The 2007 Major League Baseball Thread

[Mofoticon]

The choke is complete. Mets lose, Phillies win. Mets go home for the winter, and I HOPE TO GOD Willie Randolph gets fired for this. Wishful thinking I know, but SOMEONE has to take the fall for this disgraceful showing.

[Magus978]

The choke is complete. Mets lose, Phillies win. Mets go home for the winter, and I HOPE TO GOD Willie Randolph gets fired for this. Wishful thinking I know, but SOMEONE has to take the fall for this disgraceful showing.

Blame Minaya for being an overrated GM....he brought in way too many older players and not enough pitching.

[Magus978]

Sorry for the double post, but I have made a checklist for the Mets this offseason. Agree, disagree, or call me crazy. Your call

- Fire Willie Randolph, Hire Veteran Manager

- Re-sign Ramon Castro/Acquire top-tier catcher

- Overhaul bullpen

- Acquire a front-line starter

- Do NOT sign players over 35 years old unless it's a one year deal at a cheap price.

Discuss, or ignore. Whatever

[naiwf]

I don't want to ever see Willie, Glavine, Delgado, LoDuca, Mota, Sosa, Schoenweis, Heilman or Wagner in Mets uniforms ever again. If the Mets get rid of or don't re-sign even half of them that will improve the team. It doesn't matter though since their best/only chance to win the WS with this squad came last year and surprise, surprise they choked that one away to an 83 win team.

[thatshortguy]

Should the tiebreaker game between Colorado & San Diego go down, I definitely want to catch it. That would be an excellent game.

Edit: Well, despite a two-run rally in the top of the 9th, the Pads fall to Milwaukee 11-6. On top of that, Colorado nets a three-run homer in the bottom of the 8th to take a 4-1 lead over Arizona. I'm begging you, ESPN, pick up and show tomorrow's game.

Edited September 30, 2007 by ____

[OGpistolpete]

Will the tie-breaker be nationally broadcasted?

[naiwf]

I think it's on TBS. Not sure though.

[thatshortguy]

I think it's on TBS. Not sure though.

TBS doesn't have it listed on its online schedule (opting instead for Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, and two hours of Family Guy.)

Likewise, ESPN does not have a TV station listed (or an XM station) for the game.

All of this could be because of the short notice, but I'll keep an eye out and edit if nobody else posts info.

[Guest GotMBTA]

According to the Rockies website it'll be on TBS.

[Mofoticon]

It is on TBS at 7 eastern on Monday night

[thatshortguy]

Aaaaaand I'm there. Peavy vs. Fogg according to ESPN, which means I give the nod to the Fathers. Gonna be a great game, though.

[Your Mom]

I'd love to see the Rockies make it in just because of all they have done to even get the chance for this game.

[The Sultan of Swank]

Wow, what a September for the Rockies.

I want the Cubbies in the series.

[Your Mom]

We all want the Cubbies in the series. All of us!

[naiwf]

Everyone but Steve Bartman

[naiwf]

Peavy is looking Glavinesque in the big game. Can't say I'm shocked.

[Guest GotMBTA]

Is that my Don Orsillo covering this game? The Sox's Orsillo? Trader.

[jonnycomelately]

Orsillo is going to be a lot of the TBS games this postseason so get used to it.

[Magus978]

Entering the 12th inning still tied at 6...and is it just me, or is Ernie Johnson all TBS/TNT's sportscasts have

Last time I watched a sporting event on the Turner networks was like, 2000 or something.

[thatshortguy]

Hey, no crackin' on Ernie. The man survived cancer and is still the best in-studio commentator this side of Karl Ravich (on a good night, of course.)

This game has been fantastic. Despite some shoddy outfield defense, the bullpens have been absolutely unreal. The pace still feels quick, even as we enter the bottom of the 12th.

Edit: And with that, Julio may have just served up the Rockies' season to Scott Hairston. 8-6 Padres and Julio just cannot stay in control.

Edited October 2, 2007 by ____