Author Topic: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010 (Read 5703 times)

CajoleJuice · « **on:** February 09, 2011, 07:58:20 PM »

The Red Sox retooled in a big way.

The Yankees signed a bunch of guys who were great 8 years ago, to go along with he most expensive set-up man ever.

The Rays continued being a ridiculously well-run, smart organization.

The Mariners can't possibly hit worse than they did last year.

The Rangers added even more pop to their formidable lineup.

The Brewers traded for a couple of top-of-the-rotation arms in an last-ditch effort to win before Fielder leaves.

The Giants are almost exactly the same team as a year ago, but they won the World Series.

The Rockies locked up two of the biggest young stars in baseball.

The Phillies created a rotation to rival the 90s Braves.

The Braves have even more young players coming up and look to compete for years to come.

The Mets signed guys off the scrapheap, but they have Sandy Alderson and front office of Moneyball's dreams!

PITCHERS AND CATCHERS T-MINUS 5 DAYS

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1 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. $:-\$

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #2 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.
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I will take that challenge, good sir.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3 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

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #4 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.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #5 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.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #6 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?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:54:07 PM »

I didn't pay attention to baseball last year I was going on brand association.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8 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

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:59:05 PM »

I highly doubt anyone here could beat me.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #10 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!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #11 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.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 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

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13 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!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2011, 10:57:59 PM »

Tigers are 0-2? They were playing pretty good in the spring league

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #15 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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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2011, 05:59:06 PM »

Dem homers.

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.

Bocsius · « **Reply #17 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.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2011, 12:44:29 PM »

Orioles and Royals at the top of their respective division. Yep, it's April 4th alright.

Bocsius · « **Reply #19 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.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #20 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. :'(

Bocsius · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:00:44 PM »

Red Sax season is going wicked bad.

0-6 after losing to the Indians today.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:16:59 PM »

Ugh, fucking Braves can't beat the Brewers. Bad sign.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:23:56 PM »

Rays are doing just as bad.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:43:23 PM »

But no one was predicting they would win the division. Not even you.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #25 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.

Bocsius · « **Reply #26 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.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #27 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.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #28 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.

Mandark · « **Reply #29 on:** April 08, 2011, 12:08:33 AM »

Orioles.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** April 08, 2011, 02:05:36 AM »

Tigers $:-\$

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #31 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?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #32 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].

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #33 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.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #34 on:** April 08, 2011, 05:51:22 PM »

Manny got caught with Drugs so he's retiring

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #35 on:** April 08, 2011, 06:13:06 PM »

Manny

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #36 on:** April 08, 2011, 09:50:24 PM »

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #37 on:** April 08, 2011, 10:43:13 PM »

MANNY BEING MANNY

I'm gonna miss that guy.

Bocsius · « **Reply #38 on:** April 08, 2011, 10:47:23 PM »

Cheer up, guys, he'll be boxing Jose Canseco before you know it.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #39 on:** April 09, 2011, 01:44:26 AM »

Remember when Manny sold his grill on ebay? Good times, good times.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #40 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.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #41 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.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #42 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:12:32 PM »

Rays are so bad

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #43 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. :'(

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #44 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

Not as bad as my M's!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #45 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

Not as bad as my M's!

Grinke

Sanjuro · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:15:49 PM »

Sigh.

It's just not the same.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #47 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.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #48 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:20:47 AM »

FUCK YOU

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #49 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:06:10 AM »

Cajole, cajole, cajole... can you honestly say you're surprised at all? I mean, REALLY?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #50 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:28:33 AM »

i can still say fuck you can't i

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #51 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.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #52 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.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #53 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

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #54 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.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #55 on:** June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM »

Two games over .500!!

Robo · « **Reply #56 on:** June 01, 2011, 01:28:42 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM

Two games over .500!!

I can (barely) remember a time when the end of yesterday's O's and Mariners game would've sent me into a rage, but all I can manage is a solemn shrug.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #57 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:18:56 PM »

Hideki Irabu was found dead in his LA home. Suicide.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #58 on:** July 29, 2011, 11:19:33 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 01, 2011, 12:01:26 PM

Two games over .500!!

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #59 on:** July 29, 2011, 11:25:34 AM »

Cajole, what's your team?

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Author Topic: Official 2011 MLB Thread - R.I.P. Rays 2008-2010 (Read 5703 times)