August 26, 200916 yr Carlos Santana just had an absolutely absurd, slightly crazed, interview in the Giants broadcast booth. The Giants guys are still slightly stunned.
August 26, 200916 yr Jerry Owens went 6-7 tonight. It's AAA and the PCL, but wow. On the season for Tacoma (Seattle), he's hitting .319 with 35 BB and only 39 K in 335 AB. 19/26 in SB. Go figure.
August 26, 200916 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 03:53 PM) They are really fun to watch. My second favorite team in the MLB now (and I'm not just saying that cause I'm the GM of their team in a fantasy baseball league) I mean I love watching the young guys play. Dexter Fowler.. I have to agree. I was cheering for the Giants to win the WC strictly because I want to make sweet love to Tim Lincecum. But like you said, the Rockies are extremely fun to watch (I've only seen about 3 of their games, but I've been watching plenty of highlights on MLB.Com). They've got a really nice blend of youth (Fowler, Gonzalez, Stewart, Iannetta, Smith, Jimenez, De La Rosa, Morales, Street) and vets (Helton, Hawpe, Barmes, Spilborghs, Marquis, Cook). Offensively, they've got so many guys that can hurt you. They're deep and versatile. Their rotation, while not dominating, is pretty damn solid. Ubaldo Jimenez is on the cusp of stardom. As this article goes into detail on how good he's been - http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/ubaldos-an-ace. De La Rosa is another stud in the making. Marquis and Cook have lousy peripherals. But they induce a s***load of ground balls and they keep their walks to a minimum. Bullpen is solid as well led by Huston Street. I really like this team. Oh, and they're only 2 games behind the Dodgers now. Edited August 26, 200916 yr by Jordan4life
August 27, 200916 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 05:37 AM) I have to agree. I was cheering for the Giants to win the WC strictly because I want to make sweet love to Tim Lincecum. But like you said, the Rockies are extremely fun to watch (I've only seen about 3 of their games, but I've been watching plenty of highlights on MLB.Com). They've got a really nice blend of youth (Fowler, Gonzalez, Stewart, Iannetta, Smith, Jimenez, De La Rosa, Morales, Street) and vets (Helton, Hawpe, Barmes, Spilborghs, Marquis, Cook). Offensively, they've got so many guys that can hurt you. They're deep and versatile. Their rotation, while not dominating, is pretty damn solid. Ubaldo Jimenez is on the cusp of stardom. As this article goes into detail on how good he's been - http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/ubaldos-an-ace. De La Rosa is another stud in the making. Marquis and Cook have lousy peripherals. But they induce a s***load of ground balls and they keep their walks to a minimum. Bullpen is solid as well led by Huston Street. I really like this team. Oh, and they're only 2 games behind the Dodgers now. I'm sad, you left Tulowitzki off their blend of youth . I share the same birthday with the guy, and we're the same age.
August 27, 200916 yr The Rockies DFA'd Matt Murton. I'd love to get him, he has a really nice skillset, and has been misused in a couple destinations. Edited August 27, 200916 yr by Thunderbolt
August 28, 200916 yr I'm surprised a soxtalk member hasnt made a Gordon Beckham music video like this one...
September 2, 200916 yr The Rockies DFA'd Matt Murton. I'd love to get him, he has a really nice skillset, and has been misused in a couple destinations. He's ugly, horrible defensively, and is getting old. Screw 'em.
September 2, 200916 yr David Wright's helmet is kinda big. Edited September 2, 200916 yr by MHizzle85
September 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 02:50 PM) David Wright's helmet is kinda big. He looks like he's in Space Balls.
September 2, 200916 yr So I guess the Braves don't look so silly for dumping the overrated Kotchman for LaRoche. LaRoche's SLG is higher than Kotchman's OPS since the trade.
September 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 02:24 PM) So I guess the Braves don't look so silly for dumping the overrated Kotchman for LaRoche. LaRoche's SLG is higher than Kotchman's OPS since the trade. His career OPS with Atlanta is up around .850, his OPS with Pittsburgh is around .810. Maybe he just likes being a brave?
September 2, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 05:33 PM) His career OPS with Atlanta is up around .850, his OPS with Pittsburgh is around .810. Maybe he just likes being a brave? Johnny Depp's the last guy who liked being a pirate.
September 3, 200916 yr So no player named McCutchen had ever made the major leagues prior to this year. And now the Pirates have two rookies, an Andrew and a Daniel, who i don't believe are related. Kinda odd.
September 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 2, 2009 -> 01:50 PM) David Wright's helmet is kinda big. This has to be photoshopped... I know he's wearing a bigger helmet, but that's huge.
September 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 02:04 PM) This has to be photoshopped... I know he's wearing a bigger helmet, but that's huge. That's what she said...
September 3, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 03:04 PM) This has to be photoshopped... I know he's wearing a bigger helmet, but that's huge. http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2009/09/d..._will_keep.html
September 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 07:47 AM) So no player named McCutchen had ever made the major leagues prior to this year. And now the Pirates have two rookies, an Andrew and a Daniel, who i don't believe are related. Kinda odd. uh, you tell me
September 3, 200916 yr Anyone remember the Metrodome Batboy tackle of the guy running on the fieldaround three years ago? You can youtube it, well I meet the other dolt who ran on the field with him. Funny character, turns out all they got was a $25 fine, banned the rest of the season, and were dropped off at home. Isnt running on the field a severe crime in Illinois? Oh and that Batboy owned him. Edited September 3, 200916 yr by Stocking
September 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (Stocking @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 05:05 PM) Anyone remember the Metrodome Batboy tackle of the guy running on the fieldaround three years ago? You can youtube it, well I meet the other dolt who ran on the field with him. Funny character, turns out all they got was a $25 fine, banned the rest of the season, and were dropped off at home. Isnt running on the field a severe crime in Illinois? Oh and that Batboy owned him. You can be charged with a felony because of the Ligues now.
September 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 3, 2009 -> 06:18 PM) You can be charged with a felony because of the Ligues now. What I thought. Amazed at the slap on the wrist he received.
September 4, 200916 yr MLB Fines Papelbon for taking too much time on the mound. Missing from this story is the part where they sent the money to Buehrle.
September 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 4, 2009 -> 11:09 AM) MLB Fines Papelbon for taking too much time on the mound. Missing from this story is the part where they sent the money to Buehrle. Steve Trachsel's lucky this rule wasn't enforced when he was around. I also gotta wonder about Rafael Betancourt... Edited September 4, 200916 yr by chw42
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