the "baseball only" thread

[catapy_girl]

I'm staying tuned to watch the Super Bowl...oh, that's football.

[milagros317]

I created this thread for baseball only, so no discussion of the Super Bowl is allowed here. :D

Mandatory baseball content: The Dodgers won the World Series in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, and 1988. :D :D :D :D :D :D

[CaptainQuantum]

Hey milagros, I was asking my die-hard Cub fan dad what he thought of the Cubs not signing Rafael Furcal. He said it was no big loss because of Furcal's history of DUI's and such. He said that's why the Dodgers would only sign him for 3 years cause thats the most you can insure a contract for in MLB is 3 years.

Assuming Milton Bradley and Jeff Kent are both back next year (sorry if there's been any deals with them, I haven't been following the deals too closely), are you concerned about more problems in the Dodger clubhouse next year?

[amk714]

Mandatory baseball content: The Dodgers won the World Series in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, and 1988. :D :D :D :D :D :D

Oh yeah? Well, the Angels won the World Series in 2002 and ... never mind. :p

[milagros317]

I was very, very happy when the Angels won the World Series in 2002. I don't have to tell you that their opponents were the hated jints. :p

[catapy_girl]

Wow! That's awesome! :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

[milagros317]

Yes, led by Mike Scioscia, the wonderful Angels of 2002 came back from a 5-run deficit in game 6, won game 7, and thus defeated the hated jints, crushing the hopes of their evil fans, and killing the dream of The Evil One (Barry Bonds) to win a World Series. :D

[amk714]

I still remember that series. I think I'm going to have to get the DVD of it one of these days. :D

[milagros317]

One of the great heart-breaking losses for the hated jints of all time, right up there with their loss to the Yankees in 1962. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Clemens led the NL in ERA at 1.87, nobody was close to him. (Second best was Petite at 2.39, then Willis at 2.63.) 1.87 is fabulous.

Piazza batted .251 last year. OK, he was playing hurt, but he batted .266 in 2004, so I don't think he will ever get back to what he did with the Dodgers (which was an incredible .362 in 1997, and .336 in 1996).He is a catcher for goodness sakes. Of course his numbers will go down. But if he becomes a DH only Piazza will hit 35 homeruns and drive in 90 runs again. That is a fact. By the way, he was hurt in 2004 by being switched back and forth from catcher to firstbase and injured his wrist twice that season when baserunners ran into his wrist at firstbase.

[milagros317]

Now I have to hope that Nomar Garciaparra stays healthy. I will begin praying right now. :D

[CaptainQuantum]

Now I have to hope that Nomar Garciaparra stays healthy. I will begin praying right now. :D

Not likely. Dodgers better have a decent backup cause guaranteed he's gonna get some playing time. :sowrong:

[milagros317]

Well, the Dodgers do have a surplus of infielders at the moment.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Now I have to hope that Nomar Garciaparra stays healthy. I will begin praying right now. :D
You paid that $6,000,000 to play for you guys this year? You got robbed. The guy has been injuried for the last 2 years. :eek:

[milagros317]

I agree it's too much, and I'm glad it's not my money.

[amk714]

Wow! That's awesome! :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

And the fact that you're an Angels fan like me is also awesome. :D

[CaptainQuantum]

You paid that $6,000,000 to play for you guys this year? You got robbed. The guy has been injuried for the last 2 years. :eek:

And this past season he tore his groin. Not pulled, TORE. There's a :eek: moment for ya.

[catapy_girl]

Wow. Just wow. I guess I'm not the only Angel's fan.

[amk714]

Wow. Just wow. I guess I'm not the only Angel's fan.

Of course not. I'm sure there are more here who either lurk or don't post as often as we do. :D

[catapy_girl]

That's very true. Like tickling fans. Well, share and share alike, it's a blessing in disguise.

[milagros317]

There are several Dodger fans here, too, besides me. :D

[amk714]

I just learned that Jarrod Washburn's going to the Mariners! :eek:

[catapy_girl]

That sucks.

[amk714]

I agree, Cat. Here's the story: Washburn, Mariners agree to $37.5 million, four-year contract (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AjWfMYk.i4r8qU6BfTW6MwoRvLYF?slug=ap-mariners-washburn&prov=ap&type=lgns)

[catapy_girl]

Like winning the lottery. Only you get paid to play.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

And this past season he tore his groin. Not pulled, TORE. There's a :eek: moment for ya.I know. I was actually watching that game in early April. It was tough to watch. :shake:

[catapy_girl]

That does alot to your manhood.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers acquied Kenny Lofton today. :D
Now I know who's going to play centerfield in place of Milton Bradley.

[catapy_girl]

The Dodgers acquied Kenny Lofton today. :D
Now I know who's going to play centerfield in place of Milton Bradley.
That sounds alot like a game company than centerfield.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Dodgers acquied Kenny Lofton today. :D
Now I know who's going to play centerfield in place of Milton Bradley.
Do you think they signed him to be a wheelchair centerfielder or as a coach? :p :jester:

[milagros317]

Well, I am allowed to hope that the Dodger players stay healthy. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well, I am allowed to hope that the Dodger players stay healthy. :D
I hope your team stays healthy as well!!! I am not sure how good your team will be but at least be healthy. I hope all 30 teams stay healthy this year. :xpulcy:

[milagros317]

Thank you, TF4F. I certainly hope your Mets stay healthy as well. :D

[chrisheaven]

good luck to the Dodgers from their #1 UK fan

[milagros317]

Thank you, Chrisheaven. I didn't know that you cared about baseball at all. :D

[CaptainQuantum]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051227/us_nm/baseball_robbery_dc_4

MIAMI (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeff Reardon was arrested in Florida in connection with a jewelry store robbery, police said on Tuesday.

A four-time all-star who earned more than $2 million a season at the height of his 16-year career, Reardon walked into a jewelry store on Monday and "handed an employee a note stating that they were being robbed and that he had a gun," Palm Beach Gardens Police said in a news release.

Reardon was arrested at a nearby restaurant and the stolen money was recovered, police said.

Reardon had 367 saves as one of the dominant relief pitchers of his era, according to Baseball Almanac. He logged 73 wins and 77 losses with an earned-run average of 3.16 in a career that began in 1979 with the New York Mets.

He also played for the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees before retiring in 1994.

Reardon, who was being held at the Palm Beach County jail, played in three World Series and earned more than $2.5 million per season from the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and 1992, Baseball Almanac said.

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Now I've come into a lot of money and blown it, but not anywhere NEAR the kind of money this guy must've blown to actually need to resort to robbery. For 16 years he made AT LEAST 6 figures (it only says he made 2.5M at the height of his career). So either this guy squandered it, or he was just doing it cause he REALLY likes jewelry LOL. But of course, I guess other people have blown bigger sums of money. Mike Tyson, MC Hammer come to mind.

[milagros317]

I saw a news report that said Reardon earned over $9 million total in his baseball career. That's enough, even after taxes, for a prudent man to put aside a nest egg for his life after baseball. Obviously, he didn't.

Maury Wills, in his autobiography, wrote that he had over $2 million at the end of his career, and that he spent it all on cocaine and coke whores. He said it almost killed him. Maury is OK these days, I spoke with him last March in Vero Beach at spring training. :D

I don't know what Reardon's problems are. :(

[amk714]

I've found two more links about Jeff Reardon's arrest. Apparently, his 20-year-old son Shane died of a drug overdose in February 2004, and Jeff was taking prescription medications to deal with his depression. :(

http://news.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=us/0-0&fp=43b112199fa81396&ei=g_-xQ_OiKMPyaKGyyJAJ&url=http%3A//www.wten.com/Global/story.asp%3FS%3D4291756%26nav%3D6uyN&cid=1103203076

http://news.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=us/1-0&fp=43b112199fa81396&ei=g_-xQ_OiKMPyaKGyyJAJ&url=http%3A//www.kare11.com/sports/sports_article.aspx%3Fstoryid%3D114873&cid=0

[milagros317]

Thanks for the links.
That is really depressing about his son. :(

[natural tickler]

I know, I know, I said I wouldn't post until Spring Training, but I thought I'd put my little .02 in it

I am happy for all the teams who have improved greatly during the offseason. And I am pleasantly pleased with what the Cubs have done so far, a much needed lead-off man in Pierre, (Lee and Ramirez should drive in buckets of runs) quality set-up help, and a right fielder in Jacque Jones, if anything will provide us a much better defensive outfield than last year. I will be even happier if the trade for Tejada comes through, if it does, OMG, it will be cartwheel flips for me. Although I would hate to see Prior go. But even if we don't get Tejada, we will be a much better team than last year, and since the Cards and Astros haven't really improved, we have a golden opportunity to win the Central

As far as predictions go, you guys know I don't have to repeat myself, you know how I feel :D

[milagros317]

And you don't mourn the loss of Nomar, I guess. :D

[natural tickler]

I do, but I realize there is no place for him to play, and besides, he has to prove he can stay healthy, which he has a hard time proving. Oh well, I guess that's the headache the Dodgers will have to deal with, although I think he is a shell of his former self :D

[milagros317]

I began praying for him to stay healthy as soon as the Dodgers acquired him. :D

[natural tickler]

Although Nomar is a career .320 hitter, Dodgers park will take away some of those hits

[milagros317]

At least half the Dodgers' starting lineup will be different in 2006. :D

[aryz75]

Baseball...isn't that the game where they try to get the ball in the hoop?????

[milagros317]

No. :p Baseball is the game played using these rules:
http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/official_rules/foreword.jsp

[osco89]

I hope the Cleveland Indians can pick up where they left off and make a statement this season!!!!

[aryz75]

Go Mustangs!

[milagros317]

I hope the Dodgers can have a completely different kind of season from the one that they had in 2005. :D

[osco89]

I'd love to see the Indians and Dodgers in the Series! By the way who would you take?

[amk714]

Baseball...isn't that the game where they try to get the ball in the hoop?????

No, that's BASEketball: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0131857/ :D

[milagros317]

I'd love to see the Indians and Dodgers in the Series! By the way who would you take?
I always root for the Dodgers. :D

[osco89]

Yes it's obvious you love your Dodgers, do you have a favorite A.L. team?

My favorite N.L team ws always the 'Braves. I liked them when they were the worst team in Baseball and I followed them through all their years. The best Series for me was when the Braves met the Tribe , unfortunatley the Tribe lost.

[milagros317]

I don't really have a favorite AL team. In that TMF member Limeoutsider is my friend, and she roots enthusiastically for the Cleveland Indians, I want them to do well for her sake. :D

[osco89]

Well we can only wait and see which Dodger and Indian teams show up this season.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers have made many moves during the off season. I want to see how healthy the new acquisitions are during 2006. :D

[osco89]

Well we can keep our same guys and stay healthy, we have a damn good chance of shocking everybody.

[milagros317]

Spring training camps open for pitchers and catchers in about five weeks. :D

[osco89]

I don't know, maybe it's me, but do you feel that spring training really defines how good a team will be like some experts do?

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I don't know, maybe it's me, but do you feel that spring training really defines how good a team will be like some experts do?No it does not. You can have a great spring training and then come out the gate 2-15. Look at the Yankees during their runs at World Titles. Look at their spring record. They stunk every year. Comments in NY were what is wrong with the Yankees? What is wrong is they win when they need to. :rolleyes:

[milagros317]

Moreover, coming out of the gate well doesn't guarnatee a good season. Last year the Dodgers were 12-2 after the first 14 games, and finished at 71-91. :xlime:

[osco89]

Usually at this time of the year we start getting "tribe" reports, but since LeBron James and the Cavs. are doing well, the town is basketball hungry.

[milagros317]

This time of year, I check the Dodgers' website about twice a week to see if there's any news. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Moreover, coming out of the gate well doesn't guarnatee a good season. Last year the Dodgers were 12-2 after the first 14 games, and finished at 71-91. :xlime:But everyone but you knew that the Dodgers stunk. I told you that in spring training. Unfortunately you probably should have had about 10 more loses had you had Kaz Ishii. But because you gave him to us your team cost us a playoff spot.:p

[milagros317]

Don't blame us because the Mets were foolish enough to take Ishii. Shopping him around was one of the few smart things our former GM did. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Don't blame us because the Mets were foolish enough to take Ishii. Shopping him around was one of the few smart things our former GM did. :DYou guys could have offered us one of your better pitchers. Instead you gave us from the scrape heap. That is so wrong :sowrong:

[milagros317]

What you need is a GM who will look carefully at BB/9IP (walks per 9 innings ptiched) before acquring a starting pitcher. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

What you need is a GM who will look carefully at BB/9IP (walks per 9 innings ptiched) before acquring a starting pitcher. :DHas nothing to do with his walks per 9 innings. Nolan Ryan had a high walks per 9 innings total. The fact is that I could hit Kaz Ishii. So appartently did everyone else too. :sadcry:

[milagros317]

Nolan Ryan was unique in many ways (like throwing the fastball at nearly 100mph at age 46). I wouldn't use Nolan's lifetime 4.67 BB/9IP to excuse anybody else for doing the same. Anyway, it was down to 3.26 the last year that he pitched 200+ innings (1990).

(Ishii has lifetime 5.65 BB/9IP at present.)

[amk714]

Nolan Ryan was an awesome pitcher (and not just because he used to be an Angel :p). He recorded 2,416 strikeouts, the most in Angels history, and holds the MLB record of 5,714 total SO's. He threw seven no-hitters, also a league record (four of them while he was an Angel). :D

[giantfan121262]

No it does not. You can have a great spring training and then come out the gate 2-15. Look at the Yankees during their runs at World Titles. Look at their spring record. They stunk every year. Comments in NY were what is wrong with the Yankees? What is wrong is they win when they need to. :rolleyes:

I really don't think spring training is an indicator of how the season will be or how a player will perform. Look at the 1993 Mets. They had a great spring and lost 100 games that year. They were by far the worst team money can buy.

As far as the players go. Most of the time, the players are either batting against a guy who is destined for double or triple A by opening day, or, if he bats against one of the starting pitchers, that pitcher is just working on getting his pitches right. He is not looking to be competitive like it's the 7th game of the WS. He is just looking to get his work in..

Hopefully this will be the year that the Mets take over NY. My advice to Delgado and Wagner is not to drink the water in Flushing. I hear a rumor it's laced with Kryptonite. Buy bottled water instead.

[giantfan121262]

You guys could have offered us one of your better pitchers. Instead you gave us from the scrape heap. That is so wrong :sowrong:

I think they were paying us back for the time we gave them Mel Rojas :D

[giantfan121262]

(Ishii has lifetime 5.65 BB/9IP at present.)

It's that low????

[milagros317]

I agree, my impression watching him pitch was that he walked one or two batters per inning, so I was shocked :eek: when the actual number was below 9.00 :p

[amk714]

For all of you Angels fans (I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one here :p) check this out: What's in a name? A lot if you're an Angel (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=A9FJqKf.ZsRDE9MA2gQP0bYF?slug=ap-angelsnamechange&prov=ap&type=lgns)

[milagros317]

Thanks for the link, Alex. To me they're still the Anaheim Angels. :D

[amk714]

I have taken to simply calling them the Angels. :p

[milagros317]

On occasion, I refer to the "Brooklyn Dodgers, currently playing in Los Angeles." :p

[amk714]

Fair enough, but just calling them the Dodgers would be much easier. :p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Thanks for the link, Alex. To me they're still the Anaheim Angels. :DAnd yet to me they will always be the California Angels. :rolleyes:

[amk714]

And yet to me they will always be the California Angels. :rolleyes:

That would be fine by me, actually. But I'll NEVER call them the L.A. Angels or the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

That would be fine by me, actually. But I'll NEVER call them the L.A. Angels or the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. :D
I can understand that. The Los Angels Angels of Anaheim California. Good thing they wear uniforms and not ID braclets. It would definately break their wrists. :jester:

[amk714]

I know. If one of them was injured and had to be hospitalized ... :wow:

[milagros317]

Congratulations to Bruce Sutter, newly elected to the Hall of Fame. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Congratulations to Bruce Sutter, newly elected to the Hall of Fame. :DAgreed. He should have been honored with this 10 years ago. His split-fingered fastball revolutionized the game. Plus he was a pitcher who still pitched 2 and 3 innings to earn a save. This is a great honor and he is VERY deserving of that honor. :)

[milagros317]

Now I just hope that Eric Gagne comes back healthy some time during the 2006 season. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Now I just hope that Eric Gagne comes back healthy some time during the 2006 season. :DNice signing of Furcal who is undergoing surgery on his knee ( I believe ). Sounds like you are not going to start the season healthy. When are you going to Vero Beach,Florida this year Mils? :idunno:

[milagros317]

The week of March 11 to 18. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The week of March 11 to 18. :DAre you going to watch to Mets play the Dodgers on March 17th at 7pm?

[leafstk]

The Jays are gonna kick ass this year! :D

[amk714]

The Jays are gonna kick ass this year! :D

So are the Angels, I hope. :angel:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Jays are gonna kick ass this year! :DDo you realize that you have a 3 game set against the Mets this year? Do you also realize your Blue Jays have NEVER won a game against the Mets in the 9 games we have played you? I hope Toronto has a GREAT season but I also hope we beat you 3 more games this season. :xpeepsofa

[milagros317]

Are you going to watch to Mets play the Dodgers on March 17th at 7pm?

Yes, I will. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Yes, I will. :D
Well I certainly hope you win on March 17th because I don't want you to win when it counts. :wowzer:

[milagros317]

I agree that spring training games don't count. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I agree that spring training games don't count. :D
I just knew you would. But Mils, stay healthy. :cool:

[milagros317]

Individual game tickets for Dodgers spring training games go on sale one week from today. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well it is only 37 days til spring training games and only 71 days until Opening Day!!! So who does your team play opening day? :xpulcy:

[milagros317]

It depends who is healthy at the end of spring training. We have many fragile players. :(

[Adam]

Oh man. My Orioles just picked up Kris Benson from the Mets. Perhaps not surprisingly, Baltimore is more a-buzz about ANNA Benson, and the shenanigans she'll likely bring along with her. Well, at least 2006 shouldn't be boring! :p

[milagros317]

I have my tickets for the spring training games in Holman Stadium in Dodgertown on March 12, 16, and 17. :D

[Adam]

Nice signing of Furcal who is undergoing surgery on his knee ( I believe ). Sounds like you are not going to start the season healthy. When are you going to Vero Beach,Florida this year Mils? :idunno:

I'll say this... when the Dodgers do get healthy, they're looking like the favorites in that division. Of course, you always have to be concerned about the health of Drew and Nomar, but they'vemade some nice moves otherwise. Furcal (as you mentioned), Mueller, Lofton, and the trade for Baez and Carter. Now there's rumors on some of my Orioles sites that the O's and Dodgers may be trying to work out a deal that sends LA Javy Lopez. Would probably be good for both teams, as Baltimore now has the defensively superior Ramon Hernandez at catcher, and Lopez only has one year left on his deal (only making about $7 mill, I believe), giving LA the time to wait on one of their young catchers to be ready. Good in theory, anyway. But the point is, if healthy, the Dodgers look pretty potent.

[milagros317]

That sounds like an interesting deal. But who would the Dodgers give to the Orioles?

[Adam]

That sounds like an interesting deal. But who would the Dodgers give to the Orioles?

The rumor I read was that the O's would get back 1B Hee Seop Choi and C Dioner Navarro. Basically, you guys wouldn't be losing that much. Of course, most of what I read was pure fan speculation. But if it does happen, it wouldn't be a bad deal, IMO. It would give the Orioles a young, backup catcher to develop. And in Choi's case, it would move him from cavernous Chavez Ravine to homer-friendly Oriole Park. The Dodgers would get Lopez to fill their hole at catcher while waiting for Martin (I think that's the last name of your top catching prospect) to develop. Seems like a win-win situation.

[milagros317]

You should be warned that Choi is not a good defensive first baseman.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Some interesting thoughts on the Orioles-Dodgers move. I think it would favor the Dodgers for now. The Orioles would benefit in the future. Good luck with Anna Benson. You will need it. This is the first time I have heard of a team trading the wife and wishing they could keep the player. :D

[milagros317]

Maybe she'll be the worst player's wife since Cindy Garvey. Am I the only one who remembers that hilarious divorce? :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Maybe she'll be the worst player's wife since Cindy Garvey. Am I the only one who remembers that hilarious divorce? :D
I remember it. But Anna Benson showed up at a Christmas function for kids almost naked. I am sure Santa would not have thought to bring the kids that for Christmas. :eek:

[milagros317]

I hadn't heard about the Christmas party incident. Sounds really dumb of her.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I hadn't heard about the Christmas party incident. Sounds really dumb of her.That is why Kris Benson was traded. So the Mets didn't have anymore incidents like that with her. :wow:

[Adam]

Well, now it's rumored that Javy Lopez may be staying put. But, who really knows. Baseball trades are on-again, off-again all the time. Molina and (ugh) Piazza are still out there, so there may be teams that decide to go with either of them as a short-term fix. As for Anna Benson, I actually heard her on our ESPN affiliate today (on one of the local shows). She sounded OK to me. A little out there perhaps, but nothing terrible. She strikes me as more of a fun-loving, free-spirited person who just likes the media attention. As long as Kris Benson doesn't come to the AL and get bombed, I doubt Baltimore will take her antics too seriously.

[Adam]

That is why Kris Benson was traded. So the Mets didn't have anymore incidents like that with her. :wow:

She told our affiliate that Omar Minaya and the Mets FO flatly denied that trading Kris was in any way related to anything she's done. Of course, that's only if you believe Minaya.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

She told our affiliate that Omar Minaya and the Mets FO flatly denied that trading Kris was in any way related to anything she's done. Of course, that's only if you believe Minaya.
Or that is if you believe Anna Benson. Doesn't it strike you as funny that Pittsburgh gave up Benson for NOTHING and the Mets did the same. Omar was asked if this was a baseball trade or an Anna trade and he had the BIGGEST GRIN on his face before he said it was a baseball trade. He can't tell the media or Anna that Kris was traded because of her. Everyone in New York knows why Kris was traded. It is unfortunate we got Jorge Julio with a 3-5 and 5.90 ERA for Kris but when you are trading Anna Benson you will take anything in return. :shock:

[natural tickler]

Well, Spring Training is upon us, and that means not too long before the season starts

AFA Kris Benson is concerned, you should be traded for what you do on the diamond, not because of your wife

[milagros317]

While I have purchased my spring training tickets online, I wouldn't say that it is upon us yet. Pitchers and catchers haven't reported to camp yet, and the Dodgers' first game is on March 2.

[Adam]

Or that is if you believe Anna Benson. Doesn't it strike you as funny that Pittsburgh gave up Benson for NOTHING and the Mets did the same. Omar was asked if this was a baseball trade or an Anna trade and he had the BIGGEST GRIN on his face before he said it was a baseball trade. He can't tell the media or Anna that Kris was traded because of her. Everyone in New York knows why Kris was traded. It is unfortunate we got Jorge Julio with a 3-5 and 5.90 ERA for Kris but when you are trading Anna Benson you will take anything in return. :shock:

This is true. Still, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt before judging too harshly. About Julio, yeah, he can be a headache. He can be absolutely dominant, or not be able to find the strike zone. Good luck with him. At least the Mets got John Maine along with him. He doesn't project as highly as he once did, but he could end up being a solid back-end starter or long man. Time will tell.

[milagros317]

If anybody else here will be in Holman Stadium in Dodgertown for the games of March 12, March 16, or March 17, let me know. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well, Spring Training is upon us, and that means not too long before the season starts

AFA Kris Benson is concerned, you should be traded for what you do on the diamond, not because of your wifeI had no idea that the players were in camp already :wow: Don't worry about the Mets Natural. When we come to town and you come to Shea is the only time you should worry about them. Don't worry about Kris Benson, worry about Victor Diaz ruining your season again like he did 2 years ago. :evilha:

[milagros317]

Rick Honeycutt has been hired as the Dodgers' new pitching coach.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Mike Piazza found a new home is San Diego. The Padres signed him to a 1 year contract worth $2,000,000. As a Mets fan, I hope that Mike Piazza hits 25 homeruns and drives in 85 runs. To a man of class, Mike I will root you on always. Congratulations to Mike Piazza and good luck on a great season. :)

[milagros317]

I wish Mike Piazza well, while simultaneously wanting his new team to not win NL West, obviously. :D

[natural tickler]

The chances of the infidel ruining our season again is like the Devil Rays winning the AL East :Grrr:

I cannot wait for Spring Training to start, although I don't particularly car for the WBC, at least its baseball to watch

[milagros317]

I am also quite anxious for spring training to start. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The chances of the infidel ruining our season again is like the Devil Rays winning the AL East :Grrr:

I cannot wait for Spring Training to start, although I don't particularly car for the WBC, at least its baseball to watchThen I guess you would place the Devil Rays as odds on favorites to win the AL East? You know Victor Diaz will ruin your season. I just hope he does in Chicago with you there in the stands. :D

[milagros317]

The Dodgers one series in Shea Stadium won't be until September. :(

[natural tickler]

Then I guess you would place the Devil Rays as odds on favorites to win the AL East? You know Victor Diaz will ruin your season. I just hope he does in Chicago with you there in the stands. :D


One of these days pal, I will evaporate you from this earth :wowzer:

[milagros317]

I'm picking the Dodgers to win the NL West in 2006. :D Anybody surprised?

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Dodgers one series in Shea Stadium won't be until September. :(
Yeah, I know. I hope I get to take Sadira there for those games. :dogpile:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

One of these days pal, I will evaporate you from this earth :wowzer:Now IMAGINE THAT!!! That is not very nice of you. But I at least know why, because the TRUTH hurts doesn't it. Your just like your girlfriend. :p

[natural tickler]

Now IMAGINE THAT!!! That is not very nice of you. But I at least know why, because the TRUTH hurts doesn't it. Your just like your girlfriend. :p


ok buddy, have it your way. I need to borrow HDS's Death Ray Eyes first

[milagros317]

I'm rooting for the hated jints to finish last, of course. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I'm rooting for the hated jints to finish last, of course. :D
REALLY??? :wow: I'm stunned. :p

[milagros317]

Joel Guzman is one of the top prospects in the Dodgers' minor league system. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Here we are only 11 days before spring training games start. ( Not that I care about that ) But this means that the start of the baseball season is just 43 days away. This is great. :couch:

[Ray<3tiklishft]

Do you guys recommend any good baseball books to read? I have a couple of the Ernie Harwell books, 'Diamond Gems' and 'The Babe Signed My Shoe' (great read BTW).

Go Tigers! Like I have a lot to cheer for lately.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Do you guys recommend any good baseball books to read? I have a couple of the Ernie Harwell books, 'Diamond Gems' and 'The Babe Signed My Shoe' (great read BTW).

Go Tigers! Like I have a lot to cheer for lately.Keep the faith!!! The Tigers will be better this year. As for books, if you come to the Michigan gathering on March 3rd and 4th, I do have some sports books ( in particular baseball ) that you are welcome to check out. :smilestar

[Ray<3tiklishft]

My intention is to be there. Glad to get to know some knowledgeable sports fans.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

My intention is to be there. Glad to get to know some knowledgeable sports fans.
Are you into local ( as in Tigers ) or just about baseball? :bubble:

[Ray<3tiklishft]

All sports. More baseball, hockey, and pro football. Then college football, very little basketball (Pistons in the playoffs, March Madness). But I don't watch as much now. However I can hold my own when it comes to sports trivia, history and nostalgia.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

All sports. More baseball, hockey, and pro football. Then college football, very little basketball (Pistons in the playoffs, March Madness). But I don't watch as much now. However I can hold my own when it comes to sports trivia, history and nostalgia.
Good. With the people that will be at the party, you will feel right at home. :woot:

[Ray<3tiklishft]

Good. With the people that will be at the party, you will feel right at home. :woot:

Right at home? Excellent. But I like to be the 'visiting' team. LOL

Thanks, TF4F

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I read on Fox Sports that Kerry Wood has NO TIMETABLE to return to the Cubs. Frustrating the heck out of Sadira. :ermm:

[milagros317]

Nobody knows if Eric Gagne will be healthy at the start of the season. I suspect not. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I would think that the Dodgers would win that division though Mils with or without Gagne.

[milagros317]

I certainly hope so. It will likely be a weak Division again.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

It will be stronger with Bonds back in San Francisco but you guys made a ton of GREAT moves. Sadira and I were talking about your team the other day and she thinks you guys can win that division by 10 games or more. I myself happen to agree with her assessment that you guys will win the division but I believe it will be in the 4 to 8 game range.

[milagros317]

Yes, the Dodgers did make a lot of good moves. :D

As far as Bonds is concerned, I still don't like him. It remains to be seen if he can stay healthy all year. At his age, one thing or another may act up on him.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

No arguement, but if he is in the line-up for 130 games he has to be considered a threat.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Baseball lost a legend today as Curt Gowdy passed away. He was 86. There is a post in general discussion about it. :sowrong:

[milagros317]

That's a real shame, he was a fine announcer. :(

[Ray<3tiklishft]

He was a great announcer on NBC's Game Of The Week.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

He had SUCH a great voice. He always called a fair game. He will be missed by us fans.:(

[milagros317]

I've posted in the General Discussion thread about him.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Such a sad day when you lose one of the greats of the game. Even if it is a broadcaster. When Bob Murphy died on August 2nd, 2004 , I actually cried. :(

[Mitchell]

Exhibition games have begun. It is beginning to feel more and more like spring. Bring it on! Regular season starts a month from tomorrow. I cannot wait!

Mitch

[milagros317]

Not that it matters, but the Dodgers won their first spring training game. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

We only have 3 more weeks of exhibitions and even less of this BOGUS WBC crap until opening day. :bowing:

[milagros317]

I enjoyed watching the Dodgers 7-0 win over the Astros today. Tomko pitched very well, and Kent and Garciapara provided some offense. :D

[Tamia78]

..........are you kidding me??? lol...maybe slacker was right about the incontinence pants....... :Kiss1:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I enjoyed watching the Dodgers 7-0 win over the Astros today. Tomko pitched very well, and Kent and Garciapara provided some offense. :D
Lets hand over a the World Series championship right now. Dodgers beat the Astros in an exhibition game. :wowzer: :p

[milagros317]

..........are you kidding me??? lol...maybe slacker was right about the incontinence pants....... :Kiss1:

I am an unashamed Dodgers fanatic, and I'm proud of having started this thread. :D

[Feathery]

Yankees are due to go to the World Series and win this year!

[milagros317]

The Yankees have a chance, but I'll be rooting for the Dodgers. :D

[Feathery]

I was at the 3rd game of the 1978 World Series at Yankee Stadium, where NY played the Dodgers. Craig Nettles gave a clinic at 3rd base, and almost single handedly turned the game (and the series) around for the Bronx Bombers!

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Yankees are due to go to the World Series and win this year!
The Yankees will blow it to Anaheim again or to Boston or someone like that. :rotate: There is a NEW New York team in town. Want a winner??? Look to Flushing... Yankees need Sheff and Giambi to go back on STERIODS to have a chance. :D

[milagros317]

The Dodgers won again today, 7-5, over the Red Sox. :D :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Oh Boy!!! When we go out to LA in June, we will make you forget about March when we deliver a big time smackdown :p :D

[Feathery]

The Yankees will blow it to Anaheim again or to Boston or someone like that. :rotate: There is a NEW New York team in town. Want a winner??? Look to Flushing... Yankees need Sheff and Giambi to go back on STERIODS to have a chance. :D

I know Pedro Martinez won't be taking anything to alleviate the pain in his poor toe!
:cool2:

"He must be the stupidest son of a bitch alive. But he sure is fast!" -
Forrest Gump

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I know Pedro Martinez won't be taking anything to alleviate the pain in his poor toe!
:cool2:
You don't hold a bat or a ball with your toe, do you??? I am sure that Sheffield thought it was just a cream too. Did you know that Santa Claus is real??? And OJ didn't do it either... :p

[unclebill]

One of these years I would like to spend the entire month of March in Florida and visit as many of the different teams as possible. During the summer months I have toured the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Nationals, Braves, Astros and Devil Rays spring homes. Dodgertown in Vero Beach is my favorite, and Disney`s Wide World Of Sports, which is where the Braves play is my second choice.

[milagros317]

Dodgertown in Vero Beach is my favorite also, oddly enough. :p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

What a shock Milagros!!! :rotate:

[milagros317]

Seriously, Dodgertown in Vero Beach is a magnificent facility. :D

[Feathery]

You don't hold a bat or a ball with your toe, do you??? I am sure that Sheffield thought it was just a cream too. Did you know that Santa Claus is real??? And OJ didn't do it either... :p

I'm sorry, but as I'm a bit older, I grew up a Yankee fan with the great Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Roger Marris. When they built Shea Stadium for the Mets in Flushing in 1964, at first we thought it was another pavillion for the New York World's Fair, which was also in the same general location. Eventually, as kids, we understood that the Mets were the National League replacement for the departed Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I'm sorry, but as I'm a bit older, I grew up a Yankee fan with the great Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Roger Marris. When they built Shea Stadium for the Mets in Flushing in 1964, at first we thought it was another pavillion for the New York World's Fair, which was also in the same general location. Eventually, as kids, we understood that the Mets were the National League replacement for the departed Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
Easy buddy!!! I appreciate Yankee history and tradition. I am a baseball historian. I know more about the Yankees than most ( not all ) Yankee fans. People don't realize Babe Ruth singlehandedly saved baseball after the Black Sox scandel of 1919. I truly appreciate your team. I was having a little fun with you. I apologize if I offended you. I will let you also know that my dad was the crane operator that helped build Shea Stadium. That is one reason I am a Mets fan. Another is because my mom was an old Brooklyn Dodgers fan. So she stay in the National League and became a Mets fan. But my dad has MANY stories of drinking with lots of Yankees players and managers. My dad will be 81 in April so he knows lots of the old time players. Feathery since you are a bit older than I, it could be lots of fun talking to you about baseball. I hope we get that chance. One more time though, ( it is always worth repeating ) I have GREAT RESPECT for Yankee history. Without the Yankees, baseball would have died years ago.

[Feathery]

Easy buddy!!! I appreciate Yankee history and tradition. I am a baseball historian. I know more about the Yankees than most ( not all ) Yankee fans. People don't realize Babe Ruth singlehandedly saved baseball after the Black Sox scandel of 1919. I truly appreciate your team. I was having a little fun with you. I apologize if I offended you. I will let you also know that my dad was the crane operator that helped build Shea Stadium. That is one reason I am a Mets fan. Another is because my mom was an old Brooklyn Dodgers fan. So she stay in the National League and became a Mets fan. But my dad has MANY stories of drinking with lots of Yankees players and managers. My dad will be 81 in April so he knows lots of the old time players. Feathery since you are a bit older than I, it could be lots of fun talking to you about baseball. I hope we get that chance. One more time though, ( it is always worth repeating ) I have GREAT RESPECT for Yankee history. Without the Yankees, baseball would have died years ago.

No, please... no offense taken, my friend! It's baseball remember, lol!! As you are a Met fan, I assumed you came from a National League family background, just as my father was a Yankee fan starting with the late Gehrig/early DiMaggio era. When the Giants and Dodgers moved out west, it created a huge hole in the hearts of NY baseball fans. So the Mets sure helped fill that hole. Especially their wonderful amazin' year in 1969, when they delighted the whole world of sportsfans everywhere! Except of course, in Chicago and Baltimore.

[ticklingfeet4fu]

No, please... no offense taken, my friend! It's baseball remember, lol!! As you are a Met fan, I assumed you came from a National League family background, just as my father was a Yankee fan starting with the late Gehrig/early DiMaggio era. When the Giants and Dodgers moved out west, it created a huge hole in the hearts of NY baseball fans. So the Mets sure helped fill that hole. Especially their wonderful amazin' year in 1969, when they delighted the whole world of sportsfans everywhere! Except of course, in Chicago and Baltimore.Well Cubs fans all around still talk about 1969 like it was our fault. :Grrr: Can Mets fans help it if they couldn't hold on to a 9 1/2 game lead in mid-August??? We were just happy ( actually as I recall I was not even 3 when the Mets won in 1969. ) But it is still fun to let Cubs fans know that they haven't been to the World Series since 1945. :wowzer:

[Feathery]

Well Cubs fans all around still talk about 1969 like it was our fault. :Grrr: Can Mets fans help it if they couldn't hold on to a 9 1/2 game lead in mid-August??? We were just happy ( actually as I recall I was not even 3 when the Mets won in 1969. ) But it is still fun to let Cubs fans know that they haven't been to the World Series since 1945. :wowzer:

That year, 1969, was great for NY sports. The Jets winning the Super Bowl, The Mets having their great season. I was 14 then and I know NY fans were starving for a winner. The NY Football Giants hadn't been in the post season since '63, and the Yankees fell flat after losing the '64 World Series to St. Louis. '69 was the year NY could feel good about sports again.

[milagros317]

Derek Lowe was not impressive in his 5-inning outing in a monr league game today. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

That year, 1969, was great for NY sports. The Jets winning the Super Bowl, The Mets having their great season. I was 14 then and I know NY fans were starving for a winner. The NY Football Giants hadn't been in the post season since '63, and the Yankees fell flat after losing the '64 World Series to St. Louis. '69 was the year NY could feel good about sports again.If I recall, 1986 was a fun year too, with the Mets and the Giants winning that year. The Yankees had a VERY good season and the Jets made the playoffs.

[Angel_2]

Lets not forget the METS :bouncybou

[milagros317]

The Braves lead the Dodgers 2-1 in the 3rd inning. :(

[ticklingfeet4fu]

We have only 17 days until we get to opening day. :bubble:

[milagros317]

Tonight I will see my third and last spring training game here. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Tonight I will see my third and last spring training game here. :D
I see your game ended in a 7-7 tie. I was hoping you would win, because then I wont feel so guilty when we sweep the season series from you. :imouttahe

[natural tickler]

16 days until showtime, cannot wait

[ticklingfeet4fu]

16 days until showtime, cannot waitSTOP!!! PLEASE STOP!!! ACCORDING to you, the WBC is the greatest thing. So root on whatever team you wish to root on and stay out of REAL BASEBALL!!! :jester:

[SmileyTkls]

Well, I know I'm looking forward to see how the Cubs can sabotage themselves this year. Hooooooly Cowwwwww!

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well, I know I'm looking forward to see how the Cubs can sabotage themselves this year. Hooooooly Cowwwwww!FINALLY a realistic Cubs fan. :cool:

[milagros317]

The Dodgers beat the Nationals today, 9-1. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Dodgers beat the Nationals today, 9-1. :D
Yay!!! So what does that run their regular season record to Milagros??? :eek:

[natural tickler]

STOP!!! PLEASE STOP!!! ACCORDING to you, the WBC is the greatest thing. So root on whatever team you wish to root on and stay out of REAL BASEBALL!!! :jester:


you wouldn't know real baseball even it is was shoved right up yer a@@%@ :wow:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

you wouldn't know real baseball even it is was shoved right up yer a@@%@ :wow:Imagine that!!! I been watching baseball when someone was still changing your :ranty: diapers. :D :wavingguy

[milagros317]

Yay!!! So what does that run their regular season record to Milagros??? :eek:

Their regular season record remains 0-0. :p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Their regular season record remains 0-0. :pOh!!! So then what is the point of ...ah...forget it. It just isn't worth the effort. Back to regularly schedule programming already in progress. :upsidedow

[milagros317]

When a team has had a lousy season the year before, like the Dodgers did in 2005, a good spring training can help erase the memories and the losing habits. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

When a team has had a lousy season the year before, like the Dodgers did in 2005, a good spring training can help erase the memories and the losing habits. :DIf you believe that then that is okay. But you know better than that. The Mets teams of the late 70's and early 80's had great springs then would for kicks and giggles win 63 to 68 games a season. Of course, Joe Torre who I really believe was a good manager for the Mets could only do so much when your best player is Lee Mazzilli.

[milagros317]

Well, it can't hurt the players' confidence to have a winning spring. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well, it can't hurt the players' confidence to have a winning spring. :D
Until they start the season losing 8 of their first 10, then where is there confidence???

[milagros317]

It would indeed evaporate after a 2-8 start. I don't expect the Dodgers to have such a start this year. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

It would indeed evaporate after a 2-8 start. I don't expect the Dodgers to have such a start this year. :DI do not expect the Dodgers to start 2-8 either. But look at the Pirates right now. They are 13-7 or something like that, do you really think they will come out firing out the gate lets say 8-2 because of their great Spring Training record???

[milagros317]

Considering that the Dodgers lost today, it's a good day to agree that a team's spring training record has no meaning. :p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Considering that the Dodgers lost today, it's a good day to agree that a team's spring training record has no meaning. :pGee!!! So if they won, it would mean something??? To whom might it have meant something too??? You maybe??? Nobody else, I am sure. :p

[milagros317]

You've figured it out. :p
During spring training, when the Dodgers lose, it is merely a meaningless spring training game. But when the Dodgers win, it is a glorious victory. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

You've figured it out. :p
During spring training, when the Dodgers lose, it is merely a meaningless spring training game. But when the Dodgers win, it is a glorious victory. :D
A GLORIOUS victory that by the way, doesnpt count in the regular season standings. By the way, I am guessing that last night was just a meaningless spring training game??? :jester:

[milagros317]

That it was, totally meaningless. :p

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well there is only one week and one day of meaningless games left you spring training fans. I hope you enjoy it. We will see you next year. In the meantime, the REAL games are 8 days from beginning. I just can't wait. :Hyrdrogen

[milagros317]

I'm anxious for the regular season to begin, too. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Lets see now we are only 6 days away from the regular season starting next Sunday night. :bouncybou

[milagros317]

The Dodgers' first game is 7 days away, on Monday. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The first Mets game is also on Monday against the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium. :happyfloa

[milagros317]

I have tickets to six games in Dodger Stadium in June, and four Dodger games in Shea Stadium in September. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I have tickets to some games as well this year. :cool:

[natural tickler]

6 days and counting until showtime

[milagros317]

Perhaps this thread should be moved to the new sports subforum. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Baseball season is only 5 days away. :xpulcy: :dogpile: :dogpile: :xpulcy:

[milagros317]

Sunday's opener is now only three days away. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well let's see today is March 31st. Some teams are actually out of Florida or Arizona and playing games this weekend. It is close. VERY CLOSE!!! :xpulcy:

[milagros317]

Yes, the anticipation is building. :D

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Sunday Night Baseball
Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox 8:05pm

Monday, April 3rd,2006
National League Schedule
Washington Nationals at New York Mets 1:05pm
Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers 2:05pm
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds 2:10pm
St.Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia Phillies 3:05pm
Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers 4:10pm
Florida Marlins at Houston Astros 7:05pm
San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres 7:05

American League Schedule
Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers 2:05pm
Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Baltimore Orioles 3:05pm
Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals 4:10pm
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Seattle Mariners 5:05pm
New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics 10:05pm

All times are Eastern Daylight Time. Well it is almost time to play ball. :couch:

[milagros317]

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[ticklingfeet4fu]

Really Milagros??? And here I thought you were a Giants fan. :wow:

[leafstk]

Go Jays Go!! :couch:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Go Jays Go!! :couch:I actually picked the Blue Jays to win their division this season. :rotate:

[milagros317]

Today is OPENING DAY!!!!!! :happyfloa

[ticklingfeet4fu]

The Chicago White Sox are right now laying waste to the Cleveland Indians 10-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning. :eek:

[ticklingfeet4fu]

A final score from Comiskey Park in Chicago the White Sox 10 - Indians 4. After the almost 3 hour rain delay, the White Sox received 2 walks and a sac fly to make the score 4-3 White Sox. Then Jim Thome hit a Homerun that landed in Wrigley Field. :D That gave the Sox a 6-3 lead that they would never relinquish. Bad news for the Tribe C.C Sabathia left this game in the 3rd inning with a strained abdominal muscle. He did not factor in the decision. Final from Chicago: White Sox 10 - Indians 4.

[leafstk]

I actually picked the Blue Jays to win their division this season. :rotate:

I sure hope you're right, would ease the pain of my Leafs season past, LOL!! :Hyrdrogen

[ticklingfeet4fu]

I sure hope you're right, would ease the pain of my Leafs season past, LOL!! :Hyrdrogen
Like you keep on saying leaf, there is always next year!!! Though I hate the Leafs. I am not sure why I do, I mean with those friendly guys like Tie Domi and Darcy Tucker, who wouldn't like them? :jester:

[milagros317]

The Dodgers' home opener begins in just over an hour. :D

[tulipangel]

The Dodgers' home opener begins in just over an hour. :D

Since they used to be the BROOKLYN Dodgers and are now in one of my other fav. places I will cheer them on! I don't get the game in NY (I dont think). I will keep checking FoxSports.com though!

[milagros317]

Although we don't usually get Dodger telecasts here in NY, this game will be on ESPN. :D

[tulipangel]

Although we don't usually get Dodger telecasts here in NY, this game will be on ESPN. :D
If I wasn't sick I'd go to Hooters and watch :) I love going to Hooters to watch sports! so many..... well, Hooters!

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Well a great day of baseball. Right now, the Dodgers are in the 8th inning trying to come from behind as they trail the Braves 11-7 with two men on and two men out. The Dodgers have now made it 11-8 with an RBI double and they send the tying run to plate. In other games around the majors today, the Cardinals whacked the Phillies 13-5. The Cubs bombed the Reds 16-7. Big concern here is Carlos Zambrano was handed a 5-0 lead and left the game after 4 plus innings piched with the game tied at 5. If the Cubs hand their ace a 5 run lead he must do a better job. The Brewers beat the Pirates 5-2. The Mets gave Tom Glavine his 276 career win with a 3-2 victory over the Nationals. Arizona and the Rockies are in the 11th inning tied at 2.

In the American League, The Red Sox behind a 3 run homer by David Ortiz gave the Rangers a headache in Texas 7-3. The Orioles outlasted the the Devil Rays 9-6. The Tigers behind great pitching by lefty Kenny Rogers and Chris Shelton's two homeruns beat the Royals 3-1. For Rogers that is his 191 career victory. In games that are still going Angels and Mariners are knotted at 3 in the 7th inning.

[PokeyinMich]

Jeremy Bonderman and the Tigers beat KC today 14-3 and Bonderman was especially sharp. The Tigers with an offense, wow. Kenny Rogers may be rubbing off.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers/Braves game is on TBS tonight. :D

[Mitchell]

My Braves have started out 3-4, disappointing, but now they begin a homestand for a week. Hopefully, they can turn it around.

Mitch

[ticklingfeet4fu]

My Braves have started out 3-4, disappointing, but now they begin a homestand for a week. Hopefully, they can turn it around.

Mitch
On that same thought, I hope that Chipper Jones is okay. I saw that play where he slipped trying to field that slow grounder. I was watch FSN Bay Area and they seemed very upset as well that Chipper got hurt like that. It is good that people other than Braves fans and myself root on a classy guy like Chipper Jones. To me, he is a terrific player and a class act. I have enjoyed watching his career despite the fact he has made a career out of killing the Mets. Speaking of classy. Mitchell thank you for the compliment in the other thread where I have been wrapping up the games. that was really cool of you. And yes, I have, in fact, considered being a broadcaster.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers beat the Pirates today, 8-3, as Odalis Perez pitched well. :D

[Adam]

Damn, what a SWEET game for Orioles fans tonight. 2 outs, bottom of the 9th, 3-2 count, bases loaded for NY... O's closer Chris Ray vs. the clutch Hideki Matsui. Ray fires... and absolutely FREEZES Matsui with a 3-2 slider. Orioles win, 6-5 in the Bronx. Now, I know my O's still have a ways to go before being a contender again, but damn that was sweet. Chris Ray looks like he's going to be an absolute stud as a closer. Amazing, since he's never even pitched above AA. His stuff is absolutely nasty. He and outfielder Nick Markakis are two youngsters to watch on this team.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers won 6-3 last night over Arizona. :D :D

[Mitchell]

Tonight's game in Washington between the Nationals and the Braves was postponed because of rain.

Mitch

[CaptainQuantum]

Get this...Michael Barrett was being interviewed on one of the Chicago sports talk stations yesterday morning, and they played a clip last night of what he said. Something to the effect of "I dont know what we need to do to turn this around. Stir something up, start a fight, play harder, etc" Funny thing is, if the fight fired anyone up, it was the White Sox. :p

[milagros317]

The Dodgers beat the Angels yesterday ,8-4. :D :D

[Mitchell]

Today the Braves beat the Cubs 2-1. They remain 3 1-2 games behind the Mets in the NL East.

Mitch

[milagros317]

The Dodgers beat the Nationals today, 3-1. :D

[CaptainQuantum]

The Cubs have lost something like 25 of their last 27 games, got swept by the awful Marlins, got swept for the season by the mediocre Padres, and are 9.5 games out of even the wild card race. And saturday I think it was, Wrigley Field drew its biggest crowd since 1979!! This is exactly why the Cubs may very well never win another World Series or even get in one period. If they have awful teams and still sell-out, there's no incentive for the Cubs' owners to build a winner.

And as far as Barry Bonds goes, he said one time something to the effect of "stop talking about Babe Ruth. I'm gonna pass him up, he's old news." Barry Bonds would need steroids just to carry the Babe's jock strap, or Hank Aaron's for that matter. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/oldschool73/censored.gif Barry Bonds, http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/oldschool73/censored.gif his 715 bogus home runs, and http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/oldschool73/censored.gif whoever is stupid enough to think he's anything special.

[milagros317]

The Dodgers beat the Braves today, 12-5. :D :D
I hate The Evil One, aka Barry Bonds. :devil: