The Super Terrific MLB Thread - Part 3

[MrPryck2U]

Damn, I'm so mad at the Mariners right now. Their job is to beat the Angels and they didn't come through. I don't really want to see the Yankees play the Angels in the Division Series when they capture the wildcard spot. Like I said before, I'd rather see the Mariners win the division and have the Angels fall completely out of the race. We've got a month to go, so maybe that can still happen.

Then of course, when it comes to Yanks/BoSox, a victory over the Sox is always sweet. Especially at The Stadium.

As for the Moose situation, Joe Torre really had no choice. This reminds me of when David Cone had that 4-14 year with the Yanks back in 2000. Hey, at least Moose had a decent first half of the season. They'll probably send him to the bullpen.

 

[phillyfan26]

Damn, I'm so mad at the Mariners right now. Their job is to beat the Angels and they didn't come through. I don't really want to see the Yankees play the Angels in the Division Series when they capture the wildcard spot. Like I said before, I'd rather see the Mariners win the division and have the Angels fall completely out of the race. We've got a month to go, so maybe that can still happen.

Cause there's no way the Mariners actually want to win themselves.

 

[corianderstem]

The way they played the last two games, I'm not convinced they want to win.

 

[SeattleVertigo]

That's the worst kind of day -- Red Sox and M's lose, Yankees and Angels win. Karma has to turn around today, right? At least that's what I'm telling myself.

Can't hold on to a 5-0 1st inning lead. <disgust>

If the M's do make the playoffs, I hope they get to avoid the Angels -- they own us this year!

 

[phanan]

when it comes to Yanks/BoSox, a victory over the Sox is always sweet. Especially at The Stadium.

It was the most obvious of the three games for them to win, with Pettite being their best pitcher.

So now they are 7 back. I'm glad you enjoyed the victory.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

If he hadn't gotten hurt, it wouldn't even be close you know. He would have been the NL MVP for sure.

in the running, yes... for sure? not quite...

as it stands right now matt holliday should probably be the NL MVP, but there are a number of candidates, including howard, pujols, reyes, ramirez and fielder... but it'll probably come down to holliday, utley and david wright.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Damn, I'm so mad at the Mariners right now. Their job is to beat the Angels and they didn't come through. I don't really want to see the Yankees play the Angels in the Division Series when they capture the wildcard spot. Like I said before, I'd rather see the Mariners win the division and have the Angels fall completely out of the race. We've got a month to go, so maybe that can still happen.

and maybe the yankees won't make the playoffs, which is more likely than the angels falling completely out of the playoffs.

 

[zumanity42]

Dear Boston Redsox,

I understand how once in a while you can't help but take pity on someone who doesn't deserve it.

It is very charitable to give away something that is rightfully yours to those less fortunate.

I don't condone it, but I understand it.

Don't let it happen again...

Thanks in advance,

Zumanity

 

[MrPryck2U]

I think the focus is more on the wildcard although the division would be nice. The Yanks' poor first half and the BoSox' great first half has made the wildcard the Yanks' realistic chance for the postseason. What sucks though is that if the Angels win the AL West, (a strong possibility) the Yanks would have to face the Angels in the LDS.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

the yankees would need another all time colapse from the red sox in order to win the division, while at the same time playing lights out ball for the rest of the season.

ain't happening.

 

[phillyfan26]

If the Phillies win tonight or tomorrow, my faith remains.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i really think they need to sweep the mets in order to stay alive for the division... even if they win 3 of 4, they'd still be 4 games outs.

 

[phillyfan26]

Yeah, but at least the wild card isn't terribly out of hand with 3 out of 4.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

true that

 

[SeattleVertigo]

I think the Mariners picked the wrong week to go on vacation. Down 3-1 already, middle of the 4th. Outhit 9 to 1. C'mon, Wake Up!

 

[corianderstem]

Ugh. All I can do now is leave work early to avoid the ballgame traffic.

 

[SeattleVertigo]

C'mon Mariners, you can do it! You can score six in the bottom of the ninth!

Eeeeehhhh.....Let's go Red Sox! Keep us a lead in the wild card race!

 

[corianderstem]

Gah ... the losing ... the sweeping! It burns .... IT BURNS!!!!!

 

[SeattleVertigo]

This shall be known as one of the legendary massacres in Seattle sports history. Damn!

And it's not going to get easier soon, going on the road against all those contenders.

Ah well, this is an up and down team. They'll probably start winning a bunch in a row here pretty soon.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

seattle has a sports history?

 

[SeattleVertigo]

I shall thoroughly enjoy watching the Red Sox crush your Mets in the World Series, Wise Ass!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

giving up on the M's so easy?

maybe the Pilots will get it done this year

 

[SeattleVertigo]

giving up on the M's so easy?

maybe the Pilots will get it done this year

The Red Sox are my childhood team! Love 'em. But now I live in Seattle. I'll root for Seattle against the Red Sox this year, but won't be disappointed if the Sox win it all, that's for sure!

 

[corianderstem]

seattle has a sports history?

Ha! Well ... the Seahawks always have a loud stadium full of loud fans. And baseball post-1995.

And hey! The Mariners were the other team playing whatever-team-Reggie-Jackson-was-on-at-the-time-in-California at the end of the first Naked Gun movie.

That counts, right? Right????

Oh well. I tried.

 

[Hewson]

seattle has a sports history?

I think it was called 1979.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i think mookie blaylock is the only good sports related item to come out of seattle

 

[randhail]

Shawn Kemp and his family isn't a good story?

 

[phillyfan26]

I'm waiting for Jamie Moyer to have his Chet Steadman start so we can call it a career for him.

 

[corianderstem]

I was so sad when Jamie Moyer left. They still show his commercials here, but the Mariners logo has been digitally removed from his jersey and hat.

 

[phillyfan26]

He had a great commercial here with Chase Utley. Utley's signing autographs and Moyer walks up with an Utley picture and says, "It's for my wife. She thinks your 'cool.'" Utley, with a bit of interest, says, "Really? Maybe I can come over for dinner sometime." And Moyer angrily goes, "Are you kidding me? No way: just sign the picture."