BASEBALL!

Dominique · 10-22-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kobi

Yellowband, the Sox saga continues in the media. Same stories, same players, same quotes, different writers.....can't believe they keep printing the same stuff over and over. Then again, I couldnt believe all the press Patriots QB Tom Brady got last year for growing his hair long.

They have stopped talking about the redsox [here] and have gone back to questioning the intergrity of the Pirate owners.

First, some Good news. Micheal Mchenry has been retained! I'm so happy.
The pirates will not pick up Catchers Ryan Doumit or Chris Snyders options,
Or Paul Malholm (Pitcher). Those three are worth 19 million next year. Suddenly our low payroll got alot lower. Makes me wonder if Micheal is going to get a million.

We have a catcher in the minors, Jason Jaramillo, who is ready to come up. The only reason he didn't get the call when Ryan broke his ankle (and the sox gave us Micheal) was JJ had a fractured jaw. So we are set at catcher. That frees up alot of cash. I say keep moving. I can't help but remember how many games we won with HUNGRY minor league players, while our veterans were out with injuries. The tale of two teams.

The sports people seem to think the warmer climate in Texas will bring on the hitting. I'm ready!

Kobi · 10-22-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

They have stopped talking about the redsox [here] and have gone back to questioning the intergrity of the Pirate owners.

First, some Good news. Micheal Mchenry has been retained! I'm so happy.
The pirates will not pick up Catchers Ryan Doumit or Chris Snyders options,
Or Paul Malholm (Pitcher). Those three are worth 19 million next year. Suddenly our low payroll got alot lower. Makes me wonder if Micheal is going to get a million.

We have a catcher in the minors, Jason Jaramillo, who is ready to come up. The only reason he didn't get the call when Ryan broke his ankle (and the sox gave us Micheal) was JJ had a fractured jaw. So we are set at catcher. That frees up alot of cash. I say keep moving. I can't help but remember how many games we won with HUNGRY minor league players, while our veterans were out with injuries. The tale of two teams.

The sports people seem to think the warmer climate in Texas will bring on the hitting. I'm ready!

Pirates are cleaning house huh? Hope they use some of the savings to sign Derek Lee. Think he is a good leader and hitter.

Something to be said for minor leaguers with something to prove and nothing to lose. They play because they enjoy playing. What more can you ask for?

Any chance the Pirates want Lackey and Dice-K at rock bottom prices? Sox should have made the both of them go along with Epstein to the Cubs.

AtLast · 10-22-2011, 01:43 PM

Can't wait for the game today! Even if it is a gorgeous day here and I hate being inside when it is like this. Hummmm.... maybe tape it? I can listen to it while walking my dog later, too, but I like watching the WS games.

Yellowband- I think the Pirates are going to be very good next season, actually. They are coming back!!

I'm not as hopeful concerning my Giants, actually. I feel like we may go through some re-building that will take a few seasons to get us back. But, we do have a young bullpen with guys that are proven. The offense is the problem....

Dominique · 10-22-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AtLast

Yellowband- I think the Pirates are going to be very good next season, actually. They are coming back!!
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As sad as I am to see Ryan Doumit go, he is not worthy of 7 million. I saw *desire* in Micheal Mchenry. It was so nice to see players picked off for stealing bases again (Doumit 29%) and Mchenry would snag them at first and third for taking too big of a lead. Loved him. I suspect Clint Hurdle has alot of input on who is going to be on the field next year.

As for Derrek Lee, the last I heard, the Pirates would like to retain him. But Derrek hasn't said if he wants to play another year.

Now that the Catching situation has worked itself out, the two corners have to be decieded and then wait and see if they keep Ronny Cedeno at SS. (he's only at 2 million) for some reason people hate on him (left over Jack Wilson lovers maybe???) I don't know why. Gee we are not even out of the WS yet and my mind is in spring training!! Yes, the year of the Pirates.

We actually had sunshine! So, yes I am in complete understanding of watching the WS when it is on.....

Kobi · 10-22-2011, 09:28 PM

Slug Fest!!!!!

betenoire · 10-22-2011, 09:37 PM

GO CARDINALS

durrrrrrrr · 10-22-2011, 09:40 PM

Dumb ass kid. Throwing that ball on the field

AtLast · 10-23-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kobi

Slug Fest!!!!!

Oh, yeah, SLUG FEST!!!

WOW, "King Albert" in the books with the Babe & Mr October!! Plus he is a good guy- and talked about team effort. I sure do bet that Card fans want him back next year!

Kobi · 10-23-2011, 05:34 AM

That was a fun game. I love when batters are able to slug it out.

But, both teams have good pitching, so hopefully things will get back to normal tonight.

I suspect Texas kept pitching to Pujols because until last night, he hadn't done much damage. Now, they might have to rethink their strategy when he is batting.

Good stuff.

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AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Can't wait for the game today! Even if it is a gorgeous day here and I hate being inside when it is like this. Hummmm.... maybe tape it? I can listen to it while walking my dog later, too, but I like watching the WS games. Yellowband- I think the Pirates are going to be very good next season, actually. They are coming back!! I'm not as hopeful concerning my Giants, actually. I feel like we may go through some re-building that will take a few seasons to get us back. But, we do have a young bullpen with guys that are proven. The offense is the problem....

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Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,636 Times in 7,642 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	That was a fun game. I love when batters are able to slug it out. But, both teams have good pitching, so hopefully things will get back to normal tonight. I suspect Texas kept pitching to Pujols because until last night, he hadn't done much damage. Now, they might have to rethink their strategy when he is batting. Good stuff.