Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted September 11, 2003 I live in Chicago, so let me assure you that the odds of either team making the world series are about 9 billion to 1. And if both make it, look out for that earth swallowing thing CanadianChris mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted September 11, 2003 I live in Chicago, so let me assure you that the odds of either team making the world series are about 9 billion to 1. And if both make it, look out for that earth swallowing thing CanadianChris mentioned. That is the only acceptable ending. That, or The Yankees somehow being declared the winner. I'm not saying that as a Yankee fan, but just in an ironic "WWF" sort of way. The Cubs are finally going to win with 2 outs in the ninth, when bud Selig comes on the videotron, renders the game void and declares the yanks new champions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Well, Kyle Farnsworth's worthless ass gave up 5 runs in the 8th inning tonight, which is horribly pathetic, considering the Cubs WERE winning 4-0 and are now losing 8-4. I don't mind the Expos, but they're not going anywhere this year and the Cubs needed this win tonight and it doesn't look like it'll happen. I'm trying to figure out who sucks more, Farns or Alfonseca. It was their pitching that did them in tonight, as the Expos had 3 runs before they even registered a single base hit. That's right, all walks. They ended up with seven for the night and when you give up that many, you're gonna lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Farnsworth is worthless. I remember back in 01 I think he was very good. A lot of appearences and a low ERA, but other than that year, he's been nothing but a meatball pitcher with terrible control. Alfonseca...shit, I know Dontrelle Willis has slowed down, but they gave up the kid up, for this guy? Once again, no control..but he can throw hard..so I guess that's all that matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Well they did get Clement in the Alfonseca deal as well. Besides was Willis even a real hot shot prospect at the time? I seem to recall when the trade went down people were pissed because the Marlins were dumping salary and only getting some mediocre prospects in return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Willis hadn't come into his own yet when they traded him away. I once too thought Farns was good but then he seemed to be unable to have any control and that's been his problem. He's a flamethrower and would be good if he could get some control. Just seeing the clips from the game has made me even madder. They had 2 out and the Expos popped it up and it seemed like they were out of the inning. Nope. Alou lost it and ended up just missing the catch and thus, the five-run rally began. Fuck. That was a very embarrassing moment and made the Cubs look like they have no business in the race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Farnsworth, I thought, was going to become a stud closer. But after a while he showed that his entire repertoire was throwing a straight 100 mph fastball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Royals win Royals are 3-0 with me in the upper deck at Kauffman Stadium. My other two Kauffman upper deck showings: June against Bonds and the Giants and August against the Yankees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Yup, beating the Indians is quite the accomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Big Win for the Twins tonight. If they can sneak a win tomorrow. It would be a good series. Magic Numbers Braves=6 to clinch east, 5 to clinch playoff spot. Giants=10 to clinch west Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Well, Kyle Farnsworth's worthless ass gave up 5 runs in the 8th inning tonight, which is horribly pathetic, considering the Cubs WERE winning 4-0 and are now losing 8-4. I don't mind the Expos, but they're not going anywhere this year and the Cubs needed this win tonight and it doesn't look like it'll happen. I'm trying to figure out who sucks more, Farns or Alfonseca. It was their pitching that did them in tonight, as the Expos had 3 runs before they even registered a single base hit. That's right, all walks. They ended up with seven for the night and when you give up that many, you're gonna lose. Wasn't all Farnsworth's fault. If either Alou or Gonzalez makes the catch on that pop fly, they get out of the 8th inning with the lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Yeah, I was "watching" it via MLB.com's Gameday, so I had no idea that Alou had miscued that flyball and there was no mention of it there, so I figured Farns had blown another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 The Royals went thru two rain delays totalling 118 minutes (36 for the first, 82 for the second) in the first and second innings. This brings up an interesting thought Why does MLB put so many offdays in April? My idea is simple. Reduce the season to 160 games. That gives a few offdays when needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Cubs blew it again as they were losing 3-0 going into the ninth. They loaded them up, Karros singled, scoring a run and keeping them loaded. Leave it to Alex Gonzalez to ground into a double play. Yeah it scored another run, but then there were two outs and a guy on second. Randall Simon pinched hit and grounded out to end the game. Can't expect the guy to get the big hit everytime, which is what he's been doing. Regardless, they drop 2-of-3 to a sinking Expos squad after taking 4-of-5 from the Cards and a red-hot Brewers team. At least the Stros and Cards lost today, so the Cubs didn't lose any ground, but a win would've put them back in first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 This brings up an interesting thought Why does MLB put so many offdays in April? The weather is alot more climatic in April. Rain, Snow, and Cold. Huge win for the Twins today. I'm really starting to like there chances of winning the division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Jason Grimsley blows ANOTHER game for the Royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted September 11, 2003 Let me just say that I saw the Alou play this morning and I was in tears. (of joy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Ok, as I watch the Phils pound the Braves again, I am left wondering what Javy Lopez ever did to Greg Maddux? I know this gets brought up often, but especially this year it is absurd. Maddux is down this year, and Lopez is tied for third in the league in HR. So how is it that when Maddux pitches, he can say get Lopez out of here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 It seems like a convienient way to give Javy scheduled off days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Maddux is racist.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 To clear up a mistake I've seen a few times on this thread, the White Sox last World Series win was in 1917, not 1912. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I don't think Greg's racist since he used Eddie Perez when he was with the Braves. Isn't it just a case of Greg and Javy not "clicking?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Probably. I've look over and over for the reason, but I've never found it. Even baseballprimer.com didn't have an answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I can see that. I remember Brandon Duckworth having a run or two lower ERA with Todd Pratt than Lieby. But you would think with Maddux and Lopez's experience they could work through it and learn. What is it, 10 years now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I don't doubt Maddux is more comfortable with someone other than Lopez behind the plate. The Braves however need Lopez's bat in the postseason. With the Braves pitching not what it was, they need the best lineup every game, more so this year than previous years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Those of you familiar with my thoughts in this forum know that I'm fairly lenient when evaluating players. I give the benefit of a doubt when a player is in a slump, and I don't always criticize poor behavior. With that in mind, Jose Mesa must go, NOW. Its not enough that he leaves the team after the season. The Phillies should release him immediately after tonight's game. Mesa has shown a complete inability to survive an appearance without allowing runs. He's posted a post all-star game 9.77 ERA. So far this month, he's posted an abysmal 27.00 ERA. And that doesn't even include tonight's 3 run home run to Reggie Sanders. Mesa can't show his face in the Vet these days without seeing a massive wall of boos. The Philly fans won't accept him at this point, and he's not good enough to keep around. I say cut him loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I bet he and Alfonseca would have quite a bit in common. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Brad Penny leaves the game in the first inning. Braves plate a run in the top of the 8th to open a two run lead. Marlins are losing, right? Nope, a little small ball later followed by a Juan Pierre double down the first base line and the Marlins are 1.5 up on the Phils and less than 10 back of the Braves. Since the Marlins pretty much own the Phillies head to head...Giants better get ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Hmm. Marlins are 1-5 against the Giants this year. And if that doesn't mean anything, than the Phillies 4-9 against the Marlins doesn't mean anything either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Expos swept the season series from the Giants! That... doesn't mean anything either, anymore. Stupid fucking Marlins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
