The Official MERB 2010 Baseball Thread.

[Special K]

ATLANTA -- The Philadelphia Phillies never had any intention of going to the bullpen. Not with Roy Halladay on the mound.

Halladay threw a five-hitter for his first NL shutout -- getting a couple big assists from the defense -- and the Phillies blanked the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Wednesday night.

Have fun,

Jman

The man is a beast!! It does go to show you how pathetic the lineups in the NL are though compared to the AL. Not taking anything away from Halladay, he's obviously a HOF pitcher and succeeds no matter what he does but what he's doing to the NL is just silly! He may win 30 games. Lol.

 

[Joe.t]

The man is a beast!! It does go to show you how pathetic the lineups in the NL are though compared to the AL. Not taking anything away from Halladay, he's obviously a HOF pitcher and succeeds no matter what he does but what he's doing to the NL is just silly! He may win 30 games. Lol.

If I remember correctly the Sox could have had him in exchange for Daniel Bard and Clay Buchholz, too bad so sad.

 

[EagerBeaver]

The man is a beast!! It does go to show you how pathetic the lineups in the NL are though compared to the AL. Not taking anything away from Halladay, he's obviously a HOF pitcher and succeeds no matter what he does but what he's doing to the NL is just silly! He may win 30 games. Lol.

The only lineup in the NL that is better than good is the Phillies', and he obviously does not have to face it. I think Halladay could win a career high in games this year. He also has a career record against the Yankees of 16-5 with a 2.90 ERA, and that is all against extremely good Yankees lineups over the last 8-9 years.

http://www.theyankeeu.com/2009/08/discussion-roy-halladay-and-yankee-killers-6255

I would worry more about the Phillies as a World Series opponent if they had other guys like him, but I think the Phillies' entire staff after Halladay is suspect.

 

[Joe.t]

So if the red sox cut ortiz the Yanks have to pick him up immediately, and you win the bet, and if they dont i win? if so,. its a Bet... why cant some scabs fans take note instead of pussying out all the time? geez..

Hey Igna can I take half of the bet buddy ole pal, I'm in, I'm in and I'm in, if I said it once I said it a thousand times that I'm in, the ball is in your court chicken lips(Jman).

 

[Jman47]

The only lineup in the NL that is better than good is the Phillies', and he obviously does not have to face it. I think Halladay could win a career high in games this year. He also has a career record against the Yankees of 16-5 with a 2.90 ERA, and that is all against extremely good Yankees lineups over the last 8-9 years.

http://www.theyankeeu.com/2009/08/discussion-roy-halladay-and-yankee-killers-6255

I would worry more about the Phillies as a World Series opponent if they had other guys like him, but I think the Phillies' entire staff after Halladay is suspect.

I do believe in a 7 game series where Halladay would likely pitch at least 2 and probably 3 of the games the Phillies other starters could execute well enough to win at least one other game...

 

[Jman47]

Hey Igna can I take half of the bet buddy ole pal, I'm in, I'm in and I'm in, if I said it once I said it a thousand times that I'm in, the ball is in your court chicken lips(Jman).

I'm not sure? Do fucking moron®s have a clue?!

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[EagerBeaver]

I do believe in a 7 game series where Halladay would likely pitch at least 2 and probably 3 of the games the Phillies other starters could execute well enough to win at least one other game...

You mean just like last year when the Phillies had Cliff Lee who pitched the 2 best games of his life against the Yankees?

 

[Jman47]

You mean just like last year when the Phillies had Cliff Lee who pitched the 2 best games of his life against the Yankees?

No, like last year only better. LOL. Lee never saw a 3rd game.

 

[EagerBeaver]

No, like last year only better. LOL. Lee never saw a 3rd game.

I know, and Rumples had been counting on it but the series never got that far because the Yankees were running roughshod over the rest of the Phillies pitchers.

Halladay is a great pitcher but he is only 1 guy and a team is comprised of 25 guys. I have no doubt he would be very tough but as I recall the Yankees' lefthanders were also very tough on the Phillies, except for Utley, although he and Howard struck out on 6 pitches against Damaso Marte in game 6. Why don't you call Ryan Howard and ask him if he is proud of the fact that he set a major league record for strikeouts in the World Series. Why do you think that record happened, Jman?

The reason Halladay has been successful against the Yankees is that in addition to being big and talented (which a lot of guys in MLB are), he is very smart and an extreme competitor and is a max effort type of guy. At the All Star game when a lot of other guys were behaving like prima donnas and basking in the glow of media interviews, Halladay was out in the Yankees Stadium bullpen receiving tutelage from Mariano Rivera on how Mo throws his cut fastball. Halladay wants to be a great pitcher and that is why he is a great pitcher. The rest of the guys on the Phillies pitching staff do not make me quake in my boots. The Red Sox actually have a much better overall staff than Philly does.

I have listened to media interviews with Yankees players after Halladay pitched against them and to a man they say he (was) the best pitcher in the AL and toughest to face because he changes his pitching patterns, is aggressive with throwing strikes and does not run up his pitch counts. He is also a competitor and does not get rattled.

 

[Jman47]

Why don't you call Ryan Howard and ask him if he is proud of the fact that he set a major league record for strikeouts in the World Series. Why do you think that record happened, Jman?

Uhhh...because he's Ryan Howard and he strikes out...allot. The Yankees knew where the holes were in his swing (and their pitchers executed) and he failed to or could not adjust. Down side of a power lefty...was it a rhetorical question?

The reason Halladay has been successful against the Yankees is that in addition to being big and talented (which a lot of guys in MLB are), he is very smart and an extreme competitor and is a max effort type of guy. He is also a competitor and does not get rattled.

BINGO!

 

[Joe.t]

I'm not sure? Do fucking moron®s have a clue?!

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Cluck, cluck, cluck, hi my name is Jman.

 

[Jman47]

In breaking Yankee news today the dynamic April duo of Johnson and Texiera went 1 for 8 today in the Yankees 4-2 loss at Oakland. The silver lining in those numbers was the 1 hit was a HR by big Tex raising his average to .127 for the season. While the pair only managed to strikeout 1x today, Tex could not contribute defensively because genius manager Joe Giraridi gave Johnson some play at 1B. Just a guess but Johnson's stellar play at first probably contributed to the "throwing" E-4 by Robbie "what do ya know" Cano.

The losing pitcher for the Bronx Bombers was Yankees ace CC Sabathia, seen here warming up for the game.

News supplied by YSN (Yankees Sarcastic Network)

Have fun,

Jman


PS Isn't this idiotic Joe.t? It's what your BS looks like only much more creative...
Sarcasm intended...

PPS Joe.t's limo driver was seen outside the park after the game looking for him...

So predictable, pathetic and transparent...lol.

 

[Jman47]

Cluck, cluck, cluck, hi my name is Jman.

Have a great day...joey.t

Have fun,

Jman

 

[EagerBeaver]

Tex could not contribute defensively because genius manager Joe Giraridi gave Johnson some play at 1B. Just a guess but Johnson's stellar play at first probably contributed to the "throwing" E-4 by Robbie "what do ya know" Cano.

Well, it was a day game after a night game on the 3rd game of a 9 game road trip, so it was a good time to rest him. And interestingly A-Rod, Cano and Johnson hooked up on the Yankees' 1st triple play since 1968 when Mickey Mantle was playing 1st Base. Johnson is actually a very good defensive first baseman, though you get scared that he gets a nickle and dime injury if you put him out there.

Regarding Sabathia, he threw a complete game 4 hitter throwing 97 pitches. Not exactly a shameful defeat.

Regarding Teixeira and Johnson hitting near .125, it has not seriously handicapped the Yankees team, as they are 11-4, and good things can be expected once they start to hit. These are not old washed up players; they are guys in the primes of their careers who have gotten off to terrible starts. In Teixeira's case it seems to happen every year; in Johnson's he may be feeling some pressure but his OBP is still pretty good (.382!!!) for a guy with such a low batting average. And they acquired him because of his OBP. Johnson could be the 1st guy in MLB history to have a batting average under .200 and an OBP over .400.

 

[Joe.t]

Jman47 spotted having dinner with his friends, how was the corn Jman?.

Jman47

 

[Jman47]

Well, it was a day game after a night game on the 3rd game of a 9 game road trip, so it was a good time to rest him. And interestingly A-Rod, Cano and Johnson hooked up on the Yankees' 1st triple play since 1968 when Mickey Mantle was playing 1st Base. Johnson is actually a very good defensive first baseman, though you get scared that he gets a nickle and dime injury if you put him out there.

Regarding Sabathia, he threw a complete game 4 hitter throwing 97 pitches. Not exactly a shameful defeat.

Regarding Teixeira and Johnson hitting near .125, it has not seriously handicapped the Yankees team, as they are 11-4, and good things can be expected once they start to hit. These are not old washed up players; they are guys in the primes of their careers who have gotten off to terrible starts. In Teixeira's case it seems to happen every year; in Johnson's he may be feeling some pressure but his OBP is still pretty good (.382!!!) for a guy with such a low batting average. And they acquired him because of his OBP. Johnson could be the 1st guy in MLB history to have a batting average under .200 and an OBP over .400.

Hello Beav,

All valid and the fact is they are winning games. I didn't know about the triple play, I am sure I'll catch it later on BB Tonight...I love when they happen no matter who turns them. Your theory about the duo is correct...assuming the rest of the team stays hot...big assumption.

Anyway I am sure you are intelligent enough to recognize the reason for the stupidity and based on my history know it is not typical.

Let's keep having fun,

Jman

 

[Jman47]

Jman47 spotted having dinner with his friends, how was the corn Jman?.

http://www.spraguephoto.com/stock/images/Honduras/hn04-137%20Honduras%20Pig%20and%20chickens%20eating%20corn%20together%20Banadero%20near%20Danli.jpg

Might be funny if you had the intelligence to load the pic or even the link correctly.
Sure hope it wasn't an insult tho...mods may not like that...

Have fun,

Jman

 

[EagerBeaver]

Yankees Turn First Triple Play In 42 Years!

The video of the Yankees triple play today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAx6KgqNWDo

 

[Jman47]

Nicely turned...tailor made ground ball and it was even hit by the catcher...although Suzuki is a faster catcher...lol

 

[EagerBeaver]

Nicely turned...tailor made ground ball and it was even hit by the catcher...although Suzuki is a faster catcher...lol

2 things made that play,

(1) A-Rod throwing with mustard off balance and flat footed after stepping on 3rd;
(2) Cano has a rocket arm on relay throws and his release was also quick and flawless.

Just beating Suzuki who as you pointed out is a catcher, but certainly far from the most slow footed one, and he would easily defeat Posada in a 40 yard dash, lol.