Author Topic: The only sport that matters: MLB 2010 Thread (Read 43224 times)

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #720 on:** August 05, 2010, 08:56:39 AM »

Elvis Andrus $:-\$

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #721 on:** August 05, 2010, 09:33:30 AM »

Elvis Andrus

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #722 on:** August 11, 2010, 02:09:27 PM »

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Returning from his first trip to the disabled list, Strasburg turned in the worst start of his sometimes-spectacular rookie season, allowing a career-high six earned runs in a career-low 4 1/3 innings Tuesday night, and his Washington Nationals lost to the Florida Marlins 8-2.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300810120

Called it.

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Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 29, 2010, 07:50:54 PM

Looks like his career is done.

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CajoleJuice · « **Reply #723 on:** August 11, 2010, 09:50:13 PM »

I'm starting to reach my breaking point on Wright, at least in the sense of defending him against naysayers. 4 fucking strikeouts tonight. His slash line is WORSE than last year now. FUCK EVERYTHING

Ganhyun · « **Reply #724 on:** August 11, 2010, 09:51:08 PM »

mcann hitting a GS and getting me 16 fantasy points at the same time

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #725 on:** August 12, 2010, 12:30:44 AM »

K-Rod beat up his father-in-law

ManaByte · « **Reply #726 on:** August 12, 2010, 02:19:42 AM »

Holy shit @ the Giants. Resurgence of the decade right there.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #727 on:** August 12, 2010, 08:35:13 AM »

You know Cajole, I would take the time to mock you for the Mets' implosion and all the crap the players seem to get involved in, but I'm honestly too busy with being concerned with winning our division, you know?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #728 on:** August 12, 2010, 08:40:04 AM »

Not really. What's "winning a division"?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #729 on:** August 12, 2010, 08:44:19 AM »

Remember how those two years the Mets were in the lead and then blew it on the last day of the season? Yeah, not that.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #730 on:** August 12, 2010, 10:47:18 AM »

Fat woman = Mets
Wall = clinching NL East

Ganhyun · « **Reply #731 on:** August 12, 2010, 06:10:30 PM »

@ Cajole's pic

BTW, Looks like Chipper is done for the year with torn ACL. Now we get a 3B platoon as well.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #732 on:** August 14, 2010, 12:12:50 AM »

Tim Hudson is a goddamn beast. And I got him with my last pick in the auction league. A WINNER AM ME.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #733 on:** August 14, 2010, 12:23:21 AM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on August 14, 2010, 12:12:50 AM

Tim Hudson is a goddamn beast. And I got him with my last pick in the auction league. A WINNER AM ME.

FUCK YOU

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #734 on:** August 22, 2010, 02:19:13 AM »

I await the Tommy John surgery announcement.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #735 on:** August 22, 2010, 06:26:18 PM »

Federwang is probably eating his sorrows away; local buffets are on high alert.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #736 on:** August 27, 2010, 10:44:51 AM »

Tommy John surgery.

Willco to blow back up to 350 pounds, confirmed.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #737 on:** August 27, 2010, 10:48:15 AM »

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #738 on:** August 27, 2010, 10:48:37 AM »

Well, at least Harper and Strasburg will be able to play their first full seasons together. It's pretty ridiculous that we just got back Jordan Zimmermann from Tommy John and then lose Strasburg.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #739 on:** August 27, 2010, 10:59:23 AM »

$:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

Nationals' fans

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #740 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:07:07 AM »

I can't even enjoy this. If Strasburg was on the Braves or Phillies, sure. Even then it'd be tough because Strasburg really *was* fun to watch.

Willco :'(

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #741 on:** August 27, 2010, 12:31:39 PM »

I like how the Washington media is spinning his impending surgery.

"Hey, guys, it's okay! After the surgery he'll be as good as ever!! In a couple of seasons..."

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #742 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:14:32 PM »

What's the percentage of pitchers successfully coming back from Tommy John surgery?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #743 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:17:37 PM »

Between 80 to 90% these days.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #744 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:56:26 PM »

Hey, look at Tim Hudson this year!

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Still waiting for him to regress

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #745 on:** August 27, 2010, 02:11:25 PM »

I'm not too concerned about Strasburg coming back from injury. He's young, the doctor will be the same that handled Zimmermann, the organization has dealt with the rehab before, etc.

It just sucks. Because I really thought 2011, with Zimmermann/Strasburg, was the start of something positive. And if they could call up Harper in 2012, maybe make a push. That kind of pushes that timetable back.

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #746 on:** August 27, 2010, 08:50:56 PM »

Really bummed for baseball fans about Strasburg.

The shitty thing about Tommy John is although pitchers do come back, it usually takes until the next year after for them to be effective again. So 2013 might be a more realistic view, and that puts it into perspective because 2013 is a long damn way away, anything could happen...

Sucks, you'd hate for Strasburg to become one of those stories like Fidrych who had a badass rookie season and was never heard from again.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #747 on:** August 28, 2010, 09:33:20 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on August 27, 2010, 01:56:26 PM

Hey, look at Tim Hudson this year!

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Andddd he's doing the opposite. 13Ks tonight. FML

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #748 on:** August 29, 2010, 12:13:08 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on August 14, 2010, 12:23:21 AM

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on August 14, 2010, 12:12:50 AM
Tim Hudson is a goddamn beast. And I got him with my last pick in the auction league. A WINNER AM ME.

FUCK YOU

13 Ks for Huddy tonight. Reverting to the mean indeed.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #749 on:** August 29, 2010, 02:10:08 AM »

DID YOU REALLY NEED TO REPEAT WHAT I ALREADY SAID

FUCK YOU

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #750 on:** August 29, 2010, 08:44:54 AM »

What's awesome is that since he and Santana are pitching in the same spot in the rotation, you can compare them after each start!

Santana 7.0 IP 8H 4R 4ER 1BB 4K 1.19 WHIP 3.02 ERA
Hudson 7.0 IP 6H 1R 1ER 1BB 13K 1.09 WHIP 2.24 ERA

Also, awesome fact not related by those stats: 12 of Huddy's 13 k last night were swing and miss. His stuff is JUST.THAT.FILTHY.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #751 on:** August 31, 2010, 09:23:51 PM »

Yep, looks like Cliff Lee is already a Yankee, just takin' it easy until he can rent out an apartment next to his heterosexual life-partner CC Sabathia.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #752 on:** September 01, 2010, 01:12:05 AM »

Aroldis Chapman is the real deal

Hit 102.7 MPH on Pitch F/X.

And threw this pitch:

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #753 on:** September 01, 2010, 01:20:10 AM »

That pitch is fucking distinguished mentally-challenged. Jesus Christ the break on that.

And Cajole, I know you're upset, but if you need someone to talk to in order to deal with the grief of trading away Jeff Francouer... you probably need to find someone else.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #754 on:** September 01, 2010, 09:20:01 PM »

Chapman just hit 104. Twice (rounded).

Ganhyun · « **Reply #755 on:** September 01, 2010, 10:39:05 PM »

you guys hear what LaRoche did you Kelly Johnson?

http://deadspin.com/5627396/at+bat-music-is-ripe-for-a-prank

Something an Evilbore member would do.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #756 on:** September 02, 2010, 12:05:09 PM »

Is there any particular reason why Nyjer Morgan has turned into a WWE caricature? I'm half expecting Vince McMahon to show up to games, and Nyjer break the umps' back with a folding chair.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #757 on:** September 02, 2010, 12:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Ganhyun on September 01, 2010, 10:39:05 PM

you guys hear what LaRoche did you Kelly Johnson?

http://deadspin.com/5627396/at+bat-music-is-ripe-for-a-prank

Something an Evilbore member would do.

That is awesome.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #758 on:** September 12, 2010, 07:32:26 AM »

Jeff Francoeur with the walk-off hit-by-a-pitch off of Mariano Rivera.

After playing like doodoo for the past few weeks, the Rangers managed to grind out 2 tough wins in a row against the Yankees to put together a nice little 4 game win streak. Maybe they can avoid getting swept in the first round. One can only dream.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #759 on:** September 12, 2010, 09:41:14 AM »

Also, I would like to thank the Mutts for beating the Phils last night to get the Braves back into a 1st place tie. Turns out you guys are good for something.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #760 on:** September 22, 2010, 12:51:34 PM »

It's FJM Day on Deadspin and it's glorious.

http://deadspin.com/5644385/lets-welcome-special-guest-bill-conlin-as-he-helps-me-criticize-bill-conlin

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This is the final year of the free-agent contract GM Pat Gillick gave him in 2008. He will make $6.5 million as history's highest-paid 47-year-old ballplayer. It seems unlikely the Phillies would offer him anything close to that. Clubs were not lined up to sign him after the 2008 season, so the contract appeared to be more out of reward than urgency. Despite the incessant bleating of the forum posters and commenters, the contract has turned out to be a steal. Approaching the season's midpoint, Moyer's return has been a 21-16 record. At today's obscene rates for starting pitching, he represents a tremendous bargain.

Junior: Let's play a game: Every time you mention wins, Bill Gates will donate 50 cents to malaria research.

Bill Conlin: That's very funny —

Junior: Oh wait you just bankrupted Bill Gates are you happy? God. Bill Conlin just eliminated malaria from the face of the earth because he cited wins so goddamn much.

By comparison, Mets ace Johan Santana will earn $39 million over the same period for an 18-14 record. Is there even an argument?

Junior: That's great. That's really fucking great. This is a perfect example of why wins should be flushed down the stat-toilet along with toilet paper made of batting average and used condoms filled with RBIs.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #761 on:** September 22, 2010, 04:45:58 PM »

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Look, Nolan Ryan is hilariously, abominably overrated (second-highest voting percentage ever for the Hall of Fame, are you shitting me?), but he was Abbey Road to Moyer's Oasis' Heathen Chemistry (1.2 on Pitchfork hahahahahaha [Abbey Road would have gotten like at least a 6.3 on Pitchfork]).

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #762 on:** September 22, 2010, 09:59:55 PM »

You have a gun ready, Triumph?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #763 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:47:46 AM »

Yeah, it's not looking good. We forgot how to win, I guess. I mean, we could still pull it out; we just have to be better than the Pads and Rockies down the stretch but seeing as how instilling a sense of urgency into his players has never been Bobby's thing, yeah we're probably done for. Honestly, that's probably a fitting way for him to go out- failing to reach the post-season with an incredibly talented young team because he won't get anyone fired up.

At least we're gonna be awesome for years to come, tho.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #764 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:48:35 AM »

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At least we're gonna be awesome for years to come, tho.

That's what I thought in 2006.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #765 on:** September 23, 2010, 02:02:41 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on September 23, 2010, 01:48:35 AM

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At least we're gonna be awesome for years to come, tho.

That's what I thought in 2006.

Yeah, but you guys are the Mets.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #766 on:** September 23, 2010, 02:08:34 AM »

The Mets

u guys ready for the rays to bring home the trophy? I wish I was unbanned at gaf :'(

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #767 on:** September 23, 2010, 02:14:14 AM »

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Quote from: CajoleJuice on September 23, 2010, 01:48:35 AM
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At least we're gonna be awesome for years to come, tho.

That's what I thought in 2006.

Yeah, but you guys are the Mets.

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I love this GIF too much

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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #768 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:57:53 PM »

Hey Federwang, looks like Stan Kasten is hip to the super secret news about Strasburg's elbow being mincemeat.

Guess we can finally attribute all that success in Atlanta to Schuerholz, Bobby and Leo.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #769 on:** September 23, 2010, 09:04:53 PM »

Kasten left because he knows the Lerners aren't going to spend any money this winter, and he's grown tired of begging them to increase payroll. He's not popular in Washington whatsoever, and never endeared himself to the now dwindling fanbase, but I can't fault him for leaving. He left the team in better shape than when we received it - which was whatever remains were left from when Omar Minaya thoroughly raped its corpse.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #770 on:** October 02, 2010, 07:32:04 PM »

For Triumph:

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #771 on:** October 02, 2010, 11:54:06 PM »

Why would I want to use that? It's over too quickly. I'm gonna go on one legendary bender. It's gonna make Nic Cage from Leaving Las Vegas look like a pussy.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #772 on:** October 03, 2010, 07:16:30 PM »

goddamn it i hate baseball

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #773 on:** October 03, 2010, 07:20:40 PM »

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

SUCK IT DOWN, CAJOLE

SUCK

IT

DOOOOOOWN

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #774 on:** October 03, 2010, 07:27:06 PM »

TAMPA BAY RAYS 2010 AL EAST CHAMPIONS OF THE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.

THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGHOUT THESE YEARS. THIS YEAR WE WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES AND DO WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FINISHED IN 200RAYGHT.

UNBAN ME AT GAF PLEASE Y2KEV.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #775 on:** October 04, 2010, 10:38:03 PM »

The Mutts fired Manuel and Minaya today. In another month I doubt that there will be anyone left in the organization that isn't as white as my ass and speaks enough Spanish to order from Taco Bell and not a bit more.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #776 on:** October 06, 2010, 02:46:51 PM »

Rangers

Cliff Lee

ManaByte · « **Reply #777 on:** October 06, 2010, 03:01:12 PM »

They updated the MLB At Bat iOS apps to allow FREE streaming of all postseason games

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #778 on:** October 06, 2010, 05:01:22 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 06, 2010, 02:46:51 PM

Rangers
Cliff Lee

good to see the rangers have some bandwagon fans.

FAIRWEATHER feggits

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #779 on:** October 06, 2010, 05:11:28 PM »

DONT CENCOR THAT YOU RACIST WEB BOARD SYSTEM. I CALLED THEM FAIRWEATHER F/-|GGOTS BECUZ THEY ARE. FUCK U RANGERS

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Author Topic: The only sport that matters: MLB 2010 Thread (Read 43224 times)