blood alcohol level is higher than his average. -------------
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 09 2011 at 14:29
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That better change. He anchors my keeper team. ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 23 2011 at 14:05
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8 days till Opening Day 2011.
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 23 2011 at 14:12
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I actually have 16 days until the Tigers actually play at home, but yep, opening day this year is against the Yankees. -------------
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 23 2011 at 14:48
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Mariners actually did pretty well this spring training.....saw a few games on FSN....but still lacking in power and I think other than King Felix, the rotaion is gonna get slammed.......Have not seen or heard much on Beddard. I'm slightly more hopefull they will compete for the ALW. -------------
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Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: March 23 2011 at 14:56
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didnt see this thread before cant wait for the season to officially start. Yankees opening day next Thursday, going to be drinking some brews for that. Then pass out around 7pm from the day-drinking... ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm 
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: March 23 2011 at 18:52
I live in a major market but have a chump as an owner. He just went through a divorce, care to guess who I am talking about? Signs a bunch of potential has beens for one year contracts while trying to borrow money again against the team. What is he going to do when the great young talent starts to leave? Already Russell Martin is history and James Loney appears to be average at best and then signs Kershaw to a one year $500,000 contract. WTF? The cupboard is pretty bare in the minors too. We used to be the model franchise that everyone wanted to be like now we are not even the favorite team in town anymore. God what a waste this is.  ------------- 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 24 2011 at 22:17
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Seattle fans, not only might you get garbage on the field, but the Mariners are going to let you take some home with you too. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Get-your-free-compost-Mariners-plan-to-give-awa?urn=mlb-wp1254" rel="nofollow - http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Get-your-free-compost-Mariners-plan-to-give-awa?urn=mlb-wp1254 -------------
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 25 2011 at 01:30
Plus, there's the added fertilizer that's produced after consuming ballpark food. ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: March 27 2011 at 13:44
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Did anyone else hear that Selig wanted the WS to end before November comes? That is why Opening Day is Thursday instead of the traditional Monday start.The WS is going to start on a Wednesday this year.Going against the traditional Saturday start for the WS. |
Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 29 2011 at 10:08
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Time for 2011 Pre-season Playoff Predictions AL
East - Boston (sadly)
Central - Chicago (Minnesota will probably win but I just look at their team and can't see why)
West - Texas
Wild Card - New York (Tampa has taken steps back this year and Minnesota just doesn't have much going for it and this is the year it catches up to them)
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East - Philthadelphia
Central - Cincinnati
West - Colorado
Wild Card - Atlanta (one of the worst teams, top to bottom, to ever win a World Series will not get the chance to repeat)
I'm also taking the under on 100 loses for the Suckos this year: predicting 63-99  ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 09:07
Let's go Tigers!!! Let's go. Let's get the Yankees started on an 100 lost season by handing them 3 losses to start the season.  -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 12:11
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PLAY BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 12:55
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Tigers are beating the Yankees 1-0 to start the game. End the season now. Tigers are the the best team in baseball at this time. -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 13:13
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Damn, I knew they should have quit while they were ahead. -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 15:18
I really hate the Yankees.  -------------
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 17:34
*pointing and laughing* Go Yankees! ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: March 31 2011 at 18:53
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THE BEST SPORT.....period.
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 09:37
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Opening Day for the Blue Jays vs the Twins. Looking forward to this one. I'm especially anticipating seeing the young starting rotation. Brandon Morrow is going to miss his first start, but I think that's all. Here's hoping Ricky Romero and Brett Cecil build on their solid seasons of last year, and I wonder what rookie Kyle Drabek will have in store. One game at a time, and Romero gets the start today. GO JAYS!!!  ------------- A fun place to review and discuss metal: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - MetalMusicArchives |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 13:23
Where does Peter Rose get his jackets?.....Clowns R' Us!?! |
Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 13:36
Think that's one of Bill Cosby's old jackets. I'm more concerned about the shades. Al Davis must've told him that ladies glasses were the way to go once you reach a certain age and level of crazy. ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 13:49
Maybe all the Grecian formula hair dye soaked into his brain and effected his taste in clothing and accessories. |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 13:52
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Why is there such ugliness when it comes to sport rivalries?..... LOS ANGELES (AP)—Los Angeles police are looking for two men who beat and critically injured a http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/sfo/" rel="nofollow - San Francisco Giants fan in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after the opening day game. Sgt. Sanford Rosenberg says two men in Dodgers clothing followed three men in Giants gear as they walked to their car after Thursday night’s 2-1 Dodger victory. Rosenberg says the attackers yelled slurs against the Giants and began kicking and punching the men. One victim suffered a head injury and was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Rosenberg says the injury is not life-threatening. Investigators don’t have the identities of the suspects and are asking anyone with information on the attack to call police. |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 14:20
He must have won that at a poker table from a guy who could not pay up!! -------------
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 14:21
They cheated
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 15:59
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Exciting start to the Phillies' season. Shouldn't have been as exciting as it was.
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 16:06
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Houston is using Brandon Lyon as their closer? He was a decent pitcher for the Tigers a couple of years ago, but not closer material. -------------
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 19:25
Yeah, that was a nice comeback, we watched the latter half of the game at the office with some beers. I don't know why they pulled Halladay so early (didn't see the first half of the game) - seemed like he was pitching well, what happened? |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 22:01
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Toronto 13 Minnesota 3 Not much to complain about aside from a few fielding errors. Ricky Romero looked pretty good for the most part. Arencibia on pace for a 324 HR 810 RBI season .------------- A fun place to review and discuss metal: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - MetalMusicArchives |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 23:35
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Buccos are in first place!!!!! Woooooooooooohoooooooo! |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: April 01 2011 at 23:39
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Royals looking good tonight, hitting is getting to the point where it can somewhat back up the good pitching part of the team. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 10:25
1 win down, 62 to go ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: jammun
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 14:02
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Mariners are undefeated! ------------- Can you tell me where we're headin'? Lincoln County Road or Armageddon. |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 14:48
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Toronto 6 Minnesota 1 Kyle Drabek pitched well for his first career victory. Jayson Nix has a good game at the bat, and was impressive in the field. ------------- A fun place to review and discuss metal: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - MetalMusicArchives |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 15:18
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Tigers and Yankees are Fox Sports game of the week. Tigers went out 1-2-3 in the 1st inning and looked pretty weak doing it. -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 16:04
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Glad to see that the Tigers ability to be completely embarassed on national TV hasn't changed this year. And why the hell did they sign Brad Penny. What a sh*tty pickup he was. -------------
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: April 02 2011 at 18:51
If the White Sox don't run away with that divison then they are doing something very wrong. ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 12:05
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Try, try, try again. Maybe the 3rd time is the charm. -------------
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 12:48
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Got home, turned on the Yankee game to see A-rod in his usual form. Hitting a good ball that falls just short of the wall. Gotta love it. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 12:50
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Never a fan of A-roid, even in his Mariner and Ranger days. -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 13:03
Alright Miggy. 2 for 2 with 2 2-run homers.  -------------
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 13:16
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Nothing like handing the game right back to the Yankees. -------------
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 13:19
Well at least admit it. I love when people use "a roid" even though we all know at least 75% (and I am being naively optimistic) of players have done it. Hell its probably more like 90% And yeah no one likes him. I certainly don't. But us Yankee fans have to at least tolerate him for his skill though he's not in his prime. I mean he used to be a HR machine AND hit for average (or was capable of) not to mention was a great base stealer and was good in the field. Decent fielder, but he's pretty much only power now and never steals. Problem with becoming a power hitter is yeah, he always hits bombs but most fall just short of the wall, and of course result in an out. My faith in A-rod is low, unless there's people on base, really his only use now. It's ok, thankfully the Tigers seem content on destroying their lead. Edit: ah you beat me to it since I made this rambler but yeah, I think being ahead freaked you guys out because that was one helluva bad inning. |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 15:15
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Minnesota 4 Toronto 3 Had to lose sometime.  Brett Cecil was shaky in his first start of the season, and John Rauch gave up a costly solo HR in the 9th. The bats made it interesting in the 9th by getting a run, but Adam Lind grounded out with the bases loaded. Exciting finish. Jose Bautista had a good afternoon on his bobblehead day, hitting a homer and a single plus showing good patience for a walk in the 9th. ------------- A fun place to review and discuss metal: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - MetalMusicArchives |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 15:29
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Yeah!!! The Tigers beat the Yankees by a field goal, 10 to 7. At least they can't go 0 and 162. -------------
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 15:37
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Giants need to take game 4 tonight!!!!
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 15:40
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Good start to the Phillies' season. I'm glad to see the Red Sox losing also. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: April 03 2011 at 16:00
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How come I'm the only one who made predictions?
Man up, and pick your divison winners and wild card teams, boys ------------- Time always wins. |