2009 MLB Thread

[nec13]

The Cards offense isn't that bad. They're middle of the pack in most categories. But they have a chance to get better. The problem is that they're not getting any production out of the left side of their infield, third base specifically. The rest of the starting lineup is pretty good. Mark DeRosa is exactly what they need. Of course, there are a number of teams that could use Mark DeRosa, so the Cards are going to have to pay up.

[jbissell]

The Cards offense isn't that bad. They're middle of the pack in most categories. But they have a chance to get better. The problem is that they're not getting any production out of the left side of their infield, third base specifically. The rest of the starting lineup is pretty good. Mark DeRosa is exactly what they need. Of course, there are a number of teams that could use Mark DeRosa, so the Cards are going to have to pay up.

I was at the Cubs-Reds game on Sat. and after watching Fontenot make 2 costly errors at 3rd, the thought of DeRosa ending up on the Cards makes me ill.

[nec13]

The Cards offense isn't that bad. They're middle of the pack in most categories. But they have a chance to get better. The problem is that they're not getting any production out of the left side of their infield, third base specifically. The rest of the starting lineup is pretty good. Mark DeRosa is exactly what they need. Of course, there are a number of teams that could use Mark DeRosa, so the Cards are going to have to pay up.

I was at the Cubs-Reds game on Sat. and after watching Fontenot make 2 costly errors at 3rd, the thought of DeRosa ending up on the Cards makes me ill.

You think the Cubs would be interested in either Jack Wilson or Freddy Sanchez? Sanchez could play 2B and would be a nice bat to have in the lineup. Wilson would be a good backup middle infielder.

[hugman]

The Cards offense isn't that bad. They're middle of the pack in most categories. But they have a chance to get better. The problem is that they're not getting any production out of the left side of their infield, third base specifically. The rest of the starting lineup is pretty good. Mark DeRosa is exactly what they need. Of course, there are a number of teams that could use Mark DeRosa, so the Cards are going to have to pay up.

Well here's hoping that the job the pitching staff (starters AND bullpen) have done (barring this last horrendous series with the Rockies) will inspire the organization to pony up. 

Now that I've given the pitching staff props, prepare for them to crumble.

[jbissell]

The Cards offense isn't that bad. They're middle of the pack in most categories. But they have a chance to get better. The problem is that they're not getting any production out of the left side of their infield, third base specifically. The rest of the starting lineup is pretty good. Mark DeRosa is exactly what they need. Of course, there are a number of teams that could use Mark DeRosa, so the Cards are going to have to pay up.

I was at the Cubs-Reds game on Sat. and after watching Fontenot make 2 costly errors at 3rd, the thought of DeRosa ending up on the Cards makes me ill.

You think the Cubs would be interested in either Jack Wilson or Freddy Sanchez? Sanchez could play 2B and would be a nice bat to have in the lineup. Wilson would be a good backup middle infielder.

Yeah, I'm all for them getting Sanchez.  Never been a fan of Wilson.  Ideally they'd get someone who can actually field SS and slide Theriot over to 2B, leaving Fontenot as a platoon guy, since he's really not an everyday player.  Of course, finding someone to take Soriano would be the best but that's never going to happen.

[nec13]

The Cards offense isn't that bad. They're middle of the pack in most categories. But they have a chance to get better. The problem is that they're not getting any production out of the left side of their infield, third base specifically. The rest of the starting lineup is pretty good. Mark DeRosa is exactly what they need. Of course, there are a number of teams that could use Mark DeRosa, so the Cards are going to have to pay up.

I was at the Cubs-Reds game on Sat. and after watching Fontenot make 2 costly errors at 3rd, the thought of DeRosa ending up on the Cards makes me ill.

You think the Cubs would be interested in either Jack Wilson or Freddy Sanchez? Sanchez could play 2B and would be a nice bat to have in the lineup. Wilson would be a good backup middle infielder.

Yeah, I'm all for them getting Sanchez.  Never been a fan of Wilson.  Ideally they'd get someone who can actually field SS and slide Theriot over to 2B, leaving Fontenot as a platoon guy, since he's really not an everyday player.  Of course, finding someone to take Soriano would be the best but that's never going to happen.

Sanchez, Ad. LaRoche, and Jack Wilson should all be sent packing by the trade deadline. The main reason why the Pirates are in their current predicament is because they never fully committed to rebuilding. They always did it halfway.

[chrisfoll577]

Hey guys, this National League Flyov... I mean... Central talk is great and all, but I feel obligated to chime in on The Only Series That Matters taking place at Fenway Park this week between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Three arduous five hour long contests of both teams working the count, intentional walks, intentional hits by pitches and other 'message sending', fans with obnoxious accents, chants that end in 'suck', bloated salaries and even more bloated formerly great sluggers. 

Admit it.  You love it.

[Stupornaut]

Hey guys, this National League Flyov... I mean... Central talk is great and all, but I feel obligated to chime in on The Only Series That Matters taking place at Fenway Park this week between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Three arduous five hour long contests of both teams working the count, intentional walks, intentional hits by pitches and other 'message sending', fans with obnoxious accents, chants that end in 'suck', bloated salaries and even more bloated formerly great sluggers. 

Admit it.  You love it.

I guess I'll take that over the Twins having some kind of soul-blackening existential crises every time they put runners on base. (While batting and while pitching.)

[hugman]

Hey guys, this National League Flyov... I mean... Central talk is great and all, but I feel obligated to chime in on The Only Series That Matters taking place at Fenway Park this week between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Three arduous five hour long contests of both teams working the count, intentional walks, intentional hits by pitches and other 'message sending', fans with obnoxious accents, chants that end in 'suck', bloated salaries and even more bloated formerly great sluggers.  

Admit it.  You love it.

yea, that would have been a thousand times more fun to watch than watching the rockies outscore the cardinals 33-9 over four games.  i should be watching my number two team a little more.  GO DOYERS!

[scratchbomb]

Hey guys, this National League Flyov... I mean... Central talk is great and all, but I feel obligated to chime in on The Only Series That Matters taking place at Fenway Park this week between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Three arduous five hour long contests of both teams working the count, intentional walks, intentional hits by pitches and other 'message sending', fans with obnoxious accents, chants that end in 'suck', bloated salaries and even more bloated formerly great sluggers. 

Admit it.  You love it.

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[nec13]

Yankees-Red Sox is played out. I'd much rather watch the Mets vs. Phillies.

[dave from knoxville]

Dodgers Phillies was probably a peek at the NL finals.

[nec13]

Dodgers Phillies was probably a peek at the NL finals.

Probably so. In a seven game series, I would pick the Dodgers in six. The reason being that the Phils don't have enough quality pitching beyond Hamels.

[dave from knoxville]

Dodgers Phillies was probably a peek at the NL finals.

Probably so. In a seven game series, I would pick the Dodgers in six. The reason being that the Phils don't have enough quality pitching beyond Hamels.

But I think they may trade for Haren, which will make them lights-out.

[nec13]

Dodgers Phillies was probably a peek at the NL finals.

Probably so. In a seven game series, I would pick the Dodgers in six. The reason being that the Phils don't have enough quality pitching beyond Hamels.

But I think they may trade for Haren, which will make them lights-out.

If they get Haren, they would be lights out. Jason Donald, Carlos Carrasco, and Michael Taylor for Dan Haren? That's about what it would cost.