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Title: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on February 09, 2011, 07:58:20 PM: The Red Sox retooled in a big way.
(http://www.jimrome.com/cimages/var/ezjimrome/storage/images/repository/photos/adrian-gonzalez-2010-traded-to-red-sox/294760-1-eng-US/Adrian-Gonzalez-2010-Traded-To-Red-Sox_photo_medium.jpg)

The Yankees signed a bunch of guys who were great 8 years ago, to go along with he most expensive set-up man ever.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zsaWjDl-Sbw/TR0Bu4wnH0I/AAAAAAAAAOc/eRJcS_VfHhk/s1600/bartolo_colon_with_dominican_team.jpg)

The Rays continued being a ridiculously well-run, smart organization.
(http://bosoxinjection.com/files/2011/02/manny-damon-rays.jpg)

The Mariners can't possibly hit worse than they did last year.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/539425/braa.png)

The Rangers added even more pop to their formidable lineup.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5shaOQjY9I/TSdK3AHWWmI/AAAAAAAAACQ/X9BcmX028Wg/s1600/202093_rangers_beltre_baseball.jpg)

The Brewers traded for a couple of top-of-the-rotation arms in an last-ditch effort to win before Fielder leaves.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nEiGkmbueAk/TRH-ySfe9FI/AAAAAAAAIPU/eojWK_5McJ0/s1600/greinke.jpg)

The Giants are almost exactly the same team as a year ago, but they won the World Series.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/537576/lincecum4_medium.png)

The Rockies locked up two of the biggest young stars in baseball.
(http://static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2010/11/12/111110-MLB--Troy-Tulowitzki-SHORT-SALE-JW-PI_20101112001228_660_320.JPG)

The Phillies created a rotation to rival the 90s Braves.
(http://phillysportscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cliff-lee-phillies2-e1292522728890.jpg)

The Braves have even more young players coming up and look to compete for years to come.
(http://theghostofmoonlightgraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Jason-Heyward.jpg)

The Mets signed guys off the scrapheap, but they have Sandy Alderson and front office of Moneyball's dreams!
(http://7traintoshea.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sandy-alderson.jpg)

PITCHERS AND CATCHERS T-MINUS 5 DAYS
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 09, 2011, 08:14:07 PM: I'd be more excited about the Rangers' season if their team captain [Young] wasn't upset at the general manager and demanding a trade. :-\
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Mr. Gundam on February 09, 2011, 08:18:05 PM: Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 09, 2011, 07:58:20 PM
The Mariners can't possibly hit worse than they did last year.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/539425/braa.png)

I will take that challenge, good sir.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on February 09, 2011, 10:11:15 PM: I don't have any idea what the fuck the Rays are doing. They traded pretty much everyone away for Damon and Ramiro or w/e his name is and they will fucking fail.

200Rayght was so long ago :( It might be time to go back to the sox :(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Human Snorenado on February 09, 2011, 10:13:15 PM: Shoot Methodis in the face, etc etc

I don't think I'm up to fucking with a fantasy league this year. Not really feeling the urge to make changes on a daily basis for half the year.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on February 09, 2011, 10:14:01 PM: Why would you hsoot me in the face, facts have prooven that i'm one of the best baseball projectionists ever.

Also i'd join fantasy baseball.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 09, 2011, 10:39:16 PM: Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on February 09, 2011, 10:14:01 PM
Why would you hsoot me in the face, facts have prooven that i'm one of the best baseball projectionists ever.

Weren't you the one saying there was no way that Rangers would beat the Rays?
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on February 09, 2011, 10:54:07 PM: I didn't pay attention to baseball last year I was going on brand association.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 09, 2011, 10:57:17 PM: hey guys how about them Tigers

is fantasy baseball free? I wonder if I could beat Methodis
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on February 09, 2011, 10:59:05 PM: I highly doubt anyone here could beat me. >:(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 02, 2011, 02:57:13 AM: RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE!

All is right in the world- Braves undefeated, Mets winless, Nats hopeless. Discuss!
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Joe Molotov on April 02, 2011, 10:34:22 PM: The Rangers have notched 7 taters off the BoSox in 14 innings. Their pitching still bites, but at least it's fun to watch.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Time For Triumph To Revive The Fantasy Leagues
Post by: Great Rumbler on April 02, 2011, 10:38:31 PM: Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 02, 2011, 10:34:22 PM
The Rangers have notched 7 taters off the BoSox in 14 innings. Their pitching still bites, but at least it's fun to watch.

doin' thangs
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 02, 2011, 10:46:30 PM: Mets game-winning run came from David Wright hitting in Jose Reyes. It's like 2006 all over again!
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 02, 2011, 10:57:59 PM: Tigers are 0-2? They were playing pretty good in the spring league
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 03, 2011, 03:57:43 PM: My M's are 2-0?

Damn. I need to leave the country more often.

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We're still gonna lose 100 games. :(
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Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Joe Molotov on April 03, 2011, 05:59:06 PM: Dem homers. :drool

Ian Kinsler and Neslon Cruz both got HRs in each game of the series. First teammates ever to do that in the first three games of a season. I haven't seen that many HRs in the Ballpark since JuanGon, A-Rod, Pudge, and Palmeiro were in the lineup and everybody was juiced up to their eyeballs.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Bocsius on April 03, 2011, 06:54:18 PM: So.... what's the line on the month the Mets implode? I'm going with July this year.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 04, 2011, 12:44:29 PM: Orioles and Royals at the top of their respective division. Yep, it's April 4th alright.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Bocsius on April 04, 2011, 06:48:39 PM: Not that I expect it to continue, but the Orioles actually had the best record in the AL over the 57 games Buck Showalter was their manager last year (34-23). They could hold onto the division lead well into next week. Be somewhat relevant through May.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on April 04, 2011, 06:57:35 PM: I hate the Marlins sometimes. They're great on opening night, then lay two eggs afterwards against the Mets. :'(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Bocsius on April 07, 2011, 08:00:44 PM: Red Sax season is going wicked bad.

0-6 after losing to the Indians today.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 07, 2011, 09:16:59 PM: Ugh, fucking Braves can't beat the Brewers. Bad sign.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on April 07, 2011, 09:23:56 PM: Rays are doing just as bad.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 07, 2011, 09:43:23 PM: But no one was predicting they would win the division. Not even you.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Great Rumbler on April 07, 2011, 09:46:26 PM: The Rays dumped a bunch of players, the Red Sox ADDED a bunch of players. Not really the same situation there.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Bocsius on April 07, 2011, 10:58:22 PM: I didn't follow the offseason too hard, wasn't aware they dumped players. One thing I am aware of is that they have scored all of 8 runs in 6 games. That's shameful, even for a depleted roster.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on April 07, 2011, 11:00:30 PM: They pretty much got rid of everyone, all their good pitchers and players to keep Longoria and get Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 07, 2011, 11:01:46 PM: Players they lost:

Crawford
Pena
Garza
Barlett
Their entire bullpen

Damn it, Sylar.

And you're exaggerating quite a bit on "all their good pitchers", especially since Hellickson could turn in a season similar to Garza's last year.
Title: That is all
Post by: Mandark on April 08, 2011, 12:08:33 AM: Orioles. :smug
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 08, 2011, 02:05:36 AM: Tigers :-\
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 08, 2011, 10:55:15 AM: I'm still out in Europe where baseball is a foreign concept, so I have no way to keep track of results aside from American websites. So, what's with the Red Sox and Rays sucking it up?
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Great Rumbler on April 08, 2011, 11:11:41 AM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on April 08, 2011, 10:55:15 AM
I'm still out in Europe where baseball is a foreign concept, so I have no way to keep track of results aside from American websites. So, what's with the Red Sox and Rays sucking it up?

The Rays are just flat out terrible. They're 0-6 and have scored a combined 8 runs in those games. The Red Sox's pitchers are just getting absolutely shredded [allowing more than 7 runs per game in their first five], but their bats aren't helping much either [they've scored 1 or less runs in three of their first six games].
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 08, 2011, 04:37:03 PM: You wanna hear something really funny? 60% of Dutch and Belgian teenagers that I've seen either wear MLB hats or jackets (Yankees and Dodgers are the most popular), yet I can guarantee that none of them could explain how baseball is played.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on April 08, 2011, 05:51:22 PM: Manny got caught with Drugs so he's retiring :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Great Rumbler on April 08, 2011, 06:13:06 PM: Manny :lol
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 08, 2011, 09:50:24 PM: :rofl
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 08, 2011, 10:43:13 PM: MANNY BEING MANNY

I'm gonna miss that guy.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Bocsius on April 08, 2011, 10:47:23 PM: Cheer up, guys, he'll be boxing Jose Canseco before you know it.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 09, 2011, 01:44:26 AM: Remember when Manny sold his grill on ebay? Good times, good times.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 09, 2011, 10:38:41 AM: Quote from: Bocsius on April 08, 2011, 10:47:23 PM
Cheer up, guys, he'll be boxing Ozzie Canseco before you know it.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Joe Molotov on April 09, 2011, 04:50:20 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on April 09, 2011, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: Bocsius on April 08, 2011, 10:47:23 PM
Cheer up, guys, he'll be boxing Ozzie Canseco before you know it.

I would pay to see Ozzie Canseco vs. Ozzie Guillen.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on April 10, 2011, 11:12:32 PM: Rays are so bad :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on April 11, 2011, 06:59:27 PM: The Rangers are really off to a great start. Since they're a Dallas team that means they'll have a great regular season, nab the #1 seed, and then lose in the first round to some last-seeded team that just barely snuck into the playoffs. :'(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 11, 2011, 07:10:46 PM: Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on April 10, 2011, 11:12:32 PM
Rays are so bad :lol :lol :lol

Not as bad as my M's!
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - Red Sox are a bust
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on April 11, 2011, 09:55:43 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on April 11, 2011, 07:10:46 PM
Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on April 10, 2011, 11:12:32 PM
Rays are so bad :lol :lol :lol

Not as bad as my M's!

Grinke :(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Sanjuro on April 12, 2011, 09:15:49 PM: Sigh.

It's just not the same.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 16, 2011, 11:20:02 PM: In good news, the Braves swept the Mets in a double header today, just like God no doubt intended.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 17, 2011, 12:20:47 AM: FUCK YOU
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 17, 2011, 01:06:10 AM: Cajole, cajole, cajole... can you honestly say you're surprised at all? I mean, REALLY?
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 17, 2011, 01:28:33 AM: i can still say fuck you can't i
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 17, 2011, 01:59:16 AM: I suppose so. But it would be like getting upset because the sun rose or something- you KNOW it's gonna happen.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on May 30, 2011, 10:47:47 PM: An apt title. I don't think the Rays have been able to draw more people than a Grand Funk Railroad tribute band.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 30, 2011, 11:28:52 PM: Quote from: Great Rumbler on May 30, 2011, 10:47:47 PM
An apt title. I don't think the Rays have been able to draw more people than a Grand Funk Railroad tribute band.

sort of like this thread
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 30, 2011, 11:30:51 PM: absence of fantasy appears to be really hurting the thread. that and even the mets owner realizes they suck balls, so cajole can't lie to himself anymore.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM: Two games over .500!! :rock
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Robo on June 01, 2011, 01:28:42 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM
Two games over .500!! :rock

:maf

I can (barely) remember a time when the end of yesterday's O's and Mariners game (http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_05_31_balmlb_seamlb_1&highlight_content_id=15419217&c_id=bal) would've sent me into a rage, but all I can manage is a solemn shrug.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 28, 2011, 06:18:56 PM: Hideki Irabu was found dead in his LA home. Suicide. :(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 29, 2011, 11:19:33 AM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM
Two games over .500!! :rock

:rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Smooth Groove on July 29, 2011, 11:25:34 AM: Cajole, what's your team?
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 30, 2011, 04:36:13 PM: Los Mets

4 games above .500!
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 30, 2011, 05:58:49 PM: Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 29, 2011, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM
Two games over .500!! :rock

:rofl :rofl

Remember that one game where the Mariners had more points than the other team at the end? Good times.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 30, 2011, 07:21:41 PM: Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 30, 2011, 04:36:13 PM
Los Mets

4 games above .500!

Tigers 5 games above .500 :bow
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on August 13, 2011, 10:36:36 AM: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2011/08/13/zambrano_walks_out_on_cubs/

:rofl
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 13, 2011, 02:22:46 AM: Nelson Cruz has been an absolute BEAST this series.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 13, 2011, 02:36:16 AM: Verlander hasn't done too well this series, I wonder if he'll pitch the next game. My baseball knowledge is limited but I doubt the Tigers will lose the next game; this will go back to Texas 3-2
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 13, 2011, 02:39:21 AM: Other than the Yanks and Phils, every team I've rooted for has lost. At this point I just hope the Cards lose so we don't have to listen to Buck and McCarver fellate them in the WS.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 13, 2011, 02:43:47 AM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 13, 2011, 02:36:16 AM
Verlander hasn't done too well this series, I wonder if he'll pitch the next game. My baseball knowledge is limited but I doubt the Tigers will lose the next game; this will go back to Texas 3-2

He is pitching next game.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 20, 2011, 12:53:12 PM: http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/7371152/texas-rangers-acquire-rights-negotiate-japan-yu-darvish

:omg
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 01:00:19 PM: Yu to the Rangers? M's am fucked even more.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Human Snorenado on December 20, 2011, 01:50:38 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 01:00:19 PM
Yu to the Rangers? M's am fucked even more.

Dude. You guys weren't gonna compete for anything after the Angels decided to go on that spending spree anyway.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 20, 2011, 01:52:38 PM: The AL West race is going to be insane this year.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Flannel Boy on December 20, 2011, 02:08:38 PM: Quote from: Count Drugula The Satanic on December 20, 2011, 12:57:34 PM
Obligatory Go Mets post.

One of the teams you cheer for is not like the others.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 02:16:35 PM: Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on December 20, 2011, 01:50:38 PM
Quote from: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 01:00:19 PM
Yu to the Rangers? M's am fucked even more.

Dude. You guys weren't gonna compete for anything after the Angels decided to go on that spending spree anyway.

Which is why I said M'S FUCKED EVEN MORE
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Great Rumbler on January 18, 2012, 07:11:13 PM: http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/7476104/texas-rangers-sign-japanese-pitcher-yu-darvish-deal-player-option-sixth-season

6 years, $60 million.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Joe Molotov on January 18, 2012, 07:33:56 PM: Now it's Prince Fielder time, do it Nolan! :drool
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 18, 2012, 08:02:07 PM: Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 18, 2012, 07:11:13 PM
http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/7476104/texas-rangers-sign-japanese-pitcher-yu-darvish-deal-player-option-sixth-season

6 years, $111 million.

fixed
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 08:24:56 PM: Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on January 18, 2012, 07:33:56 PM
Now it's Prince Fielder time, do it Nolan! :drool

Oh screw you guys. You already have a fucking incredible team.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 18, 2012, 08:34:24 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 08:24:56 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on January 18, 2012, 07:33:56 PM
Now it's Prince Fielder time, do it Nolan! :drool

Oh screw you guys. You already have a fucking incredible team.

How did you feel about the Pineda-Montero deal? I understand that the M's need offense, but it seemed like a lateral move to me. Why not trade Felix if the Yankees were willing to offer even more for him? The AL West is out of reach for a little while for the M's. Or you could use the money saved in such a deal to sign Fielder.

The best reasoning I've heard is that the M's just like their other pitching prospects even more than Pineda. Either way, it's definitely an interesting trade that could work out well for both teams.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 08:47:26 PM: I'd trade Pineda over Felix any day. The Yanks would need to give us tons of talent for Felix, and besides, I'd rather not trade Felix. Period.

I was sad to see Pineda go, but our farm system is stocked with talented pitchers and very little in the way of ready/proven hitters. We're in serious need of bats.

I don't think money is an issue in signing Fielder. I think Seattle's location and ballpark are reasons enough to make Fielder hesitant about coming here.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 18, 2012, 09:11:35 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 08:47:26 PM
I'd trade Pineda over Felix any day. The Yanks would need to give us tons of talent for Felix, and besides, I'd rather not trade Felix. Period.

I was sad to see Pineda go, but our farm system is stocked with talented pitchers and very little in the way of ready/proven hitters. We're in serious need of bats.

I don't think money is an issue in signing Fielder. I think Seattle's location and ballpark are reasons enough to make Fielder hesitant about coming here.

Yeah, that last point always comes up. I still say the Mets didn't need to bring in the fences.

And it seems the M's front office is as emotionally attached to Felix as all of the fans. I'd say that's a business decision over baseball decision at this point. If the M's traded Felix, no one would fucking go. I hope for your sake he re-signs with the M's in three years.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 09:13:46 PM: Actually, no one goes because of Felix as it is. A buddy and I try to attend as many of his home starts as possible and attendance on Felix Days is really minimal unless it's on a weekend.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 18, 2012, 09:15:15 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 09:13:46 PM
Actually, no one goes because of Felix as it is. A buddy and I try to attend as many of his home starts as possible and attendance on Felix Days is really minimal unless it's on a weekend.

:( well at least that works out for you

How much is it for a decent ticket?
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 09:16:17 PM: You can get center field bleacher seats for $7. I typically get those. There isn't a bad seat at Safeco.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 18, 2012, 09:18:56 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 18, 2012, 09:16:17 PM
You can get center field bleacher seats for $7. I typically get those. There isn't a bad seat at Safeco.

Damn, that's cheap. I remember for the opening year of Citi Field I bought a small ticket pack with a couple of friends in the VERY LAST ROW in the upper deck and they were $15 per game.
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 18, 2012, 10:28:41 PM: I heard a Tigers player tore his acl :(
Title: Re: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 19, 2012, 12:10:44 AM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 18, 2012, 10:28:41 PM
I heard a Tigers player tore his acl :(

Yes, a good one.