EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 Division leaders meet as the Braves face the Dodgers in Los Angeles this weekend. Cleveland (4 games back) visits Minnesota, and we've got the Angels in New York. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 The opening game last night between the Dodgers and the Braves was a good one. I can't remember the Dodgers fans being so damn crazy, though. I know they're not the most reasonable fans out there, but they were booing the hell out of Ishi halfway through the first inning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 Given that they traded "the team's heart and soul" and a perennial fan favorite, it's probably a turbulent time in LA. Having Penny get shelved with an injury mere weeks after the trade doesn't help matters either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 Lloyd McClendon got Julian Tavarez tossed from Game 1 of a double-header today, because of "stuff" on the bill of his cap. Tavarez saluted Lloyd as he headed back to the dugout, before tossing his cap to a guy who looked like MiB. Jason Isringhausen made things interesting in the ninth, as he let both inherited baserunners score, in addition to one of his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I love you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Well, this Yankee game sets a new standard for "Suck." Not only are they playing fairly poorly, but the first night back when I can actually watch the game, they lose power and video? The fuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I've never heard of "fairly poorly" being the new standard for suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I've never heard of "fairly poorly" being the new standard for suck. Fairly poorly + losing video feed=Suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I don't get how I can be the most confident about Chicago's #6 starter, and be absolutely right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Ugh. What the heck is with Bowa using Todd Jones every day?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I love you. Seconded. After the first inning, I though we were in for a slugfest. At least the Cubs kept up their end of the deal. This is the team I've envisioned all season long. Solid pitching and a potent lineup that put up numbers like the Cardinals have. Unfortunately, I've got the Houston feed. Their announcers really rub me the wrong way. They're so jaded at this point; it's hilarious. It's 9-2 right now in the ninth, so they've brought Farnsworth in with the bottom of the order due. I think this is the only situation I trust him in. *knocks on wood* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I'm going to the Yankee game tommorrow, it's Loaiza vs. Sele. 3rd base side, box seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Kind of a weird stat, but in his career, Todd Helton has 3 HRs against the Expos on his birthday (including today). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHawk 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Kind of a weird stat, but in his career, Todd Helton has 3 HRs against the Expos on his birthday (including today). Who the hell keeps track of that type of stat? Does some random broadcaster go "I wonder how he does on his birthday" and send an intern out look for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Things are so bad in the Mets organization, John Franco asked Art Howe for his release. (Source: NY Daily News) Fire Art Howe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Kind of a weird stat, but in his career, Todd Helton has 3 HRs against the Expos on his birthday (including today). Who the hell keeps track of that type of stat? Does some random broadcaster go "I wonder how he does on his birthday" and send an intern out look for it? I think Barry Bonds holds the record for birthday home runs (July 24) Sportscenter says it every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Things are so bad in the Mets organization, John Franco asked Art Howe for his release. (Source: NY Daily News) Fire Art Howe. That's amazing news! Give Art Howe a contract extension! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Things are so bad in the Mets organization, John Franco asked Art Howe for his release. (Source: NY Daily News) Fire Art Howe. That's amazing news! Give Art Howe a contract extension! Eh. John Franco needs to retire. He's no longer the pitcher he was....7 years ago (and earlier of course) and the Mets should just sign up a young closer instead of keeping Grandpa John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 It's not the fact that Franco asked for his release (partly it is, because the guy has been on some abysmal Mets teams), but the fact that it was denied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 That's terrible news! Fire Art Howe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Damn you Adrian Beltre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Again, I saw damn you Adrian Beltre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 The Jays scored more than 5 runs in a road game tonight for the first time since July 1st. Since they fired Carlos Tosca, they've won 3 games, all of them with Josh Towers pitching, and this guy was sitting in AAA after passing through waivers a few months ago. And did anyone see Nick Johnson get hit in the head tonight? Ouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big McLargeHuge 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Another awesome performance by Noah Lowry tonight against the Mets. The 10 ks killed his stamina at the end though. And, hey, the bullpen didn't allow a run to cross the board after Lowry left. And I concur with Smues, fuck Beltre. Or damn him, whatever. He bailed Gagne out of his 3rd consecutive loss tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Another awesome performance by Noah Lowry tonight against the Mets. The 10 ks killed his stamina at the end though. And, hey, the bullpen didn't allow a run to cross the board after Lowry left. And I concur with Smues, fuck Beltre. Or damn him, whatever. He bailed Gagne out of his 3rd consecutive loss tonight. Great game for Lowry, as the Mets continue their winless streak against teams above .500. Ray Durham busts out of his huge slump and kills the Mets tonight. Odd stat, the Mets have not won a regular season night game in SF since 1999. Looks like an easy sweep for SF as they get to face Matt Ginter on Sunday and with Glavine pitching tomorrow, the Mets are a lock to be shut out. Edit: The Mets have not beaten a team currently over .500 since July 4th (against the Yankees) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 The Devil Rays picked up the recently-released Randall Simon. Okay move, but Simon more or less replaces Robert Fick. Not sure I see the logic of releasing a left-handed hitter who plays first and the outfield, but was having a poor season, for a left-handed hitter who plays first and was having a poor season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Ugh. What the heck is with Bowa using Todd Jones every day?! Al. Larry Bowa isn't the one pitching horribly. ~sarcasm if anyone couldn't tell~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Not saying he should but after last night I think Adrian Beltre is going to be pushed as the favorite for MVP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Well, this Yankee game sets a new standard for "Suck." Not only are they playing fairly poorly, but the first night back when I can actually watch the game, they lose power and video? The fuck? http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...6p-192653c.html In the clubhouse, most of the lights went off and the YES Network broadcast was stuck on a frame of Nitkowski running in from the bullpen. "I came in after the inning and told the guys that they should always do that," the former St. John's pitcher joked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 21, 2004 The Yankees horrendous play against contending teams would bother me if this didn't happen last year right around now too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
