MLB 2008 Season Thread

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #40 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:51:51 AM »

Quote from: War Eagle!!! on April 08, 2008, 08:49:55 AM

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.

and for No Pepper Please

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #41 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:34:40 AM »

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?

It's Valverde, punk. I think it sucks ass that he got the win last night after he fucked up Wandy's hard work. The Boo Birds were already in fine form last night after he gave up that 2 out, 2 strike hit to whoever the hell it was that tied the game. I had Brad FREAKING Lidge flashbacks...

But hey, he got Pujols out... something Lidge never managed to do.

Karma's a bitch, eh, Jarhead?

Good luck to the birdies tonight too... not! :thumbsup:

I still say we suck. Lance Berkman pulls a neck muscle on Sunday night WHILE RUNNING THE BASES??? WTF??? His local nickname from the sports radio guys is "Big Puma" because of his "catlike speed and grace"

, which he demonstrated so ably last night as his fat ass got PICKED THE FUCK OFF at first base... Molina has the best arm in the business, and Big Puma Fat Ass thought he could get a lead on him? Dumb shit.

And don't EVEN get me started on Roy O - more like Roy "O-h my Lord, there's another hit"...

Damn.

Guess Roid Boy made a good first impression on the home fans - nice save to get the out at second in the 8th - then the homer sealed the deal. Whatever. I just hate having a controversial player on our team. That's just not our style. Uncle Drayton usually doesn't tolerate any negative PR - Jose Lima gets arrested at the ballpark on a domestive violence warrant - he is off the team the next day. Period. I prefer not hearing anything but positives about the Good Guys. I know, innocent until proven blah blah blah but even the smell...

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 09, 2008, 12:13:00 AM »

Back in the game!

Go Redbirds!

AUJarhead · « **Reply #43 on:** April 09, 2008, 07:28:59 AM »

Nice to see Glaus picking it up. I still like Rick Ankiel batting at #2 in front of Pujols, but if it wakes up Glaus, keep Ankiel at 4, and Glaus at 5.

Pujols with no homers on the season. That just doesn't seem right.

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #44 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:16:02 AM »

Quote from: AUJarhead on April 09, 2008, 07:28:59 AM

Pujols with no homers on the season. That just doesn't seem right.

Was it just my bad eyesight, or does Pujols look skinny - I didn't get to see too much of either game, but last night I caught a glimpse of him running in from first base at the end of an inning, and he looked positively svelte.

Guess he's dropped all that roid muscle...

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:59:34 AM »

Quote from: Tiger Wench on April 09, 2008, 11:16:02 AM

Was it just my bad eyesight, or does Pujols look skinny - I didn't get to see too much of either game, but last night I caught a glimpse of him running in from first base at the end of an inning, and he looked positively svelte.

Guess he's dropped all that roid muscle...

I hear ya Tejad... ooops.. I mean Wench.

Thrilla · « **Reply #46 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:22:03 PM »

And...the Braves lose by one run last night. This is their 5th loss of the season, and all losses this year have been by only one run. They got 25 losses last year that were one-run losses, and last night was their 100th total one loss game of the last 5 years. What a shitty stat.

This means: they still can't capitalize on the bats in their lineup. I would give a left nut if we could get some middle relievers worth a damn. Our starters seem fine...it's back to the bullpen woes!

ssgaufan · « **Reply #47 on:** April 09, 2008, 02:09:17 PM »

Preach on Thrilla, the Braves bullpen sucks! I sure hope they get this shit going in the right direction pretty soon. If not, I guess I'll know what it's like to be a Cubs fan.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 10, 2008, 10:34:23 AM »

7-2 Start! Who'd a thunk it! Guess we need to talk about Pujols and his lack of dingers more often. He solved that problem in a hurry last night.

Go Cardinals! :thumbsup:

AUJarhead · « **Reply #49 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:59:58 PM »

I wonder how much that argument with Backe did, in terms of waking up the sleeping giant.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 10, 2008, 02:01:41 PM »

Seemed to be very petty, and WAY outdated as an issue. I think he definately woke Pujols up.

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #51 on:** April 10, 2008, 04:41:15 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper1 on April 10, 2008, 02:01:41 PM

Seemed to be very petty, and WAY outdated as an issue. I think he definately woke Pujols up.

Excuse me, but Pujols stopped Backe as the Astros walked off the field after BP. HE approached Backe.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 10, 2008, 04:52:54 PM »

Quote from: Tiger Wench on April 10, 2008, 04:41:15 PM

Excuse me, but Pujols stopped Backe as the Astros walked off the field after BP. HE approached Backe.

Because Backe was still barking about it, had said things in the media in the past on it, and wouldn't let it go. Pujols wanted it to stop. Sorry, but it was a petty thing. Allllllll I'm saying. Doesn't mean Backe's a bad guy or anything Wench.