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[Branduil]

Good job, good effort Angels

 

[hemtae]

... I know this is the worst season for the Red Sox in at least 15 years, probably more, but giving up 6 runs in the bottom of the 9th, and managing to lose 7-4 in a game you were ahead right to the end? That has to be high on the list of their most pathetic games this year...

They did get blown out like 18-2 one game and had to have an outfielder pitching in another. I just think they don't give a fuck anymore.

 

[cashman]

The Rangers pitching is totally done, right guys?

 

[Mr. Enigma]

STANDINGS UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 20

IF THE SEASON ENDED TODAY:

AL Wild Card Game:

NL Wild Card Game:

ALDS Game 1:

ALDS Game 1:

NLDS Game 1:

NLDS Game 1:

American League

EAST
LEADER:

MAGIC NUMBER: 13

             W         L         GB
Yankees      86        63        ---
Orioles      85        64        1.0
Rays         80        70        6.5

CENTRAL
LEADER:

MAGIC NUMBER: 12

             W         L         GB
White Sox    81        68        ---
Tigers       79        70        2.0

WEST
LEADER:

MAGIC NUMBER: 10

             W         L         GB
Rangers      89        60        ---
Athletics    85        64        4.0
Angels       81        69        8.5

WILD CARD
LEADERS:

#1 MAGIC NUMBER: 9
#2 MAGIC NUMBER: --

             W         L         GB
Athletics    85        64        ---
Orioles      85        64        ---
Angels       81        69        4.5
Rays         80        70        5.5
Tigers       79        70        6.0

REMAINING GAMES (bold = .500):
Rangers - 13 (3 @ SEA, 4 v OAK, 3 v LAA, 3 @ OAK)

Yankees - 13 (3 v OAK, 3 @ MIN, 4 @ TOR, 3 v BOS)

White Sox - 13 (3 @ LAA, 3 v CLE, 4 v TB, 3 @ CLE)

Athletics - 13 (3 @ NYY, 4 @ TEX, 3 v SEA, 3 v TEX)

Orioles - 13 (3 @ BOS, 4 v TOR, OFF, 3 v BOS, 3 @ TB)

Angels - 12 (3 v CWS, OFF, 3 v SEA, 3 @ TEX, 3 @ SEA)

Rays - 12 (3 v TOR, OFF, 2 @ BOS, 4 @ CWS, 3 v BOS)

Tigers - 13 (3 v MIN, 4 v KC, 3 @ MIN, 3 @ KC)

National League

EAST
LEADER:

MAGIC NUMBER: 8

             W         L         GB
Nationals    91        58        ---
Braves       86        64        5.5

CENTRAL
LEADER:

MAGIC NUMBER: 2

             W         L         GB
Reds         91        59        ---
Cardinals    80        70        11.0

WEST
LEADER:

MAGIC NUMBER: 3

             W         L         GB
Giants       87        63        ---
Dodgers      77        73        10.0

WILD CARD
LEADERS:

#1 MAGIC NUMBER: 5
#2 MAGIC NUMBER: 11

             W         L         GB
Braves       86        64       +6.0
Cardinals    80        70        ---
Brewers      77        72        2.5
Dodgers      77        73        3.0
Phillies     76        74        4.0

REMAINING GAMES (bold = .500):
Nationals - 13 (4 v MIL, 3 @ PHI, 3 @ STL, 3 v PHI)

Reds - 12 (3 v LAD, OFF, 3 v MIL, 3 @ PIT, 3 @ STL)

Giants - 12 (3 v SD, OFF, 3 v ARI, 3 @ SD, 3 @ LAD)

Braves - 12 (3 @ PHI, OFF, 3 v MIA, 3 v NYM, 3 @ PIT)

Cardinals - 12 (3 @ CHC, 3 @ HOU, OFF, 3 v WAS, 3 v CIN)

Brewers - 13 (4 @ WAS, 3 @ CIN, 3 v HOU, 3 v SD)

Dodgers - 12 (3 @ CIN, OFF, 3 @ SD, 3 v COL, 3 v SF)

Phillies - 12 (3 v ATL, OFF, 3 v WAS, 3 @ MIA, 3 @ WAS)

 

[Windu]

Ooooo pictures. We're movin on up.

 

[cashman]

Ooooo pictures. We're movin on up.

More like movin on up in more useless shit. I have the internet, I can look up team logos.

 

[Dominican Power]

My night has been fantastic so far!

 

[cashman]

My night has been fantastic so far!

I am pretty happy right now.

Congrats you guys. I look forward to the winner of the Braves/Nationals series beating the Rangers in the WS

 

[endresults]

Where the shit is that REDS WIN gif? You have a team that's winning and you can't even be bothered to drop dat K-pop gif bomb.

You sicken me.

 

[Dominican Power]

Phillies' runs at Citi Field tonight: 16

Mets' runs at Citi Field the last 10 games: 15

 

[A Black Falcon]

They did get blown out like 18-2 one game and had to have an outfielder pitching in another. I just think they don't give a fuck anymore.

Yeah, but here they entered the bottom of the 9th ahead 4-1, and managed to lose the game 7-4, in nine innings! That's bad. You're right though, that game where they gave up 14-15 runs in two innings was even worse. It made it worse that that was before the season was completely lost, too...

 

[Dominican Power]

 

[CajoleJuice]

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

I think the Phillies scored more runs than there were ppl in the stands.

 

[Y2Kev]

When is terry Collins going to be gel accountable for one of the worst teams ever? Bring back Omar Minaya and the gangsta

I mean the mets are so pathetic frank has been rootin for the fucking Baltimore jangocubes

 

[Windu]

 

[vas_a_morir]

Where the shit is that REDS WIN gif? You have a team that's winning and you can't even be bothered to drop dat K-pop gif bomb.

You sicken me.

Gaffer please. It's all about the division.

 

[talisayNon]

When is terry Collins going to be gel accountable for one of the worst teams ever? Bring back Omar Minaya and the gangsta

I mean the mets are so pathetic frank has been rootin for the fucking Baltimore jangocubes

:me.avatarquote

 

[vas_a_morir]

That Yadi? I have no reason to believe he is juicing... but the sudden mindblowing increase in statistical output by any player raises an eyebrow, which is I suppose the result of the steroids era. Dude's good, regardless.

 

[cashman]

The Rangers are 2-0 in their last two games -- games in which Michael Young has batted 3rd

 

[BFIB]

The Rangers are 2-0 in their last two games -- games in which Michael Young has batted 3rd

That stab he made in the 9th was insane.

 

[yankeehater]

I think the Phillies scored more runs than there were ppl in the stands.

Yeah if it wasnt for a few Phillies fans the stadium might have been empty. It was sad seeing a big league stadium so empty.

 

[darkside31337]

In the awkward position of rooting for the Yankees for the next few days.

Need them to sweep the A's otherwise the only chance left is catching the Showalters.

 

[Sanjuro]

That a boy.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Let's see what this Chris Carpenter fellow can do - minus one rib.

That Yadi? I have no reason to believe he is juicing... but the sudden mindblowing increase in statistical output by any player raises an eyebrow, which is I suppose the result of the steroids era. Dude's good, regardless.

Maybe, maybe not. If anyone is juicing on the Cards, I'd be looking first at Matt Holliday tbh. Ripped as fuck and just muscles the ball past fielders and fences. As for Yadi, it's not unusual for a player to develop power later, right? His brothers were the same way, but for all we know they were juicing too. Steroids or not, his hitting ability has come a long way since that .216 batting average in 2006.

Without trying to paraphrase TLR, Yadi's my favorite Card because of his defense behind the plate; any offense we get from him is a bonus. Shame that he'a going to lose out on the MVP to Posey - can't see Yadi repeating this kind of an offensive season again...unless he really is roiding lol.

 

[Windu]

TV blackouts case against MLB at critical point: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tv-blackout-case-against-mlb-at-critical-point.html

 

[BFIB]

Yes! Chris Carpenter is back! Already yelling at rainclouds!

 

[darkside31337]

SAN FRANCISCO – In an unprecedented agreement between Major League Baseball and union officials, suspended Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera will be ruled ineligible to win the 2012 NL batting title, sources told CSNBayArea.com.

Cabrera asked to be removed from consideration on Wednesday, when his representatives sent a letter to union officials. The Players’ Association worked out a one-time amendment to Rule 10.22(a) with MLB officials on Thursday, one day after Commissioner Bud Selig said publicly that he was not likely to take action on the matter.

Cabrera, who is hitting .346, will finish one plate appearance short of qualifying for the batting title. Rule 10.22(a) permits a player to be recognized as the official winner if extra hitless at-bats are added to his average and it remains higher than any qualifying player. (Cabrera’s average would fall from .3464 to .3456 – still .346 when rounded up.)

Under terms of the agreement, Rule 10.22(a) will not apply to suspended players.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-...-ruled-ineligible?blockID=777029&feedID=10850

 

[yankeehater]

OMFG yes!! That is such great news and a victory for all fans.

 

[dmag1223]

Dammit scrubbies, I want to clinch tonight! Pull it together against that whiny SOB Carpenter!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Brewers have acquired Yorvit Torrealba from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Torrealba will join the team tomorrow in DC and will wear #3. Unless an injury occurs, he will be ineligible for the Brewers postseason roster if they make it.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

TV blackouts case against MLB at critical point: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tv-blackout-case-against-mlb-at-critical-point.html

Glad these brahs are fighting the good fight, tired of being forced to watch the Yankees/Ared Sox and others.

 

[Corran Horn]

Aww Melky

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

SAN FRANCISCO – In an unprecedented agreement between Major League Baseball and union officials, suspended Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera will be ruled ineligible to win the 2012 NL batting title, sources told CSNBayArea.com.

Cabrera asked to be removed from consideration on Wednesday, when his representatives sent a letter to union officials. The Players’ Association worked out a one-time amendment to Rule 10.22(a) with MLB officials on Thursday, one day after Commissioner Bud Selig said publicly that he was not likely to take action on the matter.

Cabrera, who is hitting .346, will finish one plate appearance short of qualifying for the batting title. Rule 10.22(a) permits a player to be recognized as the official winner if extra hitless at-bats are added to his average and it remains higher than any qualifying player. (Cabrera’s average would fall from .3464 to .3456 – still .346 when rounded up.)

Under terms of the agreement, Rule 10.22(a) will not apply to suspended players.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-...-ruled-ineligible?blockID=777029&feedID=10850

Good now that MC is falling apart MVPosey can come up and take two awards and lead us to our 2nd WS in 3 years.

 

[clemenx]

Umm, why the hell is MLB treating "Batting title" as if it was an actual award?

I don't like this but meh.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Pete Kozma, the critically panned first round draft pick™, just stole home against the Cubs after a leadoff triple. :lol

 

[eznark]

Brewers have acquired Yorvit Torrealba from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Torrealba will join the team tomorrow in DC and will wear #3. Unless an injury occurs, he will be ineligible for the Brewers postseason roster if they make it.

Martin Moldandao 1B future!

 

[Blearth]

MLB can't decide who wins the batting title.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Jim Thome is back for the Orioles tonight.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Dammit scrubbies, I want to clinch tonight!

Our best bullpen arms aren't pitching today because we had to depend on them too heavily in the HOU series. It's one run game and outside of Mujica/Boggs/Motte, our bullpen is terribad.

You'll probably get your wish.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Jim Thome is back for the Orioles tonight.

And more importantly, so is Troy Patton.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Rosenthal reports the Marlins are probably going to fire Ozzie Guillen after this season and have already interviewed two potential replacements.

 

[McNei1y]

Rosenthal reports the Marlins are probably going to fire Ozzie Guillen after this season and have already interviewed two potential replacements.

Hi, we're the Marlins. We have no fucking clue what we're doing!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Supposedly, one of the people the Marlins interviewed was Mike Lowell.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Teams going younger with their managers now I see. But Ozzie shouldnt get fire, so quick cmon!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Wow, the Cards blew it.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

There's that Cardinal bullpen. Ugh, Salas.

 

[clemenx]

The Cubs tie a game and they turn to Marmol?

 

[BFIB]

Cards bullpen can't put away a AAAA team.

Yep, sounds lke our bullpen this year.

 

[eznark]

C'mon Cubs this is your shit at glory!