Talking Major League Baseball

[snowbound]

Well, not quite 2 months into th season and my Toronto Blue Jays are looking pretty good. 8)

They put a butt kicking to the World Champs(Boston Red Sox) in their last 3 game series(winning all 3) ending yesterday. ;) ;D

It's been a long painful road for us Jay's fans since all the glory of back to back championships some 12 years ago but hopefully we are finally on the road back to being competitive and maybe, possibly, get a birth in the playoffs this year. There is still a long long way to go but one can only hope. ;D

Burnt in our memorys is Tom Cheeks call in the sixth game in the 1993 World Series when Joe Carter hit that homer in the 9th inning against Philaphedia Phillies closer Mitch Williams(the wild thing) to give them the win and their second World Series win in a row. 8)

Tom said it all when he announced "Touch em all Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life".

Still gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. ;) ;D

Go Jays Go!


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[ronjor]

Close race in that division. As for Houston--------- ::)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "As for Houston--------- ::)" }-
Yes, what's going on there Ron? I thought they would play much better than that. I,ve always liked Houston. Did u see this,

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7983575/

Clemons was magnificent in his short time with the Jays winning 2 consecutive Cy Youngs. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Did u see this" }-

Interesting. Why not?
The Astros started slow last year but this year seems far worse.

Low salaries overall in Houston. They just won't part with any money.

Clements is getting up there in age for a baseball player. Everyone was very disappointed last year when they couldn't get over the hump knowing this was the best chance they might ever have of getting to the World Series.

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Well, not quite 2 months into th season and my Toronto Blue Jays are looking pretty good. 8)

They put a butt kicking to the World Champs(Boston Red Sox) in their last 3 game series(winning all 3) ending yesterday. ;) ;D

It's been a long painful road for us Jay's fans since all the glory of back to back championships some 12 years ago but hopefully we are finally on the road back to being competitive and maybe, possibly, get a birth in the playoffs this year. There is still a long long way to go but one can only hope. ;D

Burnt in our memorys is Tom Cheeks call in the sixth game in the 1993 World Series when Joe Carter hit that homer in the 9th inning against Philaphedia Phillies closer Mitch Williams(the wild thing) to give them the win and their second World Series win in a row. 8)

Tom said it all when he announced "Touch em all Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life".

Still gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. ;) ;D

Go Jays Go!


snowbound" }-

I agree GO JAYS GO and Don't forget We had Paul Molitor,Robbie Alomar,John Olerud the 3 top hitters that year!! The good old Days!!

Cheers,;)

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Yes, what's going on there Ron? I thought they would play much better than that. I,ve always liked Houston. Did u see this,

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7983575/

Clemons was magnificent in his short time with the Jays winning 2 consecutive Cy Youngs. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

That was some Great Baseball then also!!

I think they have a good team this year that they can build on for next year and so on!!

At this time they are playing the Twins Losing 7 to 1 :-[

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "

At this time they are playing the Twins Losing 7 to 1 :-[" }-

Make the final 7-2 for the Twins.....

Oh well, we'll get em tomorrow. ;) ;D

@ Ron,

We have that problem here too Ron as for the money spent on the team. It's now up to 70 million from 50 last year but that's pocket change compared to the Yankees at 200 million or better. :o

U just have to hope all the stars line up and with a little luck everything will fall into place. ;)


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[INTOXSICKATED]

i'm an a's fan and we're king of the low salaries. they are playing so bad right now, i can't even bare to watch them. last place! >:( trade hudson and mulder, idiots! >:( nobody can hit either! >:(

[ronjor]

Another day, another loss. :)

http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM/0015-0402-1209-5543_SM.jpg

[INTOXSICKATED]

if i was a yankees fan i'd be wearing that bag! 12-0 :D

[Sugabella]

-{ Quote: "i'm an a's fan and we're king of the low salaries. they are playing so bad right now, i can't even bare to watch them. last place! >:( trade hudson and mulder, idiots! >:( nobody can hit either! >:(" }-
LOve the Oak town A's Can't wait to see a game when I'm there.

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "LOve the Oak town A's Can't wait to see a game when I'm there." }-
i'm usually roaming around the beer stands, stop by and say hi. should be no problem getting tickets, ;D they should be letting people in for free right now! >:(

[Sugabella]

-{ Quote: "i'm usually roaming around the beer stands, stop by and say hi. should be no problem getting tickets, ;D they should be letting people in for free right now! >:(" }-
Maybe we can meet ... I would love that. I'll be in Fairfield ;)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "i'm usually roaming around the beer stands, stop by and say hi. should be no problem getting tickets, ;D they should be letting people in for free right now! >:(" }-

Cherish the memories Intox. ;) ;D

U think they would be this bad if Gene Autry was still around? ;) ;D


Steve

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Cherish the memories Intox. ;) ;D

U think they would be this bad if Gene Autry was still around? ;) ;D


Steve" }-

Whoops wrong team, wrong owner. :D ;) ;D

Got the Los Angeles Angels on my mind, or whatever they are called now. ;) ;D


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[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Cherish the memories Intox. ;) ;D

U think they would be this bad if Gene Autry was still around? ;) ;D


Steve" }-
lol, think you're in angels country! i'm talking bout the crappy athletics! :P

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Whoops wrong team, wrong owner. :D ;) ;D

Got the Los Angeles Angels on my mind, or whatever they are called now. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-
the los angeles angels of anaheim is the proper wording.....i think! ;D

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Maybe we can meet ... I would love that. I'll be in Fairfield ;)" }-
fairfield is about a half hour from me. we'll have to party! :D

[Sugabella]

-{ Quote: "fairfield is about a half hour from me. we'll have to party! :D" }-
I'll be in cali for about 2 mons...Lots of partying LOL

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: " i'm talking bout the crappy athletics! :P" }-

Hang in there Intox as the turnaround will come at anytime and u all can be proud again. ;) ;D


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[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Hang in there Intox as the turnaround will come at anytime and u all can be proud again. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-
yes, our genious gm billy beane says that there is not reason to panic just yet. >:(

[Sugabella]

-{ Quote: "Hang in there Intox as the turnaround will come at anytime and u all can be proud again. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-
With all the times they lost they have to have a good year someday. 8)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "With all the times they lost they have to have a good year someday. 8)" }-
I've never had the pleasure of taking in an A's game at home before but it looks like a beautiful place to watch a ball game. At least on TV it does anyway. ;) ;D


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[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "I've never had the plasure of taking in an A's game at home before but it looks like a beautiful place to watch a ball game. At least on TV it does anyway. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-
i've always like the coliseum! they made a few changes for the raiders that weren't necessarily good for baseball, but i think it's still a great park. hard to compete with that other team across the bay though. that sbc park....now that's nice! i think one of the biggest drawbacks to going to see a game is dealing with the rif-raf outside. oakland has allot of culture and nice places to visit, but it's not exactly a place i wanna hang around when the sun goes down. i'm sure there are many stadiums like that tho!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "i've always like the coliseum! they made a few changes for the raiders that weren't necessarily good for baseball, but i think it's still a great park. hard to compete with that other team across the bay though. that sbc park....now that's nice! i think one of the biggest drawbacks to going to see a game is dealing with the rif-raf outside. oakland has allot of culture and nice places to visit, but it's not exactly a place i wanna hang around when the sun goes down. i'm sure there are many stadiums like that tho!" }-

As a boy me and my dad used to go down to old Tiger Stadium and i'm telling ya, that was a scary place to be on the way out after a night game. :o


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[Sugabella]

I love going to see the A's ever since i was a child spending time my daddy. I went to Raiders games but I love the Sac Kings they are my fave. I do have a lot of fun in cali. I got to see the kings play the lakers in the vip sits it was dream come true also got to meet some of the players at a oakland bar. We went to a players only party. Maybe That could happen again when I'm out there.

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "As a boy me and my dad used to go down to old Tiger Stadium and i'm telling ya, that was a scary place to be on the way out after a night game. :o


snowbound" }-
lol, i could imagine! :lurking: kinda sad, but that's why i don't go to too many games anymore. when i was a kid, my dad had season tickets for 4 years, which he got for free from work. we went to so many games, it felt like the coliseum was a second home to me. it was between '88-'91 too. great years for the a's. allstar games, world series, playoffs....just a real good time. i'm sure all the bad stuff i see going on around the coliseum was there when i was a kid, but i never really noticed until i got older i guess. :-\

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "I went to Raiders games but I love the Sac Kings they are my fave." }-
raiders games are definitely something else. i can't stand the raiders, but the fans are awesome!.........sacramento kings :-\ ........i just lost all repect for you! ;D

[Sugabella]

-{ Quote: "raiders games are definitely something else. i can't stand the raiders, but the fans are awesome!.........sacramento kings :-\ ........i just lost all repect for you! ;D" }-
I watch for the men not the game LOL (mike bibby)

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "I watch for the men not the game LOL (mike bibby)" }-
it still ain't right! :P

[Sugabella]

-{ Quote: "it still ain't right! :P" }-
I'm sorry I will try not to like them ok... ;) ;) LOL

[greyfox]

I'm a Mariners fan and they have been so bad that it looks like a repeat of last year. On this last road trip they lost 7 games straight and then managed to win one today from Tampa Bay.

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "I'm a Mariners fan and they have been so bad that it looks like a repeat of last year. On this last road trip they lost 7 games straight and then managed to win one today from Tampa Bay." }-
eeeeeeeewwwwww! a mariners fan! you're gross! ;D

[greyfox]

I take it you're an A's fan. There's been some good rivalry between them and the Mariners. I'm a long time Seattle area resident, so I have to be a fan don't I? ;D I might have to find a sack to wear soon.

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "I take it you're an A's fan. There's been some good rivalry between them and the Mariners. I'm a long time Seattle area resident, so I have to be a fan don't I? ;D I might have to find a sack to wear soon." }-
if i find a discount or a buy one get one free deal, i'll pick up a sack for the both of us!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "if i find a discount or a buy one get one free deal, i'll pick up a sack for the both of us!" }-
Good lord, get some for the Yankees too, at least for 1 day! :D

17-1 losers to the Red Soxs yesterday. :o

George Steinbrenner is :lurking:


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "17-1 losers to the Red Soxs yesterday" }-

Sorry to hear that. ;D Payback time.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Sorry to hear that. ;D Payback time." }-
Yeah i'm so sorry i can't stop laughing. :P

I love to hate the Yankees. ;) ;D


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[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "I love to hate the Yankees. ;) ;D " }-
you and me both!

[Infinity]

I don't know a thing about baseball league but some years ago I had a shirt of the White Sox...what's about them?

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "I don't know a thing about baseball league but some years ago I had a shirt of the White Sox...what's about them?" }-
33 wins

16 losses

First in their division. ;) ;D

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/standings?type=reg&br=3&year=2005&column=gamesBehind&order=false&st=2


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[Infinity]

ok :) that sounds good then ;) I just liked the shirt lol sorry if hijacked the thread..

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "ok :) that sounds good then ;) I just liked the shirt lol sorry if hijacked the thread.." }-

No hijack, any Baseball talk applies here. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

Some history.

MLB (http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/cws/history/postseason_results.jsp)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Some history.

MLB (http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/cws/history/postseason_results.jsp)" }-
By the looks of that chart Ron, i would assume the White Sox have gone the longest now of any MLB team without winning a World Series.(was Boston until last year)


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[ronjor]

I believe you are right.

[Infinity]

Thanx Ron, the way I see it now is they certainly have good commercial talents over there...it's not the best in the class is it?

I bet it's a bigger frenzy then soccer in Europe :D superbowl and stuff that is like Champions League (soccer) but fivefold lol...

I hope one day I can experience this all in some estadion :)

[ronjor]

Soccer seems to be the biggest of all. :)

The pay some of the professional athletes get over here has turned a lot of people away from sports.

[snowbound]

Babe Ruth's 1919 contract sold at auction for nearly 1 million dollars :o

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002329328_babe11.html

The price Siegel paid was nearly double the presale estimate for the Dec. 26, 1919, contract, a five-page typed document signed by owners Harry Frazee of the Red Sox and Jacob Ruppert of the Yankees. The contract recorded the $100,000 sale of Ruth to the Yankees, a transaction that altered baseball history.



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[ronjor]

The Legend lives! :) Too bad The Bambino didn't make that kind of money.

[snowbound]

Houston is having a good weekend at our expense. :'(

Hope we can salvage 1 today. ;) ;D


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[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Houston is having a good weekend at our expense. :'(

Hope we can salvage 1 today. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

We will see Tonight!! GO JAYS GO!!!!;D

Cheers,

[ronjor]

Toronto probably can't play in this heat. :D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Toronto probably can't play in this heat. :D" }-
If that's the case, they better not come home. It's been hotter than hell here the last week with no letup till the end of this week. Today and tomorrow have predictions of 31C and high humidity which will make it feel like 40C :o

I'm melting, i'm melting! :D ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

Those temps are a little high for this time of year, no?

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Those temps are a little high for this time of year, no?" }-
Yes they are Ron as normal temps for this time in june are around 22C.

Last summer we only had a handfull of days over 30C and according to the Weather Channel, we have already surpassed that. Can't complain though as the good weather only sticks around for about 3 or 4 months anyway. 8)


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[greyfox]

-{ Quote: "if i find a discount or a buy one get one free deal, i'll pick up a sack for the both of us!" }-


Did you pick up those sacks for us yet? :P The stats in this morning's paper are:
Seattle 26 wins, 34 losses, .433 pct.
Oakland 24 wins, 37 losses, .393 pct.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "We will see Tonight!! GO JAYS GO!!!!;D

Cheers," }-
Get out the brooms, we were swept. :(

Give credit to the Astros, they played very well. :)

Oh well, back home against the Cardinals. Hope we fare a little better. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

Looks like Oswalt was outstanding. One bright spot out of the gloom. :D

Roy Oswalt made quick work of the Toronto Blue Jays. Oswalt pitched his first career two-hitter, leading the Houston Astros over the Blue Jays 3-0 Sunday in the quickest game in Minute Maid Park history. Oswalt (7-7) retired 24 of the final 25 batters he faced and needed only 88 pitches for his sixth straight home win

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/hou

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Looks like Oswalt was outstanding. One bright spot out of the gloom. :D

Roy Oswalt made quick work of the Toronto Blue Jays. Oswalt pitched his first career two-hitter, leading the Houston Astros over the Blue Jays 3-0 Sunday in the quickest game in Minute Maid Park history. Oswalt (7-7) retired 24 of the final 25 batters he faced and needed only 88 pitches for his sixth straight home win

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/hou" }-
From what i saw Ron, Oswalt was almost unhitable. There was some fine defensive plays too. Nice to see a ball game zip along for a change instead of the usual 3 to 4 hrs. Good for them. 8)

Just a little update. Jays have a 2-0 lead on the Cards in the second. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "From what i saw Ron, Oswalt was almost unhitable. There was some fine defensive plays too. Nice to see a ball game zip along for a change instead of the usual 3 to 4 hrs. Good for them. 8)

Just a little update. Jays have a 2-0 lead on the Cards in the second. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

I have to root for the Jays. :D

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "I have to root for the Jays. :D" }-

I second that!!;)

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Get out the brooms, we were swept. :(

Give credit to the Astros, they played very well. :)

Oh well, back home against the Cardinals. Hope we fare a little better. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

Yea!! You had to remind me:'( :'(

3-0 for the Jays now!!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "I have to root for the Jays. :D" }-
lol,

Yeah those darn Cardinals are first in the NLC division. ;) ;D

I really like this interleague play. Gives us a chance to see the NL teams instead of the Yankees and Red Soxs 20 times each every year(seems like that many anyway). :P

Pretty funny too watching the American league pitchers, hit. :o :D


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[Triple Helix]

Jays 4-1 Final!! 5th complete game for the Doc!!;D

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Did you pick up those sacks for us yet? :P The stats in this morning's paper are:
Seattle 26 wins, 34 losses, .433 pct.
Oakland 24 wins, 37 losses, .393 pct." }-
i decided to wait til after the all star break to do my shopping. something tells me our luck is about to turn around! ;D

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "i decided to wait til after the all star break to do my shopping. something tells me our luck is about to turn around! ;D" }-
oops!.......and by our luck, i meant mine and the a's not yours and the mariners! :P

[greyfox]

-{ Quote: "oops!.......and by our luck, i meant mine and the a's not yours and the mariners! :P" }-

Well, maybe the Mariner luck has changed. Last night they beat the hottest team in the National League, the Phillies. ;D We'll see how it goes tonight. I think the A's are in Seattle next week. :D

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Well, maybe the Mariner luck has changed. Last night they beat the hottest team in the National League, the Phillies. ;D We'll see how it goes tonight. I think the A's are in Seattle next week. :D" }-
we took 2 out of 3 from philly and now we're coming to your town. brace yourself, and prepared for a whoopin'! :P

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "we took 2 out of 3 from philly and now we're coming to your town. brace yourself, and prepared for a whoopin'! :P" }-
what i tell ya! 3 out of 4 ain't bad, and you should be happy we LET you win last night! i got a good deal on some bags for you to wear on your head when you watch the next mariners game. you'll need them, it's only a matter of time 'til you're in last place! ;D :P :)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "what i tell ya! 3 out of 4 ain't bad," }-
No it's not as the Blue Jays just did the same thing to Baltimore. 8)


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[greyfox]

-{ Quote: "what i tell ya! 3 out of 4 ain't bad, and you should be happy we LET you win last night! i got a good deal on some bags for you to wear on your head when you watch the next mariners game. you'll need them, it's only a matter of time 'til you're in last place! ;D :P :)" }-


Okay, rub it in. But don't brag too much or the As will start losing again. Mariner fans have to be patient as it's always 'next year' for us.

[INTOXSICKATED]

-{ Quote: "Okay, rub it in. But don't brag too much or the As will start losing again." }-
sry, didn't mean to rub it in. lol, just let me enjoy the moment......we're making our move! :D

[snowbound]

'Roid suspension for Raffy
Palmeiro says he 'never intentionally used steroids' but must sit out 10 days for violating MLB drug policy

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ny-spraffy0802,0,6883610.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines

Well Raffy just brought legitimacy to all the aligations put forth by Jose Canseco at the congressional hearings in march into steroids in baseball...

He sat there and denied every using steroids and today..... there it is. ::)

I heard on sports talk radio today that if these drug tests were before the hearings there could be a possible pergury charge put forth.

A great career is now suspect.


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "A great career is now suspect. " }-

How can you believe anyone in sports anymore? Dopers are ruining the games. (you meaning us)

[snowbound]

You're right Ron....

U always have to wonder now when some athelete does something great whether it is an enhanced performance or just natural ability...


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[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "You're right Ron....

U always have to wonder now when some athelete does something great whether it is an enhanced performance or just natural ability...


snowbound" }-

Reminds me of the Ben Johnson Fiasco, Fastest man in the WORLD :-[!!

[snowbound]

Boy, do i feel sorry for the Kansas City Royals and all their fans...

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=kan

19 game losing streak and quickly closing in on the record held by Baltimore.

I used to always look forward to the Blue Jays playing there as they had one of the prettiest ball parks in the majors IMHO.

Growing up, George Brett was one of my favourite players. How could this storied franchise fall so far....


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[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "Boy, do i feel sorry for the Kansas City Royals and all their fans...

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=kan

19 game losing streak and quickly closing in on the record held by Baltimore.

I used to always look forward to the Blue Jays playing there as they had one of the prettiest ball parks in the majors IMHO.

Growing up, George Brett was one of my favourite players. How could this storied franchise fall so far....


snowbound" }-
Maybe they will get the first pick in the draft ?

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Maybe they will get the first pick in the draft ?" }-
Should give them the first 5 picks the way they're going. ;)


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Boy, do i feel sorry for the Kansas City Royals and all their fans...

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=kan

19 game losing streak and quickly closing in on the record held by Baltimore.

I used to always look forward to the Blue Jays playing there as they had one of the prettiest ball parks in the majors IMHO.

Growing up, George Brett was one of my favourite players. How could this storied franchise fall so far....


snowbound" }-



Money? :D This page is dated but shows the trend. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/mlbfs90.htm

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Money? :D This page is dated but shows the trend. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/mlbfs90.htm" }-
Yup...

Money changes everything. ;) ;D

I remember when Kirby Puckett was the first player to break the 3 million dollar mark(per year) and people thought that was outrageous. :D

Utility players make that now. :o


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[ronjor]

It's a bidding war these days in all sports. The teams are almost generic.

[snowbound]

Look at this :o

MLB TEAM PAYROLL (US$)
1. NY Yankees 205,938,439
2. Boston 121,311,945
3. NY Mets 104,770,139
4. Philadelphia 95,337,908
5. LA Angels 95,017,822
6. St. Louis 92,919,842
7. San Francisco 89,487,426
8. Chicago Cubs 87,210,933
9. Seattle 85,883,334
10. Atlanta 85,148,582
11. LA Dodgers 81,029,500
12. Houston 76,779,022
13. Chicago Sox 75,228,000
14. Baltimore 74,570,539
15. Detroit 68,998,183
16. Arizona 63,015,833
17. San Diego 62,888,192
18. Florida 60,375,961
19. Cincinnati 59,658,275
20. Minnesota 56,615,000
21. Oakland 55,869,262
22. Texas 53,891,258
23. Washington 48,581,500
24. Colorado 48,107,500
25. Toronto 45,038,500
26. Cleveland 41,830,400
27. Milwaukee 40,234,833
28. Pittsburgh 38,133,000
29. Tampa Bay 37,975,067
30. Kansas City 36,881,000

Talk about the haves and the have nots! :D

George Steinbrenner must be doing well in the ship building business or whatever he does now. ::)


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[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "It's a bidding war these days in all sports. The teams are almost generic." }-
Can you say Salary Cap? I know you can. Baseball will get one too eventually.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "12. Houston 76,779,022 " }-

Clements is not cheap! :D And Kansas City is spending nothing. They won't win like that.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Clements is not cheap! :D And Kansas City is spending nothing. They won't win like that." }-
Can u say Cy Young? :D

Kansas City would surely benefit from a salary cap. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: " Can u say Cy Young?" }-

That would be "Sigh" Young. :D He earned it. :)

It's no secret what the owner of the Yankees was aiming for. He spent a bundle. :D

[beetlejuice]

I have to agree with everything you all have said about KC. Personally I wouldn't mind if they earned the new loosing streak record. At least they would have some kind of record then. Something to be known for besides----Nothing. :-\

[The Hammer]

They won last night. http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=134124

[The Hammer]

Hey how about Boomer Wells. He calls it the way he sees it doesn't he? He was always entertaining when he was in Toronto.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hey how about Boomer Wells. He calls it the way he sees it doesn't he? He was always entertaining when he was in Toronto." }-
He certainly goes his own way and yes, he was entertaining in his stint here in Toronto. The local beat writers loved him as he was never shy and always spoke his mind no matter what the consequences might be. ;) ;D


snowbound

[big ed]

Hey People...help me out here!

Three elderly ladies are excited about seeing their first baseball game.
They smuggle a bottle of Hooch into the ballpark.
The game is really exciting and they are enjoying themselves immensely......mixing the Gin w/soft drinks.
Soon they realise that the bottle is almost gone and the game still has a ways to go.

Based on the given info, what inning is it and how many players are on base?

OMG it's Thursday, big ed

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hey People...help me out here!

Three elderly ladies are excited about seeing their first baseball game.
They smuggle a bottle of Hooch into the ballpark.
The game is really exciting and they are enjoying themselves immensely......mixing the Gin w/soft drinks.
Soon they realise that the bottle is almost gone and the game still has a ways to go.

Based on the given info, what inning is it and how many players are on base?

OMG it's Thursday, big ed" }-
It's the bottom of the fifth and the bags are loaded........ :D
(i cheated) :P


snowbound

[big ed]

-{ Quote: "It's the bottom of the fifth and the bags are loaded........ :D
(i cheated) :P


snowbound" }-


Boooooo!! Booooo!! Your acting like a Major Leaguer now. Cheating...indeed!!

Aghast in the Astrodome, Ump ed

Ps...awarded 3 Duckels for honesty!!

[snowbound]

What do u think of your Astros now Ron? :o

They're in. ;) ;D

Look out Atlanta, here they come! 8)




Steve

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "What do u think of your Astros now Ron? :o

They're in. ;) ;D

Look out Atlanta, here they come! 8)




Steve" }-

They tried every way they knew NOT to get in the playoffs again this year. ;D

They will have to pull a rabbit out of a hat to go very far. :(

Good job anyway 'stros. :D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "

Good job anyway 'stros. :D" }-
For sure and as we all know, anything can happen in the playoffs. :D

Good luck to Houston. 8)


Steve

[RobZee]

Pitching should be in place - just need the bats to reawaken for a stretch..

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Pitching should be in place - just need the bats to reawaken for a stretch.." }-
Yes, Houston certainly has the best starting three in the playoffs( Pettitte, Clemens, Oswalt).

As for the offense, let's see! :D

For me this is the most intriguing series of the playoffs. ;) ;D


snowbound

[ronjor]

A little Astros (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3379341) info.

[RobZee]

-{ Quote: "A little Astros (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3379341) info." }-

Back in May it seemed they were heading only one way - toward the cellar.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3379288
"No baseball team in the last 90 years has had the kind of turnaround the Astros had this season. No team has revived itself after the kind of start the Astros had.

They awoke May 25 with a 15-30 record. Only one National League team was worse.

They'd been buried by the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central. They trailed 11 teams in the race for the wild-card berth."

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "

They awoke May 25 with a 15-30 record. Only one National League team was worse.
" }-
And Ron's reaction was? :D

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=470583&postcount=2

U gotta believe buddy. ;) ;D



snowbound

[ronjor]

Thanks for the reminder Steve. ::) Gotta watch what you say around these parts. ;D I'm jumping back on the bandwagon.

http://members.tripod.com/logoman55/Houston_Astros.gif

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "I'm jumping back on the bandwagon.

http://members.tripod.com/logoman55/Houston_Astros.gif" }-
That's the spirit. 8)

[RobZee]

Glad to have Pettitte in this year's post-season action. Will definitely need the bats to show up consistently - 'stros tend to strand men on base at times.
Go 'stros!!!

Rob

[RobZee]

This was a sweet victory - bats did show up & Pettitte gave up only 4 hits in 7 innings (2 were HR's by the Jones'). It's good to take the first one in a short series.

Rob

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "This was a sweet victory - bats did show up & Pettitte gave up only 4 hits in 7 innings (2 were HR's by the Jones'). It's good to take the first one in a short series.

Rob" }-
Good show Astros! ;D

Always nice to draw first blood. 8)

Put it to em. ;)


snowbound

[snowbound]

Looks like the Padres and the Red Soxs are going stick around just long enough for a cup of coffee. Down 2 games to zip. :D


snowbound

[snowbound]

Red Soxs...gone,

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_3088242

The White Sox never left much doubt(if any) who was superior in this one. :D ;) ;D


snowbound

[ronjor]

Houston 7, Atlanta 6, 18 innings. Nothing easy about this one. :D

[RobZee]

As Leo said, "It isn't over until........." This game was full of new records and memorable moments. Out of pitchers and position players, the Astros battled on against a really tough team. Facing the Braves in the opening series was a major concern. Toward the end of the game, I think the Astros were ready to activate Nolan Ryan from the stands if necessary. The season to date was recapped in this one game.

Rob

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Houston 7, Atlanta 6, 18 innings. Nothing easy about this one. :D" }-
WoW, they played two! :o

Oh well, a win is a win is a win... ;) ;D

On a sad note, Tom Cheek, the radio voice of the Blue Jays from their inception till last year, dies,

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/mlbnews.asp?articleID=141119

Tom was an excellent broadcaster and a class person who will be dearly missed by all who knew him and the millions of fans who tuned in to hear him during baseball season.

RIP Tom....


snowbound

[snowbound]

Oswalt was smoking last night, whoa! :D

Series between the Astros and Cards all tied at 1's. 8)


snowbound

[ronjor]

Oswalt looked great! I hope this turns out well. ;D

[ronjor]

Just go to the game. Never know what may happen. :D


http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3397145

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Just go to the game. Never know what may happen. :D


http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3397145" }-
WoW, isn't that somethin. :D

Good for them. 8)

As said, the chances of that happening twice are basically nill. ;)

I've went to many games here and never even came close to catching anything! :P

A nice "feel good" story. :)



snowbound

[snowbound]

I wasn't able to see the game but by the looks of it, Roger did his job ;D

http://www.detnews.com/2005/tigers/0510/16/C03-350278.htm

Keep it up Astros! 8)



snowbound

[ronjor]

One more win. Just one more win. ;D

[RobZee]

WOW!!!
Unbelievable finish - Go Astros!

Rob

[ronjor]

:( Don't pitch over the middle of the plate to a home run hitter, Lidge. ::)

[RobZee]

Good suggestion Ron. Or maybe don't even pitch to the league's MVP!

Rob

[Triple Helix]

Allright we have a Houston and Chicago World Series!!


"Go Houston Astros Go"

[ronjor]

Congratulations Phil Garner and the Houston Astros! Well done! A long time coming! Hooray! ;D ;D

[RobZee]

Yes!!! I'm so happy for Biggio and Bagwell - two class pros for so long!
Oswalt was in command - had a 0.29 ERA for this series.....
The Cardinals are also such a first class team to a man..
Only 50 years ago, the Houston Buffalos was a farm team for the Cardinals, for whatever that's worth.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "I'm so happy for Biggio and Bagwell" }-

They have been the heart of the Astros for a long time. Oswalt, MVP. It doesn't get any better than this! ;D
Unbelievable team.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: " It doesn't get any better than this! ;D
Unbelievable team." }-
It sure doesn't and yes they are! :D

Houston's goin to the dance. 8)

I have a feeling they will not be denied. ;) ;D

Congrats and good luck against the Sox. ;D

I know a few Canuckleheads north of the 49th that are rootin for ya. ;) ;D


snowbound

[ronjor]

Thanks Steve. -{ Quote: "I have a feeling they will not be denied." }-
I hope you are right. :D

[slammer_JvA]

Hm, just for the sheer FUN of it... I think I'm gonna put on my...
WHITE socks :P ;D *puppy*

('cause I dunno zip about baseball sry:-[ ;) but I loooooove a good competition anytime;D )

[RobZee]

-{ Quote: "Hm, just for the sheer FUN of it... I think I'm gonna put on my...
WHITE socks :P ;D *puppy*

('cause I dunno zip about baseball sry:-[ ;) but I loooooove a good competition anytime;D )" }-

I know very littlr about the Sox, but I think the fans will see some really good pitching for both teams.
Rob

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "I know very littlr about the Sox, but I think the fans will see some really good pitching for both teams.
Rob" }-

Yes I got that; they showed a summary of the qualities of both teams back here on our national TV. Baseball is getting more attention, since Holland organised the "worldchampionships" last summer (I know, I know: it's nothing compared to the Major League...but still)

I like it; and try to watch every year to the series.
But I understand these are two outsiders? Wow, must be exciting for the fans. Saw some nice double-play from the white sox; decided to root for them. No offense, Astro-fans :) , after all...
What do I know? ;)

Enjoy the games!
regards,
slam:lurking:

[snowbound]

Well Slam, the team you're rootin for won the first game. >:(

As u said, it is nice to see 2 "outside" teams in the World Series though. ;) ;D

Houston has never won and Chicago hasn't tasted victory since WW1. :D

It's no secret who i'm cheering for. ;)

Go Astros! 8)


snowbound

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "Well Slam, the team you're rootin for won the first game. >:(

snowbound" }-

Hurray! :D

I'll be watching the game tonight. Overhere we have a day delay in broadcasting.
Was it good? ;) :P


GO WHITE SOX ;D

slam

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "
Was it good? ;) :P
" }-
If you're a Sox fan.... >:( ;D


snowbound

[slammer_JvA]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but did the sox win the 2nd game as well? (http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20051023&content_id=1257697&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws) ;) :P

;D

[ronjor]

That's correct. Not looking good for the Astros. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/topstory/3411032

[JRCATES]

Still think this series goes 6, maybe even 7. Houston is a tough home team, and should win 2 of the next 3 at home. Oswalt has yet to pitch, and the 'Stros will probably go with a shorter rotation this series, meaning that the big 3 (Clemens, Oswalt and Pettite) would still all be going again if it goes 7. And I actually wouldn't be surprised if Houston wins all 3 at home, or at least wins 2 of 3 and maybe wins game 6 in Chicago to force a game 7. About the only thing that would surprise me is a sweep!

And I also agree with those saying that it's nice to see two teams not all that familiar to the post season and especially the World Series in it for a change.....

[RobZee]

Deja vue with the 9th inning Sox homer!
Astros (naturally) feel they are as good as the Sox - just don't want to wait 88 years until first World Series win! For sure, the fat lady has yet to sing...

[RobZee]

Well, the game was a record for a World Series game - 5+ hours. Both teams had starting pitchers warming up at the end.
Sox win 7 - 5 with the winning run a homer by Geoff Blum, a former Astro. :(
It looked good for the Astros for the first 4 innings and then the wheels fell off - Chicago scored 5 in the 5th!
Overall the Astros stranded 15 on the bases.

Weather was better in Houston than Chicago.:)

Rob

[slammer_JvA]

Come on
Oh baby don’t you wanna go
Come on
Oh baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Hidehey
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Oh sweet home chicago

Well, one and one is two
Six and two is eight
Come on baby don’t ya make me late
Hidehey
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Six and three is nine
Nine and nine is eighteen
Look there brother baby and see what I’ve seen
Hidehey
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Oh come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
SweeP home chicago !!!

8) Three and One is Four, make the Texans sour! ;) ;D ;D ;D

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "For sure, the fat lady has yet to sing..." }-
I hear her warming up. :D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Come on
Oh baby don’t you wanna go
Come on
Oh baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Hidehey
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Oh sweet home chicago

Well, one and one is two
Six and two is eight
Come on baby don’t ya make me late
Hidehey
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Six and three is nine
Nine and nine is eighteen
Look there brother baby and see what I’ve seen
Hidehey
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago

Oh come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Come on
Baby don’t you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home chicago !!!


8) Three and One is Four, make the Texans sour! ;) ;D ;D ;D
" }-

I can't find any songs about Houston. >:( ;D

Nothing fat is gonna be singing tonight. ;) ;D

Miracles do happen. :D


snowbound

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Miracles do happen." }-

Only to the Red Sox. ;D

[ronjor]

No matter the outcome, congrats to the National League Champion Astros on a great year!

[RobZee]

There's an old Dean Martin song "Going Back to Houston" -

"WELL IT’S LONESOME IN THIS OLD TOWN
EVERYBODY PUTS ME DOWN
I’M A FACE WITHOUT A NAME
JUST WALKING IN THE RAIN
GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON
I’VE GOT HOLES IN BOTH OF MY SHOES
WELL I’M A WALKING CASE OF THE BLUES
SAW A DOLLAR YESTERDAY
BUT THE WIND BLEW IT AWAY
GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON
I HAVEN’T EATEN IN ABOUT A WEEK
I’M SO HUNGRY WHEN I WALK I SQUEAK
NOBODY CALLS ME FRIEND
IT’S SAD THE SHAPE I’M IN
GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON
I GOT A GIRL WAITING OUT FOR ME
WELL AT LEAST SHE SAID SHE’D BE
I GOT A HOME AND A BIG WARM BED
AND A FEATHER PILLOW FOR MY HEAD
GOING BACK TO HOUSTON, HOUSTON, HOUSTON"

Rob

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "No matter the outcome, congrats to the National League Champion Astros on a great year!" }-
Damn right! :D

Good job guys coming from oblivion in early summer all the way to the NLCS and winning. 8)

U made your city proud. :)


snowbound

[slammer_JvA]

Gosh, blink an eye and you missed the FAT LADY this year ;)



# C L E A N S W E E P !!! #

Guess I picked a winner again... 8)

Congrats Chicago, have a blast. And goodluck with the hangover to both teams (for different reasons:D - haha did you see the look on the faces of George sr & Barbara? Priceless ;D )

Just got one letter wrong in the song! ;D ;D ;D

[ronjor]

Casey At The Bat
by Ernest L. Thayer

The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day,
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.

And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A pall-like silence fell upon the patrons of the game.

A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
The rest clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast.
They thought, "if only Casey could but get a whack at that.
We'd put up even money now, with Casey at the bat."

But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake;
and the former was a hoodoo, while the latter was a cake.

So upon that stricken multitude, grim melancholy sat;
for there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat.

But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all.
And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball.

And when the dust had lifted,
and men saw what had occurred,
there was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.

Then from five thousand throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
it rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;

it pounded through on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat;
for Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.

There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place,
there was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit Casey's face.

And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
no stranger in the crowd could doubt t'was Casey at the bat.

Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt.
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.

Then, while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
defiance flashed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.

And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
and Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.

Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped --
"That ain't my style," said Casey.

"Strike one!" the umpire said.
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
like the beating of the storm waves on a stern and distant shore.

"Kill him! Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand,
and it's likely they'd have killed him had not Casey raised his hand.

With a smile of Christian charity, great Casey's visage shone,
he stilled the rising tumult, he bade the game go on.

He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the dun sphere flew,
but Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two!"

"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered "Fraud!"
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.

They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
and they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.

The sneer has fled from Casey's lip, the teeth are clenched in hate.
He pounds, with cruel violence, his bat upon the plate.

And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
and now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright.
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light.
And, somewhere men are laughing, and little children shout,

but there is no joy in Mudville --
mighty Casey has struck out.

[The Hammer]

Jays sign B.J. Ryan. http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=144828

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Jays sign B.J. Ryan. http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=144828" }-
The Jay's brass admitted today they even got a call from the commish on this deal(monies paid). :o

Oh well, u have to have the chips to get into the poker game. ;) ;D

Could A. J. Burnett be next? :o

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/02/sports/baseball/02bluejays.html



snowbound

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "The Jay's brass admitted today they even got a call from the commish on this deal(monies paid). :o

Oh well, u have to have the chips to get into the poker game. ;) ;D

Could A. J. Burnett be next? :o

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/02/sports/baseball/02bluejays.html



snowbound" }-Selig must have a dedicated line just for Steinbrenner then. :)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "
Could A. J. Burnett be next? :o " }-
Got em! :o

Wow, 5 years 55 million dollars. Career record, 1 game under 500. ::)

http://www.sportsnet.ca/


snowbound

[ronjor]

Let's hope he stays healthy. [Petite, Clemons, etc ::) ;D ]

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Let's hope he stays healthy. [Petite, Clemons, etc ::) ;D ]" }-
Yes , Jays General manager J.P. Ricciardi better pray for it. :D

J.P got a contract extension today too.


snowbound

[snowbound]

BTW, the owner of the Blues Jays is Ted Rogers of Rogers Cable(tv, internet, cell and home phone) so whoever happens to use his services(i for one) should be expecting a significant price hike coming soon. :o ::)


snowbound

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Got em! :o

Wow, 5 years 55 million dollars. Career record, 1 game under 500. ::)

http://www.sportsnet.ca/


snowbound" }-

Alright!! Look out here we come!! ;D

[ronjor]

Astros cut Clemens loose (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/3510059.html)

[snowbound]

Hmm... looks like the Jays are shopping for an early Christmas present,

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?id=148086

TSN.ca Staff/CP

12/24/2005 12:37:45 AM

The Toronto Blue Jays may once again be looking to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a slugger.

According to ESPN's Peter Gammons, the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays are on the verge of completing a trade that would send Troy Glaus and a prospect to Toronto in exchange for pitcher Miguel Batista and second baseman Orlando Hudson.

No sure about this one.... They certainly need another bat but at the price of a gold glover(Orlando Hudson)? ???


Plus now there is a log jam at third and first base. JP must have something else in mind to remedy that. :-\


snowbound

[snowbound]

Ex-pitcher Jeff Reardon charged with robbery

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2005/12/27/former_major_leaguer_reardon_arrested/?p1=MEWell_Pos3



snowbound

[ronjor]

Strange and sad. :(

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Strange and sad. :(" }-
Indeed it is Ron...



snowbound

[Cochise]

Tish!....all this excitement over a 'Girly' game originally called 'Rounders' among the Girls School fraternity........sticking a 'wad' of baccy in the cheek or behind the bottom lip doesn't make it anymore Manly......it just means hat your face will rot off before you get to the big money........;D ;D ;D ;D......but there ya go, whatever rocks your boat.....;D ;D


Cochise,8) Whose on first?........What?........No, he's on Second.............Who?...........Thats right........

[ronjor]

Well dang, that leaves us with croquet. ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Tish!....all this excitement over a 'Girly' game originally called 'Rounders' among the Girls School fraternity........sticking a 'wad' of baccy in the cheek or behind the bottom lip doesn't make it anymore Manly......it just means hat your face will rot off before you get to the big money........;D ;D ;D ;D......but there ya go, whatever rocks your boat.....;D ;D
" }-
And this coming from the great inventors of Lawn Bowling? :D ;) ;D


snowbound

[Cochise]

-{ Quote: "Well dang, that leaves us with croquet. ;D" }-

Believe it or not.......people have been killed playing Croquet.......some of the old Dowagers that play the game would cripple the best Baseball babies you could muster within minutes...........their ankles would be 'mush' in seconds....never underestimate the British Malleteers...only at your peril......


Cochise,8) Hooping it up in Holland.....(Mit der Mallet)...

[snowbound]

Nice story :)

http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/02/14/yankees.arkansas.school.ap/index.html

Good for u George, bringing the boy to New York to see his beloved team. He certainly deserves it. :thumb:


snowbound

[snowbound]

Wow, pitchers and catchers congragating already,

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060216&content_id=1313344&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

seems like the 2005 season was just wrapped up. Many high hopes and expectations for us Jays fans this 2006 season. ;) ;D


snowbound

[snowbound]

Kirby Puckett deceased. Only 44 yrs old....

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060306&content_id=1337465&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min

A great player and one of the truly good guys in sports.

RIP Kirby....


snowbound

[JRCATES]

-{ Quote: "Kirby Puckett deceased. Only 44 yrs old....

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060306&content_id=1337465&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min

A great player and one of the truly good guys in sports.

RIP Kirby....


snowbound" }-

I know, can you believe it? This is truly horrible news. I agree, snowbound, Kirby was a great player and a good guy as well- something that professional sports could definitely use more of these days.

R.I.P., Kirby Puckett...you were taken seemingly a little too prematurely.....

[big ed]

-{ Quote: "Kirby Puckett deceased. Only 44 yrs old....

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060306&content_id=1337465&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min

A great player and one of the truly good guys in sports.

RIP Kirby....


snowbound" }-

I enjoyed watching him play! Do not watch any of the current bunch!

Play on, big ed

[snowbound]

Whoa! Canada beats USA 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic,

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story/?ID=157719&hubname=

and the day previous we had a difficult time against South Africa? ???

Anybody watchin this? :blink:



snowbound

[Primrose]

Mommy bear and Daddy bear were in divorce court.

The judge looked down and asked the Baby Bear, "So Baby Bear, do you want to live with Daddy Bear?"

"Oh, no," Baby Bear replied, "I don't want to live with Daddy Bear. He beat me."

"Well then, you should live with Mommy Bear," answered the judge.

"On, no, I don't want to live with Mommy Bear. She beat me."

"Well then, Baby Bear, who do you want to live with?"

Baby Bear said, "I want to live with the Chicago Cubs. They don't beat anybody!"

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LOL Good one Primrose! ;D ;D

[big ed]

Who wants to play this stoopid game anyways. It's just for girls and sissies!

[big ed]

World Baseball Classic...what a hoot!! We're getting our butts kicked in that too!!

We're #8...we're #8, big ed

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Houston is the best team in baseball! :o ;D

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/index.jsp

Time for that Happy Dance again Ron. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

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http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/index.jsp

Time for that Happy Dance again Ron. ;) ;D


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Way to early for that Steve. ;D :lurking:

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Yeah, you're right Ron but a very impressive start nonetheless. 8)



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Well? :D http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings

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:P

Chin up Buddy. Lots of time left. Plus Roger's coming back ;) ;D



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Three innings a game won't get it. ;D

[ronjor]

A bright spot for the Astros. -{ Quote: "DETROIT -- Craig Biggio had the day off on Wednesday while his right shoulder continues to heal. The next time he plays, presumably in the Astros' series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday, Biggio has a good chance to pass Babe Ruth once again" }-
Houston Astros (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060628&content_id=1527778&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou)

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Houston Astros (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060628&content_id=1527778&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou)" }-
Good stuff. :thumb:

I,ve always been a big fan of Biggio. 8)

Now if my Blue Jays could just put a streak together to narrow the gap with those damn Red Soxs(and pass the Yankees at least). >:( ;D

Overall though, i'm very happy with their performance so far. :)



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They are always there in the regular season to spoil everyone's hopes. They do have a "choking" problem in the playoffs however. :D

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I'm counting on the "curse of Babe Ruth" to return again. :D ;D



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A little reading on Bambino's Curse (http://www.bambinoscurse.com/whatis/) :D

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Now if my Blue Jays could just put a streak together to narrow the gap" }-
Say it and it happens! :D

Just a small one so far but 5 in a row. :thumb:

The Jays closer(BJ Ryan) is certainly earning his big salary, striking out 5 of the last six batters in a win over Philly today. This guy is 22/23 in saves and a ridiculous 0.47 era. :o

Keep it goin guys. 8)



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Keep it goin guys. 8)

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No such luck. It ends at 5.....



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Looks like Barry Bonds will be indicted soon on perjury and tax evasion charges,

http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-extras0715.artjul15,0,1881003.story?coll=hc-headlines-sports



Steve