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[XiaNaphryz]

I guess those claiming the Dodgers/Giants rivalry is better than the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry are wrong.

That is just wrong.

Just ignore the casuals.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

F'n horrible hearing and seeing Dodger fans rooting for the Giants because they from Cali.

HORRIBLE!!

Goddamn casuals.

 

[Fjordson]

2015 World Series odds are up!

http://www.mytopsportsbooks.com/free-picks/mlb-baseball/mlb-futures-2015-world-series-odds

Los Angeles Dodgers 15/2
Washington Nationals 15/2
Detroit Tigers 10/1
Los Angeles Angels 10/1
San Francisco Giants 12/1
St. Louis Cardinals 12/1
Kansas City Royals 16/1
Seattle Mariners 18/1
Baltimore Orioles 20/1
Oakland Athletics 20/1
Pittsburgh Pirates 20/1
Atlanta Braves 22/1
Boston Red Sox 22/1
New York Yankees 22/1
Cleveland Indians 25/1
Cincinnati Reds 33/1
Tampa Bay Rays 33/1
Texas Rangers 33/1
Toronto Blue Jays 33/1
Chicago White Sox 40/1
Milwaukee Brewers 40/1
New York Mets 40/1
Chicago Cubs 50/1
Miami Marlins 50/1
San Diego Padres 66/1
Philadelphia Phillies 75/1
Arizona Diamondbacks 100/1
Colorado Rockies 100/1
Houston Astros 100/1
Minnesota Twins 100/1

Not bad. Just need to rest up for the 2016 run though.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Wow, great odds for the Cubs right now. Might need to get in on that action before the odds go up.

 

[lazybones18]

This is Frankman isn't it?

Fuck you Cena!

 

[Dominican Power]

The Royals are going to finish last in the division next year.

 

[zulux21]

The Royals are going to finish last in the division next year.

you really seem to have a hatred for the royals team and I haven't a clue why you do
anyways unless the Twins are moved out of the AL Central they will likely be last next year again.

 

[Dominican Power]

you really seem to have a hatred for the royals team and I haven't a clue why you do
anyways unless the Twins are moved out of the AL Central they will likely be last next year again.

Because they just hot in October, they're not legit. Casuals and the dumb ass media are gonna hop on the bandwagon.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Because they just hot in October, they're not legit. Casuals and the dumb ass media are gonna hop on the bandwagon.

I was thinking the same thing. There's a big chance they fucking suck next year. Unless they just have their bullpen start every game.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Phillies have declined Mike Adams' $6 million option for 2015.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Because they just hot in October, they're not legit. Casuals and the dumb ass media are gonna hop on the bandwagon.

The Royals were one of the best teams in the league after the ASB.

This post is built upon a foundation of pre-All-Star break/post-All-Star break splits. It’s not a perfect dividing point, but it’s mighty close so nothing significant should be too obscured. The first-half Royals were on an 83-win pace, and a 37-WAR pace. The second-half Royals played to a 98-win pace, and a 47-WAR pace. Those are very different numbers! I also understand how ridiculous it is to refer to first halves and second halves when the halves contained an unequal number of games. That’s language for you. Let’s take a closer look at the splits by going to WAR components. This table contains WAR figures, multiplied out to 162 games to make for easier comparison.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/what-changed-for-the-royals-in-the-middle-of-the-year/

Might still have been a fluke but it's been more than one hot month for them.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

The Royals were one of the best teams in the league after the ASB.

So were the Cubs. KC-Cubs WS sounds good.

 

[BFIB]

Youkilis has annunced his retirement.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

So were the Cubs. KC-Cubs WS sounds good.

The Cubs hype is going to be unbearable, especially now that they're getting Maddon.

 

[The Elite]

Youkilis has annunced his retirement.

No farewell tour?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Do you guys think they sell those Men in Black memory erasers anywhere? I could use one.

 

[Fox318]

No farewell tour?

He did it in Japan

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Bumgarner's dad at home watching the series:

 

[BFIB]

Red Sox extend Uehara for 2 years

Brewers exercise option on Gallardo

Cards exercise Lackey's option

 

[jbug617]

Koji signed for 2yrs/$18 million. Can't wait to see what Miller ends up getting.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Dan Haren exercised his option.for next year. Now we need to find a 4th starter.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Michael Kay blowing off hot air yesterday saying the Cubs need to give up Soler or Russell for tampering to get Maddon. Lol.

 

[Corran Horn]

Bumgarner's dad at home watching the series:

He needs to buy his dad a new tv.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Michael Kay blowing off hot air yesterday saying the Cubs need to give up Soler or Russell for tampering to get Maddon. Lol.

Ahahahahaha



Kyle Zimmer is having serious shoulder issues again.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Dan Haren exercised his option.for next year. Now we need to find a 4th starter.

Max!!!!!!!


Do it Magic!!

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Max!!!!!!!


Do it Magic!!

Magic is too busy bringing futbol back to LA.

We must believe in Friedman.

 

[JDHarbs]

The Royals were one of the best teams in the league after the ASB.


http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/what-changed-for-the-royals-in-the-middle-of-the-year/

Might still have been a fluke but it's been more than one hot month for them.

We had a hot second half last season as well. The Royals are good. There's no doubt about it now. They just seem to take half of the season to start showing it. Hopefully a couple of moves this offseason can make things happen a bit sooner next year.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

So with Zito and Hudson getting rings, I wonder how Mulder feels right now.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Taiwan news CG animation wrap of Game 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S57gixNaoEc

lol at the SF casual fan jabs

Game 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eChayxKtLhU

 

[Mr. Enigma]

So with Zito and Hudson getting rings, I wonder how Mulder feels right now.

Mulder got a ring in 2006 with the Cardinals.

 

[RumblingRosco]

Dan Uggla got a ring. This is all your fault Giants. Each time you think of this World Series win, remind yourselves of this horror you've committed against humanity.

 

[BFIB]

Dan Uggla got a ring. This is all your fault Giants. Each time you think of this World Series win, remind yourselves of this horror you've committed against humanity.

It really is the greatest travesty of all.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Dan Uggla got a ring. This is all your fault Giants. Each time you think of this World Series win, remind yourselves of this horror you've committed against humanity.

If it was not for Uggla, they would not have finally brought up Panik. he had a purpose!

 

[eznark]

He needs to buy his dad a new tv.

Why? His dad is clearly blind. He isn't even facing the TV. Bumgarner needs to buy his dad a radio. And a seeing eye dog.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

If it was not for Uggla, they would not have finally brought up Panik. he had a purpose!

This. His horrific performance cemented Panik as our everyday 2nd baseman for good. We wouldn't have made the playoffs without Panik.

 

[Opiate]

I feel that the recent passing of Oscar Taveras may put the Cardinals in a position where they need a right fielder.

It's possible they don't. They have several surplus outfielders, but Taveras was the clear starter and now it's in the uncomfortable position were they're going to throw a bunch of minor leaguers at the position and see if any of them stick.

 

[matthewwhatever]

Dan Uggla got a ring. This is all your fault Giants. Each time you think of this World Series win, remind yourselves of this horror you've committed against humanity.

Want to get really pissed off? Consider this: he probably even gets a cut of their winnings too -- even if not quite a full share.

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

Baseball is dead to me.

I don't even want to go into work tomorrow with all the bandwagon Giants fans who can name maybe three players...

I feel ya. I walked in to this today:

 

[RumblingRosco]

Want to get really pissed off? Consider this: he probably even gets a cut of their winnings too -- even if not quite a full share.

And the Braves are still paying him like $19 million through next season. I'm sorry Braves-GAF.

Edit: BLarry... I'd burn the whole office down.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Now people are calling Joe Maddon to the Cubs a classless move. Fuck baseball.

 

[RumblingRosco]

I feel bad if Renteria gets the boot with essentially zero notice, but I don't see how that's Madden's fault. And, well, it isn't like Renteria took the Cubs very far.

 

[thefro]

Now people are calling Joe Maddon to the Cubs a classless move. Fuck baseball.

Replace your current manager with a clearly better free agent? Classless move!

Replace a current player on your roster with a clearly better free agent? Great business decision to make the team better!

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Why? His dad is clearly blind. He isn't even facing the TV. Bumgarner needs to buy his dad a radio. And a seeing eye dog.

Lol sorry but this shit was funny.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

And the Braves are still paying him like $19 million through next season. I'm sorry Braves-GAF.

Edit: BLarry... I'd burn the whole office down.

Braves are paying Uggla $13 million in 2015 to sit on his ass. B.J. Upton is still making $45 million over the next three seasons.

 

[jbug617]

Cubs officially fire Rentaria.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

I feel that the recent passing of Oscar Taveras may put the Cardinals in a position where they need a right fielder.

It's possible they don't. They have several surplus outfielders, but Taveras was the clear starter and now it's in the uncomfortable position were they're going to throw a bunch of minor leaguers at the position and see if any of them stick.

It's a clear area of focus now. The offense needs an upgrade somewhere and RF is the biggest hole. Going into the season with Bourjos, Grichuk, and Piscotty fighting for a starting role would be a mistake.

Good news is there's a lot of financial flexibility. Bad news is the FA crop of OFers is very weak.

 

[Corran Horn]

Could be worse. Could be like the Mets still paying Bobby Bonilla over a million each year for like 20 more years.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

A huge turnout for Dan Uggla Day in SF I see.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Excerpt from Theo's statement. Great stuff.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/cubs-fire-rick-renteria.html

Rick deserved to come back for another season as Cubs manager, and we said as much when we announced that he would be returning in 2015. We met with Rick two weeks ago for a long end-of-season evaluation and discussed plans for next season. We praised Rick to the media and to our season ticket holders. These actions were made in good faith.


Last Thursday, we learned that Joe Maddon – who may be as well suited as anyone in the industry to manage the challenges that lie ahead of us – had become a free agent. We confirmed the news with Major League Baseball, and it became public knowledge the next day. We saw it as a unique opportunity and faced a clear dilemma: be loyal to Rick or be loyal to the organization. In this business of trying to win a world championship for the first time in 107 years, the organization has priority over any one individual. We decided to pursue Joe.

 

[zychi]

Excerpt from Theo's statement. Great stuff.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/cubs-fire-rick-renteria.html

I don't understand the media's issue with this. Every week someone is yelling "FIRE THIS MANAGER" "THERE'S NO LOYALTY TO THE PLAYERS!" etc, now the Cubs go after the best manager in baseball, instead of keeping a guy who was clearly a stepping stone, while paying him compensation to go sit at home?

I really hate the media. But am thrilled that Maddon is now running the team.