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The Abreu/Lidle acquisition just looks better and better.
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Slumberland wrote:The Abreu/Lidle acquisition just looks better and better.

That trade did wonders for both teams.

Abreu fits perfectly with the Yankees. He's not the best player and isn't looked upon by the other players. He just does his jobs and gets on base.

Meanwhile, taking Abreu out of Philly put Chase Utley in the 3 spot and the Phils' offense has become a juggernaut. Also, Utley has become the leader on this team. The guy everyone follows. It changed this team's attitude.
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And watch out those Yankees, once Matsui and Sheffield come back.
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Another bizarre incident involving Jays coach J. Gibbons. With the Jays up 8-0 in the second inning I switched off the TV and went to the Golf range. After my practice I grabbed a drink with my buddy and watched some more of the game only to find out that the A's were only a run behind in the fifth inning and eventually went on to win 12-10.

After Gibbons decided that he saw enough of Ted Lilly, there was a clear altercation between both, where the pitcher went off calling him a "F***** A***" in front of the whole stadium.

Gibbons obviously didn't appreciate it and went inside the tunnel and confronted Lilly. With his past history with S. Hillendbrand and a recent one with catcher B. Molina it isn't hard to guess that he challenge Lilly to a fist match. He came back to the dugout wiping his nose, the rest is history. It isn't know yet the condition of T. Lilly.
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10spro wrote:Another bizarre incident involving Jays coach J. Gibbons. With the Jays up 8-0 in the second inning I switched off the TV and went to the Golf range. After my practice I grabbed a drink with my buddy and watched some more of the game only to find out that the A's were only a run behind in the fifth inning and eventually went on to win 12-10.

After Gibbons decided that he saw enough of Ted Lilly, there was a clear altercation between both, where the pitcher went off calling him a "F***** A***" in front of the whole stadium.

Gibbons obviously didn't appreciate it and went inside the tunnel and confronted Lilly. With his past history with S. Hillendbrand and a recent one with catcher B. Molina it isn't hard to guess that he challenge Lilly to a fist match. He came back to the dugout wiping his nose, the rest is history. It isn't know yet the condition of T. Lilly.
Bizarre to say the least...

Are you in Toronto 10spro? I'm asking because I thought it was a strange coincidence that I also turned off the game and went to the driving range at about the same time. Also grabbed a drink at the range and saw the update...Were you at "The Launch"?
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Dave wrote: HUGE four-game series between the White Sox and Tigers starting tonight. The Sox could sneak back into the thick of the AL Central race with a dominant series. I'm hoping for a split while the Twins head to Baltimore and hopefully take care of business.
Man, does the AL Central absolutely ROCK this year or what?!?!

It seems like EVERY week there's a "HUGE" series between two of the top three teams. Either that or they are hooking up in a huge series with the leaders from the East or West.

Good stuff. It's been fun to watch.

I only wish the Tribe would have jumped into the fray. Oh well, maybe next year. :cry:
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fanatic wrote: Bizarre to say the least...

Are you in Toronto 10spro? I'm asking because I thought it was a strange coincidence that I also turned off the game and went to the driving range at about the same time. Also grabbed a drink at the range and saw the update...Were you at "The Launch"?
Fanatic, I live in Vancouver, but I do travel quiet a bit to Toronto, the last time just a couple of weeks ago when I saw them vs the Orioles. But again with the score 8-0 in the 2nd inning I think we did the right thing to go golfing a bit :wink: , who would have known the final outcome.
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lexbur wrote:Man, does the AL Central absolutely ROCK this year or what?!?!

It seems like EVERY week there's a "HUGE" series between two of the top three teams. Either that or they are hooking up in a huge series with the leaders from the East or West.
They all played great ball for about a month there (all three teams), but now they all are struggling to play .500 ball. All of them could take control if they'd just win 9 of 10 or something like that. It's pretty mediocre ball right now in the Central.
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What a rough weekend.

I'm giving up on the Red Sox season, throwing in the towel.

Schilling has been great this year, considering what happened last year, but the rest of the rotation has been a mess.

Beckett left his curveball and changeup on Florida... Clement is a mess... Wells is hurt, Wakefield is hurt. Oy.

The bright spots?

1. Papelbon -- kid has emerged as an All-Star quality pitcher.

2. Wily Mo Pena -- that trade, long term, will be a good one. That kid can mash -- and he's only 24. Arroyo added depth to a rotation, but in th AL, he's no better that a .500 pitcher with a 4.75+ ERA.

3. John Lester -- he's struggled, but he's a 22 year old pitcher getting valuable experience. That will help in in a year or two (a la Kazmir).

Time for Sox brass to bring up kids like Murphy and Pedroia, let them get their kicks in, and prepare for 07.

As far as I'm concerned... it's now football season.
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Beltran wins it in the 9th with a bomb of Izzy.

MVP? :twisted:


Nah I don't think it will happen.

Pujols was bananas tonight with 7rbis.
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Ryan Howard is my MVP to this point. Especially if the Phils get the WC.
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Diablo25 wrote:Ryan Howard is my MVP to this point. Especially if the Phils get the WC.
If they win it with a decent record (not a mediocre .500 record) I would have to agree.

But if the Cardinals finish strong it will be a moot point. Pujols will win it.
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I only wish the Tribe would have jumped into the fray. Oh well, maybe next year.
Just an absolute dismal year for the Tribe.
But Travis Hafner is just killing the ball. D. Ortiz gets the ink, but Hafner has little protection that Ortiz is afforded w/ Manny. Dude is just a hitting machine.
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Exciting finish at Safeco field as the Mariners beat the red-hot Yankees 6-5 with a homer from A. Beltre. Bosox continue to struggle and Jays pick up a game on both teams. This time J. Gibbons kept his cool after asking A. J. Burnett for the ball. :)
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Mets comeback was really something to watch. Games like this make baseball a special game.

How about the cards. It looks like they are running out of gas.
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Inuyasha wrote: How about the cards. It looks like they are running out of gas.
One bad pitch by Izzy and they're running out of gas? Both teams had 8 hits. If Duncan doesn't drop the bloop flyball in the 5th, the whole inning changes and perhaps Delgado doesn't get that GS.

The Cards took 2/3 from Cincy and 2/3 from the Cubs. They're fine, this was only one game.
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Just an absolute dismal year for the Tribe.
But Travis Hafner is just killing the ball. D. Ortiz gets the ink, but Hafner has little protection that Ortiz is afforded w/ Manny. Dude is just a hitting machine.
Yeah, Pronk's having an AMAZING year, 6 grand slams, tying the ML record. It'd be great to see him get number 7. We need SOMETHING to cheer about this year. :)
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Of course, with the Phillies' luck, this pretty much sures up that the Mets will go on a 10-game winning streak and we will lose 10 of the next 15 :(
Actually a 7 game streak and counting after sweeping the Cards. :D
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The Cards took 2/3 from Cincy and 2/3 from the Cubs. They're fine, this was only one game.
Oh 2 of three from the Reds and the CUBS? Wow, the Cardinals are beating up on some of the best teams in baseball!!!!
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jLp vAkEr0 wrote:
Programmed2Kill wrote:
Of course, with the Phillies' luck, this pretty much sures up that the Mets will go on a 10-game winning streak and we will lose 10 of the next 15 :(
Actually a 7 game streak and counting after sweeping the Cards. :D

There goes that streak! :P


Ryan Howard for MVP!!!
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Big Papi Ortiz has an irregular heartbeat as his team continues to struggle, and A-Rod may get the biggest BOOS yet from his NYY fans after a personal dismal western road trip.

Incredible the wild card race in the NL. You don't need to have a .500 record to make it. Anyone can apply.
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Ryan Howard just hit #48 to DEAD CENTER - BOMB. Now tied with the great Mike Schmidt for the team record. It was tanked off the top of that high facade in centerfield @ RFK. Leads the majors in HR, 48, and RBI, 125. Stud. MVP...period.

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Diablo25 wrote:MVP...period.
Stud, yes. MVP? I dunno. Usually they give it to a player on a playoff team, and at a minimum a team that's .500 or better. Unfortunately for Howard, neither seems to be the case. I like him though, especially since he's a St. Louis guy and even went to college in the state too.
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jondiehl wrote:
Diablo25 wrote:MVP...period.
Stud, yes. MVP? I dunno. Usually they give it to a player on a playoff team, and at a minimum a team that's .500 or better. Unfortunately for Howard, neither seems to be the case. I like him though, especially since he's a St. Louis guy and even went to college in the state too.
My point exactly.

But Howard's numbers are just exploding.

I think it's a 2 player race now between Pujols and Howard.

For a time there I thought Beltran had a chance, but I think the fact that the Mets have been in cruise control now for almost 2 months will actually hurt him.

It should be Pujols mVP to lose, but if the Phils finish strong, I think Howard wins it.
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As long as Jeter doesn't get the AL MVP I'll be happy.

Jermaine Dye has to be the favorite right now, in my opinion. As a Twins homer, I'd at least like to see Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer's names show up in the mix.
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