The 2007 Major League Baseball Thread

[thatshortguy]

I missed the Sox/Angels game but the other two were pretty solid, if slightly boring since I had no rooting interest. I'd like to see the Phillies & Cubs lose just because some of their fans irritate me to no end, but I can't find myself caring about the teams from the NL West. On a completely unrelated note, does anyone else think Beckett looks like a small Batista ever since he shaved his beard?

I could dig the Rockies and Cubs meeting up, if only because of my fandom of the Cubs and the momentum of Colorado.

And I anxiously await when Beckett sees Bartolo Colon's Khali-esque walk and simply spears him to the ground. It should -- nay -- MUST happen.

Walt Jocketty out as St. Louis GM. Not entirely surprised by this one.

[gunnar hendershow]

If the games today are any indication, pitchers will determine this year's champion. Some serious performances from Beckett and Webb. Also, here's a brief summary of who I think will win the major postseason awards.

AL MVP: A-Rod

NL MVP: Matt Holliday

AL Cy Young: Josh Beckett

NL Cy Young: Jake Peavy

AL ROY: Dustin Pedroia

NL ROY: Ryan Braun

[naiwf]

Kaz Matsui with a clutch Grand Slam to give his team the lead. That sentence just doesn't look right.

[gunnar hendershow]

Kaz Matsui with a clutch Grand Slam to give his team the lead. That sentence just doesn't look right.

But "Phillies pitching gives up a Grand Slam to a hitter not accustomed to hitting Grand Slams" looks oh so right.

[thatshortguy]

Rockies sweep the Phils at home, this time winning 10-5. Again I state, fear the Rockies.

Damon, meanwhile, knocks a solo shot to put the Yanks up 1-0 at the beginnings of the game. Surprised? Not I.

[naiwf]

The Phils are down 0-2 in the series which is awesome. The Yankees starting off the way they did, not so much.

[ACCBiggz]

Yankees are 4-0 when losing the first game of the series since 2000.... just sayin'

Edited October 5, 2007 by ACCBiggz

[reyrey619]

Bad idea to start Wang on the road. His ERA is near 5 on the road this season. I thought they would have been better off starting him in Game 3.

[Mofoticon]

What a performance by the Tribe tonight...I love watching these guys play, and am excited to see how far they can go.

[thatshortguy]

So the Cubs are up 2-0 as I flip on the work television (36" LG HDTV, rawk.) One swing of the bat later, they're down 3-2 and the D'Backs begin to rally.

I AM THE REAL CURSE, CHICAGO! BWAHAHAHA!

[naiwf]

If this 6-2 D'Backs lead holds, it'll be a perfect day for me. The Phillies, Yanks and Cubs losing badly is about as good as it gets.

[Lowerdeck]

Yankees are 4-0 when losing the first game of the series since 2000.... just sayin'

2004 ALCS?

[ACCBiggz]

Division Series'

[naiwf]

Yankees are 4-0 when losing the first game of the series since 2000.... just sayin'

2004 ALCS?

[Lowerdeck]

Yankees are 4-0 when losing the first game of the series since 2000.... just sayin'

2004 ALCS?

Uh, the Yankees WON the first 3 games of that series.

Yeah, I misread that. My bad.

[Guest wwebone]

OFF! - The Official Bug Spray of The Cleveland Indians.

Man, I went to the game last night and I don't think there was a bug in sight. Awful.

In any event, Cleveland tied it up last inning, so it's currently 1-1 in the 9th. Great pitcher's duel so far.

[Evansfan1]

All I got to say is congratulations to Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, you SUCK in the Playoffs. The only reason I am so into these games because I love rooting against the Yankees, especially A-Rod. I just love seeing him strike out, especially with runners in scoring position. He just isn't clutch come Playoff time. If the Indians can get by the top half of the 11th, I can see a victory as with no more Rivera after going 2 innings, who left can hold onto the tie? Vizcaino is there best bet and he is nothing.

Edited October 6, 2007 by Evansfan1

[VinnyT]

Case in point.

I see a sweep. Yes, even with Choke Westbrook on the mound against that guy from the AT&T commercial.

Go Tribe!

[Mofoticon]

What a game, I'm exhausted from just watching that. Hafner finally comes through after nobody else but Lofton could, and they can hopefully get the sweep Sunday now.

[MalaCloudy Black]

That was a fucking awesome game. I hope Cleveland sweeps them.