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[NinersSBChamps]

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As of today the playoffs would be Pirates, Braves, Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and Reds. The last two would be in the single game playoff. Red Sox, Athletics, Tigers, Rangers, and Orioles would be the American League teams.

Are these the ten best teams in baseball right now?

[Bdawg2309]

all of them except the dbacks

[NinersSBChamps]

Well someone has to win the NL West. I also don't understand how Detroit hasn't clinched the AL Central yet. It's like they don't really try in the regular season, but the longer they let Cleveland hang around spells bad news.

[AUTiger7222]

Well someone has to win the NL West. I also don't understand how Detroit hasn't clinched the AL Central yet. It's like they don't really try in the regular season, but the longer they let Cleveland hang around spells bad news.

The Tigers are doing just what they did last year. Let everyone hang around in the AL Central and then the last month of the season take off and win the division.

[TURBO]

The Tigers are doing just what they did last year. Let everyone hang around in the AL Central and then the last month of the season take off and win the division.

Its what they do. They will be in the playoffs and I would not want to face them. But if we have, means its the world series.

[NinersSBChamps]

I still say Detroit is the best team in baseball. What names do you guys see getting traded to contenders before the end of the month?

[TURBO]

Ricky Nolasco.

[AUTiger7222]

Its what they do. They will be in the playoffs and I would not want to face them. But if we have, means its the world series.

Yeah it always carries into a good playoff run.

[Bdawg2309]

I love seeing the giants struggle

[Bdawg2309]

I hate players like uribe
Finally having a good season in LA, and what a surprise ..,its his contract year.

[NinersSBChamps]

Chris Davis hit number 33 today. Most home runs before the break since Bonds and LuGO.

[NinersSBChamps]

I hate players like uribe
Finally having a good season in LA, and what a surprise ..,its his contract year.

He had more than 1/3 of BJ Upton's RBI count for the entire season in one game.

[NinersSBChamps]

Yasmani Grabdal was carried off the field. Looks like an ACL as his knee bent the wrong way.

Also the Cardinals win over the Marlins on a routine fielding blunder. Makes us getting owned by them that much more frustrating.

[Bdawg2309]

Nolasco to the dodgers

[NinersSBChamps]

Nolaso to Dodgers has just been confirmed.

[TURBO]

Dodgers have a huge salary

[thethe]

Its absolutely ridiculous the disparity between some teams finances. Dodgers can make moves like this all the time and still not eat into all their revenues. Its just not right.

[stpeteirish]

Its absolutely ridiculous the disparity between some teams finances. Dodgers can make moves like this all the time and still not eat into all their revenues. Its just not right.

yeah but aren't they merely shooting themselves in the foot (feet?) again? Ricky's bad. I wish they'dve waited a week so we'd have another shot at him.

[NinersSBChamps]

Miggy with 89 RBI on the year after his first inning home run today. That would be nuts if he got to 100 before the break.

[yeezus]

watching the mets/brewers, and guys, francisco is terrible defensively and beginning to show his true colors at 3rd. two horrible throws today.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that our old buddy Jeff Francoeur is down to three teams. The Reds are one. The other two are not known

[skidlee]

Could see the M's being 1 and maybe the Cubs

[CrimsonCowboy]

Rosenthal reporting that Nationals have acquired Scott Hairston from the Cubs

[The Chosen One]

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that our old buddy Jeff Francoeur is down to three teams. The Reds are one. The other two are not known

The Bravos after we ship off Maholm and Reed Johnson for some relief pitching. :panic:

[TURBO]

The Bravos after we ship off Maholm and Reed Johnson for some relief pitching. :panic:

:icwudt:

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ryan Howard out 6-8 weeks with a torn meniscus. Needs surgery

[Julio3000]

That might give them cover if they want to unload some veterans.

[NinersSBChamps]

Dodgers in Arizona tonight. Greinke is on the mound. I want to see some more fire works.

[AUTiger7222]

Dodgers in Arizona tonight. Greinke is on the mound. I want to see some more fire works.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s77/AUTiger1/Vr40T_zpsafa0e1c8.gif

[Dalyn]

How long before Colon is suspended again? I say he makes it to the middle of August.

[Bdawg2309]

How long before Colon is suspended again? I say he makes it to the middle of August.

if he does, it'll be only because the biogenesis thing..
doubt he would be that stupid to do it again

[Bdawg2309]

mets managed to save their closer until the 16th.......

[Bdawg2309]

http://i.imgur.com/c2zH3jR.jpg

:icwudt:

[Bj1133]

Dodgers have made up 6 games in just over 2 weeks in the West - really don't want to see them in a 1st round series with Kershaw/Greinke combo and a potentially potent lineup - can't imagine what they will be like if they somehow add Cliff Lee

[NinersSBChamps]

Frenchy has agreed to sign with the Giants.

[thethe]

Frenchy has agreed to sign with the Giants.

Good for him. I hope he does well except against us.

[Metaphysicist]

Frenchy's first 30-days powers + the Giants' scrub-enhancing OF elixir all but guarantees that Clutchy will hit .400.

[Julio3000]

Frenchy's first 30-days powers + the Giants' scrub-enhancing OF elixir all but guarantees that Clutchy will hit .400.

Cream or clear, Frenchy?

[Mrs. Meta]

Frenchy's first 30-days powers + the Giants' scrub-enhancing OF elixir all but guarantees that Clutchy will hit .400.

I read elixir as esix.. Esix snead. #yolo

[jpx7]

That might give them cover if they want to unload some veterans.

Still hoping against reason that the Braves find a way to snag Utley.

[Julio3000]

Haha, Esix Snead. Jeff is going to be such a tartine de merde for them, they'll wish they'd gotten Esix.

Utley would be a great fit. Not gonna happen, I guess.

[jpx7]

Haha, Esix Snead. Jeff is going to be such a tartine de merde for them, they'll wish they'd gotten Esix.

Utley would be a great fit. Not gonna happen, I guess.

Throw in some aspic, and he might even end up a terrine de merde.

And yea: while I think Utley'll be traded, it just doesn't seem likely that he'd end up in Atlanta.

[yeezus]

Still hoping against reason that the Braves find a way to snag Utley.

97% of phillies fans commit suicide

[jpx7]

97% of phillies fans commit suicide

Presumably via high-velocity projectile vomit or the Philadelphian standard: the used-battery cannon?

[yeezus]

Presumably via high-velocity projectile vomit or the standard Philadelphia used-battery cannon?

fight with self in parking lot after tailgating and getting wasted, beating up "that asshole with the chase utley braves jersey."

[NinersSBChamps]

Beltre has 5 RBI tonight.

[Gary82]

CJ Nitkowski ‏@CJNitkowski 3h
Daddy did you ever make the All Star team?...No...Was it b/c you weren't good?...Kind of...Were you ever at least a little good?...*sigh*

Best tweet tonight.

[Bdawg2309]

if the cubs were in the NL west, they'd still be in contention for the division...

[CrimsonCowboy]

A-Rod to be interviewed in Biogenesis case Friday (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/22698766)

[The Chosen One]

If Utley came here, do we ship off Uggla?

Let's try Uggla at 3rd. He couldn't be any worse than CJ. :elefant:

[The Chosen One]

A-Rod to be interviewed in Biogenesis case Friday (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/22698766)

He's going to deny and deny some more.

[AUTiger7222]

If Utley came here, do we ship off Uggla?

Let's try Uggla at 3rd. He couldn't be any worse than CJ. :elefant:

No. Put Utley at 3B. Uggla played 3B in the minors and was miles worse than he is at 2B.

[NinersSBChamps]

Miguel Cabrera is the first player in MLB history to have at least 30 home runs and 94 runs batted in before the all star break.

[thewupk]

Cabrera may not repeat as triple crown winner but he is having a better season last year and will repeat as MVP.

[AUTiger7222]

Cabrera may not repeat as triple crown winner but he is having a better season last year and will repeat as MVP.

It was highway robbery that he got the MVP over Mike Trout.

[thewupk]

It was highway robbery that he got the MVP over Mike Trout.

I don't truly agree. I'm as big of a WAR/defense guy as there is but 1)defensive ratings in a single season are not reliable and 2) mvp doesn't equate to best player.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hard to believe the Red Sox own the best record in all of baseball. They have really rebounded after last season. John Farrell manager of the year.

[AUTiger7222]

Hard to believe the Red Sox own the best record in all of baseball. They have really rebounded after last season. John Farrell manager of the year.

Yeah Farrell is the run away winner in the AL at this point. I'm really shocked at their pitching. I just didn't think it would be this good. But Farrell is proving himself as a genius when it comes to pitching.

[bravesnumberone]

God Matheny went beserk on the umpire.

[Bdawg2309]

phillies play the white sox
nats play the marlins.

fairly easy opponents for both

[AUTiger7222]

God Matheny went beserk on the umpire.

And got ejected after the game was over. Whatever that means. LOL. I remember one time Bobby and Chipper got ejected after the game was over.

[Dunit24]

If Utley came here, do we ship off Uggla?

Let's try Uggla at 3rd. He couldn't be any worse than CJ. :elefant:

Utley made 3 errors tonight. Im not sure hes a better defender than Uggla. Not sure what we would do if we got Utley, but it would be a great problem to have.

[AUTiger7222]

Jarred Cosart has a very special game working down in St. Pete in his MLB debut. He's through 6 on just 69 pitches.

[AUTiger7222]

The Rays finally got a hit against Jarred Cosart. He went 6 1/3 no-hit innings.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Red Sox have acquired Matt Thornton from the White Sox

[AUTiger7222]

Red Sox have acquired Matt Thornton from the White Sox

Red Sox get cash in the deal as well. White Sox get minor-league OF Brandon Jacobs from Parkview HS (same HS Frenchy played for).

[yeezus]

Beltran has been such a steal for the Cards. God knows if we had signed him for 2/26, he'd have been injured for half the time and/or batting .200 and deemed "washed up." We'd then let him go after this season, because, you know, he batted .200 with 10 homers and is old. Then he'd sign for 1yr/6mil and dominate.

[NinersSBChamps]

Good deal for Boston. Their bullpen has been bit by the injury bug all season long.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ben Revere suffered a broken foot after the first game of the Phillies doubleheader today. Will see a specialist Monday

[skidlee]

Ben Revere suffered a broken foot after the first game of the Phillies doubleheader today. Will see a specialist Monday

After the game? What did he do? Kick something?

[jason27nc]

After the game? What did he do? Kick something?

During an 11th inning at bat he fouled a ball off his foot.

[skidlee]

oh ok thx

[jason27nc]

Come on Marlins! Down 1 in the top of the 7th.

[jason27nc]

Stanton homered off Soriano to tie it at 1 in the 9th.

[TURBO]

Stanton homered off Soriano to tie it at 1 in the 9th.

watching this game. Was awesome.

[jason27nc]

watching this game. Was awesome.

Wished I could have seen that.

[AUTiger7222]

watching this game. Was awesome.

I just remembered I had the free MLB.tv for voting for the ASG and then I can't watch it because of FOX's stupid blackout rules. FOX gave me the Cardinals vs. Cubs game in ALABAMA. I don't give a **** about those 2 teams. I absolutely ****ing hate those teams!

[AUTiger7222]

Marlins have the game winning run at 2nd to start the 10th. Tracy throwing error in place of Zimmerman. LOL!

[CyYoung31]

Let's go Marlins!

[AUTiger7222]

Marlins with runners at 1st and 2nd and nobody out now.

[AUTiger7222]

Polanco bunts up the runners. Marlins now with them at 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.

[AUTiger7222]

Nationals walk Ruggiano to load the bases for Ed Lucas.

[AUTiger7222]

MARLINS WIN!!!!! Braves up by 7 games!

[weso1]

Nice.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Awesome! :eusa_dance:

[TURBO]

So at worst 5 games at the break. But everybody said a week ago the Nats were gonna real close by the break.

[CyYoung31]

So at worst 5 games at the break. But everybody said a week ago the Nats were gonna real close by the break.

6 games at worst.

[The Chosen One]

:dance:

[cajunrevenge]

So at worst 5 games at the break. But everybody said a week ago the Nats were gonna real close by the break.

The negatrons act like the Nats have a 10 game lead on the division. Never seen so many crybabies for a team that has had the biggest division lead for 2 months now. I dont know why they even watch the team if they are so convinced we suck so bad.

[thewupk]

I want an 8 game lead at the break. But 7 (or 6) is still nice as well. The Braves aren't playing great but the Nats are just a .500 team this year imo. They have done it for 3 months and I see no reason to believe they will turn it around. They just simply aren't that good.

[CrimsonCowboy]

But the media will continue to hype the Gnats

[Bdawg2309]

Did anyone see Fernandez 's reaction to Stanton's hr, that was gold

[yeezus]

Did anyone see Fernandez 's reaction to Stanton's hr, that was gold

Haha, just watched it. That kid is amazing though. I hope he stays healthy because if he does, he looks like he could be one of the top 3 most dominant guys in the game. He's a 20 year old rookie, and look at the year he's having.

[CyYoung31]

Lincecum with a no-no through 8.

[ChapelHillMatt]

2 out away

Could Lincecum be back?

[ChapelHillMatt]

His arm is gonna fall off......almost 140 pitches thrown.

[CyYoung31]

Lincecum with the no-hitter against the Padres. 148 pitches.

[ChapelHillMatt]

He did it

No hitter

13 K's

148 pitches

[CrimsonCowboy]

And dang if Jeff Francoeur wasn't one of the first ones to greet him.:happy0157:

[AUTiger7222]

And dang if Jeff Francoeur wasn't one of the first ones to greet him.:happy0157:

It was funny to see Frenchy there. I thought he was still in the minors.

[Braves1976]

It was funny to see Frenchy there. I thought he was still in the minors.

Apparently it was his first game with the Giants.

[ChapelHillMatt]

They called him up today

Francoeur always gets involved somehow.

[Gary82]

Wow, congrats to Tim. The Giants are not having a great season, and Lincecum has had better seasons, but tonight could be the highlight of 2013. Of course that's because Francoeur was called up.

[Bdawg2309]

2 out away

Could Lincecum be back?

meh, just 1 start.
look what has happened to cain since his perfect game

[Bdawg2309]

locke and zimmerman out of the ASG
wainwright and wood pitch tomorrow.. who replaces them? and does a cub have to still be there since wood will be out?

[AUTiger7222]

locke and zimmerman out of the ASG
wainwright and wood pitch tomorrow.. who replaces them? and does a cub have to still be there since wood will be out?

I was fixin' to post the same thing. Maybe Minor gets one of the spots. He definitely deserves it.

[Orphan Black]

Two words for Licecum...Johan Santana.

[AUTiger7222]

Two words for Licecum...Johan Santana.

People say that but when Edwin Jackson threw 149 pitches in his no-no against the Rays when he was with the Diamondbacks he was fine after that. Also people keep bringing up the Santana situation and that was totally different. Santana was only a few starts back from major shoulder surgery and was still not 100% yet and that's the reason throwing that many pitches in 1 game all but ended his career. Lincecum has never had any sort of arm issues, at least none that I'm aware of. He should be fine. The Giants would be smart to give him a couple extra days of rest and with the ASG coming up they have the luxury to do that.

[NinersSBChamps]

Keep the Giants far away from the post season. I want nothing to do with that team.

[thethe]

Keep the Giants far away from the post season. I want nothing to do with that team.

Posey would destroy our pitching staff. Always does.

[NinersSBChamps]

Posey would destroy our pitching staff. Always does.

Imagine him and Choo in the same lineup against us.

The NL West is crap, but unfortunately someone has to win that division. It's completely up for grabs at this point. If Colorado can add another starting pitcher I like their chances.

[thewupk]

I don't know if Lincecum is 'back' but he does have a 3.34 FIP right now on the year which is pretty good. Obviously the era is not that good but his left on base % is fairly low from when he was winning cy youngs. So I'm thinking there is a play of bad luck in there right now. His K/9, BB/9, and HR/9 are all just slightly off from his career marks. I don't think he's going to be the guy we saw in 08 and 9 where he was the best pitcher in baseball but he's pitching a lot better than last year and feel he can still be very good.

[Bye Week]

Lincecum has been throwing the ball well and his splits are still very good. That said, I could see this start really hurting him the rest of the year. That is a lot of pitches for a max effort little guy.

[jgriff3029]

Two more words: Phil Humber

[sentenza]

I can't remember I saw a pitcher throw 148 pitches!
I only heard that this was "normal" in the early days!

[AUTiger7222]

As I mentioned earlier, Edwin Jackson threw 149 pitches in his no-hitter against the Rays several years ago.

[GMAJAH25]

He can just subtract some of the work from the following week. Considering the amount of throwing that is done between starts...this is not a big deal. Adjust accordingly with the side work.

[TURBO]

Davis hit another HR today. 37 Hrs before the break. Wow

[Bdawg2309]

2 walks for mujica all season long. wow

[Runnin]

They called him up today

Francoeur always gets involved somehow.
He's like Forrest Gump.

[Julio3000]

He's like Forrest Gump.

Mama used to say that Jeff Francoeur is nothing like a box of chocolates. You know exactly what you're going to get.

[bravesnumberone]

ASG lineups.

AL:
Trout - LF
Cano - 2b
Cabrera - 3b
Davis - 1b
Bautista - RF
Ortiz - DH
Jones - CF
Mauer - C
Hardy - SS

Scherzer - P

NL:
Phillips - 2b
Beltran - RF
Votto - 1b
Wright - 3b
Gonzalez - LF
Molina - C
Tulowitzki - SS
Cuddyer - DH
Harper - CF

Harvey - P

[AUTiger7222]

When did they start using the DH in the NL parks?

[bravesnumberone]

Think this might be the first year?

[AUTiger7222]

Think this might be the first year?

Well it's just a step in the process of the NL getting the DH. It will happen. I wish we knew that it would happen within the next few years. It would make giving McCann a 4 or 5 year contract much easier.

[jgriff3029]

2011 was the first year MLB used the DH regardless of which league hosted the game. Carlos Beltran was the DH for the NL at Arizona.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Perhaps the worst ceremonial first pitch ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulg8GScyxH8

[Bdawg2309]

how did the cardinals manage to get a competitive balance pick?

[NinersSBChamps]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0D8V0dCbf8

[NinersSBChamps]

I am pretty sure the last person interviewed is Zito.

[weso1]

That was pretty funny.

[Julio3000]

Perhaps the worst ceremonial first pitch ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulg8GScyxH8

That Korean gymnast murdered first pitches for all time. I never want to see another one.

[sentenza]

One of our best pitchers ever has retired!
Why didn't we give him an new contract! :panic::panic:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/07/derek-lowe-retires.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

[bravesnumberone]

An interesting argument on why Chris Davis should be chasing 73 rather than 61 as some believe.

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/07/chris-davis-should-be-chasing-bondss-home-run-record-not-mariss/277857/

[Tapate50]

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Cubs are asking teams for their "last and best offers" on right-hander Matt Garza.
In fact, teams believe that Garza will be traded before he throws another pitch for the Cubs. As of now, he's slated to make his next start on Monday against the Diamondbacks. Olney hears that the Rangers are in the middle of the trade talks, though teams like the Cardinals, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Indians, and Dodgers are also reportedly in the mix

[NinersSBChamps]

Garza is legit and has been pitching really well lately. Any team he goes to instantly has an improved rotation.

[Bdawg2309]

wonder if they'll trade samardzija in a last hour deal that depletes another team's farm system

[CrimsonCowboy]

wonder if they'll trade samardzija in a last hour deal that depletes another team's farm system

Either that or finally pawn Soriano off on someone

[CrimsonCowboy]

Jon Heyman is reporting that the Pirates are looking at Alex Rios and Alexi Ramirez from the White Sox

[yeezus]

Looks like Garza to Texas. Wonder what they gave up. Garza has real good stuff, he's always been a little inconsistent and never really lived up to be the kind of guy I thought he'd be, but he's still very solid.

[cajunrevenge]

Why do they need Garza when they have the great Matt Harrison?

[CrimsonCowboy]

It's sounding like the Garza deal has hit a snag and could fall apart

[skidlee]

Rios might be on the way to Pitt.

[skidlee]

ok maybe not but he was said to be hugging his teammates

[CrimsonCowboy]

Rios was pulled for not hustling.

[AUTiger7222]

Why do they need Garza when they have the great Matt Harrison?

I'm pretty sure Harrison has been hurt for a while now.

[Heyward]

Unless Texas can extend Garza, that doesn't make sense to me.

They have a ton of pitching, it's just on the DL.

They just need a stud bat cough Stanton...

[chopdrew]

Rios was pulled for not hustling.

Lunch has been cancelled, due to lack of hustle....deal with it.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Unless Texas can extend Garza, that doesn't make sense to me.

They have a ton of pitching, it's just on the DL.

They just need a stud bat cough Stanton...

I was reading the Dallas Morning News site yesterday and they were throwing around the idea of acquiring Stanton. It may require them to trade Profar, which actually makes some sense. Since they really don't have a place for him since they extended Andrus. Plus, if Nelson Cruz gets a suspension for the Biogensis case, then they would really need a big bat. But imagine Stanton in that ballpark........

[AUTiger7222]

I was reading the Dallas Morning News site yesterday and they were throwing around the idea of acquiring Stanton. It may require them to trade Profar, which actually makes some sense. Since they really don't have a place for him since they extended Andrus. Plus, if Nelson Cruz gets a suspension for the Biogensis case, then they would really need a big bat. But imagine Stanton in that ballpark........

Especially with how well Stanton goes to RF where that jet stream is. Wow. He would put up Chris Davis numbers.

[Heyward]

Puig being sued 12 million from a guy in Cuba.

Hmm....

[Heyward]

Hanley just smoked a double to give the Dodgers the lead.

Up 2-1 in extras, runner on 3rd at the moment with 1 out.

[GMAJAH25]

Lunch has been cancelled, due to lack of hustle....deal with it.

I'm feeling skinny, Tony!

[Heyward]

Nast have three SP's with sub-3 ERA and are one game under .500 and face Kershaw tommiorow....

I don't even know how that's possible.

Still waiting on them to go on a 9-1 type run, probably happens at some point.

[NinersSBChamps]

The Nats will make a push at some point. Just hope when they do that it's too little to late.

[skidlee]

Eric Bedard has a no hitter going into the 7th inning and asked to be taken out of the game at 109 pitches. Now it was tied 2-2 when he came out of the game

"I've had three shoulder surgeries," Bedard said. "I'm not going over 110 (pitches). I'd rather pitch a couple more years than face another batter."


I really have no problem with the guy asking to come out. I hope his team doesn't either.

[thewupk]

Nast have three SP's with sub-3 ERA and are one game under .500 and face Kershaw tommiorow....

I don't even know how that's possible.

Still waiting on them to go on a 9-1 type run, probably happens at some point.


If they suddenly starting hitting then I could see that. But I don't see them hitting anytime soon. They are horrible.

[NinersSBChamps]

Eric Bedard has a no hitter going into the 7th inning and asked to be taken out of the game at 109 pitches. Now it was tied 2-2 when he came out of the game

"I've had three shoulder surgeries," Bedard said. "I'm not going over 110 (pitches). I'd rather pitch a couple more years than face another batter."


I really have no problem with the guy asking to come out. I hope his team doesn't either.

Well he is a *****. You don't get a chance to throw no hitters hardly ever, so you see the opportunity for it and you go for it. At least in my opinion.

[NYCBrave]

I've watched a lot of the Nats game this year and their major issue is they are horrible with runners in scoring position. its like nobody on the team is clutch. they are constantly strandimg runners on 3rd with less than 2 outs. its pretty maddening right now to be a fan of that team. if you just look at their hitters on paper they have decent numbers too.

[Dalyn]

Colon is just unbelievable.

[Heyward]

Colon is just unbelievable on roids.

Fixed........

[Dalyn]

Fixed........

Yeah. Most likely. It is kind of funny. He is like an old fat dude who said, "**** it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7-TTWgiYL4)." Have to admire that. :happy0157:

[yeezus]

Eric Bedard has a no hitter going into the 7th inning and asked to be taken out of the game at 109 pitches. Now it was tied 2-2 when he came out of the game

"I've had three shoulder surgeries," Bedard said. "I'm not going over 110 (pitches). I'd rather pitch a couple more years than face another batter."


I really have no problem with the guy asking to come out. I hope his team doesn't either.

If he threw 125-130 pitches it could pretty much end his career. He had allowed 1 ER while walking five to that point. It wasn't a special game and might have prevented him from pitching later on.

[Runnin]

The Mets are playing well now.

[thethe]

The Mets are playing well now.

If they get a big bat somehow in the next two years they are going to be tough. Harvey could very well be the best pitcher in baseball.

[Dunit24]

Mets are only 10 games back as well. With the way we are playing, I wouldnt be surprised if they made a run at us.

[Heyward]

If they get a big bat somehow in the next two years they are going to be tough. Harvey could very well be the best pitcher in baseball.

Kershaw but yeah Harvey is amazing.

As a UNC baseball fan i didn't think he'd be THIS good.

[NYCBrave]

Kershaw but yeah Harvey is amazing.

As a UNC baseball fan i didn't think he'd be THIS good.

Nobody thought he'd be this good, in fact he wasn't even this good in the minors. He suddenly gained extra velocity and pinpoint control when he reached the majors. Prospect experts had labeled his ceiling as a number 2 starter.

[CrimsonCowboy]

According to Ken Rosenthal, Matt Garza will not pitch tonight for the Cubs. A deal with the Rangers is near

[Gary82]

The Nats have fired their hitting coach, Rick Eckstein.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9499896/washington-nationals-fire-hitting-coach-rick-eckstein

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 51s

Source: #Cubs will acquire Triple A IF Mike Olt, Single A RHP C.J. Edwards and a third player from #Rangers for Garza.

[Gary82]

That ends the Braves/Olt rumors.....I guess.

[Heyward]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 51s

Source: #Cubs will acquire Triple A IF Mike Olt, Single A RHP C.J. Edwards and a third player from #Rangers for Garza.

Dumb, they need hitting not pitching.

[Bdawg2309]

how did the phillies react to the hitting coach change mid season a few years ago??

[Heyward]

Looks like Grimm, Olt, Edwards and a PTBNL for Garza.

Pretty nice haul for 2 months of Garza.

Where is skidlee saying we could trade for Garza?

The price for pitching is sooo expensive.

[GMAJAH25]

Looks like Grimm, Olt, Edwards and a PTBNL for Garza.

Pretty nice haul for 2 months of Garza.

Where is skidlee saying we could trade for Garza?

The price for pitching is sooo expensive.

Yeah its a rental...but that package means nothing.

Rangers win that deal

[The Chosen One]

lol remember when everyone wanted us to get Olt and sell the entire farm for him?

[CrimsonCowboy]

Jason Grilli had to leave the Pirates game against the Nats with right forearm discomfort

[skidlee]

Looks like Grimm, Olt, Edwards and a PTBNL for Garza.

Pretty nice haul for 2 months of Garza.

Where is skidlee saying we could trade for Garza?

The price for pitching is sooo expensive.


outside of Olt we have some comparable players to what they got.

[Carp]

Dumb, they need hitting not pitching.

Um, how so? They have like 4-5 starters on the DL right now. Their rotation is being held together with duct tape. Their hitting is doing ok. Not great, but ok.

[Heyward]

Um, how so? They have like 4-5 starters on the DL right now. Their rotation is being held together with duct tape. Their hitting is doing ok. Not great, but ok.

Thats my point.

They have options coming back eventually.

[skidlee]

I could see them going to get a LFer maybe but they are pretty close to the braves in terms of offense. They have really no place to upgrade and even the pitchers on the DL most are not great.

Darvish
Holland
Garza
Harrison

Is a great 1-4.

[CrimsonCowboy]

If Cruz gets suspended, they may very well go for an OF bat

[Bdawg2309]

joe blanton is about to go to 2-13. hahaha

[Bdawg2309]

watching the dbacks game.. they showed a stat of NL relievers with the lowest ERA since may 22... avilan was at the top with a 0.00 ERA...:Bunchie1:

[CrimsonCowboy]

Report from CBS Sports saying the Yankees are close to acquiring Alfonso Soriano

[The Chosen One]

watching the dbacks game.. they showed a stat of NL relievers with the lowest ERA since may 22... avilan was at the top with a 0.00 ERA...:Bunchie1:
:Gasp:

[Bdawg2309]

Report from CBS Sports saying the Yankees are close to acquiring Alfonso Soriano

is he a FA after this season or what return would the cubs get?

[sentenza]

In germany we don't know much about baseball! Nobody even notice this error, because they don't know if this number is realistic or not.
Very funny article from a german TV guide!

It says:
"Atlanta's 2nd baseman Dan Uggla is the best player on his postion in all baseball with over 2.220 homeruns"

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/sentenza_10/IMG_2974.jpg

I like to have a player on the team with 2 HRs every game! :roll:

[Bj1133]

is he a FA after this season or what return would the cubs get?

He still has another year at $18 mil, so I doubt the Cubs get anything significant in return for him - they've been trying to deal him for the past couple of years now

[BRule]

Red Sox and Laser Show have agreed to a 7 year, 100 mil extension.

[Heyward]

Orioles trade for KRod.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Orioles trade for KRod.

Big time move by Baltimore

[BRule]

Can't believe Baltimore traded Delmonico for KRod, wow.

That's not good for us on the Crain front.

[yeezus]

Can't believe Baltimore traded Delmonico for KRod, wow.

That's not good for us on the Crain front.

Yeah, I like Delmonico a lot.

[CyYoung31]

In germany we don't know much about baseball! Nobody even notice this error, because they don't know if this number is realistic or not.
Very funny article from a german TV guide!

It says:
"Atlanta's 2nd baseman Dan Uggla is the best player on his postion in all baseball with over 2.220 homeruns"

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/sentenza_10/IMG_2974.jpg

I like to have a player on the team with 2 HRs every game! :roll:

Does that say that the Braves last won the World Series in 1997?

[BRule]

Yeah, I like Delmonico a lot.

I can understand trading him for a closer or a young setup guy that you'll have around for 3+ years but for KRod? Shocking

[TURBO]

I can understand trading him for a closer or a young setup guy that you'll have around for 3+ years but for KRod? Shocking

Yeah, if thats what a relief option is going to cost, Im not to excited about making a trade.

[sentenza]

Does that say that the Braves last won the World Series in 1997?

No!
The last game in may was suspended because of a storm. The last time the teams had a resumption of a game was 1986 (Mets) and 1997 (Braves). Atlanta's Dan Uggla eventually decided the game to a 7:5 victory!

I can't say whether these infos are right or not.

[BRule]

If Cruz gets suspended, they may very well go for an OF bat

According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are eyeing White Sox outfielder Alex Rios.
Actually, Sullivan writes that the Rangers and White Sox are "actively talking" about a trade

[sentenza]

JJ signes with the Tigers!

[Tapate50]

Matt Kemp back on the DL. That's unbelievable ... This year ha been a disaster for him

[weso1]

Tough luck season for Kemp.

[bravesnumberone]

I thought they would compete for their division before the season, but the Rays are playing out of their minds right now. Another complete game.

[JusticeForAll23]

Matt Kemp back on the DL. That's unbelievable ... This year ha been a disaster for him
And for my fantasy team. It's a keeper league and I drafted him two years ago when he had his near 40-40 season. Decided to keep him one more year, thinking he wouldn't be hurt and out as often as he was last year. Looks like the joke is on me.

Fortunately I've got Miguel Cabrera, Adam Jones, and one of Allen Craig, Alex Rios, and Michael Cuddyer to fall back on.

[CrimsonCowboy]

A blurb on Twitter saying a Jake Peavy for Will Middlebrooks deal is being discussed

[Julio3000]

The Artists Formerly Known as The Expos are 5 games under .500.

[Carp]

The Artists Formerly Known as The Expos are 5 games under .500.

I noticed this. The Philthies have passed them. As bad as we've played recently, the Gnats have been even worse.

[Bj1133]

I noticed this. The Philthies have passed them. As bad as we've played recently, the Gnats have been even worse.

They are only 1 game closer to 1st place than they are last place at this time

[Bdawg2309]

robert fick admits to using steroids......

[jpx7]

robert fick admits to using steroids......

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/854/vader_NOOOO.jpg

[Dalyn]

robert fick admits to using steroids......


Badly.

[PawPawMaxwell]

Badly.

In his boilermakers. With tequila chaser.

[Julio3000]

robert fick admits to using steroids......

NOT ON THE KITTEN, YOU MONSTER!

[jpx7]

Badly.

He was told to activate it you had to first slam it into Eric Karros.

[Dalyn]

He was told to activate it you had to first slam it into Eric Karros.

I am tempted to find a good image for 'slamming it into Eric Karros,' but...

Screw it. Here you go.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSmTgewde9_2u5ECRoiYdeaK-bRTj45ovEoY_cWZkymUTOdyuNpBLECKMLD

[Dalyn]

Plunk!

[NinersSBChamps]

robert fick admits to using steroids......

Did he get a refund?

[Julio3000]

He was told to activate it you had to first slam it into Eric Karros.

I think he overheard Mike Piazza say that and just assumed he was talking about steroids.

[skidlee]

Soriano has been traded to the Yankees

[CrimsonCowboy]

Being reported the Phillies have signed Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez

[Heyward]

Being reported the Phillies have signed Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez

How much?

5/60 was a rumored number.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Haven't seen a number yet

Edit: Just saw one. Over $50M

[Heyward]

Storen demoted to Triple A.

Clippard said this has been treated very bad by the organization. Signing Soriano, etc. I agree with him but don't say that to the media.

[bravesnumberone]

Looks like the Rays are about to be in first.

[zitothebrave]

How much?

5/60 was a rumored number.

Probably a sign they don't pickup Halladay's option.

Assuming we don't bring Mac back, I'd take a flyer on Halladay in an incentive laden 1 year deal. Would give him a shot to crap on the Phillies if he's dominant agian.

[Bdawg2309]

6/48 for gonzalez
11 mil option for a 7th year......

[Bdawg2309]

also, the rays have clobbered sabathia this season

[Heyward]

6/48 for gonzalez
11 mil option for a 7th year......

Pitching isn't really their problem, they need some impact bats.

[Heyward]

Probably a sign they don't pickup Halladay's option.

Assuming we don't bring Mac back, I'd take a flyer on Halladay in an incentive laden 1 year deal. Would give him a shot to crap on the Phillies if he's dominant agian.

I'd rather make a push for Garza.

Garza
Minor
Julio
Beachy
Wood/Medlen/Huddy

[bravesnumberone]

So I'm guessing he will step right into their rotation? Seems like a good deal money-wise, time will tell about the years..

[Heyward]

So I'm guessing he will step right into their rotation? Seems like a good deal money-wise, time will tell about the years..

He's ready, could join anytime now.

I'm not sure he will step right in right now.

Maybe September.

[AerchAngel]

He will get lighted up. Let them throw money way on Cuban players. Flash in the pan and then..............

Cespesdes and soon to be Puig (Pig who makes Yunel an amateur in showing people up)

[Bdawg2309]

He will get lighted up. Let them throw money way on Cuban players. Flash in the pan and then..............

Cespesdes and soon to be Puig (Pig who makes Yunel an amateur in showing people up)

showing people up....lol..............

[Dalyn]

Uggla is putting it together. Hope he can keep it up.

[AerchAngel]

showing people up....lol..............

Blinded by Puig hysteria.

Body Snatchers 101

[thewupk]

Uggla is putting it together. Hope he can keep it up.

He's been hitting really well in June and July

[Dalyn]

He's been hitting really well in June and July

Yep. Hottest hitter on the team right now.

[Bdawg2309]

randall delgado with a CG shutout. 3 hitter
2.85 ERA in 8 starts

[The Chosen One]

randall delgado with a CG shutout. 3 hitter
2.85 ERA in 8 starts

Justin has less homers in the last 2 months than Delgado's ERA. :YDS:

[thethe]

Don't overlook that Prado is really smacking the ball around now. His OPS is over 700 now (closing in on the amazing Justin Upton). He has an OPS of 945 in July.

All I am going to say is thank God for Chris Johnson.

The D-Backs are tickled pink they made that deal.

[zitothebrave]

Don't overlook that Prado is really smacking the ball around now. His OPS is over 700 now (closing in on the amazing Justin Upton). He has an OPS of 945 in July.

All I am going to say is thank God for Chris Johnson.

The D-Backs are tickled pink they made that deal.

They very well may be, but 1 year of Prado got us 3 years of Justin. That's pretty much always a win.

[thethe]

They very well may be, but 1 year of Prado got us 3 years of Justin. That's pretty much always a win.

No....1 year of Prado + 5+ years of Delgado got us 3 years of Upton and maybe 2 years out of Johnson.

This is not a Tehearn vs Delgado debate because I'm happy with kept Teheran but Delgado was a fine pitcher in his own right.

[thethe]

Martin Prado is exactly the type of hitter this team needs. Who knew that Chipper Jones words would have been prophetic.

[zitothebrave]

Martin Prado is exactly the type of hitter this team needs. Who knew that Chipper Jones words would have been prophetic.

We're what 9 games clear of first place, 5 games better than last year with Prado and Chipper.

The sucking of the Braves has been greatly exaggerated.

That's with the real player we are missing from last year (not Prado or Chipper, but Bourn)

[thethe]

The Braves haven't sucked and Upton was otherworldly in April. If he was just a 750-800 OPS guy since that point in time the Braves would have been 12-15 games up. He has been dreadful and you still haven't said anything about your ridiculous comment of a natural correction. I know you are waiting for Upton to hit again and I think he will at some point but you have to admit there is room for concern.

[Russ2dollas]

Don't overlook that Prado is really smacking the ball around now. His OPS is over 700 now (closing in on the amazing Justin Upton). He has an OPS of 945 in July.

All I am going to say is thank God for Chris Johnson.

The D-Backs are tickled pink they made that deal.

We won that deal. Upton has been awful lately, but he's the biggest reason we started off smoking. Most of our lead is due to that hot start. He has been valuable. He's struggled on O and D lately, but I think he'll be good. CJ has been pretty good.

I miss Prado. I think he signed a fair extension. But it appears the braves didn't think he was worth that money. So we would have lost him after this year. Delgado is a good pitcher....but I don't think he'll be above a 4 for a playoff team. Valuable piece, no doubt, but the Braves seem to generate that type of pitcher almost yearly.

If I had my magic wand I'd keep Prado. I still think he's a 2B, that's his best D spot and where you maximize his value.

Going forward we need to get a Prado-type hitter in the line up. No idea where that person fits in. As much as Uggla has hit HRs, LaStella could be that guy. But we'll probably have to package uggla with a stud like Kimbrel to open it up.

We also need Simmons to go back to last year's approach and not try to hit a HR every time.

[Heyward]

Martin Prado is exactly the type of hitter this team needs. Who knew that Chipper Jones words would have been prophetic.

Oh lord, now you're saying we should of kept Prado over JUp?

[Heyward]

Cubs shopping Samardijza.

Not sure what we could give them for him.

[yeezus]

We won that deal. Upton has been awful lately, but he's the biggest reason we started off smoking. Most of our lead is due to that hot start. He has been valuable. He's struggled on O and D lately, but I think he'll be good. CJ has been pretty good.



Yeah but we'd have a bigger lead if he hasn't completely sucked since that hot start. I can't fathom how he only has 16 homers. That's pathetic when you consider what he did in April. And he looks awful at the dish. I'm concerned, big time.