The 2009 Baseball Season Thread

[Truthspeaker]

I'm not sure who's beating you in the AL.

Same thing with us in the NL.

I'm more worried about getting SF than LA. Unlike what Truthspeaker seems to think, that pitching staff could take that team through the playoffs, as long as Cain or Lincecum could successfully pull a short rester.

Last night we won only because Timmy threw 8 shutout innings and Wilson slammed the door. That's the only way we win. If we shut them out. The Panda is our only legit hitter. he and Nate Schierholtz who Bochy won't play.
I hope we keep it up. We need to sweep the Rockies. We could do it if Zito stays hot today. Because Cain always owns the rockies.

 

[Andrew2382]

hitting > pitching guys

we went over this

 

[tigerbob]

I'm not sure who's beating you in the AL.

 

[Andrew2382]

I'm always worried about the angels...even tho the Yanks lost to them once this series a sweep none the less...the games were a lot closer then it looked...regardless they have our number.

They got a lot better with Kazmir who owns the AL west.

I see the sox beating the angels in the division series and Yanks beating the sox in the ALCS

 

[Truthspeaker]

hitting > pitching guys

we went over this

the giants are the only exception to this rule. That's why they are still out of the playoffs right now despite having THE BEST PITCHING STAFF/BULLPEN IN THE MAJORS. CASE CLOSED

 

[Paulie]

hitting > pitching guys

we went over this

the giants are the only exception to this rule. That's why they are still out of the playoffs right now despite having THE BEST PITCHING STAFF/BULLPEN IN THE MAJORS. CASE CLOSED

So why didn't you guys dump Sanchez or Lewis, or some prospects, and get one of the good bats that were available this year? Why do you feel as though you have to get rid of Matt ******* Cain to get a good bat?

It doesn't have to be Albert Pujols, you know.

 

[Truthspeaker]

hitting > pitching guys

we went over this

the giants are the only exception to this rule. That's why they are still out of the playoffs right now despite having THE BEST PITCHING STAFF/BULLPEN IN THE MAJORS. CASE CLOSED

So why didn't you guys dump Sanchez or Lewis, or some prospects, and get one of the good bats that were available this year? Why do you feel as though you have to get rid of Matt ******* Cain to get a good bat?

It doesn't have to be Albert Pujols, you know.

I;m just as mad at my team ownership for not pulling the trigger on other moves. They could have had Matt Holliday for prospects. I'm SOOOOO pissed about that. They didn't even call the A's. What a joke.

Good thing Barry Zito seems to be back on track pitching like an ace since the break.

 

[Xenophon]

NY and Boston keep rolling, so no change again yesterday.

 

[Paulie]

the giants are the only exception to this rule. That's why they are still out of the playoffs right now despite having THE BEST PITCHING STAFF/BULLPEN IN THE MAJORS. CASE CLOSED

So why didn't you guys dump Sanchez or Lewis, or some prospects, and get one of the good bats that were available this year? Why do you feel as though you have to get rid of Matt ******* Cain to get a good bat?

It doesn't have to be Albert Pujols, you know.

I;m just as mad at my team ownership for not pulling the trigger on other moves. They could have had Matt Holliday for prospects. I'm SOOOOO pissed about that. They didn't even call the A's. What a joke.

Good thing Barry Zito seems to be back on track pitching like an ace since the break.

Yeah he's stepping his game up when it matters most.

I'd still rather miss the playoffs this year and keep that rotation, and try for someone during the offseason for less of a loss, than lose Cain.

Linc and Cain are your future. You build your team AROUND those kinds of pitchers. You trim the excess fat to get your bats. You've got adequate trade bait throughout your organization to not have to give up Matt Cain.

 

[Xenophon]

Giants are CHEAP is the problem.

They refuse to add payroll which is why their offense spudders.

 

[Xenophon]

NY completes the sweep of the pale hose, Boston again kills Halliday so no change in the standings.

 

[tigerbob]

Was at the park yesterday with the kids for the 3rd game against the Rays. Tigs down 3-1, 2 out, 2 on, bottom of the 8th and Polanco hits a lazy fly ball to left.

We're sitting in the front row of the upper deck halfway down the 3rd base line and I'm thinking to myself "Awww crap, that's not even gonna make the warning track". But I'd forgotten the breeze blowing out to left....

...and the ball just kept going, and going, and going. Entire place just exploded when it went out. Rodney came in for Save 29, Verlander got his 15th win and the Tigs won 4-3.

Chisox now 3 games below .500 and it's now looking like our major competition in the Central is going to come from the Twinkies (4.5 games back).

September / October is soooo the best time of year. Changing colors, tailgating on the golf course before the Michigan game, fresh donuts at the cider mill and the Tigers in a pennant race. Ahhhhhhh......

 

[Xenophon]

The fall is my favorite time of time year.

The Rays gave up, when they salary dumped Kaz they told their team they aern't serious about contending, I bet those kids can't wait to go to real organizations.

 

[tigerbob]

The fall is my favorite time of time year.

The Rays gave up, when they salary dumped Kaz they told their team they aern't serious about contending, I bet those kids can't wait to go to real organizations.

What is it with Florida baseball?

 

[tigerbob]

The dog just chewed the hell out of one of my son's baseball cards. I was about to scold him but then I realized it was Paul Konerko.

Good boy, Lou, good boy!

 

[Truthspeaker]

Giants are CHEAP is the problem.

They refuse to add payroll which is why their offense spudders.

Not true, they are stupid, not cheap. They pay tons of money for bats that suck!!!!!!! Like Randy Winn, Aaron Rowand and Edgar Renteria. Well to say they suck may be a stretch but compared to their salaries it sure looks like they do. Randy Winn, 9 million this season, off the books next year, Aaron Rowand-12 million(are you freakin serious?), Edgar High-Rent-eria 18 million for the next two years.

We paid through every bodily orifice to get Barry Zito 7 years 126 million(why the 6?) and only just now is he starting to pitch.

The Giants will spend money. They just don't know how to spend it.

 

[Xenophon]

NY keeps on rolling as Pettit flirts with a perfect game, and goes on to win 5-1.

Red Sox take the night off and lose a half game.

 

[xotoxi]

The dog just chewed the hell out of one of my son's baseball cards. I was about to scold him but then I realized it was Paul Konerko.

Good boy, Lou, good boy!

What did Paul Konerko ever do to deserve that?

Seriously. What did Paul Konerko ever do?

 

[xotoxi]

I'm not sure who's beating you in the AL.

Is that tiger supposed to look frightened to death?

 

[Chris]

I'm not sure who's beating you in the AL.

Is that tiger supposed to look frightened to death?

Either that or it just had a facelift.