Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 I sure hope so. Brian Cashman wanted him at the deadline, but the Orioles obviously just laughed at him. I don't think they are letting him go. (On BJ Ryan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Figures that Ichiro would break out of his slump the week I face the team that has him in the aggrivating world of fantasy baseball. Four hits tonight and he's looking more likely to break the record by early next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 If the O's let Ryan walk, they should be slapped. The hitting is there and they are going to need a bullpen in a division with the Yankees and Red Sox. Get some starters and sure up the bullpen and they are in business. And Lee probably just got his rear fired tonight. Too bad, I didn't think he did that badly considering the pitching staff he was working with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Latest Prospectus Odds..... AL West Athletics 81% Mariners 17% Rangers 2% NL East Braves 100% The Braves aren't really 100% since they haven't clinched yet, although yeah it would take a miracle to lose it now with the magic number at 3. But the Mariners 17%? That has to mean the Angels right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Maybe it's trying tell the Halos something. Well. Jesse Craine can kiss his post-season spot goodbye. He's sucked the last two outings, and the last thing you want his a rookie picher with control problems in the post-season. Kyle Lohse also has no business being on the roster. Good game by Jason Kubel though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 The Braves aren't really 100% since they haven't clinched yet, although yeah it would take a miracle to lose it now with the magic number at 3. But the Mariners 17%? That has to mean the Angels right? That should've been the Angels. The Braves aren't exactly 100%, the figure is 99.96%. I rounded up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Actually I would like to hear if Al has a theory on Mulder. Honestly, I'm not sure. The key sign to look for is if he has particular problems throwing breaking pitches, since those are more likely to lead to arm strain. Mulder's big problem these days is that he can't seem to strike out batters. But I don't know anything extra about Mulder, to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Houston takes on San Francisco tonight, Oswalt vs. Lowry. I can't imagine Houston staying in the race if they lose tonight, so this game is a must win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Three game hole in that Wild Card race could make it interesting for them, thats for sure. In other news The Giants are 1 1/2 games behind LA, which means the Cubs are 2 games behind the Dodgers if they fall into the Wildcard hunt. So if the Dodgers slide late, the Giants and the Cubs might sneak in and the Dodgers would be out. I like the Wildcard, it's given me a reason to care about late season baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Man, the Dodgers...they look fucked right now. Hideo Nomo got demoted to the bullpen, they're blowing games to Colorado, and their sucky ways are about to let the Giants fall ass-backwards not just into the Wild Card, but the whole damn NL West. Houston's gotta kick some ass tonight to keep the Giants at bay and bump the Cubs up into the Wild Card lead. What are the Dodgers really doing so wrong? What are they missing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hektik 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 What are the Dodgers really doing so wrong? What are they missing? They're doing exactly what I knew they were going to do, crash back down to reality. The Dodgers were an overachieving team that played the best they possibly could. They have no dominate or credible starting pitching. Jeff Weaver and Jose F'N Lima are there most consistent starters. But now Lima is injured and there only hope is Brad Penny coming off the DL after missing over a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 The Dodgers had an incredible bullpen but the problem was they really had to overuse it to start the season as far as I know. If they can get to the ninth with the lead then they are good, but they have had problems with that as well. But I don't count them dead just yet. If they keep losing, well then they are done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Oh, I too think the Dodgers are screwed here. No one is really talking about it (well ok I mentioned it briefly in a previous thread), but they are far from a lock to get to the post season. I think they still have about 6 games against the Giants and right now SF is on fire. Astros are just 2 behind in the WC right now, aren't they? Oswalt probably wins tonight, but who knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Did anyone honestly think the Astros would be such a close contender for the wild card? In July they were in the middle of having a pretty mediocre season, and I simply wrote them off (they were barely around the record of a .500 %). All of a sudden, they rocket back up with like 11 wins in 12 or 13 games, and became contenders again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Did anyone honestly think the Astros would be such a close contender for the wild card? In July they were in the middle of having a pretty mediocre season, and I simply wrote them off (they were barely around the record of a .500 %). All of a sudden, they rocket back up with like 11 wins in 12 or 13 games, and became contenders again. The Astros are 27-8 over their last 35 games, which is a fabulous run no matter which way you look at it. That said, they MUST win these next two games with the Giants. Anything less than that and they would be 2 (or 4, if they get swept) games back of two teams with only 9 left to play and no control over the teams they'd be chasing. That would likely be too steep a hill to climb. Something I've been wondering about since this last weekend: why didn't Houston adjust their pitching rotation to get Clemens on the mound for the Giants' series? Why use him against the Brewers, a team you should be able to beat without him? Your whole season rides on this Giants' series and you go to war without your best pitcher?? It doesn't make sense to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Apparently Clement has been dropped from the Cubs' rotation in favor of MVP Glendon Badass Rusch. And everyone who knows the stories of Dusty overusing pitchers, he said in the paper today he really needs a complete game out of Big Z. And if the Giants sweep the Astros and the Padres sweep the Dodgers and the Cubs sweep the Pirates, I could almost guarantee the wildcard coming to the northside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 I hope this means we see Clement in pinstripes next year. Not the Cubby ones either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Rusch starts Friday against the Mets, against the immortal Aaron Heilman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 At this point, it doesn't seem worth keeping Clement around for next year. I know his record isn't entirely his fault, but he's really sputtered out in the second half, regardless of run support. Aside from Estes, he had been the weakest link in the Cubs' regular starting rotation for the last two years. That's not really a knock on him, but it shows how much depth they've got in their rotation. This means it's not so vital that he be kept around, especially since he'll be looking for some serious cash next season. Have fun with him, Yanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 And Oliver Perez opens up the game with two strikeouts. Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted September 23, 2004 The Yankees apparently officially clinched a playoff birth last night or something. I plan on starting a thread for this meaningless accomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Jesus. El Duque's been awesome this season, but he really needs to start pitcging economically. 64 pitches through 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 23, 2004 The Yankees apparently officially clinched a playoff birth last night or something. I plan on starting a thread for this meaningless accomplishment. Not if I beat you to it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Well, you love to see that. Cubs get the bases loaded, Zambrano earns a walk and then Patterson strikes out on three pitches. Some leadoff man. That's three on the night for him, by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Well, you love to see that. Cubs get the bases loaded, Zambrano earns a walk and then Patterson strikes out on three pitches. Some leadoff man. That's three on the night for him, by the way. Some people are just never satisfied with their team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Well, you love to see that. Cubs get the bases loaded, Zambrano earns a walk and then Patterson strikes out on three pitches. Some leadoff man. That's three on the night for him, by the way. Some people are just never satisfied with their team. ... Anyway, the Yankees once again are relying on the home run ball and the broadcasters are talking about Toronto and Tampa Bay ina battle of last place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted September 23, 2004 I'm heading to the FIVE DOLLAR~! game tomorrow. They had better win this game and tomorrow's, because we have Pedro, Wakefield and Schilling in Boston, with Vazquez and the dreaded TBD pitching against the latter two. It's a recipe for disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 23, 2004 I'm heading to the FIVE DOLLAR~! game tomorrow. They had better win this game and tomorrow's, because we have Pedro, Wakefield and Schilling in Boston, with Vazquez and the dreaded TBD pitching against the latter two. It's a recipe for disaster. I have an appetite for destruction and thats what we're going to get if the Yankees put someone like Loaiza against anyone in Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Sidney Ponson is not only an awful pitcher, but a waste of 25 feet of space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2004 Sidney Ponson is not only an awful pitcher, but a waste of 25 feet of space. Don't remind us Oriole fans. He fooled us into thinking he could pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
