The official 2008 MLB thread - Page 23

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 10:58 PM

2 straight errors by Uggla. It ain't looking good for the NL.

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:04 PM

But Cook gets three ground balls and it's still tied!

kingfc22 · 07-15-2008, 11:07 PM

What a game!

kingfc22 · 07-15-2008, 11:07 PM

Come on NL. Win a freaking All-Star game.

kingfc22 · 07-15-2008, 11:08 PM

Screw you McCarver. This game is going to end on the field.

Lathum · 07-15-2008, 11:12 PM

this is a great game

Radii · 07-15-2008, 11:23 PM

wowow. What a game!

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:23 PM

NO!!!!! NAVARO OUT AT HOME! What a game.

kingfc22 · 07-15-2008, 11:23 PM

What a play! Hate to give a Dodger props but Martin did one hell of a job catching that short hop.

Lathum · 07-15-2008, 11:23 PM

what a play!

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:26 PM

So the AL only has Sherril left before they'll have to use Kazmir.

Radii · 07-15-2008, 11:30 PM

Uggla with the chance to be a hero in the end, this is perfect.

Radii · 07-15-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

Uggla with the chance to be a hero in the end, this is perfect.

doh, never mind.

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:32 PM

And Uggla strikes out. In comes Sherril to face Gonzales with home field advantage in the World Series on the line!

Lathum · 07-15-2008, 11:36 PM

not been a great game for Uggla

Karlifornia · 07-15-2008, 11:39 PM

I want to hear "WHEN IT COMES CRASHING DOWN AND IT HURTS INSII-IIDE!!"

And then have Lincecum emerge from the bullpen.

Lathum · 07-15-2008, 11:41 PM

These games end way to late for the east coast

BishopMVP · 07-15-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

What a play! Hate to give a Dodger props but Martin did one hell of a job catching that short hop.

Except he didn't apply the tag at home, and neither did Tejada on Kinsler at 2nd.

Wow, Uggla almost with another error at 2nd.

And credit where it's due - Joakim Soria's Curveball is filthy.

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:45 PM

Unbelievable. This game just won't end.

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:46 PM

LOL at the shot of Selig!

LloydLungs · 07-15-2008, 11:46 PM

Well, that's it. This is officially hilarious.

Karlifornia · 07-15-2008, 11:46 PM

Let's play 13! Boy am I glad I'm on the west coast right now.

Chief Rum · 07-15-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

not been a great game for Uggla

I feel bad for him. The Marlins were in town playing the Dodgers last week, so the local paper had one of those space filler side stories on him that was pretty good. Apparently his dad used to take him on three hour train trips from Ohio or somewhere like that just to see the Yanks (they were originally from NY), and he was saying it was their shared dream to see Uggla play on the Bronx stadium field. Ouch, welcome to the nightmare, dad.

I don't want the AL to lose but if they do, I hope it is with Uggla hitting a walkoff homer.

Chief Rum · 07-15-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

LOL at the shot of Selig!

I missed that. What'd they say?

Lathum · 07-15-2008, 11:51 PM

They should have a rule where the 2 closest teams from each league hosting the game ( in this case the Mets and Yanks) each supply whatever pitcher is starting the game after the break so there is a fresh arm that can go long once all the pitchers are used

Chief Rum · 07-15-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

They should have a rule where the 2 closest teams from each league hosting the game ( in this case the Mets and Yanks) each supply whatever pitcher is starting the game after the break so there is a fresh arm that can go long once all the pitchers are used

Maybe Hamilton's BP coach can give it a go?

Lathum · 07-15-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Maybe Hamilton's BP coach can give it a go?

he's probably more worn out then the guys who started games on Sunday

Jas_lov · 07-15-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I missed that. What'd they say?

Nothing. They just showed him looking bored. I'm sure he's also getting worried that another tie game fiasco is becoming very possible as the AL only has Kazmir left. Another tie would be hilarious! Would they flip a coin for home field?

Karlifornia · 07-15-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

They should have a rule where the 2 closest teams from each league hosting the game ( in this case the Mets and Yanks) each supply whatever pitcher is starting the game after the break so there is a fresh arm that can go long once all the pitchers are used

How about a designated "Goat of the First Half". If there are no more pitchers left, then you put in the GOFH, who pitches until the game ends, no matter how long it goes. I nominate Barry Zito for the NL

Chief Rum · 07-15-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Nothing. They just showed him looking bored. I'm sure he's also getting worried that another tie game fiasco is becoming very possible as the AL only has Kazmir left. Another tie would be hilarious! Would they flip a coin for home field?

Why did this team have six closers again?

Chief Rum · 07-15-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

How about a designated "Goat of the First Half". If there are no more pitchers left, then you put in the GOFH, who pitches until the game ends, no matter how long it goes. I nominate Barry Zito for the NL

Fan selected, of course. AL fans pick the NL goat. NL fans pick the AL goat. Can't wait to see both such selected players give a room full of reporters the bird.

BishopMVP · 07-16-2008, 12:01 AM

They keep talking about Francona having Kazmir on a pitch count and then not letting him go back out there. Well, if it goes 15-16 innings (and I am definitely rooting for it) what are the options?

A - Move Kazmir to the field and have a position player pitch? (The Red Sox have been accused of messing up the Mets 1st-round picks' arm by making him throw from catcher pre-draft.)
B - Tell Kazmir to start lobbing BP Pitches that don't strain his arm?
C - Get an exemption from Selig and bring in a previous pitcher?
D - Home Run Derby?
E - Call it a tie again? (Homefield?)
F - Start with a runner on 3rd or some crazy scheme?

Wow - Hahaha Uggla. God hates you.

Jas_lov · 07-16-2008, 12:01 AM

LOL! 3rd error for Uggla! What a bad night.

BishopMVP · 07-16-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Fan selected, of course. AL fans pick the NL goat. NL fans pick the AL goat. Can't wait to see both such selected players give a room full of reporters the bird.

What league does Chan Ho Park pitch in again? And does Brett Myers count down in AA?

lighthousekeeper · 07-16-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

What league does Chan Ho Park pitch in again? And does Brett Myers count down in AA?

someone wake up Jeff Weaver

Jas_lov · 07-16-2008, 12:07 AM

They might have to bring in Dennis Eckersley and Gaylord Perry.

PadresFan104 · 07-16-2008, 12:10 AM

Sherrill's flat cap bill is bugging the hell out of me...

Great game though!

LloydLungs · 07-16-2008, 12:12 AM

From blog by Pete Abraham:

"1:01 a.m.: Dan Uggla could be the first player DFA'd during an All-Star Game."

BishopMVP · 07-16-2008, 12:25 AM

I didn't even think of this earlier on my list - I'm pretty sure in Boston games can't start an inning after 2am or something like that. Does NY have a similar rule? I mean, they simply couldn't suspend the game right?

McCarver is starting (well, increasingly so) to annoy me. Continually talking about how Francona will say enough is enough and not send Kazmir back out. Well then, what is the plan Tim? Would Francona stop the game? He clearly doesn't have that authority.

molson · 07-16-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

They keep talking about Francona having Kazmir on a pitch count and then not letting him go back out there. Well, if it goes 15-16 innings (and I am definitely rooting for it) what are the options?

A - Move Kazmir to the field and have a position player pitch? (The Red Sox have been accused of messing up the Mets 1st-round picks' arm by making him throw from catcher pre-draft.)
B - Tell Kazmir to start lobbing BP Pitches that don't strain his arm?
C - Get an exemption from Selig and bring in a previous pitcher?
D - Home Run Derby?
E - Call it a tie again? (Homefield?)
F - Start with a runner on 3rd or some crazy scheme?

Wow - Hahaha Uggla. God hates you.

Most of these would be pretty awesome......

I can't believe MLB didn't have a contingency plan for this...Actually I can.

kingnebwsu · 07-16-2008, 12:26 AM

Kazmir looked bad walking that guy on 4 pitches...wow.

SackAttack · 07-16-2008, 12:26 AM

So what about this?

If it's a tie...the World Series goes 2-2-1-1-1. First two in the park of the team with the best record, second two in the park of the other. Game 5, if necessary, in the park of the team with the best record. Game 6, if necessary, in the other team's park.

Game 7...Yankee Stadium. Wrigley if the Yankees make the World Series, some place like Kaufman if both the Cubs *and* the Yankees make the World Series. Flip a coin before the game to determine who the "home" team is.

kingnebwsu · 07-16-2008, 12:26 AM

Got out of it with one good pitch...I hope it ends here at the bottom of the 15th. Exciting game though.

kingfc22 · 07-16-2008, 12:27 AM

I love how "This time it counts" is going to blow up in Selig's face! Just another piece to add to his "legacy" HAHAH

kingfc22 · 07-16-2008, 12:28 AM

I think 16 is the max this game is gonna go.

LloydLungs · 07-16-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

I love how "This time it counts" is going to blow up in Selig's face! Just another piece to add to his "legacy" HAHAH

It was always a horrible, embarrassingly dumb idea. Now you're seeing one of the very many reasons why.

kingfc22 · 07-16-2008, 12:30 AM

I wonder if these errors for Uggla will have a lasting effect. He hasn't fielded a ball cleanly in a while. Not likely to happen but could be interesting to see if he goes Chuck Knobloch the rest of the year.

Radii · 07-16-2008, 12:31 AM

Anyone else have a bad feeling that the AL is going to pull this out this half-inning with all the talk of "what happens in the 16th or 17th with Kazmir" chatter?

molson · 07-16-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LloydLungs

It was always a horrible, embarrassingly dumb idea. Now you're seeing one of the very many reasons why.

The idea isn't that bad - it's increased the interest in these games and the players are clearly all playing much harder than they used to.

How hard is it to announce a contingency plan though? After 15 innings, it's a tie, and home field goes to the league that wins the most games in interleague play, or whatever.

And as it stands, this game isn't a disaster...this is the best All-Star game ever. Maybe in any sport.

kingfc22 · 07-16-2008, 12:31 AM

Some very good defensive plays tonight.

07-15-2008, 11:07 PM	#1103
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	What a game! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-15-2008, 11:07 PM	#1104
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Come on NL. Win a freaking All-Star game. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#1105
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Screw you McCarver. This game is going to end on the field. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-15-2008, 11:23 PM	#1109
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	What a play! Hate to give a Dodger props but Martin did one hell of a job catching that short hop. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-15-2008, 11:32 PM	#1114
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	And Uggla strikes out. In comes Sherril to face Gonzales with home field advantage in the World Series on the line! Last edited by Jas_lov : 07-15-2008 at 11:33 PM.

07-15-2008, 10:58 PM	#1101
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	2 straight errors by Uggla. It ain't looking good for the NL.

07-15-2008, 11:04 PM	#1102
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	But Cook gets three ground balls and it's still tied!

07-15-2008, 11:12 PM	#1106
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	this is a great game

07-15-2008, 11:23 PM	#1107
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	wowow. What a game!

07-15-2008, 11:23 PM	#1108
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	NO!!!!! NAVARO OUT AT HOME! What a game.

07-15-2008, 11:23 PM	#1110
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	what a play!

07-15-2008, 11:26 PM	#1111
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	So the AL only has Sherril left before they'll have to use Kazmir.

07-15-2008, 11:30 PM	#1112
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Uggla with the chance to be a hero in the end, this is perfect.

07-15-2008, 11:36 PM	#1115
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	not been a great game for Uggla

07-15-2008, 11:39 PM	#1116
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I want to hear "WHEN IT COMES CRASHING DOWN AND IT HURTS INSII-IIDE!!" And then have Lincecum emerge from the bullpen. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

07-15-2008, 11:41 PM	#1117
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	These games end way to late for the east coast

07-15-2008, 11:45 PM	#1119
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Unbelievable. This game just won't end.

07-15-2008, 11:46 PM	#1120
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	LOL at the shot of Selig!

07-15-2008, 11:46 PM	#1121
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	Well, that's it. This is officially hilarious.

07-15-2008, 11:46 PM	#1122
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Let's play 13! Boy am I glad I'm on the west coast right now. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

07-15-2008, 11:51 PM	#1125
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	They should have a rule where the 2 closest teams from each league hosting the game ( in this case the Mets and Yanks) each supply whatever pitcher is starting the game after the break so there is a fresh arm that can go long once all the pitchers are used

07-16-2008, 12:01 AM	#1132
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	They keep talking about Francona having Kazmir on a pitch count and then not letting him go back out there. Well, if it goes 15-16 innings (and I am definitely rooting for it) what are the options? A - Move Kazmir to the field and have a position player pitch? (The Red Sox have been accused of messing up the Mets 1st-round picks' arm by making him throw from catcher pre-draft.) B - Tell Kazmir to start lobbing BP Pitches that don't strain his arm? C - Get an exemption from Selig and bring in a previous pitcher? D - Home Run Derby? E - Call it a tie again? (Homefield?) F - Start with a runner on 3rd or some crazy scheme? Wow - Hahaha Uggla. God hates you.

07-16-2008, 12:01 AM	#1133
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	LOL! 3rd error for Uggla! What a bad night.

07-16-2008, 12:07 AM	#1136
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	They might have to bring in Dennis Eckersley and Gaylord Perry.

07-16-2008, 12:10 AM	#1137
PadresFan104 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2006	Sherrill's flat cap bill is bugging the hell out of me... Great game though! __________________ Hands-On Games YouTube Channel Hands-On Games Facebook Page

07-16-2008, 12:12 AM	#1138
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	From blog by Pete Abraham: "1:01 a.m.: Dan Uggla could be the first player DFA'd during an All-Star Game."

07-16-2008, 12:25 AM	#1139
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I didn't even think of this earlier on my list - I'm pretty sure in Boston games can't start an inning after 2am or something like that. Does NY have a similar rule? I mean, they simply couldn't suspend the game right? McCarver is starting (well, increasingly so) to annoy me. Continually talking about how Francona will say enough is enough and not send Kazmir back out. Well then, what is the plan Tim? Would Francona stop the game? He clearly doesn't have that authority.

07-16-2008, 12:26 AM	#1141
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Kazmir looked bad walking that guy on 4 pitches...wow.

07-16-2008, 12:26 AM	#1142
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	So what about this? If it's a tie...the World Series goes 2-2-1-1-1. First two in the park of the team with the best record, second two in the park of the other. Game 5, if necessary, in the park of the team with the best record. Game 6, if necessary, in the other team's park. Game 7...Yankee Stadium. Wrigley if the Yankees make the World Series, some place like Kaufman if both the Cubs and the Yankees make the World Series. Flip a coin before the game to determine who the "home" team is.

07-16-2008, 12:26 AM	#1143
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Got out of it with one good pitch...I hope it ends here at the bottom of the 15th. Exciting game though.

07-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#1144
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I love how "This time it counts" is going to blow up in Selig's face! Just another piece to add to his "legacy" HAHAH __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-16-2008, 12:28 AM	#1145
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I think 16 is the max this game is gonna go. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-16-2008, 12:30 AM	#1147
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I wonder if these errors for Uggla will have a lasting effect. He hasn't fielded a ball cleanly in a while. Not likely to happen but could be interesting to see if he goes Chuck Knobloch the rest of the year. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-16-2008, 12:31 AM	#1148
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Anyone else have a bad feeling that the AL is going to pull this out this half-inning with all the talk of "what happens in the 16th or 17th with Kazmir" chatter?

07-16-2008, 12:31 AM	#1150
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Some very good defensive plays tonight. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal