MLB 2013 Season

[Dan Gould]

Its August 5th and with one more win, the Red Sox match last year's total. Pretty impressive turnaround especially since few of the young prospects they want to build with have had an impact yet (the only one, Jose Iglesias, got traded to get Jake Peavy last week). More impressive when you consider that two legit closers hardly had an impact before undergoing major surgeries but I do fear for the bullpen's continued effectiveness. With the trade deadline gone, now's the time for those young arms to step up and have an impact, or I fear they won't maintain their league-leading winning percentage.

Still a nice year after last year's epic incompetence and last-place finish.

[alocispepraluger102]

Its August 5th and with one more win, the Red Sox match last year's total. Pretty impressive turnaround especially since few of the young prospects they want to build with have had an impact yet (the only one, Jose Iglesias, got traded to get Jake Peavy last week). More impressive when you consider that two legit closers hardly had an impact before undergoing major surgeries but I do fear for the bullpen's continued effectiveness. With the trade deadline gone, now's the time for those young arms to step up and have an impact, or I fear they won't maintain their league-leading winning percentage.

Still a nice year after last year's epic incompetence and last-place finish.

plus they own their own newspaper. you won't be seing much negatory criticism of the beantowners in the globe by staff.

[Dan Gould]

Maybe I am being naïve but I don't think that will be the case. Mr. Henry will bend over backwards to give the editors and columnists carte blanche to write what they want.

And if he doesn't, there's always the Herald.

[Quincy]

It's been a hell of a "bridge year" for Boston.

This isn't a comment about anyone here, but man, I guess the present & future for the Lakers is so inadequate that all of the sudden I know all these ex-LA people who have ignored baseball who now are excited about sweeping the Cubs. I know, I know, the road streak is longer than that. Maybe if they lose 3 or 4 this week this week (4 @ STL, 3 vs TB at home) it'll shake some of the bandwagon fans out until October (assuming they make the playoffs, which I don't necessarily do). The enthusiasm doesn't bug me at all for people who have been there the whole time but I swear I know at least 3 people who probably think Fernando is still pitching for them. The old pink hat Red Sox ilk now have LA logos on their caps.

[Soulstation1]

Judgement day for Mr Alex Rodriguez

[Chalupa]

Antonio Bastardo of the Phillies suspended for 50 games PED use. He should ask for a refund.

Edited August 5, 2013 by J.H. Deeley

[alocispepraluger102]

Judgement day for Mr Alex Rodriguez

(according to mlb-tv 2 hours ago) rodriquez is threatening to sue yanquis for bad medical care and trying to get rid of him, as well as suing mlb and yanquis.

is it not interesting that all of the players suspended are latin americans?

Edited August 5, 2013 by alocispepraluger102

[Scott Dolan]

Not really.

[Dan Gould]

Why? The clinic was located in Miami which is practically a Latin American city anyway. And its been noted that outside of the U.S., most of these drugs are available over the counter, which certainly makes it easier for athletes to obtain them. Its been noted in the past that a lot of PED users, from the 'survey' testing in 2004 through all of the PED-related suspensions, have been Latino.

For that matter, Ryan Braun was the first to get suspended and he ain't Latino, so your assertion is wrong to begin with. All of the suspensions announced today are for Latin players.

[alocispepraluger102]

i just made the observation, the same one mlb-tv did.

[alankin]

Rodriguez Suspended Through 2014 Season in Doping Inquiry; 12 Others Suspended for 50 Games

[Blue Train]

Everyone but Mr. April accepted their suspension and he's the one they have the most evidence against.

[Scott Dolan]

One has to wonder what this fucking circus clown is looking to get out of this latest publicity stunt. i don't understand why they just don't ban his ass forever.

[Blue Train]

Because Selig realized it would lead to the union demanding to reopen the CBA and he's not worth that.

[alocispepraluger102]

Yankees Place Derek Jeter On DL; Recall Infielder David Adams

[PHILLYQ]

Judgement day for Mr Alex Rodriguez

(according to mlb-tv 2 hours ago) rodriquez is threatening to sue yanquis for bad medical care and trying to get rid of him, as well as suing mlb and yanquis.

is it not interesting that all of the players suspended are latin americans?

If some of the rumors of A-Roid being a steerer of players to the clinic is true, it would make sense that he would be friendly to a lot of latino players and would lead them down that road.

[Soulstation1]

Need a 4 game sweep of the Tigers.....

[alocispepraluger102]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1207938/index.htm

i'm enjoying a brewer-giant radio broadcast with the legendary brilliant playbyplay genius bob uecker.

ueck mentioning walking down the hall tonight to visit his old friend, giant superstar willie mccovey. willie mays is at tonight's game, as well, and attends most every giants home game.

Edited August 6, 2013 by alocispepraluger102

[Soulstation1]

Is Goodie working on A-Rod's defense?

[Scott Dolan]

Did A-Rod sign with the Giants?

[Soulstation1]

Check any Barry Bonds, Lance Armstrong, Joe Paterno or Tooth Fairy thread.....

[Brad]

NL East must be the most pathetic division right now. Braves are 15.5 games ahead of the Nats. You can declare that division race over.

[Neal Pomea]

Yes, and DC is pretty much out of the wild card race too.

[Chalupa]

NL East must be the most pathetic division right now. Braves are 15.5 games ahead of the Nats. You can declare that division race over.

Even if the Phillies were healthy I don't think their record would better than .500

https://www.change.org/petitions/cleveland-indians-retire-the-chief-wahoo-logo-2

[Brad]

The disappointment of the Division has to be the Nats. Phillies should be better and Mets are around where they should be (a little better actually than people thought) but everyone expected Nats to be one of the best teams in the League, let alone the Division.