Major League Baseball

[Baseball Fanatic]

All right everybody! This thread is for you crazy baseball fanatics like me who just love america's national pastime. Start talking baseball! All right I'll go first. In today's news: the Texas Rangers destroyed the LA Angels 18-5 and on left fielder Garret Anderson's 33rd birthday! GA went deep in the third for good measure. Tomorrow the Halos head to Kansas City to take on the Royals for a three game series. The Angels will send righty Paul Byrd to the hill tomorrow at 5:10 Pacific Time against Royals right-hander Runelvys Hernandez.

[GreenLantern13]

What is with Santana :P The kid either goes complete game shutout or gives up 50 runs.

[Mickey Man]

you guys are lucky, you can watch your favourite game Mine is on STRIKE. I like baseball but my life is pretty much all HOCKEY

[Baseball Fanatic]

Almandot, I went to that game May 23, against the White Sox and I saw Ervin Santana pitch his first ever complete game shutout of his career. It was a lot of fun. Ersty made two great catches by reaching into the Sox dugout and snaring two foul balls. The sad thing is that Vladdy was not in that game. He was on the DL. Juan Rivera played right field. GA was the DH in that game and Jeff Davanon was the left fielder. So I have to say that Santana still has a ways to go but I think that he become a great pitcher.

[Baseball Fanatic]

The thing is I live in San Diego now. I lived in Orange County for like 12-14 years. Our Fox Sports Net channel down here is channel 29. Whenever the game is supposed to be on they always brodcast Totally Nascar or The Best **** Sports Show Period. That makes me mad, so the only time I get to watch my Angels is when the game is brodcast on ESPN or ESPN2. I am going to beg my parents to order MLB Extra Innings so I can watch my team more often. Hopefully.

[sataneatscheezwhiz]

My top three teams:

1. WASHINGTON NATIONALS! Numero uno in the national leauge. Truly a stunning yet pleasing occurrance in the Washington, D.C. area.

2. BOSTON RED SOX! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck!

3. LOS ANGELES DODGERS! Great team, great stadium, great city, superb hot dogs. What can I say? Dodgers are awesome.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Go Dodgers! Maybe one day we'll have something to cheer about! :smile:


-- Peoplemover "At least the Giants are worse than us :wink: " Matt

[ShrunkenNed]

I must say, D-Backs all the way. Not to a pennant or anything... I'm just continuing to back my team...

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Hah you're *backing* the D*backs* I get it... :tongue:


-- Peoplemover "Thanks I'll be here all week" Matt

[DaddyB]

Come on everybody try to find this thread and talk baseball with me and any of your fellow baseball lovers! By the way, almondot I love your picture of the rally monkey! Take a look at my picture you will be surprised with what you will see!Please don't bump threads. If a thread catches on, it catches on. Bumping it to the top of the heap after it has died down is strictly against Corner Cafe guidelines:

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[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Man BF some crazy weather down there in KC today but we still got in for we got thru 5 innings. Washburn pitched well and gave up 4 hits I think. GA got an RBI double. Took them forever to reach a decision though. Big Congrats to GA Vladdy and Bart for making the All-Star Team!! Yeah Go Angels!!!!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Sorry daddyb I did not mean to.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yes a BIG congrats to Vladdy, GA, and Bartolo for making the all-star team. Also, A very big happy round of applause for David "X-Factor" Eckstein for making his first all-star game. Keep it up Angels we are behind you guys all the way! 2005 AL West Champs LA Angels all the way! Go Angels!

[ShrunkenNed]

Hah you're *backing* the D*backs* I get it... :tongue:


-- Peoplemover "Thanks I'll be here all week" Matt

Backing the Backs & Dodging the Dodgers! JK PeoplemoverMatt! Just glad my team won today!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Oscar Robles' 5 hits and a clutch 2RBI hit by Chin-Feng Chen lead the Blue Crew to an extra inning victory tonight in Denver. Hopefully this will spark the team into better play into the future, but I doubt it. A 12-2 start sparked us into a 27-40 run though tonight. Division is still up for grabs though & our boys can get her done. :biggrin:

-- Peoplemover "Tonight it was announced that to give the Dodger players more familiar surroundings, the team will carry the moniker "51's" for the rest of the season. ... j/k :tongue: " Matt

[Mickey Man]

Anyone know how the Mariners are doin? I dont really watch baseball but I always like to cheer for them because they are the closest one to me. I heard they weren't doin to hott this season

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

The Mariners are in last:
Los Angeles 50 32
Texas 43 38
Oakland 40 41
Seattle 35 46
This is for AL west.
Also, the Fans=fest is this upcoming Sunday, the Home RUn Derby is Monday (different set-up this year), and the ALl-Star Game is Tuesday. I can't wait! ;)

[ShrunkenNed]

Considering that last year the D-backs had the worst record in the league, they're not doing to bad. The interesting thing is that This year the teams they do best against are the teams in their own division, whereas last year they were OWNED by those teams. Of course, with the worst record, they were pretty much owned by all teams....
Just waiting to see what the second half brings. Second ain't bad, but those pesky Dodgers don't seem to want to let them keep it.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Anyone know how the Mariners are doin? I dont really watch baseball but I always like to cheer for them because they are the closest one to me. I heard they weren't doin to hott this season

They just booted Beltre to 5th in the lineup & kicked Bret Boone off the team. So...it doesn't look like they're doing all that great. Maybe one day they'll wake up & realize they won't go anywhere without pitching of some form.

-- Peoplemover "Dodgers just put Drew & Izturis on the DL, Kent could be next! :eek: " Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Where do you think Bret Boone will be? Tell all right here.

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Last I heard Boone was designated for assignment but that was acouple of days ago. Minor leagues? Most likely. I went on the Mariners web site but they're kinda slow like the team lol.

BF Dude!! Byrdman and the Angels beat Johan Santana and the Twins to take the series 2-1!! Yet Byrdman didn't get the win.:frown: Peralta pitched really well though and Frankie closed it up nicely!!! Geez what a close game!! Hey Mickey Man starting tomorrow the Halos are playin the Mariners for 4 games b4 the All-Star break! B-e-e-e-w-a-a-r-r-e-e the HALOS!!!

Oh and Matt, face it the Dodgers are fallin apart. No Gagne, no Drew, no Izturis. Oh yeah and no Beltre or Finley. L-O-L.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Tonight the Dodgers won, SD & AZ lost - Dodgers gain on everyone tonight :biggrin:

-- Peoplemover "Just gotta beat them to make playoffs!" Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Booyah! Yes indeedy watch out Mariner fans cause the red hot LA Angels are coming to town! 2005 Angels all the way! Go Angels! Monkey! Monkey! Who's got the Monkey? Keep it up guys we all know you'll win the west this year! Hey listen to this: First Mate: Hey captain whats that up ahead? Captain: I don't know. Let me have a look. Captain looks into telescope. Captain: Its, its, a sea of red! First Mate: What does that mean sir? Captain: It means that our worst enemies the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are coming! We are doomed! Angels: That's right Seattle! Prepare to get swept!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

You know, it takes half the syllables to say "Prepare to get swept!" that it does to say "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" :tongue:

-- Peoplemover "Go New York Burrough Brooklyn Los Angeles Chinatown Dodgers of Chavez Ravine!!!" Matt

[GreenLantern13]

Well, like I always say(10x fast right after picking peppers with peter):

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim a-okay!
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim all the way!
Hear them shout that you're the best, clear throughout the golden west,
Watch them play night and day, keep the crowds in the clouds!
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim win that game!
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim win that fame!
Everybody blow your horn, with the halo we adorn,
the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team!

[brerbear8]

BOSTON RED SOX! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck! Yankees suck!


AGREED. I am a HUGE Red Sox fan, and a HUGE yankee hater. I have been a fan all my life, and I have the hat to prove it! (I got a Boston cap at Fenway Paak in 1999, and it is the only hat I wear. Needless to say, it is now almost completely faded!)

Speaking of all stars... half of my team made it! Tek, Ramirez, Papi, Johnny... the AL all stars might as well be the AL SOX AND FOLKS!

Speaking of folks... well, Foulkes. Keith Foulke is KILLING ME! But I can't complain- we're in first, and the yankees are bombing! Keep heading south, yank's! See if you can make it to fourth place!

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

It's official! Boone got released by the Mariners and is on 10-day waivers. Wonder who's gonna pick him up?

[TopCat8]

Well, today the Colorado Rockies (my home team) lost 12-2. I guess that's not big news because everyone who follows baseball knows that the Rockies are a big joke. Oh well, It's still root root root for the home team.

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

Yeah... I do have to agree. The Rockies aren't the best team around. lol

[brerbear8]

Sox held off Baltimore today, which is good- but the Yankee's won, which moves that stupid team into second place. But we still have a 3.5 game lead over the pooheads... I mean yankees. This series is huge. If we win the next two games (both against Baltimore), then we put them six back. If we lose the next two, they're two back. And who do we play right after the allstar break? None other than the darn yankees- at Fenway. This current series and the next series are HUGE!By the way... Hey Angel's fans- what's the deal? Getting blasted by Seattle twice? Come on!

[Baseball Fanatic]

I know. Hopefully the Halos won't get swept.

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

The MLB Fanfest and Celebrity Game are tomorrow. I can't wait. ;) :icon_excl

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well baseball fans I have some very interesting news. Matt Clement will be going to the Mid-Summers Classic. He will filling the spot where Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay was. Why? Because Halladay got hurt last night. So that means there will be 5 Red Sox on the American League All-Star Sqaud. Cool huh!

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

Well baseball fans I have some very interesting news. Matt Clement will be going to the Mid-Summers Classic. He will filling the spot where Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay was. Why? Because Halladay got hurt last night. So that means there will be 5 Red Sox on the American League All-Star Sqaud. Cool huh!
I believe only one Tiger, Ivan "Pudge" Rodrigez, was the only Tiger selected to play for the All-Star Game.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Dodger All-Stars:
2B - Jeff Kent (starter)
SS - Cesar Izturis (reserve, injured & will not play)
1B - Hee Seop Choi (S. Korea rep for HR Derby)

Angel All-Stars:
RF - Vladimir Guerrero (starter)
LF - Garrett Anderson (reserve)
P - Bartolo Colon (reserve)

Full All-Star rosters can be found @ MLB.com


-- Peoplemover "25 games difference in the record but same amount of All-Stars :tongue: " Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yes, you are correct. Also Jake Peavy is the only San Diego Padres going to the all star game.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey, everyone. I'm going to gone for a week up at camp. So, share anything you want about baseball and the all-star game. Oh, and anybody who can try to keep me posted on the weeks events would be very much appriciated.

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Yo BF don't fret about these punx were playing right now cause we've got a SERIOUS lead over the whole AL West. Wow, 5 red Sox. Gee what a suprise by Terry Francona. LOL.

[brerbear8]

Once again I state, "The AL Red Sox and others"


We sure didn't play like all stars tonight! And this series with Baltimore is so crucial!:frown: And to add to it, the Albuquerque Isotopes (AAA Marlins, yes a play off the Simpsons episode, yes a real team) lost, too! Nobody cares, but I was at the game.

BUT there's good news, too! The :icon_twis , I mean the yankees, managed to lose, too, so they don't gain on us.

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

Hey, everyone. I'm going to gone for a week up at camp. So, share anything you want about baseball and the all-star game. Oh, and anybody who can try to keep me posted on the weeks events would be very much appriciated.
I can. Ok.
Since I have tickets for all the All-Star Events, here they are:
Today (Sunday)- Fanfest (My tickets for 1 PM. I'm leaving in a minute)
Celebrity Game
Monday- Home Run Derby (This year one representative from twelve nations)
Tuesday- All-Star Game

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

The Tigers are in fourth. Big improvement from the last few years. I think we can cath up. We had many strong players on the disabled list. We always seemed to have the weakest divison in baseball (AL Central). It seems to be the strongest divison now.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Thanks WelcomeFoolishMortals999. I will be sure to check back on Saturday.

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Yeah its kinda funny how the AL Central and AL West kinda switched roles. Now it seems the AL West has gottne weak while the Central has plenty of competition save KC. At least it makes it better for the Angels.

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

Yeah its kinda funny how the AL Central and AL West kinda switched roles. Now it seems the AL West has gottne weak while the Central has plenty of competition save KC. At least it makes it better for the Angels.
The Fanfest WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol :icon_lol: :biggrin: ;) It was. And the celebrity game was ok....

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Update on news of Bret Boone. He is now a Minesota Twin. He was traded to Minnesota for a player to be named. Well BF we might see Booni in our series w/ Minnesota in Minesota after the All-Star Break. Go Vlady, GA and Bartolo!!!!

[brerbear8]

And the celebrity game was ok....

One of the players (the one from Desparate Housewives- I don't know his name) was wearing an Albuquerque Isotope's hat for that game! I wish I knew why he had the hat- oh well, go 'Topes!

How about that homerun derby? CRAZY! Two record- breaking first rounds! Abreu was nuts- 41 home runs in one night?!? He deserves it!

(Go AL, tomorrow! I want the Sox to have home field advantage when we go to the world series again:biggrin: )

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

It was awesome ( the Home Run Derby). I had a lot of fun. "Pudge" almost won. Oh well... you can't win them all.

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

I'm going to the All-Star Game in a few. It is hilarious how Detroit cleaned up right before the All-Star Weekend. Anyways, what does everybody here think when they hear of Detroit? I heard people think of the '67 riots and danger. I'm curious what everybody here thinks.

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Cars. My cars 320 engine came from Detroit.

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

lol. Yes. We have plenty of cars. Except I know a lot of adults are losing their jobs especially in Michigan in the automobile factories due to advancements in technology.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

I'm going to the All-Star Game in a few. It is hilarious how Detroit cleaned up right before the All-Star Weekend. Anyways, what does everybody here think when they hear of Detroit? I heard people think of the '67 riots and danger. I'm curious what everybody here thinks.

I think of a punk town with punk fans & punk players. Then I remember there's much more to every city than just the Pistons and its ghettos. Regardless, I can't say Detroit's all that high up on the places I'd like to visit one day list.

-- Peoplemover "Still happy about Pistons' losing in the Finals :smile: " Matt

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

Yea!!! The American League Won the All-Star Game!! Now the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim now have Home Field Advantage in the World Series!!! Sweet!!!

[brerbear8]

AL does it again... for the eighth year in a row! Who got MVP? Fox switched over to the news as soon as Rivera threw the last strike!:mad:

I HATE how Fox broadcasts baseball. They add a bunch of extra stuff that is not needed, or even enjoyed. Things such as the diamond cam. This, in my opinion, is a big waste of money. It is not lined up to be a pitch indicator (so you can see what is a ball and what is a strike), and all it offers is a bad view of the batter. The commentary is useless, and the camera work is terrible. They always show dugout shots or fan candids, then flash to the batter as the ball crosses the plate. I don't want to see who is in the stands or who is talking to who in the dugout. Save these for the commercial que shots. Show the game during game time! The cameras also tend to miss plays or get behind where the ball is. Not to mention that Fox is the main Yankee's carrier. In other words, THEY ARE PART OF THE EVIL EMPIRE! [/rant against Fox baseball]

I am quite happy over the AL win, though! Thank you, Terry! (Clap! Clap! Clap-Clap-Clap!)

[PeoplemoverMatt]

^ Last I checked, the Yankees had their own TV network: YES Network. If anything FOX would be the Dodgers' main carrier seeing as Newscorp used to own the Dodgers. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I saw the Yankees on FOX Saturday Baseball.

As for the All-Star game itself...AL won...AL gets home field advantage...what a stupid rule. In the NBA home court is viewed as something they play all regular season for, it's earned. Having the all-star game decide home field advantage when the all-star game by nature gives the AL an advantage is just idiotic. Why does the AL have an advantage? Well it's because AL lineups aren't built around pitching & defense, they're largely built to whack the ball out of the park. So put NL pitchers against that, add to the fact each pitcher is seen once at the most, and the AL has a decided advantage. Still don't believe me? Go look up the alltime records for interleague play and see what the AL vs NL record is. Please don't equate the World Series itself here, that is a different arena on an entirely different plane. Since this stupid winner-gets-home-field rule has been put into place, the AL has won every time. The NL might get 1 in the next 10 years but don't hold your breath...

-- Peoplemover "Bud Selig's almost as bad as Eisner" Matt

[brerbear8]

Someone a little angry that the NL stinks at hitting?
JUST KIDDING!!

I agree with what you said. I personally am not a fan of allstar games, because it is much harder to work as a team instead of as an individual. A good example is an event that was made into a movie by Disney. Of course, I'm talking about the 1980 USA hockey team and the movie Miracle. Herb Brooks did not create a team of allstars. He created a team that would work together as a team. This is part of the reason I'm a big Sox fan. Even though many of the players are big players and get a lot of personal attention, the team has excellent team unity. I love the way they play together. A team is like a family, and everybody should be equal.

As for the pitcher hit vs. DH, I believe the pitcher should hit. But I'm not complaining... I love Big Papi!

[GreenLantern13]

AL has the more oomph hitters but the NL creates its own recipe for losing. When you keep bringing these great pitchers in for only 1 inning at a time it really throws them off and destroys the advantage pitchers can have over a hitter. You don't have to replace them every single inning every time. The AL let its starter go 2 innings. Chris Carpenter, a guy who has 3 complete game shutouts this season alone(and almost had 5), and only made 8 pitches to end the first inning(even with giving up 2 hits), is pulled and replaced for the 2nd.

The 'this time it counts' doesn't drag the NL into the ground, it's the 'this time it counts but still play like it doesn't count and make it a star showcase where everybody on the bench gets to play at least 1 inning' that does.

I agree the concept is stupid and their argument that they can't figure out best overall mlb record to decide home field is stupid.

[Haunted Mansion Volunteer]

AL does it again... for the eighth year in a row! Who got MVP? Fox switched over to the news as soon as Rivera threw the last strike!

Yeah the West Coast People got a post-game show with a bunch of junk in it. Miguel Tejada got the All-Star Game MVP and won himself a Corvette from Chevrolet for his solo shot. As for FOX to tell you the truth I'm really not sure who they cover for. Their sports divisions the Fox Sports Divisions such as FSNW (West) covers Angels games and FSNW2 covers Dodgers games. And I think for seattle they have FSN NorthWest or something like that and FSNBA (Bay Area) for Oakland or San Francisco.

Oh and BTW, I HATE SCOOTER WITH A PASSION!!!!!! SCOOTER KILLED WATCHING GAMES ON FOX!!!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey guys I'm back from camp. I'm staying at my grandparent's house tonight so hopefully I will get to see the Halos romp over the Twins tonight.

[brerbear8]

And hopefully I can see the Sox romp the yankee's. Looks like Johnny was right- Schilling is not a relief pitcher.:mad:

[brerbear8]

Thanks, Angels, for keeping thos darn yankees down! Clobber them tonight!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Am I dreaming or are the Dodgers on a 3 game winning streak?

-- Peoplemover "Blue Crew can actually still make the playoffs! :eek: " Matt

[brerbear8]

Thanks again, Angels, for holding back those yanks. Unfortunately, we couldn't get it done against the clean sox, so our lead is still only 1.5 games. Go Angels! Go Sox! (the red kind)

[zosomouse]

I grew up in Southern California. I'm still a dyed in the wool Dodger fan. I've stuck with them through their ups and downs. I also got into the Angels. They were my American League team. I rooted for the Angels from 1971 until this year. And those were some lean years. But, let's face it. There is only one team in Los Angeles. What are the C.E.O.'s in Anaheim doing? Is this just a scheme to broaden the Angel's market, now that they're a winner? True, the Angels may have started in L.A., using Dodger stadium until they had their own. Then they were the California Angels, which I think makes for a great marketing base. But what's the deal? In the A.L. I'm an A's fan now. Sadly, the Angels just don't hold the appeal they once did for me, even with 1988 World Series Champion L.A. Dodgers Mike Sciosscia and Mickey Hatcher on staff. I mean, come on...the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim". That's almost as bad as when the Rams moved to Anaheim and still called themselves the Los Angeles Rams. At least they aren't calling themselves the "Saint Louis Rams of Los Angeles". I still root for them! Why can't Anaheim have the great team their city has fostered for nearly 40 years? Does Disney still have any ownership? What inflluence can they wield? Is a move in the works? What is the fans take on this? P.S. Here's my prediction. I think the Angels will win the A.L. West after Oakland makes a hard run at them. But I think they've peaked early and either Boston or New York will knock them out of a World Series berth. The Dodgers will hang onto third place hovering at about .500 in the N.L. West while San Diego implodes, the Giants continue to struggle, and Arizona climbs to a divisional title. I don't want either scenario to happen but I think it will go down that way. If it doesn't, the Dodgers will win the N.L. West, Cinderella into the World Series, and beat the imposters claiming to be from L.A.!:tongue:

[zosomouse]

Am I dreaming or are the Dodgers on a 3 game winning streak?

-- Peoplemover "Blue Crew can actually still make the playoffs! :eek: " MattYeah! I've been a Dodger fan all my life. And you know as well as I do that ain't bloody likely! They would have to win the division. I don't think they can make up 9 games in the wild card race. I was happy that they finally won a post-season game last year after an 0-6 playoff record since 1988. But they traded all their best players after those guys had gotten them halfway to the playoffs. What they did to LoDuca I think was an atrocity. He was as potential a true Blue Dodger as Tommy Lasorda! They lost a leader as well as a slugger. Then came all the injuries this year. It's still a team with a lot of spirit. But I'm not happy with the new owners. It's still early. They seem more genuine than FOX ever did but, the jury's still out. Yep. They won 3 in a row. They need 10! Let's hope Milton Bradley can get up to par quickly and stay healthy when he returns. I hope Gagne can be rehabilitated by next season and that they keep him! He can contribute a lot as a veteran to the younger pitchers in the rotation. I think he still has some good pitching left too but, I doubt he will be able to throw as much heat. Wouldn't it be cool if they won their division, Cinderellaed their way into the World Series, and beat that other "LA" team that isn't even in L.A.!? Then the guys in Blue could tell the media "We're going to Disneyland!" :biggrin:

[GreenLantern13]

I'm an Angels fan and I agree Paul Lo Duca's trade was horrible no matter what spin the owner wants to put on it. I've never hated the Dodgers and in fact I'm usually cheering for them even if they aren't my #1 team(this whole socal rivalry thing does not exist to me and I don't really like how it's been made into one...making fun of each other is one thing but it's never been a rivalry before and shouldn't be). But seriously...who are you supposed to cheer for? Who's supposed to be the little kid's hero on that team? You can't get attached to anyone there because no matter how special and talented they are(Lo Duca) or how well they perform(Beltre) you might as well save your money on that jersey until the player finds their next team shortly after.

The way the dodgers are going, they probably want Gagne to get rehabilitated not to be their closer but to trade him for some other patching up that needs to be done now.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Booyah! Go Angels! Kick the Yankees butts tonight!

[zosomouse]

I'm an Angels fan and I agree Paul Lo Duca's trade was horrible no matter what spin the owner wants to put on it. I've never hated the Dodgers and in fact I'm usually cheering for them even if they aren't my #1 team(this whole socal rivalry thing does not exist to me and I don't really like how it's been made into one...making fun of each other is one thing but it's never been a rivalry before and shouldn't be). But seriously...who are you supposed to cheer for? Who's supposed to be the little kid's hero on that team? You can't get attached to anyone there because no matter how special and talented they are(Lo Duca) or how well they perform(Beltre) you might as well save your money on that jersey until the player finds their next team shortly after.

The way the dodgers are going, they probably want Gagne to get rehabilitated not to be their closer but to trade him for some other patching up that needs to be done now. Jeff Kent comes to mind so far as the kids hero is concerned. When I was a kid, at least before 11 years old, I loved the Dodgers and never had any idea who was in first place. I went to games, got to know the game through my Dad and Grandfather, and had fun! Gagne has only been a one or two inning pitcher for a while now as good as he is. I think it's too late to use him for a patchwork trade. It's fairly certain he won't be ready until at least Spring training anyway. So far as the social rivalry is concerned, the Angel's ownership has attatched the name "Los Angeles" to the team. Parallels are being drawn. We now have intereleague play. The gauntlet has been thrown down. Like it or not a rivalry is brewing. There has been talk for as long as I can remember about the possibility of a "Freeway Series". That is now closer to a reality than it ever has been. And when it happens, the lid is going to come off the pressure cooker. Of course, if one really wants to understand a rivalry they should try dressing in Dodger blue and going to a game at PacBell Park; or whatever they call it now. I did that twice when the Giants played at "the Stick". And I lived to tell about it. I always found it funny that wearing Dodger Blue at Giants stadium was almost suicidal. The times I've seen Giants fans at Chavez ravine people usually ignore them, behave like they're afraid of them, or are downright friendly to them. Every rivalry has its quirks. Of course, if you want social rivalry, wear any team's garb to an Oakland Raider game if you can afford the ticket and a body guard.:cool:

[brerbear8]

You want rivalry? Try being a Sox fan! (the red type)

Speaking of Sox, we pulled out another win, with another scary performance by Schilling. That was a good birthday present, along with Lance Armstrong's stage win. Anyone know how the yankees did? I hope they lost- that would complete my totally awesome birthday!:biggrin:

[PeoplemoverMatt]

But seriously...who are you supposed to cheer for? Who's supposed to be the little kid's hero on that team? You can't get attached to anyone there because no matter how special and talented they are(Lo Duca) or how well they perform(Beltre) you might as well save your money on that jersey until the player finds their next team shortly after.

The way the dodgers are going, they probably want Gagne to get rehabilitated not to be their closer but to trade him for some other patching up that needs to be done now.

Well every fan's really supposed to be a fan of the team and not really any individual player on that team. That way trades or free agency or whatever was never meant to matter because fans were supposed to only care about if the team is doing better or worse. That's how I was raised to look at sports & that's the way I look at trades/free agency. Be sad if a player you liked leaves, but be furious if a trade went down that was never meant to help the club win.

As far as the LoDuca/Mota/Encarnacion trade last year goes, remember the plan was to then trade Penny & Murphy in a deal for Randy Johnson and get Finley with prospects. Well the Finley side worked out, but the RJ side fizzled and we were stuck with a lopsided trade for basically Brad Penny. I didn't really mind it seeing as Brad Penny did beat the Yankees twice in the '03 World Series. LoDuca always started off well with the bat and went into the tank in the latter part of the season. No matter how badly you're attached to a guy, what matters is winning & you should always do what would help your team win. The trade last year was meant to help us win, unfortunately we had a rookie GM & we got the short end of the stick.

Now with Beltre, first of all you must remember Beltre's agent was Scott Boras. Remember he was the one responsible for getting A-Rod $25.2M per year & is widley known for getting top dollar for his players. The guy wanted the Dodgers to pay $21M in Beltre's first year of a 7-yr deal! No way was a new owner going to do that, Seattle did, so off Beltre went. If anything Beltre should be spat on for having no loyalty at all to the team that developed him & Seattle looks really stupid now for paying him all that cash to basically be a dud for them. That's all I have to say about Beltre except these 2 words: good riddance.

Gagne will never be traded. Even a rookie GM knows that a relief pitcher that can win a Cy Young Award (Gagne won the 2003 NL Cy Young) and rattle off a record 84 consecutive saves is a 1 in a 1,000,000 player. Gagne was simply 1 of the few thousand injuries we've suffered through this year. The Giants & Pads had some injuries but nothing like we've had. To this day only be approx 6 games back is remarkable. Bradley just came back, Valentin is coming back, so I still have hope. Dodgers for back to back NL West champs! :cool:

-- Peoplemover "Families have 91% more fun when surrounded by blue! :icon_idea " Matt

[zosomouse]

:icon_shoc Does anyone remember when Angels caps and batting helmets had a halo design on them? I never could figure out what that monkey thing was about? Perhaps they are thinking of "evolving" to Los Angeles! Is anyone out there in Orange County worried? Great team! But I wouldn't want to give 'em up if I were a fan, even in name! And I was an Angels fan during the Gene Autry years! I always rooted for them in the American League. I'll always be true to my Dodgers, even when they are "bums". Since moving north I've taken a liking to the Athletics (I just can't find a way to like the Giants because... I'm a Dodger fan!). I still like the Angels, but THEY AREN'T EVEN IN L.A.! :icon_roll The A's started the season like the Dodgers are playing now. How roles do reverse! Look out Angels! You just may get your wings clipped! Although they've slid a bit recently, how about the job the Washington Nationals are doing in their first year! (Yeah. I know. They were the Montreal Expos. Does that count?)

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey everyone Baseball Fanatic here. I just got back with my family from Michagan. What's up?

[WelcomeFoolishMortals999]

Hey everyone Baseball Fanatic here. I just got back with my family form Michagan. What's up?
Hey. Where did u visit and what did u do in Michigan? (My StaTE)

(POST # 800!!!!!!!!! :icon_lol: )

[brerbear8]

I'm just now recovering from the Manny Ramirez trade rumor, but I'm back in full force. Go sox!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well, we went to vist relatives from my dad's side of the family and we went up north to Alpena and stayed in a cabin at a place called Long Lake. Back to baseball. When we were in you know where, the Padres had lost 10 straight games. But, when we got back today they romped the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3. The Angels I hope can end their losing skid like the Friar's did soon.

[zosomouse]

Wow! The Dodger's are stinking it up and still only 5 games back in the sludgy NL West. And it seems those A's are indeed making a run at that other L.A. team that plays in Orange County! Anything can happen!:icon_shoc

[Disneyland Fan]

I know what you mean about the NL West. MY Diamonbacks might win the NL West below .500!!!:eek:

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Dodgers acquired Jose Cruz Jr. - switch hitting outfielder w/ a 30-30 season & gold glove on his resume. Not a bad pick-up there. And I'm going to watch him make his Dodger debut tomorrow night! :biggrin:

-- Peoplemover "About ding-danged time, first trip to the ravine since bloody tax day for me!" Matt

[brerbear8]

Nothing like a good ole baseball game on a warm, summer night!

[Disneyland Fan]

Dodgers acquired Jose Cruz Jr. - switch hitting outfielder w/ a 30-30 season & gold glove on his resume. Not a bad pick-up there. And I'm going to watch him make his Dodger debut tomorrow night! :biggrin:

He didn't get much of a chance this year to play for my Diamondbacks because of injury. While his average wasn't the best, he put up some pretty good power numbers this year. 12 homers in only 202 at bats in only 64 games :eek:.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well folks looks like Mr. Cruz did not stay long in Beantown. Hmm, wonder how good he'll do in LA. Well we will just have to wait and see won't we?

[sorcerormickey]

Yah, I will be watching the Dodger game tonight. I wonder if Cruz.Jr will be a plus to the team or will be just another player that under performs and doesn't really help the team. We will just have to wait and see. :cool:

[brunetteTinkerbell1955]

did anyone catch the end of the dodger game last night? i didnt see the end i think it was 2 to 0 dodgers when i stoped watching

[sorcerormickey]

did anyone catch the end of the dodger game last night? i didnt see the end i think it was 2 to 0 dodgers when i stoped watching

Yah :frown: I saw the end of the dodger game it was all going good untill Steve Schmoll(sp?) came in and (I think that he is a great releiver but not sure right now) The score was 2 to 1 Dodgers when he entered the game it was the 8th inning. He gives up 5 runs and we were down 7 to 1 :frown:. The dogers also scored 2 more runs in the 8th inning so the score going into the 9th was 7 to 4 Phillies:frown::frown: and the Phillies in the 9th scored another run. So the final score was 8 to 4 and the losing pitcher was Steve Schmoll . Brad Penny pitched so well and had no decison in the loss.

[Disneyland Fan]

Since there seems to be alot of interest in the Dodger game last night, here's the box score courtesy of Yahoo Sports...


Philadelphia (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/phi) 8, LA Dodgers (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/lad) 4
Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/preview?gid=250809119) - Box Score - Recap (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=250809119)

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/mlb/teams/1/80x60/phi.gif (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/phi) (59-54) http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/mlb/teams/1/80x60/los.gif (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/lad) (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/lad) (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/lad) (50-62)


http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/gr/or_arrow.gif Philadelphia (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/phi) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 2 8 12 0



LA Dodgers (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/lad) 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 7 0

WP: R. Madson (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7071) (5-4)
LP: S. Schmoll (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7523) (2-1) [/url]



Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
[url="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6419"]J. Rollins (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/lad) ss 4 1 0 0 1 1 0 .278
K. Lofton (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/4789) cf 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 .316
C. Utley (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7072) 2b 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 .307
B. Abreu (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5698) rf 4 0 1 1 1 2 3 .289
P. Burrell (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6375) lf 5 1 3 4 0 0 3 .284
R. Howard (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7437) 1b 5 1 3 1 0 1 2 .271
D. Bell (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5343) 3b 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 .250
M. Lieberthal (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5270) c 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .236
R. Tejeda (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7537) p 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .125
A. Fultz (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6445) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
E. Chavez (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6733) ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .245
R. Madson (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7071) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
T. Perez (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5310) ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .252
U. Urbina (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5385) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
B. Wagner (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5536) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Totals 37 8 12 7 4 8 15

LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
C. Izturis (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6638) ss 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 .270
O. Robles (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7540) 3b 3 1 2 0 1 0 2 .284
A. Perez (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7105) ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .332
M. Bradley (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6406) cf 5 0 2 1 0 0 2 .285
J. Kent (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/4826) 2b 4 0 0 0 1 4 6 .296
O. Saenz (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5249) 1b 4 0 0 1 1 0 3 .295
J. Valentin (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/4948) lf 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 .176
D. Navarro (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7276) c 3 1 2 0 1 1 0 .235
J. Repko (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7519) rf 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .230
H. Choi (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6622) ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .248
M. Edwards (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7247) rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .271
B. Penny (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6276) p 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 .114
S. Schmoll (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7523) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
D. Sanchez (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6948) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
R. Ledee (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5769) ph 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 .297
J. Broxton (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7613) p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 4 7 4 7 11 21

Philadelphia IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA R. Tejeda (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7537) 5.0 5 2 2 4 8 0 2.86
A. Fultz (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6445) 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2.23
R. Madson (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7071) (W, 5-4) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.59
U. Urbina (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5385) 1.0 2 2 2 0 1 1 4.28
B. Wagner (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/5536) 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1.82

LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA B. Penny (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6276) 7.0 6 1 1 1 4 0 3.50
S. Schmoll (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7523) (L, 2-1; BS, 1) 0.2 3 5 5 2 1 2 5.40
D. Sanchez (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6948) 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.18
J. Broxton (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7613) 1.0 2 2 2 1 2 0 10.38

[sorcerormickey]

Thanks for the Box Score of last nights game DisneylandFan. Hopefully tonight the Dodgers are more succesful. I want them to win and San Diego to lose. I am off to watch the Dodger game on TV. I will be back on line later chow!

[brerbear8]

Hey peoplemovermatt, how was the game?

[brunetteTinkerbell1955]

dont kill me people!!!

im not the biggest fan of those "dogers" i just wanted to know because me and my dad have this bet that who will get the farest in the season

and of corse my favorite team of all time AZ diamond backs woot woot but that trader randy johnson had to trade to the nyy oh poopy lol but my fave player still remains gonzo! woo woo

[sorcerormickey]

dont kill me people!!!

im not the biggest fan of those "dogers" i just wanted to know because me and my dad have this bet that who will get the farest in the season

and of corse my favorite team of all time AZ diamond backs woot woot but that trader randy johnson had to trade to the nyy oh poopy lol but my fave player still remains gonzo! woo woo

The though never crossed my mind. It is ok to be a fan for another team. Just not the San Francisco Giants. LOL :icon_lol: this board is made up of Disney fans. As long you are a Disney Fan(AND YOU R) and so am I that is all that really matters. :cool:

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Hey peoplemovermatt, how was the game?

Ok so I'm back & if you watched the game then you went on the same emotional roller coaster that I did.

First off Jose Cruz Jr. made his Dodger debut, so yay for that. He didn't hit any HR, no sir, our buddy Jr K'd to end the inning for his first 3 at-bats! Yep, he finished the Dodgers' 1st, 3rd & 5th innings with a nice strike out. Then he walked in 8th. Nice debut Jose.

As for the game itself, it was fairly exciting. The starters were Brett Myers for Philly & Derek Lowe for the Blue Crew. Neither pitcher had an outing they'd hang on their mantle though. Bobby Abreu hit a 2-run HR in the top of the 1st to make it 2-0 Phillies. Jeff Kent hit a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 1st to make it 3-2 LA. Mike Lieberthal singled home Ryan Howard in the top of the 4th to tie it at 3. In the top of the 5th, Pat Burrell hit a double that scored Kenny Lofton to make it 4-3 Phillies. Next batter Ryan Howard grounded out to 2nd which let Bobby Abreu score from 3rd to make it 5-3 Phillies. Milton Bradley came up in the bottom of the 5th & promptly whacked the ball over the CF fence for a 2-run HR; 5-5 tie.

Fast forward to the top of the 9th where the genius Jim Tracy has pulled Lowe, left Sanchez to miraculously not give up a run in 2 innings & put Yhency Brazoban on the mound for LA. Braz promply nails Chase Utley, the first batter he faced, to put the go-ahead run on 1st with no outs. Braz then walks Abreu intentionally, walks Burrell unintentionally & Ryan Howard is up with the bases loaded & nobody out. Dodgers are doomed right? In a word, yes. Ryan Howard took the first pitch he saw & smoked it over the right field fence for a Grand Slam Home Run, 9-5 Phillies. In the bottom of the 9th, Navarro singled but Tomato Saenz grounded into a double play & Izturis grounded out to end it. Final score: 9-5 Phillies :frown:

All in all, it was an exciting, yet depressing game for the Blue Crew. So goes the season. Dodger fans have to remember this is what being a fan of the team is all about. You cheer during the good times & you cry during the bad times. The point is, you stick with the team.

-- Peoplemover "Good luck to my buddy Cliff who leaves for college in North Carolina this Friday!" Matt

[sorcerormickey]

The dodger won last night and temporarily stopped there skid in the Western Division. Hopefully then can win tonight..... :cool:

[brunetteTinkerbell1955]

The though never crossed my mind. It is ok to be a fan for another team. Just not the San Francisco Giants. LOL :icon_lol: this board is made up of Disney fans. As long you are a Disney Fan(AND YOU R) and so am I that is all that really matters. :cool:
thx ok now i can show my true colors i HATE the dogers AZ Diamond backs all the way! woot woot! jk dogers are cool but not a big fan and i dont Hate them such a strong word...... *cough cough*

lol jk

[zosomouse]

And as predicted, here come those Oakland Athletics! Sorry Angels, you just can't let 'em in the back door or they'll pick you apart. But then, letting L.A. into your back door complicates things too!:biggrin:

[sorcerormickey]

Dodgers one 2 games in a row. Is this a miracle or is this a sign of better things to come. They are still 6.0 games back on the San Diego Padres so we shall see what happens...........

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Pedro Martinez makes a start at Chavez Ravine tomorrow. Might not be a bad day to go check out a multiple-time Cy Young award winning pitcher who the Dodgers beat in NY, lousy bullpen... :icon_roll

-- Peoplemover "Where are you Eric Gagne? :frown: " Matt

[Disneyland Fan]

If ANYONE has a shot at the Padre's it's going to be my D'Backs, NOT Tracy's boys ;)

[Jman9000]

Currently 2nd in the NL West only 3 games back, I belive my home team the D-backs will make a great run in the playoff's. i am hoping they can make it to the world series again this year and trounce homever makes it in the AL....(praying for the yanks again, so we can beat that trader johnson. :tongue: )

[Baseball Fanatic]

The Halos won last night so we once again have a tie for first in AL West. Keep it up Angels! I know you guys can win the west! Oh and a little bit of sad news. King Fish won't be coming back this year. Hopefully Salmon will be back next year.

[barfownz]

The Halos won last night so we once again have a tie for first in AL West. Keep it up Angels! I know you guys can win the west! Oh and a little bit of sad news. King Fish won't be coming back this year. Hopefully Salmon will be back next year.

go angels!!!!!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

DODGERS WIN DODGERS WIN

Pedro Martinez took a no-hitter into the bottom of the 8th, Ricky Ledee struck out and then, to quote a legendary commentator, "the mustard came off the hot dog." 2Bman Antonio Perez tripled off the center field wall & LF'er Jayson Werth (#28! woo!) smacked one over the center field wall to put the Blue Crew ahead 2-1! :biggrin: Brad Penny scattered 10 hits & gave up 1 run to turn in a complete game, 121 pitch, 9-inning winning performance. For Brad, that was his first win since June! Dodgers' 2 hits beat the Mets' 10 hits. Just goes to show ya how important the pitcher & your defense really is :cool: . Awesome game to be at the stadium for!

-- Peoplemover "I love pitching duels :biggrin: " Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yes indeedy. Go Angels! Anaheim Angels all the way. 2005 World Series Champs! I guarentee ya that!

[GreenLantern13]

Just another Halos victory!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Indeed. Just another evening of monkeying around for our boys in red and white. Go Angels!

[BLVDOFBROKENDREAMS]

OMG I love baseball my Angels are the hottest team we are so going all the way Angels rule my world except i hate how they changed the name to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim how lame i mean thats so stupid but i love my Angels go Super Vlad hits those home runs lol

[brerbear8]

Usually I don't mind the Angels, but not this week! Go Sox!!!

BTW, did anyone hear the awesome news? SCHILLING'S BACK IN THE ROTATION!! He pitches on Thursday against Kansas City. Go Big Schill!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yes I did hear that he was going to be back in the starting rotation. Other that my Angels being my favorite team I also like the BoSox as well.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well folks the angels are hot right now. I went to Tuesday night's game when the Friers took on the Astros and Jake Peavy outpitched his idol Roger "The Rocket" Clemens 2-0. In the ninth the fans were chanting "Peavy Peavy." I thought that it was a great game.

[disco340]

If there offense doesn't pick up. We won't be seeing a "Red October" anytime soon. Is it just me or does Franky scare you when he comes to the mound?

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yes I do agree with you disco340 the halo's offense does need to pick it up a little bit. But hey they beat the A's last night to move 1 game back in the AL West. If they win tonight they will be back in first. Go Angels!

[brerbear8]

I haven't posted here in a while, so GO SOX!!!

But seriously- they're having one heck of a home streak! I hope it stays!

[GreenLantern13]

http://70.162.33.165:666/monkey.png It's on! ?

[brerbear8]

*pulls spin n say cord*

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/3437566
The Johnny Damon says,

"BRING IT!!!" B

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well folks the season is winding down. The playoffs are in sight and already the Cardinals have clinched the NL Central. Keep rooting for your team.

[brerbear8]

This is getting scary... the evil empire is getting closer... must...keep...winning...

[Baseball Fanatic]

The Halos won last night defeating the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-5. Keep it up Angels I'm with you guys all the way including some die hard angel fans on this site!

[brerbear8]

come on Sox! We gotta keep it up! DON'T SLIP!

[Indy #1 Fan]

Here are my top 3 baseball teams
1. New York Yankees. Boston stinks! I also like the Yankees because I have family in New York.

2. San Francisco Giants. Hallelujah! Barry Bonds is back!

3. Oakland Athletics. Go A's! Beat the Angels!


The Yanks are back in first place where they belong! Attention all Boston fans: Welcome to the Curse of the Bambino: Part 2

[brerbear8]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Just playin'! But seriously- the yankees are not going ANYWHERE!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Booyah! The Halo's clinched the west tonight by defeating the Oakland A's 4-3. I knew the Angels would take the west again this year there was no doubt in my mind that they wouldn't!

[brerbear8]

COME ON SOX!! We have the yankees coming up... MUST MAKE PLAYOFFS...
And can somebody please get rid of Cleveland? They gotta get out!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

I'm going to Jeff Kent bobblehead night tonight. Time to kiss this season goodbye!

-- Peoplemover "There's always next year..." Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

BOOOOOOOOO! The Galactic Empire destroyed the Rebel Allience and clinched the AL East! But still, the BoSox can still win the wild card tonight if the Tribe slips up!

[brerbear8]

It's ok- we don't want the AL East pennant. We just want the rings! Right now, the Sox just started playing and the Clean Sox are beating the Indians 3-0. It's a beautiful day for a ball game... GO SOX!

EDIT: Ohhhhhh yeah!!! The clean sox just beat the Indians... WE'RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! Not to mention that the score of our game is 7-0 Red Sox... Father Curt brought his stuff today! GO SOX! BOOOO YANKEES!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well baseball fans here are the matchups for the american and national league division series. National League Matchups: Astros vs Braves, Padres vs Cardinals. American League Matchups: Yankees vs Angels, Red Sox vs White Sox. Go Angels! Kick the Yankees' butts like you did in 2002!

[brerbear8]

Dirty sox vs. Clean sox! LET'S GO RED SOX!! 10-1 win today against the yankees! It's gonna happen... just wait! YEAH! GO SOX!!! I love that dirty water...

[DaddyB]

red sox... angels...

hmmm.... where are those Dodgers everyone was so adamant about at the beginning of this thread... oh yeah.

nevermind.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Attention all Red Sox fans:

Welcome to the Curse of the Bambino: Part 2

Mwa-ha-ha-ha!!!!!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Dodgers and Jim Tracy mutually agreed to part ways today. Dodger fans rejoice!

-- PMM :cool:

[GreenLantern13]

As long as the owner's there you don't have much to rejoice for. *pulls off another year from the countdown until adding a strip mall up on chavez ravine*

[brerbear8]

Ouch, daddyb! hahaha!
Congratulations, Peoplemovermatt! Welcome to the world of "I no longer have a bad manager!"
Hey Anaheim, do you think you could take care of the yankees so that we won't have to? Please?
GO RED SOX!!!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Exactly what I was thinking brerbear8. But bear in mind(Ha Ha I wrote bear in mind!) If we do we'll probably take you guys down as a repayment of you guys sweeping us last year. So watch out cause here come the Halos!

[GreenLantern13]

Man, it's 11am and the first playoff game is already in the 5th inning. Dang they got that started fast. Wonder if it's a coincidence that San Diego's little fling got shoved into the early - early morning slot *cough* :P Silly MLB playing favoritism for the primetime slots.

[brerbear8]

We'll see next round! Just do your job, and we'll do ours. If you could see me right now, you would see that I am wearing a red sox shirt, red sox pj pants, my sox hat, and my "Red Sox Nation" wristband. Oh, and red socks too! Go red sox!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

My predictions

American League
Division
Yankees
Angels Angles in 4

Red Sox
White Sox Boston in 5

ALCS
Red Sox
Angels Angels in 6


National League

Division
Padres
Cardinals Cardinals in 4

Astros
Braves Houston in 6

NLCS
Astros
Cardinals Cardinals in 6


World Series
Cardinals
Angels Angels in 7


-- Peoplemover "Light up the Halo once more! :cool: " Matt

[brerbear8]

Darn. Sox got clobbered 14-2. OUCH. But we like to get our losing done early. Now, we're gonna slap them!

[Indy #1 Fan]

Yipee!!! Yankees win!!! Ha-ha!! Dirty Sox lost to Clean Sox!

[Xicalitlan21]

It's a long shot, but I'd love a southern California (or "freeway 5") WS:
Padres over Angels in 7 games, and though I like the Angels, they won one title in 2002, so this is the year for the city of San Diego.

Nevertheless, in a more realistic fashion: it would be ok to see different teams in the World Series like Houston or the White Sox, demonstrating that you don't need to expend too much money to earn a championship.

[brerbear8]

hahaha yes! Keep the chant going! Funny stories-
1) I was at a NE Patriots vs. AZ Cardinals game last year and there were more NE fans than there were AZ fans. But anyway, there was a guy there with a yankees hat on, and I swear the whole stadium exploded into the infamous "yankees suck!" chant! I thought they were gonna jump the guy- and this was at a football game!
2) I went to a spring training Bo Sox vs. D-Backs game, and the chant started there, too! GO SOX!

[Indy #1 Fan]

HA-HA!!!! Boston is out!:icon_twis :icon_twis Great job White Sox!!!!!

[brerbear8]

Just wait. I'm calling it- White Sox against Cardinals, Sox will win.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey Indy's #1 Fan! Be careful my angels are going to kick your yankees butts out of the playoffs tommarrow. I gurentee it! Heee Heee.:biggrin: :smile: ;)

[brerbear8]

Ain't that the truth. GO ANGELS! GO SOX!

[Baseball Fanatic]

And I'll say it again. Angels rule! Yankees suck! Halos all the way tonight! Go Angels get rid of the pinstripes!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Astros win it 7-6 on a walk-off HR by Chris Burke in the longest post-season game in MLB history. It will be a Cards/Astros NLCS...again.

-- Peoplemover "18 innings & Clemens gets the W!" Matt

[GreenLantern13]

And to be honest, that 18 inning win probably cost them any of their chances against st louis.

[brerbear8]

too true! My message is too short so this is me rambling on about nothing to fill up space

[Stephen]

Yankees Won! Angels Loose!

[brerbear8]

And now back to Anaheim where the Angels will finish off the yankees. GO ANGELS! GO HOME yANKEES!

[CA Screamin Dude]

Yes, the Angels did get loose, which is a good trait in any sport.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well Angel fans we can celebrate. Yankees are history and we are moving on to play the Chi Sox. This should be a pretty interesting series.

[brerbear8]

Once again, another yankee choke. Now who woulda thought...
AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Indy #1 Fan]

Careful, now that the Yankees are knocked out, be careful all Angels fans. Your precious Halos are going down in four straight!!!

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!

[Baseball Fanatic]

I wouldn't say that. Cause our BIG, BAD, Angels beat the Chi Sox 3-2. We now have 1-0 lead.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

NLCS :Game 1

Astros vs. Cardinals
Pettitte vs. Carpenter

Prediction: Close game with St. Louis pulling it out late
STL leads series 1-0


ALCS Game 2:

White Sox vs. Angels
Buherle vs. Washburn

Prediction: White Sox answer back taking advantage of Washburn's rustiness, Series tied 1-1

-- PMM :cool:

[CA Screamin Dude]

Doug Eddings 2, Angels 1

[DisneyResurrection]

Holy horse farts batman! The Angels get completely ripped off. What a bad call that was and it cost them the game. Ouch! Those umpires should never call another game in the playoffs. I'm not a big baseball fan, although I'll follow along in the sports section, but I do watch the playoffs and world series and that has to be one of the worst calls I have ever seen. What made it worse is it helped decide the outcome of the game. Man. They suck.

[GreenLantern13]

It was a bad call, and the umpire made the out signal and then changed his mind when the player ran to first figuring "oh the player must have seen it hit the dirt." The umpires were way defensive and uncertain about themselves in the post game interview, another official had to explain what the home plate umpire was calling on the play for him because he couldn't even come up with an excuse.

If you're an umpire and you don't see the ball hit the dirt, don't call it hitting the dirt. There's no way he could have seen it hit or even seen the trap frankly based on watching him in replays.

[Piglet]

That was a bad call, pure and simple! If the ball HAD hit the dirt, we would have seen a dust of dirt popping up! There was none. That was a clean catch, the umpires blew it and couldn't evn back pedal out of it afterwards.
Angels will come back and take this series, don't worry!

[CA Screamin Dude]

The call about the ball hitting the dirt does not especially concern me. In a game of inches, where the view is obstructed by a body and a mask, that occassionally happens. MLB umpires are correct in their calls more than 99% of the time.

However, what is fairly irritating is the manner in which the play was called. The first signal represents a swinging strike, with no contact. That is especially useful for baserunners (when there are baserunners), if the ball gets away or it is a strike three play (the ball gets away or is caught). However, the next signal represents a stike that has been caught by the catcher for an out. The fist with two strikes had represented an out for the entire game. To signal a dropped third strike, the signs made must include the swinging-strike no contact, and the safe sign. The fact that the umpire signaled an out yet didn't maintain that sign shows that he was not sure of his call, and let Pierzinsky call it for him.

The right field umpire, among other umpires, acted as if the inning was over, as did the Angels, White Sox (who were about to come on the field), base coach, and White Sox Stadium Security.

[Piglet]

However, what is fairly irritating is the manner in which the play was called. The first signal represents a swinging strike, with no contact. That is especially useful for baserunners (when there are baserunners), if the ball gets away or it is a strike three play (the ball gets away or is caught). However, the next signal represents a stike that has been caught by the catcher for an out. The fist with two strikes had represented an out for the entire game. To signal a dropped third strike, the signs made must include the swinging-strike no contact, and the safe sign. The fact that the umpire signaled an out yet didn't maintain that sign shows that he was not sure of his call, and let Pierzinsky call it for him.
Doug Eddings (homeplate umpire) said in the press conference after the game that he always uses the same mechanics (strike motion followed by a fist) to signify a strike out--but NOT the out which would have ended the inning. He claims if you watched videos of him calling plays in other games, this is what you would consistently see. So the only way to know if he was telling the truth or back peddling would be to do what he suggests and watch his actions in other games. Either way, there needs to be CONSISTENCY in how plays are called and all umpires need to be on the same page so there is no confusion.

[CA Screamin Dude]

He does not. I have studied Edding's umpiring mechanics and there is no difference between his strike three swinning strike, no contact (and out) call and his call 9th inning days ago. He simply changed the call when he saw the batter running to first base because he wasn't sure, even though his call caused everyone in the stadium save the batter to think the inning was over.

[Piglet]

And that is exactly the conclusion we came to, as well as all the sportscasters I've listened to.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Angels fall to White Sox 6-3. Chicago wins series 4-1 & will play the winner of the Astros & CARDINALS in the 2005 World Series.

-- Peoplemover "At least it's not Boston or New York!" Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Oh well. The Angels fought the good fight against Ozzie and the Chi Sox. As much as it pains me to say it, but I will be surprised if Chicago can break their curse of the 1919 Black Sox throwing the World Series.

[CA Screamin Dude]

Astros and... Braves....

Go BRAVES

[jbays]

Braves? The braves are long gone. I am pulling for the Cardinals now.

[protostars]

Angels fall to White Sox 6-3. Chicago wins series 4-1 & will play the winner of the Astros & Braves in the 2005 World Series.

Braves.....um matt, you mean cards, right???

either way, I've lost interest in BB now, go HOCKEY!!!!!
more time to spend at DL & DCA now, don't need to watch WS!!!!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Braves, Cardinals, whatever...:old_wink:

-- PMM :cool:

[protostars]

Braves, Cardinals, whatever...:old_wink:

-- PMM :cool:

I agree ever so much, off to the park.....:wink:

[Indy #1 Fan]

Houston is in! White Sox get 2-0 lead thanks to walk-off homer by Chicago's Scott Posednik

[CA Screamin Dude]

Go Braves! Beat those Asto Sox!

[Indy #1 Fan]

Actually, CA Screamin' Dude, the Braves are from Atlanta. It's the Houston Astros that are playing the White Sox

[Piglet]

Was it just me or was this the most boring World Series in recent memory? White Sox swept the Astros in 4 straight to win the world series, and this should have been exciting since they have not won a World Series since 1917, but I thought all in all the games were boring. The Astros just didn't seem competitive at all in this series and I would have loved the whole thing to have been closer and even gone into game 7. So, what do y'all think??

[CA Screamin Dude]

I agree, it would have been more exciting with the Braves...

It wasn't much of a series, Houston just looked like it gave up.

[Disneyland Fan]

It wasn't just Houston that gave up. It didn't seem like anybody put up much of a fight. The White Sox won 16 of their last 17 games during the end of the regular season (Sweeping Cleveland) and the during post season (11-1 postseason record). :icon_shoc Any team that dominant deserves to win the World Series. Even though they got some MAJOR breaks during the ALCS against the Anaheim Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Los Angeles. Boy that umpiring crew made some great calls :icon_roll. Off-topic, I also hate the new Angels name if you couldn't pick up the sarcasm ;).

~Disneyland Fan~

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey I have got to agree to. I knew from the start that the Astros were going to be no match for Ozzie's White Sox and that this would be no contest. Well now that the seasons over time now to sign free agents.

[TimmyII]

My old boss's son-in-law is Morgan Ensberg....felt sorry for him. To get that far and not win ONE game in the World Series....wow.
Well, what can you do, that's the nature of Sports! At least when I worked for the Sacramento River Cats we won back to back AAA Championships and I got two rings!

[Piglet]

My old boss's son-in-law is Morgan Ensberg....felt sorry for him. To get that far and not win ONE game in the World Series....wow.
Well, what can you do, that's the nature of Sports! At least when I worked for the Sacramento River Cats we won back to back AAA Championships and I got two rings!
Hey, that's really cool you did that! My Grandpa played on a minor league team here in the Seattle area in the 20's and we still have his old uniform--it is wool with purple pinstripes =)

[PeoplemoverMatt]

White Sox win, the end.

-- PMM :cool:

[Indy #1 Fan]

Hallelujah!!!! White Sox win! Great job Jermaine Dye on getting the winning hit!!

[brunetteTinkerbell1955]

boo! but i did want white socks to win becasue the astros can lose all they want if they want. but i gotta say a 4 games to 0 games is pretty good for the white socks, astros did not have a chance. but it took somebody to score FOREVER!

[ryguy222]

did anyone watch the entire game (the third game) it was like 12:30 AM before the game was over

[Piglet]

Yes, I watched it--the entire thing. What a LO-O-NG game!

[brerbear8]

I watched it. I have been to longer games, but that was definitely a long one!

Speaking of minor league, ever heard of the Albuquerque Isotopes? No, not from the Simpsons- the real team! Look for Florida's AAA team! Yes, Albuquerque is so lame that they had to rip off the Simpsons for a decent baseball team name.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yeah I've heard of em.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Dodgers fire GM Paul DePodesta, THANK GOD!

-- PMM :cool:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Back to business eh guys? Who do you think the Halos will sign this off season? Post your thoughts.

[brerbear8]

Adios, Epstein. Thanks for everything. If baseball was about more than money...

[Baseball Fanatic]

I guess its back to square 1 for the BoSox eh BrerBear8?

[brerbear8]

I sure hope not! We'll see though.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Theo Epstein's in the rumor mix for the vacant Dodgers' GM position...

-- PMM :cool:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey get this! I found out from my little brother Chris this morning that the Halos might sign Paul Konerko! Cool huh? That would mean that they could get rid of Steve Finley and put Darin Erstad back in center where he belongs.

[Baseball Fanatic]

If anyone has found out anything new fill me in. I'm all ears! ha ha.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Devil Rays named Angels bench coach Joe Maddon as their new manager. At least they didn't have to give up an All-Star outfielder for him. No word on any GM or manager for the LA Dodgers.

-- Peoplemover "They all seem to be 'dodging' LA *canned laugher*" Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hmm I think I might have heard that the blue crew might hire Bull Dog as their new manager. We'll have to wait and see won't we?

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well baseball lovers! A-Rod edged out Big Papi for the AL MVP and big Albert Pujols won his first NL MVP beating Andrew Jones. Oh and on a side note I hope you all read the paper today about the new steroid policy that will soon be in effect. Keep filling in about the latest news. Later!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

It's about stinkin' time Pujols won it, too bad he needed Bonds to be injured all season, otherwise you know Bonds would have won again. In other news, Dodgers hired Giants assistant GM Ned Coletti as DePodespair's successor.

-- Peoplemover "Probably the only time you'll ever read something that sounds like success near DePo's name" Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Padres traded "X" Nady to the Mets for Mike Cameron. Interesting move by the Frairs.

[Baseball Fanatic]

I'm really hoping that the Halos resign Bengie Molina. They need him behind the dish.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

TRADES:

Mets/Marlins
To Mets: Carlos Delgado, $7 million
To Marlins: Mike Jacobs, Yusmiero Petit

Phillies/White Sox
To Phillies: Aaron Rowand, Giovanni Gonzalez, Daniel Haigwood
To White Sox: Jim Thome

There is talk of a Red Sox/Marlins trade involving Josh Beckett but that has not been officialy announced.

-- Peoplemover "I'd expect the Dodgers to do something good but then I remind myself of what reality is" Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Yep I know all about it. I've been checking out MLB.com every few seconds this evening checking out what's new in the world of mlb.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well the BoSox got Beckett, Lowell, and Mota from the Marlins. Also the Mariners signed Japanese catcher Kenji Johjima to a three year contract. Note: Johjima is the first japanese catcher to play in the big leagues and is the 22nd japanese born player. Trivia Question: Who was the 21st japanese born player to sign a contract to play in the BIGS?

[PeoplemoverMatt]

My guess would be Nori Nakamura.

-- PMM :cool:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Nope wasn't him. I'm open for guesses. And since baseball season's over I gonna put up some more baseball trivia questions ya'll can guess.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Here's a real big hint: He's the second baseman for the world champion Chicago White Sox. He mad his big league debut back in april on the 4th. Can you guess who it is know?

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Tadahito Iguchi. My question there is that did he sign before or after Nori did? As I recall, Nori signed after Iguchi.

-- PMM :cool:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Your right Peoplemover Matt. Nakamoura made his debut on April 10. 6 days after Iguchi made his debut. All right heres a new one: Who is the player who hit 345 career homers at his primary position?

[Disneyland05]

I like baseball it cool.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Of course baseball is cool. It is our national pastime after all.

[barfownz]

Yes, baseball is my favorite sport by the way. :)

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Your right Peoplemover Matt. Nakamoura made his debut on April 10. 6 days after Iguchi made his debut.

Ah, but your question was not who made his MLB debut first, it was who signed first. But regardless...debuting later made him the last Japanese player until Johjima no?


Trivia Question: Who was the 21st japanese born player to sign a contract to play in the BIGS?


And I'm pretty sure Nori signed after Iguchi.


Who is the player who hit 345 career homers at his primary position?


That would be Cal Ripken Jr. with 345 at SS.

-- Peoplemover "You have to get up pretty early to beat THIS little black duck! :tongue:" Matt

[Baseball Fanatic]

Correct. Hey Peoplemover Matt its your turn to share some baseball trivia.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

I would gladly, but I think a better place for that would be in the Games forum. Right now let's continue the discussion about baseball. :smile:

-- PMM :cool:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Your right. When I get home tonight I will create it in the games forum.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well the Padres are going to keep Brian Giles for another 3 years.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well baseball fans a lot of trades have been happening lately and I'm here to fill you all in. Go to http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/transactions/index.jsp for all the updates.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well Angel fans I have some bad news Bengie Molina and Jarred Washburn will not be back in Angels uniforms next season.:icon_cry:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey wazz up baseball fans? There have been so many things happening in the world of baseball lately. So I'll fill ya'll in:http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/transactions/index.jsp

[brerbear8]

Well my favorite player in the game of baseball accepted an offer from the scum of the world themselves. What would Johnny Damon do? Probably just betray his team for a few extra bucks. Damon is no longer my homeboy. Time to go burn my shirt...

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Dodger Free Agent signings thus far:
Sandy Alomar Jr - Catcher
Nomar Garciaparra - 1B
Kenny Lofton - CF
Bil Mueller - 3B
Brett Tomko - SP
Hee Seop Choi - 1B (re-signed)
Rafael Furcal - SS


Dodgers Projected Starting Lineup:
1) 15 - Rafael Furcal - SS
2) ?? - Kenny Lofton - CF
3) 7 - J.D. Drew - RF
4) 12 - Jeff Kent - 2B
5) ?? - Nomar Garciaparra - 1B
6) ?? - Bill Mueller - 3B
7) 22 - Jose Cruz Jr. - LF
8) 41 - Dioner Navarro - C
9) Pitcher

Not bad eh? I think we'll be improving on that 71-91 record. :biggrin:

-- PMM :cool:

[brerbear8]

Have fun with Nomah and Billy Mill. They're both good guys.

[Baseball Fanatic]

The Dodgers and the Mets are going to be pretty tough to beat next year that's for sure.

[Indyjohn]

I am a huge Angels fan because they still play in Anaheim. Not far at all from Disneyland. Dodgers Suck!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Hey guess what? For Christmas my dad got me and my brothers tickets to the semi finals and the finals of the world baseball classic here at Petco Park. Pretty sweet huh?

[PeoplemoverMatt]

That's assuming there is a World Baseball Classic. :smile:

-- Peoplemover "Blame Cuba!" Matt

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Dodgers announced the acquisition of pitchers Lance Carter and Danys Baez from Tampa Bay yesterday in exchange for prospects Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany. This brings the list of off-season additions to...

Ned Coletti - GM
Grady Little - Manager
Rafael Furcal - SS
Andre Ethier - OF
Sandy Alomar - C
Bill Mueller - 3B
Nomar Garciaparra - 1B
Kenny Lofton - OF
Brett Tomko - SP
Jae Seo - SP/RP
Tim Hamulak - RP
Dave Jauss - Bench Coach
Mariano Duncan - 1B Coach
Rich Donnelly - 3B Coach
Eddie Murray - Hitting Coach
Rick Honeycutt - Pitching Coach
Dan Warthen - Bullpen Coach
Danys Baez - RP
Lance Carter - RPAnd there's still a good 10 weeks left until opening day! Hopefully all of it adds up to another NL West division title & beyond. :cool:

-- Peoplemover "Get your tickets ASAP!" Matt

[AlexLoup]

My Family is Giants, I'm not, which makes me the outsider. I'm an Angels fan. It doesn't help I'm in the middle of California and so we could go either way. I love Southern Cal. so this is my fav. team.

But why are they called the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim... it's not even in the L.A. county.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

^ Because that's what Arte Moreno wanted in the hopes of it boosting team revenue. It obviously wasn't what the City of Anaheim wanted, they feel it breached a contract signed when now Angel Stadium was renovated, so they're going to let a judge decide it. There have been musings that if Moreno is forced to change the name back to Anaheim Angels, he'll either move the team or slash the payroll, or both.

Personally, I think he's being a real idiot about it all. The team was in the top 5 in attendance last year & that had zero to do with the addition of LA to the name. If he does what people think he'll do if forced to change back to Anaheim Angels, he'll be a candidate for Moron of the Year in 2006.

-- Peoplemover "I gave myself that award in 2005 :tongue:" Matt

[barfownz]

I am a huge Angels fan because they still play in Anaheim. Not far at all from Disneyland. Dodgers Suck!


I highly agree with you!

[Baseball Fanatic]

Go Halos! Oh and looks like we'll be keeping Figgy for 3 more years and Juan Rivera for 2 more. Also Team USA is going to be revealed at 1 p.m. tommarrow. Try to tune in and tell all.

[Indy #1 Fan]

Has anyone seen Johnny Damon's new haircut? I think when Damon comes back to Boston, he'll get constantly called a traitor.

[brerbear8]

We no longer speak of that person. He is a traitor. His haircut makes him look terrible and he, along with the rest of that no good team of overpayed jerks are going nowhere for the next 85 years. The curse was REVERSED- not broken. This means that the Bambino has once again donned a Boston uniform and the yankees have 85 more ringless years.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Boston finally found a new center fielder in Coco Crisp. This should be interesting. The Angels have been a little quiet this offseason though.

[Cavemandon]

I am a huge Angels fan because they still play in Anaheim. Not far at all from Disneyland. Dodgers Suck!Does anyone know of what the outcome was/is on the lawsuit the city of Anaheim started against the Angels?

[dreamscometrue555]

Gooooooooo Giants!

[brerbear8]

I'm looking forward to a little Coco Crisp. Maybe he won't be a traitor...

[Baseball Fanatic]

The Padres signed veteran catcher Mike Piazza to a one year contract. Does Mike still have what it takes left in him? We'll see this year.

[Tell_No_Tales]

Piazza is not going to farewell in San Diego. 1) Hitters Park 2) Old age for catcher, will play maybe 70-80% if healthy. 3) Bad knees. He needs to become a DH and just bat because he can still hit.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

The Padres signed veteran catcher Mike Piazza to a one year contract. Does Mike still have what it takes left in him? We'll see this year.

I know there were smiles on Rafael Furcal & Kenny Lofton's faces when they read this. :smile:

-- PMM :cool:

[disneys-pirate]

Chicago cubs fan here. Go cubs!!!! Can you guess what team I represent while at Disneyland?:p

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well as your name states the Pitsburgh Pirates.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well another angel has signed with another team. Guess who it is this time? Bengie Molina signed a one year contract with the newly revamped Toronto Blue Jays. But whats cool is that Bengie will be rejoining former teammates Troy Glaus and Scott Shoenweis.

[Baseball Fanatic]

Well here's an interesting bit of info: Slammin Sammy is thinking of hanging up his spikes instead of signing the Nats. Sammy needs to keep playing.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Not if he'd only going to further tarnish his career. He's already pretty much thrown a ticket to the Hall of Fame in the toilet, why keep looking like a washed up has-been? The Nationals need to get players that will help them grow the organization, not players who'll use the organization to raise their career from near-death.

-- PMM :cool:

[Baseball Fanatic]

Opening Day is when? I'm trying to get my countdown set up for that. Could someone tell me? Thanks. Go Halos!

[Baseball Fanatic]

The Halos signed pitcher Jeff Weaver to a one year deal. Sweet now we have both the Weaver bros on our team!

[kodiak]

Not if he'd only going to further tarnish his career. He's already pretty much thrown a ticket to the Hall of Fame in the toilet, why keep looking like a washed up has-been? The Nationals need to get players that will help them grow the organization, not players who'll use the organization to raise their career from near-death.

-- PMM :cool:

i couldnt disagree more. you must remember that greqat things can and have happened in similar situations. may I remind you that the biggest baseball legend of all time, Babe Ruth, was considered a washed up has been when he called his shot and sent one over the green monster. sosa is a good ball player. if he is willing to do what it takes, he can be back to all star status. others have done it before.

[kodiak]

oh yeah... i forgot to say...

GO YANKEES!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Well I never said Sammy was incapable of hitting a big blast. The point I was making was that Washington should focus more on long-term moves & not potentially damage their season by waiting through a .230avg for the one or two memorable home runs he might hit.

-- PMM :cool:

[brerbear8]

Kodiak- we don't like yankee fans here. By we I mean me. Just jokin but GO SOX!

[kodiak]

depends on which sox... red or white. haha.
i was born in CA, but my moms family is from NYC and my dads family remember murderers row as being the end all beat all. I didnt have a choice.
well... how about that Johnny Damon situation? is anybody gonna know its him without his trademark long hair and beard? he will be the only yankee with his name on his jersey. haha