10-11-2013, 09:51 AM
10-11-2013, 10:37 AM
Quote:Compete for a playoff spot? Compete for a World Series championship? Remains to be seen.
L.A. and Boston spent huge money to upgrade their roster the last year and they both cruised into the second round.
Well, if a team can reach the playoffs then it is pretty much a crapshoot from there.
10-13-2013, 11:24 PM
Papi with a huge grand slam.
10-14-2013, 09:22 AM
lame
10-14-2013, 11:21 AM
Quote:Papi with a huge grand slam.
I have no dog in the ALCS hunt, so I could appreciate that moment without regret.
10-15-2013, 11:36 AM
Quote:I"m a life long Cardinal fan ever since my father would take me to the Cardinal games when we would visit his parents in St. Louis back in the 60's. Every year, lately that is, I'm wondering at the beginning of the season how they are going to make it after losing key players in the offseason but they have a knack for growing talent in their farm system.Their defense looked very sloppy last night. They were late picking up fly balls, and problems fielding balls hit off walls in the outfield.
Since the 2011 World Series they lose Albert Pujols, Manager Tony LaRussa, Lance Berkman, Colby Rasmus and others and this year they lose #1 ace Chris Carpenter, Rafael Furcal, #1 closer Jason Motte, Allen Craig, Jaime Garcia to injuries but pull guys from the system and keep on rolling.
Go CARDS!!!
Regards........................the Chiefjag
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10-15-2013, 06:37 PM
YEAH! GO RED SOX! KNOCK THAT BALL OUT OF THE PARK!
10-15-2013, 06:54 PM
Lackey had a great outing!
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10-15-2013, 08:00 PM
Red Sox now lead the series 2-1. It's going to be an even tougher game 4, for the Red Sox in Detroit.
10-16-2013, 03:31 AM
The Tigers bats are disgusting. Scherzer and Verlander pitch absolute gems, but can't get wins.
10-17-2013, 11:58 PM
God Dangit.
10-18-2013, 01:05 AM
The Sox face tough pitching matchups the next two games. My money is on Detroit.
10-18-2013, 10:48 AM
David Ortiz is THE clutch hitter in MLB.
10-18-2013, 01:22 PM
Quote:I"m a life long Cardinal fan ever since my father would take me to the Cardinal games when we would visit his parents in St. Louis back in the 60's. Every year, lately that is, I'm wondering at the beginning of the season how they are going to make it after losing key players in the offseason but they have a knack for growing talent in their farm system.
Since the 2011 World Series they lose Albert Pujols, Manager Tony LaRussa, Lance Berkman, Colby Rasmus and others and this year they lose #1 ace Chris Carpenter, Rafael Furcal, #1 closer Jason Motte, Allen Craig, Jaime Garcia to injuries but pull guys from the system and keep on rolling.
Go CARDS!!!
Regards........................the Chiefjag
It is pretty amazing how they keep winning. Best organization in sports.
10-18-2013, 02:29 PM
Is it weird that I will root for the Tigers because half their team consists of former Marlins? Nah, that's not weird. Just sad.
10-18-2013, 11:02 PM
Quote:Is it weird that I will root for the Tigers because half their team consists of former Marlins? Nah, that's not weird. Just sad.
We sure robbed you with that Miguel Cabrera trade.
10-19-2013, 10:25 AM
Now that Tampa is out of the running I've kind of lost interest in the playoffs. I've never liked Detroit and I have a grudging respect for the Sox. On the NL side I like watching the Dodgers because they used to have a lot of former Suns players on their roster when we were their AA farm team. I've never watched a game in L.A. but I would love to visit their stadium. It just looks really nice on TV. (sigh) But they go home now.
10-19-2013, 02:13 PM
Go Sox.
10-19-2013, 07:51 PM
Quote:We sure robbed you with that Miguel Cabrera trade.
Understatement of the year.
I think in the end, that must go down as one of the top 3 if not the most lopsided trades in history.
10-19-2013, 10:03 PM
The Marlins can't afford to keep their talent. Dan Uggla was another good talent dealt away. MLB teams in Florida don't have pockets deep enough to pay big contracts because of dismal attendance. The Marlins have that spiffy new stadium that they can't fill. Tampa flirted with the idea of a new stadium for a while but in the end decided it wasn't financially possible given their poor ticket sales. Thankfully they have a solid farm system and Joe Maddon to keep them viable but they have the same problems with holding onto pricier talent. Although they signed Evan Longoria to a 10 year $136M contract. They need him.
Back to the old Marlins; I miss Dontrelle Willis. It's a shame the D-Train couldn't maintain.
Back to the old Marlins; I miss Dontrelle Willis. It's a shame the D-Train couldn't maintain.