Author Topic: Any Baseball Lovers Around (Read 552990 times)

anon-y-mouse · « **Reply #280 on:** July 1, 2005, 05:57:16 pm »

Quote from: blurred on July 1, 2005, 05:54:46 pm

But no reply to my request of a friendly wager?

You have no money wouldn't want to deprive you of food and water.

Lo · « **Reply #281 on:** July 1, 2005, 06:03:01 pm »

Quote from: raptor24 on July 1, 2005, 05:57:16 pm

You have no money wouldn't want to deprive you of food and water.

Oooh fighting talk

anon-y-mouse · « **Reply #282 on:** July 1, 2005, 06:08:44 pm »

Actually this just reminded me, you owe me money anyhows I think, got me mobile phone bill from turkey this morning. I'll wager you a pint on the fourth spot though.

seawa · « **Reply #283 on:** July 1, 2005, 09:20:46 pm »

Just met Jeremy Reed and got his autograph.

I have to say, he is a fine looking young man.

Kinch · « **Reply #284 on:** July 1, 2005, 10:00:00 pm »

Quote from: seawa on July 1, 2005, 09:20:46 pm

I have to say, he is a fine looking young man.

I'm more of a John Kruk man myself.

Lo · « **Reply #285 on:** July 2, 2005, 08:18:55 am »

Quote from: raptor24 on July 1, 2005, 06:08:44 pm

Actually this just reminded me, you owe me money anyhows I think, got me mobile phone bill from turkey this morning. I'll wager you a pint on the fourth spot though.

I really thought you were talking about me then

I take it you dont want the money for the petrol I used any more

Wholey · « **Reply #286 on:** July 2, 2005, 09:05:24 am »

*Cracks knuckles and leans back*

So both pitchers helping to contribute to shut outs last night.

This is too easy.

anon-y-mouse · « **Reply #287 on:** July 2, 2005, 12:11:51 pm »

Quote from: blurred on July 2, 2005, 12:04:16 pm

All we need is freak accidents to Byrd, Carpenter, Halladay and Smoltz and the rest of us might have a chance!

Or a bit of commish intervention.

seawa · « **Reply #288 on:** July 3, 2005, 10:28:10 pm »

Bret Boone has played his last game for the Mariners.

He was dropped today, now the M's have 10 days to trade him or release him outright. Not a huge shock, given the way he's been hitting this season, but still sad to see it end like this.

He was such a huge part of the unforgettable 2001 season.

Hopefully he will end up with a contending team and turn things around.
Could be going to the Padres?

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #289 on:** July 3, 2005, 10:36:55 pm »

Liz, I don't know what's going on out there but you guys paid a small fortune for Beltre. I know the season's only half over but 8 HR'S and 38 RBI's is brutal considering the money shelled out for this guy. Somebody ought to kick this guy in his ass. You're elected.

seawa · « **Reply #290 on:** July 3, 2005, 10:46:22 pm »

Beltre has really struggled with the switch from NL to AL. (Not helped by the fact that the entire Seattle offense has been . . . quiet to say the least.) He seems to settling in now though - hitting around .350 I think over the last 2 weeks, and the 2 home runs yesterday. Hopefully this is the start of a big second half.

Wholey · « **Reply #291 on:** July 3, 2005, 10:55:47 pm »

Disappointed but not surprised.

For a player of Boone's caliber, his numbers have been shocking lately. Time to give some of the young 'uns a chance.

nyujvary · « **Reply #292 on:** July 3, 2005, 11:54:11 pm »

Quote from: seawa on July 3, 2005, 10:28:10 pm

Hopefully he will end up with a contending team and turn things around.
Could be going to the Padres?

I'd say a west coast team probably, but then again, the Mets would really like to add a bat like Boone's (when he is hitting) at second base, he'd be an upgrade from Matsui or Cairo thats for sure.

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #293 on:** July 4, 2005, 12:42:36 am »

I'd like to know who the genius was who scouted Matsui in Japan for the Mets. They thought they were getting the next Ozzie Smith but it all went amiss. This guy can't play shortstop and is proving just as inept at second base. Now the fans are turning on him and rightfully so.

Then again this is the same organization which gave an $80 million contract to Mo Vaughn in 1999! The guy had just sat out an entire season through injury and shows up for spring training at a svelte 280lbs! Ya gotta love it.

nyujvary · « **Reply #294 on:** July 4, 2005, 12:51:30 am »

Yea, the mets front office with steve phillips was horrendous, this guy Minaya (the new manager) definitely is an improvement. I'm interested to see what he does come the 2nd half of the season, I think he'll definitely make a move for a big player, possibly Soriano...

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #295 on:** July 4, 2005, 01:14:43 am »

Minaya is well thought of and can lure a lot of Latinos to the club who incidentally are the best baseball players without a doubt. His choice of Randolph as manager wasn't a shock but Willie wouldn't have gotten that gig if I were GM. There was a lengthy article in the paper today about how unappreciated he felt by the Yankee brass all those years. Gimme a break. The Yankees asked this guy year after year to get some managerial experience by going to the winter leagues and/or the minors but he always steadfastly refused. In other words he wasn't willing to pay his dues. He'd had a few interviews for major league managerial positions but the word is that he didn't interview very well and wasn't as prepared as he should have been. Now he gets this job not having managed a game in his life at any level of play. Some of his decision making is screwy but whaddya expect.

nyujvary · « **Reply #296 on:** July 4, 2005, 01:20:04 am »

Quote from: ALPH1217 on July 4, 2005, 01:14:43 am

Minaya is well thought of and can lure a lot of Latinos to the club who incidentally are the best baseball players without a doubt. His choice of Randolph as manager wasn't a shock but Willie wouldn't have gotten that gig if I were GM. There was a lengthy article in the paper today about how unappreciated he felt by the Yankee brass all those years. Gimme a break. The Yankees asked this guy year after year to get some managerial experience by going to the winter leagues and/or the minors but he always steadfastly refused. In other words he wasn't willing to pay his dues. He'd had a few interviews for major league managerial positions but the word is that he didn't interview very well and wasn't as prepared as he should have been. Now he gets this job not having managed a game in his life at any level of play. Some of his decision making is screwy but whaddya expect.

agree with you, he wouldn't have been my first choice either. He's far too reserved for a team like the NY Mets and not really an NL manager.

The Mets need someone like Pinella in there, that would be awesome...

seawa · « **Reply #297 on:** July 4, 2005, 05:02:39 am »

Just seen the pictures of Bret Boone in tears at the press conference

anon-y-mouse · « **Reply #298 on:** July 4, 2005, 11:20:29 am »

Well Mr Blurred, that 200 points of which you spoke is now down to 100 in less than 3 days.

I'll have a pint of vodka thanks fella.

Wholey · « **Reply #299 on:** July 5, 2005, 10:40:12 am »

I was taught by the best.

Lo · « **Reply #300 on:** July 5, 2005, 01:16:16 pm »

I'm not bottom anymore thats made my day

seawa · « **Reply #301 on:** July 5, 2005, 09:08:24 pm »

Quote from: Wholey on July 5, 2005, 10:40:12 am

I was taught by the best.

So true

Lo · « **Reply #302 on:** July 5, 2005, 10:45:06 pm »

Quote from: blurred on July 5, 2005, 01:35:32 pm

so where's the confident prediction that you'll overtake Phil within three weeks then?

I might be ditzy but even I know when I have been beaten

I'm sure you will finish above him and i'll take comfort in knowing that at least you beat him

Brigor Cheyaore · « **Reply #303 on:** July 5, 2005, 11:57:28 pm »

lo -
You're jld-kensington?

Would you be interested in a Bobby Crosby/Michael Young swap?
Crosby is hitting .325, on base percentage is .388, and slugging .538, compared to Young's .322 / .368 / .499

Lo · « **Reply #304 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:02:06 am »

Quote from: Brigor Cheyaore on July 5, 2005, 11:57:28 pm

lo -
You're jld-kensington?

Would you be interested in a Bobby Crosby/Michael Young swap?
Crosby is hitting .325, on base percentage is .388, and slugging .538, compared to Young's .322 / .368 / .499

Maybe but last time i wanted to swap a player it caused uproar

And all those numbers mean nothing to me does that mean you want one of my crap players for youe good player

Lo · « **Reply #305 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:05:14 am »

A little help here please Garreth

What is he on about

Wholey · « **Reply #306 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:13:14 am »

Lo

Whilst we're on the subject of trading.

How about Rusch for Prior?

Lo · « **Reply #307 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:17:37 am »

Now I have a feeling your all just trying to take advantage of my good nature

seawa · « **Reply #308 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:21:44 am »

Quote from: lo on July 6, 2005, 12:17:37 am

Now I have a feeling your all just trying to take advantage of my good nature

I'll look out for you lo

By the way, you should go on to your team page and move Prior off the DL and in to one of the starting pitcher positions. And you don't want to trade him for Rusch.

Wholey · « **Reply #309 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:27:33 am »

Quote from: seawa on July 6, 2005, 12:21:44 am

I'll look out for you lo

By the way, you should go on to your team page and move Prior off the DL and in to one of the starting pitcher positions. And you don't want to trade him for Rusch.

Shut it Liz.

You're still bitter about not taking Garcia.

Lo · « **Reply #310 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:28:25 am »

Quote from: seawa on July 6, 2005, 12:21:44 am

I'll look out for you lo

By the way, you should go on to your team page and move Prior off the DL and in to one of the starting pitcher positions. And you don't want to trade him for Rusch.

Hmmm whats a DL and who should i put in his place

nyujvary · « **Reply #311 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:32:59 am »

DL is disabled list... usually 15 days...

seawa · « **Reply #312 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:36:11 am »

Quote from: lo on July 6, 2005, 12:28:25 am

Hmmm whats a DL and who should i put in his place

The DL is where you put your player if he's injured and not active. Prior is back from injury now and pitching again. You don't have to put anyone else in his place as such, but I think you will need to drop one of your existing pitchers to activate him. Hope that helps

Quote from: Wholey on July 6, 2005, 12:27:33 am

Shut it Liz.

You're still bitter about not taking Garcia.

Yep, probably should have taken that one

Lo · « **Reply #313 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:40:35 am »

Quote from: seawa on July 6, 2005, 12:36:11 am

The DL is where you put your player if he's injured and not active. Prior is back from injury now and pitching again. You don't have to put anyone else in his place as such, but I think you will need to drop one of your existing pitchers to activate him. Hope that helps

It does but instead of waiting for advice i dropped a pitcher and now they are both on the DL bugger and i was doing so well to be in 11th place

Wholey · « **Reply #314 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:42:39 am »

Anyone have an idea as to what happens at the end of the season then??

Do I get a trophy or something?

anon-y-mouse · « **Reply #315 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:43:53 am »

Quote from: Wholey on July 6, 2005, 12:42:39 am

Anyone have an idea as to what happens at the end of the season then??

Do I get a trophy or something?

How about a new custom title?

Wholey · « **Reply #316 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:46:08 am »

I like the current one.

Used to piss all over Sportsdaq before I lost my intrest in it.

bryanod · « **Reply #317 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:48:17 am »

might be out of place here but will there be anyone doin an nfl one too?

sadly i missed out on this i am currently in the states and all. got to see the fri nite yankees mets game twas good fun plenty of banter as one might expect!

anon-y-mouse · « **Reply #318 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:51:27 am »

Sorry fella, can't stand American Footy, start one yourself and post the details. I'm sure you'll get a few interested persons.

Kinch · « **Reply #319 on:** July 6, 2005, 12:55:03 am »

Quote from: seawa on July 3, 2005, 10:28:10 pm

Bret Boone has played his last game for the Mariners.
He was dropped today, now the M's have 10 days to trade him or release him outright. Not a huge shock, given the way he's been hitting this season, but still sad to see it end like this. He was such a huge part of the unforgettable 2001 season.

Hopefully he will end up with a contending team and turn things around.
Could be going to the Padres?

Don't think we'll need him as Mark Loretta should be back in early August and our bench should be able to cover until then. Besides....There's no crying in Baseball

Nah, I like Bret Boone as he's a local boy and has played for us before but I'd be surprised if it happened. The only reason I could see us picking him up would be to move Loretta to 3rd because Burroughs just isn't getting the job done but we already have Geoff Blum who could start the rest of the season at third when Loretta gets back. Well, that's if Bochy takes my advice anyway.