Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 No, but it seems that most of the praises for Cincy are through rose-tinted glasses. I agree they're playing pretty good ball right now, but their shoddy defense is going to play a factor eventually. Trust me, if a team has a big flaw, it'll eventually be exposed and end up playing a role. Look at the Cubs and Red Sox' pens from last season. Both wound up being costly flaws. As for Casey, he's been on a roll all season, but you people are insane if you think he's actually going to keep this up all season. He's been in the big leagues for seven years, so his offensive numbers aren't just going to go through the roof like that. He may be having a career season, but things will eventually level out. We aren't in the beginning of the season anymore, but there's still 110 games to be played. If he can actually keep those numbers up, more power to him. But looking at past seasons and this season, I just don't see that actually happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 Casey was playing with a broken pelvis and tailbone last year and a torn abdominal muscle the year before, that is why his numbers dropped off. A better gage of his numbers when healthy would be 1999 when he was still learning to hit and 2000, his numbers will be down then a little due to a broken hand. Tony Gwynn said of Casey the first time he saw him hit in 1998, "That kid is going to win a batting title." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 With that said, I do not think Cincy will win the central. I think the Astros have the best team in the national league, and the Cubs if healthy are close. I have never claimed the Reds would win their division, and I agree the Reds do have flaws. They have a crappy bullpen, a questionable starting staff and a weak bench. I just want you to let me enjoy the good so far, being reminded after every positive post about how the reds will suck in the end makes baby jesus cry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 3, 2004 great...you reminded how Injury prone Casey is...YOU JINXED IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 Want to know something else, Casey said after scoring the first run by sliding into home he "felt a little tightness" in his hamstring. He said if he got a hit in the 9th to pinch run for him. I can picture the headline now, Casey done for the year, tears hamstring in two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 3, 2004 The Cincinnati Enquirer has had that headline laying next to the print machine since opening day...just white out JUNIOR and insert CASEY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 Todd Zeile 5, Phillies 3....Mets sweep the series in Philly as the Todd Zeile shows takes out the Phils for the 2nd night in a row Rematch with the Marlins next What the hell is up with Zeile? For someone who's playing his last season, he's doing good. Phils shoulda brought in Madson if they wanted to win...he hadn't pitched at all in the series and he did well against the Mets last week. They did bring Madson in. He gave up the tying home run to Zeile in the eighth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 So the Jays took 2 of 3 from the Mariners and now it's time for them to head on down to Oakland so Frank Menechino can put the hurt on his old team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 The little piece of shit's run ends tonight. Get used to the 0 for 4 with two strikeouts that he had last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 The Orioles Bullpen stinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 How is BJ Ryan doing? I heard he was suppose to be on of the best relief pitchers in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 AJ Burnett makes his first start in over a year tonight against the Mets. He's not 100% yet, but here's hoping he can go a strong six and leave with a lead. It's great to see him back on the field. He was always my favorite Marlins pitcher (until some other guy who always winds up in my sig came along). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 3, 2004 I'm 90 % certain that A-Rod colors his hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 Did he have streaks down the back of his neck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 3, 2004 No, but everytime he takes his hat off, the top of his head is a different color. I noticed that last year and have been keeping track since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 *Puts another check in the "When Is AngleSault Going To Run Amok Timeline Book" * Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 A-rod going bald? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 Todd Zeile 5, Phillies 3....Mets sweep the series in Philly as the Todd Zeile shows takes out the Phils for the 2nd night in a row Rematch with the Marlins next What the hell is up with Zeile? For someone who's playing his last season, he's doing good. Phils shoulda brought in Madson if they wanted to win...he hadn't pitched at all in the series and he did well against the Mets last week. They did bring Madson in. He gave up the tying home run to Zeile in the eighth. Whoops...I thought somebody else was in the game. Don't know where I was... Yeah...I was thinking somebody else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2004 Elizardo Ramirez? If so, I don't see Bowa having faith enough in him to put him in a really tight spot. It took Madson about 20 innings of great pitching to really show up on Bowa's radar for tight spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted June 3, 2004 *Puts another check in the "When Is AngleSault Going To Run Amok Timeline Book" * I don't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 W00t! Mets beat the Marlins 4-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 Talk about your overstatements for this week's Sports Illustrated cover featuring Derek Jeter: "The Slump: Solving The Biggest Mystery In Sports" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 Man, the Jays got robbed of a homer earlier on with that Estalella shot and the A's probably wouldn't have scored their run if Rios had been wearing his sunglasses. It's 1-0 the wrong way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 Braves beat the Phillies as well, 8-4 on a Julio Franco GS The Marlins lead the NL East, then the Phils are 2 back and the Mets and Braves are 2.5 back. Damn, if that goes on the rest of the season...*faints* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 Damn. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- After broadcasting every game in franchise history, Toronto Blue Jays announcer Tom Cheek's streak ended at 27 1/2 seasons Thursday because of his father's death. Cheek called 4,306 consecutive regular-season games, plus 41 more in the postseason, since the Blue Jays began playing in 1977. He was expected to be back with the team Friday night in the second game of a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Cheek's 86-year-old father, also named Tom, died Thursday morning in Salinas, Calif. ``That was sad news,'' manager Carlos Tosca said. ``We're all grieving with him. That's an incredible streak.'' Injured outfielder Frank Catalanotto sat in for a portion of the broadcast after doing some light running earlier in the day as part of his rehab. ``On behalf of the entire organization, I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the Cheek family,'' team president and CEO Paul Godfrey said in a statement. ``Tom's dedication and contributions to the Toronto Blue Jays organization are immeasurable.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 A's Win, A's Win~! Byrnes has been very clutch this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 Shit, Menechino let me down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 Shit, Menechino let me down. why do you think the A's dropped his ass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2004 I'm scared that the Cubs, at 4.5 back, are at the point of no return. They need a sweep against Pittsburgh to stay alive or else I really think they're through. Yeah I know it's only June. There's less than four months for the Cubs to get out of 4th place, and frankly, I'm scared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 4, 2004 I love how for cubs fans...being 4.5 games behind means certain death... It's 4 and 1/2 games! It's not an impossible feat...I've seen teams come back from being 10+ before...when they get 8 games back...THEN you can worry. Besides...Pittsburgh will slip...St. Louis doesn't have it and eventually Casey and the bats of cincy will cool down...it's up to the cubs to STEP UP. They are lucky to be this close at this point with the rapid injury rate they have had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
