**Official MLB Discussion Thread**

[Indiana Sev]

Gary "The Kid" Carter became the first ball player to be inducted into Cooperstown as an Expo. He won the World Series with The Mets in '86 but in the end he's going into the hall of fame as a Montreal Expo.

That's great news, he did after all play 11 seasons here in Montreal. The fans here loved him back in the early, glory days of the Expos.

Unfortunately this is probably the last piece of good news Expos fans will ever get again.

http://www.exposdemontreal.com/aujeu/mlbsite/images/ph_history_feature1_carter.jpg

Eddie Murray was the other player to get inducted.

[Rated R]

The more I watch the BoSox, the more I like them...I am and have been a Blue Jays fan, but I don't know. I love all the Boston players and their organization. I think it started last summer when I saw them play(albeit lose) the Angels. It was awe inspiring like Sev said. My dad and I had seats right by Pedeski Pole, I think that's what it's called, I apologize to you Red Sox faithful if I am wrong in my ignorance.

I now want them to destroy the Yankees, and I don't want anyone, even the Jays to get in their way.


PS. Just so you know, I never change teams...I have been a Montreal Canadiens fan my whole life and the Miami Dolphins have been my team since I started watching football. For me to change teams it would take a lot...but I think it may be happening.

[SykkBoy]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
I was watching the Expos/Braves game this afternoon, and Olympic Stadium was, like, rocking! I guess some two-dozen runs scored would wake the crowd up.


What a game! Monster offense from both sides. As a Braves fan who loves a big game, I really had to applaud the Expos in this game, they never gave up and just kept fighting and came back and won it. They could have laid down and went through the old "everyone gets in the game" but they just wouldn't say "die". I love teams like that.

[horrorfreak13]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Gary "The Kid" Carter became the first ball player to be inducted into Cooperstown as an Expo. He won the World Series with The Mets in '86 but in the end he's going into the hall of fame as a Montreal Expo.

That's great news, he did after all play 11 seasons here in Montreal. The fans here loved him back in the early, glory days of the Expos.

Unfortunately this is probably the last piece of good news Expos fans will ever get again.

http://www.exposdemontreal.com/aujeu/mlbsite/images/ph_history_feature1_carter.jpg

Eddie Murray was the other player to get inducted.

Gary Carter deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame. Even thought it took about 7 times to get him in.

Unfortunatley you may be right. This may be the last good news Expos fans will ever get, but now the legacy of the Expos will forever be represented in the Hall Of Fame. Even if this is the last season for the Expos in Montreal, since they will probably play all 82 home games in Puerto Rico next year.

15 straight wins for Roy Halladay and will try for 16. Man he is the most dominant pitcher over the past 3 months.

[Haddonfield]

I know this isnt the NHL forum but....

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Although the Fleet Center doesn't have the history or the beauty of Fenway, I wouldn't mind checking out a Bruins game next time down there.



Well the "Fleece" as I call it isnt anything remotly special as Fenway, for a die hard B's fan it does the trick. Too bad you never saw the old Garden...that my friend was something to behold...a hockey game at the Garden was a religious experience. At any rate, the FleeceCenter is alright but if you do go I say shell out the big bucks and get front row. Its not hard to do...AceTickets.com can get you there and its damn fun...too bad the NHL is in some BIG BIG trouble and soon...

Back too baseball...

Im real glad about Carter...Ive always liked him and Im happy he is in the Hall where he should be...now if we can just get Blyleven, Rice, and Rose in there!!!

and how about the Yanks almost getting Griffey Jr a few weeks ago or whatever? and for nothing too...Hitchcock, Mondesi, someone else...fer Griff, Williamson, someone else AND 30 million...would have been a steal...Shite, Id still do that trade even with Griff done for the year. Griff is a AL player...you bring him back and he starts to get his 50 homers a year back. And what a shame about him too...he could have had some of the best stats EVER but damn if he didnt get cursed...and the Reds are my NL team fer Pete Rose's Sake! (born in Ohio, cant help it, even like the Bengals)

[Rated R]

Hey Haddonfield, I am curious as to how you feel about Boston's acquisition of Scott Williamson from the Reds. Personally I think it will be very beneficial to their bullpen which has been a letdown so far this year. This might be the player that puts them over the top, here's hoping.

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by Rated R
Hey Haddonfield, I am curious as to how you feel about Boston's acquisition of Scott Williamson from the Reds. Personally I think it will be very beneficial to their bullpen which has been a letdown so far this year. This might be the player that puts them over the top, here's hoping.


I love this deal. Now we have a legit set up man that has been missing since Rich Garces. Ive liked Williamson since day one. Now in the pen we have two lefty situational guys (Embree and Sauerbek) to go with righties Williamson, Timlin, and B.H. Kim. This is a far cry from the bullpen that started this season. Add in Todd Jones and Chad Fox who can do some long relief and I like how things are shaping up.

Somthing tells me young Theo has something up his sleeve. Will we see a bonified number 2-3 starting pitcher before the day is over?

[Puck Bond]

Hey did anybody catch the 7:00PM(PST) 10(EST) Baseball Tonight last night...man it seemed like Peter Gammons was really pissed! Him and Harold Reynolds were talking about how Jeff Weaver threw his towel down after the Yankees bullpen blew his lead the other night against the Red Sox. I've never seen Peter Gammons really get pissed off like that...it almost looked like he wanted to rip his head off! Isn't Peter a Red Sox guy? I know he has to be impartial cause he's an analyst etc. but Boston is his hometown team right? I just thought it was interesting and Harold Reynolds wasn't on the later Baseball Tonight at 9:00PM??? Anyone catch this? thoughts? By the way I like both Peter and Harold...Peter has all the good scoops and Harold is just a good dude...you can tell!

[FeverDog420]

I caught only the tail end of Peter "No Lips" Gammons' rant, and had no idea what he was blabbering about. But if I were Weaver, I'd be pretty pissed at Chris Hammond, too.

And I doubt Gammons' "scoops" are his; he most likely gets the juicy news because of seniority.

One thing about a recent Baseball Tonight I thought was inappropriate was Bobby Valentine's assessment of Mike Piazza's future. Conflict of interest, ya think?

Oh, and I'd pick Harold Reynolds as my fave. He's smart, hip, funny, and looks good on camera. Unlike, say, a certain lipless commentator.

In other news, surly, temperamental, egotistical Raul Mondesi is now the D'Backs' problem, as George traded his underproductive ass to Arizona for a left-handed bat/utility outfielder and a couple of prospects. Good. Never cared for Mondesi in pinstripes.

[PapaJupe2k]

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of Gammons either. I have no idea why he'd get that pissed off over something like that, I didn't actually see it though.

As for Bobby Valentine, I wish someone would hire him as manager, just to get him off my tv screen. He has no business in that role.

The Cubs acquired Doug Glanville back today. They certainly need someone to step up off the bench, Harris and O'Leary are both hitting about .100 in their pinch hitting roles.:mad: Hell they might as well pinch hit Zambrano or Prior opposed to those two.:rolleyes: That was great the other night when Dusty left Zambrano out there to hit for himself and cranked a homer. I remember thinking to myself that they shouldn't take him down considering how poor the bench production's been, look what happened.

There's also talk of some sort of a three way that would send Rameriz out (already) and the Cubs trying to get Aaron Boone. That would be interesting.

[jackson13]

How bout Bill Mueller? 2 grand-slams, one from each side of the plate. First time ever. Quite impressive too. If only he coulda done that when he was with the Cubs.


I welcome Aaron Boone with open arms, he's a much better player than Ramirez.

[Haddonfield]

As of 3:30 eastern time all is slow on the trade front. I think the waiver wire hurts the trading deadline...in Hockey you get a new trade every 5 minutes!

Hopefully the big stories will break soon....Come on Theo, get us a starting pitcher!

[Haddonfield]

Only took a half n hour to eat my words...Sox get Suppan and Brandon Lyon (huh???) and gave up Sanchez. The Evil Empire gets Boone....

[PapaJupe2k]

Too late Jackson, it appears the Yankees have snapped up Boone.:(

[jackson13]

Im watchin Cubs/Giants right now and as they happen they are announcin trades. However, Chip and Steve are trying to do play by play and tell the trades at the same time. From the sounds of it, Nomar got traded to the Yankees? I dont know if this is true or what because after they said it they didnt touch on it again.

The are over playing everything though. 2 pitchers got traded from the Giants to the Orioles, but they kept it a secret as to who it was for as long as they could. They made it sound like Bonds or Galaraga were being traded. Then they said the 2 guys and I said 'who?"

Where did Boone go? Evil Empire, I dont get it.

[Haddonfield]

Evil Empire = New York Yankees

[FeverDog420]

Knock off all the Evil Empire bullshit. All the (better) trades Boston has made get nary a peep from the boo-birds, but when the Yankees made a positive mood, y'all bust out another round of bashing.

While we're talking about my Yanks, Why, Robin, Why? My Ventura is gone! Sheeeet...this Boonie better work out.

[Haddonfield]

Come on, the Evil Empire is all in fun.....:D :D :D

[Puck Bond]

Damn you Cubbies! Taking 2 out of 3 from my Giants!...Zambrano was pumped up when he caught Bonds line-drive...lucky fuck...anyway...what was I gonna say oh yeah...

You AL East guys help me out here...that means Yankees, Red-Sox and Blue-Jays schmoes and I know there are a bunch, cause those are the only teams ever discussed here! lol What can I expect from Sidney Ponson?! You buggas must see him 4-5 times a year and know him pretty well. I know he's 14-6 this year with like 3.77 ERA but for a shitty team...but he's a career under .500 pitcher like 52-57 or something. It seems like the Giants gave up a lot to get him if you ask me...Kurt Ainsworth looked decent but has been hurt for half the year...Damian Moss has been inconsistent, but he's healthy and the Giants pitching need healthy arms! plus he has been a lot better in his last few starts! and the Giants gave up some supposed stud left hander from A ball...that's quite alot for a career 500 pitcher?! So what can I expect AL East schmoes...Giants need a healthy arm thats why I'm kinda bummed they gave up Moss...especially with Rueter ??? who missed his start yesterday and his arm in question!

[horrorfreak13]

Originally posted by Puck Bond
Damn you Cubbies! Taking 2 out of 3 from my Giants!...Zambrano was pumped up when he caught Bonds line-drive...lucky fuck...anyway...what was I gonna say oh yeah...

You AL East guys help me out here...that means Yankees, Red-Sox and Blue-Jays schmoes and I know there are a bunch, cause those are the only teams ever discussed here! lol What can I expect from Sidney Ponson?! You buggas must see him 4-5 times a year and know him pretty well. I know he's 14-6 this year with like 3.77 ERA but for a shitty team...but he's a career under .500 pitcher like 52-57 or something. It seems like the Giants gave up a lot to get him if you ask me...Kurt Ainsworth looked decent but has been hurt for half the year...Damian Moss has been inconsistent, but he's healthy and the Giants pitching need healthy arms! plus he has been a lot better in his last few starts! and the Giants gave up some supposed stud left hander from A ball...that's quite alot for a career 500 pitcher?! So what can I expect AL East schmoes...Giants need a healthy arm thats why I'm kinda bummed they gave up Moss...especially with Rueter ??? who missed his start yesterday and his arm in question!

With Sidney Ponson the Giants a very good team just got even better he won almost every time he played agaiinst the Blue Jays and winning 14 games on a bad team like Baltimore is impressive.

I don't know if anyone has seen Rich Harden of Oakland yet he's 21 and in his first 3 starts he is 2-0 and allowed 2 earned runs in 21 innings and he's canadian. This kid is impressive and put him with Zito, Mulder, and Hudson now that's an awesoome pitching staff.

[jmcpher_007]

Damn, not surprising there were no major acquisitions made by Stand Pat Gillick for the Mariners. We get Ray Sanchez as a back up SS for the oft injured Carlos Guillen, but no offensive help whatsoever. What we really needed was some help at 3B to make up for that dud Cirillo and the inexperienced Bloomquist. Aaron Boone would have fit in nicely there. Having both Boone brothers covering our infield and a decent addition to our offense would have really been nice. Sadly, Gillick and the ownership is too shrewd to compete money-wise with the Yanks. The M's window keeps getting smaller and smaller for a decent playoff run. :(

[SykkBoy]

It's odd the Braves did absolutely nothing. They need a hard throwing lefty in the pen. Offense-wise, they're just fine, but they need some bullpen help, I understand they were making a run at both Ponson and he would have made a fine addition, but I'm ore worried about the pen than the starters.

[PapaJupe2k]

Good win for the Cubbies today. The bats are still anemic, but it's a win none the less.

Great to see Lee Smith at the ballpark today!:) He was my second favorite Cub from the eighties, next to Ryno. His rendition of the 7th inning stretch sure was intersting.:D

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by PapaJupe2k
Great to see Lee Smith at the ballpark today!:) He was my second favorite Cub from the eighties, next to Ryno. His rendition of the 7th inning stretch sure was intersting.:D

I missed his singing. I must have dosed off around that time. Nothing like snoozing on the couch on a Sunday afternoon listening to the drizzle from outside and the Cubs game on the TV.

Speaking of the drizzle, I cant believe how hard that rain was coming down and they still kept playing.

The Grace fan part of me almost wishes he had gotten a chance to bat at the end with the game on the line.

I would have sacrificed one game in the standings just to see Gracie single home the tying run in the pouring rain in the 9th inning. I bet most of the fans in the park would have been cheering him on too.

[PapaJupe2k]

Yeah, it was weird seeing him playing his last game at Wrigley (barring some playoff game). It sucks he couldn't have finished his career there and it's too bad to see him struggling this year. He was my mom's favorite Cub player of all time. Would have been nice to see him go out on a high note. Yeah, he did get a nice reaction from the crowd.

That rain did look like it was coming down pretty hard. The umpires were just bound to finish it I guess.

[jackson13]

Cubs won, but not before Farnsworth scared the hell out of everyone by loading the bases with 1 out. Why, dear god why, didnt they trade him and Alfonseca?!?!?!?!?


Ah well, at least we're 2 1/2 outta first, much better than the 4 1/2 - 5 that we were.

[horrorfreak13]

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the 2nd base umpire at last night's Blue Jays and D-Rays gave for screwing me out of $55 last night when the D-Ray player was out at 2nd base but wasn't called out and scored the tying run

Yes thank you:mad:

[FeverDog420]

The Armando Benitez Experiment has thankfully come to an end in the Bronx as the Yankees trade his punk ass to Seattle. Jeff Nelson comes home in the exchange. Can I get a HELLS YEAH!!!

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
The Armando Benitez Experiment has thankfully come to an end in the Bronx as the Yankees trade his punk ass to Seattle. Jeff Nelson comes home in the exchange. Can I get a HELLS YEAH!!!


huh....aint that some shite?

Now my Red Sox lovin ass dont feel so good.

Sox sould have blocked this I guess, but would have ended up with Benitez....Nelson being back doesnt make me feel to good...and what are the M's thinking?

Here is hoping Theo pulls his own move.....

[Shakamaker]

Second complete game of the season, and we step closer to the Yanks. Throwing 96mph in the ninth. Awesome stuff.

Go BoSox!

[Rated R]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
The Armando Benitez Experiment has thankfully come to an end in the Bronx as the Yankees trade his punk ass to Seattle. Jeff Nelson comes home in the exchange. Can I get a HELLS YEAH!!!


Doesn't stop Rivera from blowing it in the 9th though. He's been very shaky lately. What's wrong with your boy FeverDog?

[horrorfreak13]

Originally posted by Rated R
Doesn't stop Rivera from blowing it in the 9th though. He's been very shaky lately. What's wrong with your boy FeverDog?

3rd blown save in 5 games I believe. Is there something wrong with him or is he going into a slump?

[jackson13]

How about that Kerry Wood huh? 10 strikeouts last night. In the 5th inning he only threw 10 pitches, and only one of those was a ball. Kerry is now 9 strikeouts away from 1,000 career, and currently leads the majors with the most strikouts this year. Meanwhile, thanks to Kerry and a monster shot by Sammy, Cubs win again and move into second place. They are 4-1 so far this month, and in the last 10 games they are 7-3. They are doing something different for once, instead of blowing it in the second half of the season they are coming back with a vengence.

[PapaJupe2k]

Yeah, I'm getting a little excited also Jackson. But let's face it when they have Prior, Wood, and Zambrano going against the lowly Padres, I think we should EXPECT a sweep. Let's hope Carlos can finish these guys off this afternoon.

Still like to see a little more offense though, but I can't complain right now.

Hey why was Al Micheals doing the Reds/Dodgers game on ESPN last night? I didn't see the start of it and I never heard an explanation. That seemed odd.:confused:

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by horrorfreak13
3rd blown save in 5 games I believe. Is there something wrong with him or is he going into a slump?

Well, I really don't think it's been three in five games, but he did alright today. (One of the games he lost was tied when he came in, so there was no save to blow.)

[jackson13]

SWEEP!!!!


Ok, ok, so it was against the Padres. But still, its a sweep!

Cubbies are 1 1/2 back. Watch out Houston, we comin back!

[Rated R]

Jesus jackson, one day you're saying it's all over and you're giving up, and then here we are back in true form :D I bet they'll crumble, but maybe I'm slightly bitter. I like the Jays...I am in transition of liking the Red Sox though...what kind of fan am I?

[jackson13]

Rated Argh ;), it did look pretty dismal for awhile. They were losing left and right, pretty much non-stop. July just really sucked. But now they've won 4 in a row, just swept someone, are 1 1/2 out of first and are 9 for the last 12. How could anyone not be excited?

I dont know what kind of fan you are, since I've never liked either of those teams. Sorry.

[Rated R]

I don't blame you jackson, I'll probably never be able to give up the Jays...


Just remember, the Padres are the Padres...when the Cubs sweep someone like Atlanta, then I'll be impressed

[jackson13]

Originally posted by Rated R
...when the Cubs sweep someone like Atlanta, then I'll be impressed


Hey, they took 2 outta 3 from em. And the Giants. Impressed yet?

No?


Well I am so :p

[RicochetShaw]

Jonny Damon keeps making superb catches, give this man the gold glove!


Pedro's last game was a beauty, too.

[jackson13]

I would like to take this time to personally thank Shawn Estes for screwing over the Cubs and the Cubs fans. Once again, he loses, subsequently ruining our 5 game win streak and knocking us a game back, since Houston won. Why, dear god why, does Dusty keep using this no talent hack? All he does is lose! Cubs rotation should look like this: Wood, Prior, Zambrano, Clement. Those 4 only. Mix up any way possible, but use just those 4. Wood, Prior and Zambrano are 3 of the top pitchers in baseball, and also most feared.

[Haddonfield]

Lets see here...its Aug. 12th right now....yep..thats when the Red Sox pull the same old shite.

its going to be a tough few weeks....lets hope the bats come back soon.

[The Delfonics]

Indiana Sev, whats going on with the Expos???

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Indiana Sev, whats going on with the Expos???

The same thing that happens with them every year around this time, the wheels start coming off.

It's over. Move the team, they have no future here.


:(

[jackson13]

Kerry Wood becomes the fastest pitcher ever to reach 1000 strikeouts, yet the Cubs cant get a win. Figures. Im extremely happy for Kerry though, he's my favorite Cub.

[Rated R]

Originally posted by jackson13
I would like to take this time to personally thank Shawn Estes for screwing over the Cubs and the Cubs fans. Once again, he loses, subsequently ruining our 5 game win streak and knocking us a game back, since Houston won. Why, dear god why, does Dusty keep using this no talent hack? All he does is lose! Cubs rotation should look like this: Wood, Prior, Zambrano, Clement. Those 4 only. Mix up any way possible, but use just those 4. Wood, Prior and Zambrano are 3 of the top pitchers in baseball, and also most feared.


I don't know why, but I see great things ahead for Matt Clement. He is solid at times, but in the near future he is going to be dynamite. Just hope the Cubs still have him when it happens jackson...maybe my Jays will pick him up :D

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
The same thing that happens with them every year around this time, the wheels start coming off.

It's over. Move the team, they have no future here.


:(

Dont loose hope yet, what are they, 6 back in the Wild Card race? Man I thought this would be the year, what a good start.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Dont loose hope yet, what are they, 6 back in the Wild Card race? Man I thought this would be the year, what a good start.

Well, they're not putting together too many consecutive wins and the teams they're chasing are playing some great ball. It's not going to happen, it's too bad because they started the season on fire.

Hey, maybe they'll move to Buffalo. :D

[SykkBoy]

Finally Mecker is coming back to the Braves......

I've always liked Mercker and it will be nice seeing him in a Braves uniform again.

They're going to need a good lefthander coming out of the pen in the post season and while I don't think Bong is a total waste of time, I don't know that he'll be up to the task come post season...

[PapaJupe2k]

http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/story/6563689

Where did this money come from Pete? Bet against the Reds last night huh?:D

I'm just kiddin' I like Pete Rose. Get him in the Hall The Fame.

[Rated R]

Fuck the BLue Jays Bullpen, this is the last straw...none of them, not one is worth his weight in shit. Goddamnit! Okay, so their starters aren't great either, but the relievers are a million times worse. Corey Thurman pitches the first 2 1/3 innings and gives up five runs, so who do they bring in? Tanyon Sturtze, and he didn't give up a run...things are looking okay right? Wrong. In comes Jason Kershner, 6 runs later the jays are losing 11-6. Dan Reichert then comes in to allow 2 more to score on his tab. Motherfuckers lose 13-6! Here are the stats of the Blue Jays bullpen:



Tanyon Sturtze 6W 5L 5.84ERA 42K 32BB
Jason Kershner 0W 1L 4.59ERA 23K 11BB
Cliff Politte 1W 5L 5.80ERA 34K 13BB
Aquilino Lopez 1W 3L 3.88ERA 57K 28BB
Trever Miller 1W 2L 4.54ERA 34K 19BB
Pete Walker 1W 1L 5.85ERA 17K 16BB
Juan Acevedo 1W 5L 6.57ERA 28K 18BB
Scott Service 0W 2L 4.72ERA 35K 8BB
Jeff Tam 0W 4L 5.64ERA 26K 25BB



Juan Acevedo has now been released by the Jays, as he was by the Yankees. Those stats for him are combined from both teams. The only partially impressive pitcher here has been Aquilino Lopez, and he might develop into something good. But the rest of them are garbage. Get rid of them all and start over

[horrorfreak13]

Originally posted by Rated R
Fuck the BLue Jays Bullpen, this is the last straw...none of them, not one is worth his weight in shit. Goddamnit! Okay, so their starters aren't great either, but the relievers are a million times worse. Corey Thurman pitches the first 2 1/3 innings and gives up five runs, so who do they bring in? Tanyon Sturtze, and he didn't give up a run...things are looking okay right? Wrong. In comes Jason Kershner, 6 runs later the jays are losing 11-6. Dan Reichert then comes in to allow 2 more to score on his tab. Motherfuckers lose 13-6! Here are the stats of the Blue Jays bullpen:



Tanyon Sturtze 6W 5L 5.84ERA 42K 32BB
Jason Kershner 0W 1L 4.59ERA 23K 11BB
Cliff Politte 1W 5L 5.80ERA 34K 13BB
Aquilino Lopez 1W 3L 3.88ERA 57K 28BB
Trever Miller 1W 2L 4.54ERA 34K 19BB
Pete Walker 1W 1L 5.85ERA 17K 16BB
Juan Acevedo 1W 5L 6.57ERA 28K 18BB
Scott Service 0W 2L 4.72ERA 35K 8BB
Jeff Tam 0W 4L 5.64ERA 26K 25BB



Juan Acevedo has now been released by the Jays, as he was by the Yankees. Those stats for him are combined from both teams. The only partially impressive pitcher here has been Aquilino Lopez, and he might develop into something good. But the rest of them are garbage. Get rid of them all and start over

Couldn't agree more with you.
They did release Scott Service about a weelk or two ago

[PapaJupe2k]

Geez, that is a terrible bullpen.:rolleyes: Who is the closer on this team?

Well Jackson, your best friend Shawn Estes didn't pitch to well again yesterday.;) A little more offense than usual helped the cause though and the bullpen came through big time. Today's game is HUGE, they'd cut the gap the 1/2 game.

[horrorfreak13]

Originally posted by PapaJupe2k
Geez, that is a terrible bullpen.:rolleyes: Who is the closer on this team?

It's supposed to be Cliff Polite but I don't think it really matters who the closer is.

[jackson13]

Originally posted by PapaJupe2k
Well Jackson, your best friend Shawn Estes didn't pitch to well again yesterday.;) A little more offense than usual helped the cause though and the bullpen came through big time. Today's game is HUGE, they'd cut the gap the 1/2 game.


Hey, they won. Thats all I care about. Plus, Estes didnt get the win, Guthrie did. Oh yeah, and, Cubs are 1/2 game outta first thanks to winning today.


Even though I hate the Sox, I gotta say its amazing to see them and the Cubs moving up, at the end of the season, like they are. Could get very interesting come playoffs.

[RicochetShaw]

Tim Wakefield strikes out 8 A's for the Sox, and the Sox win! Now we lead the AL wildcard again. Bring on the Mariners!

[FeverDog420]

What a cock-fuckin' diesel night! Yankee relievers choke again, but my boys emerge victorious. And how 'bout Ichiro's blast against the Sox?

And the Phills won, too. (Sorry, Redbirds, but Philly needed the win more than you.) Totally kickass night.

[Haddonfield]

man, I thought Freddy vs Jason "Rocked"

oh wait, we have threads here about something else?

:D :D :D

Well, Suppan sort of pitched well for the Bosox. Didnt get much help from Walker. Man has Walker hit the skids.

That Ichiro homer should never have happened! 3 reasons why.

1. Walker should have never made that error!
2. The ball hit to Nomar should never have taken that hop!
3. and Jeff should never have thown that pitch!

:cool:

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by Haddonfield
2. The ball hit to Nomar should never have taken that hop!

WTF was with Nomar's theatrics? He takes an indirect hit in the chest from a ground ball, and he falls down? What a prima donna. Or maybe he's just a pussy.

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
WTF was with Nomar's theatrics? He takes an indirect hit in the chest from a ground ball, and he falls down? What a prima donna. Or maybe he's just a pussy.


Lets not get carried away. He took a ball off the collar bone...that shite hurts.

[FeverDog420]

http://yankees.mlb.com/images/2003/08/17/7ZzBq8ed.jpg

Now that's the way to end a game!

[Subotai]

He'll have to cough up in the kangaroo court for that one.

[Indiana Sev]

Historic night in Montreal.

The Expos swept the Giants in their four game series tonight.

It's the first time in the Giants 131 year history that they get swept in a 4-game series.

Sweet! :cool:

The Expos have now won 5 games in a row...unfortunately so have the Phillies. :mad: :(

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Historic night in Montreal.

The Expos swept the Giants in their four game series tonight.

It's the first time in the Giants 131 year history that they get swept in a 4-game series.


thats just insane. Think about it....One hundred and thirty one years!? without a four game sweep?!

Thats just NUTS!

[jackson13]

I dislike the Expos, but I dislike the Giants even more. TAKE THAT BONDS!!!! HAHAHA.


Im at the library again, should have my computer back tommorow. I've got the new virus that is going around and my cousin has the software needed to remove it, and he is supposedly coming over tonight to do so. So actually, I should have the net back tonight. Hope y'all havent missed me too much.

[The Delfonics]

Indiana! The Expos have won 6 straight, 5 more than anyone else in the NL. Could this be a late season rally? 4 back of WC.

[Puck Bond]

Originally posted by jackson13
I dislike the Expos, but I dislike the Giants even more. TAKE THAT BONDS!!!! HAHAHA.


Im at the library again, should have my computer back tommorow. I've got the new virus that is going around and my cousin has the software needed to remove it, and he is supposedly coming over tonight to do so. So actually, I should have the net back tonight. Hope y'all havent missed me too much.

For your information Bonds didn't even play in this series...he went back home to be with his ailing father Bobby...the Giants are riddled with injuries at the moment...no Bonds, no Aurilia, no Durham, no Rueter...Expos are a good team and they always play the Giants tough...so the Giants had no chance.

Ahhhhhh but last night Barry was back in the lineup against Ortiz and the ML leading Braves...what did he do you ask?...oh just win the game in the bottom of the 10th with a walk-off blast into McCover Cove...ho-hum...welcome back Barry we need you!

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Indiana! The Expos have won 6 straight, 5 more than anyone else in the NL. Could this be a late season rally? 4 back of WC.

I know unfortunately, the Marlins and Phillies had also one won five in a row before they both lost last night.

Still though, four games back...If they put together a few more wins this week the Wild Card race will get all the more exciting as the season winds down.

Alright, I believe again, happy??!!!

:)

Anyone feel free to join The Expos bandwagon at this point, we need all the support we can muster up.

Papajupe2k?
jackson13?
MarkItZero?

:D

I didn't think so...

[Puck Bond]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Historic night in Montreal.

The Expos swept the Giants in their four game series tonight.

It's the first time in the Giants 131 year history that they get swept in a 4-game series.

Sweet! :cool:



The Giants have been swept in 4-game series plenty of times...the actual feat is its the first time they've been swept in a SEASON series that was more than 3 games by a team. Giants 0-7 against the Expos this year :(

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
I know unfortunately, the Marlins and Phillies had also one won five in a row before they both lost last night.

Still though, four games back...If they put together a few more wins this week the Wild Card race will get all the more exciting as the season winds down.

Alright, I believe again, happy??!!!

:)

Anyone feel free to join The Expos bandwagon at this point, we need all the support we can muster up.

Papajupe2k?
jackson13?
MarkItZero?

:D

I didn't think so...

No bandwagon, Ive always secretly routed for the Expos the last 7 years. I even got one of those nifty Vlad Guerroro Rookies Cards that is worth over a 100.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
No bandwagon, Ive always secretly routed for the Expos the last 7 years. I even got one of those nifty Vlad Guerroro Rookies Cards that is worth over a 100.

LOL

Yeah, I know, I didn't mean you. I was just trying to get others to convert.

It's not going to happen here. :D

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Indiana! The Expos have won 6 straight, 5 more than anyone else in the NL.

Didn't the Mets just win six in a row before being defeated last night?

[jackson13]

First off, I know that Bonds was not in that series. I just despise him with a passion that burns like fire, and any time his team loses, im happy. A sweep just made my day.


Second, Sev, you know im the conductor on the Cubs train. I will not be jumping on the Expos bandwagon, im sorry.

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
Didn't the Mets just win six in a row before being defeated last night?

...which means they are on a 1 game loosing streak now.

[SykkBoy]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev

Still though, four games back...If they put together a few more wins this week the Wild Card race will get all the more exciting as the season winds down.

Alright, I believe again, happy??!!!

:)



yup, will be exciting to see who the Braves will choke to in the first round...

Jesus, can the Braves give Ray King back to the Royals for a bag of peat moss and some magic beans (maybe even some non-magic beans)?

bring back Bong and send fatass down to Richmond...

[The Delfonics]

Ahh Indiana, Walk off homer in the 10th breaks the streak :(

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Ahh Indiana, Walk off homer in the 10th breaks the streak :(

They like teasing us, they were four games out with a lot of control over their destiny. Still, they fought 'til the end.

It's not over yet, but they've got to win tonight!!!!!

[MarkItZero]

Is baseball stilll going on?

I am so fully pysched for football season that I almost forgot the Cubs are right in the middle of a very tight race. Its only August, and I already am pissed about the Bears, I cant believe they traded Ted Washington. And dont even get me started on Kordel.....

Oops, I'm sorry, this is a baseball discussion. Like I said, I have pretty much moved on to football. Baseball is nothing more than a summer diversion until training camp starts.

Unless of course, the Cubs somehow manage to make it into the playoffs, then it will be a party in Wrigleyville!!! And all Cubs fan schmoes will be invited to my place for burgers and beers before the games!!!

Go Cubs

[PapaJupe2k]

I'll be there MIZ, you gotta buy some Old Style 30pk commemorative Cub cans though.:D

You never know, NOBODY seems to want to win the NL Central.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by PapaJupe2k
I'll be there MIZ, you gotta buy some Old Style 30pk commemorative Cub cans though.:D


Nothing but the best!

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
They like teasing us, they were four games out with a lot of control over their destiny. Still, they fought 'til the end.

It's not over yet, but they've got to win tonight!!!!!

Damnit Sev, they lost another tight one, they should have won both!

[SykkBoy]

Holy crap! Swept by the Giants...this is disconcerting for Braves fans since this felt like the playoffs.......

I can't believe Bobby Cox brought in fucking Hodges...why don't they bring in fucking Smoltz? I realize it seems to be against the law to bring him in only in a save situation, but this is getting ridiculous...granted the Braves have pretty well clinched it, but damnit, I want to see some ass whooping.....

argh

last night it was frigging Derosa doing a damn bellyflop on the grass and tonight Hodges throws Bonds a goddamn changeup and keeps it up!

ARGH!!!!!

ok, I feel better now...

someone dare mention football??? blah...am I the only one who doesn't have even the slightest bit of interest in anything football related?? Well, ok, I love the betting pools and I always do better than my friends who watch football...why? I don't like football, so choose based upon numbers and projections and they are too biased too pick objectively...

[Puck Bond]

Once again Barry clearly proves why he is the best and most clutch player in baseball...as good as a season as Albert Pujols has had...Bonds deserves the NL MVP again. No other player is more valuable to his team than Bonds is to the Giants...

First time the Giants have swept Atlanta since 1990! I love it!

[jackson13]

Damn umps screwed Zambrano out of a no-hitter. That guy was clearly out, but nooooooo home field umps call him safe to please the fans and ruin Zambranos night. Ah well, the Cubs still one, so its like it did a lot of good.


Sonsabitches.

[The Delfonics]

Bobby Bonds died today. Right when I woke up I saw the news on ESPN.com and mis read it at first. I thought Barry Bonds died! Ugh. Anyway my condolences.

[SykkBoy]

RIP Bobby Bonds :(

[Indiana Sev]

Well, the moment of truth is here.

The Expos next dozen games are against the two teams (Phillies & Marlins) they are chasing in the wild card race.

They are five games back at the moment. If they blow this opportunity they have nobody to blame but themselves.

It is like 95% sure this is their last season in Montreal, so they better put in a real effort the next two weeks and show their fans they really give a damn.

GO EXPOS !!!!!!!

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Well, the moment of truth is here.

The Expos next dozen games are against the two teams (Phillies & Marlins) they are chasing in the wild card race.

They are five games back at the moment. If they blow this opportunity they have nobody to blame but themselves.

It is like 95% sure this is their last season in Montreal, so they better put in a real effort the next two weeks and show their fans they really give a damn.

GO EXPOS !!!!!!!

Damnit Sev, what the heck? How did they loose 4 in a row by 1 run? Should be an 11 game win streak right now. Tonights beating should help durning the next stretch. I smell Wild Card

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
I smell Wild Card

A friend told me that apparently if they're still in the race in September, they might dust off Orlando Hernandez (he was injured) to pitch.

http://www.angelfire.com/fl3/ball/lduke.jpg

[jackson13]

I almost punched someone at work today. Allow me to explain. A guy came through my line with a Cubs hat on, and since I had been at working during the whole game, I asked him if they won. He said 'Dunno, havent been home yet to see any of the game". We chit chatted a little about things like "After Estes/Alfonseca yesterday we could use a win" when this guy who was in another checklane walked past mine. I noticed he had the Cubs logo on his shirt, and thought he was coming over to say something because he had over heard us. I wish. It was a Cubs shirt. It had the colors, and the big C, but after the C it said ork, as in Cork. The dude just stopped, looked at his shirt, looked at me, and started walking again. I wanted to punch the guy for being an asshole like he was. I thought his shirt was really tasteless too.

Anywho, the Cubs did win today, Clement had another solid outing, and Cubs kept pace, as usual, with the NL Central.

[Puck Bond]

R.I.P. Bobby Bonds, my thoughts and prayers are with Bobby's family and friends...I heard this news on the radio saturday morning...made for a somber mood at the weekend's games. Barry is going back on the bereavement list...Giants go on a 7 day road trip, 1st to Colorado and then to Arizona, Barry will miss the series in Colordao and hopefully will play against Arizona, we are going to need him.

[Haddonfield]

Gee...and they say they dont read the papers?


So Pedro is pissed that some called into question his "sick day."

Could it have something to do with the fact he skipped the team picture that day? And that managemnt said they were going to do something about it? So the big wigs give him some shite, next thing he is "too sick" to pitch the "biggest" game of the season.....

Now he wants out of Beantown.

......Well......

I happen to agree with Pedro. Fact is the local radio station, the one the players dont listen too, had some callers bitch about Pedro and the next thing you know its as if they punched him in the face. So Pedro was pissed...said he wants out for the 10th time I can remember...tho He had NO problem signing his one year extention...(guess 17.5 mill will do that)

I have to say, what player wouldnt want to play in Boston? If you win it all, you will become part of something you couldnt even dream about. They all know it. Go ask Mo Vaughn about it. The Sox are close, maybe closer this year than in a while....The pressure is mounting. Who will crack? and where is Carl Everette when you need him?

:)


ahhh...I love the BoSox in late August. :cool:

[Indiana Sev]

:D

The Expos start off their wild card chase with a bang, spanking the Phillies 12- 1.

I think that makes it 3 back now. :cool:

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
:D

The Expos start off their wild card chase with a bang, spanking the Phillies 12- 1.

I think that makes it 3 back now. :cool:

All I can say is that the Phillies were RAPED by the Expos!! Sev Im feeling it baby

[Shakamaker]

My BoSox sweep the M's! The A's, M's, and BoSox are all tied up!

Still, I can't help but think about us having the equal-4th best record in the majors, yet that we may miss out on post-season play. What's new?

[jackson13]

Cubs are back on top! Of course, tied with Houston, but back on top! Only caught the last 2 outs of the game because my cable was out, but hey, it was enough to see them get the win.

I got good news at work today, the lady that promised me Cubs tickets and never followed through has shaken my hand on a deal, if and when the Cubs/Sox play each other in the playoffs, she will be getting 3 tickets to each game. One for her, one for her b/f, and one for me. So, I will have a free ticket to every game of that series. Im lucky to know someone who knows a ticket seller who can get her free tickets :D

[The Delfonics]

Sev did u see that?? What a win! Oh ya and last nights 30,000 attendance?? Free hot dog night?

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Sev did u see that?? What a win! Oh ya and last nights 30,000 attendance?? Free hot dog night?

What the fuck?

I stopped checking the score when it was 8-0 for the Phillies!

:eek:

I'm starting to think post-season again...

On to game 3!

[jackson13]

Bah, Houston won. So were officially in 2nd by 1/2 a game. But alas, S Louis dropped to 3rd, and a full game out of first. Now we just need Houston to lose and for St. Louis to stay where they are. This is the year. Oh yes, this is the year.

[FeverDog420]

This is the year. Oh yes, this is the year.

The rallying cry for Red Sox fans for decades.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by jackson13
Bah, Houston won. So were officially in 2nd by 1/2 a game. But alas, S Louis dropped to 3rd, and a full game out of first. Now we just need Houston to lose and for St. Louis to stay where they are. This is the year. Oh yes, this is the year.

The Expos are two games back of the wild card now, we're right behind you jackson.

We're playing the Cubs in about two weeks so if things keep up like this it'll be a wild series.

Which we will sweep. :)

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
The Expos are two games back of the wild card now, we're right behind you jackson.

We're playing the Cubs is about two weeks so if things keep up like this it'll be a wild series.

Which we will sweep. :)

SEV 1 game back of the wild card!!! YES SIR

[RicochetShaw]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
The rallying cry for Red Sox fans for decades.



yeah yeah, but this IS this year. I can't remember the last time the Sox had a line-up so impressive, you said the same thing yourself somewhere earlier in this thread.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
SEV 1 game back of the wild card!!! YES SIR


I believe, I really do believe now.

Guess who's going to the game tomorrow?






















Me :)

[jackson13]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Which we will sweep. :)

Yeah, like that'll happen. :rolleyes:


Should be interesting though.


Also, my "this is the year' quote, was meant for the Cubs. Not the Red Sox. sorry.

[PapaJupe2k]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Which we will sweep. :) Yeah right.:rolleyes: Must be somehing in the water supply in Canada making you talk like that.:D

[jackson13]

I am going to hunt down Farnsworth and Alfonseca, cut off their arms with chainsaws, and beat them to death with them. Kerry throws 7 perfect innings, and then these 2 asswipes come in and blow the fucking game. JESUS H. MOTHERFUCKING CHRIST DUSTY, RELEASE THESE 2 TALENTLESS DIPSHITS!!! THEY ARE RUINING OUR TEAM!!! WHEN THE HELL WILL YOU LEARN?


Actually I can answer that. World Series game 7. He'll pull a pitcher thats doing great, put in one of these 2 losers, subsequently blow the game and be sacrificed in center field for his actions. Then by god he'l learn!!!!


I hope he and the 2 losers are happy. By blowing the game the Cubs dropped to 1 1/2 games back. Great job asses! :rolleyes:

[MarkItZero]

If I ever see Antonio Alfonseca warming up in the bullpen, or Troy O' Fucking Leary in the on deck circle, I swear to fucking god (meaning the late great Pappa Bear Hallas of course) that I will personally hunt down Dusty Baker and stick ice picks in his balls.


Fire Dusty Baker!

[jackson13]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
Fire Dusty Baker!


No no no, just fire the guys that suck. Dusty has done a better job with this team than anyone in recent memory. Its just the guys that suck like Farnsnotworthit, Alfonsucka and Estesloser that are ruining the team. Last night just yet again proved that.

Im still pissed about it, I mean COME ON! Kerry strikesout 11 in 7 shut out innings and gets taken out only to have his game blown. Hopefully the loss didnt go to him. I'll admit that Dusty does have some part in all this by pulling the guys when they are doing good, but its the hacks that he puts in that blow the game.

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
I believe, I really do believe now.

Guess who's going to the game tomorrow?






















Me :)

How did you ever get tickets!

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by jackson13
No no no, just fire the guys that suck. Dusty has done a better job with this team than anyone in recent memory. Its just the guys that suck like Farnsnotworthit, Alfonsucka and Estesloser that are ruining the team. Last night just yet again proved that.

Im still pissed about it, I mean COME ON! Kerry strikesout 11 in 7 shut out innings and gets taken out only to have his game blown. Hopefully the loss didnt go to him. I'll admit that Dusty does have some part in all this by pulling the guys when they are doing good, but its the hacks that he puts in that blow the game.

Yeah but I gotta wonder whose dick Troy O' Leary is sucking to even have a spot on this roster, let alone being let off the bench during an important game. And since Dusty makes these decisions, it must be Dusty's dick that he is sucking. And since that is ufair to all the players on the team who are not willing to suck dick for playing time, Dusty should be fired!!!

See, it is impossible to argue with my logic.

Bring me the head of Dusty Baker!!!

[Haddonfield]

ahhh Troy O'Leary.

Ive had many the fun seasons with him in Beantown. He had one very solid season but after that he dried up.

Tho I do recall his best moment.

ALCS 1999 red Sox vs The Yanks, they intentionaly walk Nomar not once but twice while after each time Troy knocks a pitch just inches from being a home run. But they still lost the series.

[The Delfonics]

EXPOS WIN OHHHHHHHH EXPOS WIN!

Expos are now in the Wild CArd seat!! SEV you guys must be at least breaking 10,000 fans up there with all the Wild CArd talk

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
EXPOS WIN OHHHHHHHH EXPOS WIN!

Expos are now in the Wild CArd seat!! SEV you guys must be at least breaking 10,000 fans up there with all the Wild CArd talk

I was at the game today and it was wild. The electricity in the stadium was amazing.

I even witnessed for the first time live, a fan jumping onto the field (broom in hand) and running around. :D

The Expos averaged 20,000 fans + (per game) in their four game series versus the Phillies.

Baseball fever is back in the city.

Fuck the Montreal Canadiens and fuck BUD SELIG!!!!!

If the Marlins lose tonight all will be well! :)

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
If the Marlins lose tonight all will be well! :)

Yup, all is well!

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !

[jackson13]

Cubs blew it, again. Same shit just a different day. Boy, if we meet up with the Cardinals in the playoffs, we......are.......fucked.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
How did you ever get tickets!

Scalper. :)

The line-up for tickets was way too long.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
How did you ever get tickets!

LOL

Were you being sarcastic?

I can't tell. :D

There are always tickets available, but yesterday in particular the line-up was too long so we just headed for the nearest scalper.

[Haddonfield]

In this corner the visitors: The New York Yankees

And in this corner your home team: The Boston Red Sox

man oh man oh man....wont this weekend be some fun!?!

Not since Freddy vs Jason (ok, so that was 2 weeks ago) have I been this pumped up for an event.

For the record, I will go see Freddy vs Jason after every game the Red Sox win. Well maybe the next day, but I will work it into my day.

Come on Lowe, Come on Pedro and Come on Wake!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FeverDog420]

Yeah, you don't need to see Freddy Vs. Jason again!

This series AND Philly's at Shea! Baseball bliss in FeverDog's world.

Oh, and the series in Montreal Did. Not. Happen. So no catcalls from the gallery, mkay? ;)

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
LOL

Were you being sarcastic?

I can't tell. :D

There are always tickets available, but yesterday in particular the line-up was too long so we just headed for the nearest scalper.

Of course I was being sarcastic


Sev, I motion to open a Montreal, Road to the Penant thread

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Sev, I motion to open a Montreal, Road to the Penant thread

Nah, then everyone would open one up for the team they're rooting for and the forum would get clogged up.

On a sad note, the Marlins caught up on the bottom of the ninth and won the game versus the Expos.


























Fuckers

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Nah, then everyone would open one up for the team they're rooting for and the forum would get clogged up.

On a sad note, the Marlins caught up on the bottom of the ninth and





Fuckers


Such BS! I was following this game on ESPN.com when all of sudden Flordia just wins it in the last inning. This shit seems to happen way too often on the road.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Such BS! I was following this game on ESPN.com when all of sudden Flordia just wins it in the last inning. This shit seems to happen way too often on the road.

I know and the Phillies decide to start winning again too. Ah well, we're still in the hunt, that's what counts.

I'm sure they'll win tomorrow!

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
I know and the Phillies decide to start winning again too. Ah well, we're still in the hunt, that's what counts.

I'm sure they'll win tomorrow!


I watched the game today on the free MLB package I get with cable and wow did that suck! I almost gave up hope hen they were down 4-0 but then they got 3 in the 9th... but they couldnt get that 4th run. Geez, in there last 10 losses how many have been 1 run? Like all of them!?!? I hate those losses. 2 back?

[jackson13]

Once again, Estes pitches and the Cubs lose. The man is a fucking curse!!!! If he's starting, its a guaranteed lose, just put up the 'L' flag and forfiet the game and save some dignity.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
I watched the game today on the free MLB package I get with cable and wow did that suck! I almost gave up hope hen they were down 4-0 but then they got 3 in the 9th... but they couldnt get that 4th run. Geez, in there last 10 losses how many have been 1 run? Like all of them!?!? I hate those losses. 2 back?

:(

[PapaJupe2k]

The Cubs get shut out again today.:mad: Geez what are the odds.:rolleyes:

[Indiana Sev]

Expos lose three straight.

Marlins and Phillies win three straight.

What a fuckin' drag! :(

[Indiana Sev]

Dodger closer Eric Gagne tied a major league record today with his 54th consecutive save.

Incredible!

The man hasn't blown a save since August of 2002!!!

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Expos lose three straight.

Marlins and Phillies win three straight.

What a fuckin' drag! :(

God Damnit

Hey Sev, you hear the Expos are staying in Montreal next year?? Nice

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
God Damnit

Hey Sev, you hear the Expos are staying in Montreal next year?? Nice

Well, apparently a schedule has been made with them playing all 81 home games in Montreal next season.

So, it's looking good. If another month or two pass and they still haven't found another city to take over the team, we're home free.

[FeverDog420]

Was it Kierkegaard, Dick Van Patton or Meat Loaf who crooned "Two out of three ain't bad"?

So, Rocket gets his 100th Fenway win on the last day he's probably ever gonna pitch there. Nice to see the Beantown faithful give him props during his curtain call. My image of Red Sox die-hards is totally blown.

In other news, I was thisclose to being at Shea on Sunday to see my Phills sweep, sweep, sweep the Muts away! But, dang, the Marlins win again even with Lowell out for the rest of the year? At least the D'Backs dropped one to push themselves away from the Wild Card slot that the Phills are cock-fuckin' earning on this fuckin' endless road trip.

Oh, sorry, is this thread just for the trials of the silly Cubs and Expos? Give it up you blue birds; neither of y'all are doing anything in October but riding the Seaman's Specials. Just prep to park your collective asses on your overstuffed couches and enjoy watching the big boys duke it out in the postseason. (Do I need to lead a round of "Let's Go Cards"???)

[jackson13]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
(Do I need to lead a round of "Let's Go Cards"???)

If you do I wont be your friend anymore.

[The Delfonics]

Well Sev, swept by the Marlins, my god this team is streaky. Sweep the Phillies then get swept. Damnit.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Well Sev, swept by the Marlins, my god this team is streaky. Sweep the Phillies then get swept. Damnit.

I'd rather forget what happened over this long weekend.

I have not given up hope. I suspect they just might be able to sweep, sweep, sweep the Phillies in their two game set starting tomorrow. Why, you ask?

Here are a few reasons why...

1. After the spanking the Expos gave the Phillies in Montreal last week, their confidence when playing them is very high and consequently Philadelphia's is low.

2. The Phillies blew their lead in the bottom of the ninth today, they have zero momentum going into tomorrow. Neither do the Expos, but at least they didn't score around 9 runs and still lose the game.

3. The Expos ace Javier Vazquez is pitching tomorrow, it's almost a done deal. Telemaco (1-2) is pitching for the Phillies. :D

4. The Phillies HATE their manager Larry Bowa as well as their pitching coach. This does not bode well for the team's run for the Wild Card.

5. Guerrero is on FIRE!!!!

These are my top 5 reasons the Expos will win tomorrow and carry it over for a sweep of this short series.

Then, off to Puerto Rico, where hopefully, the fans cheer on the "home" team to 6 more victories.

Go Expos! :)

http://www.sportznutz.com/mlb/mon/logo_mon-expos.gif

[The Delfonics]

SEV, 3-2 Expos in the 8th, 6 more outs, WE HAD BASES LOADED WITH NO OUTS AND HIT INTO a DOUBLE PLAY! At least we got one run! WE need to sweep again!

[The Delfonics]

Bullshit, why did this always happen, just like that, 5 back

[jackson13]

ScrewJob in Wrigleyville tonight!!!


The ball......was.......FAIR!!!!!!


I've never seen Alou or Alfonseca act like that before, I have reason to believe that the ump said something to them for them to go insane like they did.


That first game was a shocker though. I went to work in the 9th inning, go on break 3 hours later, and find out the game pretty much just ended. 24 innings of baseball in one day, thats enough to test anyones nerves. But still, the ball was fair. Anyone who watches the replay can see that.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Bullshit, why did this always happen, just like that, 5 back

Fuck, I just got home...what a way to find to find out. :(

I don't want to say I've lost all hope but...


































I've lost all hope. :(

[PapaJupe2k]

Originally posted by jackson13
ScrewJob in Wrigleyville tonight!!!


The ball......was.......FAIR!!!!!!


I've never seen Alou or Alfonseca act like that before, I have reason to believe that the ump said something to them for them to go insane like they did.


That first game was a shocker though. I went to work in the 9th inning, I had to go to work before game 1 ended too. What's this screw job about? I haven't seen any highlights yet? Never mind, I saw it.:mad:

[horrorfreak13]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
Fuck, I just got home...what a way to find to find out. :(

I don't want to say I've lost all hope but...


































I've lost all hope. :(

They play 10 nof their remaining 22 on the road and their road record sucks.

Expect a huge bidding war for Vladimar Guerrero after this season or in other words expect the Yankees to spend a ridiculous amount of money on him after this season.

As for the Cubs-Cardinals game last night yes the Cubs got screwed and Moises Alou had a point but you don't pull a Roberto Alomar and spit on an umpire. I don't agree with what he did but I don't blame him for it.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by jackson13
24 innings of baseball in one day, thats enough to test anyones nerves. But still, the ball was fair. Anyone who watches the replay can see that.

I was there for all 24 innings. And I've got a monster hangover to prove it.

Great games though, and a beautiful day to be at the park.

I didnt have much of a view of the "fair" ball that Alou hit (I was too busy giving high fives to our entire section celebrating Alou's three run double....bastards!) But I definately saw Alfonseca get pretty worked up about it.

Speaking of Alfonseca....He has looked pretty solid his last few times out. Could the six-fingered one be making a comeback? And just when he is pitching good, he will probably be suspended.

The Cubs need need need to win the next two against the Cards.

Go Cubs!

[PapaJupe2k]

Yipeee! The Cubs just gave up a grand slam to JD Drew.:mad: 6-0, can the Cubs get shut out for the 3rd time this week.:rolleyes: Nope wont get shut out, pardon me.

[Indiana Sev]

I think it's about time the Cubs and Expos fans on this board teamed up and decided on another team to root for in this last month of baseball.

We're just getting our hearts broken every day now. :(

The Red Sox are my favorite team in the AL, I really hope they can snatch that wild card spot!

[Indiana Sev]

Expos are 0 - 6 in their last 6 games. That's not the best way to win the wild card.

IT'S OVER!

Maybe next year. :)

[jackson13]

What....a.....comeback. Cubs are down 7-0, win the game 8-7. Dusty and Larussa, along with a pitcher for each team, get ejected.....man this has been a heated series. And you know what else? It's been great! I was watching the game today before I went to work, and when Dusty and Larussa got into it in the 3rd inning, and Dusty was saying 'fuck you fuck you fuck you" (you could easily read his lips) I said to myself "either there is gonna be a fight today or they will be ejected". Looks like the latter came true.


Dusty had every right to argue though, Clement didnt hit Haden (i think thats his name) on purpose. Then when Clement got up, whatshisface threw at him and knocked him down, then actually did bean him. That was intentional. Dusty had every right to argue "why are you warning my team when they are the ones doing it on purpose". I was laughing my ass off at seeing Dusty and Larussa go at it from across the diamond.


Then, im driving to work, got the game on and I hear 'J.D. Drew just hit a grandslam homerun, 6-0 Cards" and I think to myself, as I turn the station "well, figures, Cubs blew it." But of course, as always, Cubs pull their heroics while im at work and when the game. And now that im home I cant find highlights anywhere. ESPN sucks, they never show the stuff you want to see when you want to see it.


Great job Cubbies!!! Lets end this heated series/rivalry on a good note with a win that lifts us soely into first place tommorow!!!!

[FeverDog420]

But I don't want the Cubbies in first! I want the REDBIRDS!!

And, as a Yankee fan, shouldn't I always get what I want?

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
And, as a Yankee fan, shouldn't I always get what I want?


3 game lead, 3 game series, this weekend should be fun. BoSox are are on a roll but after the Yanks take 2 out of 3 reality will set back in!:D :D

I thought the whole "Manny-Gate" would hurt this team but it seems its only made them more focused. This could be perfect timing heading into this series.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
But I don't want the Cubbies in first! I want the REDBIRDS!!

And, as a Yankee fan, shouldn't I always get what I want?

I am guessing that the reason you dont want the Cubbies to be in first place, is because if by some chance your Yankees should happen to make it to the World Series they would get mowed down by the Mighty Three Prior, Zambrano, Woods!

Go Cubs!

[Puck Bond]

Originally posted by jackson13
What....a.....comeback. Cubs are down 7-0, win the game 8-7. Dusty and Larussa, along with a pitcher for each team, get ejected.....man this has been a heated series. And you know what else? It's been great! I was watching the game today before I went to work, and when Dusty and Larussa got into it in the 3rd inning, and Dusty was saying 'fuck you fuck you fuck you" (you could easily read his lips) I said to myself "either there is gonna be a fight today or they will be ejected". Looks like the latter came true.


Dusty had every right to argue though, Clement didnt hit Haden (i think thats his name) on purpose. Then when Clement got up, whatshisface threw at him and knocked him down, then actually did bean him. That was intentional. Dusty had every right to argue "why are you warning my team when they are the ones doing it on purpose". I was laughing my ass off at seeing Dusty and Larussa go at it from across the diamond.


Then, im driving to work, got the game on and I hear 'J.D. Drew just hit a grandslam homerun, 6-0 Cards" and I think to myself, as I turn the station "well, figures, Cubs blew it." But of course, as always, Cubs pull their heroics while im at work and when the game. And now that im home I cant find highlights anywhere. ESPN sucks, they never show the stuff you want to see when you want to see it.


Great job Cubbies!!! Lets end this heated series/rivalry on a good note with a win that lifts us soely into first place tommorow!!!!

Hehe...great stuff between Dusty and LaRussa yesterday...this goes back to Dusty's Giants days...there was always heated arguments, bean-ball wars between the Giants and Cardinals(remember the NLCS last year w/Lofton?!. jackson and other cubby fans LaRussa is an a-hole! We might actually agree on something for a change!

[jackson13]

Today is the series/season finale between the Cubs/Cards.

Shawn Estes is starting for the Cubs. Congratulations St. Louis, you've already earned the win today. You guys dont even have to do anything and you'll still win the game. I'd like to commend you guys on a hard fought series, and even with the loss today, we still took the series from you 3-2.


Dusty, call the game now, give them the win, and save Shawn and yourself some dignity. No sense in embarassing yourselves.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by Puck Bond
jackson and other cubby fans LaRussa is an a-hole! We might actually agree on something for a change!

I'll second that.

Shawn Estes is starting for the Cubs. Congratulations St. Louis, you've already earned the win today

I really dont understand why Estes is pitching. I thought Dusty had finally come to his senses and pulled Estes but for some reason he went back to him.

The Cards are already up 2-0. Shitty.

[MarkItZero]

Tie game 2-2. Awesome.

[MarkItZero]

Cubs are up 3-2 off an Estes sac. fly.

Cubs rule!

[jackson13]

I just want to be the first to say that the umpiring during this series has SUCKED!!!! Sammy got ejected today because he argued a check swing, Grudzie got called out at second when he was clearly safe, and just now the home plate ump called a ball that rolled foul fair.

I for one have enjoyed watching this series, it has been extremely heated, and very interesting/exciting to watch, but I am going to be extremely glad when it is over. Im sick of the Cardinals and im deathly sick of these shitty umpires.


And yes, I am shocked right now, Estes and the Cubs are up 3-2.


I was expecting them to be down 5 or 6 runs by now. Hmm, maybe Shawn is turning it around? Nah, I dont think that could ever happen.

[MarkItZero]

Actually, it seems like its the same old Estes, he just happens to have some run support today.

6-5 Cubs!

And I do agree with you Jackson that the umps suck. Cripes, even Larry Rothchild got ejected!!!

[The Delfonics]

SEV I motion to close this thread, now that the Expos are withering away after taunting us with a nice sweep, its time to put this puppy to rest.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
SEV I motion to close this thread, now that the Expos are withering away after taunting us with a nice sweep, its time to put this puppy to rest.

:D

I'm thinking about it!

Fuck the Yankess, we know they're going to win the World Series anyway. What's the point of discussing it, eh? ;)

[The Delfonics]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
:D

I'm thinking about it!

Fuck the Yankess, we know they're going to win the World Series anyway. What's the point of discussing it, eh? ;)

Precisely.

[FeverDog420]

[Fargo quote]I'm not sure I agree with you 100% on your police work, Lou.[/Fargo quote]

Have you seen our bullpen? It's been years since the Yankees won the World Series! Quit yer mopin'.

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
I am guessing that the reason you dont want the Cubbies to be in first place, is because if by some chance your Yankees should happen to make it to the World Series they would get mowed down by the Mighty Three Prior, Zambrano, Woods!

Go Cubs!

No, I just like the Cards more. How 'bout a rousing round of Tino! Tino! Tino! And Fernando Vina was the bomb, but this Bo Hart kid seems to be doing alright.

And, c'mon, I still kinda like Rolen.

And no way does Corky deserve a ring this year. Fuck the fuckin' Cubs and their arrogant, cheating RFer.

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
SEV I motion to close this thread, now that the Expos are withering away after taunting us with a nice sweep, its time to put this puppy to rest.

Pardon my french but....Fuck That!!!!!!:D :D :D

Red Sox/Yanks one last time this weekend. Do Not count the BoSox out. I havn't felt this good about our club in YEARS, and the best part is...the Yanks know it too......:cool:

Where is Paul O'Niel when you need him? :)

[jackson13]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
And no way does Corky deserve a ring this year. Fuck the fuckin' Cubs and their arrogant, cheating RFer.

Hey now, thats going a bit far. Never once in this thread have I ever said anything like "fuck the fucking yankees and their arrogant, whiny 'rocket'. There the line of sportmanship, and then theres crossing the line. I always stayed behind the line, you crossed it.


Anyways, back to Cub news. They won today, again, while im at work, again, with late inning heroics, again. Estes didnt do a damn thing though, the only good thing he contributed to the game was that sac fly. He still sucks imo. We took that series 4-1, so thats obviously a good sign.

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by jackson13
Hey now, thats going a bit far. Never once in this thread have I ever said anything like "fuck the fucking yankees and their arrogant, whiny 'rocket'. There the line of sportmanship, and then theres crossing the line. I always stayed behind the line, you crossed it.

What line did I cross? The man cheated, am I wrong? Go ahead and trash the Yankees. I posted nothing malicious.

I believe in sportsmanship, which is precisely why I have no love for Sosa. Do you really want him to have a ring after what he did? Sorry if I'm not over it, but what Sosa did was unethical and unconscionable, and he deserves no accolades from me.

Maybe this is spillover disgust from the possibility of Pete Rose being reinstated, but rules are rules, and Sosa broke them.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
What line did I cross? The man cheated, am I wrong? Go ahead and trash the Yankees. I posted nothing malicious.

I believe in sportsmanship, which is precisely why I have no love for Sosa. Do you really want him to have a ring after what he did? Sorry if I'm not over it, but what Sosa did was unethical and unconscionable, and he deserves no accolades from me.

Maybe this is spillover disgust from the possibility of Pete Rose being reinstated, but rules are rules, and Sosa broke them.

You can tell it's the last month of the baseball season, tempers are flaring. :D

I don't think, in fact I know FeverDog420's comments aren't directed towards Cubs fans, he just thinks Sosa's deeds were unpardonable and he has the right to think that and voice his opinion.

I wasn't too happy to see Sosa's bat was corked, but I respect Sosa for admitting to it (I think Rose has yet to admit that he gambled on baseball, I could be wrong) and serving the suspension.

He broke the rules and he served his time. Personally I forgive him.

If it happens again, I'll turn on him!

P.S. You two should just be happy that your teams are in a favorable spot to make the post-season.
























Some of us don't even have that. :(

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
You can tell it's the last month of the baseball season, tempers are flaring. :D

I don't think, in fact I know FeverDog420's comments aren't directed towards Cubs fans, he just thinks Sosa's deeds were unpardonable and he has the right to think that and voice his opinion.

I wasn't too happy to see Sosa's bat was corked, but I respect Sosa for admitting to it (I think Rose has yet to admit that he gambled on baseball, I could be wrong) and serving the suspension.

He broke the rules and he served his time. Personally I forgive him.

Well, thanks for getting my back, Sev. (Is that Elton John I hear? Who cued "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"?) You're right: I've got no ill will toward any and all Cub fans. Good for y'all that not one but two Chicago teams are creating pennant fever in the land of Ebert and Lake Michigan breezes. I admire your resolve. Lord knows y'all have been waiting long enough for some kind of late-summer excitement at Wrigley and Comiskey (I don't play the corporate name game).

So, um, like, sorry if my written expression of my feelings didn't come out as even-keeled as I wished. No disrespect was intended toward my fellow Schmoes. And I've basically forgived Sosa for his transgression, but a condition of his parole is no championship this year, I say. Sucks that the rest of this rather cool team has to suffer for it, but a team's a team, good and bad.

Oh, and as far as I know, Rose still hasn't fessed up. What a despicable affront to the game of baseball. If he's destined for the HOF, let the lifetime ban stand and let him in posthumously.

[FeverDog420]

And, yeah, another reason for my frustration might be due to realization that the Blue Jays have been, for, like, at least a coupla years now, a gnat that the Yankees have trouble swatting. Can't they just resign themselves to the fact that they're destined to be consigned to third place yet again? Quit standing in our way to October, mkay, you big hosers?

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
mkay, you big hosers?

Hey! :mad:

Your moderator is a hoser. ;)

Just for that I submit this picture for FeverDog421...

http://www.cnnsi.com/baseball/2002/postseason/news/2002/10/23/rose_ap/t1_rose_ap.jpg

[FeverDog420]

What an ugly man. How dare him hold an official MLB cap and smirk like that! Why does he still think his shit don't stink?!?

Aargh, that man makes my blood boil. I remember his contributions to my Phillies back in the early '80s, but that's no reason to wear rose-tinted lenses. His ethics go against everything that baseball stands for in my mind, and to see that smarmy pic of him is to retch in disgust. What a sad, reprehensible loser, no matter what bleeding-heart, woe-is-me appeasement his sorry soul attempts to make time and again.

[jackson13]

Feverdog, I respect what all you said, by why are you still harboring agression towards it? Roberto Alomar did the same thing a few years back and you dont hear anyone talk about that anymore. Sosa made a mistake, he admitted it, I forgave him, and so did pretty much everyone else. He's not gutless, or arrogant, or whatever slanderous terms you want to throw his way. He loves the game, has a passion for playing, and gives it his all every day of the year. If anyone deserves to win a ring, its him and the rest of baseballs 'perennial losers'.

And 'fuck the fucking Cubs...." is a little malicious to me, quite unsportsmanlike also I must add.

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
Good for y'all that not one but two Chicago teams are creating pennant fever in the land of Ebert and Lake Michigan breezes. I admire your resolve. Lord knows y'all have been waiting long enough for some kind of late-summer excitement at Wrigley and Comiskey (I don't play the corporate name game).


Actually, we here in Chicago really dont pay much attention to the White Sox. The last time the Sox were in the playoffs they didnt even sell out Comiskey. Where as the Cubs routinely sell out day games in June.

Its a Bears and Cubs town. We just dont have enough love in our hearts to cover the White Sox.

[jackson13]

Dusty has lost it, he's totally lost it.


Cubs are starting a series against the red hot Brewers tonight, in Milwaukee, and hes got Juan Cruz (1-5) going up against the 'Cub Killer' Ben Sheets (10-11). Has Dusty paid no attention to Sheets the past couple years? The Cubs didnt beat him last year all the time they faced him, and have done so only once this year. Why, dear god why, does Dusty have the shitty, 3.02 era 0-2 in last 3 starts, 1-5 record for the season JUAN CRUZ going against him?? Where the hell is Zambrano, or Prior, or Clement, or Wood even? Come on Dusty, are you trying to lose? We just got within a 1/2 game out of first, and you want to go and ruin it!!!!



ARGH!!!! :mad:

[MarkItZero]

I dont like the fact that Dusty is underestimating the Brewers yet again this year. Didnt he learn his lesson last week when we lost 2 of 3 to the Brew Crew. Especially because the Brewers own the Cubs this year.

I can definately see some post-huge-series-win letdown the next couple of days.

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by jackson13
Feverdog, I respect what all you said, by why are you still harboring agression towards it? Roberto Alomar did the same thing a few years back and you dont hear anyone talk about that anymore. Sosa made a mistake, he admitted it, I forgave him, and so did pretty much everyone else. He's not gutless, or arrogant, or whatever slanderous terms you want to throw his way. He loves the game, has a passion for playing, and gives it his all every day of the year. If anyone deserves to win a ring, its him and the rest of baseballs 'perennial losers'.

And 'fuck the fucking Cubs...." is a little malicious to me, quite unsportsmanlike also I must add.

I already said I (basically) forgive him. But, unlike Alomar, Sosa fucked up this year. If the Cubs make it to October in 2004, then Go Cubs. But, sorry, not this year.

And I feel Sosa's arrogant every time he does that annoying skip out of the box when he goes deep. I have no love for any type of flashy showmanship on the field. Just play the damn game and run to first.

Okay, and I was paraphrasing a line from (I think) Glengarry Glen Ross ("Fuck this fuckin' job!). Sorry it was taken the wrong way.

[The Delfonics]

Montreal and Florida game has been postponed due to power failure eheh, Florida should fofeit.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
Montreal and Florida game has been postponed due to power failure eheh, Florida should fofeit.

Yeah, the power failure being the Expos offense as of late.

:D :D

[SykkBoy]

While I should be happy the Braves are coasting to another Division title, I'm a little paranoid at their sloppy play of late. I eralize they are letting"the other guys" on the team play since they've pretty well sewn it up, but I can't help but thinking about a ball going through Furcal's legs or for Greg Maddux to have one of his meltdowns during a pivotal moment in the post season...

this is the torture of being a Braves fan.... ;-)))

[Haddonfield]

BoSox - 9
Yanks - 3

Oh yeah....its coming.....


Pedro...where have you been?

[The Delfonics]

Expos Won! Only 7 more in a row till I start believing agian

[jackson13]

You know, maybe me saying that the Cubs will lose is actually like a blessing in disguise. 2 games in a row now I've told myself it would be a guaranteed loss, and low and behold, they have proved me wrong. I think I figured out a sure fire way to get my Cubbies into the World Series, once the playoffs start, I expect the Cubs to lose every game. ;)

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by Haddonfield
BoSox - 9
Yanks - 3

Oh yeah....its coming.....

Um, I do remember the Sox winning the first game of the last series with the Yankees too. What's your point?

[Indiana Sev]

*heh heh heh*

I get a sneaking suspicion the World Series thread is going to get downright nasty!

I can't wait! :)

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
Um, I do remember the Sox winning the first game of the last series with the Yankees too. What's your point?


Here are the rules...

The BoSox fans can have there fun in the regular season and the Yanks fans can have theres in the post season.

Lets have some fun with this!:cool:

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
*heh heh heh*

I get a sneaking suspicion the World Series thread is going to get downright nasty!

I can't wait! :)


Times like this Im glad im not a Mod. :)

Sev....I wont envy you in October!:cool:

[RicochetShaw]

BOSOX SKUNK YANKS, 11-0!!!!!


YIPPY!

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by RicochetShaw
BOSOX SKUNK YANKS, 11-0!!!!!


YIPPY!



:cool:

[screamer581]

Originally posted by RicochetShaw
BOSOX SKUNK YANKS, 11-0!!!!!


YIPPY!


Hehe, it is always nice seeing the damn Yankee's getting smoked, makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. ;)

[FeverDog420]

I don't get the Yankees this year. They've been blown out more times than I care to remember, yet they've been in first place for most of the season. The bullpen's been a joke all year, Boomer's back is acting up again, Giambi's in the biggest slump of his career, Jeter's been on the DL twice, Matsui hasn't done much in a while, and Steinbrenner's going off the deep end again. But this team retains the top position, however tenuously. How?

Can't they just play the Twins and Angels for the rest of the season? They own those teams this year, and I'm weary of the butt-kicking they've taken from both Soxes, and Jays, and A's, and, and...

But I still like the Red Sox. Sure, I hope they lose every game, but they're a very charismatic buncha guys this year. I've developed a geek crush on Jason Varitek even though my love for Posada remains healthy. (I got a thing for catchers.)

At least the Phillies are also still hanging in there, despite sucking (Mesa!) more often than not lately. Can't these overachieving Marlins just go away already?

[Haddonfield]

Originally posted by FeverDog420
I don't get the Yankees this year. They've been blown out more times than I care to remember, yet they've been in first place for most of the season. The bullpen's been a joke all year, Boomer's back is acting up again, Giambi's in the biggest slump of his career, Jeter's been on the DL twice, Matsui hasn't done much in a while, and Steinbrenner's going off the deep end again. But this team retains the top position, however tenuously. How?

Can't they just play the Twins and Angels for the rest of the season? They own those teams this year, and I'm weary of the butt-kicking they've taken from both Soxes, and Jays, and A's, and, and...

But I still like the Red Sox. Sure, I hope they lose every game, but they're a very charismatic buncha guys this year. I've developed a geek crush on Jason Varitek even though my love for Posada remains healthy. (I got a thing for catchers.)

At least the Phillies are also still hanging in there, despite sucking (Mesa!) more often than not lately. Can't these overachieving Marlins just go away already?



It has been one strange season. The Sox were in first for some decent time the first half of the year but I will be damned if I know how this record setting club who day after day gets 10+ hits doesnt have a better record...oh yeah....pitching.

SI has a pretty cool colum about the Yanks/BoSox this year in there currunt issue. Its worth a look.

I hope that my boys pull the next one out on Sunday. Im ready for a change. This Red Sox team is different. They are together, they are one, and they are ready to do what ever it takes. Least I hope so. Least it seems so. What a very strange year.


and yes, go Phills. Everyone but me in my family was born and raied in Philly. I hope they can nail this thing down.

[FeverDog420]

Originally posted by Haddonfield
This Red Sox team is...together, they are one, and they are ready to do what ever it takes. Least I hope so. Least it seems so. What a very strange year.

Except for Pedro. And Ramirez (or is Ortiz the one with the mysterious throat ailment?)


And yes, go Phills. Everyone but me in my family was born and raied in Philly. I hope they can nail this thing down.

They played really sloppy tonight (three errors???), but have taken the first three from the Mets. Which is what they need to be doing: Beating up on the also-rans.

And, hey, doesn't Rheal Cormier's contract expire this year? I wonder what he'd look like in pinstripes...

[Haddonfield]

The beauty of this seaosn is, Pedro WAS sick. and the fans called him out because we are assholes. He got pissed. Pedro was sick. Nuff Said.

Manny on the other hand, well...To quote my fave hockey announcer..."all is fine on planet Manny"

And all is fine on planet Red Sox. Petey and Manny are just fine and this whole last two weeks have really been a Good Thing. This has only helped.

and Ortiz is the one who cant help but kill whatever Yankee pitcher he sees! :D

I think Rheal Cormier's contract is up. I thought they overpaid at first because I saw what he could "nt" do first hand, but he has turned out to be very SOLID to say the least.

[SykkBoy]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
*heh heh heh*

I get a sneaking suspicion the World Series thread is going to get downright nasty!

I can't wait! :)

....especially if the Yanks beat the damn Braves (again) ;-)))

[PapaJupe2k]

Wow, tempers are starting to flare in this thread.:D It's been downright civil up to this point, but it will get ugly. The Cubs are rolling now however... all is right with the world.:)

[SykkBoy]

Originally posted by PapaJupe2k
Wow, tempers are starting to flare in this thread.:D It's been downright civil up to this point, but it will get ugly. The Cubs are rolling now however... all is right with the world.:)

Another damn fine performance by the Cubbies today.

I have a softspot in my heart for them (until they play the Braves ;-)))

I actually find myself watching the Tigers more closely this year...I have absolutely no clue why, maybe it's the trainwreck mentality......

[MarkItZero]

Who is in first place in the NL Central today?




Oh, thats right. The Cubbies

Who needs football (especially in Chicago) when you have baseball.

[jackson13]

Originally posted by MarkItZero
Who is in first place in the NL Central today?




Oh, thats right. The Cubbies


Yes, yes, yes. Cubs have swept 2 teams in a row. (That loss to St Louis wasnt a loss, it was a screwjob, so, that equals a win). No we just need Houston and St. Louis to keep losing so we can pull away like we have been and the division is ours!!!!


1st place baby, whoooooo!!!!!!!!!

[Haddonfield]

I officialy HATE Baltimore!


:mad: :D

[Puck Bond]

A joke I just read in today's San Francisco Chronicle that Chicago Cubs fans will appreciate.

"Cubs fans were disappointed to hear that Antonio Alfonseca received a five-game suspension for bumping an umpire. Had it been 15 days, they might be confident about making the playoffs"
:)

[MarkItZero]

Originally posted by Puck Bond
A joke I just read in today's San Francisco Chronicle that Chicago Cubs fans will appreciate.

"Cubs fans were disappointed to hear that Antonio Alfonseca received a five-game suspension for bumping an umpire. Had it been 15 days, they might be confident about making the playoffs"
:)

Thats funny.
But unfortunately, Alfonseca has been pitching really well his last few outings. I think he finally got out of the funk he has been in all season, but then of course he goes and gets himself suspended!

[Indiana Sev]

:(

I'd like to apologize to the Cubs fans for the Expos beating them tonight. Montreal is out of the race and I don't mind them playing spoiler but not against the Cubs.

Truth be told I'd much prefer the Cubbies win the wild card race than the fuckin' Phillies or Marlins.

[jackson13]

Hey, relax guy, it wasnt Montreals fault they won. It was the Cubs. The bullpen couldnt come through, just like they really havent been able to all year. Buck-up buddy, the Expos will lose tommorow, dont worry.


:D