MLB 2012 Thread

[Ahbroody]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Even though I am a Tigers fan, I disagree with the league having the higher seeded teams start on the road. Gives the underdog team a better chance to take a 2-0 lead to the favorite's barn.

Which is exactly what I hope the Tigers do to the A's.

Underdog? Most I have seen don't think the Tigers are the underdog. How can a team composed of a large number of AAA ball players at season start and the lowest salary in the major leagues be the favorite? For a large number of these kids its there first year and first post season experience. I have heard many think they may fold if they go down 0-1. Which is a very strong possibility. Is Tiger media trying to play the underdog card?

Interesting wild card games. I'm liking the A's or O's to advance and the Cards or Giants for the NL.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Underdog? Most I have seen don't think the Tigers are the underdog. How can a team composed of a large number of AAA ball players at season start and the lowest salary in the major leagues be the favorite? For a large number of these kids its there first year and first post season experience. I have heard many think they may fold if they go down 0-1. Which is a very strong possibility. Is Tiger media trying to play the underdog card?

I'm in Chicago, so I don't know, Mike.

I based favorite on better record overall, better record in September, better record in close games. I guess I should have said "lower seeded" rather than favorite. Let's Go Red Wings!

[Ahbroody]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I'm in Chicago, so I don't know, Mike.

I based favorite on better record overall, better record in September, better record in close games. I guess I should have said "lower seeded" rather than favorite. Let's Go Red Wings!

I know where you live buddy. I got your address and ain't affraid to use it. Redwings? Odd for a Hawks fan. Seem to recall the Chant "Detroit Sucks" starting there.


What a focking joke of a game Reynolds is calling. Verlander doesn't even have to throw strikes. I like how they stopped showing 3rd strike replay calls as their have been some horrible called 3rd strikes.

[CigarSquid]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

I know where you live buddy. I got your address and ain't affraid to use it. Redwings? Odd for a Hawks fan. Seem to recall the Chant "Detroit Sucks" starting there.


What a focking joke of a game Reynolds is calling. Verlander doesn't even have to throw strikes. I like how they stopped showing 3rd strike replay calls as their have been some horrible called 3rd strikes.

Right? What a joke. Horrible calls on some of those strikes.

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

What a focking joke of a game Reynolds is calling. Verlander doesn't even have to throw strikes. I like how they stopped showing 3rd strike replay calls as their have been some horrible called 3rd strikes.

I have to agree here!
Justin Verlander was the first man to ever get a handjob from 60ft 6inches away.
You can't get down on the A's, all any team is looking for is a split.
You lose game one, on the road, with the other teams ace on the hill, not the end of the world.
Just make sure you get game 2!


Nice job by the Reds, last night.
You lose your ace, in the first, on the road and still manage pull out a win.
Seeing him leave the mound brought back all the bad memories of the 03 World Series, game 5, when David Wells bailed on the Yanks.

Gonna make sure I have fresh batteries in the remote today!
Between NFL and 4 MLB games, I plan on doing a lot of channel changing.

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

I know where you live buddy. I got your address and ain't affraid to use it. Redwings? Odd for a Hawks fan. Seem to recall the Chant "Detroit Sucks" starting there.


What a focking joke of a game Reynolds is calling. Verlander doesn't even have to throw strikes. I like how they stopped showing 3rd strike replay calls as their have been some horrible called 3rd strikes.

I saw one strike 3 called on Verlander's fastball and it was up by the batters neck almost

[357]

Originally Posted by garryyjr

How about the guy in the middle of that pile.. You recognize him?


Or doing the................

I used to think Inge was a good guy but he made a number of really shady statements. Basically blamed his poor performance, for the past 2-3 years, on lack of consistent playing time, weather, and the toothfairy. He WAS a huge fan favorite before he started that crap. By the end he had turned loyal fans against him. It eventually got so bad he was booed every time he took the plate. I hate to say it but I too like him and was turned off by his statements. Glad he's gone. Good luck with him.

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

What a focking joke of a game Reynolds is calling. Verlander doesn't even have to throw strikes. I like how they stopped showing 3rd strike replay calls as their have been some horrible called 3rd strikes.

I don't know what you're talking about. I watched the game. Sure there were a few questionable calls on balls/strikes but so many people take the stupid box graphic as gospel. Please don't. IMO it's usually indicitive as to where the ball's at when it's caught, not when it was over the plate.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by 357

... so many people take the stupid box graphic as gospel. Please don't. IMO it's usually indicitive of nothing.

fixed!