MLB 2008 Season Thread

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2008, 10:30:40 AM »

At least your closer didn't give up 3 in the top of the 9th...

Thrilla · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2008, 10:48:23 AM »

Quote from: Hugh Jass on April 01, 2008, 10:30:40 AM

At least your closer didn't give up 3 in the top of the 9th...

Yeah, great vote of confidence for Soriano...

Bring back John Rocker!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #22 on:** April 01, 2008, 10:57:32 AM »

Quote from: Thrilla on April 01, 2008, 10:48:23 AM

Yeah, great vote of confidence for Soriano...

Bring back John Rocker!

I was referring to the phenom Kerry Wood. Also, Eric Gagne came in and gave up 3 of his won in the bottom of the 9th. Make that 2 clubs that would have rather had Soriano yesterday afternoon at least.

The LONE bright spot yesterday for the Cubbies was Fukudome. 3-3 with a double and a 3-run homer...great way to start with a new team in a new country.

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2008, 05:07:21 PM »

Yeah, well Houston's bright spot was that stellar performance our ace Ozwalt put out there last night. Damn, he was really smoking. I have such high hopes for this season!!! What prowress!! What speed! And the run support!! Holy guacamole, those bats were just cracking all night.

And then I woke up.

Damn left coast games.

Shit.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2008, 06:04:33 PM »

At least you bastards got to play.

Rain out in the 3rd, and none of the stats count. Pujols was 1 for 2 with a HR, on pace for 162, at least. Wainwright was cruising, after getting in trouble early, and the Cards were on top 5-1. Now? Nada. Game on tonight at 7.

And I know the Cards are going to get smoked.

Kip Wells is pitching for the Rockies. He sucked for the Cards last year, he's going to pitch like a non-juiced Rocket tonight...

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2008, 10:50:40 PM »

The Bravos ex-freakin-splodid in the 9th for 7 runs to pick up their 1st W of the season. I'm actually pretty pumped about this team. As with most clubs, staying healthy will be the key and the Braves are one of those teams that can ill afford to lose a starter or two and not face a serious drop off.

Now having said that, their line up is pretty damn stout when you consider facing Kotsay, Johnson, Escobar, Chipper, Teixeira, Francouer, McCann, Diaz..all in a row. Not a ton of speed but every single one of them have proven to be tough at the plate with a lot of power mixed in. Lose a couple to injury and they're toast. Stay healthy and the wildcard is not out of the question.

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:20:55 PM »

I hate the Cubs...I am already giving up on this season. Different year...same fucking Cubs...

This sucks...

Jumbo · « **Reply #27 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:06:16 AM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on April 02, 2008, 10:50:40 PM

The Bravos ex-freakin-splodid in the 9th for 7 runs to pick up their 1st W of the season. I'm actually pretty pumped about this team. As with most clubs, staying healthy will be the key and the Braves are one of those teams that can ill afford to lose a starter or two and not face a serious drop off.

Now having said that, their line up is pretty damn stout when you consider facing Kotsay, Johnson, Escobar, Chipper, Teixeira, Francouer, McCann, Diaz..all in a row. Not a ton of speed but every single one of them have proven to be tough at the plate with a lot of power mixed in. Lose a couple to injury and they're toast. Stay healthy and the wildcard is not out of the question.

the power surge should be fun to watch.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:30:44 AM »

Quote from: Tiger Wench on April 01, 2008, 05:07:21 PM

Yeah, well Houston's bright spot was that stellar performance our ace Ozwalt put out there last night. Damn, he was really smoking. I have such high hopes for this season!!! What prowress!! What speed! And the run support!! Holy guacamole, those bats were just cracking all night.

And then I woke up.

Damn left coast games.

Shit.

That was my fault. I picked your "ace" to be my first pitcher in the fantasy league...6.75 ERA after his first start.

AUJarhead · « **Reply #29 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:41:29 AM »

Well what do you know. Cards won. If we win today, that's two in a row. If we win tomorrow, it's called a winning streak. It has happened before.

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #30 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:37:26 AM »

Quote from: Hugh Jass on April 03, 2008, 08:30:44 AM

That was my fault. I picked your "ace" to be my first pitcher in the fantasy league...6.75 ERA after his first start.

Thanks a lot, bubblehead. Yeah, so we managed to win last night, thanks to Berkman, but to quote Matt Foley "LA-DEE-FREAKING-DAH!"

Damn, it is going to be a LONG season... we SUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #31 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:55:02 AM »

Quote from: Tiger Wench on April 03, 2008, 09:37:26 AM

Thanks a lot, bubblehead. Yeah, so we managed to win last night, thanks to Berkman, but to quote Matt Foley "LA-DEE-FREAKING-DAH!"

Damn, it is going to be a LONG season... we SUCK!!!!!!!!!!

You may suck, but you are still one game ahead of the Flubs. Oh well, at least the loveable loser fans can get drunk on saki now at the games while the putzes give up 6 runs a game.

Jumbo · « **Reply #32 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:24:51 PM »

Quote from: Hugh Jass on April 03, 2008, 09:55:02 AM

You may suck, but you are still one game ahead of the Flubs. Oh well, at least the loveable loser fans can get drunk on saki now at the games while the putzes give up 6 runs a game.

Are they going to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #33 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:37:00 PM »

Quote from: jumbo on April 03, 2008, 02:24:51 PM

Are they going to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field?

Tidy Bowl is an early fan favorite.

Jumbo · « **Reply #34 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Hugh Jass on April 03, 2008, 02:37:00 PM

Tidy Bowl is an early fan favorite.

Valtrex would be nice

AUJarhead · « **Reply #35 on:** April 07, 2008, 01:15:21 PM »

Hey, Wench, can Pujols can add another Houston Astros closer to his list of people who's shit he's ruined? Who is the closer for you guys now?

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 07, 2008, 01:35:28 PM »

Quote from: AUJarhead on April 07, 2008, 01:15:21 PM

Hey, Wench, can Pujols can add another Houston Astros closer to his list of people who's shit he's ruined? Who is the closer for you guys now?

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 07, 2008, 10:19:26 PM »

DAMNIT!

....that is all...

AUJarhead · « **Reply #38 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:21:05 AM »

This crow tastes really fine this morning.

And that is why I don't like talking smack. fricking tejada. ARGG!!!!!

Hey, Wench, good luck tonight...

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #39 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:49:55 AM »

Quote from: AUJarhead on April 08, 2008, 07:21:05 AM

This crow tastes really fine this morning.

And that is why I don't like talking smack. fricking tejada. ARGG!!!!!

Hey, Wench, good luck tonight...

The Astros aren't playing bad baseball right now. Their bats have been holding their own, especially without Berkman. THe only reason the Cubs took 2 from them was the middlw relievers. That and Oswalt gave up 10 hits. If he doesn't get it going, it may be a really long season for the Stros.