NL:
East- Mets
NL:
East- Phillies
Central-Cardinals
West-Dodgers
Wild Card- Giants
MVP: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Cy Young: Tim Lincecum, Giants
ROY: Jason Heyward, Braves
AL:
East- Yankees
Central- Twins
West- Angels
Wild Card- Mariners
MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
ROY: Austin Jackson, Tigers
World Series: Yankees over Phillies in 6
NL:
East- Mets
From your lips to god's ears, but even i'm not that optimistic...
Doing predictions over at my site, but barring injuries, I think we're looking at another Yankees-Phillies World Series, god help me.
The Red Sox are going to be the AL Mets, tons of talent, but they'll all be injured by the all star break. It's like they've made it a point to go out and get every single high risk/high reward player. It's surprising they didn't sign Harden. They do have a good bench though.
I haven't followed baseball for a good 15 years or something.
If I wanted to get myself up to speed, where/how should I start?
I don't know, if they get far enough back I can't see even Henry throwing money at nothing. Plus, the buyers market in season isn't exactly a gold mine. They might be able to fill one or two holes if they come along, but you can't patch more than that. It's not just injury concerns either, there are a lot of other things they are banking on. The pitching staff after Lester and Beckett is a huge if. Matsuzaka is not a good pitcher having one lucky year, Lackey is a good #3 but has been inconsistent in the past couple of years and it remains to be seen if Buchholz will become more than a bottom of the rotation guy. The offense is good but it lacks the power you usually see in a big market team and again they're old.... and I don't know if I'd want a .250-.260 20-30 HR hitter hitting cleanup. Defensively, they're one of the best in baseball. But, I think the Yankees are going to blow them out of the water this year and somebody from the West or Central is going to take the wild card. If I had to take a guess I'd say they finish at least 10 games back in the East finishing 3rd and 5-6 games out of the Wild Card behind Tampa, Seattle and probably Detroit.
I'm a Yankees fan. I wish there was a salary cap so I could be proud when I say that.
I'm a Yankees fan. I wish there was a salary cap so I could be proud when I say that.
I haven't followed baseball for a good 15 years or something.
If I wanted to get myself up to speed, where/how should I start?
One year in a fantasy baseball league should get you up to snuff.
I haven't followed baseball for a good 15 years or something.
If I wanted to get myself up to speed, where/how should I start?
Try mlb.com. They have some useful content. Yahoo's MLB page is also excellent. Baseball Prospectus is also a great site for baseball info, but it's subscription-based.
I haven't followed baseball for a good 15 years or something.
If I wanted to get myself up to speed, where/how should I start?
Anyone know of any play-by-play guys who yell out "Touchdown!" for a home run call? Because that would be really funny.
Anyone know of any play-by-play guys who yell out "Touchdown!" for a home run call? Because that would be really funny.
Joe Buck?
Anyone know of any play-by-play guys who yell out "Touchdown!" for a home run call? Because that would be really funny.
Joe Buck?
He would never say something that would be written with an exclamation at the end.
Anyone know of any play-by-play guys who yell out "Touchdown!" for a home run call? Because that would be really funny.
Joe Buck?
He would never say something that would be written with an exclamation at the end.
Ditto. Christ, he's the worst. in two different sports, no less
no fontasy league this year?
Break up the Pirates!
Don't worry. It'll happen soon enough.
Already regretting my fantasy draft. My Brewers fanhood always gets in the way of common sense.
And I didn't know Ian Kinsler was injured enough that he would be put on the DL when I drafted.
I am happy that I have box scores to stare out every morning though! It brings me a good half hour of joy every morning, and I have something to stare at in a coffee shop or on the bus if I don't feel like doing anything else.
Already regretting my fantasy draft. My Brewers fanhood always gets in the way of common sense.
And I didn't know Ian Kinsler was injured enough that he would be put on the DL when I drafted.
I am happy that I have box scores to stare out every morning though! It brings me a good half hour of joy every morning, and I have something to stare at in a coffee shop or on the bus if I don't feel like doing anything else.
It's a long season don't worry! But, it will be really long if you drafted Corey Hart.
I cannot tell you guys how in love with this MLB At Bat 2010 app I am. I've listened to baseball games ALL day.
The Tigers won.
The Cubs won.
The Mets won.
And for $14.99 and a short download, I won.
Great Opening Day.
I cannot tell you guys how in love with this MLB At Bat 2010 app I am. I've listened to baseball games ALL day.
The Tigers won.
The Cubs won.
The Mets won.
And for $14.99 and a short download, I won.
Great Opening Day.
Apparently you app is faulty because whatever the Cubs did yesterday wasn't a win.
No complaints here about the Cards' start. Starting pitching is looking awesome. Colby Rasmus is going to be a stud this year. Couple guys are slow outta the gate, but it's lookin' pretty good. Pretty pretty pretty good.
No complaints here about the Cards' start. Starting pitching is looking awesome. Colby Rasmus is going to be a stud this year. Couple guys are slow outta the gate, but it's lookin' pretty good. Pretty pretty pretty good.
Also, in that division, as far as competition goes it's pretty much the Brewers and...nope, just the Brewers.
No complaints here about the Cards' start. Starting pitching is looking awesome. Colby Rasmus is going to be a stud this year. Couple guys are slow outta the gate, but it's lookin' pretty good. Pretty pretty pretty good.
Also, in that division, as far as competition goes it's pretty much the Brewers and...nope, just the Brewers.
Just wait 'til the Cubs get a reliable pen! And some clutch hitting!
Seriously, this might be the earliest I check out of a baseball season.
The Mets are...well, they're the Mets.
The Pirates are now 7-5. They may not have much talent, but they are scrappy. And they're pretty fun to watch.
If they can get their pitching situation straightened out, they could become a contender in the NL Central over the next few years.
The Mets are...well, they're the Mets.
The Mets are...well, they're the Mets.
The Mets aren't as bad as their record. But their manager is.
The Mets are...well, they're the Mets.
The Mets aren't as bad as their record. But their manager is.
I'd say the Mets are worse than their record indicates. They only have 1 legitimate starting pitcher, so it's hard to see how they can win more than 20% of their games. They certainly aren't going to out-hit anybody.
The Redbirds are lookin' tuff. Colby Rasmus might just have an all-star, 25+ home run year. Penny under Dave Duncan's tutelage is reminding me of 2006 Suppan. Rookie Garcia is pitching lights out so far.
Tonight they will be shut down by The Freak in SF tho.
The Pirates are now 7-5. They may not have much talent, but they are scrappy. And they're pretty fun to watch.
If they can get their pitching situation straightened out, they could become a contender in the NL Central over the next few years.
The Redbirds are lookin' tuff. Colby Rasmus might just have an all-star, 25+ home run year. Penny under Dave Duncan's tutelage is reminding me of 2006 Suppan. Rookie Garcia is pitching lights out so far.
Tonight they will be shut down by The Freak in SF tho.
Rasmus won't be an all-star because he can't hit lefties for his life.
The Redbirds are lookin' tuff. Colby Rasmus might just have an all-star, 25+ home run year. Penny under Dave Duncan's tutelage is reminding me of 2006 Suppan. Rookie Garcia is pitching lights out so far.
Tonight they will be shut down by The Freak in SF tho.
Rasmus won't be an all-star because he can't hit lefties for his life.
That was true last year. You'll eat nem words.
The Redbirds are lookin' tuff. Colby Rasmus might just have an all-star, 25+ home run year. Penny under Dave Duncan's tutelage is reminding me of 2006 Suppan. Rookie Garcia is pitching lights out so far.
Tonight they will be shut down by The Freak in SF tho.
Rasmus won't be an all-star because he can't hit lefties for his life.
That was true last year. You'll eat nem words.
Okay, maybe you won't exactly eat them since Rasmus is 0 for 12 against lefties this year. But everyone's pick for ROTY (mine included), Jason Heyward, is batting a little under .190 against lefties. So...whatever that means.
Speaking of left-handed pitching, Jason Heyward better be careful or Jamie Garcia might just sneak up on that ROTY award (in the continuing tradition of me using this thread to make overly optimistic statements about the Cardinals).
PS: Rasmus got two hits off a lefty last night. May the floodgates open.
(http://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/archive/00625/harwell_jpg_625821gm-a.jpg)
I think it's important to acknowledge the passing of Ernie Harwell, a man who may have been the greatest of all baseball announcers.
He will be missed.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Alex Rodriguez is such a second-rater. "Good for him." Yeah, good for him. He'll be in Cooperstown before you, jackass.
Something has to account for the massive increase in homers.A: Amphetamines.
I still love LaRussa though. Only a monster could hate LaRussa.
I still love LaRussa though. Only a monster could hate LaRussa.
Guess I'm a monster.
I don't like his hair or the fact that he hasn't aged in 30 years.
I still love LaRussa though. Only a monster could hate LaRussa.
Guess I'm a monster.
I don't like his hair or the fact that he hasn't aged in 30 years.
Must be the vegan diet (and the alcohol).
jbissell, you'll be amused to know that my sportsbook account is at zero. I've been knocked out after a month and a half.
Yeah, I cringe when I hear people say that McGwire is one of the greatest hitters ever and belongs in the HOF. I get the argument that everyone juiced at that time and I'm totally willing to say that Bonds is still one of the greatest of all time. But, McGwire wasn't that good of a hitter, he just hit a ton of home runs and that directly lies on the fact that he cheated. I can look at Bonds stats and say even without the inflated home run numbers he still would have been HOF worthy. You can't do the same for McGwire and the same goes for Sosa.
Yeah, I cringe when I hear people say that McGwire is one of the greatest hitters ever and belongs in the HOF. I get the argument that everyone juiced at that time and I'm totally willing to say that Bonds is still one of the greatest of all time. But, McGwire wasn't that good of a hitter, he just hit a ton of home runs and that directly lies on the fact that he cheated. I can look at Bonds stats and say even without the inflated home run numbers he still would have been HOF worthy. You can't do the same for McGwire and the same goes for Sosa.
totally agree. McGwire was basically a juiced Dave Kingman: hit home runs, that's it. I wouldn't not vote for him because of steroids; I'd not vote for him because all he did was hit homers, in an era where homers were completely devalued.
I still love LaRussa though. Only a monster could hate LaRussa.
Guess I'm a monster.
I don't like his hair or the fact that he hasn't aged in 30 years.
He did win a gold glove - which I suppose only further proves that the gold glove is a popularity contest.
I really detest him as well, his response to the allegations was ridiculous. Then again that baseball hearings in congress are ridiculous too.
I still love LaRussa though. Only a monster could hate LaRussa.
Guess I'm a monster.
I don't like his hair or the fact that he hasn't aged in 30 years.
The man saves a lot of cats and dogs. (http://www.arf.net/) I agree his hair is terrifying, but on the Cal Ripken scale of Baseball Players Not Embarassing Fans, I give him an 8.8.
i always enjoy when my favorite team inexplicably doesn't shit the bed
Feast on this, LaRussa haters
http://es.pn/dcqEhN
So, it's pretty obvious that Tony doesn't really think too hard about these issues from his uniformed quotes on the subject. Just as obvious, though, from the ridiculously out-of-context, one and two-word quotes at the end, are the author's motives for writing pieces like this.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you polled your favorite sports team on their political opinions and got honest answers, there'd be nobody left to root for.
Feast on this, LaRussa haters
http://es.pn/dcqEhN
So, it's pretty obvious that Tony doesn't really think too hard about these issues from his uniformed quotes on the subject. Just as obvious, though, from the ridiculously out-of-context, one and two-word quotes at the end, are the author's motives for writing pieces like this.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you polled your favorite sports team on their political opinions and got honest answers, there'd be nobody left to root for.
Feast on this, LaRussa haters
http://es.pn/dcqEhN
So, it's pretty obvious that Tony doesn't really think too hard about these issues from his uniformed quotes on the subject. Just as obvious, though, from the ridiculously out-of-context, one and two-word quotes at the end, are the author's motives for writing pieces like this.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you polled your favorite sports team on their political opinions and got honest answers, there'd be nobody left to root for.
Until you poll them about Prop 8 or some other divisive issue.
It does make the Phoenix Suns stand out though - good for them.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/29/magazine/rivera-pitches.html (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/29/magazine/rivera-pitches.html)
Well, I guess that explains it.
I really wish this season would end.
Wild night in Cinci tonight! Didn't like seeing La Rue get kicked in the face repeatedly with spikes, but I did enjoy Molina answering a chorus of boo's with a homer.
Since there are some very knowledgable baseball fans over here, can anyone think of a more violent act to have happened on the field than Cueto kicking LaRue in the face (with spikes)? Having watched the tape a million times, I can't get over how crazy that was.
Since there are some very knowledgable baseball fans over here, can anyone think of a more violent act to have happened on the field than Cueto kicking LaRue in the face (with spikes)? Having watched the tape a million times, I can't get over how crazy that was.
Marichal clonking Roseboro in the skull with a bat during a Dodgers-Giants game in '65.
Since there are some very knowledgable baseball fans over here, can anyone think of a more violent act to have happened on the field than Cueto kicking LaRue in the face (with spikes)? Having watched the tape a million times, I can't get over how crazy that was.
If that happened in the NBA people would be up in arms about thug life running rampant.
If that happened in the NBA people would be up in arms about thug life running rampant.
pretty much, yeah. basketball gets that bad rap for pretty obvious (= racist) reasons. baseball has a similar problem with sportswriters who insist hustle is lacking in "certain" players (ie, Latins).
To answer Hugman's query, other than the Marichal/Roseboro incident, the only fight I remember that comes close is the minor league game where Izzy Alcantra kicked the catcher in the chest before charging the mound.
Batter Super-Kicks Catcher in the Face (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJvL1dI1Eyc#)
Personally I think Alcantara's actions were a lot crazier/unjustifiable.
I remember he had a cup of coffee with the Brewers years ago, but I guess he couldn't hit a curve ball.
Personally I think Alcantara's actions were a lot crazier/unjustifiable.
I remember he had a cup of coffee with the Brewers years ago, but I guess he couldn't hit a curve ball.
Kicking someone in their padded chest is crazier than kicking someone in the face??? As far as justifiable goes, Carpenter wasn't losing his cool up against the backstop aside from looking back to see who the hell was kicking him in the back with his spikes. You obviously didn't watch the Cards/Reds "brawl" (Cueto was the only one actually fighting) like the Zapruder film as I have.
On a more positive note, I'm really happy to see beloved ex-Cardinals playing on winning teams in the East and West.
edit: Happy FOR Ludwick that is. I think that was the stupidest move the Cards have/will make in a very long time.
Personally I think Alcantara's actions were a lot crazier/unjustifiable.
I remember he had a cup of coffee with the Brewers years ago, but I guess he couldn't hit a curve ball.
Kicking someone in their padded chest is crazier than kicking someone in the face??? As far as justifiable goes, Carpenter wasn't losing his cool up against the backstop aside from looking back to see who the hell was kicking him in the back with his spikes. You obviously didn't watch the Cards/Reds "brawl" (Cueto was the only one actually fighting) like the Zapruder film as I have.
On a more positive note, I'm really happy to see beloved ex-Cardinals playing on winning teams in the East and West.
edit: Happy FOR Ludwick that is. I think that was the stupidest move the Cards have/will make in a very long time.
No, I haven't studied it, but I did see many clips though. And kicking someone who has no idea anything would happen seems different than doing it in the midst of a brawl.
The Alcantara kick still seems more insane to me.
If that happened in the NBA people would be up in arms about thug life running rampant.
pretty much, yeah. basketball gets that bad rap for pretty obvious (= racist) reasons. baseball has a similar problem with sportswriters who insist hustle is lacking in "certain" players (ie, Latins).
To answer Hugman's query, other than the Marichal/Roseboro incident, the only fight I remember that comes close is the minor league game where Izzy Alcantra kicked the catcher in the chest before charging the mound.
Batter Super-Kicks Catcher in the Face (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJvL1dI1Eyc#)
Hey guys, anyone else excited for the Mike Quade/Xavier Nady era!?!
Hey guys, anyone else excited for the Mike Quade/Xavier Nady era!?!
You better believe I'm excited.
You know, after watching that video a few more times, I'll say this: Alcantara's attack is definitely more hardcore, just not nearly as damaging.
a guy like Strasburg was going to need TJ surgery sooner or later. better for the Nats it happen now, while he the team still sucks.
Larussa speaking at Beck rally? Dear GOD, Hugman.
a guy like Strasburg was going to need TJ surgery sooner or later. better for the Nats it happen now, while he the team still sucks.
Larussa speaking at Beck rally? Dear GOD, Hugman.
One month of Manny Ramirez for $3 million plus? It seems like the White Sox are spending a lot of money to cement their hold on second place.
I haven't seen my father truly excited about much in a long time. There was youth in his voice tonight, watching that guy chuck a no hitter. I don't understand the significance, really, but I watched a ball game with my dad tonight and it was a hell of a thing.
I haven't seen my father truly excited about much in a long time. There was youth in his voice tonight, watching that guy chuck a no hitter. I don't understand the significance, really, but I watched a ball game with my dad tonight and it was a hell of a thing.
That's beautiful. I hope nem Phillies cream those bastards from Cincinnati. Fucking crybabies.
I haven't seen my father truly excited about much in a long time. There was youth in his voice tonight, watching that guy chuck a no hitter. I don't understand the significance, really, but I watched a ball game with my dad tonight and it was a hell of a thing.
That's beautiful. I hope nem Phillies cream those bastards from Cincinnati. Fucking crybabies.
Hey, you can go to hell, we deserve it.
I haven't seen my father truly excited about much in a long time. There was youth in his voice tonight, watching that guy chuck a no hitter. I don't understand the significance, really, but I watched a ball game with my dad tonight and it was a hell of a thing.
That's beautiful. I hope nem Phillies cream those bastards from Cincinnati. Fucking crybabies.
Hey, you can go to hell, we deserve it.
Indeed "you" do. "You" deserve to have won the weakest division in baseball, and you deserve the cremation you're about to be dealt. In all seriousness, it's just baseball. I'm sure you're a good dude, but this was a frustrating season for me as a Cardinal fan, and your team made me very mad, especially Johnny Cueto.
I haven't seen my father truly excited about much in a long time. There was youth in his voice tonight, watching that guy chuck a no hitter. I don't understand the significance, really, but I watched a ball game with my dad tonight and it was a hell of a thing.
That's beautiful. I hope nem Phillies cream those bastards from Cincinnati. Fucking crybabies.
Hey, you can go to hell, we deserve it.
Indeed "you" do. "You" deserve to have won the weakest division in baseball, and you deserve the cremation you're about to be dealt. In all seriousness, it's just baseball. I'm sure you're a good dude, but this was a frustrating season for me as a Cardinal fan, and your team made me very mad, especially Johnny Cueto.
Oh gosh. My ironic crybabyness didn't carry over on the nettubes. Sorry.
I actually have no regrets about this season. I have accepted the fact that we will lose this year, but that there is always next year, and I will always loves the Reds. Namaste.
I haven't seen my father truly excited about much in a long time. There was youth in his voice tonight, watching that guy chuck a no hitter. I don't understand the significance, really, but I watched a ball game with my dad tonight and it was a hell of a thing.
That's beautiful. I hope nem Phillies cream those bastards from Cincinnati. Fucking crybabies.
Hey, you can go to hell, we deserve it.
Indeed "you" do. "You" deserve to have won the weakest division in baseball, and you deserve the cremation you're about to be dealt. In all seriousness, it's just baseball. I'm sure you're a good dude, but this was a frustrating season for me as a Cardinal fan, and your team made me very mad, especially Johnny Cueto.
Oh gosh. My ironic crybabyness didn't carry over on the nettubes. Sorry.
I actually have no regrets about this season. I have accepted the fact that we will lose this year, but that there is always next year, and I will always loves the Reds. Namaste.
I'm sorry, I'm VERY religious, and I don't take jokes about hell lightly. I was just busting your balls, anyways. I don't even really hate the Reds as a whole, I just hate Dusty Baker, Johnny Cueto, Brandon Phillips, and now Orlando Cabrera. I do still like Scott Rolen.
Too bad that Chris Russo passed away. It'd be fun to hear his take on the Little Giants That Could.