2007 MLB Thread

[TheMojoPin]

<p>I'd say it was official, but I can'ts no more!</p><p><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=hill/070305&amp;sportCat=mlb" target="_blank">And to kick off the thread, here's a bit of hysterical ESPN hyperbole:</a></p><p><img src="http://assets.espn.go.com/i/page2/topstory/03052007_pg2_big2.jpg" border="0" width="731" height="328" /></p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Fallon on 3-10-07 @ 10:56 PM</span>

[Marc with a c]

david wright is sexy

[Don Stugots]

the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year.

[Fallon]

<hr color="cococo" align="left"></font><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br>the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year.<hr color="cococo" align="left"><p></p>
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They won't even win a season series next year.

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Phallon on 3-5-07 @ 3:59 PM</span>

[J.Clints]

<font size="7" color="#ff0000" style="background-color: #000000">GO REDS</font>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Phallon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year. <p>&nbsp;</p><br />They won't even win a season series next year. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Phallon on 3-5-07 @ 3:59 PM</span> <p>Cubs suck now and will forever.</p>

[Tall_James]

<p>Dice-K pitched 6 scoreless innings against Boston College.&nbsp; That's like back to back no-hitters against the Royals!!!</p><p><img src="http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Red-Sox-Fans-sft.sports_frontpage_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" width="386" height="290" /></p><p>SUPER HAPPY BUBBLEGUM BASEBALL GALAXY SHOW!!!</p>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Tall_James</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Dice-K pitched 6 scoreless innings against Boston College.&nbsp; That's like back to back no-hitters against the Royals!!!</p><p><img src="http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Red-Sox-Fans-sft.sports_frontpage_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" width="386" height="290" /></p><p>SUPER HAPPY BUBBLEGUM BASEBALL GALAXY SHOW!!!</p><p>So what your saying is he did nothing.</p>

[yomudder21]

spring training baseball always proves to us who is going to be good throughout the year.

[Tall_James]

<strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Tall_James</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Dice-K pitched 6 scoreless innings against Boston College.&nbsp; That's like back to back no-hitters against the Royals!!!</p><p><img src="http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Red-Sox-Fans-sft.sports_frontpage_thumbnail.jpg" border="0" width="386" height="290" /></p><p>SUPER HAPPY BUBBLEGUM BASEBALL GALAXY SHOW!!!</p><p>So what your saying is he did nothing.</p><p>Exactly.&nbsp; However I thought my use of the manga graphic and typical Japanese catchphrase was somewhat humorous.&nbsp;&nbsp; Don't you think so too GI Joe?</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[TheMojoPin]

How can people pick on the Cubs?&nbsp; It's like giving a retarded kid a wedgie and then bragging about it.&nbsp; Be nice.

[Tall_James]

<p><img src="http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/03/cubstshirt.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="400" /></p><p>All Cubs fans look like Peter Dinklage.&nbsp; With the obligatory obscene t-shirt.</p>

[Tall_James]

I already love this thread and plan to spend the rest of Spring/Summer 2007 here.

[Don Stugots]

<strong>Phallon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year.<p>&nbsp;</p> <br /> They won't even win a season series next year. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Phallon on 3-5-07 @ 3:59 PM</span><p>&nbsp;i was just trying to help Mojo's ego a bit.&nbsp; <br /> </p>

[Tall_James]

<strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Phallon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year. <p>&nbsp;</p><br />They won't even win a season series next year. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Phallon on 3-5-07 @ 3:59 PM</span> <p>&nbsp;i was just trying to help Mojo's ego a bit.&nbsp; </p><p>Then tell him he's a snappy dresser.&nbsp; Anything else is just cruel.</p>

[TheMojoPin]

I hate you all.

[Tall_James]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />I hate you all. <p>I loved you in &quot;The Station Agent&quot;.</p>

[El Mudo]

<p>I'm depressed about how bad the Nats are going to be...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But at least I have this to look forward to</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.jdland.com/dc/images/stadium-rendering-0612.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="354" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.jdland.com/dc/images/stadium-rendering-homeplate.jpg" border="0" width="360" height="233" />&nbsp;</p>

[Tall_James]

<strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I'm depressed about how bad the Nats are going to be...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But at least I have this to look forward to</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.jdland.com/dc/images/stadium-rendering-homeplate.jpg" border="0" width="360" height="233" />&nbsp;</p><p>Will the airship in the picture crash into the light poles if the Nats hit one out?&nbsp; </p><p>&quot;OH THE HUMANITY! HE'S HIT A HUGE TATER OFF OF GLAVINE!&quot;</p><p>Actually, I'll make a road trip to DC once that place is finished.</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />How can people pick on the Cubs? It's like giving a retarded kid a wedgie and then bragging about it. Be nice.<p>&nbsp;They ended that when they spent 150billion dollars this offseason.. Prepare to be targeted!!!</p>

[oh_kee_pa]

ferris bueller was a cubs fan so they cant be all bad...... but, they overspent in the wrong area.... the last thing they needed was soriano, they gave up draft picks to the nats for him, and, they should of spent the money on zito, a pitcher who can stay healthy..... Lets Go Mets!

[Earlshog]

<font face="Verdana" size="1"><p>The cubbies have a nice little line up Barrett, Lee, Ramirez, Soriano, Murton not bad... Lily was a&nbsp;good upgrade, could be a steal. If Miller and Prior are healthy paired up with Zambrano that's a formidable rotation... </p></font>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Earlshog</strong> wrote:<br /><font face="Verdana" size="1"><p>The cubbies have a nice little line up Barrett, Lee, Ramirez, Soriano, Murton not bad... Lily was a&nbsp;good upgrade, could be a steal. If Miller and Prior are healthy paired up with Zambrano that's a formidable rotation... </p></font><p><font size="4">AND THEY SILL SUCK</font></p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />How can people pick on the Cubs? It's like giving a retarded kid a wedgie and then bragging about it. Be nice.<p>&nbsp;did i ever tell you about the time i gave a super atom bomb wedgie to Corkie from Life goes on?&nbsp; No?&nbsp; Well, it was the best.&nbsp; I even hung the waist band from his tighty whities from my truck's radio antenna. &nbsp; </p>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />How can people pick on the Cubs? It's like giving a retarded kid a wedgie and then bragging about it. Be nice. <p>&nbsp;did i ever tell you about the time i gave a super atom bomb wedgie to Corkie from Life goes on?&nbsp; No?&nbsp; Well, it was the best.&nbsp; I even hung the waist band from his tighty whities from my truck's radio antenna. &nbsp; </p><p>Hey that is kinda like picking on the cubs.</p><p>CUBS SUCK</p>

[Bama]

<p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>oh_kee_pa</strong> wrote:<br />ferris bueller was a cubs fan so they cant be all bad...... but, they overspent in the wrong area.... the last thing they needed was soriano, they gave up draft picks to the nats for him, and, they should of spent the money on zito, a pitcher who can stay healthy..... Lets Go Mets! <p>I didn't want Zito at all.&nbsp; He wants ace years and money, and he's not an ace anymore.</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />How can people pick on the Cubs? It's like giving a retarded kid a wedgie and then bragging about it. Be nice. <p>&nbsp;did i ever tell you about the time i gave a super atom bomb wedgie to Corkie from Life goes on?&nbsp; No?&nbsp; Well, it was the best.&nbsp; I even hung the waist band from his tighty whities from my truck's radio antenna. &nbsp; </p><p>Hey that is kinda like picking on the cubs.</p><p>CUBS SUCK</p><p>Who are you?</p>

[El Mudo]

<strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p>&nbsp;Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that &nbsp;(a) its in Baltimore&nbsp;(b) The Orioles play there &nbsp;(c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money...&nbsp;For those three reasons alone, I will never return there.&nbsp; I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along.&nbsp; But no more.&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[K.C.]

<p><strong>NL East</strong></p><p>1. Phillies</p><p>2. Mets * </p><p>3. Braves </p><p>4. Marlins</p><p>5. Nationals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NL Central</strong></p><p>1. Astros</p><p>2. Cardinals</p><p>3. Cubs</p><p>4. Brewers</p><p>5. Pirates</p><p>6. Reds</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NL West</strong></p><p>1. Dodgers</p><p>2. Giants</p><p>3. Padres</p><p>4. Rockies</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Yankees</p><p>2. Blue Jays</p><p>3. Red Sox</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al Central</strong></p><p>1. Tigers</p><p>2. Twins *</p><p>3. White Sox</p><p>4. Indians</p><p>5. Royals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al West</strong></p><p>1. Angels</p><p>2. Rangers</p><p>3. Atheletics</p><p>4. Mariners</p><p>* - denotes Wild Card</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Wild Card Round</strong></p><p><strong>NL - </strong>Phillies defeat Astros, Dodgers defeat Mets</p><p><strong>AL - </strong>Tigers defeat Angels, Yankees defeat Twins</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Championship Round</strong></p><p><strong>NL </strong>- Phillies defeat Dodgers</p><p><strong>AL - </strong>Tigers defeat Yankees</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>World Series</strong></p><p>Tigers defeat Phillies 4-3</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p> Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that (a) its in Baltimore (b) The Orioles play there (c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money... For those three reasons alone, I will never return there. I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along. But no more. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;(d) Its become Yankee Stadium/Fenway park South</p>

[Earlshog]

<strong>K.C.</strong> wrote:<br /><p><strong>NL East</strong></p><p>1. Phillies</p><p>2. Mets * </p><p>3. Braves </p><p>4. Marlins</p><p>5. Nationals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NL Central</strong></p><p>1. Astros</p><p>2. Cardinals</p><p>3. Cubs</p><p>4. Brewers</p><p>5. Pirates</p><p>6. Reds</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NL West</strong></p><p>1. Dodgers</p><p>2. Giants</p><p>3. Padres</p><p>4. Rockies</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Yankees</p><p>2. Blue Jays</p><p>3. Red Sox</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al Central</strong></p><p>1. Tigers</p><p>2. Twins *</p><p>3. White Sox</p><p>4. Indians</p><p>5. Royals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al West</strong></p><p>1. Angels</p><p>2. Rangers</p><p>3. Atheletics</p><p>4. Mariners</p><p>* - denotes Wild Card</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Wild Card Round</strong></p><p><strong>NL - </strong>Phillies defeat Astros, Dodgers defeat Mets</p><p><strong>AL - </strong>Tigers defeat Angels, Yankees defeat Twins</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Championship Round</strong></p><p><strong>NL </strong>- Phillies defeat Dodgers</p><p><strong>AL - </strong>Tigers defeat Yankees</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>World Series</strong></p><p>Tigers defeat Phillies 4-3</p><p>Does the world series end with a walkoff HR again... I just couldn't take that again...</p>

[Bama]

<strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p>Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that (a) its in Baltimore(b) The Orioles play there (c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money...For those three reasons alone, I will never return there.&nbsp; I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along.&nbsp; But no more.&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yeah, but you gotta see it right? Everybody I talk to raves about the place. I've never had the chance to boo the Yankees or Red Sox in person. Gotta take that opportunity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now that I think about it this is my chance to check out the NL East ballparks. Philly, DC and NY at least.&nbsp;Gotta take a trip to&nbsp;Miami one of these years to round out the list.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Kevin]

Tigers have Felix Heredia and Gary Sheffield... Thet won't even make the playoffs.

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p>Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that (a) its in Baltimore(b) The Orioles play there (c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money...For those three reasons alone, I will never return there.&nbsp; I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along.&nbsp; But no more.&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p><p>PNC is probably my favorite east coast park now.&nbsp; Absolutely beautiful spot to take in a ballgame.</p>

[El Mudo]

<strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p> Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that (a) its in Baltimore (b) The Orioles play there (c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money... For those three reasons alone, I will never return there. I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along. But no more. <p>&nbsp;</p><p> (d) Its become Yankee Stadium/Fenway park South</p>&nbsp;Yeah pretty much...its full of nothing but Yankees and Red Sox fans whenever they play there.&nbsp;For years, Angelos used the Nats/potential franchise in DC as an excuse not to spend money, so he could &quot;compete&quot; (funny, cause he said there were &quot;no real baseball fans in DC&quot;, so why would he have to compete?)&nbsp;Now he's being called out on the way he's run that franchise into the dirt...the fans LOATHE the guy more than they like the Orioles&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[Bama]

The Phillies will win nothing and like it.

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>K.C.</strong> wrote:<br /><p><strong>NL Central</strong></p><p>1. Astros</p><p>2. Cardinals</p><p>3. Cubs</p><p>4. Brewers</p><p>5. Pirates</p><p>6. Reds</p><p>How the hell do the Astros win it again?&nbsp; I think they'll be in the running, but all they really did was add Carlos Lee.&nbsp; I think it's really gonna come down to the wire between them, the Cubs and the Cardinals, and I really can't pick any one of them at this point.</p>

[El Mudo]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p>Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that (a) its in Baltimore(b) The Orioles play there (c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money...For those three reasons alone, I will never return there. I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along. But no more. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>PNC is probably my favorite east coast park now. Absolutely beautiful spot to take in a ballgame.</p>&nbsp;Yeah...I may have to take a trip up there one day...it made ESPN's list as number 1 a couple years ago in an ongoing series about best ballparks in the majors&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[K.C.]

<strong>Earlshog</strong> wrote: <p>Does the world series end with a walkoff HR again... I just couldn't take that again...</p><p>Sadly, probably so...and then 14 more years of pestilence and famine.</p>

[J.Clints]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />How can people pick on the Cubs? It's like giving a retarded kid a wedgie and then bragging about it. Be nice. <p>&nbsp;did i ever tell you about the time i gave a super atom bomb wedgie to Corkie from Life goes on?&nbsp; No?&nbsp; Well, it was the best.&nbsp; I even hung the waist band from his tighty whities from my truck's radio antenna. &nbsp; </p><p>Hey that is kinda like picking on the cubs.</p><p>CUBS SUCK</p><p>Who are you?</p><p>I am who you want to be.</p>

[J.Clints]

<p><strong>NL East</strong></p><p>1. Phillies</p><p>2. Mets * </p><p>3. Braves </p><p>4. Marlins</p><p>5. Nationals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NL Central</strong></p><p>1. Cards</p><p>2.&nbsp;Astros</p><p>3. REDS</p><p>4. Brewers</p><p>5. Pirates</p><p>6. Cubs</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NL West</strong></p><p>1. Dodgers</p><p>2. Giants</p><p>3. Padres</p><p>4. Rockies</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Blue Jays</p><p>2.Red Sox</p><p>3. Yankees</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al Central</strong></p><p>1. Tigers</p><p>2. Twins *</p><p>3. White Sox</p><p>4. Indians</p><p>5. Royals</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al West</strong></p><p>1. Angels</p><p>2. Rangers</p><p>3. Atheletics</p><p>4. Mariners</p><p>* - denotes Wild Card</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>Phallon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year.<p>&nbsp;</p> <br /> They won't even win a season seaaries next yeaaa. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Phallon on 3-5-07 @ 3:59 PM</span><p>&nbsp;Phixed it.</p>

[Doogie]

<strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Phallon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Don Stugots</strong> wrote:<br />the cubs win the series in 5 games, next year. <p>&nbsp;</p><br />They won't even win a season series next year. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Phallon on 3-5-07 @ 3:59 PM</span> <p>Cubs suck now and will forever.</p><p>People used to say that about the Red Sox until 2004. Since I have seen that event happen, I know that anything is possible in the world of baseball. </p>

[K.C.]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>K.C.</strong> wrote:<br /><p><strong>NL Central</strong></p><p>1. Astros</p><p>2. Cardinals</p><p>3. Cubs</p><p>4. Brewers</p><p>5. Pirates</p><p>6. Reds</p><p>How the hell do the Astros win it again?&nbsp; I think they'll be in the running, but all they really did was add Carlos Lee.&nbsp; I think it's really gonna come down to the wire between them, the Cubs and the Cardinals, and I really can't pick any one of them at this point.</p><p>It's probably the most controversial of the picks I made...I won't deny that.</p><p>When I look at the Cardinals, I think Rolen and Edmonds, especially Rolen,&nbsp;are heading for the down sides of their careers, and they have both rotation and bullpen issues. </p><p>And with the Cubs, I'm not crazy about the Lilly and Marquis signings, and I'm not going to buy into them until they show me Prior and Wood stay healthy for a season.</p><p>With the Astros, they improved their offense, they have the best bullpen in the division (all signs point to Lidge bouncing back), and even though they drop Pettitte from that rotation, it's still not bad. Won't surprise me if they add Clemens back for one more go round, but the prediction wasn't made based on that. </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Bama]

<strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Blue Jays</p><p>2.Red Sox</p><p>3. Yankees</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You're out of your mind. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the Blue Jays do win the division -&nbsp;you-know-who will be even more annoying then usual.</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Blue Jays</p><p>2.Red Sox</p><p>3. Yankees</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You're out of your mind. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the Blue Jays do win the division - you-know-who will be even more annoying then usual.</p><p>&nbsp;Blue Jays will finish 2nd to the Yankees AT BEST!!!! </p>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Blue Jays</p><p>2.Red Sox</p><p>3. Yankees</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You're out of your mind. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the Blue Jays do win the division - you-know-who will be even more annoying then usual.</p><p>&nbsp;Blue Jays will finish 2nd to the Yankees AT BEST!!!! </p><p>Ok here you go. I dont belive a thing I posted for my predictions. I do not like the Yankees at all Because my dad is die hard yankee. So I like the SOX a little but My team is the reds. I dont like the cubs because a family friend is a cubs fan and he is compleate ass about it.</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Blue Jays</p><p>2.Red Sox</p><p>3. Yankees</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You're out of your mind. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the Blue Jays do win the division - you-know-who will be even more annoying then usual.</p><p> Blue Jays will finish 2nd to the Yankees AT BEST!!!! </p><p>Ok here you go. I dont belive a thing I posted for my predictions. I do not like the Yankees at all Because my dad is die hard yankee. So I like the SOX a little but My team is the reds. I dont like the cubs because a family friend is a cubs fan and he is compleate ass about it.</p><p>&nbsp;Who are you??</p>

[johnniewalker]

Is this the milwaukee brewers team thread?&nbsp; Anyone want to chat about jeff suppan and derrick turnbow possibly returning to form?&nbsp; Anyone?&nbsp;&nbsp; How about that tired old geoff jenkins?&nbsp;&nbsp; I'll just keep talking to myself and wish it was 1982 all over again.

[Bama]

<p>We are a sad, sad group.</p><p>Does anyone here root for a team that is actually good?</p>

[Bossanova]

<p>yes Bama, I do</p><p>&nbsp;Here is who is gonna lead them to the World Series</p><p><img src="http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3278155dt.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="500" /></p>

[Bama]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br /><p>yes Bama, I do</p><p>&nbsp;Here is who is gonna lead them to the World Series</p><p><img src="http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3278155dt.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="500" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sorry to break it to you but you're in the same boat as the rest of us. Somebody's gonna win the NL East. That doesn't mean that they're gonna be any good.</p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br /><p>yes Bama, I do</p><p> Here is who is gonna lead them to the World Series</p><p><img src="http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3278155dt.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="500" /></p><p>&nbsp;mo vaughen went on a diet?</p>

[Bossanova]

Look, its been twenty years since Met fans can be excited about a team.&nbsp; At least give me that.

[crb1]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />Look, its been twenty years since Met fans can be excited about a team. At least give me that.<p>Weren't you more excited about them last year? They seemed better all around going into last season, than they do this season with such a questionable rotation. They still have a very good chance to win the division, but they seemed almost like a lock to do it going into the '06 season (that's when you factor in the fact that the Phillies can't seem to put it together for whatever reason). </p>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>jclintsma</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Al East</strong></p><p>1. Blue Jays</p><p>2.Red Sox</p><p>3. Yankees</p><p>4. Devil Rays</p><p>5. Orioles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You're out of your mind. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the Blue Jays do win the division - you-know-who will be even more annoying then usual.</p><p>Blue Jays will finish 2nd to the Yankees AT BEST!!!! </p><p>Ok here you go. I dont belive a thing I posted for my predictions. I do not like the Yankees at all Because my dad is die hard yankee. So I like the SOX a little but My team is the reds. I dont like the cubs because a family friend is a cubs fan and he is compleate ass about it.</p><p>&nbsp;Who are you??</p><p>Who am I? you want to be me...HAHAHA</p>

[Bossanova]

Last year I was very excited, but as a Met fan, you learn how to always doubt the team.&nbsp; This team improved its offense, and basically has the same pitching staff, with two big prospects with potential.&nbsp; Plus, it always exciting to know how cloose you were and want to see where it leads.

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>El Mudo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bama</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I plan to go to tons of Nats games. To boo them. Braves are coming April 16! God I hope I don't have to work late that day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm really excited about checking out Camden Yards for the first time as well.</p>Camden's not a bad ballpark...the problem is that (a) its in Baltimore(b) The Orioles play there (c) Youre giving Peter Angelos money...For those three reasons alone, I will never return there. I went to a couple games here or there over the years before the Nats came along. But no more. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;(d) Its become Yankee Stadium/Fenway park South</p><p>more like yankee/fenway central</p><p>the trop ( d rays ) is yankee/fenway south </p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>crb1</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />Look, its been twenty years since Met fans can be excited about a team. At least give me that. <p>Weren't you more excited about them last year? They seemed better all around going into last season, than they do this season with such a questionable rotation. They still have a very good chance to win the division, but they seemed almost like a lock to do it going into the '06 season (that's when you factor in the fact that the Phillies can't seem to put it together for whatever reason). </p><p>yeh and even though we lost we were in a world series 6 years ago </p>

[Bossanova]

Cougar brings up a great point.&nbsp; They were in the Series 6 years ago.&nbsp; I mean, about the excitement of the preseason.&nbsp; In 2000 we had no expectations of being in the World Series.&nbsp; There is no other team in the NL that I fear.&nbsp; Omar will be looking for a few more pitchers before the deadline.&nbsp;

[K.C.]

<p>The NL East is going to be almost as fun as the AL Central this year. </p><p>Every team but the Nationals has a shot to win the division so everyone should be excited for their team. </p><p>Each team has problems they need to fix, too. </p><p>With the Phils it their bullpen, with the Mets its their starting rotation, and with the Braves and Marlins, they need to add offense. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by K.C. on 3-5-07 @ 8:43 PM</span>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />Cougar brings up a great point.&nbsp; They were in the Series 6 years ago.&nbsp; I mean, about the excitement of the preseason.&nbsp; In 2000 we had no expectations of being in the World Series.&nbsp; There is no other team in the NL that I fear.&nbsp; Omar will be looking for a few more pitchers before the deadline.&nbsp; <p>why not in 1999 we made it to the 6th game of the NLCS where kenny rogers chicken fucked us</p><p>we got mike hampton in the offseason ( who was actually still relevant then and good then)</p><p>now im not saying i knew they were going to the world series but i had expectations of them doing well</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>and hell in 2006 we went to the 7th game of the nlcs so based on the mets recent playoff performance we';; make the series this year and lose in 6 games</p>

[Gvac]

<p>Guess who's undefeated this spring?</p><p>162-0 here we come!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/RedsHat.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Guess who's undefeated this spring?</p><p>162-0 here we come!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/RedsHat.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>&nbsp;You have your own li'l thread... STAY THERE.</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Guess who's undefeated this spring?</p><p>162-0 here we come!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/RedsHat.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="289" />&nbsp;</p><p>hey taht gimmick worked pretty well for the mets last year, maybe itll work for the reds this year </p>

[J.Clints]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Guess who's undefeated this spring?</p><p>162-0 here we come!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/RedsHat.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="289" />&nbsp;</p><p>YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN SO RIGHT.</p>

[Bossanova]

True cougar, but it is the Reds we are talking about.

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Bossanova on 3-6-07 @ 8:57 PM</span>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />True cougar, but it is the Reds we are talking about. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Bossanova on 3-6-07 @ 8:57 PM</span> <p>i know but its still spring training</p><p>hell the pirates and d rays actually still have hope right now too</p><p>didnt want to burst their bubble yet, the reds will do it for them soon enough</p>

[Bossanova]

I just can't wait for this damn season to start

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />I just can't wait for this damn season to start <p>yeh me either</p><p>im going to a few spring training games this weekend</p>

[epo]

<strong>johnniewalker</strong> wrote:<br />Is this the milwaukee brewers team thread?&nbsp; Anyone want to chat about jeff suppan and derrick turnbow possibly returning to form?&nbsp; Anyone?&nbsp;&nbsp; How about that tired old geoff jenkins?&nbsp;&nbsp; I'll just keep talking to myself and wish it was 1982 all over again. <p>The Crew is gonna be awesome.&nbsp; You know why?&nbsp; They've got a rotation &amp; a fat kid:</p><p><img src="http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/tom_verducci/04/11/sleeper.formula/t1_fielder.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="347" /></p>

[cougarjake13]

long live cecil cooper

[Bossanova]

Did you mean Fielder, cougar?

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Bossanova on 3-6-07 @ 9:12 PM</span>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />Did you mean Fielder, cougar? <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Bossanova on 3-6-07 @ 9:12 PM</span> <p>nope </p><p>he was talking brewers</p><p>google a 1980's brewers team and their 1st baseman was cecil cooper maybe he played of as well </p>

[epo]

<strong>Bossanova</strong> wrote:<br />Did you mean Fielder, cougar? <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Bossanova on 3-6-07 @ 9:12 PM</span> <p><img src="http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/milbrewers/ccooper.JPG" border="0" width="184" height="250" /></p><p>I believe he is currently the bench coach for the Houston Astros.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Bossanova]

I only asked, because of the pic of his son Prince

[cougarjake13]

miller field was one of the best ballparks ive been to

[Gvac]

<p>The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers were one of the most fun and likeable teams <em>ever.</em></p><p>I rooted hard for them against the Cardinals in the Series and was incredibly disappointed when they lost in 7 games.</p><p>They had Paul Molitor and Robin Yount in their prime, as well as Stormin' Gorman Thomas, Ben Oglivie, Cecil Cooper, and Ted Simmons.&nbsp; Harvey Kuenn was the manager and they were known as &quot;Harvey's Wallbangers&quot; because they could flat out hit. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Wow...I just realized that was 25 years ago. </p><p>Holy shit. </p><p>Some of you little bastards probably weren't even born yet. </p><p>Up yours.&nbsp;</p>

[epo]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br />miller field was one of the best ballparks ive been to <p>I'm honestly shocked that more northern teams don't do the &quot;retractable roof&quot; gimmick.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[epo]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers were one of the most fun and likeable teams <em>ever.</em></p><p>I rooted hard for them against the Cardinals in the Series and was incredibly disappointed when they lost in 7 games.</p><p>They had Paul Molitor and Robin Yount in their prime, as well as Stormin' Gorman Thomas, Ben Oglivie, Cecil Cooper, and Ted Simmons.&nbsp; Harvey Kuenn was the manager and they were known as &quot;Harvey's Wallbangers&quot; because they could flat out hit. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Wow...I just realized that was 25 years ago. </p><p>Holy shit. </p><p>Some of you little bastards probably weren't even born yet. </p><p>Up yours.&nbsp;</p><p>This best thing about this winter has been that our local &quot;Fox Sports Net&quot; channel has been running games from the 82 Brewers for the anniversary.&nbsp; Last night in fact they ran Game 4 vs. the Angels in 1982.&nbsp; </p><p>When they lost the World Series I remember crying at the age of 9.&nbsp; I still hate Joaquin Andujar to this fucking day.&nbsp; </p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers were one of the most fun and likeable teams <em>ever.</em></p><p>I rooted hard for them against the Cardinals in the Series and was incredibly disappointed when they lost in 7 games.</p><p>They had Paul Molitor and Robin Yount in their prime, as well as Stormin' Gorman Thomas, Ben Oglivie, Cecil Cooper, and Ted Simmons.&nbsp; Harvey Kuenn was the manager and they were known as &quot;Harvey's Wallbangers&quot; because they could flat out hit. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Wow...I just realized that was 25 years ago. </p><p>Holy shit. </p><p>Some of you little bastards probably weren't even born yet. </p><p>Up yours.&nbsp;</p><p>i was 5 yrs old barely able to understand it</p><p>first series i remember and knew what was what was the&nbsp;tigers-padres in 84&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>epo</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br />miller field was one of the best ballparks ive been to <p>I'm honestly shocked that more northern teams don't do the &quot;retractable roof&quot; gimmick.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>that'd make too much sense </p>

[cougarjake13]

<p>i recently bought&nbsp;one of those preseason mags&nbsp;for the upcoming season and one team that scares me is the dodgers</p><p>&nbsp;SP&nbsp;&nbsp; schmidt, lowe, penny, wolf, </p><p>INF&nbsp;&nbsp; nomar, kent, betemit, furcal</p><p>OF&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; luis gonzo, pierre, either</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>only suspect area looks like bullpen will no real clear cut closer</p><p>saito will be the closer, had 24 saves last year but i dont remember seeing much of him so i cant judge</p><p>broxton, chih kuo are also in the bullpen</p><p>also have on staff&nbsp; tomko, billingsley, hendrickson, and brazobahn</p>

[MHasegawa]

This is the first season in a while where im really questioning if the A's can contend, we need our starters not to miss ANY time at all, Harden missed a lotta games last season, thats not a good sign considering he's our number 1 starter.

[cougarjake13]

<p>hey mikeyboy !!!</p><p>ya think its time to let the 06 thread die and make this one sticky ???</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />This is the first season in a while where im really questioning if the A's can contend, we need our starters not to miss ANY time at all, Harden missed a lotta games last season, thats not a good sign considering he's our number 1 starter. <p>other than the angels maybe i dont think you have to worry </p>

[BoondockSaint]

<strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />This is the first season in a while where im really questioning if the A's can contend, we need our starters not to miss ANY time at all, Harden missed a lotta games last season, thats not a good sign considering he's our number 1 starter. <p>What do you think of Piazza as the DH?&nbsp; I think he could hit 25 homers and have 80 to 90 rbi.&nbsp; He had 22 and 68 in 126 games last year so you figure he'll play about 30 more games this year and not be worn down by catching.</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>BoondockSaint</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />This is the first season in a while where im really questioning if the A's can contend, we need our starters not to miss ANY time at all, Harden missed a lotta games last season, thats not a good sign considering he's our number 1 starter. <p>What do you think of Piazza as the DH?&nbsp; I think he could hit 25 homers and have 80 to 90 rbi.&nbsp; He had 22 and 68 in 126 games last year so you figure he'll play about 30 more games this year and not be worn down by catching.</p><p>he'll have a typical mike piazza year like when he was with the mets</p><p>he wont duplicate frank thomas' production last year but i'd pencil him in for 25-30 hrs and close to 110 rbi's</p>

[MHasegawa]

I wouldnt go as far as 110 rbi for piazza, oaklands not a very good hitting team.

[cougarjake13]

<strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />I wouldnt go as far as 110 rbi for piazza, oaklands not a very good hitting team. <p>shit i meant 100 and typed 110</p>

[led37zep]

<p>Lets try this in the '07 Thread.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="postbody"><p>Anybody plan on getting the extra innings package?&nbsp; You might want to read this...</p><p><a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=dw-mlbtv030907&amp;prov=yhoo&amp;type=lgns" target="_blank" title="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=dw-mlbtv030907&amp;prov=yhoo&amp;type=lgns">http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=dw-mlbtv030907&amp;prov=yhoo&amp;type=lgns&nbsp;</a></p></span>&nbsp;</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<p><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2007/news/story?id=2793950">Grapefruit: Nats renew 3B Zimmerman's contract</a>&nbsp; </p><p><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=chc"><strong>Chicago Cubs</strong></a>: <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=6787">Mark Prior</a>'s second appearance of spring training was just about as bad as his first. Now, the former Cubs ace might be in danger of not making the rotation.</p><p>Prior relieved an effective <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=6223">Ted Lilly</a> to start the fourth inning Saturday, and the Royals knocked him around in a 6-5 victory over Chicago.</p><p>Prior gave up four runs and four hits in two innings. In two appearances covering 3 1/3 innings this spring, he has an 18.90 ERA. He has no strikeouts and has given up eight hits, five walks and a home run.</p><p>&quot;It's frustrating,&quot; he said. &quot;It's not the way I want to pitch. It's not the way I know I can pitch. So I'll just keep working on getting back to where I want to be.&quot;</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<p>I watched the game.&nbsp; It was better than his first appearance.&nbsp; It still sucked, but he improved.&nbsp; He had a little more velocity and he was getting his curve to break every so often as opposed to not at all before.&nbsp; He still has 4 more ST appearances to make and as long as he keeps improving a bit with each one, I'm fine with it.&nbsp; He's still on schedule and the Cubs have planned around him so, hey, anything good he does is cake.&nbsp; Wade Miller is looking good and, best of all, Angel Guzman, their best&nbsp; ready to go pitching prospect, is looking dynamite now (and during winter ball).&nbsp; Between him and Miller the #5 spot is covered.&nbsp; The Cubs aren't resting the team on his health again, so his performances aren't the deciding factor for how good or bad the team will be.</p><p>The only thing that bugs me about an average or crappy Prior is it means the Cubs can't trade Zambrano.&nbsp; That's pretty much my main reason for wanting a healthy Prior by May of this year.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 3-11-07 @ 11:10 AM</span>

[stump12]

<p>I dont wanna sound like&nbsp; a homer but you gotta like the sox lineup.</p><p>&nbsp;SP Schilling, Dice-K, Wakefield, Beckett, Paplebon</p><p>Lugo, Manny, Ortiz, Drew (if he stays healthy) if not they got a pretty good bench guy in Willy Mo Pena, Veritek, </p><p>Youkilis, Crisp, Lowell and Pedroia </p><p>Their only prob might be in the pen without Paplebon closing&nbsp;</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>stump12</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I dont wanna sound like&nbsp; a homer but you gotta like the sox lineup.</p><p>&nbsp;SP Schilling, Dice-K, Wakefield, Beckett, Paplebon</p><p>Lugo, Manny, Ortiz, Drew (if he stays healthy) if not they got a pretty good bench guy in Willy Mo Pena, Veritek, </p><p>Youkilis, Crisp, Lowell and Pedroia </p><p>Their only prob might be in the pen without Paplebon closing&nbsp;</p><p>The Sox look pretty good all around except for that bullpen.&nbsp; The relief pitching there is hideous at best.</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<p>Just to make up for the not-so-awesome Prior pitching...Kerry Wood: Super Closer!</p><p><img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/1e/fullj.getty-73525367nd010_cubs_7_58_20_pm.jpg" border="0" width="660" height="440" /></p><p><img src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070311/capt.azpc10503112318.brewers_cubs_spring_baseball_ azpc105.jpg" border="0" width="309" height="409" /></p><p>Dude lost close to 30 pounds before the season...I think he's gonna be a monster out of the 'pen.</p>

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Just to make up for the not-so-awesome Prior pitching...Kerry Wood: Super Closer!</p><p><img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/1e/fullj.getty-73525367nd010_cubs_7_58_20_pm.jpg" border="0" width="660" height="440" /></p><p><img src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070311/capt.azpc10503112318.brewers_cubs_spring_baseball_ azpc105.jpg" border="0" width="309" height="409" /></p><p>Dude lost close to 30 pounds before the season...I think he's gonna be a monster out of the 'pen.</p><p><strong><font size="5">MAYBE </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">THE</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">DINGO</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">ATE </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">YOUR </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">STARTERS....</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SORRY&nbsp;</p>

[johnniewalker]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Just to make up for the not-so-awesome Prior pitching...Kerry Wood: Super Closer!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dude lost close to 30 pounds before the season...I think he's gonna be a monster out of the 'pen.</p><p>&nbsp;Wow, that's impressive. He looks completely different.&nbsp; </p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>johnniewalker</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Just to make up for the not-so-awesome Prior pitching...Kerry Wood: Super Closer!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dude lost close to 30 pounds before the season...I think he's gonna be a monster out of the 'pen.</p><p>&nbsp;Wow, that's impressive. He looks completely different.&nbsp; </p><p>It'll hopefully help keep him healthy.&nbsp; Losing that much weight and tonig up what's left will really take a lot of stress off of his body from the pitching.</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Just to make up for the not-so-awesome Prior pitching...Kerry Wood: Super Closer!</p><p><img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/1e/fullj.getty-73525367nd010_cubs_7_58_20_pm.jpg" border="0" width="660" height="440" /></p><p><img src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070311/capt.azpc10503112318.brewers_cubs_spring_baseball_ azpc105.jpg" border="0" width="309" height="409" /></p><p>Dude lost close to 30 pounds before the season...I think he's gonna be a monster out of the 'pen.</p><p><strong><font size="5">MAYBE </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">THE</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">DINGO</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">ATE </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">YOUR </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="5">STARTERS....</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SORRY&nbsp;</p><p>Nicely done, sir.</p>

[K.C.]

<strong>stump12</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I dont wanna sound like&nbsp; a homer but you gotta like the sox lineup.</p><p>&nbsp;SP Schilling, Dice-K, Wakefield, Beckett, Paplebon</p><p>Lugo, Manny, Ortiz, Drew (if he stays healthy) if not they got a pretty good bench guy in Willy Mo Pena, Veritek, </p><p>Youkilis, Crisp, Lowell and Pedroia </p><p>Their only prob might be in the pen without Paplebon closing&nbsp;</p><p>I'm not buying that. Schilling's best days are behind him, Dice-K is still a somewhat unknown quantity, Wakefield is solid, Beckett is horribly overrated, and Papelbon as a starter isn't quite a lock to blow people away. </p><p>And no way J.D. Drew stays healthy. </p><p>The Yankees will just club them to death with their lineup. </p>

[stump12]

<strong>K.C.</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>stump12</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I dont wanna sound like a homer but you gotta like the sox lineup.</p><p> SP Schilling, Dice-K, Wakefield, Beckett, Paplebon</p><p>Lugo, Manny, Ortiz, Drew (if he stays healthy) if not they got a pretty good bench guy in Willy Mo Pena, Veritek, </p><p>Youkilis, Crisp, Lowell and Pedroia </p><p>Their only prob might be in the pen without Paplebon closing </p><p>I'm not buying that. Schilling's best days are behind him, Dice-K is still a somewhat unknown quantity, Wakefield is solid, Beckett is horribly overrated, and Papelbon as a starter isn't quite a lock to blow people away. </p><p>And no way J.D. Drew stays healthy. </p><p>The Yankees will just club them to death with their lineup. </p><p>You cant say Schilling is overrated when Clemens continues to dominate at his age, Dice-K will be above avg., Beckett may be overrated but not as much as Pavano and he won 15 last year, Paplebon will be the best 5th man in any rotation. As far as Drew , the sox have a guy named Willy Mo who would step in just fine and maybe put up better numbers than Drew.&nbsp;</p>

[TheGameHHH]

Rose admitted on Dan Patrick today that he bet on his team every night.

[cougarjake13]

<strong>TheGameHHH</strong> wrote:<br />Rose admitted on Dan Patrick today that he bet on his team every night. <p>why would he do that ??</p><p>if every few years he says something new he'll never get into the hall </p>

[crb1]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheGameHHH</strong> wrote:<br />Rose admitted on Dan Patrick today that he bet on his team every night. <p>why would he do that ??</p><p>if every few years he says something new he'll never get into the hall </p><p>He also admitted that the Dowd report was correct when it stated that he bet on his team every night, after years of him saying the report was nothing but BS.&nbsp;</p><p>He also said he doesn't care if he gets into the Hall anymore, and he just wants to manage again. He then said that any team that hired him would be a winner, blah blah, blah...</p><p>Admitting to betting on his team every night should keep him out of the game, not help him get back in. Betting on baseball is illegal. The rules don't change regarding who you bet on. Personally, I don't care what happens to him, and I think most baseball fans (especially non-Reds fans and those that never saw him play) don't care either. </p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>crb1</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheGameHHH</strong> wrote:<br />Rose admitted on Dan Patrick today that he bet on his team every night. <p>why would he do that ??</p><p>if every few years he says something new he'll never get into the hall </p><p>He also admitted that the Dowd report was correct when it stated that he bet on his team every night, after years of him saying the report was nothing but BS.&nbsp;</p><p>He also said he doesn't care if he gets into the Hall anymore, and he just wants to manage again. He then said that any team that hired him would be a winner, blah blah, blah...</p><p>Admitting to betting on his team every night should keep him out of the game, not help him get back in. Betting on baseball is illegal. The rules don't change regarding who you bet on. Personally, I don't care what happens to him, and I think most baseball fans (especially non-Reds fans and those that never saw him play) don't care either. </p><p>I hate it when I hear people (nobody here yet) try and somehow compare Rose's situation with ball players they suspect of &quot;getting away with steroid abuse.&quot;&nbsp; What Rose did was declared officially against the rules before he was even born.&nbsp; It's not like they dropped this ruling on him out of nowhere and set some kind of new precedent.&nbsp; The steroids issue is murky because a lot of the things these guys might have taken weren't banned by the league until relatively recently.&nbsp; Gambling on the sport, as I said, was officially banned before Rose first stepped on a field.&nbsp; Who knew exactly what he couldn't do and blatantly did it anyways over and over and over again.&nbsp; The precedent had been set nearly 70 years before he was busted...he had plenty of time to figure it out.</p>

[cougarjake13]

<p>hey spoonie</p><p><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6579936">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6579936</a></p><p>i know its st paddys day but god damn </p>

[Kevin]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>hey spoonie</p><p><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6579936">http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6579936</a></p><p>i know its st paddys day but god damn </p><p>If you looked like the hunchback traitor from 300, you would drink a lot too.</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<p><a href="http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-070318rogersinsidebase,1,5301926.column?coll=cs-whitesox-utility" title="Article">Article</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /> For instance, the National League Central is a winnable division for everybody because the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals lost three starting pitchers via free agency, restocked at Wal-Mart rather than Macy's and now find themselves with questions about their bullpen as well as the rotation.<br /> <br /> Yet is it likely that the Cubs will be the team to seize the opportunity? <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I dont follow the NL closely, but I didn't realize that the Central was wide open. With a healthy Prior and Zambrano they have as good a shot as any.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /> Cubs manager <strong>Lou Piniella </strong>loves Rodriguez, but fitting him into the 2008 payroll would be tricky, to say the least. Still, you could see him as a fallback position if pitcher <strong>Carlos Zambrano </strong>left as a free agent. &nbsp;</p><p>There's another angle to the (I think more likely) scenario that the Yanks/Cubs do a sign and trade with A-Rod.&nbsp; If the Cubbies need to make room for payroll, then the marriage works even better than I thought. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 3-18-07 @ 9:03 AM</span>

[TheMojoPin]

The thing is, anyone wringing their hands over a &quot;payroll crunch&quot; with the Cubs is completely guessing.&nbsp; The Cubs and the Tribune haven't said anything even remotely close to resembling a limit as to how much they're willing to spend.&nbsp; Something tells me that if they want to afford a player like ARod or Zambrano, they'll &quot;find&quot; the money.

[cougarjake13]

<strong>Bulldogcakes</strong> wrote:<br /><p><a href="http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-070318rogersinsidebase,1,5301926.column?coll=cs-whitesox-utility" title="Article">Article</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><br />For instance, the National League Central is a winnable division for everybody because the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals lost three starting pitchers via free agency, restocked at Wal-Mart rather than Macy's and now find themselves with questions about their bullpen as well as the rotation.<br /><br />Yet is it likely that the Cubs will be the team to seize the opportunity? <p>I dont follow the NL closely, but I didn't realize that the Central was wide open. With a healthy Prior and Zambrano they have as good a shot as any.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>the cardinals didnt do much to restock, houston lost a bunch and only brought in carlos lee, cincinnatti didnt do much in free agency or trades, leaving an open door for teh cubs who made a few good moves and the brewers who have a decent team but im not sure if its gonna be enough to contend</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bulldogcakes</strong> wrote:<br /><p><a href="http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-070318rogersinsidebase,1,5301926.column?coll=cs-whitesox-utility" title="Article">Article</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><br />For instance, the National League Central is a winnable division for everybody because the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals lost three starting pitchers via free agency, restocked at Wal-Mart rather than Macy's and now find themselves with questions about their bullpen as well as the rotation.<br /><br />Yet is it likely that the Cubs will be the team to seize the opportunity? <p>I dont follow the NL closely, but I didn't realize that the Central was wide open. With a healthy Prior and Zambrano they have as good a shot as any.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>the cardinals didnt do much to restock, houston lost a bunch and only brought in carlos lee, cincinnatti didnt do much in free agency or trades, leaving an open door for teh cubs who made a few good moves and the brewers who have a decent team but im not sure if its gonna be enough to contend</p><p>Everyone is sleeping on the Brewers.&nbsp; Like the Cubs, if their key&nbsp;pitching stays healthy, they'll be very good.</p>

[spoon]

<p>For Met's fans:</p><p><strong>The plan for Zambrano:</strong> Considering the way Victor Zambrano has been pitching, the Blue Jays are seriously thinking about utilizing him as a starter. That doesn't necessarily mean he's in the running for a spot in the rotation right away, though. </p><p>Arnsberg said Toronto might consider keeping Zambrano, who is 10 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, in Dunedin for a month or so after Spring Training ends. That way, the pitcher could continue to build up his innings. Arnsberg added that the Jays also might try Zambrano in a few relief-type situations before the spring is over. </p><p>&quot;I think the best thing for Victor would be to be in a starting role,&quot; Arnsberg said. &quot;The best case scenario is that he stays in a starting role, where he gets his work days ... where you keep him rolling like we have this spring.&quot; </p><p>On Monday, Zambrano turned in four scoreless innings against the Yankees. For the spring, the 31-year-old pitcher has a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four appearances. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They said he was hiding injuries, so is he ready to break out with the Jays?&nbsp; One can only hope.&nbsp; He's been really good and pitched 4 innings against some yankee starters today and gave up nothing again.&nbsp; I'm really liking the way he's come back and Toronto might be a perfect place for him.&nbsp; He might end up being a steal, along with Okha.</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<p>Refer to him as &quot;Victor.&quot;&nbsp; There is only one TRUE Zambrano...</p><p><img src="http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2007-03/28379342.jpg" border="0" width="283" height="425" /></p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2007/news/story?id=2806153">Spring back: Wood, Prior not on pace for opener</a>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>Bulldogcakes</strong> wrote:<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2007/news/story?id=2806153">Spring back: Wood, Prior not on pace for opener</a> <p>D'uh.</p><p>Wood is pitching again tomorrow, so we'll see.&nbsp; Anything both provides is cake at this point.&nbsp; I'm just glad for once the Cubs planned a little backup.</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><p>For Met's fans:</p><p><strong>The plan for Zambrano:</strong> Considering the way Victor Zambrano has been pitching, the Blue Jays are seriously thinking about utilizing him as a starter. That doesn't necessarily mean he's in the running for a spot in the rotation right away, though. </p><p>Arnsberg said Toronto might consider keeping Zambrano, who is 10 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, in Dunedin for a month or so after Spring Training ends. That way, the pitcher could continue to build up his innings. Arnsberg added that the Jays also might try Zambrano in a few relief-type situations before the spring is over. </p><p>&quot;I think the best thing for Victor would be to be in a starting role,&quot; Arnsberg said. &quot;The best case scenario is that he stays in a starting role, where he gets his work days ... where you keep him rolling like we have this spring.&quot; </p><p>On Monday, Zambrano turned in four scoreless innings against the Yankees. For the spring, the 31-year-old pitcher has a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four appearances. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They said he was hiding injuries, so is he ready to break out with the Jays?&nbsp; One can only hope.&nbsp; He's been really good and pitched 4 innings against some yankee starters today and gave up nothing again.&nbsp; I'm really liking the way he's come back and Toronto might be a perfect place for him.&nbsp; He might end up being a steal, along with Okha.</p><p>no offense but i hope he fucks up his arm so bad that 10 tommy johns surgeries cant repair the damage and then he goes and gets hit by a bus but not killed only paralyzed then gets abused by one of those sick nurses that like to slowly torture their patients and eventually die</p>

[spoon]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />I wouldnt go as far as 110 rbi for piazza, oaklands not a very good hitting team. <p>shit i meant 100 and typed 110</p><p>I'd bet on 70, 80 max for mike to be honest.</p>

[spoon]

<strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><p>For Met's fans:</p><p><strong>The plan for Zambrano:</strong> Considering the way Victor Zambrano has been pitching, the Blue Jays are seriously thinking about utilizing him as a starter. That doesn't necessarily mean he's in the running for a spot in the rotation right away, though. </p><p>Arnsberg said Toronto might consider keeping Zambrano, who is 10 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, in Dunedin for a month or so after Spring Training ends. That way, the pitcher could continue to build up his innings. Arnsberg added that the Jays also might try Zambrano in a few relief-type situations before the spring is over. </p><p>&quot;I think the best thing for Victor would be to be in a starting role,&quot; Arnsberg said. &quot;The best case scenario is that he stays in a starting role, where he gets his work days ... where you keep him rolling like we have this spring.&quot; </p><p>On Monday, Zambrano turned in four scoreless innings against the Yankees. For the spring, the 31-year-old pitcher has a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four appearances. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They said he was hiding injuries, so is he ready to break out with the Jays?&nbsp; One can only hope.&nbsp; He's been really good and pitched 4 innings against some yankee starters today and gave up nothing again.&nbsp; I'm really liking the way he's come back and Toronto might be a perfect place for him.&nbsp; He might end up being a steal, along with Okha.</p><p>no offense but i hope he fucks up his arm so bad that 10 tommy johns surgeries cant repair the damage and then he goes and gets hit by a bus but not killed only paralyzed then gets abused by one of those sick nurses that like to slowly torture their patients and eventually die</p><p>Being truthful, blaming Zambrano for being traded for is placing the blame in the wrong area if you ask me.&nbsp; Wasn't it the pitching coach and front office who made the move?&nbsp; I always have a problem when the player gets the blame for a bad move.&nbsp; I hate&nbsp;the Theodore move with the Avs, but realize it's Colorado's old GM that is truly to blame.&nbsp; Just a thought as it seems the guy tried to pitch through injury to make something happen with the Mets and risked his career in the process.&nbsp; Sure it'll go down as one hell&nbsp;of a terrible trade, but who is truly to blame?&nbsp; And could they have handled it any worse over time as well?</p>

[Chip196]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><p>For Met's fans:</p><p><strong>The plan for Zambrano:</strong> Considering the way Victor Zambrano has been pitching, the Blue Jays are seriously thinking about utilizing him as a starter. That doesn't necessarily mean he's in the running for a spot in the rotation right away, though. </p><p>Arnsberg said Toronto might consider keeping Zambrano, who is 10 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, in Dunedin for a month or so after Spring Training ends. That way, the pitcher could continue to build up his innings. Arnsberg added that the Jays also might try Zambrano in a few relief-type situations before the spring is over. </p><p>&quot;I think the best thing for Victor would be to be in a starting role,&quot; Arnsberg said. &quot;The best case scenario is that he stays in a starting role, where he gets his work days ... where you keep him rolling like we have this spring.&quot; </p><p>On Monday, Zambrano turned in four scoreless innings against the Yankees. For the spring, the 31-year-old pitcher has a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four appearances. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They said he was hiding injuries, so is he ready to break out with the Jays?&nbsp; One can only hope.&nbsp; He's been really good and pitched 4 innings against some yankee starters today and gave up nothing again.&nbsp; I'm really liking the way he's come back and Toronto might be a perfect place for him.&nbsp; He might end up being a steal, along with Okha.</p><p>no offense but i hope he fucks up his arm so bad that 10 tommy johns surgeries cant repair the damage and then he goes and gets hit by a bus but not killed only paralyzed then gets abused by one of those sick nurses that like to slowly torture their patients and eventually die</p><p>Being truthful, blaming Zambrano for being traded for is placing the blame in the wrong area if you ask me.&nbsp; Wasn't it the pitching coach and front office who made the move?&nbsp; I always have a problem when the player gets the blame for a bad move.&nbsp; I hate&nbsp;the Theodore move with the Avs, but realize it's Colorado's old GM that is truly to blame.&nbsp; Just a thought as it seems the guy tried to pitch through injury to make something happen with the Mets and risked his career in the process.&nbsp; Sure it'll go down as one hell&nbsp;of a terrible trade, but who is truly to blame?&nbsp; And could they have handled it any worse over time as well?</p><p>I agree 100% spoon.&nbsp; I hate to say it because I love all the other stuff they've done, but Minaya made the trade and Rick Peterson said &quot;I can fix Zambrano in 5 minutes&quot;.&nbsp; I can't neccesarily lay all blame on the player in this case.</p>

[BoondockSaint]

<strong>Chip196</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><p>For Met's fans:</p><p><strong>The plan for Zambrano:</strong> Considering the way Victor Zambrano has been pitching, the Blue Jays are seriously thinking about utilizing him as a starter. That doesn't necessarily mean he's in the running for a spot in the rotation right away, though. </p><p>Arnsberg said Toronto might consider keeping Zambrano, who is 10 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, in Dunedin for a month or so after Spring Training ends. That way, the pitcher could continue to build up his innings. Arnsberg added that the Jays also might try Zambrano in a few relief-type situations before the spring is over. </p><p>&quot;I think the best thing for Victor would be to be in a starting role,&quot; Arnsberg said. &quot;The best case scenario is that he stays in a starting role, where he gets his work days ... where you keep him rolling like we have this spring.&quot; </p><p>On Monday, Zambrano turned in four scoreless innings against the Yankees. For the spring, the 31-year-old pitcher has a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four appearances. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They said he was hiding injuries, so is he ready to break out with the Jays?&nbsp; One can only hope.&nbsp; He's been really good and pitched 4 innings against some yankee starters today and gave up nothing again.&nbsp; I'm really liking the way he's come back and Toronto might be a perfect place for him.&nbsp; He might end up being a steal, along with Okha.</p><p>no offense but i hope he fucks up his arm so bad that 10 tommy johns surgeries cant repair the damage and then he goes and gets hit by a bus but not killed only paralyzed then gets abused by one of those sick nurses that like to slowly torture their patients and eventually die</p><p>Being truthful, blaming Zambrano for being traded for is placing the blame in the wrong area if you ask me.&nbsp; Wasn't it the pitching coach and front office who made the move?&nbsp; I always have a problem when the player gets the blame for a bad move.&nbsp; I hate&nbsp;the Theodore move with the Avs, but realize it's Colorado's old GM that is truly to blame.&nbsp; Just a thought as it seems the guy tried to pitch through injury to make something happen with the Mets and risked his career in the process.&nbsp; Sure it'll go down as one hell&nbsp;of a terrible trade, but who is truly to blame?&nbsp; And could they have handled it any worse over time as well?</p><p>I agree 100% spoon.&nbsp; I hate to say it because I love all the other stuff they've done, but Minaya made the trade and Rick Peterson said &quot;I can fix Zambrano in 5 minutes&quot;.&nbsp; I can't neccesarily lay all blame on the player in this case.</p><p>Minaya wasn't there yet.&nbsp; Jim Duquette was GM at the time.</p>

[Chip196]

<p>Minaya wasn't there yet.&nbsp; Jim Duquette was GM at the time.</p><p>Oooh ... my bad.&nbsp; Regardless, as long as you don't hear anything about the player not working hard, I can't blame him exclusively.</p>

[ralphbxny]

I cant wait for the season to start already!!

[BoondockSaint]

<strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br />I cant wait for the season to start already!! <p>Seriously.&nbsp; I love spring training when it starts but by the end of it I'm dying.</p>

[crb1]

<strong>BoondockSaint</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br />I cant wait for the season to start already!! <p>Seriously. I love spring training when it starts but by the end of it I'm dying.</p><p>I totally agree, and I'd love to see them shorten by a week. By that last week, the players seem ready to go and fans are bored with Spring Training. So, playing 5-7 more meaningless games just seems a waste. </p>

[blotto98]

<p>I thought this was a baseball thread. Seems more like a Cubs thread.</p><p>&nbsp;But that's cool, saw my first game at Wrigley last year. Cool atmosphere. Sadly- they lost</p><p>So did the Brewers when I went to Miller. Miller is a little to small for my tastes.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by blotto98 on 3-21-07 @ 11:48 AM</span>

[johnniewalker]

<strong>blotto98</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I thought this was a baseball thread. Seems more like a Cubs thread.</p><p> But that's cool, saw my first game at Wrigley last year. Cool atmosphere. Sadly- they lost</p><p>So did the Brewers when I went to Miller. Miller is a little to small for my tastes.</p> <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by blotto98 on 3-21-07 @ 11:48 AM</span><p>&nbsp;Miller stadium is smaller, but i think its one of the cooler new stadiums in league.&nbsp; My only problem is that the fans get outnumbered sometimes by the cubs and twins fans whenever they come into town. &nbsp; There is a loyal following but a winning season wouldn't hurt. &nbsp; </p>

[Gvac]

<p>I don't want to get my hopes up, but things are looking very promising in Cincinnati.&nbsp; I know we don't have the greatest starting rotation, but who does these days? </p><p>If the Cards could win it all last year, why not my Reds this year?&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

<strong>crb1</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>BoondockSaint</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br />I cant wait for the season to start already!! <p>Seriously. I love spring training when it starts but by the end of it I'm dying.</p><p>I totally agree, and I'd love to see them shorten by a week. By that last week, the players seem ready to go and fans are bored with Spring Training. So, playing 5-7 more meaningless games just seems a waste. </p><p>The problem is that this time is really needed for the pitchers to slowly get their pitch counts up, work in their curve and movement pitches, build up arm strength and speed with their fastball.&nbsp; Also, hitters adjust, older players take longer to get in shape and it's the time to try all your players and see how they stand up.&nbsp; </p>

[midwestjeff]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I don't want to get my hopes up, but things are looking very promising in Cincinnati.&nbsp; I know we don't have the greatest starting rotation, but who does these days? </p><p>If the Cards could win it all last year, why not my Reds this year?&nbsp;</p><p>because the cards are still in the central division.</p>

[Gvac]

<strong>midwestjeff</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I don't want to get my hopes up, but things are looking very promising in Cincinnati. I know we don't have the greatest starting rotation, but who does these days? </p><p>If the Cards could win it all last year, why not my Reds this year? </p><p>because the cards are still in the central division.</p><p>My point exactly. &nbsp;</p><p>Last year's final standings - </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>St. Louis &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 83-78</p><p>Houston &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 82-80</p><p>Cincinnati &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 80-82&nbsp;</p>

[midwestjeff]

<p>My point exactly. &nbsp;</p><p>Last year's final standings - </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>St. Louis &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 83-78</p><p>Houston &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 82-80</p><p>Cincinnati &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 80-82&nbsp;</p><p>good point but my point is that even in a horrible season the cards&nbsp;won the division. it's theirs. good luck taking it. </p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><p>For Met's fans:</p><p><strong>The plan for Zambrano:</strong> Considering the way Victor Zambrano has been pitching, the Blue Jays are seriously thinking about utilizing him as a starter. That doesn't necessarily mean he's in the running for a spot in the rotation right away, though. </p><p>Arnsberg said Toronto might consider keeping Zambrano, who is 10 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, in Dunedin for a month or so after Spring Training ends. That way, the pitcher could continue to build up his innings. Arnsberg added that the Jays also might try Zambrano in a few relief-type situations before the spring is over. </p><p>&quot;I think the best thing for Victor would be to be in a starting role,&quot; Arnsberg said. &quot;The best case scenario is that he stays in a starting role, where he gets his work days ... where you keep him rolling like we have this spring.&quot; </p><p>On Monday, Zambrano turned in four scoreless innings against the Yankees. For the spring, the 31-year-old pitcher has a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four appearances. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They said he was hiding injuries, so is he ready to break out with the Jays?&nbsp; One can only hope.&nbsp; He's been really good and pitched 4 innings against some yankee starters today and gave up nothing again.&nbsp; I'm really liking the way he's come back and Toronto might be a perfect place for him.&nbsp; He might end up being a steal, along with Okha.</p><p>no offense but i hope he fucks up his arm so bad that 10 tommy johns surgeries cant repair the damage and then he goes and gets hit by a bus but not killed only paralyzed then gets abused by one of those sick nurses that like to slowly torture their patients and eventually die</p><p>Being truthful, blaming Zambrano for being traded for is placing the blame in the wrong area if you ask me.&nbsp; Wasn't it the pitching coach and front office who made the move?&nbsp; I always have a problem when the player gets the blame for a bad move.&nbsp; I hate&nbsp;the Theodore move with the Avs, but realize it's Colorado's old GM that is truly to blame.&nbsp; Just a thought as it seems the guy tried to pitch through injury to make something happen with the Mets and risked his career in the process.&nbsp; Sure it'll go down as one hell&nbsp;of a terrible trade, but who is truly to blame?&nbsp; And could they have handled it any worse over time as well?</p><p>i dont blame him for the trade cause obviously he had nothing to do with it, its actually steve phillips fault there</p><p>but i do blame him for sucking ass and hardly pitching for us making the trade seem even worse</p>

[TheMojoPin]

<img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/TheMojoPin/225827.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="240" />

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/TheMojoPin/225827.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="240" /><p>&nbsp;Will Forte in a Cub Hat?? Why??</p>

[TheMojoPin]

I am hurt and insulted, sir.

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br />I am hurt and insulted, sir.<p><font size="5"><strong>Maybe</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>The</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>Dingo</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>Ate</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>Your</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>Sense</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>Of</strong></font></p><p><font size="5"><strong>Humor&nbsp;</strong></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Come on, you know you chuckled!!</p>

[Fallon]

<img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4448/mohoro4.png" border="0" />

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>Fallon</strong> wrote:<br /><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4448/mohoro4.png" border="0" width="320" height="198" /> <p>Holy Christ, I guffawed!&nbsp; Nice!&nbsp; Make it a sig pic, dammit!</p>

[grlNIN]

<p>Ban him.</p><p>Now. </p>

[TheMojoPin]

<p>Who can ban this lovable thug with the lovable mug that we love to hug?</p><p><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/TheMojoPin/224921.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></p><p><font size="7">AIM FOR THE CHIN, BOYS!!!</font></p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 3-23-07 @ 12:39 AM</span>

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Fallon</strong> wrote:<br /><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4448/mohoro4.png" border="0" width="320" height="198" /> <p>Holy Christ, I guffawed! Nice! Make it a sig pic, dammit!</p><p>&nbsp;Fallon should make another that says, </p><p><font size="5">MAYBE </font></p><p><font size="5">THE </font></p><p><font size="5">DINGO </font></p><p><font size="5">AT </font></p><p><font size="5">MY </font></p><p><font size="5">HETERO</font></p>

[TheMojoPin]

<p><strong><font size="7">MAYBE</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">THE</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">DINGO</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">SAYS</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">STOP</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">STEALING</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">MY</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">STOLEN</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="7">BIT.</font></strong></p>

[Kevin]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Who can ban this lovable thug with the lovable mug that we love to hug?</p><p><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/TheMojoPin/224921.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></p><p><font size="7">AIM FOR THE CHIN, BOYS!!!</font></p> <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 3-23-07 @ 12:39 AM</span><p>&nbsp;<font size="-1"><strong>Raine Wilson In a Cub Jersey??? WHY??</strong></font></p>

[TheMojoPin]

<strong>Kevin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Who can ban this lovable thug with the lovable mug that we love to hug?</p><p><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/TheMojoPin/224921.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="240" /></p><p><font size="7">AIM FOR THE CHIN, BOYS!!!</font></p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 3-23-07 @ 12:39 AM</span> <p>&nbsp;<font size="-1"><strong>Raine Wilson In a Cub Jersey??? WHY??</strong></font></p><p>Now you're just being nasty.</p>

[Fallon]

<img src="http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2999/moho2uc3.png" border="0" />

[Fallon]

<strong>TheMojoPin</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Fallon</strong> wrote:<br /><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4448/mohoro4.png" border="0" width="320" height="198" /> <p>Holy Christ, I guffawed! Nice! Make it a sig pic, dammit!</p><p>&nbsp;<img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/276/mojosigqv3.png" border="0" /></p>

[TheMojoPin]

<a href="mailto:!!@@#$##!@$!!!@!$!#!$~~@!!@!!@@@!@@~~~~!!!1 !!!!11111">!!@@#$##!@$!!!@!$!#!$~~@!!@!!@@@!@@~~~~!!!1!!!!111 11</a>!!

[ralphbxny]

My season tics have been shipped today....I cant wait!!! Thats when I really know baseball is here!!

[Ogre]

My season tics have been shipped today....I cant wait!!! Thats when I really know baseball is here!!

I got my cheap seats coming via FedEx. I am 4th row right on the left field foul pole. I will be attending the last opening day ever at RFK Stadium. I sprung for field box seats first baseline for that one. I know the stadium is old and crickety, but gawd how I love that place. No Yankees down here this year but plenty of Mets, Phillies and Braves games to be seen. Not to mention the Cubs on July the 4th. Counting down to April 2nd at 1:30 EST. DAMMMMMITTT what is taking so long.

[Bulldogcakes]

My season tics have been shipped today....I cant wait!!! Thats when I really know baseball is here!!

Picked mine up from UPS on Friday. Do you get the 8 half price midweek ticket vouchers with your package? I went down to the stadium on Saturday morning and got some tix for a White Sox game in August. Great seats too, considering how late it is to be buying them. All field level in the low 300's. Good foul ball seats.

[Kevin]

Wood's shoulder stiff day after rough outing (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2007/news/story?id=2813179)


MESA, Ariz. -- Kerry Wood's chances of being ready for Opening Day were dashed by another injury.

[TheMojoPin]

Wood's shoulder stiff day after rough outing (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2007/news/story?id=2813179)


MESA, Ariz. -- Kerry Wood's chances of being ready for Opening Day were dashed by another injury.

It's a bummer, but life goes on. They finally wised up and planned around him and Prior. If he can produce something, it's cake. If not, sorry to to see you go, Mr. Wood.

[cougarjake13]

It's a bummer, but life goes on. They finally wised up and planned around him and Prior. If he can produce something, it's cake. If not, sorry to to see you go, Mr. Wood.



ohhhhhh another bummer
prior sent to minors

http://http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/wires/03/28/2010.ap.bbn.cubs.prior.0258/

[TheMojoPin]

ohhhhhh another bummer
prior sent to minors

http://http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/wires/03/28/2010.ap.bbn.cubs.prior.0258/

Ohhhhhhhh, except it's not.

National sports media sucks. If these guys did their jobs, they'd realize this isn't some sudden shocking thing nor is it a huge deal disaster for the Cubs. Prior, after missing an entire year, has a slow spring. He's gotten better with each start. Wade Miller, however, has been better in his starts. Therefore, he gets the #5 slot. Prior is on pace to pitch in the bigs within 2-3 weeks of the season starting. He's having no health problems, and again, is getting better each outing.

He only pitched 3 innings today, but they pulled him at 60 pitches because there's no reason to press it already since sending him the minors has been all but announced for over a week now. 37 were strikes. He walked 2, gave up 2 hits and had 3 strikeouts. 3 runs were scored, but all 3 were unearned thanks to OF butcher Cliff Floyd (2 errors) and Soriano with a bad throw.

This is why they signed Lilly, Marquis and Miller. They're not scrambling to find green rookies to fill a spot. Prior hasn't had any setbacks this spring and should be starting in the bigs by the end of April, hopefully taking a job from that monster Marquis.

Best part about optinioning him is that the Cubs get him through 2008 due to his service time. YOINK!

[Kevin]

Ohhhhhhhh, except it's not.

National sports media sucks. If these guys did their jobs, they'd realize this isn't some sudden shocking thing nor is it a huge deal disaster for the Cubs. Prior, after missing an entire year, has a slow spring. He's gotten better with each start. Wade Miller, however, has been better in his starts. Therefore, he gets the #5 slot. Prior is on pace to pitch in the bigs within 2-3 weeks of the season starting. He's having no health problems, and again, is getting better each outing.

He only pitched 3 innings today, but they pulled him at 60 pitches because there's no reason to press it already since sending him the minors has been all but announced for over a week now. 37 were strikes. He walked 2, gave up 2 hits and had 3 strikeouts. 3 runs were scored, but all 3 were unearned thanks to OF butcher Cliff Floyd (2 errors) and Soriano with a bad throw.

This is why they signed Lilly, Marquis and Miller. They're not scrambling to find green rookies to fill a spot. Prior hasn't had any setbacks this spring and should be starting in the bigs by the end of April, hopefully taking a job from that monster Marquis.

Best part about optinioning him is that the Cubs get him through 2008 due to his service time. YOINK!

MAYBE
THE
DINGO


Na.... Nevermind...

[TheMojoPin]

What have I wrought?

[Bossanova]

As a Mets fan who sat and waited for Pulsipher,Wilson, and Izzy. I never get to excited on young arms. I know its different in the respect that the Mets guys never got going, but I didn't foolow the hype of Wood and Prior. Yes they have talent, but nothing is going to happen. Injuries never quite heal right for a pitcher.

[TheMojoPin]

As a Mets fan who sat and waited for Pulsipher,Wilson, and Izzy. I never get to excited on young arms. I know its different in the respect that the Mets guys never got going, but I didn't foolow the hype of Wood and Prior. Yes they have talent, but nothing is going to happen. Injuries never quite heal right for a pitcher.

Most pitchers have serious injuries during their careers. Most of them find a way back. Wood and Prior are two completely different cases. Wood is in his early 30's and has had bad mechanics his entire life. Prior has excellent mechanics and suffered two fluke accidents on the field. He fought back from both of those and pitched very well. There's a very good chance he'll do the same here. No, he might not be as dominant as he was before, but he can still be a very good to great pitcher.

[K.C.]

The problem, though, is that Prior's problems may transcend injuries...I've read where a few people suspect because he's been so snake-bitten that it's messing up his psyche.

And if that's true, say hello to the next Rick Ankiel.

[cougarjake13]

The problem, though, is that Prior's problems may transcend injuries...I've read where a few people suspect because he's been so snake-bitten that it's messing up his psyche.

And if that's true, say hello to the next Rick Ankiel.

only thing is ankiel was never as good as prior is/was

[TheMojoPin]

The problem, though, is that Prior's problems may transcend injuries...I've read where a few people suspect because he's been so snake-bitten that it's messing up his psyche.

And if that's true, say hello to the next Rick Ankiel.

I agree. I and a lot of other people think that his slow start this year is in large part to his mentality. Nobody wants to get hurt, and for a guy who pitched so relatively flawlessly growing up, I think he kind of panics when he feels any kind of pain in relation to his pitching. Not to downplay the physical part of it...it definitely shows that he's working his strength back up...but more of his control for his filthier stuff I think is based more on him not willing to totally cut loose. That said, I'd be much more worried if he was showing he couldn't do it at all or wasn't getting better. Since he is improving with each start and each of his pitches are working at least some of the time, I feel pretty confident in the estimation that he'll be out there in about 3 weeks.

[epo]

I agree. I and a lot of other people think that his slow start this year is in large part to his mentality. Nobody wants to get hurt, and for a guy who pitched so relatively flawlessly growing up, I think he kind of panics when he feels any kind of pain in relation to his pitching. Not to downplay the physical part of it...it definitely shows that he's working his strength back up...but more of his control for his filthier stuff I think is based more on him not willing to totally cut loose. That said, I'd be much more worried if he was showing he couldn't do it at all or wasn't getting better. Since he is improving with each start and each of his pitches are working at least some of the time, I feel pretty confident in the estimation that he'll be out there in about 3 weeks.

I've heard rumours for a long time that Prior was an HGH guy. Could this all be biting him in the arse.

I always loved the guy and thought his mechanics were incredible, but now I'm starting to wonder.

[crb1]

I've heard rumours for a long time that Prior was an HGH guy. Could this all be biting him in the arse.

I always loved the guy and thought his mechanics were incredible, but now I'm starting to wonder.

I've heard that before too, but it came from Jack McDowell who seemed just bitter in general. I think ol' Black Jack was a little pissed at how his career had fizzled.

I've never seen anything to suggest that Prior was on steroids and/or HGH. He just looks like another young pitcher with a lot of promise that was taken down by injuries. MLB history is littered with guys like him (e.g. Mark Fidrych, Brien Taylor, and the immortal Steve Dalkowski).

[TheMojoPin]

If any baseball fans are home with not much do, the Cubs are playing the Mariners in Vegas and it's being broadcast nationally on WGN, starting now (10:15 PM EST).

[BoondockSaint]

If any baseball fans are home with not much do, the Cubs are playing the Mariners in Vegas and it's being broadcast nationally on WGN, starting now (10:15 PM EST).


Thanks for the heads up. I'm bored as fuck.

[TheMojoPin]

Man, the Cubs are choclate-y delicious.

[Kevin]

If any baseball fans are home with not much do, the Cubs are playing the Mariners in Vegas and it's being broadcast nationally on WGN, starting now (10:15 PM EST).

Too Bad Crapavision does not carry WGN..

[TheMojoPin]

Too Bad Crapavision does not carry WGN..

Wow, I figured WGN was a gimme in most cable packages at this point.

Cubs have some serious pop in their lineup. I'm gonna love DH games like this when they can have both Murton and Floyd hitting.

[cougarjake13]

Wow, I figured WGN was a gimme in most cable packages at this point.

Cubs have some serious pop in their lineup. I'm gonna love DH games like this when they can have both Murton and Floyd hitting.

yeh i love it, with wgn cubs, and atlanta tnt and the marlins channel i get a lot of mets games that arent on espn

i wish i could get the mets channel sny or whatever it is

[Kevin]

Mojo... I have been playin MLB the show... I am a pitchin pros for the Cubs... Your AA is pretty good, in the game, but your AAA is a disaster.. Is it the same way in real life??

[BoondockSaint]

yeh i love it, with wgn cubs, and atlanta tnt and the marlins channel i get a lot of mets games that arent on espn

i wish i could get the mets channel sny or whatever it is

Why not get the baseball package? If you have DirecTV that is.

With SNY, YES, ESPN and WGN I have more baseball then I can watch most nights. And that is saying alot because I'll watch anything. I'm even watching the Indians-Cardinals game on ESPN right now.

[TheMojoPin]

Mojo... I have been playin MLB the show... I am a pitchin pros for the Cubs... Your AA is pretty good, in the game, but your AAA is a disaster.. Is it the same way in real life??

Pitching-wise, the Cubs' system is easily in the top 3. Offensively, they're likely right near the bottom.

[Kevin]

Pitching-wise, the Cubs' system is easily in the top 3. Offensively, they're likely right near the bottom.

Yea, that's about right. I always pitch gems and get no dec because the AAA offense blows ass

[Galway]

The Cubs can't win with Ted Lilly in their top three starter spot. At least you can drown your sorrows at the weiner circle.

[cougarjake13]

Why not get the baseball package? If you have DirecTV that is.

With SNY, YES, ESPN and WGN I have more baseball then I can watch most nights. And that is saying alot because I'll watch anything. I'm even watching the Indians-Cardinals game on ESPN right now.

i dont have it
i have cable, i bought it last year but hardly watched any games

[BoondockSaint]

i dont have it
i have cable, i bought it last year but hardly watched any games

Why not? Do you mean out of all the games or you hardly watched any Mets games?

[cougarjake13]

Why not? Do you mean out of all the games or you hardly watched any Mets games?


the mets games

between my work schedule and having to go to sleep around 8 to get up for work sometimes i hardly got a chance to see many games

[Kevin]

the mets games

between my work schedule and having to go to sleep around 8 to get up for work sometimes i hardly got a chance to see many games

Bandwagoner... You only watched games that they were leading 7-0...






















In the 7th:happy:

[ralphbxny]

Im counting the hours now!!!!

[cougarjake13]

4 hours to go biotches !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheMojoPin]

I hate the Mets, but I hate the Cardinals even more, so you homos better beat the crap out of those Trashbirds.

[cougarjake13]

I hate the Mets, but I hate the Cardinals even more, so you homos better beat the crap out of those Trashbirds.

i think we'll be okay
glavine vs carpenter should be a great matchup

[johnniewalker]

I love kruk's new hair style. Trendy as shit. Ha.

[patsopinion]

a's are going to go all the way

[El Mudo]

This is a real nice piece ESPN.com did on DodgerTown.... (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=dodgertown)

[MHasegawa]

a's are going to go all the way

nice, im not the only A's fan anymore

[crb1]

Looks like the Cubs will be sold. Mojo, thoughts? Good, bad, or indifferent?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2821964

[TheMojoPin]

Looks like the Cubs will be sold. Mojo, thoughts? Good, bad, or indifferent?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2821964

Mixed, honestly. Now I see why they opened the purse strings...with the team they have now, the Cubs are apparently valued around $600 million dollars.

If a Mark Cuban-type owner swoops in and gets them and is passionate about seeing this team win, this is awesome. The Tribune lacked that personal stake in team ownership that drives some of these owners to really try and put together a good team. That said, however, there are a lot of bad owners out there who ruin teams, and the Cubs are obviously very ruin-able. They still make a lot of money even when they're losing, so I'd hate to have someone a la Peter Angelos pick them up and slash payroll and just focus on making a profit first and quality baseball secondary at best.

This is gonna be verrrrrrrrrrry interesting.

[Earlshog]

NL
East - NY
Central - Milwaukee
West - LA
wildcard - Arizona

AL
East - Boston
Central - Cleveland
West - LA
wildcard - Texas

[crb1]

Mixed, honestly. Now I see why they opened the purse strings...with the team they have now, the Cubs are apparently valued around $600 million dollars.

If a Mark Cuban-type owner swoops in and gets them and is passionate about seeing this team win, this is awesome. The Tribune lacked that personal stake in team ownership that drives some of these owners to really try and put together a good team. That said, however, there are a lot of bad owners out there who ruin teams, and the Cubs are obviously very ruin-able. They still make a lot of money even when they're losing, so I'd hate to have someone a la Peter Angelos pick them up and slash payroll and just focus on making a profit first and quality baseball secondary at best.

This is gonna be verrrrrrrrrrry interesting.

It all depends on the buyer. A corporate group will be more interested in turning a profit, but the Cubs bring in enough revenue to have a big payroll and still make money.

If it's one rich guy (e.g. Arte Moreno, Steinbrenner, etc.), it's anyone's guess as to what will happen. You could wind up with a guy like Angelos that is clueless, yet holds up every single decision the team makes, or a more hands off owner that lets the GM build the team.

Unless they wind up with an Angelos-type owner, I think they'll be fine.

[Doogie]

Whoooo fucking hoooo!!! I got my Mets tickets today, complete with a media guide and pre paid parking!! Just a fucking great day.

[johnniewalker]

Sheets pitches a gem! Complete game 2 hitter. I kind of forgot that we had estrada, when was last time we had a catcher that could hit. It's kind of nice. I hope and pray sheets can stay healthy this year.

[epo]

Sheets pitches a gem! Complete game 2 hitter. I kind of forgot that we had estrada, when was last time we had a catcher that could hit. It's kind of nice. I hope and pray sheets can stay healthy this year.

I just got home from Miller Park and let me say I don't know if the Dodgers are that bad or the Brewers are that good. Sheets was effective, throwing a 2-hitter on 106 pitches. And the offense was scoring at will.

The last Milwaukee catcher that could hit was a young BJ Surhoff, so it's been a while. Let's go Brew Crew!

[TheMojoPin]

Happy opening day win, Gvac.

I'm dead serious when I say I wanted the Cubs to lose. The last 4 opening days under Baker the Cubs won huge and the seasons ended up being the biggest heartaches in a lonnnnnng time. I take an opening day loss hopefully as an omen of things changing.

Hey, I take what I can get.

[cougarjake13]

I just got home from Miller Park and let me say I don't know if the Dodgers are that bad or the Brewers are that good. Sheets was effective, throwing a 2-hitter on 106 pitches. And the offense was scoring at will.

The last Milwaukee catcher that could hit was a young BJ Surhoff, so it's been a while. Let's go Brew Crew!


what about dave nilsson ?????

http://www.baseball-reference.com/n/nilssda01.shtml

[epo]

what about dave nilsson ?????

http://www.baseball-reference.com/n/nilssda01.shtml

Great catch, I never think about Nilsson. He was a god awful catcher, but he could hit.

[Marc with a c]

it was weird to see griffey in right.

[Kevin]

it was weird to see griffey in right.

Even weirder watching him actually playing.

[cougarjake13]

Great catch, I never think about Nilsson. He was a god awful catcher, but he could hit.

i wonder what happened to him ???

[epo]

i wonder what happened to him ???

As I remember it Nilsson owned a team in the Australian leagues and went to go play for them & run the team.

By the time he left all he could do was DH as his legs were shot.

[cougarjake13]

As I remember it Nilsson owned a team in the Australian leagues and went to go play for them & run the team.

By the time he left all he could do was DH as his legs were shot.

ahh gotcha

[Cleophus James]

hahaha
Sammy Sosa classic!
first at bat
pitch one in!
pitch 2 high strike and sosa looks back at the umpire like hes crazy
pitch 3-5 breaking balls away till he strikes out
HAHAA

[cougarjake13]

hahaha
Sammy Sosa classic!
first at bat
pitch one in!
pitch 2 high strike and sosa looks back at the umpire like hes crazy
pitch 3-5 breaking balls away till he strikes out
HAHAA

i hope he hits 11 homers and never hits another and gets stuck on 599

[Bossanova]

I hope he hits number 600 and after he touches the plate the ump finds cork on the plate from his bat

[cougarjake13]

I hope he hits number 600 and after he touches the plate the ump finds cork on the plate from his bat

he still get the joy of running around the bases before getting caught

i dont even want him to get that close

[BoondockSaint]

I hope he hits it against the Yanks and Giambi hi-fives him as he comes around first.

[Kevin]

I hope he hits it against the Yanks and Giambi hi-fives him as he comes around first.

Giambi is not on roids anymore.....







































He is on HGH. GET IT RIGHT!!

[cougarjake13]

I hope he hits it against the Yanks and Giambi hi-fives him as he comes around first.

only if both their arms fall apart after the impact and blood sprays across the infield

[Kevin]

Did Espn, put Figure skating, over baseball on ESPN?? WTF??

[BoondockSaint]

Did Espn, put Figure skating, over baseball on ESPN?? WTF??

It's on ESPN2.

[Kevin]

It's on ESPN2.

Yea, i know, but why not put figure skating, on ESPN2??

[BoondockSaint]

Yea, i know, but why not put figure skating, on ESPN2??

Because they had College Gameday on until 9.

[Kevin]

Because they had College Gameday on until 9.

Ohh, OK, makes sense then.

[cougarjake13]

Because they had College Gameday on until 9.

so what once thats over just make the switch

[BoondockSaint]

so what once thats over just make the switch

But then you don't have Sportscenter on until 1am. Maybe they would normaly do that but with the title game tonight I think you want Sportscenter on before then.

[cougarjake13]

But then you don't have Sportscenter on until 1am. Maybe they would normaly do that but with the title game tonight I think you want Sportscenter on before then.

oh yeh that makes sense

[Kevin]

The Cubs are reported to be worth 500million dollar... But once the season starts.. That will drop to about 80 bucks


Conan.

[johnniewalker]

The Cubs are reported to be worth 500million dollar... But once the season starts.. That will drop to about 80 bucks


Conan.

ha, very funny.

[TheMojoPin]

ha, very funny.

I larffed.

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[johnniewalker]

Rip those motherfuckers, rip those cocksuckers!

[TheMojoPin]

He is right. We're all a bunch of jobless layabouts here.

[epo]

I'm not stopping until they lose.

http://www.ssur.org/articles/images/MilwaukeeBrewers_PL_1970-1984.jpg

2-0 baby!

[johnniewalker]

Good to see the bullpen hold up, and t-bow not get rocked. I'm getting out my turnbow jersey to stay. Go Brew!

[epo]

Good to see the bullpen hold up, and t-bow not get rocked. I'm getting out my turnbow jersey to stay. Go Brew!

Turnbow looked great, even hitting the slider for a third strike to end the eighth. If Turnbow & Cordero are both throwing well that bullpen is gonna be amazing.

[El Mudo]

Ian Snell is a REALLY good pitcher...

[Crippler]

11 K's in 6 innings, while throwing less than 90 pitches...not a bad showing.

[cougarjake13]

I'm not stopping until they lose.

http://www.ssur.org/articles/images/MilwaukeeBrewers_PL_1970-1984.jpg

2-0 baby!

i like the old logo but the new colors

[cougarjake13]

I'm going to try and keep this up all season

under the tv title rules the cardinals have come into the season as champs, mets have won the first 2 and are the current champs

ill do it game by game all the way til the last day of the season and see who comes out on top

[cougarjake13]

bonds hits his first homer tonight

only trails by 20

[Bossanova]

Cougar, you will be very busy

[cougarjake13]

Cougar, you will be very busy

nahh

not if the mets go 162-0


but seriously it wont be that hard cause i can always backtrack and see who had it at my last post and just move forward from there

plus im sure others will help out

[Bossanova]

I'll be here if you need me. You are right though, 162-0 should make it easy on you

[cougarjake13]

fuck scott spezio nad his fucking dyed soulpatch

i wish he woulda broke his ankle trotting out to his dad

[cougarjake13]

I'll be here if you need me. You are right though, 162-0 should make it easy on you

cool

id think it be awesome if any team made it to 20-0

[Kevin]

MLB and cable reach a deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2826280)

I bought the MLB.TV package so ehh... Its 90 bucks.. and the cable is 159.. And i can watch the MLB.Tv anywhere i want.. so ehhh.. Its good news for cable customers though.

[Bossanova]

SWEEP of the champs. Great start for the Mets

[cougarjake13]

MLB and cable reach a deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2826280)

I bought the MLB.TV package so ehh... Its 90 bucks.. and the cable is 159.. And i can watch the MLB.Tv anywhere i want.. so ehhh.. Its good news for cable customers though.

with the mets being good last year it looks like ill get to see a bunch of mets games this year so im not gonna buy it

[cougarjake13]

SWEEP of the champs. Great start for the Mets

http://www.wfrfire.com/website/misc/tools/broom_big.jpg

[midwestjeff]

that just hurts.

[epo]

Dammit, my Brewers lose 5-4. But I can't complain, they're 2-1, the Cardinals are 0-3 and the Cubs are coming to town.

http://www.unusualcandor.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/thumb_gaybar.jpg

[johnniewalker]

Dammit, my Brewers lose 5-4. But I can't complain, they're 2-1, the Cardinals are 0-3 and the Cubs are coming to town.

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It sucks, but the hits are coming and the pitching has been pretty strong. Not many teams have that much power in the middle infield, I hope jj hardy can keep it up.

[TheMojoPin]

Dammit, my Brewers lose 5-4. But I can't complain, they're 2-1, the Cardinals are 0-3 and the Cubs are coming to town.

If the Brewers pitching can stay healthy, the NL central is gonna be a knockdown-drag out between pretty much everyone except the Pirates.

[crb1]

Interesting article on the actual benefits, or lack thereof, from HGH use...

http://www.sabernomics.com/sabernomics/index.php/2007/04/i-dont-worry-about-hgh-in-baseball-and-neither-should-you/

[cougarjake13]

that just hurts.

sorry man but its only april its not like you're a pirates or d rays fan

[J.Clints]

If the Brewers pitching can stay healthy, the NL central is gonna be a knockdown-drag out between pretty much everyone except the Pirates.

I think it will be the best race in baseball

[midwestjeff]

will we be racing to 85 wins or will it take 100 to clinch? by beating up on each other it could make the final win total lower.

[J.Clints]

will we be racing to 85 wins or will it take 100 to clinch? by beating up on each other it could make the final win total lower.

Lucky if the winner has 85.

[cougarjake13]

Lucky if the winner has 85.

winner will be at exactly 81-81