Not-So-Obnoxious Baseball Thread

[MirImage]

I had Brian Wilson and Mariano on my fantasy team.... im bad luck for closers..
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[xsists]

I had Brian Wilson and Mariano on my fantasy team.... im bad luck for closers..
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Please don't pick up Axford.. We're dealing with enough injuries right now lol..

 

[xsists]

Another Brewer out for the year.. It was nice seeing Gonzalez play for a month.

 

[MirImage]

Please don't pick up Axford.. We're dealing with enough injuries right now lol..

No kidding. The year I drop the cash for MLB.TV to watch the Crew!

 

[Bernie Brewer]

No kidding. The year I drop the cash for MLB.TV to watch the Crew!

Ouch. What did that set you back?

 

[MirImage]

Ouch. What did that set you back?

Its $125 for the season, but I'm poor so that's a lot.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

I am poor too. Yes that is a lot!

 

[MirImage]

I had Brian Wilson and Mariano on my fantasy team.... im bad luck for closers..
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Well add Robertson to the list.....Yankee fans must hate me lol

 

[iaefebs]

Inter league play on national TV ... Why is it that the announcers always seem to put so much emphasis on a situation that involves a pitcher batting? To me it's kind of boring. While I like watching AL pitchers having to swing the bat once in awhile especially liked watching Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello. It's more of a novelty act. Pitchers aren't great hitters . To me it's a wasted spot in the batting order. The NL announcers will talk about needing bench players that can play at any moment and play multiple position, but they seem ignorant to the fact that every team whether AL or NL needs the same type player. I get tired of hearing about all this managing required. I usually make the same calls and decisions as the manager, I don't find it difficult at all.

 

[scrambledegg81]

Sheesh...19 days without a baseball post?? And you guys call yourselves fans....

Can't say enough good things about the way SF is playing right now. Taking 2 out of 3 against Oaktown (minus a heartbreaker walk-off homer in the third game), a shutout/sweep of LA to put us in a tie for 1st in the NL West, and a 4th shutout gem by Bumgarner tonight against the Reds to give us solo 1st. Statistically, the G's are playing better ball now than they were in 2010! Unbelievable defense, a perfecto by Monsieur Cain a few weeks ago, the 2 starting pitchers we were worrying about are starting to come around, and we've been able to shake off that damn RISP bug...plus SF has been breaking franchise records left and right! Bring on summer!! :rockin:

 

[passedpawn]

Rays fans have been hiding in June for good reason.

 

[iaefebs]

Rays fans have been hiding in June for good reason.

Yeah that was another low turnout last night. Tigers have been playing in front of near capacity crowds, averaging over 35,000 even on the road. Fans traveled to Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh. Texas had over 35,000. They announced 20,000 last night but it sure didn't look like that many.

I don't know the good reason fans are hiding. They have a good club, they just are in a tough division. The Tigers would be 9 1/2 games behind if they played in the East. Maybe more.

 

[passedpawn]

Yeah that was another low turnout last night. Tigers have been playing in front of near capacity crowds, averaging over 35,000 even on the road. Fans traveled to Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh. Texas had over 35,000. They announced 20,000 last night but it sure didn't look like that many.

I don't know the good reason fans are hiding. They have a good club, they just are in a tough division. The Tigers would be 9 1/2 games behind if they played in the East. Maybe more.

Don't get me wrong, I'm watching every game. Not too much bragging to do these days though.

Regarding fan turnout, I can't understand why anyone ever cares about that. I prefer going when the place is empty (i.e., I never go when Boston or NY is in town). Yea, maybe they'll get moved due to turnout, but why would fans from another state care about that?

 

[sr20steve]

Giants haven't allowed a run in 4 games, they are just amazing right now. Cain takes the hill tonight too, gonna be a good one. HUUMBABY! GO GIANTS!!

 

[sr20steve]

Don't get me wrong, I'm watching every game. Not too much bragging to do these days though.

Regarding fan turnout, I can't understand why anyone ever cares about that. I prefer going when the place is empty (i.e., I never go when Boston or NY is in town). Yea, maybe they'll get moved due to turnout, but why would fans from another state care about that?

Fan turnout is extremely important, for one that means revenue for the team and that means better players. Also if you use AT&T park for example, it's been stated over and over that the players feed off of the crowd energy so that has to mean something.

 

[passedpawn]

Fan turnout is extremely important, for one that means revenue for the team and that means better players. Also if you use AT&T park for example, it's been stated over and over that the players feed off of the crowd energy so that has to mean something.

I asked why it is important to someone who is not a fan of the Rays.

 

[iaefebs]

I asked why it is important to someone who is not a fan of the Rays.

Well, I am a fan of the Ray's. I always look forward to the games when The Tigers play them. I'm looking forward to tonight's game.. Two great pitchers, head to head. I just wish the team had more support. I like when they win the division. A huge cheering crowd is always worth a couple wins a year.

 

[passedpawn]

Well, I am a fan of the Ray's. I always look forward to the games when The Tigers play them. I'm looking forward to tonight's game.. Two great pitchers, head to head. I just wish the team had more support. I like when they win the division. A huge cheering crowd is always worth a couple wins a year.

Hopefully tonight will be a great game. Our team is so decimated, but with the pitchers tonight I'm hoping our ineptitude at the plate and little league defense won't be a factor.

You better keep Cabrera healthy. That guy anchors your offense. And Jackson.

 

[iaefebs]

Hopefully tonight will be a great game. Our team is so decimated, but with the pitchers tonight I'm hoping our ineptitude at the plate and little league defense won't be a factor.

You better keep Cabrera healthy. That guy anchors your offense. And Jackson.

Cabrera is an absolute stud. I hope he does stay healthy. I dreaded the day we signed Cecil's kid (Prince). I think the Tigers are going to pay for that mistake for years to come. But ya know, I've been a fan all my life. I'm used to waiting a decade or so for that magical year. Oh, and just having gone through Texas again.. I remain convinced they are the best team in baseball. That is a team of studs. No one else need apply.

 

[passedpawn]

Cabrera is an absolute stud. I hope he does stay healthy. I dreaded the day we signed Cecil's kid (Prince). I think the Tigers are going to pay for that mistake for years to come. But ya know, I've been a fan all my life. I'm used to waiting a decade or so for that magical year. Oh, and just having gone through Texas again.. I remain convinced they are the best team in baseball. That is a team of studs. No one else need apply.

Well, Cabrera gets a lot better pitches with the prince behind him. I'm not a fan of fattys on the diamond though, even at first.

Yea, TX is a great team. They took us out in the playoffs last year, and this year have hammered us pretty good (so have you guys). Man, TX have some big hitters.

 

[scrambledegg81]

Well, Cabrera gets a lot better pitches with the prince behind him. I'm not a fan of fattys on the diamond though, even at first.

Yea, TX is a great team. They took us out in the playoffs last year, and this year have hammered us pretty good (so have you guys). Man, TX have some big hitters.

Hate saying it, considering a lot of the blogosphere is saying the Giants are WS contenders again, but I feel like Texas is due this year. 2 years of coming in second place has to wear on a team, but Washington has said time & time again that it's a matter of execution, and it seems like Texas is working up a good head of steam going into the ASG. Still a lot of ball to be played...

 

[iaefebs]

Going to throw this out there for any Detroit Tiger fans. I grew up in the Detroit area. I've been to a few hundred games. In 50 years I've never see a Tiger pitcher better than Verlander.

 

[dfc]

I'd just like to say (and type) Eff the Pirates.

 

[scrambledegg81]

I'd just like to say (and type) Eff the Pirates.

Took care of em for you tonight.

 

[McBrewskie]

The Giants>>>The American League

 

[passedpawn]

The Giants>>>The American League

Yep, embarrasing night (unless you're the Rays, whose pitchers Price and Rodney shut you guys down). See you in October suckas!

 

[McBrewskie]

Yep, embarrasing night (unless you're the Rays, whose pitchers Price and Rodney shut you guys down). See you in October suckas!

Won't be my Giants you see if Lincecum continues to be the worst pitcher in baseball this year.

 

[passedpawn]

Won't be my Giants you see if Lincecum continues to be the worst pitcher in baseball this year.

Lincecum = giant fail. What happened to him?

 

[iaefebs]

I think if anyone should be embarrassed it would be Bautista, He didn't look like an All Star on defense in the first inning. That was some poor attempts.

 

[McBrewskie]

Lincecum = giant fail. What happened to him?

To be honest he's done. His velocity has come back some, but his location is gone, meaning his mechanics are ****ed. Now it's in his head, he used to battle but now he just gets overwhelmed. I hope I am wrong but I think he is done for good, pitchers have up and down years but Tim has the worst road ERA of a Giants starting pitcher at the break in over 100 years.