Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 I'll defend him, but not as a closer. He was lights out as a set-up man, but has been real bad in one-run games all season. Anyone know if Alou's got an option on his contract? I'd hope today was just another example of why he shouldn't be brought back next season. Invest the money in Beltran. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Michael Kay just made fun of the Cubs but really didn't by mocking how they lost 4 of 5 games to the Mets and Reds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Thank god. C'mon A-Rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Yankees rally to lead 5-3 off releivers. Matsui home run, Sierra walked I believe, Cairo with a single, Jeter with a single, and A-Rod with a triple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 As far as I know, Alou is a free agent with no option for next year. How many rally-killing, lameass double plays can one team hit into in a single game? My God. The Cubs are bailed out if both the Astros and Giants somehow lose tonight, but with Clemens on the hill I don't see that happening. The Cubs MUST win their last four, and I don't care what they have to do to win them. 3-1 is NOT an option. At least they'll have Prior, Wood, Zambrano, and Maddux lined up to save their sorry asses. Let's hope those four can live up to their billing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Alou has a team option that is sure not to be taken, as his salary is heinous. Do we know if the Braves are going to tank or not yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Atlanta may be playing for the #2 NL seed and a. avoidance of drawing St. Louis in round 1 and b. Home field, so hopefully Atlanta brings the A game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Big win. We win tonight, the divison is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Big win. We win tonight, the divison is over. Technically, no. If the Yanks win and Sox lose, the Yankees are up 4 games. If my memory is correct, that means the Red Sox need to win every game and Yankees need to lose every game to force a tie. Incase of a tie, the Red Sox are AL East winner because they beat the Yankees in the seasons series total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 The Braves will surely pull no punches, as they'll have no mercy on the team that saw to their early exit in last season's postseason. I agree, though, unless the Cubs win the rest of their games, they'll have the rest of October and all winter to think about how they dropped the ball big time in the closing weeks of the 2004 campaign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Woah! Enrique Wilson is actually playing today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Please, NEVER play Enrique again. my god he blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Woah! Enrique Wilson is actually playing today. It's a good thing too, or he might go to another team that needs him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Please, NEVER play Enrique again. my god he blows. It's not like it was a giant secret or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Pedro's getting shelled again. What the hell is wrong with him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Pedro's getting shelled again. What the hell is wrong with him? The Devil Rays are his Mommy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Pedro's getting shelled again. What the hell is wrong with him? The Devil Rays are his Mommy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Byung Hung Kim is warming up. I hope Pedro pitches vs. Baltimore. It would be nice for him to play his molesting Uncle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 This must be so satisfying for the Cards. The Cubs were the main reason they didn't make it to the playoffs last year and while the Cubs had their own faith in their hands, the Cards are trying to be the icing on the cake, as they seem to be laying down against the Stros for the third night in a row. Clemens takes the hill, so what's LaRussa doing? Benching Pujols, Walker, Womack and Sanders. While the Cards have deserved a break before postseason, you gotta believe this is one last double bird from them to the Cubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted September 30, 2004 How about those big bad Twins? The bullpen blows Game 1, and the team overall is playing like shit for Game 2. Pedro Martinez having trouble again, down 6-3 in the bottom of the 5th. And now LEIBER is blowing it for NY. Me and my big message typing keyboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Can you really blame LaRussa? I'd probably do the same thing if I were him. What incentive do they have to win the game, other than winning it just for the sake of winning? How can the Astros even consider picking up Biggio's option for next season? He's a horrible outfielder (as further evidenced by his attempt to "catch" the ball on the play the Cardinals scored their runs) and he has an OBP of .283 since August 1. They don't really have a spot for him either, which makes it that much easier a decision. "Quest for 3,000 Hits" or whatever he wants to try for next year or not, they just can't bring him back for $3 mil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Wow. Tanyon looks AWESOME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 I've finally figured it out for the playoffs. BroTanGorMo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Astros/Cardinals is tied at 4 in the 7th, and Rangers/Angels is tied at 5 in the 6th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 I've finally figured it out for the playoffs. BroTanGorMo. What happens to Vaz? But that sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Astros/Cardinals is tied at 4 in the 7th, and Rangers/Angels is tied at 5 in the 6th. The Cards lead came from a two-run homer from Rolen off the first pitch after Clemens threw a bit of a hissy fit for not getting a close call in the last at-bat. Suppan had been solid until the seventh, where he walked the leadoff man and eventually gave up two runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Giants lead the Padres 2-0 after 1. A's/Mariners tied at zero in the 2nd. Anaheim/Texas tied at 5 in the eighth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Astros finish the sweep and the Giants are up 2-0. Oy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Rangers up 5-4 after 8. The A's could get a break here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Ichiro has a hit, huzzah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
