The Official 2012 Major League Baseball Thread

[Jman47]

Sometimes a guy just needs a change of scenery to get back in form. Kevin Youkilis was not playing well at all for Boston prior to the trade.

You hit the nail on the headjohnhenrygault...Kevin was not playing well and had not for over a year. Sometimes the change of scenery and a new attitude is all it takes...and it was time.
All the best to Youk in his new digs! Yankee fans will have to find someone new to hate...:lol::lol:.

 

[Jman47]

Big Poppy only has 400 career HR's in his 15 and 1/2 year career? That's an average of a little less than 26 per year.

Gee, I thought he was a Home Run hitter?

:noidea:

You may want to review the stats a little closer...in his first 3 years he was not a starter and appeared in only about 100 games in those 3 years. You know damn well he really was not discovered until he came to Boston...

BTW...how about those sorry assed last place Phillies!?! :lol::help:

 

[Doc Holliday]

Kevin was not playing well and had not for over a year. Sometimes the change of scenery and a new attitude is all it takes...and it was time.

I wholeheartedly agree with you. No one can blame Youk (or any other Red Sox player) for having a crappy attitude playing @Fenway Park & especially with that organization. Just ask Tito, Bill Buckner, Roger Clemens, Mo Vaugh & Nomar Garciapara how it felt to be driven out of Boston after everything they did for the organization & the fans. I'm shocked that David Ortiz changed his mind & agreed to come back for another year after his outbursts to the media (in regards to how crappy things were in Boston) during the off-season.

 

[Jman47]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. No one can blame Youk (or any other Red Sox player) for having a crappy attitude playing @Fenway Park & especially with that organization. Just ask Tito, Bill Buckner, Roger Clemens, Mo Vaugh & Nomar Garciapara how it felt to be driven out of Boston after everything they did for the organization & the fans. I'm shocked that David Ortiz changed his mind & agreed to come back for another year after his outbursts to the media (in regards to how crappy things were in Boston) during the off-season.

You once again are letting your baseball genius show through ...he was in the last year of a contract, playing like shit and unhappy with his playing time. It was time for a change.
Why the rest of that post?! Ah yes, baiting to solicit a reaction, a holliday specialty...

As for the rest of your baiting little rant...I understand how you have that losers mentality, being a Toronto fan and all ... after all, it is all you Jays / Leafs fans know - LOSING!.
But I hope you feel better now.
Me, I am going ot go back and enjoy watching the Pawsox beat up on the Yankees some more...how sweet is...even if for a moment.

Have FUN!

 

[daydreamer41]

You may want to review the stats a little closer...in his first 3 years he was not a starter and appeared in only about 100 games in those 3 years. You know damn well he really was not discovered until he came to Boston...

BTW...how about those sorry assed last place Phillies!?! :lol::help:

Ortiz was discovered in Boston? Where did he they discover Big Poppie? In a Fenway men's room?

I know the Phillies are in last place. I don't really care. My first 2 favorite teams (Yankees being my second favorite team) are in First place in their division. I'm not going to tell you my favorite team, jman, but they are doing mighty well. Better than your favorite team. :lol: :thumb:

 

[lgna69xxx]

Jman, I agree with you that Ortiz has had a good career, and true he was not discovered, MUCH, until he came to boston, but his hr production skyrocketed in his first five years there, so much so that he will forevah have a ASTERIK next to his name, especially after reports came out about his involvement with PED's. Calm down, no need to be all pissy and sarcastic when others post their views on a subject, Double D has as much right to voice his opinion as you or I. Lets class this place up a bit, afterall this is NOT the free for all thread, ok ok bud? :thumb:

You may want to review the stats a little closer...in his first 3 years he was not a starter and appeared in only about 100 games in those 3 years. You know damn well he really was not discovered until he came to Boston...

BTW...how about those sorry assed last place Phillies!?! :lol::help:

 

[Doc Holliday]

You once again are letting your baseball genius show through ...he was in the last year of a contract, playing like shit and unhappy with his playing time. It was time for a change.
Why the rest of that post?! Ah yes, baiting to solicit a reaction, a holliday specialty...!

You're never happy, it seems. I compliment you & even agree with you, yet you chose to see the glass as being half-empty instead of being half-full again & berate me for actually agreeing with you. I don't get it!

On another note, here is what i just read concerning one of Boston's finest athletes over the past decade:

"With his clutch hitting and strong play at third base, Youkilis has quickly become a fan favourite in his first homestand with his new club. He has a go-ahead RBI in five games for the White Sox while hearing the familiar “Yooouk” salute from the crowd that was once a fixture at Fenway Park."

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...-white-sox-blank-reeling-jays/article4398124/

 

[Jman47]

Jman, I agree with you that Ortiz has had a good career, and true he was not discovered, MUCH, until he came to boston, but his hr production skyrocketed in his first five years there, so much so that he will forevah have a ASTERIK next to his name, especially after reports came out about his involvement with PED's. Calm down, no need to be all pissy and sarcastic when others post their views on a subject, Double D has as much right to voice his opinion as you or I. Lets class this place up a bit, afterall this is NOT the free for all thread, ok ok bud? :thumb:

Umm...you may want to look at all of those years before you make another statement that just makes you look, well silly. And really, you want to start a PED discussion?! Really!? The guy who loves the empire built on PEDs?! Do tell to what do we owe the resurgence of Andru Jones and Eric Chavez...2 down and out has beens that suddenly can launch HR's? Must be PED's...right? Maybe A-Rod* & Jeter shared their "fountain of youth"...Hmmm.
And what about the sudden power found by one Jose Bautista* after a very humble and lack luster homerun start?
If your theory holds water...then it holds water for all bud...

That was the worst Kuroda has pitched this year, but fortunately the Red Sox pitching is a steaming pile of shit. Beckett was hammered, Andrew Miller is useless against any team that knows how to work pitch counts, and Vicente Padilla plain sucks donkey balls. The Red Sox are 10th in the AL in pitching, even though their star shit-sucker, John Lackey, is now confined to sucking only in the nightmares of Red Sox fans still wondering what happened at the end of last year.

Red Sox staff ERA of 4.11 this year is only slightly better than last year's 4.20 horrorfest.

Iggy...Couldn't agree more "bud"...what about the class in this post? Do tell, how is "sorry assed last place Phillies" any less classy than "a steaming pile of shit" and "sucks donkey balls"?!? Missed your post to EB...? Double standards...as usual..."bud"?

Great to see the Pawsox beat up on the $200M men wasn't it?:lol:

BTW, Russell Martin sure sucks donkey balls now that he is off the PED's, doesn't he!

Ortiz was discovered in Boston? Where did he they discover Big Poppie? In a Fenway men's room?

I know the Phillies are in last place. I don't really care. My first 2 favorite teams (Yankees being my second favorite team) are in First place in their division. I'm not going to tell you my favorite team, jman, but they are doing mighty well. Better than your favorite team. :lol: :thumb:

More Yankee fan class iggy!? Don't forget to post to dd41...:eyebrows:.

A third team now dd41?! I always remember you chanting Phillies and Yankees...now that the "other team" is doing well you have a third...well enjoy!
But...the mere fact that you won't announce it leads me to believe it is a team in flux...lol!

You're never happy, it seems. I compliment you & even agree with you, yet you chose to see the glass as being half-empty instead of being half-full again & berate me for actually agreeing with you. I don't get it!

On another note, here is what i just read concerning one of Boston's finest athletes over the past decade:

"With his clutch hitting and strong play at third base, Youkilis has quickly become a fan favourite in his first homestand with his new club. He has a go-ahead RBI in five games for the White Sox while hearing the familiar “Yooouk” salute from the crowd that was once a fixture at Fenway Park."

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...-white-sox-blank-reeling-jays/article4398124/

Doc you agreed to set up a knock down rant...now please stop wasting my time.
How about those sad sack last place Jays? We are seeing exactly how thin their farm system is...lost a few guys to the DL and cannot win a game. The Red Sox on the other hand are on their 3rd and 4th string of OF and are still in it...Great to have talent. And how about that #77!

Well at least Toronto has that .240 power slugger Jose going to the All Star game.

 

[lgna69xxx]

Why you ask? Simple answer chief. Daydreamer, Doc and Eb also talk real baseball talk and every post of theirs is not full of anger and borderline hate towards their fellow posters. I am not the only one who has noticed this. Be happy my man, come to our fair city and relax and have a cold one while sitting at a terrace on a hot summer night, it will do you good. :thumb:

Your now comparing of the red sox to their minor league team is hilarious! Your basically admitting your minor league system is bad and comparing your team as still "in it" and the Blue Jays not still "in it" while only ONE GAME separates them is even more so and if the Jays hang on to the win today and the Yanks beat up the red sox again tonight, guess what? Your TIED with the "not still in it" Jays. Hahah, your funny, thanks, I needed that!

Not sure why the hate for Bautista, the guy is a force, got off to a horrible start to the season but has since been on fire and hitting home runs and driving in guys like few in the game can. Another big hit today to drive in his 65th of the season with still half a season to go. Imagine if he did not get off to that start. The guy is a great player all around, certainley better than Carl Crawford, then again, who isnt these days lol.

PS. Youkilis is 2 for 3 so far today. Truth be told, I am glad he was traded out of the AL East. Hope he continues to help the WHITE sox get to the playoffs.

Iggy...Couldn't agree more "bud"...what about the class in this post? Do tell, how is "sorry assed last place Phillies"[/B/

BTW, Russell Martin sure sucks donkey balls now that he is off the PED's, doesn't he!

A third team now dd41?! I always remember you chanting Phillies and Yankees...now that the "other team" is doing well you have a third...well enjoy!
But...the mere fact that you won't announce it leads me to believe it is a team in flux...lol!


Doc you agreed to set up a knock down rant...now please stop wasting my time.
How about those sad sack last place Jays? We are seeing exactly how thin their farm system is...lost a few guys to the DL and cannot win a game. The Red Sox on the other hand are on their 3rd and 4th string of OF and are still in it...Great to have talent. And how about that #77!

Well at least Toronto has that .240 power slugger Jose going to the All Star game.

 

[Joe.t]

Umm...you may want to look at all of those years before you make another statement that just makes you look, well silly. And really, you want to start a PED discussion?! Really!? The guy who loves the empire built on PEDs?! Do tell to what do we owe the resurgence of Andru Jones and Eric Chavez...2 down and out has beens that suddenly can launch HR's? Must be PED's...right? Maybe A-Rod* & Jeter shared their "fountain of youth"...Hmmm.
And what about the sudden power found by one Jose Bautista* after a very humble and lack luster homerun start?
If your theory holds water...then it holds water for all bud...




Iggy...Couldn't agree more "bud"...what about the class in this post? Do tell, how is "sorry assed last place Phillies" any less classy than "a steaming pile of shit" and "sucks donkey balls"?!? Missed your post to EB...? Double standards...as usual..."bud"?

Great to see the Pawsox beat up on the $200M men wasn't it?:lol:

BTW, Russell Martin sure sucks donkey balls now that he is off the PED's, doesn't he!



More Yankee fan class iggy!? Don't forget to post to dd41...:eyebrows:.

A third team now dd41?! I always remember you chanting Phillies and Yankees...now that the "other team" is doing well you have a third...well enjoy!
But...the mere fact that you won't announce it leads me to believe it is a team in flux...lol!



Doc you agreed to set up a knock down rant...now please stop wasting my time.
How about those sad sack last place Jays? We are seeing exactly how thin their farm system is...lost a few guys to the DL and cannot win a game. The Red Sox on the other hand are on their 3rd and 4th string of OF and are still in it...Great to have talent. And how about that #77!

Well at least Toronto has that .240 power slugger Jose going to the All Star game.

Huh?, still in what?, I gotta give it to you Red Sox fans, delusional until the end, rumpleforskin would be damn proud of you.

Have fun.:thumb:

 

[Jman47]

Huh?, still in what?, I gotta give it to you Red Sox fans, delusional until the end, rumpleforskin would be damn proud of you.

Have fun.:thumb:

Jeter sure looked sharp on that pop up...didn't he...:thumb:.

Having fun, oh yes...remember .t ... I had no expectations for the '12 Sox...so anything they do will exceed my expectations...and to see their 3rd and 4th stringers hanging with the big bad bronx bombers...just makes me smile....

BTW...how about those Buccos!!!

Having FUN :wave:!

 

[Jman47]

Why you ask? Simple answer chief. Daydreamer, Doc and Eb also talk real baseball talk and every post of theirs is not full of anger and borderline hate towards their fellow posters. I am not the only one who has noticed this. Be happy my man, come to our fair city and relax and have a cold one while sitting at a terrace on a hot summer night, it will do you good. :thumb:

Your now comparing of the red sox to their minor league team is hilarious! Your basically admitting your minor league system is bad and comparing your team as still "in it" and the Blue Jays not still "in it" while only ONE GAME separates them is even more so and if the Jays hang on to the win today and the Yanks beat up the red sox again tonight, guess what? Your TIED with the "not still in it" Jays. Hahah, your funny, thanks, I needed that!

Not sure why the hate for Bautista, the guy is a force, got off to a horrible start to the season but has since been on fire and hitting home runs and driving in guys like few in the game can. Another big hit today to drive in his 65th of the season with still half a season to go. Imagine if he did not get off to that start. The guy is a great player all around, certainley better than Carl Crawford, then again, who isnt these days lol.

PS. Youkilis is 2 for 3 so far today. Truth be told, I am glad he was traded out of the AL East. Hope he continues to help the WHITE sox get to the playoffs.

Why do you persistently "twist" everything I write? Why do you insist on being a soothsayer and reading things into my posts? Why is it when the dynamic trio does it it is locker room antics and boys being boys, yet when a none card carrying member dooes it it is something else? WHO ARE YOU...THE KANGAROO COURT JUDGE OF MERB? Now I remember why I stopped replying to you.

Frankly, I think Bautista sucks, can't hit for average...I do get my opinion. And who mentioned Carl Crawford...? Spewing hate are you? How do you like it?

And I thought "quoting" out of context was against the rules?????????
You should get a little vaca...:eyebrows:...

Ahhh Jeter looking great on a ground ball now...:lol::lol::lol:.

HAVE FUN!

 

[lgna69xxx]

Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre you didnt.

I mean why would anyone have expectations for a team 4th in all of baseball in payroll with over $146 mil on the books have any :noidea:

I had no expectations for the '12 Sox...so anything they do will exceed my expectations

 

[Joe.t]

Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre you didnt.

I mean why would anyone have expectations for a team 4th in all of baseball in payroll with over $146 mil on the books have any :noidea:

Ouch!!! and OWNED!!!.:thumb:

BTW - Is it me or does Johnny Lester look washed up, me thinks that he could be on another team next year(part of the house cleaning that is expected for the team with the "Toxic" clubhouse.

 

[lgna69xxx]

About as good as sweeney just looked on that ball to deep center off Arod.

Ahhh Jeter looking great on a ground ball now...:lol:

HAVE FUN!

 

[lgna69xxx]

Actually there is talk he could be shipped out after the allstar break while he still has some trade value left. If the red sox are still 10 or more games out by the trade deadline, i could possibly see that happening.

Ouch!!! and OWNED!!!.:thumb:

BTW - Is it me or does Johnny Lester look washed up, me thinks that he could be on another team next year(part of the house cleaning that is expected for the team with the "Toxic" clubhouse.

 

[Joe.t]

Update-

Looks like the Red Sox have thrown in the towel for tonight, Atchison is in the game.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Youkilis is 2 for 3 so far today. Truth be told, I am glad he was traded out of the AL East. Hope he continues to help the WHITE sox get to the playoffs.

Iggy, i was watching Kevin Youkilis play today & do you know who he reminds me of? An older Brett Lawrie!

Youkilis has been there barely 2 weeks & he's already the heart n' soul of that team. I'm very surprised to say this, but Youk has slowly become one of my favorite baseball players. Even though the Red Sox are not my favorite team, they're interesting to watch because of Youkilis. He's had a great influence on the ball team & i'm actually pulling for him! :thumb:

How could the Red Sox have let this great fan-favorite & team leader go?? What a huge mistake!!!!

 

[Doc Holliday]

BTW - Is it me or does Johnny Lester look washed up, me thinks that he could be on another team next year(part of the house cleaning that is expected for the team with the "Toxic" clubhouse.

The problem with Jon Lester is that he's fat & out of shape. I guess Bobby Jenks' presence on the ball team & all the fried chicken and beer that was around over the past couple of years haven't served Lester any good.

Time to hit the gym & start to shed some of that fat, Johnny boy! :help:

 

[Doc Holliday]

Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre you didnt.

I mean why would anyone have expectations for a team 4th in all of baseball in payroll with over $146 mil on the books have any :noidea:

Hey Iggy, don't be too hard on your buddy the JMAN. He's actually made a joke that was funny for once. :lol: