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[neko]

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[neko]

cat thread / baseball thread ?

 

 

A black cat crosses the path of Chicago Cubs player Ron Santo as he waits his turn at bat in a crucial game against the New York Mets. The Cubs went on to lose this game and the pennant after having a 9 game lead. The Mets went on to win the 1969 World Series.

 

[neko]

Red Sox still looking strong....really wanted to go to Seattle this weekend and watch them against the Mariners.

 

[chrisbonnie]

I actually watched my first baseball game last Saturday, the redsox vs the Yankees,

 

And I have to say, it actually wasn't that bad. Ok, it's not exactly edge of your seat excitement, but it moves along fairly quickly, so it was handy to follow,

 

One thing I don't understand is the strikes and "balls" thing, obviously if he swings that's a strike, but if you just stand there, is that a ball? And if they throw 3 balls, can you just walk to first base, why do they bother swinging at all then??

[neko]

I actually watched my first baseball game last Saturday, the redsox vs the Yankees,

 

And I have to say, it actually wasn't that bad. Ok, it's not exactly edge of your seat excitement, but it moves along fairly quickly, so it was handy to follow,

 

One thing I don't understand is the strikes and "balls" thing, obviously if he swings that's a strike, but if you just stand there, is that a ball? And if they throw 3 balls, can you just walk to first base, why do they bother swinging at all then??

 

[Delmar]

Red Sox still looking strong....really wanted to go to Seattle this weekend and watch them against the Mariners.

 

 

I hate Red Sox, my wife's family is all Sox, me, Yankees, the evil empire. It seems to be the same this season as the last few years in the AL, come play off time the Yankees still need Rivera, and two others except Sabbathia to produce. I reckon the Sox are the team to beat this year.

 

Apart from that, I still also have a serious dislike of cats, had two of them at my friend's house that I was housesitting in Nairobi. They kept trying to eat the gekkoes, had to kick them a bit. However, the titty city (and this picture) still rules, if that helps...

[neko]

i wouldn't stand by and let the cats eat lizards either.

[RedKnight]

I hate John Lackey. You all need to know this.

[neko]

I hate John Lackey. You all need to know this.

 

+1

 

Probably wouldn't be starting if it weren't for Bucholtz. I thought for sure they would find a replacement before the trade deadline.

[Allan]

+1

 

Probably wouldn't be starting if it weren't for Bucholtz. I thought for sure they would find a replacement before the trade deadline.

 

No one is stupid enough to take on his salary. Same as Derek Lowe down in Atlanta.

 

Loving Dan Uggla ripping things up in his 33 game hitting streak. Hoping for game 34 tonight in game 3 of the series against the Cubbies.

[RedKnight]

Lackey has the worst contract in all of baseball and I don't say that lightly. Maybe only the Cubs can rival it in the terrible contract stakes.

[Allan]

Lackey has the worst contract in all of baseball and I don't say that lightly. Maybe only the Cubs can rival it in the terrible contract stakes.

 

$82.5m over 5 years. Nasty.

 

I thought Lowe's $60m over 4 years was bad...

 

EDIT: Barry Zito is getting $18m a year as well! Madness...

[Trumo]

Jacoby Ellsbury is boss.

[stevienando]

Less than an hour until the series decider. It's Burnett vs. Lester, and Burnett has had a horrible season, losing record and ERA over 5. Yankees pitching depth just looks grim beyond CC, and for that reason I can't see them winning the World Series. The Red Sox look very strong, I think they could challenge but I can't see anyone beating the Phillies with their 1-2 pitching combination of Halladay-Lee.

[chrisbonnie]

Texas 5 nil up on Boston in the second inning

 

who is this chancer pitching for the Red Sox?

[Trumo]

Red Sox getting bummed here by the Texas Rangers. Currently 5-0 to Texas and they still have only 1 out in the 2nd. All 3 bases loaded so more runs still perhaps. The pitcher Andrew Miller having a 'mare here, just like the starting pitcher yesterday. He's getting the hook already.

[Trumo]

6-0 Rangers at the top of the 2nd. Red Sox pitching in the last couple of days has been dreadful, putting too much pressure on the guys with the bat to turn it around.

[Trumo]

Red Sox got bummed 10-0 by the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park.

[RedKnight]

You're all missing the point that while Miller had a bad outing, he threw some great stuff against the Rangers in Arlington. Miller has bad command issues, he's always had that and that sometimes leads to his performance last night. But the real story is Derek Holland holding the Red Sox scoreless and with only 2 hits through 7 innings. Doing that at Fenway against that line up was very good. Maybe Wakefield will go back into the rotation looking for his 200th win now.

[Allan]

If the Red Sox win the World Series, then it's likely to be their offense that gets the job done for them. Much the same with the Yankees.

 

Both sides have above average pitching, all told. So they'll need the power in their respective lineups to see them through.

 

The Phillies are the best all round team in MLB in my opinion, combining scary offense with outstanding starting pitching, though their pen is a little suspect.

 

The other NL teams in contention can be a little hot and cold in both the hitting and starting pitching departments. If the Braves can get to the 7th with a lead, then O'Flaherty, Venters and Kimbrell are lights out.

[RedKnight]

If the Red Sox win the World Series, then it's likely to be their offense that gets the job done for them. Much the same with the Yankees.

 

Both sides have above average pitching, all told. So they'll need the power in their respective lineups to see them through.

 

The Phillies are the best all round team in MLB in my opinion, combining scary offense with outstanding starting pitching, though their pen is a little suspect.

 

The other NL teams in contention can be a little hot and cold in both the hitting and starting pitching departments. If the Braves can get to the 7th with a lead, then O'Flaherty, Venters and Kimbrell are lights out.

 

I don't think the Phillies offense is that great although adding Pence has made a difference.

[Trumo]

NOW we're talking! Red Sox leading 12-3 against the Texas Rangers in the 6th. 8 runs alone in the 4th inning, including a grand slam. How'd ya like them apples Texas?

[Guest alantkayll]

Red Sox top draw. I fancy us to do it.

[Trumo]

Finished 12-7 Red Sox. Looks like they either took their foot off the gas after the 6th, or Texas stepped it up a little.

[neko]

Finished 12-7 Red Sox. Looks like they either took their foot off the gas after the 6th, or Texas stepped it up a little.

 

Texas hat ein starkes team für die Red Sox alle saison !