Baseball!!!!!

[blackfox]

it's almost baseball season with spring training just beginning. also, my high school season is just about to start.

so who here will be playing baseball this summer? what teams do you want to win the world series? *tigers for me :D*

use thread to discuss :)

[Semprini]

/me misses playing baseball :(

tigers fan eh?

Be rootin' for this team

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/writers/tom_verducci/07/06/baseball.mailbag/t1_hafner.jpg

[blackfox]

cool cleveland :)
our teams are in the same div

i'm from the detroit area and last year when the tigers went to the world series, the city was going crazy for them. too bad they couldn't win it all, but i hope they do well again this year.

[Semprini]

our pitching and infielding sucked last year... i live closer to the reds though. Oh well new season new hopes after almost making the playoffs 2 years ago :rolleye09

[Kefka]

LETS GO METS!!!

*big mets fan*

Been watching some of the spring training games on tv. I like everything but our pitching. I hope some new people shine in spring training for us to use. Although I wouldn't mind using Pelfrey/Humber if need be.

[Semprini]

I'm peeved that DirectTV got the MLB package (well not like i can watch indians games anyways). I'm also somewhat of a mets fan since i got to see their Triple A team play (Norfolk Tides).

[SLVR]

Go Oakland. A's are always good.. Best Small Market Team. I miss the Big Three. Go Hudson, Mulder, and Zito! Boo Bonds

[Semprini]

hmm it's getting close to the begining of the season (go tribe :Domo)... anybody up for fantasy Baseball?

[blackfox]

I would be up for it, as long as it's ESPN's FB cuz it's free. If you get one started let me know and i'll join it.

[Semprini]

of course i was talking about ESPNs FB, i'm not stupid :lol
i just need more volunteers...

o.k if you are reading this, i need to know that if you are willing to participate, i would love to see at least 5 people to join, more would be good. i need to know because i need to set up draft date (or i'll just set it to autopick... which means you won't the players you want). so Please if you are interested please say so

[Kefka]

I'll join a fantasy baseball league. Sign me up!

[Semprini]

woo that makes three, need more :Domo

almost opening day :Domo

[blackfox]

how many people we going for?

[Semprini]

at least 5 total, but i would like more (more the merrier ^^). also so i know if i need to set it up to 10 or greater

[blackfox]

okie, sounds good

let's hope more people wanna join :)

[Semprini]

also i need to know quickly to set up the draft... it should be fun :Domo

[analog]

Ill join fantasy baseball...

my team= BoSox :)

[Semprini]

woo that make four only one more now :Domo
(will make the max ten anyways)

-edit-
I will be unable to create a password, so be sure to check your e-mails for the invite 'k and the Draft will be Sat, April 7th (even though we don't have a fifth member yet...)

[blackfox]

sounds good, except do you think you could make the date a little earlier, i will be gone that week for my high school's baseball spring training.

[Semprini]

yes, but i'll need six votes to change it :rolleye09
So check you're email for those invites... (i hope they where sent)

[Kefka]

New York Uraharas are ready. I know, I couldn't come up with a better name and I decided a bleach related name would fit. :D

*plays around with player rankings*

[xFrame]

6 more days till opening day! I'm tryn to get the mlb extra innings package again so i can watch all my redsox games.

[blackfox]

yes, but i'll need six votes to change it :rolleye09
So check you're email for those invites... (i hope they where sent)

ok. well my team has entered, the detroit blackfoxes :D

[Kefka]

I think the draft should be earlier..since having the draft after the season starts could get people rethinking who they want to draft, etc. Just something I don't feel like worrying about. lol

*will vote to change if they get enough*

[blackfox]

i think the official start date is april 2nd. so our draft right now is definitely after if that date is correct.

[Semprini]

hmmm, how about this Saturday then (of course i'll need more people to change it...)... and i need a good time

[SLVR]

i hate ESPN. They have only showed the Red Sox and Yanks play! Booo, Whata bout the Cactus league? Or for that matter National league teams in General Besides the Braves (Go Braves). The Bias is so frustraitin in that Net Work

[Kefka]

i hate ESPN. They have only showed the Red Sox and Yanks play! Booo, Whata bout the Cactus league? Or for that matter National league teams in General Besides the Braves (Go Braves). The Bias is so frustraitin in that Net Work

I know..thank god the mets have SNY so they show all their games. Boo Braves. :P Their time is over ruling the NL East. :D

I should be free this saturday almost the entire day.

[Semprini]

I get FSN Ohio, but they only show Reds games, I need STO for Indians games... sucks living in SW ohio :rolleye09

[Kefka]

You know what sucks? I live in the dorms at my school, and thus I dont have a tv that gets SNY. So, I decided..let me get mlbtv online so I can watch the mets games on my computer. BUT....stupid mlb tv has a blackout on the tri-state area for mets games. Apparently, if you live in NY they think you can get your ass to a tv to watch the game and don't deserve to watch it on the computer.

*pets his radio* My friend for the games...:D

[Semprini]

Silly blackout rules, i hate them

yes the radio is your best friend...

[blackfox]

i'm good for saturday, most likely the night though, i'll probably have something to do during the day.

quick question, we do actually have to be there for the draft, correct?

[Semprini]

i can set it to auto-pick... :rolleye09

[Kefka]

but if we're there...we can still pick ourselves even if auto-pick is on, right?

[Semprini]

ok the auto pick automatically does it based on your pre-draft list, which sounds mighty enticing right now (but we would need six votes to change that and only three have signed up :()

[Kefka]

gah, even if I'm there it goes according to my pre-draft lift? *beats up people and forces them to join*

[xFrame]

You know what sucks? I live in the dorms at my school, and thus I dont have a tv that gets SNY. So, I decided..let me get mlbtv online so I can watch the mets games on my computer. BUT....stupid mlb tv has a blackout on the tri-state area for mets games. Apparently, if you live in NY they think you can get your ass to a tv to watch the game and don't deserve to watch it on the computer.

*pets his radio* My friend for the games...:D

I had MLBtv last year....I hated it...the quality is so shitty especially if you watch it full screen..and when you want to cancel, you have to call and speak with a person, tell them your email adress and all that....its really a hassle. If you have the money and your cable provider offers it, I'd get MLB Extra Innings....I think its around $200 but its deff worth it if you are baseball fanatic whose team is out of state.

[Semprini]

yeah if you have directTv now :rolleye09
you xFrame, interested in FB (plz say yes)... punch and pie :)

[Kefka]

*comes back with his gf and throws her into the mix*

I got us another team. She(angelic desire) says she'll join the league. :D

[angelicdesire]

*is thrown in* XD

hi evryone

[Semprini]

hmm 'k, do you use hotmail, because that is the e-mail address i'm about to send the invite to...

[xFrame]

yeah if you have directTv now :rolleye09
you xFrame, interested in FB (plz say yes)... punch and pie :)


Fantasy baseball? yeah..I would've joined the league here but I work on draft day...

[blackfox]

xFrame, if you join and we get one more person, we will be able to change the date the draft is on and change it to auto-pick i believe. semp, is that right?

[Kefka]

We need six to change either...

*sighs as he goes to work on his draft list since people want auto-pick*

[xFrame]

xFrame, if you join and we get one more person, we will be able to change the date the draft is on and change it to auto-pick i believe. semp, is that right?

Auto-pick isn't as fun. But yeah, I'll join.

[Semprini]

i know, but it's the best option we have currently :sad
*goes to invite xFrame*

editz - i need your email address

[analog]

hmm I don't think I got an invite, or dont see it. Can you send me an invite?

[Kefka]

You're joining as well, Captain? Wow....I think this should be "12th Division Fantasy Baseball" LOL We got 3 12th Div members in the league. :D

[Semprini]

hmm I don't think I got an invite, or dont see it. Can you send me an invite?
I did send you an invite, which e-mail are you using?

[Cassie]

I'd like to join, E-mail is Stupid_man007@hotmail.com

[Semprini]

Invite sent :)
gah i need to start ranking players =/

[>BANKAI RIROU<]

hey any one. i don`t know what are you talking about, but there one sentence for any one here <this baseball thread>

[Kefka]

We're talking about fantasy baseball...I dont know what your talking about.

@ Semp: I spent a good portion of last night working on it and I think I have it done.

[blackfox]

there's so many players to rank. -sigh- it's gonna take me a little longer to finish it.

[Kefka]

I know, thats why I prefer live draft. Can't be bothered ranking 50+ players.

[Semprini]

Arrg we still only have 5 teams... :sad

[blackfox]

did you send an invite to dualshock?

[Semprini]

I did, but i don't think he uses his hotmail account...
invites sent to:
Dual shock
J.B. Killa
xFrame

[Kefka]

That would give us 8 teams right? A good number.

[Semprini]

yes it is a very good number, but they needs to join...
it seems the change the date is gonna fail :rolleye09

[Kefka]

Oh well *shrugs* First week shouldn't affect our picks THAT much, should it? People are still dusting themselves off and getting into the groove.

Since it will be next week, is live draft still alright or do we still need it to be list pick?

[Semprini]

I'd rather do a live draft, so that way we can get the players we most desire :whatevah:

[analog]

No I dont use my hotmail one... can you send it to taberbh@gmail.com cause I actually use that one.

[Semprini]

well thank you for the info :rolleye09
*could've used this earlier*

[Kefka]

Just want to check with everyone..in case they didn't see it. The draft is this Saturday, April 7th at 12:00 pm EST I believe.

Does anyone have any problems with that?


P.S. Woot! Mets start off season 1-0. :D

[Semprini]

damn if i had Sizemore, Martinez and Hafner right now on my roster :rolleye09
Tribe are off to a good start :Domo

[Kefka]

Going to be interesting to see how the first week affects the draft picks.

[Cassie]

man, my aces on the 2 teams that I have so far got rocked.... but i guess it's not too bad since Santana also had a bad game so the standard is set low :P

[Kefka]

which 2 aces do you have on those teams?

[SLVR]

Good games today. Im really disapointed a how ESPN never did a catus league game. Did you know that 3/4 of the games were redsox yanks. Anyways I have no idea how my favorite team is gonna do since I didnt see em play. Go Giants

[Semprini]

I can't watch indians games, and i live in ohio... well at least we won 12-5 :Domo
Man if only i had Sizemore, Hafner, and Martinez on my roster...

[Cassie]

which 2 aces do you have on those teams?

I had Patterson and Bedard on one of my team, and Patterson and Zambrano on the other team.

Funny thing is, my head-to-head opponent chose to pick up Contreras on Sunday. I kinda felt sorry for him.

[Semprini]

Poor conteras lol, knocked for 7 runs in only an inning of work (works for me though) :Domo

[Kefka]

Mets sweep cardinals! WOOT! That's payback for last year. *dances*

[Semprini]

w00t, some good news, MLB extra innings is gonna be on cable again (hopes that Indians games won't be blacked out) :Domo

[M_A]

wow, baseball thread.

well, my team is 2-0 for now and i hope they make it to the playoffs this year. our awesome streak of winning the division was broken last year.

if you haven't figured out my favorite team yet, than it's the Atlanta Braves, w00t!

[wolf_11]

Any twins fan what there right now there are 3-0

[Kefka]

wow, baseball thread.

well, my team is 2-0 for now and i hope they make it to the playoffs this year. our awesome streak of winning the division was broken last year.

if you haven't figured out my favorite team yet, than it's the Atlanta Braves, w00t!

*glares*

Braves fan....*goes to war* Your reign over the NL East is over!!!

[Semprini]

Now all we need a ChiSox fan (royals don't count http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/images/smilies/icon_pirate.gif) and the central div will be representing (with contenders).
GOO TRIBE (but we lost today, and god dammit sizemore hit another homer) :Domo

[Kefka]

Our draft is tomorrow at 12:00. Woot!

[Semprini]

Draft is about an hour away o_O;

and Damn the Mets a looking good so far. I can't believe the Indians game got called with one out, ONE STRIKE from making it official (byrd had a no hitter too)

[Kefka]

Wait..what is going on with the league? It says that there isnt a draft date selected anymore?? O.o

Is that just a error in the system or did something happen?

[Semprini]

Umm there must be something wrong... how very strange
http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?id=2828202&letter=true

[Kefka]

Damn...I hope they fix it before the draft.

[Semprini]

Doesn't look like it :sad
gah this sucks

[Kefka]

I sent them an e-mail about it in hopes someone there gets it. LOL

In other news...Mets are kickin everyone's ass in offense.

[Semprini]

^ and pitching... who'd thunk it.

also Tech support is a ***** lol, they're probably swamped with e-mails by now :rolleye09

[analog]

uhh guess were voting for a new time :(... Well I voted for the 4/9 one.

[Semprini]

damn still having technical issues, says to check back tomorrow at 9 EST :lol
this sucks, plus Martinez is hurt :lol

[Hunni3]

sory if its off topic i just always wanted to clarify the differences between softball and baseball o_O

im on the softball team at school its fun i love and i know there are obvious diffs. like
the ball is softer than baseball and pitcher throws underhand

but are there other diffs?

[Semprini]

hmm yes, there are differences.
Comparison of baseball and softball
hope this helps ^^

[xFrame]

sory if its off topic i just always wanted to clarify the differences between softball and baseball o_O

im on the softball team at school its fun i love and i know there are obvious diffs. like
the ball is softer than baseball and pitcher throws underhand

but are there other diffs?

A softball isnt softer than a baseball, its just lighter...Softballs are filled with a big cork ball wraped in string and a baseball is a small red rubberish ball wrapped in alot of string.

[Kefka]

@xframe: I'm guessing you enjoyed Dice-K's debut? :D

[M_A]

I sent them an e-mail about it in hopes someone there gets it. LOL

In other news...Mets are kickin everyone's ass in offense.
that's true.
But the Braves beat them last game. Go Braves! Both Mets and Braves are 4-1, too...

[Semprini]

It's all about how he does against the yankee's.

[M_A]

I think he can do well agaist any team...i wonder if he can really throw that gyroball.

[Kefka]

that's true.
But the Braves beat them last game. Go Braves! Both Mets and Braves are 4-1, too...

F'in Green...that's all I gotta say. Green and Delgado gotta catch those balls. *sighs* Oh well....we'll take them down tomorrow.

[M_A]

F'in Green...that's all I gotta say. Green and Delgado gotta catch those balls. *sighs* Oh well....we'll take them down tomorrow.
that's likely, i gotta say. Our pitcher tomorrow won't be Smaltz so the mets offense should do well. But if the Braves make ita shootout, then who knows?

[Semprini]

To all of our ESPN Fantasy Baseball players,

We wanted to be sure you had the latest update on what is happening with ESPN Fantasy Baseball, and what we're in the midst of doing to get things back on track for you.

We have every resource, including our full technical team as well as additional specialized technical and quality assurance personnel, working to resolve these issues.

Based on extensive ongoing work and testing, we expect to have the problems affecting Fantasy Baseball resolved by Wednesday. It is possible that between now and then testing could reveal complications that would push the resolution to later in the week. However, we are confident in targeting Wednesday and are taking every step during that time to ensure that the solutions we provide for you will be complete and long-lasting.

While it may sound simple, the core problem lies in issues with transaction information being processed incorrectly and at incorrect times - which presents complexities as data progressively compounds.

Here's the latest on what is being done:

* We have made significant progress finding and working towards a fix for the core problems responsible for roster irregularities and incorrect waiver, free agent and other transactions.
* Due to the nature of software, thorough testing must be performed to ensure that the solutions we implement will fully resolve the issues and preserve the long-term integrity of the game.
* To do that, we have created parallels of ESPN Fantasy Baseball leagues in a development and quality assurance environment -- simulating the live game activity.
* In this environment we have been, and continue to run extensive testing of potential fixes for the core problems. There are approximately 70 different variations of our game currently in use, and we are simulating all of these.
* In parallel, we have programmers and technicians troubleshooting problems that have created scoring and standings irregularities - isolating and testing potential solutions.

Please know -- it is not just rhetoric when we say we continue to work non-stop to resolve this. We owe you the fastest, most effective and stable solution - and that is our sole focus.

We will continue to communicate with you as there are further developments, and you will hear from us again no later than Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET.

We apologize again for the frustration you've experienced and appreciate your continued patience.

You are our number one priority.
Damn the problem won't be fixed until at least Wednesday... *sigh*

and for the love of god, can the indians get a freaking game in (bloody snow ><).

[Kefka]

I guess we should wait for them to fix the problem before picking a draft date.

[M_A]

Looks like the Braves beat the Mets again, Araharu...

[Kefka]

Yea yea...I know. You can't win em all. No Lo Duca and Easter....I can take a 4-2 road trip.

We did win today though in the home opener against the Phils, so we're right back on track. :D

[Semprini]

*sigh* snowed out again. Now the Tribe are gonna be in Milwaukee to face LAA :rolleye09.

[Kefka]

I heard that on the radio....that is crazy. Oh well, at least they'll be playing a game.

[Semprini]

Tomorrow that is. Only in Cleveland :rolleye09

[M_A]

The Braves play the Nationals the next three games...a good chance for a sweep, imo.

[Cassie]

Guys, with the annoying problems that ESPN is having, I suggest that we move our league to Yahoo. Personally, I prefer Yahoo much better cuz I've been using it for Fantasy sports for the past 4 years. There are experts giving analysis almost daily and the site navigation is a lot better.

the site is http://fantasysports.yahoo.com/

[Semprini]

As long as it's free, then i have no problem with moving to another site :lol

[Cassie]

yes, it is free, and you get to create custom league just like on ESPN.

[M_A]

may i join in the fantasy baseball league? I know i'll suck cuz i've never done fantasy sports before....i have no idea what to do, lol.

[Cassie]

may i join in the fantasy baseball league? I know i'll suck cuz i've never done fantasy sports before....i have no idea what to do, lol.

Our original league only had 6 people, which is only half of the standard 12 team league, so there's definitely space for more people.

@Semprini, do you want to create the Yahoo league or do you want me to create it?

[Semprini]

why didn't you ask M_A... i would've sent an invite...

Go ahead, and make the league, not really in the mood :lol

[Cassie]

Ok, I've just created the Yahoo league.

League ID number: 320885
League name: Club Bleach
Password: clubbleach

First of all, you'll need a Yahoo account, I think mostly everyone has, but if you don't, simply create one.

To create a team, first go to http://fantasysports.yahoo.com/, then click on the "Sign Up Now" button in the Baseball box, which should be at the starting screen of the page. After that, click on the "Join a League" link in the Baseball '07 box, which is free.

Then, click on the "Join Custom" button, you will need to enter the League ID number (320885), and the password (clubbleach). After that, simply follow the straightforward directions and create your team.

The Draft Date/Time is set at Thu Apr 12 7:00pm CDT, which is 8:00pm EST and 6:00pm PST. It can be changed by me anytime prior to the draft, so that is flexible.

A total of 12 slots are available, and the scoring type is Rotisserie, which can also be changed to Head-to-Head if we get an even number of players.

If you have any problems, please PM me and I'll address it asap.

[M_A]

I tried to join, but it says that the league is not registered for me...i know i am not making a mistake cuz i tried like 10 different times.

[Cassie]

I tried to join, but it says that the league is not registered for me...i know i am not making a mistake cuz i tried like 10 different times.

I just tried it with a friend's account, and there were no problems. One thing that you might have done wrong was using the League name, and not the League ID Number. As specified, you MUST use the League ID Number (320885). If you entered the League name instead, the not registered error will show up.

[Kefka]

I got a question....

Can you log into two yahoo accounts on the same comp? So that for the draft, both accounts/players can take their turns using one computer?

[Cassie]

I got a question....

Can you log into two yahoo accounts on the same comp? So that for the draft, both accounts/players can take their turns using one computer?

Yes you can log into two yahoo accounts on the same comp at the same time. I just tried it with my friend's account and there are no problems.

[M_A]

i was doing that, stup.
I got it now, though, i just tried doing it through a diferent process...

[Cassie]

I've pushed the draft date back until Friday, April 13th at 9pm EST because we're still missing players from the previous league. If you can contact them, please tell them to shift over. If we get enough players fast, I can move up the draft date.

Also, please note that the 13th is the last day of live drafts for Yahoo leagues, so unless we get enough players, we wont be able to get this on the road.

[Semprini]

Note to Indians: Fausto Carmona is never to pitch in an Indians uniform ever again... EVER!
Spoiled the Tribes first TRUE home game :lol

[M_A]

The freaking Braves sucked against the Marlins...Andruw Jones really needs to start hitting better...

[Cassie]

lol Im glad that I was never involved with fandom of a specific baseball team. The playoffs includes way too few teams, and it'd drive me crazy if I really cared.

I think the Indians seriously lack bullpen studs, which will result in them continuing to blow leads. Carmona was a pretty good RP, and I think he even did fairly well closing a year or two ago. It's interesting to see them using him as a starter.

As for the Braves, I personally feel that they're the 3rd best team in the NL east, along with the Phillies, behind the Mets and Marlins. Although their bullpen is solid, they seriously lack starting pitchers who can go deep into the game outside of Smoltz. However, if Tim Hudson remains as good as he's been so far, it'd be an interesting fight for the division.

[M_A]

As for the Braves, I personally feel that they're the 3rd best team in the NL east, along with the Phillies, behind the Mets and Marlins. Although their bullpen is solid, they seriously lack starting pitchers who can go deep into the game outside of Smoltz. However, if Tim Hudson remains as good as he's been so far, it'd be an interesting fight for the division.
The Phillies aren't very good this year (for now)and we did beat the Mets and have a better record than them. Who knows what happens in the 2nd Florida game, the one today was postponed cuz of rain.

[Semprini]

I think the Indians seriously lack bullpen studs, which will result in them continuing to blow leads. Carmona was a pretty good RP, and I think he even did fairly well closing a year or two ago. It's interesting to see them using him as a starter.

You've got to be kidding right? Carmona was dreadful as a closer.

[M_A]

Yay, the Braves are whooping the Marlins.

[Cassie]

The Phillies aren't very good this year (for now)and we did beat the Mets and have a better record than them. Who knows what happens in the 2nd Florida game, the one today was postponed cuz of rain.

The Braves are indeed off to a good start, mostly thanks to Tim Hudson. If he keeps it up, then they'll be a lot better than most had expected. On the other hand, if he goes back to his "previous two years" self, I expect them to hover around .500.

You've got to be kidding right? Carmona was dreadful as a closer.

haha ur right, Carmona has been dreadful the last couple of years. I probably got my stats messed up.

[Semprini]

Yes you did :P

Woot we won with only one hit :Domo

[Cassie]

Damnit lol, my head-to-head fantasy team just lost both wins and Ks thanks to Sabathia ><

[Semprini]

gah The indians where gonna be on on ESPN2, but no, stupid blackout rules say otherwise >< (bloody owner)

[M_A]

aya, the Braves are doing well against the Cubs....if we win, we'll still have the best record in all of the MLB.

[Semprini]

Oh joy it's the Red Sox V. the Yankees which means ESPN will showing it (typical they always show either the Yankees, Red Sox, or both)

Mark Buehrle's no-no the other night reminded me of when I saw Mussina come two outs away from throwing a Perfect game against the Indians (When he was with the O's).

[M_A]

Hudson has been amazing fr the Braves, 3-0 with a 0.63 ERA.

How about the Red Sox, taking out the Yankees. Pretty impressive.

[Kefka]

Yeah...I knew with Hudson pitching that we didn't have much of a chance. Hopefully we can take today's game.

As for Red Sox vs Yankees. Gotta love watching yankee fans cringe in pain. XD

[Semprini]

I prefer seeing red sox fans suffer :rolleye09

[M_A]

Yeah...I knew with Hudson pitching that we didn't have much of a chance. Hopefully we can take today's game.

Well, you guys ar3e beating us now...hopefully we can turn it around. XD

@Semp - I prefer seeing Red Sox fans suffer, too. Even though i really like Dice-K

[Cassie]

wow.... I swear.... Tim Hudson's on Roids....

[M_A]

wow.... I swear.... Tim Hudson's on Roids....
rofl, yeah, his ERA plummeted to 1.22 though. Still the best in MLB, but not by as much anymore.

Still, the freaking Braves had a 3-0 lead in the 9th, Hudson loaded the bases, and then Wickman came in and blew it....i was so mad. This is the first series we lost.

[Kefka]

Wow....that really hurts. Even if I'm glad the Braves lost. There's no denying Hudson's performance.

Why couldn't Wickman do that against the Mets? We could of used an extra win against you guys. :P

[M_A]

Cuz Wickman wasn't forced to enter the game with bases loaded and no outs, kind of a hard situation for any pitcher.

And now that we lost, the Mets are .5 a game in front again. :(

[Semprini]

What the hell, Carmona has been good the last two starts o_O; maybe he is pretty good afterall...

[Kira]

Yankees won thr33 straight!!!

I'm happy. A-Rod and Jeter keeps hitting well.

Rivera has his groove back.

[Kefka]

They swept texas...another bad team. And they're still 5.5 back from Boston.

*sits back and relaxes*
They'll implode again soon enough

[M_A]

Braves are tied with the Mets again, aren't they Araharu? Looks like it will be like that for the whole season.
Atlanta is playing the Dodgers the nest 3 games, and iam a bit worried, no way we are gonna sweep them, hoping for a 2 out of 3. We only lost one series so far, so i am rather optimistic.

[Cassie]

It's amazing how Bobby Cox always finds a way to make things work. I wonder how things will be once the Mets get Pedro back.

[M_A]

Oh yeah, we shut out the Dodgers. And with Hudson pitching tomorrow, i have a good feeling about this series.
Too bad the Mets keep winning as well, so we are not gettin gahead of them at all. :(

[Kefka]

Mets vs Dbacks...mets are gonna dominate.

they've won 12 straight vs the Dbacks. It's almost scary how they do. I wished we played them more in the year. LOL

@M_A: Yeah, looks like its gonna be a good race between mets and braves this year.

[Kira]

Yankees Won two straight, and today announced to have sign Roger Clemens.

This is the best Day so far in May!!

Haha @Red Sox and Astros fans.

[M_A]

Braves came back in th 7th with 5 runs to beat the Dodgers. Yay, but we are still half a game behind the Mets. :(

[Kefka]

Yankees Won two straight, and today announced to have sign Roger Clemens.

This is the best Day so far in May!!

Haha @Red Sox and Astros fans.

Wow...that is amazingly lame. Just when I thought the yankees couldn't stoop any lower.

They want to bring back the glory of the "old days" so they re-sign pitchers that left in hopes of winning. Guess what? Clemens won't save them.

[Semprini]

*sigh*
The Rich get richer :rolleye09

w00t C.C. is on a role 5-0 :Domo

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Yankees won thr33 straight!!!

I'm happy. A-Rod and Jeter keeps hitting well.

Rivera has his groove back.

Gay-rod has cooled off this month and I hate Jeter too...Rivera has gotten his groove back for now..untill they play Boston again and then he will get owned like he has been since 04' when Dave Roberts stole second.

Yanks fans also think that Clemens will be their savior..which he won't be. Its going to be hard coming from the NL to the AL...his ERA is going to sky rocket. Paying him 100$ a minute..yes thats right 100$ a minute is just rediculous too. Their bullpen won't last untill august either.

lol yanks are actually .500 now lol tho. good for them...not


WTF is up with the Brewers? First its Detriot now them?

[M_A]

Braves took care of The Padres 3 games in a row, some really nice clutch hitting by them :)

[hitsugaya07]

My favorite is NY Yankees...

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Braves took care of The Padres 3 games in a row, some really nice clutch hitting by them :)
Braves are killin it so far this season. Even w/o Wickman.....Hudson is lights out and their bullpen is really winning games for them. They lacked pitching alltogether last season which is weird considering the Braves have been a more pitching oriented team for the past 10-15 years. Wow seems like yesterday Andruw Jones was a rookie hittin bombs in the playoffs...I think he was 18 then...now he's 30 and has really found his swing...He still strikes out a bit but he's really improved his plate discipline. ..I remember going to a O's Braves game while drivin from Buffalo to VA...My first major league game...or maybe My second...I think I saw a Jays game when I was real young..don't remember...anyway Andruw Jones hit a bomb and also made a sick Andruw Jones type diving catch in center...IT WAS AWESOME!!!!

p.s. Yanks got killed again. tonight..Clemens isn't your savior....They'll be golfing in September.

[M_A]

yay foe Yankees sucking. Now if only the Mets started losing some games...

[Semprini]

Crap Cleveland is starting to loose... (although i expected it... because i'm a Cleveland fan)

[Cassie]

Crap Cleveland is starting to loose... (although i expected it... because i'm a Cleveland fan)

haha, it sure aint Carmona doing the losing.

The Braves have really gotten their thing going by the additions of Gonzalez and Soriano in their bullpen. Other than Tim Hudson being like this old A's self, those 2 new RPs are really getting things done.

[Semprini]

Ever since i've said he should never be allowed to put on the indians uni he's been excellent... as for Sowers... He shouldn't be allowed to wear the Indians uni >_>

[M_A]

Yay, we are going for the sweep of the Pirates today. We really need to increase the lead on the Mets...

[Semprini]

Cleveland needs a new closer, Borowski is just too shaky... :rolleye09

[M_A]

sheesh, our worst loss of the sesaon comes against the...Pitsburgh? Since when are they scoring 13 runs in a game....

[Semprini]

yesterday against the braves =P
It happens in baseball (like the indians dumping 3 touchdowns plus a two point conversion on the yankees or coming back from 12 down against the mariners*)
*The Impossible Return

[M_A]

ah well, Smallz should have an easy time taking apart the Nationals today. And Hudson pitches in the game after that, so i am feeling good about the series.

[Kefka]

*plays the Jaws theme*

We're coming for your Braves....mwahaha

Only half a game back, and hopefully we take care of chicago in this 4 game series. With Glavine and Maine going in the series, and finally no Pelfrey...we can get serious.

[Cassie]

I kinda feel sorry for you guys...

1 hard fact that I learned from 3 years of fantasy baseball is that you absolutely CANNOT expect a win in the bag just because of the starting pitcher for that day.... the same goes for closers, which means that pitching is just to unpredictable.

Who would've thought that Bergmann would pwn the Braves that badly? Who would've thought that.... etc etc etc

BTW Semprini, everyone knew that Borowski sucks lol. But you know, he's still probably a slight upgrade over Wickman. Seriously tho, if you cant throw 94mph+ heaters, u shouldn't be closing period.

[Semprini]

Thats because Wickman was getting older and fatter... I wish we re-signed Howry last year, in fact i wish we still have the bullpen from '05. oh well :rolleye09.

[M_A]

we....lost. The Braves should be able to get more than 1 run per game, its not likre Smallz had a bad game or anything. And Smallz freaking dislocated his finger, too. We're kinda screwed now....
And oh yeah, we aren't in first place at anymore.

[ClayFace]

Daaaaaaa Cubs... Chicago will have its world series... I don't count the white sox as a chicago team...

[M_A]

Daaaaaaa Cubs... Chicago will have its world series... I don't count the white sox as a chicago team...
um..no, the Cubs aren't winning the world series anyt time soon.
imo.

[Semprini]

Umm last time i checked the Whitesox have been in Chicago since 1901, plus i don't see the cubs as a contender this year, or next :lol

[Cassie]

Umm last time i checked the Whitesox have been in Chicago since 1901, plus i don't see the cubs as a contender this year, or next :lol

You're talking about the NL central here.... the wildcard is also fairly easy to obtain compared to the AL. In the MLB Playoffs, all it takes is a couple weeks of sudden dominance, as we've seen from the likes of last year's Cardinals, and the Marlins from a few years ago, so winning the World Series w/o having a very strong regular season is quite possible. Since the Cubs have a very talented team, the chances of them getting hot for a couple weeks to charge into the playoffs and another couple weeks during the playoffs shouldn't be too bad.

[Semprini]

i don't know about that, If the Braves, Brewers and Mets keep up their pace, it's gonna be difficult for the Cubbies to make run.
Damn i miss Vizquel playing short stop...

[M_A]

I fully expect all 3 of the teams Semprini mentioned to win a LOT of games, i doubt the Cubs will make the playoffs...anything could happen though.

[Cassie]

I'm not saying that the Cubs will make the playoffs, and I probably wouldn't bet on it either. But as we all should know, baseball is based on runs. A good week by one team and a bad week by another can easily even up the win/loss columns. Also, as good as the Braves, Mets, and Brewers have all been so far, saying that all of them will stay at their current pace is like going against history. Over the past few years, the NL has been notorious for having 1 division playoff slot and the wildcard slot being fairly easy to obtain in terms of wins and losses. Therefore, just as I wouldn't bet on the Cubs making the playoffs, I wouldn't bet on the Braves, Mets, and Brewers all keeping up their current pace.

[Kefka]

I can understand saying the Brewers might not be able to keep up with the pace since they came out of nowhere, but the Braves and Mets have shown they can do it. The Mets didn't really have a rough patch last year if I recall, and the Braves don't seem like they're going to let the Mets run away with the division either.

I say:
Mets
Braves
Dodgers
Brewers

will be the NL teams that make it to the playoffs.

[M_A]

damn, we lost our second series...to the Nationals of all teams...

[Semprini]

Carmona out pitched Santana, who'd thunk it :rolleye09
yay has 1/2 game lead over the Tigers... Go BoSox in game 2 (eww *shudders*)

[M_A]

i'm not feeling good about the Red Sox series, especially for Lerew pitching in the first game against them...

[Cassie]

i'm not feeling good about the Red Sox series, especially for Lerew pitching in the first game against them...

thats what happens when you go up against the best team in the league.

[Kefka]

Subway Series!!!!!

*runs around the place*

[Semprini]

Yay battle of the buckeye state, go tribe. I get to goto Cincy when they host the tribe ^ ^

Oh and the blackout has been lifted, I GET TO WATCH INDIANS GAMES :Domo

[Jedi Taicho]

Interleague play starts today. I've been hearing mixed thoughts on interleague play. Do you think baseball should have interleague play? I think that there should only be city rivalry interleague i.e. Giants v A's Mets v Yankees Angels v Dodgers Rangers v Astros. Your thoughts?

[Cassie]

Interleague play starts today. I've been hearing mixed thoughts on interleague play. Do you think baseball should have interleague play? I think that there should only be city rivalry interleague i.e. Giants v A's Mets v Yankees Angels v Dodgers Rangers v Astros. Your thoughts?

I love interleague play. Seeing the same teams play against eachother day in and day out is quite boring. It would be even better if they played more interleague games, like all of the other major pro sports.

@Semprini, I was going through one of the guides for MVP Baseball 2005, and found out that Carmona was the Indians' top prospect at that time. Who would've thought....

[Semprini]

@Semprini, I was going through one of the guides for MVP Baseball 2005, and found out that Carmona was the Indians' top prospect at that time. Who would've thought....
Well he's showing us why, has a killer sinker, guess he was used incorrectly :rolleye09. I'd like to see the other pitching prospect, uh Adam Miller, he's got some good stuff.

Personally i like inter-league play, it makes AL pitchers hit :)

[Cassie]

Ok, it's time to revive the thread....

Someone on ESPN.com wrote an article regarding the current situation with the NY Yankees, saying that they're really better than their record shows, as runs scored/against differentials historically tell a better story in that aspect than win/loss records.

Now, going back to a couple of weeks ago, I started an argument about how the Cubs are a contender, and that they have a decent chance of making the playoffs. Well, going by run scored/against differentials, which is a solid stat, the Cubs do have a very good possibility of getting back in the playoffs.

Since the season is still young, with the Cubs being only 7.5 games behind the NL leading NY Mets, 6.0 games behind the NL Central leading Brewers, and also 6.0 games behind the Wildcard leading Braves, let's disregard the current win/loss records for now.

With a run differential of +27, the Cubs have the third best run differential in the NL, behind only the NY Mets at +52, and the Padres at +35, and ahead of the Braves at +26, the Brewers at +21, and the Dodgers at +18.

Assuming that the run differentials remain like this, the law of averages should allow the Cubs to top the Brewers for the NL Central crown. I feel that the Cubs, if they remain at this current run differential pace, will also be able to top the Braves, as I feel that they're overachieving right now, and will cool down. This would put the Cubs as the 3rd best team in the NL.

[Kefka]

I'm tired of the Mets losing to the Braves this season....3-6 isn't a good sign.

However, it is interesting to note that Perez has pitched all 3 games that they won. He basically is keeping them from being 0-9. LOL

@stupid: I think the Cubs have a chance. They are a good team when things gel and they definitly have the potential. With the Cardinals shaky, another one from the NL Central can make it through. I doubt if the Brewers will be able to keep their pace at the front of the pack for the entire season.

[Semprini]

Then last year the Indians should have been a contender because they had a good run differential. it doesn't mater how good or poor your run differential is, it's about Wins and Losses.
Big series between the Tribe and Tigers (and since Blackout has been lifted i can watch it) :Domo

Plus Reds suck teh big one!!1!11 :Domo

[M_A]

I'm tired of the Mets losing to the Braves this season....3-6 isn't a good sign.

However, it is interesting to note that Perez has pitched all 3 games that they won. He basically is keeping them from being 0-9. LOL

@stupid: I think the Cubs have a chance. They are a good team when things gel and they definitly have the potential. With the Cardinals shaky, another one from the NL Central can make it through. I doubt if the Brewers will be able to keep their pace at the front of the pack for the entire season.
If we weren't in the same division, the Mets would already have it won. No worries, though, we are somehow losing to the Phillies right now....

[Cassie]

Then last year the Indians should have been a contender because they had a good run differential. it doesn't mater how good or poor your run differential is, it's about Wins and Losses.
Big series between the Tribe and Tigers (and since Blackout has been lifted i can watch it) :Domo
Plus Reds suck teh big one!!1!11 :Domo

Thats very true, but you also have to take into account the serious lack of pitching that the Indians had last year, both starting pitching and bullpen. The Cubs, however, have 4 solid starting pitchers, with a decent closer in Dempster.

[Semprini]

I didn't think i was making a comparison to the Indians of last year and the Cubs... oh well Michaels had one hell of a catch that saved 3 runs thus propelling the Indians to victory. Byrd had another solid outing, no walks (threw 13 balls to 60 strikes). And Pronk had a triple :Domo

Tomorrow it's Sabathia and Verlander :)

[Kefka]

Woot! Delgado might finally be coming out of his slump! 3-3, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs so far in tonights game versus the marlins. XD

Too bad Reyes is now in a slump...:(

Why can't we be clicking on all cylinders ever?

[Semprini]

yay 1 more to complete the sweep of the tigers(i'm mad because i thought the game was gonna be on at 7... but was on at 4). Then it's off to Boston :lol.

I surely hope Cleveland can keep up this up :Domo

[M_A]

Why do the Braves keep losing to teams like Washington and Philadelphia?
All our pitchers except Smallz and Hudson can't seem to perform well anymore.

[Semprini]

Huzzah we swept the tigers :Domo
I wouldn't think we'd get 5 on Maroth, he's been hard on Cleveland past few years...

oh well next up Boston >=)

[Cassie]

Why do the Braves keep losing to teams like Washington and Philadelphia?
All our pitchers except Smallz and Hudson can't seem to perform well anymore.

Lol, thats because most Braves fans cant even name their 3 other starters. Hell, at the beginning of this season, the most popular Braves pitcher outside of Smoltz was Wickman... for all the wrong reasons.

BTW, Philly is a very good team, they just need a new manager... someone like Bobby Cox

[M_A]

Lol, thats because most Braves fans cant even name their 3 other starters. Hell, at the beginning of this season, the most popular Braves pitcher outside of Smoltz was Wickman... for all the wrong reasons.

sure we can, we got James, Davies, and....Lerew? Or is that the other Minor League guy? Wow...

Well, if we sweep the Breweres it'll be all good. And it looks like Andruw Jones is getting back on track, 2 HR in the last 2 games, and he is 2 for 2 in the current game.

[Kira]

Yankees won 4 in a row, and Teh Rocket is making his start today!!!

woohoo.

[Semprini]

Homer Bailey is junk, JUNK, take that you silly Reds fans. Aww i missed going to the ball park, what a great feeling to finally go back (well except it was cramped... and filled with reds fans http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5614/iconpirateoz0.gif).

[suburbanhell]

It's so weird to see the Sox in first. I'm loving it, but I know full well that after the all-star break they could go on a 15 game slide and lose it all. Friggen Sox. :D

[Kefka]

Wtf is up with my Mets? We gotta stop getting injured..Alou, Green, Chavez...we don't have any outfielders. It's killing our lineup, and I hope they snap out before the Braves get any closer.

[Semprini]

One hell of a game i went to, had nice seats in left field, but i didn't get a homerun ball... the Jake is much nicer than GABP...
I missed going to baseball games

[Kira]

It's so weird to see the Sox in first. I'm loving it, but I know full well that after the all-star break they could go on a 15 game slide and lose it all. Friggen Sox. :D


I agree, I hope manny doesn't get hot after the All-Star break..

Yankees won 5 straight!!

watch out.

[M_A]

Braves are kinda in a slump right now...
Just wait till Chipper comes back, we'll have us a nice little winning streak.

[..::Mr 999::..]

A winning.. Yeah

[Kefka]

Braves are kinda in a slump right now...
Just wait till Chipper comes back, we'll have us a nice little winning streak.

Thank god, since the mets are also in a funk too. We can still have some ground over you guys. :P

[M_A]

well, we beat the Cubbies, only 2.5 games behind the Mets now.What about that Willie Harris, i think he is batting .398 now, i can't believe he is actually steadily improving his average when it was already so damn high.

[Kira]

Alex Rodriguez bombs two homeruns and drives in 5

Yankees win 5 in a row.

[Semprini]

How the hell did the Tribe loose 2 out of 3 to the Reds!? Oh well hope Byrd no-hits the Mariners today