2011 MLB Season Thread

[Flickered Flame]

First big named player traded tonight. The Brewers have picked up Frankie Rodriguez from the Mets.

[GirlySports]

That's a strange one.. is he going to set up Axford?

[habernac]

Mistrial in the Roger Clemens case

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/67...lares-mistrial

[troutman]

Originally Posted by habernac

Mistrial in the Roger Clemens case

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/67...lares-mistrial

"Mr. Clemens has to get a fair trial," Walton said. "In my view, he can't get it now."

Clemens did not comment but accepted hugs from a couple of court workers, shook hands with the security guards

[GirlySports]

And you thought the Jays had bullpen trouble

Cubs takes a 2 run lead into the 9th

- C. Marmol relieved S. Marshall
- M. Stanton walked
- M. Cameron walked, M. Stanton to second
- J. Buck walked, M. Stanton to third, M. Cameron to second
- D. Wise ran for J. Buck
- G. Dobbs hit for E. Mujica
- G. Dobbs doubled to right, M. Stanton, M. Cameron and D. Wise scored
- B. Hayes ran for G. Dobbs
- E. Bonifacio walked
- K. Wood relieved C. Marmol
- O. Infante walked, B. Hayes to third, E. Bonifacio to second
- G. Sanchez hit sacrifice fly to left, B. Hayes scored, E. Bonifacio to third
- H. Ramirez singled to shallow right, E. Bonifacio scored, O. Infante to second
- J. Russell relieved K. Wood
- L. Morrison grounded out to first, O. Infante to third, H. Ramirez to second
- M. Stanton intentionally walked
- M. Cameron singled to shallow left, O. Infante scored, H. Ramirez to third, M. Stanton to second, H. Ramirez out at home

6 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

That was the best HR Derby since HR Derbys. 11 home runs in the final round and lost by a mile.

Just got back from vacation early this morning, we were at the Derby. You're right, it was absolutely crazy, that place was going nuts!

The only big letdown for me was we were in left field, about 25 rows up, right in HR alley for righties. Brought the glove, was expecting to be battling with fans for dingers all game. I can't believe after the 1st round it was nothing but lefties remaining, haha like what are the odds in that?? Our whole section was so shocked/dejected, you could see it in everyone's body language. All the righties really crapped the bed in that thing.

Still an unbelieveable time though, can't believe Gonzales lost after 11 dingers, that was so crazy.

[CofR]

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

And you thought the Jays had bullpen trouble

The Cubs bullpen look like they're trying to blow a 2 run lead in the ninth again today. They've already allowed one run, 2-1 Cubs with two outs right now.

[Sylvanfan]

Pittsburgh moves into a tie for the lead in the NL Central. It's one of the easiest Divisions in Baseball, but I don't think anyone was expecting this.

I picked up Jeff Karstens as an injury replacement in my fantasy Baseball league, and he's racked up wins in 4 straight starts and 5 in the 7 games I've had him, I was hoping to get 2 games from him, now I think I'll be riding this wave as long as I can.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by CofR

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The Cubs bullpen look like they're trying to blow a 2 run lead in the ninth again today. They've already allowed one run, 2-1 Cubs with two outs right now.

On the plus side, they have Reed Johnson!

[troutman]

I swear I heard Dick Enberg say "praise Jesus" when the Padres hit a homerun tonight.

Zito needs to retire.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by troutman

I swear I heard Dick Enberg say "praise Jesus" when the Padres hit a homerun tonight.

Zito needs to retire.

http://kylestack.com/2010/03/06/the-...ou-didnt-know/

Granted this was before the 2010 season so they've already served one of those years and this would be year two...but.

If you’re a Giants fan, sit down: Barry Zito still has four guaranteed years left at $76M — and that’s before you get to his $18M club option in 2014 that has a $7M buyout. The option vests with 200 IP in 2013 or 400 IP in 2012-13 or 600 IP in 2011-13.

So I don't think thats happening we're looking at 9 more million this year, 38 the two years after and than the 7 million dollar buy out. As the agents say...he's got 54 million reasons to keep playing.

[Flickered Flame]

Top of the 16th right now in Tampa. Rays vs Red Sox. Each team has just 3 hits a piece. TSN2 if you want to watch the snooze fest.

[Flickered Flame]

Finally a run by Boston in the top of the 16th. 1-0 Sox.

[GirlySports]

The Pirates are buyers as we approach the trade deadline.

Wait, what?

[Flickered Flame]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

The Pirates are buyers as we approach the trade deadline.

Wait, what?

Amazing isn't it. They have had serious discussion with Beane and the A's regarding an OFer and possibly a reliever or 2.

[dustyanddaflames]

Originally Posted by Flickered Flame

Amazing isn't it. They have had serious discussion with Beane and the A's regarding an OFer and possibly a reliever or 2.

I could see Willingham, Matsui, Dejesus, Balfour or Fuentes all being part of a package going to Pittsburgh - the outfielder part really is confusing to me, as the Pirates have Mccutchen, Tabata (who is rehabbing in AA right now), and Alex Presley who has been tearing it up since replacing Tabata. I guess they'd serve as bench/role players. Interesting, but I am loving the Pirates becoming relevant again. Been too long for that fan base.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

How about that complete game 2-hitter by CJ Wilson, where he didn't give up an earned run yet LOST 1-0

[GirlySports]

Hall of Fame induction ceremony is on now.

It's amazing that when they introduce the returning Hall of Famers, there isn't a single one that would make us say "hmmmm, he doesn't belong". Baseball Hall of Fame is really reserved only for the most deserving.

[Machiavelli]

Alomar's speech was so touching. I started tearing up when he talked about his parents.

[socalwingfan]

Still a little early but Carsten Charles Sabathia is perfect after 6 against the Mariners