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The All-Star Break is over! The NEW MLB Thread - This half we get stickied for sure!
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All eyes are on the NL Wildcard. Clemens pitches tomorrow. Even if we lose [?!?!], we can't be eliminated.
Baseball is great.
Oh, and this time people in Htown will care more about baseball than football.
I love the frenzy this city is in...I hear the talk all over the place [not to mention seeing so many astros shirts and jerseys.]
Baseball is great.
Oh, and this time people in Htown will care more about baseball than football.
I love the frenzy this city is in...I hear the talk all over the place [not to mention seeing so many astros shirts and jerseys.]
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I hope the Giants make the playoffs because I'd like to see Bonds get a ring. Sorry Astros fans. It's cool to see the Dodgers in.
Dodgers/Yankees World Series would be huge. It'll never happen thanks to either St. Louis or Atlanta, both of whom have better pitching, but a man can dream.
Dodgers/Yankees World Series would be huge. It'll never happen thanks to either St. Louis or Atlanta, both of whom have better pitching, but a man can dream.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
The Astros game was amazing tonight. It really felt like the playoffs the crowd cheered for every single thing that went the Astros way . When the scoreboard was change to 7-3 Dodgers the crowd erupted. I will be at the Texans game tomorrow so hopefully we get updates at Reliant stadium. GO STROS!
And here I thought the Braves were going to roll over for the Cubs. 
Yay for Smoltz getting save 44.
I'm glad the Angels made the playoffs, especially after reading that article detailng how they were willing to suspend their number two player (because of various nonsense the player was pulling).
Yay for Ichiro Suzuki and a big boo to the naysayers! If Ichiro can keep up the pace he has for the past four years, there's no telling what heights he'll achieve.
This season is ending so well. So many exciting rivalries in the last few weeks of the year.
Yay for Smoltz getting save 44.I'm glad the Angels made the playoffs, especially after reading that article detailng how they were willing to suspend their number two player (because of various nonsense the player was pulling).
Yay for Ichiro Suzuki and a big boo to the naysayers!
If Ichiro can keep up the pace he has for the past four years, there's no telling what heights he'll achieve.This season is ending so well. So many exciting rivalries in the last few weeks of the year.
Breaking down the playoff contenders. Despite much heartbreak in baseball the past week for me, it's still an amazing sport and Im excited to see these teams play. I'm just assuming these will be the 8 teams too
AL
Damn, the Angels have possibly the best set-up/closer combo in the major leagues now. Francisco Rodriguez is insane. As sick as any pitcher out there. Percival is great too and both have guys hitting in the .100's against them. I'd have to say they do have the best bullpen to end a game. Their whole team really seems to be filled with a great offense and clutch players also. I can imagine them being very hard to contain pitching wise, and if it gets to late innings and it's close, they'll also be very tough to beat.
Twins meanwhile, they're a tough team I'd say. Not nearly one of the elite but they do have Johan Santana. If he pitches like he has they can very well beat any team by winning a game or two outside of Santana's starts.
The Boston Red Sox. I have to cheer for these guys. If they stay focused I'd even say they should win this. Sure, we've seen the Yankees blow em out recently and then Red Sox return the favor a few times. Put those two together and nobody has a clue what the hell's gonna happen. But from a prediction standpoint, you have to think Pedro/Schilling's first outing together in the postseason, along with a fantastic offense, will bold well for em. I have no fear of Schilling stepping up big in the postseason, but Pedro's not as sure a thing. I hope he realizes what a great oppurtunity this is for them and brings his game to another level. Red Sox should really be primed for anything. They have all the pieces.
Stankees. The villains. I have nothing to say of these guys at all. Somebody slay the dragon, quick!
NL
The St. Louis Cardinals. My only concern with them is that they may not be able to turn on, at will, the ball they played when they were at their peak and still sprinting away in the central division. Winning something so early I think has its disadvantages. At the same time their lineup is deadly and team chemistry fantastic. They usually seem to know exactly what they need to win. This will be one hard ass team to beat.
Los Angeles Dodgers. They just may not have enough to run the gauntlet imo. They have a lot of strengths. Bullpen is great, a tough group of guys. The team knows how to compete. Steve Finley and Adrian Beltre are real playmakers too. The thing is, at the same time it's very easy to visualize this team being overmatched. Then again, considering most playoff games are low scoring and close, Gagne is a huge benefit for the Dodgers.
Then we got the Braves. I don't think this is at all the same team that loses every year in the playoffs after a full season of hard work. They play tough every inning, make timely hits, overachieve. They believe they can win. Again, with this team there is also a possibility of being overmatched but less so than the Dodgers. This team is just too good at capitalizing on other teams mistakes and are constantly making something happen. This is a very good team with the right mentality for winning.
Finally, the Giants. er, Astros. What can I say about them. They have probably the biggest fire in them that another team will have to put out. They remind me of the Cardinals back when they were extremely hot. Not only that but the starting pitching is better. Oswalt and Clemens will be making 4 starts combined in every series at least, except possibly the first not being able to set their rotation. They get on teams early, it seems like, all the time and can dominate teams. Right now I'd really fear them more than any other team in the first round for the NL. They've already achieved a lot getting to this point, their going to be an extremely tough team to break mentally
AL
Damn, the Angels have possibly the best set-up/closer combo in the major leagues now. Francisco Rodriguez is insane. As sick as any pitcher out there. Percival is great too and both have guys hitting in the .100's against them. I'd have to say they do have the best bullpen to end a game. Their whole team really seems to be filled with a great offense and clutch players also. I can imagine them being very hard to contain pitching wise, and if it gets to late innings and it's close, they'll also be very tough to beat.
Twins meanwhile, they're a tough team I'd say. Not nearly one of the elite but they do have Johan Santana. If he pitches like he has they can very well beat any team by winning a game or two outside of Santana's starts.
The Boston Red Sox. I have to cheer for these guys. If they stay focused I'd even say they should win this. Sure, we've seen the Yankees blow em out recently and then Red Sox return the favor a few times. Put those two together and nobody has a clue what the hell's gonna happen. But from a prediction standpoint, you have to think Pedro/Schilling's first outing together in the postseason, along with a fantastic offense, will bold well for em. I have no fear of Schilling stepping up big in the postseason, but Pedro's not as sure a thing. I hope he realizes what a great oppurtunity this is for them and brings his game to another level. Red Sox should really be primed for anything. They have all the pieces.
Stankees. The villains. I have nothing to say of these guys at all. Somebody slay the dragon, quick!
NL
The St. Louis Cardinals. My only concern with them is that they may not be able to turn on, at will, the ball they played when they were at their peak and still sprinting away in the central division. Winning something so early I think has its disadvantages. At the same time their lineup is deadly and team chemistry fantastic. They usually seem to know exactly what they need to win. This will be one hard ass team to beat.
Los Angeles Dodgers. They just may not have enough to run the gauntlet imo. They have a lot of strengths. Bullpen is great, a tough group of guys. The team knows how to compete. Steve Finley and Adrian Beltre are real playmakers too. The thing is, at the same time it's very easy to visualize this team being overmatched. Then again, considering most playoff games are low scoring and close, Gagne is a huge benefit for the Dodgers.
Then we got the Braves. I don't think this is at all the same team that loses every year in the playoffs after a full season of hard work. They play tough every inning, make timely hits, overachieve. They believe they can win. Again, with this team there is also a possibility of being overmatched but less so than the Dodgers. This team is just too good at capitalizing on other teams mistakes and are constantly making something happen. This is a very good team with the right mentality for winning.
Finally, the Giants. er, Astros. What can I say about them. They have probably the biggest fire in them that another team will have to put out. They remind me of the Cardinals back when they were extremely hot. Not only that but the starting pitching is better. Oswalt and Clemens will be making 4 starts combined in every series at least, except possibly the first not being able to set their rotation. They get on teams early, it seems like, all the time and can dominate teams. Right now I'd really fear them more than any other team in the first round for the NL. They've already achieved a lot getting to this point, their going to be an extremely tough team to break mentally
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Backe is pitching..please brandon bring your A game and O show up!!!!
Clemens came down with a stomach bug last night but he would be good to go if we had to face San Fran in a one game playoff.If we can win with Brandon today,Clemens will pitch game one vs the Braves.
Clemens came down with a stomach bug last night
but he would be good to go if we had to face San Fran in a one game playoff.If we can win with Brandon today,Clemens will pitch game one vs the Braves.Oh hell no Cubbies do not pick up Alou's 11 million dollar option!
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/...002&content_id=879621&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp
OH hell the Cubs better keep Walker for starter next year and let grudz go. Or make grudz backup. We need another left handed bat in the lineup everyday.....
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/...002&content_id=879621&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp
OH hell the Cubs better keep Walker for starter next year and let grudz go. Or make grudz backup. We need another left handed bat in the lineup everyday.....
Matrix said:Backe is pitching..please brandon bring your A game and O show up!!!!
Clemens came down with a stomach bug last night
If BBBB[bigbadbrandonbacke] gets into some trouble, Phil won't be afraid to put in the bullpen, which has been great for us lately.
I have faith in Backe, though. Plus now Roger pitches game 1.
ConfusingJazz
Member
Anybody else think that the colorado reliver's ears are the biggest you have ever seen?
the tentative matchups...[I'm just guessing after game 3..]
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Game 1 Wednesday Turner Field Roger Clemens vs. Jaret Wright
Game 2 Thursday Turner Field Roy Oswalt vs. John Thomson
Game 3 Saturday Minute Maid Park Brandon Backe vs. Mike Hampton
Game 4 Sunday Minute Maid Park Roger Clemens[?] vs. [?]
Game 5 Monday[?] Turner Field Roy Oswalt[?] vs. [?]Ninja Scooter
Member
:lol at the Houston crowd doing the wave as Lance Berkman strikes out.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO STROS IN AS THE WC....I HEART THE STROS AND LIDGE!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! BRING ON THE BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE YA GIANTS!!!!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE YA GIANTS!!!!!!!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
THANK YOU DODGERS FOR YESTERDAY!
Backe is the man to step up for Clemens....the rotation is set to take down the Braves!
MAN THIS ROCKS AND THE TEXANS WON TOO....I MUST BE DREAMING.
Backe is the man to step up for Clemens....the rotation is set to take down the Braves!
MAN THIS ROCKS
AND THE TEXANS WON TOO....I MUST BE DREAMING.Ninja Scooter
Member
CLEMENS AM NOT CRY
they are lucky to land the Braves in the division series though. Atlanta's been a pushover in the playoffs the last few years. Why is it that way anyhow? Shouldn't the highest "seed" (the Cards) get to play the "lowest" seed (the wildcard team?) like in most sports playoffs?
they are lucky to land the Braves in the division series though. Atlanta's been a pushover in the playoffs the last few years. Why is it that way anyhow? Shouldn't the highest "seed" (the Cards) get to play the "lowest" seed (the wildcard team?) like in most sports playoffs?
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