Do we have an official MLB 2k5 thread yet?

Chizip · 03-09-2005, 12:22 PM

If not then this is it.

News for the Cardinals camp...

Rick "The Phenom" Ankiel has retired as a pitcher and will give the outfield a shot.

Craziness....

popacrobat · 03-09-2005, 01:00 PM

As of Tuesday night, Rick Ankiel was slated to be the Cardinals' starting pitcher in a "B" game against the Marlins on Wednesday morning. By 9 a.m. CT on Wednesday, rain had washed out that game and Ankiel was ready to announce he wouldn't be pitching anymore, anywhere.

Ankiel, once considered a future Cy Young Award winner, has decided to pursue a career as an outfielder, leaving the pitcher's mound behind for good. The telling wording in a release by the Cardinals was that Ankiel "has chosen to retire as a Major League pitcher." He will begin working out as an outfielder immediately.

As a rookie in 2000, Ankiel went 11-7 with a 3.50 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 175 innings as the Cardinals won the National League Central. However, he suffered severe control problems in the postseason and the 2001 season, followed by a series of elbow troubles. Ankiel finally underwent reconstructive elbow surgery in 2003 and made it back on a Major League mound in 2004.

Ankiel pitched in winter ball in Puerto Rico this past offseason. He had struggled in recent throws in Spring Training, including a difficult batting practice session where he threw three strikes out of 23 pitches.

"Turn the page, that's it," said Ankiel. "I'm happy and I'm excited. I was excited coming to the park today, knowing it was something new. Something new to focus on. It's a new challenge. It should be cool."

Ankiel has hit .207 in 87 Major League at-bats, with a .258 on-base percentage and a .310 slugging percentage. In the minors, he hit .279/.337/.558 in 165 career at-bats. He thrived as a part-time designated hitter for Johnson City of the rookie-level Appalachian League in 2001, putting up a line of .286/.364/.638 with 10 homers in 105 at-bats.

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-10-2005, 06:24 AM

should be interesting to see if he can hit the cut off man...

Hewson · 03-10-2005, 07:07 AM

I'm reminded of Hide-A-Key Matsui's throw in game 6 of the 2003 ALCS when the Sox were rallying that ended up in Ohio when I think of Rick "hit the mascot" Ankiel trying to hit the cutoff.

And STL: "Considered a future Cy Young award winner"...by who??

popacrobat · 03-10-2005, 01:11 PM

by who? by everybody when he first came into the big leagues.

11-7 with a 3.50 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 175 innings

as a rookie is extremly impressive, especially given his extremly young age at the time. he was the top left handed pitching prospect in baseball when he was in the minors.

Chizip · 03-10-2005, 01:13 PM

he DH'd today and got a hit in his first at bat

i think he could be the new babe ruth

MissVelvetDress_75 · 03-10-2005, 01:34 PM

2k5 =

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-11-2005, 06:06 AM

carlos beltran loses two balls (hehe two balls) in the sun and gets booed at mets spring training... gotta love displaced new yorkers

Hewson · 03-11-2005, 10:13 AM

After booing Beltran did they all head down to N. Miami Beach for corned beef and latkes at Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House?

Headache in a Suitcase · 03-11-2005, 11:37 AM

yes

Numb1075 · 03-11-2005, 12:57 PM

Should be interesting to see if Beltran can grow some "thick skin". If he keeps on "staring at the sun"

he might need some.

RademR · 03-11-2005, 01:48 PM

I was down in Fort Myers yesterday, caught some sun and saw the Red Sox play the Dodgers. They lost, btw, but Manny Ramirez hit one out.

Anyway, we talked to peter gammons before the game. Man, he looks sooo much older in real life. I think that man knows more about baseball history than any human being.

in u2 related news, they played "vertigo" and "all because of you" in between innings. heard a lot of "pro-u2" comments around me.

popacrobat · 04-03-2005, 06:04 PM

cards vs stros on tuesday

mlb extra inning ticket is all ordered for me

i love being able to watch practically every game. need it in connecticut rooting for the cards

Headache in a Suitcase · 04-03-2005, 07:00 PM

alex sanchez tested positive for steroids... he hit 2 homers last year...

major league baseball rigged this test so that a non star would be tested positive for steroids... getting congress of their back but not losing a big name star.

Cheers,

Oliver Stone

Headache in a Suitcase · 04-03-2005, 07:20 PM

i'll start the predictions...

American League

East
1. Yankees
2. Boston
3. Toronto
4. Baltimore
5. Tamp Bay

Central
1. Minnesota
2. White Sox
3. Detroit... bitches.
4. Cleveland
5. Kansas City

West
1. Lost Angeles Angels of Anaheim and North of San Diego yet West of Las Vegas
2. Texas
3. Seattle
4. Oakland

Wild Card- Texas

First Round...
Yankees over Texas
Angels over Twins

ALCS
Yankees over Angels

National League

East
1. Atlanta
2. Mets
3. Florida
4. Philadelphia
5. Washington

Central
1. St. Louis
2. Cubs
3. Houston
4. Pittsburgh
5. Milwaukee

West
1. Los Angeles
2. San Francisco
3. Arizona
4. San Diego
5. Colorado

Wild Card- Mets

First Round
St. Louis over Mets
LA over Atlanta

NLCS
St. Louis over LA

2005 World Series
St. Louis over Yankees.

AL MVP - Vlad
NL MVP - Poo-holes

AL Cy Young - Randy Johnson
NL Cy Young - Pedro... and his midget.

First Big Name to Test + for Steroids - David Ortiz

Jason Giambi... over/under 30 homeruns - Under

Barry Bonds... over/under 30 homeruns - Over

Samy Sosa... over/under 40 homeruns - Over

Will any of the Balco / Congressional hearing players (bonds, giambi, sosa, palmiero, schilling, thomas, etc.) test + for steroids this year? - No.

Tommy Heinson Award for Most Annoying Announcer- Michael Kay

Will Ronan Tienen fly away using his ears like he was Dumbo?- Yes.

MissVelvetDress_75 · 04-03-2005, 07:21 PM

GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

popacrobat · 04-03-2005, 08:22 PM

American League

East
yankees
red sox
orioles
drays
bjays haha bjays

Central
twinkies
tigers
indians
chisox
royals

West
angels
rangers
mariners
as

Wild Card- red sox

First Round...
yankees over angels
twins over red sox

ALCS
yankees over twins

National League

East
marlins
mets
braves
phillies
nationals

Central
cardinals
scrubs
astros
brewers
reds
pirates

West
padres
dodgers
giants
diamondbacks
rockies

wild card- cubs

First Round
cardinals over padres
marlins over cubs

NLCS
cardinals over marlins

2005 World Series
cardinals over yankees

AL MVP - vlad is too popular pick so ill pick david ortz
NL MVP - pujols

AL Cy Young - johan santana repeats
NL Cy Young - jason schmidt

First Big Name to Test + for Steroids - cliff floyd

Jason Giambi... over/under 30 homeruns - under

Barry Bonds... over/under 30 homeruns - under

Samy Sosa... over/under 40 homeruns - under

Will any of the Balco / Congressional hearing players (bonds, giambi, sosa, palmiero, schilling, thomas, etc.) test + for steroids this year? - no

Tommy Heinson Award for Most Annoying Announcer- that pyscho for brewers on FSN i forget his name but i get him via extra innings package, hes annoying but hes funny so i love him

Will Ronan Tienen fly away using his ears like he was Dumbo?- only because hes on teh juice

RademR · 04-03-2005, 08:26 PM

That's what they got Randy for

hef4u2 · 04-03-2005, 08:33 PM

GO CUBS GO CUBS GO CUBS

HEY RADEMR, WHAT'S UP?

Chizip · 04-03-2005, 08:50 PM

hi the cubs suck

03-09-2005, 12:22 PM	#1
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: gone Posts: 17,905 Local Time: 11:33 AM	Do we have an official MLB 2k5 thread yet? If not then this is it. News for the Cardinals camp... Rick "The Phenom" Ankiel has retired as a pitcher and will give the outfield a shot. Craziness.... __________________

03-09-2005, 01:00 PM	#2
popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: this house Posts: 9,866 Local Time: 01:33 PM	As of Tuesday night, Rick Ankiel was slated to be the Cardinals' starting pitcher in a "B" game against the Marlins on Wednesday morning. By 9 a.m. CT on Wednesday, rain had washed out that game and Ankiel was ready to announce he wouldn't be pitching anymore, anywhere. Ankiel, once considered a future Cy Young Award winner, has decided to pursue a career as an outfielder, leaving the pitcher's mound behind for good. The telling wording in a release by the Cardinals was that Ankiel "has chosen to retire as a Major League pitcher." He will begin working out as an outfielder immediately. As a rookie in 2000, Ankiel went 11-7 with a 3.50 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 175 innings as the Cardinals won the National League Central. However, he suffered severe control problems in the postseason and the 2001 season, followed by a series of elbow troubles. Ankiel finally underwent reconstructive elbow surgery in 2003 and made it back on a Major League mound in 2004. Ankiel pitched in winter ball in Puerto Rico this past offseason. He had struggled in recent throws in Spring Training, including a difficult batting practice session where he threw three strikes out of 23 pitches. "Turn the page, that's it," said Ankiel. "I'm happy and I'm excited. I was excited coming to the park today, knowing it was something new. Something new to focus on. It's a new challenge. It should be cool." Ankiel has hit .207 in 87 Major League at-bats, with a .258 on-base percentage and a .310 slugging percentage. In the minors, he hit .279/.337/.558 in 165 career at-bats. He thrived as a part-time designated hitter for Johnson City of the rookie-level Appalachian League in 2001, putting up a line of .286/.364/.638 with 10 homers in 105 at-bats. __________________

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Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: gone Posts: 17,905 Local Time: 11:33 AM	hi the cubs suck __________________

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03-10-2005, 06:24 AM	#3
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 66,451 Local Time: 12:33 PM	should be interesting to see if he can hit the cut off man...

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Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 31,111 Local Time: 12:33 PM	I'm reminded of Hide-A-Key Matsui's throw in game 6 of the 2003 ALCS when the Sox were rallying that ended up in Ohio when I think of Rick "hit the mascot" Ankiel trying to hit the cutoff. And STL: "Considered a future Cy Young award winner"...by who??

03-10-2005, 01:11 PM	#5
popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: this house Posts: 9,866 Local Time: 01:33 PM	by who? by everybody when he first came into the big leagues. 11-7 with a 3.50 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 175 innings as a rookie is extremly impressive, especially given his extremly young age at the time. he was the top left handed pitching prospect in baseball when he was in the minors.

03-10-2005, 01:13 PM	#6
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: gone Posts: 17,905 Local Time: 11:33 AM	he DH'd today and got a hit in his first at bat i think he could be the new babe ruth

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MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 01:33 PM	2k5 =

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Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 66,451 Local Time: 12:33 PM	carlos beltran loses two balls (hehe two balls) in the sun and gets booed at mets spring training... gotta love displaced new yorkers

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Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 31,111 Local Time: 12:33 PM	After booing Beltran did they all head down to N. Miami Beach for corned beef and latkes at Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House?

03-11-2005, 11:37 AM	#10
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 66,451 Local Time: 12:33 PM	yes

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Numb1075 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 11,382 Local Time: 12:33 PM	Should be interesting to see if Beltran can grow some "thick skin". If he keeps on "staring at the sun" he might need some.

03-11-2005, 01:48 PM	#12
RademR Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 5,281 Local Time: 01:33 PM	I was down in Fort Myers yesterday, caught some sun and saw the Red Sox play the Dodgers. They lost, btw, but Manny Ramirez hit one out. Anyway, we talked to peter gammons before the game. Man, he looks sooo much older in real life. I think that man knows more about baseball history than any human being. in u2 related news, they played "vertigo" and "all because of you" in between innings. heard a lot of "pro-u2" comments around me.

04-03-2005, 06:04 PM	#13
popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: this house Posts: 9,866 Local Time: 01:33 PM	cards vs stros on tuesday mlb extra inning ticket is all ordered for me i love being able to watch practically every game. need it in connecticut rooting for the cards

04-03-2005, 07:00 PM	#14
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 66,451 Local Time: 12:33 PM	alex sanchez tested positive for steroids... he hit 2 homers last year... major league baseball rigged this test so that a non star would be tested positive for steroids... getting congress of their back but not losing a big name star. Cheers, Oliver Stone

04-03-2005, 07:20 PM	#15
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 66,451 Local Time: 12:33 PM	i'll start the predictions... American League East 1. Yankees 2. Boston 3. Toronto 4. Baltimore 5. Tamp Bay Central 1. Minnesota 2. White Sox 3. Detroit... bitches. 4. Cleveland 5. Kansas City West 1. Lost Angeles Angels of Anaheim and North of San Diego yet West of Las Vegas 2. Texas 3. Seattle 4. Oakland Wild Card- Texas First Round... Yankees over Texas Angels over Twins ALCS Yankees over Angels National League East 1. Atlanta 2. Mets 3. Florida 4. Philadelphia 5. Washington Central 1. St. Louis 2. Cubs 3. Houston 4. Pittsburgh 5. Milwaukee West 1. Los Angeles 2. San Francisco 3. Arizona 4. San Diego 5. Colorado Wild Card- Mets First Round St. Louis over Mets LA over Atlanta NLCS St. Louis over LA 2005 World Series St. Louis over Yankees. AL MVP - Vlad NL MVP - Poo-holes AL Cy Young - Randy Johnson NL Cy Young - Pedro... and his midget. First Big Name to Test + for Steroids - David Ortiz Jason Giambi... over/under 30 homeruns - Under Barry Bonds... over/under 30 homeruns - Over Samy Sosa... over/under 40 homeruns - Over Will any of the Balco / Congressional hearing players (bonds, giambi, sosa, palmiero, schilling, thomas, etc.) test + for steroids this year? - No. Tommy Heinson Award for Most Annoying Announcer- Michael Kay Will Ronan Tienen fly away using his ears like he was Dumbo?- Yes.

04-03-2005, 07:21 PM	#16
MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 01:33 PM	GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-03-2005, 08:22 PM	#17
popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: this house Posts: 9,866 Local Time: 01:33 PM	American League East yankees red sox orioles drays bjays haha bjays Central twinkies tigers indians chisox royals West angels rangers mariners as Wild Card- red sox First Round... yankees over angels twins over red sox ALCS yankees over twins National League East marlins mets braves phillies nationals Central cardinals scrubs astros brewers reds pirates West padres dodgers giants diamondbacks rockies wild card- cubs First Round cardinals over padres marlins over cubs NLCS cardinals over marlins 2005 World Series cardinals over yankees AL MVP - vlad is too popular pick so ill pick david ortz NL MVP - pujols AL Cy Young - johan santana repeats NL Cy Young - jason schmidt First Big Name to Test + for Steroids - cliff floyd Jason Giambi... over/under 30 homeruns - under Barry Bonds... over/under 30 homeruns - under Samy Sosa... over/under 40 homeruns - under Will any of the Balco / Congressional hearing players (bonds, giambi, sosa, palmiero, schilling, thomas, etc.) test + for steroids this year? - no Tommy Heinson Award for Most Annoying Announcer- that pyscho for brewers on FSN i forget his name but i get him via extra innings package, hes annoying but hes funny so i love him Will Ronan Tienen fly away using his ears like he was Dumbo?- only because hes on teh juice

04-03-2005, 08:26 PM	#18
RademR Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 5,281 Local Time: 01:33 PM	That's what they got Randy for

04-03-2005, 08:33 PM	#19
hef4u2 Acrobat Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 312 Local Time: 05:33 PM	GO CUBS GO CUBS GO CUBS HEY RADEMR, WHAT'S UP?