MLB 2013 Season

[Soulstation1]

Tribe tied for 1st place!!

[paul secor]

Tribe tied for 1st place!!

Enjoy it! Francona is a very good manager and I figured they'd show improvement.

[Tim McG]

Tribe tied for 1st place!!

Enjoy it! Francona is a very good manager and I figured they'd show improvement.

Oh, no.

Francona sucks, doncha know? Just ask a jaded Red Sox fan.

[Dan Gould]

That's nicely ignorant.

I know no one who blamed Tito for 2011 but he took the fall. And he won two championships that no Boston fan will forget.

[alocispepraluger102]

A fan at Friday's Angels vs. White Sox game in Anaheim had his beer explode when it was hit by an Albert Pujols foul ball.

[Tim McG]

Giants lost again! Gaaa!

Seven defensive errors in two days. Wow.

[TedR]

The Tribe just keeps on rolling. 17 out of the last 21. Waiting for the inevitable slump but, for now, it sure is fun.

[Patrick]

Yes it is! [referring to the Cleveland ballclub]

Tribe added some of their customary rehab/refurbish jobs (Scott Kazmir, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Brett Myers, Jason Giambi). Typically this would be it for the cheap franchise. But they broke team records with free agent contracts to Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher, were opportunistic with Mark Reynolds (whom the Orioles didn't want to pay) on a one year deal, and lucky thus far with Ryan Raburn (and others). I'm not at all convinced that Swisher is any sort of stud and Bourn is no Kenny Lofton.

National press making much of the Reds' addition of Shin-Soo Choo. It should be remembered that this is a one year rental of a Boras client who definitely needed a change of scenery, and the Tribe got back (as part of a large deal) prospect Trevor Bauer (who admittedly may be a head case), outfielder Drew Stubbs, and reliever Bryan Shaw who are all contributing. Outfield defense which was dreadful last season is now quite good--helps when you can put three good centerfielders out there (Bourn, Stubbs, and Michael Brantley).

There have been a few injuries, but no one could have expected things to go much better than they have thus far (at least over last 20+ games). Starting pitching was (and frankly still is) the big question mark. Masterson has been a stud and Ubaldo is a recovering head case who may be able to give you 7 innings. We'll see how long it lasts.

Too bad attendance is still poor. But being a cheap owner for years on end will tend to do that in a cash strapped market. Hopefully with school out and more reliably warm weather the gates will improve.

Today's fun fact: Tribe is now 7-1 against Cy Young winners. They have now vanquished Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, R.A. Dickey, David Price, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Bartolo Colon. Only Cy loss was to Jake Peavy. And they are not just squeaking by in these wins.

[alocispepraluger102]

Yes it is! [referring to the Cleveland ballclub]

Tribe added some of their customary rehab/refurbish jobs (Scott Kazmir, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Brett Myers, Jason Giambi). Typically this would be it for the cheap franchise. But they broke team records with free agent contracts to Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher, were opportunistic with Mark Reynolds (whom the Orioles didn't want to pay) on a one year deal, and lucky thus far with Ryan Raburn (and others). I'm not at all convinced that Swisher is any sort of stud and Bourn is no Kenny Lofton.

National press making much of the Reds' addition of Shin-Soo Choo. It should be remembered that this is a one year rental of a Boras client who definitely needed a change of scenery, and the Tribe got back (as part of a large deal) prospect Trevor Bauer (who admittedly may be a head case), outfielder Drew Stubbs, and reliever Bryan Shaw who are all contributing. Outfield defense which was dreadful last season is now quite good--helps when you can put three good centerfielders out there (Bourn, Stubbs, and Michael Brantley).

There have been a few injuries, but no one could have expected things to go much better than they have thus far (at least over last 20+ games). Starting pitching was (and frankly still is) the big question mark. Masterson has been a stud and Ubaldo is a recovering head case who may be able to give you 7 innings. We'll see how long it lasts.

Too bad attendance is still poor. But being a cheap owner for years on end will tend to do that in a cash strapped market. Hopefully with school out and more reliably warm weather the gates will improve.

Today's fun fact: Tribe is now 7-1 against Cy Young winners. They have now vanquished Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, R.A. Dickey, David Price, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Bartolo Colon. Only Cy loss was to Jake Peavy. And they are not just squeaking by in these wins.

the dolans sold their home owned tv network(STO) to fox sports for $50+ million at years end and sought to avoid taxes on the sale's massive profits. they were just burning off money and, luckily, did so wisely.

Edited May 20, 2013 by alocispepraluger102

[PHILLYQ]

Yes it is! [referring to the Cleveland ballclub]

Tribe added some of their customary rehab/refurbish jobs (Scott Kazmir, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Brett Myers, Jason Giambi). Typically this would be it for the cheap franchise. But they broke team records with free agent contracts to Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher, were opportunistic with Mark Reynolds (whom the Orioles didn't want to pay) on a one year deal, and lucky thus far with Ryan Raburn (and others). I'm not at all convinced that Swisher is any sort of stud and Bourn is no Kenny Lofton.

National press making much of the Reds' addition of Shin-Soo Choo. It should be remembered that this is a one year rental of a Boras client who definitely needed a change of scenery, and the Tribe got back (as part of a large deal) prospect Trevor Bauer (who admittedly may be a head case), outfielder Drew Stubbs, and reliever Bryan Shaw who are all contributing. Outfield defense which was dreadful last season is now quite good--helps when you can put three good centerfielders out there (Bourn, Stubbs, and Michael Brantley).

There have been a few injuries, but no one could have expected things to go much better than they have thus far (at least over last 20+ games). Starting pitching was (and frankly still is) the big question mark. Masterson has been a stud and Ubaldo is a recovering head case who may be able to give you 7 innings. We'll see how long it lasts.

Too bad attendance is still poor. But being a cheap owner for years on end will tend to do that in a cash strapped market. Hopefully with school out and more reliably warm weather the gates will improve.

Today's fun fact: Tribe is now 7-1 against Cy Young winners. They have now vanquished Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, R.A. Dickey, David Price, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Bartolo Colon. Only Cy loss was to Jake Peavy. And they are not just squeaking by in these wins.

Swisher's not a stud, and if you look only at BA, he appears average. Ho does do a good job of getting on base and his OBP is usually very good. I saw an article in a local paper about Kazmir(former Met), and it sounds like his mechanics were a wreck, due to injuries and not knowing much about his own form. He's only 29, so if he gets it together he could turn out to be a good pitcher.

[alocispepraluger102]

wasn't kazmir married to a talkative stripper back in metropolitan days???

[Tim McG]

Giants lose...again.

Grrrr

[PHILLYQ]

wasn't kazmir married to a talkative stripper back in metropolitan days???

It was another pitcher, his last name was Benson, his wife wasn't a stripper, but she showed up for a Christmas kids pary wearing something tight and low cut and she was a big mouth, which helped grease hubby's exit from NYC.

[medjuck]

Yes it is! [referring to the Cleveland ballclub]

Tribe added some of their customary rehab/refurbish jobs (Scott Kazmir, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Brett Myers, Jason Giambi). Typically this would be it for the cheap franchise. But they broke team records with free agent contracts to Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher, were opportunistic with Mark Reynolds (whom the Orioles didn't want to pay) on a one year deal, and lucky thus far with Ryan Raburn (and others). I'm not at all convinced that Swisher is any sort of stud and Bourn is no Kenny Lofton.

National press making much of the Reds' addition of Shin-Soo Choo. It should be remembered that this is a one year rental of a Boras client who definitely needed a change of scenery, and the Tribe got back (as part of a large deal) prospect Trevor Bauer (who admittedly may be a head case), outfielder Drew Stubbs, and reliever Bryan Shaw who are all contributing. Outfield defense which was dreadful last season is now quite good--helps when you can put three good centerfielders out there (Bourn, Stubbs, and Michael Brantley).

There have been a few injuries, but no one could have expected things to go much better than they have thus far (at least over last 20+ games). Starting pitching was (and frankly still is) the big question mark. Masterson has been a stud and Ubaldo is a recovering head case who may be able to give you 7 innings. We'll see how long it lasts.

Too bad attendance is still poor. But being a cheap owner for years on end will tend to do that in a cash strapped market. Hopefully with school out and more reliably warm weather the gates will improve.

Today's fun fact: Tribe is now 7-1 against Cy Young winners. They have now vanquished Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, R.A. Dickey, David Price, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Bartolo Colon. Only Cy loss was to Jake Peavy. And they are not just squeaking by in these wins.

Swisher's not a stud, and if you look only at BA, he appears average. Ho does do a good job of getting on base and his OBP is usually very good. I saw an article in a local paper about Kazmir(former Met), and it sounds like his mechanics were a wreck, due to injuries and not knowing much about his own form. He's only 29, so if he gets it together he could turn out to be a good pitcher.

I went tio the Cleveland game this afternoon. They looked pretty good.

[alocispepraluger102]

wasn't kazmir married to a talkative stripper back in metropolitan days???

It was another pitcher, his last name was Benson, his wife wasn't a stripper, but she showed up for a Christmas kids pary wearing something tight and low cut and she was a big mouth, which helped grease hubby's exit from NYC.

righto------somehow i associated kazmir with the incident. he may have been traded to florida at about the same time.

[Soulstation1]

Go Tribe!!!!!

All alone in first place

Thanks Texas!!!!!

[TedR]

3 run walk off HR in the bottom of the 10th to sweep Seattle!!!!! (Helped by some bad errors by Seattle.)

[Patrick]

Yan Gomes! Twice.

Next up two against Detroit. Corey Kluber vs. Max Scherzer (it will be tough to win that one) and then Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Justin Verlander (also tough, but a more even matchup).

[Soulstation1]

Kickin' A$$

Takin' Names

[Aggie87]

2-6 baby! Astros riding a one game winning streak!

(still trusting you, Goodspeak, that the Astros will finish 3rd in the AL West)

Ok, hasn't been much reason to check in here. I'm still doubting Goody's 3rd place finish prediction. 'Stros are 12-32, on pace for a 44-118 season. Ugh. 5 years away from being competitive, assuming everything breaks the right way.

Not much incentive to make a trip to Houston for a game, which I used to like to do when I could. Gonna be a while before that happens again.

[PHILLYQ]

2-6 baby! Astros riding a one game winning streak!

(still trusting you, Goodspeak, that the Astros will finish 3rd in the AL West)

Ok, hasn't been much reason to check in here. I'm still doubting Goody's 3rd place finish prediction. 'Stros are 12-32, on pace for a 44-118 season. Ugh. 5 years away from being competitive, assuming everything breaks the right way.

Not much incentive to make a trip to Houston for a game, which I used to like to do when I could. Gonna be a while before that happens again.

Race between Houston and Miami for worst record in baseball!

[skeith]

Kickin' A$$

Takin' Names

Yeah go Tribe!!

[Tim McG]

Giants win!

Vogelsong lost to a fracture in his throwing hand.

[Tim McG]

Something to ponder from last year's All-Star game...the best pitching battery in the history of baseball. Bar none:

[PHILLYQ]

Something to ponder from last year's All-Star game...the best pitching battery in the history of baseball. Bar none:

Better than: Whitey Ford & Yogi? Newcombe & Campanella? Koufax/Drysdale & Roseboro? I'm sure there are others...