leper73 2 Posted March 23, 2006 The Oakland A's take it all this year. As if their rotation wasn't deadly enough, they now have Esteban Loaiza. Off-season acquisitions of Milton Bradley and the Big Hurt. Now we have bats to go with our pitching. Look out this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Emo- 0 Posted March 23, 2006 The "Big hurt" was good in the 90s. he aint sh*t no more. He is a has been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthYENIK 8,766 Posted March 23, 2006 Sorry Leper. The Angels, although they still don't have the big hitter they wanted, still look stronger then ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Keyes 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Frank Thomas is a has-been, but Oakland definitely has much better pitching than anyone else in its division. Plus they now have Huston Street closing from the start of the season, instead of Dotel. Just wondering, on the Angels, who replaced Byrd and Washburn in the rotation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mainland Marauder 88 Posted March 24, 2006 Frank Thomas could still be a serviceable DH or pinch hitter if he gets healthy. I think he'll do more for Oakland, being an AL team, than Jeff Bagwell would do for the Astros. Not that either has much left in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runestoner 0 Posted March 25, 2006 I think Frank Thomas will do better as a DH. Good signing IMO for Oakland since it was less than $1M i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mainland Marauder 88 Posted March 26, 2006 I think Frank Thomas will do better as a DH. Good signing IMO for Oakland since it was less than $1M i think. Exactly. That's pretty low-risk. In other news, Bagwell finally acknowledged that he may not play at all this season, and he may be done altogether. He's had a great career in Houston though. The Red Sox landed Hee Seop Choi off waivers...not too bad a waiver acquisition to go with getting Pena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSpillCanvas 0 Posted April 1, 2006 Bump. Wishful thinking, but I hope MLB and the investigators find something on Barry Bonds. All the past steroid users, good for them, they escaped, but since this is investigating current players, I hope he gets f'd. He does not deserve to break Hank's record. Anyways, pre-season predictions as of today: AL East: New York Yankees Central: Chicago White Sox West: Ownerisadouchebag Angels Wildcard: Cleveland Indians NL East: New York Mets (sorry Braves fans) Central: Chicago Cubs West: Los Angeles Dodgers Wildcard: Atlanta Braves or St Louis Cardinals, it is a toss up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rob 1 Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) AL East: Yankees Central: Indians West: Athletics Wilcard: White Sox NL East: Mets Central: Cardinals West: Dodgers Wildcard: Braves ALDS Indians Over Athletics (4) Yankees Over White Sox (4) NLDS Braves Over Cardinals (5) MetsOver Dodgers (3) SWEEP! ALCS Indians Over Yankees (7) NLCS Braves Over Mets (6) World Series Indians Over Braves (6) World Series MVP: Ronnie Belliard Edited April 1, 2006 by Cuban Warlord Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthYENIK 8,766 Posted April 1, 2006 ...West: Ownerisadouchebag Angels... Yeah. Arte Moreno is getting on my nerves (the douche bag owner of the angels he speaks of). I mean he let's go plenty of good players. Bengi Molina (good clinch hitter), Troy Glaus (had a great comeback season last year for the D-backs), Paul Byrd and Jarrod Washburn (two of the Angels best starting pitchers, plus Washburn was a great lefty). And not to mention the whole name thing. He's making us look like idiots. I have a feeling his predecessor (not disney), Gene Autry is looking down and shaking his head. Oh well they're still a good team. AL East: Yankees Central: Indians (I know, I know. Just look at their spring training stats) West: Angels (and hopefully the World Series) Wild card: Black Sox or Rangers (can't decide) NL East: Braves Central: Cubs West: Dodgers (And hopefully they play the Angels in the world series, that would suck for most of the country, but rock for me.) Wild card: Cardinals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leper73 2 Posted April 1, 2006 Yenik, the Rangers are not taking the wild card over the A's. They won't get higher than 3rd, especially now that Soriano is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rob 1 Posted April 1, 2006 Yeah I can't believe that Soriano is acting the way he is. Just move to outfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthYENIK 8,766 Posted April 1, 2006 Yenik, the Rangers are not taking the wild card over the A's. They won't get higher than 3rd, especially now that Soriano is gone. For some reason I forgot about the A's. You're right. I retract my last statment, and put the A's in the AL wildcard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rob 1 Posted April 1, 2006 Yea the A's always have great pitchers and are always close in the playoff race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthYENIK 8,766 Posted April 4, 2006 BASEBALL IS BACK!!! And Vladimir Guerrero homered on his first swing of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gta_player5 173 Posted April 4, 2006 Could that be a precursor to the type of year he's going to have: If so, he'll do amazing. The Yankee game is on so late here because its being played in Oakland, its on at 10pm and it'll go until at least 1am and I just don't have the engergy to do that I can't believe baseball is back already... -GTAP- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runestoner 0 Posted April 4, 2006 Could that be a precursor to the type of year he's going to have: If so, he'll do amazing. The Yankee game is on so late here because its being played in Oakland, its on at 10pm and it'll go until at least 1am and I just don't have the engergy to do that I can't believe baseball is back already... -GTAP- As a yankees fan. I will watch that, but i will most likely fall asleep. How do you think the yanks will fare this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gta_player5 173 Posted April 4, 2006 Pretty well now we have a consistent lead off hitter followed by the scary lineup top to bottom. Our picthing didn't get much better, but if we continue from where we ended I think we'll be ok, 'cause Chacone did good for us, Aaron Small did great a 10-0 record for us in the regular season. We did add Kyle Farnsworth to the bullpen, and that means a consistent set up man, Gordon scared me when he entered the games last season. He started slipping last year. -GTAP- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runestoner 0 Posted April 4, 2006 Frank Thomas hit a HR in his 1st AB with Oakland. Scores as of 11 ET American League Yankees 7 Athletics 1 3rd Red Sox 7 Rangers 3 F Devil Rays 6 Orioles 9 F Tigers 3 Royals 1 F Angels 5 Mariners 4 F National League Giants 1 Padres 6 Bonds- 1-4,2B Nationals 2 Mets 3 Pirates 2 Brewers 5 Cubs 16 Reds 7 Cardinals 13 Pujols- 2 HR Phillies 5 Rollins- 37 GM Hit Streak D'Backs 2 Rockies 3 Braves 11 Dodgers 10 Marlins 0 Astros 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthYENIK 8,766 Posted April 4, 2006 Frank Thomas hit a HR in his 1st AB with Oakland. Maybe leper was right about him. Then again, that score looks pretty bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gta_player5 173 Posted April 4, 2006 Now the Yankee game is in the bottom of the 7th and the score is 13-1 NYY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rob 1 Posted April 4, 2006 I didn't expect Barry Zito to get rocked like he did. 2 1/3 innings pitched. The Yankees line-up is god-like. I hate the Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Jones 0 Posted April 4, 2006 I laughed when some San Diego Padre fan threw a syrenge(sp) at Bonds. I was hoping Bonds would blast a few homers, but that didn't happen. But, honestly, I see Barry Bonds blasting away this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSpillCanvas 0 Posted April 5, 2006 I laughed when some San Diego Padre fan threw a syrenge(sp) at Bonds. I was hoping Bonds would blast a few homers, but that didn't happen. But, honestly, I see Barry Bonds blasting away this year. I hope he blows his knees out and is on the shelf this year, and has to retire. What will probably happen is he hits 46 HR, walks 200 more times, and makes an ass of himself on the field, in the clubhouse, with the media, and on his reality TV show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTA3Rockstar 2,958 Posted April 5, 2006 I laughed when some San Diego Padre fan threw a syrenge(sp) at Bonds. I was hoping Bonds would blast a few homers, but that didn't happen. But, honestly, I see Barry Bonds blasting away this year. Yeah it was f*ckin' funny, lol Barry Bonds* 756 * - Steriods lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rob 1 Posted April 5, 2006 Here is the scores of todays games up to this minute. Cleveland:8 Chi White Sox:2 Final Minnesota:3 Toronto:6 Final Pittsburgh:2 Milwaukee:3 Top 6th Florida: 11 Houston: 0 Top 7th Boston:1 Texas:8 Top 7th LA Angels Seattle 10:05pm ET NY Yankees Oakland 10:05pm ET San Francisco San Diego 10:05pm ET Atlanta LA Dodgers 10:10pm ET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runestoner 0 Posted April 5, 2006 Update Scores. National League Marlins 11 Astros 2 A.Pettite- 4.2 IP,13 H, 10 R Pirates 5 Brewers 7 Giants Padres PPD Braves 1 Dodgers 5 Garciaparra placed on 15 day DL American League Yankees 3 Athletics 3 Angels 3 Mariners 6 Indians 8 A.Boone- 4-5, HR, 4 RBI White Sox 3 Twins 3 Blue Jays 6 Red Sox 4 Wakefield- 3.1 IP, 7 ER, 3 K Rangers 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mainland Marauder 88 Posted April 5, 2006 Being without cable and outside of a big-league market sucks. I'm not used to it. Geez, Pettitte got rocked. Not the way to follow up Roy Oswalt/Brad Lidge blanking the Fish. And looks like once again the 'Stros can't hit. But today, I was playing MVP '05 and hit a grand slam with Oswalt. That was sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rob 1 Posted April 5, 2006 Oakland hit a walkoff against the Yankees. Pretty good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Jones 0 Posted April 5, 2006 I laughed when some San Diego Padre fan threw a syrenge(sp) at Bonds. I was hoping Bonds would blast a few homers, but that didn't happen. But, honestly, I see Barry Bonds blasting away this year. Yeah it was f*ckin' funny, lol Barry Bonds* 756 * - Steriods lol Heh, people write books, critics talk sh*t, but there is really no real proof not until proved. So until otherwise, that motherf*cker is buff and can hit a baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
