Guest alkeiper Report post Posted April 4, 2003 Since all the teams are through with their first series, I figure I'll take a look and see what's going on. Top Performers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos Both teams allowed a total of two runs in their first three games. Montreal is especially notable for bitchslapping the defending divison champions, in their own park. (Apologies to Braves fans, but the numbers don't lie. Go Phillies.) New York Yankees Despite losing Jeter, swept the Blue Jays in Toronto. Pittsburgh Pirates Surprised everyone by sweeping the Reds in Cincinnati, in their new ballpark. Notable Individuals Reggie Sanders. 7/11, with 3 home runs. Shea Hillenbrand. Somehow leads the league in RBI, despite a .375 SLG pct. How did he do it? Well the other guys in front of him reached base often. Note the value of OBP. Jim Thome. Leads league in batting average, and quickly winning the hearts of the phickle phillies fans. Upcoming A few closers turned starters get their first starts today. Keep an eye on Byung-Hyun Kim in Colorado, and Danny Graves in Cincinnati. Darren Dreifort pitches for the first time since June of 2001, and David Cone returns for the Mets this evening. In my personal favorite game, 60,000+ pack the Vet for the Phillies home opener against the Pirates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bosstones Fan Report post Posted April 4, 2003 Pittsburgh Pirates Surprised everyone by sweeping the Reds in Cincinnati, in their new ballpark. Not a good sign for either the Reds or their fans. Yeah, yeah, I know, it's only the first series and blah, blah, blah. But it speaks about how overrated (by many) the Reds really are; that starting rotation is W-E-A-K. Perhaps the best thing about it though is that Harold Reynolds is going to end up looking like a big-time jackass for picking the Reds to take the Central. What the hell was he thinking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted April 4, 2003 I'm surprised with the Cubs taking 2/3 from the Mets. I mean, I knew that the Cubs were improving, but 15-2 on opening day?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Human Fly Report post Posted April 4, 2003 Another thing about the Reds is that the new park is going to be a big time hitters park. That's good for the Reds because they have a lot of potential 30 HR hitters, that's awful for the Reds because their staff is filled mostly with guys who shouldn't be in the bigs yet/anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted April 4, 2003 It's gonna be another "hope to win, expect to lose" year for the Cubs. I wish Sammy would get #500 already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted April 4, 2003 Well at least there are 159 more games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tyler McClelland Report post Posted April 4, 2003 GO PIRATES!!! They're halfway to my 6 win expectancy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jimmy no nose Report post Posted April 4, 2003 I dont know what happened to my Pirates. They won again in another 9 run performance, only allowing one run. Reggie Sanders added another home run and 4 more RBIs. They started 5-1 last year, though, so I still expect them to cool off big time. The may not lose 90 games this year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cartman Report post Posted April 4, 2003 I picked your Pirates to finish 3rd in their Division... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted April 4, 2003 How many teams off to suprise starts do you see playing well all season. I'd say the Pirates have the best chance to finish around .500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted April 5, 2003 "I dont know what happened to my Pirates. They won again in another 9 run performance, only allowing one run. Reggie Sanders added another home run and 4 more RBIs. They started 5-1 last year, though, so I still expect them to cool off big time. The may not lose 90 games this year though." When the Pirates can score on you like they did to Cincy, that just shows how awful the Reds' pitching staff is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted April 5, 2003 The Pirates have Kevin Millwood to face today, so we'll see how good they really are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cartman Report post Posted April 5, 2003 The first REAL test for Pittsburgh. Kansas City on the other hand, is nothing more than a San Diego Chargers clone. WIn lots in the beginning of the season and crap out the rest of the way, every season! How about them Red Sox leading the league in...WALKS!?! Thank you Theo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted April 5, 2003 Sammy finally hits 500, but the Cubs lose. This basically summarizes my feelings on the Cubs in the second half of the season lately. They get so far back that all I care about is Sosa's stats. Come on Cubbies! Don't let us down again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted April 5, 2003 Well The reds aren't looking good...but At least GAB is a incredible ballpark...I would rank it top 7 unbiased... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted April 5, 2003 Phillies 13, Pirates 1, Bottom of the 8th. So much for the winning streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted April 6, 2003 I have a feeling we will have one of those..."Eh" seasons where all the Playoff spots are decicded early August...and It will be the same generic boring teams with no surprises... And sense god hates me these days...He will give me another Braves chokejob for the World Series with Yanks again...and Likely blow off Junior's good leg around Late May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kingpk Report post Posted April 6, 2003 AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHH!!! The fucking Boston bullpen blows it AGAIN!!! If I were Pedro, I'd be PISSED right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted April 6, 2003 What? Was the score 18-1 again before The Bullpen came up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted April 6, 2003 16-1 was the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crazy Dan Report post Posted April 6, 2003 I am happy my Giants are now off to a 6-0 start, just like last year, and they have won all their games on the road. And my other favorite team, the A's are off to a solid start as well. It's good to be a baseball fan in the Bay Area once again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted April 6, 2003 Braves are now 2-4. No need to worry yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted April 6, 2003 Fuck the Twins. Someone should of told those dogs, they had a serious this weekend. They got big heads beating the terrible Tigers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DerangedHermit Report post Posted April 7, 2003 Mets are 3-3. Freaking choker Benitez....grrrrr. and opening day too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted April 7, 2003 Well the Twins can't possibly lose tomorrow. The game's been cancelled already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Czech Republic Report post Posted April 7, 2003 The Brewers are now 0 and 6. Simply stunning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CanadianChris Report post Posted April 7, 2003 Tigers have played six games, and have scored six runs. I think that minor-league team from "Brewster's Millions" could beat these guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted April 7, 2003 To heck with them....how about the Bad News Bears? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted April 7, 2003 Well the Twins can't possibly lose tomorrow. The game's been cancelled already. Hopefully, the entire series is cancelled. Bobby Valentine is terrible on Baseball Tonight. The entire show he kissed every managers ass, and said how great every player was. Does ESPN have anyone who isn't a asskisser on Baseball tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted April 7, 2003 You have to include Durazo in the TOP PERFORMERS list so far. The man had 11 rbi in 5 games. He is already meeting and exceeding expectations on the A's. Hopefully he keeps it up all year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
