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kuro808 · « **Reply #1500 on:** July 13, 2010, 06:39:58 PM »

^ Wow very sudden R.I.P. Mr. Steinbrenner

Saburo · « **Reply #1501 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:47:56 PM »

A LOT of revisionism going on at the moment. When I tuned in ESPN this morning, Dick Vitale (?!!) and George Will ("baseball historian") were being interviewed over the phone about Steinbrenner. The Worldwide leader...

Inevitable, to be sure, but nevertheless disappointing. Steinbrenner did a great many things, including some classic sonavabitch moments that got him kicked out of MLB twice. The whole truth isn't being reported today, kids...

daigong · « **Reply #1502 on:** July 14, 2010, 04:36:12 AM »

^ Just re-hearing all the Billy Martin "staged" arguments, he bringing the "You're Fired" before Trump. Hilarious shit.

Quote from: Saburo on July 13, 2010, 06:25:44 PM

King George Steinbrenner is dead. I don't even need to link to anything...

Famous and influential, a domineering force.

RIP Boss.

Whatever his reputation, he brought that Swagga back into a legendary Franchise. Never settles for less. He goes down as one of the great owners I respect, Dr. Buss, Al Davis and George Steinbrenner.

Saburo · « **Reply #1503 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:13:27 AM »

Got home in time to see the 9th inning. I guess it was worth it, with that amazing force play -- Big Papi looked awkward and sluggish on the bases. I've been a National League guy all my life so I'm naturally relieved that this damn losing streak is FINALLY over and done.

kuro808 · « **Reply #1504 on:** July 14, 2010, 11:25:59 AM »

^ the day i see papi steal a base i will be laughing, but to be honest, he played it correct in the situation so couldn't blame anyone except for lack of speed

werd on the streak, they had to do it sooner or later

Saburo · « **Reply #1505 on:** July 14, 2010, 10:43:01 PM »

Funny post someone tweeted today about the difference between walk-off home runs today and, oh, sixty years ago: http://photographyblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/07/vintage-photo-shows-that-a-wal.html

Saburo · « **Reply #1506 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:02:55 AM »

I was following the Matt Garza no-hitter from around the 6th inning when it was still a Fred Toney-Hippo Vaughn affair. You never know about these things (Armando Gallaraga anyone?) but even tracking the game pitch by pitch, it did have that air of inevitability.

Good for Garza, getting something to match the swagger. The Padres and Mets remain the only MLB teams to never record a no-hitter.

daigong · « **Reply #1507 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:21:17 AM »

Garza man! never know who's gonna pull one off.

Cards and Mets going to the distance!!! Love how tight the AL Central is, Royals in striking distance

only in baseball, the world of weird injuries:

The Marlins' Chris Coghlan became the latest casualty of an over-exuberant celebration, injuring his left knee while rushing to plant a shaving-cream pie in the face of Wes Helms after Sunday's walk-off victory

I heard on Jim Rome that all pies have been banned from the clubhouse LOL!

Saburo · « **Reply #1508 on:** August 06, 2010, 06:33:07 PM »

Cool that NPB has gone viral -- the clip finally made Sportscenter yesterday.

daigong · « **Reply #1509 on:** August 21, 2010, 09:05:33 PM »

^ FINALLY! I was looking forever for that.

Roger Clemens in a ton of trouble now, ho boy. Feds will get u everytime.

At least Derek Lee is helping the Braves a bit:

YEAH RIGHT. Hitless

kuro808 · « **Reply #1510 on:** August 21, 2010, 10:01:27 PM »

Quote from: Saburo on August 06, 2010, 06:33:07 PM

Cool that NPB has gone viral -- the clip finally made Sportscenter yesterday.

Amazing catch

daigong · « **Reply #1511 on:** August 21, 2010, 11:10:49 PM »

Who had A-Rod in their fantasy team??? Better shut him down if you wanna make it till October!

I'm picking RAYS BABY!! JABBY! Reason:

kuro808 · « **Reply #1512 on:** August 21, 2010, 11:30:34 PM »

^ Moog I think Mang

Well I know I have no Yanks on my team

Love the vid with Longoria

daigong · « **Reply #1513 on:** August 22, 2010, 11:11:43 PM »

Thanks, Lou Pinella. He retires to take care of his ailing mother, like a man should.

best manager to go nuts

Sab! what's your take on Stephen Strasburg?? THE HYPE! But he's going down again. Wonder if they're gonna shut him down.

kuro808 · « **Reply #1514 on:** August 22, 2010, 11:18:35 PM »

Pinella congrads for managing and your career

ESPN next?

kuro808 · « **Reply #1515 on:** August 25, 2010, 09:05:07 AM »

I just heard Oswalt played left field in today's game

daigong · « **Reply #1516 on:** September 24, 2010, 12:13:01 AM »

CONGRATS ICHIRO

Ichiro's first-pitch base hit off Toronto Blue Jays starter Shawn Hill with one out in the top of the fifth inning Thursday afternoon gave the Japanese star 200 hits in each of his 10 big-league campaigns.

Just another day in paradise. LOL at the world of wacky baseball injuries:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=152403274790954#w400-h300&ref=mf

Matt Diaz takes down an idiot fan, dressed like the Green Men from Hongcouver lol

daigong · « **Reply #1517 on:** September 29, 2010, 06:05:13 AM »

damn has it been that long??? Reds clinch in dramatic fashion Jay Bruce walk off homer!

Rays, Yanks, Twins, Phillies, Braves and Thimas' Rangers all in. WHO IS GONNA GET THE NL WEST!?1 more importantly the ALDS, I wanna go to New Yankee Stadium

Anyone catching the new Ken Burns documentary?

http://www.pbs.org/baseball-the-tenth-inning ... Premieres September 28 -- 29 on PBS (Check local listings) THE TENTH INNING is a two-part, four-hour documentary film directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. A new chapter in Burns's landmark 1994 series, BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING tells the tumultuous story of the national pastime from the 1990s to the present day. Introducing an unforgettable array of players, teams and fans, the film showcases the era's extraordinary accomplishments and heroics -- as well as its devastating losses and disappointments.

kuro808 · « **Reply #1518 on:** September 29, 2010, 06:16:18 AM »

The next 30 for 30 is the Boston comeback from 0-3 in hte ALCS

daigong · « **Reply #1519 on:** October 04, 2010, 09:34:51 AM »

LET THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN!

man the Braves just squeezed in haha, love to see how far they get with the "Doing it for Bobby Cox" theme.

Let's Go RAYS!!