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Dominican Power · (08-23-2012, 04:05 AM)

So The Giants/Dodgers can't play each other at home.

Windu · (08-23-2012, 04:08 AM)

Originally Posted by the poster formally known as cuevasS, now BANNED:

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cashman · (08-23-2012, 04:11 AM)

cuevas, phd wanted to post this broom in honor of the white sox sweep of the yankees

cuevas, would also like to send an white sox gaf high five to zulux21

Originally Posted by cuevas:

Nice series bro! high 5!

Windu · (08-23-2012, 04:11 AM)

Originally Posted by cashman:

cuevas, phd wanted to post this broom in honor of the white sox sweep of the yankees

cuevas, would also like to send an white sox gaf high five to zulux21

ahaha loser!

Opiate · (08-23-2012, 04:14 AM)

There is a reason banned posters are unable to post on our forums. Dont circumvent the moderation staff, please.

Corran Horn · (08-23-2012, 04:16 AM)

mvp arias.

Dominican Power · (08-23-2012, 04:41 AM)

http://deadspin.com/5937161/joe-gira...ess-conference

Windu · (08-23-2012, 04:47 AM)

Originally Posted by Dominican Power:

http://deadspin.com/5937161/joe-gira...ess-conference

Originally Posted by Deadspin Comment:

Hawk Harrelson's traditional boisterous stroll to the postgame buffet has always rankled opposing managers.

lolol

wsoxfan1214 · (08-23-2012, 04:51 AM)

Must be hard to win without a wind tunnel in right for your 7 lefties to hit popups into.

Sweep. Feels good.

Smh at the fan though. Show some class. You're not a Cubs fan.

Also, to whoever said something about Sale's slider, hitters have been saying it's the best left-handed slider in the league apparently.

Puddles · (08-23-2012, 04:53 AM)

Angel Pagan is going to be the new Shane Victorino for Dodgers fans now that Victorino actually plays for us.

I hate the guy already.

rekameohs · (08-23-2012, 04:58 AM)

Originally Posted by Puddles:

Angel Pagan is going to be the new Shane Victorino for Dodgers fans now that Victorino actually plays for us.

I hate the guy already.

It's pretty hilarious that the Dodgers picked up Victorino even after that fight in the NLCS

DUFFMCWALIN · (08-23-2012, 04:59 AM)

Just one more inning. Pull it together bullpen.

rekameohs · (08-23-2012, 05:02 AM)

JJ Putz got 2 saves in one day. I would imagine that's fairly rare.

Rafa=FedKilla · (08-23-2012, 05:03 AM)

Originally Posted by Dominican Power:

http://deadspin.com/5937161/joe-gira...ess-conference

There's two things you don't do in life: taunt a grown man for wearing braces or question what he does with his Dove skin care products while watching "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo". He's obviously not confident in his own skin.

DUFFMCWALIN · (08-23-2012, 05:18 AM)

SWEEP. Thanks for the lead LA.

Corran Horn · (08-23-2012, 05:19 AM)

A win is a win. 2.5 game lead

Blearth · (08-23-2012, 05:25 AM)

SWEEEEEEEEEP BITCHES!!!!!

Mr. Enigma · (08-23-2012, 05:30 AM)

At least the Giants got all the winning out of their system before ATL came to town. Can't beat a four-game series without having to face Matt Cain. A shame Melky's gone because he was definitely going to get some retribution.

evil solrac v3.0 · (08-23-2012, 05:32 AM)

Originally Posted by wsoxfan1214:

Must be hard to win without a wind tunnel in right for your 7 lefties to hit popups into.

Sweep. Feels good.

Smh at the fan though. Show some class. You're not a Cubs fan.

Also, to whoever said something about Sale's slider, hitters have been saying it's the best left-handed slider in the league apparently.

oh look at you people crawling out of whatever hole you've all been hiding . as if the Yankees can't hit in other ballparks.

cashman · (08-23-2012, 05:43 AM)

Originally Posted by Rafa=FedKilla:

There's two things you don't do in life: taunt a grown man for wearing braces or question what he does with his Dove skin care products while watching "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo". He's obviously not confident in his own skin.

Amen.

vas_a_morir · (08-23-2012, 05:55 AM)

My friend was talking about how he has to listen to people talk about Honey Boo Boo at work. I had to look it up... her Mom looks like the Body of Krang. I've seen that gif of her dancing this skanky dance in the audience like 100 times on GAF, I wish I could find it. I'm going to look it up here in a second... but her looks just SCREAM Southern US.

vas_a_morir · (08-23-2012, 06:00 AM)

Why am I talking about this is a baseball thread? lol

sf2fanatic · (08-23-2012, 06:01 AM)

Originally Posted by Opiate:

I hope Pujols does not miss significant playtime. Hes been excellent since breaking out of his terrible early season slump.

I was watching the game they said the calf was tight. He's getting near .300 for the season...

Dodgers need to get the last spot so they can play on the road more often.. Ala LA Kings

Mr. Enigma · (08-23-2012, 06:07 AM)

STANDINGS UPDATE FOR AUGUST 22

-- Yankees lead over the Rays in the AL East decreased to 3.0 games
-- Yankees lead over the Orioles in the AL East remained at 5.0 games

-- White Sox lead over the Tigers in the AL Central remained at 2.0 games

-- Rangers lead over the Athletics in the AL West remained at 5.0 games

-- Rays lead over Athletics in AL Wild Card #1 remained at 1.5 games
-- Athletics took over Orioles in AL Wild Card #2 by 0.5 game
-- Athletics lead over Tigers in AL Wild Card #2 remained at 1.0 game
-- Athletics lead over Angels in AL Wild Card #2 remained 3.5 games

-- Nationals lead over Braves in NL East decreased to 6.0 games

-- Reds lead over the Cardinals in the NL Central remained at 8.0 games

-- Giants lead over the Dodgers in the NL West increased to 2.5 games

-- Braves lead over the Cardinals in NL Wild Card #1 remained at 3.5 games
-- Cardinals took over Pirates in NL Wild Card #2 by 0.5 game
-- Cardinals lead over Dodgers in NL Wild Card #2 increased to 1.5 games
-- Cardinals lead over the Diamondbacks in NL Wild Card #2 decreased to 4.0 games

Remaining games:
Yankees - 38 (20 away, 18 home, 4 off-days)
White Sox - 39 (19 away, 20 home, 3 off-days)
Rangers - 39 (19 away, 20 home, 3 off-days)
Rays - 38 (19 away, 20 home, 4 off-days)
Athletics - 39 (25 away, 14 home, 3 off-days)
Orioles - 38 (18 away, 19 home, 4 off-days)
Tigers - 39 (19 away, 20 home, 3 off-days)
Angels - 38 (19 away, 19 home, 4 off-days)

Nationals - 38 (17 away, 21 home, 4 off-days)
Reds - 37 (19 away, 18 home, 5 off-days)
Giants - 38 (18 away, 20 home, 4 off-days)
Braves - 38 (22 away, 16 home, 4 off-days)
Cardinals - 39 (23 away, 16 home, 3 off-days)
Pirates - 38 (17 away, 21 home, 4 off-days)
Dodgers - 37 (17 away, 20 home, 5 off-days)
Diamondbacks - 37 (17 away, 20 home, 5 off-days)

vas_a_morir · (08-23-2012, 06:15 AM)

It's almost Magic Number watching time!

cashman · (08-23-2012, 06:37 AM)

Originally Posted by vas_a_morir:

It's almost Magic Number watching time!

astros E# is at 2!

rekameohs · (08-23-2012, 06:59 AM)

Originally Posted by cashman:

astros E# is at 2!

Mr. Enigma · (08-23-2012, 07:59 AM)

Since June 5, Dan Uggla's slash line is .144/.300/.256. His average and slugging is the lowest in MLB among qualified hitters.

Jesus.

Blearth · (08-23-2012, 08:45 AM)

That's one uggla line.

Dominican Power · 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by AnEternalEnigma:

Since June 5, Dan Uggla's slash line is .144/.300/.256. His average and slugging is the lowest in MLB among qualified hitters.

Jesus.

So not only is he not playing great defense at second, but he's hitting below what's expected from a marginal infielder? SMH

zulux21 · (08-23-2012, 08:57 AM)

Originally Posted by AnEternalEnigma:

Since June 5, Dan Uggla's slash line is .144/.300/.256. His average and slugging is the lowest in MLB among qualified hitters.

Jesus.

his line still looks monstrous compared to adam dunn last year lol

Mr. Enigma · 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Dominican Power:

So not only is he not playing great defense at second, but he's hitting below what's expected from marginal infielder? SMH

And the Braves owe him $39 million the next three seasons.

The only upside to Uggla this year is that he leads the NL in walks. He's not swinging at garbage like he did last season. He's just not getting anything on good pitches at all. But at the same time, even when he slumped last year, he was still hitting bombs.

eznark · (08-23-2012, 01:43 PM)

Brewers 9.5 back of the Pirates...

I'm thinking there is a chance.

yankeehater · (08-23-2012, 01:48 PM)

Originally Posted by eznark:

Brewers 9.5 back of the Pirates...

I'm thinking there is a chance.

To bad the Pirates dont have a wildcard spot.

eznark · (08-23-2012, 01:54 PM)

Originally Posted by yankeehater:

To bad the Pirates dont have a wildcard spot.

Lol, I haven't thought about the playoffs for this shit show in two months.

Sanjuro · (08-23-2012, 02:36 PM)

Beckett on waivers. Looks like you found your Strasburg replacement Nats!

RobotHaus · (08-23-2012, 03:13 PM)

Imagine how nice it would be if the Rays take the AL East, then the Yankees get Wild Card #1 and the Mariners get Wild Card #2. Then the Mariners win and it would be magical.

JohnTinker · (08-23-2012, 03:15 PM)

Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games

Dmncnby2k9 · (08-23-2012, 03:17 PM)

Originally Posted by JohnTinker:

Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games

Why

JohnTinker · (08-23-2012, 03:21 PM)

Quote:

Former Cy Young Award winner Bartolo Colon of the Oakland Athletics was suspended for 50 games Wednesday after a positive test, joining San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera on the suspended list for the rest of the regular season.

http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=8292935

sorry for the mobile link, I'm on my phone

Doogdogg · (08-23-2012, 03:27 PM)

http://blogs.providencejournal.com/s...o-shut-up.html

ToxicAdam · 03:44 PM

Honestly, if you are someone like Colon, why wouldn't you use steroids? You're not HOF, you have no connections to the franchise and you could earn millions more (gauranteed) dollars if you get away with it.

50 games almost seems too light. It almost makes sense to punish the franchise a bit and make them accountable for steroid abuse also. Maybe even forcing them into doing testing. Of course, that would have to be bargained for in the next CBA.

yankeehater · (08-23-2012, 03:46 PM)

Teams should have to forfeit some wins if a player gets busted. That would put an end to it real quick.

RobotHaus · (08-23-2012, 03:47 PM)

Originally Posted by yankeehater:

Teams should have to forfeit some wins if a player gets busted. That would put an end to it real quick.

But what would determine what wins they take away?

eznark · (08-23-2012, 03:47 PM)

Originally Posted by yankeehater:

Teams should have to forfeit some wins if a player gets busted. That would put an end to it real quick.

I wouldn't do that, but I would punish the front office. Guy gets busted? Lose a draft pick. Force teams to self-police and steroids will be gone.

Joe Shlabotnik · (08-23-2012, 03:54 PM)

Originally Posted by RobotHaus:

But what would determine what wins they take away?

(Current season WAR - Previous season WAR)

Macattk15 · (08-23-2012, 03:55 PM)

I hope the Mariners put in a claim on A Gonz.

yankeehater · (08-23-2012, 03:57 PM)

Originally Posted by RobotHaus:

But what would determine what wins they take away?

I dont want to take away stats from the non-cheaters, but you could say a team gets a 10 loss penalty if a guy gets busted for PEDs. Just add 10 to their loss column without actually taking away wins. That would be a huge deterrent and it would make teams think twice before signing a guy with a questionable past.

endresults · 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by yankeehater:

I dont want to take away stats from the non-cheaters, but you could say a team gets a 10 loss penalty if a guy gets busted for PEDs. Just add 10 to their loss column without actually taking away wins. That would be a huge deterrent and it would make teams think twice before signing a guy with a questionable past.

This isn't the NCAA. Baseball isn't going to shit all over its record books with asterisks, standing adjustments, retroactive division champions or whatever ridiculous scenarios that would come from that. All that's needed is to tweak the individual punishment to the point where players won't juice. One year > Three Year > Lifetime sounds good enough, even though the second strike is basically a life sentence.

Corran Horn · (08-23-2012, 04:43 PM)

Originally Posted by yankeehater:

Teams should have to forfeit some wins if a player gets busted. That would put an end to it real quick.

Yay college sports.