the "baseball only" thread

[K-Skate417]

I only like half of today's baseball results:(

[milagros317]

From that I presume the Blue Jays just scored in the bottom of the 9th.

[K-Skate417]

They did:(

[milagros317]

The Dodger game is due to begin in half an hour. :D

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox play at home tommorow :xpulcy: :xpulcy:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

They won a game. Can you believe it? I actually felt sorry for John Smoltz and gave him a standing Ovation myself. His line was 7 1/3 innings 7 hits( I believe) 2 runs on Beltran's 2 run homer, no walks and 15 strikeouts. It was a tremendous performance. I found myself rooting for srikeouts for him to maybe tie or break the record. He had 14 strikeouts after 6 innings. Smoltz deserved better. But Martinez was brilliant as well. A 6 inning pitcher? Ask the Braves if he is a 6 inning pitcher as he spun a 2 hitter at the Braves. If you like a good pitchers duel. You got it the first 7 innings of this game. The Mets put one in the win column and return home to face the Houston Astros in the Mets home opener this afternoon. Final Score from Atlanta- The Mets 6- the Braves 1.

[K-Skate417]

The home opener at Fenway is today:D

[milagros317]

The Dodgers home opener is tomorrow, Tuesday. :D

[K-Skate417]

I will post on and off during the game:D

[milagros317]

Baseball is my favorite sport. :D

[K-Skate417]

It's the middle of the first inning.:D :rotate:

[milagros317]

The Mets are trailing in their home opener now, but only by 1-0.

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox lead 2-0:D:D

[milagros317]

The Mets and Astros are tied 3-3. :D

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox have taken a 7-1 lead:D:woot:

[JPie1]

well guys and gals, i think i will throw my hat into the stadium and say that THE NEW YORK METS are lookin gvery promising this year. The lineup and the pitching are very strong this year. Plus how bad can we be when we have aquired 2 new players for the WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS. This year its the METS going to the series

How about another Subways series!! Go Yanks!

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Today from Shea Stadium the Mets opened their season at home. Atfer a pitcher's dual for 5 innings( 1-0 Astros ). The Mets took a 3-1 lead in the 6th inning. The Astros got to the Mets bullpen( This pen really sucks ) to take a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the 8th. The Mets explode for the second straight day for 5 runs in the 8th inning to take an 8-4 lead. That would be the final score. The Mets 8 - Astros 4. From Shea Stadium Mets win 2 straight and improve to 2-5. Next game is Wednesday against the Astros at Shea Stadium.

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox are still winning:woot:

[fitnesstickle]

How about another Subways series!! Go Yanks!
I'm for that, Dodgers and Angels it is then. :veryhappy

[milagros317]

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Don't much care about the Angels, one way or the other. :p

[fitnesstickle]

I know bro , but they are the local AL team. Actually more freeway than Subway.

[milagros317]

Of course, I am grateful to the 2002 Angels for beating the hated jints in the World Series. :D :D

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox won 8-1 today:D

[milagros317]

It makes you particularly happy that it was over the Yankees. :D

[K-Skate417]

It was amusing to see Mariano Rivera get a standing ovation at Fenway for all of his blown saves against the Red Sox:p

[milagros317]

I'm sure that Rivera was unhappy about that. :D

[K-Skate417]

Actually, he just smiled and tipped his cap to the crowd:D:p

[milagros317]

You'll never know what he was really thinking. :D

[Mitchell]

Neither the New York Yankees or Atlanta Braves are playing up to their potential, with the Yankees at 4-8 and in last place, and the Braves at 6-6. It is early in the season, though, and my bet is that before long, both teams will be back playing the kind of championship style baseball that they have always played for the past decade plus. I also dont agree with Yankee owner George Steinbrenner publicly blasting his team yesterday. While that is his right, I believe it is far too early in the season for him to be doing that, as with 150 games left, the team has plenty of time to get things turned around.

Mitch

[milagros317]

The Dodgers are off to a great start, 9-2. I hope that they can keep it up. :D

[K-Skate417]

The Redm Sox are on a winning streak now and have beaten the Blue Jays today 12-7:D

[milagros317]

The Yankees' owner had a temper tantrum, and is on the front page of the New York Post today.

[K-Skate417]

I don't like Steinbrenner and don't care that his team is having a losing record:p

[milagros317]

I'm sure all the Red Sox fans here in NYC found Steinbrenner's outburst amusing. :D

[K-Skate417]

I certainly was amused by it, but I am not living in NYC:p

[milagros317]

I will actually be rooting for the SD team tonight, to beat the hated jints. :p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Mets lost tonight 5-4 to the Phillies. While at Yankee Stadium the Tampa Bay rookie league team took on the Yankees. As usual, A-Rod drove in 6 runs against the D'Rays. Can't do it against Boston or the Mets(last year was 0 for 21 against the Mets). But he can do that in meaningless games like the Rays.

[milagros317]

Odalis Perez had a no-hitter through 6 innings tonight, but tired in the 7th, as the Dodgers beat the Brewers 7-3. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Dodgers are now 10-2 right? I know the Mets are 6-7 . Rest of division is over .500. :eek:

[milagros317]

10-2 is correct. Best start of the season in more than an quarter of a century. :D

[Mitchell]

The Braves lost again tonight. They are only at .500, being 7 and 7. I hope they pick it up, and play as they're capable of soon.

Mitch

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Mets a club record 7 homeruns as they pounded on the Phillies 16-4. This was a game that featured 2 homeruns by Jose Reyes and Victor Diaz. One by Doug Mientkiewicz, Mike Piazza( that would have left Yellowstone Park ) and a grand slam by David Wright. The Mets move up to 7-7 and tied the Braves and Phillies and Nationals for 2nd place or last place and trial the Marlins by 1 game. Next up the Marlins in Florida for a 2 game set before returning home for 6 games. 3 with the Nationals and 3 with the Braves.

[milagros317]

Yesterday, the Dodgers came back from a 6-0 defecit to win 8-6 in 10 innings. Largest comeback for the Dodgers of this century. :p (Last time they overcame a 6-run deficit or more to win was in 1999 against the Expos.)

[K-Skate417]

I will watch the REd Sox game tonight and hope they win:D

[milagros317]

The Dodgers will play in San Diego tonight while I am asleep.

[K-Skate417]

I am grateful that my team in on the East Coast so I can watch as many games as I can :dogpile:

[milagros317]

Free highlight clips of Dodger games are available on the Dodgers' own website. :D

[K-Skate417]

Mils is happy with seeing Dodgers highlights on ESPN since the Dodgers are doing so well. :dogpile:

[milagros317]

I watched the clip of Milton Bradley's game winning 10th inning home run three times yesterday. :D

[K-Skate417]

I hope the Red Sox beat the Tigers tonight:D

[milagros317]

The Dodgers regained first place while I was away for the weekend. :D

[K-Skate417]

The Orioles need to go on a losing streak and the Red Sox need a winning streak:D

[milagros317]

Bonds needs to stay on the disabled list. :D

[K-Skate417]

The yankees need to continue playing under .500 for the rest of the season:p:D

[milagros317]

More of the hated jints need to join him on the disabled list. :D

[K-Skate417]

I am goign to send Mils a shirt saying : I hate the hated jints" as soon as I have a design worked out and some info:p:D

[milagros317]

That shirt would be popular in Dodger Stadium. :D

[K-Skate417]

Perhaps I sould market it then:p:D

[milagros317]

Every Dodger fan is a potential customer. :D

[K-Skate417]

How many of them refer to the Giants as hated jints though? :p:D

[milagros317]

Not too many, mostly us old Brooklyn Dodger fans. :D

[K-Skate417]

I figured it wasn't too many. I will return to posting after the baseball game tonight after I leave. :dogpile:

[milagros317]

The Dodger game tonight is not televised here.

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox games are always televised here:woot:

[milagros317]

I watch highlights clips from Dodger victories on the Dodgers' own website. :D

[Mitchell]

My Braves are doing well so far. 15-10 and tied for first in the East with the Marlins. They have done so without really having any hitting at all, but rather have been relying on awesome pitching. They begin a series with Florida tonight, and I think if they hit at all, have a good chance to win their 14th straight division title, with the great pitching staff they have.


Mitch

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Did anyone see Beltran's BLAST last night. It hit off the stadium scoreboard. It was hit 450 feet. What a BLAST. By the way, Mets win. :couch:

[milagros317]

The Dodgers, not playing well lately, cling to first place by 1.5 games. Hope Gagne gets back soon. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Mets are 18-17 after 35 games. Not bad. I would like to see 20-15 over the next 35 and that would be a 38-32 record after 70 games. Not bad for a team that won only 70 last season.

[milagros317]

I don't like the results (1-3) of playing the Cardinals. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

ah yes... I found this thread again. Mets are 26-24 after 50 games and trail the Marlins and the Braves by 2 games. Tightening up the screws in the National League East. The Mets are now finally getting good pitching from Glavine and Benson. Ishii who is 1-3 outdueled Dontrell Willis tonight pitched really well for only the 2nd time this year. Zambrano has pitched well lately without the results will probably go Wednesday against Arizona. A Mets win tomorrow and a Phillies win against the Braves tomorrow and the Mets will be in 3rd place 1 game behind the Braves and Marlins while the Nationals will trial the Mets by a game and the Phillies will be 3 back of 1st place. It will be a great season of baseball in the National League East.

[milagros317]

I'm glad this thread has been revived. :D I'm not glad that the Dodgers are in 3rd place in the NL West as of today. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I was in the mood to look back on some of the other threads and I found this so. I am glad this was revived as well. It is always fun having baseball to talk about. :cool:

[milagros317]

Yesterday's game in Arizona was a nightmare. :( :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I am actually rooting on the Dodgers right now Milagros because of the WildCard Chase. The wildcard standings are as followed

Arizona
Atlanta
Mets and Dodgers tied for 3rd.


I want the playoffs anyway I can get there. :rolleyes:

[K-Skate417]

Only 4 more hours until the most important game of the day starts and I offer my thought for the day:

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[ticklingfeet4fu]

Only 4 more hours until the most important game of the day starts and I offer my thought for the day:

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[K-Skate417]

Define important and to whom? As far as I am concerned there were 2 important games. One in Florida and the other in Chicago.

Imprtant to anybody who roots for a non evil AL team and more importantly, important to me:p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Oh, that really clears it up :p

[K-Skate417]

Just 1 more hour:woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

You have already blown a 2-0 lead. That didn't take long. :scared:

[K-Skate417]

You have already blown a 2-0 lead. That didn't take long. :scared:

Final score Red Sox 7, yankees 2. I am happy the Red Sox came back with back to back home runs:D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Final score Red Sox 7, yankees 2. I am happy the Red Sox came back with back to back home runs:DK-Skate let me tell you that I am rooting very hard against the Yankees so it was nice to see you win tonight. I hope you continue to win. Remember, I did pick them to win the World Series again. So I do want my pick to be right.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers won yesterday in Arizona. :D :D

[K-Skate417]

I was happy Ortiz had 2 home runs last night:woot:

[milagros317]

Gagne got a save with only 1/3 IP. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I believe that the National League is a much more interesting league to watch in regards to pennent races and chases

[K-Skate417]

It appears that there are 4 teams with a legitimate chance of winning the AL East this year:eek:

[milagros317]

The Dodger game now on ESPN is making me ill. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

It appears that there are 4 teams with a legitimate chance of winning the AL East this year:eek:No K-Skate that is not true. It is May 30th. This is not August 30th. In the end, it will be the Yankees and the Red Sox with the Orioles fading late( I hope I am wrong ) and Toronto having fall out of the race by the All-Star break. Four teams DO NOT have a chance to win the AL EAST and if you believe that to be true then you just have not been paying attention for the last 10 years. It is always Yankees and the Red Sox with everyone else pulling up the rear.

[K-Skate417]

It still remains to be seen with what happens. The Orioles and Blue Jays are improved this year so if and when they fade it won't be by as many as last year.

[milagros317]

I still don't like the way the game on ESPN is going. :Grrr: :Grrr:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

It still remains to be seen with what happens. The Orioles and Blue Jays are improved this year so if and when they fade it won't be by as many as last year.K-Skate, I hope you are right but if you look the fade has already begun. The Yankees were trailing by 11 games and what are they trailing by now? Four games, is it? It is a matter of time. But still I do hope you are right.

[milagros317]

The hated jints have today off.

[K-Skate417]

K-Skate, I hope you are right but if you look the fade has already begun. The Yankees were trailing by 11 games and what are they trailing by now? Four games, is it? It is a matter of time. But still I do hope you are right.

There are still many months of the seasojn and anything can happen between now and October :Hyrdrogen

[milagros317]

My attitude is:

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[ticklingfeet4fu]

There are still many months of the seasojn and anything can happen between now and October :HyrdrogenHere is a fact, Toronto will not see October and neither will Baltimore. Though I hope I am wrong. I would love to see Baltimore and Toronto make the playoffs and see the Yankees and the Red Sox left to lick their wounds. :firedevil

[milagros317]

There is enough time left for the Dodgers to overtake the two teams now ahead of them. :D

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[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well I will say this Milagros, your team is making Sadira happy. :p

[milagros317]

Let us remember that the Dodgers and Cubs played 6 games last year, and the Dodgers won 4 of them. :D

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[ticklingfeet4fu]

I wonder if history from last year help's you tonight while you are losing 5-2. Sadira will only look at tonight's final score. Not last year's results.

[milagros317]

It may not help, but I will mention again if NT gloats about today's game. :D

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[ticklingfeet4fu]

I understand completely. I am pretty positive you will be a big Mets fan this week because we have Arizona and San Francisco in town this week. Hoping for a big 6 game winning streak for the Mets will help your cause in that Western Division. :wavingguy

[milagros317]

It's official, I want the Mets to win their next 6 games! :D

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[K-Skate417]

I hope to see better pitching in tonight's Red Sox game:D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

It's official, I want the Mets to win their next 6 games! :D

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[milagros317]

Hey where's the Let's Go Mets signs?
Sorry, the only logos I have are the ones you see in my post and sig. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Where can I find them? :wavingguy Do you know?

[milagros317]

For the one in my sig, I just did a Google search (under "Images") for Dodgers. An equivalent search for Mets yields this:

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K-Skate was kind enough to host the image that I wanted.

The little one of which I used 10 copies in my post was made for me by Giggles32. I don't know how she did it.

[natural tickler]

It may not help, but I will mention again if NT gloats about today's game. :D

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I am offended that you would think I would gloat about such a win :rolleyes:

However, I will add that sadira and myself are as pleased as punch about the result, however

[milagros317]

I expected that you would be pleased. Dodger fans and Cardinal fans are hoping for a different result tonight. :D

[natural tickler]

Well, the Cubs are streaking now, with people other than Derrek Lee are hitting, and our starting pitching has been solid, with each starter going at least 7 innings in 11 of the last 12 games

[milagros317]

It is too bad that you have come to Dodger Stadium at a time when you're doing well. I wish you the best of luck over the weekend in San Diego, of course. :p

[natural tickler]

I just hope the Dodgers are hot when the Cardinals come to Chavez Revenne, and we will cool down the Pondscum for ya :)

[K-Skate417]

I hate to interrupt this, but now I mus offer my thoughts for the season:

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[milagros317]

I appreciate that NT used the name "Pondscum" for the SD team. :D

[natural tickler]

You're welcome Mils

However, bad news for Red Sox fans:

It seems apparent that the Wild-card team is coming from the AL Central, since both the White Sox and Twins have better record than both the Red Sox and Yankees. So if the playoffs were today, the defending champs are out. It might take 95 wins just to make the wild-card, as it seems the Orioles are not leaving without a fight

[K-Skate417]

You're welcome Mils

However, bad news for Red Sox fans:

It seems apparent that the Wild-card team is coming from the AL Central, since both the White Sox and Twins have better record than both the Red Sox and Yankees. So if the playoffs were today, the defending champs are out. It might take 95 wins just to make the wild-card, as it seems the Orioles are not leaving without a fight

It's only May and I doubt the White Sox can keep up considering they are rather mediocre at scoring runs. I still think the wild card will come from the AL East :imouttahe

[milagros317]

It is clear that the hated jints are not a winning team without Barry Bonds, and it is not yet clear when he will be back.

[natural tickler]

It's only May and I doubt the White Sox can keep up considering they are rather mediocre at scoring runs. I still think the wild card will come from the AL East :imouttahe


well, the AL East os gonna be a three team race, and the Orioles will have a say at what you do. I should be shot for saying this, but as good as the White Sox pitching is, they don't need to score a lot of runs, because it seems you cannot score off them, and remember, the Red Sox and Yankees have six games apiece against them left, and looking at the schedules, the White Sox and Twins have easier schedules left, while the Yanks and Sox have murderous stretches left

[milagros317]

It clearly hurts NT to say anything nice about that other Chicago team. :p

[natural tickler]

Yeah, I know, makes me wanna vomit, but respect should be given when due, and as much as you hate the jints, you do have to agree with the fact that baseball needs Bonds back, no matter how much you hate him

[K-Skate417]

well, the AL East os gonna be a three team race, and the Orioles will have a say at what you do. I should be shot for saying this, but as good as the White Sox pitching is, they don't need to score a lot of runs, because it seems you cannot score off them, and remember, the Red Sox and Yankees have six games apiece against them left, and looking at the schedules, the White Sox and Twins have easier schedules left, while the Yanks and Sox have murderous stretches left

The White Sox will fall eventually. And as far as the Orioles go, their best players keep getting injured so while they will put up a good fight, I think if they get a playoff spot it will be the wild card.

[natural tickler]

Umm, the Red Sox are banged up too, buddy, and David Wells isn't shutting lineups down btw

[milagros317]

... you do have to agree with the fact that baseball needs Bonds back, no matter how much you hate him

I would agree that he puts fans in the seats, and that certainly helps MLB, but there are enough other stars for baseball to get along without him. :D

[natural tickler]

the Cubs will make it two in a row over the Dodgers tonight, as we have our ace Carlos Zambrano pitching tonight :D

[milagros317]

The Dodgers just might beat your ace. :D

[K-Skate417]

Umm, the Red Sox are banged up too, buddy, and David Wells isn't shutting lineups down btw

True, but the Red Sox get healthier by the day and have better utility players than most teams. Which is why they won tonight 5-1 :bouncybou

[milagros317]

The Dodgers need to win a lot of games on their current long homestand. :D

[K-Skate417]

I hope the Red Sox take 3 out of 4 from the Orioles:D

[milagros317]

I hope the Dodgers win all the games that I will see in Dodger Stadium. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I hope the Dodgers win tonight or I will owe Sadira an awful lot of minutes. :wowzer:

[milagros317]

I hope so also, but for different reasons. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I definately understand. Can you believe the Yankees lost to the Royals 5-3 tonight? That is Kansas City's 14th win of the year. :jester:

[K-Skate417]

I hope the Royals can take 2 out of 3 and I will be highly impressed if they sweep:wow:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Easy. One game at a time. They won one game. Now you want a sweep? Let's see what they do tomorrow. :triangle:

[milagros317]

I hope the Phillies can sweep the hated jints. :D

PS: You changed IMG to /IMG as needed, but you removed the brackets [ ]
Put the brackets [ ] back, with no spaces separating them from the /IMG on either side.

[K-Skate417]

Easy. One game at a time. They won one game. Now you want a sweep? Let's see what they do tomorrow. :triangle:

For the record, I always want the yankees to be swept.:p

But I will deal one game at a time :rotate:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I hope the Phillies can sweep the hated jints. :DI am sorry Mils but I need the Phillies to lose tomorrow.

[Mitchell]

My Atlanta Braves are in a slump, having dropped their fourth game in their last five, last night in Washington to the Nationals. In spite of this, they are lucky to be only percentage points out of first in the NL East. That division could be very interesting all year, with only 3 1-2 games seperating top from bottom. I do hope they pick it up soon, and get a decent division lead, because this mediocre play they've been having lately is boring!

Mitch

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Last Night, the Mets were buried by the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0. The Mets left 7 seven men on base in the first 3 innings including 5 men in scoring position with less than 2 out. The listless bats included Carlos Beltran , Mike Piazza , Cliff Floyd and Doug Mientkiewicz who left small colonies of runners on base all night long. Craig Counsell( 3 for 5 with 2 RBI )and Jose Cruz Jr (a 2 run homerun in the first inning ) were the hitting stars and Brad Halsey ( a former Yankees farm hand ) helped Arizona come to New York and spank the Mets. For the Mets that is 2 straight loses and and 7 loses in their last 11 games. The Mets now drop to 4th place( behind the Washington Nationals ) and trial the Marlins and Braves by 2.5 games.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers got exactly one hit in last night's 10-inning loss. :Grrr: :Grrr:

[natural tickler]

The Dodgers got exactly one hit in last night's 10-inning loss. :Grrr: :Grrr:


aww, that's too bad. I told you when my ace is on, there will be no hits. Well, looks like we are about to sweep. Now where is that broom???..... :p

[milagros317]

I will be polite, and not tell you what to do with that broom. :D

[natural tickler]

Well, I have a pretty good feeling what you're thinking, and it sounds rather painful :D

[milagros317]

The Cubs need to lose tonight, and then start a new winning streak tomorrow. :D

[natural tickler]

No, they need to keep winning, so they will have momentum to beat the Pondscum :p :D

The game tonight will be on ESPN, so you'll be able to watch it

[milagros317]

I will begin watching it, and whether I keep watching will depend on how it goes. :D

[K-Skate417]

I will keep track of tonight's AL east games:cool:

[milagros317]

That would include a late game by the Blue Jays in Seattle. :D

[natural tickler]

I will be watching the Cubs/Dodgers game too, seeing we have a AA call-up on the mound tonight :eek:

[milagros317]

Clearly, I hope that rookie gets pounded. :D

[natural tickler]

Clearly, I believe he'll give us 5-6 innings, and that will be fine. Clearly Derek Lowe isn't gonna provide a no-hit outing :eek:

[milagros317]

I like Derek Lowe better than a kid from AA. :D

[natural tickler]

Well, the kid would have an advantage the first time thru the lineup because they've never seen him :D

[milagros317]

That sometimes works, and sometimes not. Depends what kind of stuff the kid can throw. :D

[natural tickler]

Looking at the offensive numbers, the Dodgers are in a horrible slump. Only one hit last night in 10 innings??? :wow:

[milagros317]

"Momentum? Momentum is as good as tomorrow's starting pitcher."
--Tommy Lasorda

[natural tickler]

A fine man, that Tommy Lasorda :p

[milagros317]

I saw him in March in Vero Beach. He didn't look happy, and that is a bad omen.

[natural tickler]

I've seen Dusty Baker once, a very philosophical fellow :D

[milagros317]

I saw Dusty Baker from the stands in Dodger Stadium in the 1980's. He was a fine outfielder for us, and he is a fine manager now. :D (I never said anything nice about him while he was managing that SF team, of course.)

[natural tickler]

^out of all Dodger fans, I have never seen one that have so much animosity towards the hated jints like you :p

[milagros317]

You are probably correct about that. I know other Dodgers fans that want the hated jints to go 0-162, but none that hate them quite as much as I do. :D

[natural tickler]

Well, for your safety, might I suggest you never go to San Francisco then :jester:

[milagros317]

I have been to San Francisco, but I keep quiet about baseball when I'm there. :p

[natural tickler]

Mighty brave man, you are :p

[milagros317]

I have relatives both in Oakland and in San Francisco, but I've never gone to a baseball game in either of those cities. :D

[natural tickler]

I saw a baseball game at Turner Field, and at Pro Player Stadium

[milagros317]

I've seen a game at Wrigley Field, and one at Fenway Park. :D

[natural tickler]

Now that the sweep is complete, we will now head to San Diego and sweep the Pondscum, to help the Dodgers out :D

[K-Skate417]

I hope the Royals pull off a sweep tonight:woot:

[natural tickler]

The Orioles are up at least 5 or 6 games on everyone, threatening to pull away :eek:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well hey there Natural. I see that the Cubs swept the Dodgers in LA for the 1st time since 1995. Sadira watched the game and enjoyed every minute of it. I think she loves Derrick Lee. The man can flat out hit.
Hey there K-Skate, Now a sweep is possible. I know Sadira is rooting for it. So am I. I hope all is well with you guys. Be back later. :imouttahe

[K-Skate417]

I'm happy Randy Johnson lost to the Royals last night for the first time since 1993 :woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Tonight Pedro goes for his 6th win at Shea against Arizona.

[K-Skate417]

Red Sox were able to get a win today:woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Red Sox win 6-4
Tigers beat Texas in 10 innings 6-5.
Twins nip Indians 4-3 in 13 innings.

[naveltkltr1350]

KC sweeps the Yanks! :woot:

Btw..after a long time gone.....Im back! *plays enter sandman*

[K-Skate417]

KC sweeps the Yanks! :woot:

Btw..after a long time gone.....Im back! *plays enter sandman*

I'm just as happy about that as you are.:bouncybou

And welcome back as well:woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Do you believe in miracles? The Kansas City Royals ( the worst team in major league baseball ) have done the impossible. They have sweep away the Yankees with an impressive 5-2 victory. Think about this Yankees fans, your team got outscored 13-6 by a team that came into the series with an ERA of almost 6.00. So please check your attitudes with how mighty your team is at the door when replying. Now you go to Minnesota. Are you confident? Do you feel good? As a Mets fan I feel good about my team. How about you? :evilha: The Royals were 13-37 when the Yankees came in. The Royals are now 16- 37 after the Yankees leave. The Royals wish you would stay a little longer. :jester: Instead you are going to make the Twins feel like world champs. Season series record Royals 3 - the mighty meek Yankees 0. :eek: :jester: :evilha:

[natural tickler]

My Cubs have just won their 7th straight game, beating the Padres, and are just one game out of the wild-card and just 5 1/2 behind the Cards in the Central, and we don't even have our full team on the field yet. When we do, it gonna be trouble for teams in the NL :D

[milagros317]

I hope the Cubs win their next 3 games. :D

I was very happy to be in Dodger Stadium last night for this fine game:

Brewers 010 200 001 - 4
Dodgers 000 212 01X - 6

Two HR's and 3 RBI for Drew. HR for Kent. Sloppy save for Gagne, he faced 6 batters, but did strike out 3.

[natural tickler]

How's it goin Mils?? I hope the Dodgers are alright after the sweep we gave em' :D

Anyway, we did ya a favor by beating the Pondscum last night :D

[milagros317]

I knew you would gloat, NT.

For the next 3 days: Go, Cubs! Go, Mets!

With me here, the Dodgers are 1-0, so all is well so far. :D

For all time: Go, Dodgers!!

[natural tickler]

Nah, just teasing ya Mils :p

I am pleased that we are playing well, and when the rest of the team comes back healthy, I will be even happier.

I am rooting for the Dodgers because to give even more space between us and the Brewers while we creep up on the Cards

[milagros317]

I hope that we can help you by beating the Brewers 3 more days in a row. :p

[natural tickler]

I hope we can help you by beating the Pondscum 3 more days

[milagros317]

I don't doubt that at all. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Okay, Now it is my turn. Go Padres, Go Mets , Go Tigers and the heck with all the rest of the teams. Oh while you are in LA, Mils, Go Dodgers too. :Hyrdrogen

[naveltkltr1350]

GO Indians and GO Cardinals!

id also like to say that the Motor City Kitties aka Detroit Tiggers..err i mean Tigers have one beautiful stadium.

[K-Skate417]

For the next few days I am routing for the Tigers, Red Sox, and Twins :couch:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

You got nothing but wins K-Skate last night. Red Sox win. The Tigers ( who are now just 4 games back in the wild card chase ) beat the Orioles and the Twinkies beat the Yankees 6 - 3 to hand the Yankees their 6th straight defeat. In the meanwhile, Phillies and Mets were rained out, while the Nationals, Pirates , Padres , Brewers ushered out wins over the Marlins,Braves,Cubs( 7 game winning streak halted ), and Dodgers respectively.

[K-Skate417]

I hope for the Tigers, Red Sox and Twins to win today :veryhappy

[milagros317]

I hope for the Dodgers, Mets, Cubs, and Phillies to win today. :D

[natural tickler]

I hope the Astros decide to score some runs and beat the Cardinals, and the Phillies sweep the D,backs in the DH, and the master Greg Maddux shows his form tonight against the Pondscum

[K-Skate417]

I will be rooting against the Cardinals Monday through Wednesday :rotate:

[milagros317]

I like that you have taken to calling them the Pondscum.

PS Here are my names for the NL West teams:

the Dodgers <-- :angel:
================
the Rockheads
the Dickheads
the Pondscum
================
the hated jints <-- :firedevil

[natural tickler]

Now why am I not suprised where the jints are positioned??? :rolleyes:

[milagros317]

You are not surprised because you know in your heart that the hated jints are evil incarnate. :p

[natural tickler]

No, to me, they are just another baseball team. Now the Cards, they are evil incarnate :D

[milagros317]

Whereas to me, the Cardinals are just another baseball team. :p

[natural tickler]

I figured you would say that :p

[milagros317]

NT is quite smart, and knows a lot about baseball. Too bad he doesn't recognize the hated jints for what they really are. :D

[natural tickler]

That is because the Giants hasn't really done anything to the Cubs to keep us from propering. Its those damn Mets and Cards

[milagros317]

I believe you have repressed the memory of 1989, when the hated jints eliminated the NL East Champion Cubs in the NLCS. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Oh Natural, I am honored that you mentioned my team in hated fashion :bowing: . I am truly touched. :p . You must start Cubs rehab for the Victor Diaz homerun.

[natural tickler]

I believe you have repressed the memory of 1989, when the hated jints eliminated the NL East Champion Cubs in the NLCS. :(


Damn, I forgot about that!!! Yes, add them to the lise of evil incarnate :firedevil

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well the New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants at Shea by the final score of 5-1. The Mets got a great pitching performance from Tom Glavine who went 7 2/3 innings and gave up 1 run on 9 hits. Had 3 k's and walked 0. Mike Piazza kicked in with a 3 for 5 and 2 RBI to help the attack. Mets are now 29-26 on the year as they came into the game only 1 game back.

[K-Skate417]

The Red Sox bullpen blew the game:mad: I just hope Dtroit and Minnesota get their jobs done

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Tigers are tied with the Orioles 7-7 in the 6th inning and the Twins are leading the Yankees 3-2 in the 8th inning.

[K-Skate417]

All the teams that I wanted to win blew leads yesterday:mad:

[milagros317]

For the second time in 3 days, Drew and Kent had back-to-back home runs as the Dodgers beat the Brewers. Those were the only runs we got yesterday, but it was enough, 2-1, with Gagne getting the save. :D :D

[gargoyleofdusk]

I miss Les Expos.
:cry1:

[milagros317]

It is very sad when a team moves. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Right Now , the Tigers are losing 6-2, Red Sox lead 3-1, Rangers are leading the Royals 4-0, Yankess lead the Twins 2-0. In the National League, Pirates lead Braves 5-2, Marlins and Nationals are tied at 3.

[K-Skate417]

Twisn and Red Sow were able to pull of wins today:D But the Tigers weren't:cry1:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

In the American League today
Orioles defeat the Tigers 6-2
Red Sox double up the Angels 6-3
Twins club the Yankees 9-3
Rangers crush the Royals 8-1
Indians and Chicago are tied at 3-3 8th inning
Tampa Bay 4- Seattle 1 4th inning
A's are hammering the Blue Jays 12-2 in the 5th inning.

In the National League
The Nationals beat the Marlins 6-3. The Nationals right now are in first place.
Phillies sweep away the Diamondbacks 7-6.
Pirates beat the Braves ( and knocked them out of first place ) 5-2.
Astros defeat the Cardinals 6-4
Rockies are beating the Reds 5-4 in the 7th inning
Dodgers knocking the Brewers around 5-1.
Cubs and Padres no score in the 3rd inning.
Mets and Giants are tied 1-1 in the 6th inning in the first game of the doubleheader.

[K-Skate417]

I am rooting for the Mets today, just because I don't like the uniforms of the hated jints:p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I am rooting for the Mets today, just because I don't like the uniforms of the hated jints:pThe Mets went down in the first game of the doubleheader by the final score of 6-3. Kaz Ishii gives up 5 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. He piched well early but could not get clutch outs and allowed Brent Tomko to hit a bases clearing double in a big spot was Ishii's downfall. Game one belongs to the Giants as they stop an 8 game losing streak. Giants 6 - Mets 3. Game two in an hour on ESPN.

[K-Skate417]

The Mets went down in the first game of the doubleheader by the final score of 6-3. Kaz Ishii gives up 5 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. He piched well early but could not get clutch outs and allowed Brent Tomko to hit a bases clearing double in a big spot was Ishii's downfall. Game one belongs to the Giants as they stop an 8 game losing streak. Giants 6 - Mets 3. Game two in an hour on ESPN.

I'll be off to watch ESPN in about an hour and it looks like a good pitching match up for the game with Benson vs. Schmidt:cool2:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

You are right. It should be a great pitching match-up with Kris Benson going for the Mets and Jason Schmidt going for the Giants. Mets need a win to prevent falling into last place. The Giants have not swept a doubleheader since they swept 3 doubleheaders in 2000. So it's the Mets and the Giants in 45 minutes on ESPN.

[K-Skate417]

I always watch the Sunday night game on ESPN:woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Unless there is a really good game I will not as a general rule. Unless the Mets are playing or it is an important game that effects play-offs positioning late in the season.

[K-Skate417]

I usually just watch it until I figure out what I want to do later:shock:

But of course I always watch it when it's a Red Sox game:woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Of course you watch the Red Sox. BTW, do you get the Mets radio network ( WFAN ) and WB11 WPIX in New York?

[K-Skate417]

I think we get WB20 here but it changes to WB 11 every few weeks to pick up Mets games during the day.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Mets game starts in 10 minutes. I will be back later on tonight and recap the rest of the scores and recap the Mets/ Giants game. See you later.

[K-Skate417]

Mets won the second game of the double header 12-1:woot:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

All games are now final.
In the American League
In 12 innings the Indians beat the White Sox 6-4.
Mariners come from behind to defeat Tampa Bay 6-5.
The A's clobber the Blue Jays 12-4.

In the National League
The Rockies outscored the Reds 8-6
The Dodgers outslug the Brewers 10-6
The Cubs shutout the highpowered Padres 4-0
The Mets crushed the Giants in the 2nd game of the Doubleheader 12-1.

[K-Skate417]

I predict the Red Sox will play the field the following way today due to the fact they are playing in a national league park:

1B:Ortiz
2B:Bellhorn
SS:Renteria
3B:Mueller
C:Varitek
LF:Ramirez
CF:Payton(If Damon is still having shoulder problems)
RF:Millar

[milagros317]

The Dodgers led 9-3 yesterday afternoon, and, despite lousy pitching, held on to win 10-6. Kent was 4 for 4 with a walk and 4 RBI. :D :D

[natural tickler]

The Cubs beat the Pondscum 4-0, thanks to the pitching, which scattered only 5 hits, more importantly, the Cubs lead the wildcard, and are only 5 1/2 games behind the Cardinals with 16 more head-to-head meetings left :D

[milagros317]

After the game, I went back to my motel and watched on ESPN as the Mets clobbered the hated jints 12-1. :D :D

[K-Skate417]

I will be rooting for the Red Sox, Cubs, Pirates, and Brewers tonight :couch:

[milagros317]

Derek Lowe pitches tonight for the Dodgers. I hope that former member of the Red Sox does well. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Wow the Mets did not play but moved into a tie for 2nd place as the Braves lost tonight. The Cubs lost to Toronto 4-1 as the Mets are now a half game behind in the wild card standings and one game behind the Washington Nationals who lead the National League East. :couch:

[milagros317]

I am happy to report that Lowe pitched well, despite bad defense behind him, and the Dodgers won, 5-3. :D

Jeff Kent had 4 RBI, including a 3-run HR. :D :D :D :D

[K-Skate417]

I hope for better baseball results today :cool:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Mets behind Pedro Martinez defeat the listless Houston Astros. Pedro pitched all 9 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits struck out 12 batters and walked only 1 in a dazzling performance. Final Score Mets 3 Astros 1.

[milagros317]

Results of my baseball vacation so far: The Dodgers have won 4 games :D :D :D :D and lost 2 :Grrr: :Grrr: .

[natural tickler]

The Cubs are now preparing for the Red Sox, and we will have our best pitchers pitching as Maddux, Zambrano, and Rusch will take the mound :p


note to tf4f: whenever the Cubs lose, you waste no time reporting it. Wonder why that is??? :rolleyes:

[Mitchell]

My Commentary on the "National League Least, ahem, East"

Has anyone noticed how crazy this division is? All five teams in the division are at least 1 game about 500, with the Marlins in last place, and right now, the Nationals in first place. No team has managed to take any kind of a commanding lead in the division, although right now the Nationals are riding a five game win streak. This division, logically, should end up as a race between my Braves, the Marlins, and Phillies. Atlanta should be playing a lot better then they are, but, at the moment, have been devestated by injuries, with pitchers Mike Hampton and John Thomson on the DL, and slugger Chipper Jones perhaps heading for surgery that could keep him out 2 months or longer.
In all the other five divisions in baseball, each division leader has a lead of at least several games, and has established themselves as a solid team. Not in this division.
Historically, the NL East, while dominated by the Braves since they moved from the West in 1995, has had a couple of times where the division winner was less than stellar, and eeked out a division "win" in a very close race, such as in 2001, when the Braves less than dominated the competetion with only an 88-74 record, and a two game decision over the second place Phils. 1973 also comes to mind, when the "Ya Gotta Believe" Mets, led by the late Tug Macgraw's battle cry, won the East with only 82 wins, in a year when the division was almost as close as it is this year, with the exception of the last place Phillies.
I have been waiting for someone in this division to get hot, and put a lead of several games up there. So far, it hasnt happened. Each team in the division has been very streaky.
Barring an unexpected run by one of the clubs, I forsee that this divsion could possibly stay as it is now for the rest of the year, with all five teams hovering around 500, or a few games above, or below, and possibly yield a division "winner" who finishes with a total of 85 wins. I'm not saying that its definitely going to happen, because someone could unexpectedly get hot, but looking at each team, they all have their share of strengths, and also very glaring weaknesses. The Braves, for example, have major injuries. When healthy, they have a top starting rotation. However, even when everyone gets healthy, they have a very weak offense, and lack a real bullpen closer, as Dan Kolb has been a major disappointment.
So, my call is that this division remains close all year, with a division winner who isnt very solid. I could be wrong, but this is how I see it now.

Mitch

[natural tickler]

Hate to disappoint ya, Mitch, but the Braves are toast. Not enough offense, and Kolb is not your answer at closer. It seems once the Marlins get going, the division is theirs

[milagros317]

Having seen Farnsworth pitch an inning for the Tigers yesterday (98mph fastballs on the corners of the plate), I would say that the Cubs should have had more patience with him.

Hindsight is always 20-20, isn't it? :D

[Loud Laughter]

The Devil Rays lost again. I think I'll cry myself to sleep :sadcry:

[ticklkitten]

Yeah you suckers... I invaded you're thread. So sorry... oh wait, maybe I'm not. :imouttahe

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Right now, The Nationals are starting to pull away in the East ( 10 game winning streak in tow ) and the Phillies and the Cubs ( with all those injuries ) are wildcard leaders. The Cubs should they get their injuried back and in TOP form will be formiable. This will be an interesting race indeed. :shock:

[milagros317]

The Dodgers took 2 out of 3 from the Twins, who are quite a good team. :D

[K-Skate417]

I hope the Red Sox complete a sweep of the Reds today :upsidedow