MLB Season thread

[kotori]

So who's planning

their Spring Break to include Spring Training? I haven't been to Florida in a while, but there's nothing like watching the Boys of Summer in the spring, sitting on wooden bleachers, 12 feet away from the field in Bradenton or somewhere.

 

[CoolCucumber]

Well, it should be a decent year. I try to follow the local team, the Phillies, because isn't that what you're supposed to do??? But unfortunately, it seems that in recent years, there is more excitement off the field than on it with them. I've always had a soft spot for the Orioles and the Red Sox as well, since the first MLB game I ever attended in person was a day night double header between the O's and Sox at old Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, in fact, I try to see the O's and Sox at Camden Yards every season if I can, just to relive the memory. As for who I think will win it all this year? I'm gonna go for the Yankees and Cardinals in the Series, and I'm gonna go with St.Louis to win this year. I know the Yankee fans won't like to hear that...but I'm prejudice to the pitcher taking a turn at the plate...LOL
-CoolCucumber

 

[kotori]

What's the first World Series played . . .

Entirely West of the Mississippi River?

(bumping myself--my bad)

 

[CoolCucumber]

Ok...I'll take a stab at your trivia question, but I'll preface it with the facts that my year may be off, and so might my geography. But here goes...Was it LA and Minnesota, and I think the year was either 64 or 65, but I'm not sure. You'll have to forgive me...I wasn't born until 79...LOL
-CoolCucumber

 

[kotori]

Wrong

Was it LA and Minnesota...I wasn't born until 79-CoolCucumber

It is historical, though, even for me--and I was born in '56.

 

[tigerjen]

Let's go NY!

Yankees and Mets here!!!!!


Vinny, I am glad that you started up a baseball thread....
I am quite sure that there are plenty of baseball fans
out there on Lit!

tigerjen

 

[Ballboy]

Re: Re: No team can beat the Yankees

Getting Robin Ventura was the Yank's best move off-season, and it won't be a surprise to any Mets fan for sure! Just hope he stays healthy this year, and that the chemistry of the team itself doesn't change too much.

Do you have a reason why the Diamondbacks took care of your team last season?

It's too long a season and we've only just begun, but it should be an exciting one!

Pitching, specifically, Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling. Also, for the entire postseason, the Yanks couldn't hit water if they fell off a boat. Maybe age. Maybe complacency. It'll be different this year with the new faces that haven't won a WS.

 

[tigerjen]

Hey....if both the men's and women's hockey teams in
the Olympics won gold medals, then maybe the Red
Sox can get into the running for the World Series
this year!!!

 

[tigerjen]

On the Cleveland Indians....

is Charles Nagy........he's from my town (Ffld, CT)!
I got to meet him once a long long time ago at a
baseball card show and got to see his gold medal
in baseball in the '88 Olympics

tigerjen

 

[Ballboy]

Well, it should be a decent year. I try to follow the local team, the Phillies, because isn't that what you're supposed to do??? But unfortunately, it seems that in recent years, there is more excitement off the field than on it with them. I've always had a soft spot for the Orioles and the Red Sox as well, since the first MLB game I ever attended in person was a day night double header between the O's and Sox at old Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, in fact, I try to see the O's and Sox at Camden Yards every season if I can, just to relive the memory. As for who I think will win it all this year? I'm gonna go for the Yankees and Cardinals in the Series, and I'm gonna go with St.Louis to win this year. I know the Yankee fans won't like to hear that...but I'm prejudice to the pitcher taking a turn at the plate...LOL
-CoolCucumber

I went to school in Philly too and I think you get killed if you don't root for the local sports teams. I've had it tough being a NY sports fan living in Philly and Chicago.

 

[Spinaroonie]

The surprise team of the year: The Texas Rangers. Oh yeah!

 

[miles]

Baseball's version of the Buffalo Bills

The Atlanta Braves. Can't help it. I live here

 

[Cloak38]

The Reds....

If Griffey and larkin stays healthy...and if the pitching is decent, they could have a very good year.
I look for Sean Casey & Adam Dunn to have monster years.

 

[BigDawg69]

I used to be an Atlanta Braves fan, but I cheered so hard against the Yankees in the World Series that I may just be a bit of a band wagon Diamondbacks fan. Kinda like the Twins too, unfuckingfortunately!

 

[Massive Grooves]

I'm just bumping this because baseball is damn cool.

Do you guys really simply root for favorite teams?

I like to see Seattle do well since I lived there, but for the most part I watch the games for the game and to see some of my favorite players. We get that MLB ticket on DirecTV and watch a lot of games throughout the season.

All but the Yankees anyway.

 

[Jacqline]

What I find so interesting is that the Seattle Mariners had their best year (hell, tied the record of the whole league!) AFTER Ken Griffey, Jr. and Alex Rodriguez left...........I'm sure they are happy they left ( I mean, Alex made sure to get on the bottom team in the division)................

It just goes to show that a team needs to pull together to excel. (Or have super big bucks like the Yankees so you can just buy all the big guns). I admire the Yanks but it does irk me that there isn't a limit to salary per team to maybe even the odds somewhat.
I guess it proves the old adage..........."Those with the most toys, win."

 

[Lasz]

Chicago White Sox all the way!!!

I am from chicago, we deserve a world series chapionship more then any other city.

The Sox havent won since 1918, the cubs since i think 1908 (dont quote me on that, but I know thoese years are close.)

I am more partial to the White Sox then the Cubs, and trust me I am a minority, I dont hate the Cubs, the Sox are my main team.

I will cheer for the Cubs, but I would rather see the Sox win.

I think Wrigley's neighborhood is so much nicer, and the field is a classic piece of architechture. I am a Wrigley fan and a sox fan. But sometimes I prefer my my Big Blue Chaired monstosity on the south side.

Go Sox!!!

Laz

 

[Vinny]

Yankees but Rangers

I live in texas now for 8 years. I grew up at Yankee Stadium as stated earlier as my family ran the ticket union for them and the Mets. But, the Texas Rangers have the most potent hitting squad once again in the league. There problem is pitching. Can the pitchers rebound. I think so but not enough to get to the WS.


Anyway, there is a sexy pair of legs on this post<wink> and I am ready to massage them. I think she should PM me and tell me if she wants to make a bet on this season.

 

[Massive Grooves]

The White Sox was 1917 and the Cubs 1908, both deserve a shot and maybe the Cubs have the best chance this season.

I think Texas will be good this season, they too have opened up their pocket book this season and spent some major cash. They did sign Park and Valdes among many others and added punch to their offense. There is a chance that they could have one of the best offenses in recent history. I think Texas will miss the playoffs, but have a good shot at contending all year.

 

[tigerjen]

Vinny.....

Anyway, there is a sexy pair of legs on this post<wink> and I am ready to massage them. I think she should PM me and tell me if she wants to make a bet on this season.

me?

 

[Vinny]

Re: Vinny.....

me?

PM me and find out

 

[Weevil]

Weevil- no significant additions? Maintaining their team was key. They let Sele go and replaced him with James Baldwin.

They replaced the horrible David Bell with switch hitting Jeff Cirillo. That's a great improvement. Left field was a sore spot, McLemore and Sierra out there now.

Olerud is... 35?, not that old for a first baseman. He's never been a threat to steal. Edgar is just great, period. McLemore did have a career year last season, but he's a utility guy, nothing more. The pitching staff is relatively young and has some more young pitchers ready soon.

I forgot about Cirillo, you are right about that but still.

First, age affects everything. Hitting, fielding and speed. Martinez, Olerud and Mclemore(Not to mention Boone and Ichiro) are all good bets to have worse years than they had last year.

Second, I don't think Baldwin instead of Sele can reasonably be called an upgrade.

Third, Ichiro is the most overrated player in baseball. \

This team can be good again but as was witnessed in their flame out against the yankees they are a powerhitter and a better leadoff hitter away from serious damage.

 

[Jacqline]

I forgot about Cirillo, you are right about that but still.

First, age affects everything. Hitting, fielding and speed. Martinez, Olerud and Mclemore(Not to mention Boone and Ichiro) are all good bets to have worse years than they had last year.

Second, I don't think Baldwin instead of Sele can reasonably be called an upgrade.

Third, Ichiro is the most overrated player in baseball. \

This team can be good again but as was witnessed in their flame out against the yankees they are a powerhitter and a better leadoff hitter away from serious damage.

Massive Grooves,

Let's just agree with Weevil and all the other non-believers and let them think the Mariners aren't going anywhere...............We'll just see how it all ends up................

Jacqline

 

[Vinny]

JR

There was an interesting article about Ken Griffey Jr in the Houston paper yesterday. They were bashing him about not being a team player and being immature. Sounds about right.

 

[bored1]

The season is about to start and I would like to start a thread for it. I am a Yankee fan all the way. I would like this thread to follow the season and thru the playoffs. Come on and help me out. Talk about your team and whatever.

Im stuck in Ohio and will only moderately pay attention to MLB........If the Indians are winning I will half heartadly follow them.........If the Reds are winning the same thing..............I did read where Griffey Jr. was "sick again" What a chump he is........................