The MLB '09 Thread: Predictions, Opening Day and all that crap.

[Dalton]

The former. I speak from experience when I say that having horns is not a bathroom issue.

Uh-oh.

You're an asshole. There is now gin on my keyboard.

 

[speedracer]

I forgot to post this easier, but why on earth did Girardi throw Hughes out for one batter in the 8th with 2 out and then pull him? Why not just throw Rivera out there for 4 outs? Not that I'm complaining or anything.

 

[No spoken words]

I forgot to post this easier, but why on earth did Girardi throw Hughes out for one batter in the 8th with 2 out and then pull him? If you know you only want him for one out, why not just throw Rivera out there for 4 outs? Not that I'm complaining or anything.

Great question. Rivera was coming in regardless of whether they took a lead or stayed tied. Rivera has had a few 4-out saves lately so maybe he was just trying to avoid another.

Man, every fucking guy in the Sox pen throws 95 mph.

David Ortiz grounds out to the right side of the infield a lot.

 

[No spoken words]

Robinson Cano is one of the only 2nd basemen I've ever seen that is better going to his right than his left.

 

[speedracer]

Has Sabathia shown any imperfections in his pitching performance this afternoon, such as hits, walks or errors? I haven't been paying attention.

 

[No spoken words]

Has Sabathia shown any imperfections in his pitching performance this afternoon, such as hits, walks or errors? I haven't been paying attention.

Sabathia has not demonstrated any imperfections thus far.

 

[Dalton]

Carl Pavano owns the Tigers like any man with a .50 piece and a disregard for hygiene owns Lance's mom.

 

[phillyfan26]

If it wasn't for Charlie Weis, I'd be convinced Joe West was Satan.

 

[phillyfan26]

Ed Rapuano is ruining this game for the Phils. Josh Johnson's getting the largest strike zone I've ever seen. Ryan Howard, who is a pretty chill dude, just screamed "GODDAMN IT, that's NOT a fucking strike!" at him. I mean, he's getting six inches on the outside part of the plate. That's not a strike in Little League.

 

[phillyfan26]

This is fucking unreal. He just tossed Victorino for arguing balls and strikes. Victorino is playing center. Rapuano is the home plate ump. Victorino is fucking 350 feet away.

 

[Hewson]

This feels eerily 2006, at least its not a 5 game series.
When does football start?

 

[phanan]

30 straight innings without a run.

Doesn't matter if it's only 4 games this time; it's worse.

Preseason this Thursday.

 

[speedracer]

Uh, you guys realize that at worst we're tied for the WC lead after tonight, right?

 

[No spoken words]

I was going to post something similar, Speedracer, but the last thing I want to do is start consoling you Sox fans.

But, yeah, you're tied for the WC at worst and who the fuck knows what can happen between now and the end of September.

 

[phillyfan26]

You'd think this was a Bill Simmons podcast with all the Sox-Yanks talk.

 

[speedracer]

You'd think this was a Bill Simmons podcast with all the Sox-Yanks talk.

Oh, now that's a low blow.

 

[No spoken words]

Ignore him, he's still bitter because of Rapuano.

Rightfully so, at least on the ejection, but still.

 

[phillyfan26]

C'mon, you liked that a little bit.

 

[Sicy]