2012 MLB Thread

[GoGo Yubari]

Of course, being a sports fan in Seattle is pretty much all about trying to enjoy yourself in the face of inevitable disappointment.

So much like living in Seattle then?

I'm not even sure what the joke you're trying to make is. Is it weather-related? You're not good at this.

[gunnar hendershow]

It would have worked if he was making fun of a place like Detroit or Cleveland, but everyone loves Seattle.

[GoGo Yubari]

MPH, you realize that The Killing is just a TV show and Seattle isn't actually like that at all, right?

[Guest mr. potato head]

MPH, you realize that The Killing is just a TV show and Seattle isn't actually like that at all, right?

Then what about Twin Peaks?!?

[thatshortguy]

MPH, you realize that The Killing is just a TV show and Seattle isn't actually like that at all, right?

Then what about Twin Peaks?!?

Totally real.

To go to the Yankees, Ichiro agreed to quite a few things.

[naiwf]

A-Rod just became the 5th player ever to strike out 2,000 times. Adam Dunn is only 45 away, so he should get there by next weekend

[TheSqauredCircleMessiah]

It would have worked if he was making fun of a place like Detroit or Cleveland, but everyone loves Seattle.

At least Detroit wins major championships and succeeds a lot. The only thing Cleveland has done of any significance in the past 60 years was The Miz winning the WWE Championship.

But anywhoo, Cole Hamels signs a 6-year extension, $140 million to stay with the Phillies.

[gunnar hendershow]

Am I reading something wrong or did LA give up nothing for Hanley Ramirez?

[Maxx]

Am I reading something wrong or did LA give up nothing for Hanley Ramirez?

Why be so mean to Nathan Eovaldi and Scott McGough?

[gunnar hendershow]

I mean, shit, the Orioles could have put together a better package than that.

[naiwf]

I mean, shit, the Orioles could have put together a better package than that.

It wasn't about the package, it was about the $38 million Hanley's still owed. The Marlins are a joke.

[Lint]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8197964/philadelphia-phillies-cole-hamels-signs-144-million-contract-extension

Phillies resign Hamels, 6 years $144 million with an open for a 7th year

[Maxx]

Well what better way to relaunch your franchise and open a new stadium than with a huge fire sale?

If you're rebuilding, why the hell would you sign Jose Reyes to a huge contract? Stupid Marlins are stupid, and they'll still probably win another World Series in the next decade.

[naiwf]

Remember when the Mets and RA Dickey were the feel good stories of the season? Yeah, me too

At this point the only interesting things left for me in the regular season are to see if Trout and McCutchen win the MVPs.

[Maxx]

Zack Grienke headed to the Angels.

[Meacon Keaton]

Ugh, not cool.

[Ananas]

Angels better make a run this year, because their very average farm system just lost 3 of it's best 10 for a 2 month rental. Makes them a shit load better though without having to hope for a Haren turnaround to be dangerous in October. With that line-up plus Weaver/Greinke/Wilson you gotta like their chances as much as anyone else in baseball right now.

[zero]

I am starting to get really, really, really excited about my Reds. 8 game win streak?!

[naiwf]

It helps that Aroldis Chapman is putting up video game numbers. After tonight he has what would be a reliever record of 17.2 K/9 and has struck out more than half of the men he's faced this season. Straight filth.

[Lint]

I am starting to get really, really, really excited about my Reds. 8 game win streak?!

As a Phillies fan, let me say the law of averages will kick in soon. You'll lose big soon