MLB 2013 Thread

[speedracer]

Went pitching heavy in my draft today and was able to get Verlander, Cain, Weaver, and Kimbrel with my first four picks. Pretty happy with that, three elite starters and the best closer in the game.

Left my hitting a bit thin, though. The first batter I drafted was Ellsbury, who can be truly great when healthy. Red Sox fans, how do you think Ellsbury will do this year? How does he look?

Should be solid, and if anything goes wrong he's got enough money to hire his own doctors instead of the quacks the Red Sox have on the payroll.

 

[Hewson]

Yu Darvish perfect through 8.

 

[Imperor]

Yu gotta be fucking kidding me.

 

[DRay9911]

gah! so close

 

[Hewson]

Almost.

 

[Globo14]

Caught the end of that Rangers broadcast. Gotta feel bad for Yu.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I agree that the Mets are headed in the right direction....just think you're still a year or two away. You're definitely in an easier division than the Yanks, but the Nats and Braves are both, on paper at least, better squads. I guess, though, if things break right you could hang around for the other Wildcard spot.

As for the Yanks....all good things must come to an end.

Yesterday was fun. Aces mostly pitched like aces.

Oh i think they're a year away as well... I just think there are enough bad teams out there where they could certainly stay within 3-4 games of the 2nd wild card before eventually falling apart in august... much like last year, only with better hope for the future.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Well, there goes 162-0...

 

[the tourist]

So glad the season is finally going. Even though I'm sure there's no way my team will compete this season, it's still a lot of fun to watch these guys go out there!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Matt Harvey is the third pitcher in Mets history to have three 10 strikeout games in his first eleven starts. The other two are Doc Gooden and Nolan Ryan.

Things are looking up.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

What kind of statistic is that lol?

 

[bono_212]

Well, there goes 162-0...

Perfect season...ruined

 

[mikal]

I wonder if/when the Nats will give up any runs this year.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

What kind of statistic is that lol?

I mean its not WAR or anything, so really, what is it good for?

 

[LuckyNumber7]

I wonder if/when the Nats will give up any runs this year.

Relax. They're playing the Marlins.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

I mean its not WAR or anything, so really, what is it good for?

Totally the point I was making.

In other news, Ike Davis is the only player to maintain a .333 batting average in under 70 degree temperatures for noon start time games on a wet field through 6 games.

 

[PhilsFan]

I mean its not WAR or anything, so really, what is it good for?

I laughed.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

See, now that's a load of bullshit.

 

[bono_212]

Alright, back on top, baby!

 

[Globo14]

On track to 161-1!

 

[Hewson]

Absolutely NOTHING!!!

I mean its not WAR or anything, so really, what is it good for?

But what about Gwar and Uzi?

 

[Hewson]

Once a Devil Ray, always a Devil Ray

Rays apologize for mascot posing with offensive sign during game - MLB - Sporting News

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

See ya later, Felix.

 

[speedracer]

In other news, John Lackey is apparently still alive, or at least was for 4.1 innings.

 

[PhilsFan]

Twitter has declared his career over.

 

[Hewson]

How that can just be a strain is beyond me considering his reaction. I thought for certain his biceps fully detached rom his arm and caught a shuttle to the International Space Station.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I know its incredibly early, but damn do the Yankees look awful.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Where the fuck is Dick Wood?

 

[LuckyNumber7]

Three flyball outs in the 1st, three strikeouts in the second.

Fernandez is looking sharp.

 

[bono_212]

Damn, we are a force to be reckoned with.