Unfortunately, It Still Counts: 2010 All-Star Game Preview, Tuesday 7/13, 7:00 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 13, 2010 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe All-Star Game, which will turn 80 in three years, may have outlived its usefulness.
Created in 1933 during the Depression to boost interest in baseball during tough economic times, the game has become a caricature of itself. Forced to mean something by the "this time it counts" edict from Bud Selig, the result, as you know, determines home field advantage in the World Series.
This is, of course, ridiculous, especially in an era when one league (the AL) is clearly dominant. The National League hasn't won this game since 1996, although the last four games have all been decided by one run and one of them (2008) went 15 innings.
Now, the rosters have been expanded to the point where just about everyone better than Ryan Theriot is on one of the teams, pitchers selected can't participate if they threw on Sunday, and one designated player can return to the game after leaving if his manager runs out of players.
So how about something different? It's still not a bad idea to have a three or four day break midseason, but what about a different sort of exhibition game? Do a USA vs. the World game, like the futures game. Have an abbreviated World Baseball Classic during this week. Anything else, because this game has become almost laughable.
The World Series home field advantage should go to the team with the better record. And don't give me the nonsense about hotel rooms. The NBA and NHL do it, and with far less notice -- often, they don't even know the dates until the previous series ends. World Series dates are set a year in advance.
Wake up, Bud. Just because your lack of leadership made the 2002 game in your hometown end in a tie, doesn't mean this can't be made right.
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I am not sure how many comments tonight's game will generate -- so I'll post TWO overflow threads, one at 8:30 pm CDT and the second at 9:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Love the theriot comment
Priceless!!
by cubbiefanTN on Jul 13, 2010 6:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Cut the Rosters to 30
I think 30 is more than generous considering there are only 25 players on normal teams. 34 is simply ridiculous.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
You mean to tell me
Theriot isn’t an all star?
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jul 13, 2010 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
Bet he's hoping they add a "Scrappy" category.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Selig's embarrassment
being forced onto the NL after his awful realignment strategy is a crime. The sooner he is forced to retire the better for the league. I don’t believe Bud would change the ASG while commissioner as he has never been able to admit he made a mistake about anything publicly. Anyone thinking he might have gained a little sense after steriods were addressed only because it was demanded were certainly shown they were wrong with the way he handled the blown no hitter and subsequent instant replay discussion.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
I have a feeling we won't complain so much if the NL manages to win this one
It’s almost maddening to see the amount of good fortune fall the way of the AL year after year. The old system where home field advantage went to AL one year and NL the next worked infinitely better than this current system. But it generates money and interest in the ASG, which makes the owners happy.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
That's probably true.
I would say it has looked in recent years that the interest by the players has actually gone down since Selig started this nonsense. Which ought to tell him something, but it won’t as he doesn’t give a crap about anything besides money and making himself look good.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was an interesting suggestion here
to use more relievers, as since starters typically work 2 innings at the most, why not use a reliever used to a short amount of work.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 6:25 PM CDT reply actions
I'll be watching Deadliest Catch.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
I'm torn...Phil Harris was my favorite
but I want to see the ASG, I know DC will be on again
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs are the
only team I follow. If they (the team) aren’t playing then I don’t watch.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
this is true
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Shame on you Sue!!
But I did DVR it…
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 13, 2010 7:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Disagree on World Series home field going to the team with the best record.
It should just be alternated between the leagues every year, like it used to be. Comparing an NL record to an AL record is an apples to oranges affair because the schedules are almost completely different.
or even if you didn't do that
you base the home field advantage on either regular season records or a lesser coin flip. The All-star game should have nothing to do with the World Series, and its absurd to think that the two should be connected.
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
The schedules are different
and the NL has been watered down by Bud. Alternating it sounds pretty reasonable.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Love the Byrd
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Slayer is from Orange County
It can’t all be bad.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
LOL...It's not...
…But AnaCrime is. Newport is the place to be :D
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
oh right
wonder if someone would have to get kicked off the roster if ichiro wasnt an AS
by jesus christos on Jul 13, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Byrd got a pretty good reception
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
How many are there?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
thought I saw 3...compared to our one I thought that was too many :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Al I'm calling you out.
Even if you don’t agree with idiot Bud Selig (and the Lord knows I do not), this is still the showcase of out favorite sport’s best players. We don’t have something like the Olympics to celebrate the best players, or even the stupid World thingy. This is it. Piss on Selig’s grave, bitch all you want about how it shouldn’t count, but hell, can’t you enjoy the collection of stars and grown men getting paid to play a boy’s sport? I’m honestly disappointed in how many people here don’t give two craps about this week’s events.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 13, 2010 7:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I be wuvin the All Star Game!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
I give a crap...me luves any kind of baseball
oh and I’m actually missing our Cubs
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like the counting for the WS thing...
but I still think it is fun. I’m a lot of players think the same thing. I hope they don’t stop the All Star Game.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
who's they? they wont anyway, probably too much advertising money is out there to be made on it
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Al was scaring me with the whole USA vs. World game and stuff....
instead of the ASG.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
What's so freaking ridiculous is all the advertisements before the game
even starts. I’m sitting here right now waiting 20 minutes into this crap and the game hasn’t even started. It’s showing all these people that did good things and beat sickness. While I am a fan of stuff like that and I’m proud of anyone who beats sickness, I just don’t see how it relates to playing the game of baseball. This game seems like nothing but an excuse to advertise or make you pay notice to different advertisements. This game is nothing like it used to be. It’s almost on the same level of the NFL pro bowl.
I passed through Florence going to Russellivlle two weeks ago.
My friend and I walked around the UNA campus a little bit and went to a coffee shop in Florence, I forget the name. something Town?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Hey I went to UNA
about 20 years ago. Don’t remember the name of any coffee shops though.
by LT on Jul 13, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
The friend I was talking about goes there.
I’m starting college in the fall. I’m going to attend Western Kentucky University.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Yeah I'm from Russellville, I actually graduated from UNA this past spring.
Was the coffee shop Trowbrigdes, idk the if the spelling is correct.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 13, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I mostly grew up in Russellville from 7-15 (I'm 18 now)
It’s nice to visit The Ville every once in a while, but I can see myself living there again. That place is boring.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
I can't*
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Maybe they should start this stuff earlier.
and have the game start at 7:00. I guess you don’t have to watch it if you don’t like it.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
It's not even 6:00 out here...
…they probably want the shadows to pass
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
I'd take him over much of the Cubs roster.
That guy sneezed and got a hit.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Uncommonly negative post...
…from the eternal optimist. It’s not that bad IMO. The whole home field advantage thing sucks, but I enjoy the All Star Game and I think MLB has done the only thing they can to prevent another tie. Hey, it could be worse!
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
hmmmm...could be
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate to say it, but I'm picking the AL to win this one too
I’d rather see the NL win it, but the AL roster looks better overall.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
NL is going to pitch a no-hitter though
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
if the Cubs cant take advantage I hope the AL wins...there I said it!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
gasp
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Albert! Hit one out of the park!
gag
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
Buck is the master of hyperbole.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
You sir are wrong
….for now.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
the world is unicorns and rainbows
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
OT- did you see that lots of people are having problems with BCB freezing up?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
yes I am also having problems with it
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
sb nation is supposed to have been workingf to fix it all day
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I've resorted to clicking off the window I open it with.
works fine to reopen it after you do. weird stuff.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the problem - Selig DID react that way
Wake up, Bud. Just because your lack of leadership made the 2002 game in your hometown end in a tie, doesn’t mean this can’t be made right.
Nope. He wasn’t responsible for the tie. What he should have said:
“It’s not the first time it happened, it’s an exhibition game, and everyone got to see extra baseball. What’s the problem?”
THAT would have been leadership and likely the end of it.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 13, 2010 8:02 PM CDT reply actions
Wrong
That’s what they do when they’re not with the Cubs.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
we should try harder next time to get more people to not vote for him
i think, keepryanbraunawayfromtheallstargame dot com is available
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
too many Brewers
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
those helmets are weird
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
can i get a hot tub!?!
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
I'd rather have the girl from 4E
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
can we vote her to start over Braun?
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
Fox may get more views for once
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
I'm not almost 40
Joke’s on you! hahahahahaha
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm about to start college so the joke's on someone else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
I'm not even 22 yet so not me LOL
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Just remember to stay protected.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
or Smokey the Bear will come and get you
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Smokey be scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
I hide Katanas in my clothes.
Seriously, I know.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Kinky!
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
ok BCBers I have a challange for us in 2011
can we vote Al Yellon to start at 1B for the 2011 AL All star team using write in votes
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
can we also add chocolate axe man?
women would be flying from the stands after him
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
oh my ....what is this junk?
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Well that was annoying
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:13 PM CDT reply actions
wait what was that about Joe Girardi coming to the Cubs?
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
I want to know more about the woman who gave birth to an alien
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
with Freezing Amy
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Pipe dream
And if he did come, does Girardi do like he did in Florida and make everyone be clean shaven?
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Isn't that Scott Boras...
…in the dugout suite behind the home plate umpire?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
Man Yadi's hitting numbers look horrid, even for a catcher.
Let’s hope he makes the AL relax.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like Soto is back on top!
Take that Cards!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
hitting .220 on a second place team?
nah.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
but hes good at unnecessary snap throws
by jesus christos on Jul 13, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
I’m always the last to pick up on sarcasm unless it has SWL attached.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Hart! Hit one out of the park!
gag
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
He got a two out hit
Quick, Jim. Get him on the Cubs roster.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
What about using the ASG to determine the use of the DH in the WS?
Thwart way it means something, but not as much as home filed advantage—at least I don’t think so.
by mr_einstein on Jul 13, 2010 8:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hard to argue with Einstein
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Gasp! I saw Soto in that commercial!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Geo's refresh project idea.
http://mlb.mlb.com/sponsors/pepsi/refresh/y2010/?team=chc
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
cool, thanks
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember the big deal that was made when he broke the Yankee hit record?
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
But still...
…look at ALL the Yankee greats! To have more hits than all of them, that’s a big deal. Jeter is a class act and he deserves ALL the attention he gets.
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
he is a class act and i love how he is honoring the former PA announcer who passsed
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
i dont see ESPN groveling to mark derosa
by jesus christos on Jul 13, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
he should be in this ASG
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
he is home field advantage
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
Guess today shouldn't any different for Fox or ESPN.
I’m surprised we haven’t heard “The Captain” yet. Guaranteed it would get in there if he gets a big hit.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I really hope Marlon gets in and hits a HR!
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
you know you feel old when it's been 20 years since Wrigley had the All Star game and 7 years since Chicago last had it
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
that would be awesome
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
especially if Ryno is the manager. He won the homerun derby in 1990 with 3 in the final round.
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
right, that would be cool...and we'd be leading the division by 20 games ;)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
then we get to May and we are leading by 35
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
and we end the year winning 163 games
we have to play an extra by demand of Cub fans to give Thomas Diamond his 40th win of the season
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
and our veterans Colvin and Castro both win NL MVP and Cashner wins Cy Young
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
deRosa demands a trade to the Cubs, and retires when not traded
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
then becomes a Cubs announcer
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
with Judd Sirot
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
And Sammy Sosa get's the hitting coach job
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Pierre becomes the first ever
throwing coach for OFers
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
gah! you guys are ruining my fantasy
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
It's like one of those dreams
Where it starts out great then turns into a nightmare real fast.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Has theriot learned mind control techniques
and is using his newfound power to sabatage the NL team with a scrappy vengence!?!?!
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
It's a sabotage!
Only HE knows how to be truly aggressive.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Un pregunta...
Which Cub would host the All Star Game? If the Cubs get the nod in 2014, would Soto be the hosting player?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
The "hosting player"?
hmmm guess you’re referring to the fact only one would make all star.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't the place that gets the ASG have a hosting player?
Like Pujols in St. Louis and Tori Hunter with the Angels.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Never heard of there being anything official like that.
Could be wrong but I think that’s just a title created by the media for a team showcasing their city.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
BRAUN JUST MADE A DIVING CATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
I am not watching any of this game
I am on my third scotch after having a 7-Bacardi
I hope to set a new Worfness record tonight
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
You best not be driving later
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Be careful.
another spud could be the result.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I snore when I drink liquor
I’ll be lucky to be allowed in bed tonight
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
this made me lol hard but I think it's because I read this while looking at the Barney picture
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Baby-Bop don't play no games.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
bop it
twist it
pull it
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Anyone does any twisting of it
and they will get kicked in the face
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Sounds like Vacation the movie.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Avoid using I love you more than 30 times in a sentence.
My ex at leasts reports it not working for overcoming alcohol breath.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I consider this game to be an abomination
I consider it an offense against all that is good and pure and sweet in the world. I think it kicks puppies and spits on kitties. It shouldn’t count for anything except the glory of baseball and Bud fucked that up
I hate this game. I hate anyone who likes this game. I hate anyone who tells anyone this game was ok.
I’m watching “Lie to Me” on TiVo and will switch to a Netflix movie after this. I may read, if I can get my eyes to focus after three scotches.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
When you get double vision,
focus on the girl in the middle.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I applaud
your dedication to putting your all into it.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
-_-'
I LIKE IT!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Quick question!
Who get’s next year’s ASG when MLB takes it away from the D-backs?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
Ireland
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
I'd assume New York.
MLB and ESPN always seems to defer to them anyway.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Phoenix will keep it
That law will be gone outright or modified severely by this time next year
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
but in a serious matter
I doubt it’ll be taken away from Arizona since Bud doesn’t want to get involved with politics
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Even with all these Latin players saying they'll boycot it?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
I haven't heard anyone complaining player wise so I doubt they will
but if there are some complaining, it’s not many
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Adrian Gonzalez has
said he wouldn’t play.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 13, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
From the Mil Journal Sentinel
Yovani Gallardo clarified his comments from Monday, saying he wouldn’t necessarily boycott the 2011 All-Star Game in Arizona if selected.
“Not necessarily, unless something outrageous happens,” said Gallardo, who reiterated that he plans to stand behind the Latin community. "The Players Association is trying to do something about it. Hopefully, I get the opportunity to go. That’s the main thing. It would depend on how things are going with that situation.
Crap
If he had been able to get up quick, he could have taken third.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
looks like riot's been tutoring Hart.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:53 PM CDT reply actions
Jesus
Stupid Brewers. You’d swear this was the Cubs playing.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Yap was just thinking that.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Marlon Byrd maybe coming in.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
My God
Can the NL ever win one of these things?
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Might take pulling the Brewers out of the lineup.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Byrd will win this for them
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be so sweet.
Bet he makes one or two ungodly catches as well.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
with an unassisted triple play
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
wtf have you guys been drinking tonight?
everyone is goofy as hell!
I had a dozen oysters earlier...does that make you goofy?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Byrd and Holliday
FIGHT TO THE DEATH
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Hah. Holliday wouldn't last 5 minutes.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Byrd!
But Holliday is in left. He can’t catch balls in LA.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Ow! My bandwith!
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
twss
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Want them to start throwing eephus pitches?
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I suppose not.
I’m glad you didn’t.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
My apologies
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The top of the 5th...
…seemed eerily similar to the Cubs’ issues this season.
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
I hate it when pitchers nibble their way into giving up a walk
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Holy crap Kuo is playing awfully.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay
Braun & Hart are out and Byrd is in! Of course Holliday is in there too……….got to take the good with the bad I guess…..LOL
WTF was that?!?!??!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Did the manager pick Kuo?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
He picked him for the LA fans
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Best bet is to pull for the Phillies to not win the pennant this year
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
LOL what was that?
lollipop lollipop
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
You'd swear someone put a curse on the NL
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
by Ace Venom on Jul 13, 2010 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Now it definitely looks like the Cubs are playing.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
I forget...were we doing badly bvefore the All Star Break?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah right :(
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 13, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Better to have a drink with Worf and forget about the first half.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
And there's the game winning run
Thank you, Kuo. Thank you, Charlie Manuel for once again being a failure at the ASG.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Nice TOOTBLAN Mauer.
I’ll take that gift.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
I would have rathered Kuo not commit that error
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Of course.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
There's the difference between McCann and Yadi.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
Here's an idea
Just award the AL home field advantage every year…
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
I think Selig heard you before right before realignment and the "tie".
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Welp, glad we got out of the inning.
I’d predict a 2-1 finish for the AL. Perhaps 3-1.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 13, 2010 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 13, 2010 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
Can somebody please post the mobile version of the latest thread?
Thanks!!
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by dtpollitt on Jul 13, 2010 10:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
PHOTO CAPTION:
“I know I just came from the bathroom, but I washed my hands. See?”
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
by Zeke on Jul 14, 2010 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
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