*2010 MLB Thread* - Page 21

The Poet · 07-29-2010, 03:18 PM

O's have hired Buck Showalter to manage their team to another gawd-awful season.

kelmac07 · 07-29-2010, 08:03 PM

Here's to hoping the Braves CAVE IN!! Otherwise, my Mets will have no chance to make the playoffs.

VirtualSmitty · 07-30-2010, 08:42 PM

Looks like Austin Kearns and Lance Berkman will both be in pinstripes soon.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Looks like Austin Kearns and Lance Berkman will both be in pinstripes soon.

Done...and Kerry Wood.

What is Wood gonna do for them? Be King of the DL?

3SmokesaRound · 07-31-2010, 07:46 PM

Wish the Giants would have brought in Downs, but at least they got lefty bullpen help. I'm almost happy they didn't bring in another bat, because their chemistry hasn't been better all season and they are as deep as any team in the majors. Someone new is winning almost every game for them, and their pitching is still solid. Go Giants!!

kelmac07 · 07-31-2010, 07:51 PM

And the Mets get....

NOBODY!!!

Let's see if this seals Minayas fate...and job!!!

3SmokesaRound · 07-31-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

And the Mets get....

NOBODY!!!

Let's see if this seals Minayas fate...and job!!!

Yeah, he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Too far out to justify a move and then not make the playoffs. There's always next year Mac

Superbad · 07-31-2010, 07:57 PM

You guys might be the right audience for this question. Why does MLB not have a standard field size? It seems advantageous to play for a team who has a shorter distance to the back wall. Over time you would get more home runs.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

You guys might be the right audience for this question. Why does MLB not have a standard field size? It seems advantageous to play for a team who has a shorter distance to the back wall. Over time you would get more home runs.

Bobby...GREAT question. However, I have no answer. Might wanna ask a Yankees fan...318 down the right field line. Citifield is HUGE and we still can't keep opposing batters from taking us deep (but we can't seem to hit it out).

Superbad · 07-31-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Bobby...GREAT question. However, I have no answer. Might wanna ask a Yankees fan...318 down the right field line. Citifield is HUGE and we still can't keep opposing batters from taking us deep (but we can't seem to hit it our).

Exactly. Btw my wife was a mets fan growing up. She is a big rays fan now that we have a home team.

Superbad · 07-31-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

Exactly. Btw my wife was a mets fan growing up. She is a big rays fan now that we have a home team.

She wanted to add that she hates the Yankees!

kelmac07 · 07-31-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

She wanted to add that she hates the Yankees!

I like her already Bobby!!

VirtualSmitty · 07-31-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

Exactly. Btw my wife was a mets fan growing up. She is a big rays fan now that we have a home team.

The Rays have fans? Jeez, judging by the last two games it looked like most of the crowd were Yanks fans

Superbad · 07-31-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

The Rays have fans? Jeez, judging by the last two games it looked like most of the crowd were Yanks fans

Too many transplants down here in FL. They never give up their original home teams. We had season tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning for 11years. Everytime the Red Wings came to town, more red in the stands than anything. You would have sworn it was a game in Detroit. I was born in Detroit but I wore my lightning stuff, and rooted for the lightning.

3SmokesaRound · 07-31-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Bobby...GREAT question. However, I have no answer. Might wanna ask a Yankees fan...318 down the right field line. Citifield is HUGE and we still can't keep opposing batters from taking us deep (but we can't seem to hit it our).

AT&T is one of the toughest places to hit HR's, especially to right center and RF too. If Bonds played in the Evil Empire stadium he would have hit 1000 HR's.

I would agree that it would make sense to have regulational dimensions of a ballpark, but that is also what kind of makes different ballparks unique. However, one could also bring up the arguement that different elevations, wind patterns, temperature etc. all factor into how far a ball travels. I don't see it ever happening.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2010, 08:46 PM

Oh...and when will Arod hit #600????

WHO CARES!!!!

MedicCook · 07-31-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Oh...and when will Arod hit #600????

WHO CARES!!!!

Who's this A-Rod you speak of?

VirtualSmitty · 08-01-2010, 09:36 AM

So with the non waiver trade deadline over and the flurry of moves that occurred the last few days, who is everyones picks for winners and losers? My thoughts:

Biggest Winners

The Rangers. I still can't believe how active they have been. Player gets hurt, get another one. Lee, Cantu, Guzman, and Molina? They making a serious push.

The Yankees. Not much to say here. Best team in baseball got better with Berkman as the new DH, Wood taking Parks spot (anyone would be an upgrade over him), and Kearns off the bench.

The Dodgers. They certainly got a bit better. Rotation help with Lilly, bullpen help with Dotel, bench help with Podsednik, and a pretty serviceable second baseman in Theriot.

Biggest Losers

The Giants. So much pitching, one of the few teams that could have moved a big league starter and a few prospects without any ill effects for a big bat like Adam Dunn and they failed to do so. San Diego got a little better, the Dodgers got quite a bit better, the Giants did nothing but add two middle relievers. Because pitching is such a problem there.

The White Sox. Only because GM Ken Williams was so vocal and so confident he was gonna land that big bat they needed so badly. First we heard that he was confident he was going to have either Prince Fielder or Adam Dunn for sure. Neither of those worked out. Then a last minute deal for Lance Berkman who canned it because he didn't want to play there. The end result? Williams did nothing.

The Rays. They have an awesome team team. They play good baseball, and they have to because they have some big name free agents who they probably aren't going to resign. Odds are next year they aren't going to be as good. So this is their year to make that push. Ownership talked about how willing they were to increase payroll temporarily to get that extra bat they needed in that lineup. And they did make a move. They picked up struggling Dbacks former closer Chad Qualls who has been nothing short of awful this season. Not what I expected.

So have at it. Who did you think made out big and who got burned?

Starscream · 08-04-2010, 01:57 PM

A-Rod hits 600...

The Poet · 08-04-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

A-Rod hits 600...

OK, I understand you don't like the guy . . . hell, I don't like him much either . . . but is that really the proper response? Give the man some props for being the youngest to hit 600, at least for one day anyway.

Just my

, and worth every penny.

07-29-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread O's have hired Buck Showalter to manage their team to another gawd-awful season.

07-29-2010, 08:03 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Here's to hoping the Braves CAVE IN!! Otherwise, my Mets will have no chance to make the playoffs. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-30-2010, 08:42 PM	#3
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Looks like Austin Kearns and Lance Berkman will both be in pinstripes soon. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

07-31-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
3SmokesaRound CCCC Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bill Location: CA Posts: 685 Trading: (48)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Wish the Giants would have brought in Downs, but at least they got lefty bullpen help. I'm almost happy they didn't bring in another bat, because their chemistry hasn't been better all season and they are as deep as any team in the majors. Someone new is winning almost every game for them, and their pitching is still solid. Go Giants!!

07-31-2010, 07:57 PM	#8
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread You guys might be the right audience for this question. Why does MLB not have a standard field size? It seems advantageous to play for a team who has a shorter distance to the back wall. Over time you would get more home runs.

07-31-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread And the Mets get.... NOBODY!!! Let's see if this seals Minayas fate...and job!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-31-2010, 08:46 PM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Oh...and when will Arod hit #600???? WHO CARES!!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-01-2010, 09:36 AM	#18
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread So with the non waiver trade deadline over and the flurry of moves that occurred the last few days, who is everyones picks for winners and losers? My thoughts: Biggest Winners The Rangers. I still can't believe how active they have been. Player gets hurt, get another one. Lee, Cantu, Guzman, and Molina? They making a serious push. The Yankees. Not much to say here. Best team in baseball got better with Berkman as the new DH, Wood taking Parks spot (anyone would be an upgrade over him), and Kearns off the bench. The Dodgers. They certainly got a bit better. Rotation help with Lilly, bullpen help with Dotel, bench help with Podsednik, and a pretty serviceable second baseman in Theriot. Biggest Losers The Giants. So much pitching, one of the few teams that could have moved a big league starter and a few prospects without any ill effects for a big bat like Adam Dunn and they failed to do so. San Diego got a little better, the Dodgers got quite a bit better, the Giants did nothing but add two middle relievers. Because pitching is such a problem there. The White Sox. Only because GM Ken Williams was so vocal and so confident he was gonna land that big bat they needed so badly. First we heard that he was confident he was going to have either Prince Fielder or Adam Dunn for sure. Neither of those worked out. Then a last minute deal for Lance Berkman who canned it because he didn't want to play there. The end result? Williams did nothing. The Rays. They have an awesome team team. They play good baseball, and they have to because they have some big name free agents who they probably aren't going to resign. Odds are next year they aren't going to be as good. So this is their year to make that push. Ownership talked about how willing they were to increase payroll temporarily to get that extra bat they needed in that lineup. And they did make a move. They picked up struggling Dbacks former closer Chad Qualls who has been nothing short of awful this season. Not what I expected. So have at it. Who did you think made out big and who got burned? __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

08-04-2010, 01:57 PM	#19
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread A-Rod hits 600... __________________ Insert quote here.