The Official 2013 MLB Thread - Page 15

cartman · 05-16-2013, 02:03 PM

Reid Ryan, 41 year old son of Nolan, is going to be named president of the Astros.

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JonInMiddleGA · 05-16-2013, 02:31 PM

Braves reliever Johnny Venters due to have his second Tommy John surgery

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-16-2013, 04:18 PM

Good repost of an article in tribute of Fred White. The audio version of the file at the bottom of the article is a great listen.

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Bad-example · 05-16-2013, 07:00 PM

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Man, Country Breakfast is on fire right now. 8 for his last 10 with a homer and nine RBI's. He's an easy guy to root for.

There's a player nicknamed Country Breakfast?

cartman · 05-16-2013, 08:31 PM

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Should be a great pitching duel in Arlington tonight when the Tigers with Verlander on the mound face off against the Rangers and Darvish.

Now watch the game be a 16-15 slugfest, with the starters chased after 3 innings.

Well, looks like my second scenario is going to play out. Verlander just got pulled after 2 2/3 innings after giving up 8 runs on 70 pitches. Darvish has been off as well, with over 60 pitches and 3 runs given up so far.

Scarecrow · 05-16-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

There's a player nicknamed Country Breakfast?

Country Breakfast

cartman · 05-16-2013, 10:28 PM

Rangers win 10-4. Outside of the horrible 3rd inning, Darvish was solid. He ended up going 8 innings.

SirFozzie · 05-16-2013, 11:22 PM

Big win for the Sox, down to their last strike, Middlebrooks with a three run double.

Needed that one.

cuervo72 · 05-17-2013, 09:26 PM

Nats TV crew apparently aren't fans, but I am liking the Pads' throwbacks.

cartman · 05-17-2013, 10:20 PM

The Tigers-Rangers pitcher's duel was unexpectedly tonight, albeit by committee. Each team sent 5 guys to the mound in the 2-1 Detroit win. Never can tell what is going to happen in baseball.

Suburban Rhythm · 05-18-2013, 03:18 PM

Two fun things from last nights Pirates-Astros game

Pedro Alvarez is frustrating. But sometimes, when he get hold of one, it's something to see

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Suburban Rhythm · 05-18-2013, 03:21 PM

2nd great part...the ending is especially enjoyable, since this is the sort of thing the Pirates have done for 20 years

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kingfc22 · 05-18-2013, 03:22 PM

Really hope the Giants starters begin to get back on track to their form of the past few years...

Chief Rum · 05-18-2013, 03:35 PM

Really hope the Angels... erm... fuck, I'm just hoping the Angels do whatever.

PilotMan · 05-18-2013, 05:48 PM

Bronson Arroyo has never missed a scheduled start in his career. Damn. I knew he was an iron horse, but not that level. Only 89 pitches into the middle of the 8th.

cougarfreak · 05-18-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Bronson Arroyo has never missed a scheduled start in his career. Damn. I knew he was an iron horse, but not that level. Only 89 pitches into the middle of the 8th.

When he's on, he's fun to watch. Not a lot of strikeouts, but plenty of weak fly outs. He threw most of 2011 despite having mono.

JPhillips · 05-18-2013, 07:30 PM

200+ innings year after year, and if his ERA is under 4 he's got a lot of value.

edit: And Joey Votto got on base six times today. All the Votto sucks talk of a few weeks ago was so stupid.

dola edit: Votto has 19 hits in the last 7 games.

JPhillips · 05-18-2013, 07:48 PM

For all the seemingly deserved shit Arizona got for the Choo trade, it looks like they may be the winner. Didi is raking so far.

PilotMan · 05-18-2013, 08:56 PM

So the Dodgers need to go 73-48 in the remaining games to get to 90 on the year, a number I feel they would need to make the playoffs. That's a .603 for the remainder of the year.

Mattingly can't be long for this team. I mean, it's got to come before the season is totally lost. What a waste this year has been.

rowech · 05-18-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

So the Dodgers need to go 73-48 in the remaining games to get to 90 on the year, a number I feel they would need to make the playoffs. That's a .603 for the remainder of the year.

Mattingly can't be long for this team. I mean, it's got to come before the season is totally lost. What a waste this year has been.

The teams runs created is 178 compared to 139 actual. Give it time. Plus, the injuries don't exactly help.

PilotMan · 05-18-2013, 09:13 PM

I've watched a good 2/3 of the games this year. They just look horrible. It's egregious.

cartman · 05-19-2013, 04:30 PM

A 1-3 double play. At 3rd base

JonInMiddleGA · 05-19-2013, 06:47 PM

After this weekend, they may not have to fire Mattingly, he may just decide to go live on a mountain in Tibet or something.

Dutch · 05-19-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

A 1-3 double play. At 3rd base

Nice!

PilotMan · 05-19-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

After this weekend, they may not have to fire Mattingly, he may just decide to go live on a mountain in Tibet or something.

Sloppy play, poor base running, no hitting, great front end pitching, sadly horrid back end pitching. Questionable coaching decisions. It's got to end, it's got to end sooner rather than later.

These last 3 games just cost me an 18-pack. They were some of the most frustrating games to watch along with that series against the Jints where we lost back-to-back games on walk off homeruns.

cartman · 05-19-2013, 10:54 PM

Miggy Cabrera smacks 3 homers against the Rangers, but it isn't enough as Texas beats Detroit 11-8. Texas took 3 out of 4 in the series.

Danny · 05-20-2013, 12:25 AM

Thank goodness for my kings, nothing good comig from my other teams

Butter · 05-20-2013, 07:03 AM

That Chapman implosion on Sunday afternoon was amazing to watch, even as a Reds fan. Even if I did switch the channel IMMEDIATELY after the final home run cleared the wall.

MrBug708 · 05-20-2013, 09:34 PM

That looked like a HR vs Kershaw in the 9th

cuervo72 · 05-20-2013, 09:51 PM

Nats/Giants not on my MASN2 feed for some reason. Somewhat annoying.

PilotMan · 05-20-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

That looked like a HR vs Kershaw in the 9th

Had to get a fucking complete game out of Kershaw to get a win today. That's it. That's all we have.

JPhillips · 05-21-2013, 09:04 PM

Poor Pirates. Third best record in the NL and sitting in third place in the Central.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-21-2013, 09:22 PM

I just read the "Cuban pastries caused Chapman problems" article ... and am still trying to get my head around the fact that the Phillies have a Spanish-language announcer named Rickie Ricardo.

cartman · 05-21-2013, 10:02 PM

I think Miggy Cabrera did some kind of Jobu-like ceremony before leaving Arlington, and stole the Rangers hitting essence to use for his own Triple Crown purposes. The Rangers bats have been quiet the last two nights, and silent in the 1-0 loss to the A's tonight.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-21-2013, 11:33 PM

from tonight's Braves wrap up ... "Gattis’ homer off left-hander Glen Perkins was the third homer in six at-bats as a pinch-hitter, including a game-winning two-run homer Saturday in the eighth inning against the Dodgers. Gattis leads major league rookies with nine homers and 23 RBIs, and seven of his homers have tied or given the Braves a lead."

bhlloy · 05-22-2013, 12:08 AM

Trout hits for the cycle. Got to figure he's got a few more of those left in him over his career.

kingfc22 · 05-22-2013, 12:21 AM

Just a routine come from behind victory for the Giants tonight.

Crapshoot · 05-22-2013, 12:22 AM

Pablo Sandoval hit one where I haven't seen one hit since Bonds to win the game. Just wow.

Vince, Pt. II · 05-22-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Pablo Sandoval hit one where I haven't seen one hit since Bonds to win the game. Just wow.

Trying to find footage on MLB.com and it's not up yet. Where did he hit it?

Edit: Found a gif at mccoveychronicles.com. Wow, 10 rows deep past triples alley. That's pretty nuts. Jon Miller saying it's the first time he's seen one hit out there where the outfielders didn't move.

Chief Rum · 05-22-2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Trout hits for the cycle. Got to figure he's got a few more of those left in him over his career.

You know, I think maybe this kid will stick.

fantom1979 · 05-22-2013, 04:07 AM

Sandoval's HR

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Easy Mac · 05-22-2013, 06:09 AM

The Braves are now 2-0 when both BJ Upton and Jason Heyward get a hit.

Chief Rum · 05-22-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

The Braves are now 2-0 when both BJ Upton and Jason Heyward get a hit.

I haven't followed. Has one of them not been playing? That's pretty shocking for two of your best hitters to have hits togetehr in only two games so far.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-22-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I haven't followed. Has one of them not been playing? That's pretty shocking for two of your best hitters to have hits togetehr in only two games so far.

Although Heyward was hurt for a couple of weeks, they've simply both been abysmal.

BJ is hitting .153 with a .245/.243/.488 (41 games)
Hey is hitting .156 with a .293/.286/.579 (22games)
And let's not forget Uggla & his .179 and .286/.386/.672

3 of the team's 5 starting pitches (Teheran, Hudson, Maholm) all having higher batting avgs than the deadwood trio.

Easy Mac · 05-22-2013, 11:14 AM

I do think its getting close to say the Braves won the Justin Upton-Martin Prado trade. Drury is the only one who is playing like that trade could come back to bite them, and he's in A ball.

Easy Mac · 05-22-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

The Braves are now 2-0 when both BJ Upton and Jason Heyward get a hit.

Make it back to back games.

This is the first game this season where they each have RBIs.

Easy Mac · 05-22-2013, 12:27 PM

Evan Gattis = God.

MrBug708 · 05-22-2013, 05:52 PM

Ethier is probably on his way out. The talent well is drying up there anyways

Butter · 05-23-2013, 07:16 AM

Jesus Christ, Cardinals, if you want to lose a game at some point, that'd be great.

MizzouRah · 05-23-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Jesus Christ, Cardinals, if you want to lose a game at some point, that'd be great.

I can't believe all the arms we keep bringing up.

05-16-2013, 02:03 PM	#701
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Reid Ryan, 41 year old son of Nolan, is going to be named president of the Astros. Ultimate Astros » Astros set to name Reid Ryan as president __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-16-2013, 02:31 PM	#702
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Braves reliever Johnny Venters due to have his second Tommy John surgery __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-16-2013, 10:28 PM	#707
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Rangers win 10-4. Outside of the horrible 3rd inning, Darvish was solid. He ended up going 8 innings. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-16-2013, 11:22 PM	#708
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Big win for the Sox, down to their last strike, Middlebrooks with a three run double. Needed that one. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-17-2013, 09:26 PM	#709
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Nats TV crew apparently aren't fans, but I am liking the Pads' throwbacks. __________________ null

05-16-2013, 04:18 PM	#703
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Good repost of an article in tribute of Fred White. The audio version of the file at the bottom of the article is a great listen. Baseball Is… And How The Royals’ Fred White Gave It Life, Breath & A Voice \| GregHallKC

05-17-2013, 10:20 PM	#710
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The Tigers-Rangers pitcher's duel was unexpectedly tonight, albeit by committee. Each team sent 5 guys to the mound in the 2-1 Detroit win. Never can tell what is going to happen in baseball. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 05-17-2013 at 10:21 PM.

05-18-2013, 03:18 PM	#711
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Two fun things from last nights Pirates-Astros game Pedro Alvarez is frustrating. But sometimes, when he get hold of one, it's something to see Embed from MLB not working... MLB.com Gameday \| MLB.com: Gameday __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!" Last edited by Suburban Rhythm : 05-18-2013 at 03:19 PM.

05-18-2013, 03:21 PM	#712
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	2nd great part...the ending is especially enjoyable, since this is the sort of thing the Pirates have done for 20 years MLB.com Gameday \| MLB.com: Gameday __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

05-18-2013, 03:22 PM	#713
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Really hope the Giants starters begin to get back on track to their form of the past few years... __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-18-2013, 03:35 PM	#714
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Really hope the Angels... erm... fuck, I'm just hoping the Angels do whatever. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-18-2013, 05:48 PM	#715
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Bronson Arroyo has never missed a scheduled start in his career. Damn. I knew he was an iron horse, but not that level. Only 89 pitches into the middle of the 8th. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

05-18-2013, 07:30 PM	#717
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	200+ innings year after year, and if his ERA is under 4 he's got a lot of value. edit: And Joey Votto got on base six times today. All the Votto sucks talk of a few weeks ago was so stupid. dola edit: Votto has 19 hits in the last 7 games. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers Last edited by JPhillips : 05-18-2013 at 07:37 PM.

05-18-2013, 07:48 PM	#718
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	For all the seemingly deserved shit Arizona got for the Choo trade, it looks like they may be the winner. Didi is raking so far. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

05-18-2013, 08:56 PM	#719
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	So the Dodgers need to go 73-48 in the remaining games to get to 90 on the year, a number I feel they would need to make the playoffs. That's a .603 for the remainder of the year. Mattingly can't be long for this team. I mean, it's got to come before the season is totally lost. What a waste this year has been. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

05-18-2013, 09:13 PM	#721
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I've watched a good 2/3 of the games this year. They just look horrible. It's egregious. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

05-19-2013, 04:30 PM	#722
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	A 1-3 double play. At 3rd base Your browser does not support iframes. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-19-2013, 06:47 PM	#723
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	After this weekend, they may not have to fire Mattingly, he may just decide to go live on a mountain in Tibet or something. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-19-2013, 10:54 PM	#726
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Miggy Cabrera smacks 3 homers against the Rangers, but it isn't enough as Texas beats Detroit 11-8. Texas took 3 out of 4 in the series. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-20-2013, 12:25 AM	#727
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Thank goodness for my kings, nothing good comig from my other teams

05-20-2013, 07:03 AM	#728
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	That Chapman implosion on Sunday afternoon was amazing to watch, even as a Reds fan. Even if I did switch the channel IMMEDIATELY after the final home run cleared the wall. __________________ My listening habits Last edited by Butter : 05-20-2013 at 07:03 AM.

05-20-2013, 09:34 PM	#729
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	That looked like a HR vs Kershaw in the 9th

05-20-2013, 09:51 PM	#730
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Nats/Giants not on my MASN2 feed for some reason. Somewhat annoying. __________________ null

05-21-2013, 09:04 PM	#732
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Poor Pirates. Third best record in the NL and sitting in third place in the Central. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

05-21-2013, 09:22 PM	#733
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I just read the "Cuban pastries caused Chapman problems" article ... and am still trying to get my head around the fact that the Phillies have a Spanish-language announcer named Rickie Ricardo. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-21-2013, 10:02 PM	#734
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I think Miggy Cabrera did some kind of Jobu-like ceremony before leaving Arlington, and stole the Rangers hitting essence to use for his own Triple Crown purposes. The Rangers bats have been quiet the last two nights, and silent in the 1-0 loss to the A's tonight. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2013, 11:33 PM	#735
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	from tonight's Braves wrap up ... "Gattis’ homer off left-hander Glen Perkins was the third homer in six at-bats as a pinch-hitter, including a game-winning two-run homer Saturday in the eighth inning against the Dodgers. Gattis leads major league rookies with nine homers and 23 RBIs, and seven of his homers have tied or given the Braves a lead." __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-22-2013, 12:08 AM	#736
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Trout hits for the cycle. Got to figure he's got a few more of those left in him over his career.

05-22-2013, 12:21 AM	#737
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Just a routine come from behind victory for the Giants tonight. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-22-2013, 12:22 AM	#738
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Pablo Sandoval hit one where I haven't seen one hit since Bonds to win the game. Just wow.

05-22-2013, 04:07 AM	#741
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	Sandoval's HR MLB.com Gameday \| MLB.com: Gameday

05-22-2013, 06:09 AM	#742
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	The Braves are now 2-0 when both BJ Upton and Jason Heyward get a hit.

05-22-2013, 11:14 AM	#745
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I do think its getting close to say the Braves won the Justin Upton-Martin Prado trade. Drury is the only one who is playing like that trade could come back to bite them, and he's in A ball.

05-22-2013, 12:27 PM	#747
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Evan Gattis = God.

05-22-2013, 05:52 PM	#748
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Ethier is probably on his way out. The talent well is drying up there anyways