2006 MLB Thread - Page 7

sterlingice · 05-07-2006, 07:44 PM

Well, Jake Peavy is a certified badass. Brian Lawrence is mediocre and injured- I forget where he went. Adam Eaton's also pretty mediocre and he went to the Rangers. And I'm not sure where Dennis Tankersley went- the Royals picked him up last season in the Darrell May trade, I think, but he didn't pitch that well in Omaha. Not a great return but you could make a rotation with the best pitcher in the NL, a pair of #3 types, and a couple of free agent signees, if you really wanted to.

SI

Buccaneer · 05-07-2006, 07:55 PM

Which is more than most teams. When they were talking about the great young arms of the Pads, it was pretty much focused on Peavy and Eaton (there may have been a third one, but I forget). Eaton just didn't meet expectations and in his place, we got Young, which many have said will have a better career than Eaton. Some blame the pitching coaching staff, esp. when we suddenly lost Dave somebody and had to scramble for a replacement. I think there is some truth to that but I would extent it to the coaching staff in general. Bochy has been there too long and Magadan (the hitting coach) sucks. But since Peavy is meeting or exceeding expectation, something must have gone right.

Bad-example · 05-07-2006, 08:41 PM

Bonds hit number 713 off the upper deck McDonald's sign in Philly.

Da da da da da...I'm lovin' it.

kingfc22 · 05-07-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

Bonds hit number 713 off the upper deck McDonald's sign in Philly.

Da da da da da...I'm lovin' it.

Must have gotten a hold of some roids before the game.

ISiddiqui · 05-07-2006, 10:30 PM

re: Bonds' 713, I was flipping and saw Bonds coming up to bat, so I said, let's watch some Bonds for a sec. And WHAM... he mashed that one! That was highly impressive.

Butter · 05-08-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Hooray for the Rockies!

Indeed.

Butter · 05-08-2006, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Must have gotten a hold of some roids before the game.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-08-2006, 08:37 PM

http://www.radioandrecords.com/Newsr..._08/redsox.asp

Red Sox Move To WRKO/Boston

Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox and Entercom Communications today agreed to a new 10-year agreement to return the club's games to News/Talk WRKO/Boston, which was the team's radio home from 1983-1994. The games have aired for the past 12 seasons on co-owned Entercom Sports outlet WEEI/Boston, which will air a limited number of "special games" under the new agreement.

As part of the deal the Red Sox also have an option — but not an obligation — to acquire a minority interest in WRKO at a future date. Further details were not disclosed.

The announcement ends what has been a well-publicized contest for the team's radio rights by Entercom, Greater Media and CBS Radio.

DaddyTorgo · 05-08-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

http://www.radioandrecords.com/Newsr..._08/redsox.asp

Red Sox Move To WRKO/Boston

Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox and Entercom Communications today agreed to a new 10-year agreement to return the club's games to News/Talk WRKO/Boston, which was the team's radio home from 1983-1994. The games have aired for the past 12 seasons on co-owned Entercom Sports outlet WEEI/Boston, which will air a limited number of "special games" under the new agreement.

As part of the deal the Red Sox also have an option — but not an obligation — to acquire a minority interest in WRKO at a future date. Further details were not disclosed.

The announcement ends what has been a well-publicized contest for the team's radio rights by Entercom, Greater Media and CBS Radio.

interesting. when was this piece from? cuz the guys on WEEI today were celebrating and made it sound like they had retained the rights to the games. I guess it's all under the Entercom banner anyways.

Bad-example · 05-08-2006, 09:07 PM

The Giants DFA'd Jeff Fassero today. He is reportedly considering retirement.

kingfc22 · 05-08-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

The Giants DFA'd Jeff Fassero today. He is reportedly considering retirement.

Good move. I would have been upset if we moved Hennessey or Wright over him.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-08-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

interesting. when was this piece from? cuz the guys on WEEI today were celebrating and made it sound like they had retained the rights to the games. I guess it's all under the Entercom banner anyways.

Was posted sometime earlier today (I was out all afternoon but it was posted when I got home tonight). I guess the WEEI guys were happy that they got to keep some of the games.

Fouts · 05-10-2006, 05:13 AM

Interesting.

Quote:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Five people linked to the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative were convicted of doling out steroids to elite athletes. But in an ironic twist, two San Francisco Chronicle writers who reported on the probe could end up serving more jail time than any of them.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Fighter of Foo · 05-10-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

When they were talking about the great young arms of the Pads, it was pretty much focused on Peavy and Eaton (there may have been a third one, but I forget).

Tankersley was the third one. He either got hurt and lost his fastball and/or never developed his secondary pitches. I don't really remember, but he never panned out as a starter. They all came up at/around the same time, though Peavy was the youngest and flew through the minors.

I think to a decent extent, the Padres have just been unlucky. Every team can't do the shoestring budget thing like the A's and Twins and be successful. Aside from Peavy, the entire team has turned out to be a tribute to mediocrity, which in the NL west will get you in contention every year.

The good news is the White Sox were stuck in a similar pattern of mediocrity for years and with a few moves put themselves in position to contend for several years. The bad news is the other team that's a tribute to mediocrity is the Orioles, and they aren't getting better anytime soon.

stevew · 05-10-2006, 07:09 PM

Cole Hamels starts friday for Philly vs the Reds. Time to see what all the hype is all about.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-11-2006, 07:10 PM

As the Braves chase Dontrelle Willis from the mound (7-0 after three), I wonder:

Take a look at this roster
http://sports.myway.com/mlb/teams/fla/roster.html

And tell me how many names you actually recognize. My count is 10, and that's including a couple who are "heard the name" only guys.

FYI: The train of thought behind this question is roughly "how the hell did the Marlins get this bad", and I think I've found the answer.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-11-2006, 08:32 PM

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sh...Interview.html

Sutcliffe Gives Incoherent Interview
By BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO — Rick Sutcliffe, a Cy Young award winner and ESPN baseball analyst, gave a rambling, slurred interview during the local television broadcast of the Brewers-Padres game Wednesday night.

Sutcliffe's microphone eventually was cut off. Craig Nichols, general manager of Channel 4 San Diego, on Thursday described the interview as embarrassing.

It was the second time in three weeks that comments during a broadcast at Petco Park drew attention. On April 22, Former Mets and Cardinals All-Star Keith Hernandez, now a broadcaster for New York, said that women "don't belong in the dugout" after spotting Padres massage therapist Kelly Calabrese high-fiving Mike Piazza after he hit a home run.

Sutcliffe, who used to broadcast Padres games for Channel 4 San Diego, dropped by the broadcast booth late in Wednesday night's game and was warmly welcomed by announcers Matt Vasgersian and Mark "Mud" Grant, a former big league pitcher.

The trio first talked about golf and actor Bill Murray, who was with Sutcliffe at the game. The conversation turned to Sutcliffe's daughter, who, the pitcher said, has been accepted to Harvard Medical School.

That's when Sutcliffe began to meander.

"She's on her way to Africa tomorrow," Sutcliffe said. "How about that? Over there on one of those missions, man. George Clooney — you been reading about all that, you been seeing that?"

To which Vasgersian responded with surprise: "George Clooney?"

"Yeah, he's up there with the Congress, he's trying to get everybody to go over there and solve that thing."

Sutcliffe then said: "I'm getting yelled at from Bill Murray in the back. I need to go. I'd much rather hang with you guys."

Grant thanked Sutcliffe for joining them.

"Mud, you're the best, man," Sutcliffe replied. "Anybody on Earth that doesn't like Mark Grant, they've got problems."

Sutcliffe then asked Vasgersian, "Matty, what are you still doing here in San Diego?"

Vasgersian tried to steer the conversation to baseball, but Sutcliffe persisted.

"No, no, no, Matty — everybody on Earth has been trying to steal you — the Dodgers, the Cubs, ESPN. What are you still doing here?"

Sutcliffe's microphone apparently was cut off then, because a voice in the background can be heard saying: "They turned it off."

Sutcliffe couldn't be reached for comment on Thursday. ESPN executives declined comment, spokeswoman Diane Lamb said.

Nichols said Sutcliffe "used remarkably poor judgment. I'm embarrassed. I'm embarrassed for the Channel 4 team, and I'm embarrassed for the viewers. They're trying to watch the latest win. This is all I'm talking about today. The focus should have been on that win."

Nichols said the station received dozens of e-mails and phone calls about the interview.

Based on Sutcliffe's background, "under any other circumstance, I think any other broadcast booth in the world would have invited him in," Nichols said. "He started talking about things that weren't of interest. It wasn't what we wanted on the air."

After Wednesday night's game, Sutcliffe and Murray visited the Padres' clubhouse.

When Sutcliffe introduced Murray to infielder Mark Bellhorn, who was seated, the actor hugged the infielder tightly and the two tumbled onto the ground.

"You were a Cub!" Murray said.

Sutcliffe won the NL Rookie of the Year in 1979 with the Dodgers and the Cy Young in 1984, the year his Cubs lost to the Padres in the NL championship series.

Logan · 05-11-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sh...Interview.html

Sutcliffe Gives Incoherent Interview
By BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO — Rick Sutcliffe, a Cy Young award winner and ESPN baseball analyst, gave a rambling, slurred interview during the local television broadcast of the Brewers-Padres game Wednesday night.

"Mud, you're the best, man," Sutcliffe replied. "I wanna kiss you."

Sweet

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terpkristin · 05-11-2006, 08:53 PM

Matsui breaks his wrist early in the game with the Red Sox. X-rays show he's fractured it and will require surgery, to be performed tomorrow (Friday) a.m.

/tk

ISiddiqui · 05-11-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

As the Braves chase Dontrelle Willis from the mound (7-0 after three), I wonder:

Take a look at this roster
http://sports.myway.com/mlb/teams/fla/roster.html

And tell me how many names you actually recognize. My count is 10, and that's including a couple who are "heard the name" only guys.

FYI: The train of thought behind this question is roughly "how the hell did the Marlins get this bad", and I think I've found the answer.

I got 11. Though the coolest part is they got a player named "Abercrombie". For his sake, I hope he's the heir to the dumbest store around that somehow can sell their crap clothes to clueless kids.

I didn't realize they brought up Nolasco... and this team is in my fav team's division. Heh

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Terps · 05-11-2006, 10:32 PM

I count 16 names on their roster I know.

JS19 · 05-11-2006, 10:35 PM

Haven't been paying all too much attention to the AL this yr but I caught some of the Yankees, Sox game tonight. Nice to see Lowell is off to a good yr, he's was one of the guys i rooted for bc he never got the credit he deserved.

Ksyrup · 05-11-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Matsui breaks his wrist early in the game with the Red Sox. X-rays show he's fractured it and will require surgery, to be performed tomorrow (Friday) a.m.

/tk

I saw ARod tumble and come up holding his wrist, too. I was hoping they went 2 for 2, but I guess I can't have everything in life.

Buccaneer · 05-11-2006, 10:54 PM

Something has been bugging me. I can't remember what they call the day when the teams play a day game (like Thursday) and then travel (to go back home or to go on the road). It's something like get away day?

Ksyrup · 05-11-2006, 10:59 PM

That's the first thing that came to my mind.

Butter · 05-12-2006, 07:20 AM

Ken Griffey, Jr.! Man, too bad that guy couldn't have stayed injury-free... if he had hit 40 homers a year the last 5 seasons, we'd be talking about him AND Bonds chasing The Babe right now.

Re: Sutcliffe... so what, a guy can't get drunk any more? Seemed like those comments were fairly innocuous even if coming from a fairly drunk guy. If being drunk on the air's such a problem, how do you explain Harry Caray's career?

Balldog · 05-12-2006, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Ken Griffey, Jr.! Man, too bad that guy couldn't have stayed injury-free... if he had hit 40 homers a year the last 5 seasons, we'd be talking about him AND Bonds chasing The Babe right now.

That was probably one of the best swings he has had in 5 years. Oh what could have been.

SirFozzie · 05-12-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Matsui breaks his wrist early in the game with the Red Sox. X-rays show he's fractured it and will require surgery, to be performed tomorrow (Friday) a.m.

/tk

saw it, the freaking Post's cover was the moment where it broke..

3 MONTHS. Ouch. and Matsui's one of the Yankees I like

JeeberD · 05-12-2006, 09:16 AM

OMG, the Astros won a game?

kingfc22 · 05-12-2006, 02:19 PM

Just think how many triples Steve Finley would have if he would have joined the Giants when they first went after him 3-4 years ago.

ATT Park is designed perfectly for his game. He hits a ball down the line in RF or into the RF gap and it's a triple every time it seems. He already has 7 on the season.

stevew · 05-12-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

As the Braves chase Dontrelle Willis from the mound (7-0 after three), I wonder:

Take a look at this roster
http://sports.myway.com/mlb/teams/fla/roster.html

And tell me how many names you actually recognize. My count is 10, and that's including a couple who are "heard the name" only guys.

FYI: The train of thought behind this question is roughly "how the hell did the Marlins get this bad", and I think I've found the answer.

Hanley Ramirez seems to be living up to his billing.

henry296 · 05-12-2006, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Something has been bugging me. I can't remember what they call the day when the teams play a day game (like Thursday) and then travel (to go back home or to go on the road). It's something like get away day?

That's right. Getaway day.

terpkristin · 05-12-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

saw it, the freaking Post's cover was the moment where it broke..

3 MONTHS. Ouch. and Matsui's one of the Yankees I like

You know, I had the same thought. Not only is Matsui one of the Yankees I like, I don't think I'd wish an injury like that onto anybody. I was watching the game and just.....OW. I had sympathy pains for him.

/tk

kingfc22 · 05-12-2006, 09:36 PM

Ahhh, the sweet sound of "Beat LA" should help me get over tonight's Sharks game.

Ksyrup · 05-12-2006, 10:31 PM

I remain confused about how MLB chooses which games to put on the Extra Innings package. Why the hell would the Giants game not be on, considering that Bonds is going for 714?

JonInMiddleGA · 05-13-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Ahhh, the sweet sound of "Beat LA" should help me get over tonight's Sharks game.

So ... how's that working out for you?

Code:

final - may. 12, 2006	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Los Angeles Dodgers 	0	0	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	6	11	0
San Francisco Giants	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	2

stevew · 05-13-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Cole Hamels starts friday for Philly vs the Reds. Time to see what all the hype is all about.

5IP, 5BB, 1 Hit, 7K's 91/51

The K's are impressive, but the Walks will have him in AAA before too long. Gotta get that command in line. All said, he would have gotten the victory if our pen would not have lost his lead.

Buccaneer · 05-13-2006, 05:08 PM

Go Pads. I hope this season they can play better in months not starting with May.

Bad-example · 05-13-2006, 05:49 PM

4 runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat the dodgers. Sweet.

stevew · 05-13-2006, 06:40 PM

Leiber is perfect into the 7th.

stevew · 05-13-2006, 06:40 PM

nevermind.

Arctus · 05-13-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Leiber is perfect into the 7th.

shhhhhhhhhh

Arctus · 05-13-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

nevermind.

see!

stevew · 05-13-2006, 06:45 PM

I jinxed it
2 pitches into the first AB and it's over.

larrymcg421 · 05-13-2006, 06:47 PM

"Don't blame yourself"
-Jeremy Goodwin

larrymcg421 · 05-13-2006, 11:25 PM

How much do I love Jeff Francoeur?

TazFTW · 05-13-2006, 11:33 PM

Greg Maddux stole a base?

larrymcg421 · 05-13-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

Greg Maddux stole a base?

Yep, and made a brilliant defensive play. Clearly he thinks he's Ozzie Smith. Too bad thet couldn't close out the win for him.

TazFTW · 05-13-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

How much do I love Jeff Francoeur?

w00t! Good thing Damon is slumping or Francoeur would have been sitting on the bench. Go Chan Ho Go!

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Yep, and made a brilliant defensive play. Clearly he thinks he's Ozzie Smith. Too bad thet couldn't close out the win for him.

Ah, I see they were playing the Padres which means that Piazza was catching. If Mad Dog wanted to steal a base that'll be the right time to do it.

sterlingice · 05-14-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

"Don't blame yourself"
-Jeremy Goodwin

Excellent

SI

05-07-2006, 07:44 PM	#301
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Well, Jake Peavy is a certified badass. Brian Lawrence is mediocre and injured- I forget where he went. Adam Eaton's also pretty mediocre and he went to the Rangers. And I'm not sure where Dennis Tankersley went- the Royals picked him up last season in the Darrell May trade, I think, but he didn't pitch that well in Omaha. Not a great return but you could make a rotation with the best pitcher in the NL, a pair of #3 types, and a couple of free agent signees, if you really wanted to. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

05-07-2006, 10:30 PM	#305
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	re: Bonds' 713, I was flipping and saw Bonds coming up to bat, so I said, let's watch some Bonds for a sec. And WHAM... he mashed that one! That was highly impressive. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

05-08-2006, 08:37 PM	#308
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	http://www.radioandrecords.com/Newsr..._08/redsox.asp Red Sox Move To WRKO/Boston Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox and Entercom Communications today agreed to a new 10-year agreement to return the club's games to News/Talk WRKO/Boston, which was the team's radio home from 1983-1994. The games have aired for the past 12 seasons on co-owned Entercom Sports outlet WEEI/Boston, which will air a limited number of "special games" under the new agreement. As part of the deal the Red Sox also have an option — but not an obligation — to acquire a minority interest in WRKO at a future date. Further details were not disclosed. The announcement ends what has been a well-publicized contest for the team's radio rights by Entercom, Greater Media and CBS Radio. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-11-2006, 07:10 PM	#316
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	As the Braves chase Dontrelle Willis from the mound (7-0 after three), I wonder: Take a look at this roster http://sports.myway.com/mlb/teams/fla/roster.html And tell me how many names you actually recognize. My count is 10, and that's including a couple who are "heard the name" only guys. FYI: The train of thought behind this question is roughly "how the hell did the Marlins get this bad", and I think I've found the answer. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-11-2006, 08:32 PM	#317
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sh...Interview.html Sutcliffe Gives Incoherent Interview By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO — Rick Sutcliffe, a Cy Young award winner and ESPN baseball analyst, gave a rambling, slurred interview during the local television broadcast of the Brewers-Padres game Wednesday night. Sutcliffe's microphone eventually was cut off. Craig Nichols, general manager of Channel 4 San Diego, on Thursday described the interview as embarrassing. It was the second time in three weeks that comments during a broadcast at Petco Park drew attention. On April 22, Former Mets and Cardinals All-Star Keith Hernandez, now a broadcaster for New York, said that women "don't belong in the dugout" after spotting Padres massage therapist Kelly Calabrese high-fiving Mike Piazza after he hit a home run. Sutcliffe, who used to broadcast Padres games for Channel 4 San Diego, dropped by the broadcast booth late in Wednesday night's game and was warmly welcomed by announcers Matt Vasgersian and Mark "Mud" Grant, a former big league pitcher. The trio first talked about golf and actor Bill Murray, who was with Sutcliffe at the game. The conversation turned to Sutcliffe's daughter, who, the pitcher said, has been accepted to Harvard Medical School. That's when Sutcliffe began to meander. "She's on her way to Africa tomorrow," Sutcliffe said. "How about that? Over there on one of those missions, man. George Clooney — you been reading about all that, you been seeing that?" To which Vasgersian responded with surprise: "George Clooney?" "Yeah, he's up there with the Congress, he's trying to get everybody to go over there and solve that thing." Sutcliffe then said: "I'm getting yelled at from Bill Murray in the back. I need to go. I'd much rather hang with you guys." Grant thanked Sutcliffe for joining them. "Mud, you're the best, man," Sutcliffe replied. "Anybody on Earth that doesn't like Mark Grant, they've got problems." Sutcliffe then asked Vasgersian, "Matty, what are you still doing here in San Diego?" Vasgersian tried to steer the conversation to baseball, but Sutcliffe persisted. "No, no, no, Matty — everybody on Earth has been trying to steal you — the Dodgers, the Cubs, ESPN. What are you still doing here?" Sutcliffe's microphone apparently was cut off then, because a voice in the background can be heard saying: "They turned it off." Sutcliffe couldn't be reached for comment on Thursday. ESPN executives declined comment, spokeswoman Diane Lamb said. Nichols said Sutcliffe "used remarkably poor judgment. I'm embarrassed. I'm embarrassed for the Channel 4 team, and I'm embarrassed for the viewers. They're trying to watch the latest win. This is all I'm talking about today. The focus should have been on that win." Nichols said the station received dozens of e-mails and phone calls about the interview. Based on Sutcliffe's background, "under any other circumstance, I think any other broadcast booth in the world would have invited him in," Nichols said. "He started talking about things that weren't of interest. It wasn't what we wanted on the air." After Wednesday night's game, Sutcliffe and Murray visited the Padres' clubhouse. When Sutcliffe introduced Murray to infielder Mark Bellhorn, who was seated, the actor hugged the infielder tightly and the two tumbled onto the ground. "You were a Cub!" Murray said. Sutcliffe won the NL Rookie of the Year in 1979 with the Dodgers and the Cy Young in 1984, the year his Cubs lost to the Padres in the NL championship series. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-07-2006, 07:55 PM	#302
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Which is more than most teams. When they were talking about the great young arms of the Pads, it was pretty much focused on Peavy and Eaton (there may have been a third one, but I forget). Eaton just didn't meet expectations and in his place, we got Young, which many have said will have a better career than Eaton. Some blame the pitching coaching staff, esp. when we suddenly lost Dave somebody and had to scramble for a replacement. I think there is some truth to that but I would extent it to the coaching staff in general. Bochy has been there too long and Magadan (the hitting coach) sucks. But since Peavy is meeting or exceeding expectation, something must have gone right.

05-07-2006, 08:41 PM	#303
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Bonds hit number 713 off the upper deck McDonald's sign in Philly. Da da da da da...I'm lovin' it.

05-08-2006, 09:07 PM	#310
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	The Giants DFA'd Jeff Fassero today. He is reportedly considering retirement.

05-10-2006, 07:09 PM	#315
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Cole Hamels starts friday for Philly vs the Reds. Time to see what all the hype is all about.

05-11-2006, 08:53 PM	#319
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Matsui breaks his wrist early in the game with the Red Sox. X-rays show he's fractured it and will require surgery, to be performed tomorrow (Friday) a.m. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

05-11-2006, 10:32 PM	#321
Terps College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001	I count 16 names on their roster I know.

05-11-2006, 10:35 PM	#322
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Haven't been paying all too much attention to the AL this yr but I caught some of the Yankees, Sox game tonight. Nice to see Lowell is off to a good yr, he's was one of the guys i rooted for bc he never got the credit he deserved.

05-11-2006, 10:54 PM	#324
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Something has been bugging me. I can't remember what they call the day when the teams play a day game (like Thursday) and then travel (to go back home or to go on the road). It's something like get away day?

05-11-2006, 10:59 PM	#325
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	That's the first thing that came to my mind. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-12-2006, 07:20 AM	#326
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Ken Griffey, Jr.! Man, too bad that guy couldn't have stayed injury-free... if he had hit 40 homers a year the last 5 seasons, we'd be talking about him AND Bonds chasing The Babe right now. Re: Sutcliffe... so what, a guy can't get drunk any more? Seemed like those comments were fairly innocuous even if coming from a fairly drunk guy. If being drunk on the air's such a problem, how do you explain Harry Caray's career? __________________ My listening habits

05-12-2006, 09:16 AM	#329
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	OMG, the Astros won a game? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-12-2006, 02:19 PM	#330
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Just think how many triples Steve Finley would have if he would have joined the Giants when they first went after him 3-4 years ago. ATT Park is designed perfectly for his game. He hits a ball down the line in RF or into the RF gap and it's a triple every time it seems. He already has 7 on the season. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-12-2006, 09:36 PM	#334
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Ahhh, the sweet sound of "Beat LA" should help me get over tonight's Sharks game. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-12-2006, 10:31 PM	#335
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I remain confused about how MLB chooses which games to put on the Extra Innings package. Why the hell would the Giants game not be on, considering that Bonds is going for 714? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-13-2006, 05:08 PM	#338
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Go Pads. I hope this season they can play better in months not starting with May.

05-13-2006, 05:49 PM	#339
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	4 runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat the dodgers. Sweet. __________________ Karaoke Katie drove the crowd wild Every time she'd sing they'd come in for miles Curtain came up, Katie came on Drinking like a lumberjack and singing Delta Dawn

05-13-2006, 06:40 PM	#340
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Leiber is perfect into the 7th.

05-13-2006, 06:40 PM	#341
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	nevermind.

05-13-2006, 06:45 PM	#344
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I jinxed it 2 pitches into the first AB and it's over.

05-13-2006, 06:47 PM	#345
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	"Don't blame yourself" -Jeremy Goodwin __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-13-2006, 11:25 PM	#346
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	How much do I love Jeff Francoeur? __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-13-2006, 11:33 PM	#347
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Greg Maddux stole a base? __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

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