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2009 Regular Season Discussion Thread

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭Reindeer


    No love for Sanchez pitching the years first no-hitter, then?

    ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    More love for Juan Uribe costing him a perfect game!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    I hope Doc doesn't get traded. Its far and away the worst thing that could happen in terms of my enjoyment of baseball.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    zuutroy wrote: »
    More love for Juan Uribe costing him a perfect game!

    He must really feel like sh1t after that!!!
    zuutroy wrote: »
    I hope Doc doesn't get traded. Its far and away the worst thing that could happen in terms of my enjoyment of baseball.

    Who you think has the talent to get him if it does happen? Lets assume they wont trade in-division. So the main guys will be phillies/dodgers/mets/angels??

    Id hate to see it happen but the red sox would have the depth to make it happen!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    Mad_Max wrote: »
    Who you think has the talent to get him if it does happen? Lets assume they wont trade in-division. So the main guys will be phillies/dodgers/mets/angels??

    Id hate to see it happen but the red sox would have the depth to make it happen!

    It looks like Phillies, Angels, and maybe Tigers at the moment. Ricciardi is such a moron.'Oh 2010 is our year', 'oh no actually we're gonna trade the face of the team'.
    Attendance will die a death if this goes through. He really has the anti-Midas touch. Lock in wells to a ridiculous contract and he turns into a bum, Rios doesn't care, I just learned today that Ryan was released (a week ago, dont know how I missed it) and they're eating the $15M he's owed.
    A complete mess of a team.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    2 weeks to hang on :(

    I say keep him. Everyone's contract is up next year anyway so just go out with a blast in 2k10 and then start again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,091 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Looking forward to tonights game against the Blue Jays. Clay Buckholtz gets a chance to impress, hope it works out for him, I really think the guy is going to be a star. Now he has a chance to put himself back in contention, his form for the pawsox has been incredible this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    What a legend. After all the talk and with the whole league watching his every move, to come out and do that is just brilliant. Hands down the best in the game.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    OMFG what a catch by wise to keep Buehrle's perfect game alive.

    EDIT: And there it is!....First one I saw live!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    I saw ESPN say 24 up 24 down and I raced to get the game on my screen. Man-o-man, what a catch, what a game. Congrats Mark Buehrle!

    It's actually his second 27 batter game (first April 17 2007).

    2 amazing pitching performances in 2 weeks!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    So Doc says he's going to test the free agent waters in '10 meaning this is his last year in Toronto most likely :( He's I think the only one left since I started following baseball and the Jays in 2000. Will be weird to see him in another uniform. Wonder if I can find a way to get there for his last home start?!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    O's (3 games) and Seattle (4 games) in TO. September 21 - 27. It'll be one of those (barring a stint on the DL). Air Canada still do their Dublin-Toronto flight at that stage, I think. I certainly was on it on Sept 20th last year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,914 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Superb effort from Buehrle last night. Watched extended highlights today and even though he was helped by some excellent fielding his pitching was quality. Just a pity he plays on the wrong side of town! :pac:

    That catch from Wise was magic.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,153 ✭✭✭Rented Mule


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    Superb effort from Buehrle last night. Watched extended highlights today and even though he was helped by some excellent fielding his pitching was quality. Just a pity he plays on the wrong side of town! :pac:

    That catch from Wise was magic.

    Incredible performance all around .

    I am never more homesick for the southside of Chicago than moments like this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    meh, remember you'd have to listen to The Hawk talking crap for the other 161 games of the year :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,153 ✭✭✭Rented Mule


    zuutroy wrote: »
    meh, remember you'd have to listen to The Hawk talking crap for the other 161 games of the year :D

    Doesn't bother me in the slightest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    Doesn't bother me in the slightest.

    It should.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭califano


    How about those Cubs:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Watch ChiSox@Twins last night. Buehrle was perfect through 5 when I fell asleep. Very disappointed when I woke up to find out he hadn't done it. 45 straight retirements is something else though. Cooperstown calling?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭Angelicus_22


    i am a casual observer of MLB, but i fancy the Red Sox and Texas tonight...any opinion??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭8-10


    Anyone bored I'd turn onto the Arizona v Pittsburgh game in the 8th now.

    I'm not gonna jinx anything but let's just say I'm delighted I brought Arizona in as my fantasy pitching team this week....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    8-10 wrote: »
    Anyone bored I'd turn onto the Arizona v Pittsburgh game in the 8th now.

    I'm not gonna jinx anything but let's just say I'm delighted I brought Arizona in as my fantasy pitching team this week....

    You jinxed it. :P


  • Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭M007


    will be in new york over the w.e.- how much should i spend on tickets for game v red sox! I know it's a bit of a stupid question but at what price is way over the odds. Should i just wait for the games on monday or tuesday- forget who the yankees are playing on those days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    I would guess that you will struggle to get tickets at all, and if you do they'll be over $100 to sit anywhere in the stadium. That's just a guess though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭M007


    yeah checkin for tickets on stub hub the tickets for bleachers are around 100. Think i'll wait for monday- same tickets are goin for 11. I know it won't be the same class of game but just want to see the new stadium really.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    It's says the bleachers are 14 bucks. Jays are in there next week, I think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭8-10


    obl wrote: »
    You jinxed it. :P

    :D Looks like it! He looked very sluggish in the 8th anyway, wasn't hugely surprised.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 306 ✭✭Hynzie


    More injuries for the Mets. Cant wait for this season to be over. What a disaster!!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,287 ✭✭✭davyjose


    M007 wrote: »
    yeah checkin for tickets on stub hub the tickets for bleachers are around 100. Think i'll wait for monday- same tickets are goin for 11. I know it won't be the same class of game but just want to see the new stadium really.

    Sox @ NY in a period of genuine competitiveness between the two, in a real fight for the Division - for an Irish tourist that's once in a lifetime experience. Skip the Statue of liberty, pay the 70 Euro!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭califano


    Damn the St Louis Cardinals damn them to hell


  • Registered Users Posts: 302 ✭✭actwithoutwords


    Hynzie wrote: »
    More injuries for the Mets. Cant wait for this season to be over. What a disaster!!

    A disaster indeed. I was at the first game against the Cards last week. The crowd giving it the Mexican wave in the eighth. Rodriguez blows the save in the ninth, and then Pujols' grand slam in the tenth. Embarrassing stuff. There was barely anyone left in the stadium by the end.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 cmurphy8


    Hey guys, anyone been to any games at the new citifield or new yankee stadium?
    what are they like? any other games attended this year? i haven't been in years


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    Not been to either of the new NYC stadiums but I hope to get there before the season is out....actually 6 weeks left so it'll probably be next year now. Have been to Toronto for a couple and Boston for one this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    M007 wrote: »
    yeah checkin for tickets on stub hub the tickets for bleachers are around 100. Think i'll wait for monday- same tickets are goin for 11. I know it won't be the same class of game but just want to see the new stadium really.

    I hope for your sake you paid the money. They were 4 crackin games. I paid 100 dollars for a bleacher seat to the 15 inning game. Man did I get my moneys worth on that ticket :P
    cmurphy8 wrote: »
    Hey guys, anyone been to any games at the new citifield or new yankee stadium?
    what are they like? any other games attended this year? i haven't been in years

    Yeah just back from both, both are top drawer stadiums. Really really well laid out and eye catching all-around. One of them has an actual team playing too ;)

    Special mention to the phillies fans!! Atmosphere at Citizens bank was unreal. Atmosphere at a rockies game there rivaled sox-yanks.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    Mad_Max wrote: »
    I hope for your sake you paid the money. They were 4 crackin games. I paid 100 dollars for a bleacher seat to the 15 inning game. Man did I get my moneys worth on that ticket :P



    Yeah just back from both, both are top drawer stadiums. Really really well laid out and eye catching all-around. One of them has an actual team playing too ;)

    Special mention to the phillies fans!! Atmosphere at Citizens bank was unreal. Atmosphere at a rockies game there rivaled sox-yanks.

    Its not their fault, they could open their own hospital with the amount of guys on the DL.
    As atmosphere goes, Fenway ftw!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    zuutroy wrote: »
    Its not their fault, they could open their own hospital with the amount of guys on the DL.
    As atmosphere goes, Fenway ftw!

    Caught a few games there too, great atmosphere alright but genuinely thought philly game was amazing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,066 ✭✭✭Sea Devils


    Youkilis, Porcello suspended for five games


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    jesus scary day last night!! Wright and Kinsler take fastballs to the head and kuroda takes a screaming liner off the nut..kuroda's was the scariest imo. How he was still conscious i'll never know.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Anyone see Vlad's 1st hit vs. the Orioles the other night?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 cmurphy8


    yeah its getting out of control, someone might get killed but they're bringing in these new helmets, you can see them at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/16/weekinreview/16sports.html
    Plus i think fernando cabera's beaning of kinsler on saturday night was intentional and malicous, plus what do you guys think of varitek being unable to throw any baserunners out trying to steal any more, the rangers were 8/8 for on him on saturday. is this guy finished defensively? possibly as a hitter too!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 306 ✭✭Hynzie


    cmurphy8 wrote: »
    yeah its getting out of control, someone might get killed but they're bringing in these new helmets, you can see them at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/16/weekinreview/16sports.html
    Plus i think fernando cabera's beaning of kinsler on saturday night was intentional and malicous, plus what do you guys think of varitek being unable to throw any baserunners out trying to steal any more, the rangers were 8/8 for on him on saturday. is this guy finished defensively? possibly as a hitter too!

    Yeah apparently they can withstand a 100mph fastball the current ones can only handle about 70. Wrights teammate Jeff Francoeur already said he wont wear them because they look ugly. I believe he said 'I dont want to look like a clown'. Im sure his tune would change if he got drilled in the head and suffered some of the consequences. Lets hope they get this sorted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Unassisted Triple Play last night. 2nd time ever that a game ended on one, 3rd season during which there has been both a perfect game and a unassisted triple play.


  • Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭Optimus Caesar


    Damn the St Louis Cardinals damn them to hell


    LOL. Go Cards.

    The poor Cubbies will have to wait another year :D

    Great trades by Cardinals front office. Division looks safe. Yankees/Cardinals World Series.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    So santana's done for the year. Gives the Mets a pretty impressive DL though in fairness :)

    Beltran, Delgado, Wright, Santana, Reyes, Putz, Maine. There's not a team in baseball that could take that amount of injuries.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    Into september now and MVP chat is warming up. Who you guys think should win?

    For the NL I think it's all done bar the shouting and Pujols has it in the bag.

    Though to be fair i'll throw in another name. I think Lincecum is worth a shout too even if pitchers rarely win it. Without him the giants are probably at least another 5 games back at least and wouldn't have a chance at the wildcard.

    The AL I think will be much tougher. For me theres Mauer,Teixeria,Jeter and Miguel Cabrera.

    I havent heard a lot of calls for cabrera but he's hitting .335 with 27 homers and 82 rbi and is playing a much better defence for the Tigers. For me he's one of the main players in their run at the division.

    While Mauer has been outstanding I think Tex will win it but I really want Jeter to get the nod. He's been on an absolute tear for what seems like forever and in spite of his age and defensive deficiencies, is playing his best defence in years.

    What you guys think?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Agree with you on the NL front. Pujols 100%.

    I really don't know for the AL. I play MLB 2K9 too much, and keep thinking Papi is on for a 60 homer year. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    No one really jumps off the page in the AL. I don't think Jeter is in with a shot and Teix is having a 'standard' slugger year with 30/100 thats little better than Morneau. Aaron Hill has been great for Toronto but he's just one tier below the elite. Has to be Mauer imo. 1000+ ops and catching 100+ games is great going.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    I'd agree with you on Hill too. The only thing is the team around him and the same with Mauer. I think all things being equal it'd be Mauer's without any question but the votes normally go to someone who makes the post-season.

    I don't think Jeter will win it either myself but I personally think he's been the mvp of the yanks so he should be our nominee so to speak.

    I think Cy young's should be Lincecum and Greinke without a doubt. I seriously hope the voters dont put any weight into W's when it comes to Greinke.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Anyone else have a feeling that Buehrle might get something? His season hasn't exactly been great since consecutive out #45, but that may be overlooked, I suspect.

    Morneau might be in with a shot in the AL.

    Cy Youngs to Lincecum and Greinke, for single handedly saving their teams from embarassment.


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