Thoughts on the 2nd half of MLB - Page 9

Twobit Whore · 09-19-2007, 08:32 PM

This collapse is rivaling the near St. Louis playoff miss of last year.

Drtyrm · 09-20-2007, 05:52 AM

Yeah, it's Francona's fault that no reliever we have can perform.

Thorpe · 09-20-2007, 07:33 AM

I wish the damn Padres would lose for a change so the Phillies could make up some ground in the Wild Card race.

Akileese · 09-20-2007, 07:43 AM

Why bother. They're only 1.5 games behind the Mets.

Thorpe · 09-20-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Akileese

Why bother. They're only 1.5 games behind the Mets.

We lost in the 10th last night so we are back to being 2.5 game out from both the Mets and the Padres. I would love to win the division though. Best case scenario would be winning the division and the Mets winning the wild card. What I wouldn't give to be able to play the Mets in the first round.

Ham n Cheese · 09-20-2007, 07:49 AM

Always thought the division the wild card teams comes out of automatically don't play the division leader (until the LCS at least)

Laven · 09-20-2007, 10:27 AM

Maybe next year Detroit heh, that sweep pretty much sealed the deal for the Indians

Cadrid · 09-21-2007, 02:30 AM

It seems like the Red Sox lost the fire a month or so ago and were expecting to coast their way into the post-season. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Yankees have been going at it tooth-and-nail after a horrid start, clambering their way back up the ladder. Someone, somewhere must have said something that kicked them in the ass and got them playing tough.

The younger Sox players are still driving hard at the post-season (as has been shown by Pedroia, Ellsbury, and Beckett, to name a few) but the veterans seem almost lethargic when it comes to ensuring a series in October. Just watching some of them (such as Lugo losing the game the other night with lazy running) makes me wonder if we'll ever see another World Series win before 2090.

The Boston bullpen was one of the most astounding bullpens I've ever seen. Domination was assured whenever any of the starters stepped onto the mound. Looking at the records and ERAs before the All Star break was almost awe-inspiring. Unfortunately, when we get this late in the season it doesn't matter what the numbers say if the team is without motivation. Anyone have some steel-toed size twelves they could loan Francona?

Blumpster · 09-21-2007, 04:54 AM

I would be thoroughly enthused if the Yankees manage to get the East from the Sox.

Thorpe · 09-21-2007, 07:40 AM

The Padres can't fucking lose. At least the Mets fell apart again last night. God I hope the Phillies don't miss the playoffs by one game AGAIN this year.

Akileese · 09-21-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Blumpster

I would be thoroughly enthused if the Yankees manage to get the East from the Sox.

Francona has all but publicly declared he doesn't care about the division. The Sox boards are going rampant with people who want his blood because of this. He's focusing on setting up for the playoffs when they're not guaranteed. I'd have no problem with him doing this if you were 2.5 games out of the division, but when you're up, you better fucking win it. Also, tell Manny to get his vag out of a twist and get the fuck in there.

Drtyrm · 09-21-2007, 10:54 AM

Injuries are catching up with the Sox. I could give two shits about the division, all that matters are rings. Ask the Yanks how many division champs they'd cough up the past 10 years for WS wins.

kcxiv · 09-21-2007, 12:18 PM

So my team is 6.5 out. The Dodgers are done. Grady Little sucks fucking ass. I know why Boston got rid of this worthless piece of shit as a manager. He takes pictures out when t hey are doing well. Leaves pitchers in when they are struggling. Fuck that piece of shit. Time to fire him and hire Orel or Gibson.

Another gem is that on The Official Site of The Los Angeles Dodgers: Homepage they have for a headline that they are stilll in the wild card race. Yeah fucking right. I am pissed off. haha

Thorpe · 09-21-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

So my team is 6.5 out. The Dodgers are done. Grady Little sucks fucking ass. I know why Boston got rid of this worthless piece of shit as a manager. He takes pictures out when t hey are doing well. Leaves pitchers in when they are struggling. Fuck that piece of shit. Time to fire him and hire Orel or Gibson.

Another gem is that on The Official Site of The Los Angeles Dodgers: Homepage they have for a headline that they are stilll in the wild card race. Yeah fucking right. I am pissed off. haha

I hope they sweep Arizona.

Algol Devilstar · 09-21-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blumpster

I would be thoroughly enthused if the Yankees manage to get the East from the Sox.

Fuck the Yankees, that is all.

09-21-2007, 02:30 AM	#128 (permalink)
Cadrid In Honor of Ephoenix Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Acton, Massachusetts Posts: 1,686 +0 Internets	It seems like the Red Sox lost the fire a month or so ago and were expecting to coast their way into the post-season. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Yankees have been going at it tooth-and-nail after a horrid start, clambering their way back up the ladder. Someone, somewhere must have said something that kicked them in the ass and got them playing tough. The younger Sox players are still driving hard at the post-season (as has been shown by Pedroia, Ellsbury, and Beckett, to name a few) but the veterans seem almost lethargic when it comes to ensuring a series in October. Just watching some of them (such as Lugo losing the game the other night with lazy running) makes me wonder if we'll ever see another World Series win before 2090. The Boston bullpen was one of the most astounding bullpens I've ever seen. Domination was assured whenever any of the starters stepped onto the mound. Looking at the records and ERAs before the All Star break was almost awe-inspiring. Unfortunately, when we get this late in the season it doesn't matter what the numbers say if the team is without motivation. Anyone have some steel-toed size twelves they could loan Francona? Last edited by Cadrid : 09-21-2007 at 02:35 AM.

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09-19-2007, 08:32 PM	#121 (permalink)
Twobit Whore Insert Quarter Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,362 -18 Internets	This collapse is rivaling the near St. Louis playoff miss of last year.

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Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,887 +19 Internets	Always thought the division the wild card teams comes out of automatically don't play the division leader (until the LCS at least)

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Laven Insomniac Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield, OH Posts: 332 +0 Internets	Maybe next year Detroit heh, that sweep pretty much sealed the deal for the Indians

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Blumpster . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,596 -2 Internets	I would be thoroughly enthused if the Yankees manage to get the East from the Sox.

09-21-2007, 12:18 PM	#133 (permalink)
kcxiv Manny, Manny, Manny Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Valley, Cali Posts: 3,313	So my team is 6.5 out. The Dodgers are done. Grady Little sucks fucking ass. I know why Boston got rid of this worthless piece of shit as a manager. He takes pictures out when t hey are doing well. Leaves pitchers in when they are struggling. Fuck that piece of shit. Time to fire him and hire Orel or Gibson. Another gem is that on The Official Site of The Los Angeles Dodgers: Homepage they have for a headline that they are stilll in the wild card race. Yeah fucking right. I am pissed off. haha