2009 MLB Thread

[chrisfoll577]

I'm still following the Red Sox, but even though before this weekends sweep they were the 'hottest team in baseball' I still feel uneasy about this team.  They're amazing at home but mediocre on the road.  I know this probably makes me a bad fan but part of me would just like to see them roll over in the ALDS so the Angels can take care of the Yankees.  When I do the math, I probably hate the Yankees and especially their fans more than I actually like the Red Sox.  A Yankees loss to the Angels would probably feel a little better than a Red Sox pennant win.  I know, it's sick.

[dave from knoxville]

I think the Mets are out. But the Braves are surging!

[yesno]

If the Rockies can't hang on to the wildcard it's going to make me sick.

Also, this season for the Rockies makes me toss any "managers don't matter" theory in the trash heap.  Here we have data:  Managers matter.  A lot.  More so with midlevel teams.

[yesno]

ps:  Go fuck yourself MLB, for taking replays off of ESPN 360 the second people start actually using it.

This time next year I'll actually have a TV and a DVR, I hope.

[hugman]

Oh, I also think if Wainwright picks up win number 20 this week and continues to pitch like he has throughout the playoffs (which he will) then he should have the Cy Young on lockdown. Emphasis on the word "should".

[jbissell]

This is where the Twins excel. They're pitching will fail in the postseason if they make it though. I just wish that one of these years they'll be proactive and make some good signings in the offseason. One big signing and they'd have run away with the central and have a good chance in the playoffs.

They should've figured out a way to get Harden.  I hope they can get past the Tigers, I'd like to have at least one team I don't dislike in the playoffs.

[jbissell]

Oh, I also think if Wainwright picks up win number 20 this week and continues to pitch like he has throughout the playoffs (which he will) then he should have the Cy Young on lockdown. Emphasis on the word "should".

Playoff performance doesn't matter with the awards.  I could be wrong but I thought they finished the voting by then.

[hugman]

Oh, I also think if Wainwright picks up win number 20 this week and continues to pitch like he has throughout the playoffs (which he will) then he should have the Cy Young on lockdown. Emphasis on the word "should".

Playoff performance doesn't matter with the awards.  I could be wrong but I thought they finished the voting by then.

can we get a ruling on this?  if he dominates and gets win 20, i think that might be enough. it's funny, st. louis broadcasters and writers haven't even really started mentioning wainwright in the cy young conversation until this week.  they were still clinging to carpenter.

[dave from knoxville]

I will say it again; if it's not Dan Haren, the whole thing's a crock. And even if it is.

[nec13]

I think the Mets are out. But the Braves are surging!

Why did you have to rub it in Dave-o?

I like the Braves chances though. They're certainly getting hot at the right time. How far can momentum carry a team in the postseason? I don't know. But what they do have in abundance is good pitching.

[jbissell]

Oh, I also think if Wainwright picks up win number 20 this week and continues to pitch like he has throughout the playoffs (which he will) then he should have the Cy Young on lockdown. Emphasis on the word "should".

Playoff performance doesn't matter with the awards.  I could be wrong but I thought they finished the voting by then.

can we get a ruling on this?  if he dominates and gets win 20, i think that might be enough. it's funny, st. louis broadcasters and writers haven't even really started mentioning wainwright in the cy young conversation until this week.  they were still clinging to carpenter.

I think he's got a good shot.

I will say it again; if it's not Dan Haren, the whole thing's a crock. And even if it is.

Dave, I'm sure your formula says otherwise, but I just can't see how someone who is 11th in ERA, tied for 9th in wins, and 3rd in strikeouts is more deserving than Wainwright (1st IP & W, 3rd in ERA, 4th in Ks).  Not to mention the fact that Wainwright has become an anchor for the team with the best record in the NL.

How dare you make me defend a Cardinal!

[Gilly]

I will say it again; if it's not Dan Haren, the whole thing's a crock. And even if it is.

You mean the guy who has given up 5 runs or more six times in the last 11 games? He had a great first half, and doesn't walk many batters but he's only been above average for a couple months now. I still give the edge to Lincecum but Wainwright and Carpenter both are deserving as well. Haren is a distant 4th. I mean the only thing he has going for him is he doesn't give batters a free pass. If that's the only criteria Carlos Silva should have won AL Cy Young and MVP a few years ago.

[nec13]

I think the Mets are out. But the Braves are surging!

Why did you have to rub it in Dave-o?

I like the Braves chances though. They're certainly getting hot at the right time. How far can momentum carry a team in the postseason? I don't know. But what they do have in abundance is good pitching.

It appears that I spoke too soon. Oh well. There's always next year.

The Mets still suck, though.

[buffcoat]

They had, as they always have had, an abundance of getting their asses kicked by the Marlins.


Marlins, Marlins, MARLINS.

[chris v]

Yep. Go Phils!