MLB 2013 Thread - Page 16

mahtofire14 · 08-12-2013, 11:55 PM

My Twins finally have a pitcher worth watching right now and he's only pitched two games in the bigs. First game Andrew Albers went 8 1/3 0 ER 4 hits and tonight he pitched a two hit shutout. His first two games in the bigs. Having flashbacks to Maddox as he hits his spots and tops out at around 87 mph. Great to watch though.

icehog3 · 08-13-2013, 08:30 AM

Only 353 wins to go to catch Maddux!

Hopefully we'll get to see him next time the Twins play Detroit, be curious to see how he fares.....sounds like a good prospect, Pete.

mahtofire14 · 08-13-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Only 353 wins to go to catch Maddux!

Hopefully we'll get to see him next time the Twins play Detroit, be curious to see how he fares.....sounds like a good prospect, Pete.

Definitely not Maddox yet. But pitching style and mechanics mirror him.

shilala · 08-13-2013, 10:03 AM

I can remember sitting and watching Greg Maddux pitch game after game. His control was insane. He didn't need to power through anyone, he just picked batters apart. He knew what they were thinking before they even thought it.
I've not seen anyone even close since he retired. It'd be nice to see someone come along and fill those shoes, just for the sheer pleasure of watching him.

kelmac07 · 08-13-2013, 10:10 AM

Maddux got a ton of "neighborhood" calls in his time. Not taking anything away from him, as he was a finese pitcher and a damn good one. But umpires strike zones were a lot wider when Maddux (and other big name pitchers for that matter) pitched. The case cannot be said today with "strike-zone", "Fox pitching zone" and all these other automated strike zone charts they use. He was a beast for only throwing 86-87 MPH.

Trust me...he whipped my Mets plenty of times.

mahtofire14 · 08-13-2013, 10:25 AM

I'm one of the biggest baseball fans out there. Played high level college baseball and from the pros even into college the umpires give preference to the top batters and pitcher over say rookies or lower level players. Always really bugged me.

357 · 08-19-2013, 12:32 PM

So glad my Tigs took the 5 game series against the Royals. Loved Miggy's walkoff HR in game 4. Absolutely clutch.

357 · 08-19-2013, 12:32 PM

Then he hit a two-run HR in his next at bat in game 5, followed by an RBI double. Needless to say he received an intentional walk on his next at bat.

icehog3 · 08-19-2013, 03:04 PM

Tigers looking like an October team.

CigarSquid · 08-20-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Tigers looking like an October team.

Yea.. With the way they have been playing.. and the little down slide my A's have had.. Might as well send me you address so I can get that 5er out soon.

Why did i bet you...............AGAIN?

CigarSquid · 08-28-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Tigers looking like an October team.

2 down, 1 more, but I would love to take the next 2.

I missed the game due to a meeting. Verlander wasn't himself from what I seen on ESPN.

CigarSquid · 08-27-2013, 08:09 AM

1 down.. Only need 2 more! Let's Go Oakland!

jonumberone · 08-28-2013, 04:44 AM

I was kind of shocked to hear that Alfonso Soriano's second HR yesterday was the 400th of his career.
I stopped following him by the time he made it to the Cubbies, and always had the impression that he wasn't a good player for them.
400 HR is a nice career and I don't see any reason why he couldn't get to 450.
It is pretty obvious that coming back to the Yanks has reinvigorated him!

CigarSquid · 08-28-2013, 07:37 PM

Tom,

My address is PM bound.

As long as they can hold a 14-1 lead for 2 innings, I may finally beat you.

icehog3 · 08-28-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

Tom,

My address is PM bound.

As long as they can hold a 14-1 lead for 2 innings, I may finally beat you.

Congrats, Garry, first cigar-sports bet I can remember losing in a long time...had to happen sooner or later.

Didn't get the PM yet, I will hit you up with one now.....need to find out which Gurkhas you prefer.

CigarSquid · 08-29-2013, 06:59 AM

Told you, the more I wager with you on this, the better the odds are for me.

I'm 1 for 3 against ya.

icehog3 · 08-29-2013, 08:43 AM

Congrats, Brother.

Frankly, I am more concerned with the Tigers getting back on track than with the bet.

CigarSquid · 08-29-2013, 08:51 AM

I hear ya. I hope the A's can use this momentum and carry on. Take the lead back from Texas.

357 · 08-29-2013, 01:41 PM

What is happening to my Tigers??? All of a sudden it looks like a Keebler factory, cookies galore.

icehog3 · 08-29-2013, 02:18 PM

Torii Hunter walk off!! Salvaged a game!!

08-12-2013, 11:55 PM	#1
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,607 Trading: (16)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread My Twins finally have a pitcher worth watching right now and he's only pitched two games in the bigs. First game Andrew Albers went 8 1/3 0 ER 4 hits and tonight he pitched a two hit shutout. His first two games in the bigs. Having flashbacks to Maddox as he hits his spots and tops out at around 87 mph. Great to watch though. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

08-13-2013, 08:30 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,761 Trading: (60)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Only 353 wins to go to catch Maddux! Hopefully we'll get to see him next time the Twins play Detroit, be curious to see how he fares.....sounds like a good prospect, Pete. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-13-2013, 10:03 AM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I can remember sitting and watching Greg Maddux pitch game after game. His control was insane. He didn't need to power through anyone, he just picked batters apart. He knew what they were thinking before they even thought it. I've not seen anyone even close since he retired. It'd be nice to see someone come along and fill those shoes, just for the sheer pleasure of watching him. __________________

08-13-2013, 10:10 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Maddux got a ton of "neighborhood" calls in his time. Not taking anything away from him, as he was a finese pitcher and a damn good one. But umpires strike zones were a lot wider when Maddux (and other big name pitchers for that matter) pitched. The case cannot be said today with "strike-zone", "Fox pitching zone" and all these other automated strike zone charts they use. He was a beast for only throwing 86-87 MPH. Trust me...he whipped my Mets plenty of times. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#6
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,607 Trading: (16)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I'm one of the biggest baseball fans out there. Played high level college baseball and from the pros even into college the umpires give preference to the top batters and pitcher over say rookies or lower level players. Always really bugged me. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

08-19-2013, 12:32 PM	#7
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread So glad my Tigs took the 5 game series against the Royals. Loved Miggy's walkoff HR in game 4. Absolutely clutch. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-19-2013, 12:32 PM	#8
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Then he hit a two-run HR in his next at bat in game 5, followed by an RBI double. Needless to say he received an intentional walk on his next at bat. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-19-2013, 03:04 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,761 Trading: (60)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Tigers looking like an October team. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-27-2013, 08:09 AM	#12
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread 1 down.. Only need 2 more! Let's Go Oakland! __________________ gaRRy

08-28-2013, 04:44 AM	#13
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,490 Trading: (62)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I was kind of shocked to hear that Alfonso Soriano's second HR yesterday was the 400th of his career. I stopped following him by the time he made it to the Cubbies, and always had the impression that he wasn't a good player for them. 400 HR is a nice career and I don't see any reason why he couldn't get to 450. It is pretty obvious that coming back to the Yanks has reinvigorated him! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

08-28-2013, 07:37 PM	#14
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Tom, My address is PM bound. As long as they can hold a 14-1 lead for 2 innings, I may finally beat you. __________________ gaRRy

08-29-2013, 06:59 AM	#16
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Told you, the more I wager with you on this, the better the odds are for me. I'm 1 for 3 against ya. __________________ gaRRy

08-29-2013, 08:43 AM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,761 Trading: (60)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Congrats, Brother. Frankly, I am more concerned with the Tigers getting back on track than with the bet. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-29-2013, 08:51 AM	#18
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I hear ya. I hope the A's can use this momentum and carry on. Take the lead back from Texas. __________________ gaRRy

08-29-2013, 01:41 PM	#19
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread What is happening to my Tigers??? All of a sudden it looks like a Keebler factory, cookies galore. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-29-2013, 02:18 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,761 Trading: (60)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Torii Hunter walk off!! Salvaged a game!! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!