MLB 2012 Thread

[CigarSquid]

Opening on the road, don't agree with that. Just means the A's need to stomp there in Detroit and finish at home for the fans.

[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.

[mahtofire14]

I don't like it either. I don't particularly agree with the new wild card set up. I think Atlanta got screwed last night. Yeah they lost the game, but they had a much better season than St Louis and now they're out after one game. Tough ending a whole season on one game. Just my two cents. My Twins weren't anywhere near the whole thing so what difference does it make?

[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!

[kelmac07]

In guessing Tigers vs Nationals World Series.

Anyone but the Yankees & Giants.

[shilala]

I'm pulling for the Tigers, but I think the A's have the edge across the board.
If the Tigers play like they should, it's no contest. They haven't all year.
The A's have just been solid. If they don't know they can lose, they're going to give the Tigers big trouble. If the Tigers go to the bullpen early, I'll be scared to death, and the A's have hit Tigers pitching well this year.
I honestly think that whichever team takes this evening's game will take the series, and pretty handily at that.

If I was betting, I'd say New York vs. San Fran, New York in 5 games.
And that'd suck. Ass.

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

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

Originally Posted by kelmac07

In guessing Tigers vs Nationals World Series.

Anyone but the Yankees & Giants.

Which is basically indicative of what p!$$es me off so much here. Seems like it's OK for people to be fans of any team they wish, as long as they hate the Yankees. It's BS, of the first filthy water.

Yeah, Mac, I know you're just "yankin' " the chain, but too many are serious about that. I'm totally sick of it, and am NOT gonna take it anymore.

Originally Posted by The Poet

Which is basically indicative of what p!$$es me off so much here. Seems like it's OK for people to be fans of any team they wish, as long as they hate the Yankees. It's BS, of the first filthy water.

Yeah, Mac, I know you're just "yankin' " the chain, but too many are serious about that. I'm totally sick of it, and am NOT gonna take it anymore.

you forgot to quote Scott

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm pulling for the Tigers, but I think the A's have the edge across the board.
If the Tigers play like they should, it's no contest. They haven't all year.

True dat.

Originally Posted by shilala

If the Tigers go to the bullpen early, I'll be scared to death,

Yup.

and the A's have hit Tigers pitching well this year.

Originally Posted by shilala

I honestly think that whichever team takes this evening's game will take the series, and pretty handily at that.

Could be right as well, Scott.

Originally Posted by The Poet

Which is basically indicative of what p!$$es me off so much here. Seems like it's OK for people to be fans of any team they wish, as long as they hate the Yankees. It's BS, of the first filthy water.

Yeah, Mac, I know you're just "yankin' " the chain, but too many are serious about that. I'm totally sick of it, and am NOT gonna take it anymore.

Why do you take it so personally? If someone hates the Tigers, The Blackhawks, The Gators, it's no affront to me personally. Have a cigar and chill out, Brother.

[CigarSquid]

Go A's! That's all I have to say for now.

[icehog3]

[kelmac07]

Tom...you really need to find a new picture.

[CigarSquid]

Yes, something more like this....

[icehog3]

[CigarSquid]

That picture may be worse.. It has Young in there!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by garryyjr

That picture may be worse.. It has Young in there!

[CigarSquid]

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


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

[Loon]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Which is basically indicative of what p!$$es me off so much here. Seems like it's OK for people to be fans of any team they wish, as long as they hate the Yankees. It's BS, of the first filthy water.

Yeah, Mac, I know you're just "yankin' " the chain, but too many are serious about that. I'm totally sick of it, and am NOT gonna take it anymore.