anagramking Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Barney, it's time to unpin Hot Stove... Sunday, April 2 is Opening Night. The White Sox will begin their title defense at home against the Cleveland Indians. Mark Buehrle will start for the Sox, and CC Sabathia will start for the Tribe. This should be an interesting division race all year long. It's good to see this rivalry renewed at last. The AL Central was abysmal for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider917 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 i got buehrle going for me in that one. i also picked the indians to win it all this year though. heres my predictions AL Cy young - Halladay AL MVP - Chavez AL Rookie of the year - Francisco Liriano AL Coach of the year - Ken Macha Playoffs AL West - Oakland AL Central - Cleveland AL East - NYY AL WC - LA Angels NL Cy young - Carpenter NL MVP - Derrek Lee NL Rookie of the year - Prince Fielder NL Coach of the year - Grady Little Playoffs NL West - LA Dodgers NL Central - Chicago Cubs NL East - Atlanta NL WC - Milwaukee Brewers NL Playoffs: Atlanta over LA CHC over Milwaukee CHC over Atlanta AL Playoffs Oak over NYY Cleveland over LAA Cleveland over Oak World Series Cleveland over CHC MLBs worst record - Colorado Rockies 58-104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 Just one little thing, Raider. Chicago can't play Milwaukee in the first round, because they're in the same division. And an A's manager can't be Manager of the Year, because Billy Beane is the one calling all the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider917 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 i noticed that too but cant edit it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 I'll offer my predictions, in the same format done by Raider: AL Cy young - Santana (but Halladay will closely contend) AL MVP - Ortiz (They owe him after last year) AL Rookie of the year - Brian Anderson (White Sox; He's gotta be good if they traded away Rowand) AL Manager of the year - Jim Leyland (but this is a crapshoot) Playoffs AL West - Oakland AL Central - White Sox AL East - Yankees (but pitching will keep them from running away with it) AL WC - Cleveland (But oh it's gonna be close) NL Cy young - Peavy (It's time) NL MVP - Pujols (Only injury will prevent this) NL Rookie of the year - Prince Fielder (Matt Cain could make it interesting) NL Manager of the year - Ned Yost (It will be clear to all in the end) Playoffs NL West - Who cares? (San Diego since I have to pick one) NL Central - St. Louis NL East - Atlanta (We gotta keep saying it until we're wrong) NL WC - Milwaukee Brewers NL Playoffs: St. Louis over Atlanta Milwaukee over San Diego St. Louis over Milwaukee AL Playoffs: White Sox over Yankees Oakland over Cleveland White Sox over Oakland (Grinderball vs. Moneyball will be close, though) World Series White Sox over St. Louis (the NL sacrificial lamb this year) MLB's worst record - Kansas City Royals (The rest of the division got better, they did not.) First managers to get fired: Dusty Baker (NL); Buddy Bell, KC (AL) Comeback players: Sidney Ponson (NL); Aaron Boone (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggoodie Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Ah, yes, Atlanta losing in the first round.... It's almost a sure bet... But, if they make it past the first round, World Series is a good possibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 Jimmy Rollins finished last season hitting safely in 36 consecutive games. Will he break DiMaggio's record? http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb I'm betting against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 It's finally on! Go Tribe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphseeker Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Prediction: My PADRES will become only the second team in history to win their division with a losing record - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 QUOTE (alphseeker @ Apr 2 2006, 08:23 PM) Prediction: My PADRES will become only the second team in history to win their division with a losing record - I think they'll win more than 81 games. Peavy is healthy now, with a great shot at the Cy Young, and Chris Young was a good pickup, I thought. Adam Eaton was way overrated, with or without that injury. An ERA over 4 in that pitcher's park is not that exciting. Consider that Young had stats no worse than Eaton's, in that bandbox in Arlington no less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestand Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I've always been a Yankees fan, but I think I'm going to have to slowly start changing my loyalty to Seattle, as that's the only team I'll be seeing (for baseball) after I move to Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 2 2006, 01:50 PM) Jimmy Rollins finished last season hitting safely in 36 consecutive games. Will he break DiMaggio's record? http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb I'm betting against it. Rollins doubled in the 8th ininng today so his streak is now 37... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Crazy Opening Day today. Rolen and A-Rod both hit grand slams. That Yankee lineup is scary, I must say (as I see they have a 15-1 lead on the A's now.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggoodie Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Marlins and Astros pitching duel: D-Train leaves with a no-desicion as Marlins lose on wild pitch by Braves reject Joe Borowski. Read all about it here. Marlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 QUOTE (biggoodie @ Apr 4 2006, 06:11 AM) Marlins and Astros pitching duel: D-Train leaves with a no-desicion as Marlins lose on wild pitch by Braves reject Joe Borowski. Read all about it here. Marlins D-Train threw 107 pitches in 5 innings. That's pretty uncharacteristic for him, though he certainly was effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Santana and Halladay tonight. Now that's a matchup! Check out the new Busch Stadium: http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stl/ballpark/index.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Nice park. Looks like it utilizes many of the features of the new parks. The open area beyond the outfield kind of reminds me of what has been done with Camden Yards and Ameriquest Field (The Ballpark in Arlington). The front entrance architecture reminds me a bit of Coors Field or Safeco, but the arches are more of a local flavor. Looks like that would be a great place to see a game. Gotta be better than the old cookie cutter design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Apr 3 2006, 05:16 PM) QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 2 2006, 01:50 PM) Jimmy Rollins finished last season hitting safely in 36 consecutive games. Will he break DiMaggio's record? http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb I'm betting against it. Rollins doubled in the 8th ininng today so his streak is now 37... Jimmy doubled in his first at-bat tonight...streak at 38.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Soriano was pulled from a game by Frank Robinson for not hustling. I hope he gets his act together. This is his contract year. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Apr 5 2006, 09:13 PM) QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Apr 3 2006, 05:16 PM) QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 2 2006, 01:50 PM) Jimmy Rollins finished last season hitting safely in 36 consecutive games. Will he break DiMaggio's record? http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb I'm betting against it. Rollins doubled in the 8th ininng today so his streak is now 37... Jimmy doubled in his first at-bat tonight...streak at 38.... The streak ends for Rollins at 38. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=260406122 It was a great run. I give him credit. Getting to the Yankee Clipper's number gains more appreciation once again. This is one of the most hallowed records in baseball. I think the guy with the best chance of breaking the record is Ichiro, but the chance of anybody getting there at all is so remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 Cubs extend GM Jim Hendry's contract. The stage is set for Dusty's midseason firing... http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Cory Sullivan of the Rockies hit two triples in an inning on Sunday, becoming the first player to do that since 1951. Cool stuff. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Steve Garvey, once a Dodger, always a dodger.... http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-0...i-sportsnew-hed He was my favorite player growing up. What was I thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 11 2006, 04:12 PM) Steve Garvey, once a Dodger, always a dodger.... http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-0...i-sportsnew-hed He was my favorite player growing up. What was I thinking? You think that's bad, my favorite player was Bucky Dent. Just kidding, it was Mickey Rivers. Just kidding again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 9 2006, 09:57 PM) Cory Sullivan of the Rockies hit two triples in an inning on Sunday, becoming the first player to do that since 1951. Cool stuff. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb Way cool - I love shit like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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