BERIGAN Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 I hope the Rays are not responsible for his contract. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6310125 Doesn't look like it... He earned over $200MM in his career, according to Baseball-Reference, but won't earn the bulk of his agreed upon 2011 salary. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/04/manny-ramirez-retires.html I can almost, almost feel sorry for him...almost. What a fool.... Quote
MartyJazz Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 As a Yankee fan, I'm not seeing much that I'd call encouraging. Hughes looks like he's all but lost it, the bullpen has been good but not great and the batting averages are starting to tumble. Don't know if anyone noticed but Mark Texiera, the newly minted Mr. April, is now hitting .240 after going 0-4 today against the Sox. A-Rod's .304 leads the team and Russell Martin is next at .292. Everyone else is pretty much tanking. A Red Sox sweep this weekend is not out of the question. Can't believe Lackey gets the win , he SUCKED. Friggin' Eck kinda gave him props? was he watching the same game? He SUCKED The Yanks are the most amazing team in the world ,cause I always think they suck ,yet they win a lot. I don't know how they do it ..... Not only did Lackey get an undeserved win, but Bartolo Colon, the best pitcher on the field today to have pitched at least two innings, gets a thoroughly undeserved loss. Even if Tex's error had not led to an unearned go-ahead run, Colon would have been the losing pitcher of record anyway once Gonzalez beat the shift with his bunt single to the left side of the infield. Gonzalez came around to score once Logan got into the game. Quote
JSngry Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 First doubleheader of the season tomorrow courtesy of the Baltimore weather. Is that some kind of a record for earliest doubleheader in a season? Quote
Matthew Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 I hope the Rays are not responsible for his contract. http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=6310125 Doesn't look like it... He earned over $200MM in his career, according to Baseball-Reference, but won't earn the bulk of his agreed upon 2011 salary. http://www.mlbtrader...ez-retires.html I can almost, almost feel sorry for him...almost. What a fool.... I don't see how he can be in the Hall of Fame now, caught twice doing PEDs, that's just beyond the pale. If voters are not voting for McGiwre, and will withhold votes from Bonds, than Manny has to be out also. So much for "Manny being Manny." Quote
Dan Gould Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Posted April 9, 2011 I think the better comparison is Palmiero, sans the finger-wagging denial. Similar kind of purely offensive claim on the Hall too - until .... Quote
Quincy Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 I don't see how he can be in the Hall of Fame now, caught twice doing PEDs, that's just beyond the pale. If voters are not voting for McGiwre, and will withhold votes from Bonds, than Manny has to be out also. So much for "Manny being Manny." Boy that off-the-charts 1/2 season with the Dodgers reeks of being a product of pharmacology. I'll miss him as he was highly entertaining, though as a fan I never had to deal with his pouting on my team. Quote
ghost of miles Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 Going into today's game, the Yankees were third to last in the American League in team ERA at 5.00. Boston was last, at 6.95. Right now it's NY 8, Boston 4 in the bottom of the 6th. Conversely, Baltimore sits atop the team ERA standings at 2.33, and Texas is third at 2.83. Quote
Quincy Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 Conversely, Baltimore sits atop the team ERA standings at 2.33, and Texas is third at 2.83. And as Texas is slugging .603, it'll be interesting to see how the O's staff handles them. Quote
Dave James Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 In another move that pretty much characterizes the Yankees borderline desperate pitching situation, they have just signed ex-Cub Carlos Silva to a minor league deal. If Hughes doesn't pick it up, he won't last as a starter. That means the Yanks will have to choose between Bartolo Colon, Kevin Millwood and, now, Carlos Silva to fill out their rotation. Not exactly Allie Reynolds, Ed Lopat, Tommy Byrne and Vic Raschi is it? Quote
JSngry Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 Colby Lewis needs to find his inner Colby Lewis... Quote
Chalupa Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 It has always boggled my mind that the Braves can't draw in Atlanta despite putting out quality teams every year. I mean Milwuakee out draws them every year. Milwaukee! I can't remember them ever selling out a playoff game and if they have I'm sure its more of an exception than the rule. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised that the Braves could only draw 36K out to the ballpark today to see their team, a team many(including me) have predicted to win the NL east this season, take on the Phillies. Granted neither Halladay or Lee(whom they smacked around last night) were pitching today but Oswalt is still pretty amazing to watch. Can't blame the weather - it was 81 degrees. A perfect day to catch a game and there was no football drawing away fans. I don't think everyone was at Augusta. Was there a big NASCAR race this weekend? I mean WTF?? Quote
JSngry Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 If today is any indication, that Zach Britton has some pretty nasty stuff. O's fans should be excited! Quote
ghost of miles Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 In another move that pretty much characterizes the Yankees borderline desperate pitching situation, they have just signed ex-Cub Carlos Silva to a minor league deal. If Hughes doesn't pick it up, he won't last as a starter. That means the Yanks will have to choose between Bartolo Colon, Kevin Millwood and, now, Carlos Silva to fill out their rotation. Not exactly Allie Reynolds, Ed Lopat, Tommy Byrne and Vic Raschi is it? As somebody over at PA just posted: We are really dedicated to this 2011 Yankees Reclamation Tour. Quote
Quincy Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 If today is any indication, that Zach Britton has some pretty nasty stuff. O's fans should be excited! And how. And he's just a fill-in, at least for now. Quote
JSngry Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 Hey, I'm just glad he doesn't have a twin to pitch the second game today! Quote
ghost of miles Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 Go, Rangers! (For tonight and tomorrow, anyway... ) Quote
JSngry Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 Rangers fans, Matt Harrison, yet another gift from the Braves! You are quite welcome! Quote
Matthew Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 The Giants won on the last at bat again last night, beating the Cardinals, and The Genius, Tony LaRussa. This Giant team looks very good, and very confident, I don't see how the Dodgers or Rockies are going to beat them, the Giant pitching is again the best in the league. The Giants also got their bling last night: Goodspeak's favorite pitcher, Barry Zito, goes this afternoon, we'll see how he fairs today. Quote
Patrick Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 Minor Manny coverage pet peeve: His career did not start in Boston. His success did not start in Boston. His goofiness did not start in Boston. He played more postseason games as an Indian (and specifically more WS games). His Bos/Cle stats are pretty darn comparable, though his best two individual seasons were his last two in Cleveland. Yes, he helped end a biblical drought in a northeast port (...for which many of us will be eternally grateful). You'd basically only know the last item on this list if you relied on ESPN. ...Not that it matters. Quote
Tim McG Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 The Giants won on the last at bat again last night, beating the Cardinals, and The Genius, Tony LaRussa. This Giant team looks very good, and very confident, I don't see how the Dodgers or Rockies are going to beat them, the Giant pitching is again the best in the league. The Giants also got their bling last night: Even Tejada contributed with his walk-off double! But don't count the Rocks out just yet. Those guys are always a tough out. Goodspeak's favorite pitcher, Barry Zito, goes this afternoon, we'll see how he fairs today. Ugh. Well, so much for .500 ball I'll be taking in the Giants vs. Braves game on April 22nd. Sanchez figures to pitch that day; no Zito. Quote
JSngry Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Too much two-out (to say nothing of two-strike...) drama at Camden Yards today, but all's well that ends well. Can't get habitual with that type thing, though. Edited April 10, 2011 by JSngry Quote
Neal Pomea Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 Nice 11-inning victory for Wash over NY! Continued good relief pitching, better defense than yesterday (Hairston's error), and clutch hitting by Rodriguez and Nix. We were 3-10 last year in extra innings, so here's hoping for improvement. Quote
paul secor Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 Giant baseball is TORTURE again. The Giants won on the last at bat again last night, beating the Cardinals, and The Genius, Tony LaRussa. This Giant team looks very good, and very confident, I don't see how the Dodgers or Rockies are going to beat them, the Giant pitching is again the best in the league. What a difference two days makes. Quote
Tim McG Posted April 11, 2011 Report Posted April 11, 2011 Giant baseball is TORTURE again. The Giants won on the last at bat again last night, beating the Cardinals, and The Genius, Tony LaRussa. This Giant team looks very good, and very confident, I don't see how the Dodgers or Rockies are going to beat them, the Giant pitching is again the best in the league. What a difference two days makes. Gigantes still won the weekend series...in spite of Zito. Quote
Chalupa Posted April 11, 2011 Report Posted April 11, 2011 A-Rod a healthy scratch tonight? Will he be retiring tomorrow? Quote
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