MLB on FMD- Play Ball! [Archive]

mfa96

02-25-2005, 08:21 AM

Play Ball!

Okay everyone, Spring training is right around the corner, and since even the NFL thread has taken on a few baseball posts, I thought I'd start an official thread on it.

So, who's a fan of which team?

What teams do you think will be standing in the end?

Will steroids still be an issue by years end?

I am a Marlins fan- and they're looking pretty good this year- if Mota can be a good closer....

Go Fish!! :fish:

Saajak

02-25-2005, 08:40 AM

Since the Twinkies managed to hold onto Santana and Radke and since Mauer is healthy (hoping he stays that way) they're favored to win the division again. Win Twins!

kechara420

02-25-2005, 09:07 AM

Go Cubbies! We're gonna go all the way this year!! :roflmao:

LT Garrix

02-25-2005, 09:38 AM

Go Yankees! Yup, I know what's coming and I can take it.

I think it will be interesting to see how the steroid issues works out. Baseball took an important step to reduce the tarnish on the sport, but let's see how they execute it.

To early for me to make predictions, I'll let you know at the end of camp.

AgentSun

02-25-2005, 09:41 AM

Go Yanks!

do we have any predictions for the Nationals? I have to give them the benefit of a doubt...they're the underdog and i tend to root for them. plus, they're my hometown team.

mfa96

02-25-2005, 09:47 AM

That first step on steroids is more like a tiptoe- get cauht cheating (steroids is cheating) andd get a slap on the wrist- until you get caught for the fourth time?

Way to go Bud! :rolleyes:

Judith

02-25-2005, 10:01 AM

Diamondbacks!

ETA...I'm sure gonna miss the Big Unit though.

mfa96

04-05-2005, 10:32 PM

Well the season's started! Go Marlins!! 9-0 in the opener vs. the Braves. Nice to see at least one Florida team can score in Dolphins Stadium.

Great way to start the season down here! :aok:

LT Garrix

04-05-2005, 11:02 PM

Yankees 2-0, great start against the Sox.

The local team tried valiantly to win their opener last night, but as the Pads were palying in home run central, they ended up losing. I guess I ought to take a look at the schedule and decide which games I want to go to this year. Petco Park is a nice stadium, great place to watch a game.

TheBladeRoden

04-05-2005, 11:32 PM

Cards will recoup this time!

MotorWerk

04-05-2005, 11:42 PM

I'm a Pirates supporter.

Mazinkaiser

04-06-2005, 09:06 AM

I think the World Champion Red Sox missed their flight from Florida :eh:

HawkZon

04-07-2005, 12:21 AM

Let's Go Mets!!

kechara420

04-07-2005, 06:50 AM

Stupid Diamondbacks :ppbb: ... the Cubs are supposed to WIN ...

mfa96

04-07-2005, 07:28 AM

Damn you Chipper Jones! :pissed:

HawkZon

04-07-2005, 08:36 AM

Damn you Chipper Jones! :pissed:

We're always saying that in Mets country.
They try to antagonize him and yell Larry, Larry.

mfa96

04-07-2005, 09:03 AM

I just hope the fish can take the third game in the series tonight.... Larry or no Larry ;)

HawkZon

04-07-2005, 09:35 AM

Frell, Larry!!

AgentSun

04-07-2005, 11:49 AM

ahh crap. nationals lost but in good news, the yankees took a chunk out of the sox. whoo!

Mazinkaiser

04-07-2005, 11:55 AM

and the Sox took a chunk out of Mariano Rivera

AgentSun

04-07-2005, 12:11 PM

he'll be fine. they'll all be fine.

oh but the nationals did win against the Phillies.

recap (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylc=X3oDMTBpcDBuM2RlBF9TAzk1ODYxNzc3BHNlYwN 0aA--?gid=250406122&prov=ap)

whoo, coverage of the nationals phillies game right now...nationals are up 2.

Saajak

04-08-2005, 01:36 PM

Another reason why I love my Twins...

This from the Star-Tribune today:
"Former Twin Eddie Guardado sneaked into the Twins' coaches office and put shoe polish inside bench coach Steve Liddle's shoes and cut up his underwear. Revenge is being planned."

kechara420

04-08-2005, 02:26 PM

The Cubs are up 3-2 in the bottom of the 6th! Yay!

NYPinTA

04-08-2005, 02:35 PM

ETA...I'm sure gonna miss the Big Unit though.

Do I want to know how this nickname was earned? :eh:

kechara420

04-08-2005, 02:38 PM

:rollin: NYPinTA, you're as bad as I am ...

DRD 1812

04-08-2005, 06:00 PM

Being a south florida girl myself...GO MARLINS!

CookieCat

04-08-2005, 07:05 PM

Do I want to know how this nickname was earned? :eh:

You know, that thought never occurred to me. (And the mental image isn't pretty!) However, I'm fairly sure it came from that fact that he's really tall.

Mazinkaiser

04-08-2005, 07:21 PM

When did Skydome become the Rogers Center? :eek: oh yeah, the Sox are winning :spin:

Antrobus

04-08-2005, 07:40 PM

Red Sox!!! (aka BoSox) :D

kechara420

04-08-2005, 09:36 PM

Well, of course, the Cubs managed to blow their lead and lose the game, 3-6. :no: I luvs 'em, but it's not lookin' too good ... Oh well, there's always next year ...

Mazinkaiser

04-08-2005, 09:43 PM

yay Sox won, barely.

mfa96

04-08-2005, 10:55 PM

Marlins beat up the Exp, er Nationals 9-0!

So far at 2-2 the Marlins win 9-0 or lose....

kechara420

04-10-2005, 10:43 AM

So far at 2-2 the Marlins win 9-0 or lose....Sounds like the Cubs' MO :lol ...

And the Cubs won yesterday! :woohoo: They're up to 2-3 ...

mfa96

04-10-2005, 01:58 PM

Yup- today the Marlins short- they only won 8-0 :)

kechara420

04-10-2005, 08:00 PM

The Cubbies managed to eke out a win in the 12th today, so they're up to 3-3!

Mazinkaiser

04-10-2005, 08:02 PM

Sox lost :( but they get their rings tomorrow, I hope they beat the Evil Team.

Judith

04-10-2005, 08:05 PM

Do I want to know how this nickname was earned? :eh:
Heeheehee

I remember in the 2001 world series, there were a lot of jokes about that. My favorite was a sign that said "It'll take more than 9 yanks to beat our Johnson!"

kechara420

04-10-2005, 08:10 PM

:roflmao: That's TOO funny!!

kechara420

04-11-2005, 02:06 PM

And of course, in the bottom of the sixth, the Cubs are managing to lose, 0-1. :rolleyes: They just got tw hits, so maybe they'll actually score this inning ... although I probably just jinxed it by typing that. They now have a whole four--count 'em, FOUR hits--this game. Can we say, "You won't score any runs if you don't put the ball in play!" boys and girls? I knew you could ...

Mazinkaiser

04-11-2005, 02:11 PM

Sox got their rings today, a bunch of former players showed up, and the Green Monster was covered by a ginat championship banner. My favorite moment was when Mariano Rivera got a standing ovation.

kechara420

04-11-2005, 02:23 PM

:aok: Nice! Now if only the Cubbies could score TWO LOUSY RUNS!!!

vikingscaper

04-11-2005, 02:46 PM

Mazinkaiser

04-11-2005, 02:50 PM

I can't get used to seeing grass in the domes, doesn't look right.

kechara420

04-11-2005, 02:51 PM

The only games I ever go to down here are when the Cubs are in town. Unfortunately, since my brother and I both work, we usually get stuck going to afternoon weekend games in mid-summer ... and they're always way too hot!!

I think maybe I'll plan a vacation and get some tix for a game or two at Wrigley :D ...

kechara420

04-11-2005, 02:57 PM

And yes, the stupid, sucky Cubs have managed to lose 0-1 today. :rolleyes: I luvs my Cubs, but they really do stink up the joint sometimes :no: ...

Saajak

04-11-2005, 09:02 PM

I was going to go to the Twins game yesterday but I forgot to order tickets. I was a little disappointed because I missed seeing Johan Santana return to his form from last year. At the same time, I was happy because I didn't have to sit in the dreary Metrodome on a nice Spring day. It's sad because I don't mind the dome for Vikings' games but it totally ruins the experience when watching the Twins play in it.

I really wanted to go to that game but consoled myself with the fact that there will be other opportunities to watch Supernatural make batters sit down.

Hopefully Morneau will be over his beaning in the head soon and Silva will only be out 15 days. :crossing fingers:

kechara420

04-13-2005, 11:52 AM

In true Cubbie style, Chicago's already losing 0-5 in the bottom of the third. Crap.

Mazinkaiser

04-13-2005, 11:54 AM

I blame the goat.

kechara420

04-13-2005, 12:05 PM

Home run Corey Patterson!! :woohoo: Now it's just 1-5 :lol ...

kechara420

04-13-2005, 01:45 PM

And they lose the first day of the game of the double-header by a marvelous 3-8! Hopefully Mark Prior will fare little better in the second game than Kerry Wood did in the first ...

mfa96

04-13-2005, 04:27 PM

How about Dontrelle Willis??

Pitches 2 games so far this year- both complete game shutouts!

Go Fish!

kechara420

04-13-2005, 08:44 PM

And they lose the first day of the game of the double-header by a marvelous 3-8! Hopefully Mark Prior will fare little better in the second game than Kerry Wood did in the first ...And the Cubs win the second game 8-3!

Mazinkaiser

04-14-2005, 09:22 PM

:eek: A stupid fan took a swing at Gary Scheffield during the Sox/Yanks game. I don't like Scheffield, but I'm glad he defended himself.

vikingscaper

04-15-2005, 01:06 AM

Yes, the Twins won again!!!!

mfa96

04-15-2005, 08:48 AM

:eek: A stupid fan took a swing at Gary Scheffield during the Sox/Yanks game. I don't like Scheffield, but I'm glad he defended himself.

Sheff showed great restraint not knocking the guy on his ass (and was quick to say so after), but give major bonus points to the security guard who jumped in the stands to prevent it escalating. way to go whoever you are :clap:

AgentSun

04-15-2005, 09:49 AM

The Nationals won!!! 5-3 against the Diamondbacks.

kechara420

04-27-2005, 06:56 AM

You know, it's pretty sad when FOUR of your players hit home runs, and you still can't win the game!

LT Garrix

04-27-2005, 07:27 AM

Holy crap! What a highlight. 3 homeruns and 10 RBI for A-Rod. Hopefully this will be the shot arm the Yanks need to get moving out of last.

The Pads are sturggling, too. Just not living up to their talent.

mfa96

04-27-2005, 07:31 AM

Marlins win again in Colorado- back to back triples at one point:D

Mazinkaiser

04-27-2005, 08:37 AM

oy, Sox lost again.

AgentSun

06-04-2005, 10:31 AM

Steinbrenner is an idiot!

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-yankees-stormbrewing&prov=ap&type=lgns

i think he forgets that these are people playing the game, not machines that can be just fixed. people get injured, people get tired. they aren't machines.