SF Giants wins 2nd World Series in 3 years, sweeps Detroit Tigers. Sandoval MVP.

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I applaud Matt Cain, and I'm a Dodgers' fan. Hell of a performance. BUT... unless Lincecum steps up/regains his form from two years ago, I don't see the Giants making it to the playoffs.

TonyDanzaFan

I do. Cain, Vogelsong, and Bumgarner is the best rotation in baseball, plus Pablo is back and Melky has become one of the best hitters in the league along with the best hitting catcher in the league. They're in pretty good shape, regardless of Lincecum.

They have a good 1-2 punch in Cain and Bumgarner, I'll give them that, but I think Washington's Gonzalez and Strasburg are better. Best hitting catcher? Yeah, he's good, but I think Carlos Ruiz gives him a run for his money. The only thing Posey has over Ruiz (aside from age) is a pop of power; Can't win games with just home runs though.

All season is going to be between Dodgers and Giants in the division. And with this new Wild Card system, who knows, both teams might make it. I would love to see a Dodgers/Giants National League Championship Series.

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I applaud Matt Cain, and I'm a Dodgers' fan. Hell of a performance. BUT... unless Lincecum steps up/regains his form from two years ago, I don't see the Giants making it to the playoffs.

barcx17

I do. Cain, Vogelsong, and Bumgarner is the best rotation in baseball, plus Pablo is back and Melky has become one of the best hitters in the league along with the best hitting catcher in the league. They're in pretty good shape, regardless of Lincecum.

They have a good 1-2 punch in Cain and Bumgarner, I'll give them that, but I think Washington's Gonzalez and Strasburg are better. Best hitting catcher? Yeah, he's good, but I think Carlos Ruiz gives him a run for his money. The only thing Posey has over Ruiz (aside from age) is a pop of power; Can't win games with just home runs though.

All season is going to be between Dodgers and Giants in the division. And with this new Wild Card system, who knows, both teams might make it. I would love to see a Dodgers/Giants National League Championship Series.

And you can't win games with homers? The 2012 New York Yankees say otherwise. And Buster Posey, who you were alluding to, hits more than home runs.:roll:

Fine rotation. I like Washington's better, also Halladay/Hamels/Lee, and Weaver/Haren/Wilson. And by the numbers, Posey is more like the 3rd or 4th best hitting catcher in the NL. Master_Live

Oh how the might have fallenhonestly though, did anyone think this was ever a decent idea at any point in time?

What the f*ck is going on with this team. 3 injured starters, 4 games. One may need another TJ, who knows about Hutch, and Morrow could be out 6-8 weeks.

That was Oakland does, their budget is limited so they have to take flyers here and there. Master_Live

14th and counting? Thousands of "fans" walking out in the 13th. Sad, truly sad.

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The A's should should pick up Vlad, he's been hot in AAA. They could get him for a bargain and ship him out for a tidy profit. The playoff race is going to be great this year. Plenty of teams still in the mix.

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Tex coming up big. Sounds like they're playing in the Bronx. Yankee fans being raucous as always.

Lidge getting booed, lol. Master_Live

The last 2 games he's faced the Yanks, 1in - 5ernies. They have plenty to boo :P

Can't stand the Nats announcers, watching the game on mute. Master_Live

Glad I got the YES telecast. I too dislike the Nats guys.

14th and counting? Thousands of "fans" walking out in the 13th. Sad, truly sad.

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The A's should should pick up Vlad, he's been hot in AAA. They could get him for a bargain and ship him out for a tidy profit. The playoff race is going to be great this year. Plenty of teams still in the mix.

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Tex coming up big. Sounds like they're playing in the Bronx. Yankee fans being raucous as always.

Namgis

Why would they get rid of one old guy who hadn't played in a year, for another, who's old team thought he wasn't ready...just like Manny? JohnBean42

Because it's what they do. If he's cheap, why not give him a go? They can judge for themselves. I think Vlad can help out a few teams in the DH/PH market.

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]Why would they get rid of one old guy who hadn't played in a year, for another, who's old team thought he wasn't ready...just like Manny? Namgis

Because it's what they do. If he's cheap, why not give him a go? They can judge for themselves. I think Vlad can help out a few teams in the DH/PH market.

Jays, Rockies discussing Guthrie.

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/blue_jays_rockies_discussing_guthrie/11033636?new_post=true

Makes sense imo. He seems to get a lot of hate. But the Jays need some kind of upgrade. I'd rather have Garza or Dempster, but they might not be traded until July.

Farrell was non-committal towards the next two starters needed, so who knows. Guthrie knows the ALE, has had solid numbers, especially in 2010 when the O's lost 96 games. Innings eatter. And if he performs well, you could flip him at the deadline for something slightly better in return than you gave up.

And I have no problem with trading McDade. With Gomes/Cooper/Lind in the system, 1B is kind of taken.

Although this IS Anthopoulos we're talking about. If it's mentioned, it ain't happening.

Based upon the most recent round of vote tallying, here are the forecasted All-Star Game starting rosters:

NL

• C - Yadier Molina (should be Carlos Ruiz)
• 1B - Joey Votto (the right choice)
• 2B - Dan Uggla (should be Jose Altuve)
• 3B - David Wright (the right choice)
• SS - Troy Tulowitzki (terrible choice, he's been injured for much of the season; should be Starlin Castro)
• OF - Matt Kemp (another guy who's spent much of the season injured; should be Carlos Gonzalez)
• OF - Carlos Beltran (should either be Melky Cabrera or Andrew McCutchen)
• OF - Ryan Braun (right choice)

AL

• C - Mike Napoli (should be AJ Pierzynski)
• 1B - Prince Fielder (should be Paul Konerko)
• 2B - Ian Kinsler (should be Jason Kipnis)
• 3B - Adrian Beltre (should be Miguel Cabrera)
• SS - Derek Jeter (not the worst choice, given his hot April, but should be Elvis Andrus)
• OF - Josh Hamilton (right choice)
• OF - Curtis Granderson (right choice)
• OF - Jose Bautista (should be Adam Jones)
• DH - David Ortiz (should be Adam Dunn)

EDIT: Bautista passed Cruz in voting

Based upon the most recent round of vote tallying, here are the forecasted All-Star Game starting rosters:

NL

• C - Yadier Molina (should be Carlos Ruiz)
• 1B - Joey Votto (the right choice)
• 2B - Dan Uggla (should be Jose Altuve)
• 3B - David Wright (the right choice)
• SS - Troy Tulowitzki (terrible choice, he's been injured for much of the season; should be Starlin Castro)
• OF - Matt Kemp (another guy who's spent much of the season injured; should be Carlos Gonzalez)
• OF - Carlos Beltran (should either be Melky Cabrera or Andrew McCutchen)
• OF - Ryan Braun (right choice)

AL

• C - Mike Napoli (should be AJ Pierzynski)
• 1B - Prince Fielder (should be Paul Konerko)
• 2B - Ian Kinsler (should be Jason Kipnis)
• 3B - Adrian Beltre (should be Miguel Cabrera)
• SS - Derek Jeter (not the worst choice, given his hot April, but should be Elvis Andrus)
• OF - Josh Hamilton (right choice)
• OF - Curtis Granderson (right choice)
• OF - Nelson Cruz (should be Adam Jones)
• DH - David Ortiz (should be Adam Dunn)

Oleg_Huzwog

Bautista passed Cruz and is in 3rd. So wouldn't he be the 3rd OF? But I agree, Jones should be there as a starter. Even over Granderson.JohnBean42

Yep, you're right. I posted that about 2 hours before MLB released the latest and greatest vote numbers.

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]Bautista passed Cruz and is in 3rd. So wouldn't he be the 3rd OF? But I agree, Jones should be there as a starter. Even over Granderson.Oleg_Huzwog

Yep, you're right. I posted that about 2 hours before MLB released the latest and greatest vote numbers.

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[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]Bautista passed Cruz and is in 3rd. So wouldn't he be the 3rd OF? But I agree, Jones should be there as a starter. Even over Granderson.JohnBean42

Yep, you're right. I posted that about 2 hours before MLB released the latest and greatest vote numbers.

Not your bad. My bad. Poor timing.

Anyhoo, moving on... let's see your list of deserving All-Star snubs and undeserving vote getters.

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Yep, you're right. I posted that about 2 hours before MLB released the latest and greatest vote numbers.

Oleg_Huzwog

Not your bad. My bad. Poor timing.

Anyhoo, moving on... let's see your list of deserving All-Star snubs and undeserving vote getters.

In Jays news, Kyle Drabek needs TJS. Again. That really sucks. Only guy I know of to have that is Jason Frasor. And he hasn't been hurt since.

Only one not hurt or playing at an MLB level from that trade is D'Arneud.

Based upon the most recent round of vote tallying, here are the forecasted All-Star Game starting rosters:

NL

• C - Yadier Molina (should be Carlos Ruiz)
• 1B - Joey Votto (the right choice)
• 2B - Dan Uggla (should be Jose Altuve)
• 3B - David Wright (the right choice)
• SS - Troy Tulowitzki (terrible choice, he's been injured for much of the season; should be Starlin Castro)
• OF - Matt Kemp (another guy who's spent much of the season injured; should be Carlos Gonzalez)
• OF - Carlos Beltran (should either be Melky Cabrera or Andrew McCutchen)
• OF - Ryan Braun (right choice)

AL

• C - Mike Napoli (should be AJ Pierzynski)
• 1B - Prince Fielder (should be Paul Konerko)
• 2B - Ian Kinsler (should be Jason Kipnis)
• 3B - Adrian Beltre (should be Miguel Cabrera)
• SS - Derek Jeter (not the worst choice, given his hot April, but should be Elvis Andrus)
• OF - Josh Hamilton (right choice)
• OF - Curtis Granderson (right choice)
• OF - Jose Bautista (should be Adam Jones)
• DH - David Ortiz (should be Adam Dunn)

EDIT: Bautista passed Cruz in voting

Oleg_Huzwog

I'm liking all the Sox love in this post. Not sure if it's all warranted, but liking it nonetheless (though Dunn not getting the call at this pace would be a travesty).

I think it warants bring up R.A. Dickey's name again after ANOTHER one-hitter tonight, which likely makes him the favorite for the Cy Young this year. Just take a look at his last 5 starts: 43.2 IP, 0.00 ERA, 52 Ks, 5 BBs, 0.48 WHIP. If David Wright hadn't allowed an unearned run in on a throwing error in his last start he'd be gunning for Orel Hershiser's scoreless innings record.

I agree Dickey has been on fire. I called him to be the next no-no guy this year just 2 days prior to his first one hitter. His knuckler is the best I've seen in a long time. He throws it a lot harder than most guys who toss the knuck, that's what's getting to the hitters.

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I know I wouldn't mind seeing him in Yankee pin stripes.

I think it warants bring up R.A. Dickey's name again after ANOTHER one-hitter tonight, which likely makes him the favorite for the Cy Young this year. Just take a look at his last 5 starts: 43.2 IP, 0.00 ERA, 52 Ks, 5 BBs, 0.48 WHIP. If David Wright hadn't allowed an unearned run in on a throwing error in his last start he'd be gunning for Orel Hershiser's scoreless innings record.

Boston_Boyy

Joel Peralta ejected for having pine tar on his glove. That's some good ol' fashioned cheating. Awesome. I just became a fan of his.

Does anybody listen to the Fantasy Focus Baseball Podcast? They read my email today on the show. It made me giddy when I heard my name lol. TonyDanzaFan

Marlins are a frigging god awful team.

We have 1.5 hitters, a starting rotation that is cooling down, and a bullpen that sucks. They have left a runner on 3rd base with less than 2 outs 40 times this month. FORTY TIMES. 3rd worst run differential in the league. They suck.

Marlins are a frigging god awful team.

We have 1.5 hitters, a starting rotation that is cooling down, and a bullpen that sucks. They have left a runner on 3rd base with less than 2 outs 40 times this month. FORTY TIMES. 3rd worst run differential in the league. They suck.

yokofox33

Well, Youk is done as a Red Sox if Middlebrooks continues at his paste thankfully. One cancer out of the locker room.

Well, Youk is done as a Red Sox if Middlebrooks continues at his paste thankfully. One cancer out of the locker room.

sherman-tank1

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Well, Youk is done as a Red Sox if Middlebrooks continues at his paste thankfully. One cancer out of the locker room.

JohnBean42

Youkilis officially going to the White Sox. Woo. JML897

His average isn't exactly outstanding this season, but it's far better than Hudson's. You can't expect to compete with a hole in your lineup like that.

White Sox got the better of that trade by a huge margin, but as long as Youk is gone.

White Sox got the better of that trade by a huge margin, but as long as Youk is gone.

sherman-tank1

Yeah, have fun with Zach Stewart:P. Lillibridge could turn out to be something for you, though, he's been one of those "next season" players for us. Not a ringing endorsement, but it worked out with the Yankees and Swish.

Was there for both WS no? Stops hitting and people call him a "cancer", yep the Bo Sux Nation smear campaign is in full effect, just like every time before. The Sox didn't give up much, how were we not able to land him? Nice job Uncle Ned, this team is nosediving fast esp. without Kemp.X360PS3AMD05

Back to Back for the Yanks. 6-0 in the 3rd. Making the park look like a little league field.