Killeverything's (New)NeverEndingBaseballThread

[Machado]

Teixeira had a GREAT spring. To be exact, he hit .362/.423/.596. Like I said though he got hit on the arm and his last few games before the season started he was sucking. And he's carried that over into the regular season, because I think he's hitting around .100 through 10 games or so.

Maybe I personally give Scioscia too much credit because he's always bent the Yankees over, but it seems like a lot of the guys that always gave the Yankees fits are gone now (Lackey, Kennedy, Molina, Figgins). Either way he's a 1st-to-3rd, score-from-2nd, balls to the wall kinda guy and I respect that.

When was the last time you saw an angels baserunner get thrown at at home vs the Yankees? Like you said Jake, the angels have bent over the Yankees for many years.
Last night I find it very telling that Matsui was thrown out at home.
Could that be a sign that the angels dominance over the Yankees is finally over?

Hughes threw really hard last night. He was hitting 93/94 and getting hitters to swing and miss on his fastball.
After the game Girardi said all 5 of his starters will get an extra day of rest coming up, meaning Hughes will not be skipped when the team plays at oakland next week.

[killeverything]

Teixeira had a GREAT spring. To be exact, he hit .362/.423/.596. Like I said though he got hit on the arm and his last few games before the season started he was sucking. And he's carried that over into the regular season, because I think he's hitting around .100 through 10 games or so.

Maybe I personally give Scioscia too much credit because he's always bent the Yankees over, but it seems like a lot of the guys that always gave the Yankees fits are gone now (Lackey, Kennedy, Molina, Figgins). Either way he's a 1st-to-3rd, score-from-2nd, balls to the wall kinda guy and I respect that.

When was the last time you saw an angels baserunner get thrown at at home vs the Yankees? Like you said Jake, the angels have bent over the Yankees for many years.
Last night I find it very telling that Matsui was thrown out at home.
Could that be a sign that the angels dominance over the Yankees is finally over?

Hughes threw really hard last night. He was hitting 93/94 and getting hitters to swing and miss on his fastball.
After the game Girardi said all 5 of his starters will get an extra day of rest coming up, meaning Hughes will not be skipped when the team plays at oakland next week.

I wouldn't go that far. The style of ball that that Scoiscia plays has always given NY fits. He lost a lot of FA though ( ie Figgins ). I could see them possibly still being a thorn in their side.

I think this season is going to be the one where Hughes is talked about as the next breakout pitcher. I thought that guy was the shit since he was in AAA. If I have time soon I'll crunch some numbers for him to prove my point.

[Machado]

I wouldn't go that far. The style of ball that that Scoiscia plays has always given NY fits. He lost a lot of FA though ( ie Figgins ). I could see them possibly still being a thorn in their side.

I think this season is going to be the one where Hughes is talked about as the next breakout pitcher. I thought that guy was the shit since he was in AAA. If I have time soon I'll crunch some numbers for him to prove my point.

I saw "most" of the game last night via MLB Network. I try not to miss an opportunity to hear Costas broadcast a game. Jim Katt was in the booth with him.
Katt went on and on about how Hughes can now throw 4 pitches for strikes, while Joba has been stuck at 2 above avg pitches.
Good point.

Anyway, I was surprised that Hughes was hitting 93/94 because for the most part as a starter, he will get to 92 tops.

[JakeYonkel]

Shit, the fucking game was on MLBN last night?

Ughh. I had jack shit to do and would have loved to watch it.

[Machado]

Shit, the fucking game was on MLBN last night?

Ughh. I had jack shit to do and would have loved to watch it.

Jake-I posted the MLB Network schedule for May a few pages ago.

If you would stop staring at your ben zobrist autographed 8x11 photo, you might not miss my amazing posts,

[WhiteHouseSubsAC]

Shit, the fucking game was on MLBN last night?

Ughh. I had jack shit to do and would have loved to watch it.

Jake-I posted the MLB Network schedule for May a few pages ago.

If you would stop staring at your ben zobrist autographed 8x11 photo, you might not miss my amazing posts,

OH NO YOU DI-INT!!!

[WhiteHouseSubsAC]

Hey, quick question about the MLB extra innings package...when you buy it, do you also have access to the games online, or is that something different?

[JakeYonkel]

The online thing is MLB.tv and is totally different, albeit cheaper.

Machado I'm lazy and too busy polishing my authentic Shawn Riggans signed baseball, please re-post the schedule.

[killeverything]

The online thing is MLB.tv and is totally different, albeit cheaper.

Machado I'm lazy and too busy polishing my authentic Shawn Riggans signed baseball, please re-post the schedule.

King Felix goes against Bonderman tonite. King Felix is 5-0 with a 3.34ERA vs. DET. I guess traitor is like 8-13 off him, with his highest BAA vs. any pitcher.

I'll be damned.

[Machado]

Machado I'm lazy and too busy polishing my authentic Shawn Riggans signed baseball, please re-post the schedule.

If you purchase my autographed
Brien Taylor baseball, I might be inclined to re-post the schedule.

Think it over and get back to me on that!

[JakeYonkel]

The Brien Taylor baseball comes with a free helping of unfulfilled potential and stupid decisions.

[killeverything]

Are you fucking kidding me?

Jay Z is suing Ortiz over his niteclub name.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manh ... CvHQSYKP1N

[Redman77]

Well, Jay Z does have more hits this year, so I siding with him.

[JakeYonkel]

I'm sure Jigga is realllly hurting over a little club in the Dominican.

[killeverything]

Well, Jay Z does have more hits this year, so I siding with him.

Actually he doesn't. Of course I don't listen to that shit, and haven't even thought about him since Nas made him his bitch.

[dtmfs]

phillie fans who bitch about Manuel not winning manager of the year need to watch more games like yesterdays loss to the Nats, Fucking manuel left Baez in there way too long, it was apparent after the first batter the dude wasn't very sharp, should've gotten madson up earlier.

[WhiteHouseSubsAC]

phillie fans who bitch about Manuel not winning manager of the year need to watch more games like yesterdays loss to the Nats, Fucking manuel left Baez in there way too long, it was apparent after the first batter the dude wasn't very sharp, should've gotten madson up earlier.

Middle relief is going to be a problem until Romero and Lidge come back. I think he should have let Happ finish out the 6th, he walked a few guys but it hadn't hurt him.

[Machado]

Yankees place Chan Ho on DL with injured hammy.

Boone Logan called up to take his spot.

[johnk5150]

If Silva wins 8 games for the Cubs the Bradley trade will be the best thing Hendry has ever undone. Enjoy that turd Mariners fans!

[killeverything]

If Silva wins 8 games for the Cubs the Bradley trade will be the best thing Hendry has ever undone. Enjoy that turd Mariners fans!

Hendry's a fucking retard. I'm talking like Minyana/Wade bad....100+++years. Funny thing is Bradley has had two late inning go ahead run scored for Seattle so far.

[TawnyVonJagger]

What a day in MLB.

~Congrats to Ubaldo Jimenez on throwing the first no-no in Rockies (my other NL team ) history! Against the Braves, no less. Heh.

~My boy Ricky Nolasco throwing a CG vs. the Philthies, and the Fightin' Fish finally got the Moyer monkey off their backs. Fuck you Jason Werth for ruining his shutout.

~20 fucking innings between the Mets/Cards?! I hope for their sakes they have a night game tomorrow. Jesus. A treat for the fans though, 2 for 1 and then some! Unreal.

And of course, I was working and missed everything.

[WhiteHouseSubsAC]

The Phils/Marlins game was over before it began. Although I realize what an icon Moyer is in Philly (and the fact that he DID settle down after giving up 5), I think it's time that Moyer goes to the pen and finishes out his career there. Guys like Kyle Kendrick are being wasted out of loyalty.

All this takes nothing away from the great game Nolasco threw.

[killeverything]

What a day in MLB.

~Congrats to Ubaldo Jimenez on throwing the first no-no in Rockies (my other NL team ) history! Against the Braves, no less. Heh.

~My boy Ricky Nolasco throwing a CG vs. the Philthies, and the Fightin' Fish finally got the Moyer monkey off their backs. Fuck you Jason Werth for ruining his shutout.

~20 fucking innings between the Mets/Cards?! I hope for their sakes they have a night game tomorrow. Jesus. A treat for the fans though, 2 for 1 and then some! Unreal.

And of course, I was working and missed everything.

The Cards lost too. How the fuck do you lose to the Mets? I could beat the fucking Mets.

I missed the no no too. Funny thing is I had the game on for a second.

I'll fill you on everything else. The Mighty Red Sox blew the make-up from the 9th inning game from yesterday. Then they lost again. After they came back in the 8th to make it 7-8. I remember....way back in the day. They used to have a couple players who would step up to get big hits in later innings. These two motherfuckers even did it against Rivera.

Steinbrenner's All-Stars are still winning....a lot.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Left-hander Brett Anderson and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $12.5 million, four-year contract that could be worth $31 million over six seasons.

The Mariners have won 4 in a row. This time Kotchman ( yeah that one ) had the GW double. First two by Bradley, now another by Kothchman? What the fuck is going in Seattle.

Lincecum shut out SF.

Holy shit, I shoulda stayed in and watched some ball today.

[TawnyVonJagger]

I'd love to see the Mets/Cards lineup cards. What a clusterfuck!

[tin00can]

Even though I don't want the Mariners to win, I'm glad to see Kotchman getting a chance and thriving. I'm certainly happy with Kendry Morales at 1B, but I wish Kotch well.

[SkyDog112046]

The Red Sox are fucking done. No way that lineup can compete in the AL East. They've scored 3 runs or less in 5 of their 7 losses. Ortiz looks to be finished and they let a big bat get away in the off season without replacing it. There's nobody left to consistently drive in runs and they can't depend on streak hitters getting hot. The 3 player signings they made were lousy - Scutarro is a one year wonder who isn't half the fielder AGonz is, Beltre is nothing without the juice, and Cameron is too old. I would have rather seen them admit this year was a rebuilding year and play the kids.

[tin00can]

~20 fucking innings between the Mets/Cards?! I hope for their sakes they have a night game tomorrow. Jesus. A treat for the fans though, 2 for 1 and then some! Unreal.

Actually, that sounds like torture to me. Even if my team was involved in it.

[killeverything]

The Red Sox are fucking done. No way that lineup can compete in the AL East. They've scored 3 runs or less in 5 of their 7 losses. Ortiz looks to be finished and they let a big bat get away in the off season without replacing it. There's nobody left to consistently drive in runs and they can't depend on streak hitters getting hot. The 3 player signings they made were lousy - Scutarro is a one year wonder who isn't half the fielder AGonz is, Beltre is nothing without the juice, and Cameron is too old. I would have rather seen them admit this year was a rebuilding year and play the kids.

Who exactly did they not get in the off-season? Resigning Bay to the contract Minyana did would've been fucking stupid. I think that we'll see NY will feel the same way soon too.

So what bat was availible? Holliday ( who feasts on AL pitching)? Trade for Gonazalez ( which would deplete your farm ), create more of a log-jam at third? There was nothing they could do.

I think Theo fucked up trying to center the team around an aquistion of Teixeria. NY buys rings. There is no way they're not going to be in on any big deal with a FA of his caliber, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.

The team isn't clicking yet. I still like how they look on paper. There's just a lot of mental mistakes, and the pitching hasn't come around yet. If they can pull 95+ wins out this season ( which they could ) it would be amazing. I like the direction they've went in.

[JakeYonkel]

It's waaaay too early to say the season is a bust.

Ortiz is done though, I won't argue that.

What the hell were you expecting out of Beltre and Cameron? They are two guys with poor plate discipline and good power. And Cameron's like 38, so yeah, he's 'old.' Once again this is no surprise.

I think Scutaro is a nice player and he was the best SS available, even if last year may have been a fluke. He was a career utility player before Toronto handed him the SS job.

Boston's built for pitching and defense, and if Lester gives up a 7 spot like he did today, it won't really matter what happens. The front 3 is great, let them get going and pitching like they're capable of before you go crying that the sky is falling.

Shitty offense is no surprise. They're not on Oakland's level, and they'll score some runs, but this isn't a 900 run offense featuring prime Manny & Ortiz in the middle of it anymore.

[killeverything]

It's waaaay too early to say the season is a bust.

Ortiz is done though, I won't argue that.

What the hell were you expecting out of Beltre and Cameron? They are two guys with poor plate discipline and good power. And Cameron's like 38, so yeah, he's 'old.' Once again this is no surprise.

I think Scutaro is a nice player and he was the best SS available, even if last year may have been a fluke. He was a career utility player before Toronto handed him the SS job.

Boston's built for pitching and defense, and if Lester gives up a 7 spot like he did today, it won't really matter what happens. The front 3 is great, let them get going and pitching like they're capable of before you go crying that the sky is falling.

Shitty offense is no surprise. They're not on Oakland's level, and they'll score some runs, but this isn't a 900 run offense featuring prime Manny & Ortiz in the middle of it anymore.

I still expect the offense to put up more runs than last season. So IF the defense and pitching ( meaning BP too ) line-up, they could be pretty tough.

I don't think there was much they could do this offseason, and I was against the tolls on the Farm, and shift in the team trading for Gonzalez would've brought.

Right now I don't think they're good enough to win the WS, but they could be good enough to get to the Playoffs. I like the direction like I said.

BTW Beltre is swinging the bat really well.








Now if only they could TRADE Ellsbury for someone........